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“The baritone Tele was made uniquely for me, and Paul’s mandolin has been with him for decades. We’re heartbroken": Someone just stole Heart’s gear on the eve of their comeback tour
By Daniel Griffiths published
The Wilson sisters are offering a reward for “their safe return – no questions asked”

“This is the new rock ’n’ roll Metallica. The riffs are greasier, bluesier, dirtier”: How Metallica changed on Load
By Paul Elliott published
"Nobody knew where this record was going to end up when we started it"

“I did wonder how much longer the band would last”: Iron Maiden guitarist Dave Murray on 50 years of highs and lows
By Paul Elliott published
“Maiden songs take you on a journey,” he says

"Are you an idiot?”: Haim respond to those who say they don't play their instruments live
By Ben Rogerson published
“If we use one synth or one poppy thing they’re like, ‘They’re a pop band’”

Are Talking Heads about to announce a reunion 50 years to the day since their first gig?
By Daniel Griffiths published
That’s the enticing prospect being dangled via the band’s social media

“Each time I pressed Enter I saw my life changing”: Air’s Nicolas Godin reveals the secrets of Sexy Boy
By Daniel Griffiths published
Here’s how the band used a talkbox and a Leslie effect to create their '90s trip-hop masterpiece

“This song, can you loosen its tie a little?”: How The Strokes created the 21st Century's most influential rock song
By Stan Bull published
It inspired The Killers, Arctic Monkeys and countless other bands

“We never imagined that we’d still be in London three years on”: Abba: Voyage just got four new songs
By Daniel Griffiths published
New fan favourites join the virtual gig’s all-hits line-up following an all-star anniversary party

“Nobody ever asks Pet Shop Boys if they can play the piano”: Pop masterminds Saint Etienne have great news for anyone who can’t play an instrument
By Daniel Griffiths published
About to release their last album, the band reminisce on their 13-album career and why not being able to play is actually “an asset"
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