Friday 31 August 2012

Stream Chris Baio's "The Silent" / "New You" EP

Back in May, Vampire Weekend's Chris Baio released a solid EP of dance tracks under his last name, Sunburn. Today, he and Greco Roman are releasing a new single for free, "The Silent" b/w "New You". Grab both tracks below. (pitchfork)
  
Baio – “The Silent”
Baio – “New You”

Madball Premiere New Video For "The Beast"

Madball are streaming their new video for “The Beast” below. The song comes from the band’s latest EP Rebellion, which is available now. 

Wire Coat Hanger Sculptures By David Mach













World renown artist David Mach has recently created stunning works of art by incorporating wire coat-hangers. Born in Scotland and now living in London, Mach is known for his use of everyday materials in his work. The Coathanger sculptures are huge forms covered in metal coat-hangers, both building up the volume of the figures and poking out of the forms as well. He is best known for his ‘heads’ created from matches and is interested in making something striking out of the mundane materials found in the everyday experience.
                      

Metallica Cover Deep Purple's "When A Blind Man Cries"

Metallica have unveiled their cover of Deep Purple’s ‘When A Blind Man Cries’. The song is taken from the new Deep Purple tribute album, ‘Re-Machined: A Tribute to Machine Head’, and also includes bands like Iron Maiden, Black Label Society and Chickenfoot covering songs from Deep Purple’s classic 1972 album ‘Machine Head’. As well as this, a series of one-off collaborators will join forces to record some of the tracks. Among the musicians set to take part are Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith, ex-Guns N’ Roses men Matt Sorum and Duff MacKagan, Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott and Steve Vai. Metallica are currently in the studio recording the follow-up to 2008′s ‘Death Magnetic’ in San Franscisco. The tracklisting for ‘Re-Machined: A Tribute To Machine Head’ is as follows:
Carlos Santana – ‘Smoke On The Water’
Chickenfoot – ‘Highway Star’
Glenn Hughes, Chad Smith and Luis Maldonado – ‘Maybe I’m A Leo’
Black Label Society – ‘Pictures Of Home’
Kings of Chaos (Joe Elliott, Steve Stevens, Duff McKagan, Matt Sorum, Arlan Schierbaum) – ‘Never Before’
The Flaming Lips – ‘Smoke On The Water’
Jimmy Barnes, Joe Bonamassa – ‘Lazy’
Iron Maiden – ‘Space Truckin”
Metallica – ‘When A Blind Man Cries’
Glenn Hughes, Steve Vai, Chad Smith, Lachlan Doley – ‘Highway Star’

Thursday 30 August 2012

HD3 Slyde Becomes Official Sponsor Of European Poker Tour

The Slyde watch, HD3′s touch screen watch with customizable time display, is now the official watch sponsor for the European Poker Tour Season 9 Main Events. As part of their prize for winning, each of the six European Poker Tour Main Event winners will receive a specially-designed “black and rose gold” Slyde watch. So far, Belarusian player Mikalai Pobal won the first part of the EPT in the Spain tournament, taking home an HD3 Slyde along with his prize. (watchtime)

First Poster for "Texas Chainsaw 3D" Unveiled

Lionsgate has revealed the teaser poster, via Fangoria, for Texas Chainsaw 3D (looks like the "the" and "massacre" were chopped from the title). The film is still on track for a January 4th release and we're told a trailer is not too far off from being released either. “‘Texas Chainsaw 3D’continues the legendary story of the homicidal Sawyer family, picking up where Tobe Hooper’s 1974 horror classic left off in Newt, Texas, where for decades people went missing without a trace. The townspeople long suspected the Sawyer family, owners of a local barbeque pit, were somehow responsible. Their suspicions were finally confirmed one hot summer day when a young woman escaped the Sawyer house following the brutal murders of her four friends. Word around the small town quickly spread, and a vigilante mob of enraged locals surrounded the Sawyer stronghold, burning it to the ground and killing every last member of the family – or so they thought. Decades later and hundreds of miles away from the original massacre, a young woman named Heather learns that she has inherited a Texas estate from a grandmother she never knew she had.  After embarking on a road trip with friends to uncover her roots, she finds she is the sole owner of a lavish, isolated Victorian mansion. But her newfound wealth comes at a price as she stumbles upon a horror that awaits her in the mansion’s dark cellars…"

Watch Mellowhype’s “La Bonita” Video

MellowHype from the Odd Future squad, presents their new visuals for the track ‘La Bonita’. The song comes from their upcoming album ‘Numbers’, which will be released Octboer 9th, 2012.

