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Every Batman Movie Ranked From Worst to Best
This article was originally published in March 2016, prior to Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice. It has been updated to include that film as well as 2022’s The Batman. Batman’s lived so many lives. Whether it’s on page or onscreen, Bruce Wayne and his alter ego have occupied nearly every corner of the genre-sphere. From the garish comedy of Adam West’s kaleidoscopic crusader to the gravelly tones of Christian Bale’s dark knight, this is a franchise that’s proven its longevity and ability to evolve with the times. Batman’s modern reinvention came courtesy of Tim Burton, who in 1989 set the caped crusader against the gothic architecture and ominous strains of his aesthetic. It was an inspired pairing and one that’s seen its fair share of ups and downs as more cooks piled into the kitc...
Watch: JUDAS PRIEST Performs In Denver During Rescheduled ’50 Heavy Metal Years’ North American Tour
JUDAS PRIEST played the second show of the rescheduled “50 Heavy Metal Years” North American tour dates last night (Sunday, March 6) at Mission Ballroom in Denver, Colorado. The band’s setlist was as follows: 01. One Shot At Glory 02. Lightning Strike 03. You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’ 04. Freewheel Burning 05. Turbo Lover 06. Hell Patrol 07. The Sentinel 08. A Touch Of Evil 09. Rocka Rolla 10. Victim Of Changes 11. Desert Plains 12. Blood Red Skies 13. Invader 14. Painkiller Encore: 15. The Hellion / Electric Eye 16. Hell Bent For Leather 17. Breaking The Law 18. Living After Midnight Fan-filmed video is available below. The tour will conclude on April 13 at FirstOntario Centre in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Support on the trek is coming from QUEENSRŸCHE. JUD...
KORY CLARKE On Death Of Original WARRIOR SOUL Bassist PETE MCCLANAHAN: ‘It’s Devastating’
WARRIOR SOUL frontman Kory Clarke spoke to TotalRock Radio ‘s “Neil Jones Rock Show” about the recent passing of the band’s original bassist Pete McClanahan. After confirming that he had no further information regarding the circumstances surrounding Pete‘s death, he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “I just hope it’s not anything stupid like what happened to [former WARRIOR SOUL drummer] Mark [Evans, who was killed in 2005]. But I don’t know. No one’s told me anything. It’s devastating, obviously. I don’t know what to say. I wish it would have been George Bush or someone like that. [Laughs]” Asked when the last time was that he spoke to Pete, Kory said: “I think I asked him to go out on the road with me ...
IN FLAMES’ ANDERS FRIDÉN Completes Recording Vocals For 14th Album
IN FLAMES frontman Anders Fridén has finished recording his vocals for the band’s fourteenth studio album. The follow-up to 2019’s “I, The Mask” is due later in the year. Earlier today (Monday, March 7), Fridén who took to his Instagram to write: “Done…Nailed it!!! #14 #supportukraine #inflames”. IN FLAMES‘ upcoming album will mark the band’s recording debut with American drummer Tanner Wayne, best known for his work with UNDERMINDED, SCARY KIDS SCARING KIDS and CHIODOS. Wayne joined IN FLAMES following the departure of Joe Rickard, who played on “I, The Mask” and 2016’s “Battles”. Tanner made his live debut with IN FLAMES in July 2018 in Brno, Czech Republic. Longtime IN FLAMES drummer Daniel Svensson announced ...
ZZ TOP Announces ‘Raw’ Album, Spring/Summer 2022 U.S. Tour Dates
ZZ TOP will release a new album titled “Raw” that was recorded in connection with the band’s wildly popular and critically lauded 2019 Netflix documentary “That Little Ol’ Band From Texas”. The Grammy-nominated feature from Banger Films and director Sam Dunn includes an interlude that finds the group’s classic lineup — Billy Gibbons, Frank Beard and the late Dusty Hill — gathering for a very intimate session at Gruene Hall, “the oldest continually run dance hall in Texas.” That performance provided the basis for the “Raw” album release. The album’s title is derived from the unfettered and straightforward manner in which the tracks were recorded. As seen in the film, the bandmembers played, for the most part, together w...
Charlotte Adigéry / Bolis Pupul: Topical Dancer
Charlotte Adigéry and Bolis Pupul’s Topical Dancer is as blunt and emphatic as pop art—if you don’t get its bright, assertive takedowns, you’re not paying attention. The Belgian musicians take as much pleasure in sardonically dressing down racism, misogyny, and xenophobia as they do in crafting effortlessly propulsive electro pop fit for warehouse parties. That mischievous friction is at the heart of Topical Dancer, a riveting debut from two artists whose music pokes you in the side as often as it makes you move. Released on veteran Belgian duo Soulwax’s DEEWEE label, Topical Dancer openly draws on that group’s sweaty, mid-’00s-flavored blend of rock and electronic music. (Soulwax also contributed co-production and writing to the album.) Miss Kittin and Felix Da Housecat’s talky electrocla...
