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OZZY OSBOURNE ‘Couldn’t Understand’ What LEMMY Was Trying To Tell Him The Morning MOTÖRHEAD Legend Died
Ozzy Osbourne has told Classic Rock in a new interview that he spoke to Ian “Lemmy” Kilmister on the morning that the iconic MOTÖRHEAD frontman passed away. Lemmy, who celebrated his 70th birthday on December 24, 2015, learned two days later that he was afflicted with an aggressive form of cancer. He died two days later, on December 28, 2015, at his home in Los Angeles. Speaking with Classic Rock for the magazine’s 300th issue, Ozzy recalled his final conversation with his longtime friend. “He was a good man, Lemmy was,” Ozzy said. “All the guys from MOTÖRHEAD have gone now, from the original band. It’s hard to lose anyone you love. I was talking to Lemmy on the morning that he died, but I couldn’t understand what he was talking about. I want...
BURTON C. BELL: ‘Stepping Away From FEAR FACTORY Was Not An Easy Decision’
During an appearance on the latest episode of “The Ex-Man” podcast hosted by Doc Coyle (BAD WOLVES), Burton C. Bell reflected on what life has been like for him in the year and a half since he exited FEAR FACTORY. The singer said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “I feel really good. I’ve been creative. I’ve been working on various new projects, just extending my creative abilities outward and onward, not just musically but writing, photography, even extending towards painting and stuff like that — just being fully creative in every possible way. I’m not saying I did nothing for two years but I’ve been busy for two years as well just moving forward in my life path and my career. And I haven’t looked back.” He added: “Of course...
LAMB OF GOD Cancels Fort Wayne Concert After Fill-In Singer Falls Ill
LAMB OF GOD has been forced to cancel tonight’s (Thursday, April 21) performance at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The show, which is part of “The Metal Tour Of The Year” with MEGADETH, TRIVIUM and IN FLAMES, will go ahead with the other bands playing their sets as scheduled. LAMB OF GOD‘s concert cancelation comes two days after frontman Randy Blythe missed the band’s concert in Grand Rapids, Michigan after testing positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. Filling in for him at the gig were TRIVIUM‘s Matt Heafy and IN FLAMES‘ Anders Fridén, as well as Mark Hunter of CHIMAIRA, which supported LAMB OF GOD on a U.S. tour back in 2003. Earlier today, LAMB OF GOD issued the following statem...
POP EVIL Drops New Single ‘Eye Of The Storm’
Hard rock group POP EVIL has released a gritty new single, “Eye Of The Storm”, along with an accompanying video directed by Sam Shapiro. The track is a powerful number that conveys the chaos of a hurricane through dark, electric instrumentals with a pummeling, chaotic metal maelstrom that contains an uplifting message at its center. The video is an allegory of the song’s meaning and paints a picture of the storm with rapid, flashing lights and rain flooding the scene. As for the song’s lyrical plea, the band explains: “It doesn’t matter who you are or where you come from, at some point we all face a situation beyond our control. The wind howls at your door as darkness fills the sky and everything you know is being tested. You don’t know if you can ...
Cynthia Albritton, Known as Cynthia Plaster Caster, Dies at 74
Artist Cynthia Plaster Caster (born Cynthia Albritton on May 24, 1947) died on April 21, 2022 after a long illness. A release confirmed the news of her death. The self-described “recovering groupie” and sculptor gained fame for creating plaster casts of the erect penises of famous people. By the end of her career, Albritton had sculpted a collection of 50 plaster penises from famous filmmakers, artists, and musicians. Plaster Caster’s eclectic group of subjects began with rock musicians in 1968. Her collection included the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Wayne Kramer of MC5, and Pete Shelley of The Buzzcocks. Later on, she would expand her catalog to also include plaster casts of breasts from female musicians such as Laetitia Sadier of Stereolab, Sally Timms of The Mekons, and Karen O of The Yeah Y...
The 2022 VMAs Will Bring Artists And Fans To The Garden State
The 2022 Video Music Awards are almost here. Get ready. MTV announced today (April 21) that this year’s show will return to New Jersey for another explosive evening of live performances and appearances from your favorite artists, taking off from the Prudential Center in Newark on August 28. The show first aired from the state’s “Town Hall” for entertainment in 2019, giving it a distinctly Jersey edge, as hosted by comedian and actor Sebastian Maniscalco. Last year’s show was broadcast from Brooklyn’s Barclays Center. “We are thrilled to be back in New Jersey for this year’s VMAs live from Prudential Center,” read a statement by Bruce Gillmer, President of Music, Music Talent, Programming & Events, Paramount and Chief Content Officer, Music, Paramount+. “Our 2019 show in Newark wa...
