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Chuck D defends Bob Vylan following Glastonbury remarks: “Bob Vylan ain’t got no tanks”

"We have to be able to fight for peace and love by any means necessary"

Big Special return with surprise new album ‘National Average’ and funky single ‘God Save The Pony’

It comes after the Black Country punk duo teased the record across London landmarks

BBC music boss steps down after Bob Vylan Glastonbury controversy

The performance was deemed “high risk” by the broadcaster, but was livestreamed anyway

Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong plays national anthem and leads chant of “Fuck Donald Trump” on Independence Day

The band's headlining set at Rock Werchter in Belgium coincided with Trump signing the "One Big Beautiful Bill" into law

Watch Gang Of Four play their final ever show in Amsterdam

The farewell performance saw them play their classic album 'Entertainment!' in full

Hero In Error pull out of Radar Festival, claim the festival “have been made scapegoats for the bigger issue”

They are the latest act to cancel their appearance at the Manchester festival after Bob Vylan were dropped from the line-up

Bands start boycotting Radar festival after Bob Vylan removed from line-up

"This is about showing solidarity with Bob Vylan and any artist who may face similar treatment in the future"

Future and Nine Inch Nails bring pyro and circle pits to Open’er Festival 2025

In partnership with Open’er Festival Words: Jordan Bassett and Kyann-Sian Williams As we’ve discussed this week, you never know quite what to expect at Open’er Festival,...

Radar festival considered booking Kneecap as a “secret set” as Bob Vylan replacement

Festival organisers have made it clear that they did not want to remove the group from the bill

BBC will no longer broadcast “high-risk” performances after Bob Vylan Glastonbury controversy

BBC chairman Samir Shah said that broadcasting the divisive set was “unquestionably an error of judgement”