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Desolate – OPHIDIAN I
RATING: 7.5/10 You very well might be picking up your jaw from the floor after hearing any 20-second excerpt from OPHIDIAN I‘s new album, “Desolate”, by virtue of the dizzying, intricate barrage of blasting, soloing and riff-work at hand. The Icelandic band has been touted as a newcomer, but that isn’t exactly the case. Formed in 2010 and following an impressive demo in 2011 and their debut album “Solvet Saeclum” the next year, the band was essentially shelved (aside from releasing the “Whence They Came” single in 2014), yet not abandoned. During the unit’s extensive period of inactivity, guitarist Símon Þórólfsson spent time with the black metal project HELFRO and bassist Þórður Hermannsson was involved with the heavy rock act LIGHTSPE...
EXODUS Drummer TOM HUNTING Undergoes Successful Total Gastrectomy
EXODUS drummer Tom Hunting has undergone a successful total gastrectomy, less than five months after he started treatment for squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the stomach. Hunting‘s EXODUS bandmate Gary Holt took to his Instagram about 45 minutes after the completion of the surgery — which lasted between four and five hours — and said that “everything went according to plan.” He added: “Gastrectomy complete, heavily sedated but all cancer and mesothelioma nodules removed. He’s a warrior.” He went on to thank the fans “for all the positive vibes.” According to Cancer.org, a total gastrectomy is done if the cancer has spread widely in the stomach. It is also often advised if the cancer is in the upper part of the stomach, near the esophagus. On...
ANTHRAX’s SCOTT IAN: The First Song I Learned On Guitar
Scott Ian has been ripping up stages for over 40 years now in ANTHRAX, but one of his earliest appearances was at an elementary talent show in fourth grade school and it was a far cry from his thrash metal career. Watch the video below from Jackson Guitars as he goes down memory lane with the first few songs he learned to play on guitar, including THE SURFARIS version of “Wipe Out”. Back in 2018, Ian told the “Sixx Sense” radio show that started playing guitar when he was eight years old, around 1971 or 1972. “So everything from the ’70s for me was — I was just learning, learning, learning,” he said. “I would sit at home with the records and just learn the chords. And that thing has a lot to do with why I stuck to rhythm and becoming a rhythm...
Who Invented The Devil Horns? AXS TV’s ‘Music’s Greatest Mysteries’ Attempts To Get To Bottom Of Decades-Long Debate
An episode of AXS TV‘s popular investigative documentary series “Music’s Greatest Mysteries” focusing on the origin of the so-called “devil horns” will premiere on Wednesday (July 14). A preview is available below. “Music’s Greatest Mysteries” presents an immersive journey that puts the spotlight on the infamous legends, colorful characters, and monumental moments that have confounded and intrigued generations of music lovers throughout the years. Separating fact from fiction, the series blends insightful commentary from icons and experts, with archive footage and dramatic reinterpretations to answer the “whys” and “hows” of each new topic. “Music fans have questions and ‘Music’s Greatest Myster...
Westside Gunn Reveals Plans to Release Two Albums in 2021
Westside Gunn has big plans this year, and those plans include the release of two brand new albums. The Griselda titan took to Twitter to make the announcement, simply tweeting, “Idk who reading this but I’m dropping 2X this year 8/20 & 10/31 #FLYGOD #GXFR #CULTURE #ICON.” It’s unknown which record is dropping when, but fans can expect that one of those dates will be for his upcoming Hitler Wears Hermes 8 mixtape, Sincerely Adolf. Gunn previously released two singles, “Julia Lang” and “TV BOY,” which were produced by Camouflage Monk and Daringer with Beat Butcha respectively. Gunn’s last full-length release dates back to his October 2020 record WHO MADE THE SUNSHINE, which also marked his Shady Records debut. He’s been relatively busy since then, serving as executive producer...
SPIN Sessions Presents: Tim Atlas
If Tim Atlas were an element, it’d be air. As swift as his style, Tim delivers music that gently invites listeners to explore his inner thoughts along with their own. There’s an ease and warmth to his sound that is achieved through his songwriting and composition capabilities, which allow him to create immersive and wholesome projects, such as his recent EP, QUOTA. This project showcases and capitalizes on his talent for storytelling and grooves, each song blending seamlessly to the last. Aside from perfecting his craft, Tim is on a constant mission to keep evolving his art to the next level in order to keep connecting to what makes him the strongest – his fans. Read along as the soulful singer-songwriter opens up about the origins of QUOTA, how he found inspiration in the midst of the pan...
