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DEE SNIDER: Why So Many Americans Believe In Coronavirus Conspiracy Theories
In a new interview with Finland’s Kaaos TV, TWISTED SISTER singer Dee Snider was asked for his opinion on why so many Americans have balked at the most basic safety measures meant to tame the COVID-19 pandemic, including refusing to wear masks and continuing to gather in large groups. Many have also embraced fringe conspiracy theories claiming that the coronavirus death toll has been exaggerated and that the COVID-19 pandemic is part of a strategy conceived by global elites — such as Bill Gates — to roll out vaccinations with tracking chips that would later be activated by 5G, the technology used by cellular networks. Dee said (hear audio below): “I’ve got a couple of really good answers here, I think. My wife made this amazing observation, ’cause we travel so much....
BEHEMOTH’s NERGAL On Coronavirus-Related Music Business Shutdown: ‘This Is What It Is Now. Deal With It.’
In a new interview with Terry “Beez” Bezer of Knotfest.com‘s “Mosh Talks With Beez”, BEHEMOTH frontman Adam “Nergal” Darski spoke about how he is dealing with the coronavirus crisis and what the touring circuit might look like post-pandemic. He said (see video below): “I’m an optimist, but I’m also a big realist. I don’t think anything happens until mid-2021. I think maybe full-on we’re back in business in 2022, which I hope for. But this is what it is now. Deal with it. We’ve got new circumstances, we’ve got a new environment. So you can either just sit and whine and cry like a baby, or you can do something with the situation and just fucking bust your balls, bust your creativity and deliver something out ...
MARTY FRIEDMAN To Release ‘Tokyo Jukebox 3’ Album In October
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman will release his new solo album, Tokyo Jukebox 3″, in Japan on October 21. Earlier today, Marty revealed the LP cover artwork via his social media, and he included the following message: “Just like everyone, I’ve had a real tough time dealing with 2020. We all suffered from a massive lack of fun this year, so I made it my mission to make feel-good, serotonin-level-raising music of the highest order, stuff that will hopefully kick you all in the feels, and hard. “Making the album during a pandemic had its hellish challenges, but everyone is facing hardships now, so I was just thankful to have such cathartic work to do. “Guitar fans will notice, and hopefully enjoy, some pretty cool updates to my guitar sounds. I’ve...
Nicky Romero Teases Debut of a New Alias, Monocule
The electronic dance music world is abuzz with theories after Nicky Romero teased what appears to be a new alias. An Instagram profile dedicated to the alias in question, Monocule, was recently created, but it does not contain any posts at the time of this article’s publishing. Although it is devoid of content, the profile‘s bio reads, “the deeper side of [Nicky Romero],” explicitly revealing it to be the Dutch superstar’s new moniker. Romero himself took to Instagram to tease the project today, August 31st, according to a screenshot shared by a vigilant Reddit user. In addition to the social media fodder relating to Monocule, a mysterious EP has surfaced on Beatport, which is available for pre-order now. The record is a three-track EP that is s...
Martin Garrix Previews New Ytram Collaboration with Elderbrook
Martin Garrix has revealed that the next release from his tech house alias Ytram is a collaboration with Elderbrook titled “Fire.” Over the weekend, the Dutch dance music superstar took to Twitter to share a mysterious 7-second video with a few keys and the lyrics, “I can see it coming.” While the preview doesn’t reveal much, fans identified it as one of his IDs from the virtual edition of Tomorrowland. Naturally, his fans lost their minds and began speculating what was to come. Fortunately, Garrix didn’t make them wait very long. Soon after, he revealed the title of the song, his collaborator Elderbrook, and the track’s cover art and release date. “Fire” by Ytram and Elderbrook is set to release this Friday, Septemb...
Diplo Teams Up with The Smithsonian for Ambient Stargazing Concert
Last week, Diplo teamed up with the mediation app Calm to announce his new ambient album, titled MMXX. Fans with the app are able to preview the album before its official launch this week. The Grammy Award-winning producer stated that sales from the new album will be directed to Beam Collective and The Loveland Foundation‘s efforts to augment mental health awareness. This afternoon, Diplo announced that he’s partnering with The Smithsonian‘s AirSpace podcast for a series of limited capacity stargazing shows. Dubbed “Under Ancient Skies: A Night of Ambient Music and Stargazing,” fans in two cities across four nights can listen to an ambient set and learn about astronomy from the experts. Diplo and The Smithsonian’s “Under Ancient Skie...
