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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.

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Metallica Expand Kill 'Em All and Ride The Lightning For Reissue

Metallica fans helped the band expand their first two album "Kill 'Em All" and "Ride The Lightning" for reissues that are set to be released on April 15th in CD, vinyl and limited edition deluxe box sets.
The band revealed the following details about the special reissues of the landmark albums, "A while back you may remember that we reached out to you for a little help as we began putting together reissues of both Kill 'Em All and Ride the Lightning. We are psyched to announce that the releases you've been helping us assemble will finally be hitting the streets on Friday, April 15 just in time for Record Store Day!

"Both albums have been remastered for the most advanced sound quality possible and will be available in three formats - CD, vinyl and a deluxe box set. The deluxe box sets include original source material from the band's personal collection with many never before heard or seen recordings along with books including rare photos and essays from those who were there.

"The deluxe numbered box set of Kill 'Em All includes four vinyl records, five CDs, one DVD, a hardcover book including rare photos and a patch while the deluxe numbered box set of Ride the Lightning includes four vinyl records, six CDs, one DVD, a hardcover book including more of those unseen photos, a mini-book of lyrics handwritten by James Hetfield and a set of three posters.

"The deluxe box sets are limited edition collectors' items, so get yours before they are gone! You may pre-order both deluxe box sets at the Met Store now and all six new items will, of course, also be available at your local record stores around the world on Friday, April 15th.

"We're excited to continue working our way through the catalog… this is just the beginning!" Check out the full tracklistings on Metallica's site here.


Paul McCartney and Foo Fighter Denied Entry Into Grammy Party(Classic Rock)

Beatles legend Paul McCartney was turned away from R&B star Tyga's Grammy afterparty, along with Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins and singer Beck.
Paparazzi footage shows the all-star trio attempting to get into the Argyle club in LA after the awards ceremony - and they were rejected by door staff twice.

After being denied access again, 21-time Grammy winner McCartney says: "How VIP do we gotta get? We need another hit, guys! We need another hit," before he adds jokingly to Beck: "Work on it!"

It's been reported that the rock icon and co had gone to the Argyle bash by mistake. The group later went to the Republic Records party hosted by Mark Ronson at Hyde Sunset And Kitchen cocktail bar.

Tyga said on Twitter: "Why would I deny Paul McCartney? Stop it. He's a legend. I don't control the door. I had no knowledge Sir Paul was there. I just performed and left."

He later tells Jimmy Kimmel: "I wish I had known he was outside, I would have went out there with the mic and brought him in." Read more and watch the video footage here.




Megadeth's Dave Mustaine On Why He Thinks He's Hated(Classic Rock)

Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine believes that those who rate him badly do so because of animosity from his split with Metallica in 1983 - and he believes they're misinformed.
He was fired by Lars Ulrich and James Hetfield for his outlandish behaviour, and replaced by Kirk Hammett. He went on to form his own band, partly as an act of revenge at the time.

But they've long since settled their differences, although some bad feeling appears to remain in some parts of the metal world. Mustaine tells Westword: "I think a lot of it goes back to the breakup. There are people who have picked up that feud - and they don't even know why they're choosing sides.

"I have nothing against Metallica fans. I was in both bands. I like Lars and I like James. And contrary to what people say, I do think Kirk is a good guitar player."

He admits: "In the beginning, when I was bitter, there was sh*t going back and forth. They were justifying firing me, and I was telling them they were wrong. That's just been perpetuated over and over again. It's been put to bed. I've got no beef with those dudes. We're two totally different bands." Read more here.




Motley Crue's Vince Neil Sets Celebrity Apprentice Record(hennemusic)

Motley Crue frontman Vince Neil has reportedly set a fundraising record while filming an episode for the new season NBC-TV's reality competition show The Celebrity Apprentice.
The Las Vegas Sun reports Neil raised $200,000 for the charity Keep Memory Alive on Monday as part of a sales campaign challenge at his pop-up cupcakes and doughnut store at See's Candy on S. La Cienega Blvd. in Los Angeles.

Neil has earmarked some of the funds for the late star chef Kerry Simon's Fight MSA Foundation at the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health. Read more here.




