Guns N' Adler Halloween- Sonic Youth Founders Split- Clarence Clemons Songs Coming- Historic Beatles Letter Up For Auction- Silverstein Short Songs- more
Rocktober has turned out to be blahtober so far, let's hope things pick up soon. In the meantime, here are some quick rock news bits that might be of interest:
(Loudwire) Asking Alexandria and ex-Guns N' Roses drummer Steven Adler will join forces to perform songs from Guns' classic 'Appetite for Destruction' album on Halloween at the Wiltern in Los Angeles. The set will be filmed for an upcoming DVD. more
(The 1st Five) Matador Records have confirmed that Sonic Youth founding members Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore have announced their separation after 27 years of marriage. The couple were two of the original members of Sonic Youth, who formed in 1981, and married in 1984. more
(The 1st Five) Silverstein has announced via video that they've entered the studio to record material for a new release. The band is working, yet again, with producer Jordan Valeriote to record twenty-two songs, each clocking in around 90 seconds or less. The record will be titled Short Songs, and the band hopes to have it out in January of 2012. More including the video here
(FMQB) Fans of the late E Street Band saxophonist Clarence Clemons will get to hear the Big Man in time for Christmas. Two Christmas songs recorded by Clemons will be released at The Wonder Bar in Asbury Park, N.J., on Nov. 18. more
(BBC) A handwritten letter from Sir Paul McCartney inviting an unknown drummer to audition for the Beatles is to go under the hammer in London next month. more
(Lambgoat) Graves of Valor is breaking up. Vocalist Damon Welch sent the following statement to Lambgoat: "After 6 years, Graves of Valor is at its end. This isn't a decision reached overnight. It has been coming for a while." more
The Stone Roses Announce Reunion
(Gibson) It's official. After 15 years apart, the original members of The Stone Roses are reforming for a world tour in 2012. The band announced the news in a London press conference, according to Spinner.
The Roses, who include Ian Brown (vocals), John Squire (guitar), Gary "Mani" Mounfield (bass) and Alan "Reni" Wren (drums), will play two hometown shows in Manchester, England on June 29 and 30. A tour will follow.
There have been rampant rumors about the group getting back together in recent years – following a long spell during which Brown and Squire didn't speak to each other. But things have changed. According to a report in the Manchester Evening News, Squire said, "It might even be enjoyable." more on this story
Metallica Obey Your Master Exhibit Coming
An interesting bit of news from Metallica land: Exhibit A is teaming up with pro skateboarder Tony Alva for the Obey Your Master art exhibit which will feature a collection of artists from the worlds of Art, Fashion, Film, Music and Skateboarding coming together to pay tribute to Metallica.
For the exhibit, the artists have all chosen a song by the heroes of metal, and will execute their vision in their individual artistic mediums, based on their interpersonal relationship to Metallica's lyrics and music.
The final art pieces will represent each chosen song, and will be revealed on January 20th, 2012 at Exhibit A Gallery to a private reception, with all of the artists and Metallica in attendance. The pieces will be available for purchase starting that evening, through March 23, 2012.
Rock music has always inspired fans and creative types alike, empowering and influencing them personally, sonically and artistically. Some examples of the influence of Metallica's music on artists are with Obey Giant's renowned street artist Shepard Fairey and his politically driven propaganda art. One could make the connection between Fairey's art and an album like Metallica's ...And Justice for All. Starting in the early 1980's, iconic skateboarder, Steve Caballero during skate competitions would correlate his music with his aggressive skate style, he would insist to organizers to turn up the volume and blast songs off Metallica's Kill 'Em All album. more on this story
Rush Sectors Box Sets Details
UMe have set a November 21, 2011 released date for Rush Sector box sets consisting of three separate six-disc box sets which together spans their entire historic Mercury Records recording career.
Each "Sector" contains five of their 15 Mercury albums in chronological order, all transferred to high resolution 96kHz/24-bit audio and digitally remastered for optimal quality.
In addition, each volume includes an exclusive booklet packed with unpublished photos, original album lyrics and credits, and features one album from each set specially remixed on DVD in high resolution 96kHz/24-bit, 5.1 surround sound and stereo, compatible with both DVD-Audio players and DVD-Video players. Each album is packaged in a replica vinyl mini-jacket of the original album release with all three box sets forming a Rush CD road case track details
Radiohead Star Confirms Tour Plans
(Gibson) In an interview with BBC 6 Music Radiohead guitarist Ed O'Brien said that the band are finalizing their 2012 tour of the U.K. and U.S. O'Brien revealed that the trek will likely take the band from the end of February through November and hit "the usual ports of call."
Although there will be some shows at outdoor spaces, the tour will focus on indoor venues. The guitarist said that playing music from The King of Limbs (released earlier this year) "just doesn't feel right this time." He also said that the setlists won't just combine Radiohead hits with new album selections, but will be a bit different.
