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“It's not a Marvel movie or a Vegas residency – it's rock and roll and it’s a living breathing organism”: Jack White responds to short sets criticism – and explains why you’ll never see him play for three hours

Recent shows have barely surpassed the hour mark, but White is refusing to bend to the wants of his naysayers

Guitar World

Sharon Osbourne explains how Black Sabbath’s original members reunited ahead of farewell show: “When they heard it was for charity, it was easy”

Ozzy Osbourne’s wife/manager says that it was The Prince Of Darkness himself spearheading efforts for the band’s classic lineup to play together again

Metal Hammer

Duolingo and others pile mockery on Drake with savage reaction to Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl set

‘Not Like Us’ rapper performed chart-topping diss track during Sunday night’s halftime show

The Independent UK

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“Even global stars must follow local rules”: Ed Sheeran’s street performance was brought to an abrupt end after Indian police shut it down – but the songwriter says he did have permission to play

The singer/songwriter had taken to the Bengaluru city streets to perform when police brought his show to close

Guitar World

“Radio stations all said Layne’s voice is wrong”: Alice In Chains and Jane’s Addiction producer Dave Jerden helped to define the sound of alternative rock

Jerden also worked with The Rolling Stones

MusicRadar

Mike Ratledge obituary

Composer and keyboard player who was a driving force behind the experimental prog-rock band Soft Machine

The Guardian - UK

“I thought I was going to wind up being a mental patient. I was like, ‘If I ever survive this, I swear to God I'm not going to do anything but work on music’”: Marty Friedman’s hellish teen acid trip was the making of his career as a guitarist

Not all acid trips are created equal –and Friedman says a hellish experience with LSD served as a huge turning point for his musicianship

Guitar World

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“Sounds just like Slash, doesn't it?”: Slash joins forces with Tom Morello for a three-song cameo at LA Wildfire Relief shows – taking on MC5 and an AC/DC classic

Morello added an extra Slash to AC/DC –and recruited his guitar-slinging son, plus members of System of a Down, Måneskin, and Wu-Tang Clan for his all-star fundraiser

Guitar World

"He smashed his iPad. He smashed headphones. My lyrics got torn up and thrown on the ground – he goes: ‘F*** off, Brandi": Elton John threw some "classic" temper tantrums during the volatile making of his new collaborative album with Brandi Carlile

Brandi Carlile shared many tense moments with Elton John during the recording sessions for their new collaborative album Who Believes In Angels?

Louder

“Random dudes are allowed to criticise my Grammy speech, but they best put their money where their mouth is, otherwise MOVE out of the way”: Chappell Roan stands her ground on need to support developing artists

And Halsey backs her up

MusicRadar

Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl 2025 halftime show setlist: Which songs did the rapper perform?

Drake was perhaps the biggest loser as Lamar brings out Samuel L Jackson and SZA

Evening Standard

“For some Journey fans, it’s their first time listening to prog rock. And they like it!” Ross Valory is pleasantly surprised at the success of his debut solo album

Bassist recalls the AOR giants’ progressive early years and explains why he thinks the genre is getting stronger all the time

Louder

“And then, out of nowhere, this crazy boy just started singing this song”: How Elvis Presley spontaneously altered the course of music history

After just one impromptu performance, the benchmark for Presley’s whole career was set - and the ears of a generation were listening

MusicRadar

Maribou State review – UK duo turn darkness into light after existential crisis

With Chris Davids recovered from a brain condition, the electronic act’s first tour in years is full of committed, emotionally resonant performances

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Smashing Pumpkins announce UK headline shows including London date

The alternative rock group will perform at four venues with special guests this summer

Metal Hammer

“Few bands could have so effortlessly handled Wembley as this”: Papa Roach put on a nostalgic classic in London’s most historic arena

Papa Roach prove why they’re one of their era’s most enduring and celebrated bands

The Independent UK

Ed Sheeran has surprise street performance shut down by police in India

The Grammy winner is currently on the India leg of his Mathematics Tour

MusicRadar

“The Beatles and Ramones played 30 minute sets, and if I could, I would do the same”: Jack White bemoans fans feeling their ticket ‘entitles’ them to a mammoth setlist

“It's not a marvel movie, or a Vegas residency”: The White Stripes icon wants a return to low key rock and punk gigs

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“It didn’t feel that good. There was nothing special about it, other than it had belonged to Kurt Cobain.” Opeth’s Mikael Åkerfeldt wasn’t impressed when he got to play the Nirvana frontman’s guitar

The Opeth mainman admits he wasn’t that wowed when he recently got his hands on Kurt Cobain’s “haunted” guitar

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Jon Batiste Wows With National Anthem At Super Bowl LIX

Jon Batiste's moving National Anthem performance at Super Bowl LIX honors veterans and embodies unity and musical excellence.

The National (Scotland)

Oasis fans' 'dreams crushed' as Ticketmaster cancels gig tickets

Oasis fans have been left fuming after Ticketmaster cancelled their gig tickets, claiming the buyers were "bots."

The Guardian - UK

Police in India stop Ed Sheeran busking on street before concert

Local channels show police officer walking up to star as he sings Shape of You and unplugging microphone

The Independent UK

Fatberg causes Bryan Adams Perth show to be cancelled

Fatberg is a large lump of fat and grease that congeals after being poured down a drain

Louder

"A stonewall classic and a fine ending": Screaming Trees mix psychedelia with melancholy on swansong album Dust

Arriving after a difficult gestation, Dust found Mark Lanegan tweaking the Screaming Trees blueprint

Metal Hammer

"For those about to collect, we salute you": Royal Mail launch range of AC/DC postage stamps

Got money? Like stamps? Then you'll be delighted with the Royal Mail's vast range of AC/DC stamp products

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