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Casey Tsai
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GWAR Founding Member Chuck Varga Dies at 68, Leather-Clad Executioner Sexecutioner Becomes Legend
Artist Chuck Varga, who built GWAR's visual universe, has passed away from cancer. He created and portrayed the character Sexecutioner for nearly four decades, and was also co-founder of the band's creative powerhouse, Slave Pit Studios.
Nothing But Thieves' "Stray Dogs": Ten Years and Five Albums Later, the Band Still Calls Themselves Strays
The five-piece from Southend release their fifth album "Stray Dogs," returning to the same studio where they recorded their debut a decade ago, splicing crowd noise from the road into transitions, and opening up about a stage fall at Underworld.
Mike D's Solo Tour Surprise Reunion: Money Mark, Mix Master Mike Join Him Onstage in LA
At the close of his solo show at The Belasco in Los Angeles, Mike D reunited with former Beastie Boys collaborators Money Mark and Mix Master Mike for a rendition of "So What'cha Want," alongside tracks from his new album "Thank You."
Beabadoobee Enlists Deftones Frontman Chino Moreno for Duet, Closing Track "Satellite" Hides a Long-Distance Heartache
The closing track of Beabadoobee's fourth album "Pylon," "Satellite," features Deftones' Chino Moreno on backing vocals, with the chorus shifting from whispered vocals to heavy distortion, singing about longing across a phone line.
'Spring Awakening' Composer Duncan Sheik Dies at 56
Duncan Sheik, the Tony- and Grammy-winning musician behind 'Spring Awakening,' has died at a Manhattan hospital from organ failure, with former castmates like Lea Michele paying tribute online.
Google Mistakenly Reports Billy Joel's Death, Manager Personally Clarifies: He's Alive and Well
Google Search briefly showed that 77-year-old Billy Joel had died on September 17, sparking panic online. His publicist Claire Mercuri quickly confirmed it was a system error and that he's doing fine.
After Entire Opening Lineup Quits, Guitar Center Is Still Holding Contest for Unknown Act to Open for Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran's tour openers have dropped out one by one following the Macklemore replacement controversy, but a Guitar Center contest searching for an unknown opening act is still open for entries — with some awkward timing.
Lily Allen Admits North American Tour Venues Are Downsizing: "Tickets Aren't Selling, It's Not About Artist Greed"
Lily Allen has addressed the venue downgrades on her North American "West End Girl" tour, publicly explaining the promoter's data and ticket sales mechanisms, while revealing she had misgivings about the tour from the very start.
Macklemore Cut From Tour, Ed Sheeran Speaks Out: "I'm Not Complicit"
Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour support lineup over his comments on Palestine. Sheeran clarified via Instagram that the decision wasn't his own, and explained why he's chosen to stay quiet on the issue.
Booted From Tour After Shouting "Free Palestine," Macklemore Accuses Kraft of Pressuring Sheeran
Macklemore was set to open ten dates on Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour, but after shouting "Free Palestine" at MetLife Stadium, he was pulled from the lineup. He alleges Robert Kraft and other stadium owners teamed up to issue an ultimatum.
Cage The Elephant's New Single "Dying In Reverse": A Rebirth Manifesto Born From Images of Death
Cage The Elephant has released "Dying In Reverse," the title track of their upcoming tour, with frontman Matthew Shultz discussing self-annihilation and rebirth—a song rooted in his real-life mental health crisis and recovery journey.
Tribute Supergroup Show David Byrne's Night Locks In 2027 UK Tour, Adds London's Troxy to Lineup
David Byrne's Night, the tribute show that mashes up Talking Heads classics with readings of Scottish poet Robert Burns, has grown from a one-off pop-up gig in Hackney into a five-city tour, with a lineup featuring members of English Teacher and The Pogues.
Animal Collective Reunites After Four Years, to Perform Full 'Feels' Album in New York and LA
Animal Collective has announced full performances of their 2005 album "Feels" in New York and Los Angeles this October, marking the band's first time together on stage in four years. To recreate their old sound, they've dug up original loops and a minidisc player from back in the day.
Paul Thomas Anderson Directs Cameron Winter Concert Film, Set to Premiere at NYFF and BFI London Film Festival
Geese frontman Cameron Winter's solo show at Carnegie Hall last December has been turned into a film by Paul Thomas Anderson, set to hit the New York and London film festivals, with MUBI confirming a 2027 streaming release.
Guitarist by Day, Wrestler by Night: Every Time I Die Founding Member Andy Williams Dies at 48
Andy Williams, founding guitarist of Every Time I Die who competed in the ring under the name "The Butcher," collapsed following a wrestling match in Pennsylvania and was pronounced dead at the hospital. He was 48.
