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DJ ASHBA On BUCKETHEAD’s Time With GUNS N’ ROSES: ‘That Wasn’t The Reckless Rock And Roll Band That We All Grew Up On’
DJ Ashba has clarified his recent comments about Buckethead, saying that he wasn’t trying to “discredit” the fellow ex-GUNS N’ ROSES guitarist “at all.” This past January, Ashba, who joined GUNS N’ ROSES in March 2009 following the departure of Robin Finck, spoke about his time with the Axl Rose-fronted outfit in an interview with Antihero Magazine. The guitarist said: “I didn’t know what to expect. I was hoping that one day Slash would come back, and the reason I took the gig is that, honestly, I was — no disrespect to Buckethead [former GUNS N’ ROSES guitarist Brian Carroll, who was in the band between 2000 and 2004] or anybody — but seeing a guy run around with a chicken bucket on his head, it’s, like, to me, that took th...
HALESTORM Teams Up With Z2 COMICS For Graphic Novel ‘Hyde Manor’
This Halloween, Z2 Comics and Grammy-winning rock band HALESTORM will transform the group’s barbed riffs and evocative narratives into sequential art for “Hyde Manor”, a harrowing descent into one woman’s fight with the darkest parts of herself. Twins Brittany and Brianna Winner (the “Twin Soul” series), artist Sara Scalia, and colorist DJ Alonso weave a tale of the celebrated group as they seek refuge in the titular Hyde Manor — a sprawling gothic estate perched on the remote end of the Oregon Coast. Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the 2012 EP “Hello, It’s Mz Hyde” and its ensuing LP, “The Strange Case Of…”, the “Hyde Manor” graphic novel depicts the members of HALESTORM encountering sinister doppelgangers o...
JUDAS PRIEST’s GLENN TIPTON On K.K. DOWNING: ‘He Never Approached Any Of The Band And Asked To Rejoin’
Glenn Tipton says that Kenneth “K.K.” Downing never approached any the members of JUDAS PRIEST about rejoining the band before the launch of the “Firepower” world tour. K.K. left PRIEST in 2011 amid claims of band conflict, shoddy management and declining quality of performance. In 2018, Downing revealed that he sent two resignation letters to his bandmates when he decided to quit JUDAS PRIEST. The first was described as “a graceful exit note, implying a smooth retirement from music,” while the second was “angrier, laying out all of his frustrations with specific parties.” Downing later said that he believed the second letter was “a key reason” he wasn’t invited to rejoin PRIEST after Tipton‘s decision to retire from t...
Honey Dijon May Have Catalyzed a “Beyoncé House Music Era”
“Yes, the music is coming!” promised Beyoncé in an interview with Harper’s Bazaar last year. Now, rumors are swirling that some of that music was produced by house music producer Honey Dijon. This is all according to a tweet from Gregory Ellwood, a music journalist known for being, well, in the know about all things Queen Bey. Two of the tracks off her upcoming album, B7, were purportedly produced by Dijon. While neither of the artists have publicly responded to these whispers, it’s no secret that these two icons are friends. Last year, for example, Dijon sent Beyoncé “kisses from Berlin” in a “Happy Birthday Beyoncé!” video produced by Apple Music. “No idea about the actual sound…but holding out ...
Zedd Shares Teaser of New Collaboration With Martin Garrix: Watch
Dance music powerhouse producers Martin Garrix and Zedd are finally set to release their long-awaited collaboration. Out this Friday, March 25th, the track is called “Follow” and it’ll arrive by way of Garrix’s STMPD RCRDS. He took to social media to announce the hotly anticipated collab, stating that he’s “stoked.” Zedd also shared a YouTube Shorts video of Garrix playing out the track live to a crowd of 70,000 people. The tune features the classic, sharp Zedd synths with Garrix’s acclaimed, anthemic festival sound. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Zedd recently teamed up with Disclosure on a bubbly track called “You’ve Got To Let Go If You Want To Be Free,” which is about letting go of your worr...
EDM.com to Present Best Dance Record at A2IM’s 2022 Libera Awards: See the Full List of Nominees
The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) has announced their list of nominees for the 2022 Libera Awards—and EDM.com will be presenting the Best Dance Record. The ceremony serves as the culmination of A2IM’s Indie Week, a four-day conference—scheduled for June 13-16—consisting of workshops, keynotes, and more from leading voices in independent music. The Libera Awards is the world’s largest independent music awards show, celebrating the successes of labels, artists, songwriters and more. Check out the nominees for the 2022 Libera Award for Best Dance Record: 2022 Libera Award for Best Dance Record Nominees Brittany Howard – “Stay High again..” (Fred again.. & Joy Anonymous Remix) (ATO Records)Dawn Richard – “Loose Your Mind” (Merge Records)Disclosure –...
