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What happened to ‘Connie Converse?’ The music was released decades after he disappeared from Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOUR, Mich. – Elizabeth Eaton Converse “Connie Converse” was a singer-songwriter active in New York City in the 1950s. According to New Yorker, Converse was born on August 3, 1924 in Laconia, New Hampshire. When she grew up, she moved to New York to pursue a career in music. His brother, Phil Converse, moved …
Anvil! Documentary Story Anvil Gets New Theatrical Release
Acclaimed heavy metal documentary Anvil! Anvil’s story is back in theaters. Audiences will be able to relive the setbacks and triumphs of the Canadian metal band this fall. Deadline reports that the 2008 documentary will be released in 200 theaters after a Sept. 23 premiere at Beyond Fest in Los Angeles, which will include a …
How to spend a weekend visiting Stonehenge from nearby Salisbury
About 1 million people travel to Stonehenge each year to see the prehistoric Stone Circle ruin that has mystified the world for centuries as a man-made enigma, located on the vast Salisbury Plain in England’s bucolic county of Wiltshire. Stonehenge was originally much larger than the ruin now visible, and tourists can walk around the …
Good mourning Britain: how chillout music marked Diana’s death | Music
Ohat was the soundtrack to the death of Diana, Princess of Wales? Surely Elton John’s Candle in the Wind 1997? After all, it’s the best-selling UK single of all time. But no: if you listened to Radio 1 – and in the late summer of 1997 tens of millions were still listening to it – …
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Dark Songs from Around the World – The Irish Times
At the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, nestled in the curve of Blacksod Bay, sits a concrete basin that turns into a tidal pool at high tide. The locals track the moon and gather at the lido when the pool is full: to swim, of course, but also to talk and share news. As composer …
ANTHRAX joins CHUCK D of PUBLIC ENEMY for “Bring The Noise” in Brooklyn, New York
Chuck D of PUBLIC ENEMY joined ANTHRAX on stage last Friday night (August 26) at the Coney Island Amphitheater in Brooklyn, New York to play “Bring on the Noise”the song ANTHRAX and PUBLIC ENEMY recorded together in 1991. Fan filmed video footage of her appearance can be seen below. Chuck D previously performed “Bring on …
Thymesia: How to defeat Varg
Thymesia is an action RPG set in a gothic world struck by a terrible plague. Levels of Thymesia are memories of Corvus that must be experienced in order to be remembered. Varg first appears as the tutorial boss that you are supposed to lose to start the game. Later in the game you will face …
Another BEVCA season brings music to Blue Earth | News, Sports, Jobs
Empire Wild is one of the bands performing in the next season of the Blue Earth Valley Concert Association. The Blue Earth Valley Concert Association (BEVCA), a non-profit organization entering its 46th season, is thrilled to bring four unique concert experiences to Blue Earth in the coming months. BEVCA, which was …
Books Digest – The Last Colony, Planta Sapiens and Dark Music
Welcome to our weekly Books Digest where we round up the new books you should and shouldn’t read. This week features The Last Colony by Philippe Sands, Planta Sapiens: Unmasking Plant Intelligence by Paco Calvo and Dark Music by David Lagercrantz. For more books, take a look at our Books Digest archive. The Last Colony …
Canceled festival leaves Visalia metal band crushed
VISALIA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) — Battle of the Bands is a rite of passage for all small-town bands trying to make a name for themselves. Competition between bands determines who is the best band and sometimes the best band can win a prize such as money or an opportunity to play at a top music festival. …
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‘The Invitation’ Is An Average Vampire Movie That Doesn’t Live Up To Its Inspirations [Review]
A gothic mansion, gorgeous costumes, and an eerily well-organized crowd. The invite has everything you expect from a vampire movie. After the death of her mother and with no other known relatives, Evie (Nathalie Emmanuel) takes a DNA test…and discovers a long-lost cousin she didn’t know she had. Invited by her new family to a …
Celebrating the life and words of Henry Lawson
John Schumann was only 10 years old when he discovered the writing of Henry Lawson. He was on a family holiday in a quintessential Australian beach shack where “the garden smelled of rotting seaweed, the kitchen linoleum was endlessly gritty with sand and every available piece of shelf was adorned with seashells and the like” …
“El Gran Movimiento” is a masterful portrait of capitalism at work
Elder (played by Julio César Ticona) in El Gran Movement. (Courtesy of Altamar Films) After walking for seven days from the Bolivian mining town of Huanuni, Brother Mamani arrives in La Paz with a group of fellow unemployed miners clamoring for jobs. While wandering the city, Elder struggles to breathe. He wheezes, coughs and almost …
