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Lamb of God Announce Second Signature Coffee: “Overlord” Dark Roast
Lamb of God, photo by Antonio Marino Jr. / “Overlord” Dark Roast, courtesy of Adrenaline PR Lamb of God have revealed their second signature coffee, the “Overlord” dark roast, continuing their collaboration with Nightflyer Roastworks. Lamb of God and Nightflyer previously teamed up for the “Memento Mori” roast. The two were gracious enough to supply Heavy Consequence with a sample, and it was fine coffee indeed. While “Memento Mori” was a bright all-purpose roast, great for an everyday cup or espresso, “Overlord” makes for darker brew and is a take on classic diner coffee. The idea for Lamb of God signature coffee comes from guitarist Willie Adler’s long-time hobby of DIY roasting and exploring coffee shops around the world while on tour. Together with Nightflyer owner Paul Wag...
Game of Thrones Prequel Casts Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy
Matt Smith (image via BBC), Olivia Cooke (image via Instagram), and Emma D’Arcy (image via Instagram) The cast of House of the Dragon, the Game of Thrones prequel set 300 years before the events of the HBO series, is finally coming into focus. Via The Hollywood Reporter, the show has added Olivia Cooke (Ready Player One), Matt Smith (Doctor Who, The Crown), and Emma D’Arcy (Wanderlust). The events of this new show will be drawn from Fire and Blood, George R.R. Martin’s 2018 book about the history of the Targaryen house. In October, HBO announced that Paddy Considine will play King Viserys Targaryen. Now, we know a bit more about the rest of the Targaryen clan. Smith is set to play Prince Daemon Targaryen, described by HBO as the “younger brother to King Viserys and heir to ...
Dave Grohl and Greg Kurstin Cover Drake’s “Hotline Bling”: Watch
It’s night two of Dave Grohl and Greg Kurstin’s Hanukkah song series, and that can only mean one thing: they’ve covered Drake’s “Hotline Bling”. In a tweet posted to Foo Fighters’ Twitter account, the duo wrote: “You might be surprised to learn that this superstar is… Canadian. He’s never hidden the fact that he was M.O.T. so a generation of Jewish parents could tell their kids ‘if @Drake took the time to study for HIS Bar Mitzvah, you can too.’ Twitterverse, challah at your boy!” In a nod to Drake’s “Hotline Bling” video, the pre-recorded performance was interspersed with a few scenes of Grohl dancing. Watch it below. Grohl and Kurstin, who helmed Foo Fighters’ 2017 album Concrete and Gold, are celebrating Hanukkah with covers of songs by eight prominent Jewish artists...
Ahsoka Tano & Rangers of The Republic Getting Their Own ‘Star Wars’ Spinoff Series on Disney+
Source: LucasFilm / Disney Watch ya back Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime! Disney+ is about to put the streaming game in a chokehold something serious. Yesterday (Dec. 10) Disney held their annual Investors Day to talk about their plans moving forward and aside from a slew of new Marvel shows and movies, the house that Mickey Mouse built revealed that they had greenlit some new Star Wars spinoff series centered around fan favorite character, Ahsoka Tano and Rangers of The Republic. According to CBR, Rosario Dawson will be reprising her role as Ahsoka Tano in the new series Ahsoka while the cast for Rangers Of The Republic has yet to be announced. Keep in mind these are just two of the 10 Star Wars spinoff shows that Disney has planned to debut over the coming years with an Obi-Wan Kenob...
Certified Cozy Boy: The New Drake x Nike NOCTA Collection Is Here
Source: NIKE / NIke Just when you thought Drake was bowing out of 2020 quietly he makes sure to close out the year with a timely release. He has a new drop coming ultimately reminding us it is still checks over stripes. Source: NIKE / NIke As spotted on High Snobiety the Canadian pop star is giving his fans a reason to readdress their stocking stuffers with a new Nike x NOCTA collection. For those not in the know earlier this week Drizzy announced the launch of his new sub-label NOCTA (a nod to the artist’s nocturnal creative process). According to the press release this has been in the works for sometime. “This moment is full circle for me. I mean, growing up Nike was everything. It felt like every shoe I wanted, every athlete I liked, everything I owned was Nike. It didn’t mean anyt...
Kid Cudi & adidas Original To Drop New Vadawam 326 Silhouette
Source: adidas Originals / adidas HBO’s How To Make It In America might’ve been prematurely canceled a few years ago, but Kid Cudi is still doing his damn thing and showing he still knows how to make it in America. According to HypeBeast the Man On The Moon rapper is linking up with adidas Original to release a space inspired Vadawam 326 silhouette which his hardcore fans and day-ones will surely appreciate. Boasting a leather base with hairy suede textures, the kicks also feature three straps to keep your feet in place as you moonwalk down the block. As for the “326” printed on the heels, the numbers are a nod to his daughters birthday because that’s what loving fathers do when presented with such an opportunity. As for the inspiration for the overall design, Cudi went into a time machine...
