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A recent compilation highlights 19 prominent rock and metal bands that remain active and touring but have not issued a new studio album in five years or longer. These groups continue to perform live without full-length releases since before 2021. The list excludes acts with announced upcoming albums or those not currently together.
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A U.S. District Court judge has dismissed the lawsuit filed by Salt-N-Pepa's Cheryl “Salt” James and Sandra “Pepa” Denton against Universal Music Group. The duo sought to reclaim ownership of their master recordings under copyright termination rights. The ruling favors UMG, stating the artists never owned the masters in question.