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S.O.S. (Anything But Love)
Apocalyptica featuring Cristina Scabbia (MP3 Download)
Friday, April 30, 2010
Cristina Scabbia Friday: Week 2
S.O.S. (Anything But Love)
Apocalyptica featuring Cristina Scabbia (MP3 Download)
Quote of the day
It's better to be seen than viewed.
(a client said this when he came in today, not sure if it's his line or not, but it's a good one!)
Charice Takes Fans Behind the Scenes of Her Pyramid Video Shoot
17-year-old Charice is burning up the charts with her single “Pyramid,” featuring chart-topping R&B singer Iyaz. The music video for “Pyramid” recently premiered on Oprah.com, and now Charice is giving fans a backstage pass to the “Pyramid” video shoot in a new behind-the-scenes video, featuring commentary from Iyaz and director Scott Speer. Check it out now, and look for Charice’s self-titled debut album in stores on May 11th. “Pyramid” is available now for download on iTunes.
Every weekday until May 11th Charice will be premiering a new song from her album on a special countdown widget, which fans can embed on all social networking sites. To grab the code, as well as pre-order the album, visit ChariceMusic.com.
Countdown Widget: http://files.hyfn.s3.amazonaws.com/charice/index.html
OUT NOW: Black Flag Tribute Featuring Dez Cadena, Keith Morris, Kira Roessler, Mike Watt and more...
Gimmie Gimmie Gimme: Reinterpreting Black Flag is not your typical tribute record. Instead of roping in fellow punk or hardcore bands to cover the influential punk group's most revered songs, the powers that be at CMH Records' The Secret Life of Records have opted to get members of Black Flag and their friends to flip their songs on their pretty little punk rock heads and give them the flavors of the 1950s and 1960s rock and roll, country, and even surf rock.
"These reinterpretations recall the sounds made popular by artists such as Johnny Cash, Pasty Cline, Roy Orbison, and Brenda Lee," says producer, Evan Taylor. "The goal of Gimmie Gimmie Gimmie was to create completely new interpretations of classic Black Flag songs while preserving the integrity of the original songs. The record was designed to appeal to a cross-over audience, offering Black Flag fans new takes on their favorite songs wile also giving an introduction to those with other tastes."
The six-song release also includes a cover of Jimmie Rodgers' "In the Jailhouse Now," which was hand-selected and sung by Black Flag's Keith Morris, and features Peter Case (Plimsouls) on vocals and Mike Watt (Minutemen) on bass. Other tracks feature other Black Flag members, such as Dez Cadena and Kira Roessler, as well as Blondie's Jimmy Destri, The Chapin Sisters, and Joe Baiza (Saccharine Trust).
Gimmie Gimmie Gimmie, which was recorded and mixed completely analog in studios on both coasts, will be released on April 20 in both on vinyl and digitally.
Gimmie Gimmie Gimme: Reinterpreting Black Flag track listing:
"Rise Above" featuring Dez Cadena (Black Flag/ Misfits) on lead vocals and Jimmy Destri (Blondie) on organ
"Gimmie Gimmie Gimmie" featuring Kira Roessler (Black Flag) on lead vocals and The Chapin Sisters on backing vocals
"Six Pack" featuring Dez Cadena on lead vocals and Mike Watt (Minutemen) on bass
"Nervous Breakdown" featuring Kira Roessler on lead vocals and The Chapin Sisters on backing vocals
"In the Jailhouse Now," a Jimmie Rodgers cover featuring Keith Morris (Black Flag, Circle Jerks) and Peter Case (Plimsouls) on vocals, Mike Watt on bass, and Joe Baiza (Saccharine Trust) on guitar
"Thirsty and Miserable" featuring Dez Cadena on lead vocals and Jimmy Destri on organ
From my email
I got one of those spreadsheets that is supposed to analyze you from your date of birth. Isn't that called a biorhythm? Well, here are the results:
Age in years 38.50
Age in months 462
Age in days 14053
Age in hours 337267
Age in minutes 20236034
Age in seconds 1214162046
Age in Milli seconds 121416204605
Age in weeks 98370
You born on Saturday
OCTOBER
* Loves to chat
* Loves those who loves him
* Loves to takes things at the centre
* Attractive and suave
* Inner and physical beauty
* Does not lie or pretend
* Sympathetic
* Treats friends importantly
* Always making friends
* Easily hurt but recovers easily
* Bad tempered
* Selfish
* Seldom helps unless asked
* Daydreamer
* Very opinionated
* Does not care of what others think
* Emotional
* Decisive
* Strong clairvoyance
* Loves to travel, the arts and literature
* Soft-spoken, loving and caring
* Romantic
* Touchy and easily jealous
* Spendthrift and easily influenced
* Easily lose confidence
Deftones to take part in historic BlackDiamondSkye tour this Fall / Live webcast on Ustream next Tuesday
Deftones will be part of a historic tour coming this Fall, also featuring Alice In Chains and Mastodon. Stay tuned to www.blackdiamondskye.com for all tour information, dates, exclusives, contests, and ACCESS! Below are the scheduled dates so far. More dates will be announced soon, stay tuned.