Blues Hall Of Fame To Induct Elvin Bishop, John Mayall, More(The Blues)


Elvin Bishop, John Mayall, Eddy Clearwater, Jimmy Johnson and the Memphis Jug Band have been named as this year's inductees into the Blues Hall Of Fame.
They'll be recognized at a ceremony in Memphis, Tennessee on May 4 - the night before the 37th annual Blues Music Awards. The artists were voted in by a panel of "blues scholars and industry veterans." The Hall Of Fame say: "Each of these musicians has carved his place in blues history.

"Bishop's beginnings with the Paul Butterfield Blues Band to his more recent recognition for the 2015 Blues Music Awards Song of the Year have elevated him to the highest stature in blues music.

"Clearwater, Johnson, and Mayall each boast careers that have spanned more than a half century, and their talent has not waned as they each continue to produce music and to perform for devoted audiences. The Memphis Jug Band's music crossed the racial divides of the first half of the twentieth century and inspired many musicians to follow in their footsteps." Read more here.




Hypno5e Streaming New Album 'Shores Of The Abstract Line' Online(Prog)

Hypno5e have made their upcoming third album available to stream in its entirety with TeamRock. The French cinematic metal outfit release Shores Of The Abstract Line tomorrow, February, 19th via Pelagic Records.
They previously streamed the tracks North Shore: The Abstract Line and In Our Deaf Lands. Hypno5e tell TeamRock: "When we first started writing Shores Of The Abstract Line, we never thought that it would take so long to come out.

"We've had one hell of a ride getting to this point - a few ups like our hugely successful crowdfunding campaign - but a lot of downs like the never-ending studio delays that almost buried this record in a fresh grave.

"We are so happy that it's finally going to see the light of day. Every song has a price and every record has a sacrifice - this one is ours." Stream the album here.




Giraffe Tongue Orchestra Recruit Alice In Chains' William DuVall(Classic Rock)

Alice In Chains singer William DuVall has been revealed as the frontman for supergroup Giraffe Tongue Orchestra. The band created by The Dillinger Escape Plan's Ben Weinman and Mastodon's Brent Hinds have worked with a number of vocalists and last year announced Juliette Lewis had been guesting on some songs.
Now guitarist Weinman says DuVall is the man on the mic as the band work on their upcoming debut album. He tells Riffing With Christina (via Loudwire): "Juliette is actually not our main singer. She guested. But me and her have been working on songs, some of which are for Giraffe Tongue, some of which were just jams that we were working on. And she did some cool vocals on some of the GTO stuff. Actually, William from Alice In Chains is who has been singing with us."

On the writing process for the as-yet-untitled record, Weinman adds: "Most of the music was written before William got involved. But everybody is definitely in this band, it's a real democracy." Read more here.




The Church Announce Special North American Spring Tour

The Church have announced that they will be launching a special tour of North American this spring where they will be treating fans to two full sets of music.
The first set of the show will feature the band performing their classic sophomore album "The Blurred Crusade" in full and the second set will feature classic tracks along with songs from their latest album "Further/Deeper."

The tour is scheduled to kick off on April 8th in Dallas, TX at the Sons of Herman Hall and the trek will conclude with a two-night stand in Evanston, IL on April 25th and 26th at SPACE.

In addition to the headline dates, the band is also scheduled perform at this year's Maverick Festival on April 9th in San Antonio, TX. See the tour dates here.



Alice Cooper In The Studio For Love It To Death's 45th Anniversary(ITS)

The latest episode of the syndicated radio show In The Studio with Redbeard: The Stories Behind History's Greatest Rock Bands catches up with Alice Cooper to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Cooper's breakthrough third album "Love It To Death". The show sent over the following details:
Detroit's blue-collar bars and cheap motels along Woodward Avenue may be less than 200 miles away from the steps of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, but it turned out to be a four decade odyssey for Alice Cooper. Only in Rock'n'Roll can a preacher's son named Vincent Furnier dress up in make-up, leather, and fishnet stockings while simulating his own execution by hanging, beheading, and electric chair as 10,000 mesmerized fans gladly pay for the macabre experience.

In 1969, five friends from Phoenix moved to Los Angeles as a band named Alice Cooper, but after recording two unsuccessful albums, Pretties for You and Easy Action on Frank Zappa's Straight Records label, Alice Cooper headed for Furnier's birthplace of Detroit in hopes of better luck. Inking a deal with Warner Brothers, they actually released two albums in 1971, Love It To Death and Killer , with both albums becoming instant successes because of hit songs "I'm Eighteen","Under My Wheels",and "Be My Lover".

