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ALWZ SNNY Throws Vibrant “Winter Meltdown” EDM Show
If there’s anyone to bring some much-needed heat to the frigid winter months, it’s ALWZ SNNY. The rising dance music producer recently put on a sold-out electronic dance music concert on December 3rd at The Original Cancun Cantina in Hanover, Maryland. ALWZ SNNY headlined and threw down an electrifying DJ set at the festival-style event, which was hosted by influencer Sydney Lint and featured appearances by DJ Deville, Gianni Glo, Ayne Vapel, Marquette King and TyeRiffic. ALWZ SNNY In tried-and-true SNNY fashion, the venue featured a number of experiential activations as performers pirouetted above ravers, who were blitzed by polychromatic lasers on the dancefloor. The DMV Shuffle Circle, a community of electronic music shufflers, could be seen cutting shapes throughout t...
Master Yeti Drops Sultry House Remix of “LuLu Lemon”
Rising hip-hop artist and record producer Master Yeti has unveiled a club-ready remix of his latest single, “LuLu Lemon.” The track is a sultry house tune that doubles as a formidable crossover thanks to its hazy hip-hop verses, which offer a solid contrast in a the dance-forward arrangement. The Chicago beatsmith does well to transform his original—a woozy emo-rap tune with lilting acoustic guitar riffs—into something entirely new while keeping its core elements at the forefront. If anything, the club remix of “LuLu Lemon” showcases the versatility of Yeti, a dual threat producer and vocalist capable of gliding across both the hip-hop and dance music spheres. Master Yeti, who grew up on Chicago’s south side, comes from a deeply musical family with roots. His ...
Roland’s New Retail Experience Lets You Control the Lighting, Audio and Video In-Store
While the in-person shopping experience has suffered greatly since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, Roland is looking to change the way shoppers experience their products. The key to the legendary electronic music instrument manufacturer’s experience is their aptly-named Audience Specific Experience (ASX), which allows the stores to be tuned to customers’ liking the press of a button. The audio, video, and lighting are adapted to fit customers’ needs, allowing them to further immerse themselves throughout their visit. In addition to the ambiance upgrades, Roland has product experts on-site to assist with questions, hands-on demonstrations, and more. Check out some images from a handful of Roland stores below. <phx-gallery-image d...
Watch GEORGE LYNCH Rejoin DOKKEN On Stage At Legendary Whisky A Go Go
George Lynch rejoined DOKKEN on stage Friday (December 17) and Saturday night (December 18) at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California to perform three of the band’s classic songs: “Kiss Of Death”, “When Heaven Comes Down” and “Tooth And Nail”. Fan-filmed video footage of his appearance can be seen below. Lynch had previously played the same three songs with DOKKEN on several occasions this past summer and earlier this fall, including in Glenside, Pennsylvania; in Waukegan, Illinois; in Ashland, Virginia; in Moline, Illinois; and in Sunbury, Pennsylvania. This past March, Lynch was asked in an interview with Jeff Gaudiosi of MisplacedStraws.com if there has been any talk of more shows featuring the reunited classic lineup of DOKKEN. He res...
Ex-MORBID ANGEL Guitarist ERIK RUTAN Says Something Got ‘Lost In The Translation’ On Controversial ‘Illud Divinum Insanus’ Album
During an appearance on “The Jasta Show”, the video podcast hosted by HATEBREED frontman Jamey Jasta, guitarist Erik Rutan, who was in MORBID ANGEL from 1993 until 1996 and then again from 1998 until 2002, spoke about his engineering work on MORBID ANGEL‘s controversial 2011 album “Illud Divinum Insanus”. The LP incorporated industrial and electronic elements into MORBID ANGEL traditional death metal sound and was so widely panned that it plagued the band’s momentum long after its release. Rutan said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “To me, communication is key, and I think with Trey [Azagthoth, guitar] and with the ‘Illud’ record, I think there was a lot of probably miscommunications and stuff on what he wanted or what David [Vinc...
Watch THE AGONIST’s First Live Performance In Nearly Two Years
Team Montreal Metal has uploaded video of THE AGONIST‘s December 17 concert at Théâtre Corona in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The event, which also included headliners CRYPTOPSY along with THE GREAT SABATINI, NECROTIC MUTATION and BURNING THE OPPRESSOR, marked THE AGONIST‘s first live performance in nearly two years. THE AGONIST released a new EP, “Days Before The World Wept”, in October via Napalm Records. The effort was produced by Christian Donaldson, who has previously worked with BEYOND CREATION, CRYPTOPSY and DESPISED ICON. In an interview with Heavy Music HQ, singer Vicky Psarakis stated about the making of the EP: “I can’t say the process was any different than usual. The only thing that was difficult was crossing the border and having to quarantine...
