Guitarist Nita Strauss married her longtime partner Josh Villalta on Saturday (May 4th) at the Hollywood Roosevelt hotel in Los Angeles, and rocked out at her own wedding reception alongside Alice Cooper and David Draiman.
Strauss wore a beautiful Maggie Sottero wedding gown, as seen in an exclusive pictorial for People, but that didn’t stop her from picking up her guitar and joining Cooper for a performance of the Beatles’ “Back in the U.S.S.R.,” as well as contributing vocals to Draiman’s performance of Metallica’s “Enter Sandman” (the Disturbed singer also sang Led Zeppelin’s “Whole Lotta Love” at the reception).
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The groom, who plays drums in Strauss’ solo band, manned the kit during the performances, getting his chance to rock out, too. As for the couple’s first dance, it was to Extreme’s hit ballad ‘More Than Words.
Strauss wore a beautiful Maggie Sottero wedding gown, as seen in an exclusive pictorial for People, but that didn’t stop her from picking up her guitar and joining Cooper for a performance of the Beatles’ “Back in the U.S.S.R.,” as well as contributing vocals to Draiman’s performance of Metallica’s “Enter Sandman” (the Disturbed singer also sang Led Zeppelin’s “Whole Lotta Love” at the reception).
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The groom, who plays drums in Strauss’ solo band, manned the kit during the performances, getting his chance to rock out, too. As for the couple’s first dance, it was to Extreme’s hit ballad ‘More Than Words.
- 5/6/2024
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
Wolfgang Van Halen and the Van Halen family have made a $100,000 donation to the Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation to benefit music programs in schools. The financial contribution kickstarts the nonprofit’s “Adopt a School” campaign.
The donation will be spread across 100 schools across the country, with each school receiving $1,000 toward its music program.
“Music has been a huge part of my life, and it is our family’s great pleasure to help support music education programs and bring the gift of music to students across the country,” said Wolfgang. “Music education has proven to be a huge contributor toward a student’s success in school and in life.”
Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation CEO Tricia Williams added, “Our mission is to make sure there is an instrument in the hands of every student who needs and wants one. By increasing schools’ inventories of quality, playable instruments, music teachers will...
The donation will be spread across 100 schools across the country, with each school receiving $1,000 toward its music program.
“Music has been a huge part of my life, and it is our family’s great pleasure to help support music education programs and bring the gift of music to students across the country,” said Wolfgang. “Music education has proven to be a huge contributor toward a student’s success in school and in life.”
Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation CEO Tricia Williams added, “Our mission is to make sure there is an instrument in the hands of every student who needs and wants one. By increasing schools’ inventories of quality, playable instruments, music teachers will...
- 3/7/2024
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
Wolfgang Van Halen has reacted to a recent rant in which he was verbally assaulted by David Lee Roth for incidents that allegedly occurred when they were both in Van Halen.
Back in January, Diamond Dave posted a video to his YouTube channel that essentially served as a long voice-over monologue insulting Wolfgang. The clip started with Roth suggesting that the late Eddie Van Halen’s son benefitted from nepotism, and then went on to accuse the young musician of trying to throw Roth’s guests out of Van Halen shows. Throughout the entire rant, Roth continuously referred to Wolfgang as “this fuckin’ kid.”
In a new interview with the radio show The Morning X With Barnes & Leslie (as transcribed by Blabbermouth), Wolfgang was asked why he thinks Roth would spew such “vile” venom toward him. He responded, “I guess I’m honored he even thinks about me as much as he seems to.
Back in January, Diamond Dave posted a video to his YouTube channel that essentially served as a long voice-over monologue insulting Wolfgang. The clip started with Roth suggesting that the late Eddie Van Halen’s son benefitted from nepotism, and then went on to accuse the young musician of trying to throw Roth’s guests out of Van Halen shows. Throughout the entire rant, Roth continuously referred to Wolfgang as “this fuckin’ kid.”
In a new interview with the radio show The Morning X With Barnes & Leslie (as transcribed by Blabbermouth), Wolfgang was asked why he thinks Roth would spew such “vile” venom toward him. He responded, “I guess I’m honored he even thinks about me as much as he seems to.
- 3/6/2024
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
Nita Strauss is proving to be a true road warrior. The guitar virtuoso has just announced a headlining March 2024 US tour, sandwiched between her winter run supporting Mammoth Wvh and upcoming summer outing as a member of Alice Cooper’s band.
The new run of dates kicks off March 12th in Worcester, Massachusetts, and wraps up March 29th in Leander, Texas, with support from Diamante and Starbenders.
Tickets to select dates go on sale this Friday, February 9th, via Ticketmaster, while other shows are available through links on Strauss’ official website. Fans can also check for deals or pick up tickets to sold-out shows via StubHub, where your purchase is 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s Fan Protect program.
The winter tour supporting Wolfgang Van Halen’s Mammoth Wvh kicks off February 21st in St. Louis, and runs through a March 10th show in Albany, New York, with tickets available here.
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The new run of dates kicks off March 12th in Worcester, Massachusetts, and wraps up March 29th in Leander, Texas, with support from Diamante and Starbenders.
Tickets to select dates go on sale this Friday, February 9th, via Ticketmaster, while other shows are available through links on Strauss’ official website. Fans can also check for deals or pick up tickets to sold-out shows via StubHub, where your purchase is 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s Fan Protect program.
The winter tour supporting Wolfgang Van Halen’s Mammoth Wvh kicks off February 21st in St. Louis, and runs through a March 10th show in Albany, New York, with tickets available here.
Fans...
- 2/7/2024
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
Wolfgang Van Halen’s Mammoth Wvh have announced a two-leg headlining 2024 US tour. The winter leg will feature special guest Nita Strauss, while a spring leg will include support from Intervals.
