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Deadmau5 gets drunk at Coachella, falls over, is escorted off stage by security, and apologises
By Daniel Griffiths published
The famously critical DJ and electronic superstar had a new target for his ire the following morning. Himself

“The last thing we wanted to do was say, ‘Hey, let’s do another Rebel Yell’”: Steve Stevens on the new Billy Idol album
By Andrew Daly published
"I’m always looking to embellish the melody of the vocal," the guitarist says

Price of Sonicware’s CyDrums drum machine jumps from $399 to $978 following Trump tariffs
By Matt Mullen published
Gear and instrument prices are soaring in response to Trump's ongoing global trade war as CyDrums jumps from $399 to $978

The Fortin Meshuggah head is the amp every metal player wants – now you can get its crushing tones in a pedal
By Jonathan Horsley published
Designed by Mike Fortin, US-made, featuring an active 3-band EQ and noise gate, the Meshuggah preamp/distortion pedal could be the gain monster you need to destroy, erase, improve your tone

Lady Gaga apologises to fans as she falls victim to a mic malfunction at Coachella
By Ben Rogerson published
She overcame the technical problem to deliver another stunning performance

How Alison Krauss made sweet music with Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant
By Paul Elliott published
And there may be more to come

"He made a few mistakes and has apologised”, says Pete Townshend as Zak's back in The Who
By Daniel Griffiths published
After a fractious gig and with a world tour in jeopardy, rock’s rockiest band have kissed and made up

“They didn’t like his bikini underwear”: Prince’s support sets for the The Rolling Stones remembered
By Ben Rogerson last updated
“Prince got freaked and cut the set short. The rock stations reported that we got booed off the stage, but that wasn’t true,” he says
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