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IN THIS MOMENT And BLACK VEIL BRIDES Shows Postponed After ‘Several Members’ Test Positive For COVID-19
The IN THIS MOMENT, BLACK VEIL BRIDES and DED shows scheduled for today, September 24 in Lubbock, Texas at The Pavilion and Saturday, September 25 at in Oklahoma City at The Criterion have been postponed due to several members of bands on tour testing positive for COVID-19. The tour plans to pick back up in Denver on Monday, September 27 in Denver. If you have tickets to either of these shows, please stand by for more information. The entire touring party is remaining in isolation out of an abundance of caution until the tour resumes on Monday. BLACK VEIL BRIDES said in a statement: “We will be performing a special acoustic storytellers set without [drummer] CC [Christian Coma] when the tour resumes in Denver on Monday, September 27th and throughout next week. The change is due to CC...
ROB HALFORD Is ‘Just Not Interested’ In Hearing TIM ‘RIPPER’ OWENS-Era JUDAS PRIEST Albums
In a new interview with Classic Rock magazine, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford was asked if he has listened to “Demolition” and “Jugulator”, the two albums PRIEST made with singer Tim “Ripper” Owens during a period in the late 1990s and early 2000s when Halford was out of the band. “No. I still haven’t,” he said. “This might sound selfish, but because it’s not me singing, I’m not attracted to it. I sound like a twat, but I’m really just not interested. And that’s no disrespect to Ripper, ’cause he’s a friend of mine.” Halford went on to say that he first met Owens “when the band went through Ohio, [and Tim] came to the show. Was it awkward? Not in the least,” he said. “We...
DEEP PURPLE To Release Covers Album ‘Turning To Crime’ In November; Track Listing, Artwork Revealed
According to a since-deleted product page on the web site of the French retail chain FNAC (see cached version at this location), DEEP PURPLE‘s next studio effort will be an album of covers titled “Turning To Crime”. Due on November 26 via earMUSIC, the LP will contain DEEP PURPLE‘s versions of great rock classics and musical jewels — including songs originally recorded by Bob Dylan, FLEETWOOD MAC, Bob Seger, CREAM and THE YARDBIRDS — carefully chosen by each member of the band. “Turning To Crime” track listing, according to FNAC: 01. Volume 1 02. 7 And 7 Is (LOVE) 03. Rockin’ Pneumonia And The Boogie Woogie Flu (Huey “Piano” Smith) 04. Oh Well (FLEETWOOD MAC) 05. Jenny Take A Ride! (MITCH RYDER & THE DETROIT WHEELS) 06. Watching The...
September 23 Named Nas Day in Queens, New York
The borough of Queens in New York City has officially named September 23 as Nas Day in honor of the King’s Disease rapper. Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and his Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor Franck D. Joseph took to social media to announce the news, also revealing that Nas has received a key to the borough. Nothing but love for this son of #Queens who never forgot where he came from. September 23, 2021 is forever @nas Day in this borough — now that’s A Queens Story,” Richards wrote, while Joseph added, September 23, 2021 is now officially Nas Day in Queens, New York. Nasir Jones is not only God’s son, but he’s Queens’ son. That’s why @drichardsqns presented him with not just a proclamation, but also the Key to Queens borough tonight…” Nas recently followed up his GRAMMY-wi...
A Tribe Called Quest Celebrates 30th Anniversary of ‘The Low End Theory’
A Tribe Called Quest is celebrating the 30th anniversary of their legendary sophomore studio album, The Low End Theory. Sony Music Entertainment, Legacy and Certified are commemorating the occasion with five brand new digital EPs, including remixes of “Check the Rhime,” “Luck of Lucien” and “Scenario,” edits and instrumentals of “Hot Sex” and re-recorded versions of “Jazz (We’ve Got).” The Low End Theory dropped in 1991, was largely produced by Q-Tip and is widely considered as a record the bridged the gap between jazz and hip-hop. Despite debuting at only No. 45 on the Billboard 200, it was certified gold by the RIAA in early 1992 and went platinum in 1995. Stream A Tribe Called Quest’s digital EPs on Spotify. In other music news, Nirvana’s Nevermind is also celebrating its 30th...
Rap Song of the Week: Lil Wayne Tag Teams with Run the Jewels on “ooh la la” Remix
Rap Song of the Week breaks down the essential rap and hip-hop tracks you need to hear every week. Check out the full playlist here. This week, Lil Wayne hops on Run the Jewels’ remix of “ooh la la.” Mixing the cutting edge sensibilities of Run the Jewels with their love for Golden Era hip-hop thanks to contributions from the legendary Greg Nice and DJ Premier, “ooh la la” instantly became a standout entry in their catalog when it was released in 2020. For the remix, El-P and Killer Mike recruited Lil Wayne, another veteran MC who has nothing to prove this deep into his career but continues to go toe-to-toe with the best rappers of any generation. Only getting better with age as he turns 39 years old this September, Wayne has been on a hot streak this year, popping up on tracks alongside r...
