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Following news that Ozzy Osbourne had to postpone his Saturday (October 6th) show in Mountain View, California, due to an infection that led to surgery on his hand (photo below), it was announced today that the Prince of Darkness is postponing two additional concerts. At the advice of his doctors at Cedars-Sinai hospital in Los Angeles, Ozzy is pushing his Tuesday (October 9th) show in Chula Vista, California, to October 18th, and his Thursday (October 11th) gig in Los Angeles to October 15th. Additionally, the previously postponed Mountain View concert, which was originally rescheduled for October 16th, will now take place October 20th. Tickets can be found here. The tour will resume October 13th in Las Vegas, which was supposed to be the last date on this leg of Ozzy’s No More Tours 2. Stone Sour, who’ve been providing support on this whole leg, will open the Vegas show, but they will not be available for the rescheduled dates. A new support act will be announced shortly. While the trek has been billed as Ozzy’s final tour, the metal legend has insisted he is not retiring and that he will still occasionally play one-off gigs once tour ends. As of now, Ozzy will hit Europe for an early 2019 jaunt with Judas Priest, but more legs of his No More Tours 2 trek are expected to be announced. Ozzy Osbourne Rescheduled North American Tour Dates: 10/13 – Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Arena (original date) 10/15 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl (rescheduled from 10/11) 10/18 – Chula Vista, CA – Mattress Firm Arena (rescheduled from 10/09) 10/20 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre (rescheduled from 10/06) Source

Trouble ensues for James Franco. According to Yahoo, Busy Phillips has called out her former Freaks and Geeks co-star in her forthcoming memoir, This Will Only Hurt a Little, due out October 16th. In an excerpt, obtained by Radar Online, Phillips writes that Franco was a “fucking bully” on the set of the 1999 cult series, recalling an incident where she was directed to gently nudge him in the chest. Apparently, he didn’t handle it well, as she describes, “He grabbed both my arms and screamed in my face, ‘DON’T EVER TOUCH ME AGAIN! And he threw me to the ground. Flat on my back. Wind knocked out of me.” She goes on to detail how her co-stars were horrified and writes that co-star Linda Cardellini insisted she call her manager. Franco reportedly apologized, though only after being ordered by the director and producers. Last year, Franco was accused by multiple women of sexual misconduct and has since maintained a low profile. Currently, he’s starring in the second season of HBO’s The Deuce. Source

If your Halloween decorations are a bit lacking this year, consider kicking up the creepiness with some eerie tunes straight out of Stranger Things. Lakeshore Records has officially released Halloween Sounds from the Upside Down, a collection of 14 unnerving tracks from season two of the Netflix series. There’s the charged and thundering roar of “Power Maintenance”; the synth-addled menace of “Tree Slime”; and the anxious buildup of “They Hurt Me”. (Read: The Top 25 TV Shows of 2017) ”Hide some speakers in your bushes, play this record, and scare those trick or treaters,” note S U R V I V E members Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein, who’ve helmed the show’s atmospheric score since the very beginning. Halloween Sounds was previously only available as a bonus download from iTunes, but can now be owned on special pumpkin-colored vinyl. It’s also streaming in full below via Apple Music or Spotify. Stranger Things season three is set to premiere on Netflix in 2019. A video game is also in the works. Stranger Things: Halloween Sounds From The Upside Down Artwork: Stranger Things: Halloween Sounds From The Upside Down Tracklist: Side A 01. Turn On The Lights 02. Sick Of Cow 03. Power Maintenance 04. Roars From The Lab 05. Mercy 06. Shadow In The Tunnel 07. Do You Accept The Risk? 08. Tree Slime 09. Entering The Cellar Side B 10. A Familiar Shape 11. The Spy 12. Turn Right & Run 13. They Hurt Me 14. Possessed Source

In what is surely the most groan-worthy feud of the 21st century, Insane Clown Posse and Limp Bizkit are currently grilling up some hot medium rare beef. It all started at Camden, New Jersey’s Rock Allegiance Festival over the weekend when ICP member Shaggy 2 Dope rushed the stage during LB’s set and tried to drop kick frontman Fred Durst. It’s not entirely clear if Shaggy’s wrestling training simply failed him or if security had impeccable timing, but either way, the kick failed to land and the hip-hop clown was dragged off stage. Now, in response to the incident, Limp Bizkit’s DJ Lethal has taken to Instagram to call out Shaggy 2 Dope. In screenshots captured by The PRP (via Metal Sucks), Lethal admitted he “was a fan til today” and included the hashtag #exicpfan before going on something of a tirade against Shaggy. “Bro step up!! Man to man. No suckerstage rushing ‘I’m gonna get on TMZ,'” Lethal wrote. In a subsequent series of comments, he called Shaggy a “bitchmade G,” a “wack bro” who “just got wack,” and a “bitch ass clout chaser.” Throughout the entire thing, Lethal also repeatedly taunted Shaggy, writing things like, “Where you at? The hospital?????” Read the whole profanity laced tirade below. Making all this wackness even wacker is a video posted by one Michael Troyer, who performs under the wackest of wack monikers, SpAzZ DaNkYy BuDdZ. The clip shows Shaggy calling his shot before his big swing and a miss, as you can see below: Source

As the talk for EDC Las Vegas 2019 is already in the works, there is recent news about new editions to Camp EDC that you won’t want to miss. As the first Camp EDC this past year was a huge hit, they will undoubtedly come back stronger than ever Thursday, May 16 through Monday, May 20 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. “Last year’s wait times were unacceptable. Fixing that and other processes is one of our main focuses for Camp EDC,” said CEO and Founder of Insomniac, Pasquale Rotella during a recent Reddit AMA. “We’ve had many planning meetings just about this. We will have a revised entrance plan that includes more lanes with more people working, check-in staff will be more experienced, and we’ll have better processes all around without sacrificing the safety of you, the Headliner. We’re also extending check-in hours to spread out the traffic ingress and adding in additional bathrooms and showers along with more waste removal services.” As usual, the Mesa will be home base for all activities and entertainment. Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy a kickoff party with special guest DJs, pool parties, art installations, food trucks, full-service bars, etc. Lodging options are below: Moon Glow Camping (Starting at $999 plus taxes and fees): Accommodations for up to four people plus one vehicle pass. Bedding is not included. Layaway deposits start at $174.99. Desert Rose Premier Camping (Starting at $1,299 plus taxes and fees): Accommodations for up to two people. Includes one vehicle pass, one deluxe queen bed or two single beds with linens and pillows, premier location closest to the Mesa, and access to the GA+ toilets inside the festival. Layaway deposits start at $199.99. RV Camping (Starting at $279 plus taxes and fees):Accommodations for up to eight people. RV Campers will receive a dedicated RV site, access to all Mesa activities as well as showers and bathrooms. Water and power can be purchased separately. Layaway deposits start at $49.99. To purchase tickets, click here. The post Camp EDC Returns to EDC Las Vegas 2019 with New Additions appeared first on EDM Maniac. Source

