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JASON NEWSTED Says He Was Approached To Join ALEX VAN HALEN And JOE SATRIANI For New VAN HALEN Tour
Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted has told The Palm Beach Post in a new interview that he almost joined an all-star VAN HALEN tribute project six months ago. VAN HALEN drummer Alex Van Halen had already tapped Joe Satriani to play guitar, Newsted said, and the two were searching for a bass player for a possible VAN HALEN tour. Newsted said he agreed to go to California to jam with the guys and see if it felt right, but he eventually realized that it would be impossible to do justice to VAN HALEN‘s legacy. “How could you?” he said. “There’s nobody that can top it, so how do you show it honor? I didn’t want it to be viewed as a money grab. And then it kind of just all fizzled.” Last June, Eddie Van Halen‘s son Wolfgang Van Halen, who joine...
ANN WILSON Says HEART Has ‘Big Plans’ For 50th Anniversary: ‘It’s Gonna Be A Great Event’
In a new interview with HeadBangers LifeStyle, HEART singer Ann Wilson was asked if there are any plans for the band to celebrate its 50th anniversary next year. She responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “Well, it’s a little bit too early for me to be talking about that, but we do have big plans. And it’s gonna be a great event. That’s really all I can say at this point because it’s such early days. And we will be dropping little information as the plans get locked. I don’t wanna just start talking about it now until things are actual reality.” Ann‘s latest comments come just days after she denied rumors of a rift with her sister and HEART bandmate Nancy. In an interview in the 300th issue of Classic Rock, Ann said that she is ̶...
HARLEY FLANAGAN Doesn’t See Classic CRO-MAGS Lineup Ever Reuniting: ‘That Ship Has Kind Of Sailed’
During an appearance on “Talking Bollocks”, the monthly metal podcast hosted by ACID REIGN frontman-turned-stand-up-comedian Howard H. Smith, Harley Flanagan, who founded the legendary hardcore band the CRO-MAGS at the age of 14, was asked if he thinks the classic lineup of the CRO-MAGS will ever reunite. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “Nah, really, sadly, I don’t. And you know what? For those of you who’ve followed my social bullshit media and all that, you see that I’ve been over it for many, many years. I’ve extended the olive branch to all these fucking guys a gazillion times. Even with all the bickering that has gone on, back and forth, I’ve always been willing to talk, I’ve always been willing to try to see wha...
DRAGONFORCE’s HERMAN LI: ‘It Was An Honor’ To Help Raise More Than $600,000 For JASON BECKER
Last year, some of the world’s most legendary musicians teamed up with DRAGONFORCE‘s Herman Li in a bid to raise funds for guitar shred pioneer Jason Becker, who has been living with ALS for the past three decades. Such high-profile guitarists as Steve Vai, Joe Satriani and Marty Friedman joined Li live on his Twitch channel for some impromptu jamming, with all proceeds going directly to help pay for Becker‘s medical expenses. Becker — the composer, virtuoso musician, and former child guitar prodigy — has been suffering from ALS for more than 30 years, but that hasn’t stopped him from creating music. His latest album, “Triumphant Hearts”, was released in 2018, after Becker composed the music via computer using his eyes and enlisted heavy hitters like Sat...
‘I Don’t Want To Be Friends With You’: Should Juliette Have Written Off Jordana On Siesta Key?
A jet-setting Juliette has returned to Siesta Key from Paris (Dior handbag and matching scarf in tow), and she’s ready to set some boundaries — but not with her ex Sam. During tonight’s episode, Jordana was spending even more time with Sam following his breakup with Jules. And the swimwear designer was more sus than ever that Jordana “ran to be by his side.” And if we’re being honest, Jordana has never been Juliette’s biggest fan, despite her dedication to painting that larger-than-life portrait. “I’m so over hearing Juliette’s name,” she told Sam during a kickboxing therapy session. “You’re a sweet guy, and she knew how to work you. I mean, this is what it is. You’re broken up. You know...
Lizzo Drops New Celebratory Anthem and Music Video “About Damn Time”
Lizzo continues to launch into a new era of positivity and celebrations with the release of her new track “About Damn Time.” The new music is followed by a music video, which sees the artist break out into song and dance in a Stressed & Sexy support group. “About Damn Time” was previously teased in March on The Late Late Show with James Corden. The song also drops right before her appearance on Saturday Night Live where she is both the musical guest and host on April 16. The song and visuals remind fans that Lizzo is back and ready to tackle the world by spreading words of positivity and confidence to her fellow listeners. In a recent Tweet, Lizzo also announced that her new album Special is set to release later this year on July 15. In an interview with Apple’s Zane Lowe, Lizzo spoke ...
