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Cream's Ginger Baker Has 'Serious Heart Problems'

Cream legend Ginger Baker has been forced to cancel his upcoming live performances due to "serious heart problems," according to an announcement from his team via social media.
Team Baker posted the following message on Facebook, "To all fans; it is with great sadness that we announce the cancellation of all shows. Ginger's doctor's have insisted that he have complete rest due to diagnosis of serious heart problems. We hope you will all join with his family in wishing him well. God bless Ginger Baker. "

Baker had planned to launch a short UK tour in April with shows in Manchester, Newcastle, Glasgow, and London. He had also booked U.S. shows in May including stops in Massachusetts, Maryland, Indiana, and Tennessee.

The cancelations also include Baker's scheduled appearance at this year's Ramblin' Man Fair in Kent (UK) which will be taking place in late July.



Jimmy Page Defends Himself In 'Stairway To Heaven' Lawsuit(Classic Rock)

Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page has defended himself against the claim that he based Stairway To Heaven on Spirit track Taurus by saying he first heard the other band's piece in 2014.
And although he's admitted to finding a copy of the 1968 record in his collection, he insists that he'd never listened to it. Spirit released Taurus three years before Led Zep launched Stairway, after the bands had toured the US together. Spirit bassist Mark Andes launched legal action two years ago, saying he wanted recognition for the work of late guitarist Randy California.

Page said in a California court declaration last week: "Prior to hearing a recording of Taurus in 2014 in connection with this matter, I have never heard Taurus or even heard of it. I am very good at remembering music and am absolutely certain that I never heard Taurus' until 2014."

He admitted to having a copy of the record, but added: "I had not previously seen it in my collection and do not know how or when it got there. It may well have been left by a guest. I doubt it was there for long, since I never noticed it before. But, again, I know I did not hear Taurus until 2014." Read more here.



David Bowie's 'InstaMiniSeries' Premieres Online(Radio.com)

Before he released his final album Blackstar, David Bowie made the music available to a creative team at Instagram so they could use it for their burgeoning video series InstaMiniSeries. Now the first episode of UNBOUND: A … InstaMiniSeries. is available, and you can watch it via the platform's channel @instaminiseries.
Per the platform's video limitations, the episode is only 15 seconds long. The camera tracks across a darkly-lit library, revealing a cast of characters: A man gets a book off the shelf, a woman stirs her tea, a young boy plays with a toy truck and a woman in red completes a needlepoint, among other persons in the room.

The series is meant to visually narrate Bowie's album, rather than present a linear, more traditional narrative. To that end, the first episode's dark, brooding feel but communal spirit sets an interesting tone. Watch the first episode here.




Former Deep Purple Singer Speaks Out About Rock Hall Drama(hennemusic)

Former Deep Purple lead singer Joe Lynn Turner says that the band's upcoming induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame has become a circus show.
Turner has some rare insight into the situation given his work with both Deep Purple - he recorded 1990's "Slaves And Masters" with the group during his three-year tenure with the band - and his years with guitarist Ritchie Blackmore in Rainbow.

The vocalist is sharing his thoughts on the April 8 event at New York's Barclays Center that sees Deep Purple's current lineup refusing to perform with former members including Blackmore - who has now decided not to attend.

"If he comes, Ian Gillan and the rest of the band won't come," Turner tells Rock Overdose. "If you ask me, they're acting like children and it's a mess and a shameful situation. It's terrible that it happened. For me, it shows you exactly what is happening over there. That these people don't know how to grow up and be friends. Just stop the bullsh*t. It's a shame and it makes a circus out of the whole thing.

"I made a statement on my Facebook that describes how I feel about the Rock and Roll Hall of Shame, as I call it. They have no idea who is who, what is what. It's a Hollywood event, and it really has not much to do with Rock and Roll anymore. It's more of a celebrity event."

"In the early days it was a true rock and roll organization. But now, it is turning into a circus show," Turner adds. "It's more like Grammys or something stupid like that. It took them how long to put Deep Purple into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? It should have been in the Hall Of Fame 25 years ago." Read more here.




Rare Beatles Record Set To Be Auctioned(Classic Rock)

A rare Beatles 10-inch record is to go under the hammer after it was discovered in a loft. The vinyl featuring the tracks Till There Was You and Hello Little Girl has been in the possession of Gerry And The Pacemakers pianist Les Maguire for over 50 years after The Fab Four's manager Brian Epstein gave him the disc in 1963.
It was made at London's HMV store on Oxford Street and given to producer George Martin at EMI in a bid to secure a record deal for the band in the early 60s. It features Epstein's handwriting, with Maguire reporting it was the disc "that sparked the Beatles' success."

Maguire tells the BBC: "I've never been a big fan of memorabilia, but people seem to like it. It's no good to me so I've given it to my granddaughter, who is hoping to buy a house after passing her accountancy exams." Read more here.




Corey Taylor Reassures Fans He Is Not Quitting Slipknot(TeamRock Radio)

Corey Taylor has moved to clarify comments he made regarding his future with Slipknot. The vocalist told BBC Radio 1's Daniel P Carter that he "might step away from Slipknot at some point, just because the way the music is, that energy, I don't know if I could do that into my 50s.
"I would never want the band to feel like I was holding them back because I couldn't physically do it. I wouldn't completely quit music - I'd probably just step away from Slipknot."

But after his comments were reported, he issued a statement on Twitter reassuring fans that he wasn't going anywhere. He says: "I'm not quitting Slipknot. Listen to and read interviews - in context not out. I talk about time off. This is why I dislike 'cut n' paste' journos." Read more here.




Dream Theater Announce 'The Astonishing' Video Game(Classic Rock)

Dream Theater will release video game based on 13th album The Astonishing in April, they've confirmed. It's been created in conjunction with Turbo Tape Games and it'll be available on PC, Mac, iOS and Android platforms.
The download is to be free, with a one-off charge to play beyond the first two levels. Turbo Tape say: "The Astonishing game is based on the album's story, setting, and characters, giving players an opportunity to further experience the world of Ravenskill and the GNEAm while battling Empirical forces and securing man-made artistry's place in the futuristic world. Tactical gameplay and a storyline that progresses with the player make this a can't-miss experience for gamers and music fans alike."

The Astonishing was released on January 29. Dream Theater are currently touring Europe, playing the album in full, with North American dates to follow. See the dates here.




Rob Zombie Streaming New 'UFO' Song (Classic Rock)

Rob Zombie has released an lyric video for his track Well, Everybody's F***ing In A UFO. It features on his upcoming sixth album The Electric Warlock Acid Witch Satanic Orgy Celebration Dispenser - out on April 29.
Zombie said of the follow-up to Venomous Rat Regeneration Vendor: "This album is the best thing we've done to date, and we can't wait to share it with you. We mean it. It's the most f***ed-up thing we've ever done.

"We spent so much time putting this monster together and it's been worth it because this thing is about to explode. And if you don't believe how f***ed up this album is, take a look at the tracklist. Sh*t gets weird." Check out the song here.




Black Veil Brides and Asking Alexandra Stars In American Satan Film(TeamRock Radio)


Black Veil Brides' Andy Biersack and Asking Alexandra's Ben Bruce have landed starring roles in an upcoming movie, American Satan. The film focuses on a young rock band who quit college and relocate to the bright lights of the Sunset Strip to follow their dreams.
The film synospis explains: "Caught in the middle of a Faustian deal, their music and controversial altercations end up influencing society beyond anything this century has seen, but can they take back control of their destiny before it's too late?"

American Satan is written by Sumerian Records founder Ash Avildsen along with producer Matty Beckerman, and is currently in pre-production. Read more here.




Filter Streaming New Song 'Mother E'(Classic Rock)

Filter have released an online stream of their new song Mother E. The comes from their forthcoming seventh album Crazy Eyes, which will be released on April 8.
Singer and guitarist Richard Patrick said of Crazy Eyes: "This record is more experimental and crazy. It's where I am today. I wanted to go to some scary, weird places instead of doing that big-ass guitar sound again.

"I feel so strongly about having it be weird and intense and authentic and bizarre, because we've done 'perfect.' This is a new era for me because it's the first time I've totally produced the record - and I made it raw and real the way I wanted it." Stream the song here.




Brian Fallon Releases 'Nobody Wins' Video(Classic Rock)


The Gaslight Anthem's Brian Fallon has released his latest music video for the track Nobody Wins. The song will be featured on the singer's debut solo record, Painkillers, which is due out on March 11.
Fallon tells Entertainment Weekly: "I don't think I could have written this song in my twenties or teens. When I finished the words to this song I felt a great sense of relief and peace about how the lyrics communicated the subject in a direct way.

"It's not complex, but it's a hard thing, acceptance is. This song is for the joyous failures of life that shape who we become." Fallon recorded Painkillers after the Gaslight Anthem went on hiatus at the end of their 2015 European summer tour. Watch the video and read more here.




Mushroomhead Release Preview Videos For Vol. III DVD(TeamRock Radio)


Mushroomhead have released a series of teaser videos for their upcoming DVD compilation Vol. III. The project is the third in a series of video collections following 2005's Vol. I and 2008's Vol. II, both of which featured a mix of behind the scenes and live concert footage.
Further details on Vol. III - including a tracklist and release date - have yet to be announced. Mushroomhead split with singer Waylon Reavis in October over what the vocalist described as "irreconcilable differences with band ownership" after 11 years with the group.

Reavis said: "My time in Mushroomhead had run its course. I have 11 years of wonderful memories, but I'm ready for something else in my life. I'm ready for a change. I've lived the same monotony for too long.