Like anything buried behind the Pet Sematary, Fangoria has risen from the grave and returns this week after lying dormant for nearly two years. Once again, gorehounds can leap under the covers for more ghoulish stories and interviews. In anticipation of its first new issue, which centers around David Gordon Green’s Halloween, contributing writer Matt Elliott spoke with Managing Editor Meredith Borders to get some insight on its revival and how nostalgia factored into it. What was your introduction to Fangoria? Did you buy the issues regularly? If so, what did you like about them? I started reading Fangoria in middle school or junior high, but only occasionally because I could never find it in stores in my small East Texas town. I’d pick one up whenever I’d visit Austin or Houston and always thought of it as this mysterious grail made more attractive by the fact that it was so hard for me to find. It felt like this cool world of horror that I’d have to wait until I graduated and moved to a big city to really explore. Fangoria, 2018 How did you become involved in the revival? My friend Phil Nobile Jr., who used to work with me in my previous role as editorial director of BIRTH.MOVIES.DEATH., became Fango’s editor-in-chief and brought me on as managing editor. We’ve worked together closely to build the first issue alongside Publisher Dallas Sonnier of Cinestate, Associate Publisher Jessica Safavimehr, Art Director Ashley Detmering, and Director of Digital Natasha Pascetta. It’s a great team and we’ve stayed in the office ’til after midnight, eating pie and Chinese food to meet print deadlines together. That’s how you forge a family. As managing editor, my role is to work with Phil to guide pitches, edit pieces, and then pore over every page of every issue a few hundred times in the hopes of getting it perfect for print (as I remember from my days with the BMD magazine, no issue will ever be perfect, and I have to make my peace with that). I also wrote a few pieces in the first issue, which is definitely my favorite part. Why is Fangoria returning now? Has the audience been actively asking for it? Fango has such a unique history and dedicated audience. It never felt right that there hasn’t been a Fangoria magazine the past few years, especially considering all of the brilliant horror films that have come out since 2015 that never got that special, specific Fango treatment. Even if I had nothing to do with its revival, as a horror fan, I’d be thrilled to hear of its return. What will this new Fangoria incorporate that it did not before? We’re really leaning into the collectability of the magazine. We want it to be the old Fango that we grew up with, but a grown-up version that looks and feels beautiful alongside all of the gnarly gore and thoughtfully written editorials. We’re also excited to feature new trends in horror that weren’t getting much ink in the old days, stuff like immersive horror experiences and diversity in the genre. What role do you think nostalgia is currently playing in the horror genre? I just saw Slice this week and it’s clear that nostalgia will always have a home in horror. It’s easy to look at the ‘70s and ‘80s and say, “That’s when horror was at its best,” and I do love what those decades brought to the party, but I always like to look to the future. I think now’s a really exciting time, and I can’t wait to see what new voices like Jordan Peele and Julia Ducournau are going to do next. Where do you want to take Fangoria into the future? I just want there to be a 13-year-old girl in a small, conservative town out there who finds an issue and discovers her passion the way I did. That’s the coolest part of doing this for me. Before we let you go, “What’s your favorite horror film?” I have a bunch, of course, so I think an easier question to answer is, “What horror movie do you champion the most?” That’s without a doubt Jennifer’s Body. I love teen girl horror above all else, and it really chaps my hide that Karyn Kusama’s film never got a fair shake. With all of the new and interesting stuff she’s doing, I’m hoping it’s due for a reexamination. I’ll die on the hill that it’s one of the best horror films of the aughts. — Fangoria hits stands this week and includes a cover story on Halloween, an editorial on the influences of Phantasm by director Don Coscarelli, and a dissection on unused treatments for Tobe Hooper’s The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. Source

Ridley Scott is heading to your living room, and not with re-runs of Alien, Blade Runner, or Gladiator. The legendary filmmaker has climbed aboard TNT’s forthcoming new sci-fi series, Raised by Wolves, not to be confused with the outstanding U2 jam. It gets better: As Deadline reports, the series was written by Aaron Guzikowski, who’s responsible for 2013’s Prisoners, one of the most underrated thrillers of the last decade. So, yeah, that’s a major plus. The series follows a bunch of robots in charge of a bunch of kids on a brand new planet. One thing leads to another, as The Fixx sang years ago, and shit goes down involving religious differences as humans are wont to do. “I’m always searching for new frontiers in the sci-fi genre and have found a true original in Raised by Wolves,” Scott says. “A wholly distinct and imaginative world, full of characters struggling with existential questions: What makes us human? What constitutes a family? And what if we could start over again and erase the mess we’ve made of our planet? Would we survive? Would we do better?” “Ridley Scott’s movies have always been a part of my life and a huge inspiration in my work,” says Guzikowski. “So getting the opportunity to work with him and TNT on a story that is so near and dear to my heart is truly a dream come true.” Currently, there’s no release date set, though we hope the series nabs one of those kids from Hawkins, Indiana or Derry, Maine or both. At the very least, it stops the guy from doing one of those ill-advised followups to Alien: Covenant. Source

Freddie Gibbs is looking to close out 2018 on a high note with a North American headlining tour. The just-announced trek is set for November and December, and comes in continued support of the Indiana rapper’s Freddie mixtape from June. He’s set to perform in the cities of Chicago, Toronto, Boston, New York, and Atlanta. The itinerary also lists stops in Dallas, Austin, Los Angeles, Portland, and Vancouver. On Halloween, just a few weeks before the start of the “Freddie Tour”, Gibbs is expected to drop Fetti, his long-awaited collaborative EP with Curren$y. Consult his full tour schedule below, and grab tickets here. Freddie Gibbs 2018 Tour Dates: 11/16 – Chicago, IL @ Park West 11/18 – Detroit, MI @ El Club 11/19 – Toronto, ON @ Adelaide Hall 11/20 – Baltimore, MD @ Ottobar 11/23 – Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club 11/24 – Philadelphia, PA @ Voltage Lounge 11/26 – New York, NY @ Highline 11/27 – Washington, DC @ U Street Music Hall 11/29 – Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade 12/03 – Dallas, TX @ Trees 12/04 – Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live 12/05 – Austin, TX @ Come and Take It Live 12/07 – San Antonio, TX @ Paper Tiger 12/09 – Tempe, AZ @ Aura 12/10 – Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey 12/11 – Oakland, CA @ The New Parish 12/13 – Portland, OR @ Star Theater 12/14 – Vancouver, BC @ Fortune Sound Club 12/15 – Seattle, WA @ Neumo’s Revisit the hilarious video for Freddie cut “Automatic”: Source

Listen and download via iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | RSS Kyle Meredith is joined by singer-songwriter Hozier to talk about his recent EP, Nina Cried Power, and its debt to a bevy of strong female influences. For those waiting for more Hozier, the artist also confirms his sophomore effort will come out next year and that he has been performing the lead single, “Movement”, at live shows in anticipation of the release. Kyle Meredith With… is an interview series in which WFPK’s Kyle Meredith speaks to a wide breadth of musicians. Each episode, Meredith digs deep into an artist’s work to find out how the music is made and where their journey is going, from legendary artists like Robert Plant, Paul McCartney, U2 and Bryan Ferry, to the newer class of The National, St. Vincent, Arctic Monkeys, Haim, and Father John Misty. Check back Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for new episodes. Rate the series now via iTunes. Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter Source

On the heels of summer, September delivers some of 2018’s hottest tracks. Long time, no see. As we approach the end of the year the race for our favorite music of 2018 is getting tighter and tighter. September didn’t make things any easier, seeing some of the year’s most hyped releases finally come to fruition in Lil Wayne’s The Carter V and Noname’s Room 25 among others. So, let’s make up for lost time. Here’s what was hot last month. “Technicolor” by Sunni Colon On singer-songwriter Sunni Colon’s new EP Satin Psicodelic, summer is not a time of year, but rather a state of mind. Cue “Technicolor,” the project’s opening track that similarly to the rest, touts poetic lyricism and airy instrumentals. “You make me view a world that’s black and white, in technicolor, girl,” Colon sings on the track’s hook, walking the line of relaxation and hypnotism. Mood music at its finest. “Too Turnt” by LouGotCash ft. Trippie Redd On the bouncy lead single from his sophomore album Louniverse and his first released track of the year, Southside, Jamaica Queens rapper LouGotCash links up with one of rap’s most exciting voices in Trippie Redd for “Too Turnt.” On the track, the duo brags of getting rich, swerving Maybachs and keeping their fashion in check. After all, when the drip comes as easily as it does for Lou and Trippie, sometimes ditching the party is necessary. “New Patek” by Lil Uzi Vert Crucified by accusations of devil and cult worship throughout the summer, Lil Uzi Vert arose from the grave with “New Patek.” The song was originally teased as a snippet on an Instagram video three months ago, and it quickly went viral as fans took a particular liking to Uzi rapping and dancing to the song in a bathroom. At about six minutes, listeners get Uzi at his best, rapping of pink diamonds on iced out Octopus tentacles, Naruto, and cereal. It is unknown what the mortals did to be gifted the eternal spirit of Lil Uzi Vert on this plane of reality, but we are thankful nonetheless. https://www.instagram.com/p/BkGe0ETnZWO/?taken-by=liluzivert “HML” by Sissyfuss Sissyfuss is the San Antonio based indie-alternative solo band that’s there to soundtrack all the feels. From his debut project The New Happiness, on “HML,” SissyFuss dances around uptempo drums while crooning “Baby, just hit my line…” throughout. “I’ll make it worth your while… you won’t regret it,” he continues. “Ace” by Noname ft. Smino and Saba Hidden towards the end of Noname’s highly anticipated sophomore album, Room 25, is “Ace,” perhaps its most driven track. Featuring dear friends and frequent collaborators Saba and Smino, the song is a formidable sequel to the trio’s original connection “Shadow Man,” which appears on her 2016 effort Telefone. Each artist brilliantly floats on “Ace,” going bar for bar with unique steez that contributes to the mixture while still paying dues to the song’s collective consciousness. Ace is bigger and bolder than its parts, but everything belongs. Put simply by Noname herself, “Room 25 the best album that’s coming out.” Check out the rest of September’s best tracks in the playlist below. The post Monthly Mixtape 2018: September Selections appeared first on Verge Campus. Source