With InTheStudio host Redbeard , Alice shares his fond memories of an early concert which illustrate the fact that the Alice Cooper band was unlike anything before.

He said, "We played at a thing called the Lenny Bruce's Birthday Party with The Doors, Paul Butterfield, Love, all of these great bands. Six to eight thousand people inside this place. Alice Cooper came on last. Within I would say four minutes we had cleared the place. They could not take it!... We were like everybody's Rock & Roll nightmare come true, and they sat there and their mouths were open, and then they ran for the door. It was the greatest reaction. There were four people left standing there, my manager Shep Gordon, Frank Zappa, and two of the GTOs." Stream the episode here.



Monuments Announce North American Headline Tour Dates

Monuments have expanded their North American tour plans, announcing that they have added new headline dates surrounding their upcoming tour with The Contortionist.
The new headline dates will be kicking off on March 12th in Columbus, OH at The Summit and include over a dozen stops before concluding on April 28th in Oklahoma City, OK at 89th Street Collective.

The Contortionist tour, which will also feature Entheos and sleepmakeswaves is set to begin on March 21st in Albuquerque, NM at the Launchpad and will wrap up on May 1st in Detroit, MI.

The band had the following to say, "We're stoked to be returning to the US with our friends in the Contortionist, Entheos and new friends Sleepmakeswaves. We've been non stop writing for the past few months, it will be great to break up this process to give us some perspective by playing for all you wonderful people out there.

"Hey you might even get to hear some new material and some old material we've never played in America if you come along! We also have some headliner shows on the run that you can check [the tour date listing] to see if we make your city!"

Monuments will also be performing at several European music festivals this summer including Graspop Metal Meeting in Belgium, Copenhell in Denmark, and the German music festivals With Full Force, Rockaue and Wacken Open Air. See all of the tour dates here.




White Zombie Box Set To Be Released This Spring(TeamRock Radio)


White Zombie box set It Came From NYC box will be released on June 3. The package includes out-of-print EPs and LPs and a hardback book. The 39 tracks were remastered by former White Zombie bassist Sean Yseult.
Yseult previously said: "Jay, Rob and I have been working on a box set with Numero Group. It's coming out in spring or summer. We've been working on it for over a year. There's 50 pages of liner notes - they've been interviewing us for months. They've done a beautiful job on the booklet. It's going to be all vinyl, all the early records.

"Some of the extra tracks I didn't even remember. When we were in the studio usually we used everything we recorded, but we had a couple of extra songs here and there, so there's going to be a few surprises." Read more including track details here.




Of Mice & Men Release Preview Of Full Circle Story Documentary(TeamRock Radio)

Of Mice & Men have released a trailer for an upcoming documentary called The Full Circle Story. The film will be released in five parts through a "fan-driven community" that will offer behind-the-scenes and exclusive content. More details on the initiative will be unveiled in the coming days.
The band say: "Over the course of the last two-plus years, we have had our lives filmed with the intention of creating the most honest, exciting and real documentary, showing our fans our truest selves.

"This film has been a long time in the making. It will be released as a five-part documentary series that takes the audience through the making of our album Restoring Force and how this album and our fans changed our lives." Read more and watch the preview here.




Gus G Announce North American Headline Tour Dates


Ozzy Osbourne and Firewind guitarist Gus G has announced that he will be hitting the road this spring for select dates across North American in support of his solo album "Brand New Revolution".
The mini-tour is scheduled to kick off on April 15th in Rock Island, IL and will include stops in Michigan, Illinois, New Jersey, New York and Canadian shows in Ottawa and Toroto.

He had the following to say about the trek "I'm very excited to play my first US and Canada shows in support of my new album Brand New Revolution! I purposely decided to do select, VERY exclusive and intimate shows for my die-hard followers. I know it's been long overdue and I hope to see you all there for some loud, hot and sweaty rocking nights.

"I will be playing mainly material from my two solo albums, but there will be some classic Firewind, Ozzy and Black Sabbath songs sprinkled into the set as well. These shows are not to be missed." See the tour dates here.