Gutvoid delivers another track from his upcoming album
Gutvoid premiered their new track “Delivered to the Altar Lich” this week on Decibel. The track is the second from the band’s debut album, Duration of horizons without lightwhich is scheduled for release on September 23 via Blood collection records on CD and cassette formats. The double vinyl release should follow in November/December. You can …
Michigan castle with drawbridge, keep, hidden rooms for sale
OAKLAND — A castle-like, medieval-style home that sits on a hill surrounded by woods on more than six acres is one of the most unique homes in Southeast Michigan — and it’s for sale. Oakland County’s secluded private palace fit for a king and queen is listed at $2.5 million. It is located in a …
Monica Martin finds her voice, helped by Marcus Mumford, James Blake
Marcus Mumford has the power to work with anyone. He even recruited legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg to direct his debut music video for his latest single “Cannibal.” So, unsurprisingly, there are some esteemed guests on the Mumford & Sons frontman’s upcoming solo album, including Phoebe Bridgers and Brandi Carlile. And Monique Martin. Martin doesn’t have …
PARTICLE INK: THE SPEED OF DARK – 360 MAGAZINE
“Particle Ink: Speed of Dark”, an original immersive experience that takes visitors through a portal to 2.5e dimension, offers private performances of the breathtaking mixed reality experience as well as a one-of-a-kind space for private and corporate events in Las Vegas. Located in the Las Vegas Arts District, the 6,000 square foot LightHouse offers seating …
Sinnery, a thrash band from Herzliya, Israel, is about to release an album
Official press release: A fast and groovy metal band of four musicians from Israel, the sinery has been hard at work on its latest album for the past two years and this fall it will be ready for ears. The new single “Here Below” shows their skills and although it deviates a bit from the …
CULT OF THE WHITE WORM
Few fictional characters have permeated the pop culture landscape as much as bram stokerthe iconic Prince Darkness, Dracula (and as a collector myself, I know). Since the Gothic horror novel was published 125 years ago, bram stokerit is Dracula has been adapted into numerous plays, comics, audio dramas, movies, video games, and more. Notable versions …
Classical Music Events in Metro Atlanta Fall 2022
“Bluebeard’s Castle.” This reimagining of Bela Bartok’s one-act opera, part of Atlanta Opera’s hit Discoveries series, will take place at the Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of Kennesaw State University. Michael Mayes, a player with the Atlanta Opera Company for the past two years who memorably portrayed the Emperor Overall in the …
The Weeknd shares new trailer for HBO’s The Idol
The Marketing of The Weeknd and Sam Levinson’s Next HBO Series The idol continues to insist that this is a dark and depraved Hollywood nightmare, but beyond seeing part of an ass, bass-heavy music and Hank Azaria dramatically lowering his stylish sunglasses , we still don’t quite see it. It’s probably on purpose, as the …
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Calls for the Black Sabbath and the Heavy Metal Museum in Birmingham
With Black Sabbath back in the spotlight after their stellar performance in the Closing Ceremony of the Commonwealth Games, there are now calls for a more permanent tribute to Birmingham to honor the band and the city’s musical heritage. Birmingham’s Home of Metal project director has called for a permanent exhibition or Black Sabbath museum …
A mystical place between two civilizations
Cusco, Peru, the former capital of the mighty Inca Empire, is full of archaeological sites from an earlier culture and breathtaking views of the Peruvian Andes. In this city is one of the best preserved colonial buildings in South America: the Cathedral of Cusco. Built between 1560 and 1654, this impressive cathedral replaced an Inca …
Longtime ‘Lawrence Welk Show’ regular to sing at fundraising gala in Cedar City – St George News
Screenshot of Sandi Griffiths performing “Sentimental Journey” on “The Lawrence Welk Show” in 1973. Griffiths and two of her daughters will perform at a fundraising gala in Cedar City, Utah on August 27, 2022 | Image courtesy of Jenni Wilson, St. George News/Cedar City News CEDAR TOWN — A St. George woman who was one …
‘Not some weird elitist class’: Scientists bring urgent message to streets of Hobart | Science
The chances of running into a scientist are higher in Hobart than any other city in Australia, largely thanks to its role as a hub for marine research. At the start of National Science Week, which ends this weekend, you would have been even more likely to recognize them because they were wearing LED name …
Texas Band Glassing releases devastating and chaotic single “Sulk”
Frenetic Blackened band Sludge Glassing have released a new single and video for “Sulk”, the first single from their upcoming EP, say and sulk and it’s a hell of a trail. With razor-sharp guitars and a punchy rhythm section, it’s a wildly chaotic single that would feel right at home with Dillinger Escape Plan, Deafheaven …