"I just didn't agree with a lot of the decisions and where we were going, and that's fine - that's part of life. You don't have to agree with everything. I wish them the best of luck." Watch the videos here.




Black Stone Cherry Release 'The Rambler' Video(Classic Rock)

Black Stone Cherry have released a video for The Rambler. Written with former Shinedown guitarist Jasin Todd, it's taken from the band's forthcoming Kentucky album, the follow-up to 2014's Magic Mountain. The band have also released a behind-the-scenes video explaining the song's inception and eventual recording.
"There's just something about that song," says frontman Chris Robertson. "I remember being in the studio and I was singing it and trying to keep back from crying the whole time, thinking about my grandpa and just being away from my kid and wife and stuff and I got to the last chorus and just had to stop.

"I've never had anything like that happen to me before. But it was definitely happening, and it was real. I can't really describe it, but it got me." Watch the video here.




Candlemass Announce 30th Anniversary EP 'Death Thy Lover'(TeamRock Radio)


Candlemass will release their 30th anniversary EP Death Thy Lover on June 3. The band announced last year that they'd issue material to celebrate the landmark occasion. It'll feature their singer Mats Leven, who replaced Robert Lowe in the lineup in 2012.
Leven said: "20 years ago, Leif Edling invited me to the project Abstrakt Algebra. Ten years ago, I started helping Candlemass with their demos. Today, I'm happy to say that I'm the new singer of Candlemass. I truly believe that 2016 will be one of the best years in a long time for Candlemass."

Bassist Edling sat out the band's 2015 live dates due to undisclosed health issues, but is back in the studio for the upcoming record. See the EP cover and tracklisting, as well as the band's upcoming tour dates here.




Video Of Megadeth's Live Premiere Of 'Dystopia' Goes Online(hennemusic)


Megadeth performed the live debut of the title track to their latest album, "Dystopia", at the Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada on February 26.
The group delivered an instrumental version of the song for its first performance and video of the performance has been posted online. "My question is, 'Are you cool if we play this song and I don't sing it'", frontman Dave Mustaine asked the crowd.

"I like the song, it's just that we're not quite there yet for the singing part but I want to play it for you cuz I love the song and I love you guys. So here we go - this is Dystopia for the first time ever - we're playing it for you… before Phoenix, before Los Angles, before New York."

Megadeth launched the North American leg of the Dystopia world tour in Dallas on February 20. The 6-week trek sees the band joined by Suicidal Tendencies, Children Of Bodom and Havok. Watch the video here.




Peter Frampton To Rock Conan's Late Night TV Show Tonight(hennemusic)

Peter Frampton will perform as the musical guest on TBS' late night talk show Conan on Monday, February 29. The guitarist is promoting his just-released album "Acoustic Classics", which sees him deliver reinvented, unplugged versions of many of his best-known songs and one brand new tune, "All Down To Me."
On the record, fans will hear stripped-down takes on Frampton classics like "Show Me The Way", "Wind Of Change", "Do You Feel Like I Do" and "Baby, I Love Your Way."

"The approach I took on this was that each song came across as if you are the first person to hear this song after I wrote it," says Frampton. "I had to reverse engineer each song in order to get this result, which I feel I achieved."

Frampton will support the project with a new leg of his Raw unplugged tour when it kicks off in Tucson, AZ on March 9. Read more here.




Headspace Release 'The Science Within Us' Video(Prog)

Headspace have released a video for their track The Science Within Us. It comes from their latest album All That You Fear Is Gone, which was released last Friday (February 26) via InsideOut.
Guitarist Pete Rinaldi says of the track: "When it came time to choose a track to make a video for, we felt that the world might not be ready for a 14 minute video for The Science Within Us.

"Then on reflection we realized we were totally wrong and edited the track down to five minutes. But for the more aurally inspired, the rest of the music can be found on All That You Fear Is Gone."

Rinaldi adds: "This album picks up where I Am Anonymous finishes. The process of each of us adding their creativity to the tracks has made this something we are really proud of.

"All That You Fear Is Gone features the debut of my good friend Adam Falkner on drums who has done a fantastic job making his mark on this record, we are all looking forward to bringing it to live audiences." Watch the video here.




Anvil's Lips Doesn't Regret Turning Down Motorhead(Classic Rock)

Steve "Lips" Kudlow has spoken about the time he was asked to tour with Motorhead in 1983. He recalls Anvil got their first gig opening for Motorhead in 1981 - and says that he and frontman Lemmy instantly clicked when they first met.
He tells Iron City Rocks: "We hit it off as people really well, and Lemmy was impressed with me." Lips says Motorhead's management approached him to replace Eddie Clark on tour in 1982. But he turned down the offer, saying the band were in the middle of writing Forged In Fire and were under contract to finish the album.

He adds: "I couldn't be in two places at once. It wasn't possible to do it. I don't regret the decision and at the end of the day, Lemmy really respected the fact that I stuck to my guns, which was his main philosophy. He just thought, 'You'd fit in with me no problem, because we're from the same tree, the same branch.'" Read more here.




DevilDriver Preview New Album 'Trust No One'(TeamRock Radio)

DevilDriver have released a teaser clip from seventh album Trust No One. The follow-up to 2013's Winter Kills is to be launched on May 13 and supported with tour dates in the US, Europe and the UK.
Mainman Dez Fafara recently said of the work: "Trust No One is filled with killer riffs, groove after groove and massive hooks. It's rightly named – there will be no explanation needed regarding what the title means."

The band announced the preview video with the following: "Pay attention to the video. You may hear a pleasant surprise! Tickets are NOW ON SALE for our headlining tour with special guests Holy Grail (Official Page), INCITE, and Hemlock! Get your tickets and get ready to rock!" See the dates and check out the teaser video here.




Raging Speedhorn Announce New Album 'Lost Ritual'(TeamRock Radio)


Raging Speedhorn will release their latest album Lost Ritual in July. The follow-up to Before The Sea Was Built will be widely released on July 15, while fans who donated towards the crowdfunding campaign will receive it a week in advance on July 8.
Guitarist Jim Palmer says: "This album seems like a true reflection of everyone's input, a slice of all of us. It has those typical Speedhorn, pumping rock'n'roll moments, and some much darker ones too.

"Sound-wise, it's got all the feedback, distortion, bad attitude and in-your-face antics you'd expect with a sound that should be more familiar to Speedhorn fans, but with a twist." Read more and see the cover art here.



Muse To Headline Glastonbury Festival(Classic Rock)

Muse have been named as headline act on the Friday night of this year's Glastonbury festival. Muse marked the announcement by releasing video clips of their previous Glastonbury sets, commenting: "Playing a little show at home."
They'll appear on the Pyramid Stage on June 24, making them the first band to have made headline appearances on all three nights of the main event. They'd previously played the Sunday of 2004 and the Saturday of 2010.

The band this month won a Best Rock Album Grammy for seventh album Drones. They launch a European tour in France tonight (February 29) with UK dates to follow in April. See the tour dates and watch the video here.



Ex-California Breed Star Andrew Watt Releases 'High' Video(Classic Rock)

Former California Breed guitarist Andrew Watt has released a video for his track High. The live clip is the latest tune issued from Watt's debut solo EP, 2015's Ghost In My Head. He previously shared a clip for the project's title track.
Produced by Alain Johannes, the EP features drum contributions from Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and ex-Queens Of The Stone Age sticksman Joey Castillo.

The guitarist, who launched the record late last year with a series of live dates across North America opening for The Struts, says he loves bringing his music to the fans.

Watt tells Red Bull: "It can be grueling in the early days, but every night we get on stage makes it all worth it. I live to connect with fans of real rock music and seeing them sing my lyrics means more to me than anything." Watch the video here.




Midnight Mob Release 'Swing On' Video(Classic Rock)

Midnight Mob have released a video for their song Swing On. It's taken from the band's new EP, Honest Brutal Glorious, the follow-up to 2014's full-length album These Days.
The band describe themselves as existing at the "the intersection of punk, metal, blues, and soul," and feature Blackey Deathproof on vocals, guitarist Mickey Squeeze, bassist Carly Quinn, and drummer Beatz.

"Swing On is about braving the process of dropping all your vices and false beliefs you have about yourself to become the person you're meant to be," says Blackey. "The director, Jarett Bellucci, wanted to express that idea through telling a story about "me" trying to physically write the song.

"I start off checking into the hotel on a snowy night with nothing but frantic frustration and a heavy heart. I know I have to let go of something. I know I have to break down walls to get where I need to be and ultimately step into my purpose.

"Jarett decided to depict this through having Midnight Mob rocking out next door to the version of me that's trying desperately to get out what I need to get out on paper. I eventually get into the motel room next door and see myself rocking out... here I find my purpose and step up to take my place at the mic." Watch the video here.




Big Boy Bloater Streaming New Song 'Robot Girlfriend'(The Blues)

Big Boy Bloater has released a lyric video for his track Robot Girlfriend exclusively with The Blues Magazine. It features on his latest album Luxury Hobo which came out last Friday (February 26) via Provogue/Mascot label Group.
Bloater says of the track: "This is a song about being thankful for what you've got and not taking stuff for granted. We have so many things these days and we're so lucky to have nice, comfortable lives but it could all so easily go wrong. And once those sparks start flying it's too late."

He'll will play a show at London's 100 Club on May 15 in support of Luxury Hobo. Big Boy Bloater features in the latest issue of The Blues Magazine, out now in print, digital and via TeamRock+. Check out the new song here.



