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Genesis weren’t always the band your auntie danced to at weddings. Back in the ’70s, they were the kings of prog oddities – think Peter Gabriel in a flower costume belting out Supper’s Ready. But by the 1980s, Genesis had transformed into a pop juggernaut, scoring massive hits and MTV dominance. So why did they change lanes? Let’s dive in....

Rock stars burn bright, burn fast, and leave riffs echoing long after they’ve gone. But in some places, the amps never really switch off — because the legends are literally standing there in bronze, stone, or marble, waiting for fans to throw up the horns, snap a selfie, or drunkenly sing “Don’t Stop Me Now” at 3am. 😅 So here...

Proper job, butt! Glam rock icon and eternal riff-slinger Marc Bolan has been immortalised with a shiny new Blue Plaque outside his former London home – a fitting tribute to the man who gave the world cosmic boogies, glitter, and more feather boas than your nan’s cupboard at Christmas. ✨🪩 The plaque, unveiled at his old digs in Upper Richmond...

“We still miss ya, mate.” – A night to remember. 💔🎶 Sir Paul McCartney left the crowd misty-eyed (and a few sobbing into their pints) after delivering a stunning, stripped-down version of “Help!” in tribute to his late Beatles bandmate and lifelong friend, John Lennon. The performance, which took place during McCartney’s surprise encore at his latest UK date, was...

The Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll has taken her throne in bronze! Tennessee has just unveiled a brand-new statue of Tina Turner, honouring the powerhouse who went from Nutbush roots to global superstardom. And honestly, butt, it’s about time! 🏆🔥 🪩 A Legend in Bronze The statue, created by Atlanta-based sculptor Fred Ajanogha, captures Tina in full performance mode –...

What’s occurring? Well, only the world’s biggest Elvis bash crashing into a sleepy Welsh seaside town once again. Yep, Elvis Festival Porthcawl 2025 turned the place into a dazzling, rhinestone-covered madhouse — and we loved every second of it. 🤘 🎸 The Big Picture Over 40,000 Elvis fans flooded Porthcawl, making it feel like Graceland had been air-dropped onto the...

If there’s one band that laughs in the face of “normal rock history,” it’s GWAR – the intergalactic, blood-spewing, crowd-soaking chaos machine that’s been terrifying parents and delighting fans for over 40 years. 🪓🎭 Recently, Blothar the Berserker (aka Michael Bishop), the band’s front-thrashing frontman, sat down with Full Metal Jackie and offered his take on how GWAR’s legacy should...

Well, this is one headline we didn’t expect to be writing on a Monday lunchtime, mun. According to a wild story doing the rounds online, Brian May — yes, THE Queen guitarist, astrophysicist, curly-haired riff wizard and all-round legend — is set to own the Super Bowl 2025 halftime stage. 🎸🏈🔥 The Claim A site called RadiantMoon has dropped a...

Spotify has just pulled a move that’s got the entire music industry talking louder than a Marshall stack turned up to 11. 🤘 The streaming giant has reportedly removed 75 million AI-generated tracks from its platform — yes, you read that right. Seventy. Five. Million. That’s more songs than most of us could listen to in several lifetimes (unless you’re...

The psychedelic Welsh wizards last blessed us with live shows in 2016, when their reunion gigs had fans losing their furry little minds. Now, in 2026, Huw Bunford, Cian Ciarán, Daf Ieuan, Guto Pryce and Gruff Rhys are saddling up the Supercabra once more for a run of arena-shaking dates. 🚐💨 Expect all the Furry classics:🎶 Something 4 The Weekend☀️...

What’s occurring? Well, if you tuned into the Women’s Rugby World Cup final, you didn’t just get world-class sport—you got a face-melting guitar masterclass from Sophie Lloyd, the YouTube sensation turned bona fide rock star! 🤘🔥 Armed with her trademark custom axe and riffs sharper than a dragon’s talons, Sophie tore into a blistering version of Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ on...

Finnish rock legends The Rasmus have once again shown that their hearts are just as powerful as their riffs — raising an incredible $84,000 (£68,000) to support a children’s hospital in Ukraine. 🕊️ Frontman Lauri Ylönen and the band teamed up with charity partners in Helsinki and Kyiv, donating proceeds from special charity concerts, merch drops, and limited-edition vinyl sales...

Rock ’n’ roll and excess have always gone hand in hand – smashed hotel rooms, rivers of Jack Daniel’s, and enough dodgy substances to fuel a small army. But here’s the plot twist, butt: some of the loudest legends in the game have binned the booze, ditched the drugs, and found clarity in the chaos. 🥁🔥 From arena headliners to...

Fleetwood Mac fans, grab your wallets and tissues — a treasure trove of handwritten lyrics and band memorabilia has gone under the hammer, fetching serious coin! 💰 🖋️ From Ballpoint to Big Bucks: Fleetwood Mac Lyrics Auctioned 🤑🎶 Fleetwood Mac fans, grab your wallets and tissues — a treasure trove of handwritten lyrics and band memorabilia has gone under the...

Kiss legend Ace Frehley has been hospitalised following a nasty fall, forcing him to cancel an upcoming festival appearance. The Spaceman, known for his iconic riffs, makeup, and enough solo shredding to power a rocket to Mars, took a tumble that’s left fans worried but hopeful he’ll be back on his feet (and on stage) soon. No word yet on...