Gene Simmons wants you to PEE ON HIS FACE! Daisy of Love douches on the prowl in Chicago! Tool frontman Maynard releases a trailor for his wine documentary and Roxwel's Toby Ryan makes a cameo; Did NIN call it quits on touring at Bonnaroo?? NEWS!!!
Tools' frontman, Maynard James Keenan, has released his trailer for hit new documentary “Blood Into Wine.” The documentary expresses Maynard's love for wine, the process of making the wine, and the hurdles of having a vineyard in Arizona.
Nine Inch Nails front-man, Trent Reznor, has decided to call it quits at the Bonnaroo Festival this year.
As the Associated Press is reporting, the outspoken alterna-forefather opened up during his set on Saturday night. "It just dawned on me that this is our last show ever in the United States," he said. "Don't be sad. I'll keep going. But I think I'm going to lose my... mind if I keep doing this, and I have to stop."
Reznor recently hinting in a fan interview that Nine Inch Nails would soon quit playing live, citing his own mental health and to “make Nine Inch Nails a precious thing." As previously reported, Nine Inch Nails are currently wrapping up a world tour with Janes Addiction and perhaps that may soon mark the end of Nine Inch Nails’ touring career.
[via Exclaim]
Colorado-based producer, Derek Vincent Smith (aka Pretty Lights), sat down with Roxwel before his performance at the Light Bar in Austin, TX on 4.30.09. Check out what he has to say about getting his start in the electronic music scene, his musical vision, how the concept of “Pretty Lights” evolved, summer fests and more. Also, check out clips of his live energetic performance.
Pretty Lights - Exclusive Interview & Live Performance Video Codes at www.roxwel.com
Pretty Lights - Exclusive Live Performance Music Videos at www.roxwel.com
Building on the momentum of registering more than 100,000 voters last year, HeadCount has launched a new campaign called “What’s Your Issue?” that encourages fans of live music to take the next steps beyond voting to become more informed, active citizens. Anyone who answers a brief issue survey – either at a concert or online at www.HeadCount.org – will be entered in a drawing to win two free VIP tickets to Outside Lands Music Festival, held in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park August 28-30, 2009, plus round-trip airfare for two on Southwest Airlines from anywhere in the U.S.
The campaign will visit concert tour stops this summer by Dave Matthews Band, Phish, The Fray and NINJA (Nine Inch Nails and Janes Addiction). Festivals such as Bonnaroo, ROTHBURY, High Sierra Music Festival, All Good Music Festival, Camp Bisco and Gathering of the Vibes will also host the “What’s Your Issue?” campaign.
“We started HeadCount five years ago because we wanted to make sure the voice of our community was heard in government,” said HeadCount co-chair Marc Brownstein, bass player of The Disco Biscuits. “This is a continuation of that. There are so many more ways to participate and get behind the things you believe in. You can make your voice heard every day.”
HeadCount continues to offer voter information and registration services at its concert tables and at www.HeadCount.org. The organization also provides a wide range of resources that facilitate civic participation. The HeadCount blog (www.HeadCount.org/blog) is a one-stop online community updated daily with news on “Music, Politics and Everything In Between.” HeadCount street teams are partnering with local nonprofit organizations, such as Save the Bay, and creating joint volunteer outings. HeadCount makes it easy to write to members of Congress, with pre-printed letters available at concerts and online at www.HeadCount.org. It’s all part of an effort to give music fans the tools to be involved, active citizens, while creating a real community of fans who are bound by shared ideals.
The “What’s Your Issue?” survey serves as the gateway to the HeadCount community. It lists six issues that, according to a recent online poll, are particularly important to fans of live music. They are:
- Food and Farm Policy - Health Care Reform - Personal Liberty
- Gulf Coast Recovery - Human Rights - Sustainability and Conservation
Once someone identifies the issue most important to them, they are sent a link to an area of HeadCount.org devoted to that issue. Users will find a blog, background information, artist interviews and links to related websites. Most important, they’ll also find a “Take Action” area that enables them to volunteer for a related organization or email their Congressional representatives.
Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir, a member of HeadCount’s Board of Directors, hosted the “What’s Your Issue?” campaign at multiple stops on The Dead’s recent national tour.
“It was great to have HeadCount back out with us,” Weir said. “We’re really building some momentum here, as an organization and as a country. There was a time not too long ago where it seemed like most people had checked out – just didn’t feel that their vote counted or that anyone was listening. I think that’s totally changed to a point where there’s a widespread belief among all of us, whether it be artists, DeadHeads, or fans of any music, that we can play a role in driving the new agenda. HeadCount’s job is to foster that belief and put real action behind it.”
Lead singer of Blink- 182, Mark Hoppus, tweeted today that Blink- 182 has added more tour dates! Check out Mark's site to see if Blink is coming to a city near you AND get the password to pick up presale tickets.
Alice In Chains have just signed a deal with EMI's Virgin Records and the band will unveil their new album - the first in over a decade - in September. It is also the first studio album with singer William DuVall, who has been touring with the band since 2006. The group recorded with producer Nick Raskulinecz (Rush, Foo Fighters) and recently finished mixing at Henson Studios in Hollywood.
"It's been a meaningful journey and a hell of a story," says guitarist Jerry Cantrell. "We're very excited to have a home at Virgin/EMI and are looking forward to writing new chapters in the book of Alice." Drummer Sean Kinney added, "We're in a good place. We've made a record that we're really proud of, we've got a team in place that's passionate about the music and we're excited for the fans to hear the new songs."
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