"Bad Romance" is a song and lead single by American singer Lady Gaga from her third EP, "The Fame Monster" (2009). It was written and produced by Nadir "RedOne" Khayat and Lady Gaga. Lyrically, "Bad Romance" explores Gaga's attraction to individuals with whom romance never works, her preference for lonely relationships and the paranoia she experienced while on tour. Following an illegal demo leak, Gaga showcased the final product at Alexander McQueen's show at the Paris Fashion Week in October 2009, followed by the release of the single's cover art. Musically, "Bad Romance" features a spoken bridge, a full-throated chorus and sung lyrics about being in love with one's best friend. The song, which is imbued with elements of German-esque house and techno, as well as music from the 1980s and 1990s, was touted by Gaga as an experimental pop record. During the bridge Gaga sings a part of the chorus ("I want your love and I want your revenge") in French.
Most commentators praised "Bad Romance", calling it one of the highlights of the album. It was included in the 'best-of' lists in several media outlets such as Rolling Stone and Pitchfork, and won two Grammy Awards for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and Best Short Form Music Video. In 2021, Rolling Stone included it at number 482 in their updated list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. In the US, "Bad Romance" peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100, and it has been certified 11-times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), having sold 5.9 million digital downloads as of February 2019. It topped the charts in more than 20 countries and sold 12 million copies worldwide, becoming one of the best-selling singles of all time.
Today's version is made by the American rock band HALESTROM, from Red Lion, Pennsylvania, consisting of lead vocalist and guitarist Lzzy Hale, her brother drummer and percussionist Arejay Hale, guitarist Joe Hottinger, and bassist Josh Smith. The tune was taken from thier "Reanimate: The Covers EP", released March 22, 2011, enjoy!
New week and no "Record Of The Week" which hereby takes a little break and comes back to the fall.
This week we focus a little on who comes to the festival Lollapalooza, we will take a little closer look on a few bands that I find interesting and next week we summarize everything.
First out is the true legend of how the two siblings Lzzy and Arejay Hale, at the time 13 and 10 years old, agreed to start a band that were going to stick together through thick and thin is widely spread by now. The fact that they now, 21 years later, still honors that contract is quite moving. Together with Josh Smith and John Joe Hottinger they make up the Pennsylvania-based post-grunge/metal quartet HALESTORM. One of the most successful hard rock groups to emerge during the 21st century. Their aggressive but hook-heavy sound has taken the band around the world and won them a huge fanbase, restlessly performing several hundreds of show each year. HALESTORM is fronted by the incomparably charismatic vocalist and guitarist Lzzy Hale. Her truly blessed pipes has that rare ability to dance on the verge of exploding, but also knowing when to hold back. With a vocal range that impressing it makes understanding how Halestorm so seamlessly can incorporate both piano ballads and sing-along choruses to their expression, without ever losing the rawness, easier.
HALESTORM released their self-titled debut in 2009 which immediately caught the attention of rock lovers. 2013 saw their sophomore effort "The Strange Case Of…" that won them a Grammy for Best Hardrock/Metal Performance. After "Into The Wild" (2015) with four top 10 mainstream hits, HALESTORM returned last year with the widely celebrated "Vicous". Here we find the golden children of modern rock once again waving the flag of rock with pride and power. But HALESTORMs live show remains their backbone and given the fact the band barely left the road for the last 20 years, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that they are considered to be one of the greatest live acts around.
HALESTORM will perform on the Park Stage Fri 6/28, 5:00pm-6:00pm
Today's tune "Uncomfortable" is taken from the bands latest album "Vicious", enjoy!
From Red Lion, Pennsylvania comes the American hard rock band HALESTORM, consisting of lead vocalist and guitarist Lzzy Hale, her brother drummer and percussionist Arejay Hale, guitarist Joe Hottinger and bassist Josh Smith. The group's self-titled début album was released on April 28, 2009, through Atlantic Records. Their second album The Strange Case Of... was released on April 10, 2012. Its lead single "Love Bites (So Do I)" from that album won their first Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance on February 10, 2013.