The Virginmarys Stream New Song 'Motherless Land'(Classic Rock)


The Virginmarys have made their track Motherless Land available to stream. the song comes from their upcoming album Divides, due out on May 6. The record is the follow-up to their 2013 debut King Of Conflict.
The band say: "Motherless Land is a song about escape and it's full of questions about what we're collectively doing in 2016. It's about striving for peace, love and truth.

"Divides is the best work we have done and we can't wait for you guys to hear it. We can't thank you enough for your love, support and patience and we're really looking forward to us all being united at the gigs. We have the best fans in the world." Stream the song here.




Graham Bonnet's Hometown Return In Documentary Series Episode(Classic Rock)

The latest episode of Graham Bonnet's tour documentary showcases his return to his hometown of Skegness. The former Rainbow man played The Suncastle in the English town on February 3 - and the third part of his All Day And All Night Long series features footage of his performance at the venue he last played at almost half a century ago.
Bonnet says: "I played here 49 years ago and it's really strange to be here - but it's kind of cool." The 18-minute documentary also shows the singer and his band touring the town, along with footage of his show in Glasgow, where Bonnet paid tribute to Scottish bassist Jimmy Bain who died last month.

He tells the Scottish crowd: "I would like to say something - you lost one of your fellow countrymen, Jimmy Bain. I would like to salute him - forever a member of Rainbow" Watch the episode here.




Todd Rundgren 13-Disc Box Set Announced(Prog)


Todd Rundgren is the subject of a 13-disc box set containing the records that he released between 1970 and 1982. The Complete Bearsville Albums Collection is set to be released on February 26.
The collection contains the work he did with the label following his split with The Nazz, including Runt, The Hermit Of Mink Hollow and A Wizard, A True Star.

Rhino Records say: "It was 1972's seminal Something/Anything? - on which he played all the instruments, sang all the vocal parts and acted as his own producer - that catapulted Rundgren into the superstar limelight.

"The Complete Bearsville Albums Collection houses 11 albums inside a 13CD clamshell box, showcasing the complete collection of Rundgren's finest work released on the exceptionally cool Bearsville label." Check out the track details and cover art here.




New Years Day Release 'I'm About To Break You' Video(TeamRock Radio)


New Years Day have released a new music video for their track I'm About To Break You. The song comes from the band's third album Malevolence, which was released last year.
Singer Ash Costello says: "This video was so much fun to make. We are big fans of Mad Max and have always wanted to make a post-apocalyptic style video so I'm glad we pulled it out for I'm About to Break You.

"The location we filmed at was a few hours away from Los Angeles and they put on a festival every year called Wasteland Weekend that is dedicated to the post-apocalyptic lifestyle.

"We had a blast making props and riding around in those amazing cars. Having fans and friends join us as extras made it the icing on the cake." Watch the video here.




Former Europe Guitarist Kee Marcello Making New Album(Classic Rock)


Former Europe guitarist Kee Marcello has signed a deal with Frontiers Music Srl. His last release with Europe was 1991's Prisoners In Paradise - and Marcello says he'll continue where that album left off, and draw upon demos he recorded with Joey Tempest and co between 1989-1990 under the Le Baron Boys banner.
Marcello says: "I'm really excited about this album. I'm making a new departure from the Le Baron Boys era, bringing it into the future. I've always felt that there was something magic about the material that Sony mysteriously refused to release on Prisoners In Paradise - and now the time has come to put things right. It's time to complete my unfinished symphony. This is the album that Europe never managed to record after Prisoners In Paradise."

The guitarist reports the material will have a "familiar ring" for fans of music from that era, and adds: "I've recorded two previously unreleased Le Baron Boys tracks on the album. With one foot in the past and one in the present I think this album will raise a lot of eyebrows." Read more here.




Heliopolis Ink Deal For New Live Album(Prog)

LA symphonic prog outfit Heliopolis have penned a deal with Bad Elephant Music ahead of the release of a live album. Epic At The Majestic: Heliopolis Live At Rosfest was captured during the band's appearance at last year's festival in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. It's due for release this summer, with no firm date yet announced.
Bassist Kerry Chicoine says: "All of us are excited to be partnering with Bad Elephant Music for the release of our live album. For a relatively new label with an incredibly diverse and unquestionably talented roster, BEM have forged their own unique path and they're now at the forefront of the progressive rock music scene.

"We're hoping this is the beginning of a long and fruitful partnership." David Elliott of BEM adds: "I've been a Heliopolis fan since their debut album City Of The Sun. They're true paragons in their field." Read more here.




