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R.I.P. Lou Reed Passes Away At Age 71

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on October 27, 2013 @ 12:37pm
Category: Music / News

It is being reported by Rolling Stone that guitarist and songwriter Lou Reed (Velvet Underground) has passed away at age 71. There is no official cause of death but Reed underwent a liver transplant in May.

Reed has been releasing music for nearly 50 years and is seen by many as a pioneer in the punk and rock and roll genres. He returned to the mainstream eye with the release of Lulu, which was recorded with Metallica.

Our thoughts go out to his family, his friends, and his fans. Rest in peace, Mr. Reed. READ MORE

The 'You're Next' Trailer Is Here! And It's Worth The Wait!!!

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Posted by EvanDickson on March 28, 2013 @ 12:11pm
Category: Movies / Trailers

It’s funny – a March 28th trailer release for a movie that comes out on August 23rd is still fairly early. At least it’s not late late. Yet, because Lionsgate’s You’re Next has been anticipated for so long (due to the Summit/Lionsgate merger, not due to quality), it feels like it’s been an eternity. A lot of you have been asking us for the trailer for 18 months… so we’re just as stoked as you are that it’s finally here. And it’s great! I dig how the trailer sells the suspense and horror of the film without giving anything else away – there’s still a lot you haven’t seen (it’s relatively spoiler free in that regard). I also dig the moment when the chorus of “Perfect Day” comes back into the mix. From what I gather this is just the beginning of a pretty big marketing push.

Directed by Adam Wingard and written by Simon Barrett, the duo best known for A Horrible Way to Die, V/H/S and the forthcoming V/H/S/2, “You’re Next is one of the smartest and most terrifying films in years, one that reinvents the genre by putting a fresh twist on home-invasion horror. When a gang of masked, ax-wielding murderers descend upon the Davison family reunion, the hapless victims seem trapped…until an unlikely guest of the family proves to be the most talented killer of all.”

Sharni Vinson (the upcoming Patrick remake), Nick Tucci (Choose, Undocumented), Wendy Glenn (11-11-11), AJ Bowen (A Horrible Way to Die, The House of the Devil, The Signal), Joe Swanberg (A Horrible Way to Die, V/H/S), Margaret Laney, Amy Seimetz (A Horrible Way to Die), Ti West (The Roost, The House of the Devil, The Innkeepers), Calvin Reeder (V/H/S, The Rambler), Larry Fessenden (Habit, The Last Winter), Kate Lyn Sheil (V/H/S), Barbara Crampton (Re-Animator, From Beyond and Castle Freak) and Rob Moran all star.

Head inside to check it out! READ MORE

Mike Patton To Live Score The 1924 Classic 'Waxworks'

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on March 19, 2013 @ 4:22pm
Category: Music / News

At the San Francisco International Film Festival, eclectic music Mike Patton (Mr. Bungle, Faith No More, Tomahawk) will be joined by percussionists Scott Amendola (Charlie Hunter), Matthias Bossi (Sleepytime Gorilla Museum), and William Winant (Lou Reed, Siouxsie And The Banshees) to perform an original score for the 1924 Paul Leni classic Waxworks that they will present live in a world premiere on Tuesday, May 7th. Tickets are available now for the general public at this location.

A synopsis for the film reads, “The film is about a writer who accepts a job from a waxworks proprietor to write a series of stories about the exhibits of Caliph of Baghdad (Emil Jannings), Ivan the Terrible (Conrad Veidt) and Jack the Ripper (Werner Krauss) in order to boost business.”

The full movie can be seen below. READ MORE

Metallica To Release 'Beyond Magnetic EP' On CD

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on January 04, 2012 @ 7:56pm
Category: Music / News

Metallica To Release Beyond Magnetic EP On CD

Metallica have announced that their latest EP, Beyond Magnetic, will be released on CD Jan. 31st in North America. The EP, which features four previously unreleased songs culled from the Death Magnetic recording sessions, was released digitally on Dec. 13th. Check below for the tracklisting as well as an opportunity to hear each song.

