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Ozzy Osbourne on Trump’s Pandemic Response: “This Guy’s Acting Like a Fool”
Ozzy Osbourne’s signature solo song is “Crazy Train”, and that’s pretty much the ride he thinks Donald Trump has the United States on right now. “This guy’s acting like a fool,” the metal legend exclaimed in a new interview when speaking of the president’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The singer, who rarely talks politics, offered some strong opinions while speaking with Rolling Stone, even ...
Carcass Announce Despicable EP, Share New Song “The Living Dead at the Manchester Morgue”: Stream
Death metal pioneers Carcass are returning with a new EP, Despicable, this fall. In advance of its October 30th release, the band has unveiled the single, “The Living Dead at the Manchester Manchester”. The UK band has been perfecting its brand of complex death metal for over three decades, and the song is pinnacle Carcass — featuring grueling musicianship, lyrical images of horror, and a hint of ...
R.I.P. Frankie Banali, Quiet Riot Drummer Dies at 68
Frankie Banali, longtime drummer for Quiet Riot, has died following a long battle with stage four pancreatic cancer. He was 68 years old. The news was confirmed by Banali’s wife, Regina, who wrote, “He put up an inspiringly brave and courageous 16-month battle to the end and continued playing live as long as he could.” Her statement continued, “Standard chemotherapy stopped working and a series of...
Apashe Shares Bladerunner-Styled Music Video “Behind My Eyes” with LIA
Apashe is a creative mastermind. He’s the Lady Gaga of bass music. His distinctive vision mixed with a robust sound places him at the forefront of superb visualizations, and fans can always expect something more next level than the last. Now he’s released his track “Behind My Eyes” with LIA accompanied with a futuristic music video. Directed by Adrian Villagomez, this cutting-edge music video...
SVDDEN DEATH and SLANDER Collide on Neck-Snapping Single “Blood On Me”
Last week, SVDDEN DEATH and SLANDER announced the release date for their highly-anticipated collaboration, which they first premiered back in May. The day has finally come and “Blood On Me” is now available via the latter’s Gud Vibrations imprint. “Blood On Me” is an absolute juggernaut of a track, masterfully meshing SVDDEN DEATH’s signature bone-snapping ...
A-Trak to Headline Drive-In Show in Southern California
Since mid-March, the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has forced traditional concerts to take an indefinite hiatus. Over the past few months, however, we’ve seen an emergence of drive-in shows to supplement the loss of live music. At the end of August, A-Trak will be headlining a drive-in show in SoCal hosted by GLOBAL SOUNDEMIC. Additionally, GLOBAL SOUNDEMIC has stated this will be the f...
Eric Prydz Hints at Release of Long-Awaited “Nopus” ID
For over four years, Eric Prydz has been teasing an unreleased single that fans have dubbed “Nopus.” The track is frequently heard near the end of his sets, similarly to its sister single “Opus.” The wait for its release may be coming to an end, however, as Prydz hinted via Twitter that the tune is on its way. On August 18th, Prydz tweeted out a link for “Soul Po...
Photo: Masked TONY IOMMI And ROBERT PLANT Autograph Guitar For ‘MusiCares Charity Relief Auction’
A photo of Robert Plant (LED ZEPPELIN) and Tony Iommi (BLACK SABBATH) taken after the two legendary rockers signed a Gibson SG Standard ’61 guitar for Julien’s Auctions‘ MusiCares Charity Relief Auction can be found below. Julien’s Auctions recently announced the marquee lineup of items to be sold at MusiCares Charity Relief Auction, taking place Wednesday, September 9 live...
ARMORED SAINT Announces Virtual Record-Release Concert
On Saturday, October 10 at 1 p.m PST / 4 p.m. EST / 10 p.m. CET, ARMORED SAINT will host a live record-release show online for its upcoming album, “Punching The Sky”. ARMORED SAINT will be performing a full set from the Whisky A Go Go in Hollywood, Caliornia, including four new songs from “Punching The Sky”. Additionally, the band will be answering select questions from fan...
SHINEDOWN’s BRENT SMITH And ZACH MYERS Release Two New Singles As SMITH & MYERS
SMITH & MYERS, the duo comprised of SHINEDOWN‘s Brent Smith and Zach Myers, has released dual singles from its forthcoming full-length album, “Smith & Myers Volume 1”, due out October 9 via Atlantic Records, alongside a brand new music video. Original single “Not Mad Enough” was written in the immediate aftermath of George Floyd‘s death, expressing the i...
PAUL STANLEY, SLASH, RUDY SARZO, DEE SNIDER, GLENN HUGHES, Others React To Passing Of QUIET RIOT’s FRANKIE BANALI
Paul Stanley (KISS), Slash (GUNS N’ ROSES), David Coverdale (WHITESNAKE), Dee Snider (TWISTED SISTER), Rudy Sarzo (QUIET RIOT), Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX), Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE), Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, SONS OF APOLLO), Jeff Scott Soto (SONS OF APOLLO), Ron Keel (KEEL) and BULLETBOYS are among the musicians who have reacted to the passing of QUIET RIOT‘s Frankie Banali. The dr...
Black Father Of Three Anthony McClain Killed By Police During Traffic Stop
Source: MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images / Getty A community in Pasadena, California is demanding justice after local police fatally shot a Black man during a routine traffic stop that went horribly wrong. Blavity reports the incident took place Saturday evening when cops pulled over 32-year-old Anthony McClain and a driver who they suspected was in violation of a vehicle ...