MOSKA Taps Markem and LA GURÚ to Deliver a Touching Tribute to Their Roots: Listen
After a prolonged period when millions around the world have experienced separation from family and friends due to the onset of the global pandemic, the pull back home is stronger than ever before. And for every culture, there is a specific sound that can transport people back to their roots. For Latin American producers MOSKA and Markem, and singer-songwriter LA GURÚ, it is this sentiment that forms the central message of their latest single, “Mi Tierra.” Drawing inspiration from the Colombian and Venezuelan culture, the trio crafted a loving tribute to their homeland. Coalescing ancient compositions and ancestral instruments with modern electronica, “Mi Tierra” is an anthemic tune for the next generation. According to Markem, the idea was to “...
Olive Gray Is Halo‘s Nonbinary, Cartoon-Watching Breakout Star
By Alex Gonzalez Who’s Watching? introduces a rising screen star, who details their latest role, and how they got there, in their own words. In Halo, a new show adapted from the hit video game series, nonbinary actor Olive Gray plays Miranda Keyes, a powerful scientist with a strong sense of right and wrong. In addition to acting, Gray sings and writes poetry, making them a force to be reckoned with, not unlike their kickass sci-fi counterpart. Name: Olive Gray Age: 27 Astrological sign: Sagittarius sun, Sagittarius moon, Leo rising Born in: Cambridge Where they live now: North London Their first gig: My first gig was a TV show called [The Story of ] Tracy Beaker. At the time, it was the biggest kids’ TV show. I went to a charity event and was spotted in the crowd and was asked to au...
Red Hot Chili Peppers Release Latest Unlimited Love Song ‘Not the One’
The new Red Hot Chili Peppers album is out next Friday. As a final preview, the band shared “Not the One,” the third song to be released from Unlimited Love. Opening with spacey keys and slide guitar (presumably courtesy of John Frusciante), “Not the One” is unlike any Chili Peppers song released in recent years. It’s a tender, delicate ballad (and yes, they’ve released those before), but this one has a pretty linear pace. So far, the Chili Peppers have released the rollicking “Black Summer” and funk-laden “Poster Child” from Unlimited Love. The album sees the band reunite with Frusciante, who left the band for the second time in 2007. He was replaced by Josh Klinghoffer, who remained with the band until 2019. Klinghoffer went on to release several albums as Pluralone and currently to...
Tyler, the Creator Drops Self-Directed Video for NIGO Collab “Come On, Let’s Go”
Tyler, the Creator has released a self-directed video for his NIGO collaboration “Come On, Let’s Go,” which is slated to arrive on the BAPE founder’s upcoming album, I Know NIGO, out Friday, March 25. While Tyler would normally put directing credits under the moniker Wolf Haley, the chart-topper used his real name, Tyler Gregory Okonma, for his “Come On, Let’s Go” cut. The video sees the rapper perform the single in front of a yellow sports car in a mansion’s driveway, enlisting elements of the visual aesthetic of his 2021 album CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST. Earlier this week, NIGO revealed the full tracklist for I Know NIGO, which boasts additional features from Lil Uzi Vert, A$AP Rocky, Kid Cudi, Teriyaki Boyz Pusha T, Clipse, Pharrell, Gunna, A$AP Ferg ...
Kurt Vile Goes Into the Woods in ‘Mount Airy Hill (Way Gone)’ Video
Kurt Vile went into the woods, literally, in the video for his latest single, “Mount Airy Hill (Way Gone).” The clip sees Vile glide on a skateboard and yes, wander around the woods showcasing his sense of humor. [embedded content][embedded content] The song hails from (watch my moves), his first album on Verve, that’s out next month. It is his first album on the label after leaving Matador. “Mount Airy Hill (Way Gone)” is the latest song to be released from the album, joining “Like Exploding Stones” and “Hey Like A Child.” The song is named after the Philadelphia-area suburb where he lives and clocks in at just over six minutes. The album was recorded at Vile’s new home studio, OKV Central in Mount Airy (see the connection?). (watch my moves) was self-produced with an assist from Vile’s p...
Foo Fighters, Nas, H.E.R., Jon Batiste and Chris Stapleton to Perform at the Grammys
The Grammys were originally supposed to take place in January, but got pushed due to rising COVID cases. The event will take place in Las Vegas next weekend and now we know who will be performing. Foo Fighters, Nas, H.E.R., Jon Batiste and Chris Stapleton were added to the lineup. They’ll be joining previously announced performers Brothers Osborne, BTS, Brandi Carlile, Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X with Jack Harlow, and Olivia Rodrigo. Additionally, the Grammys will have a special In Memoriam segment honoring the songs of Stephen Sondheim. Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Odom Jr., Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler will take part in that. Batiste received 11 Grammy nominations, leading the field, while the Foo Fighters received three Grammy nods and H.E. got four. Awards-show favorite H.E.R. has performed at a ...
