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KATAKLYSM Parts Ways With Drummer OLI BEAUDOIN, Announces Replacement
Canadian death metallers KATAKLYSM have parted ways with drummer Oli Beaudoin. Oli announced his exit in a social media post earlier today. He wrote: “KATAKLYSM and I have officially parted ways. I’d like to thank them for the 8 years of live action and having worked on 4 albums together. Wishing them all the best. “A new chapter is beginning, as I’m breathing new life and never been happier. “I want to take this opportunity to thank EVERY SINGLE ONE of you who’s shown support all over the years. Lots of exciting things ongoing, and I can’t wait to share them with you.” KATAKLYSM said in a separate statement: “We would like to thank [Oli] for his work on the past four albums and his professionalism on the live stage over the last few ye...
MEGADETH’s DIRK VERBEUREN Collaborates With AT THE GATES’ TOMAS LINDBERG On New BENT SEA Song
MEGADETH drummer Dirk Verbeuren has released a new song from his long-running BENT SEA project. “Quietus”, a collaboration with Tomas Lindberg (AT THE GATES) on vocals and Jesper Liveröd (NASUM) on bass, is the fourth in a series of songs Dirk has dubbed “Instagrind”. Four months ago, Verbeuren released the first “Instagrind” song from BENT SEA, “Grind To A Halt”, a collaboration with MIDNIGHT mastermind Athenar on vocals. It was followed by “Sycophant Legions”, a collaboration with FEASTEM‘s Petri Eskelinen on vocals and NASUM‘s Jesper Liveröd on bass; and “Nothing Blasts Forever”, a collaboration with DRUGS OF FAITH‘s Richard Johnson on vocals. In a 2016 interview with All About The Rock, Dirk state...
Big Sean ft. Travis Scott “Lithuania,” Busta Rhymes & Vybz Kartel “The Don & The Boss” & More | Daily Visuals 9.4.20
Source: Kevin Mazur / Getty Big Sean is back. Today the Detroit representative dropped his long awaited LP, Detroit 2 and with it some new visuals to one of the album’s standout cuts. Linking up with Travis Scott for his video to “Lithuania,” Big Sean and Cactus Jack find themselves in a puzzle of a mansion that holds more secrets than the heart of a woman. Titanic reference for no reason, b. Back on the east coast, Hip-Hop triple OG, Busta Rhymes returns with a new clip in the Vybz Kartel assisted “The Don & The Boss” in which he flaunts some big booty dancers, a ridiculous gold chain, and… a Jamaican accent?! Even Snoop Lion didn’t don a Jamaican accent when he returned from the island. Where’d Busta pick that up? Still dope though. Check out the rest of today’s drops including ...
Master P Is Launching A Food Brand To Rival Uncle Ben’s And Aunt Jemima
Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Master P is bossing up in the consumer packaged goods industry. He now has his sights on the everyday foods we grew up with. As spotted on Page Six the New Orleans native is expanding his portfolio in a major way. According to the report he is aiming to take market share away from some legacy brands like Uncle Ben’s and Aunt Jemima. He detailed how he came to this new product launch in an interview with CNN. “When you look at Aunt Jemima and Uncle Ben, a lot of those products are mockeries of African-American people and couldn’t even feed our communities. With Uncle P, the more we make, the more we give. And the only way to give is by owning these products,” P said. Earlier this year he took to social media to informally reveal his “Uncle P’s Louisia...
Joe Biden Calls Jacob Blake To Check On Well Being While In Kenosha
Source: JIM WATSON / Getty Joe Biden headed to Kenosha to offer up words of healing during a time when the sociopolitical climate has seemed to reach a fever pitch. According to published reports, Joe Biden was on the ground of the Wisconsin town to attend a community town hall meeting to discuss the ongoing violence against peaceful protestors nationwide and the shooting of Jacob Blake which rocked the community. As previously reported, Biden did not speak with Blake in person, reports state that the former Vice-President did speak to Blake over the phone in the presence of the Blake family, who met the candidate at the airport. Biden states that while the phone call was confidential, Blake was in positive spirits before assuring the Democratic nominee that he plans on fighting the ...
Beyoncé Donates $1 Million To Help Black-Owned Business Impacted By The Pandemic
Source: WENN / WENN Beyoncé is a real one. The superstar plans to donate an additional $1 million towards a fund set to help small, Black-owned businesses impacted by the pandemic across the nation. This will be the second donation distributed through the Black-Owned Small Business Impact Fund, an initiative in partnership with NAACP and her foundation BeyGOOD. In the first round, the organization provided grants of $10,000 to 20 recipients cross Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York, Houston, and Minneapolis. Quiet as it’s kept, Bey’s efforts towards Black causes have been generous over the course of the year. Proceeds from “Savage (Remix)” with Megan Thee Stallion went to a nonprofit in their hometown of Houston. Another $6 million was donated through BeyGOOD in partnership with Twitter’s honch...