Lady Gaga Delivers Dystopian “Chromatica” Mash-Up at 2020 MTV VMAs
Dance music fans were excited to see that Lady Gaga was one of the featured performers at the 2020 MTV VMAs. During her headline performance, she delivered a mash-up of hits from her latest album Chromatica, complete with multiple costume changes, a special guest, festival-grade production, and intricate choreographed dance routines. Starting off with “Enigma” and “Chromatica II,” the pop superstar introduced viewers to the dystopian world she created with her record-breaking sixth studio album. She would then go on to perform a routine soundtracked by her Madeon-produced tune “911.” The French electronic producer took to Twitter and shared how he enjoyed playing a role in the show. Not long after, she transitioned to the album’s lead single &...
Niecy Nash Comes Out By Introducing the World to Her New Wife: ‘Love Wins’
Actress and comedian Niecy Nash is officially coming out — and she wants the world to know her beautiful new wife. In a series of social media posts on Monday (August 31), Nash, the 50-year-old star revealed photos of her walking down the aisle with “rock and soul” singer Jessica Betts. She wrote in the caption that the two were now officially married. “Ms. Carol Denise Betts” she wrote in the caption of her Instagram, followed up immediately by a hashtag reading “#LoveWins.” Nash announced her divorce from ex-husband Jay Walker back in October 2019, and she publicly elaborated on the process of getting divorced when accepting the Vanguard Award at the 2020 Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards Luncheon. “Trust that it is so much easier to w...
Kanye West Says He’s ‘Got More Money Than Trump’ When Asked About Republican Involvement in Ballot Efforts
The United States is 64 days away from the 2020 election on Nov. 3, and Kanye West is still on the campaign trail. The rapper has appeared on a few ballots thus far, but public questioning of his intentions have risen–especially since Vice magazine published an article earlier this month claiming the Republican Party helped him submit the required signatures to appear on the ballot in the swing state of Wisconsin. Nick Cannon is hoping to break down all of Ye’s political controversies in a new interview he’s been teasing on Instagram on Monday (Aug. 31). “People keep on saying I think that y’all, you and Republicans, are in cahoots,” West said in a preview clip. Cannon responded saying that there are people who bel...
BTS’ Jimin Admits ‘Tears Keep Forming’ While Thanking ARMY for Hot 100 No. 1
It’s a big day for BTS. Not only is it their youngest member Jungkook’s birthday on September 1, but the septet is also celebrating their first-ever Hot 100 chart topper, as “Dynamite” blasts into the No. 1 spot. Jimin took to Twitter to share his moment of overwhelming positivity, kicking his string of tweets off with a birthday message to Jungkook. “Happy birthday to our youngest, Older brother loves you a lot,” reads the sweet Korean message translated to English. “Congrats to my members for our No. 1. I’m happy because you guys are here with me. You know the ones I love and are most thankful for are ARMYs, right? ARMYs need to be congratulated!” He added that he’s “still crying,” before sharing another thought. “I ...
Jaden Smith Talks ‘Falling for You’ With Justin Bieber & Who Would Win in a Guitar Battle Against His Sister
Fresh off the release of his innovative new mixtape, CTV3: Cool Tape Vol. 3, Jaden Smith dropped by Apple Music to chat with Ebro Darden on everything related to his creative project. “This album is a time piece in the sense that I am speaking from the perspective as an artist, as a rapper, as a singer, as a poet,” he explained. “I’m speaking from the perspective of being 16, 17ish. That’s when a lot of people get their first love, or heartbreak, around that time, and same for me. So I’m going back there.” On linking up again with Justin Bieber on “Falling for You,” Jaden shared that he wrote the song “last summer with my guitar teacher, in my room.” “I was thinking ‘Man, I want Justin on this song so bad,’” he continued. “And I di...
Ron Jeremy Hit with 20 New Sexual Assault Charges, Facing 250 Years in Prison
Adult film star Ron Jeremy has been charged with 20 additional counts of sexual assault, involving 12 women and a teen girl. The Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office announced the charges on Monday. The complaint includes five counts of forcible rape and lewd conduct with a 15-year-old girl, according to NBC Los Angeles. Jeremy, 67, was initially arrested in June after being charged with raping three women and sexually assaulting another. He subsequently pleaded not guilty and was ordered to remain jailed in lieu of $6.6 million bail during a June court appearance. Jeremy will be arraigned on the new charges on Monday. If convicted as charged, Jeremy faces a possible maximum sentence of more than 250 years in prison. Jeremy is one of the most well-known male pornographic actors in the hi...
