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Nirvana’s “Heart Shaped Box” Featured In Westworld Episode

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After being teased before the season, the full piano and orchestra-based version of Nirvana’s classic track ‘Heart Shaped Box’ appeared last night in the Season 2, eighth episode Kiksuya of HBO’s Westworld. The cover was created by acclaimed series composer Ramin Djawadi, also known for his work on Game Of Thrones. The trailer uses imagery that also called to mind the lyrics and even the music video for the song, which came from the In Utero (DGC Records) album, which has its 25th anniversary this year. Djawadi’s Westworld soundtracks have featured re-imaginings of classic songs from artists such as Nine Inch Nails, Wu-Tang Clan, Soundgarden and more.

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The Rolling Stones Paint It Black Appears In HBO’s Westworld

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SPOILER ALERT! If you are not caught up on HBO’s Westworld Season 2, then read no further. Last night on the much-anticipated episode ‘Akane No Mai’, a rendition of The Rolling Stones classic ‘Paint It Black’ was used. Last year it was used in a crucial episode as a chamber music version. This time it was reimagined as a classic Japanese theme, matching their visit to “Shogun World”. Composer Ramin Djawadi used all Japanese instrumentation to bring this version to life. Check it out!Continue reading →


Vintage Metallica Poster Pops Up In New HBO Show “Barry”

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If you have seen the new dark comedy series from HBO – Barry starring Bill Hader (SNL, The 40 Year Old Virgin, Forgetting Sarah Marshall) then you might have spotted something pretty metal in the first few minutes of the debut episode. Barry returns home from a “job” and stands in his bedroom. Over his bed is a classic late 1980s Metallica poster featuring a young James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett and former bassist Jason Newsted. Check out the poster and the trailer for the show below.

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Nirvana’s “Heart Shaped Box” Featured In Westworld Season Two Trailer

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An elegant orchestral version of Nirvana’s late-era classic ‘Heart Shaped Box’ debuted last night in the Season Two trailer for HBO’s Westworld. The cover was created by acclaimed series composer Ramin Djawadi, also known for his work on Game Of Thrones. The trailer uses imagery that also called to mind the lyrics and even the music video for the song, which came from 1993’s In Utero (DGC Records) album. Season 2 of Westworld premieres on April 22nd at 9 PM local time. Watch the trailer now!Continue reading →


Miracle Of Sound Drops Game Of Thrones Themed- When The Wolves Cry Out

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Just in time for the Season 7 finale of HBO’s Game Of Thrones tonight, Miracle of Sound a.k.a. musician Gavin Dunne, known for his GoT and other sci-fi fantasy inspired tracks has released his tribute song to the character Jon Snow, ‘When The Wolves Cry Out’. The symphonic prog rock jam is a must listen for any fan of the show, especially those down with direwolves, House Stark, and “The King Of The North”. You can hear the track below as you get pumped up for tonight’s episode.Continue reading →


Top Five Heavy Metal Covers Of The Game Of Thrones Theme Song

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The seventh season of Game of Thrones is set to premiere tonight on HBO, and to help get you more excited for the new episodes, we’ve gathered together our favorite heavy metal covers of its now famous theme song! Winter is here! Continue reading →


Seven Kingdoms – Decennium

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Formed in 2007 by guitarist Camden Cruz and former vocalist Bryan Edwards, Floridian Power Metal act Seven Kingdoms are following up their 2016 crowdfunded EP In The Walls with a crowdfunded full length. After raising nearly double the amount required on Kickstarter, the band’s fourth album Decennium has now been picked up by Napalm Records, with the label signing the band, and redistributing their entire back catalogue in the process.Continue reading →


A Classic Nine Inch Nails Track Was Featured In HBO’s Westworld

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HBO’s Westworld is aiming to do for Sci-Fi for what Game Of Thrones has done for the fantasy genre. On the most recent episode (S01 E05) ‘Contrapasso’, an instrumental version of Nine Inch Nails ‘Something I Can Never Have’ was heard in a pivotal scene. You can hear it below:Continue reading →


Video: OTEP Partners With All Def Poetry Channel For New Spoken Word Piece

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Otep Shamaya continues her ground-breaking career as a musician with her band OTEP, as a political activist, a published author, and an actress as well. She has partnered with Russell Simmons’ All Def Poetry Channel to create new spoken word performances.Continue reading →