ArcTanGent Festival Announces 19 More Bands(Prog)

The bill for this year's ArcTanGent festival has been extended with the addition of 19 bands. La Dispute, the reunited Meet Me In St Louis, Nordic Giants and Errors are among those confirmed to appear at Fernhill Farm near Bristol on the weekend of August 18-20.
American Football, Sikth and Toe are amongst the acts previously announced, with a total of 70 bands performing across four stages to a strictly-limited crowd of 5000. The event is sponsored by Prog.

Booker James Scarlett says: "We've got some amazing exclusives. American Football and Toe will be playing their only UK shows of 2016. And when I heard that Meet Me In St Louis were reforming I was determined to bring them along to the party." Read more here.



Unitopia Offshoot Southern Empire Announce Debut Album(Prog)

Southern Empire have announced their self-titled debut album will be released next month. The Australian outfit were formed by vocalist, keyboardist and saxophonist Sean Timms following the breakup of his old band Unitopia. The record will launch on March 18 via GEP.
Timms tells Prog: "I'm absolutely over the moon that our album is being released by GEP next month. It has been a long road to get to this point, but it has definitely been worth the effort.

"This is how I've always imagined the music would sound. The songs sound amazing with powerfully emotional vocals, brilliant and tasteful musicianship - everything a composer could ever wish for." Read more here.



Circus Maximus Streaming New Song 'Pages'(Prog)

Circus Maximus have released an online stream of their song "Pages," which is a track that comes from their forthcoming studio album Havoc, due out on March 18.
Guitarist and producer Mats Haugen says: "The theme on this new album is about moments and experiences in life that lead to love and hate. Metaphorically, it's about succumbing to fire and striving to cope with the aftermath of decisions when overshadowed by the love we have for others and ourselves."

Circus Maximus will play a run of Europe dates in March, with a show at Atlanta's Center Stage Theater in the US scheduled in September. See the dates and stream the song here.



Singled Out: Kinky Rhino's Garage Roque (Blue Man Group)

Jeff Wright of Kinky Rhino (the 'dirty rock n' roll side project' from members of the Blue Man Group) tells us about their new single, "Garage Roque," from their self-titled EP (out April 29th). Here is the story:
"Garage Roque" is Kinky Rhino's first single from our upcoming debut EP. Furthermore, it is the first song I have written that has ever been released to the public, and I have been dreaming of doing this for nearly 20 years. I remember watching classmates of mine cover Nirvana's Aneurysm when I was in 6th or 7th grade, and I have wanted to do nothing but play rock music ever since. I have no idea where those kids learned to play, or how in the hell they were cool enough to play Nirvana at that age, but we were not cut of the same cloth, I needed serious help. I enrolled in my school's music program, but it offered no guitar instruction so it made sense that I became engulfed in the world of percussion. Throughout school I played drums in rock bands, symphonic bands, jazz ensembles, drum corps, and every other scenario I possibly could, eventually leading to my current gig with Blue Man Group.

I've been working for BMG for nearly ten years now and it's been an amazing experience, but all this time I've still just wanted what those kids had in middle school: pure rock and roll. So, last year, while on a break from touring, I set out to start writing music that the rest of the touring BMG band and I could play at clubs after work. I immediately became completely engulfed in this project. I spent every waking hour slaving over the songs. I was blowing off friends I hadn't seen for months and spending two days at a time locked in a rented rehearsal space because I could not stop, I had to get it done before it was time to hit the road again or I would never forgive myself.

The result is a 5-song self-titled EP on which I played every instrument and sang every word. After so many years of being someone else's drummer, I was finally realizing my dream. I had spent years thinking that I didn't have "the gift" or something. I thought I was a drummer and that was that, but I knew deep down that I wanted to create something on my own, I did not want to play other people's music forever. Drumming is fun, it is rewarding, and I'm not trying to put it down in anyway, it is the foundation of who I am, especially as a musician; but I've needed to start this band since I was 12, and I have finally done it.

At it's core, Kinky Rhino is my solo project, and it will remain that way for the time being. I would eventually like to find a solid lineup, but that's tough to even consider while knowing that the tour I am on with Blue Man is going to end and that the current lineup will have to go our separate ways. There are major upsides though… The situation I have found myself in gives me complete control of the band. Obviously, I defer to the other guys about things that affect us on a day to day basis, but in the big picture I am the boss. I can make decisions without having to call a band meeting, I can write this blog without having to get their approval on what I'm rambling about, and I can write the songs that I want to write. This newf-ound strength, and the life changes I have gone through making this debut EP, are what the first single is all about.

The lyrics in the chorus of "Garage Roque" basically state that I don't know where I'm going, but I do know that I'm never coming back. This is exactly how I feel, and this is exactly why I chose it to be the first single. I have never played guitar in a band, and I've never been a lead singer, but I like it and I'm going to keep going, I am changed. I spent way too long doubting myself, to a point where I may be too old to find any success outside of playing drums, but this is how it's going to be from now on, I'm just going to keep going. "Garage Roque" is a song that was written about the process of breaking free that was needed in order to create it in the first place. It's a song about itself.

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Corey Taylor Might 'Step Away' From Slipknot At Some Point(TeamRock Radio)

Corey Taylor says it's possible he could quit Slipknot one day - because he might not have the energy required to keep fronting the band. And he admits he's only begun to consider the possibility after realizing that he's "not young any more."
Taylor tells BBC Radio 1's Daniel P Carter: "If you'd asked me a year ago I would have said 'no.' But just now, I'm just starting to… I'm 42. And as willing as my will is, I'm just beat up, man. I might as well be 60 in Slipknot years."

But he doesn't think he'd ever fully retire. "I might step away from Slipknot at some point, just because the way the music is, that energy, I don't know if I could do that into my 50s.

"I would never want the band to feel like I was holding them back because I couldn't physically do it. I wouldn't completely quit music - I'd probably just step away from Slipknot." Read more here.



Black Stone Cherry Eject Fan For Yelling 'Gay'(Classic Rock)

Black Stone Cherry ejected a member of the audience at their show in Aarhus, Denmark, on Tuesday evening. The band had just started their track The Rambler, when someone in the crowd shouted, "gay."
Frontman Chris Robertson immediately stopped the song and asked: "Who just said that? Why don't you do me a favour and get the f*** out of this venue then, bro?"

He then called security to escort the man out of the gig, which was met by a loud cheer from the crowd. Robertson then added: "Let's f***ing meet later and I'll kick your f***ing ass."

The Rambler features on the band's fifth album Kentucky - out on April 1 via Mascot Label Group. Watch video of the incident here.




Black Sabbath's Disturbing Inspiration Recalled By Geezer(Classic Rock)

Geezer Butler has recalled seeing the apparition that inspired Black Sabbath's name and signature song - and he says it's one of the last disturbing visions he ever saw.
He woke up in bed one night in 1969 to see an indefinable creature at the foot of his bed, and later recounted the experience to bandmates Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Bill Ward about it.

Butler says in a new interview: "I woke up in a dream world and there was this black thing, staring at me. It just lasted a second, but it freaked me out. I told Ozzy, Tony and Bill about it - it was pretty scary at the time. I think that's what inspired Ozzy to come up with the lyrics that open the song: 'What is this thing that stands before me?'"

Osbourne says: "When I sang that song the line just came out of nowhere. It was born, not written." Butler continues: "As I child I always had a lot of psychic experiences. That was one of the very last ones I had. That was before I did drugs - maybe doing drugs killed that part of my brain." Read more here.



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Whitesnake Announce Greatest Hits Tour(hennemusic)

Whitesnake have announced the first series of dates for a 2016 Greatest Hits Tour. The announced dates includes legs with stops in North American as well as Europe
David Coverdale and company will launch a North American run on June 1 in Norman, OK with shows running to early July before heading to Europe for concerts starting in Verona, Italy on July 14.

Last year, Whitesnake released "The Purple Album", a project that saw Coverdale re-recording classic songs from the Deep Purple Mark 3 and Mark 4 records he appeared on, including 1974's "Burn" and "Stormbringer" and 1975's "Come Taste The Band." Read more and see the dates here.



Video From Iron Maiden American Tour Kick Off Goes Online(hennemusic)

Iron Maiden launched their 2016 Book Of Souls world tour at the BB&T Center in Fort Lauderdale, FL on Wednesday, and video from opening night has surfaced online.
The legendary metal band opened with a double-shot of "If Eternity Should Fail" and "Speed Of Light" - two of six tracks in the 15-song set from the 2015 double-album.

Classic tracks like "Children Of The Damned", "The Trooper", "The Number Of The Beast" and "Hallowed Be Thy Name" were scattered amongst the setlist, with the show closing on "Wasted Years", the lead single from 1986's "Somewhere In Time."

Iron Maiden continue the tour with shows in Tulas, OK and Las Vegas, NV this week before they embark on shows across Latin and South America starting March 1 in Monterrey, Mexico. Watch the videos here.




Redemption Streaming Full New Album 'The Art Of Loss' Online(Classic Rock)

Redemption have made their sixth album The Art Of Loss available to stream in full with TeamRock. It's due for release today (February 26) via Metal Blade Records but all nine tracks can be heard online.
Nick van Dyk, Ray Alder, Sean Andrews, Chris Quirarte and guitarist Bernie Versailles - who is currently on an indefinite medical hiatus - brought in a raft of musicians to guest on the follow-up to 2011's This Mortal Coil, including former Megadeth men Chris Poland, Marty Friedman and Chris Broderick.

Van Dyk tells TeamRock: "No record is ever completed - it's merely taken from the artist at some point. The art of letting go is something that we speak to lyrically and thematically on the record, so it seems appropriate to watch the collection of music itself take flight and leave the nest, so to speak, into the ears of our friends and fans. Thanks to all who have supported us over the years - we truly hope you enjoy listening to The Art of Loss as much as we did creating it."

