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Three years after releasing the instrumental, “Scent of Dark,” Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has released another solo song, also an instrumental titled “Deified.” The song begins with Iommi’s signature doleful blues soloing before kicking into a doomy groove. Then in comes a classical choir, recalling Black Sabbath’s orchestral-metal interlude …

Kate Pierson has announced her new album, Radios and Rainbows, the B-52’s singer’s first LP in nearly a decade. Ahead of the album’s September 20 release, Pierson has shared the single “Evil Love,” which she calls “a feel-good song about revenge.” “Sometimes evil love is the only love you need. …

Dublin, Ireland’s National Wax Museum quickly removed its new figure honoring the late Sinead O’Connor following a backlash — including from the singer’s family — over the waxwork’s “hideous” appearance. The wax museum unveiled the O’Connor figure on Thursday and, soon after, was met by swift criticism over the work, …

The Paris Olympics are officially underway, and Lady Gaga lit the event’s musical torch with a rousing performance on the River Seine at the opening ceremony Friday. Gaga brought high-level camp to the River Seine, kicking off her appearance with a performance of the French song “Mon Truc En Plume” …

Justin Timberlake‘s lawyers have claimed the singer was not drunk when he was pulled over and arrested on suspicion of a DWI in Sag Harbor, New York, last month. “The most important fact to know about this case is that Justin was not intoxicated and should not have been arrested …

Billy Joel closed out his historic run at Madison Square Garden Thursday night with rock legend Axl Rose for an exuberant performance of Joel’s 1980 hit “You May Be Right.” The duo also delivered a roaring performance of Guns N’ Roses’ cover of Wings’ “Live and Let Die” and AC/DC’s …

Amythyst Kiah will release her new album, Still + Bright, on Oct. 25. Produced by Butch Walker, it features 12 tracks from the singer, songwriter, and banjoist, along with a few collabs. The first pairs Kiah with S.G. Goodman and serves to announce Still + Bright. Titled “Play God and …

Halsey has officially kicked off their new album cycle with an homage to Y2K-era pop. “Lucky” interpolates both Britney Spears‘ hit of the same name as well as Monica‘s “Angel of Mine.” On “Lucky,” Halsey reflects on their complicated relationship with navigating health issues, motherhood, and heartbreak while in the …

A woman is speaking out on decades-old claims that Axl Rose sexually assaulted her when she was a minor in the 1980s, dating back to before Guns N’ Roses first broke through as one of the biggest rock bands of all time. Michelle Rhoades has spoken out about her allegations …

Rob Lowe is no stranger to politics. The actor starred on The West Wing for four seasons as Sam Seaborn, the deputy White House Communications Director. So why wouldn’t Lowe want to join Kamala Harris on the campaign trail as her running mate? During an appearance on The Tonight Show, …