"I think the important thing is that it's got to be a set in itself, it's got to work," O'Brien said. "Last time we went out, it felt very much like In Rainbows plus the greatest hits. And it's not going to be like that this time. I guess it's going to be predominantly from this record and the last record, and then see which songs fit around that."
Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds Unplugged Dates
Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds are teaming up for a pair of acoustic shows next month.
The duo will play one acoustic show at New York City's United Palace Theater on Friday, November 18.
On Saturday, November 19, Matthews and Reynolds will perform at the Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, CT. more on this story
The Smashing Pumpkins Classics Revisited and Expanded
EMI have set a November 29th release date for The Smashing Pumpkins' reissues of Gish and Siamese Dream in CD, deluxe 2CD/DVD, vinyl LP, and digital configurations (They will be released internationally on December 5th). They sent us these details:
Both albums, each with bonus content and special features that were curated from the band's archives by founding member Billy Corgan, have been painstakingly remastered for the first time from the original master tapes by Bob Ludwig.
With the full support and guidance from The Smashing Pumpkins--who've created one of the most acclaimed bodies of work in musical history, selling over 30 million albums--EMI's global catalog reissue campaign will last through 2013; it will encompass all the band's albums and B-sides from 1991-2000, with other release dates to be announced. more on this story
Adele, Sting and Patti Smith Doing Bob Dylan
(Gibson) Adele, Sting, Patti Smith and Ke$ha are teaming up to cover songs by Bob Dylan for a new compilation.
U.K. newspaper the Daily Express, reports that Adele, Dave Matthews Band, Sting and Ke$ha are featured on Chimes of Freedom: Songs of Bob Dylan.
Ke$ha, it turns out, is a massive Dylan fan. She told Rolling Stone magazine, "When you think of me, you wouldn't think of Bob Dylan. My music is more about going crazy than politics. But he's a huge influence – he writes his own music and means what he says. I write my own music and I f---ing mean every word I sing. [In the song] you can hear the snot running down my face."
New Home For Bruce Springsteen Collection
(hennemusic) Bruce Springsteen's home state has found a new home for a Boss collection. The world's largest Springsteen printed memorabilia collection, having outgrown its long-time home at the Asbury Park library, will move to Monmouth University in West Long Branch on November 1.
The Star-Ledger reports the move has involved a four-year search for a new home, as the collection now features 14,900-documents devoted to the Boss and his music.
Songbooks, tour programs, magazines and other documents from 44 countries are now housed at the Asbury Park Public Library, where they are kept in storage and available for viewing only by appointment. At Monmouth University, the collection will be better preserved and more widely available to the public, school officials said. more on this story
Joe Bonamassa Resumes Tour
Joe Bonamassa has resumed his UK tour. We were sent the following details: On Saturday October 15th, Joe Bonamassa came down with the flu and was forced to re-schedule his Blackpool Opera House concert Saturday October 15th to the new date of Thursday April 5th 2012.
Joe's Nottingham Capital FM Arena concert on Sunday October 16th has now been re-scheduled to Monday April 2nd 2012.
The good news is that Joe has now fully recovered from the flu, and will perform the remaining dates on the current leg of his UK tour more on this story
Young the Giant Unplugged
MTV Unplugged: Young the Giant is set to debut online at Unplugged.MTV.com on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 7:00pm EST.
The band will perform selections from their self titled debut album, as well as a cover song.
Additionally, Young The Giant was nominated for an MTV Music Group O Music Award in the "Best Artist With A Cameraphone" category. The MTV Music Group O Music Awards 2 will announce winners October 31, 2011 live beginning 11:30pm ET at OMusicAwards.com. more on this story
Aborted Preview
Aborted recently finished recording their seventh studio album, Global Flatline, which is set for release January 23rd in Europe and January 24th in North America.
The band is now giving fans a preview of Global Flatline in their new teaser trailer on Youtube here.
Global Flatline was recorded, mixed, and mastered by the renowned Jacob Hansen (Volbeat, Pestilence, Hatesphere) at Hansen Studios in Ribe, Denmark, and it features several guest vocalists, including Trevor Strnad (The Black Dahlia Murder), Julien Truchan (Benighted), Jason Netherton (Misery Index), and Keiijo Niinima (Rotten Sound). more on this story
Periphery Announce New Member
Periphery have named their new guitarist and announced winter tour dates including a run with Dream Theater.
Periphery will be touring as direct support to the legendary Dream Theater throughout Europe from Jan. 23rd through Feb. 26th. They will play two headlining shows amidst those dates. Brussels, Belgium, and Prague, Czech Republic, have been added to the band's schedule.
The band has also recruited guitarist Mark Holcomb to their lineup. (He had a project with Misha Mansoor called Haunted Shores and filled in on the "Frak The Gods" tour). more on this story
God Bless Ozzy Osbourne Hitting Canadian Theaters
(hennemusic) Canadians will get a chance to check out "God Bless Ozzy Osbourne," the new documentary by son Jack Osbourne, on the big screen when it comes to Canadian theaters on October 26.
