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Soft Cell’s Dave Ball dies aged 66: Marc Almond pays emotional tribute to ‘brilliant musical genius’

‘It is hard to write this, let alone process it, as Dave was in such a great place emotionally’ - Marc Almond

Evening Standard

Taylor Swift and LL Cool J get Songwriters Hall of Fame nod

Songwriters qualify for induction 20 years after the first commercial release of a track

The Independent UK

10cc drummer Paul Burgess announces departure from the band

Longstanding 10cc drummer Paul Burgess has announced his departure from the band, ending a relationship that stretches back over 50 years to 1973.

Louder

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Dave Ball, synth-pop hitmaker as one half of Soft Cell, dies aged 66

Synth player and producer had huge success with Tainted Love and other Soft Cell hits, and later returned to UK Top 10 with dance project the Grid

The Guardian - UK

Bon Jovi Health Update: From Vocal Cord Atrophy to Recovery — Is the 2026 'Forever Tour' Their Last?

After vocal-cord atrophy nearly ended his singing career, Jon Bon Jovi is back with new music and the 2026 'Forever Tour'. Here's how he recovered, what the condition means, and why fans think it might be the band's last big tour.

International Business Times UK

“The Goldtop Les Paul was the first guitar I bought leading into the Harry rehearsals. I played SNL with it – and every night since”: Mitch Rowland on treading the line between pop superstars and sublime folk fingerstyle – and why touring doesn’t add-up

The Grammy award-winning songwriter and guitarist talks about collaborating with Harry Styles, preferring to “move some air” with real amps on stage, and gets candid about the reality of touring as a solo artist in 2025

Guitar World

Keith Urban's 'Sad Confession' After Nicole Kidman Divorce: Truth Behind His 'Lonely and Miserable' Life on Tour

Keith Urban is allegedly feeling 'lonely and miserable' on tour and may be regretting ending his marriage to Nicole Kidman.

International Business Times UK

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“I once had a flirtation with heavy metal, and I regretted it very much. It didn’t seem to have any sense”: The British hellraisers who put legendary Beatles producer George Martin off working with hard rock bands

This is what happened when two worlds collided in the Caribbean

Louder

“For Bon Jovi, I run through the big, thematic solos. You really don’t want to mess those moments up. One bad moment will be there forever”: Phil X on his upcoming Gibson signature, lead discipline – and how to prepare for shows in the YouTube age

Canadian guitar hero Phil X, known worldwide for his fleet-fingered playing in Bon Jovi, takes us through the making of his side band’s new album

Guitar World

Bob Vylan postpone two UK gigs due to ‘political pressure’

The duo have been making headlines since leading chants of ‘death to the IDF’ at Glastonbury Festival in June.

Evening Standard

Watch Parkway Drive’s Winston McCall drop out of a helicopter onto the Sydney Opera House, because he’s cooler than you in every way

That’s one heck of a way to announce a new live album

Metal Hammer

"He just couldn’t do it. He had asthma, then he got a throat infection. The whole thing was downhill for him." The bizarre story of how two beloved extreme metal bands suddenly swapped singers...only to swap them straight back again

These two underground favourites found themselves trading singers like football stickers in the 90s

Metal Hammer

Jade at the Roundhouse: She hits Camden like a hurricane

4/5 The ex-Little Mix member Jade Thirwell is now a serious pop sensation who’s love for the genre shines through

Evening Standard

Bon Jovi to Tour in 2026: Unspoken Battle with Creative Silence; Has He Truly Recovered from Vocal Cord Surgery?

Bon Jovi announces 2026 'Forever Tour' after lead singer's recovery from vocal cord surgery, marking his long-awaited return to the stage.

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Wolfgang Van Halen comes of age on Mammoth's thundering third album The End

Now in his mid-thirties, Wolfgang Van Halen adds another compelling entry to a remarkable résumé

MusicRadar

“Its solid quality, punchy tone and surprising amount of headroom might make it a secret weapon for rehearsals, or even gigs”: Blackstar Debut Bass 25 review

Blackstar's Debut range, now available in bass flavour - does it hit the spot?

Louder

Rush add even more dates to the tour they added more dates to earlier

Two days after announcing shows in 17 more cities on next year's Fifty Something Tour, Rush have added a series of second dates

The Independent UK

Kiss star Ace Frehley’s death being investigated as toxicology report awaited

The guitarist died last week at the age of 74

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“Now do it with upstrokes only”: Metallica’s Master Of Puppets has been to the Upside Down but this backwards version might be the Strangest Thing you’ll hear this year

Evile's Ol Drake has played the thing that should not be – Masters Of Puppets, only backwards, and it'll give you whiplash

Latin Times

How to Watch the 2025 Billboard Latin Music Awards: Full Guide to Time, Hosts, and Nominees

The biggest night in Latin music is almost here. The Billboard Latin Music Awards will take place on October 23, 2025, at the James L. Knight Center in Miami, Florida. Here's how to watch, who will present, who's nominated, and why this year promises to be a great year.

International Business Times UK

Is Justin Timberlake Dying? Singer Suffers From 'Fatigue, Pain and Exhaustion' as Lyme Disease Battle Worsens

Justin Timberlake faces worsening Lyme disease symptoms as he battles pain, fatigue, and exhaustion while recovering at home with Jessica Biel.

Guitar World

“The sound that comes out of that speaker is just dynamite”: One of the main guitars on Biffy Clyro’s new album was a tiny Fender with a built-in speaker – which is also beloved by Tom Bukovac

The forgotten ’90s oddball was employed for some “cheap-sounding warmth” and sludgy goodness

The Independent UK

Bon Jovi announce 2026 tour after six-year hiatus due to rock legend’s throat surgery

The American rock band will play three dates in UK and Ireland next year

Evening Standard

Bon Jovi announce 2026 world tour following Jon Bon Jovi’s recovery from vocal surgery

The band will take over Wembley Stadium for one night next September

Louder

Bon Jovi announce return to the road for 2026, with shows in London, Edinburgh, Dublin and New York confirmed

The rock legends will embark on their first tour since Jon Bon Jovi had surgery on his vocal cords in June 2022

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