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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Named ‘Best Live Act’ At AIM AWARDS
Las Vegas-based metallers FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH are currently on the set of new horror movie “The Retaliators”, filming their parts and recording a music video for the film soundtrack. In other news, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH is celebrating yet another achievement in its career by winning the prestigious “Best Live Act” award at tonight’s 10th anniversary edition of the AIM Awards. Singer Ivan Moody, guitarist Zoltan Bathory and bassist Chris Kael share their thoughts: “We want to take a second to tell you what a tremendous honor it is to receive the best live act AIM Award 2020 and an extra special shout out to AIM for always providing growth and opportunities for independent artists and labels. We are proud to be one of them. We look forward to seeing ...
DON DOKKEN On DOKKEN’s Next Album: ‘We’re Actually Recording Over Skype’
Don Dokken spoke to Rob Rush about the progress of the songwriting sessions for DOKKEN‘s new album — the group’s first since 2012’s “Broken Bones”. He said (hear audio below): “We’re actually recording over Skype. Jon [Levin, guitar] and I have been Skyping each other, ’cause I’m up in New Mexico. He’s in L.A. I’m at my other house in New Mexico hidin’ out. And we just get on Zoom and I get all the boys on the screen and we all just put our heads together and we write.” Don previously told The Metal Voice that he and Levin had “about seven songs so far” for DOKKEN‘s next LP, which will be released via Silver Lining Music, the label owned by Thomas Jensen, one of the founders of Germany’s W...
WINGER’s New Album ‘Should Easily Be Out By January’
During an appearance on the latest episode of the “In The Trenches With Ryan Roxie” podcast, WINGER frontman Kip Winger spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band’s new studio album. The disc will be the follow-up to “Better Days Comin'”, which came out in 2014. “Reb [Beach, guitar] and I got together in December and wrote a few songs. We had put some Instagram posts up at that time,” Kip said (see video below). “We actually came up with a couple of really good ideas, and a bunch of really not-so-good ideas. But right now we have what I can say are four really decent songs that reach the bar of what I’d like to put out. And then the COVID thing happened, so now we’re doing a little bit of file sharing, which...
DEE SNIDER Is Recording Christmas Song With TARJA TURUNEN
During an appearance on the “Behind The Vinyl” podcast, TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider revealed that he is recording a Christmas song with ex-NIGHTWISH frontwoman Tarja Turunen. “I wrote this song for my wife many years ago,” he said (hear audio below). “You guys may or may not know that Celine Dion recorded a Christmas song I wrote [called ‘God Bless Us Everyone’]. I wrote it as a gift for my wife; I never wrote it for commercial purposes. And I can’t — it’s just out of my range to sing it. But long story short, I decided to do my own rendition of it, and I asked Tarja to sing it as a duet with me, ’cause it’s got some really high parts in it. So Jeff Pilson from DOKKEN and FOREIGNER, he’s producing it. And weR...
Kaskade Invites “A Few Hundred” Fans to Zoom Listening Party for Latest Album
The wholesome content we all needed. There’s nothing more wholesome than seeing an artist, especially of Kaskade‘s caliber, interact with fans on a personal level. The esteemed DJ and producer hosted a Zoom meeting with “a few hundred of [his] homies,” discussing his recent album Arkade Destinations Living Room. The album is a new concept for Kaskade, into the world of lo-fi beats. Prior to dropping the full 17-track album, he debuted its lead singles, “Parasite” featuring Lucid Luv and “When You’re Dreaming” featuring Finnstagram. The impressive collection of collaborations features a beautiful mix of muted synths, dreamy piano chords, jazz-inspired horns, and crisp percussion patterns. While it’s a side-step from most of wh...
Hairitage Puts the Pedal to the Metal on New “Freeway” EP
Buckle up for this one. Hairitage is driving over the speed limit on his latest EP Freeway, so buckle up. The Oregon-based DJ and producer has dropped the 5-track EP on Kannibalen Records, and he holds nothing back. After label heads Black Tiger Sex Machine supported his music heavily on tour, one single had fans yearning for more, and thus “Freeway,” the record’s title track, was released into the bass music ether. The rail-breaking production was followed by two equally guttural tracks, the hip-hop inspired “Whiplash” featuring Born I and “Hustle.” Fans are now receiving two new singles, “I Got That” and “Break In,” each with the potential to break your speakers. Since dropping “Resistance,...
