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Video: QUIET RIOT Plays First Concert After FRANKIE BANALI’s Death
Fan-filmed video footage of QUIET RIOT‘s first concert after drummer Frankie Banali‘s death can be seen below. The group, which now features drummer Johnny Kelly (DANZIG, TYPE O NEGATIVE), played on October 9 at at the Grand Stage Amphitheater near Urich, Missouri. Banali, who joined QUIET RIOT in 1982 and played on its breakthrough album, 1983’s “Metal Health”, the first heavy metal LP to top Billboard‘s album chart, died in August after a 16-month battle with pancreatic cancer. The surviving members of QUIET RIOT said it was “Frankie Banali‘s wish that the band continue and we keep the music and the legacy alive.” Asked in a recent interview with the “Music Mania” podcast how Johnny came to be involved with QUIET RIOT, gui...
Watch EDDIE VAN HALEN’s Entire Final VAN HALEN Concert With Soundboard Audio
Eddie Van Halen played his final concert with VAN HALEN on October 4, 2015 at at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. It was the last show of the band’s summer 2015 tour, which marked VAN HALEN‘s third time hitting the road since David Lee Roth rejoined the group in 2007. Newly uploaded fan-filmed video footage of VAN HALEN‘s entire last performance, featuring a soundboard audio recording of the concert, can be seen below (courtesy of YouTube user Greg L). Setlist: 01. Light Up The Sky 02. Runnin’ With The Devil 03. Romeo Delight 04. Everybody Wants Some!! 05. Drop Dead Legs 06. Feel Your Love Tonight 07. Somebody Get Me A Doctor 08. She’s The Woman 09. I’ll Wait 10. Drum Solo 11. Little Guitars 12. Dance The Night Away 13. Beautiful Girls 14. Women In Lov...
DEE SNIDER To Take Part In All-Star Musical Fusion Extravaganza ‘Rock Me Amadeus’
TWISTED SISTER singer Dee Snider is among the stars taking part in “Rock Me Amadeus”, a new show that combines classics from different centuries. The massive concert experience is currently slated to open in summer 2021 in New York City. “Rock Me Amadeus” brings together some of the greatest talents from the worlds of rock, pop and classical music, into an unexpected and nostalgic musical fusion and spectacle of a show you never knew you was possible until you experience it. When iconic rock songs from LED ZEPPELIN, JOURNEY, PINK FLOYD, AEROSMITH and NIRVANA get uniquely mashed up with the likes of classical masters and rockstars of their day, Mozart, Beethoven and Puccini, “Rock Me Amadeus” takes you on a unique and edgy musical journey. An unparalleled...
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GRiZ and Deadbeats Link Up for All-Star Showing On “Bangers[6].Zip” EP
It’s been a banner year for GRiZ, from his fan-favorite livestreams to a steady stream of releases that show no sign of slowing down. Bangers[6].Zip, released October 16th via Deadbeats, is a powerhouse collaboration with Zeds Dead‘s imprint, spanning all things bass, dubstep and trap. The project’s three tracks are a strong showing from GRiZ, whose enthusiasm for experimentation and sonic exploration is evident throughout. “No Doubt” kicks the EP off to a characteristically psychedelic start, handily integrating energy-building vocal samples for a wobbly, tension-relieving drop. The project then picks up the pace with “Juicy” with Blunts & Blondes, adding forward-thinking synths and complex percussion for a more upbeat addition...
Disabled Musicians Face “Significant Barriers” to Music Education, New Study Shows
The new “Reshape Music” study from Youth Music and the Take it away Consortium reports key disparities in industry access for disabled musicians in the UK, including in music education and instrument sales. Researched via a national survey, it is the first study of its kind to specifically look into the experiences of disabled people in music education and music making. According to its findings, the majority of people surveyed have been unable to find a music teacher who both meets their needs and understands the support they require, proving the struggle for access starts from the very beginning. In fact, just 7% of disabled young people are actually making music through their local Music Education Hub, government-supported groups of organizations designed specifically ...
Watch a Clip from Alison Wonderland and Said The Sky’s 3AM Jam Sesh
Alison Wonderland and Said The Sky teased the possibility of a future collaboration this week, via footage posted on Twitter from a Colorado studio session. The clip, shared on October 15th, already has more than 56,000 views. Featuring Alison Wonderland on an electric cello and Said The Sky on a keyboard, the video’s 39 seconds include bits of a song that promises to be equal parts gentle and thought provoking. The two can be seen performing live an emotionally poignant melody, composed of lilting keyboard notes underlaid with slow, stirring string chords. Comments on the post are overwhelmingly favorable, with fans brought to tears requesting the song be played at their weddings and funerals alike. Watch the clip below. This teaser footage follows new releases from each...
