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I conceded that this week belonged to one woman, on waking up Monday morning to be greeted by every news channel leading with concurrent Taylor Swift stories. I found myself unknowingly adjudicating their sincerity on the subject. Kay Burley was the only believable Swiftie. Lorraine laid it on a bit…

"Many years ago, I met Bruce as a wide-eyed 13 year-old," says Jeff Babko. "When his first record was released and exploded on the radio airwaves, I felt as if I’d brushed up against Superman"

From the title track to "Eyes Without a Face," the album delivers the hits, plus bonus tracks and an up-tempo demo

Slipknot just played their first show with their new drummer, and we all know it's Eloy Casagrande

The Down and Crowbar riffsmith's newest no-nonsense Solar signature was designed with “simplicity is power” in mind

The former Kiss guitarist bought the guitar for $4,000 and sold it for $18,000 – but in today's market, it's estimated to be worth $350,000

The Pearl Jam guitarist has opened up about his encounter with the guitar legend on Howard Stern, before showing off a few two-hand tapping licks

French singer Aya Nakamura confirmed her status as queen of the pop music scene, sweeping three big prizes at Les Flammes awards for rap, R&B and pop on Thursday – where she thanked fans for support over racist attacks following rumours she would perform at the Paris Olympics.

Exclusive: Vince Neil tells us all about Mötley Crüe’s first single since 2015

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Billy Corgan's crew put out an open call for a new member in January and they've found the latest addition to their line-up