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MÖTÖRHEAD Shares Previously Unreleased 1998 Concert To Celebrate LEMMY’s Birthday
To celebrate what would have been iconic MÖTÖRHEAD leader Ian Fraser “Lemmy” Kilmister‘s 76th birthday, the official MÖTÖRHEAD YouTube channel has released the next in the “The Löst Tapes” series, a previously unreleased concert from Norwich UEA which was recorded on the “Snake Bite Love” tour in 1998. Check it out below or at this location. Lemmy died in December 2015 at the age of 70 shortly after learning he had been diagnosed with cancer. He had dealt with several health issues over the last few years of his life, including heart trouble, forcing him to cut back on his famous smoking habits. MOTÖRHEAD had to cancel a number of shows in 2015 because of Lemmy‘s poor health, although the band did manage to complete one final European tour a ...
Watch YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Perform In Houston, Texas
Fan-filmed video footage of Yngwie Malmsteen‘s December 18 concert at RISE Rooftop in Houston, Texas can be viewed below. Earlier this month, Yngwie postponed several concerts on his U.S. tour “due to unforeseen circumstances” and “doctor’s orders.” Malmsteen‘s latest album, “Parabellum”, was released in July via Music Theories Recordings/Mascot Label Group. Only four of the songs on the LP feature vocals. The album title is Latin, translating as “Prepare For War”. After working with some of the top hard singers of the past four decades, Yngwie now handles much of the lead vocals himself in his own band, backed by a lineup that includes keyboardist Nick Marino, bassist Emilio Martinez and drummer Brian Wilson. In a recent in...
ROB HALFORD Dons JUDAS PRIEST Ugly Christmas Sweater For New ‘Merry Christmas’ Video Message
Rob Halford donned a JUDAS PRIEST ugly Christmas sweater as he shared a new “Merry Christmas” video message for his fans via Instagram. Check it out below. Rob captioned the video: “‘Merry Christmas love and peace be with you’ heavymetal #ink #christmas #love #family #friends #fans #one #world #peace #respect #all”. Halford recently publicly revealed that he battled prostate cancer during the pandemic. He previously mentioned his cancer battle in the new chapter added to the updated paperback edition of his autobiography, “Confess”. In “Confess”, Halford revealed that he was diagnosed with cancer after experiencing symptoms for at least a couple of years. In July 2020, Rob underwent prostatectomy, an operation where the entire pro...
Suga of BTS Tests Positive for COVID-19
Suga of BTS has tested positive for COVID-19. According to a statement from the group’s management company, Big Hit Music, the 28-year-old musician had tested negative prior to leaving the US for South Korea following the group’s recent run of concerts at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium. However, while self-quarantining upon his return to South Korea, Suga received a positive result after taking a PCR test. Big Hit Music said Suga received his second COVID-19 vaccination in August, and is currently experiencing no symptoms. The company also stressed that he has had no contact with the other members of BTS — RM, Jin, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook. Related Video Earlier this week, Suga became the first Asian pop musician to debut at No. 1 on Billboard Digital Song Sales chart after his posthumous...
Kay Flock Arrested for Murder
Bronx rapper Kay Flock was arrested on murder charges on Thursday, December 23rd. The 18-year-old musician (born Kevin Perez) is accused of killing Oscar Hernandez, 24, outside of a Harlem barbershop on December 16th. According to the New York Daily News, Hernandez was sitting in a barber shop waiting to get a haircut when Perez walked by, opened the shop’s door, and asked Hernandez what he was looking at. Hernandez walked outside to confront Perez, at which point Perez pulled a gun and shot Hernandez in the neck and back. Related Video Police believe the shooting was gang-related, as Hernandez was a member of the Bronx-based Thirdside Gang. However, Hernandez’s family believes Perez had mistaken him for someone else, as the two did not know each other. Advertisement The drill rapper was s...
Nuevo Elemento, Sech & More: Here’s the Ultimate Noche Buena Playlist
If you’re looking to add new Christmas songs to your Noche Buena playlist or new versions of the classic songs you already love, we’ve got you covered. Panamanian artist Sech kicked off the holiday season with a heartfelt and nostalgic original track titled “Carta Navideña,” which he performed for children who are battling cancer at Fanlyc Hospital in his native Panama. “Christmas is for sharing,” the chart-topping artist wrote on social media. “Thank you, Fanlyc, for opening your doors and the incredible work you do with this children.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Meanwhile, Los Dos Carnales released their version of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” in their norteño style and in Spanish. And both Nuevo Elemento and Victoria La Mala dropped...
