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AXL ROSE Defends His Right To Speak Out On Political Issues: Not Saying Something Is ‘Being Complicit’
Axl Rose has defended his right to speak out on political issues, saying that he feels an “obligation to say something” about the “irresponsibility of this administration.” The GUNS N’ ROSES singer, who has repeatedly voiced his displeasure with U.S. President Donald Trump, explained his position in a message on TwitLonger, a related Twitter site where one can post messages longer than 280 characters. He wrote: “My disdain 4 r current administration n’ what I perceive as it’s threat to r democracy is no secret. “I’m not all that active w/social media n’ tho I more than appreciate anyone who takes an interest in something I might post I don’t really have an interest in how many followers or retweets etc. I have as my po...
Here Is What DESTRUCTION’s First ‘Socially Distanced’ Concert Looked Like
German thrashers DESTRUCTION played their first concert after the coronavirus pandemic closures on Saturday (July 4) in Pratteln, Switzerland. In response to COVID-19 restrictions, only 300 tickets were made available at the 1,600-capacity Z7 club, and it “it was not sold out,” according to YouTube user Heike M.666, who attended the gig and uploaded a fan-filmed video of DESTRUCTION‘s performance (see below). A couple of weeks before the Z7 concert, DESTRUCTION frontman Schmier spoke to Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio about the prospect of playing shows amid the pandemic. He said: “It feels a little bit surreal. Nobody expected this to come back so quick, but we’re in the lucky position to live on the Swiss border, and Switzerland is far ahead of all the othe...
CALEB SHOMO Promises ‘Sonic Devastation’ On BEARTOOTH’s Fourth Album: ‘This Is My Best Work’
In a new interview with Terry “Beez” Bezer of Knotfest.com‘s “Mosh Talks With Beez”, BEARTOOTH singer Caleb Shomo spoke about the progress of the writing and recording sessions for the band’s fourth studio album. He said (see video below): “I worked on a lot of this album on the road — a whole lot of this record. We honestly could not have been luckier with the way our record cycle laid out. “The ‘Disease’ tour in Europe was our last tour of the cycle, and that finished on March 6th, I believe. And then the next week, everything got shut down. So we already planned to kind of take most of this year off. We planned on not taking it all off, like we’re probably gonna have to. “I’d already worked on a ton of the rec...
Elton John Discusses Love of Electronic Music, Kraftwerk on Apple Music’s Rocket Hour
The depth of EDM’s roots in contemporary music is unfathomable. They go back decades and inspire and influence some of the greatest minds in the history of music, including legendary musician Elton John. John and his husband, David Furnish, recently recorded a new episode of the former’s Apple Music Beats 1 radio show, “Rocket Hour,” in which the two wax poetic about their appreciation for electronic music. They also chat about their admiration for Donna Summer, Depeche Mode, and iconic electronic outfit Kraftwerk. “I’ve always been a big electronic music fan, and I remember the first time I heard Kraftwerk sing Autobahn, and I’d heard nothing like it before in my life,” said Furnish. “And I was a big science fiction TV fan. I...
Duke Dumont Reimagines “Nightcrawler” with Sultry Acoustic Offering
Duke Dumont has long been lauded as one of the most forward-thinking acts in house music. Just a few months ago, the Grammy-nominated producer released his debut album Duality and he has recently been releasing its accompanying remixes, with the acoustic reimagining of his after-hours hit “Nightcrawler” as his latest offering. The original “Nightcrawler” is a groovy late-night tune and the acoustic version retains a similar feel while adding a new layer of passion over the original. Stripping away the drums and electric guitar, Duke Dumont has replaced every element of the track except Say Lou Lou‘s soothing vocals. The funky electric guitar riff has been replaced with a soft yet plucky acoustic guitar, while the hook has been bolstered by a li...
Nicky Romero Gives In-Depth Virtual Studio Tour
Nicky Romero has treated fans to an in-depth look at his newly renovated studio. In the form of a YouTube video, the Dutch producer detailed his workspace from top to bottom and shows how he creates his hits. The first half of the video shows off the main production area complete with top-of-the-line speakers, keyboards, and more. He also explains some of his design choices and what feel he was going for when designing the room. The second half focuses on the recording space for live instruments and vocalists. Also included in this segment is a rundown of the pianos, drums, microphones, and other instruments that make up his arsenal. At the end of the tour, he mentions that there will be more footage of the unseen rooms in his studio included in a future video. As of the time of writing, R...
