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“We’re lucky to be alive!” Nightwish are on the cover of the new Metal Hammer – and it comes with two exclusive gifts

The new issue of Metal Hammer comes with a special Nightwish keyring and an art print of Floor Jansen

Metal Hammer · Aug 15, 2024

Robbie Williams complains about how his new teeth have robbed him of ‘joy’

Star said he had been forced into getting the dental work after years of using cocaine and drinking espressos

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2024

Noel Gallagher’s guitars used on the Oasis classic Definitely Maybe to go under the hammer

Definitely Maybe is widely considered a masterpiece of British rock music

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2024

Using the CAGED system in conjunction with pentatonic scales can open up the fretboard – and offer an escape route from cliched blues licks

Breaking these well-known chord shapes down into single notes or triads creates a road map for experimentation, improvisation and an escape route from cliched licks

Guitar World · Aug 15, 2024

Is Taylor Swift's Eras tour hair transformation a joyous act of defiance?

Our beauty editor on why Taylor letting her hair do its thing is unequivocally good news

Evening Standard · Aug 15, 2024

Sofia Isella: 'My mum woke me up to ask if I wanted to support Taylor Swift'

Meet the young singer-songwriter who is supporting Taylor Swift at Wembley

Evening Standard · Aug 15, 2024

“I’ve never seen a penny… but I’m proud of what we did musically”: Steve Hillage’s mixed feelings on his only Khan album, and how the project lived on after he’d ended it

He’s proud Space Shanty has found an audience over 52 years – but bemused at its collectible status

Louder · Aug 15, 2024

"The thought of being in jail in tights didn't appeal to Freddie at all": Queen and the struggle to make Day At The Races

After A Night At The Opera, Queen had the world at their feet. But how on Earth do you follow such an album?

Louder · Aug 15, 2024

Watch Cozy Powell and Co. rattle through Dance With The Devil, their iconic glam rock tribute to Jimi Hendrix

Rare 1974 footage of Bedlam featuring Cozy Powell playing the classic Dance With The Devil has appeared online

Louder · Aug 15, 2024

If Creed release new music, Mark Tremonti insists it will not stray too far from their original sound

There could be new music from the reunited Creed –and guitarist Tremonti vows it won't get too "progressive"

Louder · Aug 15, 2024