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Alex Lifeson (L) and Geddy Lee of Rush perform in concert during the "Rush: Fifty Something" tour at Dickies Arena on July 11, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas
Geddy Lee details the intense preparation behind Rush’s reunion

By Janelle Borg Published

Lifeson and Lee also reveal what they consider to be the hardest song on their set list

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Joyce Manor's Barry Johnson with Strat, amp – and tequila.
How a little songcraft and a lot less gain brought chart success for emo-punk veterans Joyce Manor

By Jim Beaugez Published

Killing the gain made the emo-punks’ new album kick harder than ever; now they’re hijacking the Billboard charts on their own terms

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Oceansize
The story of Oceansize, the unsung prog icons worshipped by Sleep Token and modern guitar heroes

By Michael Astley-Brown Published

Major players including Misha Mansoor and Yvette Young have cited Oceansize as an influence, yet the combustible UK outfit remain under the radar – in part because they simply cannot be imitated

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Power of 3 album cover
Orianthi’s new Band of Gypsys-inspired supergroup, The Power of 3, announce debut album with Hendrix producer Eddie Kramer

By Janelle Borg Published

The trio features powerhouse drummer Cindy Blackman Santana and Prince bassist Rhonda Smith – hear their first music now

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Inductee Kim Thayil of Soundgarden and Taylor Momsen perform onstage during the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Peacock Theater on November 08, 2025 in Los Angeles, California
Soundgarden announce live return with Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready and The Pretty Reckless’ Taylor Momsen

By Phil Weller Published

The band will perform at the halftime show during Seattle Seahawks’ NFC West season opener next month

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The Doobie Brothers perform during an 1978 episode of What's Happening!!
Patrick Simmons recalls the time the Doobie Brothers were stars of the small screen

By Joe Bosso Published

Patrick Simmons on why some Doobies weren’t originally gung-ho about appearing in those classic 1978 episodes of What’s Happening!!

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Troy Sanders and Nick Johnston of Mastodon perform on day 9 of 2025 Festival d'été de Québec on July 11, 2025
Troy Sanders on rebuilding Mastodon and why new guitarist Nick Johnston was an instant fit

By Nick Wells Published

Mastodon’s biggest line-up change could have derailed them. Instead, it inspired one of the most ambitious albums of their career

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Left–Alex Lifeson of Rush performs during the opening night at The Kia Forum on June 07, 2026 in Inglewood; Right– Angine de Poitrine performs at the Electric Ballroom on May 11, 2026 in London
Rush’s Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee call Angine de Poitrine’s music the “most entertaining and exhilarating” they’ve heard in a long time

By Janelle Borg Published

The prog legends say the duo remind them of “Primus and a bit of Rush”. And they’re not the only guitar gods to be wowed by the polka-dot aliens lately

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(L-R) Frank Beard, Dusty Hill and Billy Gibbons of ZZ TOP perform in concert at The Forum on June 19, 1975 in Inglewood, California
Billy Gibbons vows ZZ Top will continue performing, following drummer Frank Beard's death

By Janelle Borg Published

Gibbons confirmed that, as per Beard's wishes, the band is going to “keep on keeping on”, with a Texas show scheduled for this weekend

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Robert Jon and the Wreck: (L-R) Guitarist Henry James, singer/guitarist Robert Jon Burrison, and bassist Warren Murrel
Meet Robert Jon and the Wreck, the rock fanatics who sound like they rolled out of Georgia in ’82

By Alan Paul Published

Eddie Van Halen, the Allmans, Tom Petty… The list of influences is long and it all goes into the Orange County rocker's ’70s-flavored stew

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