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DREAM THEATER’s JOHN PETRUCCI On Third GRAMMY Nomination: ‘It’s A Good Feeling’
Last month, DREAM THEATER was announced as one of the “Best Metal Performance” nominees at the 64th annual Grammy Awards, which will be held on January 31, 2022, at the Crypto.com Arena (formerly the Staples Center) in Los Angeles, California. The progressive metal legends were nominated for their song “The Alien”, the first single from their latest album, “A View From The Top Of The World”, which came out in October. DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci discussed his band’s latest Grammy nomination during an appearance on MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn‘s “No Fuckin’ Regrets With Robb Flynn” podcast. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “The first [Grammy] nomination we had, FOO FIGHTERS were on there. And ...
MEGADETH: First Official Coloring Book Now Available
The latest addition to the ever-expanding range from U.K. independent publisher Rock N’ Roll Colouring is the first official coloring book from MEGADETH, one of thrash metal’s most legendary and influential bands. It features 25 classic designs from genre-defying albums such as “Rust In Peace”, “Peace Sells… But Who’s Buying?” and “Killing Is My Business… And Business Is Good!”, as well as many other iconic images from the band’s illustrious career. Devised and created by two lifelong rock and heavy metal devotees and coloring book fans, Rock N’ Roll Colouring was formed by fans for fans. Every effort has gone into making sure this book does justice to the legacy of MEGADETH and their iconic figure, Vic Rattlehead, painstaki...
EVERY TIME I DIE Frontman KEITH BUCKLEY Accuses Bandmates Of Secretly Plotting To Replace Him
EVERY TIME I DIE frontman Keith Buckley has accused his bandmates of secretly plotting to replace him. Earlier today, EVERY TIME I DIE announced that it will play the last three concerts of its current tour without Buckley, explaining that the singer was taking time off from the road to “rest and prepare” for the band’s upcoming holiday shows, the annual events dubbed “‘TID The Season”. Buckley himself issued a statement on social media earlier today saying that caring for his own mental health “has taken priority over EVERYTHING else” in his life. “the Love it has brought to everything I do has been clear to everyone that has seen me and I value my progress way too much to allow a setback,” he added in a tweet. “I am taking...
STRYPER Frontman Doesn’t Care About Losing Followers Over Abortion Rights Comments: ‘It’s About Following Christ’
Michael Sweet of openly Christian rockers STRYPER says that he doesn’t care if he loses social media followers over his comments on abortion rights, explaining that “it’s not about following me, it’s about following Christ.” On Thursday (December 2), Sweet, who has fronted STRYPER for nearly four decades, shared a video of protesters allegedly taking abortion pills (mifepristone) near the U.S. Supreme Court building to protest to a court challenge that could reverse Roe vs. Wade. None of the protesters were pregnant, said Amelia Bonow, co-founder of the abortion rights group Shout Your Abortion, who orchestrated the demonstration. In an accompanying message, Michael wrote: “When women are shamelessly and proudly taking ‘abortion pills’ on vid...
Roddy Ricch Hops on Gunna and Future’s “Too Easy” Remix
Roddy Ricch has joined Gunna and Future on a remix of their Wheezy-produced, collaborative track “Too Easy.” The original song was released back in September and landed at No. 38 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Ricch, whose sophomore album is slated to debut later this month, adds some fresh bars to the track, rapping about his Rolls-Royce and his extensive jewelry collection. “I gave my Rolls Royce some wings / Drink so damn cold, I could freeze,” he raps. “Ayy, first time I called Elliot, Gunna told me to spend two-fifty /Now my chain cost half a milli’ and I’m plottin on a silly billi’.” Ricch will soon release Live Life Fast, the follow-up to his 2019 record Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial, which marked his studio debut. The upcoming album features the rapper’s recent t...
Bop Shop: Songs From Fletcher And Hayley Kioyoko, Wild Pink, And More
What do you do when it’s December and you’ve made one of the best albums of the year? If you’re Wild Pink‘s John Ross, you don’t rest on your laurels; you keep the bangers coming. To close out 2021, the ascendent poet laureate of heartland indietronica has unveiled a nine-minute ode to his home state; much like this year’s excellent A Billion Little Lights LP, “Florida” sighs and shivers in unexpected ways, folding eerie vocalizations into simply breathtaking soundscapes. “Florida is a rewarding place if you spend the time finding its charm,” Ross said in a statement. I agree. I’ll be spending the holidays there for the second year in a row with my new family, and while the rampant horrors of the Sunshine State are easy to knock, there will i...
