Eddie Van Halen's influence loomed large and when the sad news of his death spread earlier this afternoon, tributes poured in from all corners of music...
”We covered a Bonnie Rait karaoke staple in the style of a little mom rock band you might have heard of called Guns 'n' Roses! This one is really silly with 66.6% of our participants hiding their beautiful faces.“
Heavy metal talk show Two Minutes to Late Night can't tape at Saint Vitus as usual right now while the venue is closed and we're all self-isolating, but they have been gathering their talented friends to collaborate (from far) on covers.
Plus: Andrew Bird / Calexico and Iron & Wine, ionnalee, Laura Marling, Jens Lekman, GBH, Nicole Atkins, Witch Taint, Foxtails, and more tickets on sale.
Comedian, author, and death metal shredder Dave Hill brought a unique, slightly dark and violent, and very funny take on the holiday classic to Saturday's episode of ’Live From Here with Chris Thile.’
Plus: tour news on Blood Incantation, Cirith Ungol, Maryland Doom Fest, Quebec Deathfest, Northwest Terror Fest, Decibel Fest, Red Death/Enforced, and more.