Danielle Moore, lead singer with Crazy P, dies aged 52 Band members say she died in ‘sudden and tragic circumstances’ and pay tribute to ‘a life driven by love, compassion, community and music’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2024
“It’s like having a little piece of Dime with you everywhere”: Nail Dimebag Darrell’s fearsome metal tone with the resurrected and reimagined Warhead amp – a 40W high-gain powerhouse, road-tested during Pantera rehearsals The Warhead mini-amp channels Dimebag's signature Randall for a compact, solid-state vulgar display of power that promises “pure, unfiltered Dimebag tone” MusicRadar · Sep 2, 2024
After Adele: is the diva leaving the building once and for all? As the British singer announces ‘you won’t see me again for an incredibly long time’, it seems the era of larger-than-life, huge-voiced, huge-haired female singers may be ending The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2024
“The strap came loose, the amp was up, the guitar was up, and the neck broke off. Bob turned around like, ‘What are you doing back there?’” Mike Campbell recalls breaking his guitar in front of a live audience – in the middle of a Bob Dylan show Campbell talks about the unfortunate incident on the legendary Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and Bob Dylan's True Confessions Tour that led him to break one of his most beloved guitars Guitar World · Sep 2, 2024
“A titan in the industry who helped shape the LA studio sound of the 1980s”: Renowned luthier and Superstrat pioneer James Tyler passes away, aged 72 The high-end guitar-maker built and modded instruments used on the era’s biggest hits by session legends like Michael Landau, Dean Parks and Dann Huff Guitar World · Sep 2, 2024
“Nobody can stop me.” The Brian Jonestown Massacre share UK and Europe tour plans San Francisco psych-rock band The Brian Jonestown Massacre reveal 2025 tour of the UK and Europea Louder · Sep 2, 2024
Listen to previously unreleased Clannad song A Royal Procession here Clannad to release 40th anniversary edition of Legend in October Louder · Sep 2, 2024
Oasis ticket reseller U-turns on costly booking fee following criticism of the ‘ethical’ brand The ethical seller has now capped its booking fee at £25, depending on the original ticket price The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2024
“Apparently, a lot of people wanted to do Hallelujah, and they just categorically said no”: EDM producer Zedd on why even he was surprised that Jeff Buckley’s estate gave him permission to remix Dream Brother “I just thought I could make this into an incredible, respectful dance-ish song,” he says MusicRadar · Sep 2, 2024
Oasis Fans' Fury Sparks UK Govt Review Of Dynamic Pricing The British government has said it will probe surge pricing after furious Oasis fans faced huge hikes in ticket prices for the Britpop band's much-anticipated reunion. International Business Times · Sep 2, 2024
"Side Quest Summer continues!": Watch former Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg join King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard on stage for thrash banger Perihelion Ex-Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg accompanied psych wizards King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard on stage this weekend during their show in Nashville Metal Hammer · Sep 2, 2024
Hundreds file complaints over advertising of Oasis tickets after surge pricing The Culture Secretary has pledged to look in to use of surge pricing in its forthcoming Government review of the secondary gig sales market. The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2024
“We were at an EMI dinner, and David Gilmour was there. I said, ‘By far, you’re my favorite guitar player. How do you come up with those melodies?’” W.A.S.P.’s Blackie Lawless on the invaluable advice he received from the Pink Floyd icon Lawless has also revealed why he had to switch to bass for the band's first two albums Guitar World · Sep 2, 2024
“It’s just amazing to see those legendary Keith Tuners ready-fitted on a guitar!”: Jon Gomm unveils revolutionary Ibanez signature model and it looks every inch the ultimate high-performance acoustic With Gomm's signature triple-source Fishman electronics, locking banjo tuners and Passionflower inlay, is this to the acoustic guitar what Steve Vai's JEM was to the electric? MusicRadar · Sep 2, 2024
Guitar World · Sep 2, 2024 Eric Stewart worked with Paul McCartney and ABBA’s Agnetha Faltskog, but as guitarist for 10cc, he created one of the most thrilling pop sounds in British music history Learn the chart-conquering guitar style of 10cc’s Eric Stewart, which puts melody to the forefront
MusicRadar · Sep 2, 2024 “I was considered an ugly woman who took your monument away... some of his closest friends told me that probably I should stay in the background, I should shut up”: New Lennon doc throws light on the prejudice Yoko Ono faced New documentary throws light on early years of Lennon's time in New York
Guitar World · Sep 2, 2024 “I always wanted to play with my fingers, but now I was forced to”: When his keys player quit, McKinley James had to rethink his playing style to play in a duo – and he did it without turning to pedals, because “none of my heroes did” “Well since my keyboardist left me, I found a new way to play / Picking out notes on the bass strings, it's the McKinley way...” Now touring as a father-and-son duo, McKinley James just keeps on rolling...
Metal Hammer · Sep 2, 2024 ''Listen to as many people as possible, and don't try and stylise yourself on one person": Iron Maiden's Steve Harris gives advice to young musicians and songwriters Iron Maiden bassist Steve Harris imparts songwriting wisdom and shares advice to musicians trying to find their own sound
The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2024 End of the Road review: Closing festival season with an eccentric, brilliant lineup The bill across the weekend spans a rich and eclectic range of sounds, from moshy young American outfit Lip Critic to the charismatic country-pop powerhouse CMAT
Guitar World · Sep 2, 2024 “The main secret behind those classic grunge sounds is that they were loud. You need a high-volume amp…” Enumclaw are on a quest for alt-rock tone nirvana – using other people’s guitars and The Smashing Pumpkins’ fuzz pedal Home In Another Life is another slice of gourmet tones and big noise therapy from one of the most exciting bands in the US alt-rock scene
Guitar World · Sep 2, 2024 “I’m like the power forward on a basketball team – I bring out the best in my teammates”: A pillar of the L.A. session scene, Bob Glaub might be the most famous bass player you’ve never heard of Bruce Springsteen, John Lennon, Stevie Nicks and oh so many more: for 50 years, Bob Glaub has kept things moving on hit after hit
The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2024 Oasis: Ticketmaster’s dynamic pricing model under fire for band’s reunion tour – what you need to know Some fans queued for hours to find tickets had more than doubled in price
Guitar World · Sep 2, 2024 “He plays five notes, and those five notes said more than any of these metal shredders could ever wish they could say”: Grace Bowers on how B.B. King completely changed her perspective on what makes a good guitar solo Bowers discusses her transition from hair metal to blues
The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2024 One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson reveals he ‘couldn’t even get a queue number’ for Oasis tickets The ex 1D singer was among the thousands of fans who failed to get tickets for Oasis’s reunion tour
MusicRadar · Sep 2, 2024 Music theory you can use: 6 chord tricks for songwriters and producers Go beyond the basics with these power-composer tips and techniques