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Glenn Hughes announces 2026 US tour
By Fraser Lewry published
Well-travelled bassist and singer Glenn Hughes begins the UK leg of his European tour this evening

Watch unmasked Ghost frontman Tobias Forge perform with Swedish star Lars Winnerbäck
By Stef Lach published
Ghost mainman Tobias Forge was a surprise guest for Swedish musician Lars Winnerbäck's at show in Linköping

Joan Jett and the Blackhearts drummer Thommy Price dead at 68
By Stef Lach published
Thommy Price also worked with Blue Oyster Cult, Billy Idol, Debbie Harry, Roger Daltrey, Ronnie Wood and more

"He had all the best qualities you’d want in somebody." Zakk Wylde speaks about Ozzy Osbourne for the first time since his death
By Stef Lach published
Zakk Wylde sings the praises of late friend Ozzy and says his toughness was among his most impressive qualities

Moody Blues bassist and vocalist John Lodge dead at 82
By Matt Mills published
John Lodge passed away "surrounded by his loved ones and the sounds of The Everly Brothers and Buddy Holly", say his family

50 years on: Brian May and Roger Taylor on Queen's operatic masterpiece A Night At The Opera
By Siân Llewellyn published
Also in this issue: Heart, Scorpions, Eric Gales, Creeper, Tom Petty, UFO, David Bowie, Zakk Wylde, Devon Allman, Counting Crows and more

New Rush drummer Anika Nilles reacts to sudden spotlight
By Fraser Lewry published
Nilles has also thanked fans for their "open-minded" reaction to her appointment

"There’s still time to come to the States to catch this show..." Dream Theater cancel 2026 UK and European Parasomnia tour plans
By Jerry Ewing published
Dream Theater are currently on tour in the US performing the whole of new album, Parasomnia

"A decadent yet functional take on wellness": Smashing Pumpkins launch $20 charity smoothie
By Fraser Lewry published
Like lion's mane and blue spirulina? Then you'll love Billy Corgan's OG Goth smoothie

Bruce Dickinson gives the US national anthem the air-raid siren treatment again
By Fraser Lewry published
The Iron Maiden frontman has sung the Star Spangled Banner at another sporting event

"I had a slight fender bender": Gene Simmons recovering at home after Malibu car crash
By Fraser Lewry published
The Kiss legend hit a parked vehicle and was transported to hospital

Rush add additional dates to Fifty Something 2026 tour
By Jerry Ewing published
Rush's "evening with" shows will see the band performing two distinct sets from a catalogue of greatest hits and fan favourites

There's still time to tie up the Loose Ends in your Springsteen collection this Prime Day with 27% off this epic 9LP vinyl box set - but the clock is ticking
By Scott Munro last updated
Tracks II: The Lost Albums features tracks recorded by The Boss between 1983-2018 and contains 82 previously unreleased songs - but this deal is coming to an end soon

Amazon still has hundreds of rock & metal t-shirts on sale for Prime Day - but you'll have to be quick to get one
By Scott Munro last updated
There's just hours to go in the Prime Big Deal Days sales event, so if you see a tee you like, throw it into your basket

Former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson isn’t fully convinced the band are retiring
By Matt Mills published
Ex-bassist David Ellefson hopes the thrashers’ upcoming farewell shows aren’t “just an attempt to boost ticket sales”

The 10 most played rock acts on UK radio and TV in the 21st century have been announced
By Fraser Lewry published
Queen top chart compiled to celebrate this year's National Album Day

Watch Anika Nilles demonstrate exactly why Rush have chosen her as their new drummer
By Fraser Lewry published
In other news, Mike Portnoy reacts to Anika Nilles' appointment as Rush drummer
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