Saturday 30 November 2013

Fabien Oefner’s Disintegrating Cars

Swiss artist Fabien Oefner has brought his signature work to the world of cars with his two latest projects, “Disintegrating” and “Hatch.” Showing at the MB&F M.A.D. Gallery, “Disintegrating” depicts various classic sports car, including a Jaguar E-type, Mercedes-Benz 300SL, and a Ferrari 330 P4, being disintegrated and illustrates the complexity of the pieces that go into making a car. The “Hatch” series plays on the idea of cars being born and features a Ferrari 250 GTO breaking out a shell. Check out the video below to see how the artist was able to create these incredible images. (hypebeast)
                          

Thursday 28 November 2013

Watch This Petrolicious Ode To The Toyota MR2

Automotive publication Petrolicious recently delivered an ode to the Toyota MR2 with a video that invited diehard MR2 drivers who continue to stand by the car to this day to share their experiences. The MR2, known as the “Mister Two” by admirers, was first introduced in 1984 as a lightweight sporty competitor to the Pontiac Fiero before being replaced by the more balanced 1989 version seen in the video. Check it out below. (hypebeast)

Major Lazer – “Sweat” (New Video)

Heritage boot brand Palladium teams up with Major Lazer to debut a music video for the track “Sweat,” featuring Laidback Luke and Miss Dynamite, from the group’s album Free the Universe (Secretly Canadian/Mad Decent). Check it out below.

Patagonia "Worn Wear" Short Film

Clothing retailer Patagonia released a short film called Worn Wear to promote re-purposing worn clothing.
                          

Wednesday 27 November 2013

80-Hour Rope Candle

This is a ingenious creation, the 80 hour candle is 100% beeswax candle coil, it is very easy to use and lasts hours upon hours. Just feed small increments through the candle clip, simply advance more candle as it burns. Each three inches of candle wax will burn approximately one hour.

Tuesday 26 November 2013

WhoMadeWho - "The Morning" (New Song)

Danish electro rockers WhoMadeWho are back with 'The Morning', the first cut from their upcoming record Dreams. It's due out on 3 March 2014.

Arsenal Firearms Double Barrel Pistol

New Italian firearms manufacturer Arsenal Firearms has arrived with a bang, introducing a double-barrel 1911 pistol that fires two .45-caliber projectiles simultaneously. At first glance, Arsenal's AF2011-A1 looks like two 1911s fused together, but a closer look reveals a more integrated platform that must have been a challenge to engineer. Arsenal produced a demo video that shows the firing of eight double-round .45 ACP rounds. In the demo, "4,000 grains of payload [are] sent downrange in about 5 seconds," a narrator says.
A comparible 9mm pistol would require about 30 rounds and several magazine changes to achieve the same result. While this gun is unlikely to ever see use in law enforcement as a duty weapon, it's clearly an engineering marvel, and we wouldn't decline an offer to shoot one. (policemag)

Monday 25 November 2013

Chino Moreno's ††† (Crosses) Unveil Video For "Bitches Brew"

"Bitches Brew", the new video from ††† (Crosses) — Deftones frontman Chino Moreno's project with Far guitarist Shaun Lopez — can be seen below. The song comes off ††† (Crosses)'s self-titled full-length debut, which will be released on February 11, 2014 via Sumerian Records. The CD will include the songs from ††† (Crosses)'s two previously released EPs — 2011's "†" and 2012's "††", along with five new tracks.

Sunday 24 November 2013

NOFX Post Fan-Made Video For "Stoke Extinguisher"

The folks at Fat Wreck Chords recently hosted a contest where NOFX fans could make a music video for the band’s new song “Stoke Extinguisher” without even knowing what the song sounded like. The contest has come to an end and the label has posted the first of three finalists’ videos. The “Stoke Extinguisher” EP is set to be released on November 26th. (dyingscene)
                         

Saturday 23 November 2013

First Theatrical Trailer For "Raze"

A new trailer for IFC Midnight's upcoming thriller Raze is now online. Check it out in the player below! The film stars Zoë Bell, Rachel Nichols, Doug Jones, Sherilyn Fenn, Tracie Thoms and Bailey Borders. It hits theaters and VOD on January 10, 2014. Below is an official synopsis: "Awakening after being abducted, Jamie finds herself in a concrete bunker, and she discovers that she is not alone. She and Sabrina, a fellow abductee, both soon realize that they are in a modern day "coliseum" where, along with 48 other women, they are condemned to kill each other in order to protect their very own loved ones." 
                            

