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Kool & The Gang co-founder Ronald “Khalis” Bell has died, aged 68

Ronald “Khalis” Bell, a founding member of Kool & The Gang, has died, aged 68. According to a statement made by his publicist, the self-taught multi-instrumentalist died “suddenly” today (September 9) at his home in the U.S. Virgin Islands, with his wife Tia Sinclair Bell by his side. A cause of death has not been revealed. Born on November 1, 1951, Bell formed a band in 1964 initially called the Jazziacs, with his brother Robert “Kool” Bell and friends Spike Mickens, Dennis Thomas, Ricky Westfield, George Brown and Charles Smith. They settled on the name Kool & The Gang...
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The Avalanches announce new album ‘We Will Always Love You’

After a steady release of singles throughout the year, The Avalanches have finally announced details surrounding their third album ‘We Will Always Love You’. While the pioneering Australian group have yet to reveal its release date, they have shared the album’s artwork, designed by artist Jonathan Zawada who has previously collaborated with the likes of Flume. In addition, the group shared that the album’s sleeve features an image of Peabody-winning writer and creative director of the Voyage Golden Record Project, Ann Druyan. Advertisement “In keeping with the album’s theme of everlasting love as an undying vibration, Ann’s image was...
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Check out the new Ozzy Osbourne Funko Pop! collectable figure

Funko Pop! are set to release a new Ozzy Osbourne collectable figure – check out the images below. READ MORE: Funko Pop! Vinyl – the best pop, hip hop and rock characters in the hugely collectable toy line The toy is based on the artwork for the former Black Sabbath icon’s latest album, ‘Ordinary Man’, on which he dons a pair of bat wings, a bowler hat and a black jacket. Following this look, Osbourne’s Pop alter-ego also features the musician’s hand jewellery and black nail polish. Coming soon: Pop! Rocks: Ozzy Osbourne (Hot Topic Exclusive). Pre-Order today! https://t.co/m9eddngpfK #Funko #FunkoPop...
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System Of A Down’s John Dolmayan hits out at fans who criticise his political opinions

System Of A Down drummer John Dolmayan has hit back at fans who have criticised his controversial political opinions. The musician sparked outrage back in June when he spoke out in praise of Donald Trump, describing him as “the greatest friend to minorities” in the US. He later targeted Black Lives Matter, saying that the movement “never had legitimacy” and calling it a “propaganda tool” for the Democrat Party. Taking to Instagram yesterday (September 8), Dolmayan shared a negative online review of his Las Vegas comic book store, Torpedo Comics, in which a man named Jeff Jones called the drummer “a...
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Skunk Anansie‘s Skin says historic headline Glastonbury set received more backlash than Jay-Z

Skunk Anansie‘s lead singer Skin has recalled her historic headline slot at Glastonbury 1999, noting that she received more backlash than Jay-Z. READ MORE: The 50 greatest Glastonbury moments… ever! The rocker also described it as “one of the best moments of my life”. She was the first black British headliner of the festival, something that was not achieved for another 20 years until Stormzy took the main stage in 2019. Advertisement Speaking on Edith Bowman’s Play Next podcast, Skin said the backlash against her headlining was “double” what Jay-Z faced when headlined in 2008. “So we really did walk...
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Declan McKenna and The Rolling Stones in tight battle for UK’s Number 1 album

Declan McKenna and The Rolling Stones appear to be in a tight race for the UK Number One album this week. READ MORE: Declan McKenna: “There is a time for understanding – and that time is now” According to data collected overnight by the Official Charts Company, fewer than 50 physical (CD, vinyl and cassette) sales now separate the two acts in their battle for the top spot. Currently, McKenna is still at Number One as of the latest sales flash with his second studio album ‘Zeros’. Advertisement However, the group, fronted by Mick Jagger, have the most downloads of...
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Stats announce second album ‘Powys 1999’ and share lead single ‘Naturalise Me’

Stats have announced their second album ‘Powys 1999’ – listen to its first single ‘Naturalise Me’ below. READ MORE: Stats make absurdist funk-pop perfect for fans of LCD Soundsystem and Talking Heads The record is due to arrive on November 13 via Memphis Industries, and follows on from the London group’s 2019 debut, ‘Other People’s Lives’. Lead single ‘Naturalise Me’, released today (September 9), is a shimmering rush of electro-pop goodness, which finds lead singer Ed Seed questioning his roots. Advertisement “Growing up I felt like I didn’t fit in or belong where I was born and raised. I’m sure...
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Snoop Dogg calls out Donald Trump for “disrespecting every colour in the world”

Snoop Dogg has criticised Donald Trump by calling him a “racist” who is “disrespecting every colour”. The rapper also told the US president to earn the public’s votes in the lead up to the 2020 US election. READ MORE: Trump protest anthems: Our pick of the many, many anti-Trump songs “So, me and my homeboys sittin’ up here talkin’ about all the people that President Trump disrespected,” said Snoop Dogg on his Instagram page today (September 9). “Women, gays, transgenders, Blacks, Mexicans, Asians, and now veterans. Advertisement “Hm. Seems like he’s disrespecting every colour in the world and everything that...
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Marilyn Manson says he’s concerned about the psychological effects of lockdown

Marilyn Manson has expressed his concerns over the potential psychological effects of the coronavirus-enforced lockdown. READ MORE: ‘Am I depressed?’ – help and advice on mental health and what to do next The shock rocker, who’ll release his new album ‘We Are Chaos’ this Friday (September 11), was speaking to Consequence Of Sound when he was asked to offer his thoughts on how the handling of the pandemic could affect society. “For me, it’s a beam of hope that possibly if we all stopped concerning ourselves with focusing on negative elements of our culture, in general as Americans, we can...
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Foo Fighter’s Taylor Hawkins and Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith to appear on Neil Peart’s tribute show

Taylor Hawkins of Foo Fighters and Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers are set to appear in a tribute show for the late Neil Peart of Rush. READ MORE: Neil Peart obituary, 1952-2020: The Professor of drums who weaved fantasy into rock The late Rush drummer died from a brain tumour in January after quietly battling brain cancer for the past three years. The tribute event, which takes place this Saturday night (September 12) will serve as a benefit for brain tumour research at Cedar-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Advertisement A ticket to live-stream the show will cost...
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