Nothing More have announced that they’ll be hitting the road in early 2019 on “The Truth Tour.” The Grammy-nominated act is touring behind the 2017 album, The Stories We Tell Ourselves. According to a press release, the name of the tour is based on “the concept that art and music and the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll are pure forms of truth that can bring people together, spark new ideas, new ways of thinking and through that, trigger changes in ourselves and in our world.” Singer Jonny Hawkins adds, “Concerts are perfect environments to stimulate the revelation of a truth, an ‘Ah-HA!’ moment, because we are all sharing the energy of the music and the moments of community and inspiration, moments that can affect a positive change. It’s not about any one political movement or cause, it’s about everybody searching for the truth in all things, and putting that new awareness into action.” Nothing More are bringing Of Mice and Men, Badflower and Palisades along on the U.S. trek, which kicks off February 21st in Phoenix. A full list of dates is listed below. “This is our biggest headline tour yet so we are very excited to have such a great lineup,” Hawkins said. “We are all big fans of openers Badflower and Palisades, but especially Of Mice and Men, who we’ve always wanted to tour with.” For this trek, Nothing More have joined forces with HeadCount, a non-partisan voter registration organization which handles first-time and all voters’ registration needs, and To Write Love on Her Arms, a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and options for people struggling with depression and addiction. One dollar from the purchase of every ticket will go to To Write Love On Her Arms. “Over the years, through thoughtful songwriting and wearing TWLOHA gear on tour, Nothing More has consistently sought ways to include their fans in a search for truth,” TWLOHA’s Chad Moses said in a statement. “We’ve seen firsthand how they empower their fans to embrace things that we believe to be true: that stigma surrounding mental health deserves to be challenged, that your story deserves an audience, and that together we can embody a defiant sense of Hope. We look forward to standing alongside Nothing More on this journey toward Truth.” “This is an exciting partnership for HeadCount, and we’re thrilled to start our 2019 touring season with Nothing More,” Andy Bernstein, executive director of HeadCount, added. “The tour reflects HeadCount’s driving ethos that your vote is your Truth. We appreciate how Nothing More empowers and challenges their fanbase to become more engaged in the democratic process — and the band leads by example with their own civic participation. We’re looking forward to registering and educating voters with Nothing More and shedding light on just how easy it is to make your voice heard.” Ticket sales for the dates will begin Friday (Oct. 12) at 10 a.m. local venue time. For pre-sale and VIP information, head to Nothing More’s website. Hawkins recently spoke with Heavy Consequence about everything from Nothing More’s Grammy experience to new music. Read the full interview here. Nothing More “The Truth” Tour Dates 2019: 02/21 – Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren 02/22 – Los Angeles, CA @ Belasco Theater * 02/23 – Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades 02/25 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot 02/26 – Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre 02/28 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom 03/01 – Kansas City, MT @ The Truman 03/02 – Minneapolis, MN @ Skyway Theatre 03/03 – Chicago, IL @ House of Blues 03/06 – Grand Rapids, MI @ 20 Monroe Live 03/07 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE 03/08 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore 03/10 – New York, NY @ Playstation Theatre 03/11 – Hartford, CT @ Webster Theater 03/12 – Boston, MA @ House of Blues 03/13 – Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore 03/15 – Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore 03/16 – Atlanta, GA @ Buckhead Theatre 03/17 – Tampa, FL @ The Ritz Ybor 03/19 – New Orleans, LA @ TBA ** 03/20 – Houston, TX @ House of Blues 03/22 – Dallas, TX @ South Side Ballroom 03/23 – San Antonio, TX @ Aztec Theatre * without Badflower ** Details TBA Source

Over the weekend, Adult Swim presented its inaugural festival in downtown Los Angeles. Attendees were treated to performances from Run the Jewels, Neko Case, and Hannibal Buress. They also witnessed a once-in-a-lifetime event in “The Rick and Morty Musical Ricksperience,” a set in which the recently released Rick and Morty soundtrack was brought to life thanks to a 37-piece orchestra and special guests. (Read: The Best TV Shows of 2017) The Hollywood Chamber Orchestra was on hand to live score the animated series’ “The Rickshank Rickdemption” episode from season three. There were also unique performances of Rick and Morty tunes “Terryfold”, featuring Bob’s Burgers’John Roberts, and “Do You Feel It” by synthpop outfit Chaos Chaos. Rappers Open Mike Eagle and Father made cameos to lead an arrangement of classic song “Get Schwifty”. “Moonmen”, originally by Ryan Elder, the mastermind composer behind the entire score, and Flight of the Conchords’ Jemaine Clement, also made its way onto the setlist. Check out a slew of fan-caught footage below. Till next year, thanks for an amazing weekend and an even better night! #AdultSwimFestival #RickandMorty #Ricksperience @werdbear @brwnbeats312 pic.twitter.com/3Bgd4C1Pez — Guadacus (@guadasaurusrex) October 8, 2018 It’s happening@RickandMorty Musical Ricksperience at the @adultswim festival pic.twitter.com/v0JQl9IfP2 — Turner (@Turner) October 8, 2018 If that’s not enough, Adult Swim’s Jason DeMarco and one of the festival’s performers, Zola Jesus, appeared on the latest episode of This Must Be the Gig to talk about the event. Listen in below. Download | Listen and subscribe via iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | RSS Source

Called it. When Taylor Swift broke with her standard silence yesterday and publicly endorsed Tennessee’s Democratic Senate candidate Phil Bredesen and Democratic Congressman Jim Cooper, we knew Fox & Friends would have something to say about it. This morning, they didn’t let us down. Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was a guest on the program to talk about Swift’s remarks. He took a number of shots at the pop star, even going so far as to suggest she couldn’t have possibly written the statement herself. “It’s rather evident and clear that — I don’t want to accuse her of this, but I don’t think she was the only one that wrote that post on Instagram,” he said, while accusing her of just that. “She probably got some very bad information.” Kirk also said, “Maybe [Swift] should actually learn about [GOP Senate candidate Marsha Blackburn’s] record in congress,” which is something Swift clearly did. She called out Blackburn’s history of voting against protections for women and LGBTQ citizens, values Swift herself stands against. But apparently Kirk thinks those aspects of Blackburn’s beliefs aren’t really important. Instead, Kirk said Swift should’ve looked at Bredesen’s record while serving as Tennessee Governor — specifically, he mentioned the “huge allegations of covering up sexual misconduct in his administration.” That’s a reference to instances where investigators apparently shredded notes concerning allegations against top administration officials back in 2005. Bredesen claims that shredding was to protect the victims, however, and punishments were still handed down in a number of incidents. Perhaps most ironically, Bredesen’s support of Brett Kavanaugh was brought up. The strange implication there is that someone who supported Kavanaugh’s nomination shouldn’t be appealing to a “liberal Hollywood shill” like Swift, which of course calls into question the entirety of the Republican party. After feebly attacking Swift’s political stance, Kirk went after her pop star status. “So look Taylor Swift, I love your music. Personally, Kanye West, I’m a bigger fan of him. I wish you would’ve not done this. Stay away from politics.” Somehow his support of West surprises no one. Watch the groan-worthy clip below. Source