2014 BMW Alpina B4 Bi-Turbo Coupe

Alpina has taken the wraps off their new B4 BiTurbo Coupe at the Tokyo Motor Show. Based on the BMW 4-Series Coupe, the Alpina B4 BiTurbo has an understated appearance that looks classically elegant. Despite the restrained design, the model has been equipped with front / rear spoilers, a stainless steel sports exhaust system and 20-inch Alpina Classic wheels with Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires. Interior changes are limited but include Lavalina leather upholstery, special floor mats and the obligatory Alpina badging. Power is provided by a twin-turbo 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine that produces 410 HP (301 kW) and 600 Nm (443 lb-ft) of torque. It is connected to an eight-speed automatic transmission which enables the coupe to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds and hit a top speed of 305 km/h (189 mph). In terms of efficiency, owners can expect to average 7.6 L/100km (30.9 mpg US / 37.1 mpg UK) with CO2 emissions of 177 g/km. Speaking of performance, the model has also been equipped with a sport-tuned suspension and a high-performance braking system with discs that measure 370mm front / 345mm rear. The Alpina B4 BiTurbo Coupe will go on sale in May and an all-wheel drive variant will be available in certain countries. (worldcarfans) 

Nashville Pussy To Release "Up The Dosage" In January

American rockers Nashville Pussy will release their new studio album, "Up The Dosage", on January 21, 2014 in North America, in Germany on January 17, 2014 and in the rest of Europe on January 20, 2014 via Steamhammer/SPV. It will be made available as a limited digipak edition (including two bonus tracks and a poster), double gatefold LP edition with colored vinyl, standard version and download.
                          

Friday 22 November 2013

World’s Most Expensive Socks Goes On Sale For $1,200

German hosiery specialist FALKE recently launched the most expensive socks in the world as a part of their fall/winter collection. Priced at $1,200, these are not only part of a very limited series, but they are made from Vicuna wool, the rarest and most expensive wool in the world. The wool is taken from Vicuna, the national animal of Peru. And they are available only in golden brown, the natural colour of the animal as it cannot be dyed due to their extreme fineness.

Thursday 21 November 2013

GWAR Debuts Video For "Madness At The Core Of Time"

GWAR have debuted the video for their track “Madness at the Core of Time” and you can check it out below. The song appears on their 2013 Metal Blade Records release Battle Maximus. 
                           

Watch The New Trailer For Schwarzenegger's "Sabotage"

Open Road Films has revealed the trailer for director David Ayer's action-thriller Sabotage, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sam Worthington, Olivia Williams, Terrence Howard, Joe Manganiello and Mireille Enos. In Sabotage, Arnold Schwarzengger leads an elite DEA task force that takes on the world's deadliest drug cartels. When the team successfully executes a high-stakes raid on a cartel safe house, they think their work is done – until, one-by-one, the ten members mysteriously start to be eliminated. The film hits theaters on April 11, 2014.
                          

Broken Bells Release New Video For "Holding On For Life"

Danger Mouse and James Mercer of the Shins have returned as Broken Bells, and their LP After the Disco is out January 14 via Columbia. Today, they've shared a visual for their track "Holding On for Life". It's the next segment of their outer-space film directed by Jacob Gentry, written by Danger Mouse, and produced in conjunction with the Creators Project. Like part one, the video stars Kate Mara (the star of Netflix series "House of Cards" and sister of Rooney) and Anton Yelchin (Star TrekLike Crazy) (pitchfork)
                          

Gogol Bordello - "Lost Innocent World" (New Video)

MOCAtv, the video channel of Los Angeles' Museum of Contemporary Art, has partnered with internationally acclaimed gypsy punk rock band Gogol Bordello to premiere their latest music video “Lost Innocent World", directed by the Kolton Brothers. “Lost Innocent World” is featured on Gogol Bordello’s critically acclaimed new album Pura Vida Conspiracy, out now on Casa Gogol/ATO Records. 
                           

