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SABATON Pays Tribute To ‘The Unkillable Soldier’ With New Single
Sometimes, the difference between bravery and insanity is indistinguishable: Over the course of four wars in six decades, Adrian Carton De Wiart proved himself to be the most unkillable soldier of all time. The Belgian-born British army officer survived several plane crashes, lost an eye and a hand, sustained eleven grievous injuries: He fully dedicated his life to military services. Whenever there was a war, Adrian Carton De Wiart was there. “Frankly, I had enjoyed the war”, he said, peacefully passing away at the age of 83 in 1963. With their new single “The Unkillable Soldier”, Swedish metallers SABATON pay tribute to this unique character of war history — in form of an epic anthem full of fantastic hooks, breathtaking guitar parts and once again a catchy tune. T...
KREATOR: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Making Of ‘Hate Über Alles’ Video
German thrash metal veterans KREATOR have released behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the music video for “Hate Über Alles”, the title track of the band’s upcoming fifteenth studio album. Check it out below. “Hate Über Alles” will be made available on June 3 via Nuclear Blast. The follow-up to 2017’s “Gods Of Violence” was recorded at Hansa Tonstudio in Berlin, Germany. Helming the sessions was Arthur Rizk, who has previously worked with CAVALERA CONSPIRACY, CODE ORANGE, POWER TRIP and SOULFLY, among others. KREATOR frontman Mille Petrozza comments: “‘Hate Über Alles’ reflects the time we’re living in. Everything is really loud and aggressive. The way we communicate has changed, thanks to social media. It cau...
Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist CHRIS POLAND On DAVID ELLEFSON’s Sex Video Scandal: ‘I Thought He Handled It Really Well’
In a new interview with Rocking With Jam Man, former MEGADETH guitarist Chris Poland was asked if he thinks “it’s fair” that David Ellefson was fired from the band last year following a sex video scandal. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “Not really, no. I don’t. Considering if it was, like, the ’80s, they would have applauded Dave for what happened. It’s the cancel culture thing. But you know what? Dave‘s [Mustaine, MEGADETH leader] a, he’s a Christian now. Maybe he just didn’t feel right about it. I don’t know. Dave Ellefson‘s a Christian too. It’s kind of, like, you’re supposed to forgive and forget, and I guess he just couldn’t. But that’s his business.” Chris added: ...
Moderat Announce More D4ta, Their First Album in 6 Years, With New Song: Listen
Moderat, the collaborative electronic group by Apparat and Modeselektor, have announced their first album in six years. It’s titled More D4ta and it’s due out May 13 via Monkeytown. Listen to a song called “Fast Land” below. More D4ta is Moderat’s fourth album and the follow-up to 2016’s III. Spanning 10 tracks in total, the new LP finds the band wrestling with the feelings of isolation that followed their decision to take a hiatus in 2017. The new album marks the first time Apparat and Modeselektor have performed together since their 2016 tour in support of III. They commemorated those shows with a special live album—the first-ever of their career—that was recorded at Berlin’s Velodrome and featured a career-spanning setlist. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it or...
Snoop Dogg Sued for Alleged Sexual Assault and Battery
Note: This article contains graphic descriptions of alleged sexual assault. Snoop Dogg is being sued for the alleged sexual assault of a woman in Anaheim, California, in 2013, TMZ reports and documents viewed by Pitchfork confirm. The woman, an actor, model, and dancer identified as Jane Doe, says that she attended a Snoop Dogg concert on May 29 that year. In the lawsuit, Jane Doe alleges that Snoop Dogg’s associate Bishop Don “Magic” Juan took her to his home against her will and, the following morning, “removed his penis from his pants and forced his penis” into her mouth. The next day, according to the lawsuit, Juan allegedly took Doe to Snoop Doog’s studio, where Snoop Dogg is said to have cornered her in a bathroom stall and forced her into oral sex. Snoop Dogg allegedly “proceeded to...
Ibeyi Announce New Album Spell 31, Share Video for New Song “Sister 2 Sister”: Watch
Ibeyi have announced Spell 31, their third studio album. The follow-up to twins Lisa-Kaindé and Naomi Diaz’s 2017 album Ash is out May 6 via XL. The album features their previously shared single “Made of Gold” (featuring Pa Salieu) and a contribution from Jorja Smith. In addition, Berwyn appears on a reimagining of Black Flag’s “Rise Above.” Today, Ibeyi have shared the video for a new song called “Sister 2 Sister.” Watch the Colin Solal Cardo–directed video below. All products featured on Pitchfork are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Ibeyi: Spell 31 Spell 31: 01 Sangoma02 O Inle03 Made of Gold [ft. Pa Salieu]04 Sister 2 Sister05 Creature (Perfect)06 Tears Are Our Medicine07 Foreign Countr...
