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DISTURBED’s DAVID DRAIMAN Discusses Importance Of Vocals In Modern Music: ‘People Remember Hooks’
DISTURBED frontman David Draiman, who produced TRIVIUM‘s “Vengeance Falls” album nearly a decade ago, was asked in a new interview with AXS TV‘s “Rock & Tell” if he gravitates to listening to the vocals first when he is working with an artist or if he is able to block that out and listen to something else first. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “Well, it all depends on the type of music you’re approaching, number one. Obviously, if we’re talking about something instrumental, then it’s a moot point. But if you’re talking about a vocal-driven song, and that’s the way 99.9 percent of all music, is vocally driven, then I think any producer, whether it’s me or anyone else, is going to start with ...
ZAKK WYLDE: ‘I Love Being On The Road Every Night’
In a new interview with The Underground Australia, Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) spoke what it has been like to return to the road during the pandemic. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “We just gone done doing… We did 44 shows in 50 days right before… I guess in October and November. And it was great. Nobody got sick. The shows were great. We went out with our good friends in PRONG and OBITUARY. And we had a great time. “The schedule is probably about five months from now we’re going out to Europe and then come back to America,” he continued. “And then hopefully be able to come down and see you guys in Australia and New Zealand, and then go to Asia and Russia — everywhere. Just tour for the next two years or so on the new album. ...
Watch AMY LEE And LZZY HALE Perform LINKIN PARK’s ‘Heavy’ In Cincinnati
Fan-filmed video of HALESTORM‘s Lzzy Hale joining EVANESCENCE on stage during the latter band’s January 14 concert at the Heritage Bank Center in Cincinnati, Ohio to perform a cover version of LINKIN PARK‘s “Heavy” can be seen below. The show was part of the rescheduled dates of EVANESCENCE and HALESTORM‘s U.S. co-headlining tour, which will run through January 21 in Newark, New Jersey. Lzzy and EVANESCENCE singer Amy Lee have been performing “Heavy” at every stop on the current tour. Lzzy spoke about the decision to cover the track in an interview with the 105.7 The Point radio station. She said: “[Amy and I] were lobbing a couple of ideas back and forth and then, all of a sudden, we landed on LINKIN PARK. And [we thought], you know wh...
TIM ‘RIPPER’ OWENS Saw Tensions Brewing Between K.K. DOWNING And GLENN TIPTON During Making Of ‘Demolition’
Former JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim “Ripper” Owens has once again defended Kenneth “K.K.” Downing over the comments the ex-PRIEST guitarist made about his former bandmates in his 2018 autobiography, explaining that Downing is just telling the truth. K.K. departed the iconic band 11 years ago but looked back on his time with the British metal titans in “Heavy Duty: Days And Nights In Judas Priest”, which came out in September 2018. The book, which was written with collaborator Mark Eglinton, covers all of the behind-the-scenes turbulence that led to Downing‘s exit from PRIEST, including his strained relationship with guitarist Glenn Tipton and his gripes with certain managerial decisions. During a new appearance on “The Jasta Show”, the podca...
Jim Jones & DJ Drama “Intro (Buckmouth),” Rick Ross ft. Dreamdoll “Wiggle” & More | Daily Visuals 1.14.22
HipHopWired Featured Video We’re only in January and it’s already been an eventful 2022 for Jim Jones what with word that he put the beatings on Freddie Gibbs followed by him revealing that Mama Jones taught him how to tongue kiss (he later said he was joking after getting roasted on social media). Still, Capo isn’t fazed a bit and keeps on his music grizzly for his Dip Set fanbase. Linking up with DJ Drama for his latest visuals to “Intro (Buckmouth), Jones and his peoples break bread at a outside eatery before riding the tourbus to the strip club where he’s welcomes with open arms and twerking booties by the talent that no doubt went hard to get them Capo Coins. Speaking of twerking, Rick Ross knows twerking talent when he sees it and for his clip to the Dreamdoll assisted “Wiggle” opens...
Narrative Ye: Kanye West Says Travis Scott Put Him On To Daughter Chicago’s Birthday Party Location
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: @kanyewest / Instagram Kanye West‘s life is a spiral of peak drama and struggle right about now. Ye recently attended his daughter Chicago’s birthday party, but only because Travis Scott told him where it was located and the time. At least, that’s the story Yeezy is telling the public as to maintain his proper narrative. It’s 2022, after all. TMZ detailed all the necessary tomfoolery: Kanye seemed thrilled he was able to show up to the shindig but said it was Travis Scott who told him the party was being thrown at Kylie’s home. He also thanked Kris and Corey … and Kylie for letting him in, but made no mention of Kim. He also groused that security stopped him briefly at the door. Related Stories He was clearly happy, saying his kids are the priority in his...
