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'Ride of The Valkyries' in Film and Television: Wagner's Proud (and Sometimes Shameful) Guest Spots

The Bayreuth Opera Festival in Germany might have gotten off to a rough start, so Music Times figured it would try to help by offering a tribute of its own to Richard Wagner, the key honoree of the annual opera fest. Thanks to the epic nature of the instrumental charge, the theme has been used over and over again in popular television and film. Some of the best, most renowned (and most loathed) examples are listed.
5 Songs to Celebrate the 50th Birthday of Rex Brown, Pantera's Most Underrated Member

Today marks the 50th birthday of Pantera (and Down) bassist Rex Brown. He was often overshadowed by his loud and recognizable cohorts while with the band, but Music Times wrangled up some examples to demonstrate why he deserves more credit.
Highly Ranked Atlantic City HQ Nightclub in Trouble if Revel Casino Hotel Can't Find Buyer After Bankruptcy

One Atlantic City resort is having big financial troubles and one of the world's premier nightclubs may face closure as a result. The Revel Casino, home to the well-regarded HQ Club, is facing a second round of bankruptcy but the city's mayor has revealed that six potential buyers have shown interest in purchasing the troubled property.
Bayreuth Festival Opens with Disastrous Rendition of Richard Wagner's 'Tannhäuser'

Opera festivals rarely raise eyebrows outside of the cities in which they are staged but this year's version of the Bayreuth Opera Festival has gotten off to a rough start. The yearly event, which is held at the titular German city, is dedicated entirely to the works of composer Richard Wagner, a native of Leipzig. The festival allows for experimentation to be conducted with the classic compositions and narratives, which is where our story begins.
Bose Sues Beats Electronics, Alleging Patent Violations in Design of Beats Studios, Solos.

Bose challenges Beats with a lawsuit claiming patent violations. One headphone line has dominated the market in recent years: Beats by Dre. But that doesn't necessarily mean it's the best product available.
Unlocking The Truth Adds Documentary to Its Record and Book Deals

The offers and deals continue to pour in for Unlocking The Truth, the trio of Brooklyn youth who started a metal band and became a sensation. The newest project in the band's future will be a documentary released under Black Label Media and SeeThinkFilms.
The Horrors Cancel All American and European Dates (outside of UK); Promise to Return in 2015

British indie rockers The Horrors have suddenly pulled out of its 2014 North American tour dates, releasing a statement to fans on July 25.
Bruce Springsteen, Lady Gaga and Arcade Fire Appearing on West Memphis Three Benefit Album? Nope, Just Fraud Scheme.

If this album was for real, it would've been worth well more than the price of a typical compilation album. However, it wasn't real. Portland musician Kasey Anderson was sentenced to four years in prison for convincing investors that he had assembled a superb set of acts for a charity album, and thus robbed them of more than $600,000.
5 Great Songs from Big Mama Thornton: Remembering The Blues Legend 30 Years after Her Death

Today marks the thirtieth anniversary of blues legend Big Mama Thornton's death. Music Times gives a brief guide to the under-appreciated discography of the vocalist.
Ohio State Ain't Got Nothing on Stanford: A List of The Most Shocking Moves from The Nation's Most Shocking Band

Ohio State University is suffering a black eye at the moment thanks to the inappropriate shenanigans of The Best Damn Band in The Land and the inappropriate lack of repercussions for those actions. If you want a lightning rod for controversy however, there is no college band that has pushed boundaries and ruffled feathers like the Leland Stanford Junior University Marching Band.
Lil Wayne Rumored to Be Handling U.S. Management for Cristiano Ronaldo? Jay Z's Got Competition!

We're awfully surprised to hear that Lil Wayne will be entering into the sports management industry, and his first customer is reported to be Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo.
Betraying The Martyrs Can't Do Much More Than Cover Idina Menzel on 'Phantom'

Society always celebrates the records that top the Billboard 200 album chart. Back of The Billboards is a Music Times weekly segment that looks at the opposite end: the new record that finished closest to the back of the Billboard 200 for the previous week. We hope to give a fighting chance to the bands you haven't heard of.
Hype Machine's Bands to Watch: Zella Day, Broods, Marika Hackman and More

Hype Machine has released a list of 20 acts that are poised to start grabbing big-time attention during 2014.
Hyperdub Will Tour North America to Celebrate Its Tenth Anniversary: Kode9, DJ Spinn and More Taking Part

Hyperdub, one of the most appreciated electronic labels from fans of the underground, is celebrating its tenth anniversary and will tour North America accordingly.
Ohio State University Fires Director of 'Best Damn Band' Following 23-Page Report Full of Sexual Depravity

Ohio State University fired Jonathan Waters—the director of what fans affectionately refer to as "The Best Damn Band in The Land—for ignoring a "culture" of sexual harassment. The OSU Office of Compliance and Integrity released a 23-page report listing a litany of depraved and sometimes bizarre behavior from band members.
AmericanaFest Adds Sturgill Simpson and More to Lineup Including Avett Brothers and Lee Ann Womack

