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Soundgarden Releasing New Album Through Guitar Hero
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Artist News, Upcoming Releases, Alternative, Rock, New Releases,
Soundgarden is releasing their first album in 13 years … through popular video game Guitar Hero. The bold move hasn’t been tried by any other band, but Chris Cornell thinks it’s the perfect way to re-introduce their music.
“It’s going to reach a certain amount of younger people that either may or may not know about Soundgarden,” he explained in a recent interview. “I feel like releasing it this way is going to reach a lot of people who have not heard our music or have not heard a lot of it.”
The album, Telephantasm, is filled with popular tracks from the band’s 90s-era heyday as well as some new tracks. It’s available on Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock. Based on the number of games sold, the album has already been granted platinum status.
“I thought about doing this ever since I’ve heard about the game and what it is,” Cornell said. “I think the musical arrangements lend itself so well to what the video game is.”
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Opening Acts Announced for U2’s 360 Tour
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Concerts / Tours, Alternative, Pop, Rock,
Florence + the Machine, a performer at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards, will be one of the acts joining U2 on their 360 Tour.
Interpol, Lenny Kravitz and The Fray will also open up for the group when the North American leg (finally!) begins next summer.
You can see the list and dates after the jump.
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Mix Tape: Stone Temple Pilots Postpone Dates, Wyclef Jean Drops From Race
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Concerts / Tours, Gossip, Hip-Hop & Rap, Rock,
-Twelve dates on Stone Temple Pilot’s reunion tour have been postponed. It’s not known whether Scott Weiland’s strange behavior at recent Houston show has anything to do with the rescheduling.
-Wyclef Jean has officially taken his name out of the race for the presidency of Haiti. “This was not an easy conclusion to reach; but it is one that was thoughtfully made,” he stated.
-Singer Bret Michaels is scheduled to go back into surgery early next year. That is when he’ll have an “operable and treatable” hole his heart—something unrelated to his recent medical issues—repaired.
-Borat actor Sacha Baron Cohen has been tapped to play Freddie Mercury in an upcoming biopic about the band Queen. Filming should begin next year. Surviving band members—Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon—all support the project.
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Celebrity Double-Take: Gwen Stefani vs. Gwen Stefani
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Gossip, Pop, Rock,
For today’s installment, we have girly Gwen Stefani on the left and rock star Gwen Stefani on the right.
One of these two performs the song “Don’t Speak” while the other simply can’t speak.
(Make sure to check out more of our Celebrity Double-Takes here, here, here and here.)
Read More | Daily Mail
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Jay-Z, Coldplay to Celebrate New Year’s in Vegas
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Concerts / Tours, Hip-Hop & Rap, Rock,
Pals Jay-Z and Chris Martin have made plans to ring in 2011 together.
On December 31, the rapper will join Coldplay for a double-billing in Las Vegas. That’s when the acts will headline their own sets at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.
Never heard of the Cosmpolitan? Well, that’s because the casino/resort doesn’t even open until December 15.
The musical event, which will be broadcast on the hotel’s large marquee, is considered part of a three-day, invitation-only celebration.
Read More | The Hollywood Reporter
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A former member of the Electric Light Orchestra was killed Friday afternoon in southern England.
Mike Edwards, a cellist with ELO between 1972-1975, was driving in Devon when a giant bale of hay struck his van. The bale, which may have fallen from a nearby tractor, rolled down a hillside onto the road below.
After being hit by the 1300-pound object, Edwards may have swerved into another vehicle. The 62-year-old musician died at the scene.
According to the Daily Mirror, Mike chose to leave ELO—the group behind hits like “Don’t Bring Me Down” and “Mr. Blue Sky”—in order to become a Buddhist.
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Mix Tape: More Money for Eminem, More Football for Faith Hill
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Performances, Rumors, Country, Hip-Hop & Rap, Rock,
-Eminem’s publishing company is owed money by Universal Music Group, according to the U.S. Court of Appeals. It was ruled that UMG needs to pay royalties for iTunes purchases and ringtone sales.
-Musical performers will help kick off the official start of football season. On September 9, Taylor Swift and the Dave Matthews Band will perform in New Orleans prior to the Minnesota Vikings/New Orleans Saints game. The pregame show will air on NBC and the NFL Network.
-Speaking of football, a familiar voice will sing us into the Sunday evening battles. Country star Faith Hill has been chosen to once again perform the “Waiting All Day for Sunday Night” theme song. Faith has had that gig since 2007.
-The boys of New Jersey may soon take over Las Vegas. Bon Jovi is reportedly “excited” by a multimillion-dollar offer to take up residency at one of the area hotels.
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Mix Tape: Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah, Jay-Z and U2
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Collaborations, Concerts / Tours, Gossip, Christian & Gospel, Country, Hip-Hop & Rap, R&B / Soul, Rock,
-Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah are teaming up for a new musical project. The two will star in Joyful Noise, a movie about a church choir they want to save.
-Interesting tweets aren’t the only things Kanye West has to offer these days. West has announced that he’ll be “dropping 1 new song every weekend until Xmas.” The track could be a Kanye tune or a “new Jay song etc.” He’s calling the event “good Fridays.”
-Speaking of Jay-Z, the rapper will be joining U2 for stops in Australia and New Zealand. Tickets for the five dates - Auckland, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and Perth - will go on sale starting September 3. That leg of the tour begins November 25.
-Singer Faith Evans was arrested by the Los Angeles Police Department over the weekend for suspicion of DUI. Notorious B.I.G.‘s widow, who had her car impounded, is prepping to release an album in October.
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Coldplay may have finally relented and let their songs be used on Glee, but it sounds like Kings of Leon will be holding their ground.
According to the group, they have denied requests to have their music used on the FOX series “apparently everybody loves.”
Although it’s unclear why KOL made that decision (or why their songs have been heard on others shows like Gossip Girl), it’s not the first time the band has turned someone down.
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Quote of the Day: John Mellencamp on Entertainment’s Biggest Threat
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Gossip, Rock,
“I think the Internet is the most dangerous thing invented since the atomic bomb. It’s destroyed the music business. It’s going to destroy the movie business.”
-John Mellencamp admitting he’s not exactly a fan of the technology.
(Make sure to check out our other notable quotes.)
Read More | ABC News
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