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A New Chapter: Louis The Child Reborn as Rave Act In Electrifying Red Rocks Performance
Kiss goodbye to the old Louis The Child. Long known for their bubbly dance-pop anthems, like the Taylor Swift-approved “It’s Strange,” the duo have now mutated into a full-blown rave act. It’s like when the cuddly Minions transformed into the evil, fang-dripping purple monstrosities in Despicable Me. But unlike the family-friendly comedy, there’s nothing childish about Louis The Child’s new direction. Louis The Child perform at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Friday, August 27th, 2021. Jason Siegel After the duo’s recent headlining performance at Colorado’s iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre, it’s clear the style that longtime fans are used to is gone, eighty-sixed in favor of one that foams at its mouth with rave energy. The honeyed xylophon...
SLASH’s New Album Is ‘In The Can’: ‘It’s Got A Live Vibe To It’, Says MYLES KENNEDY
In a new interview with Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio, Myles Kennedy confirmed that SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS has completed work on a new album. The effort will be the follow-up to “Living The Dream”, which came out in September 2018 via Slash‘s own label Snakepit Records, in partnership with Roadrunner Records. The disc was Slash‘s fourth solo album, and third with Slash and his CONSPIRATORS bandmates Kennedy, Todd Kerns (bass, vocals), Brent Fitz (drums) and Frank Sidoris (guitar and vocals). Myles said: “We made a record earlier this year, and it’s in the can. And I think the goal is just to — when the time’s appropriate, we’re gonna put it out. Hopefully next year — hopefully early next year. And it’s num...
VAN HALEN: ‘The Eruption And The Aftershock’ Book Due In October
Backbeat Books has announced the October 1, 2021 release of “Van Halen: The Eruption And The Aftershock” by Michael Christopher. The book is available now for pre-order in multiple formats. This is the epic story of how one of America’s greatest bands weathered arguably the most dramatic soap opera in rock and roll history with songs that would weave themselves into the fabric of every musician who heard them, alongside an incendiary and unrivaled live show that wowed audiences worldwide. Featuring exclusive interviews with insiders, fans and artists who were there to witness the rise, the tumult and the making of legends, it’s a story that has to be read to be believed. The book includes input from members of BLACK SABBATH, ALICE IN CHAINS, VELVET REVOLVER, PANTERA...
BRUCE DICKINSON Says His Next Solo Album Has Been ‘A Work In Progress’ For Three Or Four Years
During an appearance on SiriusXM‘s “Trunk Nation Virtual Invasion”, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson was asked whether he would like to work on a new solo album to follow up 2005’s “Tyranny Of Souls”. He reponded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “Not only would I like to. I’ve got a work in progress right now that’s been kind of on and off, on the backburner, for, well, three or four years now. And basically, since the pandemic happened, I may have had loads of time, but I can’t go to America to do it — to finish up the writing for it, start the recording process and all that stuff. So I’m just waiting for Uncle Joe to let me into America.” Back in December 2017, Dickinson said that his next solo LP would likely...
DRAGONFORCE: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Making Of ‘Troopers Of The Stars’ Video
Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of “Troopers Of The Stars”, the new video from DRAGONFORCE, can be seen below. The tracks is taken from the band’s “Extreme Power Metal” album, which came out in September 2019. Inspired by the movie “Starship Troopers”, “Troopers Of The Stars” was filmed before the pandemic with a large-scale production, directed by Roboshobo (a.k.a. Robert Schober), in Los Angeles, California. DRAGONFORCE commented: “The long-awaited ‘Troopers Of The Stars’ video is finally here. Be sure to watch it again and again to see if you can spot all the easter eggs in there!” Fans can purchase exclusive, limited “Troopers Of The Stars” merchandise now at this location. DRAGONFORCE r...
McDonald’s McFlurry Ice Cream Machines Under FTC Investigation
If you’re like most Americans, then chances are you’ve stopped by McDonald’s hoping to beat the heat with a McFlurry only to be told that the machine is broken. It’s an infamous trait of McDonald’s franchises around the country, but hopefully that might change soon. After years of complaints from everyday consumers, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has started an investigation into the fast-food chain’s perpetually broken ice cream machines. The Wall Street Journal reports that the FTC has been mailing letters to McDonald’s locations around the US inquiring why the ice cream machines that make milkshakes, soft-serve cones, and the coveted McFlurry are constantly out of order. While it’s tempting to imagine federal employees are doing this because they want a classic sweet treat like the ...
