Has it really been eight years since the last Corrosion Of Conformity album? So much has happened since 2018 that it almost seems like a different lifetime. Leaving aside wars, visibly decaying presidents, and a global pandemic, the COC camp has seen the departure of co-founder Mike Dean, the bassist replaced by no less talented Bobby Landgraf (Honkey, Down live, tech for Pantera) in 2024, and, of course, the unfortunate passing of drummer Reed Mullin in 2020.
In a surprising announcement, Bassist/vocalist Mike Dean has exited Corrosion of Conformity after forty years in the band he formed in Raleigh, North Carolina in 1982. Mike has led the band as lead vocalist during two separate stints as the lead vocalist and his distinctive bass style helped guide the band over the years. Citing the distance between band members, the death of co-founder Reed Mullin, and then some other factors have led Mike to step down. The split seems amicable with both the remaining members and wishing each others well. COC continues to make progress on recording their next album, due for release in 2025. The bands’ next gig is Lamb of God’s Headbanger’s Boat! Continue reading
The debut season of “The Idol” on HBO has been controversial for its graphics sex, drugs, and violence toward women Pop music-based series following a pop star and her new manager, who may be a cult leader. The series stars Lilly Rose Depp and Abel “The Weekend” Tesfaye who is the co-creator, and producer of the series as well as music for the show. In episode four of the debut season, a pool party scene featured the Nu-Metal classic “My Own Summer” by Deftones, while a piano rendition of Ozzy Osbourne’s classic Heavy Metal song “Crazy Train” was heard played as a solo piano piece by Hip-Hop Producer Mike Dean (The Weekend, Travis Scott, Kid Cudi, Tupac), who is playing himself in the series. The Idol is also co-produced by Sam Levinson of Euphoria with Reza Fahim and also stars Suzanna Son, Troye Sivan, Moses Sumney, Jane Adams, Dan Levy, Jennie Ruby Jane, Eli Roth, Rachel Sennott, Hari Nef, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Ramsey, and Hank Azaria.