Happy 69th Birthday, Robert Crumb!

R. Crumb, who took cartoons underground and then nudged underground closer to the surface, turns 69 years old today. While he has worked entirely outside of the mainstream of the comic book industry, his best known works - such as the hedonistic "Fritz the Cat" and the "Keep on Truckin'" images that became hippie icons - have certainly entered the pop culture. His "Mr. Natural" character became a familiar figure, spouting philosophical aphorisms while almost tripping over his beard. Crumb drew many album covers, including a famous one for Big Brother & the Holding Company's "Cheap Thrills." Fittingly, he was the subject of an underground 1994 documentary that went mainstream.

Stone Sour Unveil Lyric Video For Double Single "Gone Sovereign" / "Absolute Zero"

Stone Sour‘s lyric video for their new singles “Gone Sovereign“/”Absolute Zero” has landed online below. Both tracks are currently available as digital singles and are taken from the bands new album “House Of Gold & Bones – Part 1“. Roadrunner Records will release that album on October 23rd with the second installment expected out in May of next year.

The Presets Premiere New Video "Ghosts"

Watch below The Presets' new video for the second single “Ghosts,” from their new album 'Pacifica' which is set to be released on September 14 via Modular Recordings.
                          

First Trailer For "The Iceman" Starring Michael Shannon

The trailer for Millennium Films' crime-thriller The Iceman has been unveiled and can be watched below. Directed by Ariel Vromen, the film stars Michael Shannon, Winona Ryder, James Franco, Ray Liotta and Chris Evans. The Iceman is the true story of Richard Kuklinski, loving husband, devoted father, ruthless killer. He is believed to have killed 100 people between 1964 and 1986. A release date has not yet been set for the film.

Wednesday 29 August 2012

Deadmau5 Releases "Professional Griefers" Video Ft. Gerard Way

deadmau5 has released his high-budget video for "Professional Griefers" featuring Gerard Way from My Chemical Romance. "Professional Griefers" will be featured on his upcoming album > album title goes here < which will be released by Ultra Music on September 25, 2012. Watch Way and deadmau5 battle it out "UFC in the future" style in the video below:

Sky Garage Apartments In Singapore

A newly built luxury high rise development in Singapore now offers ensuite sky garages for those who can afford to park their cars right next to their living rooms. Residents park their cars in designated lifts that take their vehicles up to their apartments, while they take another elevator up. The lifts have been made by German technology, which makes the cars a centerpiece of these homes. The apartments start at $7.5 million (US) for a basic floor plan, which includes two parking spaces. Each penthouse costs over $24 million (US) and has a double garage space. The high rise building is a first of its kind in Singapore and the world's tallest residence with ensuite sky garages.

Mr Muthafuckin’ eXquire Unveils "Position Of Passion" Video

Brooklyn rapper Mr. Muthafuckin eXquire drops his latest NSFW visuals for “Position of Passion.” The track is off his upcoming EP Power & Passion which drops on October 30.

R36 Nissan GT-R Approved For 2018 Launch

Recently it was reported the future of the next-generation Nissan GT-R was in doubt. But the latest news point suggests a successor to the current model is still planned for production and might be launched in 2018. Only two months ago it was suggested Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn has not given his support to design and engineer a new GT-R due to a lack of profitability. Combined with the retirement of Kazutoshi Mizuno ‒ the genius behind the GT-R ‒ there wasn’t cause for optimism. But Inside Line recently visited Nissan’s R&D center in Atsugi, Japan, and was told development is well underway. Initially it was planned that the second generation GT-R would arrive in 2015, but was delayed due to Kazutoshi Mizuno’s absence. The chief engineer for the Nissan GT-R suffered from health issues, but has recently returned to head up the development team. He was also involved in Nissan’s recent class victory at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring, which served as proving ground for future GT-R’s. The development of the upcoming Honda or Acura NSX is followed with great interest by Nissan’s GT-R team. It is rumored Honda’s hybrid-powered supercar rounds the Nürburgring faster than the Nissan. Apparently the upcoming and also hybrid powered Porsche 918 Spyder was of less interest to the Japanese ‒ Mizuno didn’t seem very impressed when asked about the upcoming German supercar. Because the launch of the new GT-R (R36) is still six years from now, the current model will be overhauled by the end of next year. The upgrade will feature a redesigned bumper and lights, as well as an upgraded powertrain. The upgrade will mark the GT-R’s sixth year of production.(gtspirit)

