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Chris Rock Addresses Will Smith’s Oscars Slap: “I’m Still Kind of Processing What Happened”
Chris Rock finally addressed Will Smith’s Oscars slap — but he didn’t have much to say. According to Variety, the comedian briefly spoke about the incident during his show in Boston on Wednesday night. “How was your weekend?” Rock began, reportedly drawing a standing ovation. “I don’t have a bunch of shit about what happened,” he said, “so if you came to hear that, I have a whole show I wrote before this weekend.” Advertisement Related Video “I’m still kind of processing what happened,” Rock continued. “So, at some point I’ll talk about that shit. And it will be serious and funny.” “I’m going to tell some jokes. It’s nice to just be out,” Rock added before launching into his set Prior to announcing the winner for documentary feature during Sunday’s Academy Awards, Rock cracked a joke ...
ANDREAS KISSER: ‘I Feel Very Proud That SEPULTURA Is Still Relevant’
In a recent Cameo video message requested by Jonathan Montenegro of Sobre La Dosis, SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser commented on the band’s enduring musical influence, especially within the heavy metal scene. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “Yeah, I feel very proud that SEPULTURA, after almost 40 years — we’re at 37 years now — of a career, is still relevant. People talk about our old stuff, our new stuff. We have a very rich history with some changes in lineups and characteristics in music, using the Brazilian influence of our music — percussion and et cetera — which put SEPULTURA in a different place compared to other bands, especially outside Brazil. So, yeah, it’s cool that we created something new on the business, on the scene, on the heavy mus...
EXODUS Drummer’s Doctors Performed ‘A Surgery Within A Surgery’ To Remove Second Type Of Cancer From His Abdomen Wall
EXODUS drummer Tom Hunting says that his doctors found “a second type of cancer” while they were preparing to perform a surgery on him during his battle with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the stomach. The 56-year-old, who underwent a successful total gastrectomy in July 2021, discussed his ordeal in a new interview with Zetro’s Toxic Vault, the YouTube channel run by EXODUS singer Steve “Zetro” Souza. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “They’ve gotta cut your skin and then they’ve gotta cut your muscle. They’ve gotta get into, basically, your very core and pull out this huge organ, which had a tumor inside it. And also, as a curveball… They do an exploratory surgery ahead of time called laparoscopy where they basically… Th...
THE STRUTS Sign New Record Deal
British rockers THE STRUTS have signed to leading independent record label Big Machine Label Group, a subsidiary of HYBE America. Formed in Derby, England circa 2012 with a recent creative surge in Los Angeles, the tongue-in-cheek swagger of singer Luke Spiller, guitarist Adam Slack, bassist Jed Elliott, and drummer Gethin Davies is influenced by a mix of QUEEN flair and OASIS audacity. THE STRUTS‘ name was born from a rehearsal observation as Spiller innately strut around the room as they performed in their earliest days. Since, they have found themselves massively embraced by some of the greatest icons in rock and roll history, opening for FOO FIGHTERS, THE ROLLING STONES, THE WHO, GUNS N’ ROSES and MÖTLEY CRÜE. NPR Music has observed THE STRUTS “reveal the supreme mix ...
RICHIE FAULKNER Says Drums For Next JUDAS PRIEST Album Have Already Been Recorded
In a new interview with the “Metal From The Inside” podcast, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band’s follow-up to 2018’s “Firepower” album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “It’s still in the process. And it’s been slowed down a lot because of, obviously, the pandemic. We wanted to get together, like we did on ‘Firepower’, and record it together, but, obviously, the lockdowns and everything like that slowed that process [down]. Some of us live in the U.S., some of us live in the U.K., so getting together proved to be a bit difficult over the last couple of years. Now everything is kind of opening up, it’s a bit easier, but now we’re o...
Paul McCartney Calls on Starbucks to Reduce Price of Plant Based Milks
Sir Paul McCartney has earned the right to ask for whatever he likes, and today what he would like is for US Starbucks customers to pay less for plant based milks. McCartney is perhaps the world’s most famous vegetarian, and he has long used his platform to agitate for animal rights. He partnered with PETA to address the cost for non-dairy milk products in a letter to Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson, who retires April 4th. “It recently came to my attention that Starbucks in the USA has an extra charge for plant based milks as opposed to cow’s milk,” Macca wrote. “I must say this surprised me as I understand that in other countries like UK and India, there is the same charge for both types of milk and I would like to politely request that you consider this policy also in Starbucks USA.” Adverti...
