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“I have been gigging for well over 20 years now, and have experienced - and learned from - each and every mistake on this list!”: 11 live mistakes every drummer makes

Avoid these common pitfalls and your gigs will go a lot more smoothly

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“The band is called Guitar – that’s the pitch. Why are you still standing here?”: August 2025 Guitar World Editors' Picks

With killer cuts from Deftones, Lorna Shore, Big Thief, Young Dervish, Paco Peña, and many more, there was plenty of guitar greatness to pick from this month

Guitar World

Sabrina Carpenter warns that her new album is not for ‘pearl clutchers’

The ‘Espresso’ singer’s latest album was released on Friday

The Independent UK

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“We were a punk band with Beatles melodies. We had no effects, barely any equipment, just loads of attitude, 12 cans of Red Stripe and ambition." Why Definitely Maybe will forever be Oasis' finest hour

The greatest rock album of the '90s was released on this day 31 years ago. Now a new generation is discovering its irresistible swagger

Louder

“He said, ‘So, what about playing for me?’ I said, ‘Play what?’ He said, ‘Drums.’ I said, ‘Really? That would be so dope'”: The many drummers of Prince

We round up some of the Purple One's best sticksmen and women

MusicRadar

Wolf Alice top UK albums chart with latest offering The Clearing

Their fourth studio album also sits atop the official vinyl albums chart this week.

Evening Standard

“Infused with contemporary upgrades while retaining classic Kramer DNA”: Can Kramer reclaim its place as world’s number one Superstrat brand? Enter the Pacer Deluxe Collection

Introducing three fresh twists on the high-performance HSS S-style, featuring Kramer's KeyLock necks, HSS pickups, some exclusive finishes and the promise of speed and comfort as standard

Guitar World

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'Every Song Sounds the Same': Fans Divided Over Sabrina Carpenter's 'Man's Best Friend'

Sabrina Carpenter's Man's Best Friend has drawn mixed reactions from fans. While critics praise her musical growth and experimentation, some listeners feel the tracks lack variety, highlighting the polarising nature of the release.

International Business Times UK

“My first concert that I attended as a young teen was Kansas. They were and remain my favorite band ever”: Kansas superfan becomes band’s new full-time guitarist – as Rich Williams scales back touring duties

He’s been a stand-in for Williams over the past year, but Scott Bernard’s appointment has been made permanent

Guitar World

Watch: Bruce Dickinson talks leaving Iron Maiden in the 90s, making Balls To Picasso and THAT reggae moment

We sat down with Iron Maiden’s frontman to talk about life around the release of his second solo album, which was recently remixed and reissued

Metal Hammer

From Taylor Swift to Charli XCX, the alternate album art trend has gone too far

"Just because you can, doesn't mean you should."

Creative Bloq

“The way she delivered it was more important than the actual subject matter. Her delivery of that chorus is so powerful”: How The Cranberries created the monster hit Zombie

"That song just seemed to hit a nerve and click"

MusicRadar

"Amid the chaos and violence, Beth strains with every fibre of her being to resist, and to refuse, and to fight for what she holds dear and true." A defiant Jehnny Beth confronts an ever-darkening world with the fierce, furious You Heartbreaker, You

Former Savages vocalist Jehnny Beth returns with thrillingly intense, nu metal-influenced second solo album

Louder

“I realized I might pass the audition, and then they sent the cops over, came and picked me up, and took me to jail”: How C. J. Ramone landed the role of Ramones bassist while he was in jail

Christopher Joseph Ward, a.k.a C. J. Ramone, on how he deserted the Marine Corps to live out his rock ‘n’ roll dreams

Guitar World

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“Theory C: it’s a scoop knob... they built James’ parametric EQ into the amp”: Metallica spark a Mesa/Boogie mystery as unidentified amp spotted in 50th Anniversary message to ESP Guitars. Could this be a James Hetfield signature?

Speculation surrounding this unidentified chugging object has been ongoing since 2017 when it was spotted in Metallica's studio

The Guardian - UK

Add to playlist: jazz harp progressives Flur and the week’s best new tracks

Off-kilter London trio match lush arrangements with angular melodies and textural rhythm to take them on altogether fresh sonic adventures

MusicRadar

“We pillaged a few things from Freddie’s solo work and refashioned them. It was a great labour love”: Brian May recalls how a Queen album was created after the loss of Freddie Mercury

Plus: the one thing that was 'sacrosanct' in Queen's songwriting process

MusicRadar

Electronic drumming pioneers: 11 trailblazing players who raised the bar for electronic and hybrid drumming

The drummers, past and present, who embraced technology to revolutionize music and the gear we play

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International Business Times UK

Spice Girls Reunite in Seoul? Mel B and Emma Bunton's KPOPPED Episode Bring Spice to ITZY's Stage

Mel B and Emma Bunton reunite with ITZY for KPOPPED, Apple TV+'s global K-pop competition series launching 29 August 2025.

Evening Standard

Madonna’s daughter performs tiny London show for price of a pint

The 28-year-old is the eldest child of pop icon Madonna, who is worth a reported £630 million

Metal Hammer

Deftones, Turnstile, Viagra Boys, Doechii and more announced for Lollapalooza shows in Brazil, Chile and Argentina

Lollapalooza is returning to South America in March

Guitar World

“It was a foolish idea. I was heartbroken about my band breaking up… I gave it to a 12-year-old kid”: Why John Fogerty parted ways the iconic guitar he used on CCR hits – and how he got it back

The famed Acme Rickenbacker is the sound of Creedence Clearwater Revival, but when the band broke up and his heart broke, Fogerty gave it away

Marie Claire

With 'KPOPPED,' Billlie's Ready to Go Global

The girl group discusses performing with Megan Thee Stallion and Patti LaBelle on the Apple TV+ competition series.

Guitar World

“Cat Stevens asked me to play on his recordings…it never got to the point where I felt like I could add as much as I wanted”: Eric Johnson reflects on his early session career with Carole King and Christopher Cross – and getting fired by Donald Fagen

While the Texas virtuoso loved session work, he preferred to take more time over his creations – and his experiences paved the way for him to become one of guitar’s all-time greats

Metal Hammer

I just watched Metallica play in front of a few hundred people including Paul McCartney, Michael J. Fox and Sylvester Stallone - here's what it was like

Intimate, fun and occasionally feral, I feel like I just witnessed something truly special

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