How to Get Tickets to Lady Gaga’s “The Chromatica Ball” Tour
Lady Gaga is officially making it a date with her 2022 “Chromatica Ball.” The twice-postponed stadium tour, first announced in 2020 in support of her sixth album Chromatica, finally lands this summer after pandemic-related delays. In the meantime, Gaga has released three more albums, added another round to her “Jazz & Piano” residency in Las Vegas, and commanded the screen as star of Ridley Scott’s House of Gucci. Get tickets here, and read on for more info including pre-sale dates. What Is Lady Gaga’s Next Tour? The “Chromatica Ball” tour features European and North American legs that include stops to Paris, Stockholm, Boston, Chicago, and San Francisco. Advertisement Related Video The European tour begins in Düsseldorf, Germany on July 17th and wraps with two nights in Lond...
DeVaughn Nixon on Portraying His Dad in HBO’s Winning Time and Working with Adam McKay
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Pocket Casts | Radio Public | RSS DeVaughn Nixon joins Kyle Meredith to talk about HBO’s Winning Time: The Rise of The Lakers Dynasty, in which he plays the role of his real life father, Norm Nixon. Related Video The actor tells how he still had to audition for the part, his dad feeling threatened by Magic Johnson’s arrival, and this series being released on the heels of the Michael Jordan doc The Last Dance. Nixon also discusses what it was like to work with Adam McKay on the dark comedy and where the story could go with future seasons. Advertisement We also travel back to 1992 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Bodyguard, which found Nixon staring at W...
Brave Ukrainian Girl Sings “Let It Go” Inside Bomb Shelter: Watch
With a bomb shelter as her stage and dozens of people seeking safety as her audience, a young Ukrainian girl named Amelia has captured the world’s attention with a defiant performance of Frozen’s “Let It Go.” Marta Smekhova was a member of the audience, and she filmed and uploaded the performance with the permission of Amelia’s mother. “From the first word in the [bomb shelter] came complete silence,” Smekhova wrote. “[E]veryone put their business aside and listen[ed] to a song by this girl who was just beaming light… even men couldn’t hold back the tears.” “Let It Go” has become an anthem for overcoming adversity, with lyrics such as, “Let the storm rage on/ The cold never bothered me any way.” The song takes on new meaning as Russian troops shell Ukrainian cities as part of an unpro...
Ukrainian Actor Pasha Lee Killed by Russian Forces While Defending Country
Ukrainian actor Pasha Lee was killed on Sunday in attack by Russian forces, according to a statement from the Odesa International Film Festival. He was 33 years old. Lee (also referred to as Pavlo Li and Pasha Li) was a well-known actor in his home country. He joined the Territorial Defense Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine following Russia’s invasion of the country, and was killed when Russian forces shelled Irpin, a city west of Kyiv. Lee was born in Yevpatoria, Crimea to a Korean father and Ukrainian mother. His credits include the 2019 comedy Meeting of Classmates, the 2017 sports action film The Fight Rules, the 2016 action comedy Selfie Party, and the 2012 comedy/drama Zvychayna Sprava. Advertisement Related Video Lee also dubbed beloved English-language films like The Lion King ...
Eulogies – Wolves At The Gate
RATING: 9/10 “Eulogies” is a sharp, vibrant record that, like the band’s 2019 release “Eclipse”, was self-produced by Stephen Cobucci (clean vocals, songwriting, rhythm guitar) and Joey Alarcon (lead guitar). The album’s big, enveloping sound emphasizes just how fun, energetic and emotionally satisfying it is. While Wolves At The Gate embrace rather formulaic song structure — nearly every song’s bridge occurs about three quarters of the way through like clockwork — the melodic metalcore band’s dynamism and execution lends excitement to each track. From the charging opener “Shadows” to the inspiring title track to the epic closer “Silent Anthem”, WATG‘s multi-faceted approach and deftness at building momentum keep...
Watch: JOHN 5 Performs In Mexico City
Fan-filmed video of John 5‘s entire February 27 performance at HDX Circus Bar in Mexico City, Mexico can be seen below. JOHN 5 AND THE CREATURES will embark on the “Sinner” tour next month. The band consists of John 5 on guitar, Ian Ross on bass and drummer Alex Mercado. Opening 15 of the 27 stops are THE HAXANS, the spooky rock duo featuring NEW YEARS DAY frontwoman Ash Costello and ROB ZOMBIE bassist Piggy D. JOHN 5 AND THE CREATURES will support FOZZY on some dates. John 5 shares: “I am so happy and excited to get out there on the road. It’s one of my favorite things to do in life and I am excited to see all the familiar faces. I can’t wait to play some new songs off the ‘Sinner’ album and travel the country. It truly is going to be an ama...
