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Venom Singer/Bassist and Black Metal Icon Conrad ‘Cronos’ Lant Dies at 63

The members of the pioneering black metal band announced their frontman's death on Thursday (Oct. 1).

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Instagram reharm sensation Oli Howe on the formula behind his chaotic reworks of classic hits

“David Foster commented and then he sent me a DM saying, ‘Where did you come from?’ And I was just like, "Oh my God, what do I say to that? Brighton?’”

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Whisnu Santika Shows There Is More Than One Identity

The hardest part of building a recognizable artist project is knowing when recognition starts to become a cage. Whisnu Santika knows the advantage of having a sound people can name. Indo Bounce gave audiences a way into his music, helped define his presence across festival and club stages, and gave

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Olympia London cancels all December shows due to “unforeseen planning issues”

Royal Blood, Bloc Party and Interpol are among the acts to have been impacted

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Behind Music Companies’ Stock Market Stumble: ‘They Are Caught in Crosswinds’

Entertainment and media stocks are down almost across the board, but analysts say investors fear some issues may be systemic.

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Benson Boone Recalls ‘Embarrassing’ Bathroom Encounter With Fan: ‘I Was Horrified’

"I heard the gasp, and that's when I turned, and I was like: 'Oh my gosh,'" the singer recollected.

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Slash Ft. Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators Announce New Album and Tour, Unleash “Flying Blind”: Stream

The new album Flying Blind will be out February 26th via GIbson Music, with a world tour to follow shortly after. Slash Ft. Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators Announce New Album and Tour, Unleash “Flying Blind”: Stream Langdon Hickman

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Why Donnie Darko’s Signature Rabbit Is Still So Haunting

Director Richard Kelly and actor James Duval look back at the creation of unlikely guardian angel Frank. Why Donnie Darko’s Signature Rabbit Is Still So Haunting Liz Shannon Miller

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‘Marvel’s Wolverine’ review: get your claws into this violent action romance

It’s not ‘Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’ but there’s still plenty to love

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Designing ‘Diablo 4’s heavy metal monsters sounds like the coolest job in gaming

Descend to the depths with the team behind Satan’s virtual hellscape, Sanctuary

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Stray Kids join BTS in boycotting 2027 Grammys following introduction of Asian Pop category

BTS previously said that they wanted their music to be “heard and loved for what it is, rather than being divided by region or language”

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‘Carrie’ review: muted modern reboot of a savage horror classic

Mike Flanagan treats the Stephen King creation like a slow-burning tragedy

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All of Taylor Swift’s Bonus Tracks, Ranked (Staff Picks)

Deluxe editions, Target exclusives, 3am Edition, The Encore and more.

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Mass Appeal and Whatnot Host Hip-Hop at New York Comic Con

The 5,000-square-foot shopping mall-inspired Whatnot Liveplex will be the "Home of Hip-Hop Collectibles."

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LISA Releases Limited Edition PlayStation Controller

The wireless controller and accompanying merch will be available for preoder on Oct. 2 ahead of their releases later this month. Shop online here.

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horsegiirL Discusses Identity and New Music on North American Tour

Amid her first North American headlining tour and the release of a new track fusing hardcore and country, horsegiirL talks about identity and taking her "nature chaos rave" on the road.

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Brandi Carlile Sings Celine Dion and Madonna at Stonewall Fundraiser

The Grammy winner toasted Returning to Myself (Sad Gay Version) at ground zero for the modern LGBTQ rights movement.

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Metallica's Sphere Debut Featured Giant 3D Cthulhu

An array of ostentatious 3D graphics, including a giant Cthulhu, accompanied the band’s debut at the Las Vegas venue

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How Charli xcx Is Challenging Herself With Music, Fashion, Film Tour: ‘I’ve Really Climbed My Way Up From Nothing’

Inside the alt-pop star's latest outing.

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Streaming fraud is fuelled by “perceived lack of a legal risk”, industry stakeholders tell judge in Michael Smith sentencing

The streaming fraudster who pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy in relation to an $8 million streaming scam will be sentenced next week. The Music Fights Fraud Alliance says the sentence should “reflect the systemic harm” caused by the scam, so that it deters others involved in streaming fraud