Nikhail Gogia
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13 X Games athletes to keep your eye on this weekend in Minneapolis
BMX (continued) Garrett Reynolds (BMX Street) The most dominant force in BMX street is undoubtedly Garrett Reynolds, who has put on a clinic in the event since both he and the sport first made an appearance back in 2008. As mentioned previously, the only rider to dethrone Reynolds in X Games competition is Ishod Wair, who was able to do so in 2013 leaving Reynolds to take the silver. But on all… → Read More
13 X Games athletes to keep your eye on this weekend in Minneapolis
This summer, from July 13 through 16, the X Games are gearing up for their first-ever trip to Minneapolis, Minnesota where dozens of athletes will have the chance to compete for gold in and around the state-of-the-art U.S. Bank Stadium. Bringing together the brightest names in skateboarding, BMX and motocross, numerous events will highlight a number of disciplines, age groups and even first-time… → Read More
10 alt rap/hip-hop artists you should be listening to by now
6. Skepta One of the UK's biggest rising stars is Skepta, who has perfected and popularized the growing sub-genre of grime. Grime is a London-constructed mix of electronic, dancehall and rap music that the British MC has embraced; and his relentless pursuit of creativity has even landed him the coveted Mercury Prize in 2016 for his most recent album Konnichiwa, which is an annual award given to… → Read More
10 alt rap/hip-hop artists you should be listening to by now
The rap and hip-hop industry is a highly competitive one. With constant clashes of ego and fame, it can be hard to distinguish the artistry from the hype. But take a glance outside the mainstream spectrum and you will see a thriving community of independent self-starters, instrumental connisseurs and lyrical vegabonds. Here are 10 shining artists who are making bigger and bigger waves in the… → Read More
10 alt rap/hip-hop artists you should be listening to by now
6. Skepta One of the UK's biggest rising stars is Skepta, who has perfected and popularized the growing sub-genre of grime. Grime is a London-constructed mix of electronic, dancehall and rap music that the British MC has embraced; and his relentless pursuit of creativity has even landed him the coveted Mercury Prize in 2016 for his most recent album Konnichiwa, which is an annual award given to… → Read More
10 alt rap/hip-hop artists you should be listening to by now
The rap and hip-hop industry is a highly competitive one. With constant clashes of ego and fame, it can be hard to distinguish the artistry from the hype. But take a glance outside the mainstream spectrum and you will see a thriving community of independent self-starters, instrumental connisseurs and lyrical vegabonds. Here are 10 shining artists who are making bigger and bigger waves in the… → Read More
10 alt rap/hip-hop artists you should be listening to by now
The rap and hip-hop industry is a highly competitive one. With constant clashes of ego and fame, it can be hard to distinguish the artistry from the hype. But take a glance outside the mainstream spectrum and you will see a thriving community of independent self-starters, instrumental connisseurs and lyrical vegabonds. Here are 10 shining artists who are making bigger and bigger waves in the… → Read More
10 of the heaviest breakdowns from 2007
Clear some space, let your hair down, and keep your neck brace handy because these earth-shattering breakdowns sound just as powerful as they did 10 years ago. Each video is already queued up for your headbanging pleasure. Caution: Listener may feel inclined to sporadically move about the room. 1. Parkway Drive — "Boneyards" Ah yes, what better way to kick off this list than with the boys from… → Read More
10 of the heaviest breakdowns from 2007
6. Whitechapel — "Alone In The Morgue" Another band appearing on the deathcore spectrum in 2007 was Whitechapel, whose release of The Somatic Defilement forcasted nothing but brutality from the genre. Phil Bozeman's vocals have stood out from the beginning, but in the chaosphere that is "Alone In The Morgue," his devilish groans float over down-tempo doom riffs as smoothly as a gondola in… → Read More
Fall Out Boy unveil new music video for “Champion” at The Berrics, featuring Post Malone
Fall Out Boy just released their new single "Champion" at midnight last night, and now they've unveiled a special new visualizer filmed at The Berrics, and it also includes some special guests. Check it out below! > To celebrate, here's a video that was shot at @berrics. a fun skate sesh w @PostMalone @sewakroetkov & the llamas — Fall Out Boy (@falloutboy) June 22, 2017 The single comes… → Read More
Panic! At The Disco’s title track from “Death Of A Bachelor” has gone platinum
