Redwalls' Justin Baren Dies at 40
Justin Baren, founding member of Chicago rock band The Redwalls, has died at 40. The band supported Oasis on tour in 2005. Read the full tribute and career details.
Justin Baren, founding member of Chicago rock band The Redwalls, has died at 40. The band supported Oasis on tour in 2005. Read the full tribute and career details.
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Join the festive singing at St Benedict's Church, Clydach, on December 8. Funds support Christian Aid's vital work with displaced families in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves considers doubling council tax for top bands, potentially forcing pensioners from homes. Learn the impact and reaction.
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Jack Osbourne reveals the shocking truth behind his father Ozzy's infamous dove-biting incident that shocked the music industry. Discover the full story.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' proposed mansion tax could see 2.4 million UK properties revalued. Discover how bands F, G, and H are affected and the potential new surcharge.
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Birmingham's iconic Fallout Clothing, a staple since 1996, opens its first bricks-and-mortar store in Martineau Place. Discover this music merchandise hub turned community space.
Former One Direction star Louis Tomlinson exclusively reveals why Zayn Malik's missing presence in his new Netflix documentary tells a more authentic story about their friendship and the band's legacy.
Exclusive early rumours suggest Download Festival 2026 might break tradition with potential headliners including Rage Against The Machine and Bring Me The Horizon.
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