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Avenged Sevenfold’s Statica EP is a goofy, auto-tuned mess – and exactly the kind of risk more big metal bands should take
Avenged Sevenfold has surprise-released a four-track EP called Statica, a heavily auto-tuned, effects-laden departure from the classic rock sound of albums like Waking The Fallen and City Of Evil. The writer, a critic for Louder, admits to disliking the EP as a musical listen but argues it deserves credit as a rare example of a…
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X Factor and I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! runner-up Jake Quickenden blames breakdown of marriage to avoid driving ban
Jake Quickenden, the singer and reality TV star known for finishing runner-up on both The X Factor and I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!, avoided a driving ban by telling a court that the breakdown of his marriage had affected his ability to cope with penalty points. The case highlights how “exceptional hardship”…
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3 Forgotten Country Songs From the 1980s That Still Hit So Good Today
American Songwriter has revisited three country songs from the 1980s that were commercially successful at the time but have since faded from classic country radio rotation. The feature highlights tracks that combined strong chart performance with production or songwriting qualities the author feels still hold up, arguing they deserve renewed attention from modern listeners. Each…
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BV Interviews: L’Rain talks following absurd ideas, ice sculptures, new album ‘fata morgana’ & more
L’Rain, the project of Brooklyn musician Taja Cheek, discusses the creative thinking behind her forthcoming album, ‘fata morgana’, including a willingness to pursue ideas that may initially seem absurd. The interview presents the record as an extension of her experimental, genre-crossing approach and as a significant next step in her catalogue. ‘fata morgana’ is L’Rain’s…
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‘You say genocide, I say war’: Boy George releases pro-Israel song, We Will Dance Again
Boy George has released a new song, We Will Dance Again, in which the Culture Club singer voices support for Israel’s military response to the 7 October 2023 Hamas attack. The pop-reggae track, shared on X and Instagram with its Hebrew title, includes lyrics such as “I stand with the Jews” and references the Nova…
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Marvel Tokon’s Spider-Man Story Drawn by My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Artist
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, an upcoming fighting game, will feature five single-player Episodes, each illustrated by a different artist. A beta test revealed that Spider-Man’s story, titled “Amazing Guardians,” is drawn by Japanese illustrator Betten Court, best known for his work on the My Hero Academia: Vigilantes spin-off manga. His distinctive style is reportedly visible…
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ROB ZOMBIE’s Wife SHERI MOON ZOMBIE Releases Debut Single And Music Video, ‘I Love My Robot’
Sheri Moon Zombie, the actress, designer and wife of musician and filmmaker Rob Zombie, has released her debut single and accompanying music video, “I Love My Robot”. The track was produced by Chris “Zeuss” Harris and its video directed by Rob Zombie, marking her first foray into music and a further expansion of the couple’s…
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Krallice Announce New Album Scour Order: Hear “Living Useless Ritual”
Krallice, the experimental New York black metal band formed in 2007 by Mick Barr and Colin Marston, have announced their first-ever European tour alongside a new double LP titled Scour Order, the follow-up to 2024’s Inorganic Rites. The announcement is notable both for the rare pan-European trek from a band known for its dense, dizzying…
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D4vd’s Apple Music account hacked with fake ‘I Did It’ song
Musician D4vd’s Apple Music account appears to have been compromised, with a fraudulent track titled “I Did It” uploaded to his artist profile without his authorisation. The incident highlights ongoing vulnerabilities around musicians’ streaming platform accounts, where unauthorised access can allow bogus material to be published under a genuine artist’s name. The article provides limited…
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You Gotta Move fast if you want to get these limited-edition Rolling Stones x Technics wireless earbuds
The Rolling Stones have teamed up with Japanese audio brand Technics to release a limited-edition pair of true wireless earbuds, blending rock heritage with high-end audio engineering. Only 5,000 units of the EAH-AZ100E1K earbuds will be made available, meaning prospective buyers will need to act quickly once pre-orders open ahead of the official launch. The…