Yeasayer Unveil Video For "Longevity"

Yeasayer's newest effort Fragrant World is out now via Secretly Canadian and now the first single 'Longevity' has its very own video. The video shows frontman Chris Keating aging as the band perform the song in the studio.

Tuesday 28 August 2012

Van She – “Jamaica” (New Video)

Watch the video for “Jamaica,” the latest single to emerge from Van She’s sophomore effort Idea of Happiness which came out earlier this summer via Modular Recordings. The video was directed by Mike Piscitelli.

TAG Heuer MikrotourbillonS

Tag Heuer have manufactured the MikrotourbillonS, the latest timepiece from this famed Swiss luxury watchmaker. This technologically advanced watch features a dual-chain system and two tourbillons, demonstrating this company’s ability to continue innovating. This watch boasts the world’s fastest moving tourbillon, rotating twelve times per minute, with the ability to be started and stopped. To match the impressive technology of this watch, Tag Heuer has crafted this timepiece from rose gold, tantalum, and rubber. The watch will retail fourth quarter of 2012 for  220,000 CHF (roughly 225,000 USD).

Limited Edition Iggy Pop Bobblehead By Drastic Plastic

Drastic Plastic Collectibles and Impact Merchandising Present: Iggy Pop, the second of their limited edition bobbleheads. This rare figure is hand-numbered and limited to 1000 pieces. It stands 7-inches high and is made of durable polyresin. Get yours today as they are sure to go fast. (Pre-Order Here)

Coheed And Cambria Release “Domino The Destitute” Music Video

NY prog rockers Coheed And Cambria have unveiled an eight-minute long, epic new video! Domino The Destitute is taken from the band’s new double-disc opus The Afterman. The album will be released in two instalments, with the first volume, The Afterman: Ascension, getting a release on October 8 via V2/Everything Evil and its follow-up coming in Februaruy 2013. Check out the video below:

Monday 27 August 2012

Face To Face Streaming Entire Discography

Face To Face have announced the launch of a new official website where fans can stream the band’s entire discography and purchase albums directly. You can check it out here.

2013 Zeus Twelve Gold Rush

An acclaimed Swedish design studio with a focus on creating luxurious uniqueness through beauty and visual extravagance, Gray Design, which has earlier amazed us with its super-yacht Sovereign, Dartz Prombron’ Nagel, and conceptualized luxury vehicles for the ultra-wealthy, has now announced the launch of its new automotive division. Dubbed as Zeus Twelve, it’s a fresh new brand that doesn’t bear the burden of supporting years of antiquated values which allows it the flexibility and space to create exciting new models. And, in an effort to present exciting yet timeless creations in limited volume that will come to be viewed as masterpieces with the passage of time, Zeus Twelve has released three built-to-order supercar designs for exclusive automotive collectors. And, for these exclusively designed supercars named Gold Rush, Magnate and Sigma; luxury is the new speed. Specific details surrounding the Gold Rush have yet to be revealed, but true to Gray Design’s penchant for panache, the Zeus Twelve Gold Rush looks the part of an aggressively-designed sports coupe with gold accents, gullwing doors, and a 5.935-liter V12 engine that produces 510 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and a top speed of 188 mph.

AquaClimb Poolside Climbing Wall

Adding to the long list of ways to get a great workout in your pool, the AquaClimb is easily one of the most fun poolside pieces of equipment I have come across. Constructed from a high quality, durable stainless steel frame paired with a Lexan climbing surface, the AquaClimb is available in a handful of different heights perfect for any pool size. There are several different climbing routes varying in difficulty levels, each of which is indicated by one of four different colors. The best part is whether you get to the top or fall off prematurely, you still get to land in a refreshing pool of water.

