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Skrillex and Moore Kismet Have a Collab In the Works
At 16, most teenagers are worrying about prom dates and chemistry quizzes. But Moore Kismet isn’t most people. The prodigious electronic music virtuoso, who recently became the youngest artist to ever perform at Lollapalooza, has announced that they’re working on new music with one of the most iconic producers of their generation. They took to Twitter today to announce that a collab with Skrillex is in the works. After a fan mentioned the two producers in a tweet (apparently one of many) Kismet could no longer keep the news a secret. “I’ve been asked this like 15 million times, and I was gonna keep this a super secret, but my patience runs thin FAST, so: this is in the works, it sounds crazy, and no, I’m not showing y’all cause it ain’t done yet,” they wrote. I...
Netflix Unveils Trailer of ‘Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali’ Documentary
Netflix has released the official trailer of Marcus A. Clarke’s upcoming documentary, Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali. Produced by black-ish‘s Kenya Barris and Jason Perez, the docu will detail the “extraordinary story behind the friendship —and the ultimate falling out— of two of the most iconic figures of the 20th century” with interviews from their family members and never-before-seen footage: “For three pivotal years, Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X forged a brotherhood that would not only change both men but change the world. Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali tells the extraordinary story behind the friendship —and the ultimate falling out— of two of the most iconic figures of the 20th century. Few people understand the bond these men shared. In this new feature-len...
First ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Trailer Leaks
While fans patiently wait for the arrival of Spider-Man: No Way Home, reports are now noting that we could be receiving a trailer for the Marvel Studios blockbuster film this week. The reports note that the first trailer will be revealed exclusively at CinemaCon and released publicly either August 23 or August 24. The trailer is expected to center around the first 30 minutes of Spider-Man: No Way Home and heavily focuses on Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch)’s role in establishing the multiverse. Rumors also note that Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield‘s involvement in Spider-Man: No Way Home will be held until the second trailer as their appearances are set for the second and third acts of the film. A leak of the trailer confirms several of the rumors, picking up where Spider-Man: ...
Netflix Reveals First Look at Its Live-Action ‘Cowboy Bebop’ Anime Series
Netflix has unveiled first-look images for its live-action adaptation of the space-western Cowboy Bebop anime series. The show star John Cho as Spike Spiegel, Mustafa Shakir as Jet Black and Daniella Pineda as Faye Valentine, each of whom attempts to escape their past as a bounty hunter, or “cowboy.” “They form a scrappy, snarky crew ready to hunt down the solar system’s most dangerous criminals — for the right price. But they can only kick and quip their way out of so many scuffles before their pasts finally catch up with them,” according to the show’s description. Additionally, Netflix announced that the 10-episode first season will officially release on November 19. In June, the streamer confirmed that the original Cowboy Bebop composer Yoko Manno will return to produce the so...
SAXON’s New Album Is Finished: ‘It’s Heavy And Melodic’, Says BIFF BYFORD
British heavy metal legends SAXON have officially completed work on their new LP for a February 4, 2022 release. Speaking to Neil Jones from TotalRock at this year’s Bloodstock Open Air festival, singer Biff Byford said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “The SAXON album is finished. Andy Sneap finished mixing it a couple of weeks ago. I signed it off. So that’s finished. While we were rehearsing for this show, we shot a video for the title track. So that should be out in October, on the pre-release day.” Regarding the musical direction of the new SAXON material, Biff said: “It’s heavy and melodic, which is what SAXON are all about. I think people are gonna like it. I like it. Some albums we’ve done I didn’t like, actually, but this album&...
Former TROUBLE Singer ERIC WAGNER Dies After Battle With COVID Pneumonia
Eric Wagner, the original singer of doom metal legends TROUBLE, has died after a battle with COVID pneumonia. He was 62 years old. The news of Wagner‘s passing was confirmed late last night by his son Luke Wagner. Luke wrote on social media: “Hey all this is Luke Wagner his oldest son. Eric Wagner has passed away.” Also mourning Wagner‘s death is his former THE SKULL bandmate Chuck Robinson. He wrote on Facebook: “This morning I awoke to the worst news… We are all truely devastated.. My dear friend, band mate and brother Eric Wagner has passed. Goodnight Tempter.. We love you..” It was less than a week ago that Wagner‘s bandmates went public with the fact that he was infected by the novel coronavirus. At the time, THE SKULL wrote: “We w...
