The acting bug has bit Corey Taylor again with the Slipknot frontman taking a role in the new horror film Rucker. You may remember Taylor previously appearing in the film Fear Clinic a few years back and a relationship from that experience led to his casting in Rucker. The film is being directed by Amy
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Clubs around the world have been hit hard by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic — but a new court ruling could save German nightlife. It might sound strange, and rather obvious, but the country has officially declared techno to be music. That means nightclubs and dance music venues are allowed the same tax break as concert
Nightwish singer Floor Jansen has just debuted a metal cover version of “Let It Go,” the hit song from Disney’s 2013 animated film, Frozen. Seven years after the movie’s release, the track remains insanely popular, having earned nearly three billion plays between two Disney-uploaded videos on YouTube alone. So what inspired Jansen to cover the song, originally
Diplo has moved into Kid Rock‘s former Malibu beach home. In 2006, Kid Rock reportedly purchased the property for $11.6 million, and later listed it in 2003 for $13.5 million. The current owner has sold it to Diplo for $13.2 million. The seven bedroom home boasts 8,300 square feet across a 1.5-acre lot, which includes a
The plain reality is that not many bands make it to their 13th album. For those that do, it’s a testament to their endurance, but the question is, “Just how good can a band possibly be that deep into their career?” In the spirit of Friday the 13th, we rounded up 13 artists to talk
TroyBoi has always been a genre pushing, sound diversifying and well-rounded innovator when it comes to the electronic music world. Today is no exception we have the privilege to share his latest masterpiece, ‘Mother Africa’. Immediately gripped by smooth luring synths and rhythmic African chants, this track hooks you in its ever evolving layers of
It’s a new decade for rock, which has more recently come to embrace a swath of new stylistic elements. Ready to make their mark are Dead Poet Society, who have set -!- (pronounced The Exclamation Album) as the title of their 2021 debut album. A music video for the song “.CoDA.” has just been released. The band offered
Collaborators and friends Alison Wonderland and Valentino Khan have joined forces on a brand new single, “Anything” — and it makes us feel something. As two of electronic music’s leading acts, these producers have delivered time and time again, dedicating their time and energy to bringing us the every best. We first heard their worlds
Halloween will continue to have an impact beyond October. That’s because one of the tracks from the recent Machine Gun Kelly-featuring Halloween in Hell podcast has just officially been released, and it’s a star-studded collaboration that includes alt-rock favorite 24kGoldn and Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee. The song is called “Climb” and as stated it
It’s Christmas time…. on November 12? It is for the incredible inaugural collaboration between Matoma and legendary singer Michael Bolton. The two just released their new song, “It’s Christmas Time,” co-written by Matoma, Bolton and Neil Ormandy (Nick Jonas, Kelly Clarkson, Bebe Rexha) and produced by Matoma. “To work with Michael is more than a
Metallica were back on top of the metal world in 2019 when it was announced they would be taking a break from the road as frontman James Hetfield re-entered rehab to further address his addiction issues. In the most recent issue of the band’s So What! fan club magazine, drummer Lars Ulrich recalls learning of
With news earlier this week that Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech SE reportedly discovered a vaccine to fight COVID-19 that’s over 90% effective, promoters are feeling hopeful about the return of shows in 2021. But they’re not taking any chances either. One of the biggest ticketing platforms in the country, Ticketmaster (and its parent company,
While the pandemic has thwarted a lot of plans, many acts have found alternate ways to celebrate the anniversaries of their biggest albums. You can count Judas Priest among the acts that won’t let an opportunity slip by, with Rob Halford revealing plans are underway to recognize Painkiller‘s 30th anniversary. Speaking with podcast host Jeremy
Dillon Francis and Evie Irie combine their talents for a fresh, new collaboration, “Be Somebody.” Dillon serves up a bright, simmering soundscape punctuated by the track’s massive melody, assisted by distorted guitar and thick bass. All the while, Australian singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Evie Irie flutters over the production with her confessional verses. The lyrics
Earlier this month, System of a Down surprised fans releasing their first new music in 15 years. The primary reason for doing so was to raise awareness of the ongoing war in Artsakh which is affecting the hugely Armenian population. Over the last month, the band’s members have been speaking out, and they’re now sharing
With a name like SpeedStr, you have to expect some hard and fast tunes. His newest drop, “Live In The Moment” featuring King Salomon, is no disappointment. The intro features some smooth vocals from King atop a suspenseful trap build as it leads into a heavy bass drop. Blending squeaks from jersey club, a quasi-trap
The good news is that Demon Hunter are on their way back with a new album next spring. The even better news is that you won’t have to wait that long to hear it. The band has announced the new acoustic set Songs of Death and Resurrection, due March 5, but there will be a
Ableton has finally announced the newest version of Live, disclosed today to be hitting the “shelves” in early 2021. I wanted to take a moment to recognize some of the bigger updates like a new comping feature and big changes to enhancing your live show. Comping is something that other DAWs have given producers for years