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Eric Clapton, Brian May, Billy Gibbons, Ronnie Wood guest on posthumous album from the late Steve Cropper
By Paul Brannigan published
Watching The Tide, the forthcoming album from Steve Cropper & The Midnight Hour, will feature a host of guitar legends

Jason Newsted reveals how addiction struggles contributed to Metallica exit
By Matt Mills published
The veteran bassist says that the metal giants’ refusal to slow down and let him seek help played a part in his 2001 departure

"The heaviest Deep Purple album in many years." Deep Purple announce new album Splat!
By Fraser Lewry published
"Splat! explores the end of humanity not in any crude apocalyptic sense but as a metamorphosis beyond physical existence"

The Rolling Stones announce new album featuring Paul McCartney, Robert Smith, Steve Winwood and more
By Paul Brannigan published
Get ready for Stones' album number 25

Watch Stevie Nicks and pop superstar Sabrina Carpenter duet on Fleetwood Mac’s Landslide at at the Met Gala
By Paul Brannigan published
Two icons, one song

The Black Keys are sick and tired of the "stupid, evil" music industry
By Paul Brannigan published
The Black Keys are done playing nice for the music industry

Todd Rundgren announces four UK dates for his Damned If I Do fan favourites tour in September
By Jerry Ewing published
Todd Rundgren will play live dates in London, Bristol, Manchester and Glasgow in September

“I’m just looking forward to seeing you all again." Devin Townsend announces return to live performance after enforced hiatus
By Jerry Ewing published
Devin Townsend's Metamorphosis tour of the UK and EU starts on September 1 and runs through to October

"We're not a bunch of poodles." Why Iron Maiden stayed hands-off with their new film
By Merlin Alderslade published
You might assume that Iron Maiden wanted strict creative control over the definitive telling of their story. You'd be wrong

Greta Van Fleet share cryptic social media post and some fans think they've broken up
By Fraser Lewry published
It's confusing

Eagles add six more shows to record-breaking residency at Sphere in Las Vegas
By Fraser Lewry last updated
Eagles will now play a total of 64 shows at the 20,000-capacity Sphere as Don Henley talks retirement

Geddy Lee reveals what it's like working with new Rush drummer Anika Nilles
By Fraser Lewry published
Rush are preparing 38 songs for their Fifty Something tour, which begins next month

Child sexual assault lawsuit Steven Tyler hoped to get dismissed is heading for trial
By Stef Lach published
Judge dismisses majority of child sexual assault lawsuit against Steven Tyler but he will face a jury in August

Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted celebrates all clear from throat cancer
By Stef Lach published
Ex-Metallica man Jason Newsted "free and clear" of cancer after intensive treatment

Pet Shop Boys frontman Neil Tennant on seeing the Sex Pistols for the first time in 1976
By Paul Brannigan published
An early Sex Pistols show made quite an impact on Pet Shop Boys frontman Neil Tennant

How Spice Girl Mel C learned that Red Hot Chili Peppers had written a song about her
By Paul Brannigan published
"Were we in a relationship? We did go on a date."

How Wicked 2 ruined one key plan for new Foo Fighters album Your Favorite Toy
By Merlin Alderslade published
Dave Grohl reveals a surprising fact about the new Foos record - and it's all down to last year's Wicked sequel
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