The first leg kicks off February 21st in St. Louis and runs through a March 10th show in Albany, New York. The second leg launches May 4th in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and runs through a May 17th gig in Louisville, Kentucky.
A Live Nation pre-sale for the newly announced dates begins Wednesday (December 6th) at 10 a.m. local time using the code Crew, while a general onsale starts Friday (December 8th) via Ticketmaster. Fans can also check for deals or pick up tickets to sold-out shows via StubHub, where your purchase is 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s Fan Protect program.
Mammoth Wvh are proving to be real road dogs. They’re currently wrapping up a fall tour, also featuring Nita Strauss as support,...
The first leg kicks off February 21st in St. Louis and runs through a March 10th show in Albany, New York. The second leg launches May 4th in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and runs through a May 17th gig in Louisville, Kentucky.
A Live Nation pre-sale for the newly announced dates begins Wednesday (December 6th) at 10 a.m. local time using the code Crew, while a general onsale starts Friday (December 8th) via Ticketmaster. Fans can also check for deals or pick up tickets to sold-out shows via StubHub, where your purchase is 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s Fan Protect program.
Mammoth Wvh are proving to be real road dogs. They’re currently wrapping up a fall tour, also featuring Nita Strauss as support,...
- 12/4/2023
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
After nearly five years as a monthly column, Beyond the Boys Club recently launched as a bi-weekly podcast on the Consequence Podcast Network. In celebration, the Consequence Shop is now offering an exclusive “Beyond the Boys Club” T-shirt.
Hosted by Anne Erickson, Beyond the Boys Club features interviews with notable women and nonbinary artists in the music industry. The guests talk about their careers and current projects, as well as the obstacles they’ve faced along the way. The first three episodes are now available, featuring interviews with Within Temptation singer Sharon den Adel, and virtuosic guitarists Nita Strauss and Sophie Lloyd.
Show your love for these women and nonbinary artists who are breaking down barriers by picking up a “Beyond the Boys Club” T-shirt at the Consequence Shop. The tee is available in both regular and fitted styles, featuring a Btbc emblem on the front and the podcast’s guitar-driven logo on the back.
Hosted by Anne Erickson, Beyond the Boys Club features interviews with notable women and nonbinary artists in the music industry. The guests talk about their careers and current projects, as well as the obstacles they’ve faced along the way. The first three episodes are now available, featuring interviews with Within Temptation singer Sharon den Adel, and virtuosic guitarists Nita Strauss and Sophie Lloyd.
Show your love for these women and nonbinary artists who are breaking down barriers by picking up a “Beyond the Boys Club” T-shirt at the Consequence Shop. The tee is available in both regular and fitted styles, featuring a Btbc emblem on the front and the podcast’s guitar-driven logo on the back.
- 11/16/2023
- by Heavy Consequence Staff
- Consequence - Music
Welcome to Rockville has unveiled its 2024 lineup, and the four-day Florida festival is stacked with headliners Mötley Crüe, Limp Bizkit, Foo Fighters, and Slipknot, plus Disturbed, Mr. Bungle, Queens of the Stone Age, Judas Priest, Evanescence, Slayer guitarist Kerry King’s new eponymous project, and dozens more acts.
The 2024 edition, set to take place May 9th-12th at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, has been expanded to five stages and 150 bands (50 more than this year’s fest) — rivaling European festivals like Hellfest and Download.
Fans can look for tickets and deals via StubHub, where your purchase is 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s Fan Protect program.
On Thursday (May 9th), Mötley Crüe will be joined on the lineup by Disturbed, Judas Priest, Anthrax, Mudvayne, Machine Head, Kerry King, Insane Clown Posse, Dirty Honey, Biohazard, and more.
Friday (May 10th) will see Limp Bizkit headline a bill that includes Jelly Roll,...
The 2024 edition, set to take place May 9th-12th at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, has been expanded to five stages and 150 bands (50 more than this year’s fest) — rivaling European festivals like Hellfest and Download.
Fans can look for tickets and deals via StubHub, where your purchase is 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s Fan Protect program.
On Thursday (May 9th), Mötley Crüe will be joined on the lineup by Disturbed, Judas Priest, Anthrax, Mudvayne, Machine Head, Kerry King, Insane Clown Posse, Dirty Honey, Biohazard, and more.
Friday (May 10th) will see Limp Bizkit headline a bill that includes Jelly Roll,...
- 11/8/2023
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
After record-breaking attendance of over 170,000 music fans over four days in 2023, Welcome To Rockville returns to Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida to kick off the festival season bigger and better than ever May 9-12, 2024. Festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents is excited to announce the addition of a 5th music stage and 50 additional bands, bringing the total music lineup to an impressive 150 bands for Welcome To Rockville 2024.
The initial music lineup for the 13th year of Welcome To Rockville is the festival’s most powerful collection of artists yet and features an array of talent not-to-be-missed including Foo Fighters, Mötley Crüe, Slipknot, Jelly Roll, Disturbed, Limp Bizkit, Queens of the Stone Age, Judas Priest, Greta Van Fleet, Evanescence, Falling In Reverse, A Day To Remember, Breaking Benjamin, Bad Omens, The Offspring, Mudvayne, Koe Wetzel, Stone Temple Pilots, Primus, Cypress Hill, Sum 41, a rare appearance by Mr. Bungle, and many others.
