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MAGNUM To Release New Album ‘The Monster Roars’ In January
British rock band MAGNUM will release its new studio album, “The Monster Roars”, on January 14, 2022 via SPV/Steamhammer. A couple of singles will precede the full-length effort: “I Won’t Let You Down”, a typically deep melodic midtempo song featuring a memorable chorus with stylish string accompaniment for added lustre, will arrive on November 12, followed five weeks later, on December 17, by a second pre-release track, “No Steppin’ Stones”, also including a lyric video. “The Monster Roars” features twelve new songs in total from guitarist Tony Clarkin, singer Bob Catley and their comrades in arms Rick Benton (keyboards), Dennis Ward (bass) and Lee Morris (drums), with a few little surprises thrown in. On top of the regular disc,...
SLIPKNOT Announces First-Ever Livestream From Next Month’s ‘Knotfest Los Angeles’
For all the fans around the globe unable to be present as SLIPKNOT performs the biggest headline performance of its career to date, the band have announced today that Knotfest Los Angeles at the Banc of California Stadium will be streamed live on Friday, November 5. SLIPKNOT‘s first-ever livestream, the event will allow fans to share all the excitement of a SLIPKNOT gig, both live as it happens, and for a full 72 hours after. Tickets are on sale now at knotfest.veeps.com, priced at a discounted pre-sale cost of $15, with on-the-day tickets being $20. Knotfest members are eligible to purchase at a discounted price of $12. Tickets bundled with event merch are also available. As part of the broadcast, ticket holders not only get to see SLIPKNOT‘s incendiary new production, live fr...
BATTLE BEAST Shares Music Video For New Single ‘Master Of Illusion’
After re-signing with Nuclear Blast in early 2021, Finnish heavy metal sextet BATTLE BEAST is once again getting ready to unleash its force upon the world in the shape of its brand new masterpiece “Circus Of Doom”. The album is set to be released on January 21, 2022 via Nuclear Blast Records, and in true BATTLE BEAST fashion, the 10 tracks blend true heavy metal with pop and rock-vibes, paired with Noora Louhimo‘s unique voice. “Circus Of Doom” was recorded at JKB Studios in Helsinki, Finland and produced and mixed by keyboardist Janne Björkroth, while the stunning artwork was created by Jan Yrlund. “Our goal was to make an interesting and absorbing album, with both lighter party songs and heavier stuff as well,” explains Björkroth. “In a way...
SLASH FEAT. MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS Announce ‘4’ Album, Share ‘The River Is Rising’ Music Video
SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS will release their new album titled “4” on February 11, 2022, via Gibson Records in partnership with BMG. “4” is Slash‘s fifth solo album and fourth overall with his band featuring Myles Kennedy (vocals), Brent Fitz (drums), Todd Kerns (bass, vocals) and Frank Sidoris (guitar, vocals). A vibrant rock album fueled by memorable guitar hooks and compelling melodies, big choruses, and even bigger riffs, “4” builds on the legacy of SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS‘ prior work. That sensibility comes through immediately on the opening track and first single, “The River Is Rising”. The group has unleashed “The River Is Rising” today, to radio. Watch the offi...
5 Albums I Can’t Live Without: Roger Sanchez
Name Roger Sanchez Best known for “Another Chance”; 4 deck DJ sets; laser-cut, two-toned beard and sci-fi nerd. Current city Miami Really want to be in Exactly where I am, making beats and spray painting a few walls. Excited about Another Chance to Dance Tour, some very exciting new colabs, new artist album in the works, NFTs, graffiti pieces. My current music collection has a lot of Massive Attack, Ykonosh (organic house), London Grammar, Nas, El Mundo. And a little bit of Soul, alternative. Don’t judge me for Nah, I’m happy with all of my music. Preferred format Vinyl is fun to play, but sucks to carry a ton of it on the road. I like WAVs to listen to and they sound great when mastered properly and played out on analog systems. [...
Matthew Sweet on Girlfriend Turning 30: ‘I Still Feel It Very Strongly’
The late 1980s were rough on Matthew Sweet. After cutting his teeth in the Athens, Georgia college radio scene, playing in a ton of bands including Community Trolls with R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe, Oh-OK with Stipe’s sister Lynda, and the Buzz of Delight with Oh-OK drummer David Pierce, Sweet left the indie underground to sign with a major label, Columbia Records, as a solo artist. But his first two full-lengths, 1986’s Inside and 1989’s Earth, received mixed reviews and failed to meet commercial expectations. By the end of the decade, his career was in jeopardy and he was getting divorced. Then, out of that professional and personal tumult, came Girlfriend, an instant classic that redefined the breakup album. “It’s not just breakup,” Sweet told SPIN over the phone. “It’s also looking fo...
