Here are the 12 biggest news stories of the week
It’s been another busy week in the world of rock, metal and prog – here are the stories that hit the headlines
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Here are the 12 biggest news stories of the week
It’s been another busy week in the world of rock, metal and prog – here are the stories that hit the headlines
Beth Hart is back with new album War In My Mind - listen to the title track
Beth Hart also announces 2020 UK and Ireland tour dates in support of her first solo album since 2016's Fire On The Floor
Items owned by late Steely Dan co-founder Walter Becker set for auction
Guitars, amps and recording gear used by Walter Becker will go under the hammer later this year
Federal Charm announce they're to split and detail farewell show
Manchester blues rock outfit Federal Charm announce they’re to split following a final home town show in September
Watch the Kris Barras Band’s video for smoking new track Ignite (Light It Up)
British blues rock guitar hero Kris Barras announces new album Light It Up
Universal could face legal action after 2008 fire
Reports suggest lawyers representing multiple artists are planning on filing legal action after revelations relating to the 2008 fire at Universal Studios
Tens of thousands of master recordings thought to have been lost in Universal Studios blaze
New report suggests that the 2008 fire at Universal Studios destroyed thousands of recordings by artists from across music history
Rolling Stones' Havana Moon show set for immersive UK cinema tour
Fans will be able to experience the Stones 2016 Havana Moon live show across the UK later this year
Creedence Clearwater Revival to release Live At Woodstock album
Creedence's full Woodstock set to be made available for the first time - listen to Born On The Bayou
The Stables in Milton Keynes faces new threat to its future
After council agreed in April to help protect venue from potential noise complaints from new housing development, The Stables report they’ve now received a further setback
Listen to Clutch’s Evil cover of a Willie Dixon classic
Clutch launch lyric video for new single Evil - a cover of Willie Dixon’s 50s song. Track is part of the band’s Weathermaker Vault Series
New Orleans legend Dr John dead at 77
Statement reports that Malcolm John Rebennack Jr, aka Dr John, died after suffering a heart attack
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Amazon Prime Day: The best album box set deals
UPDATED! The latest boxset deals, multi-CD and vinyl offers
Prime Day deal: save £38 on this Led Zeppelin boxset!
Coda's Super Deluxe Edition with vinyl, CDs, 15 unreleased tracks and book is 35% off today only
Amazon Prime Day 2019: the best deals for music fans
Stay tuned for the latest and best deals on headphones, speakers, turntables, vinyl, band merch and more
Amazon Prime Day: The best whisky deals
The six best drops to snap up this prime day, hand-picked by whisky blogger The Kilted Moose
Les Paul: the man who invented modern music
Visionary, guitar wizard and inspiration, Les Paul invented the electric guitar and drew the blueprint for contemporary music as we know it
Willie Dixon: the life and legacy of the blues' greatest songwriter
Chess Records songwriter Willie Dixon was the man behind some of the most beloved and influential songs in blues history, inspiring a whole generation of musicians.
Why have Facebook banned Led Zeppelin's Houses Of The Holy artwork?
Facebook users say they're being banned for uploading the cover of Led Zeppelin's Houses Of The Holy. What's going on?
Fleetwood Mac's wild ride: the story of the Blues Years
From 1967 to 1974, Fleetwood Mac teetered on the line between triumph and oblivion. Co-founder Mick Fleetwood recalls the band’s early years…
The best deals on band merch
The best deals on official band t-shirts, hoodies and other merch
Dr John: a guide to his best albums
Gris-gris or gumbo? Voodoo priest or piano-tickling new orleans R&B guru? Where to start with the music of Dr John…
What happened when Dave Navarro met Eric Gales
One is a former teenage prodigy, the other is in Jane’s addiction. We sit down with guitarists Eric Gales and Dave Navarro, “two junkies of the worst kind”
How Ramblin Man Fair became the UK's most interesting rock festival
Ramblin Man Fair is a classic rock lover’s dream – but it’s not just for purists either. It's home to some of rock's most exciting new bands…
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The Rolling Stones: Honk album review
Three-CD set combines post-’71 studio cuts, live recordings and recent tour guest slots from The Rolling Stones
The Quireboys: Amazing Disgrace album review
Thirty-five years down the road and The Quireboys still sound fresh on 12th album Amazing Disgrace
Keith Richards: Talk Is Cheap (30th Anniversary) album review
Rolling Stone Keith Richards' 1988 solo debut gets major expansion job – in real Fender wood!
Mountain: Nantucket Sleighride - Album Of The Week Club review
UK rockers of a certain age were introduced to Nantucket Sleighride by political broadcasting on the TV, but there was also an album attached to the song
Francis Rossi & Hannah Rickard: We Talk Too Much album review
After Rick Parfitt, what next for the Status Quo man?
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers: The Best Of Everything album review
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers' career-spanning double CD compilation, also available on quadruple vinyl
Tedeschi Trucks Band: Signs album review
Susan Tedeschi. Derek Trucks. And their Band. Album number four is Signs
Free: Tons Of Sobs - Album Of The Week Club review
A debut album from the youthful Free, a band with a couldn’t-care-less attitude honed on the rough-and-ready UK circuit of blues clubs and ballrooms
The Sensational Alex Harvey Band: Framed - Album Of The Week Club review
SAHB crept up on an unsuspecting nation, grabbed it by the balls and won hearts and minds in unison
Rival Sons: Feral Roots album review
Long Beach rockers’ Rival Sons' sixth album twists and turns and ultimately triumphs
Greta Van Fleet - Anthem Of The Peaceful Army: Album Of The Week Club Review
Greta Van Fleet: are they here to save rock'n'roll or sully it? Both opinions are available
