Today's Day in Rock
Motley Crue Pick Jackass Director For The Dirt Movie
(hennemusic) Motley Crue have hired "Jackass" movie series and "Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa' director Jeff Tremaine to direct the film adaptation of their 2001 biography, "The Dirt: Confessions Of The World's Most Notorious Rock Band."
"I've been careful to make this a natural progression," Tremain tells Deadline. "I've been offered a lot of scripts but Dirt is something I pursued with everything I had. I've wanted to make this going back to 2001, when we were just planning the first Jackass movie and I found out that David Gale at MTV Films had just optioned the book.
"First of all, I had no idea how to make Jackass into a movie, but I said to him, let me direct that movie, too. He said, yeah, of course! He was being sarcastic, because he had the same level of confidence in me as a director as I did at that time.
"Luckily for me, the movie never got made, and when this project became available, I put everything I had into chasing it and convincing everyone that I am the right guy for it. I really feel I am." more on this story
Foo Fighters End Hiatus With Announcement Of Live Return
(hennemusic) Foo Fighters have released a new video to announce their return from a self-imposed hiatus with a December 13 concert in Mexico City. The band will play the 55,000 capacity Foro Sol Stadium with openers The National.
Last October, Dave Grohl announced that the Foos were going on hiatus following an extensive world tour in support of 2011's "Wasting Light" album.
"I'm not sure when the Foo Fighters are going to play again," he wrote on Facebook, leading many to think the band was finished while Grohl worked on his Sound City film project.
But guitarist Chris Shiflett told Rolling Stone in August that the band had begun work on a new album. more on this story
Janis Joplin Walk of Fame Induction To Be Streamed Online
(Musicians Institute) Janis Joplin will be posthumously awarded with the 2,510th Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the Category of Recording today, November 4, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. PDT.
The ceremony, taking place directly in front of the entrance to Musicians Institute, will be open to the public and live-streamed exclusively on www.walkoffame.com.
Special guests on hand to celebrate this occasion will include several people who were close to Joplin during her life and career: Joplin's siblings, Michael and Laura Joplin; friend and fellow singer-songwriter Kris Kristofferson, who will perform a special acoustic version of Joplin's #1 hit "Me and Bobby McGee"; and producer/label executive Clive Davis.
Also in attendance will be Musicians Institute's Vocal Program Chair, Debra Byrd--best known for her work on The Voice and American Idol. Hollywood Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Leron Gubler will emcee the event. Stream will take place here.
Love/Hate Guitarist Threatens To Sue Singer
(Classic Rock) Founding Love/Hate guitarist Jon E Love has threatened to sue singer Jizzy Pearl over a new album that planned for release under the band name but with only one original member.
The axeman is furious that the new album "Crucified," set for launch in January, has been recorded without involvement from any original member other than Pearl.
Love says via Facebook: "This is not a Love/Hate record. Jizzy has taken it upon himself to release his solo sh*t and call it Love/Hate. None of the original members are on it. How do I know this? Because the idiot insulted me when asking me to perform on it.
"Any true Love/Hate fan will immediately know it's not the real band. Stay tuned – more to follow as I proceed to sue him." more on this story
Bobby Parker 'Only Musician The Beatles Admitted To Stealing From' Dies
(Classic Rock) Blues rock guitarist Bobby Parker, best known for his 1961 track Watch Your Step and credited as "the only musician the Beatles admitted to stealing from" has died at the age of 76, it's been reported.
Bassist Anthony B Rucker, who often collaborated often with the pioneering artist, confirmed the news, saying: "It is with a heavy heart I thank you, Bobby, for all that you have done for me. I'm so glad I had one last chance to play with you a couple of weeks ago. See ya on the other side."
Born in Louisiana and raised in Los Angeles, Robert Lee Parker's first professional gig was with Otis Williams and the Charms in the 1950s, followed by stints with Bo Diddley, Sam Cooke, Chuck Berry and Little Richard.
