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Scott Weiland's widow Jamie says late Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver frontman doesn't get accolades, respect and recognition he deservesByStef Lach published 20 June 24Jamie Weiland insists Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver singer didn't die of overdose
Massive Wagons are back with a new single and they continue to be angryByFraser Lewry published 20 June 24New Massive Wagons single Missing On TV comes from the band's upcoming seventh album Earth To Grace
Axl Rose appears on an upcoming Michael Schenker album of classic UFO songsByFraser Lewry last updated 19 June 24The first song released from Michael Schenker's My Years With UFO album stars Slash and former Skid Row man Erik Grönwall
The Jesus and Mary Chain pair up with The Psychedelic Furs for autumn tourByPaul Brannigan published 19 June 24The British are coming! Well, a few of them, at least
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"It's like trying to fathom the people who built the pyramids": Joe Satriani on the Jimi Hendrix performance that still blows his mind"For Jimi, every song was a unique opportunity for expression, exploration and exposition" - Joe Satriani
Axl Rose appears on an upcoming Michael Schenker album of classic UFO songsThe first song released from Michael Schenker's My Years With UFO album stars Slash and former Skid Row man Erik Grönwall
"They have zero remorse about stamping all over the common man": Massive Wagons are back with a new single and they continue to be angryNew Massive Wagons single Missing On TV comes from the band's upcoming seventh album Earth To Grace
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"When Eddie Van Halen is giving you his socks, you know your life is getting weird": Ugly Kid Joe and beyond – the crazy career of Whitfield CraneHung out with Lemmy (in his Speedos), been kidnapped by unknown assailants or charged with ‘murder’? No you haven’t. But then you’re not Ugly Kid Joe frontman Whitfield Crane
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Scott Weiland's widow Jamie says late Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver frontman doesn't get accolades, respect and recognition he deservesByStef Lach published 20 June 24Jamie Weiland insists Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver singer didn't die of overdose
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The Jesus and Mary Chain pair up with The Psychedelic Furs for autumn tourByPaul Brannigan published 19 June 24The British are coming! Well, a few of them, at least
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"It's turned it into a different song." Big Big Train share new recording of Last ElevenByJerry Ewing published 19 June 24Big Big Train will tour UK and European throughout September and October
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Universal Music has signed a deal to train Artificial Intelligence to make "ultra-high fidelity vocal models" of artists signed to the labelByFraser Lewry published 19 June 24Meanwhile, there's still no cure for cancer
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The Struts announce UK and European tour dates with Barns CourtneyByFraser Lewry published 18 June 24The Grand Union co-headline tour takes in 18 European cities later this year
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Eagles have now scheduled 12 shows at Sphere in Las VegasByFraser Lewry last updated 18 June 24Those five-part harmonies will sure sound sweet when relayed through 1,586 speakers
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Kirk Hammett says Metallica don’t tour enough: “I’m always up for it”ByMatt Mills published 18 June 24Metallica’s guitarist wants to spend more time on the road, according to his recent appearance on the metal titans’ podcast
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Watch Hollywood star Jason Momoa's new band ÖOF TATATÁ play classics by Metallica and Black SabbathByFraser Lewry published 18 June 24Aquaman star Jason Momoa's band ÖOF TATATÁ made their debut live performance in April and are now playing club shows
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Stevie Nicks reflects on Christine McVie's final hours ByFraser Lewry published 18 June 24Steve Nicks vows to keep the music of Fleetwood Mac alive for as long as she can
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The day the punk met the princessByPaul Brannigan published 18 June 24Toyah recalls the day she talked punk rock with royalty
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Paul McCartney adds European and UK dates to Got Back tourByFraser Lewry published 17 June 24The former Beatle's 2024 schedule also includes a series of stadium shows in South America
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The Black Keys look back on platinum sales, Grammy awards, burnout and reignitionByHenry Yates published 17 June 24As pack leaders of the post-millennial alt.blues scene – until fame turned their hair grey – The Black Keys have rediscovered their mojo on twelfth album Ohio Players
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Avenged Sevenfold bring Download's most challenging year to a close in styleByEleanor Goodman published 17 June 24After a weekend of torrential rain, endless mud and regular sound issues, Avenged Sevenfold remind us all of what Download is really all about
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Black Country Communion stick to a winning formula on VByNeil Jeffries published 14 June 24V is the fifth album from the retro-styled supergroup featuring Bonham, Bonamassa, Hughes and Sherinian
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