Watch Prophets of Rage perform with Dave Grohl

August 25, 2016 | Kevin

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Prophets of Rage, the mega-band mashup of Rage Against the Machine members Tom Morello, Tom Commerford, and Brad Wilk with Public Enemy’s Chuck D and Cypress Hill’s B-Real made internet waves last night with a full show livestream from Toronto to build hype for their upcoming tour. The show featured a surprise cameo from Foo Fighter’s Dave Grohl who joined the band for a cover of MC5’s ‘Kick Out the Jams’. You can see that specific collaboration with Grohl about 2 hours and 3 minutes into the monster set that featured timely political tunes from the RATM, Cypress Hill, and Public Enemy catalog.

Prophets are also releasing an EP that features new material and live tracks dubbed ‘The Party’s Over’ which comes out tomorrow.

1. “Prophets of Rage”
2. “The Party’s Over”
3.  “Killing in the Name” (live)
4.  “Shut Em Down” (live)
5.  “No Sleep Til Cleveland” (live)

Enter to win tickets to see PROPHETS OF RAGE & AWOLNATION at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheater on September 3rd here. 

 

Kings of Leon prep new album for October

August 25, 2016 | Kevin

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Kings of Leon will release a new album ‘Walls’ on October 14th, after working in Los Angeles with producer Markus Dravs  who had previously worked with Arcade Fire, and Florence and the Machine, and Coldplay. Kings have been teasing the album with snippets on social media for the past couple of days (see them at the bottom of this page) after there was very little knowledge of what the band was doing anything at all  after they concluded the touring for 2013’s ‘Mechanical Bull’. In an interview with Billboard, Caleb Followill of KOL teased the new album, how the band didn’t want to be compared rapper Drake, and how the band does not care about how ‘big’ is perceived to be.  “There comes a point when you realize you’ve lost that passion and that hunger,” says Caleb. “You’re chastened and want to get it back — and in order to get it back it’s like, ‘Forget about record sales, forget about the size of the venue you’re playing, forget about any of that stuff.’ says Followill. Read the whole interview here. 

Walls Track List

1. “Waste A Moment”
2. “Reverend”
3. “Around The World”
4. “Find Me”
5. “Over”
6. “Muchacho”
7. “Conversation Piece”
8. “Eyes On You”
9. “Wild”
10. “WALLS”

Here is a stirring performance of KOL deeper cut ‘Closer’ from ‘Late Night’ in 2013.

A Boozy Bob Odenkirk Will Narrate Disco Demolition For ‘Drunk History’

August 24, 2016 | Marconi🍕

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(from chicagoist.com)

The infamous Disco Demolition has a Rashomon-like tendency to divide interpretation. So perhaps it was inevitable that the much-debated “night disco died” would find itself cast under the three-sheets-to-the-wind historical lens of Comedy Central’s Drunk History. In the show, a narrator is plied with booze then asked to recount his or her historical event. According to the Tribune, Naperville native Bob Odenkirk will do the inebriated honors. In July 1979, disco-hating Loop DJ Steve Dahl and White Sox promotions manager Mike Veeck organized a stunt that has since become the stuff of legend. Ninety-eight cents plus a disco record got stadium-goers admission to a Sox-vs.-Tigers double-header. The collected vinyl was then blown up in the outfield following the first game, prompting a massive rush onto the field and all manner of pandemonium. The second game was forfeited, and disco was declared DOA. (MORE HERE)

I am lucky enough to get to work down the hallway from Chicago radio icon, or as I call him, ‘Mr. Dahl’. His brilliance and stature as one of the radio greats in the business goes beyond what he has become nationally known for but that said, this is pretty freakin’ cool!! If you’re a fan of ‘Drunk History’ you know having Bob Odenkirk as the narrator is huge. Way to go Stever!!!… I mean Mr. Dahl!! – Marconi

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White Sox ballpark gets a new name

August 24, 2016 | Kevin

 

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The Chicago White Sox and Illinois Sports Facilities Authority,  the owners of U.S. Cellular Field have agreed to terms today to rename the Southsider’s home to Guaranteed Rate Field in a 13-year commitment that will take effect on November 1st.

