Slayer has posted the official word on the death of founding guitarist Jeff Hanneman. Hanneman passed away last week . Though it was known that "liver failure" was at the root of his passing, some had theorized that it was due to the necrotizing fasciitis infection. The band shed a little more light on the circumstances: We've just learned that the official cause of Jeff's death was alcohol-related cirrhosis . While he had his health struggles over the years, including the recent necrotizing fasciitis infection that devastated his well-being, Jeff and those [...]
American experimental indie institution OF MONTREAL has completed the work on its new album and plan the release for fall 2013. The follow-up to 2012’s Paralytic Stalks is already the 12th album by the band around mastermind Kevin Barnes. According to an enthusiastic statement by the frontman the album was recorded his his home studio The post Of Montreal announce new album “Lousy With Sylvianbriar” appeared first on Nothing But Hope And Passion - NBHAP - Music Magazine & more .
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Of the 54-some-odd million YouTube views that have made up Miss South Carolina Teen USA's infamous 2007 gaffe , one of those might have been from Czech ambassador to the U.S., Petr Gandalovic. After the capture of Boston bombing suspect Dzhokar Tsarnaev, Gandalovic issued a statement on behalf of the Czech Republic. In short, he wanted to make sure that the less geographically-savvy Americans knew Chechnya and the Czech Republic are not the same country - as if they'd listen to a statement from any ambassador in the first place. Gandalovic's statement from Friday, posted [...]

We stumbled across MVTH about a week ago, and we are enjoying what these duo are currently creating. Yes it's electro however with some neat chord progression and drops that do stand out from the usual typical electro vibe. 2 tracks that really caught our ears is 'FUCK' & 'I hate rock & Roll'. both we consider power tracks with good breakdown and even better drops which is quite different from the usual drops. Check these 2 tunes out, you will really dig it, these guys are unsigned and even better for [...]

We stumbled across MVTH about a week ago, and we are enjoying what these duo are currently creating. Yes it's electro however with some neat chord progression and drops that do stand out from the usual typical electro vibe. 2 tracks that really caught our ears is 'FUCK' & 'I hate rock & Roll'. both we consider power tracks with good breakdown and even better drops which is quite different from the usual drops. Check these 2 tunes out, you will really dig it, these guys are unsigned and even better for [...]

Hong Kong, as seen from a DingDing Unlike Hertzberg, I’m not what you’d call a “traveler.” I spend a lot of time on people movers, yes, but that’s only because I have several metro-areas across the US that I call home, including Chicago, New York City, DC, South Florida and Milwaukee. Those trains, planes and automobiles are just a function of getting me to the people and places I know and love. It’s been a significant amount of time since I’ve traveled to a destination with the sole purpose of being a tourist. The last place [...]
UCLA Radio wants to send some of you to an advanced screening of 42: The Story of an American Legend! 42, is the the story of two men—the great Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman) and legendary Brooklyn Dodgers GM Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford)—whose ... Continued

Très.b are Polish singer Misia Furtak, half Danish/half English drummer Thomas Pettit and half Dutch/half American guitarist Olivier Heim. I'm heading to the Great Escape this year so I decided to acquaint myself with bands and artists I wasn't already familiar with to check out whilst I'm there. Something To Forget is the soundtrack to my dreams. Definitely a band to watch in Brighton this May.
Non solo Mariah Carey è impegnata su due fronti - il ruolo di giudice in American Idol e la preparazione di un nuovo album - ma anche Nicki Minaj. La rapper non esclude, infatti, la preparazione di qualcosa di nuovo. Contattata da Mtv anticipa l'uscita di un nuovo singolo dalla sua Re-Up di Pink Friday, Roman Reloaded, senza escludere nuova musica: "E 'possibile, ma per ora, sto per far uscire un altro singolo da The Re-Up. La canzone si chiama' High School 'con Wayne. E poi inizio a lavorare all'album [...]

