Today's Day in Rock
KISS Collaborator Karl Cochran Suffers Severe Stroke
(Classic Rock) KISS and Joe Lynn Turner collaborator Karl Cochran is recovering from a severe stroke, it's been confirmed. The songwriter and guitarist collapsed on Thursday and fell into a coma. And although he's now regained consciousness, it's not yet known how serious his condition remains.
Cochran co-wrote material for Kiss' 1998 album Psycho Circus and played in Ace Frehley and Eric Singer's solo bands. He's been working with former Rainbow singer Turner since the mid-90s and he's also known for his work with Rated X, Voodooland and Far Cry.
Paul Stanley last night thanked fans for their positive thoughts, reporting: "Your prayers worked! Karl woke from his coma and spoke and was moving and aware." more on this story
Bruce Springsteen Covers Van Halen Classic
(hennemusic) Bruce Springsteen kicked off his performance at the free NCAA March Madness Music Festival in Dallas, Texas on Sunday with a cover of the Van Halen classic, "Jump", and video from the show is available online.
The classic tune, from Van Halen's "1984" album, is the only number one US single in the band's career, spending 5 weeks on top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the spring of 1984.
The basketball-themed title was the opening song of Springsteen's set, which was streamed live online and closed out the three day event at Reunion Park in sync with the NCAA Men's Final Four weekend.
Check out the video of the Jump performance here.
Johnny Rotten and Incubus Singer Part of Jesus Christ Superstar Tour
(Radio.com) Incubus frontman Brandon Boyd will betray his band/the Son of God for 50 dates on tour this summer in a new production of Andrew Lloyd Weber's rock musical Jesus Christ Superstar.
The "arena rock show" will also feature Boyd as Judas, Destiny's Child member Michelle Williams as Mary, 'NSYNC emeritus JC Chasez as Pilate, and Public Image Ltd. and Sex Pistols punk legend John Lydon as King Herod.
Jesus Himself will be played by Ben Forster, who was the winner of UK's reality contest show "Superstar," similar to "Grease: You're The One That I Want." more on this story
Nirvana Members, KISS Set For Tonight Show's Rock Hall Week
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon will be celebrating the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class of 2014 with appearances from several inductees throughout this week.
Rock Hall inductee Cat Stevens (now Yusuf Islam) will kick things off on Tuesday night. The episode will also feature Anne Hathaway and Marlon Wayans.
The surviving members of Nirvana, Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic, are set to appear on Wednesday night's episode which will also feature Jennifer Garner and Stevie Nicks.
KISS will be closing things out on Friday where they appear on the show that will also feature guest appearances from Nicolas Cage and Revenge star Emily Vancamp.
Cat Stevens, Nirvana and the original lineup of KISS will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame during an event at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Thursday night.
Courtney Love Jumped The Gun On Hole Reunion Talk
(Classic Rock) Courtney Love admits that she may have wrecked the chances of reuniting the classic 'Celebrity Skin' lineup of Hole by talking about the idea in the press.
Last week she revealed she'd been rehearsing with Melissa Auf Der Maur, Eric Erlandson and Patty Schemel, marking the first time they'd worked together since 2002.
"We may have made out, but there's no talk of marriage. It's very frail," she now tells the Telegraph. "Nothing might happen - and now the band are all flipping out with me."
Despite that, Love insists she's learned her lesson after a series of public outbursts landed her in trouble in recent months, saying: "After I get a spanking, or maybe three, I tend to be good." more on this story
Slash Finishes New Album
(Classic Rock) Slash has confirmed that work on his third solo album has been completed. And although he doesn't have a title, he does have a release date, which he'll confirm soon.
The former Guns n'Roses axeman laid down 17 tracks - 16 with vocals and one instrumental - with the assistance of singer Myles Kennedy and backing band the Conspirators, who appeared on 2012 release Apocalyptic Love.
