Lady Gaga Says New Album Mayhem Draws Inspiration From Nine Inch Nails And Radiohead

While discussing her musical influences on her SiriusXM channel, “Gaga Radio,” Lady Gaga revealed that her forthcoming album, Mayhem, draws inspiration from ’90s music icons such as Nine Inch Nails and Radiohead. Gaga specifically mentioned NIN’s classic 1994 single as impacting the sound of her record, saying “‘Closer’ is a huge inspiration for Mayhem.” Gaga also admitted that she has recently been getting into “heavier and intense” music. “When I heard Johnny Cash do [Nine Inch Nails’] ‘Hurt,’ I realized that so many different kinds of music could find their way into these sorts of sounds,” she said. In an interview with Elle, Gaga attributed the album’s industrial edge to other influential artists. “There’s a transitional moment on the album that’s rooted in ’90s music. A sort of electro grunge defiance,” Gaga says. “That era in music which was a response to the music that came before it. And then David Bowie theatrical rock, Prince, Radiohead. I was inspired by so much music that has grown roots in my veins.” (Consequence of Sound)

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During Disturbed's hometown concert at Chicago's United Center on March 8, the band’s pyrotechnics inadvertently caused “minor damage” to six of the Chicago Bulls' championship banners from Michael Jordan's era. The banners were removed before the Bulls home game on March 10 , with an arena spokesperson saying, “United Center is currently working with the…

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During Disturbed’s hometown concert at Chicago’s United Center on March 8, the band’s pyrotechnics inadvertently caused “minor damage” to six of the Chicago Bulls’ championship banners from Michael Jordan’s era. The banners were removed before the Bulls home game on March 10 , with an arena spokesperson saying, “United Center is currently working with the…

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Iron Maiden Announces Upcoming Documentary Commemorating The Band’s 50th Anniversary

On Friday (March 14), Iron Maiden announced on Instagram that Universal Pictures Content Group has begun production on a documentary chronicling the legendary heavy metal band’s 50-year career. The film is set for international release in the fall, with U.S. distribution details yet to be confirmed. The rock doc will take fans on an “emotive…

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Eddie Vedder Starts “Vedder Cup” Benefit Competition For Mariners-Padres Games, Joins Jack White Onstage In Tokyo

Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder announced a partnership with Major League Baseball on Friday that will have the Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres competing annually for the Vedder Cup, while supporting Epidermolysis Bullosa research. The winning team of the six-game series – featuring clubs from Vedder’s former hometown of San Diego and his current home…

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ZZ Top’s Frank Beard Leaves Band’s Tour Due To “Health Issue”

Longtime ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard is taking a temporary leave from the band’s current tour due to health issues. While no specific details were provided about the nature of his ailment, ZZ Top’s management released a statement revealing that Beard has to undergo an unnamed health procedure that requires his immediate attention, but they…