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Watch IRON MAIDEN’s ADRIAN SMITH Play ‘Gangland’ For First Time In ‘Donkeys’ Years’
IRON MAIDEN has uploaded a video of guitarist Adrian Smith playing the song “Gangland” for the first time in many years. The track is taken from MAIDEN‘s 1982 album “The Number Of The Beast”, which was the band’s first LP to feature vocalist Bruce Dickinson and the songwriting contributions of Smith, who had joined the group two years earlier. In the clip, Smith introduces his “Gangland” playthrough by saying: “Back in the early with MAIDEN, there was a song called ‘Gangland’, which is on ‘The Number Of The Beast’ album. We were rehearsing at a place called Hollywood Studios near where I grew up, actually — for ‘The Number Of The Beast’ album, we were writing songs there. Clive and I got to rehearsal ...
JOHN DOLMAYAN Says He Never Wanted SYSTEM OF A DOWN To Take A Hiatus: ‘It Was A Disastrous Move For Us’
John Dolmayan says that he never wanted SYSTEM OF A DOWN to stop making new music and touring. The Serj Tankian-fronted outfit has toured intermittently since ending its hiatus in 2011, but has yet to record a full-length follow-up to its “Mezmerize” and “Hypnotize” LPs, which came out in 2005. Dolmayan, who also owns a high-end comic shop called Torpedo Comics in Las Vegas, discussed SYSTEM‘s inability to make a new album during an interview with Richard Allan, host of “Action Figures” on Amazon Prime. “I never wanted SYSTEM to take a hiatus,” he said (see video below). “I think it was a disastrous move for us, because we never reached our peak. I still feel like we have a lot of music in us. And as big as the band is — we’...
DEEP PURPLE’s ROGER GLOVER Has ‘Made Great Progress’ On His Autobiography
DEEP PURPLE bassist Roger Glover has confirmed that he is still planning on releasing his autobiography. “I’ve been toying with writing a book for several years, but not really doing much about it,” he said in a new fan interview which was posted on the YouTube channel of the band’s record company, earMUSIC (see video below). “But since this pandemic situation and being stuck at home, I’ve actually started with a great deal of energy and I’ve made great progress. The only problem is, as much progress as I make, I realize how much there is yet to come that’s very important. I’ve got to about the point now where I’m joining PURPLE. And a lot of that was easy, because I kept diaries in the ’60s. So a lot of notes and gig lists ...
Rico Nasty Expands Her Repertoire on Debut Nightmare Vacation: Review
The Lowdown: Rico Nasty has always been a powerhouse, existing on the edge of Soundcloud rap in the mid-2010s while still finishing high school. Her infectious, aggressive-yet-bubbly style made waves on the Internet early on, attracting the attention of Lil Yachty in 2016 to remix her song “Hey Arnold” and being featured in the hit HBO series insecure in 2017. Combining her eclectic fashion sense with spitfire raps that effortlessly bounce between sex and violence makes her one of the biggest pieces in the growing mosaic of this new era of female rappers. Her long-awaited debut album, Nightmare Vacation, takes a fine-tooth comb through the style that has made her one of the most influential rappers of the past few years. With seven mixtapes under her belt, Rico sounds like a seasoned veter...
Sinéad O’Connor Announces New Memoir Rememberings
Sinéad O’Connor will recount her life story in a new memoir titled Rememberings. The book is due to hit shelves on June 1st through publisher Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books & Media. According to a statement, the 256-page release will see O’Connor examining the pivotal, defining moments — both professionally- and personally-speaking — of her life. And for the the outspoken and oftentimes controversial Irish songwriter, there are many. O’Connor will look back on her early years in Dublin, where as a child she grew up in an abusive household and sought comfort in her Bob Dylan record collection. There will also be sections dedicated to the first local Irish bands she played with, as well as debut album The Lion and the Cobra, which she recorded while eight months pregnant. Editors&#...
Party Time! Wayne’s World Cast Reunites Alongside Alice Cooper, Queen, and Aerosmith: Watch
We’re not worthy: The latest episode of Josh Gad’s quarantine charity series Reunited Apart brought together the cast of Wayne’s World alongside legendary rockers Alice Cooper, Brian May and Roger Taylor of Queen, and Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith. Schwing! The 1992 film was based on a popular SNL sketch, which itself had roots in the “Wayne’s Power Hour” segments on the 1987 Canadian series It’s Only Rock & Roll. Like other editions of Reunited Apart, this one began with a tortured comedy bit where Gad pretended that the whole thing hadn’t been meticulously planned. Here, he dials up Joe Perry and Steven Tyler, but only to ask for the phone numbers of Mike Myers and Dana Carvey, who played Wayne and Garth. “You brought us — two wo...
