Metalsucks — As I was looking over the Top Hard Music charts this week, I found it very hard not to notice how many greatest hits collections appeared; besides the latest one from Iron Maiden, Led Zeppelin, Motley Crue, Poison, Guns N’ Roses, and Journey all s... more info

Guardian Music — From Young Dirty Bastard to Wolfgang Van Halen, musical offspring are following in their rock star folks' footstepsIt's the tragic dilemma that some bands are faced with: how to carry on when one of your members has died. When Wu Tang Clan lost their... more info

Guardian Music — Steve Allen, business partner of Beady Eye frontman, allegedly sent bullets to two people, reports saysLiam Gallagher's business partner, bodyguard and "constant companion", has reportedly been arrested for sending death threats. Steve Allen, managin... more info

NME — Bassist takes part in a rendition of 'Thunderbird' more info

NME — 41-year-old has also worked with Led Zeppelin, Blur and Eminem more info

Guardian Music — As part of the Guardian's summer of music, we are releasing a history of modern music. Download the rock playlist here• Get the data• Download the pop playlistAs part of the Guardian's summer of music, our critics have put together a history of m... more info

Guardian Music — September 1968: Number 13 in our series of the 50 key events in the history of rock musicBack in 1968, Jimmy Page was a hard-nosed rhythm'n'blues session musician. When his then band the Yardbirds split, with a swathe of tour dates yet to play, Page ... more info

Guardian Music — Desert rockers announce fifith studio album, Tassili, featuring members of TV on the Radio and Wilco guitar wizard Nels ClineDesert rockers Tinariwen have announced their fifth studio album, featuring members of TV on the Radio and Wilco. Due on 30 A... more info

ContactMusic — British folk music legend Donovan hosted a reunion with guitar great Jimmy Page at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Friday night (03Jun11) after hiring the Led Zeppelin star as a session musician 46 years ago. Page was a surprise guest at Donovan's... more info

Guardian Music — Royal Albert Hall, London"Well, hello ... so cool," breathes Donovan after a bracing opening salvo of his first two singles, Catch the Wind and Colours. If the 1960s still cling to the veteran Scottish singer, it is probably intentional. The decade w... more info