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“I’ve always listened to the suggestions of the people I work with. It doesn’t mean I do what they say, but I listen”: How Symphony Of Destruction turned Megadeth from tech-thrashers to Platinum-selling sensation
A new feature revisits how Megadeth’s 1992 single Symphony Of Destruction helped transform the band from a technically-minded thrash act into platinum-selling mainstream rock stars. The piece traces the song’s origins to late 1991, shortly after the band’s Rust In Peace album earned them a third Gold record, when their record label pushed frontman Dave…
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Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game gets delay hours before launch
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game has had its Xbox release delayed to September, just 13 hours before its scheduled launch, while the Nintendo Switch version will ship without cross-play support. The PlayStation 5 and Windows PC versions are unaffected and will launch as planned. The developers cited “unforeseen circumstances on a backend feature” as the…
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Gloria de Oliveira Announces New Album ‘The Lying Swans’
German-Brazilian musician and visual artist Gloria de Oliveira has announced her new album ‘The Lying Swans’, due for release on 30th October via La Double Vie. The record was made with producer Randall Dunn during recording sessions across Iceland, New York and Berlin, and follows her 2022 Sacred Bones release ‘Oceans Of Time’, made with…
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Stef Chura Recruits Peter Buck, Mike Mills for New Album
Detroit indie rocker Stef Chura is releasing her first album in seven years, marking a notable return for the singer-songwriter after an extended hiatus. Dancing Alone on the Concrete, out 2 October on Saddle Creek, draws added attention thanks to guest contributions from R.E.M.’s Peter Buck and Mike Mills on the lead single “Danny.” The…
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Shocking moment England youth stars scrap in wild hotel brawl as team-mates stand around laughing and recording on their phones instead of breaking up fight
A Daily Mail report claims footage has emerged showing England youth international footballers involved in a brawl at a team hotel, with team-mates reportedly standing by laughing and filming on their phones rather than intervening. The incident, if confirmed, would raise questions about discipline and behaviour standards within the England youth setup, and could prompt…
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The Rings of Power season 3 is bringing in a major Lord of the Rings character who’s been controversially missing until now
Amazon’s The Rings of Power will introduce the wizard Saruman in its third season, ending his notable absence from the series despite his importance in The Lord of the Rings. The move is significant because the character’s earlier omission had prompted debate among viewers, particularly as another wizard, the Stranger, has now been confirmed as…
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With NBCUniversal Becoming “Independent”, Talks With Potential Partners Are Under Way, Comcast Execs Say
Comcast Co-CEOs Brian Roberts and Mike Cavanagh told investors on the company’s second-quarter earnings call that NBCUniversal is already in discussions with potential partners as it prepares to spin off into a standalone company. This marks the first time executives have addressed the planned split in an earnings context since it was announced, and signals…
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Sheffield leisure centre rebuilding plans are on the starting blocks
Sheffield City Council has unveiled plans to rebuild Springs Leisure Centre and Concord Sports Centre as the first projects in its wider strategy to modernise the city’s leisure provision. The plans matter because they aim to replace ageing facilities with more accessible, sustainable venues and support residents’ health, activity and wellbeing. Rather than refurbishing the…
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Kenny Chesney Celebrated With New Country Music Hall of Fame Exhibit
Kenny Chesney is being honoured with a new exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, celebrating a career that has spanned more than three decades since his 1994 debut album, *In My Wildest Dreams*. The exhibit, titled *Kenny Chesney: Living In Fast Forward*, allows fans to trace the singer’s personal and professional…
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Teenage Fanclub Announce New Album Do Not Dare To Dream: Hear “Day In The Sun”
Scottish power-pop veterans Teenage Fanclub have announced their 13th studio album, Do Not Dare To Dream, due for release on 9 October via Merge Records. The band shared the news alongside a video for lead single “Day In The Sun”, directed by Donald Milne, continuing a career that stretches back to their acclaimed early-90s breakthrough…