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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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
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
Mick Jagger shows off his moves as the Rolling Stones reschedule North American tour
The Rolling Stones frontman posts video of himself dancing in the rehearsal studio just weeks after undergoing heart surgery - as rescheduled No Filter dates are revealed
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
Greta Van Fleet announce three week US tour
Greta Van Fleet have announced 11 more dates on their March Of The Peaceful Army tour
