In this episode, Keefy caught up with Guitar master and Content Creator Charlie Parra del Riego! In addition to having several bands, touring with Chris Jericho’s (Fozzy) covers band around the world, Charlie is an infamous YouTuber with many iconic videos, covers, and collabs, and social media influencer! We talked all about his many interests and areas of expertise!Continue reading
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Watch Megadeth‘s Kiko Loureiro and Dirk Verbeuren Visit YouTube Headquarters
Megadeth’s guitarist Kiko Loureiro and drummer Dirk Verbeuren recently visited the headquarters of YouTube while on tour opening for Five Finger Death Punch. The band are on tour supporting their just released their new album The Sick… The Dying… and The Dead! (read our review here). Kiko and Dirk toured the campus, and then sat for an interview where they answered questions about social media, their gear, their favorite cities to perform in, and more!
INTERVIEW: Nik Nocturnal – The Ghost Cult Interview
YouTuber and Metal influencer Nik Nocturnal joined Ghost Cult Keefy for a discussion about his budding music career with Termina, social media, reaction videos, how he got his start in music, shred guitar, cover songs, working with superstars on music on collabs such as Will Ramos and Matthew Kiichi Heafy, listening to your audience, the “Heaviest Riffs” series, and much more! Continue reading
Watch Dave Grohl Make a “Black Tooth Grin” on Hot Ones Series
First We Feast’s YouTube channel has a popular Hot Ones series where guests eat increasingly spicy chicken wings with Craft hot sauces while answering interview questions. Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters joins as the latest guest and the most requested ever besides past guest Gordon Ramsey. Watch Dave make Pantera’s infamous Black Tooth Grin Cocktail, while answering questions about the Foos new film Studio 666, the Medicine at Midnight album, touring and more!
Watch Nightwish Singer Floor Jansen Cover Holiday Classic “Ave Maria”
Nightwish singer Floor Jansen has uploaded another cover to her popular YouTube channel. Watch her cover the holiday classic and religious-spiritual “Ave Maria”, written by German composer Franz Schubert.
The Incoming US Stimulus Bill Has Potentially Dire Implications for Streamers on Social Media
While everyone in music is excited about the US government’s stimulus bill with the long-needed extra COVID-19 assistance, there may be a major drawback for artists. Even though the guts of the Save our Stages act is in the new bill, another act the CASE Act, amending copyright laws. According to a report from the Hollywood Report, the law would make illegal streaming for commercial profit could become a felony. Now, this is already illegal, but largely only results in copyright strikes for cover songs or game music played on streams from Twitch, YouTube, Tik Tok, and other social networks. Sen. Thom Tillis released his proposal to increase the penalties for those who would dare stream unlicensed works over two weeks ago. In doing so, the North Carolina Republican flirted with danger. If passed, illegal streaming of works including movies and music tracks could carry a penalty of up to 10 years in jail.
System of A Down’s Video for “Chop Suey” has Reached 1 Billion Views
Metal legends System of A Down have reached a new milestone as the video for the song “Chop Suey!” has surpassed one billion views on YouTube. The band becomes one of the few elite rock or metal a diverse and elite group of artists to surpass the one-billion mark, a list which includes Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit”, Guns N’ Roses’ “November Rain”, Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” and Linkin Park’s “Numb” and “In The End”. The band recently reunited to drop two new songs, their first new music in 15 years, in support of the beleaguered countries of Artsakh and Armenia. “Protect The Land” and “Genocidal Humanoidz” are the two new singles, now available on Bandcamp for purchase (link below) where band proceeds go toward the ArmeniaFund. The funds from Bandcamp + pre-orders of our new merch collection will be used to provide crucial, desperately needed aid and basic supplies for those affected by these hideous acts.
Pink Floyd Joins the YouTube Film Festival Starting Today with 90-Minute “Pulse” Concert
Pink Floyd are engaging their fan community hardcore, even in retirement, and even in a pandemic! Starting tonight on Pink Floyd’s YouTube channel ar 5pm today UK time (12pm EST), they will participate in the @YouTube Film Festival starting with a screening of their celebrated live concert recording Pulse. Watch at the link below and set a reminder! Continue reading
Dumb and Dumbest Episode #267: Dave of Heavy Metal Merchant
Although no one wants to think their music career is just one stop on the journey, it’s good to pick up skills along the way in order to build a future career in the industry. Merchandise is an essential part of being a professional band, so use professional operations such as Sticker Mule. They’ve got low minimums and free shipping on products like custom Band Stickers. Dumb and Dumbest #267 is streaming now and it’s an interview with Dave of Heavy Metal Merchant! Dumb and Dumbest is hosted by Matt Bacon (Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions) and PublicistCurtis Dewar (Dewar PR), in addition to the podcast, Matt and Curtis host The Music Marketing Challenge, a low-cost, super high-value private training to bands and artists. Get hands-on practical experience to market your band like a pro today! Message them at the links below. Continue reading
Dumb and Dumbest Episode #266: Questions To Ask A Facebook Marketing Expert
One of the most valuable ways to learn more about how to get the most out of Facebook is to have a call with an expert and get tons of free advice. Dumb and Dumbest #266 is streaming now and it’s about Questions To Ask A Facebook Marketing Expert! Dumb and Dumbest is hosted by Matt Bacon (Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions) and PublicistCurtis Dewar (Dewar PR), in addition to the podcast, Matt and Curtis host The Music Marketing Challenge, a low-cost, super high-value private training to bands and artists. Get hands-on practical experience to market your band like a pro today! Message them at the links below. Continue reading