The album also features vocals from ex Anthrax frontman John Bush and Van Dyk's daughter Parker. Check out the album stream here.




Tame Impala Win Best International Group Honor At Brits Award(Prog)


Tame Impala have scooped the Best International Group award at the 2016 Brits. The Australian outfit picked up the prize Wednesday night (February 24) at London's O2 Arena for their latest album Currents.
The band muscled out U2, Major Lazer, Alabama Shakes and Eagles Of Death Metal to the winning spot. Accepting the award, frontman Kevin Parker said: "This is truly amazing. It's pretty amazing to be invited to your award ceremony, to this night, let alone be given an award to accept."

After their win he told DIY Magazine: "I was just happy for all the people at our table - the record label and stuff. They're the ones who put all the effort into up getting to the next level.

"These awards are a physical symbol of that kind of stuff." Tame Impala are set to tour South America and the US starting next month. See the dates here.




Sammy Hagar Goes Behind The Scenes In Cabo For TV Series(hennemusic)


Sammy Hagar has released a preview video of the Cabo San Lucas edition of his AXS TV series "Rock & Roll Road Trip." Set to air this Sunday, the singer heads south to Cabo with The Circle to play at his annual Birthday Bash concerts.
The footage shows a behind the scenes look as Hagar, bassist Michael Anthony, guitarist Vic Johnson and drummer Jason Bonham share old stories from the bash along with special guest Jerry Cantrell of Alice In Chains.

The Circle released their first live DVD, "At Your Service", in December. In concert, the group presents the Red Rocker's musical history and Bonham's legacy by performing tunes by Hagar, Van Halen, Montrose and Led Zeppelin. Watch the video here.




Judas Priest Release Live 'Breaking The Law' Video(hennemusic)

Judas Priest have released video footage of their 1980 classic, "Breaking The Law", as a preview to the upcoming live package, "Battle Cry." Due March 25, the set captures the UK metal vets live at Germany's Wacken Festival last summer in front of an audience of 85,000.
The European festival date was part of the group's world tour in support of their 17th album, 2014's "Redeemer of Souls." The record marked guitarist Richie Faulkner's studio debut with Priest after he replaced founding member K.K. Downing following his retirement in 2011.

"Battle Cry" will be available on a 15-track CD, with the entire show on Blu-ray and DVD (running over 94 minutes), as well as digital audio and video formats.

The DVD and Blu-ray also contains three bonus tracks shot in Poland last December. Watch the video here.




Ghost Don't Aim To Shock Fans With Experimenting For Next Album(Classic Rock)

Ghost say they're not aiming to shock fans when experimenting with the sound of their next album. And a Nameless Ghoul from the theatrical rock outfit says the band wouldn't rule out making something similar to their latest record, Meliora.
He tells Metal Wani: "The goal is never to shock everyone. The goal is to keep it interesting for us to still make music. We listen to a lot of different stuff and get inspiration from different corners.

"Sometimes we have an idea for a song before the song itself exists. We'll say, 'Let's have a song that feels and talks to you like this' and we try and write it. It's not just five riffs we put together.

"The idea is to make music we want to listen to. As we already heard the last album, why don't we make a copy of it?" Read more and watch the video interview here.



The Treatment Streaming New Song 'Generation Me'(Classic Rock)

The Treatment have released an online stream of Generation Me, which is the title track from their upcoming studio album, due out on March 18 via Frontiers Music Srl.
Guitarist Tao Grey says: "We can't tell you how excited we are to finally unleash Generation Me on the rock community. We feel that this is by far our strongest album, and we are absolutely stoked about playing these songs live on our upcoming tour."

Mitchel Emms and co launch a run of European dates in April to support the follow-up to 2014's Running With The Dogs. They'll be joined on the road by The Amorettes

Last month, the band shared their video for the track Let It Begin, which features on the free CD bundled with this month's Classic Rock magazine, out now in print, digital and via TeamRock+. Stream the song here.



Jamie Jazz Leaves The King Blues(TeamRock Radio)

Jamie Jazz has parted ways with The King Blues. The band reunited last year after splitting in 2012 when they stated they'd taken things are far as they could go. And despite a planned appearance at the UK's Slam Dunk festival this coming May, Jazz has walked away from the group he co-formed saying his "goals in life have changed."
Jazz says in a statement: "After spending an awfully long time thinking about this and confiding in those closest to me as well as the rest of the band, I have decided to part ways with The King Blues.

"I want to make it clear there has been no major falling out, there is no bad blood or any arguments whatsoever between us - I have just simply come to a point in my life that my desires have changed.

"My goals in life have changed and what I want to achieve musically has changed. Sadly those changes do not match up with being an active member of The King Blues anymore." Read more here.



Devil You Know Release 'Consume The Damned' Video(TeamRock Radio)

Devil You Know have released a live video for their track Consume The Damned. The studio version features on their second album They Bleed Red, which was launched late last year via Nuclear Blast.
They'll start a tour next month in support of the follow-up to 2014's The Beauty Of Destruction with Atreyu, From Ashes To New and Cane Hill. But it's their scheduled appearance at this year's Download that's causing great excitement within the group.

Guitarist Francesco Artusato says: "Devil You Know are beyond excited to be kicking off our European summer tour with a performance at the legendary Download festival.

"This is the very first time we have had the honor to perform there and we are coming with an arsenal of many new songs from They Bleed Red, along with a few classics.

"It's going to be intense, hot and sweaty so we hope to see you all there and want to meet each and every one of you. Lets party." Watch the video here.




Matt Snell Says There Is No Bad Blood With Five Finger Death Punch(TeamRock Radio)


Former Five Finger Death Punch bassist Matt Snell says he still loves his ex-bandmates. Snell, who now plays bass in Invidia, left the band in 2010 - but they didn't announce his departure until 2011.
He tells Talk Toomey (via Blabbermouth): "The greatest thing about that band is that it just happened so quickly. I got to go around the world a bunch of times and play hundreds of shows and helped build and create what is today this huge and powerful band. There's nothing but good memories from me. I love those guys. I don't have any bad blood with any of those guys. I hope they're doing well."

Snell adds: "I think people want there to be a problem. I think people want there to be some sort of drama there, and there isn't a place for it. I hate to burst everyone's bubble, but there just isn't a problem, and there never was. They're my brothers and I love them." Read more here.



Modern Baseball Announce New Album 'Holy Ghost'(TeamRock Radio)


Modern Baseball have announced details of their third album entitled Holy Ghost and they are giving fans a little taste of the effort in the form of an online album teaser video.
It'll be released on May 13 via Run For Cover Records and was recorded by Joe Reinhart at Philadelphia's Headroom Studios and follows their 2015 EP The Perfect Cast.

The band pulled the plug on dates in the UK and Australia last year as mainman Brendan Lukens took time out to deal with mental ill health and substance abuse issues.

He's now ready to undertake live shows again and they'll play two UK dates this week and then head out on a European tour in support of the 11-track album in April. Watch the album teaser video here.



Goblin Announce New Concert DVD(Prog)

Goblin are releasing a live concert DVD on February 29. Austinato can be bought in a variety of packages, including CD, DVD, Blu-Ray and a combo digipak containing all four discs.
The new live offering "Austinato - Goblin Live In Austin, Texas", was captured during the third leg of the band's North American tour at the Mohawk venue back in 2014.

Classical rock outfit Goblin have scored multiple Italian horror films and toured for more than 40 years. The lineup features Massimo Morante, Maurizio Guarini, Fabio Pignatelli and Agostino Marangolo. More here.




The Aristocrats To Take Part In G3 Summer Shows(Prog)

The Aristocrats have announced that they'll hook up with Steve Vai and Joe Satriani for a series of G3 summer shows. So far, only three Italian concerts have been announced - although further dates will be confirmed in the near future.
Guthrie Govan, Marco Minnemann and Bryan Beller say: "We are all extremely excited and absolutely honoured to be sharing the bill with Joe Satriani and Steve Vai for this run of G3 shows.

"We have a tremendous amount of respect for Joe and Steve as groundbreaking artists in the world of instrumental rock who continue to bring it year after year." Read more here.




Mogwai's Stuart Braithwaite Announces Minor Victories Project(TeamRock Radio)


Mogwai's Stuart Braithwaite has formed a side-project called Minor Victories. He's joined in the band by Slowdive's Rachel Goswell and Editors' Justin and James Lockey - and they'll release their self-titled debut album on June 3.
In addition, they've issued a video for lead track A Hundred Ropes and announced four live shows across the UK. The band say in a statement: "We hope you enjoy listening to this song and watching the video as much as we have enjoyed creating everything. Justin and James are the brains behind the films we will share.

"We've spent around a year lovingly crafting our album which originally was only going to be maybe be an EP. It's fair to say we got carried away with it all.

"We look forward to visiting as many places as possible over the next few months to play this album live." Watch the video here.



Broken Witt Rebels Release 'Low' Video(Classic Rock)

Broken Witt Rebels have released a video for their track Low with TeamRock. The song comes from the band's Georgia Pine EP which is due for release on April 15.
Bassist Luke Davis said: "The EP is a massive progression from where we are. I don't think we've changed, because what we do is what we do. But it's definitely a massive progression. The sound is bigger. Everything has moved forward."

Georgia Pine is available for pre-order from the band's website and the Birmingham outfit will hit the road in April for a run of headline shows before hooking up with Brantley Gilbert for four dates. Watch the video here.




