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Bowie: The Final Act review – the critic who made the star cry is stunned by his own disrespect

Released two days before his death, Bowie’s last album Blackstar was a redemptive masterstroke. But his career was stuffed with failures – and this documentary refuses to gloss over the most painful parts

The Guardian - UK

Billy Joel surprises fans with showstopping first performance since rare brain disorder diagnosis

‘Piano Man’ legend was diagnosed with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus in May

The Independent UK

“Having grown up playing road hockey, I felt I had to hit the bass as hard as I could. Mr Carter taught me to refine my sound”: What Brandi Disterheft learned from her studies with bass legend Ron Carter

The New York jazzer lifts the lid on her early lessons with the world’s most recorded bassist

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“With strange chords and enigmatic lyrics, it fed the metal mainstream with some of its most prog-friendly material in years”: In the desperate moments before grunge, this British band offered an ambitious alternative direction

Anomaly-chasing quartet’s challenging response to funk metal came out of their love for Rush, Phil Collins and being odd

Metal Hammer

Bowie: The Final Act – 10 years after his death, the rock god gets a rapturous resurrection

Packed with incredible scenes, this heartbreaking anniversary documentary can’t help but offer up a huge serving of nostalgic bliss

The Guardian - UK

“I was living on my own. Things had gone off the rails a bit, drinking too much”: It was in a weird time signature and their old singer struggled to play it, but this huge hit helped turn a 70s prog band into 80s pop stars

Turn It On Again would be a huge turning point for Genesis

Louder

Mika: ‘Scrutiny over my sexuality was kind of brutal’

THE SATURDAY INTERVIEW: The Beirut-born pop star is back with his first English-language album in six years, the dazzling ‘Hyperlove’. He opens up to Roisin O’Connor about the lasting influence of his late mother, Joannie, his lambasting by music critics when he broke through in 2007, and why his pursuit…

The Independent UK

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“If anything makes me regret not pursuing more of an artistic career, it’s looking at Brian Eno”: Still, BJ Cole didn’t do too badly with David Gilmour, The Orb, Bill Nelson, Scott Walker and others

He set out to confound expectations of pedal steel with post-country band Cochise. Thanks to Captain Beefheart, Love and Hank Marvin, the session hero is pleased to reflect that he got away with it

Louder

"They did okay without me." Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith looks back on his unsuccessful 1991 audition for one of the biggest bands in the world

"It sounded good. And they're a great bunch of guys. But it didn't work out"

Metal Hammer

I Binge-Watched Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Docuseries, And There's One Thing I Wish They Would Have Mentioned

She had a big reputation for this...

Cinemablend

"To watch one of my idols work on something that I had written was one of the greatest honours of my life. " Watch Yungblud team up with Smashing Pumpkins for a reworking of 2025 single Zombie

Another day, another cross-generational collaboration for Yungblud

Louder

Country singer Zach Bryan has married Samantha Leonard

Here’s to a lifetime of pink skies

The Independent UK

'Happy' new year! Yungblud and Smashing Pumpkins release Zombie

Goth rock fans are rejoicing for a new collaboration between the Pumpkins and Yungblud

Evening Standard

“I spent four days arguing about what could be done with an orchestra.” The story of a Smashing Pumpkins classic, aided by The Who, the cast of Titanic and SpongeBob SquarePants

Billy Corgan & co. entered into a different realm with this all-time cut from Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness

Louder

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“Who knows? It was worth pursuing. They did okay without me”: Adrian Smith on the time he auditioned for Def Leppard

He lost out to former Dio man Vivian Campbell, as well as another classic rock star...

Guitar World

“I’m not leaving things unfinished”: Dave Mustaine reveals the life-changing hand condition behind his decision to retire Megadeth

The band’s album will be their last, as his plight with Viking Disease has forced his hand

Evening Standard

Will Smith hit with lawsuit as tour violinist alleges 'predatory behaviour' and 'grooming'

The actor and rapper is facing legal action from former America’s Got Talent finalist Brian King Joseph. Smith’s lawyer has called the allegations ‘false, baseless and reckless’

International Business Times UK

Who Is Brian King Joseph? The Violinist Suing Will Smith Over Sexual Harassment and Hotel Threat

Will Smith is facing a lawsuit from electric violinist Brian King Joseph over alleged sexual harassment and retaliation tied to a 2025 tour.

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“I sold my first guitar to my drummer. He paid me $50, put SpongeBob stickers on it, then lit it on fire”: Kiki Wong reveals her Smashing Pumpkins live rig, gear regrets and how a Line 6 amp made her the player she is today

Kiki Wong might be the only guitar player alive today who can recall from memory Ibanez S series model numbers. Here's what the S40DXQM means to her...

The Guardian - UK

Will Smith accused of ‘predatory behaviour’ and ‘grooming’ by tour violinist

Brian King Joseph claims the rapper and actor was ‘priming’ him for ‘sexual exploitation’. Smith’s lawyer has called the allegations ‘false, baseless and reckless’

The Independent UK

BTS announces March comeback date with first album in four years

Septet to release first album since 2022 anthology ‘Proof’

Louder

Phil Lynott, 40 years gone: A celebration by his bandmates and friends - only in the new issue of Classic Rock

Also in our first issue of 2026: Sammy Hagar, Alter Bridge, Steve Cropper, Black Stone Cherry, Jim Steinman, Francis Rossi, Karnivool, Marcus King, Elles Bailey, Airbourne, Heavy Pettin and more

International Business Times UK

BTS Reunion Album Is Official for 20 March but Can It Live up to Their Pre Hiatus Era

See why BTS' 20 March reunion album is one of the most anticipated releases and what it could signal for their post-hiatus era.

International Business Times UK

Taylor Swift Calls Sabrina Carpenter Her 'Child' as Singer Hails Swift as GOAT

Taylor Swift jokingly called Sabrina Carpenter her 'child' as the singer hailed Swift as the GOAT following record breaking success for 'The Life of a Showgirl'.

The Independent UK

Will Smith sued by tour violinist for sexual harassment

Brian King Joseph’s allegations have been denied by the rapper’s lawyer, who branded them ‘false, baseless and reckless’

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