In a stark example of life imitates art, three days ago our team was talking about April Fool’s article ideas and “Deadmau5 creates only paws for Meowingtons” was one of them. Lo and behold, today Billboard reported that Meowingtons is now officially the first animal with an account on the platform. With a bio that reads,
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The version of Slipknot we know today — with Corey Taylor on vocals — has been playing live shows since 1997. Having released six full-length studio albums throughout their career since then gives them a pretty hefty song catalog to choose from when playing shows. But which songs have they never played live during a
Imagine Music Festival just unleashed a massive lineup for 2021. Excision, GRiZ, Illenium, and Kaskade headline, with special guest Griffyn and a Good Faith Live set from Madeon. In addition, Fisher headlines the Disco Inferno stage and Liquid Stranger leads a Wakaan Takeover. The b2b action on this lineup is something to behold — with Kayzo
Ted Nugent‘s solo career took a detour in the early ’90s with the Motor City Madman joining Styx’s Tommy Shaw, Night Ranger’s Jack Blades and current Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer Michael Cartellone in the supergroup Damn Yankees. In a new chat with Bravewords, Nugent stated that he still keeps in contact with the members and would
Over the weekend, Jauz finally unleashed his highly-anticipated remix for Post Malone‘s deep cut “Hollywood’s Bleeding.” Jauz starts off in a soft, melodic space as Malone’s reverberant vocals move the track forward. The production builds excitement with expert synth risers, ultimately dropping into an arrangement met with massive growls, snappy percussion, and tasteful wubs. “YOU
The music world can often bring musicians together you never envisioned hanging out. As a case in point, Cannibal Corpse‘s George “Corpsegrinder” Fisher recently revealed to Metal Hammer the time he “got owned” by Cher after playing a birthday bash for her son, Deadsy musician Elijah Blue Allman. The Cannibal Corpse leader revealed that the
A “much-needed lifeline for live venues” is coming. The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) will soon begin funding over $16 billion worth of pandemic relief to venues across the United States. Venues can apply for the long-awaited financial grant starting in April via the Small Business Administration (SBA). This funding could potentially reimburse up to
The topic of gun control is back in the news following the recent mass shootings in Georgia and Colorado. Musicians, some of them gun owners, have spoken out on where they believe the U.S. should be regarding gun rights, especially when it comes to the AR-15. Mass shootings are generally defined as a single incident
As festival season draws near, the coronavirus vaccine is giving hope that some events may be able to take place in 2021. In this case, we see Lollapalooza founder Perry Farrell with a smile on his face as he proudly states, “We’re growing closer.” In the video below, Farrell gleams, “I hold in my hands my
We’re two days out from the premiere of Paradise City on Amazon Prime and there’s another killer cover to share. Frequent collaborators Machine Gun Kelly and Travis Barker have united on a cover of the ’90s Edwyn Collins hit “A Girl Like You” that soundtracks the final advance trailer for the series. This new version
Alesso just unleashed his PUBG Mobile-themed release “Going Dumb,” becoming an instant global sensation. The pack contains two versions of the same song, one with Chinese singer CORSAK and the other with South Korean boy band Stray Kids. The change up of vocals create two entirely different moods, but both tracks progress in the same
In 1993, Meat Loaf released his massive power ballad “I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That)” sparking decades of debate on what exactly “that” is. Now, regular folks will have to test the commitment of their relationships on an upcoming, Meat Loaf-produced, reality dating show. The new TV show, named after the
Hailing from Chapel Hill, NC, Precision is a diverse producer and DJ who has a knack for creating filthy bass coupled with harmonious melodies, breathtaking vocals, and big drops. He’s teaming up with none other than, Snyder, another fellow artist from North Carolina, for their latest venture, “Like This.” “Like This” is an ode to
Papa Roach aren’t really known for soft songs, but their next album will feature their first-ever acoustic ballad, according to frontman Jacoby Shaddix. He had a video chat about the follow-up to 2019’s Who Do You Trust? with Radio.com. The Papa Roach singer’s latest update noted that the record is about three-quarters of the way finished. Everyone
If your mental health suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns, you might have more in common with some of your favorite musicians than you thought. A recent survey of 700 musicians by the UK-based nonprofit Help Musicians highlights the bleak reality for artists during the pandemic era. Eighty-seven percent of respondents reported a
Between the Buried and Me have announced a North American tour for the summer of 2021, which will commemorate their 21st anniversary. The run was originally set for last year, but was canceled due to the pandemic. “We are finally getting the go ahead to take our 20 year anniversary tour on the road!” the
Electric Polar Bears and Paris Hilton team up for a brand new, acid-infused collaboration, “Melting” — and a psychedelic, summer-ready music video to go with it. This sure-fire party starter is designed to make you move, with its gritty lead, hypnotic vocals, and upbeat dance appeal. Electric Polar Bears work the track with infectious rhythm, playful sound
While Dave Grohl grew up in the punk and hardcore scene, during a recent interview with Tiny TV (seen below), the Foo Fighters frontman revealed that his love of the Misfits actually came later in life with the intervention of his daughter Violet. Grohl started with talk of loving seeing his daughter find and discover music.