Give It To Me: 5 Reasons Timbaland Is The GOAT Producer
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / Getty The conversation about who is the best to do it behind the boards is a debate to be had. But our money is on Timbaland as the greatest of all time producer; no cap. When the Hip-Hop community truly does the homework it should be no surprise why Timbo The King is just that—The King. The Norfolk, Virginia native has proven time after time that he breathes rare air and is to be treated as such. And please do not mistake this bouquet of flowers as a slight to his musical peers. Dr. Dre, Puff Daddy, Swizz Beatz and The Neptunes are all legends in their own right, but Tim is that dude for real for real. Related Stories Still have your doubts? We don’t blame you; it’s a moment of Rap clarity that few have yet to experience but need t...
Buju ft Zinoleesky – Kilometer (Remix) Snippet
Nigerian singer Buju drops the remix version of his released single titled “Kilometer”. To Your Ears Entertainment boss, Buju, comes through with a remix of his song “Kilometer” featuring Marlian Records artist Zinoleesky. The song “Kilometer” by Buju was released last year and it’s off the EP titled “Sorry I’m Late“. The remix version of the song with Zinoleesky is a special treat for his fans. Full mp3 coming soon. Listen, enjoy and share Buju ft Zinoleesky “Kilometer” Remix below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Buju-ft-Zinoleesky-kilometer.mp3
Earl Sweatshirt Drops Visual for ‘Sick!’ Track “Titanic”
Earl Sweatshirt has shared a music video for “Titanic,” a single off of his new LP Sick!. The song was produced by the rapper’s frequent collaborator, the Detroit-based Black Noi$e Directed by Rodney Passe, the video follows Earl Sweatshirt riding through the city leaning out the back of his car. The simple visual compliments the profundity and complexity of the rapper’s meticulous bars. “Send a postcard from the depth. Bleed the vein ’til nothing left,” he raps. His first studio album in four years, Earl Sweatshirt dropped Sick! on Friday. In a statement, he described recording the project in the coronavirus pandemic, saying that he “leaned into the chaos.” The LP is composed of ten tracks, with guest features from Zelooperz on “Vision” and Armand Hammer on “Tabula Rasa.” In other music n...
Jack Antonoff’s Bleachers Have a Blast Performing ‘How Dare You Want More’ & ‘Chinatown’ During ‘SNL’ Debut: Watch
Jack Antonoff’s Bleachers brought loads of fun to the first Saturday Night Live of 2022 on Jan. 15, performing a pair of songs from the group’s 2021 album, Take the Sadness Out of Saturday Night. The indie pop band subbed in for the evening’s originally scheduled musical guest, Roddy Ricch, who was forced to drop out because of COVID-19 exposure. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news For Bleachers’ first performance, Antonoff was joined onstage by musicians Blu DeTiger and Claud for the high energy track “How Dare You Want More.” Dressed in a white T-shirt and blue jeans, the super-producer frontman bounced around stage while backed by a lively horn section and his dad, Rick, rocking out on acoustic guitar. Antonoff slowed things down for the group’s...
Ariana DeBose Joined by Kate McKinnon for Spectacular ‘West Side Story’ Medley During ‘SNL’ Monologue: Watch
Ariana DeBose brought a little taste of West Side Story to Saturday Night Live. The Golden Globe-winning actress, who stars as Anita in Steven Spielberg’s film adaptation of West Side Story, made her SNL hosting debut on Jan. 15, bringing lots of laughs to the first episode of 2022. Wearing a shimmery white blazer and a matching furry skirt, DeBose opened her monologue by giving a nod to her roots and celebrating Broadway’s perseverance during the pandemic. Explore See latest videos, charts and news “It is great to be here representing not only the Latino community as an Afro-Latina, but also the Broadway community,” the actress said to cheers from the audience. “Obviously, Broadway has been through a lot these last past couple of years … but we are a community that perseveres.” She contin...
Kanye West Shouts Out Travis Scott for Providing Address to Daughter Chicago’s Birthday Party
Kanye West is thanking Travis Scott for offering up information about his daughter Chicago’s 4th birthday party amid family drama. The 44-year-old rapper and fashion mogul, who now goes by Ye, claimed in a video on Saturday (Jan. 15) that his estranged wife, Kim Kardashian, did not invite him to their daughter’s special day. The Yeezy designer added that he was ultimately able to attend the bash, thanks to assistance from Scott and Kylie Jenner. “Yo, I’m so happy right now,” Ye says in the Instagram clip, per Hollywood Unlocked. “I just came from Chi’s party and I just gotta shout out to Travis Scott for sending me the address and the time, and making sure that I was able to spend that birthday memory with my daughter to be there with the rest of the family.” Explore See latest videos, cha...
