Marshmello isn’t the only artist to capitalize on the popularity of Epic Games’ Fortnite. Now Weezer has pulled their own digital promo stunt with the launch of their own band themed island in the popular game to accompany Weezer’s new album release. ___________________________ Guest post by James Shotwell of Haulix…
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Weezer Recruit ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic for Video of Toto Cover ‘Africa’
Parodist pretends to be Rivers Cuomo, delivers accordion solo in “Undone (The Sweater Song)”-replicating visual for band’s surprise hit
Watch Weezer Cover Blink-182’s ‘All the Small Things’ at Chicago’s Riot Fest
Rivers Cuomo and company pay tribute to sidelined punk act that canceled fall tour and Riot Fest gig
Need a Rock Hit? Cover an Oldie
Weezer’s version of Toto’s “Africa” is one of several high-performing rock covers that are reaching an audience outside of rock
See Weird Al Shred Accordion With Weezer on ‘Africa’ Cover
Band’s tour with the Pixies will end this weekend
Watch Toto Cover Weezer’s “Hash Pipe” at Vancouver Tour Launch
Two months after Weezer covered “Africa,” Toto returned the favor by tackling their 2001 comeback hit
Weezer’s Summer Tour Set Kicks Off With a Nostalgia Supernova
With an elaborate re-creation of the “Buddy Holly” video, the band sends the crowd back to 1955, 1974 and 1994 all at once