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BLACK SABBATH, METALLICA, SAXON, MEGADETH, Ex-GUNS N’ ROSES Members, Others Pay Tribute To PETE WAY
Geezer Butler (BLACK SABBATH), Biff Byford (SAXON), Gilby Clarke (GUNS N’ ROSES), David Ellefson (MEGADETH), Frank Bello (ANTHRAX), Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX), Stephen Perkins (JANE’S ADDICTION) and Andrew Freeman (LAST IN LINE) are among the rockers who have reacted on social media to the passing of iconic bass player Pete Way. The founder of UFO, WAYSTED and, more recently, THE PETE WAY BAND died earlier today (Friday, August 14) at the age of 69. He sustained life-threatening injuries in an accident two months ago but fought hard until finally succumbing to those injuries at 11.35 a.m. BST. His wife, Jenny, was at his side. Way was a much-loved and highly regarded figure among rock fans, critics and fellow musicians alike. Best known for his work with UFO, Pete‘s energe...
Michael Jordan’s Game-Worn Air Jordan 1 “Shattered Backboard” Sells For Record $615K
Source: Stadium Goods / Christie’s Well, someone out there just spent a Galactus sized grip on a pair of OG Air Jordans they can’t possibly rock. Source: Stadium Goods / Christie’s A few weeks ago we reported that Stadium Goods and Christie‘s were about to hold a one-of-a-kind auction featuring all kinds of game-worn Michael Jordan memorabilia and not only did it go all the way down, but it shattered records. After all the bids were in and the smoke cleared, a pair of original game-worn Air Jordan 1’s ended up selling for a staggering $615,000, shattering the record setting sale of $560,000 for a pair of Air Jordan 1’s back in May. We feel like it was either DJ Khaled or Fat Joe that were behind the winning bid given their sneaker aficionado statuses. While the 1’s were the gems of the auc...
Pee-Pee Prez: Michael Cohen’s Tell-All Book ‘Disloyal’ Mentions President Trump’s Alleged Golden Showers Kink & More
Source: Anadolu Agency / Getty President Donald Trump is a naughty boy, that is if Michael Cohen‘s insider information is actually true. The former advisor and attorney to the former business mogul aims to share details of Trump’s golden shower kinks, Russian ties, and much more in a new tell-all book. In his upcoming book, Disloyal, Cohen, who has fallen from grace within the Trump administration and in his legal profession, intends to unload some of the more explosive claims heard yet about the sitting president. From Disloyal‘s foreword: When Trump wanted to reach Russian President Vladimir Putin, via a secret back channel, I was tasked with making the connection in my Keystone Kop fashion. I stiffed contractors on his behalf, ripped off his business partners, lied to his wife Melania t...
Donald “Everything Is Rigged” Trump and His Birther Pushing Wife Request Mail-In Ballots
Source: JIM WATSON / Getty We are truly in the upside-down. The bootleg dictator Donald Trump is doing whatever in his power to keep Americans from using mail-in voting for this upcoming presidential election. Still, it’s quite alright if he and his wife using the reliable method to safely vote. Trump is currently on a mission to make it as hard as possible to allow Americans to safely vote in the upcoming election. He has openly admitted that he is sabotaging the United States Postal Service by not funding the essential service. Trump revealed denying the USPS the money it needs is a part of his plan to ensure it couldn’t handle the influx of mail-in ballots it will most definitely receive due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “If the [coronavirus] bill isn’t gonna get done, that̵...
Kamala Harris Joining Joe Biden’s Ticket As His VP Is Already Paying Off…Literally
Source: MANDEL NGAN / Getty Regardless if you like Joe Biden’s decision to name Kamala Harris as his choice for Vice President of the United States, its already paying off for him…literally. Kamal Harris joining Biden’s ticket is paying huge dividends for Biden already, and it’s only been two days. Before the California senator was named Biden’s running mate, it was a painful process to raise money. That is no longer the case, since Tuesday’s (Aug.11) announcement, the Biden/Harris campaign has raised a record $36 million, and that includes donations from 150,000 new donors, and the influx of cash shows no sign of slowing up. Now, despite some eye rolls from those who can’t seem to look past Kamala’s record as a prosecutor and decisions she made as California’s Attorney General, the enthus...
Carl Cox Announces Forthcoming Mix of Exclusive Awesome Soundwave Releases
Carl Cox took to Facebook today to announce a forthcoming mix, which will arrive by way of his Awesome Soundwave banner later this month. Cox’s mix can be pre-saved here ahead of its August 28th, 2020 release, which will be made available as a continuous mix album on Spotify. It will feature originals from Cox as well as releases by Awesome Soundwave artists dating back to 2018. “When we started this label I wanted it to be about supporting live artists. You know, the ones who are willing to explore new sounds and ideas from the ground up and then go out and play it all absolutely LIVE! I feel this is the way of the future, the excitement and rawness of a live set can’t be described in words,” Cox said in a statement. “When you go to a party and...
