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Why 4 Non Blondes leader Linda Perry kicked one of the biggest rock stars of the '90s out of a recording session
"He was a Debbie Downer"
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Watch Iron Maiden dust off Seventh Son classic for the first time in 38 years
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Scott Ian says he used to play online poker during Anthrax shows
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"I know he would be into this." Jack Osbourne responds to criticism of Ozzy AI avatar plan
The Osbournes have come under fire for digital Ozzy but Jack insists his dad would have approved
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Mike Patton on his work ethic, stealing records and what happened when INXS asked him to be their singer
In this 2001 interview, we found that musical maverick Mike Patton relished his musical freedom following Faith No More's split
How Urne became one of the best-kept secrets in British metal
After exploring the effects of dementia on 2023's A Feast On Sorrow, Urne decided to reconnect with metal's roots for their 2026 follow-up
Billy Corgan on how he became a fan of The Cure...and the first time he met Robert Smith
The Smashing Pumpkins frontman and Cure leader went on to become fast friends
The stellar rise and sudden fall of The Cars, the new wave band who soundtracked America
For nearly a decade in the late 70s and early 80s, The Cars were one of America’s most popular bands
Music
How Lenny Kravitz brought together rock, soul and funk and became a superstar in the process
Bowie and Petty loved him, Jagger danced onstage with him, Slash jammed with him – this how Lenny Kravitz’s retro mix of rock, soul and funk made him a crossover star
The story of You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’: the song that made Judas Priest icons in America
With one big single, and a little help from an Iron Maiden tour, the Brummie underdogs found their footing across the pond
Nine Todd Rundgren albums to listen to, and one to avoid
Songwriter, producer, singer, multi-instrumentalist, digital pioneer: Todd Rundgren is a restless and progressive artist with diverse, distinguished catalogue
How David Coverdale used glamour and bombast to turn Whitesnake into international superstars
Between 1984 and 1987, Whitesnake underwent a transformation like no other – and it paid off
Tech
Jack and Sharon Osbourne are preparing a future in which Ozzy will live on digitally
Get ready for Ozzy 2.0
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Marshall embrace comfort and sound with the new Milton A.N.C. headphones
Marshall unveil the new Milton A.N.C. - a pair of on-ear headphones that deliver "dynamic hi-res audio with rich details" - and 50+ hours of battery life
Deep Purple announce high-end hifi hookup with audio company Revox
Only 223 days until Christmas!
How much difference does upgrading your stylus make to the sound of your vinyl?
Upgrading your stylus could be the single best thing you do for your hi-fi. But why, exactly? We take a deep dive into how you can enhance your listening experience in just a few simple steps
Marshall unveil cosmic Jimi Hendrix 60th anniversary collection: New velvet-covered Bluetooth speaker and amp bundle now available
Marshall celebrate the 60th anniversary of Jimi Hendrix famously plugging into one of their amps with striking new range of hardware complete with Acton III speaker covered in crushed purple velvet
I write about music tech for a living - here are my tips, tricks and products that'll help keep your record player clean and your vinyl collection in tip-top condition
We all spend a lot on our turntables and record collections, so don't leave them to gather dirt and grime
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Review: new Marmozets album CO.WAR.DICE is worth the wait and then some
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Tool's Sonic Temple headline set was peak Tool, and we wouldn't have it any other way
Tool's first show of 2026 wasn't a classic crowd-pleaser, but those who lasted the distance were treated to something special
Megadeth roll back the years with a fiery showing at Sonic Temple
Rumours of Megadeth going quietly are clearly unfounded
Motionless In White smash their Sonic Temple headline audition
One of modern metalcore's most consistent bands finally look ready to make the big step up
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The Doom soundtrack has been added to the Library Of Congress, alongside Weezer’s debut album and music by Beyoncé and Taylor Swift
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