‘Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse 2’ Delayed Until 2023
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Mike Marsland / Getty Sorry Spider-Man fans, but it looks like Sony’s highly anticipated sequel to Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse has been delayed until sometime next year. According to Vulture, Sony Pictures recently published their latest release calendar and unfortunately for comic book fans, Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse 2 has been pushed back nine months from October 7, 2022 to June 2, 2023. To make matters even worse, the film will be delivered in two installations, so while we’ll be getting part 1 in June of 2023, we won’t be getting the conclusion until March 29, 2024! Why is Sony doing us like this?! Related Stories One of the film’s writers, Phil Lord apparently took delight in the announcement that the film was being pushed back and...
SPIN SETS Presents: Madeaux
Madeaux is a Miami based singer, songwriter, producer, and sonic visionary. He has a unique sound featuring industrial house, techno, and rock in his music. Madeaux has received placements on Spotify editorials like Mint, Dance Hits, Friday Cratediggers, and Apple editorials like danceXL, Future Dance Hits, New In Dance. He’s currently working on his next album which is set to release around October and has recently released a single from the upcoming project both titled Something Real. He sat down with SPIN to talk about his favorite song in his catalog, what separates him from other artist, inspiration for infusing rock and electronic, and much more. Stream Something Real here and dance the night away with his SET below. Check out Madeaux’s electrifying SET below! Want more SETS? Head ov...
Jaqueline Avant’s Killer Gets Triple-Digit Jail Sentence
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Gabriel Olsen / Getty The man responsible for killing Jaqueline Avant, wife of iconic entertainment mogul Clarence Avant, has been given a hefty sentence of life in state prison according to authorities. On Tuesday (April 19), a press release from the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office stated that Aariel Maynor was given a sentence of 190 years in prison. Maynor pleaded guilty last month in court to first-degree murder, attempted murder, firearm possession, and residential burglary. The 30-year-old broke into the Avant family’s Beverly Hills residence on December 1, 2021, with the intent to rob the place. Related Stories Maynor e shot Mrs. Avant in the back with a rifle, then he shot the couple’s security guard, according to the given testimony...
Peep The Latest Teaser Trailer for ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS” / Marvel Marvel Studios finally released the trailer for Thor: Love and Thunder, but before we get back into the life of the God from Asgard, we still have some unfinished business to attend to in the Marvel Multiverse courtesy of Doctor Strange and Scarlet Witch. In a new teaser trailer for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, we’re getting a few more bits and pieces of what we can expect when the good doctor and Wanda Maximoff (Scarlet Witch) wander into the multiple Marvel realities that Strange opened up during the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home. Related Stories Teaming up with Wanda and Wong to help him restore the fabric of realities back to their rightful place, Doctor Strange finds that it’s ...
Ben Affleck & Matt Damon To Write & Direct Film About Nike’s Pursuit of Michael Jordan
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Franco Origlia / Getty Have y’all sneakerheads ever wanted to see a movie about how Michael Jordan ended up signing with the Nike brand? Well, y’all are about to get your chance to find out. According to Nice Kicks, childhood buddies turned Hollywood heavyweights, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are once again teaming up to star in a film about Sonny Vaccaro, who was the main catalyst that swayed Air Jordan to sign with the Nike brand instead of his preferred brand at the time, Converse. Related Stories Damon will be taking on the role of the aforementioned Nike executive while Affleck will play another famous Nike head honcho, Phil Knight, with both men also taking on writing, directing, and producing duties on the film. The film will mainly focus on the damn...
BNXN – Kilometer (Remix) ft Zinoleesky
Nigerian singer BNXN dishes out his anticipated remix single titled “Kilometer”. “For Days” crooner BNXN alongside Zinoleesky delivers on the promise of the remix to his song “Kilometer“. The original song is on his released extended play “Sorry I’m Late“. The remix record “Kilometer” is an impressive track to rock your mood as it deserves a spot on your playlist and for your listening pleasure. Listen and share BNXN ft Zinoleesky – “Kilometer” remix below. Download
