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Conrad ‘Cronos’ Lant, Singer and Bassist of Black Metal Pioneers Venom, Dead at 63

Conrad ‘Cronos’ Lant, Singer and Bassist of Black Metal Pioneers Venom, Dead at 63

"He created something that changed heavy music forever," band mates say of late singer. "Venom never followed the rules. They forged their own path. And Conrad was there at the centre of it all"
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Venom frontman Conrad 'Cronos' Lant dies at 63

Venom frontman Conrad 'Cronos' Lant dies at 63

Conrad "Cronos" Lant, bassist and vocalist for British heavy metal band Venom, has died at 63.
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The pit awaits, Slipknot announces new tour for 2027 and tickets are available now

The pit awaits, Slipknot announces new tour for 2027 and tickets are available now

The heavy metal icons will perform in London, Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles and more during their 2027 world tour. Here's how to buy tickets.
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What New Artists Can Learn From Veteran ACL Fest Performers

What New Artists Can Learn From Veteran ACL Fest Performers

At a huge festival like Austin City Limits, new artists often adopt performance strategies from veterans to win over massive, distracted crowds.
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Where to Find Tickets to Metallica’s Sold-Out Sphere Shows

Where to Find Tickets to Metallica’s Sold-Out Sphere Shows

Metallica's 24-show run at the innovative Las Vegas venue kicks off this week, and the metal icons will hit stadiums in North America for the M72 tour in spring of next year
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Why Some Onstage Mistakes Can Win Over Festival Crowds—and Others Don't

Why Some Onstage Mistakes Can Win Over Festival Crowds—and Others Don't

Ever wonder why one artist's flub is a charming moment while another's is a disaster? Here’s a look at the psychology of fan forgiveness at ACL.
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Why the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards Is Already a Fashion Story Before the Carpet Opens

Why the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards Is Already a Fashion Story Before the Carpet Opens

From powerhouse artist-stylist duos to major trend moments, here’s why the fashion narratives for the 2026 VMAs are already reaching a fever pitch.
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Watch Tom Morello Perform ‘Soldier in the Army of Love’ on ‘Kimmel’

Watch Tom Morello Perform ‘Soldier in the Army of Love’ on ‘Kimmel’

The rousing track comes off the musician's new album, Everyone Gets Everything They Want
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Sets and the City: Why New York’s Film and TV Business Is Booming

Sets and the City: Why New York’s Film and TV Business Is Booming

When Rafael Espinal took office in February as New York City’s entertainment chief, he looked around and saw a city that was thriving but had yet to recover from a yearslong slump in film and TV production. “The number of permits we were seeing was 50% compared to pre-pandemic,” says Espinal, sitting in a lower […]
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Not Led Zeppelin, Not Deep Purple: The British Rock Band That Time Forgot Pioneered Heavy Metal

Not Led Zeppelin, Not Deep Purple: The British Rock Band That Time Forgot Pioneered Heavy Metal

This lesser-remembered British rock band was as influential to heavy metal as Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple were, yet they never had the same success.
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Did We Just See the Final VMAs? ‘Hell if I Know,’ Says Producer Van Toffler

Did We Just See the Final VMAs? ‘Hell if I Know,’ Says Producer Van Toffler

The MTV veteran answers burning questions about last night's ceremony, from the lack of a Nirvana performance to how Seth Rogen ended up onstage with Madonna
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The Latest: Trump administration loosens fuel economy standards

The Latest: Trump administration loosens fuel economy standards

The Trump administration has released new fuel economy standards that relax regulatory requirements for automakers to control pollution from gasoline-powered cars and light trucks