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Prom 21: John Wilson/Sinfonia of London review – sharp-tailored fanfare leads a million-dollar parade of US music

Wynton Marsalis’s brass and percussion fanfare lit up the Albert Hall, with the phenomenal Sinfonia adding extravagant sparkle

The Guardian - UK

“People focus on the guitar playing but it's not about the flashy stuff”: Wolfgang Van Halen explains how Eddie’s game-changing talents “kind of ruined” the ’80s guitar scene

The Mammoth WVH frontman reflects on the guitar playing trap that emerged as a result of his father's groundbreaking style – and names one player who managed to avoid it

Guitar World

“Heart pulled it off. But that’s Heart. If anyone else tries this celestial epic, well, they’ll think your stairway doesn’t reach all the way to heaven…” 10 songs you should never cover (or at least think twice before trying)

“Good evening, Long Island! Are we havin’ a good time? All right. Now we’re gonna do a song by the Killers. This is Mr. Brightside!” Not tonight, Satan…

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Greatest Hits presenter Ken Bruce sparks major backlash for 'misogynistic' Taylor Swift remarks

Radio presenter, 73, reveals why he banned the singer from his station playlist

Evening Standard

“Gary wasn't feeling too good, but he was at rehearsal, and I played his solo. I saw a twinkle in his eye when I played that”: Marcus King recalls playing with Gary Rossington at the late Lynyrd Skynyrd legend’s final show

King joined his hero during the band's 50th Anniversary show in November 2022 to perform Saturday Night Special – a track that had hugely influenced him as an aspiring guitar player

Guitar World

“This band is all about putting on a show. We’ll happily play for three hours”: Meet Robin Davey – the stompbox connoisseur who loves long gigs, hates treble and runs a triple-amp rig with blues-folk dynamos Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse

Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse are bluesy, they're roosty and they'd play all night if you let 'em

Guitar World

“You can grin and bear your rhythmic role, biding your time until you get to the solo, or you can put some thought, effort, and research into this area of your playing”: 5 blues guitar rhythms every guitarist needs to know

Every guitarist can improve their rhythm game. As Steve Lukather says, “I’ve been paid to play rhythm guitar 90% of the time. It’s harder than it looks”

Guitar World

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“If you want those vintage sounds but your amp doesn’t have onboard reverb and tremolo, this is the perfect remedy”: Crazy Tube Circuits White Whale V2 review

Want to Fender-ize your amp? Here’s a pedal that will add real spring reverb and all the flavors of vintage tremolo to your tone

Guitar World

“Personal and sometimes uncomfortable … an elegant exploration of the abyss for those willing to be drawn in”: Returned To The Earth’s Stalagmite Steeple

Unhurried, dark and dreamy, their fifth album features smooth instrumentation and warm, yearning vocals

Louder

The best new rock songs you need to hear right now

Including Blues Pills, The Sheepdogs, X and five more rockabilly rebels from head to toe

Louder

"I love Blackberry Smoke. They're the Status Quo of country": This is the soundtrack of legendary broadcaster Bob Harris's life

Old Grey Whistle Test legend 'Whispering' Bob Harris picks his records, artists and gigs of lasting significance

Louder

"If you're going to do something like this, this is where to do it": Watch Billy Idol play Rebel Yell live at the top of the Empire State Building

Not since King King straddled the top of the Empire State Building in 1933 has New York borne witness to such an event

Louder

Journey's Jonathan Cain has sued bandmate Neil Schon again, this time as they're on tour together

The hours must fly by

Louder

"A performance worthy of their own legendary status." Scorpions rock Wacken Open Air like a hurricane

Scorpions show why they are one of Germany's most beloved rock icons

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“I've seen parties behind the Iron Curtain that were just too wild to describe.” Deep Purple's Ian Gillan recalls the debauchery and hedonism of the Swinging Sixties

Deep Purple frontman Ian Gillan has seen a party or two in his day

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Kanye West References Taylor Swift In New Music Track

Kanye West mentions Taylor Swift in new song, sparking speculation. Swift hints at response during concert. Feud dates back to 2009 VMAs incident.

Louder

“They celebrate Mozart in Vienna 400 years later and they’ll be celebrating Prince in Minneapolis 400 years from now”: Prince’s old bandmates on Purple Rain, his legacy and more

It’s 40 years ago this weekend since Purple Rain went to Number One in the US – and stayed there for 24 weeks

The Independent UK

Liam Gallagher’s son says his dad wants Oasis reunion to happen

Warring brothers Noel and Liam have been estranged since an almighty bust-up backstage in 2009

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"Eternal Blue is old news, and only the beginning of what this band could possibly achieve." Spiritbox stun Wacken Open Air with one of the sets of the weekend

Spiritbox's Wacken debut was overdue, but they absolutely made the most of it

Louder

“I did it in 40 minutes and thought little of it”: How Phil Daniels saved Blur’s classic Britpop anthem Parklife

The iconic title track from Blur’s third album turns 30 later this month…

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'I'm messing up my forties' Paloma Faith on motherhood and her marriage breakdown

Singer Paloma Faith on motherhood and her marriage breakdown

Louder

“Proof that three men can grate on each other’s last remaining nerves but still retain unique chemistry and deliver diamonds”: The Police’s Synchronicity (40th Anniversary Edition)

Tension-torn trio’s final studio album extended with fascination under-construction demo collection and energetic live show

Sports Illustrated

Adele Pauses Concert to Show Olympic Women’s 100-Meter Final Event, and Fans Loved It

The world-famous singer aired the Olympic event on the big screen in Munich.

Metal Hammer

Stars from across the world of rock pay tribute to Aerosmith after the iconic band announced their retirement from touring

Brian May, Slash, Sammy Hagar and more hail Aerosmith's legacy as Steven Tyler's vocal cord injury leads to retirement

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Watch James Hetfield sing Metallica hit Enter Sandman after inhaling helium

Metallica frontman gives us all a laugh as he celebrates his 61st birthday – under the influence of helium gas

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