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Metallica Announces “The Metallica Blacklist”

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The Press Release:
We told you about the re-issue of The Black Album, but we’re also really proud and excited to be releasing The Metallica Blacklist, a compilation of 50+ artists spanning an unbelievably vast range of genres, generations, continents and more, each contributing a unique interpretation of their favorite Black Album cut. Available now for pre-order, digital formats hit the internet on September 10th, CDs and LPs in stores and at your favorite online retailer on October 1st.

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With contributions from countries all over the globe from the US to Nigeria, there are tracks from singer-songwriters, country artists, electronic, and hip-hop artists alongside punk rockers, indie darlings, icons of rock, metal, world music, and many, many more covering the entire spectrum from musicians we’ve shared the stage with, to some who were not even born yet when the original album was released!
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Ozzy Osbourne Reveals Details About “Ordinary Man”; Releasing on 2/21/2020

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The Press Release:
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy®-winning singer and songwriter OZZY OSBOURNE has set Friday, February 21 as the release date for his new ORDINARY MAN album. Marking his first new solo music in almost 10 years, the album has been preceded by the release of two singles, the title #1 rock track “Under The Graveyard,” which was followed by “Straight To Hell” featuring Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash (watch the video here). The album’s track will be available instantly with any pre-order of the album. Pre-order the album here.

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“There’s a line in ‘Ordinary Man’ where I sing, ‘I don’t want to die an ordinary man,’ which I don’t think I will,” OZZY says with a laugh
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Now Playing: “Rocketman” in Theaters Everywhere (5/31/2019)

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By now you’ve probably already read about or seen one of Elton John’s final touring shows as he is in the middle of his “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” tour (which was discussed HERE if you somehow missed it. Then the news came about a biopic about Elton’s life and origins to the musician we know today came about and it seemed like this would be well received based on all the accolades that “Bohemian Rhapsody” received. If you missed the Official Trailer just click HERE to be on point with that. Now, the moment has arrived and the film “Rocketman” opens today in theaters everywhere. It’s rated “R” actually so only a select audience can enjoy it in the theaters. Let’s review the poster, premise and casting.

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Premise: The film tells the story of Elton John’s life, from his years as a prodigy at the Royal Academy of Music, through his influential and enduring musical partnership with Bernie Taupin.
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Paramount Pictures: “Rocketman” Official Trailer (Opening 5/2019)

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It was just over a year ago in January 2018, that Sir Elton John announced that he would be embarking upon his “Farewell Tour” and bring his world of fans his greatest hits one last time. I’ve documented assorted narratives for the readership since then since in online time this feels like a forever ago but if you didn’t see the initial announcement and want to just click HERE to see the scoop. Then in October 2018, we got the very first glimpse of the upcoming biopic “Rocketman” but since it was a teaser there wasn’t much to it. Now, some four months later, Paramount Pictures has delivered a full on Official Trailer and if you love the music of Elton (and who doesn’t in some sense), you’re going to want to see this one. Let’s watch.

Premise: The film tells the story of Elton John’s life, from his years as a prodigy at the Royal Academy of Music, through his influential and enduring musical partnership with Bernie Taupin.
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Paramount Pictures: “Rocketman” Teaser Trailer (Opening 2019)

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Back in January, Sir Elton John announced that he would be embarking upon his “Farewell Tour” and bring his world of fans his greatest hits one last time. If you missed that announcement just click HERE to see the scoop. In addition to this news, there’s going to be a biography film called “Rocketman” opening up in 2019 and the first teaser clip for this had just been revealed. Take a look at this upcoming Paramount Pictures release below.

Premise: The film tells the story of Elton John’s life, from his years as a prodigy at the Royal Academy of Music, through his influential and enduring musical partnership with Bernie Taupin.
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