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Primus Share Conspiranoid EP, Their First New Project in Five Years: Stream
Today, funk-metal icons Primus have returned with the three-track EP Conspiranoid. Out now via ATO Records, it marks the band’s first new body of work in five years. Stream Conspiranoid on Apple Music or Spotify below. Conspiranoid includes the whopping 11-minute epic “Conspiranoia,” which Consequence premiered earlier this month. “I’d been itching to record an opus — basically a long, winding, bastard of a song, reminiscent of some of the compositions I cut my teeth (or ears) on, in my music-hungry adolescence,” frontman Les Claypool explained. He continued: “‘Conspiranoia’ was sprouted from a seed I had planted in my notebook a year or so ago — a few lines commenting on the mental state of the contemporary world.” Meanwhile, the EP’s other two tracks, “Follow the Fool” and “Eri...
Neko Case Shares New Song “Oh, Shadowless”: Stream
Neko Case has a new retrospective compilation out today. Alongside 22 past favorites, Wild Creatures boasts a brand new song called “Oh, Shadowless.” Take a listen below. “Oh, Shadowless” begins as a gentle waltz, with chiming guitars and Case’s sweet vocals swirling together in a genial lullaby. Before long, however, a barrage of feedback and drums break the spell, revealing a sense of foreboding hiding under the surface. It makes sense, then, that Case’s main refrain is “Sandman is coming, but he’s taking too long.” The single comes with a charming stop-motion music video directed by Laura Plansker, and its furry characters can’t seem to get a peaceful night’s sleep, either. Consequence caught up with Case to gain some insight on her new single, and to look back on her 25-year caree...
Kiernan Shipka and Diane Kruger on How Real Hollywood Can Be Just as Brutal as Swimming With Sharks
Kiernan Shipka has some unconventional advice for getting to know a new co-star — do drugs with them. Or pretend to do drugs with them, as she tells Consequence. The Mad Men and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina alum stars with Diane Kruger (Inglourious Basterds, National Treasure) in Swimming With Sharks, a six-episode limited series that was originally produced to debut on the dearly departed streaming service Quibi. After Quibi shut down literally as the series was finishing up production, it (along with other Quibi series) was rescued by the Roku Channel for distribution. Based on the acclaimed 1994 indie film about a young assistant dealing with a tyrannical Hollywood boss, creator Kathleen Robertson flipped the genders of the leads to introduce the character of Lou Simms (Shipka), an as...
SOUNDGARDEN’s ‘Superunknown’ Album Certified Six Times Platinum In U.S.
SOUNDGARDEN‘s breakthrough 1994 album “Superunknown” was certified six times platinum by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) on April 21 for sales in excess of six million copies. The LP was previously certified five times platinum in March 1996. The RIAA developed its gold and platinum awards program in 1958 to honor artists and create a standard by which to measure the commercial success of a sound recording. The program trademarked the gold record and formalized the industry practice of presenting awards to artists for music sales achievements. Presently, the RIAA awards a gold honor for 500,000 units sold, a platinum honor for 1 million units sold and a diamond award for more than 10 million units sold. In the streaming age, each permanent digital alb...
UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER: Why I Decided To Record A Song In German For The First Time
Former ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider has just released a new solo album, “My Way”, via Atomic Fire Records. The effort is billed as the 70-year-old German musician’s “most personal and extraordinary album to date,” containing 17 cover versions of the songs that have influenced the musician and singer the most, including classic tracks from URIAH HEEP, RAINBOW, THE SWEET, MOTÖRHEAD, LED ZEPPELIN, SCORPIONS, AC/DC and JUDAS PRIEST. “My Way” also features a cover of the WOLFSHEIM hit “Kein Zurück”, which marks the first time Udo has recorded and released a song in his native language. Asked in a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal’s “Metal Global” why now was the right time for him to put out a song in German, ...
RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE Announces Summer 2022 European Tour
RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE has announced the rescheduled dates for the European leg of the band’s “Public Service Announcement” tour with RUN THE JEWELS. All previously sold tickets for the headline shows (Vienna, Krakow and Prague) will be honored. Fans who cannot attend and would like a refund can contact the original point of purchase until May 23. RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE 2022 European tour dates: Aug. 24 – Edinburgh, UK – Royal Highlands Centre Aug. 26 – Leeds, UK – Leeds Festival Aug. 28 – Reading, UK – Reading Festival Sep. 01 – Antwerp, Belgium – Sportpaleis Sep. 03 – Hannover, Germany – Expo Plaza Sep. 05 – Zurich, Switzerland – Hallenstadion Sep. 08 – Malaga, Spain – Andalucia Big ...
