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DEE SNIDER Completes Demos For New Solo Album, Prepares To Record Final Vocals
TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider will enter the studio on Monday (Janaury 25) to begin recording the vocals for his next solo album. The upcoming disc will be the follow-up to “For The Love Of Metal”, which was released in July 2018 via Napalm Records. That effort, which was produced by HATEBREED vocalist Jamey Jasta, featured contributions from Howard Jones (ex-KILLSWITCH ENGAGE), Mark Morton (LAMB OF GOD), Alissa White-Gluz (ARCH ENEMY), Joel Grind and Nick Bellmore (TOXIC HOLOCAUST), and Charlie Bellmore (KINGDOM OF SORROW). On Saturday, Dee took to his Twitter to write: “Heading into the studio today to finish demos for new album. Monday I start tracking the real vocals. Maybe if I post a mime of @BernieSanders with this message it will get more RTs and likes! LOL!&...
DREAM THEATER Sound Engineer JAMES ‘JIMMY T’ MESLIN Relies On MOJAVE Audio Mics For Both Road And Studio Rigs
Live sound, mixing and recording engineer James “Jimmy T” Meslin has spent the better part of the past decade working with renowned progressive metal pioneers DREAM THEATER, both on tour and on the band’s most recent records — including “Distance Over Time”, the band’s most successful album on the charts to date, using Mojave Audio. Meslin got his start at Cove City Sound Studios, where he was introduced to DREAM THEATER. Working as the assistant engineer on both their self-titled record (2013) and their 2016 double record “The Astonishing”, Meslin eventually pivoted roles and went to work on the band’s touring crew. “They needed a playback technician because they were going to be running pretty in-depth sessions and expanding on ...
WOLF HOFFMANN Reflects On ‘Rivalry’ Between ACCEPT And SCORPIONS: ‘They Never Talked About Us’ Or ‘Acknowledged Us’
During an appearance on MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn‘s “No Fuckin’ Regrets With Robb Flynn” podcast, ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann was asked if there was ever a rivalry between his band and legendary German hard rockers SCORPIONS, especially in the early 1980s when both ACCEPT and SCORPIONS were still on the rise. He responded (see video below): “The SCORPIONS were already up. When we got started, the SCORPIONS were already big. They had already released ‘Tokyo Tapes’ and then it was ‘Lovedrive’, and they were huge in our minds. They were touring America, and they were always way ahead of us. So we always looked at them as our goal or our hero — maybe one day we could be half as good as they are. And they never mentioned us, oddly ...
THE PRETTY RECKLESS’s TAYLOR MOMSEN ‘Was Not Emotionally Prepared To Handle’ CHRIS CORNELL’s Death
THE PRETTY RECKLESS frontwoman Taylor Momsen has once again reflected on how the deaths of SOUNDGARDEN singer Chris Cornell and longtime producer Kato Khandwala affected the making of THE PRETTY RECKLESS‘s new LP, “Death By Rock And Roll”. Momsen, whose band was the opening act for SOUNDGARDEN‘s spring 2017 run of dates, told “Elliot In The Morning” (hear audio below): “It was traumatic. We were there that night in Detroit [when Chris died]. We played the show with [SOUNDGARDEN]; we were opening for them. I said goodbye To Chris, gave him a hug. We stayed in the parking lot hanging out with the rest of the band — with Matt [Cameron] and Kim [Thayil] and Ben [Shepherd] — all night long, till bus call, and drove off to the next city. And we woke up t...
Panic! Attack: Our 2006 Panic! At the Disco Cover
This article originally appeared in SPIN in October 2006 It’s just past 2 A.M. some-where outside Detroit, and the tension on Panic! At the Disco’s tour bus would send the most devoted groupie scurrying. “I hate Jon,” ruminative guitarist and co-songwriter Ryan Ross quietly announces, referring to bassist Jon Walker. “I’ve never felt it this much.” As if on cue, Walker emerges from the bunk area into the front of the bus, where the rest of the band, plus some crew, are sitting, listening to Ross’ lament. With a mischievous smirk, the newest member deliberately inflames the situation. “I lost a ten-dollar bill in here,” he says, scanning the plush couches and snack-strewn kitchenette. That would be ten of the 1,400 bucks he has just won in C-Lo, a street dice game that the band members play...
Robert Fripp and Toyah Turn Guns N’ Roses’ “Welcome to the Jungle” into a Serpentine Workout: Watch
King Crimson founder Robert Fripp and his singer wife Toyah Willcox are back with another Sunday treat — a musical workout routine to the Guns N’ Roses classic “Welcome to the Jungle”. The couple’s last two “Sunday Lunch” quarantine performances — Metallica’s “Enter Sandman” and Billy Idol’s “Rebel Yell” — are closing in on a combined 5 million views. Those clips are as popular for Toyah’s revealing outfits as much as the couple’s quirky takes on the rock classics, and the trend continues for the GN’R cover. Fitness seems to be a central theme to the playful pair’s recent performances. After rocking an exercise bike (“Enter Sandman”) and a cheerleader routine (“Rebel Yell”), Toyah turns the focus on biceps with dumbbell curls, all while paying homage to Axl Rose’s signature snake dance. Fu...
