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Rage Against The Machine announce 2020 reunion shows
By Richard Bienstock published
Band will perform five dates, play Coachella, take the power back

Kirk Hammett: my ideas get shot down by Metallica’s “tone police”
By Michael Astley-Brown published
Thrash icon reveals his failed attempts to integrate outside influences in candid conversation with St Vincent

Watch Felix Martin give traditional Venezuelan music a 16-string prog-metal makeover
By Michael Astley-Brown published
Presenting the exclusive premiere of Querencia from the mind-blowing virtuoso

Little Feat guitarist Paul Barrere dead at 71
By Richard Bienstock published
Bandmates pay tribute to a man “always dedicated to the muse and the music”

Kurt Cobain’s 1993 In Utero Fender Mustang sells for $340,000
By Richard Bienstock published
His MTV Unplugged tattered sweater wasn’t far behind

Tool fan asks fellow gig-goer to take his picture, fails to realize it’s Eddie Van Halen
By Michael Astley-Brown published
Guitar god turns photographer for clueless fan

Billy Corgan shares advice for upcoming bands: “Going out into the world and playing down the street? Don’t even bother”
By Michael Astley-Brown published
Smashing Pumpkins leader on why you should focus completely on the internet

Watch John Lennon, Eric Clapton and Keith Richards play the Beatles' Yer Blues
By Damian Fanelli published
John Lennon embraced his inner rock 'n' roller on his first two non-Beatles live performances
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