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Watch IRON MAIDEN Discuss Making Of New Album ‘Senjutsu’
BMG will release IRON MAIDEN‘s 17th studio album, “Senjutsu”, the band’s first in six years, on September 3. It was recorded in Paris with longstanding producer Kevin Shirley and co-produced by Steve Harris. It was preceded on July 15 by an already highly acclaimed animated video for the first single “The Writing On The Wall” made by BlinkInk based on a concept by singer Bruce Dickinson with two former Pixar executives. It followed a month-long teaser campaign and global “treasure hunt” for clues about the track title and concept. A new three-minute video in which Shirley, Harris and Dickinson discuss the making of “Senjutsu” can be seen below. For “Senjutsu” — loosely translated as “tactics and strategy” —...
HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS Drops Title Track Of New Album ‘The Rain Just Follows Me’
HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS has released the emotive title track from their upcoming eighth full-length album, “The Rain Just Follows Me”. Singer JT Woodruff commented: “I really wanted to name this album after those lyrics. It perfectly described what I’ve been going through. During the day, everything seems totally fine, but when I lay down and turn out the lights, my world comes crashing down. If this happens on tour or at home, I usually just think of the coast. I think of the way I feel, watching pelicans on the pier. And usually everything will stabilize, but for some reason nothing was working. When you’re gone for months out of the year, it starts to feel normal. Your entire family and circle of friends have to rearrange their lives to stay connected to yours. A...
Challenge Comeback: Amanda Is Entering Season 37 With A New Perspective
It’s been more than two years since Amanda Garcia has competed on The Challenge: The Are You the One? alum was partnered with then-rookie Josh Martinez on War of the Worlds (memories), with the duo being ousted nearly halfway through the Season 33 game. Now, the MTV mom — Amanda welcomed son Avonni in February 2020 — is attempting to nab her very first W on Spies, Lies and Allies. And she’s entering Season 37 with a family-first mentality. “I’ve been on the frontlines as a nurse during this pandemic, and it’s made me so much more thankful for my family,” Amanda stated during the Spies, Lies and Allies launch special. “My dad is older, and I had a brand-new baby. It’s just going to be the biggest fuel to my fire this season.”...
Watch Billie Eilish Perform “Happier Than Ever” on ‘Fallon’
Billie Eilish appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to perform the titular track from her second album Happier Than Ever on Monday evening. Joined by a drummer and her brother Finneas on guitar, Eilish’s live rendition opens against a backdrop of clouds, complementing the buoyancy of the track’s opening chorus and verse. As the tempo shifts for the song’s latter half, strobing lights usher in the abrupt change of tone, while Eilish’s signature headbangs and jumps take the track to fruition. Following the performance, Eilish (virtually) spoke with Fallon about her new album, her upcoming Disney+ concert film Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles, and her 2022 world tour. “I didn’t know what I was going to do at all until really almost when the album was over...
System of a Down Announce Additional 2021 Shows with Faith No More and Russian Circles
System of a Down have announced three new US shows with Faith No More and Russian Circles. The new gigs come in addition to a previously scheduled two-night stand in Los Angeles, also featuring the three bands. The newly announced concerts take place October 15th in Las Vegas; October 16th in Fresno, California; and October 18th in Oakland, California. Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday (August 13th) via Ticketmaster, with a pre-sale beginning Wednesday (August 11th) at 10 a.m. PT. The shows will lead up to the aforementioned concerts on October 22nd and 23rd at Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles. Those gigs were originally set to take place in May of 2020, but were initially rescheduled for May 2021 and then postponed again until October 2021 due to the pandemic. ...
Big Thief Share Two New Singles “Little Things” and “Sparrow”: Stream
You’d think that after releasing two stellar albums in 2019, Big Thief would be keen on taking a much longer break before they began churning out more new music. Thankfully for us, that’s not the case; Today, the Brooklyn indie-folk band returns with two new singles, “Little Things” and “Sparrow.” Both songs were recorded in 2020 and produced by Big Thief drummer James Krivchenia. The slow-burning, hymn-like “Sparrow” sees vocalist Adrianne Lenker recount a Bible-inspired tale that reads like an epic poem of sorts. The track was recorded all in one take, lending to an intimate, natural feel. On the other hand, “Little Things” is an unexpected sound for Big Thief, in which they swap their more typical somber feel with a propulsive rhythm section and noisy guitar riffs. Here, Lenker seems to...
