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"My first guitar was nasty, old, and cheap. It didn’t have a name on it – they were too embarrassed to put it on, I think!” 7 electric guitar icons on the budget acoustics that shaped their early years From Alex Lifeson to Peter Frampton, Mark Morton to Michael Schenker, we share the stories of famous guitarists' first guitars in their own words Guitar World · Sep 22, 2025
“It’s ugly, but if you want probably the best-sounding Stratocaster in the house...” Norman’s Rare Guitars is home to some of the finest Strats in the world – but you’ll never guess which one sounds the best The store has waxed lyrical about a mid-priced, made-in-Mexico Strat that’s given its vintage counterparts a run for their money Guitar World · Sep 22, 2025
“Thanks to the thievery of the record industry”: Garbage quit touring Shirley Manson makes on-stage announcement in DC MusicRadar · Sep 22, 2025
My Chemical Romance announce The Black Parade 2026 tour They’ve also added a third Wembley date and there’s two new UK shows as well Louder · Sep 22, 2025
Deacon Blue review – Scottish hitmakers are more poignant and potent than ever Still an arena-filling prospect long after their late-80s heyday, the veteran band bring political bite and pop prowess to a crowd-pleasing set The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2025
Classic Rock's Tracks Of The Week: September 22, 2025 Eight songs you need to hear right now, from Black Stone Cherry, Karnivool, Royal Republic and more Louder · Sep 22, 2025
“I cannot believe that I have just heard this beautiful song for the first time”: Why you shouldn’t sleep on this forgotten Kate Bush rarity that’s cherished by fans Poised to get a new lease of life via an upcoming compilation, this lost Bush classic can’t currently be widely streamed - and is crying out for rediscovery MusicRadar · Sep 22, 2025
“There has been a lot of awareness of the gentrification of the genre… People are craving more music that’s authentic”: Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram talks about his new blues label Red Zero Its first release is his third album Hard Road MusicRadar · Sep 22, 2025
“I wrote it so that Joe and I could play even harder than we did – or edgier than we did – on Hotel California”: How Don Felder planned to rock out with Joe Walsh on the last Eagles album of the ’70s "It had harmony parts, trading-off solos and a much harder rock edge" MusicRadar · Sep 22, 2025
Who is Chris Tomlin? Photos of Contemporary Christian Singer at Charlie Kirk's Funeral Chris Tomlin, Grammy-winning Christian singer, performed at Charlie Kirk's funeral. In photos, we look at his career, music and appearance at the service. International Business Times UK · Sep 22, 2025
5 tips for adding a subwoofer to your stereo hi-fi system to boost bass performance Want to add a subwoofer to your stereo set-up? Don’t overlook these 5 key considerations. What Hi-Fi? · Sep 22, 2025
Who Is Kneecap? Here's Why Dua Lipa Fired Her Agent Over Them Dua Lipa showed her support for the controversial rap group Kneecap, notorious for their political stance. International Business Times UK · Sep 22, 2025
“I was falling out of love with music. Playing with Elton John woke me from my slumber. I got blisters every night because it was fun again!” Matt Bissonette’s “dumb-guy” approach to bass has taken him round the world with pop and rock royalty Still buzzed about his excessive ’80s rigs and five-string instruments, the session bass hero explains how to work with David Lee Roth, Joe Satriani, Jason Becker and others, his big-fun, big-paying Friends TV gig, and the discovery that’s making him a better player Guitar World · Sep 22, 2025
Guitar World · Sep 22, 2025 “The crowd went crazy. Somebody threw a 9-volt battery, and it hit me right above my eye”: Ricky Byrd on charged encounters onstage with Joan Jett and how Jeff Beck turned him onto smaller amps With his new solo album, NYC Made, out now, the former Blackheart checks in to talk first and favorite guitars – and confesses he should practice more
Metal Hammer · Sep 22, 2025 US prog rockers Elder unveil 18-minute new work Liminality/Dream State Return Berlin-based US progressive rock quartet Elder have released epic new song Liminality/Dream State Return on vinyl and digitally
Louder · Sep 22, 2025 "This is the last time we’re going to get on a bus and tour all over North America." Shirley Manson blames record industry "thievery" for forcing Garbage to make a drastic decision on touring Shirley Manson has accused the music industry of "thievery" in an on-stage speech explaining why Garbage are unlikely to do another North American headline tour
Evening Standard · Sep 22, 2025 Kate Moss reveals the final message she sent David Bowie before his death The Ziggy Stardust singer died two days after his 69th birthday in 2016.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2025 Fleetwood Mac call reports they will reunite to play JK Rowling’s 60th birthday ‘categorically false’ A representative for the band – who have not played together since 2019 – says it is ‘not in the realm of true’ that they will play at the author’s James Bond-themed celebration
BANG Premier · Sep 22, 2025 Jon Bon Jovi says being a grandfather is 'crazy but wonderful' Jon Bon Jovi admits being a grandfather is "crazy but wonderful" after his son Jake Bongiovi and his wife Millie Bobby Brown adopted a baby girl over the summer.
Louder · Sep 22, 2025 "We met somewhere in the crossroads and learned a lot from each other": Rodney Crowell on country royalty, loving Southern rock again and new album Airline Highway Roots-rock star Rodney Crowell is back with a guest-packed new album
BANG Premier · Sep 22, 2025 Garbage quit touring due to 'thievery of the record industry' Garbage frontwoman Shirley Manson has revealed the band has decided to quit touring because "the thievery of the record industry" has made performing live "very difficult".
BANG Premier · Sep 22, 2025 Robbie Williams hoping to deliver hit song to The Lottery Winners Robbie Williams is working with The Lottery Winners to help them get a hit song.
Louder · Sep 22, 2025 “Proof they can go for the heart as well as the head, encouraging thought and emotional commitment”: Marillion’s 20 best songs as chosen by Prog readers (the band can’t believe Number 7) Does the only album with four entries suggest there’s a definitive record from the neo-prog giants? Does the split between the Fish and Steve Hogarth eras reveal a preferred vocalist?
Louder · Sep 22, 2025 “We were shocked it went so well! But this music has lived within us for a long time – it makes sense for it to be natural”: Auri have finally come to life with III: Candles & Beginnings Tuomas Holopainen, Johanna Kurkela and Troy Donockley step off the Nightwish oil tanker to drift on the luxury yacht of their ethereal offshoot’s third album