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“It made me realize how grateful I am to have the guitar in my life”: I applied to be the new Smashing Pumpkins guitarist – I didn’t get the gig, but it was one of the most life-affirming experiences of my musical career

Kiki Wong deservedly landed the touring guitarist spot, but applying to join one of my all-time favorite bands reignited my teenage dreams – and Billy Corgan should be commended for offering the opportunity to so many players

Guitar World

“Are these your questions?” When Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan interviewed Nick Cave for MTV at Lollapalooza 1994, it did not go well

Interviewing Nick Cave for MTV in Las Vegas in 1994, Billy Corgan made the mistake of calling the Bad Seeds an English band. It would get worse

Louder

OPINION - Move over Dire Straits, stadium pop is now fashion, fabulous and gay

I conceded that this week belonged to one woman, on waking up Monday morning to be greeted by every news channel leading with concurrent Taylor Swift stories. I found myself unknowingly adjudicating their sincerity on the subject. Kay Burley was the only believable Swiftie. Lorraine laid it on a bit…

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"His piano playing and composition style has influenced both my development as a musician and, more significantly, music as a whole": A pro keyboardist gives you 5 ways to play like Bruce Hornsby

"Many years ago, I met Bruce as a wide-eyed 13 year-old," says Jeff Babko. "When his first record was released and exploded on the radio airwaves, I felt as if I’d brushed up against Superman"

MusicRadar

Billy Idol's "Rebel Yell," 40 years on

From the title track to "Eyes Without a Face," the album delivers the hits, plus bonus tracks and an up-tempo demo

Salon

Slipknot just played their first show with their new drummer, and we all know it's Eloy Casagrande

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“The original prototype took a good beating all over the US. If a guitar can pass the test of touring you've got a winner”: Solar Guitars honors heavy metal stalwart Kirk Windstein with a super-spiky signature that pays tribute to New Orleans

The Down and Crowbar riffsmith's newest no-nonsense Solar signature was designed with “simplicity is power” in mind

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“That was the biggest regret. I booked the helicopter, and I stopped at Richie Friedman’s We Buy Guitars and sold it”: Ace Frehley sold his 1959 Gibson Les Paul to fund a gambling trip

The former Kiss guitarist bought the guitar for $4,000 and sold it for $18,000 – but in today's market, it's estimated to be worth $350,000

Guitar World

“When Van Halen came out, I thought it was the greatest sound I’d ever heard. Eddie was like, ‘Nah, I never really liked the sound of that record’”: Mike McCready recalls meeting Eddie Van Halen – and tries his hand at playing Eruption off the cuff

The Pearl Jam guitarist has opened up about his encounter with the guitar legend on Howard Stern, before showing off a few two-hand tapping licks

Guitar World

Aya Nakamura scoops French music awards, thanks fans for support over racist abuse

French singer Aya Nakamura confirmed her status as queen of the pop music scene, sweeping three big prizes at Les Flammes awards for rap, R&B and pop on Thursday – where she thanked fans for support over racist attacks following rumours she would perform at the Paris Olympics.

Radio France Internationale

"We're the bastards": listen to Mötley Crüe's spidery comeback single Dogs Of War

Exclusive: Vince Neil tells us all about Mötley Crüe’s first single since 2015

Metal Hammer

5 essential record player maintenance and care tips to keep your deck spinning for longer

From dust-busting to belt-checking – follow our handy tips to keep your turntable in tip-top condition for longer

Metal Hammer

"It’s great that someone of her acumen will be part of our touring family": The Smashing Pumpkins unveil their new guitarist

Billy Corgan's crew put out an open call for a new member in January and they've found the latest addition to their line-up

Metal Hammer

“I never thought little ol’ 15-year-old me playing metal guitar in my bedroom would amount to this moment”: Smashing Pumpkins name social media shredder Kiki Wong as new guitarist after 10,000 applications

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"I never thought little ole 15-year-old me playing metal guitar in my bedroom would amount to this moment": Kiki Wong named as new Smashing Pumpkins guitarist

Vigil Of War guitarist joins the Chicago band after an open audition process that attracted 10,000 applications

Louder

Cool new prog you realy should hear from Marjana Semkina, Dave Foster Band, Pallbearer and more

Great new proggy sounds you really should check out from Bill Fisher, The Bee Tellers, The Omnific, Daniel Davies and more...

The Guardian - UK

‘It was only a matter of time for Slim’: Eminem to kill off Slim Shady alter ego on new album

Rapper trails summer release of The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) with a fictional crime report suggesting that the antic character will meet a violent end

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"Every time we sit down and play, it sounds like a song:" The contender for instrumental guitar album of the year is arriving on 1 May

Nashville stringers Tom Bukovac and Guthrie Trapp together on record at last – "We kept a lot of first takes"

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“Concept albums are considered old hat these days, but I made a career out of it and I don’t see why I should stop now.” Alan Parsons and The Secret

Legendary producer, engineer and musician Alan Parosn tells the story of his fifth solo album The Secret

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Could Taylor Swift be adding a Tortured Poets Department portion to the Eras Tour setlist?

Fans have noticed some interesting details in a recently released rehearsal video.

Louder

From natural selection to sex-crazed lizard demons: Meet Refestramus, the Chicago proggers who leave no topic off the table

Blending a love for ‘70s prog with genre-fluid songwriting and a penchant for light-hearted leftfield turns, the band has returned with its second album, Intouríst

Creative Bloq

Tortured Poets Department (Disney's Version) is a delight for fans

Calling all Disney Swifties.

Louder

"Touring in Europe feels like returning home." VOLA announce November tour dates

Danish/Swedish prog rockers VOLA's November European tour includes five dates in England and Scotland

Evening Standard

When are Take That on stage at London's O2 and what is their setlist?

Take That are known for their party anthems such as Do What U Like and famous ballads A Million Love Songs and Back for Good

The Guardian - UK

Olivia Dean review – pop-soul singer proves she was born for big stages

Delicately sipping a Red Stripe and accompanied by a seven-piece band, the Brit School grad loosens up her Mercury prize-nominated album with radiant star power

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