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“I lost the tips of two fingers in an accident when I was 17. Doctors told me that I had no hope of playing guitar again. I refused to accept that”: The life and times of Tony Iommi, metal’s indestructible dark lord
Tony Iommi, Black Sabbath’s guitarist and a defining figure in heavy metal, discussed his life in connection with his 2011 autobiography, Iron Man: My Journey Through Heaven And Hell With Black Sabbath. Long known for guarding his privacy, Iommi said the book marked an uncomfortable but deliberate decision to reveal more about the events that…
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Denzel Curry, Kenneth Blume Collaborate On New Album ‘ii’
Denzel Curry and producer Kenneth Blume have announced a collaborative album, ‘ii’, due for release on 21 August via Loma Vista Recordings. The announcement is accompanied by the new single ‘Difference’, and marks a more substantial reunion between two longstanding creative partners. The album arrives during a busy period for Curry, who has formed rap…
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The “testy” 1976 solo Jimmy Page thinks is in another league to ‘Stairway to Heaven’
Controversial choice The post The “testy” 1976 solo Jimmy Page thinks is in another league to ‘Stairway to Heaven’ first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Kennedy Center ordered to pay jazz musician $250,000 amid Donald Trump dispute
Chuck Redd cancelled a concert in late 2025. The post Kennedy Center ordered to pay jazz musician $250,000 amid Donald Trump dispute first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Ugly’s ‘Marina’ Is Built “For The Girls”
Cambridge six-piece Ugly have released ‘Marina’, a new single they describe as combining subtle guitar work with grit, raw power and sexual energy. The song has become a notable part of the band’s live set, with vocalist Jasmine Miller-Sauchella introducing it as “for the girls”, framing its playful but intense lyrics as an expression of…
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Tom Hanks’ favourite classic rock ‘n’ roll songs: “Something greater than ourselves”
“Everybody has something that chews them up.” The post Tom Hanks’ favourite classic rock ‘n’ roll songs: “Something greater than ourselves” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Nia Archives To Headline All Points East After Party
Nia Archives will headline the official All Points East after party at Colour Factory in East London on 29 August. The event follows Tyler, the Creator’s festival headline set and gives the rising jungle producer a separate late-night platform during the festival period. Archives will be joined by Cheetah, Riria, Sexy Lady Massive and Zillion.…
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Magna Studios Signs ‘20,000 Days On Earth’ Makers Iain Forsyth & Jane Pollard
Magna Studios has signed filmmakers and artists Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard for commercial and brand representation, with plans to collaborate on longer-form projects in future. The move adds the London-based duo to Magna’s creative roster and reflects the company’s effort to expand its profile across film, advertising and culture. Forsyth and Pollard are known…
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“That’s the challenge”: the 2005 role that left Orlando Bloom hoping he “didn’t drop the ball”
He had massive expectations to live up to. The post “That’s the challenge”: the 2005 role that left Orlando Bloom hoping he “didn’t drop the ball” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Gemini Hits Billion as Marvel’s X-Men Recruits Its Creative Team
Google said on 11 August that its Gemini app had passed one billion monthly active users, a figure it described as making the service its fastest-growing product. The company said the total applies to the standalone Gemini app rather than all Google AI services, and reported that 63% of its users interact through voice, while…