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Watch: FEAR FACTORY Celebrates 30th Anniversary Of ‘Demanufacture’ Album In Bogotá, Colombia

  • FEAR FACTORY played "Demanufacture" in full in Bogotá for its 30th anniversary
  • Fan-filmed video of the 18 July 2026 show is available on YouTube
  • Dino Cazares says the 1995 album still shapes his songwriting today

FEAR FACTORY marked the 30th anniversary of their landmark second album "Demanufacture" with a headlining concert on Saturday 18 July 2026 at Ace Of Spades in Bogotá, Colombia, playing the record in full. The show underscores the enduring influence of the 1995 release, widely credited with helping define…

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Vanilla Ice Joins Gathering of the Juggalos After Trump Freedom 250 Event Gets Washed Out

  • Vanilla Ice replaces washed-out Trump event with Gathering of the Juggalos slot
  • Lineup also includes Milli Vanilli's Fab Morvan, Hatebreed and Tech N9ne
  • Festival runs 19-22 August 2026 in Macks Creek, Missouri

Vanilla Ice has joined the lineup for Insane Clown Posse's Gathering of the Juggalos 2026 after his planned appearance at Donald Trump's Freedom 250 event, part of the Great American State Fair, was washed out. The switch sees the rapper swap a political celebration for one of American…

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On This Day in 1963, a Pioneering Surf Rock Duo Went to No. 1 With a Song Written by the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson

  • Jan and Dean's "Surf City" hit No. 1 on 20 July 1963
  • Brian Wilson co-wrote it, his first No. 1 as a songwriter
  • Success sparked friction with Beach Boys manager Murry Wilson

On 20 July 1963, the American surf duo Jan and Dean began a two-week stint at No. 1 on the US charts with "Surf City", a song co-written by Jan Berry with Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys. The chart-topper marked Wilson's first No. 1 as a songwriter,…

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Nirosta Steel adds 2 more NYC shows

  • Nirosta Steel adds two NYC shows.
  • Both new dates are on 12 September.
  • The run takes place at Night Club 101.

Nirosta Steel has added two further New York City concerts, expanding his September run at Night Club 101. The additions give fans more opportunities to see the 69-year-old musician, whose recent work has attracted renewed attention. The newly added performances are on 12 September: an early show with…

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RX Bandits brought ‘…And The Battle Begun’ to Brooklyn with Catbite (pics, setlist)

  • RX Bandits played ‘…And The Battle Begun’ in Brooklyn.
  • Catbite supported the show.
  • Full concert details were unavailable.

RX Bandits performed their album ‘…And The Battle Begun’ in Brooklyn, with Catbite appearing as the supporting act. The show was presented as a celebration of a significant release in the band’s catalogue and gave fans a full-album live experience. The available text does not include the article’s…

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Divinity Roxx: From Secret Bass Player to World Stage

  • Bassist Divinity Roxx recalls path from secret bass practice to touring with Beyoncé
  • She trained under bassist Victor Wooten after attending his bass camp
  • Now makes children's music, earning two Grammy nominations

Bassist and songwriter Divinity Roxx has spoken about her journey from secretly teaching herself bass guitar to touring the world with Beyoncé and earning Grammy nominations. Raised in Atlanta, she initially made her name as a rapper before deciding she needed to play an instrument to be taken…

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Beastie Boys’ Mike D adds more UK dates to 2026 solo tour – including headlining Mutations alongside Fat Dog

  • Mike D adds UK autumn tour dates ahead of debut solo album 'Thank You'
  • Headlining Brighton's Mutations Festival alongside Fat Dog on 24 October
  • Also playing Glasgow, Manchester, London and European cities

Beastie Boys member Mike D has expanded his 2026 solo tour with additional UK dates, ahead of the release of his debut solo album 'Thank You' on 28 August. The new run includes a headline slot at Brighton's Mutations Festival, marking his first live appearance in the city…

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75 Songs to Celebrate Spain’s World Cup Victory: Rosalía, Quevedo, Enrique Iglesias & More

  • Spain beat Argentina 1-0 to win the 2026 World Cup final
  • It is Spain's second World Cup title, after 2010
  • Billboard released a 75-song playlist celebrating the win

Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup, beating Argentina 1-0 in the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on 19 July, securing their second title after their 2010 triumph, which also ended 1-0 (against the Netherlands). To mark the victory, Billboard has put together a 75-track playlist…

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The AirPods Max 2 Are $100 Off Right Now

  • AirPods Max 2 now $449 at Amazon, $100 off retail
  • One of the best discounts since April 2026 launch
  • Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) offered as a $369 alternative

Apple's second-generation AirPods Max are currently discounted to $449 at Amazon, $100 off their standard $549 price. The deal applies across all colour options and matters for shoppers weighing premium over-ear headphones, as it represents one of the best price cuts tracked since the model launched in April…

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TRIVIUM’s COREY BEAULIEU On Upcoming Studio Album: ‘This Is A Whole New Chapter For The Band’

  • Trivium teases new album, first with drummer Alex Rüdinger
  • Release tentatively expected late 2026 or early 2027
  • Follows a five-year gap since 2021's "In The Court Of The Dragon"

Trivium guitarist Corey Beaulieu and bassist Paolo Gregoletto have discussed the band's upcoming studio album in a new interview with Czech outlet Metalshop TV, describing it as a fresh chapter for the group. The record will be Trivium's first to feature drummer Alex Rüdinger, formerly of Whitechapel, who…

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