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Busta Rhymes Says Mask Mandates Can “Suck a Dick”
Here’s some news that’ll make you want to “Break Ya Neck”: a clip has resurfaced of a Busta Rhymes performance from earlier this summer, during which the legendary MC went on a heated rant slamming mask mandates in the wake of spiking COVID-19 cases. Back in June, just as concerns about the Delta variant took precedence in the US, Busta voiced his ill-advised frustrations during his set as the surprise headliner at the Seoul Taco’s 10th anniversary block party in Missouri. The clip is now being recirculated on social media. “This is my second show in front of human life in the last 15 fucking months,” the rapper told the crowd in-between cheers. “COVID can suck a dick. All these little weird-ass government policies and mandates — suck a dick.” “It’s called the God-given right of freedom, r...
Mike Posner Recorded a Song With Tom Morello While Scaling Mount Everest
Tom Morello is readying the rollout of a new album that in many ways reshaped his creative approach. Amid the pandemic, the iconic Rage Against the Machine guitarist faced his first creative drought. Despite being admittedly “Type A” when it comes to his recording process, which he has historically done alongside an engineer, Morello broke his own rules by recording straight into his phone. Paradoxically, it was one of the most liberating creative decisions he could have made. After sending around those homemade riffs, an album concept began to take shape. And it was rapidly heading into uncharted territory—the literal top of the world. Morello and Mike Posner‘s collaborative album cut was recorded as the latter was scaling Mount Everest, a trek he ...
Radio Station Calls On DJs to Remix Gaffe From New Zealand COVID-19 Response Minister
An unintentional slip of the tongue from New Zealand’s COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins could be a catalyst for the career of one local music producer. At a press conference over the weekend, Hipkins was addressing the notion that Kiwis living in high-density areas face the struggle of being unable to get outside without posing a risk to public health. However, in the moment he used some awkward phrasing, leading to a blunder in which he said Kiwis were looking to get out and “spread their legs” instead of “stretch their legs.” The gaffe wasn’t lost on anybody, including local dance music radio station George FM, who are now calling on music producers and DJs to give their best attempt at remixing the humorous audio clip. The station is off...
BVLVNCE Unveils Metal-Electronic Crossover Concept Album, “Alchemical Transmutation”
Chicago-based vocalist, guitarist, and bass music producer BVLVNCE has unveiled his debut album Alchemical Transmutation, a genre-defiant body of work inspired by post-hardcore and punk music and released via Recall Records. With the aim of addressing the stigma surrounding mental health, BVLVNCE has delivered an introspective yet rip-roaring record. Often compared to Kayzo, Sullivan King, and Micah Martin, his new album, he says, represents a mental and spiritual journey of an alchemist using arcane powers of the natural world, to achieve inner transformation and self-actualization. Spanning seven tracks, Alchemical Transmutation is a gritty testament not only to BVLVNCE’s versatility in the studio, but also his dedication to melding metal and electronic mus...
Swedish House Mafia Tease Return to Touring
Now that Swedish House Mafia have returned with new music, it seems they’re ready to take it on the road. Since the iconic trio’s ballyhooed resurgence this summer, they’ve remained typically tight-lipped about their plans. Their social media channels have essentially been re-skinned as cryptic promotional conduits, fleshed out with obscure captions about their new singles “Lifetime” and “It Gets Better.” And while fans have been able to sip on some hot tea, like a potential collaboration with The Weeknd, the group’s immediate future has largely remained a mystery. Swedish House Mafia member Sebastian Ingrosso has now fanned the flames of speculation surrounding the group’s return to touring. In an Ins...
Megan Thee Stallion Officially Given the Clear to Drop Remix of BTS’ “Butter”
Megan Thee Stallion has now officially been given the green light to release her remix of BTS‘ chart-topping “Butter.” Her record label, 1501 Certified Entertainment, recently tried to prevent the artist from dropping the song, however, Megan took to the court to file a petition against the label and CEO Carl Crawford. According to Variety, the song which is set to drop by the end of this week, was believed to not be a good release for the female rapper. Megan argues that the label was trying to get six figures out of her in return for letting her drop the song. The court filing read that she is seeking “emergency relief from the Court before this Friday, August 27, 2021, to allow her new music to be released this week as previously-scheduled.” The document also cites “irreparable damage” ...
