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Culture and tickets writer Benjamin Jackson shared his experiences, both seeing Slipknot for the first time and interviewing the late bass player Paul Gray.

Remembering Paul Gray, the late Slipknot bassist 15 years on

Considered a trailblazer for female musicians who followed in her footsteps, celebrate the life of Tina Turner with a look back at some of her memorable photos.

Tina Turner: 43 photos remembering the dynamo of the music world

Olly Murs most recent show was halted mid-performance as the singer revealed he was having ‘voice issues.’

Olly Murs cancels two shows over recent health issue with his voice

Charli XCX, winner of the Songwriter of the Year award, poses in the winners room at the Ivor Novello Awards 2025 at Grosvenor House on May 22, 2025 in London, England.

Charli XCX and U2 among the big winners at the 2025 Ivors - full list

What are the most coveted musical DVD releases that users of online marketplace Discogs are after?

The 15 most wanted music DVDs according to Discogs in May 2025

Metallica have announced four UK tour dates as part of their M72 World Tour for 2026.

Metallica announce UK tour dates in 2026 - venues and tickets

Kendrick Lamar continues his incredible 12 months with 10 nominations at this year’s American Music Awards

Kendrick Lamar leads nominations at the 2025 American Music Awards

What festivals are people searching for the most in 2025, and is Glastonbury top of the list, by chance?

What are the most searched for music festivals in 2025?

Alongside his festival dates this summer, UK pop legend Leo Sayer has announced a series of solo shows to take place across 2025.

Leo Sayer announces solo Summer 2025 dates alongside festival slots

With her recent victory as the Sports Emmy Awards, Lady Gaga is one award win away from earning an EGOT.

Lady Gaga's latest award win inches her closer to achieving the EGOT

Learning the recorder at school has been a tradition going back decades

School recorder playing plummets - the instruments taking its place

In the wake of The Who and Foo Fighters dropping their current drummers, we take a look at five band beefs involving that person keeping time at the back.

Five acrimonious splits between drummers and bands in history

The Sherlocks are in a chart battle for number one album this week

Yorkshire stars The Sherlocks in chart battle for number one album

Is the Minidisc the next format to undergo a comeback, or was it's timing during the advent of MP3 players to cause for it's lack of widespread appeal?

Whatever happened to the Minidisc, and is it due a comeback?

Fans think that this 00s power-pop member could be the person behind Download Festival's mystery act, PRESIDENT.

Fans think they’ve figured out who Download mystery act PRESIDENT is

What were our highlights and low points after watching the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest final over the weekend?

Eurovision 2025: The good, the bad and the ugly from this year's final Benjamin Jackson

Heading to Leeds Festival in 2025? Check out our essential information guide including what time to head to Bramham Park this year.

Leeds Festival 2025: Everything you need to know before you go

Austrian singer Johannes Pietsch, known as JJ representing Austria with the song "Wasted Love" celebrates with the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest trophy after winning the grand final at the St. Jakobshalle arena in Basel on May 18, 2025.

Austria crowned this year's Eurovision Song Contest winners

2023 Eurovision contestant Mae Muller has accused the contest organisers of not investing enough mental health support for those taking part in the finals.

'I was thrown to the lions during my Eurovision performance'

Josh Freese has revealed he has been fired by the Foo Fighters only two years since becoming their full-time drummer.

Foo Fighters fire their drummer only two years after joining the group

They are considered the favourites to win Eurovision 2025, but just what is KAJ's Bara Bada Batsu about?

Eurovision 2025: Meet KAJ and learn their song, Bara Bada Batsu

This former UK Eurovision winner thinks that the rest of Europe might be a little kinder to the UK now we're not "taking the mickey."

I'm a former Eurovision winner - here's why people don't vote for UK

What has led to the resurgence of the CD format, and has it more to do with familiarity than convenience?

What has led Millennials and Gen Z to return to compact discs?

This former Oasis member confirmed he will be part of the band’s 2025 reunion shows.

Former Oasis member confirms he'll be part of 2025 reunion line-up

We shake our Magic 8 Ball to predict who will has, or will have, a great UK summer festival season in 2025 and who might not.

Who do we think will succeed or otherwise at 2025 UK summer festivals? Benjamin Jackson

Sleep Token are set to headline Download Festival 2025 - but are they set to clash with anyone now the set times have been revealed?

Your Download 2025 set times - who is clashing with who?

Who from the second round of semi-finalists do we think will progress to the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final this weekend in Basel?

Who do we think will qualify from the second Eurovision semi-final?

Ahead of her UK tour dates in June 2025, Beyoncé has broken a record after her five nights at Inglewood's SoFi Stadium.

Beyoncé makes history ahead of arriving in the UK next month

Tommy Cash is looking to ensure Estonia make it into this weekend's Grand Final, as he competes in the first semi-final later today.

Who is Tommy Cash - Estonia's popular entry at Eurovision 2025?

Wheatus will be performing their debut album in full, as they celebrate its 25th anniversary with a UK tour later this year.

Wheatus announce UK tour to celebrate anniversary of debut record

Adam Anderson has announced he will not be part of Hurt's upcoming tour dates to concentrate on his mental health and wellbeing, after posting to Instagram to confirm the news.

Hurts member confirms he will not be part of upcoming tour

What areas in the United Kingdom have made their Eurovision 2025 predictions and what areas were correct with their answers in the last two competitions?

This country is who the UK think will win Eurovision in 2025

What are CD hunters looking for on Discogs in May, and are any of them in your collections already?

The 17 most-wanted CDs that collectors are desperate for right now

Spent all weekend browsing record stores and fairs to find that elusive vinyl? Why not try Discogs marketplace instead and use these tips to help with the hunt.

Explainer 10 strategies to collect that rare record on Discogs in 2025

Azaelia Banks, Sean Paul and Alien Ant Farm are just some of the acts confirmed as Boomtown 2025 reveal their final line-up - and details of re-sale tickets.

Final line-up for Boomtown 2025 complete ahead of re-sales

What record fairs are due to take place in Yorkshire, so far, throughout the remainder of 2025, including the summer?

Record fairs 2025: 31 can't miss collectors opportunities in Yorkshire

Kurt Cobain features twice in the list of the 13 most expensive musical items sold at auction - but was one of his guitars 'the' most expensive sold of all time?

13 of the most expensive musical instruments sold at auction

Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert announces 20th anniversary tour

Remember Monday will be hoping their 2025 UK tour is a victory tour after Eurovision 2025.

Remember Monday announce UK tour to take place after Eurovision 2025

Warning: Police say responsibility for controlling dogs rests with owners

Elderly woman's arm at risk after dog attack

Scammer: Michael Smith

Bogus cop travelled from London to scam Rotherham victims

AI in schools presents both risks and challenges, a Parliamentary report says

The impact of AI on children and schools - what the evidence says

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