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From Cream and Velvet Revolver to Them Crooked Vultures and Temple Of The Dog, these are the best supergroups in rock history

Some supergroups just aren't worth the sum of their parts. These are the exceptions

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Slipknot side-project Look Outside Your Window to get wider vinyl and CD release next month

No word on whether or not it’ll hit streaming services, though

Metal Hammer

“A barometer is if I wouldn’t say it out loud, then I probably wouldn’t use it as a lyric”: How Olivia Dean’s joyous breakthrough song was crafted

Setting out her stall as one of the greatest artists of the 2020s, Olivia Dean’s 2023 breakthrough cribbed from the past to evoke the euphoria of falling in love

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"We’ve had a handful of women come up to us and say, 'Hey, I started this project because of you.'" Blackwater Holylight's mix of witchy shoegaze and fuzzy heavy metal is so good it's making everyone want to be in a band

Blackwater Holylight have produced one of 2026's best metal albums, and they're proud to see their influence growing

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“People say they hate them, that they’re ruining metal, but it’s not a battle. They mean a lot to people, so why is that a bad thing?”: What happened when we met Sleep Token’s fans at the biggest show of the masked cult’s career

Last year, we descended upon the Download festival field and got to know the rabid following behind the metal sensation

Metal Hammer

“Ozzy and Sharon were skeptical about my guitar shape. They felt it looked too weird”: When Ozzy Osbourne tried to convince Gus G to change his guitar of choice

Gus G rocked up to the Ozzy gig with his Star guitar – a distinct stylistic departure from the guitars wielded by his predecessors

Guitar World

"A raw and lethal mix of razor-saw metal and a punky punch." The story of Leather Angel, the "female Mötley Crüe" with the Nikki Sixx-designed logo

Leather Angel had Sunset Strip in the palms of their biker-gloved hands, but lousy production and a laughable Led Zeppelin cover didn't help the cause

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Harry Styles Wembley residency set to generate £1.1bn as fans outspend Taylor Swift and Oasis tours

Ticket holders for the pop star’s 12-night residency are anticipated to spend a staggering £981 each

The Independent UK

"Jesus is moshing with a blue wizard and a giant dancing banana." Metal legends, rising stars and chaotic crowds - Sonic Temple 2026 finishes with a bang

The final day of Sonic Temple Festival was one for the books!

Metal Hammer

"We’re losing Megadeth sooner than we’d have hoped but it’s great to have them so triumphant again." Dave Mustaine's exiting thrashers roll back the years at Sonic Temple

Rumours of Megadeth going quietly are clearly unfounded

Metal Hammer

“Mutt definitely had a signature style of working. On my records, Mutt and I did all the background vocals together; with a band like Def Leppard, he was almost like the other member”: Shania Twain discusses producer Mutt Lange's unique hit-making prowess

"I used to do this song as part of my rock repertoire once I was a little older," she says of one particular Def Leppard hit. "I am a rock chick at heart”

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“Just the quirky 7/8 time reminds me of Roger. It’s not a song I would have written. It points itself at Roger”: The classic track from The Dark Side Of The Moon that gave Pink Floyd their first US hit

“We created a 4/4 progression for the guitar solo and made the poor saxophone player play in 7/4”

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“I'm not a failed guitar player turning to bass. I am a real bassist. I do a six-minute bass solo on stage – and, I might add, not an easy one!” Suzi Quatro on the spirit that’s driven her, and the moment of fate that made her a bassist

She reflects on never having learned to play with a pick, using her late drummer’s kit to keep his vibe, her son’s influence as a bandmate, and the three quotes she’s given about retirement

Guitar World

Drake sets 2026 streaming record, almost doubling figures for Kendrick’s latest album

‘Iceman’ is the most streamed-album in a single day of 2026 so far

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“My newest creation”: A luthier has made a headless version of Brian May’s Red Special, and it’s dividing opinions online

It’s a Brian May tribute like no other

The Guardian - AU

Ecca Vandal, the genre-defying punk-rap star on getting offline and having tea with Flea: ‘It constantly spins me out’

The Australian singer’s new album, Looking For People to Unfollow, is a punchy rejection of ‘faux-sincerity’ and music being reduced to TikTok-able snippets

MusicRadar

"If you’re after a pedal that delivers classic Cry Baby attitude with plenty of versatility, this is the one": Dunlop Cry Baby BB535 Reissue review

Dunlop has crafted a wah-shaped love letter to the guitar gods that made this expressive effect popular in the '90s

International Business Times UK

Britney Spears' Inner Circle 'Terrified' as Star's Bizarre Restaurant Behavior Sparks Mass Crisis: Report

Britney Spears' inner circle is reportedly in crisis mode after her erratic behaviour at a California restaurant, raising concerns following her recent short-lived rehab stay.

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Classic Rock's Tracks Of The Week: May 18, 2026

Eight songs you need to hear right now, from Deep Purple, Green Lung, John Densmore & Chuck D and more

Guitar World

Epiphone announces its first ever signature guitar for a Korean artist

Lee Seung Yoon is making history with the Epiphone LSY-200 Studio EC acoustic-electric

Metal Hammer

"Having people fire unfamiliar words at us was really frightening." How one bizarre but brilliant song about chocolate brought Babymetal to the world - and confused the hell out of the heavy metal scene

In 2014, one viral, sugary-sweet anthem introduced metal to one of the most unique and divisive bands in its history

Guitar World

“It’s a bit of a mystery. I’ve found that at my age it’s time to pull back on touring”: Ritchie Blackmore issues health update – and explains how he’ll get back to live gigs

The guitarist was forced to scrap touring plans last year, and ongoing health issues are forcing him to reconsider how and when he’ll return to the stage

International Business Times UK

ACM Awards 2026 Tribute Performances Put Ella Langley In Spotlight

Ella Langley was a standout at the 2026 ACM Awards, winning 5 major categories & delivering emotional performances, marking her rise in country music

MusicRadar

“Rick put me on the spot. He said, ‘So, this is a Les Paul.’ I was like, ‘I know.’ Then he went, ‘Okay, and this is a Marshall…’”: Why The Cult scrapped an entire album and re-recorded it with Rick Rubin

“It was the record we needed to make”

Guitar World

“It’s one thing to try to plan it, but the way we play together is something you can’t really calculate”: Backed by Fugazi’s rhythm section, even guitarist Anthony Pirog can’t signpost the turns in The Messthetics’ avant-jazz sound

On The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis’ latest collab, all bets are off on where Pirog will take his guitar next

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