Watch Your Step inspired the Beatles' song I Feel Fine, with John Lennon once saying they'd used the riff "in various forms" throughout their career. Led Zeppelin made use of it in Moby Dick. The track was also covered by the Spencer Davis Group, Dr Feelgood and Carlos Santana, who once said: "Bobby inspired me to play guitar – he's one of the few remaining guitarists who can pierce your heart and soothe your soul." A lot more.
Fu Manchu Return With First New Song In Three Years
(Classic Rock) California hard rock legends Fu Manchu have premiered their first new song in three years, titled Robotic Invasion, off the band's upcoming split 7-inch with LA doomsters MOAB.
Limited to 1,000 copies, the new release will be available through the band's website, Fu-Manchu.com, and at upcoming live shows. In addition, the song is also available as a free download for a limited.
Fu Manchu are currently planning the release of their new full-length album out spring 2014. Watch the lyric video for Robotic Invasion and grab the free download link here.
Lou Reed Died Looking At Trees While Doing Tai Chi
(Classic Rock) Lou Reed's widow Laurie Anderson has told how he died while looking at the trees in his garden as he performed tai chi. The 71-year-old passed away after doctors treating him for liver failure told him that nothing more could be done to save him. He decided to spend his final days outside hospital.
In a touching obituary in the East Hampton Star, she writes: "To our neighbours: What a beautiful fall! Everything shimmering and golden and all that incredible soft light. Water surrounding us. Lou and I have spent a lot of time here in the past few years, and even though we're city people this is our spiritual home.
"Last week I promised Lou to get him out of the hospital and come home to Springs. And we made it!," she continues. "Lou was a tai chi master and spent his last days here being happy and dazzled by the beauty and power and softness of nature. He died on Sunday morning looking at the trees and doing the famous 21 form of tai chi with just his musician hands moving through the air." She had more to say.
KISS Perform Love Gun Classic Live For The Very First Time
(hennemusic) KISS have released videos of performances of some rare tracks during KISS Kruise III including the band's live performance of a Love Gun classic for the very first time.
During the band's first indoor concert on Tuesday, KISS played "Almost Human", from 1977's "Love Gun" album for the first time ever, as well as several rarely-performed songs, including "The Oath" (from 1981's "Music From The Elder") and "Mainline" from 1974's "Hotter Than Hell" – a track originally sung by former drummer Peter Criss.
KISS Kruise III ran October 28 - November 1, 2013 on board The Norwegian Pearl sailing from Miami, Florida to Key West, Florida and Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas. Check out the video here.
Rick Wakeman Expands Journey To The Centre Of The Earth Tour Plans
(Classic Rock) Rick Wakeman has doubled the length of his Journey To The Centre Of The Earth tour in 2014. He'll hit the road in April to mark the 40th anniversary of the original album's release – which happens to tie in with the 150th anniversary of the Jules Verne novel that inspired it.
Wakeman says: "This is the start of a new Journey. The original score for the album had been lost for so many years, making any new performances impossible. But after it turned up without warning, we managed to restore it and add previously missing music.
"It's taken another half-decade to develop it into this tour, but I can't wait to take Verne's magnificent story on tour again." Each concert will be split into two parts. The first will see the keyboard icon appear on stage alone to talk about the making of Journey in his inimitable fashion – based on his successful Edinburgh Festival show on the same theme.
Then the New World Symphony Orchestra, the English Chamber Choir and the English Rock Ensemble will perform the full piece in a brand-new set designed by Roger Dean. more on this story
Zakk Wylde Explains Why He Unplugged
(Gibson) Gibson guitar maestro and Black Label Society mainman, Zakk Wylde performed an acoustic track on EMGtv last week. Wylde is playing more acoustic these days to support new Black Label Society album Unblackened, which is out now. Zakk's TV performance was sponsored by Epiphone.
Wylde recently explained his acoustic muse. "It' like with with Zeppelin - as much as I love "Black Dog" I want to listen to "Going to California." We had the two previous DVDs and our Black Label family it was just like, "Would you guys consider doing a show with the mellow stuff," and thinking about it we were like, "Let's just do that.