I’m personally convinced that Metallica released these songs as a response to the overwhelming backlash they received for the Lou Reed collaboration album Lulu. After all, what better way to reconnect with your fan base than to give them what they really want? That being said, the songs are actually pretty good, although I can see why they were not put on the final Death Magnetic album.

Music
Posted by JonathanBarkan on October 20, 2011 @ 7:42pm
Category: Music / News

When it was first announced that Metallica and Lou Reed would be working on an album together, the music world was stunned and intrigued. After all, two music legends collaborating should result in something amazing, right? Fast forward a few months and samples of songs started to become available. The general consensus seemed to lay right around, “What in the holy hell is this?” and the lyrics became an instant Internet meme. Now, Lulu has been made available for full stream and the verdicts are rolling in. Want mine? It’s garbage. Keep reading if you want to know why I think that.

Music
Posted by JonathanBarkan on October 20, 2011 @ 1:46am
Category: Music / News

Well people, now is the time for you to weigh in and decide whether or not you enjoy the Lou Reed/Metallica collaboration album Lulu. On their official site, you can now stream the full album. So, do me a favor and after checking it out, come back here and let me know what you think of it, would ya?

Oh, what’s that? You want to hear my thoughts? Alrighty then! I’m through the majority of the tracks and my biggest gripe is that it gets absurdly repetitive. Remember St. Anger and how the songs were basically the same riffs over and over again? Yeah, same situation here. The songs are way too long and could easily have been trimmed but for one thing: Lou Reed. Good lord sir! Would you mind speaking just a wee bit faster? I’m sure the album could’ve fit onto one CD had you picked up the pace.

Yes, there were some moments where I was really drawn in and almost hypnotized by the rhythmic repetition. However, six songs into the album and I can’t tell you which song was which (aside from The View, but that’s because I’ve been bombarded with it constantly over the past few weeks). Not a good sign fellas. Not a good sign at all.

Music
Posted by JonathanBarkan on October 14, 2011 @ 2:48pm
Category: Music / News

loureedmetallica Want A Chance To Meet Metallica And Lou Reed In New York?

So this is NOT a BD Music contest but it’s so cool that I had to let you know about it: Bowers & Wilkons Sound Sessions has teamed up with Lou Reed and Metallica to offer one winner a complete trip out to the Lulu listening party in New York City. This includes two round trip tickets, two nights at a hotel, two VIP passes, and two pairs of P5 headphones. Five runner-up winners will snag passes to the event and two pairs of P5 headphones. Enter for your chance to win here.

Music
Posted by JonathanBarkan on October 13, 2011 @ 3:07pm
Category: Music / News

Lou Reed/Metallica have released a video trailer for the upcoming collaboration album Lulu. Still featuring the same song we’ve been hearing for a few weeks (The View), all the trailer adds are some quotes from various sites and some stark imagery. Also, no Metallica in the trailer, just Lou Reed doing his spoken word thing.

Music
Posted by JonathanBarkan on October 07, 2011 @ 4:23pm
Category: Music / News

Since the announcement that Lou Reed and Metallica were doing a collaboration album, people have been skeptical at best. Now that there are samples out of what the album will sound like, fans are not exactly please for the most part. So, some clever individual decided to put together a Lou Reed-less version of The View, leaving only the Metallica parts intact. It’s worth checking out and getting a good chuckle or two. Enjoy after the jump!

Music
Posted by JonathanBarkan on September 24, 2011 @ 7:52am
Category: Music / News

Update: The full song is now available to hear after the jump.

Well, apparently the 30-second clip of Lou Reed/Metallica‘s The View wasn’t enough for you listeners out there. So, the guys have decided to put out a 90-second preview which, in my opinion, doesn’t add one single thing to the 30-second clip. Honestly, nothing new has been added except for a few lines and the music being a little big longer. That is it.

