What’s up fam!  NaptownMike here,  I know I haven’t been around much, but I promise to change that.  However, here I am with the latest edition of the Hatchet Herald.

This edition focuses solely on the upcoming Hatchet Attacks show going down Saturday May 26th, at McGee Park inFarmington, NM!  This years HA will be streamed live via iPPV at Psychopathiclive.com, and they promise “no glitches, bitches”.  HA is on sale now for $20 on that link.

If live in the area, or can make it out there next weekend and want to see Insane Clown Posse, Twiztid, Boondox, Mike E. Clark,  Blaze Ya Dead Homie, and Anybody Killa, with DJ Clay spinning between sets click HERE to get your tickets.   I have to add there is a difference between what Psychopathic Records is promoting and what TicketForce is promoting.  This is directly off the link posted above for live tickets “Important: Acts including Insane Clown Posse, Twiztid, Blaze, AMB, Boondox, Mike E Clark & DJ Clay. Also all the JCW Wrestlers with matches.”  

As always there is a family focus in this edition of HH, and it focuses on what a few juggalos plan on doing for HA.  To view this weeks edition of Hatchet Herald click HERE or on the image at the top!

Kottonmouth Kings have released their remake of the classic west coast hip-hop anthem “The Next Episode” by Dr. Dre online at http://bit.ly/KlrrdD. Kottonmouth Kings are preparing for the release of their thirteenth studio album, “Mile High”, on August 14th via their own Suburban Noize Records. The album is available online for pre-order with a number of exclusives online at http://store.kottonmouthkings.com/mile-high-pre-order.html.

“We wanted to pay homage and respect to the pioneers of West Coast hip-hop, so we did a rip-hop version of ‘The Next Episode’ because we take a lot of pride in representing the West,” said Kottonmouth Kings Brad X. “It was a lot of fun doing the song and made sense because we do in fact smoke weed every day.”

California’s reigning rip-hop originators, Kottonmouth Kings have long been a cornerstone of one of today’s most radical music movements. Combining mind-bending sonics, and fusing hip-hop, punk rock, and classic soul, The Kings have innovated and pioneered a unique signature sound that has set them apart from the pack and has fueled the band’s longevity and enduring popularity with a diverse international fan base. Kottonmouth Kings have proved their lasting staying power, building on a powerful DIY ethos and redefining the meaning of a self-empowered group by running their own company, touring and releasing albums on their own terms.

Kottonmouth Kings recently released their new video for “Hold It In” online at http://bit.ly/J8NxEH. The video has already racked up 200,000 plays and continues to spread virally as the group’s brand of intoxicating mixture of hip-hop and punk rock continues to infect listeners.

Insane Clown Posse has recorded a track with one of its heroes: Ice Cube . The legendary rapper contributes a verse to the remix of ” Chris Benoit ,” a song on ICP’s next album “The Mighty Death Pop,” which is due Aug. 14. ICP’s Violent J says the group has been trying to get Cube on a song for more than a decade, since its 1999 album “The Amazing Jeckel Brothers.” Cube, who shares billing on the track along with Houston rapper Scarface , has played ICP’s Gathering of the Juggalos twice, but the collaboration marks the first time Cube has done a song with ICP. The “Chris Benoit” remix — the song is titled after the former professional wrestler who killed himself after murdering his wife and child in 2007 — is due on ” Mike E. Clark ‘s Extra Pop Emporium,” a bonus CD packaged with the “White Pop” version of “The Mighty Death Pop,” one of three versions of the album. Other guests due on the “White Pop” set include the Geto Boys , Three 6 Mafia and Kreayshawn.

Stevie Stone will be dropping his Strange Music debut Rollin’ Stone on June 12, and here’s the world premiere of the new single “808 Bendin” featuring Tech N9ne.

You have to head over to the XXL Mag Site: HERE to listen to it, or click image below.