The initial music lineup for the 13th year of Welcome To Rockville is the festival’s most powerful collection of artists yet and features an array of talent not-to-be-missed including Foo Fighters, Mötley Crüe, Slipknot, Jelly Roll, Disturbed, Limp Bizkit, Queens of the Stone Age, Judas Priest, Greta Van Fleet, Evanescence, Falling In Reverse, A Day To Remember, Breaking Benjamin, Bad Omens, The Offspring, Mudvayne, Koe Wetzel, Stone Temple Pilots, Primus, Cypress Hill, Sum 41, a rare appearance by Mr. Bungle, and many others.
- 11/8/2023
- by Kristyn Clarke
- Age of the Nerd
Congratulations are in order for Wolfgang Van Halen, who married his longtime girlfriend, Andraia Allsop, in a ceremony at their Los Angeles home on Sunday (October 15th). The rocker brought a little metal to the festivities by including the mighty Meshuggah on the wedding playlist.
Wolfgang and Andraia got married on the eighth anniversary of their first date. According to People, the bride was walked down the aisle by her father as Dean Martin’s “Everybody Loves Somebody” played.
Meanwhile, Wolfgang walked down the aisle with his mom, Valerie Bertinelli, to a tune written by his late father, the legendary Eddie Van Halen. “The song that my father had written for me, it’s an instrumental piece called ‘316,’ he told People in a pre-wedding interview. “It’ll be a nice way to include my dad.”
Back in August, the couple revealed that their first dance would be to Peter Gabriel’s “In Your Eyes,...
Wolfgang and Andraia got married on the eighth anniversary of their first date. According to People, the bride was walked down the aisle by her father as Dean Martin’s “Everybody Loves Somebody” played.
Meanwhile, Wolfgang walked down the aisle with his mom, Valerie Bertinelli, to a tune written by his late father, the legendary Eddie Van Halen. “The song that my father had written for me, it’s an instrumental piece called ‘316,’ he told People in a pre-wedding interview. “It’ll be a nice way to include my dad.”
Back in August, the couple revealed that their first dance would be to Peter Gabriel’s “In Your Eyes,...
- 10/17/2023
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
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The Consequence Podcast Network is very pleased to announce the newest addition to our roster of shows: Beyond the Boys Club, a biweekly interview series launching Tuesday, October 17th. Listen to the preview trailer above, and follow wherever you get your podcasts.
For nearly five years, journalist, radio host, and musician Anne Erickson has put the spotlight on women making their mark on the music industry with her “Beyond the Boys Club” column on Consequence. Now, Erickson is taking the series to the world of audio, bringing the same inspiring and enlightening conversations with some of music’s biggest names to podcast platforms everywhere.
Over the years, Erickson has spoken with the likes of Evanescence’s Amy Lee, Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale, The Pretty Reckless’ Taylor Momsen, Willow Smith, Heart’s Ann and Nancy Wilson, and more, with discussions seeking...
The Consequence Podcast Network is very pleased to announce the newest addition to our roster of shows: Beyond the Boys Club, a biweekly interview series launching Tuesday, October 17th. Listen to the preview trailer above, and follow wherever you get your podcasts.
For nearly five years, journalist, radio host, and musician Anne Erickson has put the spotlight on women making their mark on the music industry with her “Beyond the Boys Club” column on Consequence. Now, Erickson is taking the series to the world of audio, bringing the same inspiring and enlightening conversations with some of music’s biggest names to podcast platforms everywhere.
Over the years, Erickson has spoken with the likes of Evanescence’s Amy Lee, Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale, The Pretty Reckless’ Taylor Momsen, Willow Smith, Heart’s Ann and Nancy Wilson, and more, with discussions seeking...
- 10/11/2023
- by Consequence Staff
- Consequence - Music
Grammy-nominated global superstar Demi Lovato has released Revamped, her new album featuring rock versions of her hit songs. The album arrives on the heels of her show-stopping performance at the MTV VMAs on Tuesday night, where she performed a rock version medley of her hits – “Heart Attack,” “Sorry Not Sorry,” and “Cool for the Summer.”
The performance was met with widespread critical acclaim with Time Magazine praising it the night’s best rock performance, “her powerhouse vocals brought down the house down as she infused new energy into her well-known tracks.”
The 10-track album includes the previously released reimagined hits “Sorry Not Sorry (Rock Version) ft. Slash,” “Heart Attack (Rock Version),” “Cool for the Summer (Rock Version),” and “Confident (Rock Version),” as well as new fan favorites including “Give Your Heart a Break (Rock Version) ft. Bert McCracken,” “Neon Lights (Rock Version) ft. The Maine,” “La La Land (Rock Version) ft.
The performance was met with widespread critical acclaim with Time Magazine praising it the night’s best rock performance, “her powerhouse vocals brought down the house down as she infused new energy into her well-known tracks.”
The 10-track album includes the previously released reimagined hits “Sorry Not Sorry (Rock Version) ft. Slash,” “Heart Attack (Rock Version),” “Cool for the Summer (Rock Version),” and “Confident (Rock Version),” as well as new fan favorites including “Give Your Heart a Break (Rock Version) ft. Bert McCracken,” “Neon Lights (Rock Version) ft. The Maine,” “La La Land (Rock Version) ft.
- 9/15/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
Grammy-nominated global superstar Demi Lovato has released Revamped, her new album featuring rock versions of her hit songs. The album arrives on the heels of her show-stopping performance at the MTV VMAs on Tuesday night, where she performed a rock version medley of her hits – “Heart Attack,” “Sorry Not Sorry,” and “Cool for the Summer.”
The performance was met with widespread critical acclaim with Time Magazine praising it the night’s best rock performance, “her powerhouse vocals brought down the house down as she infused new energy into her well-known tracks.”
The 10-track album includes the previously released reimagined hits “Sorry Not Sorry (Rock Version) ft. Slash,” “Heart Attack (Rock Version),” “Cool for the Summer (Rock Version),” and “Confident (Rock Version),” as well as new fan favorites including “Give Your Heart a Break (Rock Version) ft. Bert McCracken,” “Neon Lights (Rock Version) ft. The Maine,” “La La Land (Rock Version) ft.
The performance was met with widespread critical acclaim with Time Magazine praising it the night’s best rock performance, “her powerhouse vocals brought down the house down as she infused new energy into her well-known tracks.”
The 10-track album includes the previously released reimagined hits “Sorry Not Sorry (Rock Version) ft. Slash,” “Heart Attack (Rock Version),” “Cool for the Summer (Rock Version),” and “Confident (Rock Version),” as well as new fan favorites including “Give Your Heart a Break (Rock Version) ft. Bert McCracken,” “Neon Lights (Rock Version) ft. The Maine,” “La La Land (Rock Version) ft.
- 9/15/2023
- by Editorial Desk
It’s Friday, Friday, gotta get down on Friday — especially when it’s New Music Friday! We’re breaking down this week’s best new tracks to keep on your radar.
New Music Friday – September 15th, 2023
Sza and Justin Bieber – “Snooze (Acoustic)”
Tate McCrae – “Greedy”
Demi Lovato – “La La Land (Rock Version) with Nita Strauss”
J Balvin, Usher and DJ Khaled – “Dientes”
Sia – “Gimme Love”
Citizen Queen – “Replay”, plus Clique (EP)
Dustin Lynch ft. Jelly Roll – “Chevrolet”
Zara Larsson and David Guetta – “On My Love”
Other noteworthy releases include Triple Charm – “No Problema”, Emei – “Don’t Know About The World”, Gatlin – “How Do You Sleep At Night?”, Tank God & Miggy Dela Rosa – “Eyes Up”, Laur Elle – “Lost Cause”, The Beaches – “If A Tree Falls” plus Blame My Ex, Indi Star – “Hurt A Little”, Oliver Tree – “Fairweather Friends”, charlieonnafriday – “Undefeated” , Madison Beer – “Sweet Relief”
Keep On Your Radar:
Ed Sheeran – Autumn...
New Music Friday – September 15th, 2023
Sza and Justin Bieber – “Snooze (Acoustic)”
Tate McCrae – “Greedy”
Demi Lovato – “La La Land (Rock Version) with Nita Strauss”
J Balvin, Usher and DJ Khaled – “Dientes”
Sia – “Gimme Love”
Citizen Queen – “Replay”, plus Clique (EP)
Dustin Lynch ft. Jelly Roll – “Chevrolet”
Zara Larsson and David Guetta – “On My Love”
Other noteworthy releases include Triple Charm – “No Problema”, Emei – “Don’t Know About The World”, Gatlin – “How Do You Sleep At Night?”, Tank God & Miggy Dela Rosa – “Eyes Up”, Laur Elle – “Lost Cause”, The Beaches – “If A Tree Falls” plus Blame My Ex, Indi Star – “Hurt A Little”, Oliver Tree – “Fairweather Friends”, charlieonnafriday – “Undefeated” , Madison Beer – “Sweet Relief”
Keep On Your Radar:
Ed Sheeran – Autumn...
- 9/15/2023
- by Mikael Melo
- ET Canada
Demi Lovato returned to the VMAs stage for the first time in six years Tuesday night.
Backed by an all-female band, at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards, Lovato dove into a rock rendition of some of her biggest hits, including “Heart Attack,” “Sorry Not Sorry” and “Cool for the Summer.” In the audience, stars like Taylor Swift and Ice Spice could be seen singing and dancing along, as flames engulfed the stage surrounding Lovato.
“Sorry Not Sorry” featured a guitar solo from Lovato’s guitarist Nita Strauss, followed by “Cool for the Summer,” in which Lovato electrified the crowd with her signature belt.
The performance comes just days before Lovato’s upcoming album Revamped is set to release on Sept. 15. The singer-songwriter is also up for two VMAs for “Swine” — best pop video and video for good. Previously, the former Disney Channel star performed her hit song “Sorry Not Sorry...
Backed by an all-female band, at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards, Lovato dove into a rock rendition of some of her biggest hits, including “Heart Attack,” “Sorry Not Sorry” and “Cool for the Summer.” In the audience, stars like Taylor Swift and Ice Spice could be seen singing and dancing along, as flames engulfed the stage surrounding Lovato.
“Sorry Not Sorry” featured a guitar solo from Lovato’s guitarist Nita Strauss, followed by “Cool for the Summer,” in which Lovato electrified the crowd with her signature belt.
The performance comes just days before Lovato’s upcoming album Revamped is set to release on Sept. 15. The singer-songwriter is also up for two VMAs for “Swine” — best pop video and video for good. Previously, the former Disney Channel star performed her hit song “Sorry Not Sorry...
- 9/13/2023
- by Sydney Odman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Wolfgang Van Halen’s Mammoth Wvh recently performed on NBC’s Today show, and in a heartwarming moment, cameras captured his mom, actress Valerie Bertinelli, and fiancée, Andraia Allsop, cheering on the band from the sidelines.
Speaking with Heavy Consequence, Wolfgang said the Today show performance was “one of the most nerve-wracking things ever.”
“I hadn’t slept at all, because we were up so early,” he added. “So, it was just kind of one big dream. It was an insane opportunity, where you’re just kind of playing, and you turn to your right and Al Roker is sitting there watching. Very, very crazy. But yeah, my mom and and my fiancée have just been so wonderful. They’re definitely the people I rely on and lean on. Just having them there to support me was really special.”
During that Today appearance, Wolfgang mentioned that he was getting married in a matter of weeks,...
Speaking with Heavy Consequence, Wolfgang said the Today show performance was “one of the most nerve-wracking things ever.”
“I hadn’t slept at all, because we were up so early,” he added. “So, it was just kind of one big dream. It was an insane opportunity, where you’re just kind of playing, and you turn to your right and Al Roker is sitting there watching. Very, very crazy. But yeah, my mom and and my fiancée have just been so wonderful. They’re definitely the people I rely on and lean on. Just having them there to support me was really special.”
During that Today appearance, Wolfgang mentioned that he was getting married in a matter of weeks,...
- 8/24/2023
- by Anne Erickson
- Consequence - Music
Wolfgang Van Halen‘s Mammoth Wvh have shared the video for “I’m Alright,” the latest single from the upcoming Mammoth II full-length, out Friday (August 4th).
The five-minute track is a propulsive hard rocker highlighted by a strong vocal performance from Wolfgang. He shows off his soulful side here, extending notes and hitting some impressive melodic vibratos. And as we’ve come to expect from Wolfgang and his band, there’s plenty of surging guitars and stadium-ready chords.
“’I’m Alright’ is the single that is coinciding with the album release,” explained Wolfgang in a press release. “I think it’s really funny that the lyrics are quite angry but delivered through the lens of sort of a comfy rock song. If there ever was an anthem for myself about standing up for what I believe I should be doing — as opposed to what people expect — this is certainly that song.
The five-minute track is a propulsive hard rocker highlighted by a strong vocal performance from Wolfgang. He shows off his soulful side here, extending notes and hitting some impressive melodic vibratos. And as we’ve come to expect from Wolfgang and his band, there’s plenty of surging guitars and stadium-ready chords.
“’I’m Alright’ is the single that is coinciding with the album release,” explained Wolfgang in a press release. “I think it’s really funny that the lyrics are quite angry but delivered through the lens of sort of a comfy rock song. If there ever was an anthem for myself about standing up for what I believe I should be doing — as opposed to what people expect — this is certainly that song.
- 8/2/2023
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
Wolfgang Van Halen’s Mammoth Wvh have announced a Fall 2023 headlining North American tour, featuring support from Nita Strauss.
The outing kicks off November 4th in Milwaukee and runs through a December 9th show in Los Angeles. A Live Nation pre-sale begins Wednesday (July 19th) at 10 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster using the code Legend, while general sales start on Friday (July 21st). Fans can also look for deals or get tickets to sold-out dates via StubHub, where your purchase is 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s Fan Protect program.
The headlining run comes in addition to Mammoth Wvh’s previously announced dates supporting Alter Bridge and Metallica. Overall, Mammoth have more than 50 North American shows on their upcoming schedule.
The new Mammoth Wvh album, Mammoth II, will arrive on August 4th. It once again features Wolfgang handling all vocals and instruments on every track.
Nita Strauss, who is touring extensively...
The outing kicks off November 4th in Milwaukee and runs through a December 9th show in Los Angeles. A Live Nation pre-sale begins Wednesday (July 19th) at 10 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster using the code Legend, while general sales start on Friday (July 21st). Fans can also look for deals or get tickets to sold-out dates via StubHub, where your purchase is 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s Fan Protect program.
The headlining run comes in addition to Mammoth Wvh’s previously announced dates supporting Alter Bridge and Metallica. Overall, Mammoth have more than 50 North American shows on their upcoming schedule.
The new Mammoth Wvh album, Mammoth II, will arrive on August 4th. It once again features Wolfgang handling all vocals and instruments on every track.
Nita Strauss, who is touring extensively...
- 7/17/2023
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
Pop star Demi Lovato has released a rocked out version of her single “Sorry Not Sorry” featuring guitar icon Slash.
“Sorry Not Sorry (Rock Version)” is the latest track released from Lovato’s upcoming album, Revamped. The LP, due September 15th, will feature rock versions of her hit songs.
The updated take on “Sorry Not Sorry” offers powerful new vocals and new production from Warren “Oak” Felder, Keith “Ten4” Sorrells, and Alex Nice, turning the pop hit into a rock anthem. Slash contributes a fiery solo at the end of the song.
“Slash is an iconic artist who I’ve been a fan of for years, it’s an absolute honor to have such a legend like him on the rock version of ‘Sorry not Sorry,'” Lovato said in a statement. “With Revamped, I wanted to pay homage to the songs that resonated the most with fans and played...
“Sorry Not Sorry (Rock Version)” is the latest track released from Lovato’s upcoming album, Revamped. The LP, due September 15th, will feature rock versions of her hit songs.
The updated take on “Sorry Not Sorry” offers powerful new vocals and new production from Warren “Oak” Felder, Keith “Ten4” Sorrells, and Alex Nice, turning the pop hit into a rock anthem. Slash contributes a fiery solo at the end of the song.
“Slash is an iconic artist who I’ve been a fan of for years, it’s an absolute honor to have such a legend like him on the rock version of ‘Sorry not Sorry,'” Lovato said in a statement. “With Revamped, I wanted to pay homage to the songs that resonated the most with fans and played...
- 7/14/2023
- by Anne Erickson
- Consequence - Music
A big congratulations goes out to Nita Strauss. The Alice Cooper guitarist got engaged to her drummer and longtime boyfriend Josh Villalta, known as Josh V., during her record release show for her new solo album, The Call of the Void. The gig took place Thursday night (July 6th) in Los Angeles.
Josh dropped to one knee to ask Strauss for her hand in marriage onstage in front of the packed crowd at Whisky A Go Go, and received an enthusiastic “Yes” from the guitar virtuoso. The whole thing was captured in photos and videos, as Mike Jakubow of Sumerian Records shared some clips on social media (see below). He posted, “Nita Strauss Record Release Party …. more than that … it turned into an engagement party! Congrats @hurricanenita and @thejoshv on everything. Such an honor to share in your amazing moments. Truly.”
Jakubow also hashtagged the post with #nitastrauss #thecallofthevoid #recordreleaseparty #engagementparty #sumerianrecords #thewhiskyagogo @thewhiskyagogo @sumerianrecords.
Josh dropped to one knee to ask Strauss for her hand in marriage onstage in front of the packed crowd at Whisky A Go Go, and received an enthusiastic “Yes” from the guitar virtuoso. The whole thing was captured in photos and videos, as Mike Jakubow of Sumerian Records shared some clips on social media (see below). He posted, “Nita Strauss Record Release Party …. more than that … it turned into an engagement party! Congrats @hurricanenita and @thejoshv on everything. Such an honor to share in your amazing moments. Truly.”
Jakubow also hashtagged the post with #nitastrauss #thecallofthevoid #recordreleaseparty #engagementparty #sumerianrecords #thewhiskyagogo @thewhiskyagogo @sumerianrecords.
- 7/7/2023
- by Anne Erickson
- Consequence - Music
Alice Cooper has formally announced his new album, Road, out August 25th. In anticipation, he’s shared the lead single, “I’m Alice.”
As the album title implies, Cooper brought in his touring band to cut the new LP, injecting a concert-like energy to the recordings. For example, “I’m Alice” is a raucous number with fiery axework from lead guitarist Nita Strauss, and acts as a theme song of sorts: “I’m Alice – I’m the master of madness; the sultan of surprise!”
“For Road, I wanted the band to be involved in the foundation of all the songs,” said Cooper in a press release. “I only see these guys when we’re on the road. So, I wanted them to be as tight as they are for the show but on all new material. When you have a band this good, I believe in showing it off, and...
As the album title implies, Cooper brought in his touring band to cut the new LP, injecting a concert-like energy to the recordings. For example, “I’m Alice” is a raucous number with fiery axework from lead guitarist Nita Strauss, and acts as a theme song of sorts: “I’m Alice – I’m the master of madness; the sultan of surprise!”
“For Road, I wanted the band to be involved in the foundation of all the songs,” said Cooper in a press release. “I only see these guys when we’re on the road. So, I wanted them to be as tight as they are for the show but on all new material. When you have a band this good, I believe in showing it off, and...
- 6/14/2023
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
The 2023 edition of Welcome to Rockville took place over four days from Thursday (May 18th) to Sunday (May 21st) in Daytona Beach, Florida. The massive rock fest was led by headliners Tool, Pantera, Slipknot, and Avenged Sevenfold, while also featuring dozens more notable acts.
The festival closed out on Sunday with Tool’s first show of the year. The performance was particularly notable in that singer Maynard James Keenan dressed in drag just days after Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new anti-drag bill into law. As for the music, the band played a brief 10-song set that included classics like “Forty Six & 2” and “Stinkfist” alongside newer tracks like “Fear Inoculum” and “Invincible.”
Elsewhere on Sunday, Incubus paused their set for a moment to help a distressed fan. The band performed with new touring bassist Nicole Row, filling in for Ben Kenney after he underwent surgery for a brain tumor. Other highlights included sets from Deftones,...
The festival closed out on Sunday with Tool’s first show of the year. The performance was particularly notable in that singer Maynard James Keenan dressed in drag just days after Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new anti-drag bill into law. As for the music, the band played a brief 10-song set that included classics like “Forty Six & 2” and “Stinkfist” alongside newer tracks like “Fear Inoculum” and “Invincible.”
Elsewhere on Sunday, Incubus paused their set for a moment to help a distressed fan. The band performed with new touring bassist Nicole Row, filling in for Ben Kenney after he underwent surgery for a brain tumor. Other highlights included sets from Deftones,...
- 5/22/2023
- by Heavy Consequence Staff
- Consequence - Music
Nita Strauss, who recently rejoined Alice Cooper’s band as lead guitarist, has announced a new solo album. The set, titled The Call of the Void, will drop on July 7th via Sumerian Records.
Strauss explained of the album’s new title in a press release, “Have you ever been at the top of a high building and had the fleeting thought, ‘I could jump right now?’ This feeling is sometimes called ‘The Call of the Void,’ also known as ‘high place phenomenon.’ It’s not a suicidal impulse, rather the exact opposite — a subconscious decision to live your life, to step back from the ledge, and take control. As researcher April Smith aptly put it: ‘An urge to jump affirms the urge to live.'”
She continued, “I wanted the follow up to [my debut album] Controlled Chaos to be exciting, new, and fresh, to take listeners to a new place and...
Strauss explained of the album’s new title in a press release, “Have you ever been at the top of a high building and had the fleeting thought, ‘I could jump right now?’ This feeling is sometimes called ‘The Call of the Void,’ also known as ‘high place phenomenon.’ It’s not a suicidal impulse, rather the exact opposite — a subconscious decision to live your life, to step back from the ledge, and take control. As researcher April Smith aptly put it: ‘An urge to jump affirms the urge to live.'”
She continued, “I wanted the follow up to [my debut album] Controlled Chaos to be exciting, new, and fresh, to take listeners to a new place and...
- 5/12/2023
- by Anne Erickson
- Consequence - Music
Nita Strauss recently rejoined Alice Cooper’s touring band, but that’s not stopping her from continuing her rising solo career. The guitar virtuoso just announced a North American solo tour set to kick off next month.
The “Summer Storm” outing launches June 13th in Nashville, Tennessee, and runs through a July 14th show in New Orleans, featuring support from Lions at the Gate.
