Today's Day in Rock
Led Zeppelin Reunion For Thanksgiving?
(hennemusic) Rumors continue regarding the anticipated announcement expected later this week by Led Zeppelin. All signs point to the band revealing plans to release their December 2007 show at London's O2 Arena this fall.
Now, UK tabloid The Sun reports that a source has revealed some inside news, including the planned release date. "Jimmy [Page] has been in the studio making sure everything is perfect," a source tells The Sun. "The band want it to remain true to their exceptionally high standards. It's coming out on November 22 as part of a simultaneous global release."
The unnamed source's November 22nd release date would be unusual for a new entertainment product since it's a Thursday – music is traditionally released on Mondays in Europe and Tuesdays in North America – so if the rumor is correct, it suggests that Zeppelin would issue their new package on a single, stand-alone date which coincides with the U.S. Thanksgiving Day holiday. more on this story
Megadeth Plan Countdown To Extinction Reissue and Tour
Megadeth will be celebrating the 20th Anniversary of their hit album, Countdown To Extinction, with a new deluxe reissue and tour.
The 20th Anniversary Edition of Countdown To Extinction will be released on November 6th as a 2CD lift-top box and digitally. Countdown To Extinction's new commemorative edition pairs the remastered original album with a 1992 concert, recorded live at San Francisco's Cow Palace, which has never before been released in its entirety. The concert audio has been newly remixed for this release. The physical and digital versions both include a booklet with a new liner notes essay by music journalist Kory Grow, and the 2CD box also contains a 24" x 36" poster and four collectible postcards.
Megadeth will perform the album in its entirety on their North American Countdown To Extinction 20th Anniversary Tour this November and December. more on this story
Muse Accused Of Stealing Rock Opera
(Classic Rock) Muse are the subject of a $3.5m lawsuit launched by a songwriter who alleges Matt Bellamy's band "ripped off" his idea for their 2009 three-part piece Exogenesis.
Charles Bolfrass last week filed papers in Manhattan Federal Court accusing Muse and their label Warner Brothers of copyright infringement, unfair trade practices and unfair competition.
Bolfrass says he wrote a "cinematic science-fiction rock opera" called Exogenesis. Its subject was the demise of planet Earth and the resulting spread of the human race through space as they seek new homes. more on this story
Green Day Playing Small Venue Tour This Fall
Green Day will be hitting the road this fall for a tour of small venues across North America followed up by an arena tour early next year.
The small venue trek is the first leg of their ¡Uno!, ¡Dos!, ¡Tré! Tour in support of their new album trilogy of the same name.
The tour will kick off on November 26th in Seattle, WA at the Paramount Theatre and wrapping up on December 10th in Tempe, AZ at the Marquee Theater. more on this story
A Perfect Circle Ending 2012 With Special One-Off Show
A Perfect Circle will be ending the year with their only live performance of 2012 on December 29th at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas.
A Perfect Circle have also recently confirmed their participation in the 2013 Soundwave Festival, which kicks off Feb. 23 in Brisbane.
The band returned from a six-year hiatus in the Spring of 2011 for a five-week North American tour that included a stop at Lollapalooza. more on this story
Judas Priest May Go After The Gap
(Classic Rock) Rob Halford and Judas Priest may go after a clothing store chain for illegally using the cover design for their classic album Screaming For Vengeance.
Gap were last month in the spotlight after Priest fans noticed a t-shirt design bore more than a passing resemblance to the metal eagle graphic on the 1983 record.
"It's very naughty of them. They shouldn't have done that and we're investigating that right now, because that's intellectual property rights. We were never asked, neither was our label," Halford tells The Quietus. "Having said that – it's brilliant, isn't it? To think that something 30 years later is still striking enough to be a fashion moment." more on this story
Dethklok, All That Remains, Machine Head and Black Dahlia Murder Tour
Dethklok will be launching a headlining tour this fall with support from All That Remains, Machine Head, and special guest The Black Dahlia Murder.
The trek will be kicking off on October 30th in Norfolk, VA and will wrap up on December 8th in Atlanta, GA.
As in tours past, bringing Dethklok to life on stage will be Metalocalypse co-creator Brendon Small on guitar and lead vocals, drummer Gene Hoglan, bass guitarist Bryan Beller and guitarist Mike Keneally. This line-up of talented musicians will be joined by Nathan Explosion, William Murderface, Skwisgaar Skwigelf, Pickles and Toki Wartooth in all-new animation from Titmouse Studios that will play behind the live musicians. more on this story
Mike Peters Hoax Story Made Into Movie
(Classic Rock) Mike Peters hoax movie Vinyl has been inspired by how he took revenge on the music industry after struggling to re-enter the business.
