How The Cure’s Pornography, Disintegration and Bloodflowers albums became goth’s great ‘Dark Trilogy’
The Cure’s Robert Smith looks back on the albums that turned the band into the goth icons they are today
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Serj Tankian, The Black Dahlia Murder and Amaranthe are among the best new metal songs this week. Plus, vote for your favourite!
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Wardruna, Body Count and Nightwish are among the best new metal songs this week. Plus, vote for your favourite!
"A true believer, sharp as a knife, heart of gold." A tribute to Michelle Kerr, the ass-kicking, passionate PR legend who helped shape modern metal as we know it
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