Nina Kravitz, Afrojack, Jamie Jones, More Added to Creamfields 2021 Lineup
Fresh off the success of the first-ever Creamfields House Party 2020 Edition, the beloved festival is gearing up for an epic return to Daresbury for 2021 after adding 20 more impressive names to the lineup. Following the postponement of its 2020 event due to the impact of COVID-19, Creamfields organizers announced theif plan to bring the UK’s oldest electronic dance music festival back August 26th to 29th. The new additions to the lineup are Adaro, Afrojack, Alan Fitzpatrick, Aly and Fila, Andy Whitby, DJ Issac, Headhunterz, Jamie Jones, Josh Wink, Matrix and Futurebound featuring Rhymester, Nina Kraviz, Paul van Dyk, Richy Ahmed, Sefa, Sound Rush, Sub Zero Project, and TNT: Technoboy and Tuneboy. They join the previously announced Above and Beyond, Adam Be...
GG Magree Unveils Stunning Acoustic Rendition of “Nervous Habits”
Early last month, GG Magree delivered an impressive vocal and bass performance on her single “Nervous Habits” featuring In Her Own Words vocalist Joey Fleming. The mix of punk and dubstep paired with her emotive voice showcased a new side of the Australian powerhouse producer, proving she’s more than just heavy beats. GG Magree is now back to deliver a stripped-down version of the track alongside an intimate video featuring Fleming. By taking away the melodic dubstep elements, the listener has the chance to really get into the vulnerable lyrics. The two artists harmonize expressing the feelings about a love you can’t break away from. By putting the vocals at the forefront, this track will become every emo kids’ favorite new single to cry-sing t...
Warung Launch Upcycled Apparel Line and Charitable Initiative Alongside New “Madness” EP
While you might know Boston duo Warung for their tech house flair, you may not know that they’ve also been using their platform for a good cause, launching an upcycled apparel line entirely handmade by their Beyond the Gates record label crew. The collection features screen prints of their logo onto thrifted clothing that they’ve bought or fans have sent in. By doing this, they’ve breathed new life into discarded pieces because—as the old adage says—one person’s trash is another person’s treasure. The upcycled apparel refers to their process of reducing waste from clothing, which ultimately cuts down on air and water pollution, landfill use, and lowers their footprint for greenhouse gas emissions. To top things off, Warung share 5% of the shop’s pro...
Listen to Nicky Romero’s Debut EP Under Brand New Monocule Alias
Earlier this week, Nicky Romero gave fans their first glimpse at his new Monocule alias. The quick tease was followed by the release of a single, “Time To Save” with Tim Van Werd and Mosimann. Today, Monocule’s debut EP has arrived for fans to stream. Monocule (Volume 1) is a powerful introduction to Romero’s newly minted alias. The three-track EP’s eerie tones guide listeners through a journey unlike anything Romero has presented before. Each tune forgoes the usual high energy, synth-heavy drops that listeners have grown accustomed to and instead enchants them with downtempo, minimalistic sections. In a short video uploaded to Nicky Romero’s YouTube channel, the prolific Dutch DJ and producer discusses the inspiration behind Monocu...
Metallica’s “Nothing Else Matters” Will Play Key Part in Upcoming Disney Film Jungle Cruise
Metallica’s classic ballad “Nothing Else Matters” is being transformed into an orchestral piece for a key scene in the upcoming Disney film Jungle Cruise. The blockbuster adventure stars Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt, and is set for a July 30th, 2021 release after being delayed due to the pandemic. Lars Ulrich told Collider that the idea for the collaboration originated with Disney production president Sean Bailey, whom the drummer described as a “lifelong rock fan” who’s “always been a Metallica fan.” Bailey eventually connected the band and Oscar-nominated composer James Newton Howard. The song is apparently being rearranged for the movie score format, with a sweeping orchestral treatment worthy of Howard’s canon. “Nothing Else Matters” plays during a significant part of the movie, but ...
Spirit Adrift Share New Song “Astral Levitation”, Cover Black Sabbath’s “Supernaut”: Stream
Spirit Adrift have shared the second single, “Astral Levitation”, from their upcoming album, Enlightened in Eternity. Additionally, the band has released a cover of Black Sabbath’s “Supernaut” from an upcoming tribute to the latter’s seminal album Vol. 4. “Astral Levitation” is another taut, literary heavy metal song following lead single “Harmony of the Spheres”. One of the band’s penchants is its ability incorporate various tempos in the same song, using mid-tempo sections to create an immensely listenable arrangement. “‘Astral Levitation’ is about searching within for untapped power during times of darkness and despair,” singer-guitarist Nathan Garrett said of the song. “It’s an empowering soundtrack to the challenging times we all currently face.” Likewise, the band pay tribute to thei...
