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MIKE MANGINI Accepts That He Will Never Be Fully Embraced By ‘A Small Group’ Of DREAM THEATER Fans
During a new appearance on “The Everyman Podcast”, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini discussed the fact that he has yet to be embraced by a contingent of fans who pine for the days when Mike Portnoy was still in the band. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “We’re under a microscope to the point that it’s almost hilarious. It doesn’t matter how long [I’ve been in the band] — there’s a small group of fans that just, no matter what, there’s nothing I can do right. Which is fine — people are used to what they’re used to and all that. That just doesn’t bother me. I’m just, like, ‘Okay, that is what it is.’ I understand that. But even with that crowd, all the first comments that come up are slamming u...
ANTHRAX’s FRANK BELLO ‘Loves’ His Friend DAVID ELLEFSON: ‘He’s A Good Dude’
ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello spoke to Drew Stone of The New York Hardcore Chronicles Live! about the status of ALTITUDES & ATTITUDE, his collaboration with former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson. Asked if fans can expect to hear a new ALTITUDES & ATTITUDE album in the near future, Bello said: “Not in the near future. I’ll probably put out [some solo] stuff first somewhere. But if you like ALTITUDES & ATTITUDE, to be really honest, people that have heard [my solo stuff], they said it sounds like a continuation of ALTITUDES & ATTITUDE, which I’m very happy with. “David is my friend, just so you guys know,” Frank added. “I love David. I just talked to him two days ago; we texted back and forth. He’s got another band called LUCID that I ...
Taylor Swift, Paul McCartney, Lionel Richie to Present at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2021
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation announced an all-star list of presenters that will induct the 2021 nominees including Tina Turner, Carole King, The Go-Go’s, JAY-Z, Foo Fighters, and Todd Rundgren. The ceremony will air on HBO and stream on HBO Max at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, Nov. 20. The star-studded event will take place October 30 at Rocket Mortagage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio. Kraftwerk, Charley Patton, and Gil Scott-Heron are being inducted in the Early Influence category, LL Cool J, Billy Preston, and Randy Rhoads in Musical Excellence, and Clarence Avant for the Ahmet Ertegun Award. The official all-star presenter list includes Angela Bassett inducting inducting Tina Turner, with performances by Christina Aguilera, Mickey Guyton, H.E.R., and Bryan Adams; Taylor...
Rolling Stones Play ‘Wild Horses,’ ‘All Down The Line’ During Raucous L.A. Show
There’s a line in Almost Famous where Stillwater’s manager (played by Jimmy Fallon) proclaimed: “If you think Mick Jagger will still be out there trying to be a rock star at age 50, then you are sadly, sadly mistaken.” I couldn’t help thinking about how unbelievably wrong that character’s prediction was last night, watching the three septuagenarians take the stage on the second of two shows in Los Angeles’ $5.5 billion SoFi Stadium just weeks after the devastating loss of drummer Charlie Watts. But them British Bad Boys carried on, with Steve Jordan filling in on drums. INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 17: Ronnie Wood, Steve Jordan, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards perform onstage during the “No Filter” tour at SoFi Stadium on October 17, 2021 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevin Ma...
Places+Faces Taps Xbox for Its Latest Collaborative Capsule
Streetwear, lifestyle and music collective Places+Faces has now tapped Microsoft’s Xbox for its latest collaborative capsule. Spearheaded by both Ciesay and Soulz, the new capsule centers around the iconic Xbox controller, with a wireless model now dressed in a gradient of orange and red hues reminiscent of film photography, a medium beloved by both creatives. Accompanying the limited drop will be a month of free subscription to the Xbox Game Pass giving you access to more than 100 Xbox titles across console, PC and mobile as well as special graphic tees and hoodies for the streetwear enthusiasts. “We’ve been fans of Xbox since we owned our first Xbox back in 2002,” said Ciesay. “We wanted to create something special and exclusively designed around the controller. We wanted to create somet...
Gucci x Hot Wheels Cadillac Seville Lands on ‘Hot Wheels Unleashed’
The limited-edition 1:64 scale replica of the iconic “Seville by Gucci” Cadillac revealed earlier this month for Gucci‘s centennial celebration is now landing on the new Hot Wheels Unleashed video game. The joint project between Mattel Creations and Gucci serves as “a paradigmatic expression of the late ‘70s flair and a testament to the Maison’s forward-thinking that was the original car.” Now partnering with game developer Milestone, Gucci’s classic ride joins a host of unique automobiles including the DeLorean from Back to the Future, the Batmobile from DC Comics, and real-world supercars in the action-packed arcade racing game Hot Wheels Unleashed. To commemorate this occasion, Nostalgia-infused illustrator H3C, and photographers Duane Shoots Toys and Felix Hernandez Dreamphotrogr...