‘Black Widow’ Was A Huge Success At The Box Office & On Disney Plus
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: CHRIS DELMAS / Getty Natasha Romanoff’s swan song was a huge win for Disney/Marvel Studios. Marvel Studios has a lot to celebrate when it comes to its first theatrical release in the pandemic era, Black Widow, Scarlett Johannson’s long-awaited solo film. Following its release to rave reviews, the Avengers-less film brought in an estimated $80 million in its North America opening weekend, delivering on the movie industry’s expectations and setting a record for the film industry during the pandemic era. Black Widow also proved another point, if people really want to see a movie and still have qualms about heading to a movie theater to do so, they have no problem paying for it to watch it at home. The film, which sees Johannson return as the super spy Natash...
Drake Bell Sentenced to Two Years Probation for Child Endangerment, Victim Calls Him a “Pedophile”
Jared Drake Bell, best known for Nickelodeon’s Drake and Josh, has been sentenced to two years probation for child endangerment, People reports. He is also required to complete 200 hours of community service. Charges were brought against the former child star in early June, and on June 24th he pleaded guilty to felony attempted child endangerment and a misdemeanor charge of disseminating matter harmful to juveniles. On Monday, July 12th, the 35-year-old actor appeared virtually in a Cleveland court to hear his sentence. His victim, now 19, made a public statement for the first time during the hearing. She called the actor, “The epitome of evil,” claiming that he began grooming her at the age of 12 and allegedly sexually abused her at the age of 15, sending her photos of...
Sonic Frequencies from “The Black Album” Make Metallica’s Latest Blackened Whiskey the Perfect Sipper: Review
Metallica have unveiled The Black Album Whiskey Pack, the latest release in their Blackened American Whiskey line. The 12 songs from the classic 1991 album were used for the “Black Noise” sonic-enhancement process, literally pummeling the casks with sonic frequencies to extract flavors from the wood. The new pack includes a bottle of Batch 114 Blackened whiskey — finished to the low hertz frequencies of “The Black Album” — a collectible coin, and a Snakebite cocktail booklet. It’s a dream gift for Metallica fans and at a very modest SRP of $49.99, considering this is high-grade craft whiskey. I was fortunate enough to have been gifted a pack for this article. Knowing that I certainly couldn’t polish off the whole bottle alone — or shouldn’t, at least — I decided to bust out ...
Thom Yorke Releases “Creep (Very 2021 Rmx)”: Stream
Back in March, Thom Yorke created a new remix of the Radiohead classic “Creep” to soundtrack fashion designer Jun Takahashi’s Undercover Fall 2021 fashion show Creep Very. Now, Yorke has officially released the full version of the song, and you can stream it ahead. As fans are well aware, Radiohead aren’t exactly fans of the Pablo Honey, often only playing it reluctantly as it’s “expected” at this point in their career. So perhaps, then, it’s not terribly surprising that Yorke has chosen to make the song worse for what’s called “Creep (Very 2021 Rmx).” Slowed down like someone’s dragging a record to the point that Yorke’s vocals sound like a techno-codeine trip, the song is more than twice as long as the original cut. It’s also credited to “Thom Yorke featuring Radiohead,” which hurts...
Mel Gibson Seen Saluting Dear Leader
When Donald Trump entered the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas for UFC 264 over the weekend, he was greeted by a chorus of “U-S-A” to drown out the scattered boos. But one other attendee gave the ex-POTUS a special hailing, as video shows Mel Gibson saluting Trump as he walked to his seat. Saturday’s headline bout between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirer drew a star-studded crowd, bringing out everyone from Dave Chappelle to Justin Bieber. Trump’s attendance wasn’t terribly surprising, as UFC head Dana White is his longtime friend, and Irish national/ultimate heel McGregor once called the head of a recently indicted organization a “phenomenal” president. And to be fair, events like UFC are unifying regardless of political affiliation. Still, watching Gibson, a man known for his bigoted and craz...
Madeon’s Iconic “Pop Culture” Mashup Is Now a Decade Old
10 years ago, a game-changing performance was uploaded to YouTube by none other than Madeon. He was only 17 years old at the time, but already making a name for himself via stellar remixes of Pendulum’s “The Island (Pt. 1),” deadmau5’s “Raise Your Weapon,” and Yelle’s “Que veux-tu,” among others. However, when Madeon revealed his mind-blowing mashup of 39 tracks called “Pop Culture,” he catapulted himself into the spotlight of the EDM community and hasn’t looked back. By implementing a multitude of samples from each song and making them flow together seamlessly, “Pop Culture” became a timeless work of art and a harbinger of a future superstar. A young Madeon performing in Brussels on April 4th, 2015. Guilla...
