Why audiophiles reckon the most misunderstood format of the 90s deserves redemption MiniDisc isn’t just nostalgia with a battery compartment. It’s one of the most over-engineered, misunderstood, and prematurely buried music formats ever unleashed on humanity. And now — thanks to a fresh wave of audiophile nerdery — it’s being hailed as the #1 physical […]

Well butter my Eggos and call me Eddie Munson, mun — Joe Keery has only gone and bagged a UK No.1 single with End of Beginning, and the charts are officially having a Stranger Things-shaped meltdown. Originally released back in 2022 under his dreamy, synth-soaked alter ego Djo, End of Beginning has pulled off the […]

The long, strange, and deeply uncomfortable saga surrounding Marilyn Manson might be gearing up for another brutal chapter — and this one isn’t happening under stage lights or in a smoke-filled arena. According to new legal developments, a previously dismissed sexual assault lawsuit connected to Manson could be revived, reopening a case many assumed had […]

Rock history is packed with chaos, excess, and eyebrow-raising moments… but this one?This one is proper legendary. Back in their prime, ZZ Top weren’t just a Texas blues-rock powerhouse — they were a visual institution. Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill didn’t grow beards for fashion. Those beards were the brand. Untouchable. Sacred. Practically insured by […]

“The Whole Album Is a Theme” – and honestly, we’re already sweating Plug the amps in and warn the neighbours, because Lita Ford is back in the building — and she’s not messing about. The hard rock icon has confirmed she’s aiming for a May 2026 release for her first new studio album in over […]

Brum has spoken, mun — and it spoke LOUD.The Ozzy Osbourne city attraction has officially gone from nice idea to full-blown cultural phenomenon, with a jaw-melting 425,000 visitors piling in to pay homage to the Prince of Darkness himself 🖤🔥 And now? Big news. Proper big. 🏴‍☠️ Brum Bows to the Prince of Darkness The […]

Strap in, space cadets 🚀 — one of the most important addresses in British music history is about to swing its doors open. David Bowie’s childhood home has been officially acquired by the Heritage of London Trust, with plans now underway to restore it properly and open it to the public. Yep. You’ll soon be […]

If there’s one thing Dom Harrison doesn’t do quietly, it’s reclaim his narrative. And this week, the Doncaster disruptor better known as Yungblud has absolutely had enough of the idea that he’s some industry-manufactured puppet on a glittery string. Spoiler alert: he’s not. Never has been. Never will be. In a refreshingly blunt statement, Yungblud […]

Some awards feel polite. This one feels like a mic-drop through a stack of Marshall cabs. Emily Armstrong has officially been voted Best Female Vocalist at the Metal Awards, and honestly… who’s arguing? Exactly. No one. Not even the trolls are brave enough for this scrap. 😈🎤 From throat-shredding screams to soul-punching melodies, Emily’s voice […]

Manchester has lost another little chunk of its rock ’n’ roll soul, and honestly… this one stings like a snapped guitar string mid-solo. After more than 25 years of burgers, riffs, memorabilia, and pre-gig chaos, Hard Rock Cafe Manchester has closed its doors, with the brand confirming it is “suspending trade temporarily” at its city […]

Leave it to rock ’n’ roll to get taken out… by gardening. Foo Fighters guitarist Pat Smear has reportedly suffered multiple broken bones following what can only be described as a properly bizarre gardening accident. Yep. Not a stage dive. Not a tour bus mishap. Not a rogue crowd-surfing incident. Gardening. 🌿 Somewhere, a wheelbarrow […]

London-based singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, festival director and all-round groove conjurer Adam Norsworthy is stepping out front and centre with a brand-new solo album, Shadow On The Hill, landing on Friday 23rd January 2026. Proper job. Best known as the frontman of British RnB blues outfit The Milk Men, Norsworthy’s solo work promises something a little different. […]

Hold onto your Docs, mun. The chaos era isn’t done yet. Just when you thought the dust had settled, eyeliner smudged and speakers still smoking, YUNGBLUD has only gone and lobbed another emotional hand grenade into the scene. Following a fresh tease doing the rounds online, the second part of IDOLS is officially on the […]