16-Sep - Chicago, IL - Charter One Pavilion17-Sep - Detroit, MI - DTE Energy Center18-Sep - Toronto, ON - Molson Amphitheatre20-Sep - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun22-Sep - Boston, MA - Agannis Arena24-Sep - New York, NY - Madison Square Garden28-Sep - Atlanta, GA - Lakewood Amphitheater1-Oct - St. Louis, MO - Scottrade Arena4-Oct - Denver, CO - Red Rocks7-Oct - Vancouver, BC - GM Place8-Oct - Seattle, WA - Key Arena9-Oct - Portland, OR - Memorial Coliseum16-Oct - Las Vegas, NV - The Joint
Tickets go on sale in select markets beginning May 15th at www.blackdiamondskye.com and www.livenation.com . Fan club pre-sale begins May 10th for select dates. Check www.blackdiamondskye.com for more info.
The band is also gearing up to perform an hour long global webcast live from Dallas on May 4th, 2010. They will perform live and take questions from fans who log into http://ustream.tv/deftones on May 4th at 5pm PST / 8pm EST. Ten years ago Deftones broke boundaries by being one of the first artists to broadcast a live show online on the day of their White Pony release. With a new album, Diamond Eyes dropping on May 4th 2010 the band will do it again, but this time with crowd participation. Before their live performance fans questions will be answered live on their release day at http://ustream.tv/deftones .
Check out the new official trailer for Diamond Eyes, available everywhere this Tuesday (May 4th).
Also, check out Part 3 of Deftones discussing the creation of Diamond Eyes. The third installment focuses on their experience working with producer Nick Raskulinecz.
Deftones will play a secret MTV show in London at ULU on May 12. UK fans can pre-order Diamond Eyes from UKU to receive a ticket!
www.blackdiamondskye.com Deftones USTREAM page URL: http://ustream.tv/deftones
Friday, April 30, 2010
doula \DOO-luh\, noun:
- A woman who assists during childbirth labor and provides support to the mother, her child and the family after childbirth.
Doula derives from Greek doula, "servant-woman, slave," akin to hierodule.
cell membrane
- The invisible force field that makes cell-phone conversations inaudible to everyone else.
"Sorry, you're breaking up . . . What? . . . I said, HOW'S THAT URINARY TRACT INFECTION HEALING? . . . What? . . . No, of course no one can hear me -- I'm surrounded by the cell membrane."
TriviaWhat are the only two mammals native to the Hawaiian islands?
- The Hawaiian monk seal and the Hawaiian hoary bat.
- George Washington: took the oath of office to become the first POTUS (1789)
- Louisiana Purchase: France agreed to sell the Louisiana Territory to the United States for $15 million, thereby doubling the size of the US (1803); eight years later on the same date, Louisiana became the 18th state
- A Tale of Two Cities: Charles Dickens' novel was first published as a serial in a literary magazine (1859)
- Vietnam War: officially ended when Saigon (now called Ho Chi Minh City) fell and South Vietnam surrendered (1975)
Johann Karl Friedrich Gauss (1777-1855): one of world's greatest mathematicians, proved the fundamental theorem of algebra
Cloris Leachman (84): the actress with the most prime-time Emmy Awards; other actors born today include Jill Clayburgh (66), Perry King (62), Adrian Pasdar (45), Johnny Galecki (35) and Kirsten Dunst (28)
Willie Nelson (77): "outlaw country" singer/songwriter; plus, musicians Franz Lehár (1870-1948), Bobby Vee (67), Merrill Osmond (57), Carolyn Dawn Johnson (39) and Jeff Timmons (37)
Stephen Harper (51): Canadian prime minister; other world leaders born on this date include Mary II (1662-1694) and Carl XVI Gustav (64)
Isiah Thomas (49): former Detroit Pistons point guard
Ashley Dupré (25) former high-class hooker who took down the NYS Gov Eliot Spitzer, NY Post Columnist
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Natalia Kills Unveils "Love, Kills xx" Web Series, Debut Album Coming Soon
Cherrytree Films presents “Love, Kills xx," an episodic web series starring – and directed by – Natalia Kills. The series explores the deepest and darkest impulses of Natalia Kills' imagination.
