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Band behind hit song ‘Crash’ say Matt Willis gets the lyrics wrong in cover version

The Primitives achieved an international hit when their song ‘Crash’ featured in the comedy film ‘Dumb and Dumber’

The Independent UK · Apr 28

Alleged Islamic State terrorist ‘pleads guilty to Taylor Swift Vienna concert plot’

Beran A. could be sentenced to up to 20 years in prison

The Independent UK · Apr 28

“It's the price of a weekend away in Magaluf, all drinks and breakfasts included”: 5 vintage 1980s synths that cost less than a holiday

You won't need a loan for some of these classic synths, but terms and conditions still apply

MusicRadar · Apr 28

"I was going to step out into the water and pretend to be the Son of God!" The story of the day Steve Harley's Jesus trip was spoiled by overheated fans

With a number one single under their belt, Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel booked their biggest headline show – it did not go according to plan

Louder · Apr 28

“He said, ‘The music is one thing, but we’re here to put on a show.’ And that’s what he did”: Keith Emerson’s manager wanted to ditch plans for a flying piano. Emerson proved him wrong

Backstage boss Stewart Young took one look at the prototype in 1974 and decided to walk away – but the keyboard maestro wouldn’t have it

Louder · Apr 28

Trial of Austrian man accused of plotting to attack a Taylor Swift concert set to begin

The trial against a man accused of pledging allegiance to the Islamic State group and plotting to attack one of superstar singer Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna nearly two years ago is set to begin in Austria

The Independent UK · Apr 28

Watch Megadeth play Metallica's Ride The Lightning for the first time

Megadeth gave a debut to Ride The Lightning at the Movistar Arena in Bogota, Colombia

Metal Hammer · Apr 28

Garbage singer Shirley Manson to curate next year’s Teenage Cancer Trust gigs

To mark the announcement, a video has been released of Garbage’s performance of The Cure’s Lovesong when they played at this year’s event in March.

Evening Standard · Apr 27

"I just wanna urge you respect my privacy as I navigate a new chapter in my life." Arnel Pineda posts cryptic message to fans after Journey show at Stagecoach Festival cancelled

Journey's Stagecoach set was canned by organisers when the festival site was evacuated due to extreme winds

Louder · Apr 27

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Split Rumours Explained: Shock as Viral Breakup Claim Hits Social Media

A viral parody post has triggered a wave of panic over claims Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have split, but there is still no evidence of a breakup or a cancelled engagement.

International Business Times UK · Apr 27