PRIMAL FEAR’s MAT SINNER Has Spent Last Eight Months In Eight Different Hospitals
PRIMAL FEAR bassist and producer Mat Sinner says that he has spent the last eight months in eight different hospitals. The German 57-year-old German musician, whose real name is Matthias Lasch, shared his health update four months after PRIMAL FEAR announced it was scrapping all of its previously announced shows for 2021 and 2022 “due to a serious illness issue.” Earlier today (Sunday, December 19), Mat took to his personal Facebook page to write: “After 8 Months in 8 different hospitals, target – home Feb 12,2022.” He added: “Light a candle for me on Xmas, we have so many things to do”. When PRIMAL FEAR first announced its concert cancelations, it said that it was “not able to foresee when the band will be able to continue what the love the ...
Drakeo the Ruler Reportedly Stabbed at Festival in Los Angeles
UPDATE: This story was updated on Dec. 19 to confirm that Drakeo the Ruler has died as a result of being stabbed at Los Angeles’ Once Upon a Time in LA festival. A representative for the artist confirmed his passing to Billboard. Drakeo the Ruler has died after being stabbed at a Los Angeles music festival. Explore See latest videos, charts and news The rapper was assaulted at the Once Upon a Time in LA concert Saturday night (Dec. 18), the Los Angeles Times reported, citing a person with direct knowledge of the attack who requested anonymity. The festival was expected to feature several artists, including Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent and Ice Cube. The Once Upon a Time in LA Fest confirmed in an Instagram post that the event had been called off early. Organizers did not give a reason. Los Angeles F...
Rapper Drakeo the Ruler Dies After Stabbing at Los Angeles Festival
Los Angeles rapper Drakeo the Ruler has died after being stabbed multiple times at a Los Angeles festival, a representative for the artist confirmed to Billboard. He was 28. The up-and-coming South Central rapper, whose real name was Darrell Caldwell, was attacked at the Once Upon a Time in LA concert at Banc of California and Exposition Park on Saturday (Dec. 18), according to a Los Angeles Times report, which cites a person with direct knowledge of the assault who requested anonymity. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Once Upon a Time in LA organizers confirmed in an Instagram post that the event had been shuttered early without providing an explanation. The concert was expected to feature such artists as Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, Ice Cube, YG and The Game. Margaret Stewart, a spokes...
Drakeo the Ruler’s Death Mourned by Drake, Saweetie, Juicy J & More
The hip-hop community is mourning the death of rapper Drakeo the Ruler, who died after being stabbed multiple times at a Los Angeles music festival on Saturday night (Dec. 18). Artists like Drake, Saweetie, Juicy J and many others took to social media on Sunday to pay their respects to the 28-year-old L.A. native. Drakeo, whose real name was Darrell Caldwell, passed away after being attacked during the the Once Upon a Time in LA concert at Banc of California and Exposition Park. Explore See latest videos, charts and news “Nah man this s— isn’t right for real wtf are we doing,” Drake wrote on his Instagram Story after learning about the tragic news. “Always picked my spirit up with your energy RIP Drakeo.” With the potential to create a long-lasting legacy that cemented his own place i...
Drakeo the Ruler Was Fatally Stabbed Last Night
Darrell Caldwell, also known by his stage name, Drakeo the Ruler, was killed last night before his performance at Once Upon A Time in LA. A rep for the artist confirmed with The Los Angeles Times that the burgeoning rapper was fatally stabbed during an altercation that took place backstage around 8:40pm PST in what is described as the “roadway backstage.” Paramedics promptly responded to the incident but no arrests have been made yet. Caldwell was set to perform amongst a star-studded lineup, including Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent and YG. Shortly before midnight, the festival organizers Tweeted that the remainder of the show had been canceled. Live Nation also issued a statement: “There was an altercation in the roadway backstage. Out of respect for those involved and in coordination with local aut...
Drakeo the Ruler Fatally Stabbed At Once Upon A Time In L.A. Concert #RIPDrakeo
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Scott Dudelson / Getty Drakeo the Ruler endured several legal troubles en route to becoming one of the notable Hip-Hop acts of his generation of Los Angeles rappers, including a stint in jail. On Saturday during a music festival, Drakeo was fatally stabbed backstage in Los Angeles as investigators are still seeking answers. According to The Los Angeles Times and several other outlets, Drakeo the Ruler, given name Darrell Caldwell, was among several acts at the Once Upon A Time In L.A. concert featuring headliners Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, and Ice Cube among others. The incident took place at the Banc of California Stadium in Exposition Park around 8:40 p.m. local time and ended the Live Nation event earlier than intended. The Times added that Drakeo was ...
