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"Eminem remains unable to resist humouring his darkest lyrical impulses. He just doesn't know how to properly address them." The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce) is a disappointing missed opportunity

Despite laying in some typically dextrous bars and a few solid hooks, Eminem's twelfth album can't save him from himself

Louder · Jul 12, 2024

“I get more volume and power when I play with a pick. I’d never be able to play Highway Star with my fingers”: Roger Glover’s isolated bassline on Deep Purple’s Highway Star is a masterclass in high-velocity picking

Highway Star presents the best route to the heart of Deep Purple’s riff-driven righteousness

Guitar World · Jul 12, 2024

“When it comes to building guitar necks, there’s a quick way to do things and there’s a right way to do things”: Ever wondered how PRS makes its necks? This video walks you through a process where every detail matters

This behind the scenes video shot from the factory floor at PRS's factory in Maryland documents a meticulous build process in which there are no shortcuts

MusicRadar · Jul 12, 2024

“He doesn’t make it sound like he's trying”: Eric Gales and Slash play Hendrix on the S.E.R.P.E.N.T tour

Eric Gales and Slash play Hendrix at S.E.R.P.E.N.T festival

MusicRadar · Jul 12, 2024

Former Disperse guitarist Jakub Zytecki signs to InsideOut Music

Polish prog guitarist Jakub Zytecki shares video for brand new single Bound By Better

Louder · Jul 12, 2024

Travis Scott review – rap’s commander puts the mosh pit through its paces

The crowd-pleasing ham holds court to thrill his audience of ‘ragers’ with a combination of brawny bangers, force of will and a big box of fireworks

The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2024

"Stars in every sense of the word." The Killers bring glitz, glam and wall-to-wall big-hitters as they sign off their Las Vegas-style residency in London

The Killers prove why they'll never not be at the top of their game as they sign off their six-day London occupancy of the O2 Arena in style

Louder · Jul 12, 2024

Big Big Train announce new live album recorded at London's Cadogan Hall

Big Big Train will release A Flare On The Lens on vinyl and Blu-ray in September

Louder · Jul 12, 2024

“Anybody that doesn’t get along with John Petrucci must be a really big asshole”: Why the Dream Theater guitarist is Steve Vai’s prog hero

They met at college and watched each other’s careers develop as the decades pass – but Vai remains in awe of how much his friend’s playing has developed too

Louder · Jul 12, 2024

“It was like going back 60 years... You can imagine what it would have sounded like in the Cavern”: Could this be Lennon’s first Vox?

Could this rediscovered AC15 be Lennon's first Vox amp?

MusicRadar · Jul 12, 2024