“We are pleased to find, in Guaranteed Rate, a new naming rights partner founded in Chicago by Chicagoans, which shares our commitment to the city and to our fans,” White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf said in a statement on the White Sox website. “We view this partnership as an opportunity to connect a successful Chicago business with a historic baseball franchise, and we look forward to growing this important relationship over the coming years as millions of fans enjoy White Sox baseball at Guaranteed Rate Field.” Read more here.

Guaranteed Rate is a Chicago-based mortgage lead by Victor Ciardelli. Sources tell us that the company started in the late 90’s, after the 2008 recession the company saw massive growth.

Eddie Vedder Tosses Guy from Wrigley

August 24, 2016 | Lou

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Eddie Vedder brought the show at Wrigley Monday night to a screeching halt near the end of “Lukin” because he saw a guy getting too aggressive with a woman in the audience. The band then picked up right were they left off. Ironically the next song, “Mind Your Manners.”

High-five to Smozilla for the video.

@TheLouLombardo

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WIZARD WORLD COMIC-CON VLOG!!

August 23, 2016 | Marconi🍕

I’ve never been to a Comic Con before. It was just nice to not be the person doing the weirdest thing in the room for once. -m

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Best French Fries Around Chicago

August 23, 2016 | Marconi🍕

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(from chicagoist.com)

if you don’t appreciate a good old pile of fried spuds alongside your Chicago-style hot dog, you’re dead inside. Fries, in all their forms, capture our hearts—and that’s true across generations, regardless of political preference and no matter where you reside. After all, they’re classic. Well, sometimes. And even when they’re not, fries have an undeniable draw. (MORE HERE)

I WANT THEM ALL!! – m

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Dennis Rodman joins Pearl Jam on stage at Wrigley Field (VIDEO)

August 23, 2016 | Kevin

The Worm made his way to Wrigley Field last night, as Bulls legend Dennis Rodman made joined alternative icons Pearl Jam during a rendition “Black, Red, Yellow”. Rodman who has expressed his love for PJ in the past, lifted up singer Eddie Vedder while he was performing which made a for pretty cool moment. It’s quite the visual to see Rodman tower over Vedder and company.

Check out the fan shot footage above. – Kevin

‘Pokémon Go’ loses 15 million active players in a month

August 23, 2016 | Marconi🍕

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(from digitaltrends.com)

Pokémon Go might have been the flavor of the month in July, but a few more weeks on and it’s already seeing a big decline in downloads, active users and time spent playing each day. According to research conducted by Axiom Capital Management (via Bloomberg), some 15 million active players have disappeared from the augmented reality game in the past month. (MORE HERE)

So now is the time to start playing now that all my competition is gone!! – m

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Paper Cuts Wood

August 23, 2016 | Lou

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This could be a game changer for Rock-paper-scissors.

@TheLouLombardo

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WE PEARL JAM’D AT WRIGLEY

August 22, 2016 | Marconi🍕

So much fun!! So cool to meet some of you guys. Weird that it happened in the restroom, but whatever!! – m

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Queued Up #190

August 22, 2016 | Web Team

1. Catfish and the Bottlemen – 7
2. Bad Veins – Under The Cover
3.Saint Motel – Move
4. K.Flay – Blood In The Cut
5.X-Ambassadors – Low Life
6. Barns Courtney – Fire (Queued Up Artist Showcase 9/1)
7. The Griswolds – Out Of My Head
8. Bear Hands – Boss
9. Awolnation – Run (Beautiful Things)
10. The Moth & The Flame – Red Flag
11. Xoe Wise (Local) (Queued Up Artist Showcase 8/26)
12. The White Stripes – City Lights
13. The Joy Formidable – Liana
14. Against Me – 333
15. The Naked and Famous – Higher

