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CANDLEBOX Is Focus Of New Feature-Length Documentary ‘Far Behind: The Candlebox Story’
Warner Music Entertainment (WME), the television and film division of Warner Music Group, has partnered with Highway West Entertainment on a forthcoming new feature-length documentary, “Far Behind: The Candlebox Story”. The film will explore the beginnings of what the world would come to know as the grunge scene, following the iconic band CANDLEBOX on their rise to fame. Guy Oseary, manager of legendary artists such as U2, Madonna and the RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, will serve as executive producer on the project, along with Jack Piatt, director/producer and founder of Highway West Entertainment, who initiated the collaboration with CANDLEBOX frontman Kevin Martin. Martin said: “”The story of CANDLEBOX is one that’s long overdue for a telling, and I cannot wait to ...
PHIL DEMMEL Says He Will Miss Some VIO-LENCE Shows Due To Other Touring Commitments: ‘I Need To Be A Little Selfish’
During an appearance on “Talking Bollocks”, the monthly metal podcast hosted by ACID REIGN frontman-turned-stand-up-comedian Howard H. Smith, VIO-LENCE/ex-MACHINE HEAD guitarist Phil Demmel, who is currently touring the U.S. with OVERKILL as the temporary replacement for Dave Linsk, confirmed that he will be forced to miss some of VIO-LENCE‘s upcoming gigs due to his touring commitments with other projects. “There’s some VIO-LENCE stuff coming up that I’m not gonna be able to be a part of because of choices that I’m making in my own career,” he explained (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). “VIO-LENCE was a side thing that we were doing. It was understood that I’m doing other stuff and that this would happen,” he continued....
NITA STRAUSS On Her Upcoming Solo Album: ‘Some Of My Very Favorite Singers Are On This Record With Me’
Last October, Nita Strauss, the Los Angeles-based guitar shredder for the ALICE COOPER band, shared “Dead Inside”, her first new solo music since the release of her debut album, 2018’s “Controlled Chaos”. The track is her first-ever solo collaboration with a vocalist, David Draiman, frontman of Grammy-nominated rock icons DISTURBED. Speaking to Canada’s iHeartRadio about the fan response to the single, Nita said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “It’s been amazing. It’s exciting ’cause I think a lot of my fans are not necessarily the typical instrumental guitar fans; they’re rock fans who happen to like the way that I play guitar. So I think people were excited to get a song that’s a little more accessible — someth...
SKID ROW Guitarist On Failed 2016 Reunion With SEBASTIAN BACH: ‘We Couldn’t Even Get Past The Point Of Simple Texting’
In a new interview with Scott Penfold of Loaded Radio, SKID ROW guitarist Dave “Snake” Sabo was asked how he feels about people still calling for a reunion with the band’s former singer Sebastian Bach. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “Well, it’s been 23 years [since SKID ROW reformed], so to say that I’m over it would be an understatement. We attempted [a reunion] slightly [back in 2016]. We dipped our toes in the water and realized that it didn’t feel so good. It’s just one of those things where we still could not see eye to eye; we couldn’t even get past the point of simple texting. “I am really, really happy where we are,” Snake continued. “I’m very proud of our past, and all due credit to everyb...
Montreal’s Concordia University To Offer Entire Course on Kanye West
Ye continues to be a topic of interest, making headlines surrounding his album releases, style and personal life. Professor Yassin Alsalman is taking matters into his own hands to dive deeper into the mind of Kanye West, introducing a course that at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada. The professor took to his Instagram to announce that he will be teaching a first-of-its-kind course about all things Kanye. The course, titled Kanye vs. Ye: Genius by Design, will aim to spark conversation about creativity in design, media and music by looking at all the works of Ye over the years. Alsalman, who is also an artist himself, wants to bring a fresh perspective to his students as well as open up conversations regarding the controversial artist to explore themes of “community, creativity, res...
Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow and More To Perform at 2022 GRAMMYs
With the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards set to take place in less than a month, the Recording Academy has unveiled the first batch of artists who are set to perform at the ceremony. Viewers can expect 2022 nominees Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X with Jack Harlow, BTS, Olivia Rodrigo, Brothers Osborne and Brandi Carlile to grace the stage of the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas for their performances. This year, Eilish received a total of seven nods while Lil Nas X received five, Harlow received two for “MONTERO,” Rodrigo received seven, BTS received one, Brothers Osborne received two and Carlile received five. The 2022 GRAMMYs was postponed from its original date of January 31 to April 3 due to COVID-19 concerns, and will be held outside Los Angeles or New York City for the first time since 1973. ...
