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Underoath Transforms REZZ and Grabbitz’s “Someone Else” Into a Heavy Rock Slammer
The selection of Underoath to remix “Someone Else” is genre-blending perfection. Back in April, REZZ and Grabbitz unveiled their hypnotic collaboration “Someone Else” to global praise. The track has racked up over 5 million streams on Spotify in just over 3 months and hit the number 15 spot on Alt Radio in the US as well as the number 1 spot in Canada. Previous REZZ collaborator Underoath has now flipped the electronic tune into a heavy rock jam. Underoath’s “Someone Else” remix stays true to the original in terms of formula, but completely eliminates the electronic elements. Opening with a more atmospheric intro, the track is quickly overtaken by heavy guitar riffs and slamming percussion. Underoath’s rework retains Grabbitz’...
Mer de Noms at 20: Musicians Celebrate A Perfect Circle’s Debut
At first, Tool fans were kinda bummed. Word of a Maynard James Keenan side project — while appealing on paper — was met with apprehension and dismay, as it threatened to further delay the studio sessions for the follow-up to Ænima, which they’d already been impatiently waiting years for. When the album finally hit record store shelves on May 23, 2000, those fans weren’t skeptical anymore. As they’d learn fast, A Perfect Circle was no Tool clone. The music was largely written before Keenan ever became involved. Guitarist Billy Howerdel, the creative strength behind the avant-rock outfit, was a former guitar technician who’d worked for Nine Inch Nails and Faith No More. He became friends with Keenan in 1992 after meeting on tour; Tool were opening for Fishbone, who Howerdel was working for. ...
