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Jon Schaffer Reflects on Capitol Riot After Pardon
Jon Schaffer, guitarist for Iced Earth, spoke out for the first time since his Jan. 6 sentencing and pardon, urging fans to forgive former bandmates.
Julian Hayes
Julian Hayes is a music historian and journalist with a focus on popular music from the 20th century. He covers iconic bands, genre evolution, and the cultural impact of hit songs, providing insights into the creative processes and industry dynamics.
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Mudvayne's Chad Gray Emphasizes New Music for Reunion
Mudvayne frontman Chad Gray confirms new music is the essential element driving the band's reunion, releasing two new singles after a 16-year break to continue their legacy and connect with fans.
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Matt Cameron Discusses Soundgarden Album Progress
Soundgarden drummer Matt Cameron shared updates on potential new music, confirming ongoing work with Chris Cornell's vocal recordings. He described the process as both amazing and bittersweet.
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Sonny Curtis, Crickets Member and Songwriter, Dies at 88
Sonny Curtis, a key member of Buddy Holly's band The Crickets and a prolific songwriter, has died at 88. He played guitar on "That'll Be the Day" and wrote "I Fought the Law" and The Mary Tyler Moore
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Sonny Curtis, Songwriter and Crickets Member, Dies at 88
Sonny Curtis, the renowned songwriter and member of The Crickets, has died at 88. He penned hits like "Walk Right Back," "I Fought the Law," and "Love is All Around," leaving a lasting legacy in music
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Black Sabbath's Paranoid Album: Cold War Fears and Metal
Black Sabbath's 1970 album 'Paranoid' captured the deep anxieties of the Cold War and Vietnam War, defining heavy metal and resonating decades later.
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Justin Hawkins Defends Yungblud Criticism
Justin Hawkins of The Darkness defended his criticism of Yungblud's Ozzy Osbourne tribute, stating his comments focused on performance style and that artists should be open to critique.
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Miley Cyrus Releases Deluxe Album, New Collaborations
Miley Cyrus has released the deluxe edition of her album, "Something Beautiful," featuring two new songs. One track, "Lockdown," is a 13-minute collaboration with David Byrne. The other, "Secrets," in
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Cam'ron Details NBA YoungBoy's Roc-A-Fella Offer
Cam'ron revealed NBA YoungBoy offered Dame Dash $2 million for Roc-A-Fella shares before auction. Cam'ron and Mase also offered $1 million to help Dash, but he declined, hoping for $6 million. The cur
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King Combs Releases 'Lonely Roads' Music Video
Christian 'King' Combs has released the music video for 'Lonely Roads,' addressing the emotional impact of his father Diddy's legal challenges. The video features his siblings and pays tribute to his
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Justin Bieber Set for Record Coachella Earnings
Justin Bieber is reportedly set to earn $10 million for headlining the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, potentially making him the highest-paid act in the festival's history. The deal in
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Madonna Returns to Warner Records for New Album
Pop icon Madonna has signed a new deal with Warner Records, returning to her original label after nearly two decades. A new dance album is planned for 2026, marking her first new music since 2019.
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Chance the Rapper Comments on Jerry Greenfield Exit
Chance the Rapper commented on Jerry Greenfield's resignation from Ben & Jerry’s, linking it to corporate activism and accountability, and highlighting the company's history of supporting social justi
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SiriusXM Launches 24/7 Taylor Swift Station
SiriusXM is launching "Taylor's Channel 13," a 24/7 station dedicated to Taylor Swift's music, starting September 20. It will play her full catalog, leading up to the October 3 release of her new albu
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Tomas Lindberg, At the Gates Vocalist, Dies at 52
Tomas Lindberg, the vocalist for Swedish death metal band At the Gates, has died at 52 due to complications from cancer treatment. He had been battling a rare form of head and neck cancer, adenoid cys
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The Turtles' 'Elenore' Was a Parody That Became a Hit
The Turtles' 1968 song "Elenore" was created as a parody of their hit "Happy Together" and a protest against their record label, but it unexpectedly became a Top 10 hit.