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STABBING WESTWARD Drops Surprise Covers EP ‘Hallowed Hymns’
Halloween may look different this year, but STABBING WESTWARD is intent on making it feel special by releasing a brand-new covers EP today as a special “treat” for fans. “Hallowed Hymns”, released on COP International Records, features four tracks that were instrumental to the industrial band’s beginnings and conjure the feeling of the season. It includes original takes on “Burn” from THE CURE (famously featured on the soundtrack to “The Crow”), the classic “(Every Day Is) Halloween” by MINISTRY and ECHO AND THE BUNNYMEN‘s eternal hit “The Killing Moon”. There is also a special “Devil’s Night Mix” version of STABBING WESTWARD‘s “Burn” cover to round out the surprise relea...
SIXX:A.M. Releases Lyric Video For ‘Belly Of The Beast’ From ‘Sno Babies’ Soundtrack
SIXX:A.M.‘s anthem “Belly Of The Beast”, is a highlight of the “Sno Babies” soundtrack. The brand-new lyric video for the song incorporates scenes from the powerful film. The track was originally featured on SIXX:A.M.‘s 2016 album “Prayers For The Damned Vol. 1”. “Sno Babies” is a gripping and emotive tale that depicts the grim realities of teenage addiction. Kristen and Hannah are best friends — smart, likeable and college-bound — and also addicted to heroin. The pair of seemingly unlikely addicts spiral down a path of destruction, hiding their secret from well-meaning but busy parents behind pink bedrooms and school uniforms. Directed by Bridget Smith and starring Katie Kelly (“Game Of Silence”), Paola Andino (“...
Listen To TOM MORELLO’s New EP Featuring SLASH Guest Appearance, EDDIE VAN HALEN Tribute
RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE guitarist Tom Morello has just released a new solo EP, “Comandante”. The five-track affair includes a guest appearance by GUNS N’ ROSES guitarist Slash on the song “Interstate 80”, while another cut, “Secretariat”, is a tribute to late VAN HALEN axeman Eddie Van Halen. “Comandante” track listing: 01. Voodoo Child 02. Interstate 80 (feat. Slash) 03. Secretariat (for Eddie Van Halen) 04. Suburban Guerrilla 05. Cato Stedman & Neptune Frost “Comandante” is Morello‘s first solo release following the July 2020 arrival of the “You Belong To Me” single. Tom‘s latest solo LP, “The Atlas Underground”, came out in 2018. Genesis recently releases Morello‘s photograph...
Watch SMASHING PUMPKINS’ Music Video For ‘Ramona’
SMASHING PUMPKINS have released the official Linda Strawberry-directed music video for the song “Ramona” from their upcoming double album, “Cyr”. Also available is another new track, “Wyttch”. “Cyr” will be issued on November 27 via Sumerian Records. The 20-song follow-up to 2018’s “Shiny And Oh So Bright, Vol. 1 / LP: No Past. No Future. No Sun.” was produced by singer-songwriter Billy Corgan. “‘Cyr’ is dystopic folly,” Corgan said in a statement, “one soul against the world sort of stuff, set against a backdrop of shifting loyalties and sped up time. To me it stands as both hopeful and dismissive of what is and isn’t possible with faith.” “Cyr” track listing: 01. The Co...
Read ‘Em Sis: Comedian Amber Ruffin Blasts Rappers Supporting Trump
Source: Peacock / Getty Comedian Amber Ruffin had some choice words for rappers coming out in support of current sitting President, Donald Trump. On Monday’s (Oct. 26) episode of Late Night With Seth Meyers, AmberRuffin laid out on the table exactly what most African Americans in support of change were thinking. During the three and a half minute skit, you see Ruffin attempting to refrain from commenting on the subject of Ice Cube working with Trump, as host Seth Meyers discussed the headlines from the previous week stating that both 50 Cent and Ice Cube were either in support of Trump or working with him, stating that her comments would “go off the rails,” before diving in and allowing her stance to be made clear. As previously reported, Ice Cube has fallen somewhat out of favor with many...
Ghostface Killah Working On ‘Supreme Clientele 2’
Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz Ghostface Killah’s Supreme Clientele still manages to stand out in a Wu-Tang Clan and personal musical catalog thick with classics. Ghost Dini recently revealed that he is working on a sequel to his landmark album. Released in 2000, Ghostface’s sophomore album arrived when there were whispers that the Wu-Tang wasn’t hittin’ like they used. But thanks to production from the like of Phantom of the Beat, Carlos Broady, Juju of the Beatnuts and the RZA, and Ghostface’s bars, much of the aforementioned notions were quickly dispelled. [embedded content] Yesterday (Oct. 29), Tony Stark took to Instagram to stunt in a Gucci fit, and reveal a proper re-up to Supreme Clientele is in the works. “WU-BLOCK.. SUPREME 2 IN THE MAKING!!!! #wutangforever #ghostf...
