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In Photos: Testament, Exodus and Death Angel Play Only “Bay Strikes Back” Show of 2021
Although the official “Bay Strikes Back Tour” has been postponed until 2022, Testament, Exodus, and Death Angel brought the joint bill to the Fox Theater in Oakland on Saturday (November 27th) for a sold-out one-night gig this past weekend — giving their hometown fans a chance to celebrate the legacy of not only the music, but also the rich history of all three bands. Together, the three legendary acts combined to write yet another chapter in the ongoing story of Bay Area thrash metal. Hitting the stage with the intro to “The Ultra-Violence,” Death Angel were in top form from the word “go,” and kicked off the evening with a blistering eight song set, wasting no time pumping up the already voracious crowd. Vocalist Mark Osegueda had every person in the already packed venue in the palm of hi...
Chicago and Brian Wilson Announce US Co-Headlining Tour
In a collaborative move of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-sized proportions, Chicago will embark on a co-headlining tour with Brian Wilson next summer. The “rock and roll band with horns” and the Beach Boys founder will kick off their 25-date US tour in June 2022. Unless you were going to gigs in the 1970s, this upcoming tour marks maybe one of the only times you’ll be able to hear Chicago’s hits like “Make Me Smile” and “25 or 6 to 4” alongside some Wilson/Beach Boys classics in a live capacity. And, to make things even more exciting, Wilson will be accompanied on stage by fellow Beach Boys members Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin. Tickets go on this Friday, December 3rd, at 10:00 a.m. local time, and you can get yours via Ticketmaster. See the tour schedule below. Advertisement Related Video W...
Tierra Whack Announces Rap? EP
Tierra Whack is returning this week with new music. The Philadelphia rapper just announced a new EP called Rap?, which will be released on December 2nd via Interscope Records. Rap? is Whack’s first complete of songs since her 15-track, 15-minute 2018 debut, Whack World. That’s not to say the Philadelphia artist hasn’t stayed busy: she’s released a steady flow of singles since her debut, including three songs — “Link,” “76,” and “Walk the Beat” — in 2021. To coincide with Rap?, Whack is dropping a collaboration with Vans on December 3rd. The rapper teamed with stylist Shirley Kurata to create an 80s-inspired collection of shoes and apparel that centers the mantra “Weird Hype And Creative Kids” (or “WHACK”). Advertisement Related Video Whack recently contributed to the star-st...
Dave Grohl Goes Full Lounge Singer with Cover of Barry Manilow’s “Copacabana”
And on the third night of Hanukkah, Dave Grohl donned a smoking jacket and offered up his best Barry Manilow impersonation. Yes, for the latest installment in their ongoing covers song series, Grohl and Greg Kurstin gave a nod to “mega-mensch” Manilow with a loungy rendition of “Copacabana.” “Barry Pincus – not only one of the greatest songwriters of the 20th (or any) century, but a mega-mensch to boot!” wrote Grohl and Kurstin to introduce their cover. “So, like a good neighbor, you deserve a break today. So grab a bucket of chicken and let’s get stuck on…. @barrymanilow’s “Copacabana”! In the accompanying video, Grohl pulls double duty (and sports two different smoking jackets) as he both sings and sits behind the kit. Super producer Kurtstin, meanwhile, plays keyboard and bongos. Watch ...
Billie Eilish Does the Same ‘Vanity Fair’ Interview for a Fifth Year in a Row: Watch
Billie Eilish was almost certainly feeling deja vu as she sat for her yearly video interview with Vanity Fair on Oct. 18. While the questions remain the same in the video, which was released Tuesday (Nov. 30), the superstar’s answers (and hair color!) showed her growth over the last half-decade. Explore See latest videos, charts and news The annual tradition started when the teenage pop sensation was just a 15-year-old newcomer, back in the simpler days when she only had a mere 257,000 Instagram followers. (Four years later, she now boasts upward of 94.1 million — including Kylie Jenner, the third most-followed person on the platform.) Reflecting on her pandemic-era answers from 2020, Eilish couldn’t help but laugh at herself. “Gosh, that girl was going through an identity crisis. Oh ...
BTS Had the Most Streamed Song on Apple Music In 2021
BTS’ “Dynamite” blew up on Apple Music in a big way this year. The K-pop superstars had 2021’s most-played song around the world on Apple Music, with “Dynamite.” The septet’s single comes in at No. 1 on the Top 100 Streamed Songs chart, published today as the streaming giant handed out honors at its third annual Apple Music Awards. “Dynamite” was explosive, in many ways. The song debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in August 2020, for the boy band’s first leader on that chart. The single went on to detonate the record for the most weeks leading Billboard’s Digital Songs Sales Chart, and set a new mark for simultaneous weeks atop Billboard’s Global 200 charts. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Just last month, “Dynamite” became the fir...