1. Prophets Of Rage – Prophets Of Rage
2. Night Riots – Nothing Personal
3. Knox Hamilton – Washed Up Together
4. Blink 182 – Sober
5. Judah & The Lion – Take It All Back
6. Wild Belle – Keep You (Queued Up Artist Showcase 8/26)
7. Warpaint – New Song
8. Miike Snow – My Trigger
9. The Lumineers – Cleopatra
10. Coin – Talk Too Much
11. Lewis Del Mar – Painting (Masterpiece)
12. Two Door Cinema Club – Bad Decisions
13. Zipper Club – Going The Distance
14. Band of Horses – Casual Party
15. Christine and the Queens – Tilted

8.21.16 – Alt_Backspace

August 22, 2016 | Web Team

1. Pearl Jam – Rearviewmirror
2. The Smiths – Panic
3. Veruca Salt – Seether
4. Heaven 17 – Let Me Go
5. Peter Murphy – Cuts You Up
6. INXS – What You Need
7. Better Than Ezra – In The Blood
8. Midnight Oil – The Dead Heart
9. Breeders – Divine Hammer
10. Nine Inch Nails – Down In It
11. Camper Van Beethoven – Take The Skinheads Bowling
12. Depeche Mode – Policy Of Truth
13. Blondie – One Way Or Another
14. Oasis – Some Might Say

1. Alice In Chains – Got Me Wrong
2. A Flock Of Seagulls – I Ran (So Far Away)
3. Soup Dragons – Divine Thing
4. Death Cab For Cutie – This Charming Man
5. Adam Ant – Goody Two Shoes
6. The Cure – Close To Me
7. Buffalo Tom – Taillights Fade
8. Orchestral Maneuvers In The Dark – If You Leave
9. R.E.M. – Orange Crush
10. Weezer – The Good Life
11.Suzanne Vega – Luka
12. Simple Minds – Don’t You (Forget About Me)
13. Social Distortion – I Was Wrong

Guy Swallows 40 Knives

August 22, 2016 | Lou

A guy in India felt the need to swallow 40 knives. Whay? Silly question, it was because “he had an urge to consume metal.”

WGN has the entire, strange story HERE.

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@TheLouLombardo

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3 Doors Down guitarist Matt Roberts dies at 38

August 20, 2016 | Kevin

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Sad news tonight confirmed by TMZ that 3 Doors Down guitarist Matt Roberts has passed away at 38. Roberts was a founding member of the band which started in 1996 and went on to worldwide success. Roberts amicably left the band in 2012, citing health issues related to blood circulation. Darrel Roberts, Matt’s father said he was with his son last night at hotel in Wisconsin where his son was preparing to perform at charity event.He was told in the morning by police that his son had passed away. For the full story, go here. 

Our sincere condolences go out to Matt’s family, friends, and 3 Doors Down during this challenging time.

Guardians of the Galaxy set to team up with the Avengers in ‘Infinity War’

August 20, 2016 | Kevin

The Marvel Cinematic Universe will clash in grand outer-space fashion in 2018’s ‘Avengers: Infinity Was’ when the Guardians of the Galaxy do a mega-team up with ‘Earth’s Mightiest Heroes’ the Avengers which was confirmed this week by the voice of Groot, Vin Diesel. The ‘Fast & Furious’ star leaked the expected meetup during a live Facebook video where he was celebrating his fan page reaching 100 million followers. Marvel has yet to confirm the mash-up of the two superhero squads but it’s been widely expected since a multi-movie roll out over the course the next few years was announced in 2014.

‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2′ hits theaters on May 5, 2017. Consequences of Sound has more on Diesel leaking the news here. 

‘Avengers; Infinity War’ which will be directed by Anthony and Paul Russo who previously directed ‘Captain Amerca: Winter Solider’ and ‘Captain America: Civil War’. The stories of inner turmoil among the Avnegers team in ‘Civil War’ will roll into the largest scale battle in the MCU has seen thus far, which is massive undertaking as it will balance over a dozen different superhero characters in one story over two films. The stars of MCU teased the film as a massive culmination of the Marvel heroes against one ominous threat: Thanos. Plans for the film were first revealed in 2014,so with this GoG news just now,  the anticipation will continue to build.

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