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Camila Cabello Says Taylor Swift ‘Goes Out of Her Way’ to Be a Great Friend
The two have taken the stage together multiple times, including their performance of “Shake It Off” at the 2019 American Music Awards alongside Halsey. Cabello also opened for Swift during her 2018 Reputation Stadium Tour, performing “Shake It Off” every night with fellow opening act Charli XCX stepping in to complete the trifecta. Cabello thanked the Folklore star for letting her join her at the AMAs when Swift received the Artist of the Decade honor, saying, “You have always been my biggest inspiration on my own journey in music as a writer and artist,” and telling Billboard that touring with her “was a really full-circle moment.” Three years before, Cabello was just another Swiftie in the crowd during the 1989 World Tou...
TRIXTER Guitarist STEVE BROWN Releases First Solo Single, ‘Where Do We Run’
Veteran guitarist and singer-songwriter Steve Brown (TRIXTER, TOKYO MOTOR FIST, DEF LEPPARD, DENNIS DEYOUNG) has just dropped his inaugural solo single, “Where Do We Run”. Not only does he shine with his lead vocal and melodic guitar playing, he also produced, engineered and mixed the track himself. Brown draws fans in for an intimate peek at his prolific songwriting style, while showcasing his versatility on the other side of the recording booth. “Where Do We Run” features a classic rock vibe reminiscent of LED ZEPPELIN and Jimi Hendrix, while invoking PINK FLOYD-esque riffs. “The song shows some of my biggest influences from stellar guitar player/vocalists like Richie Sambora (BON JOVI), Steve Lukather (TOTO), Peter Frampton, John Sykes (WHITESNAKE, THIN LIZ...
Hear METALLICA’s ‘Sad But True’ Covered By ROYAL BLOOD
To commemorate the 30th anniversary of METALLICA‘s self-titled album, the Grammy-winning, 16-times-platinum-certified LP is receiving its definitive re-release on September 10 via the band’s own Blackened Recordings. Remastered for ultimate sound quality, The Black Album remaster will be available in multiple configurations including 180-gram double vinyl LP, standard CD and 3 CD expanded edition, digital, and limited-edition deluxe box set (containing the album remastered on 180-gram 2LP, a picture disc, three live LPs, 14 CDs (containing rough mixes, demos, interviews, live shows), 6 DVDs (containing outtakes, behind the scenes, official videos, live shows), a 120-page hardcover book, four tour laminates, three lithos, three guitar picks, a METALLICA lanyard, a folder with ly...
HALESTORM Returns With New Single ‘Back From The Dead’
HALESTORM has just released a new single, “Back From The Dead”. The track is taken from the band’s upcoming fifth full-length album, due in 2022. The video for “Back From The Dead” also premiered this morning via YouTube. Directed by Dustin Haney (Noah Cyrus, Luke Combs) and produced by Revolution Pictures, the clip features frontwoman Lzzy Hale and the rest of the band in a morgue and cemetery somewhere between life and death. Lzzy says: “‘Back From The Dead’ is about survival, not in a physical sense, even though I know we all have been touched by death especially these last few years. This song is personal and written from a mental health perspective. I wanted to give myself and the world a hard rock song we could shout out loud as the gat...
LIFE OF AGONY Cancels Fall 2021 ‘Straight Outta Lockdown’ European Tour Due To COVID-19 Concerns
Brooklyn, New York metal outfit LIFE OF AGONY has canceled its fall 2021 European tour with DOG EAT DOG due to COVID-19 concerns. The “Straight Outta Lockdown” trek was scheduled to kick off on November 25 in Bochum, Germany and conclude on December 14 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Earlier today, LIFE OF AGONY released the following statement: “With the ongoing uncertainty of new COVID restrictions, LIFE OF AGONY has decided to cancel their November 2021 tour with DOG EAT DOG. Hopefully, when things improve, the tour can happen again sometime in the future. Refunds available at point of purchase.” LIFE OF AGONY‘s most recent studio album, titled “The Sound Of Scars”, was released in 2019 to critical acclaim. It was named “Album of the Year&#...
Nintendo’s ‘Pokémon;-Themed Switch Lite Is a Throwback to Its DS Lite Sibling
In celebration of the launch of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl on the Switch, Nintendo is now dropping a new Switch Lite console emblazoned with the two legendary beasts Dialga and Palkia. For longtime fans of Nintendo and the Pokémon franchise, you’ll recognize the familiar face of the new Switch Lite from its similar-themed DS Lite released back in 2006 in Japan and North America when the original games came out. Just like its predecessor, the upcoming handheld takes on a full gray construction with both Dialga and Palkia depicted on the back in a tasteful gold and silver outlining. If you’re interested in reliving this nostalgia, the Nintendo Switch Lite Dialga and Palkia Edition will be available on November 5, two weeks before the launch of Pokémo...
