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Sweden ramps up Eurovision security amid outcry over Israel's inclusion

The Swedish Eurovision host city Malmo has promised heightened security for this year's song contest, which faces protests over Israel's participation while the war in Gaza continues.

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"We referenced The Cure a lot while making it": Stone Gossard reveals Pearl Jam's shared inspiration, and why he feels more heard as a guitarist on new album, Dark Matter

"You could be the greatest guitar player in the world but a ten-year-old could learn to play that in an hour", he says of the "magic" melodic moments he loves to discover in songwriting

MusicRadar

“I grow the nails on my right hand as long as I can, so I can get that trebly sound”: Steve Harris delivered one of the coolest bass guitar intros in the history of metal on Iron Maiden’s Wrathchild

Every would-be metalhead should learn from the best: Iron Maiden bassist Steve Harris

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Did Taylor Swift Diss Kim Kardashian on 'The Tortured Poets Department?'

What is happening???

Marie Claire

“If you enjoy anything from Architects to Deftones, metalcore to pop, there’s something here for you”: Unpeople’s self-titled EP is UK metal’s most promising first impression of 2024

Mixing layers of noise with ferocious grooves and pop-punk melodies, Unpeople are bringing something brand new to modern metal

Metal Hammer

“If you’re a rock or metal guitarist looking to up your game, then JTC Guitar is an incredible resource”: JTC Guitar review

Some of the best video content out there to help rock and metal players hone their craft

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Everyone’s talking about Taylor Swift’s Tortured Poets Department lyrics, but what about the production?

It sounds like Taylor’s been raiding the ‘80s synth department

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9 Taylor Swift lyrics that may be Travis Kelce references from So High School and The Alchemy

These clearly sound like they're about Travis Kelce.

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“For years we have been trying to find it”: Mark Tremonti’s cherished ‘My Own Prison’ Les Paul – which helped kickstart Creed’s career – has been found almost 26 years after it was stolen

Tremonti’s beloved Gibson, which played a crucial role in the recording of Creed’s debut album, was returned to its rightful owner on his 50th birthday

Guitar World

“He was one of my greatest heroes… His attack, tone, vibrato and melodic sense was peerless”: Joe Bonamassa pays tribute to Jeff Beck as he shares his favorite licks from the guitar icon

With a Les Paul in hand, Bonamassa checks in from Nerdville to give a lesson in the style of the late, great Jeff Beck

Guitar World

Taylor Swift Appears to Slam Fans Who Criticized Her Matty Healy Fling on 'But Daddy I Love Him'

Whew.

Marie Claire

“Rock’n’roll is about guts… there’s no rules!”: The Hives’ Pelle Almqvist and Nicholaus Arson on punk rock, sharp suits and the seal of approval they got from Taylor Hawkins

The Swedish rock’n’roll crew recently completed a sold-out tour of the UK, and Louder joined them backstage to hear all about it

Louder

Dickey Betts, Southern Rock Legend, Passes Away At Age 80

Explore the life and legacy of Dickey Betts, a Southern rock legend known for his influential role in defining the genre. His music continues to resonate w...

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“With a bit of spit ’n’ polish you might have a ‘gateway’ guitar on your hands”: Classical guitar setup – how to get the most out of your nylon-string

Got an old nylon-string sitting about the house? With a little TLC it could be a real player. Here's how you can get your nylon-string or classical guitar playing its best

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“The Bigsby Standard actually made by Paul Bigsby is one of the most special – there’s only 25 or so known to still exist”: Meet Amy Rose Mills, the accidental luthier who sets up some of the rarest guitars on the planet

The noise improv specialist for Brooklyn’s Couch Slut is also a luthier at NYC institution Retrofret. She details some of the most treasured instruments she’s encountered, the magic of running a Gretsch at high gain, and grabbing one of her hero’s pedals before anyone else got the chance

Evening Standard

Taylor Swift stuns fans as she appears to takes aim at Kim Kardashian on surprise second album

Swift, 34, surprised fans by releasing a double album on Friday featuring 31 songs

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“The guitar is still a very healthy ingredient in pop music. You get Ed Sheeran, and even Taylor Swift is playing a guitar”: Steve Vai answers the question ‘Is guitar music dead?’

Steve Vai offers his take on whether the guitar is still a relevant instrument in contemporary music

Marie Claire

Taylor Swift Fans Think She Confirmed Joe Alwyn Cheated on 'The Tortured Poets Department'

Others disagree.

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A definitive timeline of Taylor Swift's relationship with London

The star’s history with London dates back to 2012

Marie Claire

Taylor Swift has dropped her Tortured Poets Department album and there's a massive twist

Newcastle Herald

Record Store Day: The hunt for the sweetest sound in the world

The one-day sale, Record Store Day, where you could strike gold.

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“Why Are We Supporting Her?“: Fans Outraged Taylor Swift’s Album Appears To Defend Matty Healy

Following the release of her latest album, Swifties wondered why she would dedicate so much album space to Matty, with one saying, “All that for an album about Matty Healy.” The post “Why Are We Supporting Her?“: Fans Outraged Taylor Swift’s Album Appears To Defend Matty Healy first appeared on…

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A parent's guide to buying a guitar for your child: kickstart their playing journey right with our 5 essential tips

Give your child the best possible start with our top tips for buying a beginner guitar – plus our guitar recommendations

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Taylor Swift: What her lyrics say about Matty Healy and Joe Alwyn

What do the lyrics on Swift’s new album The Tortured Poets Department tell us about her relationships with Alwyn and Healy?