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Sting cancels two concerts on doctor’s advice due to illness

Former Police frontman sent ‘sincere apologies’ to fans over rescheduled dates

The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2025

“I heard the chorus... Then we took it into the studio. I'll never forget it – for me, it was like I wasn't playing the song”: Veteran bassist Nathan East on recording one of Eric Clapton's most personal – and well-loved – songs

East reflects on the deeply emotional behind-the-scenes moments of the Tears in Heaven recording sessions

Guitar World · Jan 22, 2025

Lloyd Cole review – still causing a gentle commotion

The singer-songwriter’s voice has got even better with age – a shame, then, that the crowd just want to hear his 80s hits

The Guardian - UK · Jan 22, 2025

Ringo Starr’s son Zak Starkey suffers blood clot in leg

Drummer’s band were forced to cancel their planned gig in London, with footage from their earlier performance at the Cavern Club in Liverpool being played instead

The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2025

“I’m still amazed to this day that no one outside of Birmingham can understand a word I say!” Founding Black Sabbath members to be awarded with Freedom Of The City honour by Birmingham City Council

The original lineup of Osbourne, Iommi, Butler and Ward will join just 50 others in being recognised as Freemen by the City Of Birmingham

Metal Hammer · Jan 22, 2025

Mantra Of The Cosmos cancel Soho gig after Zak Starkey suffers blood clot

Noel Gallagher recently joined the band on a new track called Domino Bones (Gets Dangerous).

Evening Standard · Jan 22, 2025

“From here I drew a line to Pink Floyd and painted my room black … who knows where I’d be now if I’d never heard them?” Mikael Åkerfeldt, Bruce Soord and others pick their favourite Camel albums

Five prog musicians explain the lasting impact of Andy Latimer’s band

Louder · Jan 22, 2025

"Hopefully Babymetal can teach me their dance routines, and I’ll teach them mine." How Eurovision helped Bambie Thug became Ireland's next breakout star

From wowing audiences at Eurovision to selling out dates of her headline tour, 2024 was a massive year for Bambie Thug - and they're just getting started

Metal Hammer · Jan 22, 2025

"I never wanted it to be just about me": John Sykes on Blue Murder, the band he formed after leaving Whitesnake

A rare interview with the late John Sykes, who died this week at the age of 65 – and some personal memories from Myles Kennedy

Louder · Jan 22, 2025

"Let's make more memories together!" The seemingly unstoppable Peter Frampton announces another US tour

The Let's Do It Again tour will be Peter Frampton's third since his supposed final dates in 2020

Louder · Jan 21, 2025