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Budgie of Siouxsie and the Banshees and The Creatures Announces Memoir “The Absence”

A new memoir from Peter Edward Clarke (better known by the taut, terse moniker Budgie), entitled The Absence (out June 5 via White Rabbit), unfurls the tale of famed drummer.…

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Ministry to Perform “With Sympathy” and “Twitch” Material on “Squirrely Years” Tour

TThere was a time—long, loud, and laced with disdain—when Al Jourgensen swore he would sooner set himself on fire than revisit the neon-lit ghosts of Ministry’s synthpop past. The early…

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Joy Division / New Order Nominated for 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame unveils its latest contenders, a mix of old ghosts and fresh giants vying for a place in its hallowed ranks of the Cleveland…

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Peter Murphy Debuts New Song “Swoon” Featuring Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor

Peter Murphy steps once more into the fire, his voice a blade honed by years, his presence as commanding as it ever was. The unexpected duet with Boy George from…

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Sparks Sing Their Anthem of Self-Determination With New Single “Do Things My Own Way”

To live authentically is to move with the current of existence rather than be shackled by the expectations of others. The world, ever insistent, whispers rules, draws maps, and demands…

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Marianne Faithfull Passes Away at 78

The great Marianne Faithfull has passed away, exiting this mortal coil at the age of 78, her spokesperson has said. Marianne Faithfull entered the public eye like a wisp of…

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Simple Minds Announces “Alive & Kicking” Tour with Soft Cell and Modern English

Simple Minds are about to hit the road for the Alive & Kicking Tour, marking four decades since their seminal album Once Upon a Time shook the airwaves. This spring,…

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Nine Inch Nails to Embark on “Peel It Back 2025” World Tour this Summer

Nine Inch Nails is gearing up to return to stages across Europe and North America with The Peel It Back Tour, their first in three years. Announced on January 13…

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Guitarist Slim Dunlap of The Replacements Passes Away at 73

The Replacements’ guitarist Bob “Slim” Dunlap has passed away at 73, leaving behind a legacy as enduring as the melodies he so effortlessly shaped. It has been twelve years since…

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Enigmatic Singer Q Lazzarus Commemorated with Posthumous Documentary and Soundtrack LP, Featuring Previously Unheard Music

All things pass…into the night. This powerful line features prominently throughout Q Lazzarus‘ mighty “Goodbye Horses,” a haunting synth pop track from 1988 that has developed a massive cult following…

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