P!nk Speaks Out on Vaccine Mandate Protests In California
P!nk is in support of California’s newest law, which sees the state becoming the first in the United States to mandate vaccinations for eligible teacher, staff and students attending in-person classes at public and private schools for grades seven through 12. On Sunday (Oct. 17), the “Cover Me In Sunshine” singer took to Twitter to voice her disapproval for those participating in state-wide walk outs to oppose the new mandate, which went into effect on Oct. 1. “To anyone participating in the ‘state wide walk out’ in opposition to vaccine mandates…. Where were you when they made us start wearing seatbelts and not having polio???? Late to the party!!!! #keepingkidssafesinceforever #dontwantmeaslesneither,” the 42-year-old shared on her account, along...
Argentine Trap Star Cazzu is Unstoppable
You narrated Amazon Music’s Género 101: Trap Argentino, which beautifully highlights this evolution while showcasing Argentina’s rich musical history. Viewers get a glimpse of the gauchos, who were considered the first freestylers to the vibrant hip-hop scene. How did those histories impact you? I come from an area in the north of Argentina [called Ledesma], where folklore is very important and present in our lives. It’s an area where all that is still very much alive. I grew up in a very folkloric environment, and I know the roots of my country very well. It’s something that’s been part of my artistic personality. I was also a part of Argentine cumbia for a long time, which allowed me to get to know it very well. But I made [other] choices, and among them was hip-hop. When...
Billy Porter Calls Out ‘Vogue’ For Harry Styles Dress Cover: ‘All He Has To Do Is Be White And Straight’
Porter continued, saying that having Styles represent the mainstream move toward more inclusive fashion erased the people who have fought for such a move — including himself. “I’m not dragging Harry Styles, but he is the one you’re going to try and use to represent this new conversation? He doesn’t care, he’s just doing it because it’s the thing to do,” he said. “This is politics for me. This is my life. I had to fight my entire life to get to the place where I could wear a dress to the Oscars and not be gunned now. All he has to do is be white and straight.” In his interview for Vogue back in November, Styles highlighted the importance of breaking down gender barriers, while citing personal heroes like Prince, David Bowie and Elton Joh...
BTS’ Suga Remixes Coldplay Collab ‘My Universe’: Listen Now
On Monday (Oct. 18), BTS‘ Suga unveiled his remix of Coldplay and BTS’ collaborative hit single, “My Universe,” which debuted atop the Billboard Hot 100. “My Universe” comes from Coldplay’s ninth studio album, Music Of The Spheres. “My Universe” has already found a lot of chart-topping success on its own, including spots in Digital Song Sales, Hot Rock & Alternative Songs and Hot Alternative Songs charts. No stranger to a successful collaboration, Suga shared his excitement for the remix saying, “I’m thrilled to be able to work together with Coldplay, who I’ve admired since I was a kid, and honored to be a part of this remix.” You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we rei...
M83’s Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming Arrived At The Perfect Moment
By Grant Sharples Everyone knows that sound. Immediately after pressing play, that unforgettable melody materializes and bubbles up to the surface just in time for the first chorus. It’s not exactly welcoming; it’s high-pitched and uncanny, peculiar characteristics for one of the most ubiquitous pop songs of the new millennium. Still, it’s one of the catchiest hooks on any song from the 2010s. “Midnight City” is special in that way, and there’s no way M83’s musical architect Anthony Gonzalez could have predicted its staggering popularity. “When I first made that, I felt stupid,” the French indie-pop artist told Pitchfork in 2011, the same year he unleashed the song. “It’s my voice under heavy distortion, and I was feeling so dumb doing those high-pitched vocals while my girlfriend was slee...
Jack White Unveils First New Song in Three Years, ‘Taking Me Back’
After nearly four years, Jack White has returned with the hard-driving new song, “Taking Me Back,” via Third Man Records. The 12-time Grammy winner performed all of the vocals and instruments. The song arrives with a softer, “Taking Me Back (Gently),” and both premiered on White’s YouTube page with electric visuals. White also produced the songs at his Third Man Studios in Nashville. [embedded content] “Taking Me Back” was also unveiled in the Call of Duty: Vanguard video game trailer, along with game footage that appears in its lyric video. The game launches worldwide on November 5. [embedded content] Third Man Records recently detailed its 50th vault package for The White Stripes – Live at the Detroit Institute of Arts. White’s independent record label opened the door...
