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Michael Anthony Says He and Eddie Van Halen ‘Had Some Issues That Were Never Resolved’
When Eddie Van Halen passed away in Oct., it hit the rock community hard — including his former bandmates. During a recent visit to the Talkin’ Rock With Meltdown podcast, former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony divulged that he and EVH had unresolved issues when he died. “We actually hadn’t spoken [for many years], and unfortunately, we didn’t get a chance to,” he revealed. “And, you know, it kind of bothers me, because we had some issues that were never resolved. But, I mean, what can you do? We were on track [for] a reunion, which I’m really sad that it never happened. But, you know, life and the show goes on.” Van Halen’s manager Irving Azoff also mentioned that the classic lineup almost reunited in 2019 for a stadium tour; however, it didn’t happen because of Eddie’s health...
Arnold Schwarzenegger Gives Rousing Speech Defending Democracy While Holding Sword: Watch
Arnold Schwarzenegger has lived a long and varied life. The first superstar bodybuilder transitioned into a career as one of the biggest movie stars in history, and he followed that up with two terms as the 38th Governor of California. In a video posted to Twitter on January 10th, Ahnald brought all of his considerable talents to bear on America’s wavering democracy, and he did it with historical analogies, deeply personal stories, and of course, an enormous broadsword. Schwarzenegger began by framing himself as “an immigrant to this country,” a man raised in Austria in the shadow of Nazi rule. “I’m very aware of Kristallnacht, or the Night of Broken Glass, It was a night of rampage against the Jews carried out in 1938 by the Nazi equivalent of the Proud Boys,” he said, before turning his ...
Jai Wolf Releases First Remix in Four Years of keshi’s “blue”
For melodic electronica producer Jai Wolf, a new remix has been long overdue, spotted during his soaring live sets yet unavailable as official releases. Luckily, that all changed this weekend with the release of a rework of keshi‘s “blue,” a blissful take on the largely acoustic original. Released January 8th via Island Records, the track is Wolf’s first official remix in four years. Originally out last year via keshi’s five-track bandaids EP, this new reimagining keeps intact the song’s guiding guitar melody while pitching up and layering its vocal line. Reminiscent of the artist’s early work on “Like It’s Over” with MNDR and especially a now-vintage remix of “Feels” by Kiiara, Wolf gent...
“Stay Sound & Check Yourself”: New Book Explores Mental Health Crisis Amongst Music Industry Professionals
It’s no secret that the lives of musical artists often come riddled with mental health struggles, born from the multiplicity of stressors that come from the life of a touring public figure under constant scrutiny. But what about the experiences of those who work behind the scenes, such as managers, publicists, bookers and touring teams? Out January 14th, Stay Sound & Check Yourself is a new book by Holger Jan Schmidt, an insider who heads the sustainability-focused GreenEvents Europe, and psychologist Prof. Dr. Katja Ehrenberg. Shining a long overdue light on the mental health crisis of the European music industry’s essential employees through extensive interviews and background research, the project is wide-ranging and comprehensive, featuring 15 subjects wh...
Zeds Dead is Hosting the Biggest House Party of the Weekend Tonight
It’s always refreshing to see popular DJs playing out genres that their fans might not be used to from time to time. When Zeds Dead hinted that they might be doing so in a tweet, fans were already itching to see it happen. Not long after, Zeds Dead confirmed that a house DJ set would happen, and it will be livestreamed via Twitch. The Deadbeats House Party will begin tonight at 6PM PM via the label’s Twitch channel. No other details have been announced, aside from the fact that the set will indeed be house music-centric. Of course, Zeds Dead have hosted livestreamed House Party sets before, and multiple other artists like GG Magree, DJ Afterthought, Kompany, and Sippy have also graced the virtual stage. However, the streams haven’t ever been limited to house musi...
GRiZ & Friends to Debut Virtual Winter Edition of Camp Kulabunga Retreat
Since 2018, the Camp Kulabunga retreat has been host to various workshops, seminars, and discussions with leaders in fitness, creative writing, meditation, and expressive arts. GRiZ and friends curate the yearly retreat, which is typically held in person, but 2020’s iteration moved to the livestreaming space due to restrictions around COVID-19. Now, the first livestreamed winter edition of Camp Kulabunga is set to make its debut. Scheduled for February 20-21, the virtual event will feature GRiZ and some of his favorite innovative thought leaders. GRiZ will host a creative writing workshop, and other discussions will be held by those thought leaders in fields such as mindful movement, yoga, and expressive arts. On the docket for the 2021 winter edition of Camp Kul...
