It seems like everything is “blackened” something-or-other nowadays, doesn’t it? Apparently all it takes is some MIDI orchestration on top of fast blast beats and high pitched screams, maybe a pentagram here or there, and once that element of atmosphere has been added, now all of a sudden it’s “blackened deathcore” or “blackened death metal”
Month: May 2024
A major anti-trust lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice and nearly 30 states could potentially alter the concert-going landscape for the better, as officials are now suing to break up Live Nation and Ticketmaster. Originally reported by Bloomberg, the lawsuit filed in the Southern District of New York alleges that the company’s grasp
This summer, Europe will get a taste of the “Second City” when Chicaco’s own Harm’s Way crosses the Atlantic for a 17-date run through the continent. Set to kick off on June 24 at Copenhell in Copenhagen, Denmark and coming to a close at the Ieper Hardcore Fest in Ieper, Belguim on July 7, the
Fans of Bad Omens out in Europe and the U.K. are going to be disappointed with this news, but the band has announced that they’re canceling their summer touring commitments due to what vocalist Noah Sebastian describes as “extreme burnout.” In a tweet posted earlier today, Sebastian said that all of the work put into
Last weekend, bands from all over the place descended on The Rave/Eagles Ballroom in Milwaukee to partake in one of the most badass festivals out there — Milwaukee Metal Fest. Packed to the gills with some of the day’s best bands, the weekend was a great time for metalheads of all stripes to get out
Earlier today, the U.S. Justice Department joined forces with 30 states and Washington D.C. to file a massive anti-trust lawsuit against everyone’s totally favorite company Live Nation. In the complaint, officials alleged that the company’s influence on the live music industry was stifling competition and hurting consumers by inflating ticket prices to unnecessarily high levels.
In a move that’s likely pissing off crusty gatekeepers and “that’s not metal” squealers all over the internet, kawaii metal titans Babymetal have teamed up with German electronicore and all around good time Electric Callboy to create the Molotov cocktail of catchiness titled “Ratatata.” Honestly, this song is a great melding of the two bands’
The good thing about just popping posts on the front page every year or so is that in doing so I can still make the claim that Popjustice is one of the world’s longest-running music blogs. Incredible! Anyway the shortlist for this year’s Twenty Quid Music Prize has now been announced. The artworks for the
Cop Your XXL Merch Now Eminem has an obituary printed in the newspaper detailing the demise of Slim Shady. Eminem Eulogizes Slim Shady On Tuesday (May 14), the Detroit Free Press printed an advertisement disguised as an obituary. The ad, which appeared on Page 3B in the sports section, is titled “Slime Shady Made Lasting Impressions,” with the
Legends of curses have circulated around the rock ‘n’ roll industry since the early 1900s. Some are based on fact, while others are entirely made up. The lack of science behind someone supposedly learning guitar skills from the devil hasn’t stopped people from believing in these curses, though. If you dream of rocking out on
Billie Eilish is back, because she has just released the music video for her song “Lunch.” In the self-directed video, Eilish can be seen wearing a red, backwards hat, a jersey, and a baggy shirt. She is also wearing several pieces of jewelry, including a ring. The visuals seemingly channel early Beastie Boys with the fish
Rock gods of the 1960s, ’70s, and ’80s attracted millions of screaming fans. Even today those loyal will still line up to see a performance. It wasn’t just the music that attracted them. It was also the musicians’ bad-boy personas and good looks. Did rockin’ out so hard night after night affect their looks? Consider
Especially as the years go by, the value of rock artifacts from previous decades steadily rises. Things that were at one point mere tools — guitars, drum skins, notebooks for scribbling down lyrics — have now become treasured tokens worth tens of thousands of dollars. In some cases, we’re talking millions. Sometimes items are purposefully
Although this is often true of the music industry in general, hip-hop has been historically regarded as a young artist’s game. It’s a genre that thrives on energy, image, and the insight gleaned from fresh perspectives. So, for a rapper to avoid becoming a flash in the pan, they have to be iconic enough to
Cop Your XXL Merch Now Tom Hanks is curious to know where Drake and Kendrick Lamar‘s animosity toward each other stems from. The actor recently asked his son Chet Hanks what happened with Drizzy and K-Dot’s beef and is blown away by the explanation. Tom Hanks Wants to Know Why Drake and Kendrick Lamar Are
The energy, the sexual appeal, the unyielding artistry and defiant angst — these artists embody what it means to be a rock icon. The definition is never the same twice. While stars like Janis Joplin use their softness as the most biting weapon, others like Jim Morrison capture a frenetic, untouchable energy that’s as captivating
Taylor Swift experienced an awkward sound and wardrobe malfunction during Night 3 of her Eras Tour stop in Stockholm, Sweden at Friends Arena but she handled the situation like a total pro. In a video shared to TikTok, the “Fortnight” singer was seen fiddling with the mic pack attached to the back of her dress. After
In the late 1960s, Richard and Karen Carpenter formed the brother-and-sister duo the Carpenters. Richard arranged the music and played the keyboard while his younger sister Karen sang vocals and played the drums. Together, the Carpenters are still the top-selling and top-charting brother-sister group of all time. Signing their first record deal as a duo
It seems like everyone is a Bridgerton fan, including Pitbull! The rapper’s collaboration with Ne-Yo and Afrojack, “Give Me Everything,” was used in the infamous carriage scene between this season’s couple Penelope and Colin. The Grammy-winning musician shared his reaction on Instagram after the hit show dropped part one of Season 3 last week. “This again shows
Getting an education is important. It can set you up for success in your chosen field, provide you with networking skills you’ll need later in life, and if you’re really lucky, it can help you form a wildly successful band that’s loved by millions of people all over the world. Okay, maybe that last part
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