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Deafheaven Release New Album Infinite Granite: Stream
Deafheaven have released their new album, Infinite Granite, which is now available to stream. With their fifth studio album, Deafheaven have shifted away from the atmospheric black metal that influenced past material, embracing the shoegaze side of their sound. Most notably, vocalist George Clarke has adopted a clean-singing style. Despite some initial shock from longtime fans, the band dispelled skepticism with a string of strong singles. There’s no denying Clarke’s new singing style still fits well within Deafheaven’s heavy soundscapes, even if it took some time for listeners to adjust. Advertisement Related Video To achieve the new sound, the band enlisted producer Justin Meldal-Johnsen, best known as Beck’s longtime bassist and for his work with electronic-based pop artists such as M83...
TIM ‘RIPPER’ OWENS Doesn’t See Why JUDAS PRIEST Wouldn’t Perform Songs From His Era On 50th-Anniversary Tour
Former JUDAS PRIEST frontman Tim “Ripper” Owens, who recorded two studio albums with the band before PRIEST reunited with Rob Halford in 2003, was asked by the “Thunder Underground” podcast if he would like to hear Rob perform any of the songs from his era of the group live with PRIEST on the band’s upcoming 50th-anniversary tour. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “Well, absolutely. I don’t see why they wouldn’t. I think songs like — oh, ‘Burn In Hell’ he would make sound so good. All these songs are tailor-made for him. There’s nothing that’s different. We’re both very similar-style singers. I may have a little more [Ronnie James] Dio in me or something. But, yeah, ‘Burn In Hell’ wou...
FLOTSAM AND JETSAM’s Concert In San Francisco Canceled Over Bandmembers’ ‘Unvaccinated’ Status
FLOTSAM AND JETSAM‘s previously announced concert in San Francisco has been canceled due to the “unvaccinated” status of some of the bandmembers. The Arizona metal veterans’ concert on August 25 at the DNA Lounge was scrapped by the venue after the San Francisco mayor announced that the city will be requiring both proof of full vaccination and masks in bars, restaurants, and all indoor settings. In a post on the DNA Lounge web site, the venue wrote: “We are sorry to report that the FLOTSAM AND JETSAM are unvaccinated, and so we were forced to cancel this show. “Get vaccinated! Especially if you are on tour!” FLOTSAM AND JETSAM kicked off its U.S. tour on August 17 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The band is promoting its latest album, “Blood In T...
BLACK STONE CHERRY Postpones European Tour Due To COVID-19
Kentucky rockers BLACK STONE CHERRY have been forced to postpone their fall 2021 European due to the coronavirus pandemic. Earlier today (Thursday, August 19), the band issued the following statement: “To our amazing fans in Europe: We are incredibly sad to have to reschedule our November tour planned for mainland Europe. Again COVID issues have now made this an impossibility. “Travel issues coupled with capacity restrictions in some territories mean that we can no longer undertake the tour as planned. This will affect all shows between November 1st and 25th inclusive. “On a more positive note though, we have successfully rescheduled the entire tour for September and October next year and all tickets will remain valid for the new dates. “We really appreciate everyon...
DORO PESCH To Guest On LITA FORD’s New Album
Doro Pesch has confirmed that she has collaborated with Lita Ford on a song for Lita‘s upcoming solo album. Ford‘s long-awaited follow-up to 2012’s “Living Like A Runaway” was once again helmed by guitarist/producer Gary Hoey, who contributes some guitar playing to the disc, alongside the rest of Ford‘s backing band, which continues to consist of guitarist Patrick Kennison, drummer Bobby Rock and bassist Marty O’Brien. In a new interview with Canada’s The Metal Voice, Doro stated about the pairing: “I just did something with Lita Ford, like, a year ago. I got this [‘Metal Hall Of Fame’] award… I could give her this award. I got it one year before. Actually, in Wacken [Germany at the Wacken Open Air festival], the American gu...
Aaliyah’s ‘One In a Million’ Finally Officially Available to Stream on Spotify
Aaliyah‘s sophomore studio album One In a Million is finally available to officially stream on Spotify — just in time for its 20th anniversary. Clocking in at an hour and 20 minutes, the 18-track record features collaborations with the likes of Missy Elliott on “Beats 4 da Streets” and “Leave It In Da House,” Timbaland on “Come, To Give Love,” Slick Rick on “Gotta Give It Up” and more. One In a Million arrives on the streaming service after being unavailable digitally to fans for over a decade, with the late artist’s other projects also set to release in the coming months; the Romeo Must Die soundtrack drops September 3, the self-titled Aaliyah drops September 10 and I Care 4 U and Ultimate Aaliyah drops October 8. To celebrate her catalog on the platform, Spotify is also updating its...
