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Original Iron Maiden singer Paul Di'Anno dies aged 66

Iron Maiden released a statement saying that Di'Anno's contributions to their early sound “helped set us on the path we have been travelling as a band for almost five decades."

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Bon Iver's ‘SPEYSIDE’: Euronews Culture's verdict

The new EP from Bon Iver's Justin Vernon is an achingly lovely confrontation of anxiety and change.

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Oasis auction: Instruments and handwritten lyrics go up for sale

Noel Gallagher’s custom-built silver guitar, used on tour in the late '90s, is the star item in an upcoming auction of Oasis memorabilia, alongside other iconic band items like Liam Gallagher's stage-used tambourine.

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Never-before-heard Jimi Hendrix tapes to go on sale

Fancy owning an exclusive slice of music history? Fans will have the chance to bid on four newly found demos by Jimi Hendrix next month. And, for the ultimate kudos (and gloating value), only the buyer will be allowed to listen.

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Album anniversaries: Three records to celebrate in October 2024

From socially conscious hip-hop to one of the most famous (and missed) Irish rock bands, via a raucous surprise from music's iconic Dadaist, here's our pick of the three albums celebrating a major anniversary this month.

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Public Service Broadcasting’s stunning tribute to Amelia Earhart

While everyone will be rushing to listen to Coldplay’s latest album 'Moon Music', which is also out today, there’s another album far more worthy of your time and attention... The new offering from Public Service Broadcasting, ‘The Final Flight’, is a stunning concept album about Amelia Earhart.

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Royal Mail stamps celebrate 60 years of British rock band The Who

A special set of stamps is being issued to mark the 60th anniversary of rock band The Who. And they look all kinds of nice.

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Shakespeare meets Radiohead for new 'Hamlet' production

Thom Yorke will orchestrate his band’s 2003 album for a cast of 20 musicians and actors, in an updated version of “Hamlet” that will focus on state corruption and paranoia.

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Ex-The Smiths frontman Morrissey fires management team

Bigmouth Strikes Again... Morrissey has fired his management team after having previously claimed that his ex-bandmate Johnny Marr owns "100 per cent trademark rights" to The Smiths' name, and that he had “ignored” an offer for a 2025 tour. The claims were debunked this week.

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Nine Inch Nails photography exhibition to open in London

The collection of photographs by Jonathan Rach hits London next month. ‘The Downward Spiral Exhibition’ coincides with the 30th anniversary of Nine Inch Nails' second album 'The Downward Spiral', and features "unseen" images from NIN's 1994-1996 'Self Destruct' tour.

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Marr vs Morrissey: The Smiths trademark ownership claims debunked

Johnny Marr’s management has released a statement debunking the accusations made by former The Smiths singer Morrissey, who claimed that his ex-bandmate trademarked the group's name "without any consultation".

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Morrissey claims Johnny Marr now owns all The Smiths trademarks

News of Johnny Marr owning the trademarks for The Smiths has the rumour mill going into overdrive. Could another iconic Mancunian band reunion be on the cards? Or does this all but guarantee it will never happen?

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Jon Bon Jovi praised for talking distressed woman off bridge edge

American rockstar Jon Bon Jovi has been commended by the Metro Nashville Police Department after he talked a woman off the ledge of a bridge.

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'This machine sues fascists': The White Stripes are suing Donald Trump

Rock band The White Stripes add their name to an ever growing list of artists who are suing Donald Trump over the illegal use of their songs in campaign videos. The band highlight the “flagrant misappropriation” of their hit song ‘Seven Nation Army’.

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Oasis ticket controversy: Is dynamic pricing legal in the EU?

After selling out 17 shows for their reunion tour, Oasis have faced criticism for using Ticketmaster's dynamic pricing option.

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Album anniversaries: Three records to celebrate in September 2024

From euphoric Swedish pop to sensual British triphop via a peerless theatrical rock opus, here's our pick of the three albums celebrating a major anniversary this month.

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Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds' 'Wild God': Euronews Culture's Verdict

In his latest album, Nick Cave continues to confront grief and finds a new level of absolution.

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I saw Oasis on their final tour, here's why you should be excited

Euronews Culture critic Jonny Walfisz looks back on the life-changing experience of seeing Oasis on their ill-fated 'Dig Out Your Soul' tour in 2009.

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Oasis confirm reunion and announce 2025 world tour

It's been 15 years since Noel and Liam Gallagher played their last gig together, having split up after a backstage fight in Paris.

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Is an Oasis reunion on the cards? Definitely maybe

The Gallagher brothers have done little to quell speculation that an Oasis reunion is imminent, teasing that a big announcement could be made on Tuesday.