Here Are Walking Directions To Graves Of PANTERA Legends DIMEBAG And VINNIE PAUL (Video)
YouTube channel Metal Speck has uploaded “walking directions” to the graves of legendary PANTERA guitarist “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott and his brother, PANTERA drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott, at the Moore Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Arlington, Texas. Check out the three-minute clip below. In a message accompanying the release of the video, Metal Speck wrote: “Every time I’m near Arlington, TX, I make time to pay my respects at the gravesites of Vinnie and Dime. Thought it would be a great idea to post a video of how to walk to them, since Moore Memorial Gardens is so large. “There are at least two entrances and you can drive there, but I like to walk and see around the cemetery. If you do too, to go by these directions, use the main entrance on N Davis D...
Stand Up: Ludacris To Receive Honorary Degree From Georgia State University
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: CBS Photo Archive / Getty Ludacris is showing that hard work definitely pays ff after it was announced he was receiving his honorary degree from Georgia State University. According to the announcement from GSU, the Grammy-winning musician will be honored with a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Management for his “support of Georgia State’s creative media arts and law programs, his substantial commitment to the metro Atlanta community, and his nationwide philanthropic endeavors.” Related Stories “A business mogul, multi-platinum Grammy award-winning artist, actor, and entrepreneur, Bridges is being honored for his support of Georgia State’s creative media arts and law programs, his substantial commitment to the metro Atlanta community, and his nationwid...
Pusha T Tells ‘The Breakfast Club’ He Won’t Respond To Drake’s Subliminal Diss
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Revolt / Power 105 Last week a Drake guest verse in which he took some not so subliminal shots at his rival, Pusha T leaked onto the internet and while many speculated that Pusha would once again come for the neck of the King of The North, it doesn’t seem like he’ll be taking that route this time around. During an interview with The Breakfast Club this morning, Pusha was asked about where he stands with Drake these days given the fact that Drizzy and Kanye are now on “good” terms and Pusha basically stated that he doesn’t want anything to do with Drake saying “Everything I’m doing right now is really purposeful. Like musically, and everything. I know who I wanna deal with and who I wanna work with – I know what this is, and [Drake] just don’t fall in thos...
Hold The Shots: Nicki Minaj Reveals She’s Sober
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz No more Casamigos for Nicki Minaj, who created a happy buzz among her legions of fans by declaring that she’s now sober. On Thursday night (April 21st), the “Super Bass” rapper expressed her newfound sobriety through her Twitter account, writing: “I used to b [sic] happy when I was high. Now I’m happy when I’m sober. Related Stories She continued, “Be gentle with yourself,” as a way to lend support to anyone among her 24.9 million followers on the social media platform who might be struggling with substance abuse that would come across her message. The Trinidadian-born artist put that out in response to some questions her followers had after she posted a video of herself frying chicken, prompting many to ask if she had a ca...
Barack Obama Urges Social Media Companies To More To Slow Spread of Disinformation
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Chip Somodevilla / Getty Former President Barack Obama sounds the alarm about disinformation and its danger to democracy and feels the US social media giants could do more to curb it. Obama took the stage Thursday (Apr.21) at Stanford University to deliver a keynote addressing the alarming amount of disinformation that plagues social media mediums. The former President once unlocked the great potential of tools like Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to help him get elected not once but twice. Related Stories Since the rise of the banned one, Donald Trump, social media has become a cesspool where lies spread faster than truth, especially in MAGA land. Those individuals can’t distinguish between outright lying and claiming their voices are “being silenced,” ...
Madonna Selling SoCal Mansion for $26M a Year After Buying It From The Weeknd
That didn’t last long. Just a little over a year after buying a nine-bedroom home in Hidden Hills, Calif., from The Weeknd for $19.3 million, Madonna has decided to hoist the residence back onto the market. The music artist has listed the property for $25.995 million — a big jump from what she paid last April — according to the Multiple Listing Service. Located in a guard-gated area set on nearly 3 acres, the estate includes a barn with a newly built gym and dance/Pilates studio, a natural amenity for the perennially fit singer. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The redwood-dotted property includes the main house and a two-bedroom guest house. It comprises 12,500 square feet of living space with 11 bathrooms, a two-story wall ...
