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“A lot of guitar players are like, ‘Oh, well, Jimmy Page was fine with that, so I guess I don’t need more fret access, or I don’t need better balance’”: Tosin Abasi on the art of designing cutting-edge instruments that keep the guitar’s core

The Kaizen – which Abasi designed in collaboration with Ernie Ball Music Man – looks to drag guitar design into a bold new future

Guitar World

"Please experience the increasingly mysterious glow of Pink." Japanese noise legends Boris announce UK and European tour dates to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their Pink album

Boris are coming back to the UK and Europe to shake some venue foundations

Metal Hammer

“Things are spiralling out of control!” Evanescence are on the cover of the latest issue of Metal Hammer, which comes with two exclusive gifts

Evanescence fans, you're gonna wanna get all over this one

Metal Hammer

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“I spent the next 45 years trying to get someone to replicate that”: John Fogerty on the long-lost amp that was the key to his Creedence Clearwater Revival tone

The unique amp packed some unusual built-in effects that can be heard across the band’s discography

Guitar World

"We went there to have a whale of a time – a sex holiday, really. But it got out of hand": Billy Idol on the Thailand vacation that ended with a visit from the army

In 1989, Billy Idol desperately need a break from his troubles in Los Angeles, but things went from bad, to worse, and then to much, much worse

Louder

“It’s not a guitar where you grab the strings and bend them, Albert King-style. I tried twice and broke two strings!” Derek Trucks on the challenge of playing Jerry Garcia’s Tiger

The 14lbs beast needed some taming, and it taught Trucks a valuable history lesson

Guitar World

"Michael Jackson was huge. Whitney Houston was huge. Michael Bolton was huge. There was no place for us in that." Nirvana finished making Nevermind 35 years ago. Here's what Dave Grohl remembers from the 16-day session that changed rock forever

Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic and Dave Grohl completed recording their iconic album Nevermind on May 28, 1991

Metal Hammer

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‘The biggest myth? That I left Sister Sledge’: Kathy Sledge on sibling rivalry, Chic and disco’s political power

One of disco’s biggest stars answers your questions, recalling tours with Rick James, inspiration for Destiny’s Child and what she wished she asked Michael Jackson

The Guardian - UK

Taylor Swift Lawyer Dismisses Showgirl Who Sued Her, Says She Performs in 'Small 55+ Community Venues'

Taylor Swift's legal team defends her album title 'The Life of a Showgirl' in a trademark dispute with Las Vegas performer Maren Wade, focusing on artistic expression versus commercial use.

International Business Times UK

Sting: Revisiting my childhood for West End show is a kind of therapy

The Grammy-winning star will appear in a show heavily influenced by his childhood in the north-east of England.

Evening Standard

“I bought one in 1984 – I'm looking at it now, still the same one. I plugged it in the other day, bracing myself, and the bloody thing was in tune! I couldn't believe it. Amazing!”: Vince Clarke reveals his favourite synth of all time

Plus, why he disagrees with former Depeche Mode bandmate Martin Gore about Eurorack

MusicRadar

“Once John’s back in the picture, it’s like the other records don’t exist”: Why Josh Klinghoffer feels his Red Hot Chili Peppers contributions have been erased from history

As Klinghoffer embarks on a new era, the former Chili Peppers guitarist reflects on his tenure with the band and why he feels “slight disrespect” towards his legacy

Guitar World

U2 to feature on tribute album to Pogues’ Shane MacGowan

Bob Geldof, Hozier, Johnny Depp and Primal Scream are among the other acts set to contribute to the record.

Evening Standard

Iceage: For Love of Grace & the Hereafter review – Danish punks ace sixth stellar album on the trot

The quintet add shoegaze, country and 50s rock’n’roll to their core indie-punk sound, resulting in songs that offset lyrical bleakness with gleeful, uplifting music

The Guardian - UK

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“I will never forget looking across the sound booth in the studio and seeing Paul smiling, and I’m playing guitar to Ringo’s drums”: Ozzy Osbourne producer Andrew Watt on what it was like to play with two Beatles in the studio

Watt waxes lyrical about what it was like to add another legend to his Rolodex of rockstars

Evening Standard

Super Furry Animals at O2 Academy Brixton: A joyously irrepressible experience

5/5 Back for a reunion tour, the Welsh cult heroes easily devour O2 Academy Brixton in their yeti gear

MusicRadar

Stompbox stalwarts Morley and DOD team up for a "WTF" 3-in-1 pedal with stackable fuzz wah and octave effects – and it glows in the dark

The Wah-ocTo-Fuzz combines the '80s analogue octave sounds of the DOD FX35 with '70s- Morley Power Wah and Power Fuzz circuits

International Business Times UK

Who Is Jimin's Mystery Security Guard? Fans Claim BTS Star Turned Her Into a Viral Millionaire

A security guard at a BTS concert in Las Vegas became an internet sensation after her reaction to Jimin went viral, sparking memes and fan admiration.

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“It felt new and exciting. You don't even have to have gain on the distortion pedal. The vibrations alone make it sound distorted”: How tuning down and jamming Eagles and Skynyrd unlocked the return of Swedish doom heroes Monolord

Neverending finds the venerable Gothenburg trio expand their sound under the supervision of Tool producer Sylvia Massy, adding light and shade to those riffs – and more guitars

Louder

The Stranglers laughed at AC/DC's long hair when they shared a stage in 1976. They weren't laughing after AC/DC played

AC/DC didn't appreciate being called "hippies" by The Stranglers, and weren't keen on being called "punks" either

Metal Hammer

"A Russian girl came to my parents’ door with suitcases and said, ‘I have sold everything in my life. I’m going to marry your son and live with you now." How two unknown European bands changed the face of metal in the 90s - and broke up its boys club

In 1997, two key releases by two emerging bands had a game-changing impact on the metal scene as we knew it

Metal Hammer

"We get off stage and I haven’t seen him like that in 20 years. He was livid." How Metallica's crazy team-up with Lady Gaga started with an A-list dinner party and almost ended in total chaos

One of the most unlikely collaborations in Grammys history was also one of the most cursed, but they pulled it out of the bag

Evening Standard

Olivia Rodrigo says dress criticism ‘normalises paedophilia in our culture’

The American singer has defended herself against backlash for wearing an ‘inappropriate’ outfit.

The Independent UK

Paul McCartney shares Beatles revelation fans have all been waiting for

Musician has acknowledged they’re the best band of all time, overtaking his previous champions

Evening Standard

Sadiq Khan hails London's 'record-breaking summer of music' as Harry Styles Wembley run to give £1.1bn boost

The O2 is also is expecting its busiest August ever with more than a dozen sell-out shows

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