Dan Patlansky Reveals New Album Details(Classic Rock)


Dan Patlansky has offered a clue as to what listeners can expect from upcoming eighth album Introvertigo. It will follow last year's well-received Dear Silence Thieves, and it's set to arrive before he tours the UK with King King in May.
Patlansky tells Channel24: "Fans can expect a unique brand of blues rock, born out of guitar playing whilst striving for strong songwriting. I'm very excited and proud of this album - I honestly feel this is my best release to date."

Introvertigo was once again produced by Theo Crous. Last year Patlansky credited him with the strength of material on Dear Silence Thieves, saying: "As Theo put it, 'We can take this album in any direction, but the song - platform - needs to be what it builds on.' We didn't move on to guitar sounds, solos or singing until we were were happy with how the song was." See the tour dates here.




The Fierce And The Dead Release 'Chief' Studio Video(Prog)


The Fierce And The Dead have premiered their studio video for Chief with Prog. The rehearsal track appears as bonus content on the vinyl edition of last year's well-received Magnet EP, which is set for launch on March 18.
TFATD say: "It was unquestionable that this record needed to see a vinyl release at some point. Crate Digger Records and the band worked together to create a package that further expanded upon the original release.

"The first was to add the rehearsal recording of Chief - a perfect way to close the record. The next was the biggest undertaking: TFATD brought in close friend Mark Buckingham, acclaimed artist with credits with Marvel, DC and Neil Gaiman, to create an original piece of art to be printed on the B-side of the record.

"The artwork features images of the band with subject matter taken from the songs and follows the record round in a circle meeting back up at the start creating an endless feel." Watch the video here.




Singled Out: Magnum's Crazy Old Mothers

UK heavy rock icons Magnum released their new studio album "Sacred Blood 'Divine' Lies" today and to celebrate we asked band mastermind Tony Clarkin to tell us about the song "Crazy Old Mothers." Here is the story:
Well we have a new album out called Sacred Blood "Divine" Lies. Although we don't actually have a single being released as of yet of this album all I can talk about is the track we recorded a video for and used through social media and pr mail outs. So it's not officially a single for chart placements etc but more of a media tool. The track is called Crazy Old Mothers.

I was in a band when i was 16 or 17 and we played for a couple of years before disbanding. We always kept in touch over all these years. We try to meet up every Christmas and just catch up about what's happening in each others lives and talk of old times and just have a bit of a laugh usually at each other and how old we have got. lol

Someone mentioned to me that I was still making music and have been for most of my adult life. It suddenly felt like this person was regretting their life and not following their dreams as a youngster. This to me is very sad. I have been very lucky to be able to do what I do and make some sort of living from it. I am even more lucky I am still able to do what I love. I started thinking he has let his life go by, not doing what he really wanted to do. He had dismissed his talents and felt dissatisfied with his life. I just wanted to say "come on, lets go and get wrecked!"

We all have opportunity in life and it's up to ourselves to take them. You have to make the best of what you got and strive for better each and every time. I don't want to be someone who looks back and thinks "what if I had only tried" I would much rather try and fail than be a part of the what if crowd.

So that what the song is about really. If you try and fail then that's ok but you can always go out and be crazy and get into some trouble tonight!

Crazy Old Mothers lyrics

You walk in the shadows
You gave in too soon
An endless procession that follows the moon
You wake up each morning
The same every day
Your life feels so empty don't throw it away

You may work you may be rich
Like a king just passing by
All these things won't make you better
And bad news still makes you cry

Come on you crazy old mothers
Let's get in trouble
Come on you crazy old mothers
Let's get in trouble tonight
How does it feel?
You remember
It's in your flesh and blood
How does it feel?
You remember
Just like you knew it would

It means nothing to ya
You say it's alright
But you realise when your knuckles turn white
There's so many pathways
Keep pulling you in
Don't know where you're going
Don't know where you've been

Write a note or make a call
And explain just how you feel
Put it all down in a letter
What you say this is for real

Yeah sometimes it's hard to resist
And maybe the way that you choose to go
Yeah knowing the things you dismissed
And even the way that you say hello

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Dave Grohl Pushed For Lemmy Tribute At Grammys(Classic Rock)

The tribute to late Motorhead icon Lemmy at last week's Grammys ceremony only took place because Dave Grohl pushed for it, says the producer behind the event.
Alice Cooper's Hollywood Vampires performed a version of Ace Of Spades to a surprised audience of pop and rap fans during the gala event in Los Angeles. But Ken Ehrlich - who was struggling to include an unusually large number of artists' deaths in the weeks beforehand - hadn't planned anything special.

Ehlrich tells Billboard: "I will confess I didn't have a lot of Motorhead on my iPad. The metalheads have Dave Grohl to thank for that, because when I asked Dave if he would introduce that segment, he said, 'I'll do it - if you do something for Lemmy.'"

Grohl said on stage: "Many of us play rock'n'roll but a rare few among us are rock'n'roll. Lemmy was rock'n'roll. He was a rebel, an outsider, one of a kind, and a way of life. He was Motorhead. He was a legend and I was proud to call him my friend." Read more here.




Former Singer Speaks Out About Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow(Classic Rock)

Former Rainbow frontman Joe Lynn Turner has described Ritchie Blackmore's new incarnation of the outfit as a "covers band." And he says both Blackmore and the fans deserve better than what will be delivered at his upcoming return-to-rock shows.
The former Deep Purple guitarist, who quit heavy music in 1997 to form Blackmore's Night, last year announced a handful of Rainbow shows featuring an all-new lineup.

Turner - who'd stated he was working on reunion plans with the axeman - tells SiriusXM's Eddie Trunk: "I was shocked. I wanted an authentic lineup. I was talking to Bob Daisley, Bobby Rondinelli, Roger Glover, Don Airey. There's a whole bunch of guys that were really willing to get involved.

"I spent a good year working that out with his manager. Everybody thought I was delusional, and I know I wasn't delusional at all - they were telling me this was going to happen. It made so much sense, especially with the deal that was presented to him."

The singer discovered he wasn't going to be part of Blackmore's plans via a press interview. "I thought it was a classless thing to do," he says, but adds: "I have no sour grapes about this, so let that be told.

"But I think a man of his status, an icon, really deserves a lot more. I really wish he had done it a different way for the fans - I think the fans deserve better than a cover band." Read more here.




Riverside's Guitarist Piotr Grudzinski Dead At 40(Prog)

Riverside guitarist Piotr Grudzinski has died, according to a statement on the Polish band's website. A cause of death was not revealed. Grudzinski was 40 years old, according to media reports.
In a short statement the band simply say: "In our deepest pain and disbelief we would like to inform you that our dearest friend and brother Piotr Grudzinski has passed away this morning. We kindly ask you to respect the privacy of his family and friends."

The band had been preparing for a Polish tour with support acts Lion Shepherd and Sounds Like The End Of The World. They are also booked to headline this year's RoSFest on the Saturday night. Read more here.



Suicidal Tendencies Recruit Dave Lombardo For Megadeth Tour

Suicidal Tendencies have announced that they have recruited former Slayer star Dave Lombardo to play drums for them on their upcoming tour with Megadeth, Children of Bodom, and Havok, which kicks off this week.
The band had this to say, "SxTx is beyond excited to announce the legendary Dave Lombardo will be playing drums for Suicidal on the upcoming Megadeth tour! You know what that means....it's gonna be CYCO and BRUTAL!"

Suicidal Tendencies will be joining Megadeth for the bulk of the trek beginning on February 26th in Las Vegas, NV at The Pearl and playing their last show on the tour on March 21st in Boston at the House of Blues

The full Megadeth tour kicked off this past Saturday (February 20th) in Dallas and is set to conclude on March 24th in Quebec, QC. Two Honolulu dates on March 2nd and 3rd will feature only Megadeth.

Suicidal Tendencies have announced their own headline shows for those dates. They will play Bend, OR on March 2nd at the Domino Room and Seattle at the Showbox the next night. See the tour dates here.






Rob Zombie And Korn Teaming Up For North American Tour(TeamRock Radio)

Rob Zombie and Korn have announced that they will be teaming up to launch a co-headlining tour of North America this summer, which will also feature special guests In This Moment.
The full dates and venue information has yet to be revealed but The Return Of The Dreads trek will hit 25 cities including Austin, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Toronto, Seattle, Las Vegas and more.

Shows will begin in July. Zombie says: "Together again! Back By popular demand. We are hitting the road this summer with our buddies in Korn. Is your city on the list?" Read more here.




Steely Dan Announce Summer Tour With Steve Winwood

Steely Dan have announced that they will be hitting the road for two legs of the "The Dan Who Knew Too Much" Tour which will kick off this spring and include a summer leg with Steve Winwood.
The short spring tour is scheduled to kick off with the first show of a two night stand at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY on April 18th. The run will also include a performance at this year's New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.

The summer tour leg will get underway on June 7th in Cincinnati, OH at the Riverbend Music Center and will conclude on July 13th in Virginia Beach, VA at the Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater. See all of the dates here.




Metal Church Preview New Album 'XI'(Classic Rock)

Metal Church have released a teaser video for their upcoming 11th album. XI will be out on March 25 and marks the band's first record with singer Mike Howe since 1993's Hanging In The Balance.
The trailer also features album opener Reset. Guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof said: "Mike's voice sounds the same as it did two decades ago when we were writing The Human Factor - and the band is about as tight as you can possibly get."

Metal Church are currently on tour across the US. They'll return to the Europe in May in support of the album. Check out the tour dates and watch the teaser video here.




