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Ozzy Osbourne pays tribute to Randy Rhoads ahead of Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame induction
Ozzy Osbourne has paid tribute to Randy Rhoads following news of Rhoads’ induction into this year’s Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. READ MORE: The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame has turned into a museum. Time for change Rhoads will be inducted for a ‘Musical Excellence Award’ in the ceremony which will be held this October, alongside LL Cool J and Billy Preston in the same category. Speaking ahead of Rhoads’ induction, Osbourne told Rolling Stone: “It’s a long time coming, but he got there in the end.” “He was a great player…I owe my career to him,” Osbourne said....
Metallica are bringing back ‘Metallica Mondays’ for one night only
Metallica have announced the return of their streaming concert series ‘Metallica Mondays’ for one night only. The band will air a 2018 gig in Lincoln, Nebraska on YouTube next Monday (May 24) at 1am BST in honour of their charity All Within My Hands Foundation’s Month Of Giving. From March to August 2020, Metallica relived shows from 1983 to 2019 from around the world through ‘Metallica Mondays’, in a bid to entertain fans during the coronavirus lockdown. Advertisement Previous instalments saw footage from some of their most powerful concerts, including a 1991 show in Michigan in support of ‘The Black...
LA teen punk band The Linda Lindas go viral with anti-racist anthem ‘Racist Sexist Boy’
An LA teen punk band have gone viral after live footage of their anti-racist song ‘Racist Sexist Boy’ was shared. The clip, which was shared on social media yesterday (May 20), sees The Linda Lindas giving a vitriolic performance in a library. The track was written by band members Mila and Eloise after a boy allegedly singled out the former in school. Advertisement “A little while before we went into lockdown, a boy in my class came up to me and said that his dad told him to stay away from Chinese people,” Mila says during the performance, which...
Black Midi share new single ‘Chondromalacia Patella’ and launch Golden ticket contest
Black Midi have shared the third taste of their upcoming album ‘Cavalcade’ in the form of new single ‘Chondromalacia Patella’. READ MORE: Speedy Wunderground: The cult label on working with Squid, Black Midi and more You can listen to the hectic single below, which comes with visuals directed by Vilhjálmur Yngvi Hjálmarsson and was inspired by an injury one band member sustained while running. ‘Cavalcade’ will be released on May 28 via Rough Trade. Advertisement Lead single ‘John L’ was released from the record on March 23 which was followed by ‘Slow’ last month. In addition, the band have announced...
A Crowdfunder to restore the creepy puppet from Interpol’s ‘Evil’ video is nearing its total
A GoFundMe campaign to restore the creepy puppet from Interpol‘s ‘Evil’ video is close to reaching its target. The puppet, which appeared badly beaten in the original video, is said to be in an even worse state 17 years down the line according to organiser John Kolbek. “He’s had a rough 17 years. Being passed around as a Halloween ornament, to ending up in someone’s storage shed. The good news is, he’s found a new caring home, the bad news is, he’s pretty messed up. BUT with your help, and the help of Lunas Puppets, we can fully restore...
Ministry Of Sound announce huge 30th anniversary O2 arena show
Longstanding dance music institution Ministry Of Sound has announced details of a huge London show to mark its 30th anniversary this year. Ministry Of Sound was founded as a South London nightclub in 1991, with the brand expanding in the time since to incorporate a record label, touring platform, fitness studio and more. The celebratory show takes place at The O2 in London on Saturday, November 13, and is part of the venue’s full capacity ‘Welcome Back’ series. Tickets go on sale next Friday (May 28) and can be found here. Advertisement The gig, billed as ‘Ministry Of Sound...
Krept & Konan are recording England’s official anthem for Euro 2020
Krept & Konan are set to record England’s official anthem for Euro 2020. The duo are documenting the recording through a BBC documentary which will see the rapper’s seeking England manager Gareth Southgate’s help along with Premier League footballers Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Declan Rice and Tyrone Mings. The film will also see them seeking advice from Aitch and Big Zuu. Advertisement Fiona Campbell, controller of BBC Three, said: “This film explores the idea of cultural and national identity through music and sport – all of which is at the heart of what’s important to our audience. “Krept and Konan have...
Kacey Musgraves says her new album is inspired by Daft Punk, Weezer, Sade and more
Kacey Musgraves has discussed the inspirations behind her forthcoming album, naming the likes of Daft Punk, Weezer, Sade and more. READ MORE: The Big Read – Kacey Musgraves: “I really have seen a few UFOs…” Speaking to Elle, Musgraves said that the album sees her tackling her recent divorce from musician Ruston Kelly, and that the record contains 15 of the 40 songs she wrote during the pandemic. “I feel like I don’t belong to country in any way on one hand, but on the other hand, I’m deeply rooted in that genre. So I’m not owned by it,” Musgraves...
Muscle Shoals star Roger Hawkins has died
Roger Hawkins, the drummer who shaped Alabama’s famed Muscle Shoals music scene, has died. Hawkins passed away following an extended illness and several years of health struggles, according to AL.com. He was 75. The Muscle Shoals Music Foundation announced his death yesterday (May 20) on Instagram. In a statement, they wrote: “Our hearts are breaking today as the heartbeat of ‘The Swampers’ drummer Roger Hawkins passed away this afternoon at his home in Sheffield. He was 75. Jerry Wexler called Roger, ‘the greatest drummer of all time’. Roger was a kind and generous man who loved family, friends and his...Recent Posts
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