Paul McCartney Backs PETA’s Cruelty-Free Cosmetics Initiative: ‘No Animal Should Suffer for Beauty’
Paul McCartney is continuing his work with PETA — this time advocating for the nonprofit animal rights organization’s “Save Cruelty Free Cosmetics” European Citizen’s Initiative to uphold the ban of animal testing for cosmetic items. The Beatles legend issued a statement through PETA to both show his support for the initiative and vehemently oppose the European Chemical Agency’s current practices. Explore See latest videos, charts and news “We all thought the battle was over and that cosmetics tests on animals in Europe were a thing of the past, but sadly, that’s not the case,” his statement reads. “The European Chemicals Agency continues to demand the use of thousands of rabbits, rats, fish, and other animals in cosmetics ingredients tests. But you can help put a stop to it. No animal sho...
Billie Eilish Responds to Kanye, Britney Spears Gets Personal, Janet Jackson Returns & More Top Stories | Billboard News
Billie Eilish is reacting to Kanye West demanding she apologize to Travis Scott, Britney Spears opens up about depression and how she thought she was being treated for cancer during 13-year conservatorship, Janet Jackson’s streaming sales soar thanks to documentary series and BLACKPINK’s Rosé celebrates her birthday with a new cover. This is Billboard News for Friday, Feb. 11. [flexi-common-toolbar] [flexi-form class=”flexi_form_style” title=”Submit to Flexi” name=”my_form” ajax=”true”][flexi-form-tag type=”post_title” class=”fl-input” title=”Title” value=”” required=”true”][flexi-form-tag type=”category” title=”Select category”][flexi-form-tag type=”tag...
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Links Drill Music to Gun Violence & Wants It Pulled From Social Media
Newly elected New York City Mayor Eric Adams is expressing concern over the drill music scene that has been quickly growing in his home borough of Brooklyn over the past decade. Adams spoke to reporters on Friday (Feb. 11), linking the musical subgenre to gun violence, and appearing to put pressure on social media companies to remove the music from their platforms. “I had no idea what drill rapping was, but I called my son and he sent me some videos, and it is alarming,” he explained. “We are going to pull together the social media companies and sit down with them and tell them that you have a civic and corporate responsibility.” “We pulled Trump off Twitter … yet we are allowing music displaying of guns, violence.” — NYC Mayor Eric Adams (D), after his son sent him drill rap videos, says ...
Tiago PZK, LIT Killah, Nicki Nicole & Maria Becerra’s ‘Entre Nosotros’ Rules Argentina Hot 100 for 12th Week
Tiago PZK, LIT Killah, Nicki Nicole and Maria Becerra are pushing to break a record as their remix of “Entre Nosotros” tops the Billboard Argentina Hot 100 chart (dated Feb. 5) for a 12th week. It’s the third-most weeks at the top, along with Maluma and The Weeknd’s “Hawai” and Pedro Capo’s “Calma” with Farruko (both spent 12 weeks at No. 1), since the chart launched in 2018. They stand just behind Karol G and Nicki Minaj’s “Tusa” with 25 weeks atop the ranking, and “Otro Trago,” the all-star collab by Sech, Darell, Nicky Jam, Ozuna & Anuel AA (13 weeks at No. 1). Here’s the list of the titles with the most weeks at No. 1 on the Argentina Hot 100 ranking: Weeks at No. 1, Title, Artist25, “Tusa,” Karol G & Nicki Minaj13, “Otro Trago,” Sech, Darell, Nicky Jam, Ozuna & Anuel AA12,...
Bob Marley Biopic Casts Kingsley Ben-Adir in Lead Role
Kingsley Ben-Adir is set to play Bob Marley in an upcoming biopic about the reggae legend. Reinaldo Marcus Green, who recently helmed the Oscar-nominated tennis drama King Richard, will direct the Marley biopic for Paramount Pictures. He’s also co-writing the script with King Richard scribe Zach Baylin, with the consultation of Bob’s eldest son Ziggy Marley, who serves as a producer on the film. Speaking to Collider, Green said the film will begin in 1977 following the assassination attempt on Marley’s life. The reggae pioneer subsequently left Jamaica for London, where he recorded his now-classic album Exodus with The Wailers. Related Video Green also confirmed that the film has rights to use Marley’s music. Ben-Adir, who hails from London, previously played Malcolm X in the 2020 film One...
Bob Marley Biopic Casts Kingsley Ben-Adir in Lead Role
Kingsley Ben-Adir is set to play Bob Marley in an upcoming biopic about the reggae legend. Reinaldo Marcus Green, who recently helmed the Oscar-nominated tennis drama King Richard, will direct the Marley biopic for Paramount Pictures. He’s also co-writing the script with King Richard scribe Zach Baylin, with the consultation of Bob’s eldest son Ziggy Marley, who serves as a producer on the film. Speaking to Collider, Green said the film will begin in 1977 following the assassination attempt on Marley’s life. The reggae pioneer subsequently left Jamaica for London, where he recorded his now-classic album Exodus with The Wailers. Related Video Green also confirmed that the film has rights to use Marley’s music. Ben-Adir, who hails from London, previously played Malcolm X in the 2020 film One...
