Flyleaf

Posted by Playlisted on Oct 27, 2009 in music artists

Flyleaf’s Lacey sits down with ARTISTdirect.com editor and Dolor author Rick Florino to talk about what albums she’s looking forward to and listening to right now…

A Taste:

David Crowder, Rise Against, Sleeping at Last

Flyleaf’s new album Memento Mori is everything that a great rock record should be.

From unforgettable guitar riffs and raucous rhythms to massive melodies and hypnotic lyrics, Memento Mori is one of the best rock n’ roll albums this year. Singer Lacey bares her soul on each and every track, and she gives with every line that she belts out. Just take one listen to the first single, “Again,” for proof. However, “Missing” and “This Close” will close the deal for you…

Lacey sat down with ARTISTdirect.com editor and Dolor author Rick Florino for this exclusive interview about what tunes she’s rocking these days!

Check out Lacey’s playlist below and pick up Memento Mori when it drops on November 10 everywhere!

Lacey’s Playlist:

1. Rise Against

I love Rise Against!

2. David Crowder
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Dee Snider of Twisted Sister

Posted by Playlisted on Jul 10, 2009 in movie celebrities, music artists

Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider shares his playlist with ARTISTdirect.com and he even talks about the Strangeland sequel a bit…

A Taste:

Avenged Sevenfold, Escape the Fate, Shiny Toy Guns, Flyleaf

“I tend to like newer bands more than older bands,” says Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider.

That’s a surprising statement from a genre mainstay like Snider. He was a big catalyst in pushing metal into massive popularity in the ’80s, and he remains a fixture in pop culture due to his radio shows, film projects and much more. However, the man loves new music!

In fact, his daughter is his biggest influence. He laughs, “She is always filling my iPod up with a new shit—a lot of screamo! I listen to it while I’m working out!”

One project that Snider is particularly psyched about is the sequel to the first film he wrote and starred in, the cult classic Strangeland. He tells, “We start principal photography in October. It’s called Strangeland: Disciple. Robert Englund is coming back reprising his role. Of course, I’m back. We’re looking at 2010 for release. Strangeland was my first movie. I’m happy with it. I launched the torture genre of movie with Strangeland. The makers of Saw and Hostel are all Strangeland fans. This movie is very intense, and I’m going to take back the sick motherfucker crown [Laughs].”

In between vying for his crown and releasing the fantastic reissue of Twisted Sister’s Stay Hungry [Rhino], Dee opened up his iTunes and gave ARTISTdirect.com an exclusive look at his playlist. Check it out below.

Dee Snider’s Playlist:

1. Escape the Fate