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Slipknot’s Jim Root says the band “didn’t even try” auditioning anyone besides Eloy Casagrande

Slipknot guitarist Jim Root has revealed how Eloy Casagrande came to be the band’s new drummer. READ MORE: Slipknot’s Clown talks 2024 tour and new material: “This band has never been happier” In late April, Eloy Casagrande was confirmed as Slipknot’s new drummer, taking over Jay Weinberg, who was let go late last year. Since then, Casagrande has opened up about the “complicated” choice he had to make in leaving Brazilian […]

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Taylor Swift to feature on new Gracie Abrams album

Gracie Abrams has revealed the track list for her upcoming album, which confirms a feature from Taylor Swift. READ MORE: Gracie Abrams live in London: candid storytelling laced with joy and self-reflection Last night (May 13), Abrams took to social media to reveal the track list for ‘The Secret Of Us’. The album will mark her sophomore effort, following 2023’s debut record ‘Good Riddance’. It is due for release on […]

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Watch Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea deliver passionate speech about “magical place” Denny’s

Flea has delivered a passionate and rousing speech about American diner chain Denny’s – see what the Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist had to say below. READ MORE: Red Hot Chili Peppers – ‘Return Of The Dream Canteen’ review: an overwhelming feast Flea recently made a guest appearance on John Mulaney’s six-episode show Everybody’s In LA. The bassist’s appearance came on the sixth and final episode, during which Mulaney joked that […]

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The Last Dinner Party announce autumn 2024 European tour

The Last Dinner Party have announced an autumn 2024 European tour set to kick off later this year. READ MORE: The Last Dinner Party: the newly-coronated monarchs of baroque-pop The 13-date trek will kick off on October 28 in Paris and will see the band make stops in various cities such as Brussels, Amsterdam, Cologne, Lyon, Munich, Berlin and more. The tour will wrap up on November 16 in Luxembourg. It […]

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Eloy Casagrande explains “complicated” decision to leave Sepultura for Slipknot

Eloy Casagrande has opened up about his reasons for leaving Sepultura to fill the vacant drummer position in Slipknot. READ MORE: Slipknot’s Clown talks 2024 tour and new material: “This band has never been happier” In February Casagrande left the Brazilian metal band, who will be splitting up after a farewell tour starting this year. This led to heavy speculation that he would be joining Slipknot following the firing of Jay […]

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Eurovision bosses promise to review all incidents for those who “didn’t respect the spirit of the rules and the competition”

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has released a statement promising to review all incidents for those who “didn’t respect the spirit of the rules” at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024. READ MORE: Inside the raging debate to watch Eurovision 2024: “This feels bigger than the contest” This year’s competition, which was ultimately won by Switzerland’s Nemo, was surrounded by controversy for allowing Israel to compete amid the ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza. A statement […]

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“Seminal” – Tributes paid after death of ‘Young Americans’ saxophone legend David Sanborn

Tributes have been paid to David Sanborn, the saxophone legend who performed on David Bowie‘s hit ‘Young Americans’, who has died at the age of 78. It was confirmed on his official social media accounts that he had passed away on Sunday (May 12) from complications of prostate cancer. He had been diagnosed with the disease in 2018 but had continued performing until recently and had live appearances booked into […]

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Watch Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds’ ‘The Making Of Wild God’ part one, featuring Radiohead’s Colin Greenwood

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds have shared part one of ‘The Making Of Wild God’ featuring Radiohead‘s Colin Greenwood. READ MORE: Nick Cave: “There’s no metric that says virtuousness makes good art” Directed by Megan Cullen and recorded at Miraval Studios in France, the new exclusive footage provides a behind-the-scenes glimpse into how Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds created their upcoming 18th album ‘Wild God‘. The first part of […]

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David Gilmour announces shows in historic Rome landmark and first US gigs in eight years

David Gilmour has announced a show at a historic Rome landmark as well as a handful of shows in the US. Before taking on the stage at London’s Royal Albert Hall for his six-night residency, the soloist and former Pink Floyd guitarist will perform at Rome’s historic chariot-racing stadium Circus Maximus (Circo Massimo) during a six-night run taking place from September 27 through October 3 It will mark his return to […]

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Childish Gambino’s ‘New World’ tour: dates, venues and ticket details revealed for UK, Europe and Australia

Childish Gambino has confirmed the dates and venues for his ‘New World’ tour, which will take in the UK, Europe and Australia later this year and into 2025. READ MORE: Childish Gambino – ‘3.15.20’ review: rap’s Renaissance man lets guard down with most personal record to date Earlier today, the rapper-actor-comedian, real name Donald Glover, released his ‘Atavista’ album, along with a music video for the new track ‘Little Foot Big […]

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