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“He didn’t want to be a rock star, but made a great rock star… the only way is to run straight at the wall head first, minus the crash helmet”: What Hawkwind’s Robert Calvert means to Luke Haines

The space rock poet, who died in 1988, inspired Auteurs leader and Britpop pioneer Haines to explore a wider world of art

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"God is punishing me for my past wickedness by keeping me alive and in as much pain as he can": The tortured and tumultuous life of the late Ginger Baker

Driving across deserts, owning polo ponies, making and losingfortunes, influencing generations of musicians… Ginger Baker‘s story nothing was like no one else's

Louder

Troy Kingi is making 10 albums in 10 genres in 10 years: Album number eight is inspired by the Mohave desert, mapacho smoke and magic mushrooms

A desert rock album made by Māori musician Troy Kingi at the fabled Rancho De La Luna studio in Joshua Tree? Step right this way

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Jack White to headline Victorian gig series – by playing at venue that birthed his biggest hit

The White Stripes frontman will return to the Corner hotel, joining St Vincent, the Offspring and Róisín Murphy for Always Live 2024, a 17-day statewide event

The Guardian - AU

Taylor Swift fans without tickets banned from Wembley Stadium after Vienna threat

‘We kindly ask that only those with tickets or those visiting our merchandise megastore turn up to the stadium,’ concert organizers said

The Independent UK

“I got a letter from Ozzy telling me my services weren’t needed and Axl had gotten rid of me”: How Zakk Wylde launched Black Label Society with the booze-fuelled chaos of Sonic Brew

In the late 1990s, Zakk Wylde formed Black Label Society during time away from Ozzy’s band. Cue lawsuits and a lot of alcohol

Metal Hammer

“A primo signal destroyer, featuring an oscillating fuzz that dipped into tremolo territory as well as otherworldly squeals”: Catalinbread’s expanded Antichthon Deluxe might be the chaos unit your 'board has been waiting for

Ah, yes, that classic effects combination, tremolo and fuzz, in one pedal... Now with expression pedal input for a more performance-friendly option for dialling in chaos on command

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“Grunge was a much-needed break from the corporate ’80s sound. It literally put electric guitar rock back on the map”: Nancy Wilson explains why Seattle has produced so many guitar heroes

The Heart legend looks back at the prolific musical legacy of her hometown in this exclusive excerpt from new book The Sound of Seattle

Guitar World

What time is Fred Again.. on stage at Reading and Leeds Festival?

The British DJ is headlining the pair of festivals over the August Bank Holiday

Evening Standard

“That was a big shift, but I kind of love it. I wouldn't look back now”: Pixies’ new bass player on how she ended up joining the band – and why it forced her to change her approach to playing

Emma Richardson was recruited earlier this year to replace Paz Lenchantin in the alt-rock outfit – and that meant re-evaluating her playing

Guitar World

The Beatles Continue To Dominate U.K. Charts With Classic Hits

The Beatles' timeless music continues to captivate audiences, securing top spots on U.K. music charts.

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“Paul’s bass playing is so lyrical and melodic, and it’s just so beautiful... He’s amazing”: Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea thinks McCartney is "the greatest rock bassist"

Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea calls Paul McCartney "the greatest rock bassist"

MusicRadar

Janet Jackson stuns Scott Mills as she reveals who her surprising A-list cousins are

Janet Jackson left Scott Mills speechless when she casually revealed her famous family connections during an appearance on the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show.

Evening Standard

Vienna Plot Suspect's Lawyer Disputes Allegations

A 19-year-old Austrian man arrested for planning an attack on Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna. Alleged ties to Islamist ideologies downplayed as a desire t...

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Sam Smith's 'In The Lonely Hour' Re-Enters UK Charts

Sam Smith's 'In The Lonely Hour' album celebrates its tenth anniversary with a special re-release, garnering renewed interest and chart success in the U.K.

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“He’s just an incredible guy… So awesome, very spiritual. He helped my brain a lot”: Beabadoobee says that meeting Rick Rubin for the first time was like a therapy session

Beabadoobee on how Rick Rubin was more therapist than a producer

The Independent UK

Lawyer for suspect in alleged plot against Taylor Swift concerts says allegations are exaggerated

A lawyer for the main suspect in an alleged plot to attack now-canceled Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna says authorities’ presentation of the case is exaggerated and his client wouldn’t have been able to carry out plans the attorney described as “fantasies.”

The Independent UK

Barack Obama shares his summer playlist, from Charli XCX to The Rolling Stones

Former US president has been sharing his favourite anthems annually since 2015

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The Guardian - UK

Wembley Stadium bans Taylor Swift fans without tickets as security kept tight

Following Vienna terror plot, Swift fans will not be able to gather outside and sing along as they have done elsewhere

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Madonna's 'Like A Prayer' Reenters U.K. Singles Chart After Decades

Madonna's iconic hit 'Like a Prayer' re-enters U.K. chart after 30 years due to its feature in the popular Deadpool & Wolverine movie.

Guitar World

“Elevating its feature set for professional recording and production situations”: Blackstar’s Polar 4 pitches for the pro player by supersizing the guitar-focused audio interface

The amp firm’s latest guitarist-centric interface offers a wealth of connectivity while continuing to wage war on digital clipping

MusicRadar

“Used by Peter Green in the studio to record his In The Skies and Little Dreamer albums”: The late British blues icon’s 1965 Fender Duo-Sonic is heading to the auction block – and it sounds immaculate

The Duo-Sonic was loved by John Lennon and Jimi Hendrix alike, and this demo reminds us of its charms. The auction will also see Johnny Marr's the The rig go under the hammer

Metal Hammer

Gojira who? Another extreme metal musician secretly played the Olympics this weekend

A sludge metal maven performed at the closing ceremony for the Paris Olympic Games, and we bet you didn’t notice

Marie Claire

Taylor Swift fans issued stark warning from Wembley ahead of her London shows

Metal Hammer

Watch Metallica’s Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo jam Ministry’s Just One Fix live onstage

The Metallica duo have also done ‘doodles’ of songs by Iron Maiden, Prince, Abba and more

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