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A well-known and respected name as a music photographer, Scarlet Page is celebrating 30 years in the business with a new exhibition of her work, fittingly titled '30'. Presented by [...]

More than 50 years since it opened, Soho jewellery store The Great Frog still bursts with heavy metal energy, literally and metaphorically. The walls of this narrow, three-storey shop are [...]

DECEMBER 12, 1943-APRIL 18, 2024 DICKEY BETTS WAS larger than life in both his personality and musical range. His death at age 80 on April 18 brought the full scope [...]

Formed in 1973 in Sydney, Australia by Scottish born brothers Malcolm and Angus Young, AC/DC need little in the way of introduction. There have been various lineup changes in the [...]

At 75, the 'rock star' intellectual Slavoj Zizek is at war with the left. But is his politics a strange source of sanity? It's a problem when you and your [...]

November 7, 1979. The Atlantic City Expressway are on stage at the Stone Pony club in Asbury Park, New Jersey, performing a cover of Bruce Springsteen's The Promised Land, when [...]

Blues guitar is a high-risk endeavour. Don't be fooled into thinking it's easy or safe just because there are fewer notes in the scale. If you want a safer pursuit, [...]

Being the biggest band in the world is overrated, reckons Black Keys frontman Dan Auerbach. Being the happiest one is where it's at, offers drummer Patrick Carney. The Ohio alt.blues [...]

Brilliant, eccentric German guitar hero Michael Schenker debuted with the Scorpions before joining UFO in 1974, then breaking out on his own with The Michael Schenker Group. He favours a [...]

An interview with Jerry Cantrell is presented who discusses the Alice In Chains guitarist is channeling influences from his youth for his latest solo album, "I Want Blood," drawing inspiration from iconic musicians like Jeff Beck and Iron Maiden. Topics include his shift to a heavier sound compared to his last acoustic-focused album, his creative process of exploring various musical styles, and the use of guitar harmonies that reflect his admiration for classic dual-guitar bands.

The article profiles Spanish musician Charlie Hightone, reflecting on his journey from a rock'n'roll enthusiast in Segovia to an established performer with his band, Charlie Hightone & The Rock-It's. Topics include his early influences and struggles, the evolution of his band and sound, and the upcoming release of his new album, Haunted Rhythm, which marks a significant milestone in his career.

The article examines "The T.A.M.I. Show," a groundbreaking 1964 concert film that showcased a diverse lineup including James Brown and The Rolling Stones, but remains relatively obscure. Topics include the film's innovative production and high-energy performances, its historical significance in integrating Black and white artists, and its legacy in shaping modern concert films.

The dramatic tale of Deep Purple's sixth album has rightly been etched into rock music folklore for more than half a century. Frankly, if you haven't heard it, then you're [...]

Many jurisdictions treat celebrity criminals--that is to say, criminals who were once famous for something other than crime--with leniency and mansuetude, for fear, perhaps, of alarming elites. After all, there [...]

GENERALLY, WHEN WE rock guitarists ponder adding a new technique to our arsenal, we find ourselves gravitating toward tackling a new and challenging way to negotiate the fretboard, or woodshedding [...]

ABILITY RATING Moderate/Advanced Info Will improve your Key: Various [check] String bends and vibrato Tempo: Various [check] Fast blues licks https://bit.ly/422PgWq [check] Rhythmic creativity This month's featured artist has a [...]

In January 1984, when Iron Maiden arrived at Le Chalet Hotel in Jersey, in the Channel Islands to begin writing material for their next album, they were five men on [...]

The article offers information on the reopening of American pianist and singer-songwriter Jerry Lee Lewis' Mississippi, U.S. ranch as a public museum called The Lewis Ranch Experience, led by new owner Todd Allen Herendeen. Topics include Herendeen's personal connection to Lewis through music; the ranch's transformation into an immersive tribute to the rock legend; and the goal of celebrating Lewis' musical legacy while acknowledging the complexities of his life.

AFTER A BRIEF stint in glam metal also-rans Madam X, Sebastian Bach shot to fame fronting Skid Row in the late 80s. Their first two albums were huge hits, but [...]

BY KENNY MARTIN Washington’s wine industry can draw some big names, whether it’s actor and vintner Kyle MacLachlan or winemaking rock star Christophe Baron. Both pitched in to raise money [...]

ACTUALITÉ MELANIA TRUMP ELLE AUSSI VEUT GAGNER Un miraculé et une revenante, acclamés comme des rock stars. Au terme d’une course à la présidence au coude-à-coude, Donald Trump a déployé [...]

Byline: Paul Elliott It wasn't easy being the high priests of conceptual rock On this day (29 October) in 1978, the sixth studio album by Rush was released. Its title [...]

(https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/n12OBlcHx9E?rel=0&autoplay=0&showinfo=0&enablejsapi=0) https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/n12OBlcHx9E?rel=0&autoplay=0&showinfo=0&enablejsapi=0 Matthew Sweet, best known for the 1990s power-pop hit 'Girlfriend,' was in Toronto, on tour with Hanson this month when he (https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-matthew-sweets-stroke-recovery) suffered a debilitating stroke -- and, [...]

Grand Junction, Colo. Voting machine politics: Former Mesa County elections chief Tina Peters was sentenced to nine years in prison for tampering with voting machines in the 2020 election, by [...]