The gothic look of Nia Sharma in a monokini
Nia Sharma is famous for using provocative images to break the internet. She is one of the hottest actresses in the television industry. Nia Sharma is known for playing the role of Naagin, but she is also seen in music videos and dance competitions. The woman recently posed for a new goth style photo shoot. …
Cult films: musical science fiction by Olivia Newton-John Toomorrow, a cult classic far removed from Grease
tomorrow WITH the sad passing of Olivia Newton-John last week, the general line was “there was more to her than just Grease, you know”. Well, if that’s the case, where should a fan of cult films craving a little alt-NPO on screen turn to for satisfaction? Well, you could do a lot worse than Toomorrow …
Prosecutor sheds light on R. Kelly’s ‘dark side’ in opening statements
A federal prosecutor made an initial attempt to shed light on R. Kelly’s “dark side” during opening statements at the disgraced entertainer’s federal sex crimes and child pornography trial in Chicago on Wednesday, August 17. According to Chicago Grandstand, Assistant U.S. Attorney Jason Julien told jurors the superstar singer “had another side, a hidden side, …
Black Lava unveils its first album and shares the video of a new single
Share the post “Black Lava unveils its first LP, shares the video of the new single” Emerging blackened death metal quartet Black Lava will release their debut album, “Soul Furnace,” on November 25, 2022 via Season of Mist! Album art, track listing and additional information can be found below! The group is now releasing its …
Bloody Hell Hotel is a management sim featuring bloodthirsty vampires
Bloody Hell Hotel is a newly announced hotel management game with a killer twist: you play as a bloodthirsty vampire and your guests are at your mercy. As revealed by IGNit’s a game that’s inspired by the world of Tim Burton and gothic horror, as much as it’s inspired by Stardew Valley. Coming from the …
Cincinnati concert tickets on sale soon: Jacksons, Jeff Beck, more
One of the most recognizable families in music history is embarking on a tour this year, and luckily for us, Cincinnati is one of the cities where they will be playing. The Jacksons – made up of original members Jermaine Jackson, Tito Jackson, Jackie Jackson and Marlon Jackson – are bringing their famous dance moves …
Homer-starved Pederson pulls out all the stops to stall crisis
SAN FRANCISCO — The drought has gone on too long for Joc Pederson’s liking. He hasn’t played a homer since June 25, a span that grew to 32 games on Sunday. He ditched his old background music and ordered a new shipment of bats. “I haven’t hit a home run in a (expletive) year,” Pederson …
Mötley Crüe-inspired award-winning piece CRUDE returns for final three performances Encore this weekend
Crude, the award-winning dark comedy drama about a band that emerged from the streets of Hollywood in the 80s to become a cultural phenomenon will have three final encore performances in Hollywood Friday-Sunday August 19-21 at 8:00 p.m. at The Flight Theater at the Hollywood complex. (This game is not endorsed or authorized by Mötley …
Interview with the Vampire Showrunner Says AMC Series Is More Gothic Romance Than Horror
With a vampire-centric story, one would assume that AMC Interview with the Vampire would be a series that veers into horror given the murderous nature of its main characters, but according to series showrunner Rolin Jones, the upcoming adaptation of Anne Rice’s iconic novel of the same name is less of a spectacle. horror than …
Chicago Classical Review » » Technical issues aside, Thirsty Ears Festival offers a wide range of music in a relaxed, open-air setting
Viola player Rose Wollman performed at the Thirsty Ears Festival on Saturday. Photo: K. Buzard Access Contemporary Music kicked off its seventh annual Thirsty Ears Festival on Saturday, the city’s only classical music street festival. Wilson Street between Hermitage and Ravenswood has been cordoned off for the weekend festival, which features seventeen musical acts on …
Judith Durham needed the Seekers to shine, just like Paul McCartney needed the Beatles
Archie Roach, Judith Durham, Olivia Newton-John. All gone. That’s a lot for any music fan to absorb in just a few weeks. Curiously, their passage in such a short time has obscured the extent of each artist’s contribution and the reasons why they have touched us so deeply. In some ways, Durham, like a neglected …
A Guide to Beijing Metal Bands
Metal – you love it or hate it. And if you like it, chances are you have dyed waist-length hair, a full beard (even if you’re female), a number of tattoos (maybe at a or two places you don’t usually show in public), you probably like motorcycling (or are a radical environmentalist), you like alcohol …
Space for Sale is a game about building intergalactic properties for sale