Major Labels Appeal to Keep Mechanical Royalty Rate at 9.1 Cents
The RIAA and the three major record labels have filed a motion with the Copyright Royalty Board asking to limit the scope of a recent ruling to reconsider the long-standing 9.1 cent mechanical royalty rate on physical and download format sales. The motion, filed April 5, seeks to confirm that when the CRB rejected a settlement between the labels and the National Music Publishers’ Association to keep mechanical rates frozen at 9.1 cents for the 2023-2027 term that it only applied to the music of George Johnson, the independent songwriter who objected to the agreement. It also requests that the CRB extend the response period to 60 days, instead of requiring participants in the proceeding to respond by April 22. But RIAA CEO/chairman Mitch Glazier tells Billboard the intent for the filing is ...
Need a New Phone? This Limited Deal Gets You a Free Samsung Galaxy S22
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Shopping for a new phone, but haven’t settled on a design yet? A free phone might make the decision a lot easier. The Samsung Galaxy S22 series is currently free, thanks to a new promo deal. The S22 is one of the most popular phones of the year, and it’s only been out for a couple of months. Originally released in February, the S22 sold over 1 million pre-orders the first week after release — more than double that of the S21. Samsung’s Galaxy S22 is equipped with a 50MP rear camera, a 4Nm processor (Samsung’s fastest and most-powerful chip yet) and a 6.1-inc...
After Deezer Failed to Go Public Years Ago, Now Timing Is Everything
Since 2020, nine music-related companies — including the first- and third-largest record labels — have gone public to take advantage of renewed investor interest in a once-struggling industry. Add French music streaming service Deezer to the list. According to a report on Wednesday at The Wall Street Journal, Deezer, which first attempted an initial public offering in late 2015, is planning to go public with a European special purpose acquisition corporation, I2PO, backed by Groupe Artémis, a holding company behind fashion brand Puma and French investment banker Matthieu Pigasse, a partner at Paris-based Centerview Partners. Deezer had no comment to Billboard on the news. Representatives for I2PO did not respond to a request for comment. Deezer — led since last year by CEO Jeronimo Folguei...
Lauryn Hill Champions California Bill to Limit Record Labels’ Power: ‘Greed Often Perverts’
Lauryn Hill has come out in support of a California bill that would prevent record labels from suing artists who leave their record contracts prematurely. On Thursday (April 14), the eight-time Grammy-winning singer/rapper made a public plea to members of the California State Assembly’s Committee on Arts, Entertainment, Sports, Tourism and Internet Media to support the FAIR Act, also known as Assembly Bill 2926. Introduced by Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San Jose) in February, the bill would repeal a 1987 amendment to California’s “Seven-Year Statue” (a.k.a. California Labor Code Section 2855) that allows record labels to sue artists for damages if they leave after seven years but before delivering the required number of albums in their contract. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts an...
6 Things We Learned From Trick Daddy on ‘The Breakfast Club’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: YouTube / Revolt Ever since stepping into the game, Trick Daddy has made it clear that he’s been thuggin’ and will continue to thug it until the Lord calls his number. Even after admitting that he likes to get it like he gives it and have his salad tossed by women like they vegans, Trick remains true to that thug life and keeps on being that wild man from Miami with no hairs on his tongue (pun intended?). Seemingly on a mission to get himself canceled before lunch, Trick stopped by The Breakfast Club to touch all the social-political third rails much to the astonishment and laughter of Charlamange Tha God, Angela Yee and DJ Envy. From his thoughts on the gay community to his controversial comments about Beyonce, Trick isn’t apologizing for any of his view...
Cuba Gooding Jr. Pleads Guilty In Forcible Touching Case, Avoids Jail
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Michael Reaves / Getty Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. made the move to plead guilty in the court case where he was charged with forcibly touching a woman, avoiding jail time as a result, and leaving the victims disappointed with the judge’s ruling. According to reports, the Jerry McGuire actor pleaded guilty in Manhattan Supreme Court on Wednesday (April 13th) to one count of forcible touching. Gooding Jr. had been accused of groping a woman’s breast at a nightclub in midtown Manhattan on June 9th, 2019. The victim was one of three women who would accuse the actor of forcible sexual touching, but the actor’s plea was for a different case where he kissed a woman against her consent in a nightclub in September 2018. Gooding Jr. would admit to committing that ...
