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3 Songs by Fleetwood Mac That Feel Like They Should Have Been No. 1 but Weren’t

  • “Dreams” remains Fleetwood Mac’s only US Hot 100 No. 1.
  • “Landslide” and “Silver Springs” had limited chart success.
  • “Go Your Own Way” reached No. 10 and helped drive album pre-orders.

“Dreams” is Fleetwood Mac’s only US Billboard Hot 100 No. 1, despite several other songs that have become widely recognised. The article highlights three tracks whose popularity or cultural profile might lead listeners to assume they topped the chart. “Landslide” did not enter the Hot 100 until its…

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The 50 best thrash metal albums ever, from Metallica to Power Trip

  • Metal Hammer readers chose 50 standout thrash albums.
  • The list spans early classics and newer revival records.
  • Thrash grew from an abrasive 1980s sound into a global scene.

Metal Hammer readers have voted for their 50 greatest thrash metal albums, spanning the genre’s early 1980s origins through later revivals. The selection reflects thrash’s development from a fast, abrasive response to glam metal and conservative politics into an international scene, with records from established acts and newer…

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TOMMY THAYER And DORO PESCH Perform With KISS Tribute Band At ’50 Years Of Kiss In Germany’ Official KISS Fan Celebration

  • Tommy Thayer and Doro Pesch performed with KISS FOREVER BAND in Düsseldorf.
  • The show marked 50 years of KISS in Germany.
  • Thayer replaced Ace Frehley in 2003 and later surpassed his KISS tenure.

KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer and German metal singer Doro Pesch joined tribute act KISS FOREVER BAND on stage in Düsseldorf for the official “50 Years Of Kiss In Germany” fan celebration. They performed KISS classics, bringing current and former collaborators into a tribute to the band’s history. Thayer…

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Trace Adkins praises pro fishing for embracing faith and patriotism: ‘They’re not afraid’

  • Trace Adkins praised fishing’s public embrace of faith and patriotism.
  • He performed the national anthem at The Champions in Tennessee.
  • Matt Robertson won the $1.25 million prize from a record $3.25 million purse.

Trace Adkins praised professional bass fishing for openly embracing faith and patriotism while attending The Champions tournament in Tennessee. The country singer performed the national anthem before the final round and said he valued that competitors pray and include patriotic traditions. The three-day event on Old Hickory Lake…

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Watch: WINGER/WHITESNAKE Guitarist REB BEACH Performs RAINBOW And BLACK SABBATH Classics With DIO RULES

  • Reb Beach joined DIO RULES for two classic rock covers.
  • The show took place in Warrendale, Pennsylvania.
  • The set celebrated music linked to Ronnie James Dio.

WINGER and WHITESNAKE guitarist Reb Beach joined DIO RULES on stage in Pennsylvania to perform two songs by bands associated with Ronnie James Dio. Fan-filmed footage of the full concert is available, and the appearance added a guest musician to the group’s tribute to Dio’s music and legacy.…

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Bitter arguments and ‘Donkey Kong’: The 1983 Pink Floyd album David Gilmour dismissed as “dross”

  • Waters led the album as tensions with Gilmour worsened.
  • Gilmour said only three tracks were reasonable.
  • Both musicians described the recording process as unpleasant.

Pink Floyd’s 1983 album *The Final Cut* was made amid worsening tensions between Roger Waters and David Gilmour, with Waters taking control of the recording and Gilmour feeling sidelined. Their conflict mattered because it marked the breakdown of a creative partnership that had helped produce the band’s celebrated…

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Brittany Aldean says husband Jason is ‘always there’ with advice as she builds venture of her own

  • Brittany Aldean launched fragrance brand VADA.
  • The brand honours her grandmother, Louvada.
  • Jason Aldean offers business advice and family support.

After more than a decade considering a business in beauty or fashion, Brittany Aldean has launched VADA, a personal fragrance brand inspired by her grandmother. She says building it required more time and personal investment than she expected, and that her husband, country singer Jason Aldean, has supported…

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3 George Harrison Songs That Show a Different Side of the Rock Icon

  • Harrison’s solo work ranged beyond his familiar spiritual folk sound.
  • One track leans into funk and commercial pop.
  • Another pairs a jazz standard with ukulele and Moog experiments.

The article highlights three George Harrison recordings that challenge the image of him as mainly a spiritual, folk-leaning songwriter. They show him exploring funk, jazz and experimental electronics, reflecting the range of his solo work. “It’s What You Value” brings a brighter, funkier and more commercial sound; a…

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The five best jazz anthems of 2026, ranked by Far Out

  • Jazz is crossing into pop, grime and club culture in 2026.
  • Raye and Ezra Collective are among the artists highlighted.
  • Knats bring Geordie identity and history into their jazz.

The article argues that jazz is enjoying a renewed place in popular culture in 2026, blending with pop, grime and club music rather than remaining on the fringes. It presents a ranked selection of five tracks as examples of how contemporary musicians are connecting jazz’s history with new…

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“We better write another”: The 1988 Traveling Wilburys song they initially said wasn’t good enough

  • The Wilburys considered dropping “Not Alone Anymore”.
  • Jeff Lynne reworked it around Orbison’s existing vocal.
  • Tom Petty later called it one of his favourites.

The Traveling Wilburys nearly abandoned “Not Alone Anymore” because the group felt it lacked the punch of the other songs on their 1988 debut album. Jeff Lynne reworked it instead, turning it into a favourite of Tom Petty’s and showing how the band could reshape a song around…

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