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Tailgunner guitarist steps down following allegations against the rising heavy metal band’s bassist
Rhea Thompson claims she was replaced for a tour without being told and got “ignored” by her ex-bandmates
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Yes share more new music from upcoming album Aurora, with animated video for the lively Turnaround Situation
Aurora, Yes's twenty-fourth studio album, is released in June
Billy Joel is not endorsing "misguided" biopic Billy & Me
Billy & Me isn't getting an support from Billy
Gurriers announce new album Nobody’s Coming To Save You, share title track
Irish band annouce follow-up to 2024's Come And See
Mongolian folk-metal sensations The Hu announce new album Hun
Listen to The Hu's new single Lost Souls featuring Nothing More frontman Jonny Hawkins
Artists
Everything you need to know about every At The Gates album
Revisit each entry in the death metal maestros’ game-changing discography
Gary Rossington interview: The triumph and tragedy of Lynyrd Skynyrd
He started the band and survived its darkest hour, never losing faith in music’s healing power. If anyone represented the soul of Lynyrd Skynyrd, it was their late guitarist, Gary Rossington
Fighting fascism, riots and rock'n'roll: The onstage story of the Sensational Alex Harvey Band
The Sensational Alex Harvey Band didn’t shift as many records as they deserved to, but as a live band they were like no other
“People didn’t want to admit we had a sense of humour.” How Blue Öyster Cult really feel about More Cowbell
Their 1976 hit (Don’t Fear) The Reaper – inspired by Romeo And Juliet – found a new lease of life on TV 24 years later, and it’s still doing the rounds today. Are they happy with how the world sees them?
Music
Yes share more new music from upcoming album Aurora, with animated video for the lively Turnaround Situation
Aurora, Yes's twenty-fourth studio album, is released in June
Review: new Marmozets album CO.WAR.DICE is worth the wait and then some
It's far from their heaviest output, but Marmozets have shown once again why they're one of their generation's very best: killer songs
Mysterious extreme metallers Qasu want to tear up the rulebook on black metal
Based across the US and UK, Qasu are honouring black metal's enigmatic past while carrying its sound into the future
Nine Steve Hillage albums to listen to and one to avoid
Guitarist and producer Steve Hillage is a true progressive visionary whose albums cover a spectacular range of styles
Tech
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
Latest Reviews
Review: new Marmozets album CO.WAR.DICE is worth the wait and then some
It's far from their heaviest output, but Marmozets have shown once again why they're one of their generation's very best: killer songs
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 story of ultra-metal shoot-’em-up Doom and its iconic soundtrack
The 1993 shoot-’em-up was wildly violent and hugely successful. Thanks to Bobby Prince’s awesome soundtrack, it was also beloved by the metal crowd.
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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
The library contains sound recordings which are “culturally, historically or aesthetically important, and/or informs or reflects life in the United States”
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