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The Chronicles of Doom review – unmasking hip-hop’s peerless prankster

SH Fernando Jr’s exhaustive biography of MF Doom takes us on the underground rapper’s strange musical journey from New York suburb to Yorkshire social club

The Guardian - UK

“John Mayer said I was one of his favorites on guitar”: One of John Mayer’s favorite contemporary guitarists has been named – and he’s lent his virtuosic skills to Beyoncé, Mac Miller, John Legend and Ariana Grande

The guitarist in question was playing a show in Los Angeles, when he spotted Mayer admiring his guitar work from afar

Guitar World

“The world had gone mad. The PMRC were trying to use all these great songs for their own agenda, which in the long run counted for nothing”: The story of Judas Priest’s Defenders Of The Faith, the album that Tipper Gore couldn’t silence

Controversy, chaos and “the heavy metal horn” – the story of Judas Priest’s 1984 album Defenders Of The Faith

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Bob Geldof responds to Ed Sheeran statement on Band Aid song ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’

Sheeran said his perspective on the song had changed after listening to fellow musician Fuse ODG

The Independent UK

Zayn Malik pays tribute to Liam Payne at first show since former bandmate’s death

‘Love you bro,’ read tribute projected on stage at Malik’s concert in Leeds

The Independent UK

“As a term, ‘prog’ only evolved in the 1990s. And I loathe it. As soon as someone sticks a label on to you, they stop listening”: How Robert Fripp brought King Crimson back for their final resurrection

In 2014, Robert Fripp brought King Crimson back from hiatus – and he was ready to make a “joyous racket”

Louder

Kendrick Lamar yelling ‘Mustard!’ on his new album turned into an outstanding meme

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Sammy Hagar determined not to take bad blood with Alex Van Halen to his grave

Hagar hopes to make peace with former Van Halen bandmate but admits they likely won't perform together again

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Zayn Malik pays tribute to Liam Payne at his first show since bandmate’s death

Malik kicked off his tour in Leeds’s O2 Academy on Saturday after rescheduling the original opening date in Edinburgh for Payne’s funeral.

Evening Standard

Zayn Malik Returns to the Stage: His First Tour Since One Direction and Liam Payne's Passing

The British artist had released music but had not donde a tour.The concert was very moving, and he paid tribute to his late friend.

Latin Times

‘The music industry could really learn from the sex industry’ – Kate Nash

Singer Kate Nash has said she believes the music industry can ‘learn a lot from the sex industry’.

Evening Standard

“It worries the hell out of me. We’ve been outcasts for our whole career. If what we do becomes some sort of trend, will we die with it?”: How Dream Theater became the kings of progressive metal – and stayed there

In 2009, Dream Theater released Black Clouds & Silver Linings – an album the prog metal giants claimed could give Slipknot and Trivium a run for its money in heaviness

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Who is Deyra Barrera, The Mariachi Music Artist in ThreeSongs of Kendric Lamar's Surprise Abum 'GNX'

Her voice singing in Spanish is part of three of the tracks and represents another nod from the rapper to the Mexican culture in Compton.

Latin Times

“John Wayne said: ‘My daughter would be so happy to get your autographs.’ So David Coverdale and I signed his cowboy boots”: Glenn Hughes’ wild tales of Ritchie Blackmore, David Bowie, Phil Lynott and The Duke

Bowie, Blackmore, Richard Burton and Linda Blair – Glenn Hughes has crossed paths with them all

Louder

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The Guardian - UK

MJ Lenderman review – a shooting star from the American south

Showcasing new album Manning Fireworks, the North Carolina indie rising star seals his reputation as a slacker guitar hero who knows exactly what he’s doing

Guitar World

“A lot of guitar players switch to bass, but I feel like I was born a bass player – it’s in my bones”: Weezer’s Scott Shriner shares his bass tone secrets

For Scott Shriner, letting loose and taking risks – including singing and playing floor pedals – is all part of the journey

Louder

John Lodge brings his Days Of Future Passed - Bringing it Home show to the UK for the very first time

Moody Blues bassist and vocalist John Lodge announces UK tour dates for April

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Miley Cyrus' recent words about ex husband Liam Hemsworth are going viral

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Evening Standard

Signed Beatles photo and Sex Pistols lyrics sell for more than £130,000

RR Auction’s Marvels of Modern Music sale achieved a total of 1,132,981 dollars (£904,178) with several notable items.

Louder

“Pink Floyd said they weren’t sure how to get out of the Another Brick In The Wall solo – would I like to try?” How jazz master Lee Ritenour helped David Gilmour track the band’s epic single

American guitarist knew his recordings would never appear on the record, but knows his contribution made a difference to the 1979 song

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“They asked Chris Cornell – they needed an exceptional singer”: How Faith No More’s landmark alt-metal masterpiece The Real Thing could have been very different

Charismatic new singer, groundbreaking new sound, a rap-metal classic in the making – this is how Faith No More’s The Real Thing helped usher in the alt-rock decade

Salon

CMA Awards made a mockery of Shaboozey

Shaboozey's named was invoked many times during the CMAs, but not to announce him winning any awards

The Independent UK

Kendrick Lamar addresses Lil Wayne Super Bowl beef on surprise new album GNX

Lil Wayne fans were disappointed he wasn’t chosen to perform at the Super Bowl in his hometown of New Orleans next year

The Guardian - AU

Five Great Reads: life after top surgery, fun on the Autobahn, and why we’re all so tired

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Kris Swales

The Guardian - UK

Peter Sinfield obituary

Lyricist, record producer and co-founder of the prog rock band King Crimson

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