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TRIVIUM’s MATT HEAFY To Release ‘Ibaraki And Friends’, A Young Reader’s Guide To Japanese Folklore
This June, TRIVIUM vocalist and guitarist Matt Heafy, Z2 Comics and illustrator Half Sumo will debut “Ibaraki And Friends”, a rhyming picture book featuring the myriad Japanese folktales and rich mythologies that inspired Heafy as a child. This vibrant guide, designed by Matt‘s wife Ashley Heafy, offers a new way for families to connect to Japanese culture and be enthralled by the monsters, heroes, and places that form its legacy. “‘Ibaraki And Friends’ is a book full of the stories that I grew up with. That Japanese folklore lies at the very root of so many of the amazing stories we have today, whether they’re in video games, anime, movies, or songs,” Matt explains. Each spread of “Ibaraki And Friends” presents one of the many le...
TED NUGENT: ‘COVID-19 Will Go Down In History As The Biggest Scam Known To Man’
Outspoken conservative rocker Ted Nugent, who regularly promotes conspiracy theories about everything from the COVID-19 pandemic to the U.S. Capitol riot, was asked in a new interview with American Songwriter why he thinks he has become such a lightning rod for controversy over the years. He responded: “It’s all so simple, it’s stupid. Courtney Love is a drug-abusing liar; guns and the Second Amendment are perfect; drugs are for weak losers; politics are supposed to be driven purely by the U.S. Constitution; gay people are just people; the very concept of animal rights is a dirty scam; too many Islamists are murderous, homophobic devils; COVID-19 will go down in history as the biggest scam known to man; Kyle Rittenhouse [a then-17-year-old from Antioch, Illinois who fatal...
How Hatchie Reinvented Herself on Giving The World Away
Hatchie‘s debut album Keepsake was a beautifully dreamy, widescreen statement for the Australian artist, but throughout the album was a thick fog the enveloped the sweet surroundings. Now, for her glorious second album, Giving The World Away, out this Friday (April 22nd), the fog has cleared and revealed Hatchie in her truest form. Where Keepsake dabbled heavily in shoegaze and ’90s era dream pop, Giving The World Away doubles down hard, creating anthemic pop hooks out of homespun beats and powerful moments of crystalline rock. It’s a logical progression for Hatchie (born Harriette Pilbeam), but don’t think her carefully-calculated aesthetic takes away from the vulnerable truth of her lyrics—Hatchie is more open than ever before on Giving The World Away, and as she works to disma...
Momma Announce New Album Household Name, Share “Speeding 72”: Stream
Prepare to meet Momma: Today, the Brooklyn indie rock duo have announced their next album Household Name. It’s due for release on July 1st and marks their debut on Polyvinyl. As a preview, co-bandleaders Etta Friedman and Allegra Weingarten have shared the great single “Speeding 72” and its accompanying music video. Indebted to alt-rock greats like Nirvana, Pavement, Smashing Pumpkins, Veruca Salt, and The Breeders, Momma make fuzzed-out guitar music that feels both warmly familiar and excitingly new. Household Name was also Friedman and Weingarten’s first time recording in a proper studio, giving their heavy riffs the hi-fi clarity they deserve without compromising the band’s ’90s-inspired grit. Pre-orders are ongoing. “Speeding 72” is a tried-and-true summer jam, a breezy song about...
Documentary Now Season 4 Shooting “All Over Britain,” Won’t Feature Bill Hader, Says Fred Armisen
All three of its creators have pretty steady day jobs (starring in an HBO dramedy, hosting an NBC talk show, guest-starring in every other TV show being made), but that or even a global pandemic won’t stop Bill Hader, Seth Meyers, and Fred Armisen from continuing to produce new seasons of Documentary Now! And when Armisen recently spoke with Consequence regarding his role in the Netflix original comedy The Bubble, he did so from London, where production on Documentary Now is currently happening. “Now that everything’s starting up again, as soon as Documentary Now started, you know, I couldn’t get here quickly enough,” Armisen says, while offering a few details about what to expect from the new season, which will include these three “documentaries,” as described in the official IFC rel...
How to Get Tickets to Stray Kids’ “MANIAC” Tour
Stray Kids were tagged by Consequence as one of the 10 K-Pop Acts That Dominated 2021, and now, Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N are continuing their global takeover in 2022 with a new North American tour that will run this summer. Get tickets here, and read on for all of the dates and details for the “MANIAC” tour. What Is Stray Kids’ Next Tour? The seven-stop cross-country tour begins in Newark, New Jersey on June 29th followed by shows in Chicago, Atlanta, Forth Worth, Los Angeles, and Oakland. The closer for their North American leg takes place in Seattle, Washington on July 14th. Who Is Opening for Stray Kids on Tour? Advertisement Related Video There are no openers announced for Stray Kids’ 2022 “MANIAC” tour. How Can I Get Tickets for Stray Kids’...