John Mayer Unveils Accompanying Music Video for “Wild Blue”
John Mayer has shared an accompanying music video for his latest Sob Rock single, “Wild Blue.” The visual is helmed by Mathew Miguel Cullen, co-founder of Mirada Studios (with Guillermo del Toro) and sees the artist performing the track in front of a green screen with varying backgrounds, mostly ones involving nature and pastel colors. Sob Rock dropped in mid-July and debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and No. 1 on the Top Rock Albums. Mayer will be hitting the road in support of the album in 2022, kicking off the tour in Albany, New York in mid-February and stopping over New York, Washington, Toronto, Boston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Seattle and more before closing out with a two-night show in Chicago in late April. Watch John Mayer’s “Wild Blue” visual above and take a look at the comp...
Tiwa Savage – Water & Garri EP Download
Nigerian pop queen Tiwa Savage has released her fifth body of work, an extended play titled “Water & Garri”. The former Mavin Records first lady Tiwa Savage is blessing her fans with a fantastic EP “Water & Garri” for their listening pleasure. It has been about a year since Tiwa Savage dropped her third studio album “Celia” has not dropped any new music since this year began. Way back in April after she finished recording songs on the EP, she gave a few people like Pharrell Williams a private listening session. The feedback from those persons has been great. “Water & Garri” EP is composed of 5 tracks as seen from the tracklist, it has songs like “Work Fada“, “Tales By Moonlight“, “Ade Ori” etc. She also featured Nas, Brandy, Amaarae on the project. We’re sure you wi...
Corey Taylor and His Band Wear KISS Makeup, Perform Slipknot and Nine Inch Nails Songs: Watch
Fans in Springfield, Missouri, were treated to an extra special set by Corey Taylor and his solo band on Monday night (August 16th). The Slipknot frontman and company wore KISS makeup for the occasion, and beefed up their setlist with songs by Nine Inch Nails and Cheap Trick, not to mention a rare performance of Slipknot’s “Wait and Bleed.” Taylor is in the midst of the second leg of his solo tour in support of his 2020 album, CMFT. His wife Alicia Dove’s dance troupe The Cherry Bombs have been supporting the run, but were not able to open the Springfield show. In turn, Corey and his bandmates rocked the KISS makeup — with the singer taking on the Starchild (Paul Stanley) persona — and extended their normal set. As they had been doing on this leg of the tour, the band played the Slipknot c...
Win a Pearl Jam Ten Prize Pack with Vinyl, Funko Pop Set, and Fender Player Stratocaster Guitar
It’s a big year for Pearl Jam fans, as the band’s early albums Ten and No Code both are celebrating anniversaries — 30 and 25 years, respectively. We’re in heavy celebration mode here on Consequence, not only making Ten the focus of our latest season of The Opus podcast on the Consequence Podcast Network, but putting together a rocking prize pack featuring both LPs. In addition to one (1) copy each of Ten and No Code on vinyl, this exclusive giveaway also features the new Pearl Jam Funko Pop! set so you can play with small bodied, big headed versions of your favorite alt icons. What’s more, we’re gonna make it possible to play your favorite Pearl Jam songs as well, because we’re also including one (1) Fender Player Stratocaster el...
Anthony Mackie Officially Signs On for Captain America 4 Movie
No super serum, no blond hair, or blue eyes — but Sam Wilson has a movie. Anthony Mackie has officially signed on to star in Captain America 4. The Marvel Cinematic Universe favorite, who debuted as Sam “The Falcon” Wilson in 2014’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier, debuted as the new Cap in the Disney+ series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier back in March. That show ended with Wilson donning a new suit and officially taking over the Captain America mantle, a role Deadline reports he’ll now carry over to the big screen. It’s not yet clear if Mackie’s Disney+ co-star, Sebastian Stan, will return to reprise his role as Winter Soldier in the film. Marvel is, predictably, keeping details about the movie’s plot and cast under wraps for now. Of course, in typical MCU fash...
Kevin Abstract Shares New Solo Track “SIERRA NIGHTS” feat. Ryan Beatty: Stream
Following up on his “SLUGGER” collaboration with slowthai and $snot from last month, Kevin Abstract has shared another new solo single called “SIERRA NIGHTS.” This time, the BROCKHAMPTON leader has re-teamed with frequent cohort Ryan Beatty. Described as an “ode to the end of summer” (oh God, too soon), “SIERRA NIGHTS” has the West Coast beat and echoing vocals of the perfect top-down jam. The track comes accompanied by a music video directed by Abstract himself that finds him and Beatty making moves around California. Check it out ahead. Both “SLUGGER” and “SIERRA NIGHTS” serve as precursors to Abstract’s third solo studio album. Abstract has been teasing the project for a few weeks now, and a press release confirms the effort is expected out “before the year is over.” The LP will be his ...
