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Vote for the best metal song of 2025

From Ghost and Sleep Token to Electric Callboy, Lorna Shore, Babymetal and beyond, 2025 has offered up plenty of great metal tunes. But which songs rule the roost?

Metal Hammer

Abraham Quintanilla Cause of Death: Selena y Los Dinos Founder and Legacy Guardian Dies, Son Confirms

Abraham Quintanilla Jr, father of Tejano star Selena and Los Dinos founder, has died at 86. Cause of death remains unknown as he leaves a legacy preserving his daughter's memory.

International Business Times UK

Selena’s father Abraham Quintanilla dies aged 86

Selena, known as the ‘Queen of Tejano Music’, was murdered in 1995 at the age of 23

The Independent UK

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“Robert said, ‘Would you be prepared to play bass?’ And I thought, ‘Four strings, six strings... what could be the problem?’”: Greg Lake started out as a guitarist – before being convinced by Robert Fripp to switch to bass when joining King Crimson

Lake went on to form Emerson, Lake & Palmer – ELP – with keyboardist Keith Emerson and drummer Carl Palmer, creating one of rock’s first super-groups

Guitar World

“We’ll see”: We asked Steve Harris if Iron Maiden will do their own blockbuster retirement show like Black Sabbath, and he didn’t rule it out

Will Iron Maiden bow out with an event as huge as this summer’s Back To The Beginning? Their founding bassist knows that people want it to happen

Metal Hammer

Abraham Quintanilla Jr., Father of Selena Quintanilla, Dies at 86, Family Confirms

Abraham Isaac Quintanilla Jr., father of late Tejano music icon Selena Quintanilla, has died at the age of 86, his family announced Saturday. His son, musician and producer A.B. Quintanilla III, share the heartbreaking update on Instagram.

Latin Times

“I wrote the song in about 15 minutes, then I went home because I realized there was no point in working the rest of the day”: The quickly-written Death Cab for Cutie masterpiece that became a generational meditation on loss

I Will Follow You into the Dark would shatter millions of millennial hearts, eventually becoming Death Cab's biggest song

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“Keith said, ‘Are you sure you want to be the meat in this sandwich?’ I walked out convinced I’d never see them again”: How John Mayer and Bob Dylan producer Don Was first ended up working with the Rolling Stones

He’d been in the room mere minutes before finding himself at the center of a passionate Glimmer Twins debate

Guitar World

Miley Cyrus, Maxx Morando Wedding Is Going 'To Be A Nightmare' Amid Feuds: Report

Miley Cyrus fears her wedding to Maxx Morando could become a 'nightmare' as explosive feuds between Billy Ray, Tish and Trace threaten the big day.

International Business Times UK

Taylor Swift’s Powerful Speech in ‘The End of an Era’ Is Going Viral

Marie Claire

“They had no monitors, but when you listen to the recordings it’s so damn good. It was stunning how good The Beatles were live”: Aerosmith’s Joe Perry on The Beatles and the Stones – and why rock stars were not supposed to last beyond 30

"They turned the world upside down!”

MusicRadar

Tim Dowling: my band is set to play live on the radio. What could possibly go wrong?

Rehearsals for a live broadcast at short notice reduce us to silence then swearing. This does not bode well

The Guardian - UK

“I wanted to write the most ridiculous pop song I had ever written”: the Nirvana B-side that paved the way for Nevermind’s all-conquering success

Embarking on a little pop experiment, Kurt Cobain emerged with one of the most enjoyably silly songs of Nirvana’s career

Louder

Has Simon Cowell lost his mojo? Seven things you need to know about the music mogul’s new direction

The former X Factor judge is back, auditioning boyband wannabes for his latest talent show – but gen Z doesn’t seem to care very much, or even know who he is

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The Independent UK

Frank Sinatra makes history with record-breaking posthumous return to the charts

The crooner is featured on Pentatonix’s new single ‘I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm’

Fashion Times

Taylor Swift's Best Eras Tour Costumes: A Breakdown of 6 Fan‑Favorite Looks

From sparkles to storytelling: explore the five most iconic Eras Tour outfits and the designers behind them.

International Business Times UK

Dolly Parton's Alleged 'Funeral Plans' Revealed Amid Mounting Health Concerns

Claims Dolly Parton has spoken about funeral plans amid renewed speculation over her health. The claims have not been supported by medical updates or statements from Parton or her representatives, and no confirmed health issues have been publicly disclosed.

The Independent UK

Taylor Swift Eras Tour member nearly faints after finding out share of $197 million bonus

The record-breaking Eras Tour concluded in December 2024

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Guitar World

“Dad let me organically follow whatever I wanted. That was his main mantra: ‘Just play.’ It’s that simple”: Wolfgang Van Halen on Allan Holdsworth, unintentional Van Halen-isms, and his go-to guitar-test riffs

As the son of one of the world’s most influential rock guitar players, it’s understandably taken Wolfgang Van Halen some time to feel comfortable in his own skin. Mammoth’s third full-length, The End, is undoubtedly the sound of his confidence growing stronger and stronger

MusicRadar

“You either had L1 and L2 and you were able to get a loud mix, or you didn’t, and you were an amateur”: Metallica, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Doja Cat and Billie Eilish mastering engineers reflect on the loudness wars, and ponder whether they really are over

In a new documentary, Waves CTO and co-founder Meir Shashoua says that he was accused of ruining music

Guitar World

“The moment I discovered what it feels like to teach yourself a riff that you love, I was hooked. It feels like you're riding the universe”: Hole and Smashing Pumpkins' Melissa Auf der Maur reveals the bassists who compelled her to pick up the instrument

The ’90s bass icon pays homage to the other women in the scene at the time – and recalls how seeing them onstage was a total game-changer for her

Tom’s Guide

I just watched the first episode of Taylor Swift’s new Disney Plus doc — and there’s good and bad news

Taylor Swift's new Disney Plus documentary series has arrived, and after watching the premier, I'm surprised how emotional it gets.

Guitar World

“I remember thinking, ‘This is like Eddie Van Halen’s death.’ He influenced so many, and he was one of a kind. His legacy is monumental”: Bruce Kulick remembers Ace Frehley, and the Frehley-era Kiss song that caused him the most trouble

The underrated guitar great recalls his 12 years trying to emulate the Spaceman while bringing something fresh to the band, all the time wondering how Frehley’s playing connected with so many guitarists around the world

Guitar World

Master the 12-string guitar: restringing, tuning and strumming made simple

Jimmy Page, Pete Townshend, the Eagles, and Richie Sambora swear by 12-string guitars for sonic sparkle – after this guide, you will too

Louder

"I wanted people to leave the concert saying, I expected them to be good, but I had no idea they could or would deliver like this." Jimmy Page looks back on Led Zeppelin's historic 2007 reunion

"The euphoric tidal wave was overwhelming." Jimmy Page

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