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Rap superstars Public Enemy and Ice Cube to support Guns N' Roses on 2026 US tour

Hip hop legends to join hard rock giants on 2026 world tour

Louder

The Charlatans live: The ultimate band of the people

4/5 The Charlatans deliver a rabble-rousing show at the Roundhouse to top off a killer year for Tim Burgess and co

Evening Standard

“I don’t need tons of gain on my guitar because everyone else is distorted!” Joe Bonamassa reveals the secret to writing heavy riffs – and his methods might surprise you

Step back from the overdrive pedal, dial the gain back, and that extra clarity could well sound heavier in a band mix

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“This is so much pressure”: Taylor Swift names her favourite Taylor Swift song… but she’s going to need some time to come up with her top 5

Her top song is also her longest, it turns out

MusicRadar

“I can’t say how he got the variety of sounds he did. They broke the mold when they made him”: This late rock guitar legend doesn’t get the credit he fully deserves, according to Paul Rodgers

The two guitar greats shared stages and studios, but Rodgers believes his former bandmate’s multi-faceted guitar chops are oft-overlooked

Guitar World

Taylor Swift pays tribute to fans as reason she could reclaim master recordings

Swift announced in May that she purchased the rights to all of her concert films, music videos, album art, photography, and unreleased songs.

Evening Standard

"This is definitely the best we've ever been." Ghost's Skeletá has been named the album of the year by Metal Hammer - read Tobias Forge's reaction and see our top 50 albums of 2025

Ghost's fabulous latest album is officially our album of the year - but who else made the list?

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“There’s a lot in the works for Kiss moving ahead. We’re not touring anymore, but there’s still a ton happening behind the scenes”: Kiss guitarist Tommy Thayer says the band could still make new music in the future

“I feel like we all have a lot of great ideas and a desire to keep creating"

MusicRadar

“My hand to God, I didn’t intend to hurt Ace or his legacy”: Gene Simmons apologizes for previous comments saying Ace Frehley dying due to a series of “bad decisions”

The former Kiss guitarist passed away in October, following a fatal fall at his home studio

Guitar World

“Over countless years I have always dreamed of an official release for this mash up. I can confirm it is thoroughly road tested and fit for purpose”: Fatboy Slim’s Satisfaction Skank bootleg is finally released

Track combines Stones classic with Rockerfeller Skank

MusicRadar

Eras Tour Amnesia: Taylor Swift Addresses 'Joy Blackouts', Finds Post-Concert Phenomenon 'Unsurprising'

Taylor Swift candidly addresses 'joy blackouts' from her Eras Tour, deeming the post-concert memory lapses unsurprising amid euphoric overload, as fans and experts weigh in on the phenomenon.

International Business Times UK

Amy Winehouse’s friend refused money to make legal action ‘go away’, court told

Mitch Winehouse, the singer’s father, is suing her stylist, Naomi Parry, and friend, Catriona Gourlay, for hundreds of thousands of pounds.

Evening Standard

“I turned into a Strat player. I never thought I would”: Danielle Haim on her guitarist-for-hire days with Julian Casablancas, I Quit energy and Haim’s historic Grammy nomination

From their first gig at a Jewish deli to selling out arenas, Haim have been on quite a journey since their 2013 debut album – and made history as the first all-female band ever to be nominated in the Grammys’ Best Rock Album category

Guitar World

Iron Maiden, Ghost, Babymetal and more star in Metal Hammer’s blockbuster End Of Year issue, which comes with an exclusive Iron Maiden pin badge, Halestorm sticker and a 2026 heavy metal calendar

The new issue of Metal Hammer is the biggest of the year, and it’s on sale now!

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The Guardian - UK

Chrissie Hynde: ‘I pierced Johnny Rotten’s ear in a toilet with an earring and a bar of soap’

The Pretenders bandleader answers your questions on her friendship with Morrissey, her love of Van Gogh and why her cameo on Friends ruined her school run

The Guardian - UK

Brian Eno urges support to get Together for Palestine song to Christmas No 1

Lullaby features Palestinian singer, lyrics written by Peter Gabriel and artists including Eno and Celeste

Evening Standard

Biffy Clyro: 'We've gone through every rock cliche — deaths, breakdowns, addictions'

Scottish rockers Biffy Clyro have survived since the age of 15 without a single change in their line-up — it’s been an emotional rollercoaster, but now they want to celebrate

Metal Hammer

"Christmas came early!" Queen's Brian May gifts best friend Tony Iommi from Black Sabbath a unique bespoke present, two years in the making

The five decades-plus friendship between Brian May and Tony Iommi is a rare and precious thing

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"Now I'm walking through hell." The story behind tragic Alice in Chains frontman Layne Staley's final recording, a movie soundtrack cover featuring some of the biggest names in '90s rock

"I didn’t recognize him. He looked like an 80-year-old man"

The Guardian - UK

The Rolling Stones give blessing to Fatboy Slim’s Satisfaction sample after 25 years

The mashup Satisfaction Skank was unofficial for years but band allow Norman Cook to remake it using original stems of their 1965 hit

International Business Times UK

Eurovision Boycott Continues: Iceland Joins Other Countries In Protesting Israel's Participation

Iceland joins Spain, Slovenia, Ireland and the Netherlands in boycotting Eurovision 2026 due to Israel's participation.

The Independent UK

Queen star Brian May’s wife sheds light on band’s future after guitarist’s stroke

British guitarist has faced number of health issues in recent years

Louder

An audience with the Prince of Darkness on the Ultimate Sin tour

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"Why on earth bands still sign multi-album contracts is beyond me": Neil Fallon on Clutch, corporations and Christmas

"There’s a lot of joy that we don’t see at home": Clutch begin another run of UK Christmas shows next week

Louder

“There’s been a lot happening on Mars since I last visited. So there’s more than enough inspiration”: Rick Wakeman on his sequel to The Red Planet, and taking David Bowie along for the ride

Keyboard maestro has gone back to work with the English Rock Ensemble for the follow-up to his 2020 album, and he says the process feels like early 70s Yes

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