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Who Should Skrillex Collaborate with on His Next Album? [POLL]
Since it has been teased for what feels like years, recent events have led many to believe that the release of Skrillex‘s next album is imminent. While he has a number of EPs under his belt, 2014’s Recess is his only full-length album. The critically acclaimed LP featured a number of high-profile special guests, including Diplo, Chance The Rapper, and Kill The Noise, among others. Since then, the releases have slowed down, but the caliber of the talent of his collaborators has not. In recent years, he’s released tunes with Lady Gaga, Ty Dolla $ign, Boys Noize, Ed Sheeran, TroyBoi, and most recently, Kanye West and FKA Twigs. Considering the fact that his illustrious portfolio is filled with diverse, Grammy Award-winning works, it seems as if...
Nancy Sinatra: Frank Sinatra “Loathed” Donald Trump
Even dead musicians want nothing to do with Donald Trump. In response to Donald Trump’s announcement that he intends to build a “National Garden of Heroes” with statues of famous Americans including Frank Sinatra, the singer’s daughter has reminded Trump that her father “loathed him.” Replying to a tweet from Mia Farrow in which she wrote, “Frank Sinatra would have loathed Donald Trump,” Nancy Sinatra confirmed as much: “He actually did loathe him.” At least some of the bad blood between Trump and Frank Sinatra dates back to 1990, according to a recent book published by Sinatra’s manager, Elliot Weisman. Sinatra had been booked to open Trump’s Atlantic City casino, only to be informed at the last minute that Trump sought to renegotiate Sinatra’s rate. Trump also canceled his booking of Sin...
R.I.P. Nick Cordero, Celebrated Broadway Actor Dies at 41 From Coronavirus
Nick Cordero, an accomplished Tony Award-nominated Broadway actor, has died at the age of 41 due to complications from coronavirus. Cordero’s wife, Amanda Kloots, announced her husband’s passing in a statement posted to Instagram on Sunday, July 5th. “God has another angel in heaven now. My darling husband passed away this morning. He was surrounded in love by his family, singing and praying as he gently left this earth,” Kloots wrote. “I am in disbelief and hurting everywhere. My heart is broken as I cannot imagine our lives without him. Nick was such a bright light,” Kloots added. “He was everyone’s friend, loved to listen, help and especially talk. He was an incredible actor and musician. He loved his family and loved being a father and husband. Elvis and I will miss him in everything w...
Ryan Adams Says His New Apology Isn’t “Bullshit”, Only to Then Announce New Music
Ryan Adams has resurfaced with a new statement in which he acknowledges his past sexual misconduct. While the veteran singer-songwriter emphasizes that this is not the “the same empty bullshit apology that I’ve always used when I was called out,” he ultimately raises questions about the sincerity and true intentions of his apology by mentioning all of the new music he has in the works. Reports of Adams’ alleged sexual and psychological abuse were first documented in a New York Times article published in February 2019. Several prominent musicians went on record about Adams’ misconduct, including Adams’ ex-wife Mandy Moore, Phoebe Bridgers, Liz Phair, and Karen Elson. In light of the allegations, the FBI’s Crimes Against Children Squad opened an inquir...
The 20 Greatest Summer Blockbuster Movie Trailers
Blockbuster Month is celebrating the true titans of the genre. In the weeks ahead, you’ll read through a variety of features digging deep into the greatest hits of Hollywood, from popcorn classics to underrated gems. Today, we head to the theater early with Editor-in-Chief Michael Roffman to revisit the greatest trailers in summer blockbuster history. Hype begins with the trailer. Sure, there’s the studio announcement, the lobby poster, even the intellectual property itself, but there’s nothing like first seeing those epic few minutes. If you’re lucky, you get some glimpses of the action, a sense of the film’s tone, maybe even pieces of a score, and a tagline that sends shivers up your spine. Yeah, that’s when the magic sets in. Today, we take the trailer for granted. We not only know ther...
Ryan Adams Sorry for How He ‘Mistreated’ Women: ‘I Will Never Be Off the Hook’
More than a year after The New York Times published a report of alleged sexual misconduct by Ryan Adams, the singer has written a lengthy apology for his past behavior. “There are no words to express how bad I feel about the ways I’ve mistreated people through my life and career,” the singer-songwriter began in his open letter, which he shared with the Daily Mail. “All I can say is that I’m sorry.” “I’ve gotten past the point where I would be apologizing just for the sake of being let off the hook and I know full well that any apology from me probably won’t be accepted by those I’ve hurt,” he continued. “I get that and I also understand that there’s no going back.” Adams went on to acknowledge that he ...