Kawasaki Concept J Debuts At The Tokyo Motor Show

Kawasaki Motors is turning heads at this year's Tokyo Motor Show with its futuristic, transformable motorcycle, called simply the ''J''. There are no plans to commercialise the three-wheeled concept vehicle, but the ''J'' does offer a glimpse into what commuters might be driving in the future.
                          

Raekwon – "A Rainy Day" (New Song)

Raekwon drops a brand new song called “A Rainy Day”. Produced by Roadsart. Raekwon's new album Fly International Luxurious Art is reportedly coming next year.

Wednesday 20 November 2013

Nissan IDx NISMO Concept

Nissan has introduced today in Tokyo the retro-flavored IDx Freeflow and IDx Nismo concepts. Both of them have a classic Skyline-inspired design but with a hi-tech twist, especially inside their futuristic cabins. The IDx Freeflow is a compact concept measuring about 4.1 meters in length, 1.7 meters in width and 1.3 meters in height. It adopts a floating roof and sits on 18-inch chrome alloys while the exterior paint is a combination of white and flax (light brown). Under the hood it is envisioned with a variety of 1.2- to 1.5-liter gasoline engines coupled to a CVT. As for the IDx Nismo, it has the same length and height as the Freeflow but the width has increased to 1.8 meters. It rides on larger 19-inch alloys shod in 225/40 tires and benefits from a sporty body kit and a race-inspired interior with many metal surfaces. Both of them were made simply for conceptual purposes and won't get a direct production derivative. However, with the IDx duo Nissan could be hinting at a RWD competitor for the Toyota GT 86 / Subaru BRZ / Scion FR-S trio. (worldcarfans)
                           

Tuesday 19 November 2013

Les Claypool Duo De Twang Album Due In February

Les Claypool’s Due de Twang will release their debut full-length on February 4. The album, titled Four Foot Shack, will be a mix of Claypool originals, two classic Primus cuts, a handful of traditional tunes and even some eclectic covers (Bee Gees, anyone?). The record will primarily consist of guitar and bass tracks, plus a one-off appearance from Claypool’s son on banjo. The duo has released their twangy take on the Primus gem “Jerry Was a Racecar Driver” in anticipation of the album’s release. (jambands)

Queens Of The Stone Age Unveil Video For "The Vampyre Of Time And Memory"

Queens of the Stone Age have released an interactive video for their new single "The Vampyre of Time and Memory" off their latest record "...Like Clockwork.

U.S. Trailer For Hayao Miyazaki’s "The Wind Rises"

A new trailer for “The Wind Rises” is out, offering a glimpse at the film legendary animation director Hayao Miyazaki has said will be his last. The Studio Ghibli release tells the story of real-life Japanese engineer Jiro Horikoshi, who designed the Zero fighter plane. The film, based on a short story by Japanese poet Hori Tatsuo, follows Jiro through pre-World War II Japan, the country’s devastating 1923 earthquake, a tuberculosis epidemic and economic troubles that preceded the war. It’s a departure from Miyazaki’s previous work, which often relied on myth, magical realism and a strong focus on nature. “The Wind Rises,” which marks Miyazaki’s first time directing since “Ponyo” five years ago, was released briefly earlier this month for an Oscar-qualifying run. Originally in Japanese with English subtitles, “The Wind Rises” will be released for North American audiences under Disney’s Touchstone Pictures banner beginning Feb. 21 with a limited release and then expanding on Feb. 28. (herocomplex)
                          

Pop-Out Electrical Outlets By Legrand

Redesigning the age old electrical outlet, the team at LeGrand’s have introduced their “Adorne” collection, which includes these pop-out wall outlets. The Adorne Pop-Out Outlet lets you hide an outlet when not in use. Simply push on the outlet and it disappears into the wall.

Wampire - "The Hearse" (New Video)

Portland duo Wampire have a new Raphaël Pfeiffer directed video for their track 'The Hearse.' It's from their latest record Curiosity, out now on Polyvinyl Records. 
                           

