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Paramore’s Hayley Williams will appear on the new album by Failure, the best alt-rock band who never got their dues
By Matt Mills published
The trio’s seventh album, Location Lost, comes out in April

Billy Steinberg, who wrote monster hits for Heart, Pat Benatar, The Bangles and more, dead at 75
By Paul Brannigan published
Songwriting legend Billy Steinberg passed away in Los Angeles on February 16

Doctor Who and The Thick Of It star Peter Capaldi on his love for Kate Bush and the Sex Pistols
By Paul Brannigan published
Peter Capaldi shares his thoughts on his favourite albums of all time

Tool hope to release a new album and put on a residency at Las Vegas’ Sphere in 2027
By Matt Mills published
Drummer Danny Carey says the prog metal band have been “talking to” the owners of the Vegas venue

Red Hot Chili Peppers' bassist Flea pays tribute to the "beautiful boy" who broke his heart
By Paul Brannigan published
"I looked up to him. I was in love with him"

Jon Anderson announces September UK tour dates
By Jerry Ewing published
Jon Anderson returns to the UK for live shows for the first time in three years, this time supported by The Band Geeks

Watch Rob Halford discuss rioting and rage in trailer for The Ballad of Judas Priest documentary
By Paul Brannigan published
"You cannot cage this music, you cannot put this music behind bars"

R&B superstar Thundercat looks back on his nine years in hardcore punk legends Suicidal Tendencies
By Paul Brannigan published
Former Ariana Grande, Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg bass legend revisits his punk rock past

Twisted Sister frontman "still rocking, ain't stopping", despite reunion tour cancellation
By Paul Brannigan published
"Don't worry about old Dee"

Steven Wilson announces two Royal Albert Hall dates in October, his only live shows this year
By Jerry Ewing published
Steven Wilson will perform with an orchestra and choir for the very first time with a live show featuring previously unheard arrangements of The Overview

Sister Ghost shares raging punk single Not Your Toy, lines up special Valentine's Day show
By Paul Brannigan published
"We can reclaim our collective power"

Josh Freese on his enforced "mystery" exit from Foo Fighters
By Paul Brannigan published
"One day it was nothing but laughs... and then it was just over"

Pearl Jam are preparing for a new era, Eddie Vedder declares
By Paul Brannigan published
Pearl Jam look to life after Matt Cameron

Alanis Morissette and Skunk Anansie added to inaugural State Fayre Festival line-up
By Paul Brannigan published
Alanis Morissette confirmed as new headliner for "the UK's biggest music and BBQ festival"

"This is a much more insular record." Steven Wilson reveals details of his upcoming studio album
By Jerry Ewing published
Steven Wilson is expected to release the follow-up to last year's The Overview later this year

Eagles add two more dates to previously announced final four shows at Sphere in Las Vegas
By Fraser Lewry last updated
Eagles will now play a total of 58 shows at the 20,000-capacity Sphere as Don Henley talks retirement

Marillion share new remix of Go! as they announce 25th anniversary reissue of marillion.com
By Jerry Ewing published
Marillion will release a new Deluxe Edition of 1999's marillion.com on CD and vinyl in June
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