In a major development to a story that first broke back in November, RealNetworks and MTV Newtworks announced late yesterday that they are spinning off their Rhapsody America music streaming joint venture into a new, independently-operated company. From Hypebot: The restructuring is expected to be completed by the end of the first quarter. According to documents filed with [...]
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
In order to accept their award for Best Metal Performance at this year’s Grammys, Judas Priest first had to speak to such press luminaries as Snooki from MTV’s Jersey Shore. Somehow a self-proclaimed “guidette” manages to be the best-dressed person on camera.
Friday, November 20, 2009
According to SEC filings by RealNetworks, they are in negotiations with MTV to change the terms of its partnership with the Rhapsody in a move that could give the floundering music service more operating autonomy. From the always wonderful hypebot: Two years after founding the joint company, the partners may reduce Real’s 51% share in Rhapsody [...]
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Kelly Osbourne has shot down yesterday’s reality show rumors. We can all move on with our lives now. From the almighty Twitter: luke and i are not doing a reality show for MTV! we only participated in 1 episode of there new series ‘ In 24 hours”!!! MTV has asked us on several occasions to do a [...]
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Enjoy a Metal Insider exclusive premiere of Burning Human’s new video for “Tormented Mind.” The video comes from the band’s new album, Resurrection Through Fire. The video is so brutal that MTV banned it from “Headbangers Ball” consideration. Burning Human and Shadows Fall drummer Jason Bittner gave us the scoop: The fine folks at MTV banned [...]
Monday, July 20, 2009
Many often wonder about the mysterious process of getting a song featured in Rock Band or Guitar Hero. That’s about to become much easier as MTV and Rock Band developer Harmonix have announced a straightforward new submission system dubbed the Rock Band Network. Currently in closed beta with a projected August launch date, Rock Band Network [...]
Thursday, June 25, 2009
In Metal Injection’s latest podcast, SiriusXM Satellite Radio metal programmer/personality Jose Mangin revealed that he will continue working with MTV on a series of “Headbangers Ball”-branded specials this year. On first listen, it sounds like Mangin has also been named the first full-time host of the 24 year-old franchise since Jamey Jasta ended his tenure [...]
Death Angel and Arsis will perform free shows together on April 13 in Atlanta, GA and on April 14 in Los Angeles. The pair of free shows are presented by Scion.
Bison B.C. is streaming a new song called “Stressed Elephant” exclusively at ExploreMusic.com.
The cover art to Sick Of It All’s new album Based On A True Story has been revealed.
As I Lay Dying will be touring this April/May with support from Demon Hunter, Blessthefall and War Of Ages.
The Haunted will release a new live DVD/CD called Road Kill on June 8 via Century Media Records.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
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