Lorde Delivers Warm and Pensive New Album ‘Solar Power’
Lorde has finally released Solar Power, her first full-length album in four years. Clocking in at approximately 45 minutes, the 12-track project was primarily produced and written by Jack Antonoff and Lorde. Solar Power offers a sunny disposition with the warmth of its plucked guitars, full harmonies and sharp shakers, with a lot of the young artist’s lyrical content encapsulates her longing to escape into the season of summer and staying under the radar. Lorde also finds herself in a state of introspection on tracks like “Stoned at the Nail Salon” and “Secrets from a Girl (Who’s Seen It All),” delivering mature and reflective musings from a mid-20-something whose career blew up when she was only 16 years old. The Melodrama followup touches on her more intimate relationships as well with c...
Is It CAP?: Wale Doubles Down On Claiming To Be ‘One of the Greatest Rappers of All Time’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Kevin Rawls / Radio One Digital Wale is definitely a legend, well, at least in his own mind. The D.C. rapper pounded on his chest virtually when he made the bold claim that he was one of the greatest rappers while announcing his Folarin 2 project is on the way back in June. Now, the “Lotus Flower Bomb” crafter is doubling down on that claim. Wednesday (Aug.18), Wale hopped back on Twitter to once again toot his own horn explaining his stance because of his “deep cuts” and RIAA certifications. In a boastful tweet, he wrote, “When I say I’m one of the greatest rappers of all time. I mean it with all my heart,” he began his tweet. “I’ve put out more QUALITY music than most. My deep cuts are crazy. My singles all got plaques. Decade plus. THAT is why I’m heav...
A$AP Ferg & Snapple Team Up For “A Snapple Corner Story” Capsule Collection
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Snapple / Snapple A$AP Ferg is out here on his grizzly and his latest venture comes with one of the streets favorite iced tea brand, Snapple (remember in the 90’s when they used to say the KKK owned Snapple?) Linking up for A Snapple Corner Story, A$AP Ferg and Snapple have come together to celebrate the culture of New York City bodegas with a brand new capsule collection that customers can copp on the Snapple website. Consisting of some dope attire including a brown sweater, blue washed t-shirt and snap hat amongst other items, the collection is a must-have for New Yorkers who love Snapple is it features a “From New York to The World” message on them. All proceeds go to The Bodega and Small Business Group, an organization that supports small businesses n...
Facebook Scrubbing Lizzo’s Posts of Hateful Messages After Being Bullied Following Song Release
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: CBS Photo Archive / Getty Trolling Lizzo on Facebook will no longer fly. Spotted on the Huffington Post, Facebook is actively deleting all hateful comments spotted on Lizzo’s social media accounts. The social media company’s decision to take such action comes after Lizzo tearfully shared in an emotional video she was receiving hateful comments about her weight, race, and more following the release of her new single “Rumors” featuring Cardi B. In the video, while shedding tears, Lizzo said, “People who have something mean to say about you — and for the most part, it doesn’t hurt my feelings. I don’t care. I just think when I’m working this hard, my tolerance gets lower. My patience is lower. I’m more sensitive, and it gets to me.” Lizzo, who is very active...
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Makes Money Showers Happen At NYC Strip Club
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Cindy Ord / Getty A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie is back to doing him. He apparently made it a night to remember at a Manhattan gentleman’s club earlier this week. As spotted on Page Six the Bronx native made an appearance at New York City’s hottest strip club Sapphire. The “Look Back At It” rapper performed a couple songs and then made sure the party vibes kept going. According to a patron he cashed out and dropped several bands on some lucky dancers. “He bought 20 grand in singles and was throwing it to dancers in the crowd. It’s like everything he made on performing, he pretty much spent on dancers,” the unnamed sourced said. Another partygoer revealed that he also inadvertently made everyone in the venue experience some laughter as well when he was ...
UNTOLD Festival Strikes Creative Partnership With $1 Billion Blockchain Unicorn Elrond
UNTOLD Festival has confirmed a landmark partnership with Elrond, an internet-scale blockchain giant. The two Romanian powerhouses will join forces for the 2021 festival set to take place from Thursday, September 9th to Sunday, September 12th. The lineup for the event includes performances from David Guetta, Martin Garrix, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, The Script, Tyga, and many more. According to a press release issued by Elrond, the creative collaboration will offer Untold attendees the chance to experience “a special ‘NFT moment,'” which organizers maintain is one-of-a-kind blockchain-music crossover. Each attendee will secure their own NFT via the Maiar marketplace. They’ll also be able to purchase tickets with EGLD, the cryptocurrency that...
