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A week in the life of the Metal Queen, Doro Pesch. “I had no friends, so reading helped me through some pretty tough times”
This is an archive feature from Classic Rock in which German heavy metal singer Doro Pesch, known as the “Metal Queen”, discusses a typical week in her life towards the end of 2002, as her extensive Fight tour drew to a close. The piece, presented largely in her own words, touches on how her schedule…
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3 Songs From the 1990s That Will Instantly Turn You Into a Singer-Songwriter Fan
An American Songwriter feature picks out three 1990s songs it argues will win over any fan of singer-songwriter music, spanning pop, folk-rock and jam-band styles. The piece highlights how genre boundaries blurred during the decade, allowing artists with strong lyrical and vocal craft to cross into the mainstream, and it frames each selection as a…
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Pentagon officials mulling the firing of military newspaper Stars and Stripes publisher
Pentagon officials are reportedly considering dismissing the publisher of Stars and Stripes, the independent newspaper that has served US military personnel for generations. The move would mark a significant intervention in a publication long valued for its editorial independence from the Department of Defense, raising concerns among press freedom advocates about political interference in military-focused…
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Wales great Jones returns to Ospreys as a director
Former Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones has been appointed a director on the Ospreys’ board with immediate effect, returning to the Swansea region where he began his professional career. The move comes at a critical time for the club, which is fighting for survival amid Welsh Rugby Union plans to reduce the number of professional…
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Contention Share Awesome New Surprise EP Nuclear Summer
Tampa straight-edge hardcore band Contention have surprise-released a new EP, “Nuclear Summer,” dropping it at midnight without prior warning. The release follows their appearance at Sound And Fury, the major Los Angeles hardcore festival, and comes hot on the heels of similar surprise drops from fellow hardcore acts Haywire and God’s Hate in the festival’s…
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Legendary Rock Band JEFFERSON STARSHIP Releases New Single ‘Jetpack’
Jefferson Starship, the veteran rock band formed by Paul Kantner in the 1970s, has released a new single called “Jetpack” alongside an official lyric video, marking a fresh chapter for a group that recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. The release arrives while the band is on tour supporting Deep Purple across North America, offering fans…
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Chelsea reject initial Leeds loan bid for Mudryk
Chelsea have turned down an initial loan bid from Leeds United for winger Mykhailo Mudryk, though talks between the two clubs are continuing. The 25-year-old, who is keen to move to Elland Road, has agreed to spend the season away from Stamford Bridge to rebuild his fitness and match sharpness following a lengthy absence from…
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Seth Rogen, Colman Domingo, Danny Boyle Join Speakers Lineup at Toronto Market Summit
The Toronto International Film Festival’s Market has added Seth Rogen, Colman Domingo and Danny Boyle to the speaker lineup for its Summit conference programme, held alongside the festival from 10–16 September. TIFF: The Market has now finalised its full schedule of more than 70 sessions, drawing on figures from across the industry to discuss creative…
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Root enjoys winning return as captain as England humble poor Pakistan
Joe Root marked his first Test as England captain since returning to the role with a dominant victory over Pakistan, as England bowled their opponents out cheaply to seal a win by an innings and 103 runs on day three at Headingley. The result gives Root’s side a 1-0 lead in the three-match series and…