 

Colorado Springs TV recently caught up with Tech N9ne while he was performing at the Black Sheep as a part of his Hostile Takeover Tour. During the interview, Tech revealed that he has already begun working on his next solo album. Althought eh Kansas City legend didn’t reveal much information about the project, he said that he’s selected close to 18 beats that may appear on the final product.

“I’m just getting beats for it now,” he revealed. “I’ve got like 18 beats to choose, I think. I kinda lost track.”

Tech also talked about Kanye West’s 2010 album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. He explained that Kanye’s approach to his music not only reaffirmed his belief that music is a canvas, but it also proved to him that their are no limitations in

“That Kanye album [My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy]…made me know that there are no limitations ; you can do anything to the beat,” he said. “To have a song and have instrumentals going and then Rick Ross just pops up at the end of the song and busts a clean-ass verse, that let me know that you can do anything on your canvas. I was just so proud of that, man. Like, fuck everybody, I dig Kanye. He just takes chances and that’s what I love…fuck everybody, do music.”

Check out the full interview below.

Former Psychopathic Records artist Myzery prepares to release his 2012 album “Demon/Angel”. The single from the album is called “Dead Inside” is available now on iTunes. You can purchase it now by clicking here. His label Poor Manz Ent released a trailer and you can watch that, and the music video for “Dead Inside” below.

Moonshine Bandits Chat With Fans Online Via UStream On Wed May 16th at 6:00pm PST

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New Video “My Kinda Country” Hits #2 On CMT’s “High Five Countdown”, While Group’s “Get Loose” Video Is Set To Surpass 2 Million Views & “For The Outlawz” Featuring Country Superstar Colt Ford Tops 1 Million Plays

Central California’s country rebel band, the Moonshine Bandits have announced they will be chatting with fans online via UStream on Wednesday May 16th at 6:00pm PST at http://bit.ly/L41RJ5. The Moonshine Bandits continue to promote their new album “Whiskey and Women”, which features guest appearances by Danny Boone of Rehab, Sunny Ledfurd, and country superstar Colt Ford. The album is in stores now courtesy of Suburban Noize Records and available digitally online at http://bit.ly/ylx8EF.

Moonshine Bandits video for their new single “My Kind Of Country” has exploded on CMT racking up 100,000 views and earning them a spot on the “High Five Countdown” two weeks in a row. The video peaked at #2 on the countdown beating out high profile, major label artists like Toby Keith and Taylor Swift. “My Kind Of Country” can be seen online at http://bit.ly/JtIT4p. The group’s new video is just another notch on the Moonshine Bandits belt, as their video for “Get Loose” continues to infect listeners’ virally with more than 1.9 million plays, and “For The Outlawz” featuring country superstar Colt Ford has already surpassed a million views.

MOONSHINE BANDITS TOUR DATES:

Jun 08 – Nashville, TN – Limelight

Jun 14 – Cincinnati, OH – Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar

Jun 16 – Easton, TX – Gator Run Offroad Park

Jun 24 – Rogers, OH – Rogers Music Festival

Jul 20 – Penn Valley, CA – Smokin the Oaks BBQ Contest

Jul 21 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades

Aug 08 – Modesto, CA – X-Fest

We’ve got the official word on who will be opening for the Insane Clown Possewhen they perform at the Emerald Theatre in Mt. Clemens, MI on June 23rd!

Not only will you see the Insane Clown Posse absolutely tearin’ up the stage. Opening for them will be not one but TWO absolutely wicked artists of the underground! First up will be KUNG FU VAMPIRE followed by Humblodt County’s finest, POTLUCK! It’s the Cali musical mainstays bringin’ their unique sound to the Murda Mitt!

Tickets for ICP LIVE IN CONCERT at the Emerald Theatre in Mt. Clemens, MI on June 23rd are on sale NOW at ticketmaster.com! Two huge fuckin’ openers leading up to one big ass devastating show from the Insane Clown Posse! DON’T MISS IT, MUTHA FACKOS!

CLICK HERE TO BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW!