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From Bob Dylan to Stevie Wonder: the best late-era albums by musical greats

When pop stars are deemed ‘past their peak’, it’s easy to dismiss their work. But do that and you might miss out on hidden treasure. Here our critics celebrate unexpected gems from the likes of Aretha Franklin and The Fall

The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2024

“He goes, ‘There’s one condition. You have to come to my house, and I’ll stripe it for you personally’”: That time Eddie Van Halen promised Dimebag Darrell a collectible EVH inspired by his beloved Bumblebee – which he vowed to paint himself

Dimebag had designs on getting his name down for a limited-edition Charvel EVH Art Series guitar, but when Van Halen himself found out, he promised to go one step further

Guitar World · Dec 17, 2024

“Music has to be heartfelt. Robert Johnson didn’t go back and redo anything. John Lee Hooker, he walked in there and did it once”: Tab Benoit on returning from the swamp with the blues comeback of the year, and why he’s a one-take wonder

After more than a decade spent clocking up road miles, the Louisiana blues ace is back with a new 10-song collection, I Hear Thunder

Guitar World · Dec 17, 2024

The Wanted’s Max George says ‘we don’t have too much time’ as he’s set for urgent heart surgery

The singer is to undergo surgery sooner than expected but could be home for Christmas

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024

Slipknot's Clown: "We probably have several albums in us right now. It’s looking great."

Slipknot percussionist Shawn Crahan talks new music, debut album anniversary tour and backstage donkeys

Metal Hammer · Dec 17, 2024

"I see reviews saying: 'The band were great.' Yeah, the 'band' is me": Joan Armatrading on her new music, riding an elevator with Leslie West and walking with Nelson Mandela

Singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading talks about inspirations, what her famous key was about, her popularity with freedom fighters and more

Louder · Dec 17, 2024

Gary Marx co-founded the Sister Of Mercy: Now he's released a Slade-worshipping, Bowie-loving glam rock album - and he wears a papier-mâché elephant head

Co-founder of Sisters Of Mercy and Ghost Dance, influential goth guitarist Gary Marx has returned to his glam roots

Louder · Dec 17, 2024

Katie Melua feared breakdown would stop her making music

The Nine Million Bicycles singer said she had since learned to look after herself better and had found out what ‘small warning signs might be’.

Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2024

British star Dua Lipa reacts to Grammy nominations snub

The singer described 2024 as ‘the best year of my life’.

Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2024

Mariah Carey Cancels Her Christmas Concerts Due to Health Issues

The Queen of Christmas has reportedly been suffering health issues and had to cancel concerts in Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey.

Latin Times · Dec 16, 2024