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Rhian Teasdale thought that Wet Leg's initial success was a 'freak incident'

Wet Leg vocalist Rhian Teasdale never expected the band's second album Moisturizer to match the success of their eponymous debut record.

BANG Premier · Jan 4

Tony Iommi promises new solo album in 2026

Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has stated that he will "definitely" release a new solo record this year.

BANG Premier · Jan 4

“If you lived in LA, in the trenches, you could relate to it. And knowing Axl, I could relate to exactly where it was coming from”: The electrifying early Guns N’ Roses song written in a basement that signposted how huge they would become

One of the all-time great album openers

Louder · Jan 4

Barry Manilow shares update with fans

Barry Manilow has told fans he is doing "better" amid his battle with lung cancer.

BANG Premier · Jan 3

Billy Joel surprises fans with showstopping first performance since rare brain disorder diagnosis

‘Piano Man’ legend was diagnosed with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus in May

The Independent UK · Jan 3

Sigourney Weaver wrote lengthy fan letter for John Lennon

Sigourney Weaver once wrote a lengthy fan letter to the late John Lennon - but hopes he never received it.

BANG Premier · Jan 3

“Having grown up playing road hockey, I felt I had to hit the bass as hard as I could. Mr Carter taught me to refine my sound”: What Brandi Disterheft learned from her studies with bass legend Ron Carter

The New York jazzer lifts the lid on her early lessons with the world’s most recorded bassist

Guitar World · Jan 3

“With strange chords and enigmatic lyrics, it fed the metal mainstream with some of its most prog-friendly material in years”: In the desperate moments before grunge, this British band offered an ambitious alternative direction

Anomaly-chasing quartet’s challenging response to funk metal came out of their love for Rush, Phil Collins and being odd

Metal Hammer · Jan 3

Bowie: The Final Act – 10 years after his death, the rock god gets a rapturous resurrection

Packed with incredible scenes, this heartbreaking anniversary documentary can’t help but offer up a huge serving of nostalgic bliss

The Guardian - UK · Jan 3

“I was living on my own. Things had gone off the rails a bit, drinking too much”: It was in a weird time signature and their old singer struggled to play it, but this huge hit helped turn a 70s prog band into 80s pop stars

Turn It On Again would be a huge turning point for Genesis

Louder · Jan 3