Eddie Van Halen, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton Lead Guitar Auction

A number of rare items from legendary guitarists, including Eddie Van Halen, Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton, are to be auction this coming week by Guernsey's in New York City.
The auction, billed as "one of the largest of the year of music-related items" will feature over 225 guitars and instruments from legendary musicians and will be taking place on February 27th at Bohemian National Hall (321 East 73rd) and online at both liveauctioneers.com and invaluable.com

One of the big ticket items is a Van Halen-Owned 1982 Charvel Van Halen Model which is estimated to bring in between $60,000 - $80,000 and is described as follows:

"This guitar comes complete with its original Bill of Sale from Charvel/Jackson to Eddie Van Halen dated April 28, 1982. The lot also includes a video of an interview Eddie gave for television show Entertainment Tonight in 1982, which shows Eddie playing a guitar with an identical stripe pattern as this guitar. Each Charvel 'Van Halen Model' guitar had a unique striping pattern, so this video proves that Ed owned and played this guitar."

Other notable items include four guitars associated with Eric Clapton (two are signed); Jimi Hendrix's guitar strap from Woodstock; A 1952 Gibson Super 400 CES 7-string made for late studio guitarist Tony Mottola; Two "In Cold Blood" guitars, one used in the 1967 Academy Award-winning movie based on the blockbuster book by Truman Capote, and the other owned by the actual murderer Perry Smith; and A 1959 Gibson owned by Franny Beecher.



Poison Girls' Vi Subversa Dead At 80(TeamRock Radio)

Vi Subversa, the singer and guitarist of anarcho-punk outfit Poison Girls, has died aged 80. Her son Pete Fender confirmed the news of her passing in a posting on Facebook.
His statement reads: "It is with deep sorrow that I have to announce the mourning of my wonderful mum Frances Sokolov, known to many as Vi Subversa, who has passed away peacefully following a short illness.

"We know that her death will come as a shock. Vi had recently celebrated her 80th birthday and only a few short weeks ago gave what was to be her final performance.

"Vi led an extraordinary life in a variety of fields, but was no doubt best known as the lead singer, lyricist and rhythm guitarist in Poison Girls. She was a key figure to a lot of people and we know that there will be a great many who would wish to pay tribute to her music and words, as well as to her remarkable achievements in life. We know too that she would want this to happen." Read more here.



Posthumous Jani Lane Album To Be Released This Week(Classic Rock)

Jani Lane's cover versions are to be included in a posthumous compilation album titled Catch A Falling Star. The record is set for release on February 26, and includes Lane's versions of UFO's Doctor, Doctor, Def Leppard's Photograph and Bon Jovi's Lay Your Hands On Me.
The late ex-Warrant frontman's bandmates, guitarist Erik Turner, bassist Jerry Dixon and former sticksman Bobby Borg all perform on the album. It also features guest appearances from Alice Cooper, singer Ryan Roxie and former W.A.S.P guitarist Chris Holmes.

Borg says: "There is no better tribute to Lane than a collection of covers. Those who saw Warrant perform live know that Lane loved to mix cover songs into the shows - songs by The Doors, Led Zeppelin, Joe Walsh, Queen, and other artists throughout our live sets. I loved that about the band." Read more and see the track and guest list here.




Tremonti Reveals Details For New Album 'Dust'(Classic Rock)

Tremonti will release their third album, Dust, on April 29 via Fret12. Produced by Michael "Elvis" Baskette, the project was recorded during the same sessions as 2015's Cauterize.
As a result, Dust also features the lineup of guitarist and vocalist Mark Tremonti, guitarist Eric Friedman, bassist Wolfgang Van Halen and drummer Garrett Whitlock.

The frontman says the two projects developed quite naturally in the studio. Tremonti told Army Of 12 Germany: "At first I just wanted to record as many songs as possible. But when I stepped back and listened to it, I was, like, 'You know what? Let's make two records.' So I left some of my favourite songs on the second record, just so people aren't gonna buy the first record and then go, 'Okay, this is the good record and this is the bad one.'

"The title track Dust has the best chorus of the whole recording process. Dust has my favourite solo. The opening track, My Last Mistake, is one of my favourite songs. It's got the big ballad of the two records. It's definitely not the 'b-sides' of Cauterize." Read more here.




Filter Release 'Take Me To Heaven' Video Preview(Classic Rock)

Filter have released a preview of the video for Take Me To Heaven. The tune is the lead single from the band's seventh album Crazy Eyes, which is due on April 8 via Wind-Up Records. The band says: "Here's a taste of what's to come.."
The follow-up to 2013's The Sun Comes Out Tonight was produced by frontman Richard Patrick, who took on the role in an effort to help shape the direction and sound.

Patrick tells Billboard: "On the last record, there was another guy at the label who signed us, and I felt a responsibility to him. He wanted a big rock sound so I let the guitars be the main focus.

"With this record I said, 'Let me focus on being the kind of artist I was when I was at Warner Bros.' and Wind-Up was way into that. It's way more of what we used to be and so much of where we are." Read more and watch the preview clip here.



Entombed A.D. Release 'The Winner Has Lost' Video(TeamRock Radio)

Entombed A.D. have released a video for their track The Winner Has Lost. The song comes from on their forthcoming album Dead Dawn, out on February 26 via Century Media.
The shoot was directed and produced by Marcus Wild while the band visited the Warpigs brewery in Copenhagen, Denmark. They were on site to brew their own beer but decided to kill two birds with one stone and film the day out for the promo.

Entombed AD say: "We were looking forward to a day of brewing, drinking beer and eating barbecue. Then we were told we needed a new video as soon as possible. So we had a perfect solution: let's just film us brewing, drinking and eating and spending the whole budget on that. So we did. Best day at work ever." Watch the video here.




Supersonic Blues Machine Stream Full New Album Online(Classic Rock)

Supersonic Blues Machine have made their debut album West Of Flushing, South Of Frisco available to stream in full with TeamRock. It's due for release on February 26 via Provogue/Mascot Label Group.
The band was formed by Fabrizio Grossi, Lance Lopez and Kenny Aronoff and features guest contributions from Walter Trout, Billy Gibbons, Warren Haynes, Robben Ford, Eric Gales and Chris Duarte.

Grossi said of the project: "More than a band, I like to see this entity as a party - a party with hosts and a bunch of friends coming over. Without the blues there is no soul and without the soul there is no feeling and groove and tension. It's our own respectful tribute to what blues means to us." Stream the album here.




Joe Bonamassa Releases Music Video For 'Drive'(Classic Rock)

Joe Bonamassa has premiered his video for Drive with TeamRock - and he's also offering the song as a free download. Drive appears on his upcoming album Blues Of Desperation, set for release on March 25.
Bonamassa recently said: "I want people to hear my evolution as a blues-rock musician - somebody who isn't resting on accomplishments, who is always pushing forward and thinking about how music can evolve."

He'll perform three shows in the UK next month, then return in July for five concerts entitled Salute To The British Blues Explosion, designed as a "homage to the music of Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page." Watch the video and grab the download link here.




The Word Alive Release 'Sell Out' Video(TeamRock Radio)

The Word Alive have premiered the music video for their track Sellout. The song comes from the group's forthcoming album Dark Matter, which is due out on March 18.
Frontman Tyler 'Telle' Smith says: "Dark Matter is the result of our most in-depth writing and recording session we've done, and is something we consider to be our most dynamic and expansive album to date.

"This record completely defines and expresses who we are, and where we are going, taking the listener to the darkest and most honest places our band has dared to venture."

The Word Alive are kicking off their North American tour tonight (February 19) at San Diego's Soma. They're also scheduled to play the Longlive festival in Lyon, France, on May 14. Watch the video here.



Testament Announce European tour(Classic Rock)

Testament have announced a nine-date European tour. The run of shows are scheduled to begin with an appearance at Hellfest, France, on June 17. Earlier this month, frontman Chuck Billy hinted that sessions for their 11th album had begun and were inspired by "religion and aliens."
He added: "Right now, I think The Brotherhood Of The Snake is what we're going to title the album - and it's the first single. I think it's probably going to be a freebie that we'll just give people to check out."

Guitarist and founding member Eric Peterson previously revealed the band chose to delay recording the album until they finished their "killer" tour with Slayer and Carcass. See the tour dates here.



Butcher Babies Announce Spring Tour of Europe and UK(TeamRock Radio)

Butcher Babies have announced a spring UK and European tour in support of their second album, 2015's Take It Like A Man. The run of shows will open in Nottingham on April 11 with guests Sumo Cyco.
Vocalist Heidi Shepherd says: "We've been itching to get back to Europe and the UK since our festival run last summer. I'm so excited to see our friends and melt some new faces.

"Can't wait to bring the live Butcher Babies show to our fan base that has been eager to have us back. See you soon and get ready to rage." Currently on the road in North America with Cradle Of Filth, Butcher Babies will host a short headline run of shows Stateside before the UK dates. See the newly announced dates here.




Long Distance Calling Announce Euro Tour(Prog)

Long Distance Calling have announced a European tour. They'll start with a run of dates across Germany, Switzerland and the Netherlands in April and May, before four shows in the UK.
The gigs have been scheduled in support of their latest album Trips, which will be released on April 29 via InsideOut Music. It includes vocals by Petter Carlsen following the departure of Martin 'Marsen' Fischer. And although he's no longer part of the German outfit, Fischer still contributed to the recording process on the follow-up to 2014's Nighthawk.

The band say in a statement: "Since he wanted to focus on his private life Martin Fischer has decided to step back - but he didn't leave without recording most of the keyboards and sound effects on Trips.