Working titles include I Wanna Pull Your Hair, It Puts The Lotion On Its Skynyrd, Cheap Dick, Manual Automation, You're The Truth, Dirty Girl and Music To Murder Your Girlfriend By. more on this story
Walter Trout Benefit Concert Announced
(The Blues Walter Trout benefit concert planned at Shepherd's Bush Empire. An Evening For Walter Trout will take place at the iconic London venue on May 4.
Confirmed performers include Roger Chapman, Otis Grand, Bernie Marsden, Ian Parker, Kim Simmons, Danny Bryant, Stevie Smith, Marcus Malone, Mitch Laddie, Laurence Jones and The Flamingo Club All Stars House band featuring John O'Leary and Alan Glenn.
Proceeds will go to towards the ailing icon's emergency liver transplant fund and his subsequent recuperation. According to the organisers "the goal of the evening is to pull together some great blues-rock musicians to help raise money and awareness of Walter Trout's current predicament." more on this story
Toxic Holocaust and Skeletonwitch Tour Canceled
Toxic Holocaust have announced that they have been forced to cancel their upcoming tour of Australia and New Zealand with Skeletonwitch due to an illness.
The band issued the following, "Unfortunately, due to a serious and prolonged ear infection suffered by Joel Grind of Toxic Holocaust, the Toxic Holocaust/Skeletonwitch Australian and New Zealand tour will not be happening in April 2014.
"Joel is unwell and recommended by his doctor not to fly till his condition is taken care of. We are truly sorry, but this is something that's out of [our] hands.
"Toxic Holocaust will be rescheduling their tour for November with another US band, whilst Skeletonwitch will now be doing their own headline tour sometime later when time permits in their busy schedule.
"Details about ticket refunds and tour dates coming soon."
Creedence Clearwater Revival Not Likely To Be Revived
(Classic Rock) Creedence Clearwater Revival drummer Cosmo Clifford admits a reunion with frontman John Fogerty would be a big moneyspinner - but he's not waiting for a call.
Clifford and bassist Stu Cook continue to work as Creedence Clearwater Revisited following the band's acrimonious collapse in 1972. And even though Fogerty last year suggested he might consider working with his surviving bandmates again, the drummer says the time has long passed.
"It would have been nice twenty years ago. But I like the guys I'm working with now," Clifford tells ABC. "I suppose if the original band got together again the money would be huge. But life is short, and the idea is to have as much fun as you can while you're on the planet.
"So I wish John well. He's got his band and we have ours, and we're happy where we are." more on this story
Marillion Singer Steve Hogarth Publishing Diaries
(Prog) Marillion singer Steve Hogarth has unveiled the first volume of his memoirs. The Invisible Man: Diaries 1991-1997 is available for pre-order. It's to be published on June 21, with the companion title due before Christmas.
Hogarth began keeping a note of his activities after a conversation with his father. He recalls: "Some years ago I went back up north to visit my parents in Doncaster. 'What have you been up to, son?' said my dad. 'I've been in Iceland on a glacier with a helicopter,' I began. 'Will you promise me you'll keep a diary? Stuff like that doesn't normally happen to people,' he said.
"And so I did. Not all the time, but a lot of the time - often when I've been out on the road being a 'rock star' and sometimes when I'm at home fixing the dish-washer and bathing the kids." more on this story
Police Star Andy Summers' New Group Circa Zero Release First Video
Police guitarist Andy Summers' new band Circa Zero have release their very first music video. The new video clip is for the band's first single "Levitation."
Apart from being the band's first single, "Levitation," is the lead song from the band's debut studio album, Circus Hero, which was released back on March 25.
The new video features Summers, along with singer and bassist Rob Giles and session drummer Greg Grunberg, performing the song in the recording studio.
"My goal is always to make something I'd like to drive around and listen to," Giles told USA Today. "He had the same attitude -- 'Let's just make a rock record that we love.'"
Check out the video here.
Robert Plant Leads Glastonbury Lineup
Robert Plant and his new band, The Sensational Space Shifters, lead the lineup for this summer's Glastonbury Festival which will be taking place in late June.