At the THQ Nordic Digital Showcase 2022, developer Mirage Game Studios announced Space for sale, a PC game about being an intergalactic real estate developer who builds the land and sells it to alien clients. It offers seamless two-player multiplayer as you roam the land, farming it for profit. This will include gathering resources, physically …
Abdul Wadud, expressive cellist who paved the way for improvised music, dies at 75: NPR
Abdul Wadoud. Courtesy of Raheem DeVaughn hide caption toggle caption Courtesy of Raheem DeVaughn Abdul Wadoud. Courtesy of Raheem DeVaughn Abdul Wadud, a revolutionary cellist who expanded a realm of possibilities for his instrument in avant-garde jazz and classical music, died on August 10. He was 75 years old. His son, R&B singer and songwriter …
Highest-grossing films from 1977 to 2022 – Billboard
More Billboard readers have at least a rough idea of each year’s top albums and songs, but may be less familiar with each year’s top box office hits. Fortunately, boxofficemojo.com has this information for every year dating back to 1977. So what do we learn as we sift through the list of highest-grossing movies every …
Tama metal band Rehtek is back with a new growling and screaming sound
Photo courtesy of Rehtek, collage by Jordan Sellergren Abomination, the new album from Iowa metal band Rehtek, has all the ingredients for a mind-blowing musical feast. Bulky guitar riffing – check. Rumbling bass – check. Double beat drums at fast metal speeds – check. Rumbling and screaming voices – double check. “Our influences are vast,” …
The new gothic trend: jewelry that is both sinister and beautiful
Septum jewelry is becoming an increasingly popular trend, especially in the gothic community. There are a variety of septum rings available, but one of the most popular styles is the gothic septum ring. This ring is often made of metal and has intricate designs such as crosses or skulls. Septum jewelry is making a comeback …
New box set shines a light on the dark hair metal of the 80s Sunset Strip
Numero Group is the unrivaled archival label that has unearthed the best in obscure gospel, hip-hop, roots, rock and other music forgotten over time. Now, the imprint will be giving the same 80s Sunset Strip glam hair and metal treatment with a box set called Road to Hell: On the Sunset Strip. It features a …
ARC Music Festival announces the official ARC AFTER DARK parties for the 2022 edition
Following the announcement of their full lineup, ARC Music Festival have now shared details of their official ARC After Dark parties as well as announcing a group of rare back-to-back sets that will take place at the festival over Labor Day weekend. ARC is set to return to Chicago’s Union Park with an expanded three-day …
ANTHRAX – 40th Anniversary Live XL Concert
Anthrax, the American Heavy Metal band, are still celebrating their 40th anniversary by releasing their live concert, which was recorded on the day they turned 40, July 18, 2022. The band was formed in 1981 by musicians Scott Ian (rhythm guitarist) and Dan Lilker (bassist). The band is said to be one of the leaders …
Olivia Newton-John has died aged 73
Chart-topping singer and Fat Star Olivia Newton-John has died aged 73. Her husband, John Easterling, shared the news on social media. “Dame Olivia Newton-John (73) passed away peacefully this morning at her Southern California ranch surrounded by family and friends,” he wrote on Facebook. “We ask everyone to respect the privacy of the family during …
APD seeks help in finding vehicle of interest in murders of 4 Muslim men
ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Albuquerque police have announced a new lead in the investigation into the potentially related murders of four Muslim men in Albuquerque. The police have a vehicle of interest and they want the public’s help in finding it. “We have learned about what happened, we have leads, we are going to talk about …
In session: Aaron Rhoades | Nipperville
ALBANIA – Artistic Leg Stretching, Local Musician Aaron Rhoade is about to unveil their latest effort, “Undertow.” Release scheduled for September 8e at 8:00, the track is one that demonstrates the artist’s electropop sensibilities. We at Nippertown were thrilled to get our hands on a taste of his new piece. With some really nice synth …
Restoration of historic Black Church nearing completion
Nacogdoches – The 1914 church that anchors the Zion Hill Historic District is getting modern amenities as it moves toward a goal of reopening to the public. “Plumbing, electrical, ADA compliance — those things were never meant to be in this building, and we need to find a way to integrate them organically to preserve …
National Indigenous Music Awards 2022: Stars pay tribute to Archie Roach in moving ceremony | australian music
A moving tribute to the late and much-loved Gunditjmara-Bundjalung singer Archie Roach was at the heart of the National Indigenous Music Awards in Darwin on Saturday night. Led by Emma Donovan and Fred Leone, a group of performers including Shellie Morris, Leah Flanagan, Birdz, Yirrmal and William Barton gathered on stage to pay their respects …
REVIEW: Rockstar performances filled the stage at Friday’s folk festival
Breadcrumb Links Music local arts festivals The War on Drugs and Orville Peck Kept The Hill Crowded and Groovy All Night