"Love, Kills xx" EPISODE 1
Natalia Kills told Idolator.com of her “Love, Kills xx” film series, "I made it for my fans so they could get to know me better. It’s a collection of three-minute episodes of artistic visuals—me being myself but in unusual situations." New episodes are unveiled Mondays at 5pm PST on http://www.nataliakills.com/ and Tuesdays on VEVO.
The short film is a companion visual piece to Natalia's debut album Perfectionist, a sonic journey into her signature world of dark pop, due out later this year on will.i.am/Cherrytree/Kon Live/Interscope Records. Written by Natalia and influenced by the likes of Depeche Mode, Kate Bush and Prince, Perfectionist was helmed by star producers including Jeff Bhasker (Kanye West, Alicia Keys), Akon (Gwen Stefani, Nelly), Martin "Cherry Cherry Boom Boom" Kierszenbaum (Lady Gaga, t.A.T.u.), Fernando Garibay (Britney Spears, Lady Gaga) & Neff-U (Keyshia Cole, Ashanti).
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Natalia Kills writes. She writes songs, poems, scripts, screenplays, lists, instructions and personal notes addressed to "Sweetheart." British by birth, Jamaican and South American by descent and citizen of the world by fearless exploration and sheer determination, Natalia is a new-millennium renaissance woman. Having written her entire debut album as well as written and produced her debut video clip, "Zombie," Natalia conjures and composes her own reality. She's as likely to reference MacBeth as she is The Shining in a libretto or a tweet. She strives for "Perfection" - an ideal to which she says all humans are genetically programmed to aspire - and the basis of her debut album title Perfectionist (out in 2010 on Will I Am/Cherrytree/Kon Live/Interscope/Bozadya/Dandyville Records). This thread is across all of her aesthetic output including her music, performance, clothes, web series and film. The latter is a companion visual piece to her album, weaving motifs from her lyric and songs throughout. It's all one thought for Natalia: one thread imagined and written simultaneously across canvas, video, film and paper ...and all signed "Love, Kills."
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Indie Alt-Rockers “The Devyl Nellys” to Release Second EP, Airport and Tour US in Support
The Devyl Nellys, a NYC band known for its varied gypsy-like rhythms and razor sharp lyrics released their second EP, Airport, on April 6, 2010. They will support this release with a nationwide tour throughout the year.
Possessing an unrestrained and decidedly fresh, bohemian-rock sound, the Devyl Nellys came together organically within the greatest of cultural melting pots, New York City. Bombarded by music ranging from Pink Floyd and The Allman Brothers to Chuck Berry and Joao Gilberto, songwriter Nelly Levon and guitarist James Mastro began their own experimental jam sessions after a lifetime immersed in piano and drums. Their addictive tunes and rhythms ensnared Tim Noyes of the Americana band, Aunt Martha, along with Peter Carucci and Wilson Montuori of the power pop band, Chasing Sunday, while they were crisscrossing the Catskills and New York supporting bands like Gov’t Mule and The Violent Femmes.
The Devyl Nellys’ alternative rock/folk sound has been tempered and honed through countless gigs across the country and in studio sessions at Avatar and Nine Lives with Fred Kevorkian and Grammy winner Nicola Stemmer. In the past they have contributed to Tribal Productions, alongside NYU Tisch Gold Medal recipients and Sundance Film Festival winners Cary Lin and Mahesh Pailoor and their music has been placed regionally on The Songwriter's Network in Nashville and on the Emerging Women Artists Radio Show in Chicago. They have been selected by the GAP for inclusion in their compilation CD, Born To Play Musicians and can also be heard on The Discovery Channel and on The History Channel's "Cities of the Underworld".
