Seth Binzer, the musician known as Shifty Shellshock from the band Crazy Town, has passed away at the age of 49. The Los Angeles medical examiner announced his death after he was found at his home. There have been no details regarding the cause of his death disclosed. Kerrang! and Newsweek have both reported his… Continue reading Crazy Town singer Shifty Shellshock dies aged 49
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Full line-up announced for Kylie Minogue at BST London Hyde Park
Kylie Minogue’s BST Hyde Park show in London has confirmed the full line-up of artists who will be joining her on stage. The show lasts throughout the summer concert series on July 13th. Kylie has already been announced as having Marina, Anitta, and ALTÉGO ready as her special guests that evening, and now the seven… Continue reading Full line-up announced for Kylie Minogue at BST London Hyde Park
Wargasm: “Our first dream collaboration was with Fred Durst – our second is on the way”
British electronic metal duo Wargasm have revealed that they will soon release new material and launch a new era. In an interview with NME at Download 2024, the band teased an upcoming collab, which comes after several impressive milestones in their career. They recently hit the road with Limp Bizkit, collaborating with frontman Fred Durst… Continue reading Wargasm: “Our first dream collaboration was with Fred Durst – our second is on the way”
Download 2024: Food stalls were shut down as “hundreds” of festival-goers fell ill with food poisoning
Hundreds of people have fallen ill with food poisoning after consuming food from stalls at Download Festival 2024. The three-day heavy metal and rock festival took place from June 14-16 and boasted headliners Queens of the Stone Age, Fall Out Boy, and Avenged Sevenfold. Attendees reportedly showed symptoms such as nausea, stomach cramps, fever, and… Continue reading Download 2024: Food stalls were shut down as “hundreds” of festival-goers fell ill with food poisoning
Avenged Sevenfold on dividing fans: “Being willing to risk everything is the most liberating thing”
Zacky Vengeance, the guitarist of Avenged Sevenfold, expressed his thoughts on the band’s latest album, ‘Life Is But A Dream…’, and the fan responses it drew in an interview with NME at Download Festival 2024. The album marked a significant shift from the group’s earlier sound, featuring more experimental and avant-garde elements such as EDM… Continue reading Avenged Sevenfold on dividing fans: “Being willing to risk everything is the most liberating thing”
Enter Shikari say “a change of government will definitely help” in saving grassroots venues
Rou Reynolds, the lead singer of Enter Shikari, spoke with NME at Download 2024 about the importance of the upcoming general election in the survival of the UK’s grassroots music venues. The band has been vocal in its support of the Music Venue Trust and made significant efforts to support grassroots music spaces, including introducing… Continue reading Enter Shikari say “a change of government will definitely help” in saving grassroots venues
Watch Post Malone tattoo a penis on Steve-O’s face at Bonnaroo
Steve-O has fulfilled his promise of getting a tattoo of a penis on his face. He did so during a special event at Bonnaroo festival, recruiting Post Malone to ink his face. It all started when the Jackass star revealed earlier this month that he was going to get Post Malone to put the ink… Continue reading Watch Post Malone tattoo a penis on Steve-O’s face at Bonnaroo
Charli XCX ranks Rihanna above all pop stars – except one
Charli XCX has been discussing her favourite pop performers in a new interview. Despite being presented with a list of prominent artists such as Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo and Lorde, Charli maintained that Rihanna had to be ranked top, stating, “I’m the biggest Rihanna stan ever.” This choice of Rihanna also placed her over… Continue reading Charli XCX ranks Rihanna above all pop stars – except one
Tom Morello on collaborating with his son on his first solo rock album: “I have a guitar player there who may be giving me a run for my money”
Tom Morello, the legendary guitarist of bands such as Rage Against The Machine, Audioslave, and Prophets of Rage, spoke with NME at the Download 2024 festival about his forthcoming single ‘Soldier In The Army Of Love.’ The track is set to release on June 28 and features Morello’s son Roman on guitar. The song is… Continue reading Tom Morello on collaborating with his son on his first solo rock album: “I have a guitar player there who may be giving me a run for my money”
Royal Blood on revisiting their debut album 10 years on: “So much has changed, but when it comes to the music, nothing has”
At Download Festival 2024, Royal Blood sat down with NME to chat about their self-titled debut album, 10 years after its release, and touring with Queens of the Stone Age. The festival slot marked their first time back at Download in a decade, and they also have some intimate London shows lined up. In the… Continue reading Royal Blood on revisiting their debut album 10 years on: “So much has changed, but when it comes to the music, nothing has”