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ANDI DERIS Says HELLOWEEN Is ‘Capable Of Playing’ All The Classic Songs In Their Original Tunings
Helloween singer Andi Deris says modern technology now allows the band to perform its older songs in their original tunings, reversing compromises made when frequent guitar retuning was less practical. He said this matters for faithfully presenting the group’s catalogue live, while maintaining the vocal routines needed for demanding performances. Deris explained that from 2000’s…
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Colorful past of AI tycoon’s wife who has wiped herself from internet: Epstein link, failed age-gap marriage, bankruptcy and ‘luxury porn’
Cami Clark, the wife of Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei, has largely erased herself from public view, but a Wall Street Journal investigation has uncovered a colourful history that includes a business connection to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Clark, 47, has played a significant behind-the-scenes role in her husband’s career, helping to…
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This ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sword Is the Closest Thing to a Lightsaber for Rumi Fans: Buy Online
A full-size interactive replica of Rumi’s sain-geom sword from *KPop Demon Hunters* is available to pre-order ahead of its planned 1 July 2027 release. The product is aimed at collectors and cosplayers, reflecting the franchise’s continued commercial success and expanding range of merchandise. Priced at $224.99, the roughly 40-inch plastic sword includes a purple-tinted display…
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Emily Eavis confirms Glastonbury 2027 headliners booked as she responds to Madonna rumours
Emily Eavis has said that Glastonbury’s three headline acts for 2027 have already been booked, but ruled out Madonna as one of them. Her comments matter because they provide the first firm indication that plans for the festival’s return after its 2026 fallow year are well advanced, while challenging widespread speculation about the line-up. Glastonbury…
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Recording Academy reviews Asian pop Grammy award after BTS withdrawal
The Recording Academy is reconsidering its newly announced Asian pop Grammy category after BTS said it would not submit music for the 2027 awards, arguing that music should not be divided by region or language. The decision matters because it has renewed debate over whether specialist awards improve recognition or marginalise artists from the main…
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The 1973 lyric Bruce Springsteen calls “one of my best lines”
From a slow-burn song. The post The 1973 lyric Bruce Springsteen calls “one of my best lines” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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4 U2 Classics That Show off Their Mastery of the Slow Stuff
American Songwriter highlights four U2 ballads as examples of the band’s ability to move beyond its early, anthemic rock sound into slower and more emotionally direct material. The selections span different phases of U2’s career, showing how the group used arrangements, songwriting and Bono’s vocals to address longing, relationship breakdown and family grief. – ‘All…
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Kelly Osbourne Blasts Dee Snider’s “Attempt to Belittle” Ozzy Osbourne
Kelly Osbourne has criticised Dee Snider for comments she said diminished the musical legacy of her late father, Ozzy Osbourne. The dispute centres on Ozzy’s songwriting role in Black Sabbath and his solo career, with Kelly arguing that his achievements as a musician, singer, songwriter and bandleader are clear to fans and collaborators. Snider wrote…
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The Cradle Announce New Album Get Yourself A Man & Other Love Songs: Hear “Human Nature”
The Cradle, the project of singer-songwriter Paco Cathcart, has announced a new album, Get Yourself A Man & Other Love Songs, and released its lead single, “Human Nature”. The announcement marks Cathcart’s return to the Cradle name after releasing an album under their own name last year, and introduces a record described as combining songs…
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The 5 Best Songs Of The Week
Stereogum’s staff has selected its five best new songs of the week, spanning shoegaze, heavy rock, indie roots-rock, electronic music and club pop. – Tinashe’s “Melatonin” tops the list for its unpredictable club production and distinctive vocal delivery. – Ryan Hemsworth’s instrumental “A Display Of Emotion” combines post-rock textures, piano, drum loops and samples. -…