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Iron Maiden’s Paris stop was supposed to be a historic, phone-free night captured for the big screen, but an unexpected city-wide power outage had other plans.

Midway through their set at La Défense Arena on June 22, the legendary band was forced into a lengthy pause after a total blackout swept across Paris, cutting power just as they were tearing through “2 Minutes to Midnight.” With thousands of fans waiting it out in the dark and temperatures soaring from a record-breaking heatwave, the night quickly turned into a test of patience for everyone in the room.

Once power was restored, strict curfew limits and halted public transit meant the band had only a short window to finish, ultimately cutting fan-favourites “Aces High,” “Fear of the Dark,” and “Wasted Years” from the setlist.

In a statement, the band thanked fans for their resilience, calling the atmosphere “fantastic” despite the chaos. Bruce Dickinson acknowledged the frustration, especially with many fans travelling long distances, but emphasized how powerful the crowd’s energy remained: “Your patience, understanding and unwavering support through an extremely challenging situation meant the world to us.”

Originally planned as a fully immersive, phone-free filming experience, complete with locked Yondr pouches, the show was set to become part of a future concert film. And while the interruption may have impacted the footage, Maiden made it clear: they’ll find a way to bring the vision to life.



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“Wonderwall” is having a full-circle World Cup moment. ⚽️

As England headed into their clash with Ghana, Oasis’ 1995 classic surged over 50% in streams, fuelled by a powerful post-match singalong that’s quickly become one of the defining scenes of the tournament. After their 4–2 win over Croatia, players and fans stood united, belting out every word, with Harry Kane calling it one of his most memorable moments in an England shirt and Declan Rice describing it as “special.”

Now, the song sits at the heart of England’s World Cup soundtrack, alongside stadium staples like “Hey Jude" and “Sweet Caroline.” And while Noel Gallagher once joked it felt a bit more like “end of the night heartbreak” than pre-match hype, even he admitted the moment belonged to the people, calling it “magical.”

Liam Gallagher’s reaction? Classic Liam:
"And rightly so it’s a f***ing classic and I sound BIBLICAL on it.”

The connection runs deep, from John Stones previously revealing Manchester City walk out to “Wonderwall,” to Liam himself singing it with fans after City’s 2019 title win. Nearly 30 years on, the track has gone from Britpop anthem to one of the biggest and most enduring songs ever, topping streaming records, dominating throwback charts, and even making waves again during Oasis’ 2025 reunion tour.



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Keith Richards is looking ahead, and it might mean the end of The Rolling Stones as we know them on the road. 🎸

At 82, the legendary guitarist admits that traditional touring is becoming harder, not because of the music, but the constant travel that comes with it. Instead, he’s opening the door to a new era: residency-style shows in cities like London, New York, or Paris, keeping the spirit of the Stones alive, just in a different format.

With their 25th studio album 'Foreign Tongues' dropping July 10, the band isn’t slowing down creatively. And while massive stadium tours may be uncertain, Richards made one thing clear: his love for making music with Mick Jagger and the band hasn’t changed.



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