"God Bless Ozzy Osbourne" examines many vital moments of the famed performer's life beginning with his troubled youth, through his career with Black Sabbath, his battles with fame and addiction, and his life as a family man with Sharon.
The documentary will also provide unprecedented behind the scenes clips of Ozzy - on and off stage - as well as interviews with Motley Crue's Tommy Lee and others. more on this story
The Haunted Headed To China
The Haunted have announced three shows in China as part of their upcoming Asian tour in December.
The band says, "We are currently preparing for some club shows in Greece, in Sweden with Entombed, as well as a tour of Japan & China. China will be a first for us and we are very excited about this. We are also looking at some more touring next year, but more info about that soon. 'Til then, keep checking our website & facebook for updates and news."
The Haunted have launched the first promotional video clip for the Unseen album. The song "No Ghost" (in a special live rendition from Wacken Open Air festival 2011) can now be viewed online. more on this story
Twelfth Gate Reunion
(PR) Twelfth Gate have reunited with original singer Scott Huffman and guitarist Rich Knight, and have scheduled a reunion show to take place on Saturday, Dec 10th at Reggie's Rock Club in Chicago, IL.
Rounding out the live lineup will be original bass player Rob Such, original live rhythm guitarist Gabe DeLaurie, and drummer Sean Scala. The band is planning on playing their debut album, Summoning (2003, Crash Music) in its entirety, with maybe a select track or two off their sophomore album Threshold of Revelation (2006, Season of Mist).
Rob also commented: "Jamming with Rich and Scott again has made me realize how much I really missed the old Twelfth Gate lineup...the chemistry we have, both musically and as friends, just makes jamming that much more fun! Also, bringing Gabe back into the fold, with his flawless execution of our songs, and adding the monster of a drummer in Sean, has brought a new life back into the band. I believe that without all these players, the reunion would not have been possible. Rich and I have also always been a great writing team, and the material we're already coming up with is proof positive of that fact! I can't wait to finish some of these new ideas and have Scott add his unquestionable creativity into the mix. Once everything gets rolling again, there will be nothing stopping us...Twelfth Gate is back!"
Scars on 45 Streaming New EP Online
Scars on 45 will release their new four song digital EP, "Heart on Fire," next Tuesday, October 24th.
But if you can't wait until next week, "Heart On Fire," is currently streaming exclusively at PasteMagazine.com here
Scars on 45 will support the "Heart On Fire" EP with a series of North American tours, including dates alongside Matt Nathanson beginning October 18th at The Pageant in St. Louis. more on this story
Abacinate Return With Original Frontman
Abacinate have ended their year-long hiatus which followed the tragic loss of vocalist Jason "Plunger" Sica.
Rejoined by original vocalist Ian Neal, who appeared on the band's full-length debut, Ruination, Abacinate is picking up right where they left off over a year ago.
Denied the opportunity to tour in support of their last album, Genesis, which was released earlier this year, Abacinate is currently planning on hitting the road in the spring of next year in order to give fans across the country a dose of their energetic live performance. more on this story
Graham Parker Knocked Up
(Gibson) Comedy writer-director-producer extraordinaire Judd Apatow is currently at work on a spin-off to 2007's blockbuster Knocked Up, and the movie will feature cult music hero Graham Parker reuniting with his band, The Rumour. Rolling Stone reports that the untitled film is due out next year and stars Paul Rudd.
Rudd and Leslie Mann reprise their Knocked Up roles as Pete and Debbie, who are both dealing with midlife crises. Albert Brooks, Jason Segel and Megan Fox also appear in the movie.
So how does the former "angry young man" Parker fit in? Pete is a record industry A&R man who starts his own record label and signs Parker and the Rumour. "As far as I can tell, I'm basically a metaphor for abject failure in Judd's movie – and I couldn't be more thrilled," Parker said.. "This whole experience is proof of that old show business rule I did not think would ever apply to me – that if you stick around long enough, anything can happen. You can't write this stuff. Except Judd did." more on this story
Singled Out: Dischordia's Creator, Destroyer
Today progressive death metallers Dischordia tell us about the title track to their new EP "Creator, Destroyer". Here is the story:
Our new EP's title track, "Creator, Destroyer," was the first song we wrote after our vocalist, Josh Turner, joined the band. He presented a rhythmic idea based on his experience in marching percussion. The main riff is a 7/8 sextuplet figure layered over two different 4/4 drum ideas.
Our drummer, Josh Fallin, took the initial idea and ran with it. He and Keeno then met up soon after and finished the song in a night. Keeno then wrote the lyrics within a week. Musically, this is easily our heaviest and most straightforward, death metal type song.
Lyrically, the song is based on Keeno's personal, spiritual journey; namely his questioning of faith. The song itself is one our favorites in that it came together so easily and is a departure from our other material.
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