May 16,2012
Ronnie James Dio died two years ago today, and heavy metal still hasn’t recovered. Dio was more than a voice—he was an ambassador. In a genre prided on mythology, he was a king. The diminutive singer made up for his short stature with a bellowed voice, one which carried through songs like a squeezed bagpipe,
May 16,2012
Throughout their career Children of Bodom have made their mark with the occasional cover, serving up renditions of songs by everyone from CCR and Iron Maiden to Britney Spears and Pat Benetar. It’s weird, then, that their latest, a cover of Dropkick Murpyhs “I’m Shipping Up to Boston” might be the most unexpected one yet.
May 16,2012
Calling what Feist put out today a music video isn’t exactly fair. Shot for the song “Cicadas and Gulls” off last year’s Metals, it’s more of a performance than anything. But then, it’s not a performance in the traditional sense, since it’s done street-side and features backing vocals by Mountain Man and interpretive dancing by
May 16,2012
The Menzingers have a new video today in which the band watches themselves give their album On The Impossible Past their best sales pitch. It’s, uh. It’s different. Watch the video up top.
May 16,2012
“Sixpack” is the first taste off JEFF the Brotherhood’s upcoming, Dan Auerbach produced EP Hypnotic Knights and it does wonders to prove that the pairing is a match made in heaven. The track is the Orrall brothers at their best: loud, catchy and straight to the point. Pair that with Auerbach’s sharp but dirty production—which
May 16,2012
When Fang Island announced Major last week, we figured our first taste of new music had to be on the horizon. Exactly 7 days later and we’re happy to share “Asunder,” which you can listen to below, where you’ll also find the album’s full tracklisting. Major hits stores on July 24th through Sargent House. 01.
May 16,2012
After four months of money disputes and he said/she said’s, Bill Ward announced in a statement yesterday that he’s officially out of Black Sabbath’s upcoming reunion. In the statement, which you can and should read in full over at his website, Ward outlines the circumstances that led to the dispute in the first place. Among
May 16,2012
The Darcys have had a busy six months. They announced their signing to Arts & Crafts, released their sophomore full-length as a free download, blew up the CN Tower, and re-recorded Steely Dan’s 1977 album, Aja. We featured the band in the first episode of Parental Advisory, a new show co-produced with our brothers and
May 16,2012
Yeasayer have released a new song, “Henrietta,” appearing online last night after members of their mailing list received it via CD through snail mail. The band hinted that new music would be coming when they announced some summer tour dates (they’ll play Osheaga on August 3), so this song could maybe be just the beginning.
May 16,2012
The Strumbellas’ video “The Sheriff” will chill you to your bones with its Fargo-esque themes and diabolical senior citizen. The song is packed with the band’s signature bluegrass twang and is the lead single off their new album, My Father and the Hunter. The video is directed by Michael Maxxis whose previous work includes two Juno nominated videos: Billy
