TMZ — Donald Trump made a rock star entrance Monday night at the Republican National Convention. A wash of light carved the unmistakeable outline of the candidate.  He unmasked himself by walking onto the stage to Freddie Mercury. Trump took the… more info

Guardian Music — 15 June 1992: Where the band used to be chaotic and unfocused, now they’ve learned to harness their strengths around Rose’s anarchic energy• AC/DC review – Axl Rose brings menace as rock legends pull off a triumphMiracle nu... more info

Guardian Music — Wales Millennium Centre, CardiffFresh from a funeral and a recital respectively, the Celtic soul troubadour duetted with the Welsh opera star in a terrific coup for the Festival of Voice To the list of pop-opera crossover odd couples – John De... more info

The Mirror — The comedian has been joined by Brian May in voicing outrage after the animal was shot dead when a boy fell into its zoo enclosure more info

Roadrunner - Blabbermouth — Fan-filmed video footage of Spanish melodic progressive metal masters LORDS OF BLACK — who feature in their ranks new RAINBOW singer Ronnie Romero — performing on May 13 in Bilbao, Spain can be seen below. LORDS OF BLACK's second album... more info

Guardian Music — Our reader suggests Janis Joplin or Freddie Mercury as jumping off points: make your suggestion in the comments and they’ll pick a playlist next weekThis week we want your musical recommendations with unusual or extraordinary vocals. Maybe the... more info

Stereogum — Earlier this year, Shooter Jennings released his very weird new album Countach (For Georgio), a tribute to Giorgio Moroder. We posted the Marilyn Manson-assisted cover of Moroder’s David Bowie collaboration “Cat People,” and today Jennings shar... more info

Roadrunner - Blabbermouth — Spanish melodic progressive metal masters LORDS OF BLACK — who feature in their ranks new RAINBOW singer Ronnie Romero — performed a cover version of the DIO classic "We Rock" during their May 14 concert at Sala Chango in Madrid, Spain.... more info

Roadrunner - Blabbermouth — Members of KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, TRIVIUM and KVELERTAK took part in The Rock Reel's "Stronger Than All" challenge. Each musician was asked to hold a five-kiogram solid steel hammer with his arm stretched out to the fullest and hold it as long as he coul... more info

Guardian Music — Prince, David Bowie, Michael Jackson, Freddie Mercury and Elvis Presley have all had a string of hits since their deaths. But how do artists’ estates keep the posthumous profits rolling in? When a major pop star turns up their toes, it is guar... more info