Final Eight Contestants Unveiled for ‘The Voice’: Watch
Want drama? An Instant Save on NBC’s The Voice has it all. Following the Top 10 Live Performances on Monday (Nov. 29), three contestants found themselves facing the exit, with only one given a pass to stay. Cue the drama. Team Kelly’s Jeremy Rosado hit Rascal Flatts’ “What Hurts the Most,” popular hopeful Holly Forbes (Team Ariana) performed Kelly Clarkson’s “Because of You,” and Team Legend’s Jershika Maple tackled the Empire cast’s “What Is Love”. [embedded content][embedded content][embedded content] It all came down to America’s vote. Only one person could be saved, and, after some deep breaths and sweaty palms, Maple’s name was called. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news A 24-year-old based in Killeen, Texas, Maple grew up in Louisiana, singin...
Timi Dakolo – Obim ft Ebuka & Noble Igwe
Here is an amazing piece of music coming from Nigerian singer Timi Dakolo titled “Obim” featuring Ebuka and Noble Igwe out now. Top Nigerian singer and vocalist Timi Dakolo has a new tune titled “Obim” for his fans and he draws support from media personality Ebuka and socialite Noble Igwe. It is a sequel to his track “Everything” “Obim” is a beautiful song of love with an Igbo title that translates to “my heart” in English. The song features some spoken words by Noble Igwe and Ebuka. This is another typical Nigerian wedding song, that would go around as the festivities draw closer. Listen, enjoy Timi Dakolo – “Obim” ft Ebuka & Noble Igwe below & share. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/TIMI-DAKOLO-x-EBUKA-x-NOBLE-IGWE-OBIM.mp3 Download You Deserve to Ma...
Mötley Crüe Sell Entire Recording Catalog to BMG for a Reported $150 Million
This must feel good for Mötley Crüe: The band has sold its entire recording catalog to BMG for a reported $150 million. The deal includes all their studio albums from their 1981 debut, Too Fast for Love, through their most recent LP, 2008’s Saints of Los Angeles, plus their live releases and compilations. While Variety cites sources as valuing the deal at roughly $150 million, the publication also notes that other sources report that the dollar amount is “significantly lower.” Either way, it’s quite a windfall for the hard-rock veterans, who were able to secure the rights to their catalog from Elektra Records in the ’90s with help from manager Allen Kovac. Advertisement Overall, Mötley Crüe have sold more than 100 million albums worldwide, with seven of their LPs going platinum or multipla...
Adele Announces Las Vegas Residency After Releasing Smash Album 30
Say “Hello” to the newest fixture on the shimmering Las Vegas strip. Adele announced on Tuesday (November 30) that she will be a resident performer at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace beginning in January 2022. Weekends With Adele kicks off January 21 and is slated to continue through April 16. The British singer-songwriter will perform two shows each weekend, with one weekend off in mid-February (when Van Morrison is scheduled to play). Tickets go on sale December 7, though fans will have to register for pre-sale access before December 3 for a chance to secure tickets for the long-rumored residency; there may not be a general sale date should the presale demand be too high. “See you at Caesars in Vegasss,” Adele tweeted. The announcement follows the release of the singer’s fourth studio al...
Who Should Win Best Music Video at the 2022 Grammys? Vote!
The Grammy race for best music video is well worth watching this year. For one thing, there are seven nominees instead of the usual five (owing to ties). And the entries run the gamut from Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga’s performance of an 87-year-old Cole Porter standard, “I Get a Kick Out of You,” to “Shot in the Dark,” a new song by veteran hard rock band AC/DC. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Two of the nominees are past winners in this category. In addition to Gaga, who won for “Bad Romance” (2010), Lil Nas X is nominated for “Montero (Call Me by Your Name).” The pop star won best music video two years ago for “Old Town Road (Remix),” his megahit collab with Billy Ray Cyrus. Five of the nominated videos were made in support of tracks that are ...
Japan’s BAND-MAID Talk Connecting With Fans Around the World During COVID & Their New Single ‘Sense’
BAND-MAID released their new single “Sense” on Oct. 27. BAND-MAID, formed in 2013, is a maid-themed hard rock band. Their aggressive sound, a stark contrast to the band’s look, has endeared them to rock and metal fans in Japan and overseas, and their February concert (which they call an “OKYU-JI”) was watched by people in 67 different countries, a new record for the band. Explore Explore BAND-MAID See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In an interview with Billboard Japan, Hideyuki Mori talked with Miku Kobato (guitar/vocals) and Saiki (vocals). The COVID-19 pandemic has put the brakes on many of the band’s activities, but Miku and Saiki shared their feelings about their “Masters and Princesses” (what the band calls their fans) in Japan and abroad. We also ta...
