Here are the 13 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 13 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
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
Rolling Stones return Bitter Sweet Symphony rights to Richard Ashcroft
Dispute over The Verve’s 1997 track Bitter Sweet Symphony meant Richard Ashcroft was denied royalties as it sampled orchestral version of the Stones’ The Last Time
Kenny Wayne Shepherd to headline Ramblin’ Man Fair 2019
Kenny Wayne Shepherd will headline the Outlaw Country Stage at this year’s festival - as the first acts for the Marshall Amplification VIP Sessions are revealed
Alabama 3 singer Jake Black a.k.a. The Very Reverend D.Wayne Love has died
Alabama 3 founder Jake Black died surrounded by his band mates, following a festival show
Supersonic Blues Machine announce new album Road Chronicles: Live!
Supersonic Blues Machine’s album Road Chronicles: Live! features ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons and Kris Barras - check out lyric video for Running Whiskey
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Roy Buchanan: the life and death of the man who said no to the Stones
Roy Buchanan inspired Jeff Beck, Gary Moore and Joe Bonamassa, but suffered a life of addiction and died a bluesman’s death
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…
Amazon Prime Day: everything music fans need to know
Everything a music lover needs to know about this year's Amazon Prime Day including the best deals
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…
Yngwie Malmsteen: a career faster than the speed of light
He’s the Swedish speed demon whose six-string theatrics enthral and infuriate in equal measure. Now, Yngwie Malmsteen has made… wait for it… a blues album
How to buy the very best of Tom Petty
By crossing and blurring boundaries, Tom Petty could never be pigeonholed or accused of playing it safe. These are his best albums
Jimi Hendrix: the life and times of a genius
Classic Rock talks to Jimi Hendrix's friends, admirers and other musicians about his life and importance
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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
