So even MTV.com isn’t playing music videos anymore? Well, they still are, just not music from the world’s largest label group. CNet.com is reporting that MTV’s website will no longer be streaming videos from Universal after negotiations with UMG about financial agreements went downhill. “MTV has been unwilling to negotiate a fair syndication deal with Vevo [...]
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Taddy Porter is giving fans a chance to win two tickets to see them open for Slash this Fall.
CKY has added more dates to their previously announced Fall tour.
Audio samples from Lordi’s new album Babez For Breakfast can be heard at Amazon.de.
36 Crazyfists has announced dates for a headlining tour, with Straight Line Stitch and Taking Dawn providing support.
Stone Sour is streaming their new album Audio Secrecy in its entirety at NME.com.
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