Rush got emails "from all kinds of drummers" minutes after the death of Neil Peart
Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson recalls being sickened by tasteless messages from people who wanted to audition for Peart's seat
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Are Radiohead getting ready to do something big in 2025? A new business linked to the band members' names suggests so
Radiohead uncover 1995 footage for release of The Bends – and appear to be gearing up for something in 2025
Cloudy with a chance of hard rock. Watch Kiss star Gene Simmons take a stint as a weatherman on Los Angeles TV station
From mega rock star to stand-in 'meteorologist' – Kiss 'Demon' Gene Simmons' talents know no bounds
Iron Maiden announce details of official doc to coincide with their half-century
Bring your daughter… to the cinema: metal icons mark their 50th anniversary with career-spanning film
“He used to call me Hitler. I’ve been called Sergeant Major, but Hitler takes the biscuit.” Iron Maiden's Steve Harris remembers "lovable rogue" Paul Di'Anno
Steve Harris salutes the singer who helped launch Iron Maiden from London's East End to stadiums worldwide
Ever wanted to hear Cyndi Lauper go goth? Try this cover of I Drove All Night by Scandi supergroup Cemetery Skyline
Turns out, whether it sounds happy or sad, Lauper’s 1989 anthem is still incredible
Oasis announce Live ’25 reunion tour film to be produced by Peaky Blinders creator
Film will document Oasis' upcoming reunion as Noel and Liam Gallagher play huge venues around the world
Nick Cave once dismissed Red Hot Chili Peppers' music as “garbage”, now he's working with Flea
“I was unable to fully grasp at that point in my life, that Flea was a human being of an entirely different calibre”
Machine Head have launched a new whiskey in shotgun-shaped bottles
The 94-proof drink comes in a collector’s box that also features shot glasses modelled after bullet cases
“This time, we’re going beyond 11.” Watch the first teaser for Spinal Tap II: The End Continues
Prepare to go one louder with David St. Hubbins, Nigel Tufnel, Derek Smalls, Elton John, Paul McCartney and more
Deftones announce more North American dates for 2025 with IDLES in support
Deftones will play an additional 14 dates in Canada and the US in August and September of this year
"My reason for being there is the connection between myself and everybody that I brought with me." Tobias Forge on why Ghost's upcoming shows will be a phone-free zone
Tobias Forge explains why your mobile phone will be locked away during the upcoming Ghost tour
Ghost’s Tobias Forge explains why Papa V Perpetua was unveiled on the Black Sabbath farewell show poster
The world got its first look at Ghost’s ‘new’ frontman last week, but Papa V Perpetua was first named on February posters for Black Sabbath’s Back To The Beginning event
Smashing Pumpkins classic Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness to be turned into an opera for 30th anniversary
Chicago's Lyric Opera to host 'A Night Of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness' for seven nights in November
Metallica announce VR immersive concert experience with Apple
You can watch "overwhelming" Metallica live performance – as long as you've got a set of $2500 Apple Vision Pros
Opeth covered Iron Maiden – and Mikael Åkerfeldt really, really doesn’t like it
The Opeth frontman also reveals which of his songs he feels are overrated in a new interview with Metal Hammer
Watch superstar actor Amanda Seyfried cover Joni Mitchell with a stunning dulcimer performance
The Mamma Mia! star covered Mitchell’s classic California during a recent stop by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Lawyer considers class action lawsuit as Tool fans express anger over setlist choices for Dominican Republic two-night event
Fans were promised two "unique" sets for Tool In The Sand event – but some were unhappy when the band repeated 4 songs
A ludicrous six-neck guitar played by Spinal Tap has gone to auction – and you better buy it before I do
For between £2,000 and £3,000, the most ridiculous guitar I’ve ever seen could be yours
