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Queen's Roger Taylor is pulling no punches on new solo album Violence Insane In A Beautiful World
"What a beautiful world we live in, don't f*** it up"
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King Crimson announce listening sessions in conjunction with London's Polygon Portal
King Crimson will release a newly mixed version of 1971's Islands on CD and Blu-ray and on vinyl in September
Sharon and Jack Osbourne defend AI Ozzy avatar amidst “cash grab” allegations
The mother and son say that the project is about making sure the Prince Of Darkness is “remembered” following his death last July
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OG black metal mask-wearer Mortiis never wanted to be anonymous like Ghost and Sleep Token
The dungeon synth innovator didn’t enjoy pretending that he wasn’t Mortiis
Songs by Ghost, Babymetal, Red Hot Chili Peppers and more to appear in new rhythm game from company behind Guitar Hero
Stage Tour, from Guitar Hero’s RedOctane Games, will be released for PC and consoles in the autumn
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Artists
"My stroke was caused by stress." An audience with Tarja Turunen
In 2023, the original queen of symphonic metal shared some reflections on her past
10 brilliant bands that broke up far too soon
Commemorating the metal and hardcore heroes who disbanded with so much more to give
"Getting off the bus, you could be attacked by a gang of skinheads, bikers or straights. It was hairy." Riots, teargas and slamdancing – The 80s scene that helped inspire Metallica, Slayer, Napalm Death and beyond
Thrash, black metal, grindcore - none of it would exist without UK82
Before Cardiacs’ Mike Vennart was in Cardiacs, he loved Cardiacs – who he discovered by accident
He enthused emphatically about the late Tim Smith’s work a decade before recording vocals for the undefinable band’s long-unfinished album LSD
Music
If you're searching for the missing link between Hayley Williams, Billie Eilish, and The Runaways, look no further than TERE!'s No More Manners
20-year-old Spanish newcomer TERE! issues a fearless and utterly unapologetic declaration of independence
Nine Sepultura albums to listen to, and one to avoid
Sepultura came from a country where heavy metal barely registered, but eventually they made a huge worldwide impact on the genre
How ZZ Top mixed Depeche Mode and southern rock to deliver one of the biggest songs of 1983
The story of Sharp Dressed Man, the second of the Eliminator video trilogy that catapulted ZZ Top into pop culture superstardom
King Crimson announce listening sessions in conjunction with London's Polygon Portal
King Crimson will release a newly mixed version of 1971's Islands on CD and Blu-ray and on vinyl in September
Tech
Best budget turntables 2026: low-cost, high value record players for every occasion
You don’t need to spend a fortune to get started with listening to vinyl – as evidenced by these excellent budget record players
Jack and Sharon Osbourne are preparing a future in which Ozzy will live on digitally
Get ready for Ozzy 2.0
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Marshall embrace comfort and sound with the new Milton A.N.C. headphones
Marshall unveil the new Milton A.N.C. - a pair of on-ear headphones that deliver "dynamic hi-res audio with rich details" - and 50+ hours of battery life
Deep Purple announce high-end hifi hookup with audio company Revox
Only 223 days until Christmas!
How much difference does upgrading your stylus make to the sound of your vinyl?
Upgrading your stylus could be the single best thing you do for your hi-fi. But why, exactly? We take a deep dive into how you can enhance your listening experience in just a few simple steps
Marshall unveil cosmic Jimi Hendrix 60th anniversary collection: New velvet-covered Bluetooth speaker and amp bundle now available
Marshall celebrate the 60th anniversary of Jimi Hendrix famously plugging into one of their amps with striking new range of hardware complete with Acton III speaker covered in crushed purple velvet
Latest Reviews
If you're searching for the missing link between Hayley Williams, Billie Eilish, and The Runaways, look no further than TERE!'s No More Manners
20-year-old Spanish newcomer TERE! issues a fearless and utterly unapologetic declaration of independence
Ice Nine Kills headline Mystic Festival: Review
It's not quite the whole bloody affair, but INK show they're ready to jump up to bigger slots at Mystic
Slift score an immediate, dizzying masterpiece with new album Fantasia
The cosmonauts have shortened their songs for their fourth full-length, but they’re every bit as immersive and disorienting as before
New Evanescence album Sanctuary is the most vital thing Amy Lee has made in decades
It's not quite perfect, but Sanctuary has given Evanescence a major modern upgrade
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