Sunday 26 August 2012

Bricktop – "American Infidels" (New Video)

BlankTV has premiered the music video for Bricktop‘s song “American Infidels”. “American Infidels” is taken from Bricktop’s latest album Broken Bottles and Suicide Throttles, which was released last year.

Honda KT600 Bike By Classified Moto

Made from a mix of parts from different bikes, the Honda KT600 by Classified Moto is a wonder vehicle. The bike was commissioned by Battlestar Galactica actress Katee Sackhoff, who gave master craftsman John Ryland and his team 100% creative freedom in creating one of the most superb bikes yet. Parts used to make this vehicle include the front end of a Kawasaki ZX6-R, the back end of a 2006 Triumph Sprint, as well as the addition of an aluminum lower mount for the shock. The starting point for the vehicle was a custom 1987 Honda XL600R, and having it transformed into the Honda KT600 is truly incredible.

Saturday 25 August 2012

Andrew W.K. Releases New Video For "It's Time To Party"

To celebrate the 10 year anniversary of his debut album I Get Wet, Andrew W.K. has released a video for the album’s track “It’s Time To Party”. I Get Wet is slated for a deluxe re-release on both CD and vinyl on August 28th.

Bentley Barnato Roadster Concept

The Bentley Barnato Roadster is a concept designed by Ben Knapp Voith while attending an 8-month design internship at Bentley. It is a modern interpretation of what the 1920s Bentley Boys would be racing if they were around today. Ben´s tribute was inspired by Bentley´s early cars but also the gracious curves of the R-Type Continental. The end result is a stylish contemporary car with self-evident attention to detail.

Street Fighter 25th Anniversary Chess Set

For the video game’s 25th anniversary, Capcom is selling direct a $300 Street Fighter Chess set.

Friday 24 August 2012

2015 Audi Quattro Coupe

Volkswagen-owned Audi is preparing to launch a heir to the race-winning Quattro of the early 1980s, a report out of Germany indicates. Price-wise the car will fill the crevasse between the TT and the R8 but aesthetically it will lie somewhere between the A5 and the Q5. Loosely inspired by the Quattro Concept that bowed at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, the upcoming coupe will have short overhangs, a completely flat roof and several hood-mounted air vents reminiscent of the original Quattro coupe’s vents. An anonymous source told Germany’s Auto Bild that the car will be powered by a supercharged five-cylinder engine that will propel it from zero to 62 mph in a little over four seconds. Audi will equip the coupe with a dual-clutch S-Tronic gearbox that will quite evidently send power to all four wheels. If the rumor is true, the Quattro is in the early stages of development and it is dubbed Q35 internally. Auto Bild speculates that the 35 means the car’s launch will coincide with the original Quattro’s 35th birthday in 2015. Introduced in 1980, the original Quattro was developed to compete in the Group B category of rally racing. It was the first Group B car to feature all-wheel drive, a setup that was not allowed prior to 1979. The innovative system enabled Audi to capture first place overall in 1982 and 1984. (leftlanenews)

Girard-Perregaux’s New WW.TC Chronograph

Girard-Perregaux has lanched the new ww.tc Chrongraph. This watch displays all time zones on its dial, and includes the date, small seconds, a chronograph function, and a day/night indicator. To make all of these details legible, the ww.tc’s dial makes use of accentuated color contrasts. The steel case has a diameter of 44mm and contains a Manufacture GP033C0 movement combining a chronograph and world time indicator. The ww.tc Chronograph retails for $16,800.

Thursday 23 August 2012

Marilyn Manson Releases Official "Slo-Mo-Tion" Music Video

Marilyn Manson has unveiled his new music video, for the song, “Slo-Mo-Tion” off his latest album, Born Villain. The clip features a cameo by actor Steve Little, who plays Stevie Janowski on Eastbound & Down.

