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"Pure sonic velvet. Electric Warrior is the perfect mix of heavy crunch and acoustic swagger." T.Rex's collection of sun-dappled narco-rockers is more than the two hits

Marc Bolan sheds his hippy skin and reinvents himself as a golden god with a gleaming, screaming electric guitar

Louder

Emily Armstrong just made history with Linkin Park at Download - and they made it one hell of a celebration

Download's most significant set of 2026 ends the festival on a massive high

Metal Hammer

Who Is Oliver Tree? Quick Facts About the Early Life, Career, and Net Worth of Singer Killed in Rio Helicopter Crash

Oliver Tree, known for his unique style and viral hits, tragically died in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro. His death has sparked renewed interest in his unconventional career.

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KSI pays tribute to US singer Oliver Tree believed dead after helicopter crash

The American singer-songwriter was on board a helicopter that crashed over Rio de Janeiro on Sunday morning, officials said.

Evening Standard

10 Photos of Oliver Tree: Things to Know About the American Singer and Songwriter Who Died in a Rio Helicopter Crash

Oliver Tree, a distinctive voice in modern music, tragically died in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro, leaving fans mourning his creative legacy.

International Business Times UK

All the songs Rush have never played live… yet

Rush have recorded 167 original songs. They’ve never played 42 of them. Could that change on the Fifty Something tour?

Louder

Ariana Grande review - glittering hits and powerhouse vocals in stunning return to stage

The pop star’s first tour in seven years brought the house down with emotive ballads and clubby bangers delivered with saucy wit

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Shania Twain says she is not a feminist – ‘men need just as much protection’

The 60-year old singer has often been seen as a feminist figure for her hit anthems including Man! I Feel Like A Woman and That Don’t Impress Me Much.

Evening Standard

Taylor Swift's Wedding Is A 'Cloak And Dagger' Operation, And One Insider Says It's An Attempt To Sleuth Out Leaks

Never underestimate the Mastermind.

Cinemablend

“Van Morrison didn’t speak to us, and we didn’t speak to him. We just started playing through the charts”: How jazz bassist Richard Davis helped shape Van Morrison’s Astral Weeks

Released in 1968, Astral Weeks initially went unnoticed before eventually attaining near-mythical status among folk-rock fans

Guitar World

“A lot of cats say you don’t have to play fast, but it can cause you to phrase better”: Why bebop master Wes Montgomery never used a guitar pick – and only played using his thumb

It became the jazz legend’s defining technique, but it wasn’t a decision made wholly by choice

Guitar World

“I was looking for it and he said, ‘Oh that? I threw it away. It was crap.’ I couldn’t believe it”: How Tony Iommi found the secret to his Black Sabbath tone (and how he lost it)

A moment of madness from an amp tech and Iommi's secret weapon was gone, never to be seen again

MusicRadar

Former Jethro Tull arranger and keyboardist Dee Palmer has died, aged 88

Dee Palmer worked on Tull's classic early 70s albums and was the band's keyboardist from 1976 to 1980

Louder

Architects' chaotic Download set suggests that the festival's second biggest stage might need a rethink

A frustrating stop-start affair undermines what should have been a celebratory show

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The Independent UK

Bruce Springsteen apologises to Bono for refusing song for charity ad

Music legend said he had made a ‘big mistake’

Guitar World

“Paul went, ‘What are you gonna’ play?’ ‘I don’t know.’ There’s George Martin in the control room, a 50 piece orchestra waiting on me in the studio”: How Wings guitarist Henry McCullough recorded his one take solo on My Love

The late guitar great was in the studio with Paul McCartney – and the pressure was on to deliver

MusicRadar

“The only way he could express whatever he was feeling was through his music”: The surprising truth of Stranger on the Shore, with new insight from its inspiration

It was one of the most successful instrumental singles ever released, but few realise that Acker Bilk’s Stranger on the Shore had a very personal origin

Guitar World

“I showed up, plugged in, and it was over. Then I saw a video and thought, ‘I’m glad I didn’t dream it’”: When two of the world’s finest guitar players joined forces – Julian Lage on his jam with Derek Trucks

They traded licks for 15 minutes, but it was all over too soon

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Guns N' Roses' bloated Download headline set is a slog, but when they lock in, they still remind everyone why they're one of the greats

Shave an hour off this set and we could have had something special

Louder

Rush just played a classic song for the first time in 47 years in Los Angeles

The Fifty Something tour continues to throw up surprises – and this time it was A Farewell To Kings, aired for the first time since 1979

Louder

“I suspect they’ve had a lesser impact on the music world due to the complexity of their music”: No-Man’s Tim Bowness on his prog hero, Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson

They collaborated on Bowness’ 2017 album Lost In The Ghost Light, but his appreciation for the rock flute icon goes back to Tull’s early trilogies

Louder

“Ozzy asked whether I had night-sight goggles. I didn’t. He told me you could pick up an ex-military pair for $10,000!”: Legendary songwriter Russ Ballard tried to write a song with Ozzy Osbourne – and failed

Ozzy offered Ballard tips on how to get high-grade military hardware - and Ritchie Blackmore just wanted to play “minstrel music”

International Business Times UK

Ariana Grande Heartbreak: Fans Blast Singer's Mom for Enabling Her 'Exhausting' Multi-Year Workload

Ariana Grande's mum Joan has drawn backlash for praising new Eternal Sunshine tour photos on Instagram, as fans accuse her of enabling the singer's 'exhausting' workload. Behind the viral comments sits a wider unease over Grande's relentless run from Wicked to her world tour.

The Independent UK

Rod Stewart forced to cancel gig at last minute over health issues

Legendary singer previously pulled the plug on two Vegas gigs last month

International Business Times UK

How Did Floyd Brown Die? Real Cause of Death as Family Mourn Legendary 80s Singer

US pop and country singer Floyd Brown has died in Baton Rouge aged 79 after a long battle with cancer. The '80s talent show winner and swamp pop favourite is being remembered by family, fellow musicians and fans as a local legend who never quite got his due.

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