Flume Recruits Caroline Polachek for New Single “Sirens”: Stream
Flume has teamed up with Caroline Polachek today on the new single “Sirens,” the latest preview of the Australian electronic artist’s forthcoming album Palaces. Co-written and co-produced with Polachek’s frequent collaborator Danny L Harle, this marks the longtime pals’ first musical release together. “Sirens” juxtaposes Polachek’s delicate, enchanting vocals with titillating industrial production. The track’s lyrics were inspired by Polachek’s stint living in London at the height of the pandemic, feeling helpless as blaring ambulance horns constantly zoomed past her street: “If I could/ With just a sigh/ I’d stop the tide/ Of siren cries,” she chants over Flume’s clanging beat. “Caroline and I had known each other for years, but she’d just moved to LA and we bumped into each other living ...
Will Smith Refused to Leave the Oscars Following Chris Rock Slap
Will Smith was asked to leave Sunday’s Academy Awards after slapping Chris Rock, but he refused. The revelation came in a new statement from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science’s Board of Governors, who met on Monday and voted to initiate disciplinary proceedings against Smith. “Mr. Smith’s actions at the 94th Oscars were a deeply shocking, traumatic event to witness in-person and on television,” the statement reads. “Mr. Rock, we apologize to you for what you experienced on our stage and thank you for your resilience in that moment. We also apologize to our nominees, guests and viewers for what transpired during what should have been a celebratory event.” Advertisement Related Video “Things unfolded in a way we could not have anticipate,” the statement continues. “While we woul...
Morbius Review: Maybe It’s Time for Sony to Give Marvel Back Its Toys
The Pitch: The first trailer for Morbius, the newest effort by Sony Pictures to hold onto the Marvel characters to which it still owns the rights, originally premiered in January 2020, in anticipation of its planned July 2020 premiere. That premiere didn’t happen for, y’know, reasons, but in the literal years since, new trailers for the film have continued to appear online and in theaters, with one of them buttoned by a reasonably funny joke: Its central character, in full monster face, growling “I… am… Venom!” at a thug, then abruptly shifting to a smile to say, “I’m just kidding! Dr. Michael Morbius, at your service.” That moment didn’t just name-drop a previous Sony/Marvel collaboration, but showcased a clever reversal on expectations, not to mention star Jared Leto doling out some very...
ALL THAT REMAINS Drummer JASON COSTA Leaves U.S. Tour; Temporary Replacement Announced
ALL THAT REMAINS drummer Jason Costa has left the band’s current U.S. tour in order to “deal with some personal matters.” He is being temporarily replaced by Anthony Barone, who has previously played with BENEATH THE MASSACRE and SHADOW OF INTENT. Earlier today (Wednesday, March 30), ALL THAT REMAINS released the following statement via social media: “ALL THAT REMAINS unfortunately has to announce that our drummer Jason Costa has to head home to deal with some personal matters. We love him and respect his decisions, we look forward to having him back when he is ready. We would like to thank Anthony Barone for jumping in at the last minute. Make some extra noise for him when you come to a show.” ALL THAT REMAINS‘ current U.S. tour is celebrating the 15th ...
BILLY IDOL Cancels Shows In Georgia And Florida Due To His ‘Continued Sinusitis Infection’
Billy Idol has canceled his previously announced appearances at the Shaky Knees festival in Atlanta and at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida. Earlier today, the 66-year-old rocker released the following statement via social media: “Due to my continued sinusitis infection, I’m disappointed to announce that I must cancel my appearance at both Shaky Knees in Atlanta on April 29 and at Hard Rock Live in Florida on May 1. “When we confirmed these shows I was sure that I would have recovered in time to play, but unfortunately this infection has proven pesky and lingering, requiring some more time before I get back out on the stage. “To all the fans who were looking forward to these gigs, I’m very sorry to miss them. Cancelling shows is not something I do casually...
GOV’T MULE Frontman WARREN HAYNES’s Shoulder Blade Fracture Forces Postponement Of Spring 2022 Tour
Renowned quartet GOV’T MULE — led by Grammy Award-winning vocalist, songwriter, guitar legend, and producer Warren Haynes — has been forced to postpone its previously announced spring 2022 U.S. tour after Haynes fractured his scapula while on vacation in Costa Rica. The month-long trek in support of GOV’T MULE‘s critically acclaimed, chart-topping blues album “Heavy Load Blues” was scheduled to kick off on April 6 in Syracuse, New York and end on April 30 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Earlier today (Wednesday, March 30), Haynes released the following statement via social media: “Hi everyone, “While on vacation in Costa Rica with my family this past weekend, I slipped on a wet surface and landed very hard on my shoulder. Upon arriving back to the States a...
