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Morgan Wallen Tells Supporters ‘Please Don’t’ Defend Me in New Apology Video
A week after a video emerged of Morgan Wallen using the N-word, Wallen has released a five-minute video announcing that he has met with Black leaders and that he has been sober for nine days. “The video you saw was me on hour 72 of 72 of a bender, and that’s not something I’m proud of,” he says. “I accepted some invitations from some amazing Black organizations, some executives and leaders, to engage in some very real and honest conversations.” Admitting he was nervous to accept the invitations because of his hurtful behavior, he added, “They had every right to step on my neck … to not show me any grace, but they did the exact opposite. They offered me grace and also paired that with an offer to learn and grow. … That kindness really inspired me to dig deeper on how to do ...
Metallica Has Half of the Week’s Top 10 Best-Selling Albums
Here’s a look at Metallica’s five albums in the top 10 on Top Album Sales, along with a sixth that missed the region, but is at No. 15. Nearly all of the sales for each title are from their vinyl editions. Title; Rank; Total Copies Sold on All Formats (Gain)Metallica; No. 3; 10,000 (up 383%)Ride the Lightning; No. 4; 9,700 (up 617%)…And Justice for All; No. 5; 9,400 (up 776%)Master of Puppets; No. 7; 8,100 (up 1,102%)Kill ‘Em All; No. 8; 8,000 (up 917%)Hardwired… To Self-Destruct; re-entry at No. 15; 5,500 (up 2,433%) The last act to have five of the top 10 on Top Album Sales was Prince, following his death in 2016, when he claimed half of the region on the list dated May 14, 2016. Metallica also has six of the top 10 on the Feb. 13-dated Vinyl Albums chart – the third time an act has held...
PAUL STANLEY Says He Doesn’t Know If EDDIE VAN HALEN Wanted To Join KISS Nearly 40 Years Ago
Paul Stanley says that he doesn’t know if there is any truth to the rumor that Eddie Van Halen almost joined KISS nearly four decades ago. Paul discussed Eddie‘s supposed interest in becoming a KISS member during a new appearance on “The Jeremy White Podcast”. Asked if it’s true that the legendary VAN HALEN guitarist once showed an interest in playing with the makeup-adorned rockers, Stanley said (see video below): “I have to say, I didn’t ever hear that. I was on the phone with him around that time. He was calling me, and I think there was tension in his band. He was asking me, for example, why we did solo albums, why we had to do that. I think he felt that fracturing within his band. But as far as anything beyond that, wanting to join us or anyth...
DAVE MUSTAINE Is Back In Studio Recording Vocals For New MEGADETH Album
Dave Mustaine has returned to the studio to resume laying down vocals on the new MEGADETH album. Earlier today, Dave‘s son Justis shared an Instagram photo of his father in a vocal booth, and he included the following message: “Vocals are being laid down and they sound KILLER! Quiet when recording please… #MEGADETH”. Last month, MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson told the “Rock ‘N’ Roll Icons With Bode James” podcast the recently announced working title for the band’s upcoming album, “The Sick, The Dying And The Dead”, will likely end up getting changed before the LP is released. “Like Dave said when he announced it, he goes, ‘We usually end up changing the title four or five times before it [is released],'” h...
Ex-WHITE LION Singer MIKE TRAMP Enters Danish Competition For ‘Eurovision Song Contest’
Internationally recognized solo artist and songwriter Mike Tramp has released his brand new single “Everything Is Alright” — an honest number written directly from the heart — and announced that he will take part in the competition to find the Danish entry for the Eurovision Song Contest. “Everything Is Alright” will battle seven other songs in Denmark’s national final “Dansk Melodi Grand Prix” on March 6, with the winner going forward to represent Denmark in the Eurovision finals, due to be held in Rotterdam this May. The winner of “Dansk Melodi Grand Prix” will be decided solely by televote this year. Due to the pandemic, the contest will be performed without a live audience as it was in 2020, although an orchestra will be present. It...
Genesis – SIMULACRUM
RATING: 8/10 Three albums in, and Finland’s SIMULACRUM have definitely focused in on their sound. Presumably buoyed by a decent record deal, the band have risen to unexpected heights on “Genesis”, even though this is very much an album of two distinct halves. The key to this band’s efficacy lies in their shrewd and subtle blending of old and new prog metal styles. Pitched somewhere between the hyper-precise classicism of SYMPHONY X and the dissonant, polyrhythmic lurch of a post-djent world, the first half of “Genesis” bulges at the seams with great riffs, soaring vocal harmonies and melodies that, initially at least, suggest that this band have strong aesthetic ties with the power metal fraternity. Recent single “Arrhythmic Distortions” is a...