Freeway Reveals His Son Has Passed Away #RIP
Source: @phillyfreeway / Instagram The year 2020 continues to inflict pain and suffering on many people around the world and just like hundreds of thousands of his fellow Americans, Philadelphia’s Freeway is mourning the loss of a loved one today (Oct. 29). In the wee hours of the morning, the “Roc The Mic” rapper took to Instagram to inform his hundreds of thousands of followers that his eldest son, Jihad, had passed away and though he didn’t reveal how he died, Freeway’s heartfelt post was all we needed to feel his pain. “God knows I try my best to be strong, but this right here is a pain like I never felt. Please cherish your time and your love ones because we’re not promise the next breath. I Pray Allah forgives my son for all Of his sins and I pray that Allah grants him the highest le...
Ariana Grande Releases New Album Positions: Stream
Mere days after announcing it was en route, Ariana Grande has released her brand new album Positions. Stream it below via Apple Music or Spotify. Positions is the sixth studio album Grande has released to date, following 2018’s Sweetener and 2019’s thank u, next — the latter of which we named one of the best albums of the year. The record spans 14 tracks in total, including the previously released single “Positions”. Grande tapped select musicians to collaborate with her on the new record. Sjoined by Doja Cat on “Motive”, The Weeknd contributes vocals to “Off the Table”, and Ty Dolla $ign drops a handful of lines on “Safety Net”. Editors’ Picks Over the past few days, the “Stuck With U” singer has been urging her American fans to vote for Joe Biden in the upcoming presidential electi...
Tierra Whack Is Living Her Best Life on New Song “Dora”: Stream
Experimental rapper and all-around creative Tierra Whack is back with a brand new song. It’s called “Dora” and it sees the rising Philadelphia talent giving herself a much-deserved dose of praise for her glow-up. Since dropping her acclaimed debut album, Whack World, in 2018, Tierra Whack has never stopped hustling. Last year alone saw her release five fresh standout singles and music videos, make a cameo on Beyonce’s album The Lion King, and crash Janelle Monaé’s Coachella set. So yeah, “Dora” is a welcome breath of fresh air because it sees Whack taking stock of just how far she’s come. “When I go to sleep, Gucci sheets now,” she says over the song’s bouncy beat. “Forty thousand, turn that shit to fifty thousand/ Bitch I’m wildin’, stranded on an island/ Money piling, Rolex ’cause I put ...
Freddie Gibbs, Big Sean, and Hit-Boy Team Up for “4 Thangs”: Stream
Freddie Gibbs, Big Sean, and Hit-Boy have teamed up to release a celebratory new single called “4 Thangs”. The collaboration comes with a mood-worthy music video in which all three hip-hop stars can be seen decked out in Lakers jerseys celebrating the team’s recent NBA championship. It’s hard not to feel a secondhand high as you them hugging golden trophies, slipping into commemorative t-shirts, and spraying champagne in the air. Watch the clip below. Editors’ Picks Earlier this year, Gibbs dropped his Alchemist-produced album Alfredo, which has since gone on to become his highest-charting record to date and one of the best albums of the year. As for the other two, Big Sean released his latest full-length Detroit 2 and Hit-Boy produced the entirety of Nas’ new record a...
Deftones Announce White Pony Reissue Featuring New Black Stallion Remix Album
Deftones have announced a 20th anniversary deluxe edition of their landmark 2000 album, White Pony, featuring a bonus LP of brand-new remixes dubbed Black Stallion. The extra disc features reworkings of each song on White Pony by the likes of DJ Shadow, The Cure’s Robert Smith, Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda, and more. In advance of its December 11th release, Deftones have unveiled Purity Ring’s remix of “Knife Prty”. The official announcement comes after Deftones revealed their intention to release Black Stallion during a virtual press conference back in June, at which time they discussed the 20th anniversary of White Pony. At the time, singer Chino Moreno said, “We’re going to be releasing later in the year a reissue of [White Pony] and we’re going to do sort of a split side of the record, a...
Ariana Grande’s ‘Positions’ Album Is Here: Stream It Now
The 14-track album also includes a number of collaborations, including “Safety Net” with Ty Dolla $ign, “Off the Table” with The Weeknd and the long-awaited Doja Cat collab, “Motive.” “This project is my favorite for many reasons and i really can’t wait for it to be yours. thank u for your love and excitement, it means the world to me,” she tweeted last week while sharing the album’s 14-song track listing in the lead-up to its release. Listen to Positions in full below. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging...