AmericanaFest—the huge one-word celebration of good, old-fashioned music that takes place in Nashville every year—has announced another slew of performers, including Sturgill Simpson and Bobby Bare Jr. The newcomers join an already bustling list of performers that includes the Avett Brothers and Lee Ann Womack.
6 Cowboy-Themed Hip-Hop Songs to Celebrate 15 Years of Will Smith's 'Wild Wild West'

On this day during 1999, Will Smith's "Wild Wild West" from the film of the same name hit no. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for one and only the one week. Join us for a ride through hip-hop's (mostly) continued struggles with the subject matter.
Forbes and Viagogo Reveal Tomorrowland, Stereosonic and Coachella Top Ticket Demand List

Forbes and viagogo, the world's larger ticket marketplace, have released a Top 10 of the music festivals worldwide that have the biggest demand for admission. Tomorrowland, the Belgian electronic music festival that just wrapped up its tenth edition, came out on top after selling out both of its weekends.
Justin Bieber Releases 11 New Recording Videos on Instagram; New Album Coming Soon?

Justin Bieber has been getting a lot of attention in the last year and very little of it has to do with his music. Although reports of the pop star's bad behavior continue to roll in, we finally have some news regarding his aural affairs: Bieber took to his Instagram account on Wednesday to post 11 videos of his recording studio while new tracks played in the background.
Pharrell Williams Accuses Marvin Gaye's Family of 'Smelling Money' in 'Blurred Lines' Lawsuit

You have to imagine that a performer such as Pharrell Williams has to be a loyal fan of Marvin Gaye. But that doesn't mean the vocalist/producer is holding any punches when it comes to the late R&B icon's familial lawsuit against himself, Robin Thicke and T.I. regarding similarities between last year's smash "Blurred Lines" and Gaye's "Got To Give It Up."
Asia Vocalist John Payne Suing Vegas Musical 'Raiding The Rock Vault' for Performance Dues, More

Musician and co-director John Payne was fired from the set of the Las Vegas musical performance Raiding the Rock Vault and he isn't happy about it.
Jack White Joining Neil Young, Willie Nelson and Dave Matthews for Annual Farm Aid Festival

Farm Aid will be traveling to Raleigh, NC to the Walnut Creek Amphitheater and you can probably guess a handful of the headliners right off the bat: Willie Nelson, Neil Young, Dave Matthews and John Mellencamp. Those four are members of the Farm Aid board so they traditionally make appearances at the yearly festival, but there are some big names outside of the board that will show up as well. Jack White for one.
5 Songs That Reveal The Feminist Messages in Nirvana's Music That St. Vincent was Referring To

Feminism isn't the first thing most people think of when they think Nirvana. That's not to say that the band was at all opposed to feminism, but the band tended to air out themes of disenchanted youth, if anything. St. Vincent was reflecting recently on her performance with the remainder of the band at Nirvana's Hall of Fame induction this year and she seemed to read deeper into the feminist themes however.
Fruit Recalls and Punk Rock: Skankin' Pickle, Strung Out and The Dead Kennedys Consider Rotten Fruit

Rotten fruit is the story of the day for attentive consumers everywhere and it's always been a popular subject in music, from Elton John's "Rotten Peaches" to The Moldy Peaches themselves. However one genre has always cornered the rotten fruit market: Punk. Music Times has picked out a number of less-than-edible selections from the American underground that revel in produce that's way, way overdue.
Safe in Sound Festival Will Highlight Electronic Bass Music, Including Adventure Club, Zeds Dead, Flux Pavilion and More

Electronic bass music, will be getting its own touring mini-festival to woo its fan base and attract new listeners from EDM crowds. The "Safe in Sound" Festival will feature performances from Adventure Club, Flux Pavilion, Zeds Dead, Excision and others.
MAGIC! Holds Top Digital Downloads Spot with "Rude" while Sam Smith and Iggy Azalea Recover Spots

As fewer people acquire the music of MAGIC! by buying the band's debut album (which was released three weeks ago), the purchase of its hit single "Rude" has continued to add up.
Weird Al and Viral Videos Power Way to Top of Billboard 200 over Jason Mraz and Rise Against

Weird Al Yankovic might have just taken the first comedy album to the top of the Billboard 200 in more than 50 years, but it wasn't just because it was a weak sales week.
Baek Ji-young Coming to Los Angeles and New York for First Ever American Concerts

One of the foremost performers of Korean ballads, Baek Ji-young, will be coming to the United States for a very brief tour later this summer, so K-Pop fans should be ready to travel.
'Wild Style' Breakbeats Being Released for First Time Ever as Seven-Record 45 RPM Set

The original breaks from the film 'Wild Style' will be available for the first time ever as a seven-disc 45-rpm record set.
Brett Eldredge and Rolling Stone Country Dive With and Jump The Sharks

Rolling Stone jumps the shark with its Brett Eldredge exclusive. We were as excited as anyone to see Rolling Stone rolling out its new "RS Country" segment, to deal with news related to the titular genre.