Back in January, Panic! At The Disco's latest record Death Of A Bachelor went platinum just one year after its release. Six months later, the album's title track has followed in its footsteps. "Death Of A Bachelor," the digital single, was certified platinum by the RIAA on June 20 Headline Planet reports, meaning the track reached one million equivalent units in the United States. Due to the… → Read More
Echosmith share acoustic cover of Paramore’s “Hard Times” and other news you might have missed today
Watch new music videos from The Devil Wears Prada and American Opera—plus, don’t miss tours from Nothing More and Like Moths To Flames. Check out the news you might have missed today below! 1. This Wild Life are holding a contest in which YOU can have the opportunity to sing on stage! This Wild Life will be offering fans a chance to come on stage and sing their new song "Let Go" on this summer's… → Read More
Marvel characters will grace these rock-themed covers in September
This September, Marvel Comics will be publishing tribute covers that will feature popular characters on some of rock's most iconic album art. Check out the variations below. Rocket Raccoon from Guardians Of The Galaxy - Nirvana's Nevermind Inhumans - Guns N' Roses' Appetite For Destruction Thor - The Clash's London Calling X-Men Blue - Blondie's Parallel Lines What do you think of these Marvel… → Read More
Kiss’ Gene Simmons wants to trademark the iconic “rock on” hand gesture
[Photo credit: Facebook] According to the Hollywood Reporter, Kiss frontman Gene Simmons is looking to trademark a very popular hand gesture. You may know it as the "rock on" symbol or the "devil's horns," but he wants to make the hand formation his own. Specifically, Simmons' version of the gesture requires the thumb, index and pinky fingers to extend outward, while the middle and ring fingers… → Read More
Beartooth unveil live video for “King Of Anything” and other news you might have missed today
Today we have bunch of tours, including ones from Andrew W.K., Tegan And Sara, and HIM—plus a live session from Fossil Youth! Check out the news you might have missed today below! 1. Andrew W.K. has announced a full band tour! The Party Never Dies Tour will be tearing around both North America and the U.K. this fall, as the king of partying himself will be taking his whole band with him. Known… → Read More
Watch rapper Post Malone cover Asking Alexandria in his high school metalcore band
Sometimes you may find yourself asking, how can this be true? How did these seemingly different worlds collide? But then you remember that music tastes and influences are as unique as your person. And that sure is the case for rapper Post Malone, who wholeheartedly embraced his inner crabcore during his high school years. Thanks to our friends over at the Note To Scene Podcast, video has… → Read More
Watch rapper Post Malone cover Asking Alexandria in his high school metalcore band
Sometimes you may find yourself asking, how can this be true? How did these seemingly different worlds collide? But then you remember that music tastes and influences are as unique as your person. And that sure is the case for rapper Post Malone, who wholeheartedly embraced his inner crabcore during his high school years. Thanks to our friends over at the Note To Scene Podcast, video has… → Read More
Watch rapper Post Malone cover Asking Alexandria in his high school metalcore band
Sometimes you may find yourself asking, how can this be true? How did these seemingly different worlds collide? But then you remember that music tastes and influences are as unique as your person. And that sure is the case for rapper Post Malone, who wholeheartedly embraced his inner crabcore during his high school years. Thanks to our friends over at the Note To Scene Podcast, video has… → Read More
The Summer Slaughter Tour announces 2017 lineup and other news you might have missed today
Today, The Summer Slaughter Tour announced its lineup—plus new music videos from This Wild Life and the Contortionist! Check out the news you might have missed today below! 1. The Black Dahlia Murder and Dying Fetus will headline this year's Summer Slaughter Tour. "The most extreme tour of the year" has unveiled its 2017 lineup and the concert series will feature a string of heavy hitters in the… → Read More
Nine Inch Nails will have a new EP out this summer, with another to follow according to Trent Reznor
You never really know when a band like Nine Inch Nails might surprise you with an announcement, but when they do, people get excited. And there's plenty to be excited about, as Trent Reznor has broken the news that not one, but two new EP's will be coming in less than a year's time. The first will be coming quite soon, as Reznor stated that it will arrive before the band's summer festival… → Read More