As an homage to horror masters Stephen King and H.P. Lovecraft, Broken Hope guitarist Jeremy Wagner has just published his second novel, Rabid Heart, a 258-page fiction horror story. As the chief lyricist for Broken Hope, Wagner has penned hundreds of songs about blood, guts and gore. However, his fiction writing travels a more detailed path. Set in present time, the post-apocalyptic nightmare tells the tale of a pandemic outbreak that infects the world with a Necro-rabies disease that turns humans into zombies. Influenced by The Stand, Day of the Dead and Cormac McCarthy’s The Road, Rabid Heart takes the reader on a white-knuckle journey. The book’s protagonist, Rhonda Driscoll, is a strong female character. Heavy Consequence spoke with Mr. Wagner about his new literary work, Rabid Heart, which is available at Amazon, as well as his love of horror fiction, the status of Broken Hope, and more. Read the full interview below: ON THE GENESIS OF RABID HEART Going back to the ’90s, I wrote my first novel. I started working on other fiction and I started selling short stories and eventually sold a story. I sold a zombie story for an anthology called Hungry for Your Love. So I started writing the story. It started taking on a life of its own and it got longer and longer. So I had to write a shorter story to put it into this book. So I put the story I was working on, which became Rabid Heart, put that on the side, wrote another zombie story and I sold it to St. Martin’s Press who was doing this anthology. Then that story was a great thing for me and put me on the map. It was after that, that I got my book deal which was my first novel, The Armageddon Chord, which came out in 2011. And that book did really well and sort of certified me as a legit novelist or horror writer. I returned to start working on Rabid Heart. Soon after that, Broken Hope came back into my life. Basically from 2012 to 2017, I did one tour after another. I was going full force with Broken Hope. So last summer I made a decision that I was going to slow down from touring and focus 100 percent on writing. So I went back to Rabid Heart and focused on editing, revising, getting it polished and then started shopping it around. I struck up a new deal with Riverdale Avenue Books, and it’s been really awesome. Rabid Heart was a longtime in the making. ON WHY HORROR AND METAL GO WELL TOGETHER I’ve always done my two major art forms that I’m really passionate about, and one is writing, and one is music, specifically being a metal guitarist. I was always a writer first. I was writing fiction going back when I was 5 years old. When I became a teenager and really got into metal, around 1984-85 when I first heard Metallica’s Ride the Lightning, that album was the catalyst for me that made me want to be a metal guitar player and do what Metallica was doing. I was still writing fiction stories and dark poetry throughout junior high and high school. What was one day of dreaming being a novelist, I also wove my love of writing into Broken Hope. Every novel I’ve written has some kind of metal thing woven into it. There’s little, as one journalist put it, heavy metal Easter eggs throughout the book. Before the first chapter starts, there’s some lyrics from Type O Negative’s “Black No. 1” that sets the vibe for Rabid Heart. If a reader is hip on thrash metal history, there’s a couple little gems. I don’t do that stuff intentionally, it’s just an organic thing that flows from me. It goes back to that old adage of that line, “Write what you know.” Outside of writing horror, I definitely know what metal’s all about. ON RABID HEART’S MAIN CHARACTER RHONDA DRISCOLL I’m really into strong female protagonists, and I never really wrote about one before. I grew up with a single mom who raised my younger sister and me. So I had this real respect for women since I was little. Plus, my mom came from a family of 10 kids, so I had a bunch of aunts and some of my aunts were very strong; marched in Civil Rights marches, equal rights marches and were women I looked up to. With the current climate of the #MeToo movement and women’s voices being heard, I really embraced that. I wanted to cast a really strong woman in this story and I wanted to go deeper with her human aspect, even emotional point of view. ON RABID HEART’S CLASSIC HORROR BOOK COVER ART What I wanted to do from the get-go when I got the publishing deal with Riverdale Avenue Books, one thing I wanted to have was veto power on the book cover. And when I say veto power, because I’m a control freak. Maybe part of it comes from all the years in Broken Hope. I always had control over our album art work. I always made sure I maintained control of how the band was seen and that we had the best cover artwork as possible. Every album I had a role in acquiring the artist, like Wes Benscoter, who was one of my favorite artists of all time. People say don’t judge a book by its cover… but there’s a lot of lame covers out there. What I wanted to do with Rabid Heart is to go back to the golden awesome days of horror book covers from the 1970s and 1980s. I intentionally wanted to go and recapture that glory. The guy who did the Rabid Heart cover art, Claudio Bergamin, he’s the guy who did the last Judas Priest album cover, Firepower. ON WAGNER’S HORROR FICTION INFLUENCES H.P. Lovecraft was an influence on me when I was really young. I was writing by the age of five. I was already reading some adult horror and mystery paperbacks that my mom would have. Around the time in the ’70s, I’m in grade school at this time, and I just discovered Stephen King through my mom because my mom was a big horror and mystery reader. When it comes to Rabid Heart, one thing I openly admit is this book did draw a lot of inspiration from books I love and movies even that are post-apocalyptic. I’m a big fan of the classic George Romero horror movies. Dawn of the Dead ,and specifically Day of the Dead, is my favorite George Romero zombie movie. So that always had a really profound effect on me. And when it came to horror fiction that was post-apocalyptic, The Stand for sure has always been under my skin since I first read it, it’s one of my favorite Stephen King novels of all time. One of my favorite all-time authors ever is Cormac McCarthy, his fiction always tends to be completely dark, and I love dark fiction. In particular, the book The Road, heavily influenced me. ON WRITING GORY LYRICS FOR BROKEN HOPE COMPARED TO HORROR NOVELS When you read one of my novels, you’re getting a real story and you’re getting something that plays out on a deeper level with many facets. Whether it’s the cast of characters, the action, the horror, the meat and bones of the story are all there. It’s like you’re taking a real trip. When you read my lyrics, what you’re getting is the total adrenaline shot to your arm. You’re reading the lyrics that fit the framework of a couple of minutes of music. When I write lyrics, I’m telling a little bit of a story for sure, but I call my lyrics super micro-fiction. Because every lyric I write is like a super condensed story, but I go for the jugular. So, I’m over the top with graphic descriptions, gore and sometimes I tread into what I call tasteless territory, because I have a knack with Broken Hope going over the top and writing some really bazaar, crazy and to some people, “offensive” shit. With my novels, you have the horror element, the terror and this mission to tell a story. ON THE LATEST NEWS ABOUT BROKEN HOPE This past year we’ve been celebrating 30 years of Broken Hope. We didn’t make a big deal out of making a 30th anniversary world tour. I’m stepping away from touring, I don’t want to tour anymore. I’m all for doing festivals and whatever makes sense. Being in a death metal band like Broken Hope after all this time… it’s kind of a unique situation because on one hand, we’re regarded as a legacy death metal band. On the other hand, you can’t make a living by being in Broken Hope by any means. I just came off the last five years of doing nothing but Broken Hope full speed, while still trying to maintain my writing career. I’m putting the brakes on. Broken Hope is taking a little siesta. ON WAGNER’S NEXT WRITING PROJECTS There will be two new novels next year, and I’m doing my first ever biography right now on a famous chef name Curtis Duffy. If you watch Netflix, check out For Grace. It’s a documentary on this chef Curtis Duffy, who is a famous Chicago chef who had a three-star restaurant in Chicago called Grace. So when you see that documentary, that’s the book I’m writing on him. I’m just focused on writing full time. I want to keep the Wagner library going. Source