"A lot of these songs never see the light of day and I don't know why, we're happy with the way they came out on the record. That was probably the last time we played them, when they were recorded. Especially with the [Pride & Glory] stuff which was '94 and the 'Book of Shadows' in '96, it's been a while and it was definitely fun re-visiting them."
Here, Zakk plays "Lovin' Woman" from his Pride And Glory Days. Wylde is promising the next Black Label Society album will be a return to heavy electric riffs. Watch the performance here.
Avenged Sevenfold Say They Have Eerie Similarities To Metallica
(Radio.com) Avenged Sevenfold don't crave Miley or Gaga's popularity. When singer M. Shadows and bassist Johnny Christ sat down with Radio.com, they confessed they have no desire to be a household name. "It's metal. It's rock 'n' roll. It's dangerous," Shadows said between swigs of a stiff drink. "Everyone's not going to like it. That's what's cool about it."
Although they're not striving for world domination, Shadows does admit it's time metal had a voice in pop culture. After all, their new album, Hail to the King, did debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 album chart and rose to the top of the U.K. Albums charts faster than Miley or Gaga shed clothing. "It's exciting for us to take over for a little bit," Shadows said of the No. 1s.
The Huntington Beach, Calif. band knows that the key to longevity means balancing the past with the present. "We've had such a great fan base from day one, and we have such a solid thing going on that you don't want to mess that up," Shadows said. "But at the same time, we're human beings that want to create a progressive record and write what we feel in our hearts."
Despite critics having accused the band of stealing riffs from Metallica for their latest album, A7X sees it another way. They prefer to draw comparisons between their similar circumstances. "We have so many eerie similarities to Metallica, it's like ridiculous," Shadows said. "We lost a member during one of our most important times," referring to the 2009 death of drummer James "The Rev" Sullivan. "We have an album that's being compared to the Black Album. For us, we kneel to the throne; we're big fans of Metallica. But at the same time we're doing our own thing, trying to make our own legacy."
But that's just the stuff on the outer edge. The band's keeping their eye on what really matters to them. See what that is.
Climax Blues Band's Pete Haycock Dead at 62
(Classic Rock) Pete Haycock, founding guitarist of the Climax Blues Band, has died from a suspected heart attack. He was 62. Haycock formed the Climax Blues Band in 1967 along with vocalist Colin Cooper. They'd previously worked together in The Gospel Truth. Cooper died in 2008.
The Climax Chicago Blues Band's original line-up was Stafford-born Haycock (lead guitar), Derek Holt (piano/guitar), Cooper (vocals/harmonica), Richard Jones (bass) and George Newsome (drums).
They went on to score a Top 10 hit in 1976 with Couldn't Get it Right. The band split in 1988, although a new incarnation continues operating today, with no founding members on board. more on this story
Sebastian Bach Almost Finished With New Album
(hennemusic) Sebastian Bach is in the studio working on a new album and the rocker has posted an update on the project, reporting that he is almost done make the new album.
"I am just resting my body and soul after singing all day every day for this past week for the new record," wrote Bach. "Once again producer Bob Marlette has outdone himself and this is the perfect follow-up to kicking and screaming I am extremely excited for you all to hear it!
"I have been putting in long hours every single day making sure that it is kicking your ass in every way possible and it is sounding great! Bach to work on Monday the album is almost done!" more on this story
Avenged Sevenfold and Rob Zombie Confirmed for Download Fest
(Classic Rock) Avenged Sevenfold have been confirmed as the first of three headline acts for next year's Download festival. And Rob Zombie has also been confirmed for the main stage first-night bill.
The Donington Park extravaganza takes place on June 13-15, 2014, with the usual litany of hundreds of big-name rock and metal acts, rising stars and other attractions besides.
A7X, who recently released sixth album Hail To The King, will round off proceedings on Friday, June 13 – and it's their first-ever UK festival headline appearance. more on this story
Public Service Broadcasting Release 'Night Mail' Video
(Prog) Public Service Broadcasting will release their track "Night Mail" as a single today (November 4) in the UK. It's taken from the duo's acclaimed debut album Inform – Educate – Entertain, which was launched in May. It sees them reworking the fondly remembered General Post Office promotional film from 1936, which featured WH Auden's poem of the same name.