Nettspend Pulls Out 20 Minutes Before Showtime, First Class Fest Powered Through With Back-to-Back OsamaSon Sets
Three days before Toronto's underground rap gathering First Class Fest kicked off, Nettspend abruptly canceled his performance. Founders Leo Strang and Jake Pretorious scrambled to bring in OsamaSon for a second set, putting the four-year-old event through its biggest real test yet.
Clairo Posts "I Have 11 Songs" on Instagram, Quietly Teasing Album Four Progress
With a single photo and one short sentence on social media, Clairo confirmed 11 songs are done for her new album. From a studio tape label in March to a synth photo in June, she's pieced together the timeline of her follow-up to "Charm" herself.
Tour Bus Lift Malfunction Causes Fatal Accident, Squeeze's Virginia Show Abruptly Cancelled
Squeeze was originally scheduled to perform at Wolf Trap in Virginia on September 3, but the show was urgently cancelled before it began after a tour crew member was crushed to death by a bus being lifted. The band and venue have both issued statements of condolence.
Gorillaz Immersive Exhibit Lands in Brooklyn, Counting Down to Madison Square Garden Show
Gorillaz House of Kong has opened at Brooklyn's Agger Fish Building, running through September 28, with the band set to play Madison Square Garden the very next day. Tickets start at $61.
Tony Iommi Recalls His Last Conversation With Ozzy Osbourne: He Was Gone the Next Day
Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi looked back on Loudwire Nights on his final phone call with Ozzy Osbourne the night before his passing, and also opened up about the hardest moment to watch during the Back To The Beginning show.
Ray Winstone Recalls Faking It as a Punk Frontman in 1982: The One Line From His Wife That Snapped Him Out of It
Tough guy Ray Winstone, star of "The Gentlemen," tells NME about the 1982 film "Ladies And Gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains," in which he fronted a band alongside Sex Pistols members and briefly lost his nerve.
Meta pays $17.1 billion to combat youth internet addiction, Instagram and Facebook will set curfews and time limits
The lawsuit brought against Meta by 29 states including California ended with a settlement of US$17.1 billion. Facebook and Instagram will implement new rules for underage users such as daily time limits, midnight disconnection and muting during school hours.
Ali G Returns to the Big Screen After 20 Years, Sacha Baron Cohen Directs for the First Time to Tackle an Unplanned Fatherhood Crisis
Amazon MGM Studios has dropped the official trailer for "Ali G: Who Iz I?", with Sacha Baron Cohen reprising his role as the Staines wannabe gangster after two decades, this time tackling impending fatherhood through his signature mockumentary style, while also directing for the first time himself.
Dave headlines Reading Festival headline night: yellow smoke, fireworks and thousands of people singing "Thiago Silva"
Dave took the stage as the co-finale of Reading Festival 2026 on Saturday, and was joined by James Blake, Kano and Central Cee. His song "Thiago Silva" had thousands of people singing in unison. The NME live music review described this as an unforgettable night in the history of the festival.
'Yellowstone' Accused of Ripping Off 2016 Pitch — Taylor Sheridan Allegedly "Passed, Then Went Ahead and Made It Anyway"
Screenwriter Lauren J. Salkin is suing Taylor Sheridan and Paramount, claiming her 2016 pitch "Sovereign Nation" — which was rejected at the time — shares extensive overlap with "Yellowstone" in scenes and character setups.
Nightclub Memories in Your Phone: New App Seen Live Lets You Rate the DJs You've Seen
The new app "Seen Live" has been described as "Letterboxd for clubbing," letting users rate DJs, festivals, and shows they've seen with stars, upload photos, and build a personal live music profile. Currently iOS only.
Rosalía Swaps White Wine for Tequila, Breaks Into an Impromptu Cover of Bad Bunny's "Safaera" in Monterrey
At the Monterrey stop of her Lux tour, Rosalía swapped her usual white wine ritual for a shot of tequila, then launched into an a cappella cover of Bad Bunny's "Safaera," with the whole crowd chanting the intro right along with her.
'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4' Reveals Nine Mastery Camos, Three Game Modes Each Independent
Infinity Ward has revealed the names of nine Mastery Camos for "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4," grouped across Multiplayer, Warzone, and DMZ modes. Details on how to unlock them have yet to be announced.
Bleech 9:3's New Track "Figure 8": The Low-Key Devastation Captured in "Crying Quietly So My Roommate Wouldn't Hear"
London-based Irish band Bleech 9:3 have dropped their new single "Figure 8," produced by Dan Carey and mixed by Rich Costey. The band will wrap up the year with a UK/Ireland tour, hitting London's Electric Ballroom on December 1.
Foo Fighters Step in for The Pretty Reckless, Open for AC/DC in St Louis on September 8
AC/DC's St Louis show will feature Foo Fighters as the opening act on September 8 after The Pretty Reckless was forced to cancel, with Dave Grohl calling it "a dream come true."