Christopher Nolan Blasts HBO Max As “Worst Streaming Service” in Light of “Arrogant” Warner Bros. Deal
Last week, Warner Bros. announced plans to simultaneously release all 17 of their 2021 titles (The Matrix 4, Dune, The Suicide Squad etc.) directly to HBO Max and to theaters. The news sent shockwaves throughout the film industry due to the drastic consequences it will have not just on the existence of movie theaters, but on the entire Hollywood apparatus. Naturally, Christopher Nolan had some opinions on the matter. On Monday, the Tenet writer-director told The Hollywood Reporter that Warner Bros.’ decision to unload their entire release schedule onto the new streaming service — which is owned by their parent company WarnerMedia and had a middling launch earlier this year— will be disastrous. “Some of our industry’s biggest filmmakers and most important ...
Trump Supporter Lil Wayne “Something Different,” The Weeknd ft. ROSALIA “Blinding Lights Remix” & More | Daily Visuals 12.7.20
After shockingly caping for Donald Trump right before the 2020 Presidential election, Lil Wayne seems ready to step away from the political arena and back into the rap scene that he probably shouldn’t have left to begin with. Having released No Ceilings 3 a second ago, Weezy comes through with a new visual for the album cut “Something Different” which follows Wayne throughout his impressive mansion before he takes a dip in the pool and spends time with his plus sized model of a wifey. Back at the ranch, The Weeknd gets close and cuddly with Latina bombshell ROSALIA for the lyric visuals to his remix to his smash hit “Blinding Lights.” Check out the rest of today’s drops and some joints you might’ve missed over the weekend including work from Roc Marciano, Jhonni Blaze, and more. LIL WAYNE ...
Hypebeast Alert: Supreme Unveils New Faux Fur Coat Collection With The North Face
Source: SUPREME / Supreme Winter is almost here and streetwear’s biggest name is making sure you are able to style on them even in the chilliest of temperatures. A new Supreme and North Face collection is on the way. Source: SUPREME / Supreme The iconic New York City brand has announced a new capsule with their longtime collaborator. The result is a drop that revisits the outdoor recreation company’s signature Nuptse Jacket. This variation features a distinctive faux fur shell with 700-Fill down insulation and Windwall lining. These pieces come in a hunter green, triple black and cherry red colorways. As expected upcoming release is paired perfectly with some well coordinated accessories. Included in the mix are matching faux fur backpacks that hold up to 25 liters worth of your belongings...
The COVID-19 Impact on Publishers and Songwriters—A Look Ahead to 2021
This story was co-written with Amanda Montgomery and Laura Veras. In today’s marketplace, there is no doubt that one of the toughest avenues to establish a viable career is as a songwriter. The 9.1c mechanical royalty—which has not been adjusted for inflation since 2006—has become less significant due to the emergence of streaming and the plunge of physical sales and downloads. Now, the impact of COVID-19 has contrived new challenges for songwriters and their publishers to tackle as alternative revenue streams, such as touring, continue to erode in the virus’ wake. To give a general idea of how COVID-19 has trickled down to the publishing community, the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) projected that global music publishing collections will fa...
Gorgon City Drops New Must-Listen EP, “Realm”
Following a string of solid collaborative singles in 2020, including “House Arrest” with SOFI TUKKER and “Alive” with PAX, house duo Gorgon City released their new EP Realm last Friday, December 4th. Consisting of one new track and three past singles, Realm is a bass-heavy and dance-forward compilation that sounds like it was created to get a crowd moving. Realm kicks off with the brand new single “Trapdoor,” a club-ready UK house track. It features ethereal vocal notes as well as a percussive beat reminiscent of tech house, with a heavy bassline dropping in after the intro and carrying the beat forward. “Grooves on the Vinyl” combines a more traditional deep house bass, funky synths, and snappy lyrics to offer up an infectious dance anthem. “Roped In” takes listeners on a rhythmic journey...
JON BON JOVI Covers Holiday Tracks By TOM PETTY, ELVIS PRESLEY And THE POGUES
Last week, BON JOVI‘s concert documentary “On A Night Like This – Bon Jovi 2020” was seen by more than one million viewers who tuned into the BON JOVI Facebook page to watch the band’s first-ever full album performance of its critically acclaimed release “2020”. This week, Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer Jon Bon Jovi is giving fans an early holiday gift with the release of his covers of three holiday songs — Tom Petty‘s “Christmas All Over Again”, Elvis Presley‘s “If I Get Home On Christmas Day” and THE POGUES‘ “Fairytale Of New York” — available Monday, December 7 on all streaming and digital platforms. Recorded this fall to cap off the 2020 holiday season, the song’s accompanying music video...
