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Soundgarden perform hometown NFL half-time show with Taylor Momsen and Mike McCready
The grunge heroes spur on Seattle Seahawks to beat New England Patriots in tense NFL season opener
Bruce Springsteen launches Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour video
The Boss's Philadelphia Freedom Cut includes fiery performances of Born In The USA, Darkness On The Edge of Town and Streets Of Minneapolis
Bryan Adams announces new album How's It Goin', a "deeply personal musical love letter to Canada"
How's It Goin' features the songs When Canada Joined Newfoundland, Canada’s Wild Eastern Edge, and Lake Ontario
Music
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Yes co-founder Tony Kaye’s 20-year journey to release his album about 9/11
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The Meffs deliver a confrontational, triumphant performance on new album Business
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A beginners guide to '90s hardcore
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Tech
Audio masters Pro-Ject bring the “mechanical soul” of the open road to the home with new Harley-Davidson turntable
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Marshall expand their Jimi Hendrix anniversary range with Purple Haze-infused hardware line-up
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