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Pete Townshend makes cryptic comment about The Who’s farewell show

Veteran rocker reflected on his past as he prepares to go on the road for The Who’s final tour in North America

The Independent UK · May 29, 2025

Kneecap correct BBC headline after TRNSMT show cancelled

Kneecap have issued a correction after a BBC headline claimed that the band had 'pull[ed] out' of the TRNSMT festival

The National (Scotland) · May 29, 2025

"Shirley Manson takes aim at cruel ideologies and bigots of all shapes and sizes": The electro-goth revival continues on Garbage's Let All That We Imagine Be The Light

Shirley Manson and co. are still in their prime, going both nowhere and back to the future-rock frontline

Louder · May 29, 2025

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Kings of Leon cancel UK and European shows after frontman has ‘freak accident’

Caleb Followill says he got a ‘pretty gnarly’ injury

The Independent UK · May 29, 2025

John Fogerty does a Taylor Swift and remakes his Creedence Clearwater Revival classics

To celebrate owning his songs again, Fogerty is releasing "John's Version" recordings – listen to the first three now

Louder · May 29, 2025

Calibre 50 Frontman Reveals He Can't Move His Arms After Shocking Injury

One of the most prominent voices of the regional Mexican music band alarmed his fans and fellow musicians by posting a video with both arms in casts and completely immobilized. Tony Elizondo of Calibre 50 explained what happened to him.

Latin Times · May 28, 2025

Kneecap will no longer perform at TRNSMT festival amid police ‘safety concerns’

The Belfast rap trio have scheduled a date an O2 Academy in July, the band said.

Evening Standard · May 28, 2025

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Kings of Leon cancel UK and European shows after singer’s ‘freak accident’

Caleb Followill says shattered heel needed ‘significant emergency surgery’, which would stop him performing

The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2025

Kings of Leon cancel UK and European shows following 'freak accident'

‘I can’t be on my feet, travelling, or anything for the next eight weeks or so,’ the frontman told fans on Instagram

Evening Standard · May 28, 2025

“Not forgetting this one anytime soon”: Grace Bowers taps into her inner shredder with surprise All-American Rejects guest spot

The young guitar ace – who has previously voiced her desire to break out of the blues box – joined the alt-rockers in Nashville during their back-to-basics House Party tour

Guitar World · May 28, 2025

‘Freak accident’ cancels British Kings Of Leon shows

Caleb Followill shattered his heel after playing with his children.

Evening Standard · May 28, 2025

“I looked around and everybody was just down. But we started bashing through some songs that we knew, a bit of AC/DC, a bit of Deep Purple. And suddenly we were all smiling”: Bruce Dickinson recalls his audition for Iron Maiden

MusicRadar · May 28, 2025

From Chuck Berry to Eric Clapton and Slash, every player uses the minor pentatonic – here’s how you can leverage the guitar’s most-used scale in your own playing

Every player is aware of the minor pentatonic, but not everyone knows how to make the most of it. These examples – in the style of some prolific pentatonic players – will help you master the shape everyone uses

Guitar World · May 28, 2025

Dolly Parton: ‘I just try to go on, because I know I have to’

‘I truly believe I’m going to see him again someday,’ the country legend says

The Independent UK · May 28, 2025

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Guitar World · May 28, 2025

“I’m not thinking about an epitaph with, ‘Look, it’s Yngwie, the man who conceived classical metal through guitar!’ I don’t care”: Why Yngwie Malmsteen isn’t too bothered about his legacy

The neoclassical guitar trailblazer celebrates the 40th anniversary of his influential Marching Out record this year

Guitar World · May 28, 2025

“I always dreamed of playing Whole Lotta Love! I took 20 different fuzzboxes in with me. Finally, I get to play some metal”: Marc Ribot went into a session with Robert Plant equipped with Zeppelin-esque gear – only to find out it was a folk record

The lauded sideman has played on numerous sessions with many acclaimed musicians – but he was “totally intimidated” when he was approached for the Plant gig

Louder · May 28, 2025

"He was very grumpy, ignoring people." Why teenage guitar prodigy John Frusciante walked away from an audition to join Frank Zappa's band before hooking up with Red Hot Chili Peppers

In another universe, John Frusciante might never have joined the Red Hot Chili Peppers

MusicRadar · May 28, 2025

“Well this is a first…”: Guns N’ Roses guitarist Richard Fortus says it was so hot in Saudi Arabia that his pickups melted

One thing that Fortus will learn from this GNR tour is that the desert heat can do crazy things to your electric guitar

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Evening Standard · May 28, 2025

Rod Stewart to reunite with Faces band member Ronnie Wood at Glastonbury

Sir Rod will play the coveted tea-time legends slot at the festival in Somerset.

Guitar World · May 28, 2025

“His passing leaves a void in the music world, and he will be deeply missed”: Rick Derringer, legendary rock pioneer who played with Johnny Winter and Kiss, dies aged 77

The influential guitarist scored a hit single when he was still a teenager and carved out a formidable career playing with the likes of Kiss, Steely Dan, Bonnie Tyler and more

Metal Hammer · May 28, 2025

“We want to finish on a decisive high, having released four albums that we are 100 percent proud of”: UK post-metal dynamos Svalbard to break up in 2026, announce farewell tour

Talking exclusively to Metal Hammer, singer/guitarist Serena Cherry describes her band’s split as a creative decision and says they have one song left to release

Metal Hammer · May 28, 2025

"It’s been a minute, and I thank you immensely for your patience." A.A. Williams announces UK and European tour

London post-rock luminary A.A. Williams details upcoming shows

Guitar World · May 28, 2025

“We had a remote control at home for my TV. I was messing around with that…”: The unlikely origins of Strandberg’s innovative EndurNeck – which was partly inspired by a humble household object

The angular, trapezoidal design defies convention in favor of ergonomics – but inspiration came from an unlikely source

Metal Hammer · May 28, 2025

"An Iron Maiden gig quite unlike any other we've seen." The first night of Iron Maiden's Run For Your Lives tour packs big surprises, lashings of nostalgia and a state-of-the-art new show

From beloved rarities getting dusted off to some truly impressive new visuals, Maiden kicked off their new world tour in style

The Independent UK · May 28, 2025

Who is Arijit Singh? Bollywood superstar set to make history headlining UK stadium show

Singer to perform at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in September this year

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