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“He’d been getting out of it, being drunk, unprofessional, unreliable, and all the rest of it. But I had a feeling of: ‘I’ve got to do this.’” Original Ozzy Osbourne bassist Bob Daisley was “warned” against joining The Prince Of Darkness’ band

Becoming the bassist for heavy metal’s godfather should have been a no-brainer – but The Prince Of Darkness didn’t have the best reputation after his Black Sabbath firing

Metal Hammer

Who crowned Carey "Queen of Christmas?"

For the 30th anniversary of "All I Want For Christmas Is You," Carey helps you pack away your Halloween decorations

Salon

“Michael Stipe said it was his favourite dance album – he used to put it on and then write his lyrics for REM to it”: Rave icons Utah Saints on their legacy, sampling Kate Bush, and the challenges of making their debut album

“Sometimes it would take three of us to make little adjustments as the track was going down live – we all had to get our cues in the right place”: The UK duo look back on their debut as it’s reissued over 30 years on

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The 12 best new metal songs this week

Powerflo, The Halo Effect and Raging Speedhorn are among the best new metal songs this week. Plus, vote for your favourite!

Metal Hammer

“The Dumble amplifier is so transparent that, if you’re not a very refined player, it’s going to expose all of your flaws in your playing”: Kenny Wayne Shepherd on why playing through a Dumble doesn't guarantee a great sound

While Shepherd is a proud proponent (and owner) of Dumble amps, he admits that if your technique is not up to scratch, using one of the legendary amps can be a humbling experience

Guitar World

“All of these things that I do on record using a few guitars, I've all got it in the one guitar that I can carry around with me”: Martin unveils 7-string Johnny Marr signature acoustic with an octave G string for added jangle

The M7 Johnny Marr is one seriously cool Grand Auditorium with an East Indian rosewood back and sides, solid spruce on top, and there is a six-string version available too

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Roland Cubes, plastic pedalboards and nothing but Boss: Robert Smith’s 2024 guitar rig flies in the face of modern guitar culture – and sounds all the more majestic for it

As The Cure return to the stage with their first album in 16 years, their leader is employing a setup that defiantly rejects contemporary tonal wisdom

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“It was fun checking out Steve Howe’s gear. He really made the case to me for the guitar stand. You know… the one where your guitar is actually standing!” Hannah Wicklund on opening for Yes and Deep Purple – and her undying love of Anderson Guitars

New album Live at the Troubadour was recorded during a life-changing period for the 27-year-old, who has slowed down her playing and become more open and honest with her music than ever before

Guitar World

“The most disgusting pitch-shifting pedal I’ve ever had”: Introducing the Noise Pedal – a “new take on the iconic Whammy sound” that transforms your guitar tone into a nightmare

Metalcore group Alpha Wolf and Tallon Electric have bottled some nightmarish Whammy pedal effects into a stompbox that has parameters for Chaos and Panic

Guitar World

“Ozzy had been fired from Black Sabbath. People warned me against working with him because he didn’t have the best reputation”: Ozzy Osbourne bassist Bob Daisley on why he decided to bet on the Prince of Darkness’ post-Sabbath career

Daisley had just been unceremoniously replaced in Ritchie Blackmore’s band, Rainbow, when the opportunity to join Osbourne in his new venture came about

Guitar World

Tyler, The Creator says ‘racist’ Swifties are trying to cancel him over old lyrics

Rapper, who recently dethroned Taylor Swift in Spotify’s global Top Artists chart for the first time ever, said he ‘doesn’t give a f***’ about being canceled

The Independent UK

Q&A: Tommy Richman talks 'Million Dollar Baby' success, Grammy nominations and 'not hip-hop' drama

Tommy Richman went from sleeping on couches and floors just two years ago to now having one of the biggest songs of the year with “Million Dollar Baby.”

The Independent UK

It's Prog's new Tracks Of The Week! Cool new proggy sounds from Crippled Black Phoenix, Oddleaf, Outrun The Sunlight and more...

Great new prog to enjoy from Keys, Mission Jupiter, Empire Springs, Tim Morse and more...

Louder

“We’ve made something really unique and special”: Thin Lizzy to release first new record in over 40 years – featuring brand new guitar parts from founding member Eric Bell and unheard Phil Lynott vocals

The Acoustic Sessions will feature stripped back acoustic reimaginings of some of the band's biggest hits

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“They turn on the switch marked ‘metal’ and summon the essence of Satan’s own belch… a new career high”: Vola mix additional textures into Friend Of A Phantom

Scandinavians expand their horizons yet again, but remain in sight of their ethereal, stargazing base

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Willie Nelson Releases 76Th Studio Album At 91 Years

Willie Nelson, at 91, releases 76th solo album 'Last Leaf on the Tree'. Reflects on career, plans future projects.

Metal Hammer

"Our decision-making process has completely failed." The Battle Of Los Angeles at 25: how Rage Against The Machine just about kept it together to create one final masterpiece before imploding

The wheels were already beginning to come off Rage Against The Machine by 1998. Luckily, they managed to get into the studio together and prove they had one last statement to give the world

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“It breaks up in the perfect place, it’s got more room if you need to push it and need more of a statement”: Supro teams up with Tyler Bryant for signature Black Magick tube amp – a 35W combo with reverb, tremolo and “military-grade” components

Lots of headroom, lots of mojo, and a whopping bass response, Bryant's new combo is a 1x12 powerhouse “you can be down right rude with”

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The Independent UK

Willie Nelson on his new album, cannabis cookbook, Kris Kristofferson and what makes a good song

Willie Nelson, who is 91, will release “Last Leaf on the Tree" on Friday, his second studio album this year

The Guardian - AU

Paul Kelly: ‘Most of the time when I’m writing songs, I’m boring myself’

The singer-songwriter on the mystery of writing songs, Shakespeare and why he isn’t a natural musician

Guitar World

“The store said, ‘We can’t get an amp before your gig.’ This gentleman walked up behind me and said, ‘You can use mine.’ It was John Entwistle”: Martyn LeNoble was once in desperate need of bass gear – and The Who’s low-end legend came to his rescue

When he first moved to the US, LeNoble was unable to ship has trusty Trace Elliott over with him. When a local bass store couldn't provide a replacement in time, Entwistle stepped in…

Evening Standard

Ana Matronic reveals why she’s sitting out Scissor Sisters' 20th anniversary reunion tour next year

The Noughties pop group is gearing up for a 20th-anniversary celebration, though fans have been left disappointed

Metal Hammer

According to science, metal is the most “intelligent” genre of music you can listen to - and these are its most intelligent bands

Metalheads are boffins, actually, and these bands prove it

What Hi-Fi?

Our favourite hi-res portable music player is now £200 off in this early Black Friday deal

Grab this five-star hi-res music player for £200 cheaper, with bonus case.

Guitar World

“I gave my friend a call and said, ‘What have you got for me today?’ He goes, ‘Oh, I have a guitar for you…’” How Kirk Hammett ended up in possession of the legendary ‘Greeny’ Les Paul – and why he had no interest in it at first

The Metallica guitarist never intended to buy Peter Green and Gary Moore's iconic single-cut – but changed his mind once he finally got his hands on it

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