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Vice Business Only
Blabbermouth has reviewed “Vice Business Only”, the debut album from V.B.O., a new project pairing Wind Rose vocalist Francesco Cavalieri with electronic artist Simone Giusti. The record leans heavily into 1980s pop and AOR nostalgia, joining a wider trend of retro revivalism in both mainstream pop and metal, and the reviewer rates it a strong,…
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Pain Of Truth Announce New Self-Titled Album: Hear “Unforgiven”
Long Island hardcore band Pain Of Truth have announced their self-titled second album, due out on 25 September via DAZE, alongside a new single and video called “Unforgiven”. The record follows their well-received 2023 debut Not Through Blood and a 2025 split with Sunami, and marks a notable stylistic shift for the group as they…
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New Wave Of British Heavy Metal Legends TANK To Release Deluxe Edition Of ‘Filth Hounds Of Hades’ In August
NWOBHM pioneers TANK are releasing a deluxe reissue of their 1982 debut album “Filth Hounds Of Hades” on 14 August, via Cleopatra Records, the first in a planned series of reissues from the band’s catalogue. Formed by Algy Ward (previously of The Saints and The Damned) alongside brothers Mark and Peter Brabbs, TANK were dubbed…
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Ben Folds hits out at Donald’s Trump’s Kennedy Center takeover before Congress: “When you politicise art, you’ve got propaganda”
Ben Folds, who served for nearly a decade as artistic advisor to the Kennedy Center’s National Symphony Orchestra before stepping down in 2025, has testified before Congress criticising Donald Trump’s takeover of the Washington D.C. arts institution. Speaking at a congressional forum on 21 July 2026, the singer-songwriter said the venue had become a “hyper-politicised…
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“The goal is to provide what we can”: Elder Scrolls Online Crown Store undergoing changes due to “team bandwidth” in wake of Xbox layoffs
The Elder Scrolls Online’s Crown Store is being scaled back after Microsoft’s mass Xbox layoffs left the game’s team with reduced staff to manage it. ZeniMax has removed the ability to browse the store via the official website, meaning players must now log into the game itself to view and purchase items, while still being…
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The one director Stephen King would trust with any project: “I’d be a fool not to”
Stephen King has said he would trust director Frank Darabont with any adaptation of his work, praising both Darabont’s creative judgement and his ability to portray ordinary people convincingly. The endorsement matters because King’s books have produced adaptations of sharply varying quality, while Darabont’s films are among the author’s most highly regarded screen versions. Darabont…
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Elephant Stone prep new album, touring in September: watch the puppet-filled “I Got a Pill” video
Montreal psychedelic rock band Elephant Stone have announced their tenth studio album, ASHA, and released a video for its new single, “I Got a Pill”. The puppet-filled video accompanies a song that frontman Rishi Dhir says addresses demagogues who exploit fear by offering simplistic solutions, making it a politically charged preview of the forthcoming record.…
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The musician Ringo Starr knew never belonged in The Beatles: “I never thought he was great”
Ringo Starr said Pete Best, The Beatles’ original drummer, was not the right fit for the group as it evolved beyond its early club years. The article argues that Starr’s distinctive swing, reliable timing and personality helped complete the band’s sound and public chemistry after he replaced Best in 1962. Starr described Best as capable…
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Kelly Osbourne Pens Devastating Letter to Ozzy Osbourne 1 Year After His Death: ‘Your Voice Still Guides Me’
Kelly Osbourne has shared an emotional public letter to her late father, Ozzy Osbourne, marking one year since his death. Posted on Instagram on 21 July, the tribute reflects the continuing grief felt by the Osbourne family and offers fans an intimate glimpse into how Kelly has coped in the year since losing him, following…
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Oasis Overtakes The Beatles to Score U.K.’s Bestselling Studio Album of All Time
Oasis’s 1995 album (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? has been named the UK’s bestselling studio album of all time, overtaking The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. The new ranking was published by the Official Charts Company as part of its 70th-anniversary celebrations, and reflects an updated methodology combining traditional sales with a decade…