In 2004 the Alarm and now Big Country frontman struggled to gain attention from the mainstream media, who weren't interested in "ageing rockers." So he had Welsh outfit the Wayriders mime to his track 45RPM and called the band 'The Poppy Fields.' The result was UK chart success – leading to the inevitable discovery of the truth.
The hoax has inspired Vinyl, featuring Quadrophenia star Phil Daniels alongside Robin Hood actor Keith Allen. It also includes rising star Jamie Blackley. Read more and watch the promo clip here.
Tank Live DVD Set For Release
Tank will release their first live DVD, "War Machine Live" on November 12th in Europe and December 11th in the U.S.
"War Machine Live" will feature live performances filmed in Poland in 2011 and 2012 plus band interviews, on the road footage and the promo video for the title song from their most recent album.
Cliff Evans comments: "This is our first official live DVD release so we wanted to make sure it would appeal to all Tank fans, old and new. With such an extensive back catalog to choose from, we think we've selected some real gems that all fans of real British metal will enjoy. We've captured the raw energy that Tank is known for in a performance that features classic tracks such as 'This Means War', 'Power of the Hunter' and 'Honour and Blood' plus new fan favourites 'Judgement Day' and 'Phoenix Rising'. Also featured is a live version of the new song 'Don't Dream in the Dark' from our latest album 'War Nation'. With a band whose members have previously played with such names as Ritchie Blackmore, Bruce Dickinson, Yngwie Malmsteen, Paul Dianno and Michael Schenker you know with that kind of pedigree the music is going to kick some serious ass." more on this story
Classic Mudhoney Concert Coming To DVD
Mudhoney: Live In Berlin, 1988 is set to be released on DVD on November 13th. We were sent these details:
The footage, filmed by a professional camera crew at 1988's Berlin Independent Days festival and only recently rediscovered, captures the Seattle Grunge pioneers' first ever performance on foreign soil.
Playing as representatives of Sub Pop Records to a crowd of curious punters, critics and members of Europe's independent music community, the show was also the first Grunge gig in Europe, laying essential groundwork for the genre's subsequent global domination. more on this story
Buried In Verona Releasing New Album Next Month
Buried In Verona will release their third studio album Notorious on October 16th via their new label home of Artery Recordings.
Notorious was recorded and produced by Fredrik Nordström (Soilwork, In Flames, Opeth, Bring Me The Horizon) at his Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, Sweden.
"I'm extremely excited about the addition of Buried in Verona to Artery Recordings," comments Eric Rushing, CEO of The Artery Foundation. "I was instantly hooked on the bands record and feel it's a breath of fresh air that the music scene desperately needs! People are going to love this band worldwide!" more on this story
Suicide Machines Offshoot Break Anchor Plan Mini Tour
Break Anchor will be hitting the road later this month for a string of Midwestern tour dates.
The trek kicks off on September 19 in the band's hometown of Detroit and will wrap up in Grand Rapids on September 23rd.
Break Anchor, fronted by Jay Navarro of The Suicide Machines, released Blackhearts and Blackouts via Paper + Plastick records in March. The band then released Viva La Rustbelt on SideOneDummy Records more on this story
Paul McCartney The World's Richest Singer
(Classic Rock) Paul McCartney is still the world's richest singer, with around $800m in the bank, according to pop culture website Celebrity Net Worth.
Their list of 58 financial bigshots includes Mick Jagger, Phil Collins and Dave Grohl in their top ten.
But the former Beatle is $200m better off than second-place U2 singer Bono. NW, who last month released a drummer rich list topped by Macca's colleague Ringo Starr, say: "There's no better job on the planet than being frontman or woman for a major rock band. Not only to lead singers get most of the glory, attention, accolades and groupies – they also make a ton of money. more on this story
Bison B.C. Releasing New Album In October
Bison B.C. have set an October 22nd release date for their new studio album, Lovelessness.
The band worked with producer Sanford Parker at Soma and Electrical Audio Studios in Chicago on Lovelessness.
Parker is best known for his work with bands such as Yob, Pelican, Rwake, Yakuza, Nachtmystium, Zoroaster, Unearthly Trance, and more. more on this story
Silverchair's Ben Gillies Releasing Solo Project Album
(Gibson) Silverchair drummer Ben Gillies has unveiled his new project, Bento, which has been keeping him busy while Silverchair remain on indefinite hiatus. Bento will release the album Diamond Days on October 26.
"Being part of something as awesome and mammoth as Silverchair required so much of myself and at times there was very little energy left for other things," Gillies said in a statement. "Now I feel as if I'm freed up and can satisfy my own creative output and get about doing what makes sense for me at this point. It's been a while in the making and I'm excited to finally share it."