"Amen" is the first single out of the upcoming third studio album "Into the Wild Life". It was scheduled for release on April 3, 2015 via Atlantic Records but due to unforeseen circumstances, it was pushed back by a week worldwide
Reserve your copy of HALESTORMs new and highly anticipated album, "Into The Wild Life" and exclusive items with the Deluxe Vinyl Bundle! Pre-order today and you’ll also get an immediate MP3 download of “Apocalyptic” along with other tracks as they become available.
Into the Wild Life vinyl features the standard 13 tracks of the album spread across 2 red LPs, and includes a deluxe CD with 2 bonus tracks in a sleeve enclosed in the packaging.
The Bundle also includes the “Into the Wild Life” pint glass, and a limited edition (only 1000 available worldwide) autographed poster signed by all members of the band. Poster design to be revealed soon!
Pre-order this item. Release date: 13 April 2015, Pre-order here!
Todays tune "Amen" is Directed by DJay Brawner Produced by Anthem Films
Upcoming tourdates:
21-mar Tyrol Stockholm, Sweden
22-mar Vulkan Scene Oslo, Norway
23-mar Amager Bio Copenhagen South, Denmark
25-mar Columbia Halle Berlin, Germany
26-mar Klub Proxima Warsaw, Poland
28-mar Theaterfabrik Munich, Germany
29-mar Fabrique Milan, Italy
30-mar Kofmehl Solothurn, Switzerland
01-apr Batschkapp Frankfurt Am Main, Germany
02-apr Live Music Hall Cologne, Germany
22-apr Ryman Auditorium Nashville, TN
23-apr The Tabernacle Atlanta, GA
25-apr Welcome To Rockville 2015 Jacksonville, FL
26-apr Soul Kitchen Mobile, AL
28-apr Iron City Birmingham, AL
29-apr Victory Theatre Evansville, IN
May 01 WNOR Lunatic Luau Virginia Beach, VA
May 02 Pier Six Concert Pavilion Baltimore, MD
May 03 Carolina Rebellion Concord, NC
May 05 The Palace Theatre Albany, NY
May 06 Stage AE Pittsburgh, PA
May 08 KAZR Lazerfest Des Moines, IA
May 09 Northern Invasion 2015 Somerset, WI
May 10 Coronado Theater Rockford, IL
May 12 House of Blues Boston Boston, MA
May 13 State Theatre Portland, ME
May 15 Stone Pony Asbury Park, NJ
May 16 MMR-B-Q 2015 Camden, NJ
May 17 Rock On The Range 2015 Columbus, OH
May 19 James H Whiting Auditorium Flint, MI
May 20 The Pageant St Louis, MO
May 22 Rocklahoma 2015 Pryor, OK
May 23 Rocklahoma 2015 Pryor, OK
May 24 Rocklahoma 2015 Pryor, OK
May 26 American Bank Center Corpus Christi, TX
May 27 Bayou Music Center Houston, TX
May 29 89.7 The River Rockfest Council Bluffs, IA
May 30 98.9 The Rock's Rockfest Kansas City, MO
02-jun The Fillmore Auditorium Denver, CO
03-jun The Great Saltair Salt Lake City, UT
05-jun The Grove Of Anaheim Anaheim, CA
06-jun The Regency Ballroom San Francisco, CA
08-jun Roseland Theater Portland, OR
09-jun Showbox SoDo Seattle, WA
10-jun Revolution Center Boise, ID
12-jun Wilma Theatre Missoula, MT
13-jun Knitting Factory Spokane Spokane, WA
14-jun Commodore Ballroom Vancouver, Canada
16-jun Knitting Factory Reno, NV
26-jun KLAQ Streetfest El Paso, TX
27-jun Loudwire Music Festival Mack, CO
28-jun Loudwire Music Festival Mack, CO
28-jun Loudwire Music Festival Mack, CO
11-jul Red River Valley Fair West Fargo, ND
20-aug Open Air Gampel Gampel, Switzerland
21-aug Open Air Gampel Gampel, Switzerland
21-aug Frequencey Festival Sankt Pölten, Austria
22-aug Open Air Gampel Gampel, Switzerland
23-aug Open Air Gampel Gampel, Switzerland
Listen to "Halestorm- Amen" on Spotify 
