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Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson’s cause of death revealed

The legendary musician died earlier this month at the age of 82

The Independent UK

“We never claimed to be virtuosos, we were virtu-no-sos! Call them overdubs or call them replacing things that weren’t up to snuff. I make no apologies”: Paul Stanley on the success (and controversies) of Kiss' Alive!, and the band's upcoming unmasked gig

The Kiss star discusses the 50th anniversary of one the most legendary live rock albums ever made, why he’s recently been playing more acoustic than anything else, and why the band’s controversial avatars aren’t really avatars at all

Guitar World

“These all-new models are packed with the performance and attitude that defined the electrifying sound of the ‘80s!”: Harley Benton erupts with retro shred fever as it launches the Floyd-equipped ST-80FR Series

These hotrodded S-styles come in a super-hot "Radiant Red" paint job, are available with single or dual humbuckers, have stainless steel frets, and retail for under 500 bucks

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“The guitar is like a spaceship, like a Formula 1 car”: Uli Jon Roth says his Sky Guitar’s “Mega-Wing” active pickup system had so much output that it blew up his amps one by one

Fender Twin... Boom! Vox... Boom! 5150... Nice try. Here's what the German virtuoso learned from giving the amp 80dB from his guitar

MusicRadar

Music history is littered with projects planned, anticipated, even completed — and then scrapped

Bruce Springsteen isn't the only musician to complete or launch anticipated album projects, then to see it never see the light of day

The Independent UK

"I've actually talked about it a few times." After years of shooting down the idea, Josh Homme now says that a Kyuss reunion is "possible"

Could cult desert rock legends Kyuss rise again? Josh Homme offers fans a glimmer of hope

Metal Hammer

“‘If you’re serious, here are some things you should be working on.’ One of those was the Nashville Number System”: One of Nashville’s first-call session players on the transcription hack that helped him go from server to working with Post Malone

The in-demand guitar player has played with a who’s who of the country world – including Maren Morris, Luke Combs, and Kelsea Ballerini

Guitar World

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LeAnn Rimes’ Teeth Fall Out While Performing—She Rushes Off Stage In Panic

"Teeth troubles are the worst"

Bored Panda

Lana Del Rey fans camp out for 27 hours at Hampden 'to be close to her aura'

Dedicated fans of American pop superstar Lana Del Rey have camped out overnight ahead of her show at Hampden.

The National (Scotland)

“My uncle would drink, say he was possessed and run after people with knives”: Why heavy metal is turning its back on booze

Metal stardom has long been synonymous with drinking and excess. However, the genre’s musicians are giving up alcohol younger and younger. We investigate why.

Metal Hammer

Excite Audio and KSHMR team up for South Asian-inspired software instrument based on authentic recordings

"This came out a desire to create the ultimate Indian sample library, using the most talented musicians that I've met over the years"

MusicRadar

Sabrina Carpenter releases a demure album cover she says has been 'approved by God'

Prudes can purchase a copy of Man’s Bets Friend with less debaucherous album art

Evening Standard

“Okay, there’s not really an easy way to describe what this thing does”: Behringer launches the BM-15M Murf Box, a $129 animated filter pedal inspired by a Moog classic from the ‘00s

No prizes for guessing which pedal the Murf Box is inspired by, but with originals changing hands for big money online, this could be an affordable option for guitar and synth players

MusicRadar

Ozzy Osbourne faces disappointing setback days before final Black Sabbath gig

The British rocker, 76, is due to take the stage at Villa Park in Birmingham on July 5

Evening Standard

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Musician ’emotional’ after arriving at Glastonbury following 650-mile bike ride

Jack Cullen’s route to the festival took him through areas including the Lake District and saw him perform in quirky venues, including a sauna.

Guitar World

“His future is as bright as his talent is undeniable”: Jason Becker hails Matteo Mancuso as a guitar hero destined for greatness – after the two virtuosos meet up

Mancuso impressed Becker with both his virtuosity and his heart

Inverse

Netflix Just Quietly Released The Most Exciting Fantasy Thriller Of The Year

'KPop Demon Hunters' is a stunning blend of cultural commentary and supernatural silliness.

How to stream Glastonbury 2025 in 4K for free – 90 hours of live coverage

Glastonbury kicks off with a bang and you can watch it all free online...

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“Bowie gave them the song but Mick wrote the intro — and it’s the lick of all licks”: Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott pays tribute to ex-Mott The Hoople and Bad Company guitarist Mick Ralphs

"He should be remembered for his contribution to some of the greatest rock music ever made"

MusicRadar

“The Tritone was universally loved by the crew but the vibes clashed with the palette of the Soft Focus Deluxe”: Catalinbread is selling off its prototype guitar pedals, and the first is a “B-side” pitch echo from its smash-hit shoegaze stompbox

Waste not, want not, Catalinbread's Proto Club presents some unreleased gems to the public, and first up is the Tritone Proto 227

Metal Hammer

“It’s an invisible bond that can’t be broken”: Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne are on the cover of the new Metal Hammer

We talk to all four members of Sabbath ahead of their final show, taking place in the city where they started heavy metal

Guitar World

“I won’t miss being in a band with horrible humans”: Former Mastodon guitarist Brent Hinds fuels speculation of tension with his ex-bandmates after calling them out on social media

The band announced Hinds’ departure earlier this year and recently recruited Nick Johnston as his replacement

The Independent UK

What is the best Glastonbury line-up of all time? Cast your vote in our poll

Glastonbury 2025 is underway with sunshine, star-studded headliners like The 1975 and Olivia Rodrigo, and a packed line-up that invites us to ask: which decade had the best ever Glasto line-up?

MusicRadar

“The show can go on even in the midst of sheer, utter embarrassment”: LeAnn Rimes' teeth fall out but she finishes her set

She had to keep pushing them back in between songs

Guitar World

“I thought it was food poisoning…” Steven Van Zandt sidelined from Bruce Springsteen tour following emergency surgery

The 74-year-old missed a recent show after experiencing shooting pains, and was rushed to the hospital the next day

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