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Run the Jewels’ RTJ4 Adult Swim Concert to Feature Zack De La Rocha, Josh Homme, and Mavis Staples [Updated]
Run the Jewels are set to perform their latest masterpiece, RTJ4, live for the first time during a special one-off concert televised on Adult Swim. The bad news is that due to a COVID-19 scare with a crew member, RTJ have pushed back the performance by one week — to Saturday, October 17th. The good news is that once Killer Mike and El-P finally do take the stage, they’ll be joined by some high-profile guest collaborators: Rage Against the Machine’s Zack de la Rocha, Queens of the Stone Age’s Josh Homme, soul legend Mavis Staples, and comedian Eric Andre are all set to guest on the broadcast. De La Rocha has three collaborative tracks with Run the Jewels: “Close Your Eyes (and Count to Fuck)”, “Kill Your Masters”, and “Ju$t”. The latter track appears on RTJ4 alongside the Homme and Staples ...
Tom Petty’s Estate Releases Wildflowers & All the Rest Reissue: Stream
Tom Petty originally envisioned 1994’s Wildflowers as a double album, but was forced to leave off a number of songs when it came time to finalizing the official tracklist. Some of those eventually ended up on later projects — such as Petty’s She’s the One soundtrack — however, most were stashed away in the vault for decades to come. Now, those “lost” recordings have finally been unearthed as part of a massive and long-awaited reissue titled Wildflowers & All the Rest. Stream it in full below via Apple Music or Spotify. This comprehensive, multi-disc collection pairs the original album with a long list of bonus material sure to have fans both nostalgic and giddy. Five previously unreleased tracks are contained on the “All the Rest” disc, while “Home Recordings” consists o...
Justin Bieber Drops New Single “Lonely”: Stream
Pop superstar Justin Bieber has unveiled new single “Lonely”, produced by Benny Blanco (Rihanna, J Balvin, Sia) and FINNEAS. Watch its corresponding music video below. In the clip, a young boy played by actor Jacob Tremblay (Room) is seated by himself at a backstage styling mirror with a bouquet of roses. It’s assumed the kid is a young 13-year-old Bieber, fresh from signing on with Scooter Braun’s record label, and catching his first glimpses of the superstardom. He eventually makes his way through the venue’s backstage and onto the stage — only to find his future self as the lone audience member. “benny and Finneas are both extraordinary writers, and it’s been amazing collaborating with them on ‘Lonely,’” Bieber said in a statement. “To be honest, the finished song is tough for me t...
Sacha Baron Cohen Says Borat 2 Reveals America’s “Dangerous Slide to Authoritarianism”
In an interview with The New York Times, Sacha Baron Cohen spoke about his goals for the Borat sequel and what he learned while filming. Speaking to Maureen Dowd, Cohen said the “aim is to make people laugh, but we reveal the dangerous slide to authoritarianism.” Cohen highlighted the differences between America now and when the original film taped in 2005. “In 2005, you needed a character like Borat who was misogynist, racist, anti-Semitic to get people to reveal their inner prejudices.” But that’s not necessary any more. “Now those inner prejudices are overt. Racists are proud of being racists.’’ He added that President Trump is “an overt racist, an overt fascist,’’ which “allows the rest of society to change their dialogue, too.” The sequel is titled Borat Subsequent Movi...
SLASH Looks Back On GUNS N’ ROSES’ First 2016 Reunion Show: ‘It’s Hard To Really Put It Into Words What That Felt Like’
GUNS N’ ROSES guitarist Slash is featured in a new trailer promoting National Independent Venue Association‘s first-ever #SOSFest in partnership with YouTube. The three-day festival, which kicked off on Friday (October 16), includes performances from 35 artists recorded live from more than 25 of the most storied independent concert venues across the United States. In the three-minute “Folklore” video below, Slash is interviewed at The Troubadour, where he shares his recollections of seeing concerts at the legendary West Hollywood venue and of GUNS N’ ROSES playing there, including the reunited partial classic lineup’s first comeback performance in April 2016. “Our first GUNS N’ ROSES show proper, that I was involved in, was here at The Trouba...
RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS Reportedly Split With Longtime Managers Q PRIME
According to Hits Daily Double, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS have left Q Prime, the heavyweight management company headed up by Peter Mensch and Cliff Burnstein. Going forward, the Anthony Kiedis-fronted act will apparently by repped by Guy Oseary, who also manages U2 and Madonna. Q Prime, which had managed RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS since 1999, has played a significant role in the success of METALLICA, DEF LEPPARD, and many more. Their management roster currently also includes MUSE, DISTURBED, VOLBEAT and BARONESS. One of the most successful acts in rock history, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS have sold more than 60 million albums, including five multi-platinum LPs, and won six Grammy Awards, including “Best Rock Album” for “Stadium Arcadium”, “Best Rock Performance By A Duo Or G...
