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White Pony was the point where Deftones made their definitive leap forward – we look back on the impact one album had on a generation
Want to stop sexual abuse in music? Male musicians need to pay more attention
The more we challenge suspect behaviour within our scenes, the safer they will be for everyone
Jehnny Beth interview: Sex, love and videotape
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Ozzy Osbourne: partying, getting older, and the album that saved his life
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We gender-swapped some of metal’s biggest stars and the results are spectacular
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There are some brilliant cheap headphones out there to suit all tastes. These are the best budget headphones buys, with prices from just £69
We gender-swapped some classic album sleeves and the results are spectacular
FaceApp can now transform the gender of your photographs... so how will it handle a bunch of classic album sleeves?
The Story Behind The Song: Lamb Of God’s Laid To Rest
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