Here’s the story: boy performs in talent show, posts videos of performance on YouTube. What comes next is like a dream come true. This is how Justin Bieber got himself noticed by not one, but two music superstars and powerhouses, Justin Timberlake and Usher. A bidding war resulted in Bieber becoming Usher’s protégé. And to think, he accomplished all this by age 15. In this video, WatchMojo.com sits down with the young star to find out more about his time with Usher, as well as how he plans to stay grounded as he grows up in the spotlight. For more information click Here
Besides the Red Wings, Detroit has it pretty rough. Canadian Sam Roberts manages to capture the feel and look of the city in one rollicking retro tune. Check it out:
Green Day have just released a behind-the-scenes look at their new video for “Know Your Enemy.” The clip, while short, gives a glimpse into what’s in store for fans in the forthcoming video. The Matthew Cullen (Weezer) directed video was shot in Los Angeles and will make its premiere on April 24th via 250+ MTV on-air and online outlets worldwide.
For fans that can’t wait for the video, Green Day have released the lyrics to the entire album on their official site GreenDay.com. 21st Century Breakdown hits stores May 15th.
21st Century Breakdown Tracklisting and Lyrics:
ACT I HEROES AND CONS
ACT II CHARLATANS AND SAINTS
?Viva La Gloria? (Little Girl)
ACT III HORSESHOES AND AND HANDGRENADES
American Eulogy
b) Modern World
Watch LeToya transform into a rising R&B starlet in her new music video “Not Anymore” directed by Bryan Barber (Idlewild). The song, written and produced by Compound Productions (Ne-Yo) is the first single from her sophomore album “Lady Love” scheduled for release this summer.
“Not Anymore” (VIDEO):
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Cursive has now debuted the video for single “From The Hips” online, on the heels of their rousing network TV debut March 13th on the Late Show with David Letterman, which moved Stereogum to write “The Omaha outfit summoned an air of electricity from the sparse jags and soaring climax of Mama I’m Swollen’s lead single…As of now, Cursive is on fire.” See below for the Michael Grodner-directed video, which premiered on MySpace last Friday. Meanwhile, the band’s new album Mama, I’m Swollen continues to garner media attention, with Alternative Press calling it “jam-packed” with “potentially life-changing songs” and The Onion praising it as “full of volatility” and “dynamic instrumentation.”
After multiple March appearances and a whirlwind SXSW trip that included six performances over three days, Cursive will also hit the road in April and May with MAN MAN. Full itinerary below:
Cursive April Tour Dates:
APR. 24 ST. LOUIS, MO THE FIREBIRD
APR. 25 MEMPHIS, TN HI TONE
APR. 26 NASHVILLE, TN MERCY LOUNGE*
APR. 27 BIRMINGHAM, AL BOTTLETREE*
APR. 28 PENSACOLA, FL SLUGGOS*
APR. 29 ORLANDO, FL THE SOCIAL*
APR. 30 ORLANDO, FL THE SOCIAL*
MAY 1 ATLANTA, GA VARIETY PLAYHOUSE*
MAY 2 CARRBORO, NC CAT’S CRADLE*
MAY 3 WASHINGTON, DC BLACK CAT*
MAY 4 STATE COLLEGE, PA THE STATE THEATRE*
MAY 5 PITTSBURGH, PA DIESEL*
MAY 6 DETROIT, MI MAGIC STICK*
MAY 7 MILWAUKEE, WI TURNER HALL
MAY 8 MINNEAPOLIS, MN FIRST AVENUE
MAY 9 CHICAGO, IL BOTTOM LOUNGE
*with MAN MAN
MySpace Music has just premiered the video for “The Night” from hard-rock titans DISTURBED. The band enlisted director Noble Jones (3 Doors Down, Jack’s Mannequin) this time out and the clip’s stark imagery is fitting for the track’s dark guitar tones and brooding vocal melodies. Jones looked to classic sci-fi/horror movies like Alien and John Carpenter’s The Thing for inspiration and the results are haunting.
“The Night” comes off Indestructible, Disturbed’s Gold certified fourth studio album. Continuing their exhaustive touring in support of the album, the band is currently headlining the “Music Is A Weapon” tour which runs through June. Check out all of the Disturbed’s tour dates here.
Duff McKagan’s Loaded have just premiered the video for “Flatline,” the first single from their forthcoming album, Sick. The band features McKagan, the former Guns N’ Roses and current Velvet Revolver bassist on vocals and guitar. This clip features the high flying camera work of Director Thomas Mignone, who is know from videos for world acts such as Slipknot, Cradle of Filth and Fall of Troy. The clip premiered on AOL’s Noisecreep metal blog.
Check out the video for “Flatline” here:
Duff McKagan’s Loaded’s new album Sick, will be available in stores and online, April 7th.
Tour dates:
Apr. 09 - Crocodile - Seattle, Washington
Apr. 18 - Cannery - Nashville, Tennessee
May 02 - Showbox Market - Seattle, Washington
May 16 - Rock On The Range Festival - Columbus, Ohio
May 17 - Susquehanna Bank Center - Camden, New Jersey
Jun. 03 - Virgin Oil - Helsinki, FIN
Jun. 04 - Teatria Club - Oulu, FIN
Jun. 05 - Sauna Open Air Festival - Tempere, FIN
Jun. 06 - Rock AM Ring Festival - Nurburg, GER
Jun. 07 - Rock IM Ring Festival - Nuremburg, GER
Jun. 10 - Caribana Festival - Crans-Pres-Celigny, SWI
Jun. 12 - Download Festival - Donington, UK
Jun. 14 - Zenith - Munich, GER
Jun. 15 - Schleyerhalle - Stuttgart, GER
Jun. 16 - Funkpark AM - Berlin, GER
Jun. 17 - Arena - Prague, CZR
Jun. 20 - Metalway Festival - Zaragoza, SPA
Jun. 21 - Nova Rock Festival - Nicklesdorf, AUT
Jun. 22 - Sportzentrum - Wettingen, GER
Jun. 23 - Palladium - Cologne, GER
Jun. 26 - Idroscalo Festival - Milan, ITA
Jun. 27 - Graspop Festival - Dessel, BEL
Jun. 28 - Melkweg - Amsterdam, NETH
Hollywood hair metal dreamers Steel Panther have launched an all out attack on the pop mainstream with their newest video “Death to All But Metal”. Asserting their alpha male dominance with plenty of hairspray, spandex, and sick stage moves, Steel Panther have taken shots against anyone NOT flying the hair metal flag. Kanye West, Madonna, and 50-Cent are among the superstars targeted by lead singer Michael Starr’s wrath in the clip.
“Death to All But Metal” is an homage to Van Halen’s classic “Hot For Teacher” video and also features a cameo by smart mouth comedienne Sarah Silverman as the school principal.
Steel Panther’s new album, Feel The Steel, hits stores on 6/9. Check out Steel Panther’s new video for “Death To All But Metal” below:
Our sister site WatchMojo.com had the chance to interview progressive metal act, Protest The Hero. Check it out:
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