Following a path chosen by other musical contemporaries, The Devyl Nellys are resisting the call to conform and will remain independent in the interests of their artistic vision. They will continue highlighting the conflicts within the darker areas of American society and culture. Their previous EP, Skyline, stressed frustrations with mainstream art and life, but through poignant lyrics and a touch of humor, caused HBO to comment, "If only more indie artists were this bitterly honest and blissfully fun." The EP, Airport, builds upon their myriad strengths, adding the experiences of another year of energetic musicianship, but offers some artistic surprises.
Possessing an unrestrained and decidedly fresh, bohemian-rock sound, the Devyl Nellys came together organically within the greatest of cultural melting pots, New York City. Bombarded by music ranging from Pink Floyd and The Allman Brothers to Chuck Berry and Joao Gilberto, songwriter Nelly Levon and guitarist James Mastro began their own experimental jam sessions after a lifetime immersed in piano and drums. Their addictive tunes and rhythms ensnared Tim Noyes of the Americana band, Aunt Martha, along with Peter Carucci and Wilson Montuori of the power pop band, Chasing Sunday, while they were crisscrossing the Catskills and New York supporting bands like Gov’t Mule and The Violent Femmes.
The Devyl Nellys’ alternative rock/folk sound has been tempered and honed through countless gigs across the country and in studio sessions at Avatar and Nine Lives with Fred Kevorkian and Grammy winner Nicola Stemmer. In the past they have contributed to Tribal Productions, alongside NYU Tisch Gold Medal recipients and Sundance Film Festival winners Cary Lin and Mahesh Pailoor and their music has been placed regionally on The Songwriter's Network in Nashville and on the Emerging Women Artists Radio Show in Chicago. They have been selected by the GAP for inclusion in their compilation CD, Born To Play Musicians and can also be heard on The Discovery Channel and on The History Channel's "Cities of the Underworld".
Following a path chosen by other musical contemporaries, The Devyl Nellys are resisting the call to conform and will remain independent in the interests of their artistic vision. They will continue highlighting the conflicts within the darker areas of American society and culture. Their previous EP, Skyline, stressed frustrations with mainstream art and life, but through poignant lyrics and a touch of humor, caused HBO to comment, "If only more indie artists were this bitterly honest and blissfully fun." The EP, Airport, builds upon their myriad strengths, adding the experiences of another year of energetic musicianship, but offers some artistic surprises.
Airport
on Amazon
http://www.myspace.com/thedevylnellys
on AmazonSatanic Punk International Conspiracy
Marfa, Texas, is a pretty weird place. The modest-sized city—its population of 2,400 equals roughly half its altitude—was named for a character in a Russian novel, served as the set of James Dean’s last movie, and has since the late 1800s been known for the mysterious Marfa ghost lights, the unexplained glowing spheres that appear randomly in the night air east of the town. But Marfa is also home to another astonishing and out-of-the-ordinary phenomenon. One that’s simmering. Rumbling. Steadily building in intensity—and about to explode onto on unsuspecting music world like a blinding, white-hot, bird-flipping supernova. Its name? Satanic Punk International Conspiracy—or S.P.I.C. for short.
Comparison: Green Day, Redd Kross, Sex Pistols, Melvins, Stooges
Influence: Green Day, Refused, Sex Pistols, The Cure, Fugazi
Thursday, April 29, 2010
valetudinarian \val-uh-too-din-AIR-ee-un; -tyoo-\, noun:
I totes mcgoats failed my math test today.
Trivia
1. A weak or sickly person, especially one morbidly concerned with his or her health.
adjective:
1. Sickly; weak; infirm.2. Morbidly concerned with one's health.
Valetudinarian derives from Latin valetudinarius, "sickly; an invalid," from valetudo, "state of health (good or ill)," from valere, "to be strong or well."
totes mcgoats - Totally.
I totes mcgoats failed my math test today.
Trivia
What Pulitzer Prize–winning book was voted the best novel of the 20th century by librarians across the U.S.?
To Kill a Mockingbird (1960), by Harper Lee. The 1999 vote was conducted by The Library Journal.