Kito and ZHU Tap Jeremih for Summertime Anthem “Follow”
ZHU has continuously impressed throughout 2020, most recently on his collaborations with Bob Moses and Tinashe as well as his immaculate Lollapalooza performance. His latest release is equally stunning. ZHU is joined by Kito and R&B superstar Jeremih for their collaborative effort “Follow,” released via Astralwerks. “Follow” is an effortless combination of Kito’s charming, floaty production and ZHU’s refined, cinematic sound. This catchy club anthem is set to fill playlists around the globe with its snappy percussion, striking piano chords, and flawless vocal contribution from Jeremih. The release of “Follow” is perfectly timed, as the tune cultivates an end of summer feel we’ve been searching for. Fans of Kito and ZH...
4B Drops Highly Anticipated Trippie Redd Collab “Going Nowhere”
Fans who attended Nocturnal Wonderland back in 2018 may remember 4B delivering an epic set, which included a surprise appearance by Trippie Redd. The performance featured the two artists debuting an ID that until now has yet to see the light of day. Two years later, “Going Nowhere” is out for our listening pleasure and still hits just as hard. “I wanted to bring someone out for my set at Nocturnal Wonderland,” 4B said in a press release. “At that time I finished the first version of the Demo with Trippie. He didn’t even hear it yet at that time. Last minute we were able to bring him out and to perform “Fuck Love” & then right after I dropped Going Nowhere. The first time he heard it was on stage. The rest is history.” “Goi...
Beatport Announces Two-Part Benefit Livestream for Beirut Explosion Relief Efforts
Beatport, in partnership with Nicole Moudaber, WILD Tulum, and Factory People, will be hosting two benefit livestreams with proceeds going to those affected by the catastrophic explosion in Beirut on August 4th. Entitled “Together For Beirut,” the stream is looking to raise $250,000 for those affected. Beatport and company have organized quite a stacked lineup for the first phase of “Together For Beirut,” including ANNA, Anane, Carl Cox, John Digweed, Dubfire, and many more. Host Nicole Moudaber will also be performing during both livestreams. While there’s no word on who will be performing on the second date, we can expect just as impressive as a lineup to be announced. Proceeds from the event will go straight to Impact Lebanon, which supports non-g...
R.I.P. Pete Way, Founding UFO Bassist Dies at 69
Pete Way, who founded the pioneering UK hard-rock band UFO, has passed away at the age of 69. The legendary musician suffered major injuries in an unspecified accident a couple of months ago, and died Friday (August 14th). The news of Pete Way’s death was posted via a press release on his official Facebook page: “Iconic bass player Pete Way founder of UFO, Waysted and, latterly, The Pete Way Band has died. He sustained life threatening injuries in an accident two months ago but fought hard until finally succumbing to those injuries at 11.35am BST today. His wife, Jenny, was at his side.” Formed in 1968, UFO helped bridge the gap between hard rock and heavy metal, influencing acts like Iron Maiden, Metallica, and countless others. Way played on all of the band’s albums — from their 1970 deb...
Shania Twain Announces The Woman in Me: Diamond Edition
Shania Twain has announced a special 25th anniversary reissue of her star-making sophomore album The Woman in Me. The Diamond Edition will be available as an LP, or in two-CD or three-CD packages on October 2nd. Twain made her debut with an eponymous 1993 record. She didn’t write or co-write any of the tracks, and not coincidentally, it was something of a flop. But it did attract the interest of Robert John “Mutt” Lange, who at the time was best known for shepherding Def Leppard to their greatest commercial success on Hysteria. Together, Twain and Lange would embark on one of the great partnerships in country songwriting history, as well more than 16 years of marriage. The Woman in Me not only spawned Twain’s first number-one country hit, it produced three more songs th...
Inspirational One-Armed Drummer Masterfully Covers Slipknot’s “Duality”: Watch
Drummer Jack Thomas lost his right arm in a work accident when he was 17, but he didn’t let that halt his musical ambitions. Five years later, his masterful cover of Slipknot’s “Duality” is proof of that. Of all the drum covers, the cacophonous “Duality” might be one of the most complex and truly difficult for any percussionist. However, Thomas puts on a clinic, proving his virtuosity during the YouTube playthrough. “We all go through hardships,” Thomas said in the video. “We all go through the worst thing that has ever happened to us. For me, it was losing a limb. But regardless, everybody has their struggles. Whether it be financial or even relationships, wherever it might be. We all have those frustrations and struggles.” Thomas, also a skilled bassist, was working toward becoming a pro...