Check it out after the jump as well as the lyrics to the song.

UPDATE: 90 Second Preview Of Lou Reed/Metallica Song The View Online

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on September 18, 2011 @ 3:26pm
Category: Music / News

After a few months of speculation, we are finally getting a chance to hear what the Lou Reed/Metallica collaboration sounds like in the form of a snippet. After the jump, you can hear a 30-second (or so) snippet of The View. The teaser starts out with wide open guitars and drums underneath Reed’s trademark vocals. Towards the end of the snippet, it switches over to James Hetfield’s singing while the music picks up pace. It’s weird, it’s heavy and it’s about what I was expecting.

Check it out after the jump and let me know your thoughts.

Hear A Sample Of Lou Reed/Metallica With The View

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on September 06, 2011 @ 7:07pm
Category: Music / News

Loutallica (their choice, not mine) have released the full track listing for the upcoming collaboration album, Lulu, which you can check after the jump! I’m personally really excited to see that Junior Dad is nearly 20 minutes long! I’m a big fan of epic songs and Metallica has proved over the years that they can easily write solid seven to nine minute tracks. The addition of Lou Reed and his experimental stylings can (hopefully) only bolster this effort.

Check after the jump for the full track list.

Full Track Listing For Lou Reed/Metallica Lulu Unveiled

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on August 22, 2011 @ 4:34pm
Category: Music / News

The Lou Reed/Metallica project has got a lot of people curious. There is much speculation as to the sound, how much of a contribution either party had, and more. Well, while I can’t answer those questions for you, I can tell you a few details about the upcoming release. First of all, according to the official website, the album will be out on Halloween around the world and released in North America a day later on November 1st. Second, the album is called Lulu. Third, a few song titles have popped up, including Mistress Dread and Pumping Blood.

Alright guys, give it to me straight: what do you think of this release?

Check after the jump for some more photos.

loureedmetallica1 Lou Reed/Metallica Project Issues Big Update

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on August 18, 2011 @ 1:36am
Category: Music / News

Although it’s nothing more than a picture and the words ‘Coming Soon’, there is now an official website for the Lou Reed/Metallica project that we reported on a bit ago. I’m still very intrigued to hear this project but I’m also really curious to know what you all think it will end up sounding like. So, go forth and comment and let me know what this sounds like in your mind.

loureedmetallica The Lou Reed/Metallica Project Has A Website

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on June 16, 2011 @ 3:27am
Category: Music / News

Update: RollingStone.com has a lot more info HERE.

This is taken all directly from Metallica.com and I could not have phrased it any better, so enjoy:

A few months ago our own Kirk Hammett hinted at a new Metallica project that’s “not really 100 percent a Metallica record.” While Kirk may have jumped the gun a little (and has since been properly punished with a series of push-ups!), we are more than proud to announce that we have just completed recording a full length album that is a collaboration with none other than the legendary Lou Reed.

Ever since we had the pleasure of performing with Lou at the 25th Anniversary of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at Madison Square Garden in October of 2009, we have been kicking around the idea of making a record together. Some of you astute Bay Area residents may have picked up news of recent Lou Reed sightings in the greater San Francisco area and we have indeed been working at our home studio at HQ on and off over the last few months. In what would be lightning speed for a Metallica related project, we recorded ten songs during this time and while at this moment we’re not exactly sure when you’ll hear it, we’re beyond excited to share with you that the recording sessions wrapped up last week.

Metallica Have Recorded An Album With Lou Reed (Velvet Underground)

A true innovator and easily one of the most influential songwriters, musicians, and performers in rock music history, Lou’s work with the Velvet Underground and as a solo artist has such an enduring quality that he has long been revered and respected by us and many of our peers. We can’t wait for you to listen to the finished record, so as we like to hear ourselves say around here, keep watching this spot for updates . . . we’ll be back with more details as they come together.