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“We were just kids who didn’t know what ‘authentic’ metal was supposed to be”: Babymetal look back on the hate they endured amidst the viral success of breakout single Gimme Chocolate!!
The J-metal idols admit that some of the responses to their 2014 hit were “frightening” -
Lauren Sanderson Teams Up With Limp Bizkit’s Fred Durst For New Version Of ‘COME SAY SUM’
Lauren Sanderson has dropped a new version of previous single ‘COME SAY SUM’ with Limp Bizkit‘s Fred Durst.
Fresh from the nu-metal legend’s collaboration with mgk on raucous single ‘FIX UR FACE’, Fred is back with another great guest appearance.
This time, he’s teamed up with Lauren Sanderson, who is set to support Limp Bizkit at their Nashville shows this October.
Released alongside a video that finds the pair tackling a shift at a local diner, it’s the perfect dose of fury-fuelled chaos.
Check it out below.
Speaking on working with Fred, Lauren has shared:
“Ever since the first conversation Fred and I had, I knew this friendship was created by the universe. Some people just have that magic, and when you put Fred & I together… We are what you call a serendipitous collision.”
Lauren Sanderson’s latest album ‘LAUREN’ is set to arrive on May 29.
On that release, she’s said:
“They say an album is a time capsule in an artist’s life. All my life led me here. From my first time onstage being a TED talk, to my first song at 19 in Indiana, to moving to LA and releasing my third album at 30. The years I’ve taken risks and the delusional belief in myself. I trust the universe has given me this exact, unique timeline to prepare me for this moment. As do I feel that way about all of your journeys. Here’s to the furthest leap I’ll take thus far. I couldn’t do any of this without you. 2026. It’s time.”
And in terms of what else Mr. Fred Durst has coming up in his diary, he’ll be back in the UK with Limp Bizkit next month for a headline slot at Download Festival.
The post Lauren Sanderson Teams Up With Limp Bizkit’s Fred Durst For New Version Of ‘COME SAY SUM’ appeared first on Rock Sound.
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“I asked, Where are the harnesses? The answer was, Between the butt plugs and the ball stretchers.” How Judas Priest’s Rob Halford and an ‘eye-opening” visit to a Hollywood sex shop inspired Derek Smalls’ iconic stage wear in This Is Spinal Tap
How one of the world’s great comic actors got into character for This Is Spinal Tap -
Top 10 Songs About New Beginnings
Our top 10 songs about new beginnings showcase a wide range of tracks that all arrive at the same place in very different ways. You might say they traveled very different roads to get there. The truth is, you don’t get a new beginning without an ending first. And those endings can come from anywhere: heartbreak, loss, change, even success. Sometimes it’s something painful that forces a reset, and other times it’s growth that pushes you forward into something new. That’s what makes this theme so interesting. A new beginning is never just one thing. It can be hopeful, uncertain,
The post Top 10 Songs About New Beginnings appeared first on ClassicRockHistory.com.
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M2TM South Wales Quarter Rundown (Matt Bladen)
Bloodstock Metal To The Masses 2026 Semi Finals are now set but in the words of David Byrne, “How did we get here?”Well we’ve got a round up of the quarters to get you execute for what to expect at the semi finals. Don’t say we don’t keep you informed!Not long after the heats had finished it was the first Quarter over on the West Side at The Bunkhouse Swansea. Unfortunately heat winners Clarity As Arson had to withdraw due to some (happy) personal reasons so the judges were recalled, the votes recounted and re-joining the initiative as the number one draft pick were electro metal crew Inscape.
They joined sludge/doomsters Mould, classic rockers White Leather, modern metallers House Of Hosts to bid for a place at the semis and by jove they did it! On a hotly contested night Inscape took the fan vote while House Of Hosts grabbed the judge vote
This takes them both through to the semis, as both Mould and White Leather leave a lasting impression and should be watched if you get a chance as like I said it was pretty tight.
Then it was weekend of Quarters as the East had their first, on a Friday at Green Rooms and again there was a withdrawal due to personnel issues in Daytura, so once again late night phone calls and counting took place so Convoy would be the ones called up to take their place alongside trio Virtue In Vain, beatdown experts Excursia and vampires Blood Red Lips.
