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"All I wanted to do is hug him”: Someone just paid $12,495 to be Gene Simmons' roadie for a day
By Daniel Griffiths published
After dreaming up the ultimate fan experience and then cancelling 17 gigs, Simmons’ aborted tour finally got its first, paying member of staff

Want a gig at the Montreux Jazz Festival? Thomann and Shure want to gift you your big break
By Daniel Griffiths published
A fresh-for-2025 competition sees them parting with cash, prizes and a spot among the superstars on the festival’s famous stage

Alice In Chains pull tour after drummer experiences "non-life-threatening medical emergency"
By Will Simpson published
It’s unclear whether they’ll make Villa Park Sabbath date in July

Suzanne Vega explains why she had to play her 1989 Glastonbury set wearing a bulletproof vest
By Will Simpson published
Suzanne Vega explains why she had to play her 1989 Glastonbury set wearing a bulletproof vest

Metallica’s Enter Sandman triggers mini earthquake on its American Football ‘homecoming’
By Daniel Griffiths published
As the walk-out music for the local football team, Metallica nearly brought the house down when they played it for real

“Let’s see if we survive this one”: Is this really your last chance to see The Who?
By Daniel Griffiths published
The Who have just announced another ‘farewell’ tour. And all the signs are there that this one really will be their last

Definitely not a complete unknown: Hollywood star rumoured to be playing a ‘secret’ set at Glastonbury
By Will Simpson published
He could be the mystery artist billed as ‘Special Guests’

The LIVE Trust charity just made its first £500,000 from voluntary ticket price contributions
By Daniel Griffiths published
The money will be used to fund grassroots music ventures all across the UK
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