Apart from the former Led Zeppelin frontman, the festival will also feature performances from Jack White, Arcade Fire, Dolly Parton, Blondie and Bryan Ferry, The Wailers, Dr. Feelgood legend Wilko Johnson, The Pixies and The Black Keys.
Organizers are expected to announce additional artist for the festival which will be taking place at Worthy Farm in Pilton, England from June 25th to June 29th.
Glenn Hughes Sees Mel Galley In California Breed Guitarist
(Classic Rock) California Breed frontman Glenn Hughes says that his young bandmate, the 23-year-old Andrew Watt, is the nearest thing to his late colleague Mel Galley.
Hughes and Galley were bandmates in Trapeze before the guitarist moved on to work with Whitesnake, Phenomena and Cozy Powell. He died of cancer in 2008.
As California Breed prepare for the launch of their self-titled debut album, Hughes tells Tight But Loose: "Andrew was born in 1991, but he sounds like he's from the psychedelic era. He is not really a 70s or 80s guy - his main influence runs from 1968 and then leaps into 1994 with Pearl Jam and Soundgarden.
"I haven't played with a guitar player in that vein since Mel Galley. He was a little nervous at first but he has that New York swagger and he's ambitious." more on this story
Metallica Release Live Vide of Rare Song Performance
(hennemusic) Metallica are sharing an online video package of their first performance of "Whiskey In The Jar" in five years during their March 22nd concert in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
The band recorded the traditional Irish song for their 1998 compilation album, "Garage Inc." Also included in a video package from the show is the night's opening track, "Battery", from 1986's "Master Of Puppets."
Metallica wrapped up their 9-date "By Request" South American tour in Buenos Aires, Argentina on March 30. The band will launch a European summer tour in Helsinki, Finland on May 28.
Watch the newly released footage here.
Foo Fighter Offshoot Birds Of Satan Streaming New Song
(hennemusic) The Birds Of Satan, a new band featuring Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, have released the track, "Pieces Of The Puzzle", from their forthcoming self-titled debut album due out April 15.
The tune follows last month's release of the group's debut
single, "Thanks For The Line." Joining Hawkins in The Birds Of Satan are guitarist Mick Murphy and bassist Wiley Hodgden, who have a history performing together as 70s cover band Chevy Metal.
Produced by John Lousteau, the project includes guest appearances by fellow Foos Dave Grohl and Pat Smear, as well as Drew Hester, Rami Jaffee, Butch Vig, and current Yes frontman Jon Davison.
Check out the song here.
Neal Schon Looks Back At Journey With Steve Perry
(hennemusic) In a new interview with Classic Rock magazine, Journey guitarist Neal Schon is sharing memories of working with Steve Perry during their time together in the San Francisco band.
Journey had their most successful commercial period with Perry, who joined the group in 1977, and the partnership led to a string of multi-platinum albums.
"Steve and I had some really amazing times together - when we first got together, and for years after that," explains Schon. "He was a very funny guy, and he liked to party with the best of us. In the beginning, when we wrote 'Lights' and 'Patiently', the first two songs we wrote together, we realised immediately that we had chemistry. And the guy was really funny to be around, so we hung out all the time. We were very tight and close for years and years."
Asked what went wrong between the two, Schon says, "Things happen along the way - women come and go, and things sometimes go sideways, which it did, and I was sorry to see that happen, but it did. It wasn't really a fault of anyone's. We all had a lot of different things to deal with: you're growing up, you're in a big band, and you're making lots of money. You're doing whatever you're doing and it's not helping the situation. It's hard to keep it all together. But things happen for a reason."
Find out what Neal had to say about Perry's controversial exit from Journey here.
KISS Unplugged Again
(hennemusic) KISS performed a rare acoustic show at the San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino in Highland, California last Thursday and video from the event is available.
The 21-song set featured tracks from throughout the band's 40-year career, as well as covers of Led Zeppelin and Mountain tunes. The show comes one week before the original KISS lineup's induction into the 2014 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, where they will be inducted by Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello.
