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“We wrote it on the board as ‘The Loudest Riff Ever Recorded by a Human.’ We had to put the mic four feet away”: Corrosion Of Conformity pushed hard on their new album. And the Bee Gees helped

Pepper Keenan and Woody Weatherman explain how they’ve made the most of their latest lineup, the acoustic guitar that shook them up, and why messing with a Seymour Duncan will make them rich (they hope)

Guitar World

“Simple design is its key: just the straight-up, high-voltage voice of a masterfully designed single-channel amp”: Orange Amps rolls out the OR60, a single-channel 60-watt tube powerhouse officially approved by Down/COC’s Pepper Keenan

NAMM 2026: Orange says it is the most versatile single-channel amp it has ever made

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One Nation surges above Coalition in Newspoll as Labor still well ahead, in contrast with other polls

The aftermath of the Bondi terror attacks has brought about a shift in polling for the Albanese government, which has been riding high since its thumping win in the 2025 federal election.

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“Dime had wanted to do a solo project for years… There was so much second-guessing and worrying about sounding like Pantera”: Inside the making of Dimebag Darrell’s final album

When the Abbott brothers’ main band collapsed, Dimebag’s solo record took on new meaning and became Damageplan’s New Found Power. Longtime associate and co-producer Sterling Winfield argues that triumph came out of the tragedies – even though it took fans years to realize it

Guitar World

“The original prototype took a good beating all over the US. If a guitar can pass the test of touring you've got a winner”: Solar Guitars honors heavy metal stalwart Kirk Windstein with a super-spiky signature that pays tribute to New Orleans

The Down and Crowbar riffsmith's newest no-nonsense Solar signature was designed with “simplicity is power” in mind

Guitar World

“I hate punching in. If you don’t have your bassline down, you shouldn’t be doing what you’re doing”: Rex Brown reveals the tricks behind his super-heavy bass technique

Pantera bassist Rex Brown on his precision-engineered picking technique, and why he’s not into “bouncing around with Pro Tools”

Guitar World

‘Kids with Down’s have no filter. I love it’: Allan Cockram, the man behind the Mighty Penguins

A new film charts the rise of a west London football club for young players with Down’s Syndrome, and the team’s founder has a fairly extraordinary life story of his own, he tells Donald McRae

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Down vs Meath: Mournemen can improve from facile Laois win insists Ceilum Doherty

Conor Laverty's side hit eight goals against the O'Moore County in their Tailteann Cup semi-final to set up a decider with Meath at Croke Park this weekend

Belfast Live

Down vs Meath: Marty Clarke issues injury update ahead of Tailteann Cup decider

The Mourne coach labels their semi-final rout of Laois as a "freak event" and warns goal chances will be harder to come by against the Royals

Belfast Live

Pierce Laverty hails Down's goal-scoring exploits as Laois boss Billy Sheehan considers future

The Mouremen hit eight goals in a 22-point rout in Sunday's Tailteann Cup semi-final to set up a clash with Meath next month

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Aidan O’Rourke to step down as Donegal manager after Tyrone loss

The 2002 Armagh All-Ireland winner came in as interim manager following the shock resignation of Paddy Carr

Irish Mirror

Aidan O’Rourke steps down as Donegal boss following Tyrone defeat

The Armagh native came in as interim manager following Paddy Carr's resignation prior to Donegal's final League game

Belfast Live

Down hoping to follow Derry's recipe for success says captain Pierce Laverty

The Mouremen are hoping to reach the final of the Tailteann Cup at the expense of Laois when they go head-to-head at Croke Park on Sunday

Belfast Live

Down vs Laois Tailteann Cup semi-final: Live stream and TV info

The Mournemen claimed a huge victory against Cavan last weekend and they are just one win away from a place in the Tailteann Cup decider

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All-Ireland SFC preliminary quarter-final and Tailteann Cup semi-final pairings confirmed

Ulster rivals Tyrone and Donegal set to clash in Ballybofey while Antrim boss Andy McEntee will come up against his native Meath in the Tailteann Cup semi-final

Irish Mirror

Cork dual star Libby Coppinger lines out for camogie and football teams on the same day

The St Colum's club woman played the full game for Cork in their 3-19 to 1-10 win over Down

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Down shock Cavan to seal Tailteann Cup semi-final berth

The Mournemen will play in next Sunday's double-header at Croke Park with Meath and Laois also securing their semi-final slots

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Cavan vs Down Tailteann Cup quarter-final: Live stream and TV info

The Breffnimen have home advantage after topping Group One while the Mournemen defeated Longford in last weekend's preliminary quarter-final

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Mattie Donnelly feels Tyrone must address defensive vulnerabilities ahead of Westmeath challenge

The Red Hands survived a few close calls against Armagh and the Trillick clubman wants to see an immediate improvement this weekend

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Tyrone provide Cathal McShane fitness update as Brian Dooher warns against complacency

The Red Hands need to avoid a defeat to Westmeath to ensure they remain in the 2023 All-Ireland Championship

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Armagh vs Galway All-Ireland SFC Round Three: Live stream and TV info

After some debate about the venue, the Orchard County make the trip to Co Leitrim to take on the Tribesmen as the group stages reach their conclusion

Belfast Live

Pat Havern targeting Croke Park date as Down renew Tailteann Cup rivalries with Cavan

The Mournemen exited last year's competition after a defeat in Kingspan Breffni and also suffered a defeat to Mickey Graham's side in the League

Belfast Live

Ulster teams learn their fate as Tailteann Cup quarter-final pairings are revealed

Down set for Cavan test while Antrim will have home advantage against Carlow

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Down coach hails squad depth as Mournemen power past Longford challenge

Mickey Donnelly said the introduction of Danny Magill, Rory Mason and Ross Carr was vital as Down surged clear in the second half of Saturday's Tailteann Cup tie

Belfast Live

Down vs Longford Tailteann Cup preliminary quarter-final: Live stream and TV info

The Mournemen lost to Meath last weekend and must now defeat Longford to progress to the Tailteann Cup quarter-finals

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