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"They liked the Butthole Surfers, they liked Iggy Pop, they liked us… we were keeping good company." How Beavis and Butt-head's approval of Thunder Kiss '65 turned White Zombie into a million-selling band

"It was our most normal song. A song that a normal person might enjoy."

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“We’ve got a new drummer, his name is Dave, he’s the best drummer in the world!”: How Dave Grohl delivered the incredible Smells Like Teen Spirit drum track

The drum part that introduced Nirvana and a drummer named Dave Grohl to the world was released back in 1991

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“The spark that made heavy music interesting wasn’t there for me anymore”: How British metal didn’t quite rule the 90s

Bands from Cradle Of Filth to Paradise Lost seemed ready to thrust British metal back to the forefront. But then nu metal kicked off and swung the pendulum back to the States. This is the story of the takeover that didn’t happen.

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Revisiting the seven weeks in 1991 that changed music history forever

The 80s weren’t dead and the 90s hadn’t really begun. This is the story of how seven weeks of summer in 1991 belonged to rock (and not just grunge)

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"Bon Scott chose to hang out with us more than AC/DC. He thought they were boring": The rollercoaster story of Y&T, the greatest hard rock band never to become huge

Headlining over Van Halen, hanging with Bon Scott, out-partying Mötley Crüe – Y&T deserve way more love than they get

Louder

Is KATSEYE's Manon Bannerman Making a Comeback? Fans React as HYBE–Geffen Stay Silent

Manon Bannerman sparks comeback rumors after viral TikTok post as HYBE and Geffen remain silent on her KATSEYE status

International Business Times UK

A billionaire’s $150 million gift made Yale Drama free and gave young artists room to dream

Yale's David Geffen School of Drama removed tuition fees with a $150 million donation. This move opened doors for talented students previously excluded by financial barriers. The initiative aims to democratize the theatre industry by fostering a more diverse talent pool. Graduates can now pursue their artistic passions without immediate…

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Is Manon Returning to KATSEYE? Podcast Hosts Feel 'Relieved' Over Singer's Secret Status

Whispers on the Just Trish podcast and TikTok have sent KATSEYE fans into overdrive, with some convinced singer Manon Bannerman is on her way back and others braced for a permanent split.

International Business Times UK

“People phoned in, saying, ‘If you play that song again, I’m going to firebomb your station!’” How XTC battled the “rottweiler” Todd Rundgren and their record label to make their breakthrough

Andy Partridge reflects on Skylarking, a change of direction for XTC that was the most difficult of births under producer Todd Rundgren's direction and the label’s interference

Guitar World

Manon Branded 'Irresponsible' as Theory Claims Missed Schedules and Costly Ad No Show Led to KATSEYE Exit

KATSEYE star Manon Bannerman faces exit rumors amid claims of missed schedules and financial consequences. Fans are divided as speculation grows.

International Business Times UK

"The success we enjoyed with Pearl Jam was a little bittersweet because our friend didn’t get to come along." Pearl Jam's Jeff Ament on Ten, Temple Of The Dog, Mother Love Bone, touring America for the first time, and working with Neil Young

"We didn’t expect Ten to be a huge deal. But I guess it kinda became one"

Louder

It’s Getting Tougher to Teach LGBTQ History, Even Where It’s Required by Law

California law requires public schools to teach about the contributions of LGBTQ people. Teachers say that’s only getting harder under Trump.

Capital & Main

"We had expected empty rooms, possibly even bottles of urine, but from the first night everyone knew the words." The sudden rise, spectacular fall and slow road to recovery of America's great lost AOR band

Despite falling record sales and changes in the musical landscape, Tyketto stayed true to their style. Now, with a new album on the way, they’re finding a new audience

Louder

KATSEYE News: Manon Bannerman Breaks Silence On Instagram Following Shock Hiatus—Is She Quitting For Good?

Manon Bannerman has broken her silence after announcing a sudden hiatus from KATSEYE, posting a short Instagram message as old controversies and resurfaced footage reignite debate about her place in the group. Fans are divided over whether the break is temporary or the start of a longer retreat.

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Manon Allegedly Set to Leave KATSEYE, Delays Exit Announcement to April Due to Contract Obligations

Manon Bannerman's hiatus from KATSEYE raises questions about her future with the group amid contractual and personal challenges.

Louder

“I was ready to go out and really promote the album. But then Guns started to stir and the plug was pulled”: The ‘back-to-basics’ side-project that saw Slash step out of the shadow of Guns N’ Roses – and led to his departure from the band

Way before Velvet Revolver, Slash’s Snakepit were the GN’R guitarist’s first extra-curricular band

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“I started pacing around the room - usually I take notes but I was just taking it all in. I went ‘Play it again'”: How Dave Grohl delivered the incredible Smells Like Teen Spirit drum track

The drum part that introduced Nirvana and a drummer named Dave Grohl to the world was released back in 1991

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"Y’know what I'm proud of? That they're all alive": Machine guns, snakes and missing millions – Alan Niven, the first manager of Guns N' Roses, looks back

When Guns N' Roses released Appetite For Destruction they were managed by Alan Niven. This is how he dealt with The Most Dangerous Band In The World

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"It was the day I'd been waiting for my whole life, but I was dismayed": How Skid Row and Sebastian Bach Went To War

Skid Row were once blood brothers, but infighting and a split with their singer turned it all into an ‘abyss of hatred’

Guitar World

“Geffen thought we were too young to write our own songs. Bob Dylan wrote a song, Bruce Springsteen had a song”: Ryan Hedgecock on Lone Justice's brief but fierce ’80s run – and how Tom Petty and Mike Campbell ended up penning a song on their debut

The promising young band were the subject of a flurry of publicity after they were signed to Geffen, but a behind-the-scenes mismatch in vision led to the outfit's premature demise

Metal Hammer

“The sex session did happen. What you hear on the song is real porn action”: The debauched story of Guns N’ Roses’ Appetite For Destruction, the album that electrified 80s rock

Guns N’Roses Appetite For Destruction is one of the greatest debut albums in history

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"The hype was so great that we were never going to be able to fulfil it." The "nightmare" birth of the Stones Roses' wildly-expensive and long-delayed second album Second Coming, by those who were there, and those who quit

After The Stones Roses set the British music scene alight with their stunning debut album, the expectation was that they would take over the world with album two. Things didn't quite go to plan

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Psychic tests! Pet wolves! Chicken coops! Guns N' Roses and the wild ride towards Chinese Democracy

Ever wondered why Chinese Democracy took so long to make? This is the truly unbelievable story of a year in the life of Axl Rose

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John Sykes obituary

Guitarist and songwriter who worked with Tygers of Pan Tang, Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake

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“We’ve got a new drummer, his name is Dave, he’s the best drummer in the world!”: the story of Dave Grohl's drums on Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit

Best of 2024: The drum part that introduced Nirvana and a drummer named Dave Grohl to the world was released on this day in 1991

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