‘No Time to Die’ Becomes Second-Highest Grossing Film of 2021
MGM, Eon and Universal’s No Time to Die is officially the second-highest grossing film of 2021. According to reports, Daniel Craig‘s last stint as James Bond surpassed $368 million USD at the international box office and $474 million USD worldwide, and is projected to cross $500 million USD this weekend. Cary Joji Fukunaga’s 007 film is also the Universal’s most popular title in the U.K. and is the highest-grossing film in the EMEA region. No Time to Die trails F9, which is also a project of Universal’s. In a recent interview with HYPEBEAST, Craig touched on the lessons he learned from portraying the 007 agent and shared his thoughts on how Bond has progressed throughout the years: “I think they’ve always mirrored politics and they’ve certainly mirrored the styles at the time. We’ve defini...
Michael Bay Drops First Look at ‘Ambulance’ Featuring Jake Gyllenhaal and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
Universal Pictures has just dropped the first trailer for Ambulance, an upcoming heist and action film by Michael Bay featuring Jake Gyllenhaal and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. Based on a Danish film by the name of Ambulance, the upcoming movie follows two old friends who decide to rob a bank in order to pay for surgery for one of their wives. As things pan out, the heist goes south and Gyllenhaal and Abdul-Mateen II are forced to escape on a hijacked ambulance, which happens to be carrying a police officer who was shot during the altercation. Onboard the vehicle is Eiza Gonzalez, who plays a medic trying to keep the officer alive. Joining the three actors will be Remi Adeleke, A Martinez, Keir O’Donnell, Moses Ingram, Wale Folarin, Cedric Sanders, Jackson White, Colin Woodell and Oliv...
Marvel Almost Axed Captain America and Iron Man’s Fight Scene in ‘Civil War’
Most Marvel fans would agree that Captain America: Civil War was a pivotal moment for the MCU, disbanding a group of avenging superheroes that wouldn’t reunite until many movies later at the end of Phase 3 to take on Thanos. However, as it turns out, things could’ve been very different for the cinematic universe, as it has now been revealed that Marvel almost axed the fight scene between Cap and Iron Man at the very end of the film. A new book titled The Story of Marvel Studios: The Making of the Marvel Cinematic Universe recorded some of the key moments within the creation of the mega-franchise, and one part detailed how the Marvel Creative Committee disagreed with Kevin Feige and the Russo Brothers on how Civil War should have ended. While the latter group wanted Steve Rog...
New King Richard’ Trailer Gives a Glimpse at Will Smith as Venus and Serena Williams’ Loving Father
With less than a month away from the theatrical release of King Richard, Warner Bros. has released a new trailer, this time focusing on the Will Smith playing Venus and Serena Williams‘ loving and doting father. Smith is cast as the titular character, “King” Richard Williams, also known as the father and coach of two of tennis’ biggest stars. Young Serena and Venus are played by Demi Singleton and Saniyya Sidney, respectively. While the trailer still showcases some of the evident drama, it also shows another side of King Richard. The trailer gives audiences a glimpse at the relationship the two girls have with their father and focuses less on Williams as a coach. The trailer also previews a new song from Beyoncé titled “Be Alive.” The initial trailer largely highlighted on Williams’ coachi...
ABBA Premiere New Single “Just a Notion”: Stream
ABBA have released their latest reunion single, “Just a Notion.” The track serves as the third preview of the legendary pop group’s forthcoming studio album, Voyage, following the release of the dual lead singles “I Still Have Faith in You” and “Don’t Shut Me Down” in early September. Voyage is due out November 5th via Capitol Records. It marks the disco pop icons’ first studio album since dropping The Visitors in 1981. Recording took place at band member Benny Anderson’s Riksmixningsverket studio in Stockholm, with the first sessions taking place back in 2018. Interestingly, “Just a Notion” might sound vaguely familiar to hardcore fans familiar with more than just ABBA’s greatest hits and Mamma Mia! Back in 1994, a demo version of “Just a Notion” first appeared in the ...
Lana Del Rey Shares Eighth Studio Album Blue Banisters: Stream
Lana Del Rey has unveiled her new studio album Blue Banisters via Interscope Records. Stream it below. The 15-track collection includes the previously released singles “Text Book,” “Blue Banisters,” “Wildflower Wildfire,” and “Arcadia,” as well as new songs like “Black Bathing Suit,” “If You Lie Down with Me,” and “Violets For Roses.” Like 2019’s Norman Fucking Rockwell!, Blue Banisters does not contain a single guest feature in its tracklist. The LP arrives just seven months after her previous body of work — March’s Chemtrails Over the Country Club — and more than three months after its original July 4th release date, which was scrapped by the star at the eleventh hour when she informed fans the studio set would be coming “later later.” Advertisement Related Video “I guess you could say t...
