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Matt Cameron: Soundgarden’s Final Album Is Being Mixed

  • Soundgarden's final album, featuring Chris Cornell's vocals, is now being mixed
  • Eight songs total; no release date confirmed yet
  • Material draws on 2013-2017 demos and rehearsal recordings with Cornell

Soundgarden drummer Matt Cameron has confirmed that the band's final studio album is now being mixed, marking significant progress on a long-delayed project featuring vocals recorded by frontman Chris Cornell before his death in 2017. The announcement matters to fans because it brings closer to completion what will…

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Still

  • Finsterforst's new album "Still" reviewed, scored 8.5/10
  • Called the German folk metal band's strongest album in 22 years
  • 78-minute record includes closing 24-minute epic "Leere" and two covers

Blabbermouth has reviewed "Still," the sixth studio album from German folk metal band Finsterforst, awarding it 8.5/10. Released seven years after their acclaimed 2019 record "Zerfall," the new album is praised as a refinement rather than a repeat of that predecessor's ambitious approach, and is described as the…

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3 Rock Songs From the 1970s That Will Get All Your Friends Dancing

  • Article lists three 1970s rock songs suited for dancing at parties
  • Featured tracks: The Sweet, Kiss and War, all released 1974-75
  • Light entertainment feature rather than hard news

This is a lighthearted music feature recommending three classic rock songs from the 1970s designed to liven up a party or dinner gathering. The piece is aimed at readers planning social events who want tried-and-tested dance tracks with broad crossover appeal. The selections span 1974-1975 and include "The…

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BLACK SABBATH Legend TONY IOMMI Announces New Solo Album ‘From The Dark’

  • Tony Iommi announces new solo album "From The Dark" via BMG
  • Lead single "World Alone" features vocalist Jorn Lande
  • Seven-inch single out 4 September; deluxe album formats also planned

Tony Iommi, the guitarist and founder of Black Sabbath, has announced a new solo album titled "From The Dark", released via BMG. The record was unveiled alongside its lead single, "World Alone", premiered at a global streaming event in Iommi's hometown of Birmingham, and arrives roughly a year…

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UMG, WMG, Sony, HYBE, Believe, BMG & More Propose New Principles for AI Song Chart Eligibility

  • Major labels propose rules for AI songs on music charts
  • Fully AI-generated tracks would be barred from chart eligibility
  • Follows earlier industry push to label AI-made music transparently

A coalition of major music companies including Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, Sony Music, HYBE, Believe, Concord and several independent labels has proposed a set of principles to determine when AI-assisted songs can qualify for music charts. The move comes as streaming platforms grapple with a growing…

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The 1978 smash hit Warren Zevon admitted he ripped off Hunter S Thompson

  • Zevon said ‘Werewolves of London’ drew from Hunter S Thompson.
  • The song became Zevon’s biggest US chart hit.
  • It appeared on his 1978 album *Excitable Boy*.

Warren Zevon acknowledged that his 1978 hit ‘Werewolves of London’ borrowed its title and central idea from writer Hunter S Thompson, whose gonzo journalism often blended dark humour with surreal imagery. The admission highlights how Zevon drew on literary and cultural influences to create one of his best-known…

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Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero’s Big DLC Price Finally Revealed, and It Ain’t Cheap

  • Sparking! Zero's big DLC priced around £26/$33/€29 ahead of 30th July launch
  • Adds 30+ characters, four stages, a new single-player mode
  • A free balance-focused update is also now available

Bandai Namco has revealed the price of the "Super Limit-Breaking NEO" DLC for Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero after it appeared live in New Zealand's PlayStation Store, just ahead of its Western launch on 30th July. The expansion is notable for being the largest DLC release for the fighting…

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Glen Hansard Remembered as “Incomparable” Troubadour Whose “Gift for Storytelling Brought So Much Joy”

  • Glen Hansard, Frames frontman and "Once" star, died aged 56 in Dublin crash
  • Irish President Catherine Connolly and ex-president Michael D Higgins paid tribute
  • Bruce Springsteen and Warren Ellis among musicians mourning his death

Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard, frontman of The Frames and star of the film "Once," died on 29 July 2026 in a motorcycle crash in Dublin at the age of 56. His death prompted an outpouring of tributes from political leaders, fellow musicians and actors, reflecting his stature as…

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Ye Settles Former Staffer’s Rape, Sexual Harassment and Trafficking Lawsuit

  • Ye settles Lauren Pisciotta's sexual misconduct and trafficking lawsuit
  • Settlement terms undisclosed; case filed in LA court on 28 July
  • Part of a wider pattern of lawsuits against Ye by former staff

Ye (formerly Kanye West) has settled a lawsuit brought by former staff member Lauren Pisciotta, who accused him of sexual harassment, assault and trafficking. A filing in a Los Angeles court on 28 July confirmed the rapper agreed to unconditionally settle the entire case, though the terms of…

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Limited-Time Deal: Sign up for T‑Mobile 5G Home Internet With a T‑Mobile Phone Plan and Save up to $200

  • Billboard promotes a T-Mobile 5G Home Internet deal offering up to $200 back
  • Bundling with a phone plan saves up to $15 monthly, price locked for 5 years
  • Plans range from $35–$55 monthly depending on speed and included perks

This is a sponsored product feature promoting a limited-time T-Mobile offer rather than a traditional news story. Billboard's shopping team highlights T-Mobile's 5G Home Internet service, noting the provider's reliability for home working, streaming and music-related tasks, and encourages readers to sign up before the promotional deal ends.…

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