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SCORPIONS/Ex-MOTÖRHEAD Drummer MIKKEY DEE Confirms He Contracted COVID-19
Mikkey Dee has confirmed that he recently tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. The former MOTÖRHEAD and current SCORPIONS drummer took to his social media to address rumors of his illness after Don Dokken recently said that Mikkey “lost 35 pounds” and “was really in bad shape” after contracting the virus in Australia. Earlier today, Dee wrote on Instagram: “Hello guys! “I just want to set some rumors straight regarding Don Dokkens statement about my Corona situation. “I did get Corona and was sick for about 1 month. I am now fully recovered since mid April. I was already playing hockey and drums by the end of April. “Unfortunately my good friend Don got some info wrong. I did not get Corona in Austra...
SAMMY HAGAR Mourns Death Of Country Music Legend CHARLIE DANIELS: He ‘Was The Real Deal’
Sammy Hagar has paid tribute to country music and southern rock legend Charlie Daniels, who died Monday morning after suffering a hemorrhagic stroke. He was 83. Hagar took to his social media earlier today to share a a photo of him with Daniels, and wrote in an accompanying message: “Had the honor of spending a day talking and playing music together at his home outside Nashville for a Rock&RollRoadTrip. Charlie Daniels was the real deal–a great musician, singer-songwriter, and outlaw. Legend, innovator, and good person. RIP.” Daniels died at Summit Medical Center in Hermitage, Tennessee. Funeral arrangements will be announced in the coming days. From his Dove Award-winning gospel albums to his genre-defining southern rock anthems and his CMA Award-winning country hits, few ...
QUIET RIOT’s FRANKIE BANALI Is ‘Doing Great’ After Completing 21st Round Of Chemotherapy, Says ALEX GROSSI
QUIET RIOT‘s Frankie Banali is “doing great” after completing his 21st round of chemotherapy, says his bandmate Alex Grossi. The drummer, who has been battling stage IV pancreatic cancer for the past 15 months, went public with his diagnosis last October, writing in a social media post that the cancer treatment had forced him to miss several live shows with the band. Grossi discussed Banali‘s health status during a recent interview with Combat Radio. The guitarist said (see video below): “[Frankie is] fighting the good fight with cancer. He did his 21st round of chemo yesterday. And he’s hanging in there. He’s actually doing great. He looks great. He’s out fighting the good fight. We obviously haven’t been playing [due to the coronaviru...
RATT: All 2020 Shows Are Being Rescheduled For Next Year
All of RATT‘s previously announced shows in 2020 are being rescheduled for next year. The veteran California rockers announced the postponement of their live activities in a social media post earlier today. They wrote: “For the health and safety of our fans and those involved with the production of RATT concerts; shows scheduled for the 2020 calendar will be rescheduled for 2021.” RATT was slated to hit the road in North America this summer part of “The Big Rock Summer Tour” with CINDERELLA‘s Tom Keifer, SKID ROW and SLAUGHTER. Guitarist Chris Sanders quit RATT earlier this year. He joined the band in 2018 after the departure of original axeman Warren DeMartini. He spent most of the last two years playing sporadic shows with the group’s current lin...
Minister Louis Farrakhan Delivers July 4 Speech Addressing State of Black America
Source: KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI / Getty Minister Louis Farrakhan had some choice words for those in power and skeptics with his latest speech, “The Criterion.” Delivered on Saturday ( Jul 4), Min. Farrakhan addressed the current state of affairs in America, the world, the coronavirus global pandemic, and other critical subjects including the onslaught of racism and police brutality in America, and the death of one of his disciples Abdul Hafeez Muhammad, on Independence Day, which also marks the 90th anniversary of the existence of the Nation of Islam in America. “This message will not just be for Muslims; it is not just for Christians; it is not just for Jews, it is for every inhabitant of this planet,” Minister Farrakhan said. “I say to you with deep humility from the 25th Surah of the Qur...