Here Are All the 2021 New Year’s Eve Specials to Watch
Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2021 Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC Billy Porter will join Lucy Hale and Ryan Seacrest in New York City’s Times Square to host the event. Ciara will take over the Los Angeles celebration for the fourth year. Big Hit Labels’ 2021 New Year’s Eve Live Dec. 31 at 7:30 a.m. EST/4:30 a.m. PST Featuring BTS, TXT, Lee Hyun, GFRIEND, NU’EST, BUMZU, ENHYPEN, Halsey, Lauv and Steve Aoki. T-Mobile Presents New Year’s Eve Live With Justin Bieber Dec. 31 at 10:15 p.m. ET, with the show officially kicking off at 11 p.m. ET T-Mobile customers can get free access to the livestream through the T-Mobile Tuesdays app or by going here, and the general public can purchase access to the gig for $25 here; access to the sho...
J. Cole Drops ‘Fire Squad’ Music Video on 6th Anniversary of ‘2014 Forest Hills Drive’
On the sixth anniversary of his third album 2014 Forest Hills Drive, J. Cole delivered a gift to his fans: the music video for “Fire Squad.” In the BBGUN-directed visual, which was shot in Kingston, Jamaica, a little girl faces off in an intense chess game with an elderly opponent and cautions him of any man who crowns himself a king “because deep down, he clings to the need for power.” But Cole (real name Jermaine Lamarr Cole) doesn’t cling to said power; he owns it fearlessly. “We all kings/ Kings of ourselves first and foremost/ While the people debate who’s the king of this rap game/ Here comes lil’ ol’ Jermaine,” he raps in the outro. His Dreamville Records announced on Twitter that it’s re-uplo...
Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello, BTS, Cardi B Among Inaugural Lockdown Awards Winners
Trey Songz hosted The Lockdown Awards, which included performances by Ally Brooke, Avenue Beat, Wiz Khalifa, Lauv and Conan Gray, Icona Pop and Sofi Tukker, Joss Stone, Johnny Orlando and Monsta X. DJ D-Nice was awarded the Lockdown MVP Award for innovation and creativity in his live performances throughout the pandemic on Instagram. D-Nice has also been recognized at this year’s Webby Awards and BET Awards. Winners were determined by fan voting at livexlive.com/TheLockdownAwards, as well as through Twitter submissions starting Oct. 6. “The inaugural Lockdown Awards is in the books,” said Garrett English, chief creative officer, LiveXLive, in a statement. “This was an evening celebrating artists, fans, and the enduring power of music.” YouTube partnered with LiveXLive to distribute an...
Blue Ivy Becomes One of the Youngest Grammy Nominees in History
Leah Peasall of The Peasall Sisters is the youngest-ever Grammy nominee (and winner) as one of the credited artists on the O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack, which was the 2001 winner for album of the year. Leah was just 8 at the time. Leah and her sisters Hannah, 11, and Sarah, 14, provided the singing voices for “the Wharvey Girls,” the daughters of the character played by George Clooney. They sang “In the Highways” and “Angel Band.” Deleon Richards is the youngest performer to receive an individual nomination; she was nominated at 8 1/2 years old for a 1985 award for best soul/gospel performance, female for her album Deleon. Jay-Z and Beyoncé, of course, are Grammy royalty. Jay-Z this year tied Quincy Jones as the most-nominated pers...
Taylor Swift’s Evermore Has A Song For Every Mood
By Carson Mlnarik Surprise — again! After dropping her record-breaking eighth album, Folklore, on a whim back in July, Taylor Swift repeated her antics today (December 11) with the release of her Evermore. Folklore’s sister record further mines Swift’s whimsical storytelling perspective alongside producers Jack Antonoff and The National’s Aaron Dessner, two great minds who helped hone her folksy alt-pop sound the last go-around. Evermore is an equally experimental sequel, as the pop singer weaves scenes of heartbreak and outlaws on the run. “Champagne Problems” depicts the aftermath of turning down a proposal over sparse piano keys, while the Haim-assisted “No Body, No Crime” is a contemporary riff on a vintage murder ballad boasting plenty harmonicas. Even in her most escapist moments, Sw...
Armin van Buuren Unveils 2020 “A State Of Trance Year Mix”
Mixed by the Armada Music leader himself, Armin van Buuren is back with his annual end-of-the-year mix series. This year more than ever, van Buuren hopes it serves as a beacon of positivity, instilling the much-needed sense of community many have desperately craved during this time apart. “A State Of Trance Year Mix 2020” features more than 100 tracks from some of the biggest names in the industry, including Above & Beyond, Aly & Fila, Cosmic Gate, Ferry Corsten, Gareth Emery, and Paul van Dyk. The two-hour mix is the perfect example of what beauty can come out of dark circumstances. Music will always serve as a shoulder to lean on not only for its creators, but also its listeners. “It’s been a tough year for everyone,” van Buuren shared in a...