Avicii’s Estate Announces New Documentary Coming in 2023
Avicii is being memorialized with a new documentary. The estate of the late Swedish producer born Tim Bergling has announced a forthcoming film that will delve into the “music and the artist who defined an era and changed the world of music forever.” Few details have been unveiled as of yet, but you can expect a release sometime in 2023. According to a statement, the new Avicii documentary “is an up-close, intimate, and epic story about his unparalleled successes and his struggles to cope with the pressure.” It’s set to include never-before-seen footage, as well as interviews with Bergling’s family, colleagues, friends, and even Bergling himself. The documentary will be helmed by producer Björn Tjärnberg and filmmaker Henrik Burman, the latter of whom also directed the 2020 doc Yung Lean: ...
Marvel Sues to Avoid Copyright Termination on The Avengers
The fate of the Avengers is in the hands of the law. In a court filing even more serious than the Sokovia Accords, Disney‘s Marvel unit is suing to prevent the MCU’s most famous superhero team from falling into copyright termination. The stakes couldn’t be higher for the company behind the blockbuster superhero franchise: if they lose the copyright on the likes of Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, and co., the studio would be forced to share the Avengers’ identities with the heirs of their creators (i.e. the estates of Stan Lee, Steve Ditko, Gene Colan, and others). According to reporting by The Hollywood Reporter, the copyright for Spider-Man was the most recent to risk lapsing. Ditko’s estate filed a “notice of termination” on the character last month. Advertisement Related Video Essentia...
Russell T Davies Returning as Doctor Who Showrunner for 60th Anniversary
A familiar face will soon be back at the helm of the TARDIS! Russell T Davies announced today that he’s set to return to Doctor Who as the series’ official showrunner. The screenwriter, who first led the cult fantasy series through its initial revival from 2005 to 2009, will take charge in 2022, just in time for the show’s 60th anniversary the following year. “I’m beyond excited to be back on my favourite show,” Davies said in a statement, before urging Doctor Who’s ardent fanbase not to get too far ahead of themselves with the news. “But we’re time-travelling too fast, there’s a whole series of Jodie Whittaker’s brilliant Doctor for me to enjoy, with my friend and hero Chris Chibnall at the helm — I’m still a viewer for now.” Advertisement Related Video Davies’ return will also coincide w...
Spanish-Language Rap Is Battling Its Way Onto the World Stage
While Spanish rap music has long dominated music charts abroad, the genre has recently experienced an uptick in listeners based in the United States. From Justin Bieber’s feature on Daddy Yankee and Luis Fonsi’s 2017 club hit “Despacito” to Bad Bunny’s global success as Spotify’s most-streamed artist of 2020, the American music industry has embraced the estimated 41 million Spanish-language speakers nationwide. The U.S. boasts the second-largest population of Spanish-speakers in the world following Mexico and is gradually shifting away from a dominant English-language paradigm, helping to explain the genre’s increasing prevalence stateside. As the industry expands its scope to include a greater focus on music in Spanish, cultural pockets have cropped up across the country in cities like ...
No Surprise: Jennifer Hough Receiving Death Threats From Nicki Minaj’s Fans Following ‘The Real’ Interview
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Lucas Dawson / Getty No one should be surprised by this fan base’s behavior. Following her powerful interview on The Real on Wednesday (Sept.22) detailing the harassment she has received from Nicki Minaj and her husband, Kenneth Petty, Jennifer Hough has revealed that she has been receiving death threats from Minaj’s loyal fanbase. Hough’s attorney, Tyrone Blackburn, revealed to TMZ that Hough has been receiving numerous “disturbing direct messages,” some of them including threats from Minaj’s Barbz. Blackburn confirmed to the celebrity gossip site it all started immediately after the interview aired on The Real. TMZ obtained screenshots of the messages, and they are full of insults, with some fans wishing death upon her. There was also a concerning tweet...
Boogie Down: Gorillas At The Bronx Zoo Spotted Engaging In Mouf Work
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Andrew Lichtenstein / Getty What do gorillas who reside at the zoo in the Boogie Down do when everyone’s looking? Well, apparently they go down. According to the New York Post, families who took their children to The Bronx Zoo were shocked and surprised when they stumbled upon the gorilla exhibit which featured two gorillas engaging in oral sex as if all was well with the world. It must’ve been his birthday or something. While it was a shocking visual to watch at the moment that had parents turning their children away and covering their eyes, they did get a kick out of the moment and burst into laughter at the unexpected intimate moment. These gorillas must be exhibitionists or something. The man who captured the zoo porn told the NY Post about his experi...