Pillow Talker August Alsina Claims “Everyone Got Courtesy Calls Time In Advance” Ahead of Interview
Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz Singer and pillow talker August Alsina had the entire internet talking when he claimed he had a romantic relationship with Jada Pinkett Smith with her husband, Will Smith’s blessing. He is doubling down on those claims. Despite turning social media upside with his claims, Will and Jada Pinkett-Smith both denied Alsina’s claims of a consensual romantic relationship happening. Despite the denials from the long-rumored “swingers,” the “I Luv It” crafter took to his Instagram account and doubled-down on his story and further added that he spoke to the Smith’s ahead of his bombshell interview with The Breakfast Club’s Angela Yee. In a very long caption accompanied by a picture of himself and Yee, he wrote: “The gift of freedom is yours to have, God, promi...
Lil Wayne Confirms That ‘Tha Carter VI’ Album Is On The Way
Source: Lil Wayne aka Dwayne Carter, Jr. The 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards at the Staples Center – Red Carpet Arrivals Los Angeles, California – 13.02.11 Featuring: Lil Wayne aka Dwayne Carter, Jr. Where: United States When: 13 Feb 2011 Credit: WENN Weezy fans are in store for an unexpected surprise. Birdman Jr. is dropping a new installment to his iconic album series. As spotted on High Snobiety Lil Wayne’s newest project will be here sooner than we all thought. In a new interview with Variety the “I Don’t Sleep” rapper revealed that his next music offering will be Tha Carter VI. When asked which is his favorite release from the franchise he simply said “My favorite Carter album is the next one”. He would go on to discuss his newest venture Young Money Radio. Wayne detailed how...
HHW Gaming: EVO Online Canceled Following Sexual Assualt Allegations Against Former President Joey Cuellar
Source: Clive Rose / Getty It has not been a good month for the Esports community. Back in May, EVO made the decision to take its international fighting game tournaments online due to the coronavirus pandemic. In a stunning move, the highly-anticipated event has been canceled following sexual abuse allegations levied against now-former EVO president Joey Cuellar. Allegations against Cuellar were brought to light and hit Twitter following a wave of accusations levied against other Esports pros, and members of the gaming community surfaced. We reported last week that multiple Super Smash Bros. pros were called out for engaging in sexual activity with minors and issued apologies on social media for their behavior. On Thursday (Jul.2), Celluar apologized for his actions in a statement: “...
Zinoleesky – Mapariwo
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Underground Vibes | 051
“Tonight” – Duckworthsound & Yaman Hong Kong-based Yaman and London-based Duckworthsound are definitely two producers of massive caliber, and their latest collaboration “Tonight” proves just that. It’s a dancefloor-ready heater that holds nothing back. “Only Love Together” – PAPER FACE Having just released their debut single, PAPER FACE are perfectly displaying their massive potential already. The talented duo, who sing, dance, and DJ, craft a lighthearted anthem with “Only Love Together,” bringing together pop and house aesthetics under a catchy halftime beat. “Love Is Awake” Ft. Late Night Alumni – Madnap Gearing up for the release of his debut album, young artist Madnap has enlisted Late Night Alumni to release “Love Is Awake,” a soothing electronic record that mar...
Dominic Lalli of Big Gigantic Announces Debut Album “A Blind Man’s Blue”
Back in June 2020, Big Gigantic‘s Dominic Lalli revealed the launch of his solo career by releasing his debut single “Together,” a sultry jazz instrumental. Lalli has now announced a full-length album called A Blind Man’s Blue, which is slated for release on Friday, July 10th. Lalli also unveiled the project’s titular track along with the announcement, which is a 10-minute journey through his funky, soul-infused jazz stylings. You can listen to “A Blind Man’s Blue” below. Taking to Twitter to share the news of the impending album, Lalli rhapsodized about its origins. “All I did pre-Big G was jazz & a lot of that music is a big part of my lineage,” he wrote. “For me, the sax is my voice. It’s real and it’s from my heart.&...
EDM Community Reacts to Death of Legendary Composer Ennio Morricone
Legendary Italian composer and orchestrator Ennio Morricone, who composed over 400 scores for cinema and television, has tragically passed away at the age of 91. Morricone’s longtime lawyer, Giorgio Assumma, told the Associated Press that the iconic artist died early Monday in Rome due to complications following a fall in which he broke a leg. Many of Morricone’s timeless works are considered to be among the greatest in the history of cinema, like his 1966 score of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, which was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame and is prevalently considered to be one of the most influential soundtracks ever recorded. The scope of his prolific filmography is matched by few others in the film industry and he composed for some of the most illustrious directors ...
