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‘People are forfeiting meals’: musicians on the struggle to financially survive

Following our report into how bands are struggling to make ends meet from touring, over 100 musicians shared their stories with us – from Brexit woes to the cost of rehearsing

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“James said: ‘You guys are ballsy as hell!’” Alien Ant Farm frontman Dryden Mitchell reveals the surreal moment Metallica’s James Hetfield took him and his parents to dinner

Metallica frontman Papa Het continues to earn his stripes as the nicest man in metal

Metal Hammer

Childish Gambino announces New World Tour: London dates and how to get tickets

This is the American rapper’s first tour since 2019 — and tickets to the UK dates go on sale this week

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Teddy Swims review – dark’n’stormy soul singer shakes the room

The Atlanta viral sensation enraptures tonight’s audience with molasses-thick vocals and bombastic emotion – though he’s a little one-note

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“A one-of-a-kind collectible of immense cultural significance”: Eric Clapton was moved to tears when he sold the Martin 000-28 he used to write Wonderful Tonight – now it’s headed to auction again

The acoustic guitar was used to pen one of Clapton’s most popular tracks – and has a few distinguishing characteristics…

Guitar World

Kerry King didn’t tell his solo band that Slayer were reuniting: “I didn’t want anybody to start getting cold feet”

Slayer’s guitarist also reveals that the thrash metal giants turned down offers to come back “probably every month” for five years

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“I couldn’t believe it… the list of players could have gone from here to Leeds!” Mark Knopfler on how he enlisted Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton and dozens more for the all-star Guitar Heroes version of his Local Hero theme

Corralling dozens of A-list guitar talent onto one epic track, Mark Knopfler's Guitar Heroes pulled out the impossible to raise money for teen cancer charities – here's how it all went down

Guitar World

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David Gilmour's prestige venue Luck and Strange tour now includes his first US dates in 8 years

Stellar live band includes Greg Philinganes on keys, Guy Pratt on bass and Adam Betts on drums

MusicRadar

"Thumps to the back of the head are tempered by prog, synths, sax and slowcore." Doom champions Pallbearer branch out on emotionally devastating new album Mind Burns Alive

After dipping their toes in the prog pool with 2020's Forgotten Days, Arkansas doom-mongers Pallbearer embrace experimental sounds with new album Mind Burns Alive

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How to recreate the sound of Kraftwerk's Autobahn in your DAW

This year marks an incredible 50 years since Kraftwerk released Autobahn, the track that brought electronic music to the masses, and even the charts

MusicRadar

Eurovision organisers 'regret' that some delegations 'didn’t respect the spirit of the rules'

Acts complained about a tense atmosphere backstage at this year’s song contest

Evening Standard

David Sanborn, jazz saxophonist known for work with David Bowie and more, dies aged 78

Musician who played sax solo on Young Americans and released a series of Grammy-winning albums dies from prostate cancer

The Guardian - UK

"I've always been a believer. I never felt it was a mass hallucination": The mystery of the Led Zeppelin show that may never have taken place

On January 20, 1969, Led Zeppelin played one of their first US shows, at a community centre in smalltown Maryland. Or did they?

Louder

“A lot of it is first takes and demos. Because of what had happened to Neil we didn’t want to re-record – the songs felt too precious”: Rush fans had to wait 11 years for Vapor Trails to become the album it deserved to be

After tragedy shattered drummer Neil Peart’s life, many were just glad to have their 17th studio album in 2002. But it left almost everyone disappointed at the time

Louder

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Ally Brooke Hernandez And Dinah Jane: Enduring Friendship In Photos

Ally Brooke Hernandez and Dinah Jane, former Fifth Harmony bandmates, share heartwarming snapshots showcasing their enduring friendship. Fans praise their ...

Louder

"This is not easy for an old soldier like me": Watch Brian May perform with Jean-Michel Jarre in Bratislava for 30,000 fans

May's performance came at this year's Starmus, the science and arts festival co-founded by the Queen guitarist

The Guardian - US

Kendrick Lamar’s Drake diss track debuts at number one in the US

Rapper’s scathing song Not Like Us, from his headline-grabbing rap beef with Drake, becomes his fourth Billboard chart-topper

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“It goes beyond Foo Fighters. This has the firepower to cover everything from blues to indie to classic rock tones with ease”: Epiphone Dave Grohl DG-335 review

The best of Foo, or a mere Pretender? Grohl’s long-awaited new signature model is here

MusicRadar

"He was simply one of the greatest players to ever pick up the instrument": Try these guitar chords that Prince used to elevate his classic songs

Warning: contains a very funky F

Louder

“I had a strong connection with Steve. He was so passionate and knowledgable, really dedicated to the cause.” Jimmy Page pays his respects to Steve Albini, saluting his work on the Walking Into Clarksdale album

Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page salutes the late Steve Albini, who died last week

Guitar World

“I wish guitar players were more adventurous, but they’re just not. They seem like the most conservative people on the face of the planet”: Buzz Osborne has a piece of playing advice that every guitarist should listen to

Words of wisdom from Gene Simmons and author Flannery O'Connor have helped the Melvins maestro maintain his maverick sensibilities

Guitar World

“I narrowed it down to the bare essentials and found that three strings were all I needed”: 10 guitarists who played with missing strings on purpose… and the weird reasons why

Forget six strings: for some guitarists, all you need is one…

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Ellie Goulding's Mesmerizing Performance Leaves Audience Spellbound

Experience the mesmerizing vocals and magnetic stage presence of Ellie Goulding as she captivates the audience with her enchanting performance during a rec...

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