Archive for November 6th, 2014

Watch The Final Trailer For ‘The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies’

We’ve been graced with the final trailer for Peter Jackson’s forthcoming epic, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, before its release on December 17. The action-packed clip opens where The Desolation of Smaug left off, with Bilbo and the gang still reeling from the ferocious Smaug’s menacing departure. Jackson’s Middle Earth is as […]

‘Attempting To Procure A Murder’ Charge Dropped Against AC/DC Drummer Phil Rudd

As reported earlier today, Phil Rudd, AC/DC drummer, had been charged with one count of of ‘attempting to procure a murder’ of two men and separate counts of threatening to kill, possession of methamphetamine and possession of cannabis. According to many sources down under, including The New Zealand Herald, charges are now being dropped. Rudd’s […]

Rolling Stones Cancel Australian Tour Date

According to the band’s website, Rolling Stones have been forced to cancel the Nov. 8 date of their Australian tour. The show was scheduled to be played at Hanging Rock in Macedon Ranges, Australia. The cancelation is due to a throat infection that has developed in frontman Mick Jagger. According to a statement, Jagger is […]

UTG PREMIERE: Don Vedda – “Casanova” Lyric Video

We don’t usually run premieres at night, but when Don Vedda asked us to hold this post until the sun had set we were more than happy to oblige. Oh, what’s that? You don’t know about Don Vedda? Fear not. We have partnered with the fast-rising rock group to host the world premiere of their […]

WATCH: Rise Against Release Video For “Tragedy + Time”

Fresh off the release of the band’s sixth studio album, The Black Market, which debuted at #3 on Billboard, Rise Against have dropped a quintessential punk rock video for its latest single, “Tragedy + Time.” The video shows the Chicago-based band playing live with an eclipsing light show as the song’s irresistible chorus explodes through […]

Get Ready To Feel Again – ‘Toy Story 4’ Has Been Announced

It’s true. The increasingly sequel-happy Pixar (despite what Pixar president Ed Catmull said) are bringing back our favorite gang of anthropomorphic toys. It isn’t as another animated short or straight-to-DVD release, either – I see you, Toy Story of TERROR! and Toy Story That Time Forgot. This is Toy Story 4. Sure, we’d heard rumors of […]

Listen to Billy Joel’s Take On Paul McCartney’s “Maybe I’m Amazed”

Being released on Nov. 18 is one of the most star-studded Paul McCartney tribute records we’ve seen yet. The Art Of McCartney, which honors one of the most established songwriters in our time, features 34 (42 via a deluxe version) tracks that, among others, include: The Cure (and Paul’s son James’) taken on “Hello, Goodbye” (which you can […]

METALHEADS: You’re Doing Today Wrong If You Aren’t Streaming Machine Head’s New Album ‘Bloodstone & Diamonds’

Calling all Head Cases (or whatever Robb Flynn likes to call Machine Head‘s fans these days)! It has been three long years since Machine Head released their last studio record Unto the Locust, but the time has come and you can now stream the metal veterans’ new album, Bloodstone & Diamonds, in its entirety. Longtime […]

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She & Him Release “Oh No, Not My Baby” (Goffin And King Cover) From ‘Classics’

In anticipation of their new record Classics, She & Him have released a cover of Gerry Goffin and Carole King’s “Oh No, Not My Baby.” The new record, which consists of covers of old standards performed live with an orchestra, releases next month on December 2. Zooey Deschanel was born to sing this kind of music. Her […]

Murder By Death Launch Kickstarter To Fund New Album ‘Big Dark Love’

Murder By Death, strangely enough, have the third most successful music-related campaign in Kickstarter history. In 2012, they raised $187,048 for the funding of their record Bitter Drink, Bitter Moon – that’s a pretty gigantic amount of money. The band has returned with another Kickstarter for their upcoming record, this time asking for $150,000 to fund Big […]

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INDUSTRY INTERVIEW: Haulix Founder Talks Industry Roots, Company Creation

Haulix is the type of service music industry professionals need. Providing exclusive streaming services from label to media, Haulix is doing what no other service in the industry has been able to do in the digital age — fight piracy. And Haulix is doing it with style. The sleek and user-friendly design makes it incredibly […]

Buddy Nielsen (Senses Fail) Opens Up About Struggles With Addiction, Sexuality, Self-Destructive Behavior

As someone who grew up in the New Jersey pop-punk scene, I have always viewed Senses Fail frontman Buddy Nielsen as a guru and one of the most important voices in punk rock music. Buddy has garnered respect for years because of his abrasive honesty and reputation for calling out the bullshit in our lovely little scene. In […]