Beyond the Gates: As the consolidation of music festivals inevitably leads to hegemony, it becomes challenging for the remaining ones to develop a distinct identity. Austin City Limits (ACL) has had its troubles in the past, but this year it set itself apart from the rest by going all out, booking not just one but two of the biggest rock acts still active in Paul McCartney and Metallica. Not content with nostalgia, the festival looked to the future in burgeoning pop stars Khalid and Camila Cabello and some of the hottest rappers of 2018 with Travis Scott and BROCKHAMPTON. Between established indie rock powerhouses like The National and Phoenix, rising acts like Big Thief and Japanese Breakfast, and legends like David Byrne, the festival took a well-rounded approach to indie rock that felt true to the history of the festival, even if many of those drew smaller crowds than many of the popular rap or electronic acts playing. By appealing equally to teenagers and adults who have been coming for all 17 years of the festival, ACL was able to strike the right balance. With a sold-out crowd for the first weekend, the excitement was overwhelming no matter if you were there primarily for Paul or Travis. The differences encouraged discovery and branching outside your comfort zone, something that can be challenging in an era of algorithms. Any festival the size of ACL will have its issues, and ACL wasn’t immune to setbacks and challenges, including the last-minute cancellation of headliner Childish Gambino, but even with an unnaturally hot October weekend, the festival lived up to the promise of its impressive lineup. Best Bites: ACL has always done a great job at showcasing many of the city’s best restaurants and food trucks, and this year was no exception. Longtime staples like Torchy’s Tacos, Austin Pizza, and The Salt Lick BBQ were omnipresent, though a few interlopers like Chipotle and Shake Shack drew large crowds as well. Because of the heat, many were clamoring for cold treats like frozen bananas from Bananarchy or ice cream from Amy’s. For those looking to venture out from beyond typical festival fare, some of the best food could be found at Chi’lantro BBQ, whose beef kimchi fries were the perfect late night snack, or the Chicken Karaage from East Side Kings, which was so good I went back for seconds. Festival Fashionista: Overwhelming heat for what is ostensibly fall kept many burgeoning fashionistas from realizing their true potential, though some like one individual in a full body Spider-Man outfit certainly tried. There were plenty of band tees to go around, especially those for The Beatles and Metallica. With all the rock stars at the festival though, it was one who wasn’t there that was present on nearly everyone’s shirt. Representative Beto O’Rourke, currently running an a shockingly close race for U.S. Senator against Ted Cruz, was felt everywhere at the festival, as you couldn’t go to any set without seeing shirts and signs displaying his name. The Most Important Election of Our Lives: Though the bands were the star attraction, most people seemed to be preoccupied with the upcoming midterm election and the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. Walking into the festival down Barton Springs, you were solicited by volunteers trying to register voters and campaign for Beto. Once inside, there were even more resources to register and learn more about candidates. The Texas voter registration deadline was two days after the festival, and artists like David Byrne, Durand Jones, and Sharon Van Etten reminded the audience to do so during their set. Many were impassioned, like CHVRCHES’ Lauren Mayberry leading the massive crowd to shout a cathartic “Fuck” as a response to Kavanaugh’s confirmation earlier that day. Jones bemoaned gerrymandering in Austin before launching into a cover of Curtis Mayfield’s “It’s All Right”. Annie Clark led a positive reinforcement against the “insane shit going on outside of here” before playing “Digital Witness”. David Byrne, in tradition with recent tour, finished with his cover of Janelle Monáe’s “Hell You Talmbout,” a righteous protest song against police brutality, which resonated on the day that Chicago Police officer Jason Van Dyk was convicted of second-degree murder for the 2014 shooting of Laquan McDonald. When it came to politics, though, the most engaged were The National, who opened their set by having Julie Oliver, the Democratic Candidate for the U.S House of Representatives Congressional District 25, give a campaign speech about standing in solidarity with survivors, criminal justice reform, and universal healthcare, calling the upcoming midterms “the most important elections of our lives” before introducing the band. The National were charged up and pissed off, tearing through songs with a newfound energy. Singer Matt Berninger introduced “Guilty Party” by calling Brett Kavanaugh a liar (and making a joke about the band Liars that flew over the crowd’s head) and dedicated a rousing “Mr. November” to Oliver, Beto, and other Democratic candidates. The Missing Movement: It seems like every week there’s a new think piece published asking if the #MeToo movement has gone too far, decrying a so-called “cancel” culture that lacks nuance and understanding. These pieces describe our society as one where every allegation supposedly ends the careers of famous men, but a weekend at ACL proved that was decidedly not the case. Børns, who recently made headlines after denying allegations of sexual misconduct by multiple women, played to one of the largest audiences of the festival. While he went through a collection of forgettable synth-pop, a mostly young audience of thousands sang-along, either not knowing or not caring about the recent news against him. Along with Saturday night’s performance by Nelly, who recently settled a lawsuit over sexual assault and was accused of sexual assault by two additional women, it showed that for many in the music industry, there are still zero consequences for predatory or abusive behavior, and that we have a long way to go in holding people accountable. That One Performance: It’s hard to believe Paul McCartney is 76. One on hand, he’s been behind countless cultural movements for the better part of 60 years now, but seeing him onstage play through decades of hits for over two hours, it feels like he could do this forever. Charming and charismatic, he even made the new songs from his 2018 album Egypt Station feel exciting. Sure, he told the same stories between songs that he’s been telling for years, like the time Jimi Hendrix asked Eric Clapton to tune his guitar while on stage, or being approached by Soviet government officials backstage when The Beatles became the first rock band to play in the U.S.S.R., but he tells them so well you don’t mind hearing them again. McCartney touched on each part of his career, with some of the biggest sing-alongs coming from “Maybe I’m Amazed” and a few Wings songs, including a fireworks celebration alongside “Live and Let Die”. He moved the giant crowd with tributes to George and John, and drew silence through songs like “Blackbird”. Mostly, the sound in the audience was rapturous applause and multitudes singing together. Whether it was “I’ve Just Seen A Face” or “Ob La Di Ob La Da”, every Beatles song brought everyone together. Of course, some of the biggest moments came from the biggest hits like “Let It Be” and “Lady Madonna”, but these slightly smaller songs reminded everyone just how influential The Beatles have actually been all these years. ACL has been trying to book Paul McCartney for the history of the festival, and so, this felt like a watershed moment. While there are plenty of valid criticisms of Paul’s career in the past few decades, standing in a crowd of thousands all singing the refrain to “Hey Jude” together with him was the reason you go to music festivals in the first place. Though his youthful vibrancy was contagious, the reality was that it’s doubtful many in the crowd will get the chance to see him again, and so it was a celebration, for those who walked from their house to those who flew in from Austrailia. I got to see it alongside my parents, lifelong Beatles fans, and as generations came together, it was a performance no one present would ever forget. The Best of the Tiny Fonts: It can be difficult to trek out to Zilker in the early afternoon, but those who made the effort were treated to sharp sets from some of the most promising young indie rock artists around. Natalie Prass opened the American Express stage on Friday with a funky set that brought out the soulfulness of her latest album, The Future and The Past. Prass’ powerful voice carried the set, and she brought a burst of energy to the early morning. Following that up was Big Thief, who displayed a smoldering intensity as they tore through songs from their two records. Singer and guitarist Adrienne Lenker was celebrating the release day of her solo album, a serene moving folk record, but she rocked it out with Big Thief. Shredding through prolonged solos, Lenker and her band commanded the audience through a thunderous set. On the last day, Amen Dunes played an early afternoon set to a small crowd of largely hungover but devoted fans. Sticking primarily to songs from their stupendous record Freedom from earlier this year, along with a sublime Tim Buckley cover, Damon McMahon and his band enchanted the early afternoon audience with beguiling folk-rock. In the sweltering heat, the slow-burning songs had room to stretch and envelop the crowd. Though the vibe was more subdued than the rest of the festival, it was a good way to ease into the last day. Via Chicago: Even with a stronger focus on Texas artists this year, another city that made a big impression this weekend was Chicago through the sets of Noname, Smino, and Ravyn Lenae. The city is undergoing a resurgence in rap and R&B currently, and three of its brightest stars, who all collaborated on each other’s recent projects (though did not join one another at the fest this weekend), all left their mark. First was Lenae, who helped kick off the weekend with a smooth, soulful set. By playing the bulk of Crush, her grooving EP from this Spring, produced by Steve Lacy of The Internet, she gave an animated performance, her band loosening up the songs. Towards the end, she worked through a house track that had the Tito’s tent dancing, nodding to the genre’s Chicago roots. Next was Noname, mere weeks removed from her excellent Room 25. To a modest albeit devoted crowd, she tore through new tracks like “Self” and “Montego Bay”, and later led a teary-eyed singalong to the beautiful “Don’t Forget About Me”. Noname called Room 25 an intimate, almost uncomfortably vulnerable tape, and seemed genuinely warmed to find the crowd singing along to the new songs. Finally, Smino closed out the Chicago showcase the next afternoon with an upbeat set that had the crowd erupt into a mosh pit for nearly its entirety. While technical difficulties occasionally plagued him, that didn’t appear to bother the crowd, who sung along to nearly every track, and had such high energy that he had to tell them to stop moshing towards the end of his set so that he could introduce the band. Between the three of them, they brought the new sound of Chicago to a welcoming audience. Curtis Harding, Austin City Limits 2018, photo by Amy Price Afternoon Soul: When it came to hometown heroes, noticeably absent from the festival was soul-revivalist Texan Leon Bridges, who instead played a benefit rally for Beto the week before in Austin. Fans of throwback soul had plenty of other options, though, such as Indiana musician Durand Jones and his band the Indications, who led a soulful jam session early Saturday afternoon, even drawing festivalgoers’ attention away from the annual UT-OU football game being broadcast nearby. Jones is a natural performer who howled his way through original songs and covers of Curtis Mayfield and The Beatles. Immediately after in the Tito’s tent stage was Curtis Harding, who played a more modern form of blues rock from last year’s Face Your Fear, which he produced alongside Danger Mouse. A nod to the festival’s roots, the two sets offered a nice variety to the more pop and electronic sounds elsewhere. Enter Night: Even with Macca on the bill, the first day to sell out of single-day tickets was the first Saturday with Metallica. Based on the number of band tees in the crowd, the divide between general festivalgoers and those primarily there to see the legends was apparent. Nearly 40 years into their career, the Bay Area rockers still sound sharp, especially guitarist Kirk Hammett, who shredded his way through their esteemed catalogue on Saturday night. While they admittedly spent a little too much time on songs off their latest effort, Hardwired to Self-Destruct, Metallica balanced it out with favorites like “Fade to Black”, “For Whom the Bell Tolls”, and “Seek and Destroy”, all of which sounded fantastic. For Austin City Limits, the band had a unique setup, with a walkway stage that protruded out into the crowd, allowing Hammett, bassist Robert Trujillo, and singer and guitarist James Hetfield to connect directly with the fans, which often left drummer Lars Ulrich on the main stage by himself. Hetfield seemed especially gracious, thanking fans for their decades of support, and though the flow of the set appeared routine, moments of spontaneity broke out like Hammett and Trujillo soloing through a Stevie Ray Vaughn deep cut. While heavy metal isn’t a typical genre for ACL, Metallica was able to transcend genre and deliver one of the more memorable sets in the festival’s storied history. Though many left before the encore, the thrill of seeing classics like “One” and “Master Of Puppets” back to back was hard to top, especially when the band still sound this fresh and this exciting after all these years. Sharon Van Etten, Austin City Limits 2018, photo by Amy Price The Comeback Kid: Hidden away on the Barton Springs stage on Saturday afternoon was Sharon Van Etten, playing with a full band for the first time in years as she debuted a handful of songs from her upcoming fifth studio album, Remind Me Tomorrow. She opened with the raucous new track “The Comeback Kid”, which found her in full rock-star mode, belting out the chorus as the band thundered behind her. While she peppered in a few older songs like “Every Time the Sun Comes Up” and “Magic Chords”, the singer mostly wowed the audience with new material. Led primarily by synths and keyboards, the new songs were dramatic and engaging, with Etten delivering an enraptured performance, fully commanding the stage, often shouting as the noise rose behind her. It was a far cry from her earlier albums, packed with a nervous energy that crackled onstage. Her band was impressive, too, and featured Jamie Stewart of Xiu Xiu as one of its members. Based on her set alone, Remind Me Tomrrow is now easily one of the most anticipated records of 2019, and should bring her to a much more prominent placement on the lineup the next time she returns. Femme The Future: As stacked as the lineup was, there was a noticeable lack of female artists in the top billing, as all seven headliners on the bill were men. Outside of the headliner spots, however, there were a wide range of women whose performances proved that they’re more than ready to headline the festival now or in a short period of time: CHVRCHES, St. Vincent, Tinashe, and Elle King all delivered great performances throughout the weekend, drawing large crowds and exuding charisma as they locked in to their respective sounds with complete mastery. Then there was Janelle Monáe, who brought the full force of Dirty Computer to an enraptured audience. With an elaborate stage setup, multiple costume changes, and a killer dance troupe, Monáe strutted with an MJ-like bravado through all of her new hits and some choice cuts from earlier in her career. A master at stage design and developing a distinct style, Monáe brought the same level of energy as any headliner, and everyone could have gone for another hour — at the very least. Here’s hoping she has higher billing next time around. Ain’t That Boy From Texas: This year, ACL shone a spotlight on a handful of stars with Texas roots that brought a new shade to the typical definition of the state’s music. BROCKHAMPTON, the young rap collective who formed just 30 miles away in San Marcos, Texas, delivered a ferocious set Friday night on the heels of their latest studio album Iridescence. The group hyped up its legion of dedicated fans through one jam after another, and brought an energy reminiscent of the early Odd Future performances. Kevin Abstract, the group’s de facto leader, stood out from the pack as he told stories of working as a broke artist in San Marcos and acknowledging the journey they took. Khalid and St. Vincent were other artists from Texas in big spots, but the hometown hero of the festival was Travis Scott. Due to Childish Gambino canceling, Scott ended up as the main stage headliner Sunday night, and after watching his set it’s impossible to imagine it any earlier in the day. With two large stages that were elevated above the main stage, Scott towered over the crowd of insanely excited young fans, who rapped along to every word and erupted into mosh pits at every possible moment. It’s wild to think, only 24 hours prior, he was way up in the New York City studios of NBC, where he served as the musical guest for Saturday Night Live. While Scott can sometimes be devoid of a real personality, his steely determination to create a spectacle led to the rowdiest set of the festival. The only way to truly experience it was from as close up to the stage as possible, where songs like “Antidote” and “Goosebumps” ended with literal fireworks and massive pits. By the time he ended the set early with “Sicko Mode”, it was apparent why he had been tapped as a headliner, as it would be hard to top the energy from that set. Scott mentioned the set being the realization of a longtime dream, and the triumphant headlining set from the Houston native found the festival stepping into the new realm of Texas music. Greta Van Fleet, Austin City Limits 2018, photo by Amy Price Don’t Believe the Hype: Depending on who you talked to, the most anticipated band of the weekend was Greta Van Fleet, a group of brothers from Michigan who trade in unashamed Led Zeppelin worship and are about to release their debut album later this month. Hyped up as this year’s saviors of rock, the band drew a larger crowd than BROCKHAMPTON, who played the same stage after them, as everyone wanted to see what the fuss was about. The answer was a competent band doing a loyal rendition of ‘70s rock that didn’t really add anything new or exciting. Songs bled together and charisma was lacking as they played to a massive audience. While they’ve piqued curiosity, watching their by-the-numbers set showed they have a long way to go before holding attention and emerging as the captivating live act they are purporting to be. Coming Home: What made ACL so inviting this year was that it had something for everyone. Classic rock, heavy metal, indie rock, rap, R&B, and pop were all equally represented, showcasing legends alongside exciting young acts. I didn’t even get to mention Phoenix’s amazing set, the last of their tour, which kept a massive crowd on its feet for the entire time, or Arctic Monkeys bringing a burly swagger as the top-billed rock band of the festival. While an expanded layout did improve crowd control, there were certainly moments where the audience was so large that it felt impossible to navigate. Every festival has its growing pains, but to be able to pull off an event of this magnitude is an accomplishment unto itself. That the same fest could have Paul McCartney and Travis Scott close out the same stage on different nights points to how ACL managed to cater to all types of audiences without a large dissonance. Austin City Limits rediscovered its identity as the concert event of the year for the state, and if it can pull off a lineup like this next year, it should remain in that spot for a very long time. VIEW OUR PHOTO GALLERY Source