As we reach the end of the (https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/upcoming-movies-in-2024-new-movie-release-dates) 2024 movie schedule, some may be wondering what lies beyond it. Thats understandable, as theres plenty to look forward to, including a [...]

Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Jake E. Lee was shot multiple times in Las Vegas while walking his dog early Tuesday, TheWrap has learned. Representatives for the renowned rock musician, also known [...]

This article was co-authored by https://www.linkedin.com/in/kira-kessel/, Associate at Metis Strategy. You’ve seen the virtues of transforming from a https://www.cio.com/article/193401/crossing-the-project-to-product-chasm.html model: value-driven work, delivered by dedicated teams rather than through projects [...]

After years of contentious negotiations and in-fighting, Pink Floyd has sold the rights to their entire music catalogue, name, and likeness to Sony Music for a reported $400M. The landmark [...]

Editorial & News / Shorts Philosophy Shorts by Matt Qvortrup [I.‘More songs about Buildings and Food’ was the title of a 1978 album by the rock band Talking Heads. It [...]

BY SHANDA DEZIEL A CURATED COLLECTION OF NOSTALGIA AND THE LATEST POP CULTURE BUZZ The band did one last cross-country tour in 2016 after Gord Downie’s cancer diagnosis Rock stars [...]

Byline: Adgully Bureau This Durga Puja, Bingo! Tedhe Medhe pays a heartfelt tribute to 50 glorious years of Bengali rock music. The brand released the 'Rockanjali' song, composed and performed [...]

IN THIS ISSUE ON THE BBC THIS MONTH Brian May: The badgers, the farmers and me Follow the rock star’s ten-year campaign to stop the controversial badger cull and uncover [...]

Byline: Olivia Craighead On Sunday, Frances Bean Cobain, daughter of Courtney Love and Kurt Cobain, and Riley Hawk, son of Tony Hawk, announced the birth of their son, Ronin. This [...]

Par Béatrice Brasseur Photos Vincenzo Migliore Époux, amants et amis, Sting, la rock star, et Trudie Styler, la productrice de cinéma, rayonnent de complicité, pas seulement pour les photographes lors [...]

7.00pm Top Gear Jeremy Clarkson conducts a test of the Renaultsport Twingo 133 involving a tunnel and a ferry. Guy Ritchie guests. (S) (HD) Followed by New. The Catch Up [...]

Malcolm Jack In a chapter of Rory MacLean’s book Berlin, dedicated to David Bowie’s much mythologised spell spent living in Germany’s then-divided capital circa 1976-78, the author imagines one of [...]

Matthew Hutson Earlier this year, an American-built spacecraft, Odysseus, landed on the moon for the first time in fifty-two years. The craft was launched in advance of Artemis III, a [...]

Byline: Eileen Cartter The man who brought you The Scarf just unveiled his kookiest accessory yet. As good a song as 'Are You Gonna Go My Way' is, the internet [...]

AGNÈS C. POIRIER (LONDRES) Une star! Outre-Manche, Michel Barnier n’est pas seulement connu, il est admiré. Négociateur européen du Brexit pendant quatre ans, il avait su gagner l’estime de tout [...]

Personal life drama often plays out on the world’s stage in Hollywood, and the music business is no exception. Earlier this week, longtime rocker Dave Grohl announced he’d recently welcomed [...]

Elton John has already had a biopic that made a splash at the Cannes Film Festival and won him an Oscar, “Rocketman,” so it was perhaps inevitable that he’d add [...]

WHEN ANNIE CLARK--St. Vincent singer-songwriter, style leader, queer icon and iuarguably one of the coolest people on the planet--arrives at a DTLA studio for her Los Angeles shoot, conveniently located [...]

IN THIS ISSUE / TREASURE IN THE TIDES Brian May speaks up for badgers Queen guitarist fronts a new documentary on the bovine TB crisis In a sometimes shocking documentary, [...]

F1 TRACKSIDE VIEW / F1 UPS & DOWNS / F1 RETRO – APRIL 2015 McLaren’s first flush Extraordinary tales from the Motor Sport digital archive Some Formula 1 designers are [...]

Tony Banks, the keyboard player for Genesis, has released a box set of his solo orchestral works titled "18 Pieces For Orchestra: 7-6-5." In an interview, Banks discusses his transition from rock music to classical composition and the challenges he faced in the classical world. He talks about his experiences working with orchestras and the process of creating his three classical works. Banks reflects on the reception of his most recent album, "Five," and contemplates whether he will continue to compose classical music in the future. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the enduring influence of the 1994 movie "The Crow" on rock and metal bands. The film, based on a comic by James O'Barr, tells the story of an undead avenger seeking revenge for the death of his fiancée. The movie's aesthetic and soundtrack, featuring bands like The Cure and Nine Inch Nails, influenced many musicians and reshaped the incorporation of heavy and alternative music in Hollywood films. Despite the tragic death of its star, Brandon Lee, the film gained a cult following and continues to be revered by fans. A remake of the movie is set to be released in August 2024. [Extracted from the article]

It started not with a bang, but with a whimper. As bassist Gene Simmons remembers it, there were 'more people on stage than in the audience' on January 30, 1973 [...]