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The guitar Kurt Cobain used in Nirvana’s MTV Unplugged performance, which was the most expensive guitar ever sold at auction, has been donated to the London Royal College Of Music. READ MORE: Krist Novoselic on 30 years of ‘In Utero’ and using AI to restore Nirvana music The guitar in question is the rare Martin D-18E, an electro-acoustic model that was modified for the grunge icon’s left-handed playing style. He […]

Sharon Osbourne has revealed the touching final words that Ozzy said to her before he passed away. READ MORE: Ozzy Osbourne, 1948-2025: culture-smashing revolutionary that redefined rock and reality TV The Prince Of Darkness died on July 22 at his family home in Buckinghamshire. He passed away due to a heart attack, but was in poor health beforehand as he suffered from coronary artery disease and Parkinson’s. Ozzy’s death came […]

The UK live music sector has reached out to the government following news that arenas will face sharp rises in business rates in 2026, and warned that the move will put grassroots venues under threat and see ticket prices increase. READ MORE: UK grassroots venues suffering from “the complete collapse of touring” – here’s how you can help It was recently revealed that arenas including the O2, Co-op Live, The […]

Deftones have sponsored their local youth football team, and launched a limited-edition line of new shirts. Find all the details below. READ MORE: Deftones’ Chino Moreno on longevity, creativity and making music that lives forever The US metal band teamed up with GOAL Projects to sponsor the grassroots club Los Jaguares, based in their hometown of Sacramento, California. “We designed some custom jerseys and a soccer ball that will become part […]

A court has been told that two of Jimi Hendrix‘s bandmates “died in relative poverty”, while record labels continue to profit from their work. The estates involved in the legal action are from bassist Noel Redding, who died in 2003 aged 57, and drummer Mitch Mitchell, who died aged 62 in 2008. In the lawsuit, the estate of each of the two musicians are suing Sony Music Entertainment UK, alleging […]

Gorillaz have announced two intimate shows in Bradford to warm up for their 2026 UK and Ireland tour. Find all the details below. READ MORE: Gorillaz – ‘Cracker Island’ review: conventional, but richly satisfying The band will take to the 3,500-capacity venue Bradford Live in West Yorkshire on Friday March 13 and Saturday March 14. Tickets go on sale at 10am GMT this Friday (December 12) – you’ll be able to […]