RENN and Liel Kolet Join Forces for Haunting Melodic Bass Track, “Peace of Mind”
RENN has unveiled his latest single, a melodic dubstep tearjerker which the rising bass producer called one of the “most emotional and deepest songs” he’s ever produced. “Peace of Mind,” out now by way of Excision’s venerated Subsidia imprint, features a powerful topline from Israeli singer-songwriter Liel Kolet. Kolet, who has released music on Monstercat and Seven Lions’ Ophelia Records, among other labels, explores the struggles of finding light amid times of personal strife. “Lonely thoughts try to take over / I won’t let them any longer / I’m ready to leave my own life behind,” she belts with a euphoric punch. “Peace of Mind” appears on Subsidia’s Dawn: Vol. 5 compilation, a record that also ...
EDM Artists Strike Gold With Spotify’s 2021 Artist Wrapped
Memories fade, but listening history lasts forever. No one knows this better than Spotify, who has rolled out their annual Wrapped campaign. Once per year, this ubiquitous feature comes out of the woodwork to give us a glimpse into the inner workings of our musical minds: Were we happy this year? Were we sad? Who did we turn to? Now in its fifth year, not only does Spotify Wrapped provide a platform for listener self-reflection, but it also gives artists a unique opportunity to see—and share—just how much they accomplished. And in 2021, EDM emerged victorious, with artists taking over social media to thank their fans for their dedication. From the millions of plays they achieved on their tracks to the hundreds of countries their music was streamed from, there’s a lot...
Martin Garrix Invests In Disruptive Dutch Audio Tech Startup Mayht
Nearly two months after a strategic investment in the metaverse, Martin Garrix has led a new funding round for Dutch audio tech startup Mayht. Garrix, alongside Swedish solar cell company Exeger and venture capital firm Forward.One, have helped Mayht raise over $10 million. The disruptive company has reinvented the core inner-workings of speakers with their Heartmotion technology. Their innovative tech will reduce the overall footprint of speakers, allowing massive sound systems to be packaged in a much smaller size. It could prove to be a staggering development for the audio industry. According to a press release issued to announce the funding, Mayht’s executive team believes their tech could revolutionize the home entertainment, portable device, voice assistant, soundbar...
Rich DietZ Turn Back the Clock With Massive House Remix of Cassie’s “Me & You”
2021 is almost over, but with a tandem as prolific as Rich DietZ, every day is curtain time. This year, the promising house music duo have released new music with the furious pace of the Energizer Bunny. And despite the death knell of December, it seems there’s no end in sight after they released yet another signature track. This time around, Rich DietZ have turned the clock back to 2006 to rework Cassie’s steamy R&B hit “Me & You.” The remix is anthemic in nature, dialing up the BPM of the original and transforming it from a bedroom baby-maker to a certified club jam. Rich DietZ were shrewd in their decision to keep the song’s distinctive keys intact, a move that pays homage to Cassie. While the remix is certainly a showcase of Ri...
Coach Deion Sanders Invites Thirst Trap Expert Brittany Renner To School Players Via Locker Room Chat
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Screengrab / Instagram Deion Sanders earned his stripes on the gridiron as one of the most electric NFL players of all time, and now leads a group of young men on the field as a football coach for Jackson State University. In what some viewed as a puzzling move, Coach Sanders invited Instagram model and influencer Brittany Renner to the team’s locker room this week for a candid talk about life. Give credit to Sanders for taking the unconventional route in reaching his players, especially considering that a man of his talent and experience elected to coach an HBCU football while never toning down his bombastic personality. The NFL Hall of Famer and SWAC Coach of the Year posted a short video of Renner’s appearance in the locker room, with the caption...
Petition Demanding People Stop Interviewing Will & Jada Pinkett Smith Has Over 16,000 Signatures
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jay L. Clendenin / Getty The internet has heard enough from Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith. For years, many wanted to know the details about Will and Jada Pinkett Smith’s alleged open marriage and what kept them going strong for so long. Now, folks feel the couple are sharing entirely too much about their personal life and hope a petition can make them shut up for good. In November, a Change.org petition started by Dexter Morales has already amassed over 16,000 signatures with the description “Poor Will smith…” is demanding people stop interviewing the Hollywood couple. Social media, in particular, has grown weary of Will and Jada since she confirmed an “entanglement” with R&B singer August Alsina during a special episode of her Facebook Watch talk...
