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Dave Ball, synth-pop hitmaker as one half of Soft Cell, dies aged 66

Synth player and producer had huge success with Tainted Love and other Soft Cell hits, and later returned to UK Top 10 with dance project the Grid

The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2025

Bon Jovi Health Update: From Vocal Cord Atrophy to Recovery — Is the 2026 'Forever Tour' Their Last?

After vocal-cord atrophy nearly ended his singing career, Jon Bon Jovi is back with new music and the 2026 'Forever Tour'. Here's how he recovered, what the condition means, and why fans think it might be the band's last big tour.

International Business Times UK · Oct 23, 2025

“The Goldtop Les Paul was the first guitar I bought leading into the Harry rehearsals. I played SNL with it – and every night since”: Mitch Rowland on treading the line between pop superstars and sublime folk fingerstyle – and why touring doesn’t add-up

The Grammy award-winning songwriter and guitarist talks about collaborating with Harry Styles, preferring to “move some air” with real amps on stage, and gets candid about the reality of touring as a solo artist in 2025

Guitar World · Oct 23, 2025

Watch Parkway Drive’s Winston McCall drop out of a helicopter onto the Sydney Opera House, because he’s cooler than you in every way

That’s one heck of a way to announce a new live album

Metal Hammer · Oct 23, 2025

Foo Fighters return with new song Asking For A Friend

Foo Fighters have a new song called Asking For A Friend on the way.

BANG Premier · Oct 23, 2025

"He just couldn’t do it. He had asthma, then he got a throat infection. The whole thing was downhill for him." The bizarre story of how two beloved extreme metal bands suddenly swapped singers...only to swap them straight back again

These two underground favourites found themselves trading singers like football stickers in the 90s

Metal Hammer · Oct 23, 2025

Guns N' Roses issue statement on Axl Rose's outbursts at recent gig

Guns N' Roses insist Axl Rose has no issues with new drummer Isaac Carpenter after he took his frustration out on his drum kit.

BANG Premier · Oct 23, 2025

Damon Albarn hails Oasis for making Britpop 'feel like the biggest thing on Earth'

Damon Albarn says former foes Oasis are doing a "very good job" at keeping the spirit of Britpop alive.

BANG Premier · Oct 23, 2025

Limp Bizkit look set to press on with live shows following death of bassist Sam Rivers

Limp Bizkit are next due onstage on November 29 in Mexico City.

BANG Premier · Oct 23, 2025

Jade at the Roundhouse: She hits Camden like a hurricane

4/5 The ex-Little Mix member Jade Thirwell is now a serious pop sensation who’s love for the genre shines through

Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2025