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JOAKIM BRODÉN Explains Why SABATON Is A Self-Managed Band
During an appearance on “The Back Lounge” podcast, vocalist Joakim Brodén of Swedish metallers SABATON spoke about why he and his bandmates continue to exist as a self-managed entity — a rarity among groups operating at their level. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “We tried twice to involve people for very short amounts of time, but it never worked out, really. In the beginning, it’s not by choice; it’s by necessity. We wanted a manager who had some connections who could get us where we wanted to be faster, I guess, back in the days. But right now, no, we’re happy where we are. Nobody’s gonna care as much about SABATON as we are gonna do. But it would be unfair to say that it’s only us in the band doing it. We sort of built an o...
MOTIONLESS IN WHITE Frontman Says Next Single Will Be More Like ‘Another Life’ And ‘Voices’
MOTIONLESS IN WHITE will release its new album, “Scoring The End Of The World”, on June 10 via Roadrunner Records. It is available to pre-save on all streaming platforms with exclusive merch bundles available for pre-order in the band’s official store. To herald the LP’s arrival, the Scranton, Pennsylvania quintet recently shared the first single “Cyberhex” which is available on all streaming platforms and joined by an official music video directed by the band’s guitarist Ricky Olson and Logan Beaver. In an interview with Rock 100.5 The KATT‘s Cameron Buchholtz, MOTIONLESS IN WHITE frontman Chris “Motionless” Cerulli stated about “Cyberhex” (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “We were trying to decide what was ...
Dyson Wades Into Wearable Products With Air-Purifying Headphones
Purified air and pristine sound quality – both are now simultaneously achievable with Dyson‘s latest invention. Headquartered in Singapore, the multi-billion dollar manufacturer of household goods is wading into the audio technology space with a unique twist. Enter the Dyson Zone, the company’s new noise-cancelling, air-purifying headphones. The product marks Dyson’s first wearable device on the market and they’re already making a stand-out impression. Airflow and purification are two of Dyson’s foremost areas of expertise. The company’s existing product offering includes a robust lineup of vacuum cleaners, hair dryers, fans, and more. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Dyson applies their industry-leading technology throughout the Zone. ...
Hardwell Unleashes First Two Singles From Forthcoming Album, “REBELS NEVER DIE”
After an explosive return to the stage following a four-year hiatus, Hardwell is wasting no time introducing us to his next artistic chapter. Last weekend, Hardwell closed out the Ultra Music Festival main stage in front of an estimated 150,000 attendees with a set chock-full of unreleased music. With the return also came the announcement of a new tour in support of an upcoming album, REBELS NEVER DIE. Viewers of the producer’s livestreamed Ultra comeback gathered Hardwell’s new direction would likely infuse elements of techno with his anthemic main stage style. Those initial predictions have been increasingly supported with the release of the first two cuts from the album, “BROKEN MIRROR” and “INTO THE UNKNOWN.” Scroll to Continue Recommended ...
Martin Garrix Announces Release Date Of His Debut Club Album, “Sentio”
Martin Garrix‘s return to touring has sparked inspiration for one of the artist’s biggest efforts yet, his debut club album, Sentio. Over the last two years, Garrix has released numerous massive pop collaborations alongside some of music’s biggest names including Bono & The Edge of U2, G-Eazy, and more. Garrix and Maejor additionally dropped the dynamic debut album under their AREA21 alias, Greatest Hits Vol. 1, late last year. During that time, Garrix was simultaneously taking a break from producing new club hits, especially as events were on hold with the onset of the pandemic. “The crazy thing is I’ve never released a Garrix album. During COVID I made zero club music because it felt weird to make festival music when the...
The Prodigy’s Liam Howlett Lands Film Score Debut With Netflix Thriller, “Choose or Die”
The Prodigy‘s Liam Howlett is set to make his cinematic soundtracking debut with an upcoming film to be released on Netflix this spring. The co-founder of the iconic English band and classically trained musician is lending his expertise to the soundtrack of Choose or Die. The film stars Asa Butterfield of Greed and Iola Evans of The 100 respectively. The forthcoming flick, previously titled CURS>R, depicts a harrowing tale of a computer programmer’s quest to win a previously unclaimed prize worth $100,000 from a retro video game. However, the game’s real-world impacts become immediately apparent, leading to a high-stakes game of survival that forces swift life-or-death decisions. While the survival thriller Choose or Die marks the debut of Howlett&#...