1971 Flat Cat Stealth Black Jaguar XK-E

Sporting the same blacked out color scheme as the recently featured Camaro Street Fighter, don’t let the beauty of this 1971 Matte Black Jaguar XK-E  fool you as this vehicle is most definitely a beast. Ditching the standard V12 from the 1971 E-Type, Ken “Posies” Fenical threw a more favorable small block Chevy V8 in this car, a ZZ383 crate engine by GM Performance parts to be exact. The vehicle was built for autocross, and competes regularly putting down 311 horsepower and 370 lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels through a Tremec five speed gearbox. The vehicle was given the nickname ‘Flat Cat’ due to the DP50 flat black epoxy PPG paint job. The 18 inch gloss black Dayton wire wheels provide the perfect finishing touch.

The Cult Debut "Honey From A Knife" Video

"Honey From A Knife", the new video from The Cult, can be seen below. Directed by Rick Rodgers and produced by The Cult's Ian Astbury and New York City-based film company Mechanizedmules, the clip was shot on location in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan on a RED Scarlet camera with Super Speed lenses provided by ARRI. "Honey From A Knife", rooted in the seductiveness of addiction, was inspired by the following Buddhist precept, and Astbury states that the accompanying film reveals a "desperate descent into a fractured psyche": "Wealth and beauty, to a man who will not relinquish them, are like a knife covered with honey which, even before he has had the pleasure of eating the honey, cuts the tongue of the child that licks it." 

Major Lazer Release Music Video For "Get Free"

The official video for Major Lazer’s latest single “Get Free feat. Amber Coffman off their upcoming album Free The Universe is out now! Director SoMe takes you on a candid trip across Jamaica featuring Beenie Man, Diplo, Amber and a bunch more familiar faces. Watch it below and look out for Free The Universe dropping Nov.6th !!

Eli Roth Plans On Making "Thanksgiving" Trailer Into A Movie

Writer/Director Eli Roth is teaming up with Clown scribes Jon Watts and Christopher D. Ford to develop the holiday horror Thanksgiving. The idea was originally introduced as a fake trailer before Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino's horror double feature Grindhouse. The director was interviewed recently and confirmed that he is was moving forward with the project. "It's gonna happen. I'm working with the Clown writers on it. We finally cracked the story and figured out how to make it really, really scary, and a reason to do it. Before Jon starts shooting Clown he has a window". Eli Roth has also been making his rounds promoting his new Vegas attraction The Goretorium, which opens in September. Thanksgiving comes to theaters in 2012. 

"...And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead" Announce New Album

Austin rock band And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead are set to release their new album Lost Songs on October 23. The band have premiered "Up To Infinity" from the said album, which, according to Pitchfork, they have dedicated to Pussy Riot.

Wednesday 22 August 2012

Listen To El Perro Del Mar's New Single "Walk On By"

Swedish songstress Sarah Assbring, better known as El Perro Del Mar, is back with a new album, called “Pale Fire”. The follow-up to 2009′s “Love Is Not Pop” will be released on November 12th through Memphis Industries, and now you can stream the radio edit of the first single “Walk On By”.

Commercials Director Adam Berg Remaking Cronenberg's "Videodrome"

Universal has reportedly found a director for their long-planned Videodrome remake. Deadline reports that commercials director Adam Berg will make his feature film directing debut with the remake of the 1983 classic directed by David Cronenberg. The original, a commentary on the growing saturation of new media, starred James Woods as the head of Civic TV Channel 83 who makes his station relevant by programming "Videodrome," a series that depicts torture and murder, transfixing viewers. When the project was first announced, it was said that the tale will be modernized, focusing on nanotechnology and play out as a large-scale sci-fi action thriller. Ehren Kruger, the screenwriter behind the two most recent Transformers films, will write the script and produce with partner Daniel Bobker. Rene Malo is attached to executive produce. Check out the trailer for the original 1983 film below.

Coheed And Cambria Reveal Cover Art For "The Afterman: Acension"

Prog-rockers Coheed and Cambria have revealed the cover artwork for their upcoming new two-part album The Afterman: Acension due out on October 9th. The artwork was done by Heidi Taillefer.

Dupli Dos House In Ibiza, Spain

 
Located in Ibiza, Spain, and designed by Juma Architects of Belgium, the Dupli Dos residence features jaw-dropping views of the Mediterranean. The house actually began as two separate duplexes that they merged together to form the four-bedroom, four-bathroom house that it is today.