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“We were the biggest of our generation of metal bands. We’d done it through hard graft and killer songs. None of that trendy image rubbish”: How Saxon’s Wheels Of Steel turned them into the NWOBHM’s first stars

No band did more than Saxon to put the NWOBHM on the map

Metal Hammer

'Big people faces big problems': Guru Randhawa posts cryptic post amid reports of rift with T-Series

Singer and actor Guru Randhawa hinted at potential problems with music label T-series and assured his fans of resolving it soon in a post on Friday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘John Belushi always used to try to get off with my ex-wife. I’d say: ‘John, I can hear you, you fat git’”: Ronnie Wood’s wild tales of Jimi Hendrix, Keith Richards, Bob Dylan and Axl Rose

Living with Hendrix? Jamming with Dylan? Giving Axl relationship advice? Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood has done it all

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“F*ck rock stars, tonight we’ve got musicians!”: saluting Self-Pollution Radio, Pearl Jam’s chaotic and star-studded foray into broadcasting

Thirty years ago, Eddie Vedder & co. aired a live radio show and delivered a cult classic featuring guest slots from their heavyweight grunge pals

Louder

10 underrated indie-rock records released in 2000 that deserve your attention

From Six. By Seven to Clinic and The Delgados to …Trail Of Dead, here’s ten albums released in 2000 worthy of a revisit 25 years later

Louder

Neil Young backtracked on his takedown of ‘corporate’ Glastonbury – but he was right

STATE OF THE ARTS: Before walking back the decision, the ‘Heart of Gold’ singer-songwriter said he was turning down a headline slot at the 2025 festival because it was under the ‘corporate control’ of the BBC. He wasn’t exactly wrong, writes Louis Chilton... but it’s complicated

The Independent UK

Ed Sheeran says he is ‘very, very grateful’ after eighth UK number one album

It comes after +–=÷× (Tour Collection) was released on vinyl.

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Dark web dealer who stole unreleased Coldplay music gets suspended sentence

Skylar Dalziel’s hard drives showed access to about 290,000 tracks from artists also including Shawn Mendes, police say

The Guardian - UK

“This supercharged amp-in-a-box pulls no punches in channeling the hallmark haymaker that inspired it”: Keeley Electronics and Sweetwater team up for exclusive $99 fuzz, overdrive/distortion and reverb pedal collection

Behold, a trio of US-made stompboxes from a top-tier builder at a very budget-friendly price

MusicRadar

Ed Sheeran scores eighth UK number one album with latest compilation

It comes after +–=÷× (Tour Collection) was released on vinyl.

Evening Standard

A Limp Bizkit-inspired IPA called “Fred Thirst” exists now

Swap that hot dog-flavoured water for something a bit more palatable

Metal Hammer

“Allow you to focus on your technique rather than trying to hold onto the pick”: Bog Street Picks review

They’re the picks everyone is talking about – but can they make you a better player?

Guitar World

“I remember Bruce calling me and asking me for my permission to switch to Telecaster”: Stevie Van Zandt on why the Strat became his go-to guitar for decades – after passing the Tele baton to Bruce Springsteen

Van Zandt recalls how, back in the day, most guitarists only had one guitar, which contributed heavily to the player's core identity

Guitar World

“He’s not used to not being the focus of the show. I’d say, ‘When Steve’s soloing, don’t throw your guitar up in the air right next to him’”: Joe Satriani on the unique challenges of having Yngwie Malmsteen on the G3 tour

Satch has no notes for the Swedish maestro’s playing, but found other aspects of his performances a little distracting during their G3 time together

Guitar World

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The Independent UK

Dark web dealer who sold unreleased Coldplay tracks spared jail

Skylar Dalziel pocketed £42,000 after illegally accessing cloud storage accounts.

MusicRadar

“When I finally left the hospital I was still in a wheelchair and couldn’t use my left arm… but I was determined to make music again”: Guitarist teaches himself to play one-handed after suffering “devastating” stroke

Tony Romaine was told he might not play again but he had other ideas, relearning the guitar and making his return to the stage

Louder

"He’s basically a juvenile delinquent who’s out of control." Bass legend Tony Levin reveals which studio session was the most significant of his storied career

Bassist Tony Levin has played with John Lennon, Pink Floyd, King Crimson, Peter Gabriel, David Bowie and more, but one studio session was more significant than the others

Metal Hammer

Reactivated Nevermore holding open auditions for new singer and bassist

Returning members Jeff Loomis and Van Williams are also defending the comeback following criticism from founding bassist Jim Sheppard

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“When people said I probably wouldn't be able to play again, I wasn't going to listen to that”: Scottish guitarist relearns how to play guitar with one arm after severe stroke

Tony Romaine spent months relearning how to walk after suffering a stroke that left him unable to move – but was determined to relearn guitar and start gigging again

Evening Standard

Sabrina Carpenter to Oasis: the biggest London gigs in 2025

Usher, Billie Eilish, Coldplay and Dua Lipa are also coming to town in what’s shaping up to be a big year for stadium shows

The Guardian - AU

I started singing in a rock band in my 50s – and learned it could boost my brain health

A concussion inspired me to challenge the invisibility of middle age, find my voice and discover how music might ward off dementia

The Independent UK

Hacker who sold unreleased Coldplay and Shawn Mendes songs on dark web spared jail

Police discovered hard drives containing thousands of songs in Skylar Dalziel’s home, including unreleased tracks from Coldplay

Metal Hammer

“I wanted to explore melody even more than we have in the past”: Employed To Serve’s next album inspired by In Flames

The UK metalcore bruisers have pulled influence from Gothenburg metal for their hotly anticipated fifth album

Evening Standard

Neil Young confirmed as first Glastonbury headliner after backtracking on offer

The Canadian rocker is the first headline act to be confirmed for this year’s festival.

Guitar World

“There are two big myths about Harley Benton, and one in particular that I'm really sick of”: YouTuber sets the record straight on Harley Benton guitars – and debunks the main misconceptions about the budget-friendly brand

The Thomann-owned brand is renowned for its affordable guitar gear and cheaper alternatives to established models

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