Kanye West Reportedly Files to Legally Change His Name to “Ye”
Entertainment Sean Combs Legally Changes His Middle Name To ‘Love’ The artist formerly known as Puff Daddy, P. Diddy and Sean John. May 3, 2021 7,480 Hypes Kanye West Reportedly Delaying ‘DONDA’ Release to August 6 Justin Laboy shared that Ye “WANTS TO GIVE HIS FANS THE BEST POSSIBLE PRODUCT WITHOUT RUSHING ANYTHING.” Jul 24, 2021 57,489 Hypes Meek Mill Reportedly Has Words for Kanye West’s Upcoming Album Seemingly not too thrilled about the release. Jul 20, 2021 65,012 Hypes
AC/DC: ‘Breaking The Band’ Episode To Premiere On REELZ This Weekend
“AC/DC: Breaking The Band” will premiere on Sunday, August 29 at 9 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT on Reelz. Brothers Malcolm and Angus Young are the heart and co-founders of Australian rock band AC/DC. The two were the youngest of eight siblings and grew up in a working-class family where rock and roll was the only life they ever knew. Both brothers had a relentless and take-no-prisoners attitude towards success and they shared the dream to get to the top and become guitar toting multi-millionaires. Their desire to conquer the world with their singular brand of heavy rock came before everything including family relationships and over 35 years many of those around them would be chewed up and spat out as AC/DC rose to world domination. Selling more than 200 million records and playing mo...
BLACK SABBATH Members Pay Tribute To THE ROLLING STONES’ CHARLIE WATTS
BLACK SABBATH‘s Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward have taken to social media on Tuesday to honor THE ROLLING STONES‘ Charlie Watts, who died earlier today at the age of 80. Iommi wrote: “So sorry to hear the very sad news of Charlie Watts passing. He was such a nice guy and a major influence in the music business – he’ll be sadly missed. My deepest condolences to his family and to Mick, Ronnie, Keith and all his friends and fans. R.I.P.” Ward said: “Our condolences to Charlie‘s family, friends, fellow musicians, and fans. The very bulwark in the best rock and roll band in the world has passed away leaving us all so much to listen to and relisten to. His hats and snare pinned in so much of the sound and let it sound loose but always so tight a...
Watch Front-Row Video Of MEGADETH’s Concert In Houston
MEGADETH played its third show with bassist James LoMenzo in nearly 12 years this past Sunday night (August 22) in The Woodlands, Texas. “The Metal Tour Of The Year” concert at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion saw MEGADETH share the stage with co-headliners LAMB OF GOD, along with TRIVIUM and HATEBREED. MEGADETH‘s setlist was as follows: 01. Hangar 18 02. Wake Up Dead 03. In My Darkest Hour 04. Sweating Bullets 05. Trust 06. Conquer Or Die! 07. Dystopia 08. Symphony Of Destruction 09. Peace Sells 10. Holy Wars… The Punishment Due Front-row fan-filmed video footage of the concert can be seen below (courtesy of YouTube user Jay Jameson). Produced by Live Nation, the rescheduled trek will hit a further 25 cities before wrapping in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada on Satu...
KISS Drummer PETER CRISS On CHARLIE WATTS’s Death: ‘It Is A Great Loss In Musical History’
Original KISS drummer Peter Criss has taken to social media on Tuesday to honor THE ROLLING STONES‘ Charlie Watts, who died earlier today at the age of 80. Criss wrote: “As a musician it was always a comfort to know the greatest band in the world was still around. “It is devastating to hear of Charlie Watts‘ passing. As a drummer he inspired me deeply. It is a great loss in musical history and there will never be another Charlie Watts. His unique style and technique was the heart beat of THE ROLLING STONES. He is and always will be an inspiration for us drummers. He was one of my favorite drummers and I have so much love and respect for him. He will be greatly missed. “My love and prayers go out to Mick, Keith, Ronnie, and all his family and fans all around th...
Olivia Rodrigo Shows Off Her Orange Bob, Ballerina Look in ‘Brutal’ Behind-the-Scenes Photos
Olivia Rodrigo gave fans a “Brutal” reminder of how awful the teenage experience can be with the release of her newest video on Monday (Aug. 23), but is easing the pain by providing fans with a sweet behind-the-scenes look at her time filming on set. Rodrigo posted a photo set of her wearing a pink tutu complete with a black fishnet shawl (matching tights not pictured) to her Instagram Tuesday (Aug. 24). The snaps offer a much more detailed look at the ensemble, compared to the official shot fans got of it in the Petra Collins directed “Brutal” video, where the singer-songwriter is seen falling to her knees during ballet practice. The snap comes less than a day after Rodrigo shared her first behind-the-scenes look from the video of her donning a futuristic silver tw...
