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Dave Grohl Writes Theme Song for 10-Year-Old Drummer Nandi Bushell: Watch
The year’s best rock and roll story just keeps getting better. Following an epic virtual drum duel, Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl has written a theme song for his worthy challenger, 10-year-old wunderkind Nandi Bushell. Bushell and Grohl first crossed paths when the former called for a drum battle with a video of her jamming to Foo Fighters’ “Everlong”. Grohl responded with a clip of him rocking Them Crooked Vultures’ “Dead End Friends”, which Bushell then matched beat for beat. The more seasoned rocker admitted defeat, but promised round two would be “something special.” Now, Grohl has shared a video of a new theme song for Bushell that he wrote “off the top of my head.” With his daughters (The Grohlettes) providing backing vocals, Grohl delivers a signature tune fit for a true rock su...
The Avalanches Share New Song “Take Care in Your Dreaming” Featuring Denzel Curry and Tricky: Stream
Last week, The Avalanches formally announced the title of their new album, We Will Always Love You. Now, the Australian electronic music outfit has landed on December 11th for the release date, as well as shared two new singles off the record. First up is “Take Care in Your Dreaming”, a collaboration with rapper Denzel Curry, trip-hop artist Tricky, and Melbourne rapper-singer Sampa the Great. With the help of their trio of guests, The Avalanches ponder life’s surprise twists and turns and countless what-ifs. The second offering is called “Music Makes Me High”, and its euphoric disco-funk glow is said to be inspired by The Whispers’ “And the Beat Goes On” and Stardusts’ “Music Feels Better with You”. Although no prominent names pop up, a gospel choir lends its heavenly vocals throughout. E...
Inconceivable! Princess Bride Cast Reunites for Virtual Table Read: Watch
Almost 33 years after the release of The Princess Bride, surviving members of the original cast reconvened on Sunday night for a virtual table read of William Goldman’s classic script. The live event was moderated by Patton Oswalt, who said, “This movie obviously meant a lot to my generation. This was the suburban mallrats’ intro to Monty Python, surrealism, and satire. So thank you, [director] Rob Reiner, thank you, [producer] Norman Lear, and the entire cast for bringing this to life.” Reiner, who stepped into the shoes of the late Peter Falk to play the grandfather, emphasized the broader picture before the event began: “We’re here basically to get Donald Trump out of the White House. That’s the main goal.” To that point, proceeds benefited the Democratic Party of Wiscons...
Staind and Godsmack Singers Team Up for US Drive-In Tour
Staind frontman Aaron Lewis and Godsmack singer Sully Erna are joining forces for a tour of drive-in venues across the United States. “The American Drive-In Tour”, as it is dubbed, will be one of the first rock excursions of its kind during the pandemic. The intimate outing will see Lewis and Erna performing side-by-side acoustically, playing their hits and cover songs, while also engaging in conversations. The tour is being produced by Danny Wimmer Presents, known for putting on some of the biggest U.S. rock festivals, including Sonic Temple, Louder Than Life, and Aftershock, among others. The month-long tour kicks off October 1st in Wichita, Kansas, and runs through a November 1st show in Del Mar, California. Certain venues will have concertgoers remain in their cars; others will set up ...
R3HAB and LAY Drop Scorching Remix of “BOOM”
For his latest track, R3HAB teamed up with the international pop sensation LAY for a remix of his single “BOOM” off of his record-breaking album, LIT. Unlike many pop remixes, LAY himself was a part of the production process and co-wrote the song with a number of collaborators. Combining the bilingual vocals from the original with R3HAB’s mainstage sound creates a feel-good progressive house tune perfect for those late-summer days at the beach. Citing influence from reggaeton and Latin music, the duo’s collaborative remix sees both artists create an infectious amalgam that’s accessible to fans of nearly any genre. “I really enjoyed collaborating with R3HAB on this occasion and we really just tried to have fun with it,” LAY told EDM.c...
Fresh Off EP Release, Moore Kismet Returns With Banging New Single “Drift”
Moore Kismet has a need for speed—when it comes to releasing new music, that is. Released September 11th, “Drift” featuring Bajillionaire is the latest from the 15-year-old prodigy, who released their Revenge of the Unicorns EP just last month. This new single, out via Bassrush Records, is an innovative addition to the artist’s discography, using new production techniques unveiled in ROTU to emote the scattered feelings involved in troubling relationships, which Bajillionaire vocalizes through the song’s lyrics. “Drift” is also a surprising blend of trap-influenced synths and bass notes with these new techniques. It makes for a softer kind of head-banger, bringing the heat with hard-hitting downbeats while inviting the listener to follow along with...
