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This Dutch university offers degrees in heavy metal music. Seriously.
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Super Deluxe edition of classic Yes album Close To The Edge on the way
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Those Damn Crows release thumping new single No Surrender
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Tommy Lee calls out tone-deaf musicians self-promoting while Los Angeles is burning
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Alt.rock icons Swervedriver release first new music in five years and it's predictably epic
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Envy Of None detail upcoming second album Stygian Wavz
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Marilyn Manson: Unmasked director applauds accusers who came forward ahead of series’ UK broadcast
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Green Day's "glorified karaoke" side-project The Coverups host a joyously messy party in London
Billie Joe Armstrong's side-band pay tribute to the bands and anthems that shaped their lives
Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown is an enthralling depiction of the emergence of a singular musical genius and cultural disruptor, with Timothée Chalamet superb as a young Dylan
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Friends of the late, great Mark Lanegan - including Josh Homme, Dave Gahan, Chrissie Hynde and Bobby Gillespie - assemble in London for an emotional celebration of a truly singular talent
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Be-bop, beat and ballads
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Glam royalty Sweet buff up their crown jewels
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