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Rob Halford on Judas Priest’s Rock Hall Induction: “That’s the Blessing We’ve All Been Waiting For”
Judas Priest are set to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2022. The legendary British metal band is receiving the Musical Excellence Award — the same award that saw the posthumous induction of Randy Rhoads last year. Although Judas Priest weren’t voted in by the Hall’s proper voting body, frontman Rob Halford called the induction a “blessing.” “It’s a very, very important institution for recognizing various people that have been in music since music began, right from the beginning of rock ‘n’ roll,” Halford told Billboard. “To be part of that is, like, wow. And glory hallelujah, there’s another metal band in now. That’s the blessing we’ve all been waiting for.” Advertisement Related Video Judas Priest were a constant on the Hall’s fan ballot for years ...
Shamir Announces 2022 Headlining North American Tour
Shamir is embarking on a 2022 headlining tour in support of his stellar album Heterosexuality. After kicking off on July 20th with a pair of rescheduled dates supporting Courtney Barnett, the summer trek will proceed with headlining stops in Chicago, Seattle, Los Angeles, Toronto, and Washington, DC before wrapping on August 18th in Denver. A rotating cast of Evil, Poolblood, Creeping Charlie, Fashion Club, Lance Redeker, and Spyca will serve as openers. See the full itinerary and tour poster below the jump. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 6th at 10:00 a.m. local time. Grab yours via Ticketmaster. Related Video As a preview of what’s to come, Shamir released a live performance video of the Heterosexuality cut “Cold Brew.” Watch the enthralling clip below. Advertisement Heterosexua...
Beach Bunny Receive a Broadcast from Bob Odenkirk in New “Karaoke” Video: Watch
Beach Bunny are gearing up to share their sophomore album Emotional Creature. But before it’s out July 22nd, the Chicago power-pop quartet have unveiled the record’s third single “Karaoke” today, as well as its galactic music video that features an out-of-this-world cameo from a longtime fan of the band: Bob Odenkirk. “Karaoke” is a sun-soaked guitar pop jam and an instant earworm. Its lyrics navigate the sweet nuances of a crush in its early stages, where you understand just enough about someone to feel that sense of overwhelming attraction while still maintaining a sense of playful mystery. “I learn all the words to your daydreams/ Like I’m trying to sing karaoke,” bandleader Lili Trifilio sings, before ushering in a ba-ba-ba chorus that immediately encourages you to sing along. “[‘...
Bob Dylan to Release New Version of “Subterranean Homesick Blues”
Bob Dylan is set to release a newly recorded version of “Subterranean Homesick Blues” on Friday, May 6th. The re-recording is tied to a new audio project from legendary producer T Bone Burnett called Iconic Originals. Specifically, Burnett has developed a new analogue sound technology that he says “possesses a depth, resonance and sonic fidelity that exceeds that of vinyl, CD, streaming or any other means of experiencing recorded music.” To launch the project, Burnett enlisted Dylan to re-record some of his most iconic songs. “An Ionic Original is the pinnacle of recorded sound,” Burnett said in a statement. “It is archival quality. It is future proof. It is one of one. Not only is an Ionic Original the equivalent of a painting, it is a painting. It is lacquer painted onto an aluminum disc...
Eminem, Dolly Parton and More Inducted Into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2022
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Wednesday announced this year’s inductees, revealing that Eminem, Dolly Parton, Duran Duran, Lionel Richie, Pat Benatar, Eurythmics and Carly Simon will compose the performers’ category in the class of 2022. Additionally, Judas Priest and songwriting duo Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis will be honored with the Musical Excellence Award, while Harry Belafonte and Elizabeth Cotten will receive the Early Influence Award. The 2022 Ahmet Ertegun Award will go to Interscope and Beats founder Jimmy Iovine, Sugarhill Records founder Sylvia Robinson and lawyer Allen Grubman. “This diverse group of inductees each had a profound impact on the sound of youth culture and helped change the course of rock & roll,” said John Sykes, Chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of F...
Little by little, blockchain technology is beginning to appear around the house
Blockchain technology is familiar to cryptocurrency users and national banks, and awareness of it is spreading fast to gamers. Applications in industry, particularly supply chain management, have been appearing as well. Through them, blockchain technology may improve domestic life in unseen ways, such as ensuring high-quality food, responsibly sourced seafood, or preventing the counterfeiting of pharmaceuticals. Nonetheless, the home may be blockchain’s final frontier. Blockchain penetration at the household level is so far quite low, but day-to-day utility was no afterthought for blockchain developers. Christoph Jentzsch, Simon Jentzsch and Stephan Tual, who in 2016 created The DAO — the short-lived first decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) — introduced Slock.it, “the first ...
