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COREY TAYLOR Performs Acoustic Version Of ‘Black Eyes Blue’ For Japanese TV (Video)
SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR frontman Corey Taylor recently performed an acoustic version of one of his two new solo singles, “Black Eyes Blue”, for Japanese TV. Video footage of the performance can be seen below. “Black Eyes Blue” is taken from Taylor‘s debut solo album, “CMFT”, which will be released on October 2 via Roadrunner Records. Taylor recorded the effort with his band consisting of Jason Christopher on bass, Dustin Schoenhofer on drums, and Zach Throne and Christian Martucci (STONE SOUR) on guitar. The LP was completed at Kevin Churko‘s The Hideout Recording Studio in Las Vegas with producer Jay Ruston, who has previously worked with ANTHRAX, STEEL PANTHER and STONE SOUR, among others. “I love what I’ve done in the past, I l...
Insomniac Announces New 2021 Oceanfront House Music Festival, Day Trip
Amid a year of cancellations due to the impact of COVID-19, Insomniac is planning to bounce back in 2021 with Day Trip, an oceanfront music festival dedicated to house. Days after Insomniac founder Pasquale Rotella shared the unfortunate news of his company’s cancellation of a stable of 2020 events amid of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, he took to Instagram to announce Day Trip. The house music festival is slated for July 3rd, 2021 at Pier 46 at the glittering LA Waterfront. “Finding new venues in LA is never easy, but for July 3rd we’ve locked in a BEAUTIFUL one— Pier 46 at the LA Waterfront! I’m stoked to announce #DayTripFestival,” Rotella wrote. “It’s a place to soak in the sun, breathe in the ocean air & dance together at multipl...
Oolacile Launches Halcyon Imprint with Eight-Track EP, “Halcyon Sound Vol. 1”
With a diverse and impressive catalogue under his belt, dubstep producer and DJ Oolacile has now set his sights on the genre’s future. With a focus on the emerging subgenre of “future riddim,” with its experimental and melodic-yet-heavy sound, Oolacile has teamed up with Bewildered Productions label boss Kyle Mooney to bring his vision to life. Enter Halcyon, the duo’s brainchild and a brand new record label that aims to innovate the dubstep sound and push future riddim into the mainstream. The concept is simple—Halcyon seeks to be an artist-first imprint where artists on its roster have full creative control over their releases, and to give those artists the tools they need to succeed. Already included on that roster are influen...
i_o Introduces New Label 444 Imprint and Signs with Armada Music
Armin van Buuren‘s Armada Music recently announced that their newest signee is none other than i_o. In addition to the new signing, the mysterious artist has started his own imprint, Label 444. His Armada Music artist profile page explains that the imprint will host his more underground-sounding music while his other works will be on the main label. “He’s joined the Armada family for 2021, with promises of releasing dance smashes on the label. He will also off the year with his own imprint, Label 444, where his hard underground sound will reside,” the page reads. i_o’s first release on Armada Music since signing with the label is titled “IN MY HEAD” and will arrive next month. He shared a preview of the new vocal-driven song via Twitter, g...
A New “Island In the Sky” Club in Dubai is Launching a Socially Distant Rooftop Party
Paros, a popular restaurant and nightlife destination located in Dubai’s Taj Hotel JLT, is launching a new “island in the sky” party on its rooftop. According to Gulf News, the leading English language daily newspaper in the United Arab Emirates, Paros will be launching the socially distant event series this Thursday, September 3rd. It will happen every Thursday for the foreseeable future on the venue’s Mediterranean-style terrace from 6PM to 3AM. The concept, called Nisi on 46, will feature electronic music and live performances, and it promises a unique nightlife experience ensconced by panoramic views of the city. In addition to Nisi on 46, the team behind Paros are also be introducing Above, another nightlife concept that is being touted as a R...
Josh Boone Developing Biopic on The Replacements
Here’s something left of the dial: Josh Boone is working on a biopic about The Replacements. In a new interview with Games Radar, The New Mutants and The Stand writer-director confirmed he’s moving from Mid-World to Minneapolis. “When we were shooting The New Mutants, I started working on, with [co-writer] Knate [Lee], we started working on an adaptation of Bob Mehr’s New York Times bestseller Trouble Boys, about the band The Replacements,” Boone shared. Hey, say what you will about the idea, but at least Boone is working from the right source material. Mehr’s 2016 novel is not only a bible for self-respecting ‘Mats fans, but one of the greatest rock and roll biographies of all time. Seriously. Give it a read. Based on Boone’s comments, it sounds like the project is pretty far along. He go...
