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Texas progressive country pioneer Joe Ely, who collaborated with The Clash, dead at 78

Joe Ely, a central figure in Texas’ progressive country scene during the 1970s, has died aged 78.  His representative...

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You Me At Six join host of acts set for Download Festival

You Me At Six and 64 other bands have been added to the Download Festival line-up.
The ‘Finders Keepers’ hitmakers – fronted by Josh Franceschi – return for the first time since 2012, and will join the likes of Black Stone Cherry, Shinedown, Hatebreed, Cradle Of Filth and Bury Tomorrow at the heavy metal extravaganza held at Donington Park, Leicestershire between June 8 and June 10.
Legendary Korn frontman Jonathan Davis will be making his first Download appearance as a solo artist after recently revealing plans to release a solo record in 2018.
Kerrang! Radio Fresh Blood returns to host The Avalanche Stage with seminal bands such as The Bronx, Less Than Jake and Cancer Bats among many more.
Alex Baker, presenter of Fresh Blood on Kerrang! Radio said: "I am absolutely stoked to be hosting The Avalanche Stage again this year at Download. Last year the talent on display on the stage, from brand new bands through to legends of the scene that started out life on Fresh Blood, was off the chart….and yet again this year it’s going to THE place to be…Puppy, Milk Teeth, Employed To Serve and CANCER BATS (to name but a few!). I mean COME ON! BE FAIR ON THE OTHER STAGES!!"
It comes after Marilyn Manson was announced as one of the acts set to amaze crowds at the annual event.
Bullet For My Valentine, Asking Alexandria, Parkway Drive, and Babymetal were also previously confirmed.
Along with Black Veil Brides, The Hives, Rise Against, Mayday Parade, and Neck Deep.
This year sees Avenged Sevenfold, Guns N’ Roses, and Ozzy Osbourne headline.
Tickets are on sale now.

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Kylie Minogue tops UK Christmas charts

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Guitarist Gem Archer reveals Oasis Live ’25 tour setlist was ‘amended’

The Oasis Live ’25 tour setlist went through some last‑minute trimming, leaving a few planned songs on the cutting‑room floor.

Addison Rae doesn’t want to be seen as just a ‘pop star’

Addison Rae says she doesn’t “really care about being a pop star” — she just wants to be a “star”.

Måneskin enjoying the ‘space to experiment’ before regrouping

Måneskin have every intention of getting back in the studio together, but for now, they’re relishing the chance to experiment individually.

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