Powpeezy ft Falz – Facility (Remix)
Don’t miss this remix single titled “Facility 2.0” by Powpeezy. Powpeezy a Nigerian versatile artist drops a remix to his released track titled “Facility“, taken off the 2-tracks EP still called “Facility”. The remix single “Facility” has Falz on it and is an impressive piece of music you should listen to. He dedicates it to his fans & supporters. It fills in as a follow-up to his remix song “Lagos Party”. Listen and share Powpeezy ft Falz – “Facility” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Powpeezy_-_Facility_Remix_ft_Falz__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Blossoms Set For U.K. No. 1 With ‘Ribbon Around the Bomb’
Blossoms are ready to detonate the U.K. albums chart with Ribbon Around the Bomb (EMI), which leads the midweek tally. If it holds its course, Ribbon will become the English indie outfit’s third leader, following 2016’s eponymously-titled debut and 2020’s Foolish Loving Spaces. Coming in at No. 2 on the Official Albums Chart Update is Rammstein, with their eighth studio album, Zeit (Spinefarm). If it stays on target, Zeit will give the metal band their highest chart position, and just their second Top 10 after 2019’s Rammstein, which peaked at No. 3. Completing the podium at the halfway point is Dopamine (BMG), by British rock quintet Thunder. If it stays at No. 3, Dopamine, the band’s 14th studio LP, will be their equal career high. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest vi...
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Reveals Class of 2022
On Wednesday morning (May 4), the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced which of this year’s nominees will be inducted at the 2022 ceremony on Nov. 5 in Los Angeles. Rock hitmaker Pat Benatar, new wave chart-toppers Duran Duran, hip-hop heavyweight Eminem, synth-pop duo Eurythmics, country legend Dolly Parton, R&B hitmaker Lionel Richie and pop singer-songwriter Carly Simon make up the Class of 2022. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Additionally, heavy metal fixtures Judas Priest and songwriting/production powerhouse duo Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis are also joining the Rock Hall with the “award for musical excellence” (which was originally titled the “sidemen” category when it debuted). Judas Priest is the second band to receive the a...
For Judas Priest Third Time’s a Charm For Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: ‘That’s the Blessing We’ve All Been Waiting For’
Back in February, when Judas Priest‘s third nomination for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was announced, frontman Rob Halford told Billboard that, “I must do a duet with Dolly Parton! … If Lionel (Richie) and Priest get in, I think we’ll both be dancing on the ceiling together.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Now that can happen. The iconic heavy metal band, long considered one of the Rock Hall’s great snubs, will be joining Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis as the two recipients of the Musical Excellence Award when the 37th annual induction ceremony takes place Nov. 5 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Halford was nothing but exuberant when he spoke via Zoom with Billboard after hearing the news. “All I want is a self(ie) with Dolly P...
Daniel Radcliffe Stars as “Weird Al” Yankovic in First Trailer for Upcoming Biopic: Watch
Daniel Radcliffe stars as “Weird Al” Yankovic in an upcoming biopic about the legendary musician, comedian, and parodist. Ahead of the film’s premiere this fall, the first teaser trailer has been released. Watch it below. The film, aptly titled WEIRD: The ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic Story, was written by Yankovic himself alongside Eric Appel, who also serves as the film’s director. The biopic “holds nothing back, exploring every facet of Yankovic’s life, from his meteoric rise to fame with early hits like ‘Eat It’ and ‘Like a Surgeon’ to his torrid celebrity love affairs and famously depraved lifestyle,” promises a press release. “WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story takes audiences on a truly unbelievable journey through Yankovic’s life and career, from gifted child prodigy to the greatest musical legend...
BIBI Reflects on Her Debut Coachella Performance, Teases “Weird, Dark and Twisted” New Era
K-pop soloist BIBI could be described as a free spirit, but that feels a bit too reductive for an artist as ever-evolving as her. BIBI pulls from hip-hop, R&B, and pop sounds as she pleases, and describes her music as her “weird, dark, and twisted” way of expressing herself. Following a highly buzzed-about debut set at Coachella, BIBI sat down with Consequence to reflect on this moment in her career — a moment that only seems to be setting her up for more adventures. BIBI was part of the 88rising Head In the Clouds stage at Coachella. In reflecting on her time at Coachella Valley, two things prominently stand out: the desert dust, and getting to spend time with her fellow 88rising artists. “It was really overwhelming,” she says of her time at the festival, recalling the sheer size...