“The Aubrey & The Three Amigos tour” has hit its share of snags, thanks to a number of production issues and Drake coming down with the flu. Though Drake and Migos have successfully been on the road for a few weeks now, the trek has hit a fresh roadblock with the outright cancelation of three more dates (via Billboard). Twice-postponed gigs in St. Paul, Minnesota and Denver, Colorado, as well as an October 10th show in Salt Lake City, Utah have all been axed from the schedule. No reason has been given, though ticket holders are being offered refunds at the point of purchase. A representative for Drake informed Pitchfork that “the rest of the tour is still going ahead.” Find the remaining routing below. Drake and Migos 2018 Tour Dates: 10/08 – Phoenix, AZ @ Gila River Arena 10/12 – Los Angeles, CA @ STAPLES Center 10/13 – Los Angeles, CA @ STAPLES Center 10/14 – Los Angeles, CA @ STAPLES Center 10/16 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Forum 10/17 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Forum 10/19 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Forum 10/20 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Forum 10/26 – Oakland, CA @ Oracle Arena 10/27 – Oakland, CA @ Oracle Arena 10/29 – Oakland, CA @ Oracle Arena 11/01 – Seattle, WA @ Tacoma Dome 11/03 – Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena 11/04 – Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena 11/06 – Edmonton, AB @ Rogers Place 11/07 – Edmonton, AB @ Rogers Place 11/16 – Atlanta, GA @ Philips Arena 11/17 – Atlanta, GA @ Philips Arena 11/18 – Atlanta, GA @ Philips Arena Source

