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The lights feel a little dimmer in the world of rock tonight, mun. 💔 Dick Parry — the legendary saxophonist whose soulful, haunting performances became permanently stitched into the fabric of Pink Floyd — has sadly died at the age of 83. And for a lot of music fans, this isn’t just the loss of “a session musician.” This is...

Well butt… late-night television may never recover from this one. 🔥 In a moment that instantly sent rock fans, TV nerds, Beatles obsessives and sleep-deprived doomscrollers into full emotional meltdown mode, Paul McCartney made a surprise appearance on the final-ever episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert — delivering a Beatles classic that turned a television finale into a...

Pop-Punk Icons Announce Massive UK + EU Tour, Slam Dunk Headline Slot & Stylish New Collaboration With The Great Frog Somewhere in Britain right now, a bloke in a faded studded belt just screamed “LIFESTYLES OF THE RICH AND THE FAMOUS!” loud enough to frighten a pigeon off a Greggs roof. Because yes, butt… Good Charlotte are officially back in...

Some albums entertain. Others change the conversation forever. Today marks 55 years since Marvin Gaye released What’s Going On, an album that didn’t just redefine soul music—it redefined what popular music could say. Released in 1971, at a time when America was wrestling with war, racial injustice, poverty and political division, What’s Going On dared to ask difficult questions while...

There are musicians who become famous… and then there are the rare few who completely reshape music forever. Tony Iommi belongs in that second category without question. 🖤🎸 This week, Birmingham officially honoured one of its greatest ever sons as the legendary Black Sabbath guitarist received the prestigious Lord Mayor’s Award — recognition for a lifetime spent changing the face...

Photo credit: Marcos Vinicius Troian There are certain songs in rock and metal history that don’t just become tracks… They become moments. The kind of songs that stop people dead in their tracks the first time they hear them. The kind of songs that soundtrack heartbreaks, late-night drives, festival memories, pub jukebox sessions, and those weird emotional moments when life...

Right then, butt… somebody has just lobbed a lit firecracker into the world of rock discourse and casually walked away while the rest of us argue in the comments section like it’s the final night of Download Festival. 😅🍺 Legendary Seattle grunge icons Nirvana have landed themselves right in the middle of another genre war after their era-defining 1991 album...

You know a live music moment is special when the entire internet collectively stops doomscrolling for five minutes just to yell: “ABSOLUTE LEGEND.” 😍🎸 That’s exactly what happened after Pauline Kana officially became the oldest person ever to crowd surf at a concert at the incredible age of 99. And honestly?This might be the single most rock ‘n’ roll thing...

The drama surrounding Tailgunner has just taken another massive turn, and the metal world is watching every second of it unfold like a backstage argument at 2am after too many warm lagers and absolutely zero sleep, mun. 🍺👀 Former Tailgunner member Rhea has now publicly addressed her departure from the band in a lengthy and emotional online statement — and...

The alternative music world has been hit with some genuinely disturbing news this week after reports surfaced that an arrest warrant has been issued for a woman accused of stalking Yungblud. According to reports online, the case follows a five-year stalking protection order allegedly issued earlier this year by South Yorkshire Magistrates’ Court. And honestly? It’s a grim reminder that...

Every now and then a band appears that makes you stop mid-scroll, spill your coffee everywhere, and go: “Hang on… what the hell is bubblegum alternative metal?!” Well butt, Oklahoma trio NOVA RIOT are here to answer that question — and they’re answering it with riffs, attitude, chaos, hooks, glitter, heartbreak, and enough sonic mayhem to flatten a festival tent....

The British heavy metal scene was hit with a wave of concern and confusion this week after Tailgunner released an official statement regarding recent allegations made against member Thomas. In a message shared publicly online, the band confirmed they had become aware of the allegations and stated that Thomas will be stepping away from the group while the matter is...

Before the iPhone. Before Android dominated practically every pocket on the planet. Before WhatsApp groups, FaceTime, TikTok and endlessly scrolling through social media… There was BlackBerry. And for a while, owning one meant you were either a high-powered business executive, a celebrity, a politician… or someone furiously swapping BBM PINs on a Friday night. That little flashing notification light could...

Pour yourself a pint and stick Maggie May on full blast, butt… because this one’s hit the rock world right in the feelings. 🍺🎶 Legendary rocker Rod Stewart has revealed that he plans to tour the UK again in 2027 — but shockingly hinted that it could be the final time he hits the road on home soil. 💔 Yep....

There are rock stars… and then there are proper legends.The sort of artists who don’t just make music — they become part of the DNA of rock ’n’ roll itself. And now, one of Britain’s greatest ever rock storytellers is finally getting the hometown honour he deserves. 🔥 Ian Hunter — the gravel-throated glam icon and frontman of Mott the...