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Metallica share two more songs from their ‘Blacklist’ covers album
Metallica have shared two more songs from their ‘Metallica Blacklist’ covers album – you can listen to them below. READ MORE: Metallica: every single album ranked and rated Set for release on September 10, the star-studded, 53-track collection boasts “unique interpretations” of artists’ favourite track from ‘The Black Album’, which celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2021. Among the acts to have contributed to the special project are St. Vincent, Biffy Clyro, Phoebe Bridgers, IDLES, Mac DeMarco, Weezer, Rina Sawayama and Slipknot‘s Corey Taylor. Advertisement Today (July 27) SebastiAn’s ‘Don’t Tread On Else Matters’ was made available to stream online, as was Volbeat’s version of ‘Don’t Tread On Me’. As per...
Slipknot’s Corey Taylor says “you’re a fuckin’ asshole” if you go to a gig unvaccinated
Slipknot‘s Corey Taylor has shared his thoughts on people that choose to go to live gigs if they’ve not been vaccinated. READ MORE: Corey Taylor: “If I can wear a mask for a two hour Slipknot show, people can wear one for five minutes in a grocery store” Speaking in a new interview, the frontman, who is about to kick off the second leg of his US solo tour before rejoining Slipknot for their first tour since the coronavirus pandemic halted the live events industry, discussed whether concerts should require attendees to be vaccinated. “People act like getting a vaccine...
Wizkid announces one-off London O2 Arena show for 2021
Wizkid has announced a one-off show at London’s O2 Arena – see all the details below. READ MORE: WizKid – ‘Made In Lagos’ review: star quality and a sense of homecoming The Nigerian artist, who released his latest album ‘Made In Lagos’ last October, will take to the stage at the 20,000-capacity venue on Sunday, November 28. Tickets go on general sale here at 10am BST on August 6, with a pre-sale due to take place at the same time the previous day (sign up here). Advertisement Announcing the gig on Twitter today (July 26), Wizkid wrote: “This one’s special.”...
Watch Mudvayne reunite in new rehearsal video for upcoming shows
Mudvayne are reuniting after a 12-year hiatus and have shared a rehearsal video for some upcoming shows – watch it below. READ MORE: From Trippie Redd to Lil Uzi Vert, rap-rock is back. And this time, it doesn’t suck The band went on hiatus in 2010, a year after the release of their self-titled fifth studio album. Since then, vocalist Chad Gray has been fronting the band Hellyeah, of which Mudvayne guitarist Greg Tribbett is a former member. The band are gearing up to play at US festivals Inkcarceration in Ohio, Louder Than Life in Kentucky, Aftershock in California...
Spotify launch ‘What’s New’ function: “You’ll never miss a new release again”
Spotify has launched a ‘What’s New’ feature that allows users to keep up to date with their favourite artists latest releases. READ MORE: Streaming – what happens next? Artists demand “a shift in the way business is done” The music streaming platform will roll out the function globally to OS and Android users over the coming weeks, as announced on its official website yesterday (July 26). “Soon, you’ll never miss a new release again,” Spotify said. The ‘What’s New’ feature will be accessible via a new bell icon located at the top of the Home tab within Spotify’s mobile app....
Vince Staples on “really big misconception” that he was once a member of Odd Future
Vince Staples has discussed the “really big misconception” that he was once a member of LA rap outfit Odd Future. READ MORE: Tyler, the Creator – ‘Call Me If You Get Lost’ review: a love letter to the genre that made him Many fans were first introduced to Staples via ‘Hive’, the bassy 2013 track he produced with Earl Sweatshirt, then best known as part of Odd Future, the Tyler, The Creator led music collective. Staples wasn’t a part of Odd Future, but was heavily affiliated with them. “It’s a really big misconception ,” Staples...
HIV charity hit back at DaBaby for “spreading misinformation”
DaBaby has received backlash following comments he made over the weekend about gay men and people with HIV. Appearing at Rolling Loud Miami over the weekend, the North Carolina rapper could be heard saying in footage from his set: “If you didn’t show up today with HIV, AIDS, any of them deadly sexually transmitted diseases that’ll make you die in two or three weeks, put your cellphone light up. “Ladies, if your pussy smell like water, put your cellphone light up. Fellas, if you ain’t sucking dick in the parking lot, put your cellphone light up.” He also claimed HIV...
Watch Mark Hoppus play bass for first time since cancer diagnosis
Mark Hoppus has shared a video of himself playing bass for the first time since being diagnosed with cancer. The Blink-182 musician told fans in a statement last month that he had been undergoing chemotherapy, and later confirmed he’d been diagnosed with 4-A diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Earlier this month, Hoppus provided an update in which he said that his treatment appeared to be working, saying it was “the best possible news” to have received. Advertisement Appearing on a Twitch stream yesterday (July 26), the bassist was seen with his instrument in hand while addressing fans. He then performed...
Hear Porridge Radio’s tender lo-fi cover of The Shins’ ‘New Slang’
Porridge Radio have shared a lo-fi cover of The Shins‘ ‘New Slang’ – take a listen to it below. READ MORE: The Big Read – Porridge Radio: “I’ve always known that we’re the best band in the world” The Brighton-born band took on the 2001 track for an exclusive 7″ release, available on vinyl for subscribers to Sub Pop’s Singles Club Volume 6. The Shins cover is the B-side of the vinyl release, with a version of Wolf Parade‘s ‘You Are A Runner And I Am My Father’s Son’ serving as the A-side and hitting streaming services on August...Recent Posts
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