Alternative Music
SKID ROW Guitarist: Producer NICK RASKULINECZ ‘Reminded Us A Lot Of Who We Were As Writers Back In The Day’
SKID ROW guitarist Dave “Snake” Sabo spoke to SiriusXM‘s “Trunk Nation” about his band’s upcoming album, tentatively due in early 2022. The band is recording the LP in Nashville, Tennesse with producer Nick Raskulinecz, who has previously worked with FOO FIGHTERS, STONE SOUR, HALESTORM, EVANESCENCE, RUSH and ALICE IN CHAINS, among many others. SKID ROW‘s new effort will mark its first release with South African-born, British-based vocalist ZP Theart (DRAGONFORCE, TANK, I AM I), who joined the band in 2016 following the departure of Tony Harnell (TNT, STARBREAKER). Unlike 2014’s “Rise Of The Damnation Army – United World Rebellion: Chapter Two” and 2013’s “United World Rebellion: Chapter One”, SKID ROW‘...
TED NUGENT On How He Beat COVID-19: ‘I Listened To What The Government Told Me To Do And I Did Just The Opposite’
Ted Nugent spoke to Andy Hall of the Des Moines, Iowa radio station Lazer 103.3 about how he managed to beat COVID-19 eight months ago. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “[The virus] was designed by the communist Chinese and Mr. Fauci [the nation’s top infectious diseases expert Anthony Fauci] to be gain of function — they designed it so everybody would get it — and I happen to be one of those bodies in the everybody team, so I got it. But what I did is I’m really smart. You know how smart I am? I listened to what the government told me to do and I did just the opposite. And whatever the government told me not to do, that’s exactly what I did do, and I was cured in about two days.” Nugent, an outspoken conspiracy theorist who has refused to take th...
DAVID LEE ROTH ‘Van Halen Frontman’ Special On REELZ: Preview Clip
This coming weekend, Reelz will air a new original special “Frontman” exploring the real life and success story of David Lee Roth with insight from some of the people who knew him best. A preview clip, featuring veteran rock photographer Mark “Weissguy” Weiss, journalist Susan Masino and VAN HALEN biographer Greg Renoff, is available below. One of the most famous, flamboyant and charismatic frontmen in the world, David Lee Roth is unlike most lead singers. The frontman of VAN HALEN is the same person both on and off stage and craves attention and adulation at all times. Growing up in rural Indiana, Roth showed early brilliance turning himself into a ferociously bright teenager. His determination to become a frontman led him to convince the Van Halen brothers to let ...
AARON LEWIS Accuses Democratic Party Of Being Responsible For ‘Systemic Racism’ In U.S., Admits He Will Get ‘Fact-Checked’
STAIND frontman Aaron Lewis has once again accused the U.S. Democratic Party of being responsible for the “systemic racism” that exists in the country. The outspoken conservative rocker, who reinvented himself as a solo country artist in the last decade, voiced his views before performing his new single called “Am I The Only One” during his December 9 concert at Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox in Spokane, Washington. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “I’m gonna be 50 in April. So I’ve been around the block a couple of times and I know what’s truth and I know what’s bullshit. And really what the Democrats are asking me to do right now is to forget the last 45 years of my life and only remember the last five. And I’m s...
Song of the Week: Bon Iver and Nicholas Britell’s Cinematic “Second Nature”
We’re taking a break from our Annual Report to highlight the Song of the Week. In this feature, we talk about the song we just can’t get out of our head each week. Find these songs and more on our Spotify Top Songs playlist. For our favorite new songs from emerging artists, check out our Spotify New Sounds playlist. This week, Bon Iver shares a standout track from the soundtrack of Netflix’s Don’t Look Up. Despite the relatively mixed reviews pouring in, film lovers are definitely discussing Netflix’s incredibly star-studded Don’t Look Up. If the promise of Jennifer Lawrence’s return to the screen, Leonardo DiCaprio, Meryl Streep, Ariana Grande, and Timothee Chalamet (among many, many others) wasn’t enough, the music for the movie is worth taking a look at as well. The score for the film w...
Eddie Van Halen Funko Pop! Figure on the Way
Eddie Van Halen is already immortal in the hearts of millions of rock fans, and now the late guitar legend will be further eternalized as a Funko Pop! vinyl figure. The popular toy company just announced a new figure that looks straight out of Van Halen’s “Panama” video, capturing the guitarist taking a leap while playing his iconic “Frankenstrat.” While it’s a fitting tribute to the rock legend, who passed away in October 2020, his son Wolfgang has revealed that the Funk Pop! figure has actually been in the works since 2019. “Pop signed off on this way back in 2019 and it’s wonderful to see it finally come to fruition,” tweeted Wolf. “So stoked with how it turned out!” Advertisement Wolfgang recently chatted with Heavy Consequence via video Zoom, telling us of his success this past year f...
