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Voices: I quit the BBC over Gaza – Glastonbury proves it was the right thing to do

COMMENT: By trying to play things safe with its Kneecap coverage – and getting it very wrong with Bob Vylan… – the corporation has failed to represent the reality of public sentiment about Palestine, says its former newsreader Karishma Patel

The Independent UK

“The label didn’t want me to do it, but didn’t want to piss me off. We were both famous guitarists so I thought there’d be a lot of interest. I was right all along”: Andy Summers and Robert Fripp collaborated with remarkable ease

When the Police and King Crimson men got together, the result was two well-received albums and a stack of forgotten material – finally released – that they can’t believe wasn’t used in the 80s

Louder

The best theatre to stream this month: Stereophonic’s suite of addictive songs

A sensational Broadway recording, an electrifying Liza Minnelli documentary and King and ‘Queen’ Lear

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Taylor Swift, Charli xcx and Springsteen among live music acts who gave UK £10bn lift in 2024

Report says concerts attracted record 23.5m fans, leading to unprecedented spend across British economy

The Guardian - UK

Bob Geldof told Freddie Mercury ‘don’t get clever’ before 1985 Live Aid set

Queen members Roger Taylor and Brian May say Geldof told Mercury: ‘Just play the hits – you have 17 minutes’

The Guardian - UK

Drake vs Kendrick Lamar feud reaches court as judge to decide on the truth in rap battles

A judge is being forced to contemplate the nature of rap battles and wordplay in Kendrick Lamar’s megahit ‘Not Like Us’

The Independent UK

“Big Muffs are usually 'all or nothing', but the Chelsea is a different beast”: EarthQuaker Devices Chelsea Low End Fuzz Driver Pedal review

The secret weapon behind LCD Soundsystem's bass tone is here at last, and it's... a Big Muff?

Guitar World

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Trump Official Revokes Punk Duo's Visas Over 'Death to IDF' Chant Criticizing Israel at Glastonbury

In the wake of anti-Israel rhetoric at the UK's largest festival, Bob Vylan was dropped by their label and denied entry to the U.S. ahead of their upcoming tour.

Latin Times

“If anybody brings as much noise as this, I’ll retire!” The Prodigy unleash chaos at Worthy Farm with the heaviest, most intense set of Glastonbury 2025

“I think we did Mr Flint proud”

Metal Hammer

“There’s something endlessly gratifying about a relatively old rock dog learning new tricks – and convincingly pulling it off”: June 2025 Guitar World Editors' Picks

There's been plenty of heat this month, and not just the temperature outside. Check out some of that six-string (and seven-string... and eight-string) fire from Muse, Rafiq Bhatia, Eric Gales & Buddy Guy, Wunderhorse, Haim, and many, many more

Guitar World

Everything you need to know about Back To The Beginning, Black Sabbath’s reunion and Ozzy Osbourne’s final concert

From who’s playing to how to stream it, we answer all your questions about this summer’s Back To The Beginning extravaganza

Metal Hammer

“Doing this makes me feel like he's always going to be here with me”: Metal guitarist commemorates late father by incorporating his ashes into his Fender Telecaster's neck

Mark Wood chose to honor his dad through something they were both passionate about: guitars

Guitar World

“EET PHO”: Wes Borland cosplays as an ’80s-era James Hetfield while opening for Metallica – complete with a custom troll guitar

The attention to detail, right down to his guitar of choice and the 'mod' he's made to it, needs to be applauded

Guitar World

“Steve Vai goes, ‘I’ve been thinking about this a long time. He’s a really good guitar player.’ That’s unusual’”: Paul Reed Smith on the time John Mayer was hailed by a shred hero – and why he found it strange

Smith recalls Vai singling out Mayer for praise – and reveals what Mayer’s songwriting background means for his overall guitar style

Guitar World

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“The only guitar I could ever play was the 125, but I wore them out – they were costing thousands to repair. They stopped making them around 1970; I was ready to stop playing”: George Thorogood on his “mutt” amp, and talking shop with Hound Dog Taylor

The 75-year-old – who’s not sure how he gets his sound – almost gave up playing when Gibson discontinued the ES-125. Now he says he’ll keep going until the guitar gives up on him

Metal Hammer

Wes Borland cosplayed as James Hetfield during Limp Bizkit’s last concert with Metallica

Limp Bizkit’s run of North American shows supporting Metallica wrapped up last week

Louder

"Karla Chubb looks every inch the star." Newly signed to Sub Pop, the label who brought the world Nirvana and Soundgarden, Irish post-punks Sprints tease their next chapter at Glastonbury

Dublin's Sprints bring new songs - and Kate Nash - to Glastonbury's Woodsies Stage

The Guardian - UK

‘Someone compared it to Bohemian Rhapsody’: Wookie on making UK garage classic Battle

‘We added a level of sophistication to garage. When we were trying to get it on the radio, one station said it was too intelligent and they wouldn’t play it’

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Louder

The best new rock songs you need to hear right now

Featuring the Rolling Stones, His Lordship, Ashley McBryde and five other good old-fashioned lover boys and girls

Guitar World

“Robbo had grown a beard. Phil says, ‘I’m the only one with facial hair, man – you gotta shave that thing off’”: Scott Gorham on his partnership with Brian Robertson – a golden era for Thin Lizzy even if they nearly split up over facial hair

The years 1974 to '78 were good times for Thin Lizzy creatively, with the twin-guitar dynamite of Robertson and Gorham in the engine room. But they weren't half volatile...

Marie Claire

Taylor Swift Had the Best Response to Matty Healy’s Glastonbury ‘Swipe’

The Independent UK

Glastonbury mixed pop and politics long before the Bob Vylan controversy

The Glastonbury Festival is making headlines for controversy rather than music

International Business Times UK

What Happened to Rod Stewart at the Glastonbury Legends Slot?

Rod Stewart's 30 June Legends Slot at Glastonbury delivered big hits and star guests but ended suddenly without a goodbye, leaving fans surprised despite the show's strong reception.

The Independent UK

Black Sabbath’s ‘Legendary Lost Tapes’ to be released for the first time

The new album consists of demos recorded by the band in 1969

Guitar World

“This is how it’s done, kids. I need to practice more”: Vivian Campbell names his new guitar hero

The British blues rock guitarist received Campbell’s seal of approval on social media

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