Watch Red Hot Chili Peppers Perform “These Are the Ways” on Kimmel
Red Hot Chili Peppers stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live! to perform “These Are the Ways” from their new album Unlimited Love. They also paid The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon a visit to play “Black Summer” later that evening, too. Check out both performances below. Unlimited Love is the band’s first new album in a decade, and the first since guitarist John Frusciante rejoined the band. They’ve previously shared the singles “Not the One” and “Poster Child,” in addition to “Black Summer” and “These Are The Ways.” Red Hot Chili Peppers second guitarist Jack Sherman died in 2020. Read about Red Hot Chili Peppers in Pitchfork’s “Longform” feature “Radio-Friendly Unit Shifters.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from. Content This content can also be viewed on t...
Joni Mitchell to Present at the 2022 Grammys
Joni Mitchell will make a rare public appearance this Sunday when she presents an award at the 2022 Grammys. Mitchell has kept a low profile since her brain aneurysm in 2015, her most notable appearance being when she was recognized during the 44th Kennedy Center Honors. This year, the folk legend is nominated for Best Historical Album at the Grammys for Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 1: The Early Years (1963-1967). On Friday night, Mitchell was honored as the 2022 MusiCares Person of the Year by the Recording Academy. The tribute concert included special performances by Beck, St. Vincent, Jon Batiste, Mickey Guyton, Leon Bridges, Herbie Hancock, Sara Bareilles, Brandi Carlile, Chaka Khan, Angélique Kidjo, Cyndi Lauper, and others covering songs from Mitchell’s career. During a group singalo...
Red Hot Chili Peppers Perform on Fallon and Kimmel: Watch
Red Hot Chili Peppers performed their very own late-night double feature on Friday, appearing on both The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel Live. For April Fools’ Day, the two late-night hosts traded places, with Fallon hosting Kimmel’s show and Kimmel hosting Fallon’s. For their performance on Kimmel, Chili Peppers ripped through “These Are The Ways” from the roof of Los Angeles’ Roosevelt Hotel. As you can see in the screen grab above, at one point frontman Anthony Kiedis scaled the hotel’s sign Meanwhile, on The Tonight Show, Chili Peppers served up “Black Summer” from a small sound stage. Replay it all below. Both late-night performances also featured a tribute to Taylor Hawkins, as the Foo Fighters drummer’s name appeared on the head of Chad Smith’s bass drum. Advert...
Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel Trade Shows for April Fools’ Day: Watch
Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel took April Fools’ Day to a whole new level this year. Switching coasts and networks, the comedians traded late night shows for the evening, with Fallon hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live! and Kimmel hosting The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. While the bit is funny to rewatch on YouTube, it’s especially entertaining to see the reactions of the shows’ studio audiences, who received the prank in real time. The Jimmy Kimmel Live! audience went especially nuts for Fallon, who quipped, “Please, please please, settle down, you’re going to offend the other Jimmy!” Kimmel had the same thought, asking Fallon’s audience, “Show of hands: How many of you are disappointed? Be honest.” During their monologues, the pair chatted via satellite about the Freaky ...
The Rome and Duddy Show: That’s the Way It Works
Listen via: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Amazon Music | iHeartRadio | Pocket Casts | RadioPublic | Stitcher | RSS The Rome and Duddy Show is back with a new episode, “That’s the Way It Works.” In addition to the boys’ take on The Slap Heard ‘Round the Oscars, the episode features a fresh round of the fan-favorite contest, The Great American Talent Show. Join Sublime with Rome’s Rome Ramirez and Dirty Heads’ Duddy B as they judge 10 new fan-submitted talent entries and narrow it down to the top four. After the show, listeners can vote on their favorite TGATS entry via The Rome and Duddy Show Facebook group. The winners will be announced in a later episode, and whoever comes out on top will r...
Bon Jovi Kick Off Spring 2022 Tour in Omaha: Photos, Recap + Setlist
Arena rock is a genre of music that will never die, as long as crowds convene inside hockey arenas around the country to sing along to our favorite anthems from our favorite artists. That’s exactly what took place when Bon Jovi kicked off their 2022 tour in Omaha, NE at the CHI Health Center on Friday, April 1st, for their first public in-person concert since the pandemic started. Ione, a singer from Sioux City, IA, was the contest winner of the opening slot for the Omaha tour date. With a full backing band — two guitar players, a bassist, a drummer, and a keyboardist — Ione filled the arena with her soulful voice, reminding one of ‘70s singer-songwriters like Linda Ronstadt and Stevie Nicks. She emitted a free-spirited energy on stage, and captivated the audience with her pure, unadultera...
