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Former Huey Lewis and the News guitarist Chris Hayes on that Ghostbusters plagiarism dispute
By Ben Rogerson published
“Ivan Reitman, he came to us and said, ‘Hey, we want to use I Want a New Drug for our movie, Ghostbusters’”

Ernie Ball Music Man shakes up Steve Lukather signature series with new pickup options and finishes
By Jonathan Horsley published
But if these high-end electrics are a bit out of your price range, Sterling By Music Man has you covered with its $649 Lukather signature model in all-new finishes

“The story of a misfit kid who grew up to be a punk rock hero”: Joey Ramone to be the subject of a new children’s book
By Will Simpson published
Book will “speak to young folks navigating the complexities of growing up”

A reckoning for venues? The Charlatans' Tim Burgess fronts a new Manchester festival that allows bands to keep all their merch profits
By Andy Price published
The showcase aims to empower artists and bands to profit from their merch sales - without a middleman taking a cut

“It’s been a catastrophe”: Brian Eno on the downsides of social media
By Will Simpson published
He’s released a surprise new album exclusively on Apple Music

"I’m not a blues player - but this song called for a bluesy touch”: Steve Vai’s greatest song is 30 years old today
By Amit Sharma published
Tender Surrender is Vai at his most poetic

Country music’s past and present celebrated on Grand Ole Opry’s 100th anniversary celebration
By Will Simpson published
Tributes paid to Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Dolly Parton and others

Dreams, red wine and the desire to explode - Robert Smith’s songwriting approach in his own words
By Andy Price published
The Cure’s godfather of goth remains one of music’s key figureheads, yet his attitude to songwriting is anything but orthodox

“American Idol - just the worst. Go and play in a pub”: Elton John is no fan of TV talent shows
By Ben Rogerson published
“Just keep trying to play live,” he says. “That’s the way you improve as a musician and a songwriter”

Kirk Hammett and Gibson team up for epic book documenting Metallica guitarist’s guitar collection
By Jonathan Horsley published
Available in Standard, Deluxe and Custom Editions, this weighty 400-pager is essential for Metallica gear heads and tells the story behind Hammett's most-famous guitars
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