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ROB HALFORD Says Leftover Material From His ‘Confess’ Autobiography Is Being Used In Soon-To-Be-Announced Project
In a new interview with the Phoenix, Arizona radio station KSLX-FM 100.7, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford discussed his autobiography, “Confess”, which arrived in September 2020 via Hachette Books. Co-written with Ian Gittins, the book offered readers a compelling, heartfelt and honest look at the struggles Rob has faced with addiction and his sexuality as well as exploring his music and his many brushes with controversy. Rob said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “I was approached in my 30s. ‘Rob, do you want to do a book?’ I’m, like, ‘No, dude. I’ve got more of a life to live.’ And then there’s a little bell [that] goes, ‘Ping! It’s time to do it.’ So we put that together while the pandemic was going on. &#...
STEVIE NICKS On Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine: ‘This Is HITLER Coming Back To Haunt Us’
Stevie Nicks has compared Russian president Vladimir Putin to Nazi leader Adolf Hitler. Earlier today, the FLEETWOOD MAC singer took to her social media to share a photo of a stunning hand-painted box she had apparently received from an artist in Ukraine, and she included the following message: “At 4am this morning me and a friend sent a message to a lady in Ukraine who sent us a beautiful hand painted box~ to thank her again and check up on her after watching the news all night ~ she immediately wrote back that she was home and still fine… At 4:45am she wrote us back that she was now~ ‘just trying to escape’; that changed everything. Now I know someone, an innocent person, who is having her freedom taken from her. I have been crying ever since. “My mom said t...
TOOL Details ‘Fear Inoculum’ Ultra Deluxe Vinyl
The eagerly awaited vinyl version of TOOL‘s critically-acclaimed fifth album, “Fear Inoculum”, will arrive on April 8 via RCA Records, with the Grammy Award-winning release spread over 5 LPs and paired with new, extensive artwork. TOOL guitarist Adam Jones reconceptualized the already impressive album packaging with each of the 180-gram vinyl discs emblazoned with a unique etching and accompanied by an elaborate pictorial booklet including never-before-seen artwork. The limited-edition set, which also features a new cover, is housed in a hard shell box. TOOL has consistently elevated the concept of album art, from the groundbreaking “Fear Inoculum” CD release fronted by a 4″ HD rechargeable screen with exclusive video footage (“Recusant Ad Infinitu...
DAVID DRAIMAN: ‘I Don’t Think That There Would Be A DISTURBED Without PANTERA’
DISTURBED‘s David Draiman was one of the musicians who joined Lou Brutus of HardDrive Radio to celebrate the 30th anniversary of PANTERA‘s classic sophomore major label album “Vulgar Display Of Power”. Speaking about the impact the LP had on his musical upbringing, Draiman said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “[PANTERA] really, I think, at that point, had honed the whole groove metal thing that they had pioneered; they had gotten it to be so, so perfect. And look, that record was songs we covered, songs we adored, songs that were the soundtrack to many a late-night bit of Sodom and Gomorrah on the bus [laughs] — all kinds of craziness. There was all kinds of moments that those songs are literally part of the soundtrack to our upbringing. “A lot of ...
Charli XCX Taps A. G. Cook and Seventeen’s Vernon for New “Beg for You” Remix: Listen
Charli XCX has released a new remix of her Rina Sawayama–featuring Crash single “Beg for You.” The new version features A. G. Cook and Vernon of the K-pop band Seventeen. Check it out below. Last week, Charli XCX shared Pocket’s remix of “Beg for You.” The original song came out in January and will appear on Crash—due out March 18 via Atlantic. Next week, on March 5, Charli XCX will perform on Saturday Night Live. Revisit the Cover Story “Charli XCX Is the Pop Star of the Future.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Russia Banned From Eurovision 2022 After Ukraine Invasion
Russia will not be allowed to participate in the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest, the executive board of the European Broadcasting Union announced today (February 25). “The decision reflects concern that, in light of the unprecedented crisis in Ukraine, the inclusion of a Russian entry in this year’s Contest would bring the competition into disrepute,” the EBU said in a statement. Find the full statement below. Several public figures in Russia have decried President Vladimir V. Putin’s decision to invade Ukraine. The popular rapper Oxxxymiron canceled concerts in Moscow and St. Petersburg, explaining, “I cannot entertain you when Russian missiles are falling on Ukraine—when residents of Kyiv are forced to hide in basements and in the metro, while people are dying.” Other musicians voicing opp...