"About half of the new songs come with vocals and Petter did one hell of a job. We are really happy to have him onboard. In case his name rings a bell you are right - he already did vocals on Welcome Change on The Flood Inside. We are sure that you'll love the new stuff with him singing." Read more including the tour dates here.



Black Peaks Release 'Glass Built Castles' Video(TeamRock Radio)

Black Peaks have released a video for their track Glass Built Castles. The song comes off of their debut album Statues, which will be released on April 8 via Easy Life and Sony RED.
The band say: "This was one of the first songs we wrote when we were in session writing Statues. It was one of those tracks that came together in about three hours and practically wrote itself.

"It is part three of a four-part story that is pieced together on the album. In the new video you will get a glimpse at part of this story. All will become clear soon."

Last month, the Brighton-based outfit released a stream of their track Set In Stone from Statues, which is available for pre-order from their label's website. Watch the video here.




Se Delan Announce New Album 'Drifter'(Prog)

Se Delan have announced that their latest album will be called Drifter. The duo of Crippled Black Phoenix members Justin Greaves and Belinda Kordic will release the follow-up to 2014's The Fall on April 29 via Kscope.
Drifter is said to be "darker" than their previous material in a way that "captures how they felt as humanly as possible." Kordic says: "Sometimes it can take a lot of effort and hard work to stay grounded and stay on the right side of that line. Life vs death, the unknown - and cats."

Greaves adds: "We don't write songs in any way with this big concept in mind. We just put our thoughts into words and feelings into music, whatever they may be." Read more here.



Alarion's New Album Features Threshold Frontman Damian Wilson(Prog)

Threshold frontman Damian Wilson has recorded narration and vocals for six tracks on the debut album by Dutch band Alarion. Waves Of Destruction is described by mastermind Bas Willemsen as "an hour of melodica, symphonic and intense music." Further guests are to be named in due course.
In the teaser clip, Wilson says: "I rushed to the studio to do vocals on a good half an hour of the album, I should think. The songwriting is superb. What a fun day I've had. I hope my vocals do it justice."

Waves Of Destruction will be released in June. Threshold, who appear at ProgPower Europe in September, last year released live album European Journey, while Wilson and Adam Wakeman launched an acoustic album in January. Watch the video here.



Enter Shikari To Headline Hevy Fest(TeamRock Radio)

Enter Shikari have been named as Saturday headliners for Hevy Fest 2016. This year's event takes place on August 19 to 20 at a new site at Newhaven in Derbyshire.
Other artists also confirmed for the two-day festival are The Bronx, Heart Of A Coward, I Killed The Prom Queen, Arcane Roots, Rolo Tomassi, Agent Fresco, Good Tiger, Intervals, SHVPES, Giants, Max Raptor, Slab Dragger, Falls, Calls Landing, Plini and Wars.

They join previously announced artists Sikth, Refused, While She Sleeps, Animals As Leaders, Hacktivist, Gnarwolves, Krokodil, No Consequence, Devil Sold His Soul, Forever Never, Vukovi, Murdock and When Our Time Comes.

The festival was forced to move from its spiritual home at Port Lympne as the original venue is undergoing a major overhaul. Festival organizer James Dutton said: "Searching for a new site has given us the opportunity to explore a more central location in the UK, which is something our fans have been requesting." Read more here.



Singled Out: She Must Burn's Possessed

She Must Burn recently released a video for their song "Possessed" from their self-titled debut EP and to celebrate we asked frontman Joseph Sinclair to tell us about the inspiration for the song. Here is the story:
I'm going to chat a little bit about our latest video release "Possessed" that we have just dropped with Artery recordings. so... Most would look at the title of this song and the image of our band thinking the obvious. Possession, goblins and ghouls... Far from it in honesty, metaphoric maybe. Even so from day one of our writing process for this song we agreed as A whole this would be a powerful expression of past sadness, memories and despair. This being our second musical creation.

We are close friends, meaning we are able to be very open with one another, helping us to understand our next movements towards this piece. Taking everyone's problems and personal feelings in to account. Working metaphorically with lyrics along with our expression of shape and structure, it was as though a weight had been lifted from each of our shoulders, without ruining the imagination of any listeners. Simply for the purpose of imagination, The aim is that no matter what the relation with it is that you have some at all. Whatever it may be.

We felt it a must to have both styles if vocals within this song, it's in no way aggressive. Just A notification on paper of lessons that we know we have learnt. A stage in life that we've overcome individually and together.

More of this to come as we are currently in the process or writing our album release set for late this year/early next. Improving and growing. Watch this space.

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Ritchie Blackmore 'Banned' From Deep Purple's Rock Hall Induction?(Classic Rock)


Ritchie Blackmore has been banned from attending Deep Purple's Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction, he's said. In a statement, the co-founder reports that the band's current manager has refused permission for him to take part in the ceremony in Brooklyn in April.
Purple were finally confirmed for induction for this year - although frontman Ian Gillan slammed organizers for leaving current members Steve Morse and Don Airey out of the lineup to be listed.

Blackmore's statement says: "Ritchie was honored by the offer of induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He was discussing the possibility of attending, until we received correspondence from the President of the Rock Hall of Fame, who said that Bruce Payne, management for the current Deep Purple Touring Band, had said 'No'..........!!!!!

"Therefore Ritchie will not be attending the ceremony. He sincerely thanks all the fans that voted for him for their support." here.




Why Sammy Hagar Reached Out To Eddie Van Halen On Twitter(Radio.com)

Last month, Sammy Hagar raised eyebrows when he wished Eddie Van Halen a happy birthday on Twitter. Their lengthy feud was seemingly, momentarily, put to rest through the genuine show of goodwill.
Ultimate Classic Rock reports that the deaths of rock legends David Bowie and Glenn Frey helped motivate Hagar to reach out. "It just makes you stop and think that, you know, with my relationship with Eddie Van Halen and stuff that's always been in the toilet, it makes you say, 'I don't want to be buried with any regrets or bad vibes like that,'" said Hagar. 'It makes you want to be just friends with everybody and say, 'Hey look, forget it.'"

Despite the public display, Hagar dismissed the idea that a reunion will necessarily happen as a result. 'Even if you don't want to be in a band together, just let's be friends," he said. 'No more enemies for me. You don't want to go to your grave with enemies." Read more here.




David Bowie Turned Down Dave Grohl Collaboration(Radio.com)

Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl reveals in a new interview segment for Playboy that he approached David Bowie to join a film song project he worked on in the 90s, but the legendary star politely turned him down.
Bowie declined--stating after he watch the film, that is was not "his thing." Grohl remembered a night around 1997 when he played a 50th birthday celebration for Bowie at Madison Square Garden.

"About two years ago, I got approached by this movie to do a song for the movie, so I thought, 'Maybe I'll have someone else sing, I'll do the music and then have another vocalist.' And then I thought, "Maybe I'll ask and see if David would want to do it.'

"So the next day I get an email and it says, 'David, I watched the movie and I got to be honest, it's not my thing.' He said, 'I'm not made for these times.'" Watch the video segment to find out the funny way Bowie signed off on the conversation here.



Bring Me The Horizon Frontman Gets Revenge On Coldplay

Bring Me The Horizon frontman Oli Sykes appears to have taken his revenge on Coldplay during the NME Awards in Austin this week. Sykes had previously called out the British pop band for the similarities in the artwork for one of their releases and Coldplay's latest effort.
During the awards show, Sykes jumped up on Coldplay's table and kicked over glasses and bottles, according to Lambgoat. They report that Sykes actions prompted Coldplay's Jonny Buckland from his seat.

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin reportedly claimed to NME afterwards that he had never heard of Bring Me The Horizon before but said of the incident, "it was great... very rock n roll." Watch video of Sykes table dance here.





Eric Clapton Announces New Album 'I Still Do'(hennemusic)

Eric Clapton has announced that he will be releasing his new studio album, "I Still Do", on May 20th. The project sees the guitarist reunite with "Slowhand" producer Glyn Johns.
"This was a long and overdue opportunity to work with Glyn Johns again," says Clapton, "and also, incidentally, the fortieth anniversary of 'Slowhand'!"

The follow-up to 2013's "Old Sock" mixes Clapton originals with covers and was recorded with many musicians who have worked alongside the guitarist throughout the years.

The album's artwork - a carefully-crafted illustration of Clapton - is the work of esteemed artist Sir Peter Blake, whose previous art includes the co-design of The Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" album sleeve, as well as the Band Aid single "Do They Know It's Christmas?,"Paul Weller's "Stanley Road" and The Who's "Face Dances." Read more including the tracklist and see the cover art here.




Dillinger Escape Plan Recording New Album(Prog)

The Dillinger Escape Plan have begun recording their latest album. Guitarist and songwriter Ben Weinman posted a photo of sticksman Billy Rymer tracking drums for their next album on Instagram.
He adds: "Deep deep in it. @billyrymer is laying down history. But we are in the now. 'We live in perilous times and at crossroads. On the one hand, we risk our extinction and that of our planet because of the devastating combination of ancient tribal habits and modern technologies that have the ability to obliterate every living being on the planet several times over.'"

The band confirmed they were writing songs for the follow-up to 2013's One Of Us Is The Killer last year, adding they were eyeing a 2016 release for their sixth record. Read more and see the photo here.




After The Burial Release Full Stream Of Their New Album 'Dig Deep'(TeamRock Radio)

After The Burial have made their latest album Dig Deep available to stream in full. It's due out on February 19, and is the first release since the death of guitarist Justin Lowe last July. Some tracks feature the late axeman's guitar from when they began recording the record last year.
After The Burial vowed to continue after Lowe's passing. They said: "Everybody deals with tragedy in their own way, and at their own pace. The common goal is to get back to living a normal life.

