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Ace Frehley sets the record straight on where things stand with Kiss
By Janelle Borg published
Frehley discusses why he’s not appearing at any of the band’s upcoming events – and on his often complicated relationship with Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons

Joe Perry joined by STP and Black Crowes stars as solo project returns but he isn't ruling out one more Aerosmith show
By Jonathan Horsley published
As the all-star Joe Perry Project takes to the stage featuring Chris Robinson of the Black Crowes and Dean DeLeo of Stone Temple Pilots, he shares some thoughts on what’s next for Aerosmith
![Hanoi Rocks' Andy McCoy [left] and Michael Monroe. Monroe wears a bright gold jacket and has blonde, '80s rock-sized hair. McCoy is cradling a black Gibson Firebird and weats a wide-brimmed hat.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/98AkCWXe6Q87uhPDBaybQd.jpg)
Drugs, guitars, triumph and tragedy – the inside story of Hanoi Rocks
By Mark McStea published
40 years ago – after moving to London to invent the movement that would inspire a million L.A. bands – Finnish upstarts Hanoi Rocks self-destructed. This is their story

Wolfgang Van Halen welcomed Alter Bridge into the hallowed halls of the legendary 5150 Studios to record their new album
By Phil Weller published
Eddie Van Halen’s iconic studio recently opened its doors to Mark Tremonti, Myles Kennedy and co

Steve Jones on why Frank Carter gave the Sex Pistols a new lease on life – and where things stand with John Lydon
By Janelle Borg published
Lydon, aka Johnny Rotten, has recently stated that he will never return to the Sex Pistols

Meet Seera, Saudi Arabia’s first public all-female band, who are merging Nirvana and Tool with Arabic influences – and going global
By Janelle Borg published
Inspired to pick up the instrument by Guitar Hero, Seera are about to hit the international touring circuit on the back of a debut album that’s all about storytelling in a psychedelic style

Too rock for country and too country for rock, Morganway are an old-school guitar duo in the best way
By Amit Sharma published
Husband and wife Kieran Morgan and SJ Mortimer are inspired by Queen, Fleetwood Mac and boygenius in equal measure – and their guitar approach leans into the classic rock guitar pairings

“We had our ups and downs over the years – I hadn’t spoken to Ozzy since 2017. But I always knew if I reached out, he’d be there for me”: Geezer Butler remembers the genius and humor of his friend and Black Sabbath bandmate Ozzy Osbourne
By Andrew Daly published
The Black Sabbath bassist and lyricist shares his fondest memories of the iconic frontman, their unlikely first encounter, and his one regret about Back to the Beginning

James LoMenzo reveals Megadeth weren't invited to Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath's final show
By Janelle Borg published
The other members of the Big Four of thrash metal – Metallica, Slayer, and Anthrax – all participated in Back to the Beginning

Al Nesbitt & the Alchemy deliver a genre-spanning EP inspired by a mysterious L.A. hotspot, Al Di Meola and John McLaughlin
By Andy McDonough published
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Live in Seattle captures Al Nesbitt & the Alchemy’s debut 2024 performance – and showcases a prime musical partnership that isn't afraid to experiment
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