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Former Iron Maiden singer Paul Di'Anno dead at 66

Ex-Iron Maiden frontman Paul Di'Anno, who fronted the band from 1978-1981, has died

Metal Hammer · Oct 21, 2024

Richard Ashcroft named as support act for Oasis reunion tour

Former Verve frontman says ‘the songwriting talent of Noel and Liam’s pure spirit as a lead singer helped to inspire me to create some of my best work’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2024

Joni Mitchell's LA homecoming: a glorious night that no one there will ever forget

The 17,500-strong crowd knew this would be a momentous show – they were not disappointed

Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2024

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“I was going to buy a Minimoog because Keith Emerson had one. I was in the store and I was trying it out and I hear a voice behind me say ‘you don’t want that’”: Why Foreigner’s Al Greenwood said no to the Minimoog and bought a little-known synth instead

“It played two notes at a time, which was unbelievable - to be able to play almost a chord with it - and it had four oscillators instead of three”

MusicRadar · Oct 21, 2024

WH Smith to stock vinyl albums for first time since 1990s

LPs will be available in 80 high street shops across the UK to attract ‘seasoned fans and new listeners alike’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2024

"We're here to deconstruct the elements of music theory that will demonstrably make your music better”: The pillars of music theory made simple

Want to learn - or brush up on - a little theory? We’re here to help

MusicRadar · Oct 21, 2024

“You only have so many great solos in you, don’t give one to Michael Jackson!” Eddie Van Halen recorded his Beat It solo in secret – and his brother is still mad about it 42 years later

Alex Van Halen says Eddie’s legendary appearance on the pop smash was a waste of his finite talents – and the perfect excuse for David Lee Roth to leave the band

Guitar World · Oct 21, 2024

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Loved by Jeff Buckley, despised by Courtney Love: the singer who famously urinated on her A&R man’s desk

The late singer is remembered as “a true artist”

MusicRadar · Oct 21, 2024

Robbie Williams' songwriter thinks the music industry shouldn't work with under 18s? He's right

Liam Payne’s death is the latest casualty of an industry that treats underage stars as commodities

Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2024

Petition for law change following Liam Payne's death hits 25,000 signatures

Marie Claire · Oct 21, 2024

“It was something we’d never heard before. He was creating it on the spot – you went along with what was happening”: David Blackwell of The Lovely Eggs names Can as his prog heroes, and recalls the time he played with half of them

Psych-punk drummer says his duo took inspiration from the krautrock pioneers’ ability to twist pop ditties into heavy drone experiments

Louder · Oct 21, 2024

“If I hadn't met Randy Rhoads, I wouldn't be sat here right now”: Ozzy Osbourne’s all-star Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony pays tribute to the guitar icon – as Wolfgang Van Halen taps through the Crazy Train solo

An all-star band comprising Zakk Wylde, Andrew Watt and Chad Smith assembled to pay homage to the singer’s solo work during a star-studded celebration

Guitar World · Oct 21, 2024

Bad Omens announce Australian tour dates with Poppy and House Of Protection

Metalcore giants Bad Omens will head down under for a run of shows next year with Poppy and House Of Protection

Metal Hammer · Oct 21, 2024

“We’ve had four days to learn these songs and we’re gonna play every single one of them tonight”: Eric Clapton, Trey Anastasio, Bob Weir, Van Morrison, Mike Campbell, Lucinda Williams celebrate Robbie Robertson at epic Martin Scorsese-curated tribute

The nearly five-hour tribute concert took place on October 17 at Los Angeles' Kia Forum and included tracks from The Band and Robertson's post-Band career

Guitar World · Oct 21, 2024

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Guitar World · Oct 21, 2024

“We’re three very different players, still evolving on our instruments”: Joe Satriani, Steve Vai and Eric Johnson bring their A games for electrifying Crossroads jam in first pro-shot footage of G3 2024 tour

The original G3 trio recently reunited for this year's tour, and now it looks like Johnson's promise of a live album from the event is about to come true

Metal Hammer · Oct 21, 2024

Alex Van Halen on why he was "not interested" joining Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony on The Best Of All Worlds tour: "They're not doing the band justice"

Alex Van Halen explains why he didn't join his former bandmates on the road for The Best Of All Worlds tour, performances which focused on Sammy Hagar's time in Van Halen

Marie Claire · Oct 21, 2024

Taylor Swift Smiles With Glee Singing About Someone "Who Might Actually Treat Me Well"

Wonder who she was thinking of!

MusicRadar · Oct 21, 2024

“Is everyone OK? You think that two rock dads wrote my female rage album about the horrors of being pregnant and accepting suburbia?”: Halsey on the reaction to their Nine Inch Nails-produced album, If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power, in 2021

The record was released to critical acclaim

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The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2024

Jeff Lynne’s ELO announce farewell show in London

Final show at Hyde Park next July will be ‘special night in London with our UK fans’

Metal Hammer · Oct 21, 2024

"In Flames changed my life." We got Bridear's Kimi to make us a mixtape and it's stacked with classic anthems, J-metal rarities and video game bangers

Kimi, frontwoman of Japanese power metallers Bridear, makes us a mixtape composed of songs that have shaped her life

Louder · Oct 21, 2024

Black Friday CD deals 2025: These CD discounts are still alive and kicking - but it's your last chance to save

As the weekend of sales comes to an end, there are still plenty of bargains to be found - including box sets, classic albums and more

Metal Hammer · Oct 21, 2024

"He’s got his gas mask on, he’s all taped up and he’s flying like a bird." Inside the chaos and carnage of Slipknot's legendary first UK show at the London Astoria

Slipknot's chaotic, infamous headline show at London's Astoria on December 13 1999 cemented their status as metal's next superstars

Metal Hammer · Oct 21, 2024

Watch My Chemical Romance play The Black Parade album in full at When We Were Young festival

Emo kings My Chemical Romance performed their iconic Black Parade album in full for the first time since 2007 at this weekend's When We Were Young festival

Guitar World · Oct 21, 2024

She’s played alongside Jeff Beck and Morrissey, and evolved into one of rock’s leading tonal experimentalists – here’s how Carmen Vandenberg’s signature approaches can elevate your riffs and solos

The Bones UK guitarist is a specialist in baritone licks, pitch-shifted leads, heavy fuzz riffing and all sorts of unorthodox techniques, and we've got a handful of ideas to help you steal her style

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2024

‘Every recording carries the air of a seance’: remembering my father the music archivist

Researching a novel about forgotten blues musicians led me to revisit the life’s work of my late dad: disinterring decades of dusty recordings that will outlive us all

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