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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

Chad Smith just destroyed the Wu-Tang Clan in his latest drum tuition video
By Daniel Griffiths published
Taking to the studio for Drumeo, Smith has just given an old favourite a through beating up

“I used the snare I played on Two Princes”: Why the Spin Doctors are still rocking with the gear they used in the ’90s
By Andrew Daly published
Also featured: a Strat that was in dust balls for a decade

“We were like, ‘Oh, my God’”: Jill Sobule’s final song is entitled JD Vance Is A C__t
By Daniel Griffiths published
The social activist singer songwriter penned one last scathing future classic before tragically leaving us earlier this month

12 new instruments and effects you need to know about from Superbooth 2025
By Si Truss published
New synths, drum machines, effects and oddities from the Berlin synth expo

Millenium launches new book for drummers of all ages and abilities
By Will Simpson published
Millenium Legendary Drumbook is aimed at both beginners and seasoned players

How Prince summoned one of the greatest guitar solos of all time from thin air
By Andy Price published
The heart-rending heights of Prince’s most affecting piece of music were conjured largely on the spot, during a now mythical performance
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