Drakeo the Ruler’s Brother Ralfy the Plug Sues Live Nation
Drakeo the Ruler’s brother Ralfy the Plug has filed a lawsuit against Live Nation—the organizer of the Once Upon a Time in LA music festival where Drakeo was fatally stabbed in a backstage altercation last December, TMZ and Rolling Stone report. Ralfy’s lawsuit follows a $60 million wrongful death lawsuit filed on behalf of Drakeo’s 5-year-old son. Like that one, Ralfy’s lawsuit outlines the scene of Drakeo’s murder, points out the alleged lack of security that led to that moment, and notes the 30-minute delay that it took emergency personnel to transport a wounded Drakeo to the hospital. He’s seeking millions in damages. In a statement shared with Pitchfork, Once Upon a Time in LA Fest said: “Once Upon a Time in LA joins Drakeo’s family, friends, and fans in grieving his loss. The festiva...
Pussy Riot’s Nadya Forms Crypto Organization to Fund Ukrainian Aid Groups
Pussy Riot co-founder Nadya Tolokonnikova has joined forces with two groups in the cryptocurrency sphere to generate funds for Ukrainian civilian groups amid the Russian invasion. Their new digital organization, Ukraine DAO, will sell 10,000 NFTs of the Ukrainian flag, minted on Ethereum, and another, unique NFT of the flag. Tolokonnikova told Decrypt that they chose the Ukrainian flag “because it’s not about any specific artists or aesthetics—it’s about something much bigger than all of us, it’s a pure gesture of solidarity.” She added, “Activism is the only reason I joined Web3. Now, when I’m so deeply ashamed of my government, I simply have to try to help Ukrainians.” All proceeds will benefit Return Alive Foundation and NGO Proliska.
Joni James, Popular 1950s Singer Behind ‘Why Don’t You Believe Me?,’ Dies at 91
Joni James, the soul-bearing pop singer who had hits in the 1950s with “Why Don’t You Believe Me?,” “How Important Can It Be?” and a cover of Hank Williams’ “Your Cheatin’ Heart,” has died. She was 91. James died Sunday of natural causes in a hospital in West Palm Beach, Florida, her family announced. Explore Explore Joni James See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Signed by MGM Records, the waiflike Chicago native came out of the gate with “Why Don’t You Believe Me?,” which reached No. 1 on the three Billboard charts in late 1952 and stayed there for weeks. Her recordings of “Your Cheatin’ Heart” in 1953 and “How Important Can It Be?” in 1955 each made it to No. 2, and “Have You Heard?” climbed to No. 4 in 1953. She had other top 10 hits...
BTS Takes Home Global Award, Billie Eilish Talks Daniel Craig’s Eyes & More Top Stories | Billboard News
BTS takes home a global award, Billie Eilish gets lost in Daniel Craig’s eyes and we hear from Avril Lavigne as she drops new music today. Plus, Kim Kardashian sets the record straight with Kanye West and Mary J. Blige’s chart-topping success. This is Billboard News for Friday, Feb. 25. [flexi-common-toolbar] [flexi-form class=”flexi_form_style” title=”Submit to Flexi” name=”my_form” ajax=”true”][flexi-form-tag type=”post_title” class=”fl-input” title=”Title” value=”” required=”true”][flexi-form-tag type=”category” title=”Select category”][flexi-form-tag type=”tag” title=”Insert tag”][flexi-form-tag type=”article” class=R...
PS5 Restock: Where to Buy the Hard-to-Find Console Without Spending a Fortune
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Have you been trying to get your hands on a PS5? The search alone can be stressful, especially with chip shortages hampering production and the growing number of retailers that sell Sony’s hard-to-get console. Thankfully, there are a few different retailers like Amazon and Walmart that have PS5 consoles available right now while others like Best Buy will likely be restocking at some point. To make the search easier, we put together a list of a few places where you can purchase a PS5 online. The consoles can run you anywhere from the $500 list price up to $1,...
The Most Memorable Music Moments From HBO’s ‘Euphoria’
TV shows and movies have been using songs to supplement stories for decades. On HBO’s Euphoria, tracks don’t just add emotion and intensity to certain scenes, the music has become as central to the story as the characters in the show themselves. The songs featured span decades and genres — including a ‘60s era Andy Williams hit to “Nonstop” off Drake’s 2018 smash Scorpion. But how does the show’s music supervisor Jen Malone curate the perfect soundtrack? It’s actually not rocket science: “Through Spotify, Soundcloud, Instagram, and Twitter. I just find the artists and read all the blogs,” she told W Magazine shortly after the pilot came out in June 2019. “I have a good network of friends who know what’s poppin’ and use playlists. I go into the rabbit holes and see what’s good.” Explore See...
