Latest United Kingdom Music Industry News from NME

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Updated:: Tuesday, 21 January 2025

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Ethel Cain responds to criticism regarding her support for killing CEOs

Ethel Cain. Credit - Joseph Okpako

She argues that neither the "corrupt" healthcare system nor climate change is “a red vs. blue issue"

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Tim Lambesis’ wife Dany speaks out after more videos of disturbing behaviour emerge

Tim Lambesis of the American band As I Lay Dying

The videos first emerged last October

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Chris Martin thanks Coldplay fans in Mumbai for ‘forgiving’ British colonialism

Chris Martin of Coldplay. Credit - Monica Schipper

"Thank you for welcoming us even though we are from Great Britain. Thanks for forgiving us for all of the bad things Great Britain has done."

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You can now study a university degree in heavy metal

Heavy metal fans at a Slipknot concert

Activities on the course include teaching students how to growl

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Watch Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson compete in ‘Circuit Européen Vétérans’ 2025 fencing tournament

Iron Maiden's Bruce-Dickinson

The musician competed for Great Britain in the event

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The Prodigy announce first US headline show since death of Keith Flint

Maxim of The Prodigy. Credit - Paul Bergen

It will be the group's first headline show in the country since 2017

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Aerosmith bassist shares debut single with new band, Close Enemies

Tom Hamilton of Aerosmith

The band's first blues-inspired single comes as they kick off a tour of the US

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Nova Twins tell us about their ferocious comeback single ‘Monsters’ and “chaotic but beautiful” new album

Nova Twins

The band tell NME about their newfound confidence, getting vulnerable and being inspired by Sleep Token headlining Download

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Guilty plea entered over “savage and senseless” Southport Taylor Swift dance party

Members of the public lay tributes outside the Town Hall in Southport, ahead of a vigil, in memory of three children who died in a knife attack during a Taylor Swift event at a dance school

"This isn't a day for celebration - it is a day to make sure we remember the victims"

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Live Nation and Crew Nation to commit $1million to support music community impacted by LA wildfires 

A firefighter stands on top of a fire truck to battle the Palisades Fire

It will benefit musicians, live music crew and industry workers

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