Paul Weller and members of The Clash, Sex Pistols, The Specials to DJ at Artists For Gaza fundraiser
"Expect community. Expect feeling. Expect resistance."
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"I know there’s gotta be at least another Aerosmith gig." Joe Perry reveals band have been talking about a proper farewell
Aerosmith abandoned their farewell tour in 2023. Now guitarist Joe Perry says they're talking about bowing out in style
"They’re clearly the Rage Against The Machine of now." Tom Morello on Kneecap
Rage Against The Machine guitarist sings praises of Irish rappers Kneecap – and Disturbed's David Draiman is unimpressed
Tedeschi Trucks Band announce live album of historic Mad Dogs & Englishmen show
Tedeschi Trucks Band's Mad Dogs & Englishmen Revisited (Live At Lockin’) features Leon Russell, Rita Coolidge, Chris Robinson, Warren Haynes and more
Strawbs founder, singer and guitarist Dave Cousins has died, aged 85
Dave Cousins, who founded folk prog band Strawbs as The Strawberry Hill Boys in 1964, has died
Artists
Masters Of Reality's Chris Goss on Ginger Baker, David Bowie and the aggression of Rick Rubin
The gospel according to Chris Goss
“We’re starting to turn down gigs, which isn’t something we’ve ever been able to do before." How Mystery came of age with Lies & Butterflies
Four years since the arrival of vocalist Jean Pageau and three years after Delusion Rain, Canadian proggers Mystery return with their most accomplished album yet.
“It’s been a wonderful ride”: Strawbs’ Dave Cousins and The Magic Of It All
Despite his best intentions, their 2023 album proved to be their last – and even though it involved a series of personal and business struggles, the release found the late bandleader in good humour and ready to fight another day
"I know there’s gotta be at least another Aerosmith gig." Joe Perry reveals band have been talking about a proper farewell
Aerosmith abandoned their farewell tour in 2023. Now guitarist Joe Perry says they're talking about bowing out in style
Music
The Renaissance Man: Ginger Wildheart albums you should listen to... and one to avoid
Ginger Wildheart has multiple strings to his bow: brilliantly memorable hard rock with The Wildhearts, bleeding-heart confessionals under his own name, and plenty in between
Classic Rock's Tracks Of The Week: July 14, 2025
Eight new songs you need to hear right now from Jack Black, Halestorm, 38 Special and more
Filler rears its head on Lenny Kravitz's breakthrough album Are You Gonna Go My Way
Everyone seems to love that title track. The rest? Your mileage may vary
All the essential new metal albums coming out in 2025 – and where to buy them
From Deftones and Halestorm to Babymetal and Slaughter To Prevail, these are the essential metal albums coming out this year
Tech
Prime Day turntable deals 2025: Although the sales are over, you still have a chance to grab a new deck for less - but be quick
Amazon Prime Day has come and gone, but there are still some nice deals to find on record players for all budgets
Prime Day music deals 2025: The summer's big sales event is over, but there are some bargains to be found
Amazon Prime Day has closed its doors after four days of epic sales - but some deals are still kicking around. But you'll have to be quick
Quick! Save up to 25% on the 5-star Sony PS-LX310BT before Amazon pulls down the shutters on Prime Day
It's the 4th and final day of this year's Prime Day, but if you're quick you can save big on the excellent Sony PS-LX310BT turntable in the US & UK
I’d love to own this insane $499 ultrasonic vinyl record cleaner, but for now these are the sub-$20 vinyl care kits I’m considering in Amazon’s Prime Day sale
My vinyl collection is soon to be a skip-free zone…
Who needs Prime Day when Marshall's epic summer sale has up big savings on portable speakers, AirPod rivals and more?
Turn up the rock and turn down the price with Marshall's big summer sale on beach-blasting portable speakers, noise cancelling headphones, and the coolest earbuds we've ever tested
Latest reviews
The book that Axl Rose doesn't want you to read: Alan Niven’s incredible book takes you inside peak Guns N’ Roses like no other
Sound N' Fury, due to be published in July, has been pushed back. But it might be the best book about Guns N' Roses ever written.
“Tender and free-flowing”: Jack Bruce’s Harmony Row, expanded to 4 discs
A fine revamp of one of his key post-Cream milestones, including two excellent TV concerts
Jethro Tull's expanded Still Living In The Past fails to produce much magic from the vaults
Daze of future past
The hype, buzz and fanfare may be quieter now, but Moisturizer is proof that Wet Leg haven't lost their spark
The Isle of Wight's finest stay refreshingly weird on second album moisturizer
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Prime Day Lego deals 2025: It's the 4th and final day of Prime savings - don't miss out on Lego Star Wars, Harry Potter, Marvel & more
Amazon Prime Day comes to an end tonight so it's your last chance to save on cut-price Lego sets. Here's out favourites that you can get for less right now - but be quick
Embrace your dark side and take command of the Lego Star Wars Star Destroyer with up to 30% off this Prime Day
You can help crush the rebellion with one swift stroke this Prime Day, because Amazon have cut the cost of the Lego Star Wars Imperial Star Destroyer in the US & UK
My wardrobe is stuffed full of band t-shirts, but with 20% off at Amazon this Prime Day, I can't resist adding more to the collection
Amazon have brought the prices down on a wide range of band t-shirts this Prime Day on both sides of the Atlantic. Don't miss out!
How Dire Straits outsold everyone, hijacked MTV, and accidentally made a classic
Also in this issue: Iron Maiden, Alice Cooper, Mike Peters, Buckcherry, Adam Duritz, Battlesnake, Eureka Machines, H.E.A.T, Steve Lillywhite, Live Aid USA and more