Late last month, Tenacious D dropped the first episode of its new web series, Post-Apocalypto, which serves as a companion to their new album of the same name. Now, in conjunction with the series’ second episode, Jack Black and Kyle Gass have released a new song, “Making Love”, which is just as filthy as you might expect. It’s not nearly as blush-inducingly vulgar as the NSFW episode, however, which finds the duo stumbling across a tribe of busty women as they navigate a post-apocalyptic wasteland with their two-headed dog, Hope. As the the song implies, some filthy love-making follows, and, despite the thing being animated, the episode is about as X-rated as they come. (Read: The 25 Most Anticipated Albums of Fall 2018) The song, a tender ballad that soon blossoms into an orgasmic storm of electric noodling backed by Dave Grohl‘s bombastic drumming, centers around Jack Black’s JB, who is feeling “so vulnerable” that he’s “not ready to give you my load.” Check out a lyric video for the song below and, if you’re feeling saucy, watch the full episode below that. Tenacious D will support Post-Apocalypto (series and album) with a North American tour that begins in early October. You can grab tickets here. Also, in case you missed it, watch Black channel Bob Ross and paint Gass. The album hits stores on November 2nd. Source

By now, Austin City Limits is a tradition — as a show, a festival, a way of life. This year, the festivities at Zilker Park proved to be a one-of-a-kind experience, thriving with myriad genres that offered something for everybody. Classic rock, heavy metal, indie rock, rap, R&B, and pop were all equally represented, showcasing legends alongside exciting young acts. From historical legends like Sir Paul McCartney right down to rising heroes like Curtis Harding. Photographer Amy Price was on the scene and braved the last gasp of summer heat to capture it all. Relive the weekend below with her exhaustive photo gallery. Follow Amy and Consequence of Sound on Instagram. Source

Jack White is wrapping up an extensive world tour in support of his latest solo album, Boarding House Reach. Next up for the Third Man rocker? A long-awaited third full-length record from The Raconteurs, his rock band with Brendan Benson, Jack Lawrence, and Patrick Keeler. According to a press release, The Raconteurs will release a new album, their first since 2008’s Consolers of the Lonely, in 2019. (Read: What is Jack White’s Best Project?) Two songs from the forthcoming, as-yet-untitled LP will be included in a new 10-year anniversary reissue of Consolers of the Lonely. The latest installment in Third Man Records’ quarterly Vault subscription series comprises Consolers of the Lonely pressed on copper foil metallic vinyl, marking the first time the double LP has been available on colored vinyl. An accompanying 7-inch contains the two new songs, pressed on mixed metal vinyl. You can sign up for Third Man’s Vault here. Source

Kacey Musgraves delivered a one-two punch on Jimmy Kimmel Live last week, performing both “Love is a Wild Thing” and “Wonder Woman”. The country music star followed that up with an appearance on Monday’s episode of Ellen, where she rolled out another golden highlight off this year’s Golden Hour. With the warm glow of multicolor lights behind her, Musgraves performed “Happy & Sad”, a soft-spoken and reflective track about the rush of new love and the fear of losing it. “Is there a word for the way that I’m feeling tonight?” she sang. “I never felt so high… and they say everything goes up must come down, but I don’t wanna come down.” (Read: The Top 25 Albums of 2018… So Far) Musgraves also sat down for a quick chat with host Ellen Degeneres about Golden Hour. “We were obsessed,” said DeGeneres told Musgraves, “we listened to that album all summer long.” Additionally, Musgraves talked about her past job dressing up as Hannah Montana at kids’ birthday parties. “That was a brief stint. It didn’t go that well. I got paid in change,” remarked the singer. “A kid tried to rip my wig off.” DeGeneres then pranked Musgraves by having a person in a Hannah Montana costume jump out of a box to scare her. Catch video of her performance and interview below. Musgraves will support Golden Hour with her headlining “Oh, What a World Tour” that commences January 9th. Grab tickets here. Source

Slash reveals that he was skeptical at first when he heard that his Guns N’ Roses bandmate Axl Rose would be fronting AC/DC, but says that Rose “pulled it off.” In the same interview, the guitarist says he “would love to see a Guns record get done.” Speaking with the Los Angeles Times (as transcribed by Blabbermouth), Slash remarked: “The Axl-doing-AC/DC thing, I went and checked that out, and it was awesome. I was probably as skeptical as anybody because of the iconic status of the band, and he pulled it off and it was great.” While Axl filled in admirably for AC/DC in 2016 when singer Brian Johnson was forced to bow out of the band due to the risk of total hearing loss, recent reports suggest Johnson has reunited with his AC/DC bandmates. Slash, meanwhile, is currently on tour with his outfit Slash Ft. Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators, in support of their new album Living the Dream. The guitarist will rejoin GN’R for a series of late fall shows that will conclude with the band’s first-ever concert in Hawaii. Asked about his plans for 2019 and beyond, Slash revealed, “Next year is all touring [with The Conspirators], but going beyond that, obviously I’m not going to not mention wanting to do a Guns record along the way. It’s not a personal challenge or anything, but I would love to see a Guns record get done and have it be, to us, really great. That would be awesome.” He added, “I’m looking forward to The Conspirators tour. I’m really happy with the record. For the most part, that’s it — do this tour, let’s hope for a Guns thing, let’s just keep it all going.” Metallica’s Top 5 Songs Tool’s Top 5 Music Videos Behemoth's Top 5 Songs Alice in Chains' Top 5 Videos Pearl Jam’s “Jeremy” Annotated Video Source

House of Cards is set to return on November 2nd, just in time for the midterm elections. Early previews of the Netflix show’s sixth and final season have focused on the lack of Kevin Spacey, who of course was fired over accusations of sexual misconduct. In the final, full trailer, however, we get a look at what the reign of Robin Wright’s Claire Underwood will be like — and it could be even more vicious than her husband’s administration. (Read: The 25 Most Anticipated TV Shows of Fall 2018) Everyone seems to be fearful of what Clarie’s presidency means for the country, with Michael Kelly’s Doug Stamper stating, “You said it yourself, she’s as guilty as he is. I’m saying, maybe more.” Even the media agrees that the first female president is one to fear, with reporters saying things like, “She might be the worst thing that has ever happened to this country” and “Every punishment that history will surely visit upon Claire Underwood will be exactly what she deserves.” Most intriguing may be the role of newcomer Greg Kinnear, though, as he’s teased as someone extremely close to the Madam President while simultaneously vehemently apposed to her agenda. Watch the trailer below. Source

London police are investigating Liam Gallagher in connection with an alleged assault that took place in London over the summer. Allegations of the assault first surfaced in August, when UK tabloid The Sun published a report claiming Gallagher grabbed his girlfriend, Debbie Gwyther, by the throat during an argument at Chiltern Firehouse in London. The Sun claimed Gallagher was escorted out of the restaurant and proceeded to lash out by yelling, “She is a witch. It was her fault. She is a witch. She is a fucking witch’” Both Gallagher and Gwyther have disputed The Sun’s report. “I have never put my hands on any woman in a vicious manner, Gallagher said in a tweet. In an Instagram post, Gwyther called the story a “pack of lies” and said she would be taking legal action against The Sun. However, according to the BBC, police are now investigating the incident after reviewing surveillance footage. “Officers are aware of footage of an incident consistent with assault believed to have taken place in August 2018″ a spokeswoman for London’s Metropolitan Police told the BBC. She added: “The footage has been assessed and inquiries will be made into the circumstances surrounding the alleged incident… No specific allegations have been received at this time.” Source

