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“When I finally left the hospital I was still in a wheelchair and couldn’t use my left arm… but I was determined to make music again”: Guitarist teaches himself to play one-handed after suffering “devastating” stroke

Tony Romaine was told he might not play again but he had other ideas, relearning the guitar and making his return to the stage

MusicRadar · Jan 3, 2025

"He’s basically a juvenile delinquent who’s out of control." Bass legend Tony Levin reveals which studio session was the most significant of his storied career

Bassist Tony Levin has played with John Lennon, Pink Floyd, King Crimson, Peter Gabriel, David Bowie and more, but one studio session was more significant than the others

Louder · Jan 3, 2025

Reactivated Nevermore holding open auditions for new singer and bassist

Returning members Jeff Loomis and Van Williams are also defending the comeback following criticism from founding bassist Jim Sheppard

Metal Hammer · Jan 3, 2025

“I wanted to explore melody even more than we have in the past”: Employed To Serve’s next album inspired by In Flames

The UK metalcore bruisers have pulled influence from Gothenburg metal for their hotly anticipated fifth album

Metal Hammer · Jan 3, 2025

Neil Young confirmed as first Glastonbury headliner after backtracking on offer

The Canadian rocker is the first headline act to be confirmed for this year’s festival.

Evening Standard · Jan 3, 2025

“There are two big myths about Harley Benton, and one in particular that I'm really sick of”: YouTuber sets the record straight on Harley Benton guitars – and debunks the main misconceptions about the budget-friendly brand

The Thomann-owned brand is renowned for its affordable guitar gear and cheaper alternatives to established models

Guitar World · Jan 3, 2025

Singer Neil Young says Glastonbury ‘back on our itinerary’

The update follows criticism from him earlier in the week of the music festival and BBC.

The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2025

Neil Young announces he IS playing Glastonbury in odd U-turn

NEIL Young has said he will now be playing the Glastonbury Festival just days after saying he would not be performing because the event was “under…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 3, 2025

“The four-chord pattern riff is unoriginal but the dynamic contrasts add to the potency of one of the best guitar riffs of the ’90s”: Nirvana track named the best guitar riff of all time by surprising new study – which leaves out some huge hits

Many of the big hitters feature, but not where you’d expect them to be – and there are some notable absences, too

Guitar World · Jan 3, 2025

"More trucks, more drivers, more gasoline, more travel. And we've already seen a lot of bands canceling tours. You're gonna see a lot more, because I know where we're at": Avenged Sevenfold star says touring is now "almost impossible" for most bands

M. Shadows on the modern economic realities of touring, even for established acts

MusicRadar · Jan 3, 2025