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EDDIE Paints an Electro Dreamscape with “Somewhere In Between” [Premiere]
This piece of melodic electro feels like a nostalgic hug. EDDIE is here to lull you into an electro dreamscape with his new single “Somewhere In Between” featuring Colleen D’Agostino, out now via mau5trap. After throwing down hard-hitting electro over the last few years, the Australian DJ and producer opted to switch up the pace, showcasing his melodic side to his fans. The hypnotic production conjures up the emotion felt post-rave when you are laying with a loved one and reminiscing. The intoxicating synth work paired with D’Agostino’s lush vocals feels like a time warp back to the days of old deadmau5 hits. It’s a welcoming sense of nostalgia while still remaining unique. Since joining the mau5trap family back in 2017, EDDIE has ma...
AC Slater Gives TOKiMONSTA’s “Get Me Some” a Jackin’ House Groove
The second installment of her forthcoming “Oasis Nocturno” remix bundle. TOKiMONSTA is on the road to her upcoming Oasis Nocturno Remixed album due this fall, which she recently kicked off with the release of the Come and Go Remixed EP. The next track to grab the spotlight is “Get Me Some” featuring Drew Love and Dumbfoundead. First up to offer his production prowess is none other than house maven AC Slater. AC Slater reinvents the single’s soulful, funky groove into something that would get the clubs jumping. The Night Bass founder incorporates a jackin’ house groove with some classic 2-step garage elements and just enough bass, transforming it into the ultimate party starter. The Come and Go Remixed EP featured...
Reelz v. Reels: Network Sues Instagram, Facebook for Trademark Infringement
Instagram last week launched a new short-video feature called Reels — capitalizing on demand in the market amid privacy concerns surrounding TikTok and a looming ban of the ByteDance-owned app — and it’s already facing troubles of its own. ReelzChannel says the feature’s name infringes on its longstanding trademark. The network, which launched in 2006, says it reaches more than 50 million homes in the U.S. The suit, which was filed Tuesday in Minnesota federal court, where the network’s parent company Hubbard Broadcasting is based, claims Reels usurps Reelz’ goodwill and is likely to confuse consumers. {“nid”:”9429589″,”type”:”post”,”title”:”Instagram Launches TikTok Competitor Reels”...
Doja Cat Talks VMAs Performance, TikTok Success While James Charles Slays Her Makeup
James Charles is no stranger to A-list collaborations, taking his makeup brush to celebrities such as Kylie Jenner, Kim Kardashian, Iggy Azalea and many more. On Tuesday (Aug. 11), the YouTube beauty star made one of his favorite singers, Doja Cat, his makeup canvas for the day. The duo have been friends for a while, since meeting at Coachella when Doja was there to perform “Tia Tamera” with Rico Nasty. Charles, a big fan of TikTok himself, was quick to crown Doja “the queen of TikTok songs,” thanks to dance challenges to her tracks “Like That,” “Candy,” “Boss B—,” “Cyber Sex,” “Juicy” and, of course, “Say So,” which Charles noted had 20 million videos made to it on the app. {“nid...
BTS Scores Record-Extending 22nd No. 1 on World Digital Song Sales Chart
BTS scores its record-extending 22nd career No. 1 on Billboard’s World Digital Song Sales chart, as “My Time” jumps from No. 15 to the top of the list dated Aug. 15. The single surged by 733% to 3,000 downloads sold in the tracking week ending Aug. 6, according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data, as fans rallied around the song as an early present for BTS member Jungkook, whose birthday is Sept. 1. “My Time” appears on the group’s LP Map of the Soul: 7, which debuted at No. 1 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart in March and has spent total 19 weeks at No. 1 on World Albums. BTS extends its record for the most World Digital Song Sales leaders among all artists, dating to the chart’s 2010 inception. Blackpink follows with six. Here’s a chronological lo...
Who Should Selena Gomez Collaborate With Next? Vote!
Selena Gomez got the Blinks buzzing all over social media when she confirmed her upcoming collaboration with Blackpink, but who should she work with next? Her dinner pal Niall Horan already dished about being “ready when Sel is” regarding their collab, so maybe it’s time to finally deliver. But recently, the 28-year-old singer disclosed she’s ready to work with her BFF Taylor Swift already. “I’ve always dreamt of doing a song with Taylor. We both wanted to do that,” she said while crashing a game of Animal Crossing: New Horizons on Aug. 5 with “Past Life” remix partner Trevor Daniel. “Everything remains in our friendship. It just feels like we’re family. I’ve known her for 13 or 14 years now. She’s been my best friend. But, we’ve talked...