In a surprising change to their almost static lineup , Slayer has parted ways with founding drummer Dave Lombardo. Lombardo founded the thrash metal pioneers with Tom Araya, Jeff Hanneman, and Kerry King though he left the band for a decade beginning 1992. He made a lengthy statement about the decision: Last year, I discovered 90% of Slayer's tour income was being deducted as expenses, leaving 10% or less to split amongst the four of us. This is not the way a band's business should operate. […] I sat down with [the [...]
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In a fine collision of acronyms, NYC-via-LA trio, American Royalty, released their Prismatic EP last week and we're very pleased to bring you a full stream of the record below. Full of artful, forward-thinking pop music the EP is a shimmering collection of brash pop hooks and electronic wizardry. We recommend dimming the lights, turning the volume up and shuffling awkwardly around your bedroom. FACEBOOK

Come sempre, in questi casi, la domanda principale è: "perchè?" . La risposta, quasi sempre, è la medesima: "per soldi, probabilmente". In una televisione sempre più trash, si pensa sempre di aver visto di tutto, ma oggi gli amanti del rock devono essere pronti ad un nuovo shock: Steven Tyler , cantante degli Aerosmith, si è travestito da donna e si è presentato alle audizioni per la nuova serie di American Idol , il talent-show di cui Tyler era giudice fino al Luglio 2012. Presentandosi ai nuovi giudici ( Mariah Carey, Keith Urban, [...]

FX's new series about a Soviet sleeper cell couple in 1980 America proves to have a unique plot full of deceit, loyalty, sex, and violence. In last night's series premiere of "The Americans" we were introduced to the undercover lives of Phillip and Elizabeth Jennings, who, as Soviet informants, now reside in the suburban D.C. area. Their longtime dedication to the motherland comes with the hefty price of giving up any aspirations for a future. Living in America since 1965, they have grown accustomed to the American lifestyle but they face the constant pressure bearing down from [...]
Grizzly Bear has released a very unsettling video for "gun-shy" off of their 2012 effort Shields. In this video directed by Kris Moyes, the band is shown doing many things [...]

Off Orbit from Miami in the USA is Moises Jimenez (bass/ lead vocals), Marcos Jimenez (lead guitar / vocals), Jonathan Colorado (Drums), Mike Rodriguez (Drums) and Angel Cerdeiras (Percussion) plus guests with their eclectic mix of soul blues funk. Off Orbit I am sure you, like I, wander past in a bleary ear of indifference as this genre fills the wallpaper paste of elevator music, but from time to time something cocks the ear and [...]

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E' andata in onda la prima puntata di American Idol, dodicesima edizione, per tre nuovi ingressi dietro al bancone del talent show più amato d'America. Se Keith Urban ha mantenuto un profilo discreto e professionale fin dalla sua conferma nel programma, Nicki Minaj e Mariah Carey hanno già dato modo di attirare l'attenzione dei media grazie alle loro discussioni. C'è chi si aspetta continue liti durante le prossime dirette. Ieri, 16 gennaio 2013, sono andati in onda i casting da New York e, dalle prime impressioni, sembra proprio che la Minaj sia diventata la leader femminile della giuria. [...]
(50 - 26) . . 50. We Are The Physics - "Applied Robotics" - mp3 . 49. Pussy Wizard - "Olympia" - mp3 . 48. White Lung - "Glue" - mp3 . 47. The Bad Lovers - "You And I" - mp3 . 46. Perfume Genius - "Dark Parts" - mp3 . 45. Earlimart - [...]
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2012 has been a special year, both for the blog and on a personal level. I wanted to say a massive THANK YOU to anyone who has taken the time to check out the site; we hope you found something you like. Without further ado, here are our 12 favourite records of the year. Take some time to explore them and we think you'll end up agreeing with us. Have a great festive period and we'll see you in 2013. - Tom Johnson (Editor) 12. Madras ~ thingscanchange [...]