See Photos Of PHIL LYNOTT Monument In His British Hometown
A monument honoring THIN LIZZY frontman Phil Lynott was unveiled in his hometown last Friday (August 20). The six-feet-tall sculpture was designed by Luke Perry, a local sculptor, and was placed in West Bromwich, a large market town in the borough of Sandwell, West Midlands, England. Lynott was born and spent some time in West Bromwich before moving to Dublin. The monument features a large metal plinth engraved with the words: “Phil Lynott. Son of West Bromwich. Born in this town. 20th August 1949.” The unveiling took place on what would have been Lynott‘s 72nd birthday. The event was livestreamed to fans around the world. Sean Meaney, who has led the fundraising campaign behind the monument, told The Irish Post prior to the unveiling: “All planning permissions and ...
CATHEDRAL Frontman LEE DORRIAN Pays Tribute To TROUBLE’s ERIC WAGNER
CATHEDRAL frontman Lee Dorrian has paid tribute to Eric Wagner, saying TROUBLE‘s “The Skull” is “the heaviest doom metal album ever recorded.” Wagner, who was TROUBLE‘s original singer, died yesterday (Sunday, August 22) after a battle with COVID pneumonia. He was 62 years old. The news of Wagner‘s passing was confirmed late last night by his son Luke Wagner. Luke wrote on social media: “Hey all this is Luke Wagner his oldest son. Eric Wagner has passed away.” Earlier today, Dorrian took to his Facebook page to write: “I had heard that Eric Wagner was ill in hospital but doing well and receiving good care. The news that he has died is nothing less than a tragic shock. “There’s no denying that TROUBLE were a massive inf...
Chris Morgan – Often as I Breathe (Abba Father)
Off the 2014 released “Beyond The Shadows Album” by Nigerian Music Minister, Chris Morgan comes this heavenly worship titled; “Often as I Breathe.” Listen, Download & Enjoy Below!!! DOWNLOAD MP3: Chris Morgan – Often as I Breathe (Abba Father) [embedded content] Lyrics; Daily as I live, often as I breathLet my whole life be expressions of Your graceDaily as I live, often as I breathLet my whole life be expressions of Your graceDaily as I live, often as I breathLet my whole life be expressions of Your grace We cry Abba Father, halloweth be Your nameHalloweth be Your name, halloweth be Your nameWe cry Abba Father, halloweth be Your nameHalloweth be Your name, halloweth be Your nameWe cry Abba Father, halloweth be Your nameHalloweth be Your name, halloweth be Your name We cry Abba Father,...
Waye – Man Up
Uwaye Annette Eigbedion vastly known as Waye is an artist and songwriter. She made her debut professionally in 2013 with a single that put her on this path. She originates from Edo state but grew up in Kano and later Moved to Abuja. She currently resides in Lagos, where she creates her own decisive blend of music. “Waye began her journey by listening to a lot of artistes She was mostly influenced by Artists like Damien Marley, Frank ocean, chronix, Rihanna, Jill scot , erykah Badu, party next door, lil Wayne, drake and a few others are currently a big inspiration to her. The artist was previously signed to Clarence Peters for a year as an integral member of 5quad. The artist prides herself in relatability whenever she gets a microphone. The ability to spread feels, emotions, desi...
Ed Sheeran’s ‘Visiting Hours’ on Course For High Debut In U.K.
“Visiting Hours” is no ordinary record. Sheeran wrote while in quarantine en route to Gudinski’s state memorial in Melbourne on March 24, and he premiered the emotional number on the night. Also joining Sheeran on stage that evening was Gudinski’s good friends and signings Kylie Minogue and Jimmy Barnes. Both are credited as backing singers on the single. Following his passing March 2, aged 68, Gudinski, the founder and chairman of the indie powerhouse Mushroom Group, was crowned Billboard’s International Power Player. Sheeran has described the Aussie entrepreneur as a “father figure” and a “tornado of joy,” and those memories will pour out in the new album, due out Oct. 29. The forthcoming LP is “a really personal record and one that means a lot to me,” ...
Café Tacvba Closes Ruido Fest 2021: ‘We’re Celebrating That We Are Alive & In Good Health’
If it wasn’t for the Curative truck parked right in front of the festival’s entrance administering free COVID-19 tests, the healthcare workers inoculating festival-goers who hadn’t been fully vaccinated and some attendees wearing face masks, Ruido Fest 2021 seemed like any other year offering a space for Chicago’s Latin community to enjoy music by Latinos for Latinos. “It’s important to have festivals like Ruido because we could just be ourselves and that’s okay,” explained Colombian artist Lido Pimienta during a press conference after her 45-minute set. “There’s no pressure of now I have to do a dance song or one with a reggaeton beat because otherwise it’s not going to be popular or even become this entertaining monkey for...