Charli XCX Shares Video for New Song “Every Rule”: Watch
Charli XCX has shared the final single ahead of her next LP Crash, which arrives this Friday (March 18). The new track is called “Every Rule,” and it features production from A. G. Cook and Daniel Lopatin (aka Oneohtrix Point Never). Check it out below. Since she announced Crash last fall, Charli XCX has released a string of singles, including “Good Ones,” “New Shapes,” “Beg for You,” and “Baby.” She performed the latter two tracks during her slot as musical guest on Saturday Night Live earlier this month. Charli XCX will kick off a massive North American tour behind Crash next week. Revisit Pitchfork’s 2019 Cover Story “Charli XCX Is the Pop Star of the Future.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from. This article was originally published on Monday, March 1...
Third Man Records to Issue Prince’s Previously Unreleased 1986 Album Camille
Third Man Records have revealed plans to issue Prince’s previously unreleased 1986 album Camille. “We’re finally going to put it out,” label co-founder Ben Blackwell told Mojo. “Prince’s people agreed – almost too easy.” The late musician originally planned on dropping the LP under his pseudonym Camille, a feminine alter-ego he embodied through pitched-up vocals and androgynous fashion, but the album was shelved shortly after getting a test pressing. Camille includes eight tracks in total, all of which have been officially released—although hard to track down, to some extent—over the years. “Housequake,” “Strange Relationship,” and “If I Was Your Girlfriend” appear on Sign o’ the Times; “Feel U Up” is the B-side to Batman single “Partyman;” “Shockadelica” is the B-side to 1987 single “If I...
Be Your Own Pet Reunite for First Shows in 14 Years. Jemina Pearl Talks How It Happened and What’s Next.
When Jack White announced the many artists opening for him on his forthcoming tour today, the long list of supporting acts included one particularly exciting name: a reunited Be Your Own Pet. The Jemina Pearl-fronted Nashville punk band, notorious for putting on wild shows in the ’00s, broke up in 2008 after releasing two albums: their self-titled LP in 2006 and its 2008 follow-up Get Awkward. The band will perform on April 38 and 30 at his shows in Atlanta and their hometown of Nashville, respectively. “I’ve been really blown away by the response today, to be honest,” Pearl said over the phone from her home in Nashville after the news was shared. “I wasn’t sure if people would give a shit. I’ve had so many people like reaching out to me—I feel like it’s my birthday or something.” Sa...
NIGO Teases ‘I Know NIGO’ Collaboration With Lil Uzi Vert
NIGO Teases Upcoming Release of First ‘I Know NIGO’ Single Revealing the track title with an AWGE produced video featuring Pharrell, A$AP Rocky and Lil Uzi Vert. Jan 25, 2022 9,538 Hypes NIGO Reveals Features for Upcoming ‘I Know NIGO’ Album Announcing the return of the Teriyaki Boyz. Dec 20, 2021 9,597 Hypes ‘I Know NIGO’ Album Sets Are Available for Pre-Order The designer’s first solo album in almost two decades. Feb 22, 2022 5,866 Hypes Take a Look at the Upcoming Lil Uzi Vert x Nigo’s HUMAN MADE Collection The rapper and the BAPE founder’s collaboration goes on sale tomorrow night. Sep 10, 2021 20,120 Hypes
Selena Gomez Developing New Series Based on ‘Sixteen Candles’
Make a wish, because Selena Gomez is putting a Latinx spin on the John Hughes classic Sixteen Candles. Together with collaborators Tanya Saracho and Gabriela Revilla Lugo, the pop star is developing a new half-hour sitcom titled 15 Candles, which will take a page from the 1984 coming-of-age movie starring Molly Ringwald. According to Variety, the comedy series “will follow four young Latinas in high school, navigating feelings of invisibility while exploring what it means to leave childhood behind as quinceañera season approaches.” Gomez will serve as executive producer on the project, which is headed to NBC streamer Peacock, while Saracho and Lugo are both expected to write and executive produce. Explore See latest videos, charts and news The Latinx-inspired take on Sixteen Candles is har...
Billboard Explains: South by Southwest
South by Southwest takes over Austin, Texas, every year, intertwining film, music and interactive media — but how did it become one of the arts’ biggest festivals? The inaugural SXSW took place in 1987 as an extension of an already-existing New York City festival. When those plans fell through, Ronald Swenson of the Austin Chronicle — who is now the CEO of SXSW — decided to co-organize it as a local music festival. SXSW has 15 tracks of programming in various formats, including summits, keynotes, panels, workshops, podcasts and more. “It would be like if every creative person in the world went on spring break together in Austin, Texas,” Brian Hobbs, SXSW programming manager, tells Billboard‘s Tetris Kelly. With inspiring speakers, major film screenings and headline-making performances...