History
Joan of Arc: led her army into Orléans in victory over the English (1429)- Dachau: concentration camp was liberated by US soldiers (1945)
- Naomi Uemura: became the first person to reach the North Pole alone; he traveled by sled dog (1978)
- Los Angeles race riots: began after the acquittal of police officers accused of beating Rodney King (1992)
- space walk: astronaut Jerry Linenger and cosmonaut Vasily Tsibliyev stepped out together on first joint US-Russian walk in space (1997)
Berfdays
Alexander II (1818-1881): Russian emperor who freed the serfs; Japanese emperor Hirohito (1901-1989) shared this birth date- Rod McKuen (77): '60s poet and composer
- Zubin Mehta (74): music director for life of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra; also, musicians Sir Thomas Beecham (1879-1961), Sir Malcolm Sargent (1895-1967), Duke Ellington (1899-1974), Otis Rush (76), Tommy James (63) and Carnie Wilson (42)
- Dale Earnhardt (1951-2001): NASCAR superstar
- Jerry Seinfeld (56): comedian who made much ado about nothin', Seinfeld; also, actors Celeste Holm (93?), Lane Smith (1936-2005), Kate Mulgrew (55), Daniel Day-Lewis (53), Michelle Pfeiffer and Eve Plumb (both 52) and Uma Thurman (40)
- Andre Agassi (40): one of history's top tennis players
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Jason Castro Sets Sail in Episode 5 of “That’s What I’m Here For: Everyday Castro”
Episode five of “That's What I'm Here For: Everyday Castro," finds Jason Castro navigating a large sailboat with his entire family onboard. Although he is the ship’s captain for the day, Jason just can’t stay away from music. Check out his impromptu performance in the middle of the ocean right here. Tune in next week for the season finale of the web series.
Jason’s self-titled debut album is now available in stores and on iTunes. For a limited time on his official website, fans can order a special Mother's Day bundle that includes a CD and signed Mother's Day postcard.
American Bang Tour Dates
American Bang fans: get ready. The Nashville rockers are out on tour! Jaren, Neil, Kelby and Ben have already been partying with fans in Florida and are heading out on more dates in the South and Midwest US. Check out the remaining dates on their MySpace, and buy tickets on their official site.
Before you head out to a show, check out American Bang’s music video for their single, “Whiskey Walk.” The song will appear on their debut album which will be released this summer! Get updates straight from the band by at http://twitter.com/americanbang.
Before you head out to a show, check out American Bang’s music video for their single, “Whiskey Walk.” The song will appear on their debut album which will be released this summer! Get updates straight from the band by at http://twitter.com/americanbang.
TOUR DATESMySpace: www.myspace.com/americanbang
May 1 Earthday Birthday - Tinker Field Orlando, Florida
May 5 Grey Eagle Tavern & Music Hall Asheville, North Carolina
May 6 Visulite Theater Charlotte, North Carolina
May 7 Norva Norfolk, Virginia
May 8 Local 506 Chapel Hill, North Carolina
May 21 The Basement Columbus, Ohio
May 25 House of Blues Cambridge Room Cleveland, Ohio
May 26 Musica Akron, Ohio
Jun 4 Buzz Under The Stars - City Market Kansas City, Missouri
Aug 7 Lollapalooza Grant Park Chicago, Illinois
Official Page: http://www.americanbangrock.com/
Cypress Hill Teams Up With RockMoto To Give Away One Of A Kind Helmet
Sen Dog of Cypress Hill has teamed up with RockMoto.com and the acclaimed motorcycle designer Roland Sands to give any Cypress fan or motorcycle enthusiast the chance of a lifetime. Sen and Roland put their creativety together and designed a one of a kind custom motorcycle helmet that you could win! Watch the short video on YouTube to find out how to enter for your chance to score a custom helmet designed in honor of Cypress Hill's ninth studio album, Rise Up, now available for download on iTunes.
Head over to RockMoto.com and watch Sen Dog stop by Roland Sand's custom design shop in Southern California to speak on motorcycles, hip-hop and Cypress Hill's newly released album, Rise Up.
Head over to RockMoto.com and watch Sen Dog stop by Roland Sand's custom design shop in Southern California to speak on motorcycles, hip-hop and Cypress Hill's newly released album, Rise Up.
Hasselhoff Wednesday: A Manly Sport
If you had any doubts about RUGBY, this proves it's a man's sport!
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Godsmack Releases Video Preview of The Oracle
American rock band Godsmack has a new album entitled The Oracle scheduled for release on May 4th, and they've shot a sizzle reel to give fans an exclusive look at what is to come from the bands first studio album in four years. Check out the short video the band put together at Daily Motion, and then head over to the Godsmack Shop at BravadoUSA.com to pre-order The Oracle Box Set, which includes The Oracle Deluxe CD/DVD, Godsmack bandana, patch, belt buckle, dogtags, and black artwork t-shirt.
