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“To all intents and purposes, it was a disaster. I wanted to kick my habit, I didn’t want to kick it.” A wasted singer, a bizarre producer and a real-life Sex Pistol: how Megadeth made thrash metal’s most chaotic album
This feature from Louder tells the chaotic story behind Megadeth’s 1988 album So Far, So Good… So What!, made at a moment when the thrash metal band was teetering on the edge of collapse. Frontman Dave Mustaine, still nursing fury at his 1983 sacking from Metallica, was deep into drug and alcohol abuse during the…
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The English folk song from the 1600s that American rock kept alive
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TikTok influencer who accused estranged husband of pedophilia found dead in possible murder-suicide
TikTok influencer Sara Gilson, who also went by Sara Duffey, has been found dead alongside her estranged husband in what police believe was a murder-suicide at her home in Owasso, Oklahoma. The case has drawn attention because Gilson had recently posted publicly on social media accusing her husband of being a paedophile and had filed…
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Path of Exile 2 is an intense action RPG that manages to be strangely cozy
A Polygon writer describes how Path of Exile 2, a demanding action role-playing game, has unexpectedly become their preferred way to relax, despite lacking the gentle trappings of typical “cosy games” like Stardew Valley or Animal Crossing. The piece argues that the game’s depth and community-driven build creativity let players design characters that clear content…
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‘Am I Supposed to be a Comedian?’: Donald Trump’s Bizarre White House Correspondent’s Dinner Speech Had Few Laughing
Donald Trump delivered a widely mocked speech at the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner, coming across as unsure of his tone and lashing out at journalists rather than performing traditional comedic material. Critics saw the appearance as evidence of Trump’s growing anxiety over his declining approval ratings, given that he has long placed public approval…
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Fauci’s newly released COVID diaries reveal bizarre fixation on fame as pandemic deaths mounted
Newly released diary entries attributed to Dr Anthony Fauci reportedly show him dwelling on his own fame during the COVID-19 pandemic, even as the death toll continued to rise. The diaries, covered by Fox News, are being presented as evidence of Fauci’s mindset at the height of the crisis, when he served as the US…
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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds cast reveal why Kirk and Spock still aren’t best friends in season 4
As Star Trek: Strange New Worlds heads into its fourth season, the show continues drawing closer to the era of The Original Series, deliberately building the friendship between Kirk and Spock rather than rushing it. Cast members Ethan Peck (Spock) and Paul Wesley (Kirk) discussed at a press conference how they have consciously held back…
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Robert Downey Jr. says playing Doctor Doom left him feeling “isolated” from his former Avengers co-stars: “It was really weird”
Robert Downey Jr. has spoken about his experience taking on the role of Doctor Doom in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, revealing that the transition left him feeling distanced from the actors he had worked alongside for years as Iron Man. He described the sensation as “really weird”, pointing to an unexpected sense of isolation from…
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‘Star Trek’s Best Series Has Quietly Outdone ‘The Next Generation’
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds has emerged as the franchise’s standout modern series, with commentators arguing it has now surpassed the beloved The Next Generation. Now airing its fourth season, the show is widely seen as TNG’s spiritual successor, winning over critics and long-time fans by proving that Star Trek’s classic episodic, character-driven format still…
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5 Greatest Sci-Fi Movies No One Talks About Anymore
Collider has put together a list highlighting acclaimed science-fiction films that the author believes have unfairly faded from public conversation, despite being as accomplished as more celebrated classics in the genre. The piece argues that limited availability, streaming saturation and the passage of time have caused several strong titles to slip into obscurity, known mainly…