Nandi Bushell Makes Live Loop of Led Zeppelin’s ‘The Immigrant Song’
Nandi Bushell’s back with another stellar cover, and this time she’s doing things a little differently. Instead of sharing a full performance of a song, she recorded herself making a loop of Led Zeppelin’s “Immigrant Song” in celebration of Jimmy Page’s 77th birthday. Like always, she flawlessy executed drums, guitar, and an insane bass line. In the video’s description, the 10-year-old said she first heard the song in School of Rock. Precious. Watch her create the loop below. [embedded content] Bushell said goodbye to 2020 with a sweet sing along accompanied by her family. “I wrote this song for you all and asked my family to jam it with me. I hope it puts a smile on your face even if its a little cheesy!” she wrote, thanking everyone for their support throughout the ye...
Watch Billy Corgan, Trent Reznor and More Cover David Bowie for Tribute Show
Last night, some of the many musicians inspired by David Bowie joined forces to celebrate the Thin White Duke. Curated and hosted by Bowie’s longtime collaborator Mike Garson, A Bowie Celebration: Just For One Day! was highlighted by Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan singing “Space Oddity” and Trent Reznor, joined by his Nine Inch Nails bandmate Atticus Ross and wife Mariqueen Maandig, taking on “Fantastic Voyage” and “Fashion.” Garson accompanied each performance on piano. [embedded content] [embedded content] The event also saw Duran Duran cover “5 Years,” Adam Lambert sing “Starman,” Boy George take on an Aladdin Sane medley, and Yungblud cover “Life on Mars.” Watch those videos and see a full set list below. [embedded content] [embedded content] [embedd...
Michael Anthony Regrets Not Resolving Issues With Eddie Van Halen Before Guitarist’s Death: ‘It Kind of Bothers Me’
The bassist, who joined the rock band in 1974 and was replaced by Van Halen’s son Wolfgang in 2006, said that the rocker hadn’t shared how sick he was. “Eddie was very private about how ill he was,” Anthony said. “We all knew he was ill, but it was a real shock to all of us.” Van Halen died on Oct. 6, 2020, after a battle with cancer. He was 65. While Anthony didn’t get a chance to repair his relationship with EVH, Sammy Hagar, the band’s second lead singer, revealed to Howard Stern in a statement that he and the guitarist had reconciled months before EVH’s death. “Eddie and I had been texting and it’s been a love fest since we started communicating earlier this year,” said Hagar, who joined the band in 1985. “We ...
Trent Reznor, Duran Duran & More Electrify at Davie Bowie ‘Celebration’ Tribute Concert
The one-night-only paid event also featured Bowie’s longtime producer Tony Visconti and members of his final touring band. Duran Duran opened the concert with a spine-tingling cover of “Five Years,” the opening track from Bowie’s classic 1972 album, The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Dust and the Spiders from Mars. Watch the performance here. “My life as a teenager was all about David Bowie,” frontman Simon Le Bon wrote on social media in releasing a recorded version of the cover. “He is the reason why I started writing songs.” Smashing Pumpkins‘ Corgan also joined the show, delivering an emotional cover of the classic “Space Oddity.” Backed by Garson on piano, the hard-hitting performance featured Corgan’s impressive vocal range complemented b...
GÖRAN EDMAN Reflects On Working With YNGWIE MALMSTEEN In Early 1990s: There Were ‘Ups And Downs’
Swedish vocalist Göran Edman, who sang on two Yngwie Malmsteen studio albums, “Eclipse” (1990) and “Fire & Ice” (1992), reflected on the experience of working with the legendary axeman during an appeance on a recent episode of the the “80’s Glam Metalcast” podcast. “There [were] ups and downs,” he said (hear audio below). “I’m glad I did it. It meant a lot for my career, to be on these two albums. I still have work because of doing these albums — I still have a career because of the reputation from those two albums. But as a person, he was kind of tricky — he could be very nice, and he could also be an asshole. “Doing the first ‘Eclipse’ album and going out on a world tour, that was nice, but ‘Fir...
MEGAFORCE RECORDS Co-Founder MARSHA ZAZULA Dies At 68
Marsha Zazula, who co-founded Megaforce Records in 1983 with her husband Jon (a.k.a. Jonny Z), died earlier today (January 10) at the age of 68. Marsha and Jonny‘s daughter Rikki Zazula confirmed her mother’s passing, writing in a Facebook post: “RIP Mom April 21, 1952 -January 10, 2021 Your love, Your strength, Your memory and Your music has changed lives and will continue to FOREVER.” Megaforce is widely credited for launching the career of METALLICA by releasing the band’s first two albums, 1983’s “Kill ‘Em All” and 1984’s “Ride The Lightning”, before METALLICA landed a major label deal with Elektra. Megaforce‘s roster has also included such artists as ANTHRAX, TESTAMENT, OVERKILL, Ace Frehley, MINISTRY, KING&...