The Weeknd Shares the High in Alternate Video for “Can’t Feel My Face”: Watch
The Weeknd’s 2015 video for “Can’t Feel My Face” is a solo masterpiece, and so it’s interesting to learn of an unreleased alternative visual that cedes the spotlight to someone else. According to a press release, this latest video for “Can’t Feel My Face” was actually the first that Abel Tesfaye shot, but it was binned due to a “shift in creative direction.” It puts an emphasis on the “She,” of the line, “She told me don’t worry,” offering a steamier, more literal interpretation of the song. His female co-star shines as a party fiend riding the high of her life. She nails a couple of different looks: the bathroom mirror, just after; the dance floor thirstiness, when she should really grab a drink of water but there’s someone else she’d like to slurp; the vacant drift; and the near-bottomle...
Mary Elizabeth Winstead Kicks Ass in the Derivative but Brutal Actioner Kate: Review
The Pitch: Kate (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) is your classic stone-cold movie assassin: She’s a crack shot, has nerves of steel, and (in the fashion of a dozen female hitmen before her) was trained from childhood to kill by a friendly, paternal handler (Woody Harrelson) who will almost certainly prove a thorn in her side by film’s end. But she’s looking to retire, and has to go on — you guessed it — one last job to do it. Things get complicated when unseen forces fatally poison her, giving her only 24 hours to find out who’s responsible and make them pay before she croaks. To do it, she’ll have to team up with a rambunctious young teenager (Miku Martineau) — whose father she killed on a prior mission — to tear through the dueling halves of the Japanese mafia. Netflix and Kill: One of Net...
China Bans “Sissy Men” From Television
China has announced that effeminate men are banned from television. This homophobic crackdown is being touted as a “national rejuvenation,” according to Deadline, as state TV regulators call to “resolutely put an end to sissy men and other abnormal esthetics.” In signaling the kind of men who were undesirable, China used the insulting slang phrase, “niang pao,” which could literally be translated as, “girlie guns,” according to Deadline. The ban extended to “vulgar internet celebrities,” and regulators also warned broadcasters away from promoting admiration of wealth. Instead, television should “vigorously promote excellent Chinese traditional culture, revolutionary culture, and advanced socialist culture.” Advertisement Related Video This “national rejuvenation” initiative ...
Calicoco’s Not Afraid To Show What’s Underneath
Giana Caliolo wouldn’t be anywhere without their people. It’s a fact the musician and songwriter, who records under the moniker Calicoco, underscores during a recent hour-long conversation about Underneath, their loud, bold, and bloodletting new album out Friday (September 3) that was created with eight fellow instrumentalists, some of whom also acted as recording engineers. Caliolo may not live in the same city as their trusted collaborators anymore, but everyone remains eager to pick up wherever they left off — especially in service of invigorating Caliolo’s emotionally probing songwriting. “We can always do it again. It’s just so easy,” Caliolo tells MTV News. “The community I fell into is just so strong and so supportive.” Producers, engineers, former bandmates, and supporters, ...
Jersey Shore: Family Vacation Renewed For Season 5
The Poconos family vacation is coming to a close, but the Jersey Shore fam will be back soon. Yes, Deena. Yes: MTV announced that the pop-culture phenomenon has been renewed following its Season 4 run. More news: Season 5 marks the official return of reality TV icon Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi to the cast. The Meatball/Mawma is “party’s here”! But back to the conclusion of Season 4: During tonight’s season finale, Snooki’s left to clean up the mess made by Dren as the trip comes to an end. Meanwhile, Mike plans a second gender reveal even though everyone knows he’s having a boy. But the real surprise is what happens when Angelina “accidentally” shoots off a gender reveal powder cannon in her husband’s face. Do not miss the conclusion of Season 4 tonigh...
Catelynn Lowell And Tyler Baltierra Reveal Baby R’s Name
Catelynn Lowell and Tyler Baltierra welcomed a “perfect” baby girl at the end of August. And now, the Teen Mom OG couple is sharing the newborn’s name. “We are proud to announce our fourth and final little princess Rya Rose Baltierra!” Catelynn shared with Celebuzz!. “Mom, baby, and dad are doing well and Rya is adored by all that meets her. Novalee and Vaeda are over the moon! We are blessed beyond belief.” Before Baby R’s name was revealed, her proud mom and dad offered glimpses into the early days with their “last baby.” “Exhausted 🥱 but soaking up every second ❤️ she’s absolutely perfect 😍 #BabyR #MomOfGirls,” Cate captioned the heartwarming image above, featuring the littlest Baltierra rest...
