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Blue Öyster Cult Address Donald Trump’s “Don’t Fear The Reaper” AI Parody About Budget Director

The US government is entering its second week of a shutdown. In response, naturally, President Donald Trump has been posting ...

Trump Stars In Bizarre AI Video Amid Federal Government Shutdown: 'Don't Fear The Reaper'

Donald Trump recently shared an AI-generated music video on Truth Social, featuring a cover of Blue Öyster Cult’s song, with ...

Blue Öyster Cult Addresses Donald Trump’s Use of ‘(Don’t Fear) The Reaper’ in AI Video Mocking Democrats

The band recently released a statement following the president’s use of its 1976 Billboard Hot 100 hit in an AI-generated ...

'We're So Screwed': Critics React To Trump Posting '(Don't Fear) The Reaper' Song Parody

The president decided the best way to deal with a government shutdown was to (checks notes) troll Democrats with a Blue Öyster Cult song parody.
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There May Not Even Be Any Cowbell In Blue Öyster Cult’s ‘Don’t Fear The Reaper,’ Despite The Iconic ‘SNL’ Sketch

When it comes to the most famous use of a cowbell as a musical instrument, ever since the iconic “More Cowbell” sketch on Saturday Night Live, there’s really only one answer: Blue Öyster Cult’s “Don’t ...
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If You Hear This Song in a Horror Movie, It’s Time To Run

The grim reaper holding the Blue Oyster Cult album Agents of Fortune in its skeletal hands. Image by Zanda Rice There's nothing better in a good horror movie than a terrifying score to go with it. Can ...