A Live Nation pre-sale for select cities begins Thursday (May 4th) at 10 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster using the code Iconic, while general sales start on Friday (May 5th). Once the shows go on sale, fans can also check for deals or pick up tickets to sold-out gigs via StubHub, where your purchase is 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s Fan Protect program.
The guitarist has released a string of notable singles over the past couple years, including collaborations with Disturbed’s David Draiman (“Dead Inside”), Arch...
The “Summer Storm” outing launches June 13th in Nashville, Tennessee, and runs through a July 14th show in New Orleans, featuring support from Lions at the Gate.
A Live Nation pre-sale for select cities begins Thursday (May 4th) at 10 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster using the code Iconic, while general sales start on Friday (May 5th). Once the shows go on sale, fans can also check for deals or pick up tickets to sold-out gigs via StubHub, where your purchase is 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s Fan Protect program.
The guitarist has released a string of notable singles over the past couple years, including collaborations with Disturbed’s David Draiman (“Dead Inside”), Arch...
- 5/3/2023
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
It’s a big day for Alice Cooper, as the legendary shock rocker has announced deluxe expanded reissues of classic albums Killer (1971) and School’s Out (1972) after revealing the tentative title for his upcoming studio LP.
The reissues are set to arrive June 9th via Rhino on 2-cd and 3-lp formats and will feature remastered audio of the original album tracks, rare recordings, and previously unreleased era-specific concerts. As a teaser, an unearthed live take of “Be My Lover” recorded at a Miami concert in ’72 can be streamed below now.
The Killer deluxe edition adds three alternate studio versions of “You Drive Me Nervous,” “Under My Wheels,” and “Dead Babies.” The collection also houses a previously unreleased live recording of the band’s performance at the Mar Y Sol Pop Festival in Puerto Rico on April 2, 1972 — a few months before Alice Cooper hit the studio to make School’s Out. The set...
The reissues are set to arrive June 9th via Rhino on 2-cd and 3-lp formats and will feature remastered audio of the original album tracks, rare recordings, and previously unreleased era-specific concerts. As a teaser, an unearthed live take of “Be My Lover” recorded at a Miami concert in ’72 can be streamed below now.
The Killer deluxe edition adds three alternate studio versions of “You Drive Me Nervous,” “Under My Wheels,” and “Dead Babies.” The collection also houses a previously unreleased live recording of the band’s performance at the Mar Y Sol Pop Festival in Puerto Rico on April 2, 1972 — a few months before Alice Cooper hit the studio to make School’s Out. The set...
- 4/26/2023
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
After recently rejoining Alice Cooper’s band, guitarist Nita Strauss has unveiled a new single, “Winner Takes All,” featuring the legendary shock rocker himself.
The track features Strauss’ virtuoso guitar playing alongside Cooper’s trademark vocals, with an anthemic chorus. It follows Strauss previous singles “The Wolf You Feed” (featuring Arch Enemy’s Alissa White-Gluz) and “Dead Inside” (featuring Disturbed’s David Draiman). All three songs are expected to be included on her as-yet-untitled upcoming album.
“When we were working on the music for this album, there was no question that I wanted to create a song to collaborate with my longtime boss and friend, the legendary Alice Cooper,” Strauss said of “Winner Takes All.”
She continued, “I think the track accomplishes what we set out to do — showcase Alice’s voice and signature style on the backdrop of a heavy, modern rock track. After many years of lending my...
The track features Strauss’ virtuoso guitar playing alongside Cooper’s trademark vocals, with an anthemic chorus. It follows Strauss previous singles “The Wolf You Feed” (featuring Arch Enemy’s Alissa White-Gluz) and “Dead Inside” (featuring Disturbed’s David Draiman). All three songs are expected to be included on her as-yet-untitled upcoming album.
“When we were working on the music for this album, there was no question that I wanted to create a song to collaborate with my longtime boss and friend, the legendary Alice Cooper,” Strauss said of “Winner Takes All.”
She continued, “I think the track accomplishes what we set out to do — showcase Alice’s voice and signature style on the backdrop of a heavy, modern rock track. After many years of lending my...
- 3/22/2023
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
Guitarist Nita Strauss has rejoined Alice Cooper’s band and will be a part of the touring lineup for the group’s 2023 dates (get tickets here).
Strauss had stepped away last year for a stint in Demi Lovato’s live band. Now, Cooper has announced that his band will welcome back Strauss for this year’s tour dates.
“She’s back!” commented Alice Cooper in a press release. “Nita asked for a leave of absence to work with someone else, something I always encourage my band members to do. I like them to challenge themselves and try new things. I’m thankful to my old friend Kane Roberts for stepping up and filling in for her, but she’ll be back with us for the new tour that starts up in late April. It’s going to be great to have her back.”
Added Strauss: “From the studio to the stage,...
Strauss had stepped away last year for a stint in Demi Lovato’s live band. Now, Cooper has announced that his band will welcome back Strauss for this year’s tour dates.
“She’s back!” commented Alice Cooper in a press release. “Nita asked for a leave of absence to work with someone else, something I always encourage my band members to do. I like them to challenge themselves and try new things. I’m thankful to my old friend Kane Roberts for stepping up and filling in for her, but she’ll be back with us for the new tour that starts up in late April. It’s going to be great to have her back.”
Added Strauss: “From the studio to the stage,...
- 3/6/2023
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
Veteran industrial act Godflesh have announced a new album, Purge, set for release on June 9th. The LP marks the UK band’s ninth album overall, and first in nearly six years.
Godflesh originally formed as Fall of Because in 1982 before changing their name in 1988. They are considered one of the pioneers of industrial metal, and are still led by longtime members Justin K. Broadrick and Ben “G. C.” Green.
