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Slipknot’s Clown says the band have been busy writing new music
Slipknot‘s M. Shawn ‘Clown’ Crahan has confirmed that the band have been writing new music recently. The new material could be set to feature on the follow-up to Slipknot’s last album ‘We Are Not Your Kind’, which arrived back in August 2019. Read more: The Big Read – Slipknot: “I’m just going to tell you the facts: this album is a masterpiece” Frontman Corey Taylor revealed last month that the band had begun planning their next album, and Clown has now confirmed that Slipknot have started writing new music. Advertisement Speaking late last week during a live broadcast of...
#LetUsDance petition to be heard in parliament today after reaching over 145,000 signatures
The #LetUsDance campaign will have its petition heard in parliament today (November 9) as it bids to protect the night time economy sector during the coronavirus pandemic and promote the importance of electronic music within British culture continues. Launched back in July by the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) and the Association for Electronic Music (AFEM), the #LetUsDance campaign — which has the support of such artists as Fatboy Slim, Thom Yorke and Massive Attack — has already been successful in helping secure some government funding for the dance music sector in the UK. However, a number of significant...
Tributes paid to Midnight Oil bassist Bones Hillman, who has died aged 62
Midnight Oil bassist and vocalist Wayne Stevens – better known as Bones Hillman – has died at the age of 62 after a battle with cancer. The news was confirmed via the Australian band’s social media accounts on Sunday (November 8). “We’re grieving the loss of our brother Bones Hillman, who has passed away at his home in Milwaukee today after a cancer battle,” reads a statement from the band. “He was the bassist with the beautiful voice, the band member with the wicked sense of humour, and our brilliant musical comrade.” We’re grieving the loss of our brother...
Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon praises Wisconsin voters for embodying “the power of conversation”
Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon has released a statement thanking Wisconsin voters for their sincerity and shared conversations, as part of his on-going ‘For Wisconsin’ voting drive. The non-partisan initiative launched on September 22 saw Vernon, along with The National’s Aaron Dessner, encourage citizens to register to vote and participate in upcoming elections, particularly the recent race between President Trump and now, President-elect Joe Biden. Vernon’s statement today (November 8) comes after Joe Biden was elected the 46th President of the United States. The post reads: “When we announced the “For Wisconsin” project, we were trusting in sincerity. Advertisement “From the...
PETA reportedly calls for investigation after Lil Pump visits ‘Tiger King’ star Doc Antle’s zoo
PETA reportedly wants the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to investigate Tiger King star Bhagavan ‘Doc’ Antle, after Lil Pump visited his zoo. The rapper visited Antle’s Myrtle Beach Safari recently, wearing a ‘Make America Great Again’ hat. Antle posted a video of an elephant at the zoo, Bubbles, lifting the rapper up by its trunk. In addition, both the accounts of Antle and the Myrtle Beach Safari posted a video of Pump with a tiger. Advertisement Watch both videos below: View this post on Instagram lil pump visited MyrtleBeachSafari and meet Bubbles the elephant. A post shared by Dr....
The Chats pay tribute to rock royalty on new single ‘AC/DC CD’
The Chats have returned with a new single, ‘AC/DC CD’. The track, released yesterday (November 7), is the Australian trio’s first new music since the release of their debut album, ‘High Risk Behaviour’, in March. Natalie Sim directed the song’s video, having previously worked on the band’s video for ‘Dine N Dash’. Advertisement The video sees the trio pay homage to three of the titular band’s most famous clips: ‘Let There Be Rock’, ‘Thunderstruck’ and ‘It’s a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock ‘n’ Roll)’. Watch it below: In a statement, vocalist Eamon Sandwith discussed his...
Finneas calls out Trump on biting new song ‘Where The Poison Is’
Finneas has taken aim at Donald Trump on a new song called ‘Where The Poison Is’ – scroll down the page to listen to it now. The musician shared the track online yesterday (November 7) following the news that Trump had lost the 2020 presidential election to Joe Biden. Read more: Finneas – ‘Blood Harmony’ EP review: the Billie Eilish producer strikes out alone On ‘Where The Poison Is’, Finneas called out the current President’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. “When all my friends get sick it’s on the President,” he sang. “When all my friends get sick it’s on...
2020 MTV EMA Winners: See The Full List
By not being centrally located in a single city, the 2020 MTV EMA were able to spread the party out all over the world. From Budapest, David Guetta and Raye brought a night-sky, laser-filled rendition of “Let’s Love,” while Maluma steamed up London with a neon-purple medley of “Djadja” and “Hawái.” The winners list, too, saw artists from across the globe honored and celebrated as the show aired on Sunday (November 8). Heading into the ceremony, Lady Gaga led the nominations by earning six in total, while BTS and Justin Bieber weren’t far behind with five each. During the...
Alicia Keys inducts Whitney Houston into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: “Her music will live forever”
Whitney Houston was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame last night (November 7), with Alicia Keys giving an induction speech for the star. Houston was joined by Nine Inch Nails, Depeche Mode, The Notorious B.I.G., T. Rex and more in the class of 2020 inductees. Read more: The Whitney Houston hologram tour review: fans are overcome by emotion at 2020’s most controversial gig During the ceremony, which was broadcast on HBO, Keys paid tribute to the late star, who died in 2012. “Whitney Houston is one of one,” she said. “There is no one like her and...Recent Posts
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