Godsmack has released another track for download on iTunes titled "Saints & Sinners". The band is offering fans the chance to check out a number upcoming tracks off of the forthcoming album including "What If," "Love Hate Sex Pain," and the lead single "Cryin' Like A Bitch." The Oracle is the first Godsmack album to be produced by Dave Fortman. His resume includes production for Evanescence, Slipknot, Mudvayne, Simple Plan, Otep, Superjoint Ritual, and more.
In other news, Godsmack will be taking the stage and performing a mini outdoor concert LIVE on JimmyKimmel 5/5 in Los Angeles, CA. Tickets will be available to the general public free of charge at http://www.1iota.com/events,4797,Jimmy-Kimmel-Live-GODSMACK-Outdoor-mini-concert.html. Check your local listings for airtimes and make sure to tune in on ABC to watch Godsmack give an explosive late night performance!
Sizzle Reel Direct Link: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xd37z0_godsmack-the-oracle-sizzle-reel_music
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
pellucid \puh-LOO-sid\, adjective:
1. Transparent; clear; not opaque.
2. Easily understandable.
Pellucid comes from Latin pellucidus, "shining, transparent," from pellucere, "to shine through," from per-, "through" + lucere, "to shine."
Urban farmer- A person who constantly plays Farmville and acts like they know everything about a real farm -- but all they do is live in the city, sit at a computer, and at a certain time, need to stop what they are doing to farm their imaginary crops.
Carly won't shut up about her stupid farm and throwing sheep. What an urban farmer.
Trivia
In days of yore, what was the job of a clodhopper?
- He was a plowman—or farm laborer.
History
- mutiny on the Bounty: mutineers led by Fletcher Christian took over the HMS Bounty and set Capt. William Bligh and other sailors adrift (1789)
- Benito Mussolini: Italy's Fascist dictator was executed (1945)
- Kon-Tiki: Thor Heyerdahl and 5 others set sail from Peru across the Pacific on a raft to prove that pre-Columbian South Americans could have settled Polynesia (1947)
- Muhammad Ali: refused induction into the US army; his heavyweight title was stripped and he was later convicted of draft dodging (1967)
- food pyramid: suggested eating plan was adopted by the US Department of Agriculture (1992); it has since been modified
- Aldrich Ames: CIA officer pleaded guilty to spying for the Soviet Union (1994)
Berfdays
James Monroe (1758-1831): 5th US president, whose administration was called the Era of Good Feelings
Oscar Schindler (1908-1974): the inspiration for Schindler's List
Harper Lee (84): author of To Kill a Mockingbird; plus, writer Johan Borgen (1902-1979)
Jay Leno (60): unfunny comedian, host of The Tonight Show, douche, possible zombie
Penélope Cruz (36): Oscar-winner for Vicky Cristina Barcelona; also, actors Lionel Barrymore (1878-1954), Ann-Margret (69), Marcia Strassman (62), Paul Guilfoyle (61), Mary McDonnell (58), Elisabeth Röhm and Jorge Garcia (both 37), and Jessica Alba (29)
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Linkin Park Unleashes 8-Bit Rebellion
Two-time Grammy winning rock band LINKIN PARK, game developer Artificial Life, Inc. and Warner Bros. Records announced today the launch of the LINKIN PARK 8-BIT REBELLION! App for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. Created by Linkin Park and Artificial Life, Inc., the LINKIN PARK 8-BIT REBELLION! App is a heightened app experience for music fans and gamers alike with multiplayer features.
In the LINKIN PARK 8-BIT REBELLION! App players embark on an epic adventure taking them through six unique districts in the game, each featuring the distinctive style of a band member. The master goal is to retrieve the band’s stolen music track – Blackbirds, a brand new, unreleased Linkin Park song made exclusively for the game. The song is unlocked upon completion of all missions inside the game.
Production on the LINKIN PARK 8-BIT REBELLION! App began more than a year ago, with the band (vocalists Mike Shinoda and Chester Bennington, drummer Rob Bourdon, guitarist Brad Delson, DJ Joe Hahn and bassist Dave "Phoenix" Farrell) working closely with Artificial Life, Inc. on every aspect of the game: storylines, gameplay, character design and of course, music. Mike Shinoda designed the band members’ avatars and edited every line of dialogue, making this much more than just a simple rhythm game.
The iPad app renders the adventure with high-definition graphics, and a unique user interface that has been specially redesigned to utilize the iPad’s larger screen. Essential functions are now just a touch away, so players never need to pause the action to dig into menus. The iPad app also includes two control schemes, allowing players to choose the setting that best suits their gaming style.