J Willgoose Esq and colleague Wrigglesworth are best-known for being inspired by British public information clips of the mid-20th century – but they've gone a little further afield for creative input for their latest tracks, Elfstedentocht Parts 1 and 2, also available below.
They explain: "In April we were approached by the organisers of the Explore The North festival in Leeuwarden, Netherlands. They asked if we would use some footage of the Elfstedentocht – Eleven Cities Tour – the world's biggest ice skating race – and write some songs around it. So we did." Watch the video for the new single here.
Ian Siegal Not Complaining About Music Business Woes
(The Blues Ian Siegal admits it's a challenging time for professional musicians but he believes he has nothing to complain about. The award-winning bluesman is nearing the end of a UK solo tour, after which he'll hit the road again with his band the Mississippi Mudbloods, followed by a round of dates with his European cronies in the Siegal Electric Band. He also has an American collective to work with when he's on the far side of the Atlantic.
Siegal tells WSCountyTimes: "It has been difficult for a very long time. For a jobbing musician the problem is that your fees have not gone up – gigs are still paying what they were paying 10 or 20 years ago.
"It's even worse in the States: top-class professionals are having to get a day job," he continues. "But I'm not complaining. I've never had to have a job. Going out solo is a blessing for me; it's good to have that option." more on this story
James Montgomery Almost Took The Wrong Trip
(The Blues Blues harpist James Montgomery talks in a new interview about a moment in his early career when he nearly abandoned the blues as a result of taking LSD.
He was at school in the 1960s when he was inspired to start playing harmonica and joined the Milk River Jug Band – but they were older than him and the outfit split when his colleagues left for college.
"I started the Montgomery-Miller Band. We played Chicago and Detroit style blues and we were pretty successful," Montgomery tells MetroWest. "Then in my junior year of high school I took some LSD. The next morning I changed the name of the band to The Great Cosmic Expanding!" Fortunately the experimental direction proved to be just that.
Iron Maiden Release Sixth Vintage Of Their Eddie's Evil Brew Wine
(hennemusic) Iron Maiden have released the sixth vintage of their Eddie's Evil Brew wine to fans across Europe. Exclusive the band's website shop, the product is described as "a lovely Merlot made from grapes picked by the Seventh Son of a Seventh Son! Eat, drink and BE EVIL!"
The band also states the following for fans outside of Europe that may want to order the wine: "Due to customs regulations in some countries we are only able to send this product successfully to European Union countries.
"Therefore if you live outside the European Union and still place an order, we will ship the wine but your order might be held at customs and will possibly incur a duty payment or even be confiscated. Please be aware that this is your responsibility." more on this story
Singled Out: Vertical Horizon's 'Broken Over You'
Today Matt Scannell from Vertical Horizon tells us about the song "'Broken Over You' " from their brand new album "Echoes From The Underground", which features a guest appearance from Rush's Neil Peart on two tracks. Here is the story:
"'Broken Over You' is a song about losing that initial magical connection with someone you love. When you can't read their mind anymore the doubts start creeping in. Originally I wrote it as a ballad, with a slow tempo and a more laid-back, introspective feel. But when I looked at the collection of songs on the record as a whole I realized I needed some more uptempo material – so just as an experiment I started messing around with turning 'Broken' into a rock song. Oddly enough, it instantly seemed to work better.
Now when I listen to it I'm so glad I pushed and shoved it around for a while until it was 'just right.' The song came together for me in the bridge with the lyric 'Broken over you/How do I get from broken to over you' – every once in a while the simplest idea in the world becomes the deepest and most powerful. Writing those lyrics was a 'Eureka!' moment for me.
Hearing is believing. Now that you know the story behind the song, listen for yourself with a free download and learn more about the album right here!
Rob Zombie Performs Two Songs On Jimmy Kimmel
(hennemusic) Rob Zombie performed two songs from his latest album, "Venomous Rat Regeneration Vendor", during the Halloween episode of ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live.
