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4 of the Best Rock Songs That Are Also Band Names

  • Four rock bands made songs bearing their own names.
  • The tracks span Black Sabbath, Bad Company, Wilco and Arctic Monkeys.
  • Several use self-reference to address identity, fame or critics.

American Songwriter highlights four rock tracks whose titles are also their bands’ names, presenting them as examples of musicians playfully foregrounding their own identity. The selection ranges from foundational heavy metal to indie rock and reflects how self-titled songs can introduce a sound, comment on fame or answer…

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Corridos del Rey Signs Management Deal With VHR Music

  • Corridos del Rey has signed a co-management deal with VHR Music.
  • The deal follows major viral success for “Ayer Hablé con Diós”.
  • Managers aim to expand his Latin music career internationally.

Colombian música mexicana newcomer Corridos del Rey has signed a co-management deal with VHR Music, joining his longstanding manager Gustavo Ariza with VHR chief executive Víctor Ruiz. The agreement aims to build on the masked artist’s recent viral momentum and broaden his reach while retaining the faith-based corridos…

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Slothrust Announce New Album What They Grow In The Garden: Hear “Ring The Bell” & “00101001”

  • Slothrust announce their first album in five years.
  • Two new singles preview a gothic production style.
  • What They Grow In The Garden arrives 18 September.

Slothrust have announced What They Grow In The Garden, their first album since 2021’s Parallel Timeline, and released two new tracks, “Ring The Bell” and “00101001”. Due on 18 September via Equal Vision, the record marks a new chapter for the Los Angeles-based band, with the singles indicating…

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Tomorrowland 2026 sees ban on “large-scale” fireworks with “limited pyrotechnics” for weekend two over wildfire fears

  • Tomorrowland restricted fireworks over heightened wildfire risks.
  • Only limited main-stage pyrotechnics may be used.
  • Campsite barbecues and cooking equipment are banned.

Tomorrowland has banned large-scale fireworks and limited pyrotechnics during the second weekend of its 2026 festival because Belgium remains at a Code Orange wildfire risk amid hot, dry weather. The measures matter because they reduce the chance of festival effects sparking fires while allowing the event to continue…

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Mick Rochford Shares Heartrending Single ‘Sticks and Stones’

  • Mick Rochford releases anti-bullying single ‘Sticks and Stones’.
  • The song combines personal and observed experiences.
  • It precedes his debut album, ‘I’ve Got Something to Say’.

Irish singer-songwriter Mick Rochford has released ‘Sticks and Stones’, a new single addressing the enduring harm caused by bullying. Blending pop-rock and folk influences, the track aims to encourage discussion while emphasising resilience, empathy and hope for people affected by bullying. Rochford said the song draws on his…

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Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson Joins Billie Joe Armstrong’s Covers Band At Comic-Con

  • Bruce Dickinson joined Green Day’s Coverups at Comic-Con.
  • They performed “All the Young Dudes”.
  • The event promoted Green Day’s film Nimrods.

Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson made a surprise appearance with Green Day’s covers project, The Coverups, at San Diego Comic-Con. The performance promoted Green Day’s forthcoming road-trip film Nimrods, bringing together two prominent rock acts for a one-off rendition of a well-known song. Dickinson joined Billie Joe Armstrong…

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As GEMA awaits its Suno copyright verdict, the German collecting society launches ‘PLAI’ – a fully licensed dataset for training AI music tools

  • GEMA launches licensed AI music-training dataset PLAI.
  • Klangio is PLAI’s first customer.
  • Suno copyright ruling is expected on 31 July.

German collecting society GEMA has launched PLAI, a copyright-cleared music dataset intended to give AI developers a single licensed source for training data. Its launch matters because it offers an alternative to disputed use of copyrighted music in AI development, while GEMA awaits a court decision in its…

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WTF Was J Mascis Doing Onstage at the Grand Ole Opry?

  • J Mascis joined John R. Miller at the Grand Ole Opry.
  • They performed “Steering Wheel Drums” from Miller’s new album.
  • The appearance highlighted Mascis’s Americana influence.

John R. Miller invited Dinosaur Jr. frontman J Mascis to join him during Miller’s second appearance at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry, where they performed the guitar-led song “Steering Wheel Drums” from Miller’s new album, The Great Unknowing. The collaboration mattered because it brought an alternative-rock guitarist onto one…

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Ministry announce final album and 2027 farewell tour

  • Ministry will end after one final album and 2027 tour.
  • Hate To Go is released on 28 October.
  • The farewell tour includes four UK and Irish dates.

Industrial metal pioneers Ministry have announced that their forthcoming album, Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery), will be their final release, with a farewell tour planned for 2027. Founder Al Jourgensen, the group’s only permanent member, said he is ready to end the project after more than…

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Jack White Joined by Chris Robinson for Cover of Free’s “I’m a Mover”: Watch

  • Chris Robinson joined Jack White in Chicago.
  • They covered Free’s “I’m a Mover”.
  • White’s North American tour runs until November.

Jack White brought Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson on stage during a Chicago concert for a surprise cover of Free’s “I’m a Mover”. The collaboration stood out because White rarely features guest performers, while also reflecting his tour’s tendency to include lesser-known blues and rock songs. Robinson sang…

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