5 Albums Out This Week You Should Listen to Now
With so much good music being released all the time, it can be hard to determine what to listen to first. Every week, Pitchfork offers a run-down of significant new releases available on streaming services. This week’s batch includes new albums from Curren$y, RXK Nephew, Popstar Benny, Krolok, and Don Trip. Subscribe to Pitchfork’s New Music Friday newsletter to get our recommendations in your inbox every week. (All releases featured here are independently selected by our editors. When you buy something through our affiliate links, however, Pitchfork earns an affiliate commission.) Curren$y: Pilot Talk 4 [Jet Life] It’s hardly a New Music Friday without Curren$y, who, in 2021, has released nine projects: Collection Agency (February), Welcome to Jet Life Recordings 2 (June), Highest in Char...
The Strokes Cancel New Year’s Eve 2021 Concert Due to Omicron
The Strokes have canceled their 2021 New Year’s Eve concert at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center. “We were so excited to be performing for everyone in Brooklyn this New Year’s Eve, but the Omicron variant has thwarted our plans,” the band explained on social media. “All tickets will be honored for the rescheduled date and details regarding refunds will be offered when the new date is announced.” The Barclays show would have been the Strokes’ first New Year’s Eve concert in two years. Scheduled to open the event were Idles and Hinds. Last year, the Strokes released The New Abnormal, their sixth studio album and first in seven years, which earned them the Grammy Award for Best Rock Album. It was the band’s first ever Grammy victory. Read about the Strokes in “The 200 Most Important Artists of Pitch...
VIDEO: Yemi Alade – Fire
Don’t miss this brand new music video from Yemi Alade for her song “Fire” out now. Effizzie Music Group unveils the official visuals for Yemi Alade’s “Fire“, a song taken off her EP “Queendoncom“. The singer is giving fans one last treat before the year runs out. She serves a visually intriguing and rich video for her song and as usual the energy on display is high. Watch, enjoy Yemi Alade – “Fire” below & share. [embedded content]
Labode ARIYA (LA) – Living God ft the Adeleye’s (AUDIO & VIDEO)
Compliments of the season guys, Hope you’re doing great as usual. As usual, we have got an amazing new brand song and video from Labode ARIYA (LA) featuring ft the Adeleye’s titled “Living God” for you. Labode ARIYA is a Canada-based Gospel Minister, Musician, Music Producer, and Promoter returns with a new song tagged “Living God ” after dropping “Blow” last month. He started in the choir as far back as 1980, he is a multi-talented Instrumentalist and music director. His songs are always Spirit lead with lyrical content focused on God’s words and Salvation. Watch and enjoy Labode ARIYA (LA) ft the Adeleye’s – “Living God” below, and don’t forget to share! [embedded content] Stream/Download Living God ft the Adeleye’s by LA here! Follow “ARIYA” on;https://facebook.com/LabodeARIYA/http...
SLAYER’s ‘Seasons In The Abyss’ Gets Christmas Makeover By Members Of DREAM THEATER, PROTEST THE HERO, CRADLE OF FILTH
Members of HAKEN, DREAM THEATER, PROTEST THE HERO, CRADLE OF FILTH and INHUMAN CONDITION have ventured south of Lapland for a festive version of a SLAYER classic. “Seasons Greetings In The Abyss” combines the music of SLAYER‘s “Seasons In The Abyss” with sleigh bell celebration, with alternate lyrics penned by artist and illustrator Dan Goldsworthy (ACCEPT, ALESTORM, SYLOSIS) and Charlie Griffiths of HAKEN, who also both take on guitar duties. Vocals are delivered by Canadian croon-maestro Rody “Angel Of Breath” Walker of PROTEST THE HERO and tuba (yes tuba!) is supplied by HAKEN drummer Ray “Nin Blood” Hearne. CRADLE OF FILTH‘s Dani-el “Awaits” Firth and INHUMAN CONDITION drummer Jeramie “Klerry” Kling fil...
PAPA ROACH’s ‘Scars’ Certified Silver In U.K.
PAPA ROACH‘s “Scars” has been certified silver in the United Kingdom. To earn a silver certification for a single in the U.K., PAPA ROACH had to sell 200,000 units of the song. The platinum, gold and silver certifications awarded by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) in recognition of sales milestones have included audio streaming data since June 2015, with 1,000 streams counting as one “sale.” “Scars” is taken from PAPA ROACH‘s album “Getting Away With Murder”, which was certified silver back in July 2013, approximately nine years after the LP’s release. Only one other PAPA ROACH single has been certified in the U.K., with “Last Resort” going platinum in November 2018. The official music video for “Sc...
