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HISTORICAL FACTS: Bambie thug - The Untold Story

The 12 best new metal songs you need to hear right now

Lorna Shore, Paradise Lost and I Prevail are among the best new metal songs this week. Plus, vote for your favourite!

Metal Hammer

"Half of my young fans were big Swifties, and now they’re doing goth make-up." Bambie Thug on converting Taylor Swift fans, leaving the Vatican "on read" and why they have a "doodle arm"

Nu gen singer-songwriter Bambie Thug gives us a brief but tantalising glimpse into their world

Metal Hammer

Eurovision fans say UK has chance to do well with first girl group since 1999

Remember Monday will compete in Saturday’s grand final in Basel, Switzerland.

The Independent UK

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Irish fans ‘heartbroken’ as Emmy Kristiansen fails to make Eurovision final

Last year, Bambie Thug became the first Irish entrant to make the final since Ryan O’Shaughnessy in 2018.

Evening Standard

Why was Eurovision controversial last year?

The event began with a boycott, featured protests, and a rare disqualification.

Evening Standard

Eurovision star Emmy was ‘scared’ of Irish judges

The 24-year-old Norwegian singer was voted through as the 2025 Ireland Eurovision representative with her song Laika Party.

Evening Standard

Former Eurovision contestants call for Israel and broadcaster KAN to be banned from contest

Exclusive: Over 70 former contestants have signed an open letter demanding the country and its broadcaster be excluded

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Kneecap, Jehnny Beth, Bambie Thug and more set for Glastonbury's Shangri-La

Glastonbury has unveiled the lineup and theme for this year's Shangri-La area.

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Ireland’s Eurovision entry Emmy wants to ‘bring happiness’ amid ‘hard times’

The singer said it is ‘really important’ for the Eurovision Song Contest to deliver light-hearted entertainment.

Evening Standard

"I got taken in by a group of older witches."How Bambie Thug went from ballet and Catholic school to witchcraft, Eurovision and touring with Babymetal

How Bambie Thug went from ballet and Catholic school to witchcraft, Eurovision and touring with Babymetal

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The new issue of Metal Hammer features FIVE cover to choose from: Electric Callboy, Jinjer, Slaughter To Prevail, Bambie Thug and Bloodywood!

Meet your New Heavy cover stars for 2025

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"Hopefully Babymetal can teach me their dance routines, and I’ll teach them mine." How Eurovision helped Bambie Thug became Ireland's next breakout star

From wowing audiences at Eurovision to selling out dates of her headline tour, 2024 was a massive year for Bambie Thug - and they're just getting started

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The 13 best new metal songs you need to hear right now

Linkin Park, Jinjer and Cradle Of FIlth are among the best new metal songs this week. Plus, vote for your favourite!

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2000 Trees announces five headliners for 2025: Kneecap, Pvris, Taking Back Sunday, Coheed And Cambria and Alexisonfire

The Cheltenham weekender will also host Million Dead, Kid Kapichi, La Dispute, Bambie Thug and dozens more in July

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"We will travel to a world we have never experienced, with new songs." Babymetal announce European tour including biggest UK show ever - with Poppy and Bambie Thug in support

Babymetal will return to Europe in 2025, and they're bringing some stellar supports with them

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“It’s a warning to those who have crossed me”: Irish Eurovision alumnus Bambie Thug releases new single Hex So Heavy with nightmarish music video

The witchy, gothic artist also starts their UK and Europe tour tonight

International Business Times

Basel To Host Eurovision 2025

Basel will host the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest after being chosen ahead of Geneva on Friday to stage the 69th edition of the glitzy TV extravaganza.

Metal Hammer

"Samara from The Ring is a fashion icon!" Genre-mashing Eurovision star Bambie Thug names the five horror movies that have terrified them the most

Bambie Thug is a horror fanatic, so we asked them to name the films that have stuck with them through the years

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Swiss Cities Battle To Host Eurovision 2025 - Or Not

Swiss singer Nemo's 2024 Eurovision victory means Switzerland gets to host the glitzy TV extravaganza next year -- though battles are now raging over footing the bill.

Metal Hammer

10 bands that defined Download 2024

From historic Download debuts to returning heroes, surprise sets to stage dives in the mud, these are the 10 performances that defined an unforgettable weekend at Donington

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“Look forward to welcoming you into the coven.” Eurovision legend Bambie Thug announces UK and European headline shows for Crown The Witch tour

Ireland's Eurovision star and Ouija Pop practitioner Bambie Thug outlines Crown The Witch tour plans

Evening Standard

Eurovision organisers 'regret' that some delegations 'didn’t respect the spirit of the rules'

Acts complained about a tense atmosphere backstage at this year’s song contest

The Guardian - AU

Disqualified Eurovision contestant Joost Klein likely to face charges, say Swedish police

Klein may be charged over alleged threats and face a fine if convicted, after a member of the production crew made a complaint to police

Evening Standard

Key moments from 2024 Eurovision Song Contest final as Olly Alexander suffers 'sound issues'

Large protests took place in Malmo over Israel’s participation, while Dutch entrant Joost Klein was disqualified

Evening Standard

Eurovision final: Joost Klein disqualified after ‘threatening movement’ says Dutch broadcaster

A post to the Netherlands’ Songfestival social media page said it was ‘very disappointed’ with the decision to disqualify Joost Klein

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