Monday 18 November 2013

Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo Revealed

Mercedes-Benz has fully revealed the Vision Gran Turismo virtual concept destined for the latest installment in the Gran Turismo franchise out on December 6. The thrilling supercar won't be seen on public roads but at least Mercedes-Benz built a 1:1 scale model for the opening of their Research & Development Center in Sunnyvale, California. The front-engined vehicle is envisioned with a rear-wheel drive arrangement and gullwing doors. Power comes from an AMG V8 engine delivering 577 bhp (430 kW) and 590 lb-ft (799 Nm) of torque wrapped around in a body that weighs 3,053 lbs (1,384 kg). Stopping power comes from AMG's high-performance ceramic composite brakes while at the back there are no less than eight tailpipes generating a "sonorous exhaust note that authentically celebrates the V8's love of high engine speeds." Photos of the cabin were not provided but Mercedes-Benz says the Vision Gran Turismo comes with an F1-inspired cockpit with red integral sport seats that blend into the black flooring of the footwell to create a protective shell. The center display floats above the racing steering wheel providing all the necessary data while operation is handled via the rocker switches placed in the dashboard's center as well as in an overhead console. The Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo will be available as downloadable content exclusively for GranTurismo 6 which will come out on December 6 on the PlayStation 3. (WorldCarFans)

Sunday 17 November 2013

Black Angels - "Black Isn't Black" (New Video)

Austin garage-psych revivalists the Black Angels have released a new video for "Black Isn't Black," from their new album 'Indigo Meadow', out now on Blue Horizon.

Saturday 16 November 2013

Mineo - "Turn Out The Lights" (New Video)

London-based producer Mineo has released the video for "Turn Out the Lights". Mineo's debut EP 'Turn Out the Lights' was released last month on Hot Creations featuring a remix by the label-head Jamie Jones. The video was filmed by his good friend and film maker P.E. Joubert . Watch it below.

Friday 15 November 2013

M.I.A. - "Y.A.L.A" (New Video)

M.I.A. debuts the official music video for “Y.A.L.A.”, which was directed by Daniel Sannwald. Her latest album “Matangi” is in stores now. Watch the video below.

Jean Claude Van Damme Does An Epic Split In A New Volvo Commercial

Watch as Jean-Claude Van Damme performs an epic split between two moving trucks to demonstrate the precision and directional stability of the new Volvo FM truck.

Thursday 14 November 2013

Roosevelt – “Montreal” (New Video)

German electronic artist Roosevelt has released a video for his latest single, “Montreal,” off of his debut EP Elliot, out now via Greco-Roman.

Check Out Wes Anderson's New Short Film "Castello Cavalcanti"

“Moonrise Kingdom” director Wes Anderson has released a short film, “Castello Cavalcanti,” starring Anderson movie regular Jason Schwartzman. In the film, presented by Prada, Schwartzman plays a race-car driver who finds himself stranded in an Italian town circa 1955. According to Slate, the 8-minute clip also offers a tribute to director Federico Fellini and Brazilian-born director Alberto Cavalcanti. Wes Anderson’s next film, “The Grand Budapest Hotel,” comes out March 7, 2014.

Wednesday 13 November 2013

Reverend Horton Heat Release “Let Me Teach You How To Eat” Video

Reverend Horton Heat have premiered a music video for their new single, “Let Me Teach You How To Eat,” and you can check it out below. The song is from the band's upcoming album, Rev, which will be released January 21 by Victory Records. It's their first album since 2009's Laughin' & Cryin' with the Reverend Horton Heat.
                          

The Invisible Bicycle Helmet

Two Swedish women have developed the first invisible bike helmet. Hövding is a revolutionary bicycle helmet & a new innovation designed for the modern cyclist. Not only that, but it is rated as one of the safest helmets on the market.
                         

Tuesday 12 November 2013

Spyder III Arctic Laser

The S3 Spyder III Arctic is the world’s most powerful laser you can legally own. With over 2,000mW of power, a two hour battery, four functional modes, an aircraft grade aluminum housing, and a blue-laser diode, the Arctic’s intense laser beam can set things on fire as well as melt through almost anything—Making it the most powerful handheld laser.
                         