Iggy Azalea has canceled her upcoming B”ad Girls Tour” for, as was confirmed to Page Six, “unforeseen circumstances.” The 21-city, five-week tour was slated to kick off on October 27th in Hollywood, Florida. Azalea also confirmed the news on Twitter, saying she’s “genuinely disappointed it cant happen this year.” She added that “the choice was out of my hands and not my call to make.” The tour’s planned opener, Chicago rapper CupcakKe, made similar sentiments, emphasizing that “THIS WAS NOT IGGY THAT CHANGED PLANS.” She also wrote that she “went from getting paid 330K on this tour to 30K,” which is telling in and of itself. Believe me – i was really excited for this tour… and im genuinely disappointed it cant happen this year – The choice was out of my hands and not my call to make. I hope i will get to see you all in person one day. I love you. — IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) October 7, 2018 Listen y'all , I went from getting paid 330k on this tour to 30k that's what I mean by "change plans"……………. THIS WAS NOT IGGY THAT CHANGED PLANS !!!!! It was the ones that put it together !!!!! Iggy knows I love her …. I just need that bag IN FULL that's all https://t.co/6TxnXaw3Ps — Marilyn MonHOE (@CupcakKe_rapper) October 6, 2018 Live Nation has confirmed that refunds are available at the point of purchase. Azalea’s last release was the Survive the Summer EP, which arrived in early August after several delays. Source

Tomorrow, October 9th, marks what would have been the 78th birthday of John Lennon. To honor the legendary Beatle, Geffen and UMe have released Imagine — The Ultimate Collection, an expansive box set celebrating his landmark 1971 album. It’s available to stream in full below via Apple Music and Spotify. As its name suggests, The Ultimate Collection spans a whopping 140 tracks, spread out over four CDs and two Blu-ray discs, including rare outtakes, previously unreleased demos, and isolated track arrangements. Yoko Ono Lennon oversaw the project herself, leading its creative direction, and worked to give listeners a full picture of the creation of the original album from demo to mastering. “Yoko was very keen that these Ultimate Mixes should achieve three things – to be totally faithful and respectful to the originals, be generally sonically clearer overall and should increase the clarity of John’s vocals,” said engineer Paul Hicks in the collection’s accompanying 120-page book. “‘It’s about John’ she said. And she was right. His voice brings the biggest emotional impact to the album.” Disc one features the original Imagine remixed in stereo sound along with additional singles and extras. Outtakes from the record are included on disc two, which also contains four tracks known as Elements Mixes: string-only renditions of “Imagine” and “How?”, a vocals-only version of “Oh My Love”, and a instrumental take on “Jealous Guy”. Disc three, meanwhile, is filled with Raw Studio Mixes, produced by Ono Lennon and mixed by engineer Rob Stevens. These tracks “are devoid of effects – no reverb or echo, and sans strings – just live, unvarnished and raw.” Presented in 5.1 surround sound, they place “the listener in the center of Ascot Sound Studios with Lennon in front and the band playing all around and behind.” The fourth and final CD contains The Evolution Documentary. Engineered in mono by Sam Gannon, the audio documentary chronicles the journey of each individual Imagine track “from demo to master take via instructions, rehearsals, recordings, multitrack exploration, and studio chatter.” The first Blu-ray includes Hicks’ mix of the original album and its singles, as well as an updated Quadrasonic mix, the first time such a remix has been done in almost 50 years. Subtitled “In the Studio and Deeper Listening”, the second Blu-ray includes Imagine in surround sound and stereo, outtakes, and the Element Mixes. It also features a 29-minute tribute from DJ/longtime Lennon family friend Elliot Mintz that includes interviews with Lennon and Ono. In addition to the box set, the new mixes of Imagine will be made available as a two-CD deluxe edition, a single-CD remaster, a double-LP black vinyl, and a limited-edition double-LP clear vinyl. The digital version found on streaming platforms collects all the audio included on the four CDs. John Lennon Imagine – The Ultimate Collection Artwork: John Lennon: Imagine – The Ultimate Collection [6-disc box set – 4CD+2BD] Tracklist: CD1 – Imagine The Album – The Ultimate Mixes Disc 1 Remix in Stereo 16-44.1 Remixed Stereo Album, Singles & Extras 01. Imagine 02. Crippled Inside 03. Jealous Guy 04. It’s So Hard 05. I Don’t Wanna Be A Soldier Mama I Don’t Wanna Die 06. Gimme Some Truth 07. Oh My Love 08. How Do You Sleep? 09. How? 10. Oh Yoko! The Singles & Extras 11. Power To The People 12. Well… (Baby Please Don’t Go) 13. God Save Us 14. Do The Oz 15. God Save Oz 16. Happy Xmas (War Is Over) CD2 – The Ultimate Mixes Disc 2 New Mix in Stereo 16-44.1 Elements Mixes and Album & Single Outtakes Elements Mixes 01. Imagine (strings only) 02. Jealous Guy (piano, bass & drums) 03. Oh My Love (vocals only) 04. How? (strings only) Album out-takes 05. Imagine (demo) 06. Imagine (take 1) 07. Crippled Inside (take 3) 08. Crippled Inside (take 6 – alt guitar solo) 09. Jealous Guy (take 9) 10. It’s So Hard (take 6) 11. I Don’t Wanna Be A Soldier Mama I Don’t Wanna Die (take 11) 12. Gimme Some Truth (take 4) 13. Oh My Love (take 6) 14. How Do You Sleep? (takes 1 & 2) 15. How? (take 31) 16. Oh Yoko! (Bahamas 1969) Singles out-takes 17. Power To The People (take 7) 18. God Save Us (demo) 19. Do The Oz (take 3) 20. Happy Xmas (War Is Over) (alt mix) CD3 – Raw Studio Mixes New Mix in Stereo 16-44.1 Extended Album Tracks & Outtakes – Live At Ascot Sound Studios Extended Album Versions – Live 01. Imagine (take 10) 02. Crippled Inside (take 6) 03. Jealous Guy (take 29) 04. It’s So Hard (take 11) 05. I Don’t Wanna Be A Soldier Mama I Don’t Wanna Die (take 4 – extended) 06. Gimme Some Truth (take 4 – extended) 07. Oh My Love (take 20) 08. How Do You Sleep? (take 11 – extended) 09. How? (take 40) 10. Oh Yoko! (take 1 extended) Out-takes – Live 11. Imagine (take 1) 12. Jealous Guy (take 11) 13. I Don’t Wanna Be A Soldier Mama I Don’t Wanna Die (take 21) 14. How Do You Sleep? (take 1) 15. How Do You Sleep? (takes 5 & 6) CD 4 – The Evolution Documentary New Mix in Mono 16-44.1 Album tracks only 01. Imagine 02. Crippled Inside 03. Jealous Guy 04. It’s So Hard 05. I Don’t Wanna Be A Soldier Mama I Don’t Wanna Die 06. Gimme Some Truth 07. Oh My Love 08. How Do You Sleep? 09. How? 10. Oh Yoko! To further celebrate Lennon’s birthday, Eagle Vision will release completely restored versions of the Imagine and Gimme Some Truth films from 1971 as well as remastered and remixed versions of their respective soundtracks. There is also a new book called Imagine John Yoko by John Lennon and Yoko Ono, published by Thames & Hudson/Grand Central Publishing. The release was compiled and curated by Ono and uses previously unpublished material to tell “the definitive inside story” of the making of Imagine. Additionally, Lennon’s hometown of Liverpool will present a special screening of the aforementioned Imagine and Gimme Some Truth films at The Museum of Liverpool. London’s famed Abbey Road Studios will also paint its iconic wall white with the message “imagine all the people living life in peace” and are encouraging fans to join in and write their own hopeful messages. Source