Charli XCX Recruits Perfume Genius for “Good Ones” Remix: Stream
“Good Ones” just got a spritz of perfume. Today, Charli XCX unveiled a new remix of her latest hit single courtesy of Perfume Genius. Stream the track below. Under the spell cast by the artist otherwise known as Michael Hadreas, the song is transformed from a high-energy bop into a ghostly goth banger, with Charli’s vocals slowed and pitched down over menacing production. “And baby you couldn’t have loved me any better/ But doin’ this is all that I’ve known ever,” the pop star sings on the pre-chorus, her voice virtually unrecognizable before Perfume Genius summons a demonic beat. “I want the bad ones, ’cause they’re all I know/ I always let the good ones go.” Advertisement Related Video The remix follows the release of Charli XCX’s all-star collaboration with Christine and the Queens and ...
The Consequence Shop Holiday Sale: Get Up to 50% Off Storewide
The Consequence Shop is bringing you holiday cheer and holiday deals with our biggest sale of the year! From December 11th through 26th, we’re offering up to 50% off all our custom apparel, masks, CBD, and Delta-8 products storewide. First off, all our latest collections and T-shirts are now 20% off. That includes our extra comfy embroidered hoodies, stylish tie-dye beanies, the rocking Hell’s a Beach hoodies and T-shirts, and our entire Wavvy Collection featuring tees, crop tops, and sweatshirts. Plus, all GWAR Bud of Gods apparel, Punk Is Dead, Stanning BTS, and Radiate Positivity tees are also 20% off! All of our original masks — like the best-selling Chevron design, the limited edition Consequence logo mask, and the Bolt mask — are all available for 50% off! Check out th...
THE DARKNESS Announces March/April 2022 North American Tour
British rockers THE DARKNESS have announced dates for their 2022 North American tour in support of their latest album, “Motorheart”, which came out last month via Cooking Vinyl. The 34-date run will kick off on March 9 in San Diego and wrap on April 24 in Boston. With a back catalog overflowing with sonic gold and a live reputation that most bands can only dream of attaining, fans will be treated to new songs from “Motorheart”‘s joyous bombast as well as hits from THE DARKNESS‘s award-winning, platinum-selling music. THE DEAD DEADS will open for THE DARKNESS on all dates. Tickets and VIP upgrades go on sale Monday, December 13 at 10 a.m. local times via this location for tickets and via this location for VIP upgrades. Frontman Justin Hawkins shares: R...
YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Postpones Shows On U.S. Tour
Yngwie Malmsteen has postponed “the next few” concerts on his current U.S. tour. The postponement was announced via a statement shared earlier today on the legendary Swedish guitarist’s social media. “Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances (not COVID – don’t worry!) and doctor’s orders, Yngwie has been instructed to take a few days rest, so the next few show dates will be postponed for the foreseeable,” the statement read. “All purchased tickets and Meet & Greets will be honored for the rescheduled dates. Yngwie‘s looking forward to resting up and seeing all of you when the time comes”. Remaining shows on Yngwie‘s current U.S. tour: Dec. 10 – Tower Theater – Fresno, CA Dec. 11 – The Canyon...
FOZZY’s CHRIS JERICHO Hospitalized In U.K.; Tonight’s Concert Postponed
FOZZY was forced to cancel its concert Friday night (December 10) in Swansea, United Kingom after singer Chris Jericho was hospitalized for a “treatable health issue.” FOZZY was scheduled to perform in the Welsh city as part of a 12-date “Save The World” tour of the U.K. However, the show appears to have been called off after the following statement was posted on the Instagram page of the Sin City club: “We were devastated to learn that FOZZY will have to cancel their planned date with us in Swansea [Friday]. “We have received this message from the band as of 9pm [Thursday] evening… “‘Chris was checked into Hospital by doctors, with a non Covid related, treatable health issue. Regrettably the show on Friday in Swansea is cancelled and all tic...
PAUL STANLEY, SLASH, ROB ZOMBIE, Others Mourn Passing Of THE MONKEES Legend MICHAEL NESMITH
Paul Stanley (KISS), Slash (GUNS N’ ROSES), Rob Zombie, Kevin “Noodles” Wasserman (THE OFFSPRING), Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) and Tracii Guns (L.A. GUNS) are among the rockers who have reacted on social media to the passing of Michael Nesmith. THE MONKEES singer and guitarist died earlier today (Friday, December 10) at the age of 78. Nesmith passed away of heart failure at his home in Carmel Valley, California, according to his manager. His death was confirmed by his family, which issued the following statement: “With Infinite Love we announce that Michael Nesmith has passed away this morning in his home, surrounded by family, peacefully and of natural causes. We ask that you respect our privacy at this time and we thank you for the love and light that all of you hav...