2015 Chak Motors Molot

Chak Motors is a Russian motorcycle company based in St. Petersburg, and founded by Igor Chak a Russian born American designer. The Company specializes in designing, producing custom, handmade motorcycles. Molot is basically a heavily modified 2013 Honda CBR 1000RR ABS version, fully striped of everything down to the frame, engine and the wheels, and rebuilt as an aggressive, aerodynamic and technologically advanced 1000cc superbike. Available now for pre-order with delivery late 2014. (blessthisstuff)

Monday 11 November 2013

Ice-T's Body Count To Release New Album In 2014

Ice-T has promised fans that his thrash metal crossover band Body Count will be making a return next year. The controversial group last released ‘Murder 4 Hire’ back in 2006, but are set to return with a new album, ‘Manslaughter’, in 2014. Ice-T - who now plays police detective Odafin Tutuola in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - broke the news via Twitter over the weekend, after the band performed at Fun Fun Fun Fest in Austin, Texas. (stereoboard)

"The Shining" Recounted As An 8-Bit Video Game

Online community CineFix has taken the popular movie ‘The Shining’ and created an 8-bit video game out of it. This three-minute video tells the story of ‘The Shining’ with accompanying arcade-style gameplay and music. 

David Lynch Shares New Track "Bad The John Boy"

Director/actor/musician David Lynch has released a new track entitled “Bad The John Boy”, which is technically a bonus track to this year’s The Big Dream. The track will be available on limited edition 12″ vinyl tomorrow - through Sacred Bones.
                           

Sunday 10 November 2013

Maserati Bora Concept By Alex Imnadze

Industrial design student Alex Imnadze created this 2013 Maserati Bora concept. A design study on a Maserati supercar, the Bora Concept features a long, sleek design, signature high-spoke wheels, and a few other Maserati design cues along the front, side and back angles. The original Maserati Bora was produced from 1971 to 1978. There was a total of 289 models produced between 1971-1978 with the engines of 4.7-liter (4719 cc) V8. Also there was a total of 275 models produced between 1974-1978 with the engines of 4.9-liter (4930 cc) V8. All the models came with a 5-speed manual transmission.

Saturday 9 November 2013

Yooner Seated Ski

Yooner is a lightweight, flexible and comfortable ride that will glide effortlessly down the slopes. Seated 20cm(8 inches) above the ground, like a snow kart, Yooner is equipped with a shock absorber for greater comfort and a stainless steel shock resistant ski which will allow you to "carve” like you would if you were skiing. It is very easy to ride, the curved handle provides excellent steering, and to brake simply pull back the handle to dig the claws into the snow. (blessthisstuff)

Friday 8 November 2013

The JB Conspiracy Release Lyric Video For "Taking Flight"

UK ska/punk act The JB Conspiracy have posted the lyric video for their new song “Taking Flight.” The JB Conspiracy’s upcoming album “The Storm” is set to be released on November 18th through Banquet Records.

Nissan BladeGlider Concept

Nissan is previewing the the next generation styling of its EV range with the BladeGlider, a uniquely shaped concept that is also a prototype for a future production model. Inspired by gliders and aircraft, the body is constructed from carbon fiber reinforced plastic for its rigid and lightweight characteristics and the unconventional shape delivers aerodynamic benefits, lower drag, and sportier handling in the corners. 

Thursday 7 November 2013

Robert Rodriguez Launching "From Dusk Till Dawn" TV Series

Director Robert Rodriguez is launching his new El Rey Network with a TV series adaptation of his 1996 film, From Dusk Till Dawn. Production began this week in Austin on the 10-episode drama, which will premiere in early 2014 on the network, which launches in December. Rodriguez will direct the first two installments and is an executive producer. "If the movie's the short story, the series is the novel," Rodriguez said in a statement. "We have assembled an amazing cast and crew, and viewers can expect to be part of a wild ride when the series premieres on El Rey Network next spring." The series is based on the earlier cult film classic created by Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino. D.J. Cotrona will play Seth Gecko, a role first played by George Clooney, with Zane Holtz as Richie Gecko and Jesse Garcia as Texas Ranger Freddie Gonzalez, a new character. Don Johnson has a recurring role as Sheriff Earl McGraw. Dusk is described as "a supernatural crime saga" that focuses on the Gecko brothers, who are being pursued by the FBI and Texas Rangers after a bank robbery that left several people dead. The brothers take a family's RV and head for the Mexican border, but they stop at a strip club that is populated by vampires and must fight them to get out alive. El Rey Network is a 24-hour, English-language network founded by Rodriguez. It will feature original dramas, feature films, grindhouse genre, horror, sci-fi and "next-generation sports." The network will be carried on Comcast and Time Warner Cable systems. (usatoday)