Christina Applegate Reveals Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis
Christina Applegate has revealed that she’s been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. The 49-year-old actress, best known for roles in TV shows like Married… with Children and Dead to Me as well as the comedy blockbuster Anchorman, shared news of her diagnosis on Twitter. “Hi friends. A few months ago I was diagnosed with MS. It’s been a strange journey,” Applegate wrote. “But I have been so supported by people that I know who also have this condition. It’s been a tough road. But as we all know, the road keeps going. Unless some asshole blocks it.” Advertisement Related Video “As one of my friends that has MS said ‘we wake up and take the indicated action.’ And that’s what I do,” Applegate added. “So now I ask for privacy. As I go through this thing. Thank you xo.” According to the Mayo Clin...
Will Young Leads Midweek U.K. Chart With ‘Crying On The Bathroom Floor’
Young shot to fame after winning the first edition of the U.K.’s Pop Idol in 2002. In the years since, he has bagged four U.K. No. 1 singles (including his first three releases) and 11 Top 10s. His albums have led the national albums chart on four occasions, with eight cracking the Top 10. Crying On The Bathroom Floor, a covers album, is the followup to 2019’s Lexicon, his first via indie label Cooking Vinyl, which peaked at No. 2. Earlier in his career, Young won two Brit Awards, for best British breakthrough act and best single, for “Your Game.” Close behind is George Harrison’s 1970 chart-topping solo album All Things Must Pass (Apple Corps), which surges following its 50th anniversary reissue. The late Beatles great blasts in at No. 2 on the Official Chart Update. Another British...
Elton John Sings BTS’ ‘Permission to Dance,’ Thanks ARMY: Watch
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Billie Eilish Is Dreaming About Her Sold-Out Tour
“I’ve had like six dreams this week about shows. Dead serious,” she told Jimmy Fallon during an interview Monday (Aug. 9) on NBC’s The Tonight Show. “It’s been so long. I can’t wait.” The seven-time Grammy Award winner also shared a glimpse at her upcoming Disney+ concert film Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles, with a cut of her performance of its title track. A Love Letter is due out next month, but it’s not yet in the can. “They’re still working on it,” she explained. “The animation is so complicated.” Happier Than Ever is currently No. 1 on the albums charts around the globe, including the U.K., Australia and the U.S., where it’s her second leader on the Billboard 200, after When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?. Direct...
iHeartMedia Stock Drops 21%, Even as Radio Recovers
But iHeartMedia’s net loss per share was $0.22 compared to the $0.14 loss per share expected by analysts polled by FactSet, according to DowJones Newswire, and investors were clearly hesitant about the company’s future. iHeartMedia shares began Friday at $26.49 — 415% above its pandemic-era low of $4.31 — but fell by 17% on the day and another 4.9% on Monday (Aug. 9), bringing the two-day drop to 21.1%. Investors have also continued to hammer Audacy, the country’s third-largest radio company, after its $0.01 earnings per share on Friday fell well below the $0.09 consensus estimate. Audacy’s forecasted 10% revenue growth from the second to the third quarter was lackluster compared to iHeart (20%), and investors reacted accordingly. Audacy shares dropped 10....
Tony Moxberg, Jadakiss, Sheek Louch & Benny The Butcher “Love,” Nas “Rare” & More | Daily Visuals 8.6.21
HipHopWired Featured Video Just a few nights ago the Hip-Hop culture was reminded of the fact that Jadakiss is one of the greatest MC’s to ever pick up the mic and now it seems like the Yonkers legend is ready for his well deserved second close-up. Linking up with Tony Moxberg, Sheek Louch and Benny The Butcher for the clip to “Love,” Jay-To-The-Muah hits the court with the aforementioned rappers to give heads some OG flavor that the heads will surely vibe to. Keeping that New York vibe going, Hip-Hop legend/icon/OG Nas returns with a new black-and-white visual for “Rare” which finds the Queensbridge king in deep thought at home before taking to the street to play chess with his damn self! King sh*t. Kings Disease II out today! TONY MOXBERG, JADAKISS, SHEEK LOUCH & BENNY THE BUTCHER – ...
