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IRON MAIDEN’s NICKO MCBRAIN Shares His Thoughts On Passing Of CHARLIE WATTS And JOEY JORDISON
In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit’s WRIF radio station, IRON MAIDEN‘s Nicko McBrain shared his thoughts on the recent death of Charlie Watts, drummer and core member of THE ROLLING STONES for the past six decades, as well as the tragic passing of former SLIPKNOT drummer Joey Jordison. Asked if Watts was an early influence on his playing, McBrain said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “Oh, absolutely. Charlie was such a phenomenal timekeeper — a great player. There’s a saying — I’ve said it a couple of times before — it’s not about the notes; it’s about the space in between, in taking the music generality of it. And that’s what Charlie did — he had this incredible feel on the backside of the groove. “When I started playing,...
Catelynn Lowell And Tyler Baltierra Welcome Baby Girl
Catelynn Lowell and Tyler Baltierra’s “last baby” is here! The Teen Mom OG couple are the proud parents to a baby girl, Tyler shared in an Instagram story. “She’s here and she’s perfect,” Tyler posted. Cate teased her daughter’s imminent arrival, writing “Baby R is on her way ❤️ send positive vibes.” The MTV sweethearts, who recently celebrated 15 years together, shared in February that Baby Baltierra would be “coming soon.” The pregnancy announcement featured siblings Novalee and Vaeda wearing matching T-shirts that read “My Parents Did Not Practice Social Distancing, Big Sister 2021.” Soon after, the couple — who made it no secret that they really wanted a boy to round out their clan &...
Noel Gallagher’s Son Taught Him How to Play AC/DC’s “Back in Black”
For the Gallaghers, musical proficiency is a family affair. Liam and Noel rose to superstardom as the core members of Oasis, and their kids are apparently following in their footsteps: During a recent episode of his residency on British rock station Radio X (via NME), Noel revealed that his 10-year-old son, Sonny, taught him how to play the AC/DC classic “Back in Black.” The High Flying Birds singer said that ever since Sonny picked up the guitar not too long ago, he “rattles around on it every night.” But rather than gravitating towards the Britpop of Oasis, Noel’s “little protégé” is evidently big on classic rock bands like AC/DC and Queen. I genuinely did not know how to play this riff, ‘Back In Black’, which is a famous riff,” Noel said. Noel went on to describe how he’s been thoughtfu...
Fat Joe Says Snitching Allegations Are “Fabricated”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Fat Joe has been living his best life, recently celebrating a birthday and a recap of the Dipset vs. The LOX battle that went battle. But also including in his recent itinerary is addressing allegations that he’s a snitch—which he vehemently denies. Recently, former Terror Squad member Cuban Link hit Al Gore’s Internets to accuse Joe Crack of being an informant. Link even said he has paperwork that proves Joe is the Op. Link dropped a pair of posts, one of them being a link to Star of Star & Bucwild fam’s YouTube show The Star Report where he referenced paperwork, but also noted that it wasn’t verified. That didn’t stop Cuban Link from running with it like it was fact, though. “Fat joe exposed on snitching charges,” wrote Cuban Li...
Taliban Bans Public Music In Afghanistan
In the wake of the United States’ ongoing withdrawal from Afghanistan and the impending takeover of the nation by the Taliban, the country is experiencing a concerted cultural shock impacting nearly all aspects of daily life. One Taliban spokesperson, Zabihullah Mujahid, who Newsweek notes is a likely figure for the nation’s Minister of Information and Culture, has already indicated the public presence of music is going to be banned. “Music is forbidden in Islam,” Mujahid bluntly stated. “But we’re hoping that we can persuade people not to do such things, instead of pressuring them.” The regressive position was similarly held by the Taliban when they last ruled the country from 1996 to 2001. Such proclamations have already resu...
DJ Soda, Lost Chameleon and Ahin of K-Pop Supergroup MOMOLAND Join Forces for Party-Starting Single “Okay!”
Korean artists DJ Soda, Ahin of supergroup MOMOLAND, and Lost Chameleon have teamed up on “Okay!” an uplifting, party-starting anthem that combines energizing dance grooves with catchy K-pop influences. DJ Soda returns with her first offering of 2021 and it’s her most polished, radio-ready hit in recent memory. DJ Soda spent much of last year finding success with heavier sonics including the melodic dubstep original “Shooting Star” and the innovative hard house original, “Obsession.” DJ Soda’s latest offering is a pivot on her brand of house with distinctly poppier flavors. Keeping the brisk 140BPM grooves, she swaps out the heavier sonics of yesteryear with piano-driven melodies and bubbly leads. The song features stro...