Zombie played his new single, a cover of the Grand Funk Railroad classic, "We're An American Band", before launching into the project's lead single, "Dead City Radio And The New Gods Of Supertown."
This weekend Zombie kicked off his coheadlining tour with Korn. The Night Of The Living Dreads Tour launched on Sunday in Reno, Nevada. Check out video of the Kimmel performances here.
Neil Young Release Live At The Cellar Door Video Trailer
(hennemusic) Neil Young has posted a video trailer for "Live At The Cellar Door", the latest in his Archives Performance Series, which will be released on December 10.
The album collects recordings made during Young's intimate six-show solo stand at The Cellar Door in Washington D.C. between November 30th and December 2nd, 1970, a few months after the release of his classic third solo album, "After The Gold Rush."
The album, which features Young performing on acoustic guitar and piano, includes a mix of solo and Buffalo Springfield tracks. It also includes early, raw performances of songs that wouldn't appear until subsequent Young albums, including the rarity "Bad Fog Of Loneliness" (which appears on Live At Massey Hall '71 – released in 2007- but was previously unreleased until the studio band version was included on Archives Vol. 1 1963-1972), "Old Man" (released two years later on 1972's Harvest album), and "Down By The River" from "Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere." Check out the video here.
White Moth Black Butterfly Release Omen Video
(Prog) Prog premiered the latest video from White Moth Black Butterfly. The video is for the song "Omen," the latest single from the band formed by ex-Tesseract frontman Dan Tompkins and his Skyharbour collaborator Keshav Dhar, and it's taken from their debut album One Thousand Wings, to be released on November 11.
The duo cite Massive Attack, Enigma and Sigur Ros as influences and describe their album as "cinematic, electronic and dramatic, taking the aural sense to new dimensions".
WMBB play London Upstairs @ The Garage on November 7, Guildford The Star 8, and Mansfield The Intake 9. Support comes from Shadowboxer, and more dates will be announced. Watch the video here.
The People The Poet Release 'Stabilisers (I Will Be)' Video
(Classic Rock) The People The Poet, the band formerly known as Tiger Please, have completed work on their debut album, The Narrator, and have released a video for the song "Stabilisers (I Will Be)".
Cardiff-based Tiger Please – whose sound was a mix of U2, Sigur Rós, Kings Of Leon, John Mayer and Counting Crows – were responsible for two critically acclaimed releases, namely 2009 full-length They Don't Change Under Moonlight and 2010's Seasons EP. They toured throughout the UK (including Download and Sonisphere festivals) and garnered Radio One airplay.
There's an intriguing story behind the name-change from Tiger Please to The People The Poet – as vocalist Leon Stanford explains: "It's sad to part with a name which we've seen so much success with, but we hope you will understand why we felt it was the right time for the change. This is more than just a simple change of a name – it is a tribute to the people who have trusted us with their stories, our fans."
The Narrator is written entirely around personal life stories sent in to the band by their fans. These stories cover a wide spectrum of experiences and emotions, through the joy of fatherhood – Stabilisers (I Will Be) – to the pain of losing a parent – Nobody Else Like You, featuring a guest vocal from Francis Dunnery – via the emotive two-part tribute to two fans' experiences of the fight against cancer – Pink Ribbon and Lives Of Your Lovers. Read more and watch the video here.
Giuda Release 'Wild Tiger Woman' Video
(Classic Rock) Giuda (pronounced JEW-DA) are an Italian five-piece band from Rome, born from the ashes of European punk rockers Taxi, and they have released a brand new video for the song "Wild Tiger Woman".
Giuda released their debut album Racy Roller last year and now they're back with their mix of anthemic 70s glam hooks and the punchy delivery of early UK punk with their second album, Let's Do It Again, due out on December 9.
The band's influences include early 70s glitter giants such as Slade, The Sweet and T.Rex; semi-obscure junkshop glam acts such as Hector and Jook; Vanda and Young's pre-AC/DC Aussie rock; and Slaughter & The Dogs' and Eddie & The Hot Rods' pub rock/punk.
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