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Eurovision Boycott Continues: Iceland Joins Other Countries In Protesting Israel's Participation

Iceland joins Spain, Slovenia, Ireland and the Netherlands in boycotting Eurovision 2026 due to Israel's participation.

International Business Times UK

Queen star Brian May’s wife sheds light on band’s future after guitarist’s stroke

British guitarist has faced number of health issues in recent years

The Independent UK

"He suggested doing the interview on jet-skis": Excess, eyebrows, and an extremely erratic encounter with Ozzy Osbourne

An audience with the Prince of Darkness on the Ultimate Sin tour

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"Why on earth bands still sign multi-album contracts is beyond me": Neil Fallon on Clutch, corporations and Christmas

"There’s a lot of joy that we don’t see at home": Clutch begin another run of UK Christmas shows next week

Metal Hammer

“There’s been a lot happening on Mars since I last visited. So there’s more than enough inspiration”: Rick Wakeman on his sequel to The Red Planet, and taking David Bowie along for the ride

Keyboard maestro has gone back to work with the English Rock Ensemble for the follow-up to his 2020 album, and he says the process feels like early 70s Yes

Louder

"His performance was so far out of time, out of tune": The shambolic story of The Rolling Stones' star-studded Rock And Roll Circus

With Brian Jones falling apart on set, the Rock And Roll Circus went so badly that the planned film wasn’t released until 28 years later

Louder

"I was wrong for using the words I used. I humbly apologise": Gene Simmons says sorry for controversial comments about the late Ace Frehley

Gene Simmons' apology came shortly after a Senate hearing in which he claimed successful musicians were treated "worse than slaves"

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Sharon Osbourne says the King was so ‘gracious’ with Ozzy Osbourne

The rockstar died in July aged 76 from a reported heart attack just weeks after reuniting with Black Sabbath’s farewell concert.

Evening Standard

Amy Winehouse’s father suing friend to ‘hurt’ her, High Court told

Mitch Winehouse is bringing legal action against her stylist, Naomi Parry, and friend, Catriona Gourlay, for hundreds of thousands of pounds.

Evening Standard

Sharon Osbourne opens up about letter King Charles had hand delivered after Ozzy’s death

The wife and manager of the late Black Sabbath frontman discussed the monarch’s touching gesture in an emotional interview with Piers Morgan about her husband’s final days

The Independent UK

Iceland becomes fifth country to boycott Eurovision 2026 over Israel

Iceland joins Spain, Slovenia, the Netherlands and Ireland in neither participating in nor broadcasting event

The Guardian - UK

“Noel has said, ‘No rest for the immensely talented,’ so take that how you want”: Gem Archer hints at Oasis' next move

Oasis embarked on one of the biggest reunion tours of all time in 2025 – and there might be more to come

Guitar World

Celine Dion Is 'Ready To Start The Search' For New Partner As Health Improves: Report

Celine Dion who is bouncing back after a stiff person syndrome is reportedly preparing to find a new lover after close to a decade since the death of Rene Angeli

International Business Times UK

“A true gift, 2 years in the making”: Brian May gifts Tony Iommi a custom Red Special replica – but it’s taken some inspiration from his legendary 'Old Boy' SG

It stays faithful to the original recipe, save for two important changes

Guitar World

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Tom’s Guide

I ditched my smartphone to listen to music on my decade-old iPod — 3 things I liked and 2 I didn't

With the advent of smartphones, iPods have been long forgotten. So I challenged myself to use my old iPod touch for a week to see what would happen.

Evening Standard

Iceland fifth country to boycott Eurovision over Israel's inclusion

Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands and Slovenia have already announced that they will not take part

The Independent UK

Iceland says it will boycott Eurovision over Israel's participation

Iceland's national broadcaster has announced it will boycott next year's Eurovision Song Contest due to Israel's participation

Metal Hammer

From Sleep Token breaking records to Xenomorphs rocking out to Tool, these are the 11 metal songs that defined 2025

Whether topping charts or going viral, metal made a big impact in 2025 - here's the proof

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International Business Times UK

Taylor Swift Achieves Historic Billboard Feat Not Seen Since Elton John In 1975

The singer claims the first position on the Billboard 200 Albums chart in the year-end roundup, with two different albums in consecutive years, matching a chart achievement last accomplished by Elton John in 1975.

MusicRadar

“I was so jealous of George Michael”: Mick Hucknall says he was simply green with envy when he learned that the former Wham! star was recording a duet with Aretha Franklin

“George goes and records this fantastic song with my heroine. And I just… arghh!”

Guitar World

“There is a lot of fun to be had by putting random alternative bass notes under a chord”: Pete Townshend, RayDavies and David Bowie all used thirdinversionchords – here’s why (and how) you should, too

If the idea of third inversions seems all upside down, fear not: these five examples show how easy they are to put together – and how musical they are when you apply them in a song

Guitar World

“One of the most significant artefacts in rock music history”: Kurt Cobain’s MTV Unplugged Martin D-18E – the world’s most expensive guitar – has been donated to the Royal College of Music London

Plans are being made for the guitar to embark on a 2026 tour

Cinemablend

Travis And Jason Kelce Revealed Where The Life Of A Showgirl Ended Up In Their Spotify Wrapped (And They Kept It 100)

I wouldn't be surprised if they know "The Fate of Ophelia" dance too.

MusicRadar

“If you really like something, you should take the first lines and make up another song from them. So that’s what I did with Black Magic Woman”: The legendary song that passed from Peter Green to Carlos Santana

"The original Fleetwood Mac used to knock me out,” Santana said

MusicRadar

“Uniting the unmistakable growl of classic British amplification with the thick, unrelenting saturation of a thundering fuzz”: Crazy Tube Circuits squeezes out another sweet twofer with the Orama preamp/fuzz pedal

One classic British amp-in-a-box circuit, one '90s boutique fuzz, two footswitches and countless tones to explore, the Orama is CTC's "vision in gain" and it looks (and sounds) mighty fresh

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