Michael B. Jordan Eulogizes Chadwick Boseman: “I Now Understand How Much of a Legend and Hero YOU Are”
Chadwick Boseman and Michael B. Jordan, photo via Instagram Michael B. Jordan has penned a tribute to his Black Panther co-star Chadwick Boseman. Boseman passed away Friday at the age of 43 following a four-year battle with colon cancer. “I’ve been trying to find the words, but nothing comes close to how I feel,” Jordan writes to begin his eulogy. “I’ve been reflecting on every moment, every conversation, every laugh, every disagreement, every hug… everything. I wish we had more time.” “One of the last times we spoke, you said we were forever linked, and now the truth of that means more to me than ever,” Jordan continues. He goes on to credit Boseman for “pav[ing] the way for me. You showed me how to be better, honor purpose, and create legacy. And whether you’ve known it or...
Sylvester Stallone Announces Rocky IV Director’s Cut for Film’s 35th Anniversary
For those who loved the quote “If I can change and you can change, everybody can change,” in Rocky IV, it’s time to put that sentiment into practice. It turns out Sylvester Stallone is working on a special director’s cut of the film for its 35th anniversary on November 27th, notes The Hollywood Reporter, and it will come with a few key upgrades. “For the 35th anniversary, Rocky 4 Is getting a new DIRECTORS cut by me,” the Oscar-winning actor wrote on Instagram on Sunday. “So far it looks great. Soulful. Thank you MGM For this opportunity to entertain.” Unfortunately, there is some bad news. Stallone has removed Paulie’s robot — an of-the-time absurdity that many considered to be a gimmick, but love regardless — from the director’s cut entirely. “The robot is going to the junkyard fore...
Toots and the Maytals Singer Toots Hibbert Hospitalized in Intensive Care Unit
Toots Hibbert, leader of Toots and the Maytals, is in the intensive care unit at a Jamaican hospital. Hibbert’s family confirmed his hospitalization in a statement, noting that he is awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test. Fortunately, they say Hibbert “is making positive progress” and “is showing signs of improvement by the hour.” While reports of Mr. Hibbert being in an intensive care unit at a private facility in the Corporate Area are true, the family would like to assure those concerned that he is making positive progress and is receiving the best possible treatment, while he awaits the results on his COVID-19 test. He is resting and in good spirits, and is showing signs of improvement by the hour. His family has asked everyone to hold him in their prayers, and would like to thank th...
Starz Greenlight’s New ‘Power’ Spinoff Series, ‘POWER BOOK IV: FORCE’ Starring Joseph Sikora
Source: Starz / Starz Looks like Starz’s Power is going to be getting another spinoff as the cable network has just greenlit a new series starring fan-favorite character, Tommy Egan (JOSEPH SIKORA). Dubbed POWER BOOK IV: FORCE, the new series will follow Tommy Egan’s life post-Ghost as he leaves life in New York City behind and embarks on his own journey for the first time since the series premiered six years ago. Robert Munic (“Vital Signs,” “Ice”) will serve as showrunner and executive producer of the new series. Starz President of Programming Christina Davis for one is excited about the new spinoff that fans have been clamoring for since the original series ended earlier this year. “‘Power’ has been one of the most successful series in premium pay television during its six-year run, gar...
Ryan Coogler & Danai Gurira Share Touching Tributes To Chadwick Boseman
Source: Vivien Killilea / Getty The world is still processing the loss of Chadwick Boseman, but it’s clear that those who worked closely with that actor and had the privilege to call him a friend needed time to find the words to say goodbye. No one in the world imagined that we would be talking about 43-year-old Chadwick Boseman in the past tense, but that’s 2020 for you. When his family used his social media accounts to inform the world of his passing, the globe was thrown for a loop. We were all shocked to learn our King T’Challa, who was battling stage III colon cancer, undergone multiple surgeries and numerous rounds of chemotherapy while bringing our heroes to life and still working on movies. On Sunday (Aug.30), following his passing, both Black Panther’s director Ryan Coogler and hi...
3’s A Charm: Niecy Nash Got Married To Who?
Source: Leon Bennett / Getty Congratulations are in order as Niecy Nash recently got married again. However, her partner this go around just may surprise you. The Rickey Smiley Show reports that Nash walked down the aisle, for the third time, with singer/songwriter Jessica Betts. We believe in all folks being happy regardless of sexual orientation so nothing but love and respect to the happy couple. But we’re still thrown for a loop considering Nash’s first two marriages were with men. But hey, they had their shot (Nash recently divorced Jay Tucker). Per the Rickey Smiley Show: Betts, a singer/songwriter has been around Nash for quite sometime, even performing her wedding song from when she was wed to Jay Tucker. The pair had kept their relationship relatively quiet but a scan of Betts’ In...