Lars Ulrich is proud of his son Taipei Houston’s band
(image: Barry Brecheisen) Metallic drummer Lars Ulrich just added a new photo to her official Instagram account to celebrate her son Myles‘ birthday, congratulating them for their work on their group Taipei Houston. Taipei Houston is a new group launched by the Ulrich brothers, Myles and Layne Ulrichwho is the son of Metallic co-founder Lars …
Tetsuo II: Body Hammer – The sequel to Cyberpunk Body Horror turns 30
Despite its title, road to nowhere has a conclusive end. And a mighty one, at that. Christopher PikeThe 1993 novel puts its troubled protagonist behind the wheel and follows her every move and thought as she drives along the California coast one fateful night. The path ahead is unclear, but one thing is certain: Teresa’s …
Mark Bromley of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain celebrates a milestone in its history
Britain’s National Youth Brass Band, a product of that spirit, is due to celebrate its own platinum jubilee on August 6 with a celebratory concert at the Royal College of Music in London. While the performance, led by Martyn Brabbins, is sure to delight its audience, it also symbolizes what happens when young people from …
Experience Jamaica like the celebrities and royals do in beautiful Montego Bay and Ocho Rios
04 August 2022 – 19:09 BST Shanda Deziel Half Moon and Jamaica Inn have some of the best beaches, restaurants and spas on the island. Jamaica has always had a lot to offer, from endless beaches and jerk chicken to reggae music and dark rum. But lately it’s become the place to see …
Nicky Moore is dead: the singer of Samson was 70 years old
Samson lead singer and heavy metal pioneer Nicky Moore has died (pictured above, far left) It was believed that he was 70 years old. Moore’s death was confirmed on his official Facebook page, which said he died Wednesday morning. According to the rock site Louder, he was living with Parkinson’s disease. “It is with immense …
SK8 Liborius offers a skater’s paradise in North St. Louis
Starlings leave at sunrise and return at dusk. After St. Liborius Catholic Church closed and the homeless shelter moved, the birds moved into this 133-year-old former sanctuary on the corner of Hogan and North Market, settling in the soaring vault of gothic inspired. In recent years, however, the avian creatures have shared space with a …
Miranda and the M80s to deliver high-energy performance at River Days
For Miranda Amy, the music of the 1980s was uplifting, allowed people to express themselves and fostered friendships. She hopes her band, Miranda and the M80s, will provide the same experience on Friday during the River Days Festival. Miranda and the M80s will perform Friday from 5-6:30 p.m. on the Bob Johns Main Stage. The …
Britain’s most isolated continental pub
On our first day of hiking, we skirted the southern shore of Loch Hourn, a steep fjord-like body of water that stretches like a witch’s finger between the Glenelg and Knoydart peninsulas. The route followed the edges of the loch shore – it was mostly rocky and easy to discern, but often collapsed into a …
Poison Won’t Film Until 2025, Bret Michaels Teases Party Gras
Poison is putting a real thorn in their touring plans after The Stadium Tour wraps up in September. Although the 80s hair metal act saw a real rise in exposure from the massive national trek, appearing nightly alongside headliners Def Leppard and Motley Crue, it might still be three years away. before we can see …
‘Gorgeous’ castle hotel near Yorkshire Dales and Lake District is on the market for £2.25million
Originally built in 1841 as the country residence of a Victorian gentleman, Augill Castle is described as a “truly magical estate set in the most picturesque part of England’s national parks”. Located in Cumbria’s Eden Valley, the castle has been owned and operated by Simon and Wendy Bennett for 25 years. Originally purchased in 1997 …
The classical music event of the summer is in the shadow of Salzburg
This Shostakovich concert – performed by the Mahler Youth Orchestra conducted by Teodor Currentzis – was about as traditional as the Spiritual Overture has been this year, with the exception of Handel’s “Messiah”, conducted by Jordi Savall but with smaller and clearer forces than usual. and at the Kollegienkirche with less than 400 seats. In …
The last cyclist. A creation of the concentration camp reaches television | THIRTEEN
Scene from the last cyclist. Photo by Alexander Jorgensen. A play created by Jewish prisoners in a Nazi concentration camp has never been performed there, but next August viewers in New York will be able to catch it on two evenings airing only on THIRTEEN, the metropolitan city’s PBS station. from New York. Region. Close-up …
Kal Marks: My name is hell | album review
Not so long ago, Kal Marks sort of broke up. After a decade together, the three members of Boston’s post-hardcore band have wrapped up and gone their separate ways. What if the last document left by the band to seal the band’s legacy was that of 2018 Universal care, furious and explosive album of loud …