An eclectic night with lots of riffs, shouting and some excellent hat wearing but it was Virtue In Vain and Convoy who would end their journey here as the fan vote went to Excursia while the judges went for Blood Red Lips. All four bands delivering the goods so you owe it to yourself to watch them.
Quickly it was back to The Bunkhouse for West Quarter 2, the only one with a line up that stayed in tact! With four big guns in a shoot out for the Semis.
It was Manumit that grabbed the judges vote here while Grindhorse83 scuttled to the fan vote. So this meant out West Semi was now complete, unfortunately for Hateful Dread and Soul Fracture who would be stopping the ride at this juncture.
Finally then ther was a tinge of disappointment on the East Side as Exaust pulled out on the morning of the quarter final leaving just three bands to vie for thos last two Semi Final places.
This meant it was tight as anything as metalcore veterans Disrupt The Continuum, doomers Risperidrone and alt metal act Avicide all played their asses off. Unfortunately for Avicide, it was Disrupt The Continuum who took the judges vote while Risperidrone took the fan vote admittedly just!
All of the bands who didn’t get to the semis should be on your viewing list as they’re the cream of the South Wales crop. However we have eight bands who have risen to the top and six of them will make their way to the stacked Day Of Wreckoning to play for a chance at Bloodstock Festival.
Day Of Wreckoning Tickets: https://ticket247.co.uk/Event/517805
West Semi Final – 16.05.26 – The Bunkhouse, Swansea
Grindhorse83
House Of Hosts
Inscape
Manumit
Tickets: https://ticket247.co.uk/Event/m2tm-south-wales-semi-finals-west-swansea-at-the-bunkhouse-swansea-529192
East Semi Final – 23.05.26 – Green Rooms
Blood Red Lips
Disrupt The Continuum
Excursia
Risperidrone
Tickets: https://ticket247.co.uk/Event/m2tm-south-wales-semi-final-east-treforest-at-the-green-rooms-treforest-ind-estate-530083 -
Sleep Token To Release Instrumental Version Of ‘Even In Arcadia’
Sleep Token have revealed that a full instrumental version of latest album ‘Even In Arcadia’ is on its way.
Photo: Andy Ford As the album approaches its one-year anniversary, the new version of the record will be available on vinyl and via streaming.
Set to be released tomorrow (Friday, May 08) on streaming before a vinyl release on August 07, it’s a chance to hear these songs in a whole new light – and you already know it’s going to be stunning.
On the band’s official store, it has been described as “…the full album without vocals, putting the musicianship and production front and center.”
Pre-order your copy on vinyl here.
The post Sleep Token To Release Instrumental Version Of ‘Even In Arcadia’ appeared first on Rock Sound.
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“Immaculately crafted, played and produced, it’s classic AOR with just enough grit to her voice to keep it interesting.” Linda Perry puts her strengths and vulnerabilities on display for the world to see
Former 4 Non Blondes frontwoman and all-powerful pop songwriter Linda Perry goes solo -
Silly Goose Share Furious Single ‘Goodnight’
Ahead of their Download Festival appearance next month, Silly Goose have unleashed an absolutely furious new single.
Photo credit: Jose Nava Titled ‘Goodnight’, the Atlanta rap-rock outfit’s latest offering is destined to get bodies moving at their upcoming live shows. Leaning into the trio’s nu-metal influences more readily than ever before, you just know that this one is going to send Donington Park into an absolute frenzy.
Speaking on ‘Goodnight’, vocalist Jackson Foster has shared:
“Simply put, ‘Goodnight’ is a song about being angry… It was cool to go back and work with our friend Joey, who did the Bad Behavior EP, and our friend Ryan Hall. I haven’t been this excited about a song in a minute.”
Take a listen below.
Silly Goose will return to the UK in June to play Download Festival, as well as a one-off London headline show.
Check out the dates below.
JUNE
10: LONDON The Lower Third
12: DONINGTON Download FestivalThe post Silly Goose Share Furious Single ‘Goodnight’ appeared first on Rock Sound.
