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Watch: GLENN TIPTON Rejoins JUDAS PRIEST On Stage In Oakland
JUDAS PRIEST was rejoined by guitarist Glenn Tipton on stage during the band’s headlining concert Saturday night (March 12) at the Fox Theater in Oakland, California. As he has done a number of other times over the course of the last four years, Tipton appeared with PRIEST for the encore, performing “Metal Gods”, “Breaking The Law” and “Living After Midnight”. Video of the performance can be seen below (courtesy of Stephanie Cabral and YouTube user jesseriah). Tipton was diagnosed with Parkinson’s eight years ago — after being stricken by the condition at least half a decade earlier — but announced in early 2018 he was going to sit out touring activities in support of JUDAS PRIEST‘s latest studio album, “Firepower”. He was r...
Traci Braxton, Singer and ‘Braxton Family Values’ Star, Dies at 50
Traci Braxton, a singer, actor and television personality who was the sister of Toni and Tamar Braxton, has died. She was 50. Traci passed away on Saturday morning (March 12) following a battle with esophageal cancer, her husband Kevin Surratt told TMZ. “We have come to a time where we must inform the public that after a year of privately undergoing a series of treatment for esophageal cancer our beloved Traci Braxton has gone on to glory,” Surratt said. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Traci’s older sister, R&B singer Toni, took to social media on Saturday to share a heartfelt tribute on behalf of the Braxton family. “It is with the utmost regret that we inform you of the passing of our sister, Traci,” Toni wrote alongside a black-and-white photo of the Braxton family on Ins...
5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (March 12)
From career milestones and new music releases to major announcements and more, Billboard editors highlight the latest news buzz in Latin music every week. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week. Latin female hitmakers share best advice Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Billboard Latin kicked off Women’s History Month with an industry mentorship dinner — courtesy of WhatsApp — as part of their new campaign, “Escúchanos. Míranos.” The intimate event brought together more than 50 emerging Latin female talents and established artists. During the dinner, Billboard asked industry leads to share their best career advice and discuss the women who opened doors for them. Click here to read inspirational quotes from sing...
The Fray’s Isaac Slade Announces Departure From Band
Isaac Slade, lead singer of The Fray, is leaving the band, he announced on social media on Saturday (March 12). “I have some heavy news to share today,” Slade wrote in a letter on Instagram. “I know it’s been pretty quiet on the band front for a long time but I want to let everyone know I’m stepping down from The Fray. It’s been an honor and privilege to make music with those three amazing guys for the last two decades, and all for the best fans anyone could ever imagine.” He continued, “I let the guys know five or six years ago that I was getting ready to call it, that I was going to start my long exit ramp and now it’s finally time. And it’s all good. I wish those guys all the best in whatever they do next. I’m ready to start dreaming up what it is I’m going to do with the rest of my lit...
GHOST’s Appearance On ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Rescheduled For Next Wednesday
GHOST‘s appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”, which was originally set to take place two months ago, will finally happen this coming Wednesday, March 16. The Swedish occult rockers were scheduled to perform on the January 20 episode of the ABC show, but pulled out just hours before, explaining that they “had a bit too much going on in Reno, getting all our shit together” for the band’s U.S. co-headlining tour with VOLBEAT. GHOST‘s 26-date arena tour with VOLBEAT and special guests TWIN TEMPLE kicked off on January 25 in Reno, Nevada and concluded on March 3 in Anaheim, California. GHOST released its fifth album, “Impera”, on March 11 via Loma Vista/Concord. The band’s mastermind Tobias Forge worked on the follow-up to 2018’s &...
IRON ALLIES Feat. Former ACCEPT Members HERMAN FRANK And DAVID REECE: Debut Album To Be Released Via AFM RECORDS
IRON ALLIES, the new band featuring former ACCEPT members Herman Frank and David Reece, has entered Horus Sound Studio in Hannover, Germany to begin recording its debut album. The LP, which is being co-produced by Arne Neurand, will be released later in the year via AFM Records. Joining Frank and Reece in IRON ALLIES are bassist Donnie Van Stavern (RIOT) and drummer Francesco Jovino (U.D.O., PRIMAL FEAR, VOODOO CIRCLE, JORN). Last October, Reece discussed his collaboration with Frank in an interview with the “Heavy Metal Mayhem” radio show. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “The ironic thing about Herman and I, we played festivals many times and not even met each other. And here we are, part of the same band and their history. And we would miss each other by, ...