The album features a variety of Gillies' musician pals, and it was produced by Gillies along with Eric J. Dubowski. more on this story
Rush Surprise Fans At Tour Opener
(Classic Rock) Rush played the first show of their Clockwork Angels tour in Manchester, New Hampshire at the weekend and there was a big difference to the band's lineup.
For the first time ever Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart were joined on stage by guest musicians in the form of an eight-piece string ensemble, helping them deliver tracks from their latest album the way they'd originally been devised. Check out the videos below.
That wasn't the only surprise. The first half of the band's 25-song set included a stack of songs they hadn't played in years. Read more and check out video from the show here.
B Sides
Singled Out: Hoobastank
Today Hoobastank frontman Doug Robb tells us about the song "This Is Gonna Hurt" from their brand new album "Fight or Flight," which was released today. Here is the story:
I remember listening to the music for THIS IS GONNA HURT while sitting in my car with Jesse. He had written the music and I had come up with some melodic ideas and the phrase "this is gonna hurt". Each time the phrase was sung it revealed something different.
"This is gonna hurt. This is gonna hurt ME. This is gonna hurt ME....more than it hurts YOU." That's how it originally was written out. The song kind of stayed in "limbo" lyrically for a while because I couldn't find an emotional anchor to ground the song. Later that year we were in Bali, Indonesia playing an acoustic show. We were exhausted from constant travel and continuous shows. During soundcheck our frustrations came to a boil and we had a pretty epic band fight. It wasn't our first and I'm sure it won't be our last. It's just what happens sometimes. After the fight I remember sitting in my hotel room thinking about how difficult it would be for myself or any band member to walk away from Hoobastank. We are truly a family and for as much as it would hurt whoever was left behind, it would hurt even more for the one who left. I finally had a lyrical emotional starting point for THIS IS GONNA HURT and I finished the song that night in Bali.
Obviously we all talked it out and everything was fine. During the recording of the song the lyrics got switched a little to make the song a little more "scathing" and a little less "sensitive". Also more to reflect a relationship between two people rather than a band. The finished product is, "This is gonna hurt. This is gonna hurt you. This is gonna hurt you more than it hurts me. And I don't want to hurt. That's why I'm going to hurt you. That's why I'm going to hurt you. That's how it's going to be!". Unapologetic and to the point.
Hearing is believing. Now that you know the story behind the song, listen for yourself and learn more about the album right here!
Scorpions' Rudolf Schenker On Wikimetal
Wikimetal celebrate their 90th episode with an exclusive interview with Scorpions star Rudolf Schenker.
They sent over these details: It was a great honor to receive this icon of music on our show.
Rudolf was very nice and told us stories about the beginning of his career, the future of Scorpions and much more. Check it out here.
Lynyrd Skynyrd Interviewed on CNN
(hennemusic) Lynyrd Skynyrd are making the rounds to promote their newly-released album, "Last of a Dyin' Breed."
Guitarists Gary Rossington and Rickey Medlocke, along with vocalist Johnny Van Zant, sat down with CNN's Fredricka Whitfield to discuss the evolution of the band's Southern image and their disassociation with the Confederate flag, as well as the new album.
"The Dyin' breed part is because all southern rock and roll and musicians, there's only a few bands left nowadays from all that," says Rossington. "There used to be really a whole lot of them and it's kind of a dying breed because it's more pop stars and rap." Watch it here.
Gary Moore's Jimi Hendrix Tribute Release Preview Goes Online
(hennemusic) "Blues For Jimi," a new live package featuring Gary Moore performing Jimi Hendrix material, will be available on CD, DVD and Blu-ray on September 25.
Filmed at the London Hippodrome on October 25, 2007, "Blues For Jimi" captures a unique concert featuring Moore playing classic Hendrix tracks, including "Purple Haze," "Foxy Lady," "The Wind Cries Mary," "Hey Joe," "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)" and many more.
The concert was part of the launch for the Jimi Hendrix "Live At Monterey" program. A preview clip of Moore performing Jimi's blues classic, "Red House," can be seen here.
Abandoned Pools Release Sublime Currency Video
Abandoned Pools have released a new music video for the title track to their latest album, "Sublime Currency."
Abandoned Pools is fronted by Tommy Walter, who founded the group back in 2001. During his career, Walter has performed on late night TV shows and toured the country with national acts such as Lenny Kravitz, Garbage, and A Perfect Circle.
Following the release of two full lengths and an EP, Abandoned Pools released its new album, Sublime Currency, through the prominent indie Christian label Tooth and Nail Records. Watch the video here
Young Buffalo Giving Away New Song
Young Buffalo are giving fans a free taste of their forthcoming new EP release and have mapped out fall tour dates.
The band are offering a free download of the EP's first single, Nature Boy, which you can grab here.
If you like what you hear you can catch the duo on the road this fall starting on September 20th in Austin, Tx.
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