According to a press release, “The title alone — Purge — references directly how songwriter and creator Justin K. Broadrick utilizes Godflesh’s music as a temporary relief from his diagnosed autism and Ptsd. It’s the next stage in a journey he has been on since he began creating music, feeling alone and like an outsider in any scene or group, from childhood through to adulthood.”
Purge serves as a sequel of sorts to Godflesh’s sophomore effort, Pure, as it...
Godflesh originally formed as Fall of Because in 1982 before changing their name in 1988. They are considered one of the pioneers of industrial metal, and are still led by longtime members Justin K. Broadrick and Ben “G. C.” Green.
According to a press release, “The title alone — Purge — references directly how songwriter and creator Justin K. Broadrick utilizes Godflesh’s music as a temporary relief from his diagnosed autism and Ptsd. It’s the next stage in a journey he has been on since he began creating music, feeling alone and like an outsider in any scene or group, from childhood through to adulthood.”
Purge serves as a sequel of sorts to Godflesh’s sophomore effort, Pure, as it...
- 3/3/2023
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
Beyond the Boys’ Club is a monthly column from journalist and radio host Anne Erickson, focusing on women in the heavy music genres, as they offer their perspectives on the music industry and discuss their personal experiences. Erickson is also a music artist herself and has a new EP and single out, “Last Love,” with Upon Wings. The latest edition of Beyond the Boys’ Club features an interview with Larissa Vale of Black Satellite.
New York City’s Black Satellite are a unique industrial-rock duo bringing together Larissa Vale and Kyle Hawken. After several years of writing music together, Vale and Hawken released their full-length debut, Endless, in 2017. The buzz surrounding the record earned them a support slot opening for Starset at NYC’s Gramercy Theatre, and since then, they’ve toured with everyone from John 5 to Nita Strauss.
Now, the band is gearing up to release its sophomore record,...
New York City’s Black Satellite are a unique industrial-rock duo bringing together Larissa Vale and Kyle Hawken. After several years of writing music together, Vale and Hawken released their full-length debut, Endless, in 2017. The buzz surrounding the record earned them a support slot opening for Starset at NYC’s Gramercy Theatre, and since then, they’ve toured with everyone from John 5 to Nita Strauss.
Now, the band is gearing up to release its sophomore record,...
- 3/3/2023
- by Anne Erickson
- Consequence - Music
Guitarist Nita Strauss, who had been playing alongside the iconic rocker Alice Cooper for the past eight years, announced that some of her planned shows with Cooper’s band and her own solo act have been canceled. She humorously assured fans that there was no drama with Cooper, and also wrote, “I Am Not Pregnant!!!” in […]
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- 7/18/2022
- by Jacob Linden
- Uinterview
2021 was an excellent year for TV.
There were some great offerings on broadcast and streaming, keeping us engrossed in a tough year.
TV Fanatic staff compiled a list of some of the year's best and worst new dramas.
Did your favorite show make the cut?
Scroll down to find out.
The Big Leap - Best
Definitely falling into the "guilty pleasure" category, The Big Leap somehow creates empathetic, quirky yet relatable characters, led by dreamy Scott Foley and sprinkled with some great dancing.
But it might be the behind-the-scenes-of-a-reality-contest-show aspect that most allures. A lot of it is ridiculous, but a lot of it is really fun, and also heartfelt.
Power Book III: Raising Kanan - Best
Of all the Power spinoffs, the one centered around the number one Power villain felt like a risky endeavor. At best, Kanan was a polarizing figure, and centering an entire series around his...
There were some great offerings on broadcast and streaming, keeping us engrossed in a tough year.
TV Fanatic staff compiled a list of some of the year's best and worst new dramas.
Did your favorite show make the cut?
Scroll down to find out.
The Big Leap - Best
Definitely falling into the "guilty pleasure" category, The Big Leap somehow creates empathetic, quirky yet relatable characters, led by dreamy Scott Foley and sprinkled with some great dancing.
But it might be the behind-the-scenes-of-a-reality-contest-show aspect that most allures. A lot of it is ridiculous, but a lot of it is really fun, and also heartfelt.
Power Book III: Raising Kanan - Best
Of all the Power spinoffs, the one centered around the number one Power villain felt like a risky endeavor. At best, Kanan was a polarizing figure, and centering an entire series around his...
- 12/30/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
The first teaser trailer has been released for the upcoming tv series “Paradise City” which will be a spin-off of the 2017 film “American Satan” created by Sumerian Records founder Ash Avildsen. The star-studded cast includes Black Veil Brides’ Andy Black, Bella Thorne, the late Cameron Boyce (Passed Away in July 2019), Drea De Matteo, Mark Boone Jr, Fairuza Balk, BooBoo Stewart, Olivia Culpo, Ryan Hurst, Perrey Reeves, Rhys Coiro, Asking Alexandria’s Ben Bruce & James Cassells, Juliet Simms, Hopsin, Natalie Eva Marie, Amanda Steele, Brooke Lyons, Sleeping With Sirens’ Kellin Quinn, Lamb Of God’s Randy Blythe, Slipknot’s Sid Wilson, Grace Powell, Taylor Wade, Kimi Shelter, Emily Moon, Paige Hathaway, Animals As Leaders’ Javier Reyes, Jose Mangin, Tomm Voss, Nita Strauss, Matt Pinfield, Jim Ross, Porsche Coleman, Ned Bellamy, Gino Cafarelli, Brittany Parisi, Norman Johnson Jr, JJ Cassiere, Angie Simms, Rigan Michado, Max Wasa and Major Dodge. The synopsis for...
- 5/2/2020
- by Kristyn Clarke
- Age of the Nerd
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