TED NUGENT Says KID ROCK Is An ‘Unbelievably Creative’ Critical Thinker With A ‘Great Work Ethic’
In a new interview with retired boxer David “Niño” Rodriguez, Ted Nugent was asked why he hasn’t yet collaborated on music with fellow outspoken conservative rocker Kid Rock. Ted responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “Kid Rock and I communicate. In fact, he plays [the Nugent song] ‘Cat Scratch Fever’ [in concert] every night. “Here’s a great statement. Panama City, Florida, I think, is making a very profound statement because they hired me to headline the beach bash in Panama City on Friday, April 29th, and the next night they hired Kid Rock to headline the beach bash in Panama City on Saturday, April 30th,” he continued. “If they’re hiring Ted Nugent and Kid Rock, what do you think they might try to convey with th...
DARYL HALL Confirms He Was Asked To Join VAN HALEN As Replacement For DAVID LEE ROTH
Daryl Hall has confirmed that he was asked to join VAN HALEN following the departure of David Lee Roth more than three and a half decades ago. The singer-songwriter — best known as one half of HALL & OATES — broached the topic of his hypothetical link-up with VAN HALEN in a new interview with “Out Of The Box With Jonathan Clarke”, which airs on the New York radio station Q104.3. Asked if it’s true that Eddie approached him about stepping into the role of the band’s frontman after Roth‘s exit, Daryl laughed and said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “Well, yeah. Actually, yes. I knew those guys [VAN HALEN] really well; we actually shared some people — crew and things like that. And Eddie came to a show with [his then-wife] Valerie [Bertinelli] — t...
Babbz – Pineapple Juice EP Download
Zero Gravity Records artiste Babbz drops a brand new EP titled “Pineapple Juice”. The Nigerian music scene gets much better and more competitive each day as new music labels spring up with new talent discovered. In case you never knew former Mavin Records artiste Dr. Sid now owns a music label. He officially launched his music label this year called Zero Gravity Records which he earlier today unveiled his first signed artiste who goes by the stage name Babbz. Zero Gravity Records is also pleased to premiere Babbz’s debut EP titled “Pineapple Juice“. The new extended play is an impressive 5 tracks record with a single featured artist Tim Lyre. The production credits go to KD, JohnP, DaRe Kasali & Zion Beat. Enjoy ‘Pineapple Juice’ EP now and expect more good tunes from him. Pineap...
Babbz ft Tim Lyre – Pineapple Juice
Nigerian fast-rising singer Babbz drops a brand new single titled – Pineapple Juice. Zero Gravity Records music artiste Babbz comes through with a brand new single from his just-released debut EP captioned “Pineapple Juice” featuring Tim Lyre. The new record “Pineapple Juice” is an amazing piece of music with excellent production from DaRe, it serves as a follow-up to other exciting songs on the extended play “Pineapple Juice”. Listen and share Babbz ft Tim Lyre – “Pineapple Juice” below.
Kanye’s ‘DONDA’ is Now Certified RIAA Platinum
Although DONDA 2 isn’t Billboard eligible, Kanye West can celebrate the DONDA going certified platinum by the RIAA. The Recording Industry Association of America recently noted that Ye’s tenth studio album received over 1 million equivalent album sales since its August 2021 release. The Platinum certification of DONDA stands as the artist’s ninth album to reach the achievement. Additionally, Kanye West’s “We Don’t Care” went Gold, “Runaway” and “Bound 2” both went 3X Platinum. It is unclear if Kanye West plans to address DONDA 2 innovative yet challenging Stem Player release that restricts it from being part of charting. US Certifications (@RIAA): @kanyewest, DONDA Platinum (1,000,000). — chart data (@chartdata) March 11, 2022 For more music news, NIGO has teased the return of the Ter...
NIGO Teases Return of the Teriyaki Boyz
Releasing “Hear Me Clearly” with Pusha T just a few days ago, NIGO has now returned to tease the return of the Teriyaki Boyz. Taking to Instagram, the Japanese streetwear icon shared a snippet of his next I Know NIGO single featuring the group. Accompanied by a polaroid picture visual, the track is titled “More Tonight” and produced by NIGO close friend a collaborator Pharrell Williams. An influential force in the Japanese music and streetwear scene back in the early 2000s, the Teriyaki Boyz consists of Ilmari and Ryo-Z from Rip Slyme, Verbal from M-Flo, rapper Wise and NIGO, who served as the group’s DJ. Catch the teaser for Teriyaki Boyz’s “More Tonight” with NIGO, produced by Pharrell below. In case you missed it, take a look at HYPEBAE’s first-ever digital cover starring CL.