Trapt Drummer Quits Band Over Singer’s MAGA Rants
Trapt made headlines in 2020 for the first time since they hit it big with their 2002 song “Headstrong”, but it wasn’t for their music. The group’s singer, Chris Taylor Brown, turned the band’s social media channels into a MAGA mega horn, and now it has resulted in the departure of drummer Michael Smith. Much like Donald Trump, Trapt’s Facebook and Twitter accounts were both suspended recently. Brown and company were knocked off Facebook for a pro-Proud Boys post, while Twitter shut the band’s feed down for a post that seemed to condone statutory rape. Those posts came after Brown questioned whether systemic racism exists, exclaiming, “Civil rights act was passed over 50 years ago. Move the f**k on!” He also called for the firing of Dr. Anthony Fauci, claiming the infectious disease expert...
Top 10 Richest Gospel Artists In Nigeria 2021 (EXCLUSIVE)
The gospel music industry as far as Nigeria is concerned over the years has created a presence for itself in the international scene with top musicians across the world willing to work with Nigerian gospel artists while others invite them on stage for a worship concert. The growth in the industry has also created wealth and recognition for the consistent musicians, who also have side businesses. The trend at which their songs go and the numbers of invites they get to big concerts alongside endorsement deals also play an important role in their net worth. Naija Music would be focusing on the top 10 richest gospel artists in Nigeria in the year 2021. 1. Sammie Okposo Net Worth – $800,000 Music producer, songwriter, and CEO of Zamar Entertainment, Sammie Okposo, tops the list of the 10 riches...
Governors Ball Music Festival Announces Return in September 2021
Slowly but surely, festivals are announcing their (hopeful) returns. Governors Ball is the latest to do so, revealing its plans to come back to New York in September 2021. Governors Ball was one of the first major festivals to cancel their 2020 iteration due to the impact of COVID-19, pulling the plug in January of last year. As vaccinations continue to be distributed, event producers Founders Entertainment are optimistic that this year’s edition of the fest will go on as scheduled. A representative told Billboard that the strategic decision to push the date to September was that it is “both more realistic and safer for all.” “While there are still question marks and unknowns in the world, rest assured that we are working closely with city and state autho...
“Hardwell On Air” Ends 10-Year Run With Landmark 500th Episode
Though Hardwell once said, “Never Say Goodbye,” the fact of the matter is that all chapters must come to an end at some point. After 10 years and 500 episodes, Hardwell has officially ended his long-running radio show, “Hardwell on Air.” Since the Revealed Recordings label head has been on a touring hiatus since 2018, fans have flocked to the weekly series as a way to stay in the loop with the beloved electronic music artist. While the end of the radio show may come as a blow, fans will be happy to know that a new outlet is being launched in its stead. During the final episode, Hardwell announced that Revealed Recordings has launched a new 24/7 Youtube live radio channel. Now, “Hardwell on Air” fans have access to a nonsto...
Watch Madeon Throw Down Epic Set at wwFEST: VALORANT
The new digital music festival wwFest: VALORANT debuted this past weekend with massive success. Hosted by Crown Channel and Riot Games, the event was marketed as a first-of-its-kind experimental convergence of gaming, live music, and street art. The stream reached nearly 4 million viewers across Twitch, YouTube, and Amazon during the 6-hour event last Friday. One of the biggest standout performances of the night came from the headlining act, Madeon. Over the course of an hour, he expertly mixed tracks by REZZ, Porter Robinson, Gesaffelstein, Daft Punk, BROCKHAMPTON, Flume, Frank Ocean, and more with his iconic originals. The rest of the evening offered a stunning display of artistry across the board with homerun performances by ARMNHMR, Moore Kismet, Ookay, a...
Menna Drops Breezy House Bop “Show Me Your Love”
Toronto dance music producer Menna has dropped his third single, the breezy house bop “Show Me Your Love.” Released independently, “Show Me Your Love” is a poignant dance number that hearkens back to the idyllic, sun-soaked beach parties of pre-pandemic times. Menna makes use of dreamy piano chords and fluttering arpeggios to construct an aura of musical bliss, interweaving smooth vocals to add an extra layer of depth. He further flexes his production chops in the break, where he introduces a melancholic acoustic guitar segment that helps bring the track home as it creeps toward a soaring final chorus. “Show Me Your Love” is the third single to be dropped by the young Canadian beatmaker, who only seems to be getting better with each releas...
