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My Favorite Concert Film Of All Time Turned 48 This Year, And I'm Pumped For My Annual Thanksgiving Day Rewatch

A final farewell from a phenomenal band.

Cinemablend

The Hives review – veteran punk’n’rollers fizz with megawatt energy

Twenty-five years on from their first UK tour, the Swedish band are at their cartoonish, snarling best, eager to prove themselves rather than wallow in nostalgia

The Guardian - UK

“More like an inspired act of creativity than a raging blow-out”: Mike Oldfield’s Amarok began life as a protest against his label. But it turned out to be one of his most skilful sculptures

Reissued version is split into sections with his blessing. The only flaw is a triggering Margaret Thatcher impersonation

Louder

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“We drove two hours down to meet the seller, who ended up being someone who worked on production for Slash”: Kiki Wong recalls her biggest amp bargain – when she found a vintage Marshall on Craigslist

At the time, Wong was touring with punk-rock supergroup She Demons and was in desperate need of an amp...

Guitar World

“I hit the drum maybe five times. That was it. Concorde flights, 14 days in a 5-star hotel. The most expensive bit of drumming in history”: When stars of Duran Duran and Chic formed a decadent ’80s supergroup to rock out like Led Zeppelin

“I had to be, like, strapped to the desk if I was gonna get a bass line finished," John Taylor said

MusicRadar

“Three hours of molten metal, raging pits and life-affirming sing-alongs!” Machine Head announce evening-with Europe and UK shows for spring 2026

Oakland’s groove metal pioneers will be playing some extensive sets when they return in the spring

Metal Hammer

Jimmy Cliff was so much more than the sweetest voice in reggae

TRIBUTE: The trailblazing Jamaican singer spent much of his life experimenting with different genres, styles and sounds. Kevin E G Perry remembers Cliff’s generosity of spirit in conversation, his joyful live performances and the movie role that made him an international star

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Oasis announce ‘moment of reflection’ after concluding mammoth reunion tour: ‘The love, joy, tears and euphoria will never be forgotten’

British rock band shared message with fans as they completed the 41st and final show of their 2025 run

The Independent UK

"I might as well wear a cowboy hat and stick a piece of straw in my mouth!": The story of the boozy Counting Crows classic their drummer detested

A song Counting Crows' still-sozzled singer Adam Duritz wrote immediately after (and about) a wild night out, Mr. Jones became radio staple, a huge hit and their signature song

Louder

Guns N' Roses announce two new singles and 2026 world tour

Axl, Slash, Duff and the others will hit the road again next year

Metal Hammer

Zach Bryan announces new tour days after sharing health update

The tour is scheduled to start in March 2026

The Independent UK

6 notable songs from Jimmy Cliff, the reggae star who has died at 81

The story of Jimmy Cliff, who has died at age 81, is in part the story of reggae itself

The Independent UK

"People heard it and found it deeply offensive because they didn’t have the brain capacity to realise what it’s about." The story behind Ghost's most famous song - and what it really means

The story behind Ghost's viral mega-hit, and what its lyrics mean, in Tobias Forge's own words

Metal Hammer

Celebrate the holidays with new albums from Brad Paisley, the 'Peanuts' gang and more

’Tis the season to put on some holiday music

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Ariana Grande says she’s been ‘healing my relationship to music and touring’

In 2026, the singer will go on her first tour in six years

Guitar World

“It would have been okay if I had an acoustic guitar, but the electricity made it like ‘you're not allowed’”: Joan Jett on the battles she faced to become a rock guitar icon

Growing up, Jett defied the norms and expectations that “girls don't play electric guitar” – and went on to become a bona fide trailblazer and legend

The Guardian - UK

Jimmy Cliff obituary

One of the greatest stars of Jamaican reggae known for his 1969 hit Many Rivers to Cross and the film The Harder They Come

MusicRadar

Who Wants To Live Forever? Brian May says Queen are looking at a possible hologram show: “I’m very taken with the idea that we can be the original Queen again”

He says it “wouldn’t just be playing old footage”

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Radio France Internationale

Reggae icon and 'cultural giant' Jimmy Cliff dead at 81

Jimmy Cliff, the iconic reggae star who helped transform the island's rhythmic music into a global cultural phenomenon, has died, his wife said Monday. He was 81.

Louder

"He's a legend but he’s also a great person. When I met him, he had a guitar in his hand, and we started playing right away." How a punk rock hero helped Jimmy Cliff spark a late career peak - and write a modern reggae classic

When Jimmy Cliff and Tim Armstrong teamed up, it continued a decades-long relationship between reggae and punk rock

Evening Standard

Oasis 2025: the best non-musical moments — featuring hugs, hats and sharks

Oasis concluded their Oasis Live 25 comeback tour with their second night in São Paulo, Brazil at the weekend. Over 41 dates, the band have dominated the live scene in music, with rave reviews and ticket mayhem - including some controversial dynamic pricing - and an estimated £1 billion generated…

Guitar World

“Thank goodness it wasn’t painted”: John Entwistle’s Warwick bass triples in value after analysis reveals links to another rock great

The prototype's natural finish and some sharp eyes have helped it to a huge bump in value

Metal Hammer

Masked metal sensations President have written four songs for their debut album, with a lot more on the way: “It takes bits of the EP, and it’s pushing certain elements even further”

The anonymous breakout stars aren’t wasting any time in following up this year’s EP, King Of Terrors

MusicRadar

“A true cultural giant… His music lifted people through hard times, inspired generations, and helped to shape the global respect that Jamaican culture enjoys today”: Jamaica and the world mourn Jimmy Cliff

Reggae icon has died, aged 81

Radio France Internationale

Reggae icon Jimmy Cliff and his long love affair with Africa

A monument of Jamaican music for over half a century, singer Jimmy Cliff died on Monday at the age of 81. While he made the world dance and transcended generations with hits like "Reggae Night" and "Hakuna Matata," he played a pioneering and enduring role in Africa, introducing the musical…

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