Tomorrowland and Universal Music Group Announce New Bespoke Record Label
A goliath partnership has emerged between Tomorrowland and Universal Music Group, who have joined forces to launch their collaborative label Tomorrowland Music. Specifically, Tomorrowland will be working with UMG’s subdivision Universal Music Germany. Virgin Music Label & Artist Services will serve as their distributor and Astralwerks will work in partnership with the emerging label on U.S.-based releases. Through their combined influence, Tomorrowland and UMG look to curate a strong lineup of releases in the years to come. Afrojack‘s new collaborative project Never Sleeps will be the first to release on the label with their song “You Got The Love.” Never Sleeps will serve as a collective, with various artists releasing under the project in the futur...
Blanke Returns to Ophelia Records With Devastating Dubstep Track “Boom”
Blanke‘s monster year has no end in sight. Coming off his phenomenal performance at Bass Canyon, the Australian producer has returned with a devastating new single called “Boom” out via Seven Lions’ venerated Ophelia Records imprint. Straying from the soaring, floaty nature of his recent releases, “Boom” is a neck-snapping crowd-pleaser that’s already proven to be a surefire hit. Blanke’s relentless sound design pounds listeners with menacing growls paired with earth-shattering percussion fit for a dubstep smash. Not only should fans expect to hear this in his sets for the rest of the year, but also expect it to become a staple around the bass music community. Check out “Boom” below. Recommended Articles BlankeR...
Justin Timberlake & Ant Clemons Bust Out a Duet to a TLC Classic: ‘Still Hits’
Turns out Justin Timberlake is a TLC fan. In a video posted to his Instagram account on Friday (Aug. 27), the “SexyBack” singer is chilling in a studio during what appears to be a recording session, before busting out in song to none other than TLC’s 1999 hit “No Scrubs.” In the clip — simply captioned “Still hits” — Timberlake is sitting next to Ant Clemons (singer-songwriter and former Kanye West collaborator), who assists him with singing the song in unison. Grammy-winning pop producer Angel Lopez strums the tune of “No Scrubs” on his guitar in the background, while critically acclaimed producer Timbaland (a four-time Grammy winner) stares intently at his computer and keyboard setup as the shenanigans ensue behind him. “Yo, that song is still dope,” T...
Los Bukis ‘Sing to Love’ at L.A.’s SoFi Stadium: 5 Best Moments From Reunion Concert
The last time Los Bukis played in L.A. was in 1995 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in front of 60,000 fans. To make up for lost time, they sang standout hits such as “Quiéreme,” “Necesito Una Compañera,” “Como Fui a Enamorarme De Ti,” “Tu Carcel” and “Acepto Mi Derrota.” “What a beautiful reunion with my bandmates and with you all,” Solís said. Los Bukis — who have sent 32 entries onto Billboard‘s Hot Latin Songs, starting with 1987’s No. 9-peaking “Este Adiós” — return to SoFi Stadium on Saturday (Aug. 28) and will continue their tour in Chicago; San Antonio; Oakland, Calif.; and Arlington, Texas. Here are five best moments from Los Bukis’ first sold-out show at SoFi...
Fortnite Locks Out Emotes During Dr Martin Luther King Jnr Interactive Event
Everyone from Lara Croft to Master Chief has made an appearance in Fortnite along the way, but that didn’t prepare anyone for the game’s latest interactive event surrounding the legacy of civil rights activist, Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Creating in partnership with Time, the March Through Time event offers players the chance to relive Dr King’s 17-minute “I Have a Dream” speech in a recreation of the Lincoln Memorial and National Mall called D.C. 63, created by Fortnite Creative community members. While eight dedicated emotes are made available to players participating in the event, the use of legacy emotes, not to mention four years worth of skins from every corner of the metaverse, has attracted criticism of players being “disrespectful” during the speech. As such Epic Games has now disa...
THE ROLLING STONES Share Video Tribute To Drummer CHARLIE WATTS
THE ROLLING STONES have paid tribute to Charlie Watts with a two-minute video featuring various photos and footage of their late drummer over the years. The clip, which was uploaded to the band’s social media accounts on Friday, is set to the 1974 track “If You Can’t Rock Me” and concludes with a photo of Watts‘s drum set that has a “closed” sign hanging on it. Watts‘s publicist said that he “passed away peacefully” on August 24 “in a London hospital surrounded by his family.” Charlie‘s death came just weeks after THE ROLLING STONES announced that Watts would be missing several U.S. tour dates while he was recovering from an unspecified medical procedure. The 12-date “No Filter” tour will reportedly t...
