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John Dawson’s new single “Under All the Lights” turns WrestleMania 40 into a moving love story inspired by Cody and Brandi Rhodes. A powerful blend of roots music and wrestling emotion. #JohnDawson #WWE #CodyRhodes #DirectInput

How WWE’s Cody & Brandi Rhodes Inspired John Dawson’s Latest Song

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L7 are hitting the road one last time. The Last Hurrah Tour celebrates four decades of punk grit, feminist fire, and unforgettable anthems. Donita Sparks reflects on the band’s legacy and the fans who fueled it. #L7 #PunkRock #DirectInput

L7’s Last Hurrah of Feminist Punk Power

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Paul McCartney opened the doors to Abbey Road Studios for an intimate preview of The Boys Of Dungeon Lane, sharing stories of Lennon, Harrison, Liverpool, and a new duet with Ringo Starr. #PaulMcCartney #TheBeatles #ClassicRock #DirectInputMusic

McCartney’s Private Abbey Road Playback for The Boys Of Dungeon Lane

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The Rolling Stones push forward with Foreign Tongues, a 14‑track burst of legacy, reinvention, and late‑career fire. Featuring Paul McCartney, Robert Smith, and Charlie Watts’ final sessions. Read the full feature at Direct Input. #RollingStones #ForeignTongues #DirectInput

Charlie Watts’ Final Recordings Anchor the Stones’ Foreign Tongues

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Erna Confirms Godsmack Will Continue

veteran band steadies itself and steps into a new era. Ian Shalapata (LAWRENCE, MA) – Godsmack’s future looked uncertain after two longtime members stepped away, but frontman Sully Erna has now made it clear: the band isn’t going anywhere. Recently, Erna addressed the speculation that Lighting Up the Sky was potentially the group’s final album. He explained that it was only the end of…

Erna Confirms Godsmack Will Continue

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MGK and Fred Durst crash back into the nu‑metal conversation with “Fix Ur Face,” a heavy, polarizing single fueling fresh debate, old grudges, and a global tour-shot video. The discourse is loud — and so is the track. #MGK #FredDurst #FixUrFace #NuMetal #DirectInput

MGK and Fred Durst Revive Feud

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A North Carolina man accused of threatening a mass shooting in New Orleans was arrested in Florida with a handgun and ammunition. Jazz Fest begins today as authorities continue the investigation. Full report at Direct Input. #JazzFest #PublicSafety #MusicNews #DirectInput

Former North Carolina Officer Accused of Threatening New Orleans Jazz Fest

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Korn are back with “Reward the Scars,” their first new single in four years — plus a massive 2026 tour across South America, the UK, and Europe. A new era begins. #Korn #RewardTheScars #NuMetal #DirectInput

Korn Drop First New Single in Four Years

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The CBGB Festival returns to Brooklyn with a lineup that spans punk’s entire evolution — from Patti Smith and Morrissey to Bikini Kill and Militarie Gun. A full‑day celebration of NYC’s loudest legacy. #CBGB #Punk #DirectInputMagazine

CBGB Festival 2026 Honors Punk’s Past

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Dave Mason, Traffic co‑founder and the guitarist behind classics like “Feelin’ Alright?,” has died at 79. A life of restless creativity and rock‑and‑roll resilience. #DaveMason #Traffic #ClassicRock #Obituary #DirectInput

Dave Mason, Traffic Co‑Founder, Dead at 79

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Alan Osmond, founding member of The Osmonds and a guiding force behind the family’s global success, has died at 76. His legacy of music, faith, and resilience lives on. #AlanOsmond #TheOsmonds #MusicHistory #Obituary #DirectInput

Alan Osmond, Founding Osmonds Leader, Dies at 76

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The Rock Hall’s 2026 class is stacked: Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, Oasis, Joy Division/New Order, Rick Rubin, Ed Sullivan, and more. A generation-spanning lineup shaping music history. #RockHall2026 #DirectInput #MusicNews

Iron Maiden, Oasis, Joy Division Lead Rock Hall’s 2026 Class

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The Rolling Stones revive their Cockroaches alias for Rough and Twisted, a blistering blues‑rock return issued only on ultra‑limited white‑label vinyl. Dive into the mystery campaign and what it means for Foreign Tongues. #RollingStones #TheCockroaches #DirectInput

The Cockroaches Are Back: Rolling Stones Spark Frenzy With Rare Vinyl

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A falling speaker at Coachella’s DoLab stage has renewed criticism of the festival’s long‑running pattern of preventable injuries, structural failures, and unaddressed safety concerns. #Coachella #DirectInput #FestivalInjuries

Long History of Injuries at Coachella Continues

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Lambrini Girls have canceled Coachella and their U.S. tour after Phoebe Lunny suffered a neck fracture and brain injury. New dates land in June. #LambriniGirls #PhoebeLunny #Coachella #DirectInput

Lambrini Girls Reschedule Tour Dates After Lunny Injury

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Taylor Momsen was bitten by a venomous spider before AC/DC’s Mexico City show—but still hit the stage. Another wild chapter in her run with the band. #TaylorMomsen #ACDC #RockNews #DirectInput

Venomous Spider Bites Taylor Momsen During AC/DC Tour

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Yes has postponed their 2026 European Fragile tour as Steve Howe undergoes an essential operation. New dates are being arranged, and tickets will remain valid. Full coverage at Direct Input. #Yes #SteveHowe #FragileTour #ProgRock #DirectInput

Yes Pushes 2026 Fragile Dates Amid Steve Howe’s Required Surgery