KID ROCK Mocks TUCKER CARLSON Over ‘Testicle Tanning’
Kid Rock seemed dumbstruck after appearing on Tucker Carlson‘s show following a segment on testicle tanning. Over the weekend, the Fox News host aired a preview of his Tucker Carlson Originals documentary “The End Of Men” in which he interviewed physical trainer Andrew McGovern about how one can reverse the effects of falling testosterone. One of the solutions McGovern offered was red light therapy, which includes “testicle tanning.” In the clip, Tucker defended the practice of shining a UV light on one’s genitals in order to potentially increase testosterone, saying: “So, obviously, half the viewers right now are, like, ‘What?! Testicle tanning, that’s crazy!’ But my view is, okay, testosterone levels have crashed and nobody says...
My Way – UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER
RATING: 7/10 There are certain figures in the grand pantheon of heavy metal that are and will always remain 100% unfuckwithable. Udo Dirkschneider is plainly one such figure: a revered and acclaimed legend, both as frontman with ACCEPT in their early days and, ever since, as leader of his own titular crew. From the seminal likes of ACCEPT‘s “Restless and Wild” and “Balls to the Wall” through to recent U.D.O. albums like 2013’s merciless “Steelhammer” and last year’s excellent “Game Over”, the German’s unmistakable voice has been ripping faces off for more than 40 years. As a result, you would have to be a heartless prick to begrudge the old chap this slight moment of self-indulgence. To celebrate his 70th birthday (and...
GENE SIMMONS Partners With GIBSON To Re-Launch Signature Bass
Gibson, the iconic, American instrument brand, has partnered with Gene Simmons — international rock legend and co-founder of KISS — to create the new Gene Simmons G² Thunderbird Bass. The Gene Simmons G² Thunderbird Bass (pronounced G-squared) defines the merging of two music icons and will bring multiple electric guitar and bass collections across Gibson Brands including Gibson, Epiphone and Kramer. The first-ever signature artist bass for Gene from Gibson, the Gene Simmons G² Thunderbird Bass introduces a revitalized Gibson bass lineup with more signature and core guitars to come. The Gene Simmons G² Thunderbird Bass is available worldwide at authorized Gibson dealers and via Gibson.com. “Gibson is an outstanding company and has earned its place as a leading guitar brand with fans ...
PERRY FARRELL ‘Would Love To See’ JANE’S ADDICTION Record Two New Songs This Year
In a new interview with Consequence, JANE’S ADDICTION singer Perry Farrell was asked if there are plans for the band to release any new music. He responded: “You never know; you just never know. But what I would love to see — I would love to see us record a couple of tracks this year. Even if it’s two or three tracks. Two tracks — I don’t know; I feel two is nice. I think people can take two — like two aspirin.” As for a possible full-fledged tour from JANE’S ADDICTION, Perry said: “Well, we do have ambitions to hit the road this year. So it won’t be long before you know if those ambitions have come to fruition.” A year and a half ago, Farrell told Classic Rock magazine that JANE’S ADDICTION was more likely to release individual s...
R.I.P. DJ Kay Slay, Legendary New York Hip-Hop DJ Dead at 55
DJ Kay Slay, a pioneer in New York hip-hop, has died at 55 years old. The longtime fixture on Hot 97 passed away on Easter Sunday, his family confirmed in a statement. Although no cause of death was given, Kay Slay had been hospitalized with COVID-19 for four months. “Our hearts are broken by the passing of Keith Grayson, professionally known as DJ Kay Slay,” the family wrote. “A dominant figure in Hip Hop culture with millions of fans worldwide, DJ Kay Slay will be remembered for his passion and excellence with a legacy that will transcend generations. In memory of DJ Kay Slay, our family wishes to thank all of his friends, fans, and supporters for their prayers and well wishes during this difficult time. We ask that you respect our privacy as we grieve this tragic loss.” Related Vid...
Rush’s Geddy Lee on Neil Peart’s Final Years: We Had to Be “Dishonest” to Remain “Loyal” to Our Drummer
In a new interview, Rush members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson opened up about the death of drummer Neil Peart and the circumstances surrounding the band prior to his passing in January 2020. Lee and Lifeson spoke with Canadian talk program House of Strombo, discussing numerous topics such as the 40th anniversary of Rush’s seminal album Moving Pictures. When host George Stroumboulopoulos brought up the final years of the band, Lee revealed that Peart wanted to keep his cancer diagnosis a secret, which forced the band to protect his privacy by keeping fans in the dark. “[Neil] didn’t want anyone to know [about his illness],” Lee said (as transcribed by Blabbermouth). “He just didn’t. He wanted to keep it in the house. And we did. And that was hard. I can’t tell you it was easy, ’cause it was n...
