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Sammy Hagar downsizes Best Of All Worlds UK tour to more "intimate" venues
By Paul Brannigan published
"After waiting 30 years to come back, we really wanted to get this right"

Joan Jett And The Blackhearts announce first UK headline tour in 16 years
By Paul Brannigan published
Warning: rock 'n' roll icon incoming

Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr to duet on Macca's new album The Boys of Dungeon Lane
By Stef Lach published
The two surviving Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr sing on ode to Liverpool called Home to Us

Charity cuts ties with Sharon Osbourne after support for Tommy Robinson's anti-immigration rally
By Stef Lach published
Homelessness charity Centrepoint drops Sharon Osbourne as celebrity ambassador after her apparent support for far right movement

"The fans always come first." Iron Maiden won't be attending their induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
By Paul Brannigan published
Iron Maiden aren't snubbing the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, they just won't be there

Petition launched to save studio where Iron Maiden recorded The Number Of The Beast
By Paul Brannigan published
"If this development goes ahead, we will lose far more than a studio"

Grateful Dead release Play Dead official streaming app
By Fraser Lewry published
"We are giving listeners unprecedented access to 30 years of live recordings, via one of the greatest live archives ever assembled"

Blaze Bayley on being inducted into the Rock Hall
By Rich Hobson last updated
Maiden's 90s vocalist admits it's a "real privilege" to be included with artists like Billy Idol, Joy Division and Oasis in this year's nomination

"There’s so much hate and fear." Dave Grohl on America in 2026
By Paul Brannigan published
Dave Grohl on his "deeply divided" homeland

"Listen LOUD." Trent Reznor on the forthcoming Nine Inch Noize album
By Paul Brannigan published
The story behind the new Nine Inch Nails and Boys Noize collaboration

There's now a massive archive of thousands of indie rock gig recordings online, and it's awesome
By Paul Brannigan published
Want to listen to Nirvana, Nick Cave, Sonic Youth or The Cure gigs from the '80s and '90s? Allow us to introduce you to your favourite new online archive

Watch R&B superstar Thundercat play bass for his former band, thrash metal hellraisers Suicidal Tendencies, at Coachella last weekend
By Matt Mills published
The man born Stephen Bruner was a member of the California band for almost 10 years before leaving to focus on his solo career

Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley talk up Kiss avatar show, coming in 2028
By Paul Brannigan published
"This is the phoenix rising out of the ashes"

Jack White calls Donald Trump the "Worst American of All Time"
By Paul Brannigan published
"How did so many millions of people fall for this conman?"

What it was like seeing Metallica in their early days, according to Death Angel frontman Mark Osegueda
By Merlin Alderslade published
Mark knew that Metallica were destined for great things from the very start

"Her voice was the signature sound of Clannad and will live on forever." Singer Moya Brennan has died, aged 73
By Jerry Ewing published
Former Irish president Michael D Higgins is among those paying tribute to the late Clannad singer Moya Brennan

The Afghan Whigs announce UK shows to extend their 40th anniversary celebrations
By Paul Brannigan published
Greg Dulli's band add UK dates to previously announced 40th anniversary tour
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