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Confusion after Manchester terror attack kept firefighters away for 2 hours, according to new report

[Photo: Euan Cherry/WENN.com] According to new reports, firefighters were not able to go to the scene of the Manchester Arena terror attack for more than two hours because of “confusion about whether an attacker was still on the loose.” Read more: BBC to release documentary on survivors of Manchester Arena terror attack As The Associated Press reports, Senior British […]

BBC to release documentary on survivors of Manchester Arena terror attack

[Photo: Euan Cherry/WENN.com] BBC Three has announced a new documentary, titled Manchester Bomb: The Girls’ Story, which intends to document the stories of the women who survived the terror attack at Manchester Arena last May. Read more: Manchester terror attack could have been prevented, according to reports As NME reports, the documentary will follow the “psychological impact of the bombing […]

Manchester terror attack could have been prevented, according to reports

[Photo: Euan Cherry/WENN.com] According to new reports, the terror attack at Manchester Arena earlier this year could have potentially been prevented. Back in May, suicide bomber Salman Abedi killed himself and 22 others at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester Arena, including 18-year-old student Georgina Callander and 8-year-old Saffie-Rose Roussos. Read more: 22 dead, 59 […]

Metallica perform Oasis' "Don't Look Back In Anger" in Manchester—watch

[Photos by: Herring & Herring, Jill Furmanovsky] Metallica led an audience sing-along of Oasis' classic “Don't Look Back In Anger” on Saturday night at their concert in Manchester, England, at the site of May's tragic Manchester Arena bombing. Watch the video below. Read more: Bee tattoos raise money for Manchester victims As noted by Theprp.com, […]

The 1975 honor Manchester attack emergency responders with “moment of noise”

The 1975 already shared words of love and support for the victims of the Manchester attack, and they recently held a “moment of noise” to honor the emergency responders in the band’s hometown at the Ariana Grande concert last month. At the 1975's Parklife festival appearance, police, ambulance and fire responders took to the stage […]

Bee tattoos have helped raise over $500,000 for Manchester victims

Tattoo artist Sam Barber's simple goal of raising £10,000 (around $13,000) for victims of the Manchester terrorist attack on May 22 has turned into a phenomenon that's already raised over £400,000 (around $509,000) Check out how you can help while also looking at our favorite bee tattoos! Read more: Twenty One Pilots share touching message […]

Twenty One Pilots share touching message following Manchester attack: “We absolutely stand with you”

Ariana Grande returned to Manchester, England, yesterday to perform alongside a bevy of other artists at the One Love Manchester concert, a benefit to help victims of the Manchester Arena bombing. An array of artists reached out to share their support, including Twenty One Pilots and Halsey. Watch the touching video below. Read more: Coldplay […]

Coldplay perform "Don't Look Back In Anger" with Ariana Grande at Manchester benefit—watch

[Photo by: BBC One, supplied by WENN] Ariana Grande returned to Manchester, England, on Sunday to perform alongside a bevy of other artists at the One Love Manchester concert, a benefit to help victims of the Manchester Arena bombing. In one special moment from the show, Grande performed Oasis' classic “Don't Look Back In Anger” with […]

Set It Off, Too Close To Touch talk about playing Manchester 48 hours after terrorist attack

Last week, the live music scene was shaken to its very core on a world stage following the horrific terrorist attack in Manchester, U.K. Read more: Musicians react to tragedy at Manchester concert Set It Off and Too Close To Touch were in the country and booked to play their own gig at the city’s […]

Police release name of suspect in Manchester attack, vigil to be held — UPDATED

[Photo: Euan Cherry/WENN.com] UPDATE: Wednesday, May 24 at 10:45 a.m. EST Manchester Police have arrested three more suspects with a possible connection to the attack at the Manchester Arena along with revealing more information about the attack. The New York Times reported that security experts expressed that the explosive device used in the attack was […]

Linkin Park's Chester Bennington on Manchester: "Let's all choose to be part of the cure"

In the past few weeks, Linkin Park vocalist Chester Bennington has had some choice words for those who have criticized the band's musical direction over the recent years. But in response to the attack Monday night in Manchester, Bennington seems to have a change of heart and is seeking to reconcile his previous frustrations. Bennington […]

7 ways the people of Manchester gave us hope for humanity

[Image credit: Instagram] Residents of Manchester, UK are banding together after the tragic bombing that occurred outside of an Ariana Grande concert at Manchester Arena on Monday. The attack reportedly killed 22 people and injured 59 others. Read more: 22 dead, 59 others injured following explosion at Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, UK – UPDATED A heartening […]

Lamb Of God's Randy Blythe on Manchester Arena bombing: "We have to do better"

Following Monday's tragic concert attack in Manchester, UK, Lamb Of God frontman Randy Blythe has joined other musicians in speaking out against the violence. The Manchester Arena bombing claimed the lives of 22 people and injured 59 others, with a sole suicide bomber suspected in the atrocity. Read more: 22 dead, 59 others injured following explosion at […]

22 dead, 59 others injured following explosion at Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, UK - UPDATED

[Photo credit: RWong/WENN.com] UPDATE: Tuesday, May 23 at 10:45 a.m. EST Last night, Ariana Grande's manager, Scooter Braun, shared this heartfelt message for the fans and families who lost loved ones during the “senseless attack.” pic.twitter.com/BOHKwMx4wW — Scooter Braun (@scooterbraun) May 23, 2017 UPDATE: Tuesday, May 23 at 10:15 a.m. EST The Telegraph has confirmed […]

Musicians react to tragedy at Manchester concert

Earlier this evening, an explosion took place in Manchester, UK at an Ariana Grande concert, killing at least 19 and injuring dozens more.  Many musicians from our scene and beyond have been quick to offer their thoughts and condolences on Twitter — you can read a number of their reactions below. To read more developing […]