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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN: Why EDDIE VAN HALEN Was A ‘Terrible’ Guitar Teacher
Eddie Van Halen‘s son Wolfgang, who recently released the first single from his MAMMOTH WVH solo project, says that his father was actually a pretty lame guitar teacher. “He didn’t teach me” how to play guitar,” Wolfgang told “The Afternoon Program” on the 102.9 The Hog radio station (hear audio below). “He was a terrible teacher. He only taught me how to do power chords on a guitar, and then I taught myself. [Laughs] I would ask him how to play something, and then he would just be himself, which is be a legendary guitar player. He couldn’t really help me connect point A to point B; he would just do it and go, ‘Do this,’ because it’s so easy for him. And I would just laugh and be, like, ‘Okay.’ [Laughs] ...
METALLICA’s ‘Enter Sandman’ Reimagined By ELISE TROUW And BLINK-182’s TRAVIS BARKER
Singer and songwriter Elise Trouw has teamed up with BLINK-182 drummer Travis Barker, Australian musician Carey Watkins and Paul Raci, co-star of the new Amazon Studios movie “Sound Of Metal”, to reimagine METALLICA‘s classic song “Enter Sandman” in celebration of the film’s release. The official music video for their version of the song can be seen below. Darius Marder‘s “Sound Of Metal” stars British-Pakistani actor Riz Ahmed as a heavy-metal drummer whose life goes into freefall when he faces the first signs of hearing loss. “Sound Of Metal” premiered at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival, with IndieWire‘s Eric Kohn praising Ahmed‘s performance as Ruben and writing that Marder‘s narrative direc...
PUDDLE OF MUDD’s WES SCANTLIN Names His Favorite Grunge Band
In a new interview with RadioactiveMike Z, host of the 96.7 KCAL-FM radio program “Wired In The Empire”, PUDDLE OF MUDD frontman Wes Scantlin was asked to name his favorite band of the so-called “Flannel Five”: NIRVANA, STONE TEMPLE PILOTS, ALICE IN CHAINS, SOUNDGARDEN and PEARL JAM. He responded: “I’m gonna go SOUNDGARDEN on that, dude. They just shred, man; those guys are just amazing. I seriously walk in circles before I go into the studio trying to kind of get a vibe and sing a little bit like Chris Cornell. But he’s got a really insane voice. “All of [those bands] are all wonderful artists and just simplified music, in my opinion,” he added. “And God bless Eddie Van Halen. I appreciate and I celebrate his life, but I could no...
The 35 Best Lesser-Known Artists of the Last 35 Years, Picked by 35 Well Known Artists
For a band to “make it,” it takes a lot of luck, timing and in some cases, a village to get them into your psyche and even then, success isn’t guaranteed. On the side of that equation, which is about 99.999999% of everyone else who have been littered on the shoulder of history. That doesn’t mean they weren’t good or worthy, but it just didn’t happen. That’s why we’re here. Since there are so many bands, singer-songwriters and everyone in between you may not have heard of, we tapped a select group of famous musicians who have made it to highlight their favorite lesser-known musicians who they think never got their due. You didn’t ask, but my favorite lesser-known bands are the Rhythm Warehouse and Novaflow, sorry but those are the rules. -Daniel Kohn Slash (Guns N’ Roses) on Rocco DeLuca CR...
Birthday Boy
When Micheal Somersel was 8 years old, his Brooklyn, NY birthplace led the city in murders; 125 killed within the 75th police precinct. Gangs, drugs and an intersection once known as “the four corners of death” was his home turf, off the Van Siclen stop on the C and 3 subway trains. Over the decades, notable nearby neighbors ranged from mob boss John Gotti to rapper Uncle Murda – who, in 2008, was shot in the head in the neighborhood. Success statistics don’t favor young black men in East New York. But Somersel bucked the stats in a big way, the product of a poignant immigrant success story. Born March 19, 1985, a Tuesday, the same day SPIN went on sale for the first time, Somersel was the youngest of seven children, six boys and one girl. There are 18 years between Somersel an...
Krist Novoselic on the Lasting Impact of Nirvana
For many, Nirvana were the voice of Generation X. And with good reason. Kurt Cobain’s lyrics reflected elements of alienation and angst of the post-Boomer generation, while their incredibly melodic music powered by Krist Novoselic’s booming bass and Dave Grohl’s tenacious drumming took what was going on underground and brought grunge and alternative to the mainstream and blew the then-ruling hair metal away. “We had a pretty good time [as they shot to fame],” Novoselic tells SPIN over the phone. “But we really didn’t even know what was going on. We were doing these tours at this point in relatively small places. We heard we were on heavy rotation on MTV and these label guys would show up and it would be like ‘Oh okay.’ Just working hard and trying to play good every night.” That shar...
