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50 Cent among headliners at Trnsmt

The US rapper will top the bill on Friday, with Biffy Clyro the headline act on Saturday, and Snow Patrol on Sunday.

Evening Standard

Kneecap and 50 Cent among first acts announced for 2025 TRNSMT festival

US rapper 50 Cent and Irish rap group Kneecap are among the first acts announced for TRNSMT 2025.

The National (Scotland)

“The early days still feel like the biggest chapter of our band”: Biffy Clyro’s Simon Neil on how the band’s beginnings helped to define everything that came after

The Scottish trio recently celebrated their first three records with a series of special gigs in London and Glasgow

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Nick Knowles: The TV titan’s journey from DIY SOS to Strictly, and jamming with Biffy Clyro in-between

Knowles has lent his hand to numerous types of TV formats during a long career

The Independent UK

“I send two delays out to an amp each and pan them. You get this glorious wash that makes you feel like you’re on drugs”: With Oceansize, Mike Vennart influenced a generation of progressive guitarists – and he’s not ruling out a reunion

The Empire State Bastard riff-meister and Biffy Clyro guitarist has produced some of his best work with his latest solo album, Forgiveness & The Grain. He breaks down his otherworldly tone secrets, and explains what made The Verve’s Nick McCabe a guitar Jedi – and why the Pro Co Rat…

Guitar World

“We started out with an aim to annoy!”: Biffy Clyro frontman Simon Neil on the band’s early days

The Scottish trio will revisit their first three records with a series of shows in October

Louder

Biffy Clyro announce intimate 'A Celebration Of Beginnings' UK dates, playing their first three albums in full

Biffy Clyro will celebrate their early material courtesy of two three-date residencies in London and Glasgow

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Inside the new issue of Total Guitar: 99 Ways To Better Tone!

Also in issue 375! Interviews: Biffy Clyro's Simon Neil & Mike Vennart, Nothing But Thieves, Ultra Q, Saint Agnes, Grace Potter and more! Reviews: New gear from Marshall, Fender, Gibson, Gretsch and more. Learn songs by Pink Floyd, Greta Van Fleet and The Killers

Guitar World

"These songs aren’t written to be your friend, they're written to protect you": supergroup Empire State Bastard want you to join their riot

Members of Biffy Clyro, Slayer, Oceansize and Bitch Falcon have combined to form rock's most exciting new supergroup

Metal Hammer

"It speaks to regular people, and that's why it's so great": Watch the worlds of emo and Britpop collide as My Chemical Romance cover Pulp's Common People

My Chemical Romance's Gerard Way: “I remember pushing carts at a supermarket listening to this song on headphones on a cassette player..."

Metal Hammer

Bring Me The Horizon and Architects finally headlining festivals shows that metal is ready for the next generation to take over

Purists may not adore the idea, but major rock and metal festivals will have to continue to adapt and expand their remits to flourish in the future

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9 of the best music documentaries to watch this weekend (Disney+, Netflix, Prime Video)

Banish your Glastonbury blues by streaming a brilliant music documentary this weekend.

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Brexit red tape for UK musicians touring Europe 'will be scrapped under Labour'

Speaking at the Trade Unlocked conference, Shadow International Trade Secretary Nick Thomas-Symonds gave new details of how the party would amend the deal struck by Boris Johnson

Daily Mirror

Biffy Clyro's Simon Neil reveals his initial aim for grindcore side project Empire State Bastard: "No melodies, just f***ing mayhem"

Biffy Clyro frontman Simon Neil opens up on the thinking behind Empire State Bastard

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Empire State Bastard announce debut album Rivers Of Heresy

Empire State Bastard, the extreme metal project of Biffy Clyro's Simon Neil with Mike Vennart and Dave Lombardo, share details of their forthcoming debut album

Glasgow Live

Legendary Glasgow label marking 30th anniversary with new musical showcase

The label helped launch the careers of Snow Patrol, Biffy Clyro, and Belle & Sebastian and will cap off its 30th anniversary year with a showcase of the next generation of Scottish artists.

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Empire State Bastard share live footage video for Harvest, featuring heroic work from ex-Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo

Relive the excitement of the first ever Empire State Bastard dates with the new video for Harvest

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Simon Neil from Biffy Clyro has a new extreme metal project, and it just tore London to shreds

Biffy Clyro frontman Simon Neil's extreme metal side-band Empire State Bastard unleash hell at debut London gig, their third show ever

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Biffy Clyro and Vennart side-project Empire State Bastard release debut single Harvest

Empire State Bastard, the extreme metal supergroup featuring Simon Neil, Mike Vennart and Dave Lombardo, share debut single Harvest

The Independent UK

Biffy Clyro wins big as Kerrang! music awards return

The ceremony is a celebration of rock and alternative music.

Daily Record

Rail strikes mean music fans will need to make other transport arrangements

People are being asked to consider other options to get home from upcoming events.

Manchester Evening News

The longest queue at Download 2022 was for something other than food, loos or music

A spokesperson said people in the queue could be waiting around four hours to get what they're after

Nottingham Post

Download 2022 biggest queue is for something other than music - and it's not the toilets

We couldn't find a longer one

Nottingham Post

Location of cash points and toilets at Download Festival 2022

Skip the inevitable panic by fully preparing for your visit to the annual rock festival

Nottingham Post

The Download 2022 band clashes that could affect you with more than 100 artists to choose from

Four stages of wall-to-wall sound for three days

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