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“I’d be lying if I said there weren’t times when we thought: ‘Let’s just abandon the concept, and write some good songs’”: How Queensryche made conspiracy theory-based masterpiece Operation: Mindcrime,

Metal’s all-time greatest concept album? Operation: Mindcrime could be it

Metal Hammer

“He said he reflected the craziness around him – he’d see other people go nuts and write about that”: Frank Zappa’s talent for using popular music to sell unpopular music, by people who helped him

Jon Anderson, Adrian Belew, Mike Keneally and Don Preston discuss dealing with the filthy freak’s genius up close – and what you’re missing if you haven’t investigated his catalogue

Louder

“I had just taken my first acid trip, and I had an African spear and a Chinese Warlord outfit”: Arthur Brown’s wild tales of Jimi Hendrix, Frank Zappa, David Bowie and more

Jamming with Hendrix, partying with The Who, getting hit on by David Bowie’s wife – The God Of Hellfire has done it all and more

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“I’d say to him, ‘You say words that I would prefer you didn’t say. I think they’re unnecessary!’”: the modern pop superstar that Stevie Nicks thinks should tone down their swearing

The Fleetwood Mac icon has a contemporary pop favourite but isn’t happy about all the cussing

Louder

Lin-Manuel Miranda: ‘I have a Pulitzer and a MacArthur Genius Grant. I’m already something no one else is’

THE SATURDAY INTERVIEW : The ‘Hamilton’ creator and ‘Moana’ and ‘Encanto’ songwriter had the daunting task of crafting a successor to Elton John’s beloved ‘Lion King’ soundtrack. He talks to Kevin E G Perry about the lure of working with Barry Jenkins, endangered Disney ballads and why he doesn’t care…

The Independent UK

Watch Nightwish documentary on the making of latest album Yesterwynde

Nightwish release 45-minute film exploring the creation of their 10th album

Metal Hammer

SZA finally releases much-delayed new album ‘SOS Deluxe: Lana’

The new album, which dropped on December 20, includes 14 brand new songs

The Independent UK

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Ringo Starr and Ronnie Wood reflect on surprise reunion with Paul McCartney

The performance marked the last in Sir Paul’s Got Back Tour, which began in October.

Evening Standard

Taylor Swift Was Convinced She Was Going to a "Quiet Dinner” Before Travis Kelce Surprised Her With an Eras Tour Wrap Party

And one of her friends captured her surprised reaction on camera.

Marie Claire

Wham!’s Last Christmas is festive No 1 for the second year running

Band’s hit single topped the charts after a fierce battle with Mariah Carey, Gracie Abrams and Tom Grennan, while a Keir Starmer protest song made the Top 40

The Independent UK

Wham!’s Last Christmas is Christmas No 1 for second year running

Duo’s Andrew Ridgeley celebrates success of song that is ‘almost as much a part of Christmas as mince pies, turkey and pigs in blankets’

The Guardian - UK

"Early on, there were a lot of people who judged us for our looks, how we wanted to dress." Kittie on their most underrated track - and why its message is still important twenty five years on

Nu metal veterans Kittie pick out their most underrated song and tell us a little bit about it

Louder

Wham! make chart history as Last Christmas takes second festive number one crown

The Christmas classic first secured the coveted title last year after it was originally released in December 1984.

Evening Standard

Guitar modes lesson 1: The Ionian mode is the same as the major scale – here’s what makes it work

Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson, Eric Clapton and Randy Rhoads all used this fundamental guitar mode in their songs. Here, Stuart Ryan takes you through the basics of the Ionian mode and shows you how to play chords, riffs, arpeggios and lead guitar breaks using this fundamental scale

Guitar World

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Top Concerts Of 2024: Mariah Carey, Missy Elliott, Bad Bunny

Experience a year of unforgettable concerts in New York with iconic artists and rising stars in 2024.

The Independent UK

Kehlani shares how taking risks earned Grammy noms while balancing mental health during activism

While recording “Crash,” Kehlani faced a career-defining decision: Stick with the familiar R&B sound that helped build their name, or risk it all to showcase their full artistic range

Guitar World

“I got together all of my pocket money that I had saved up… it’s still my favorite guitar”: Blackpink’s Rosé on the acoustic guitar she bought when she was 14 and played at the most important audition of her life

The girl group member-turned-solo artist recalls buying the guitar that played a key role in landing her a spot in Blackpink

MusicRadar

The most-learned guitar and piano songs of 2024 have been revealed, and it’s good news for Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars, Billie Eilish, Gracie Abrams and Gigi Perez

It turns out that The Eagles are still pretty popular, too…

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Cambridge Audio EXA100

Cambridge Audio’s premium amplifier aims high with a big, powerful and refined sound and ample connections – but has it done enough to trouble the class leaders?

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Taylor Swift’s “Blurred” Ring Finger In Wrap Party Pics Sparks More Travis Kelce Engagement Rumors

Fans suspect Taylor Swift may be engaged after the release of photos from The Eras Tour wrap party. The post Taylor Swift’s “Blurred” Ring Finger In Wrap Party Pics Sparks More Travis Kelce Engagement Rumors first appeared on Bored Panda.

The Independent UK

The best and biggest concerts of 2024: Olivia Rodrigo, Missy Elliott, George Strait and more

As The Associated Press’ music writer, Maria Sherman has seen more than 80 concerts in 2024

MusicRadar

“Here to make its first stage appearance in 50 years... is my original bass!”: Stolen in ’72, returned in February, Paul McCartney’s 1961 Höfner 500/1 finally makes it back to the stage for final show in Beatles icon’s tour

McCartney's triumphant finale to the Got Back 2024 Tour also featured fellow Beatle Ringo Starr on drums and a guest spot from Ronnie Wood

Evening Standard

Ed Sheeran watches darts championship wearing cap with hot sauce logo

Sheeran, a minority owner of Ipswich Town football club, has regularly been seen at sporting events.

Evening Standard

Phil Collins shares rare health update and admits: 'It’s still sinking in that I can’t play the drums’

The legendary musician candid on retirement and the physical toll of his decades in the spotlight

Louder

“A mix of killer melodies, heartbreak and nihilism that’s as timeless as Nirvana”: This is the best punk-pop album you haven’t heard this year

Punk-pop: they’re still making it and Liquid Mike is single-handedly saving it

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