The Most Influential Artists: #1 Nirvana
As part of our 35th anniversary, we’re naming the most influential artists of the past 35 years. Today, we’ve finally reached the top spot. From Seattle, Washington, here is Nirvana. CREDIT: Gie Knaeps/Getty Images The hero’s journey has been told time and time again. Hero leaves small town, battles along the yellow brick road and ultimately finds success. In this case, the hero was a blonde kid from the small riverfront town of Aberdeen, Washington, who defied the odds and changed the course of music. Kurt Cobain was everything: Feminist. Outspoken. Sly. Snarky. Hilarious. Intelligent. Intuitive. Forward-thinking. Genius. Teaming up with bassist Krist Novoselic and (four drummers later) Dave Grohl, Cobain kick-started a sonic revolution, bursting eardrums and revolutionizing a sound...
DJ Scheme and Skrillex Release Heavenly “Homesick” Collaboration With Zacari
Following their recent collaboration on a single for Lil Tecca, DJ Scheme and Skrillex have partnered back up for “Homesick,” the opening cut on Scheme’s new album Family. Despite what Skrillex fans might expect, the track is a delicate, vocal-heavy introduction, featuring the smooth stylings of “Don’t Trip” singer Zacari. It’s songs like “Homesick” that give meaning to the belief “less is more,” a thought process that doesn’t receive much credit in music. With their succinct approach, however, Skrillex and DJ Scheme bring listeners closer to the music, driving greater focus toward each fleeting, angelic acapella and guitar riff, as though they were essential keys to a greater sonic blueprint. DJ Scheme firs...
Disclosure Takes an Unconventional Path With “Watch Your Step” VIP Remix
As the statement-making opening track on their recent album ENERGY, Disclosure‘s “Watch Your Step” sought to bring listeners to their feet, a position they were likely to remain in for the duration of the album. With their latest offering, a VIP remix of the disco-infused track featuring Kelis, the UK house powerhouse duo has taken the track into unexpected territory. With a drum cadence more closely related to breakbeat than house, the duo’s appetite to experiment becomes instantly apparent. Disclosure brings in some filter-driven flare to the mix with colorful, crescendoing lead chords that add a certain futuristic quality to the song’s original disco elements. The duo spices things up rhythmically with a souped-up bassline that phases with an almost elastic...
D.O.D and The Melody Men Deliver Uplifting House Tune “Moments”
Dynamic British DJ and producer D.O.D has teamed up with The Melody Men—a multifaceted UK writing and production duo ironically made up of two women—for a new collaborative track. During these unprecedented times, artists have had to seek out new avenues for inspiration. “Moments” was created to resonate with fans who have been forced to spend extended periods of time away from family and friends, delivering a much-needed dose of positivity. The single consists of vocals echoing the burning question, “When will I see you again?” paired with an upbeat, melodic house arrangement. The inspiring song sets out invigorate listeners with hope and optimism about good things to come, while reminding us how important it is to cherish the special “Moments....
The Flowolf – FIFA
DMW’s associate, The Flowolf shares a brand new single dubbed, “FIFA.” After his well accepted single, “On A Jay,” The Flowolf has to see reasons to link up with Fresh VDM who gave him a spectacular instrumental on this pure Afro vibe. The Flowolf was popular with his association on DMW’s hit track, “Mafa Mafa.” Listen, Download & Enjoy Below!!! DOWNLOAD MP3: The Flowolf – FIFA You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.
PAUL STANLEY Says KISS Will Be ‘Breaking Guinness World Records For All Kinds Of Things’ With New Year’s Eve Concert
KISS recently announced a New Year’s Eve concert at the Atlantis resort in Dubai. Landmarks Live Presents will produce the show live from The Royal Beach at Atlantis Dubai. The producers claim the event, which will apparently attempt to set the world’s record for largest pyro, will be filmed with more than 50 cameras and 360-degree views. It will be seen via livestream, with a ticket purchase on any computer, mobile device, or Apple TV. In a new interview with Kyle Meredith, Stanley spoke about how the idea for the New Year’s Eve pay-per-view came about. “My whole philosophy of life has always been not ‘why’ but ‘why not,'” he said (see video below). “Look, we’ve all come through 2020, and nobody has been unscathed. Some people ha...