Morgan Wallen Apologizes for Using Racial Slur, Tells Fans Not to Defend Him
Disgraced country singer Morgan Wallen has apologized for being caught using a racial slur on camera last week. In a five-minute video posted on his Instagram, Wallen told his fans not to defend him, said that he is speaking with members of the Black community [though he admitted he’s nervous about the upcoming meetings] and added that he’s trying to get sober. “I have one favor to ask,” he said to his fans. “I appreciate those who still see something in me and have defended me. But for today, please don’t. I was wrong. It’s on me to take ownership for this. And I fully accept any penalties I’m facing.” Wallen said that he was on “Hour 72 of a 72-hour bender” and that he’s been sober for nine days (which is exactly how many days it’s been since the incident occurred). He continued to ...
Flying Under The Radar: Could Amber B.’s Super-Chill Strategy Help Her Win The Challenge?
Across six seasons, and with contestants like Da’Vonne, Josh and Natalie now etched into the fabric of The Challenge, Big Brother stars have tried — but ultimately failed — to win MTV’s tentpole competition series. Kaycee and Fessy came close on Total Madness, and Natalie and Paulie would have likely won Final Reckoning were it not for an unfortunate wrong turn, but second place is as far as the uber-competitive BB bunch has managed. But could the newest BB-born Challenge contestant — who’s approaching the game more prudently than her peers — prove that watching and waiting might be the key to Double Agents success? On the latest episode, and with three Gold Skulls still up for grabs among the game’s women, the pressure was on for Amber B., a rookie who’d so far found allies among Gabby, ...
Porter Robinson Expands his Vision in Beautifully Meta Video for “Look at the Sky”
Porter Robinson is a true visionary when it comes to his releases. Since last year, he’s been slowly unveiling the full picture of what his sophomore album, Nurture, will be. The latest piece of the puzzle was the highly-anticipated single, “Look at the Sky,” which has been on fans’ minds since it was first dropped during his stunning Secret Sky Music Festival performance. Robinson has now released the official music video for “Look at the Sky,” a true concept piece that is equally as jaw-dropping as the production itself. The visuals for “Get Your Wish” and “Something Comforting” both depicted Robinson solo, trapped in a confined setting that feels like a metaphor for his depression and his slow as...
TRY HARDs Gaming Series Launches on Insomniac TV with Wax Motif, Chris Lorenzo, Cheat Codes, More
2020 was the year gaming and dance music came together more than ever before. Prior to the pandemic, Twitch was predominantly used as a platform for gamers, but during the COVID-19 era, DJs made it their home as well, trading in the massive festival stages for livestreams as a way to stay connected to their fans. To further link these two worlds, HARD Events has launched its new streaming program, TRY HARDs on Insomniac TV via Twitch. TRY HARDs will pit professional gamers against some of your favorite DJs each week. Beginning February 15th, you can watch them smack talk each other as they compete for bragging rights in their favorite games. It will be hosted by long-time gaming personality, Brittani Johnson of G4TV fame. Season One will span over the course of six wee...
Deathpact Calls on Claude VonStroke for Remix of Never-Heard-Before ID
Deathpact is paving their own way in the industry. In a truly unprecedented move, the mysterious masked maven is dropping a slew of remixes of never-heard-before Deathpact IDs prior to the release of the originals. REAPER delivered the first official “ID” remix just yesterday, and the next to take on the feat is none other than Dirtybird head honcho, Claude VonStroke. The remix for the undisclosed ID is dark and hypnotic, keeping on-brand for Deathpact releases. VonStroke incorporates a robotic element into the production, filling it with sporadic breaks and vocoded vocal chops. It has a downtempo beat that slowly builds to fully engulf the listener into a mesmeric trance. Fans have a lot to look forward to from Deathpact. Over the course of the next few months...
Kygo Announces Livestream on Mountain Top in Norway
The pandemic has seen producers go to extreme heights to reach their fans. For Kygo, that means going to the top of a mountain. The multi-platinum selling artist has announced a special livestream performance presented on Moment House, the premium digital live platform that has been making waves by connecting artists and their core fans for global ticketed experiences they call “Moments.” Kygo’s “Moment” will come from atop a snow-capped mountain in the Sunnmore Alps, located in his home country of Norway. Fans will be able to watch the global superstar deliver a set that spans his career in an environment many of us can only dream of visiting. The breathtaking experience will take place on Thursday, March 4th and Friday, March 5th depending on your time...
