American heavy metal band; formed in 1981 in Los Angeles; long-running, influential engine of metal
Live reviews capture Metallica’s Glasgow stadium triumph and Interpol’s return with This Mirror Weighs a Ton, highlighting energy, set-pieces, and renewed ambition amidst a changing live-rock scene.
A slate of Guardian and Independent pieces looks back at iconic robots and sci‑fi cinema, while The Guardian surveys TV droids and the Independent reflects on why Stranger Things resonated with Gen Z, noting nostalgia for pre‑tech life.
North Hertfordshire Council has granted SJM Concerts a premises licence for Knebworth House, enabling large-scale events and the Oasis reunion tour discussions. The licence allows up to 125,000 attendees, with live music and late-night events, and comes as a documentary on the reunion is set for Venice. The 30th anniversary of the 1996 gigs and other historic performances are in focus.