deadmau5 and SUBPAC Team Up for Custom M2 Model
deadmau5 and SUBPAC have teamed up for a one-of-a-kind collaboration that will literally send shockwaves down the spines of his fans. SUBPAC made waves back in 2013, when the company debuted its inaugural S1 model, the first fully integrated audio system that “immerses the body in high fidelity physical sound.” The one-of-a-kind audio ecosystem offered a unique listening experience that allowed users to append it to their backs in order to literally feel the frequencies of their music, games, film, and more. SUBPAC has released a number of iterations since the release of the S2, but the brand has just unveiled perhaps its most momentous model yet. SUBPAC has released a new collaboration with deadmau5 in the form of a custom M2 model. It has a new ergonomic shape ...
Former SCORPIONS Drummer HERMAN RAREBELL Says He Always Thought PETE WAY Would Die Of Alcohol And Drugs
Former SCORPIONS drummer Herman Rarebell spoke to the official SCORPIONS fan club Crazyscorps about the recent passing of iconic bass player Pete Way. The founder of UFO, WAYSTED and, more recently, THE PETE WAY BAND died on August 14 at the age of 69. He sustained life-threatening injuries in an accident three months ago but fought hard until finally succumbing to those injuries. “[Pete] was our first bass player of TEMPLE OF ROCK,” Herman said (see video below). “Basically, he’s a really good bass player, but the problem always in his life was the alcohol and the drugs. That’s what me and Michael [Schenker] always thought — he would sooner or later die of that. Then I heard he had fallen in his house on the stairs and he broke two ribs. “The last time ...
DEATH: ‘Spiritual Healing’ Limited-Edition Double Bobblehead Coming In October
On October 15, Relapse.com will release a DEATH “Spiritual Healing” double bobblehead. This limited-edition, seven-inch tall, resin, hand-numbered bobblehead figure comes together with the “Spiritual Healing” LP on custom butterfly effect LP, both exclusive to this package. It is strictly limited to 500 units (both the double-bobble head and the vinyl colorway). Originally released in 1990, “Spiritual Healing” marked a new turn in the DEATH discography, one which ushered in cleaner production, a new level of boundary pushing musicianship and songwriting skills that were previously unimaginable from a metal band. “Spiritual Healing” sets the standard for riffs, insane time changes and of course mainman Chuck Schuldiner‘s masterful guitar...
KID ROCK Says He ‘Could Care Less’ About ‘Continuous Attacks’ From Left-Wing Media, Announces ‘Career Documentary’
Kid Rock says that he “could care less” about the “continuous attacks” from the left-wing media as he prepares to join President Donald Trump‘s son, Donald Trump Jr., at a Michigan event to promote the president’s re-election campaign Monday (September 14). Earlier today, Kid Rock took to his Instagram to share a photo of him getting steroid shots at the doctor’s office, and he included the following message: “In case anyone is not clear on how much I support our President… “Myself and Don Jr have a rally tonight in Macomb County Michigan for his re-election. “I have been dealing with neck issues for years (from performing like I do for the past 30 years) and spent the morning at the Dr’s office getting 2 Steroid shots, one ...
FU MANCHU Pays Tribute To RUSH’s NEIL PEART With ‘Working Man’ Cover
Californian heavy rock veterans FU MANCHU have paid tribute to late RUSH drummer Neil Peart by releasing their cover version of the Canadian power trio’s classic song “Working Man”. All sales proceeds from the track, which was recorded in January, will be donated to brain tumor research at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Peart‘s memory. FU MANCHU said in a statement: “Members of our band and our manager were in the audience on August 1, 2015 when this was the final song played by Neil, Geddy [Lee] and Alex [Lifeson]. We are forever grateful for all of the music and memories. “Thanks to Carl Saff for donating his mastering services and to David Medel for donating his art services. Thanks to Jim Monroe for the studio time, engineering & mixing hook up. ...
Luca Guadagnino’s We Are Who We Are Lingers on the Limbo of Adolescence: Review
The Pitch: Adolescence is rough enough in the best of circumstances; hormones rage, rebellion rises, and you’re left wondering about the state of the world you’re growing into. But try growing up on a military base in a foreign country during the 2016 election — surrounded by conformity in a terrifying year for budding authoritarianism — with the promise of joy and freedom just one town over. That’s the world in which rebellious iconoclast Fraser (Jack Dylan Grazer) lives, his mother, Sarah (Chloë Sevigny), having just been promoted to the commander of a US military base in Italy. He bristles against the move, taking out that frustration in exasperated shrugs and outbursts at both Sarah and her partner, a fellow soldier named Maggie (Alice Braga), who tries to negotiate their dysfunct...
