Zulu has issued a rendition of Slipknot‘s iconic track “Wait And Bleed” for the Spotify Singles Series. Zulu’s take on “Wait And Bleed” is a powerful and exhilarating tribute showcasing the band’s exceptional musical talent and ability to infuse new life into a hardcore classic. With their unique interpretation, Zulu brings a fresh perspective to the song while staying true to its raw intensity. Zulu’s rendition of “Wait And Bleed” holds a significant place in Spotify’s commemoration of Black Music Month, in collaboration with Frequency. This special initiative aims to shine a spotlight on the remarkable diversity and immense talent… Read more »
Peter Gabriel and director Robert Lepage have created a new theater piece, Zulu Time, which will make its North American debut at New York City’s Roseland Ballroom on September 21st, as part of Quebec New York 2001, a month-long celebration of Quebecois art and culture. Set in an airport, Zulu Time will feature a carnivalesque series of characters (including pilots, stewardesses, terrorists, drug traffickers, dancers, robots, acrobats and contortionists) washed in frenzied lights and a diverse cross-section of music that ranges from hip-hop to world music – for lack of a better term. “A lot of things come out of… Read more »
On September 24, FEVER 333 lead vocalist Jason Butler took to Instagram to share that the Welcome To Tha Function tour with ZULU, HUE, Move, Bucki Sugar, and CLIQUE is canceled. In an Instagram video, Butler says to the camera, “I come to you admittedly a bit uncomfortable and afraid, but grateful for the opportunity to be honest. Recently, I’ve been faced with my most significant and challenging struggle with depression. And in a rather unusual turn of events, I became deeply depressed at a time where one would expect to be excitedly anticipating the release of a new album and a tour to support it.” Read… Read more »
FEVER 333 is back with not one, but two raw, charged singles, “MURDERER” and “NOSEBLEEDS,” from their forthcoming record DARKER WHITE due out on October 4. This 14-track LP includes previously released singles “DESERT RAP,” “NEW WEST ORDER,” “HIGHER POWER,” “NO HOSTAGES,” and “$WING.” Vocalist Jason Butler says, “The lyrics to ‘MURDERER’ draw attention to the thousands of innocent Palestinian people being killed every day. It is a call for support and reaction to the current situation happening there.” In classic Butler fashion, his lyrics pull no punches, detailing state-sanctioned violence. “What you call a savior we call an assailant/His law and his… Read more »
FEVER 333 is back with a new single, “DESERT RAP,” from their forthcoming record DARKER WHITE due out on October 4. This 14-track LP includes previously released singles “NEW WEST ORDER,” “HIGHER POWER,” “NO HOSTAGES,” and “$WING.” Lead vocalist Jason Aalon Butler describes, “If you hope to be an instrument for change, you must remember to keep said instrument sharp. Fatigue will find you if you don’t find yourself first. On the micro and macro level, this song serves as a reminder that when trying to do right by the people remember you as a person as well.” Check out “DESERT RAP” below.… Read more »
FEVER 333 has arrived with their new single “NO HOSTAGES” in tandem with an album announcement. DARKER WHITE is set for release on October 4, boasting 14 dynamic, hardcore, R&B-infused tracks. This, of course, includes previously released singles “NEW WEST ORDER,” “HIGHER POWER,” and “$WING.” Poignantly tackling the theme of police brutality, lead vocalist Jason Butler urgently screams, “If guns don’t kill people/And people kill people/Then guns don’t kill people/Cops kill people.” Check out the song below and set your clocks for the official “NO HOSTAGES” music video premiere on August 16 at 11 AM EST. Butler shares of the… Read more »
Preceded by their punchy, poignant single, “NEW WEST ORDER,” FEVER 333 returns today with a new single and accompanying music video for “HIGHER POWER.” “There are no diamonds to be produced without pressure,” says vocalist Jason Butler. “No lessons to learn without trials.” He continues, “’HIGHER POWER’ revolves around these ideas and reveres the beauty in the adversity-induced magic performed by marginalized communities. To exist in a world that challenges your very existence every day to some degree is one of the most magical acts I have ever witnessed. Here is my 2:43 soundtrack offering to that act.” Naturally, the… Read more »
FEVER 333 announced a massive UK, Europe, and North America tour in tandem with the release of a new single and music video for “NEW WEST ORDER.” The Welcome To Tha Function tour kicks off on October 17 in Los Angeles and wraps up on December 6 at London’s Electric Brixton. ZULU is set to support on all U.S. dates and HUE, Move, Bucki Sugar, and CLIQUE will appear on select dates. Jason Butler says of the new single, “There is an intersectional hotbed where the hood and hardcore meet. For pimps and punks alike to enjoy and celebrate their… Read more »
Spotify Wrapped Day has officially arrived, and for voyeuristic music lovers, it’s the best day of the year. Not only do you get to realize that your music taste has basically remained the same since 2008, but you also get to see your most hardcore metal head friends admit that––yes––they did help boost Taylor Swift to the No. 1 streamed Spotify artist for the year globally. To no surprise, Swift does lead the pack, and precedes globally streamed top artists Bad Bunny, The Weeknd, Drake, and Peso Pluma. Additionally, Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd artist… Read more »
Sunami have surprise-released their long-awaited debut album, and it’s a near-perfect example of hard-hitting and beautifully heavy hardcore.