"A normal life to us is being on the road, meeting our fans, and sharing our music with the world." After The Burial are currently touring the US with Sumerian labelmates Born Of Osiris and Veil Of Maya. Check out the dates and stream the album here.




Killswitch Engage Release 'Cut Me Loose' Video(TeamRock Radio)

Killswitch Engage have released a video for their track Cut Me Loose. The song comes from their seventh album, Incarnate, due out on March 11 via Roadrunner. It follows the release of their Hate By Design video last month.
Frontman Jesse Leach says: "This song is about finding wisdom and understanding through suffering. The past is a story we tell ourselves, and often that story can be difficult to recount. The burdens we carry can act as a noose, inhibiting our growth and progression.

"There comes a time when we must release the bondage of our burdens and makie peace with the demons and darkness of the past - setting the albatross of regret free and moving on in life, if you will."

Killswitch tour the US starting in March. See the dates and watch the new video here.




Def Leppard Won't Take As Long For Next Album(Classic Rock)

Def Leppard guitarist Viv Campbell says fans shouldn't have to wait another seven years for the band's next release. They launched their self-titled 11th album last year - their first full-length effort since 2008's Songs From The Sparkle Lounge.
But Campbell reports that with so many creative ideas within the group, a studio return shouldn't take quite so long in the future. He tells Billboard: "I do think it's encouraged us a lot to the extent I think we'll see another record a hell of a lot sooner than the time between this one and the last one. There's always stuff around - there's always ideas. Everyone in the band is reasonably prolific.

"It's never the question of not having enough songs - it's a question of what kind of songs. Every Def Leppard album has to have all these different flavours and hit all these different marks. It's not a question of just showing up with a dozen rock songs. So that's what takes a lot of time." Read more here.




Korn's Brian 'Head' Welch Releasing New Book(TeamRock Radio)

Korn's Brian 'Head' Welch is to release a book focusing on the years he spent out of the band he co-founded. With My Eyes Wide Open: Miracles And Mistakes On My Way Back To Korn is said to give a "no-holds-barred" account of his departure from the group in 2005, and his subsequent struggles before rejoining Jonathan Davis and co in 2013.
The book, co-written with Carol Traver, describes Welch's "near decade-long trial by fire-from the perils of fathering a teen lost in depression and self-mutilation, to the harsh realities of playing solo and surviving financial ruin."

The follow-up to his autobiography Save Me From Myself is set for release in the US on May 17 and the Europe on June 24 via Thomas Nelson Publishing. Read more include pre-order bonus information and see the cover art here.



Big Boy Bloater Streaming Full New Album' Luxury Hobo'(The Blues)

Big Boy Bloater is streaming his latest album Luxury Hobo in full exclusively with TeamRock, ahead of its official released on February 26 via Provogue/Mascot label Group.
The album is described as "tougher, deeper and more expressive" than his previous material after the bluesman suffered a bout of depression in 2013. Bloater says: "I never felt I was prone to that kind of thing. I had a breakdown and the album centres around that we've got all these great things but are still pissed off and medicate ourselves to be normal.

"The basic idea of the title is we are all luxury hobos these days. We get to go here, there and everywhere - but no one has it the hard way now do they? We all have our luxuries. It's that juxtaposition. I think the whole album is about the modern day life and society." Stream the album here.




The Moth & The Flame Announce New Album and Tour

The Moth & The Flame have announced that they will released their new studio album, "Young & Unafraid," on February 26th and they will launch a North American tour in support of the effort a few days later.
"Young & Unafraid" was produced by Nate Pyfer (Fictionist, Parlor Hawk), Peter Katis (Interpol, The National, Sigur Ros), and Tony Hoffer (M83), and features arrangements from Rob Moose (Bon Iver, Sufjan Stevens).

The band will be kicking off the tour, which will also feature Pop ETC and Banners, on February 29th in Minneapolis, MN at Triple Rock and wrapping up the trek on March 31st in San Diego, CA at the House of Blues. See the tour dates here.




Rob Reed's Kiama Announce Live Dates(Prog)

Kiama, the band featuring Magenta mastermind Rob Reed, have announced a handful of UK shows. The group also featuring Andy Edwards from Frost*, Luke Machin of Maschine and The Tangent and Dylan Thompson from Shadow Of The Sun will play an intimate show in Stourbridge on February 27 ahead of a pair of dates supporting Frost* in June.
The gigs have been set up in support of their Sign Of IV album, which was recently released Reed says: "We're really excited about performing the album live. We recorded Sign Of IV in the same room, so we know the songs work in a live set up.

"The album has only been out a few weeks but we've had a really positive reaction, so we're looking forward to taking Kiama live." Frost* vocalist and keyboardist Jem Godfrey has also remixed Kiama track Cold Black Heart from Sign Of IV. Check it out along with the dates and comments from Reed here.




Horror Icon John Carpenter Streams New Song 'Distant Dream'(Prog)

Horror icon John Carpenter has released a stream of his track Distant Dream. The song comes from his album Lost Themes II, which is set for release on April 15 via Sacred Bones Records.
The track by the film director, producer and composer, who created the theme to horror classic Halloween, is described as "one of Carpenter's creepiest works to date" and a "perfect sci-fi fever dream, built on swelling synthesiser and pulsing drum machine."

Carpenter will hit to the road in support of Lost Themes II later this year, and will take part in the ATP Halloween event Release The Bats in the UK in October. Stream the song here.

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Samantha Fish Making An Acoustic Album(The Blues) Samantha Fish has started work on an acoustic album that she hopes will demonstrate she's capable of much more than the blues she's already known for.
And one of the reasons for stretching her own boundaries is that she doesn't believe the genre should remain static. Fish tells the Daily Record: "It's going to be something different for me. I think it's an honest evolution of where I'm at."

The undated release, featuring a selection of session musicians, follows third album Wild Heart, launched last year. "I felt that I was writing songs that I wanted to write," she says. "I didn't feel that I had to fit into a box. It's a raw, honest record." Read more here.



The Frisbys Release 'Waves' Video(Prog)

The Frisbys have released a new music video for their song Waves, which is a track from their brand new six-track EP The Cause that they released last month.
The band led by twin sisters Helen and Nicola Frisby say of the promo: "We were so lucky to have an amazingly talented dancer, Chloe Carey, and awesome cameraman, Kashman Harris, to work with on this shoot. Really hope that you enjoy it."

The sisters, who are joined in the lineup by Marc Robinson, Sam Keer, Will Cattermole, Tom Finigan and Sal Palekar, will play at London's Troubadour on February 26. Watch the video here.



Reef Release Cover Of Aretha Franklin Classic(Classic Rock)

Reef have released an online stream of their cover version of the gospel hymn How I Got Over, originally made famous by Aretha Franklin and Mahalia Jackson.
The single is the follow-up to 2014's self-released Barking At Trees, and precedes a live album, Reef: Live At St Ives, which will be released on March 11.

The single was produced by long-term collaborator George Drakoulias, while the album was recorded last October during two shows at St Ives Guildhall.

The band have also added six dates to their forthcoming tour, which kicks off in March. See the tour dates and check out the stream of the new single here.



Trettioariga Kriget Announce New Album 'Seaside Air'(Prog)

Trettioariga Kriget have announced they'll release their latest album entitled Seaside Air next month. The follow-up to 2011's Efter Efter will launch on March 14 - and it's the first time the Swedish veterans have sung a full record in English.
Seaside Air was recorded last year in Stockholm and contains seven tracks which are said to be "strong, melodic and immediately accessible without losing the depth and complexity for which the band is so well known."

The album is available for pre-order from the band's website, with those purchasing ahead of release getting access to bonus track Twilight. Check out the cover art and track details here.



Singled Out: Inglorious' High Flying Gypsy

Inglorious released their self-titled debut album today (February 19th) and to celebrate we asked Nathan James to pick one of the songs from the album to tell us about. He selected the track "High Flying Gypsy". Here is the story:
The reason I chose this is because it's the most personal song to me on the record. It's a character I created that is inspired by a member of my family and the fact that actions they took and decisions they made in the past are not forgotten and not everyone can forgive. It's also a song I co wrote on the album with Al Pitrelli [Megadeth, Alice Cooper, TSO] backstage at an arena in the US whilst on tour with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. We were in Al's dressing room before a show and he said "this riff is great, very zeppelin" I loved it straight away and was humming out a verse instantly.

Its one of the only times on the album that my voice is low, which has always been a challenge for me. I much prefer to be in my upper register. But I think it adds unease to the performance and an almost sinister delivery. This is made easier because I'm singing about someone I don't really care for.

I am a new writer. This album is my writing debut and I wrote 98 percent of the lyrics on it. I was initially petrified by the idea of putting my feelings and emotions into words but what I found when I started was that I had a lot to say and talk about. 27 years on this planet and I had never written them down.

My lyrics are not hugely deep or difficult to understand but that's cos I wrote them. I don't claim to be a genius or even very intelligent. I just wanted to write songs I could sing honestly and really convey truthfully as I have spent my whole performing life so far singing the words of other writers. This can sometimes be very challenging.

I have never connected to anything as much as I do these songs and this one in particular.

The way we recorded the song as with our whole album was live. We wanted vibe, reality and truth and that's what this song does. There was no click track, auto tune and no overdubs. That is what happened in that room on that day and it will never be exactly the same again. That's how music to us should be. A series of moments that cannot be repeated. The only thing I will try and repeat is the emotion of each song and make sure the audience hears my stories.