Among the game’s endless highlights are original and 8-bit remixes of Linkin Park tracks including “New Divide,” “One Step Closer,” “In The End,” “Crawling,” “QWERTY,” “Hands Held High,” “Faint,” and “No More Sorrow.” This marks the first time that Linkin Park’s music has been reinterpreted using old-school video game sounds. The game, which also includes original artwork by the band, opens with “One Step Closer” sounding like it was coming out of a first-generation NES.
Additional game features include:
- Personalization of players’ avatars and apartments provide a unique community experience
- Non-player characters (NPCs) inhabit the world, adding drama to the gaming experience
- Shopping for virtual items with coins awarded by winning fights and completing missions
- Earning trophies for adding friends to the rebellion
- A news feed to stay up-to-date with Linkin Park
- Facebook and Twitter integration connecting millions of social network users worldwide
The iPad app features include:
- Enhanced graphics to allow players to see their avatars and the six districts come to life in great detail
- Optimized user interface for the larger screen and makes menu items easy to access at all times: equip weapons and change music tracks without ever leaving the main screen.
- Multiple controls so gamers can choose between two control schemes to best fit their playing styles. The iPad-specific D-pad setup has been implemented for players more comfortable with button-oriented controls.
“As opposed to putting together an app featuring just our songs and name, we wanted to make this an exciting gaming and music experience and the folks at Artificial Life shared that vision,” says Shinoda. “They were able to turn my sketches and our creative ideas in to a living, breathing world that we think gamers and fans will thoroughly enjoy.”
The Linkin Park 8-Bit Rebellion! App for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad is available for $4.99 from the App Store at: www.itunes.com/app/linkinpark8bitrebellion for the iPhone and iPod touch; and www.itunes.com/app/linkinpark8bitrebellionipadedition for the iPad Edition.
The Dirty Heads Release Any Port In A Storm - Special Edition
The Dirty Heads new album Any Port In A Storm - Special Edition is finally here and available in-stores and online. The highly anticipated record features the chart topping single "Lay Me Down" as well as the upbeat fan favorite "Stand Tall." You can stream the album in its entirety at DirtyHeads.com NOW and check out Billboard.com's must read review of the lead single "Lay Me Down".
Check out The Dirty Heads on tour with Sublime with Rome and pick up the band's debut album via EMG at Best Buy for a price that can not be beat, only $7.99 (including free shipping)! Any Port In A Storm is also available for download now at iTunes.
The Dirty Heads are also allowing anyone to download a free track off of their upcoming special edition release of Any Port In A Storm! The free mp3 of "I Got No Time" can be found at the Dirty Heads official bandcamp page. Download the track now!
The So Cal locals will be stopping by Jimmy Kimmel Live to perform their breakout single "Lay Me Down" on May 13th! Tickets will be available to the general public free of charge at http://www.1iota.com/. Check your local listings for airtimes and make sure to tune in on ABC to watch The Dirty Heads give their first televised late night performance!
Head over to the Dirty Heads official YouTube page and watch the bands first of many to come tour blogs. Jared talk's about the tour with Sublime with Rome thus far and thanks all of the fans for their amazing support!
All tickets can be purchased at Ticketmaster!
4/28 The Riviera Theatre- Chicago, IL (SOLD OUT)4/29 Egyptian Room - Indianapolis, IN4/30 LC Pavilion- Columbus, OH5/01 Roseland Ballroom - New York, NY (SOLD OUT)5/02 Roseland Ballroom - New York, NY (SOLD OUT)5/03 House of Blues - Boston, MA5/05 Electric Factory - Philadelphia, PA (SOLD OUT)5/06 The Norva - Norfolk, VA5/13 Jimmy Kimmel Live - Los Angeles, CA5/15 The Marquee Theatre - Tempe, AZ5/20 University Union Plaza - San Luis Obispo, CA5/22 X107.5 Presents The Dirty Heads - Henderson, NV5/29 California Roots Festival at Monterey County Fairgrounds - Monterey, CA6/06 LIVE 105’S BFD @ Shoreline Amphitheater - Mountain View, CA6/12 92.9 KJEE Summer Round-Up 2010 - Santa Barbara, CA7/03 Summerfest 2010 @ The Cellular Center - Milwaukee, WI
Rolling Stone "-one of the "Best New Bands of 2010"
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