R.E.M.'s 'Disturbance at the Heron House' Tackles Orwell + Reagan
Michael Stipe was inspired by 'Animal Farm' to create an animalized revolution put down by the Reagan administration.
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21 Years Ago: System of a Down Release 'Toxicity'
And with that, System of a Down exploded.
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Sitdown Sunday: The unique fate of Mikhail Gorbachev
Settle back in a comfy chair and sit back with some of the week’s best longreads.
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10 Ways Dave Grohl Gave Grief a Chance at Taylor Hawkins Tribute
Foo Fighters leader Dave Grohl oversaw a brave, emotional, public wake for Taylor Hawkins, featuring the band’s extended family, in September 2022.
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32 Years Ago: Judas Priest Release 'Painkiller'
Just when it looked like Judas Priest had been dethroned, the defenders of metal lashed back with their 12th album, 'Painkiller.'
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R.E.M.'s Anger Comes Into Focus on 'Welcome to the Occupation'
R.E.M. addressed the U.S. intervention in Central and South America on Welcome to the Occupation, a track from their August 1987 LP, 'Document.'
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The Explainer: How have abortion laws changed in the US since Roe V Wade was overturned?
Listen in to hear US-based journalist Marion McKeone explain.
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33 Years Ago: Motley Crue Release 'Dr. Feelgood'
Mötley Crüe were unapologetically obsessed with crafting the kind of sticky, sleazy hard rock that defined MTV hair metal.
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18 Years Ago: Lamb of God Release 'Ashes of the Wake'
On Aug. 31, 2004, Lamb of God broke through with their third album.
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