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"Blackwater Park has been hyped as this big breakthrough for us. It really wasn't": How stress, isolation and Grand Theft Auto III inspired Opeth to write Windowpane

After 2001's Blackwater Park, Opeth knew they needed something special. But when Mikael Åkerfeldt suggested recording two albums at once, the band were almost pushed to breaking point

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Mission From ’Arry: How Iron Maiden turned a sweary argument into the funniest metal “song” ever

Iron Maiden bassist Steve Harris and drummer Nicko McBrain had a farcical falling out during a 1983 tour. When they found out Bruce Dickinson recorded it, they decided it’d fit perfectly onto 2 Minutes To Midnight’s b-side.

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Juno Reactor's Ben Watkins on the 1997 Goa trance classic Bible of Dreams: "What really gave the album its sound was the Raindirk Symphony desk. It was like another member of the band… suddenly we had a three-dimensional sound in the studio"

How the fusion of multiple genres and cultures helped inspire Juno Reactor's influential fourth album

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“Why is writing your own material such an obsession for so many people? They should be grateful we don’t write songs. They’d be terrible”: Manfred Mann has no time for his own back catalogue

Bandleader insists he’s not prog and he’s never made a classic album - but he knows what he’s good at, and he still loves doing it

Louder

Secret 7” is back with limited-edition vinyl cover art to aid War Child

Secret 7” returns with it charity auction of seven new mystery tracks sealed behind 700 uniquely designed vinyl cover sleeves (and anyone can bid)

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Singer Shweta Mohan collaborates with friend for ‘Sthree - The Anthem’ to inspire women

Singer Shweta Mohan and friend Maithri Srikant release empowering anthem 'Sthree' celebrating womanhood and gender equality.

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DON OMAR Delivers Electrifying Concert Experience To Enthusiastic Fans

Experience the electrifying world of live music with DON OMAR as he captivates audiences worldwide with his dynamic performances and unifying music.

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A Spice Girls Reunion of Some Sort Is “Definitely” Happening Sometime This Year, So Get Ready

Mel B said it, so it must be true!

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Watch Slash cover Howlin’ Wolf’s Killing Floor on first single from new blues album, with AC/DC’s Brian Johnson on vocals, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler on harmonica

Orgy Of The Damned finds the GNR guitarist tackling blues standards with an all-star cast of vocalists – watch Slash rock a Bigsby-equipped ES-335 in the video for Killing Floor now

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Ariana Grande’s New Album ‘Eternal Sunshine’ Starts with a Pointed Question and Ends with a Decisive Answer

Look at track No. 1’s first line, look at track No. 13’s last line, and let’s discuss everything in between.

Marie Claire

Taylor Swift Changes Lyrics To Shout-Out Boyfriend Travis Kelce

Taylor Swift surprises boyfriend Travis Kelce with personalized lyrics during her Eras Tour performance in Singapore, showcasing their public displays of a...

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BTS' 'Fake Love' Returns To No. 1 On Charts

BTS's hit song 'Fake Love' reclaims top spot on music charts, showcasing their enduring popularity and dominance in the industry.

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The 12 best new metal songs you need to hear this week

From masters of melodeath to a bimbocore queen, it's all here

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Olivia Rodrigo's 'Sour' Album Climbs On Billboard Charts Post-Tour

Olivia Rodrigo's Guts World Tour boosts 'Sour' album sales, showcasing her enduring popularity and musical talent on a global stage.

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“A rare opportunity to explore a unique side of his playing”: Slash hangs up his Les Paul for a 335 in the first taste of his solo blues album – a covers record featuring Brian Johnson, Billy Gibbons, Iggy Pop, Gary Clark Jr. and Demi Lovato

Orgy of the Damned is one of the most eagerly awaited guitar albums of the year, and its lead single – a cover of a Howlin' Wolf classic recorded with AC/DC's Brian Johnson – has been released

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“I didn’t think I was really producing anything because I was writing and singing over drum ‘n’ bass beats”: PinkPantheress says she never thought she'd be recognised as a producer and that “even now, people don’t want to take my music seriously”

“As a woman of colour in electronic music, specifically two-step drum ‘n’ bass, it has taken a lot in the genre to be recognised on a wider scale"

Marie Claire

Taylor Swift has a very famous cousin and we had no idea

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“It was so destroyed you could take the paint off with your hands”: How Rich Robinson brought his ’68 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop back from the brink after Hurricane Sandy

The Black Crowes guitarist says his restored LP is a rare example of an instrument that (eventually) came back stronger following the 2012 disaster

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“Let's do that again!” This compilation of fiery Sister Rosetta Tharpe guitar solos shows how her revolutionary playing inspired blues-rock greats like Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck and the Rolling Stones

Though she passed away five decades ago, footage of Tharpe's aggressive, virtuosic and precise fretwork, thankfully, remains

Evening Standard

Bon Jovi docuseries Thank You, Goodnight trailer released

The docuseries chronicles the highs and the lows of the band’s epic 40-year history

Guitar World

“I'm a completely different bass player now… When I was in Jeff Beck's band, I hadn't even been playing for four years!” Tal Wilkenfeld on her evolution from bass phenomenon to solo artist

The bass player for Prince, Ryan Adams and Jeff Beck on going it alone as a singer-songwriter

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“There were so many demos that sounded like major songs, but that one was near the top of the list": The making of the 1995 Radiohead classic that became one of their all-time greatest anthems

Producer John Leckie: "It sounded instantly like a big track"

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“We knew if we stuck together, we would create great things.” Amaranthe have three vocalists and make music that resembles ABBA on a bloodthirsty rampage. They might just be the most extra band in heavy metal

Swedish metallers Amaranthe open up on a career - and a sound - like no other

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Taylor Swift Wows Fans With Epic Mashups During Eras Tour

Experience Taylor Swift's captivating mashup performances during her Eras Tour in Singapore, showcasing her musical versatility and creativity to delight fans.

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“More than a music store. It’s an industry icon”: Iconic gear retailer Sam Ash Music reportedly set to close 18 branches nationwide – including its flagship New York store

The 100-year-old family-run business is reportedly closing 18 stores as it battles the online gear boom

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