Due to feuding amongst its members and a disagreement with the Rock Hall over their induction, KISS will not be performing at the ceremony. Watch video from the unplugged show more on this story
Police Release Kurt Cobain Death Scene Photos
(hennemusic) Seattle police released a series of images of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain's death scene in advance of the this past weekend's 20th anniversary of his passing.
Among the photos are images of Cobain's body on the floor of the living quarters above his garage: one showing his left arm with a hospital ID bracelet around his wrist (Kurt had left an LA rehab center days before), and another displaying an open box of shotgun shells at his feet.
Other images include the rocker's wallet with ID, a cigar box with drug paraphernalia, and his suicide note, which was found on top of a planter with a pen stuck through it. See some of the photos here.
Deep Purple Frontman Ian Gillan Plans Unlikely Showcase
(Classic Rock) In the most un-rock'n'roll story of the year so far, Deep Purple frontman Ian Gillan has agreed to open a showcase garden at this year's Chelsea Flower Show in London.
What prompted Gillan to get involved? It's all down to a company called Sutton Seeds. The South West of England received an almighty battering during the bad weather of this past winter and Suttons Seeds - of Paignton, Devon - are keen to spread the word that the region has recovered from the storms.
"We will be celebrating 50 years of Britain In Bloom in the South West at Chelsea this year with a garden which has been inspired by the region," Suttons Seeds reveal. "With our garden we want to promote the fact that through all the crisis of flooding in the area recently, the South West is open for business and tourism." more on this story
Xandria Release Dreamkeeper Lyric Video
(TeamRock Radio) Xandria have released a new lyric video for their new track Dreamkeeper. It's taken from the German symphonic metal outfit's sixth album Sacrificium, due on May 5 via Napalm Records.
They say of the follow-up to 2012's Neverworld's End: "Sacrificium will continue the musical journey and direction of the last CD - but it will bring in even more of everything people liked about the last one."
Xandria kick off a European tour on May 1, which includes a show at London's Underworld on May 9, followed by a set at the Dames Of Darkness festival in Bilston on May 10. Check out the video here.
Amplifier Accept An Offer They Couldn't Refuse
(Prog) Amplifier have signed a record deal with Superball Music, and they'll release fifth album Mystoria later this year via the label. And frontman Sel Balamir says the band are delighted after being made "an offer they couldn't refuse."
He explains: "Music and art is about creative thought, and it's a kind of game to us, which the music industry often forgets. The guys at Superball share the vibe."
Label boss Thomas Waber adds: "We've been talking to Amplifier for a long time about working together. We were always of the opinion that, one day, the time would come. After listening to their new demos, I knew the time had definitely arrived." more on this story
Lee Fields & The Expressions Release 'Magnolia' Video
(The Blues Lee Fields & The Expressions preview their upcoming album Emma Jean with the release of the music video for new single from the album, a cover of JJ Cale classic "Magnolia."
Soul singer Lee Fields has teamed up with The Expressions for the third time for Emma Jean, the new album out 2nd June on Brooklyn's Truth & Soul Records.
According to the label the album arrives "at a time when many new artists are trying to emulate the genuine soulful swagger of the 1960s, Lee Fields is the real deal, his authenticity is in full force on the album's 11-tracks."
Watch the video here.
Blues Pills Taking Part in Desertfest
(The Blues Blues Pills to play two shows at Desertfest in Camden. Blues Pills are currently working on their debut album which is scheduled for a summer '14 release.
The multi-cultural band [as featured on the CD that came with issue 11 of The Blues magazine] will perform an exclusive acoustic show at the Vans Store in Camden [191-209 Camden High Street, opposite Camden Town tube station] in London on Saturday April 26 at 3.45pm.
You can only gain access to this acoustic set with a Desertfest wristband and due to a limited capacity, entry will be given on a first come, first served basis. Wristband holders will also receive 15% discount in the Vans Store Camden.
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