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While recording at Sweet Silence Studios in Copenhagen, Metallica had to “borrow [things] forever” to make ends meet

Metallica turned to “thieving” to survive the early ’80s, says James Hetfield

James Hetfield has described Metallica’s collaboration with Fortnite as a “really cool idea”. Last weekend, Fortnite offered the Metallica: Fuel. Fire. Fury. experience, taking fans through five classic tracks as well as the standard live intro of Ennio Morricone’s The Ecstasy of Gold. And frontman Hetfield...

“We’ve played all seven continents – might as well play the 8th one”: James Hetfield on Metallica’s foray into Fortnite

James Hetfield was delighted to recognise an old friend singing for a new band he heard on the radio

Metallica's James Hetfield reveals the new metal band he's loving right now - and it involves an old friend

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Metallica formed in 1981. Two years later, they released their debut album Kill ‘Em All. Since then, they’ve played thousands of shows to millions of streaming fans all over the world. Currently, they’re on their M72 World Tour to support their most recent album, 72 Seasons. Despite the decades of experience James Hetfield has under his belt, he still gets nervous on tour.

Metallica Frontman James Hetfield Revealed That He’s Plagued with Anxiety-Fueled Nightmares While on Tour

Heavy metal may be known for its grime and rage, but many heavy metal bands have delivered some pretty emotional breakup songs through the years. Let’s take a look at four of the best heavy metal breakup songs of all time!. 1. “Everything Ends” by Slipknot. This...

4 of the Best Heavy Metal Breakup Songs of All Time

YouTube’s former global head of gaming partnerships at Google, Ryan Wyatt, confirmed to Rolling Stone that Beahm was not offered a contract due to chatter about the circumstances of his Twitch ban. He says that a Twitch employee and journalists investigating the incident told YouTube employees that it involved inappropriate messages to a minor.

YouTube didn’t give Dr Disrespect a contract because of rumblings about his Twitch ban.

Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry may confess to being (mostly) a “stone-cold Gibson man,” but the rock icon says the one guitar from his ‘70s heyday he wishes he still had is a Strat – specifically, the instrument he used to record Walk This Way. Aerosmith’s career...

“When I left the band I took most of my Aerosmith guitars, put them in road boxes, and left them there”: Joe Perry on the lost golden-era Aerosmith guitar he misses the most

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Rock ‘n roll has transformed the music industry in many ways. Since the genre originated in the 1940s, rock bands […]

10 One-Hit Rock ‘n Roll Albums

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Hair metal, a subgenre of heavy metal, is renowned for its flamboyant fashion, catchy hooks, and high-energy performances. The genre emerged in the late ’70s and early ’80s with bands like Mötley Crüe, Quiet Riot, and Def Leppard being pioneers, setting the stage for its explosive popularity.

Upcoming Docuseries Set To Explore The ‘Uncensored’ World Of ’80s Hair Metal

Every great rock band has its peaks and valleys. Fans cling to the high notes of chart-topping hits and iconic performances, but even the best bands can miss the mark. For various reasons—be it clashing creative visions, personal turmoil, or a bid to experiment—some albums do not resonate. They fall flat, fading into the shadow of a band’s otherwise stellar discography. This list delves into ten such albums, where rock legends missed a step and delivered works that left fans and critics scratching their heads.

10 Disappointing Albums by Otherwise Great Rock Bands

In January, I spent two weeks with the most modular notebook ever made: the Framework Laptop 16. It’s a gadget nerd’s dream: you can swap out its keyboard, touchpad, ports — even its entire discrete GPU. You can transform it from a sleek work laptop to a decent gaming machine in two minutes flat, one which charges with the world’s first 180W USB-C power adapter.

Framework Laptop 16, six months later

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Do you know anyone who has dual nature? Such two-faced zodiac signs are friendly but they gossip about others behind their backs. They can lie to you without batting an eyelid. However, detecting a two-faced person isn’t easy for everyone. They often compliment their friends when they achieve a goal or change their wardrobe. But they will make negative remarks about you to someone else. What other traits do two-faced people have?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Two-Faced

The passing of a band member is not just a loss of a friend but often a turning point for the music group involved. While some bands find a way to continue, others find it impossible to go on without their key member. Here we look at five iconic bands which decided to disband following the death of one of their own, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of music.

5 Great Bands That Ended After Losing a Member

In every hype cycle, certain patterns of deceit emerge. In the last crypto boom, it was “ponzinomics” and “rug pulls.” In self-driving cars, it was “just five years away!” In AI, it’s seeing just how much unethical shit you can get away with.

Perplexity’s grand theft AI

Unistellar’s new Envision binoculars bring smart functionality similar to Swarovski’s Optik AX Visio binoculars announced earlier this year. But instead of recognizing birds and animals, the Envision will use AR to identify and label over a million unique landmarks including mountains and trails and more than 200,000 objects in the night sky.

These smart binoculars can identify thousands of stars and over a million landmarks

Todd Rundgren is one of the rare artists who has proven himself in just about every musical capacity over the course of his career: artist, bandleader, songwriter, performer, and producer, just to name a few of his talents. Add mastery of the concise yet deeply affecting pop song, as evidenced by his poignant 1978 hit single “Can We Still Be Friends.”

The Story and Meaning Behind “Can We Still Be Friends,” a Todd Rundgren Classic from His ‘Hermit’ Era

The headset is now available to buy in China, Japan, and Singapore, with Apple documenting the international launch via a recent blog post. The Apple Vision Pro will also roll out to Germany, France, Australia, the UK, and Canada on July 12th, with preorders for those regions available starting today at 5AM PT.

Apple Vision Pro launches in first countries outside the US.

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What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

Legendary metal band Megadeth has been around for a while. And even in their early days, they weren’t afraid to get a little controversial. One particularly controversial song by Megadeth is the 1986 track “The Conjuring” from their album Peace Sells… But Who’s Buying?. Megadeth...

The Megadeth Song That Dave Mustaine Refused To Play Live for Religious Reasons

Black Sabbath‘s Geezer Butler has said Ozzy Osbourne “desperately wants” to play one final show with the band. Last month, Osbourne revealed that he would “jump at the chance” to perform another Sabbath show with co-founder Bill Ward. The drummer backed out of participating in the group’s reunion dates between 2011 and 2017 over an “unreasonable” contract.

Black Sabbath’s Geezer Butler says Ozzy Osbourne “desperately wants” to play one final show

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Fortnite’s Metallica concert showed how sprawling the game has become

Last weekend, Metallica graced the virtual stage in Fortnite, but the event was more than just a heavy metal concert. It was one piece in a...

Fortnite’s Metallica concert showed how sprawling the game has become

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