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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Rock veterans Flipper announce 40th anniversary tour
Founding Flipper members Steve DePace and Ted Falconi hook up with David Yow and Mike Watt for 18-date UK and European tour
Thunder announce 2019 UK Christmas shows
Rather than play one show this Christmas, Thunder have decided to perform in two cities instead
Metallica thank more than 3000 fans for helping out at their local food banks
Metallica say they were “overwhelmed” following their second Day Of Service which saw thousands of fans volunteer at their local food banks across the US
King Crimson’s studio albums out now on Apple Music
All 13 of King Crimson’s studio albums are now available for streaming on Apple Music - Spotify to follow next month
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 vow to complete tour in tribute to fallen frontman
Brixton collective Alabama 3 will finish their current tour despite the sudden death of singer Jake Black
The War Of The Worlds Immersive Experience set to open in London
Immersive experience based on Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War Of The Worlds will open its doors later this month at The Old London Metal Exchange
Artist who created Slayer's covers including Reign In Blood dies aged 65
Lawrence Carroll created the cover art for Slayer's Reign In Blood, South Of Heaven, Seasons In The Abyss and Christ Illusion
Megadeth share studio shots as work continues on new album
Megadeth report they’re hard at work on the follow-up to 2016’s Dystopia as they post four new photos from the studio
Bon Jovi call on fans to share their memories ahead of UK tour
Fans are asked to share their favourite photos or videos of Bon Jovi on social media for chance to appear on the big screen at upcoming shows
Jägermeister launch limited edition Slayer bottle
The 1.75 litre bottle of Jägermeister features custom-made artwork that pays tribute to the thrash giants
Yes bassist Billy Sherwood announces new solo album
Billy Sherwood will release his new solo album Citizen: In The Next Life this summer - listen to the track The Partizan
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How Ghost became the face of the new generation of heavy metal
Pressure. Controversy. An army of haters. It seems like nothing can throw Ghost off-course. How Ghost's mastermind Tobias Forge took on the world… and won
12 peculiar facts you might not know about Elton John
Elton John's career has spanned 50 years and 30 albums – here are some lesser known facts about the star
Kiss: private planes, accidental hashcakes, and one final spin around the globe
Kiss are on their farewell tour, so we joined the Gods Of Thunder on their private jet to look back over an explosive career
20 Reasons Why Goth Will Never Die
In aid of World Goth Day, here are our thoughts on why the goth sub-culture is here to stay
Sisters, wizards and boozing with Lemmy: An Interview with The Mission's Wayne Hussey
He might have inspired Harry Potter – but that's nothing compared to the rest of his story. The Mission's Wayne Hussey talks us through his revealing new autobiography...
Win a Marshall Fridge!
With the classic half-stack design, this Marshall fridge is the most rock'n'roll way to keep your drinks cool
The 15 best Elton John songs
Elton John songs run the gamut from glam rock to upbeat pop and almost everything in between – here we celebrate 15 of the best
A history Of Goth in 30 records, 1979 - 2008
The albums, singles and tracks shaped goth music over three decades of glorious gloom
Everything you need to know about the Elton John movie Rocketman
Rocketman hits UK cinemas this week and North America theatres at the end of the month – and here's everything we know about Elton John's much-anticipated biopic
Paul Gilbert's track-by-track guide to new album Behold Electric Guitar
Mr Big's King Of Shred Paul Gilbert reveals the secrets of 15th solo album Behold Electric Guitar
Elton John's Rocketman: The ultimate playlist
The Rocketman soundtrack includes the best of Elton John's stadium-smashing hits and some of his deep cuts – here's your ultimate playlist
Marilyn Manson’s Acting Roles Ranked From Worst To Best
Marilyn Manson pops up in the most unexpected places on your TV – but some of his thespian jobs have been better than others…
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Little Steven & The Disciples Of Soul: Summer Of Sorcery album review
Timely defiance from E Street Band legend Little Steven, with new album Summer Of Sorcery
Jordan Rudess: Wired For Madness album review
Dream Theater keyboard player Jordan Rudess goes bonkers on Wired For Madness album
The Quireboys: Amazing Disgrace album review
Thirty-five years down the road and The Quireboys still sound fresh on 12th album Amazing Disgrace
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
Sammy Hagar: Danger Zone Collectors Edition album review
Ex-Montrose, pre-Van Halen singer Sammy Hagar seeks solo success
Guns N’ Roses: looking back at GN’R Lies
Conceived as a stop-gap release, the second Guns N’ Roses album remains a remarkable one-off – in every sense.
Fleetwood Mac: 50 Years - Don’t Stop - album review
Career-spanning but hits-heavy collection from Fleetwood Mac
Muse: Simulation Theory album review
Space rockers Muse go full San Junipero on new album Simulation Theory
Mott The Hoople: Mental Train (The Island Years 1969-1971) album review
From Mott The Hoople, a band that had two lives: a collection drawn from their fist and most exciting one
Blackberry Smoke - The Southern Ground Sessions EP review
Southern rockers Blackberry Smoke return with a six-track acoustic EP