Yossi Sassi Reveals New Album Title and Details(Prog)

Yossi Sassi has confirmed his third album will be entitled Roots And Roads and released a preview video. It will be the first to be released under the banner of the Yossi Sassi Band.
The former Orphaned Land man has also promised a number of surprises, as pre-ordering begins to help fund the recording process. Sassi says: "This release hopefully includes more vocally-driven songs than before, featuring some guest vocalists that you haven't seen before in my project. Overall it really shows a nice evolution from the material I used to compose for Orphaned Land, and my solo work. I think you'll appreciate it."

Former Guns N' Roses guitarist Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal will contribute once again, while Sassi's daughter Danielle will make her studio debut on flute. Check out a preview video here.




Moon Safari Tap Peter Jones's Tiger Moth Tales For London Show(Prog)

Peter Jones's Tiger Moth Tales have been confirmed as Moon Safari's support for their upcoming London show. The gig is scheduled to take place at the city's Borderline on May 11 and comes ahead of his appearance with Camel on their tour of Japan later the same month.
Jones has also provided lead vocals on Red Bazar album Tales From The Bookcase, which is scheduled to be released on March 15 via White Knight Records.

A message on Red Bazar's Facebook page, which Jones shared, says: "As you're probably aware, Peter Jones is not one to sit around doing nothing all day. For the last year or so he's been working tirelessly with the guys from Red Bazar and they have produced something quite special." See the post and a preview video here.





Iron Maiden Stream Ed Force One Arrival In The UK(Classic Rock)

Iron Maiden will broadcast the arrival of Ed Force One in the UK live on Periscope tonight. The plane's arrival at Cardiff Airport in Wales will be shown via the video app, with Maiden sharing info as it happens on their social media channels.
The 747 jumbo was expected to land in Wales at 10pm tonight (Wednesday, February 17) but bad weather has delayed the flight by about two hours. It will be piloted on the world tour by frontman Bruce Dickinson.

Maiden say: "Ed Force One, our new 747 jumbo, is all branded-up, ready to go and Bruce has his shiny new 747 type rating so he can fly the plane. Ed Force One flies into the UK on Wednesday evening and IronMaiden.com will be at Cardiff Airport, stepladder and phone in hand, to bring you the first footage live on Periscope. Keep an eye on the website or our social media channels for details - we're @ironmaiden on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

"As we initially announced, we'll be using Ed Force One right around the world as usual but also including the first few shows in Europe this time, making this the first time EF1 has visited Europe on tour." Read more here.




Bring Me The Horizon Take Personal Trainer On The Road With Them(TeamRock Radio)

Bring Me The Horizon drummer Matt Nicholls says having a personal trainer on the road with the band has helped his live performances. The Sheffield metal heroes hired the personal trainer to keep them in shape on the road, and Nicholls says the effects have been impressive.
He tells Music Radar: "If I don't work out in the day and play a show I can feel groggy. If I work out it makes me feel good, my body feels ready. If I'm sat around all day doing nothing and I've eaten crap, I feel sluggish. Working out makes you feel energetic and positive, and you take that on stage with you."

The trainer is a friend of frontman Oli Sykes and he puts the band through their paces on a daily basis. Nicholls adds: "It's just general working out. When we first started touring we were kids and we were just like, 'Give me loads of beer, give me loads of food.'

"It's easy to get caught up in that, when you're on tour anyway it can be hard to eat good. I put on weight and started looking like sh*t to be honest with you." Read more here.




Phil Campbell's All-Starr Band, Witchsorrow Added To Bloodstock(TeamRock Radio)

Phil Campbell's All-Starr Band and Witchsorrow lead the latest additions for this year's Bloodstock Festival which will be taking place on August 11-14th in Derbyshire, UK.
Motohead guitarist Campbell and his All-Star Band will be heading to Catton Park to headline the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Thursday night, as a treat to all the early campers. He's also officially opening Lemmy's Bar at 5pm.

London doom merchants Witchsorrow are also heading to the Sophie stage for some serious riffs. ""It gives us no small amount of pleasure to once again rain doom down upon Bloodstock," says frontman Necroskull. "It is an incredibly special place for us, and we are incredibly proud to stand alongside Twisted Sister, Venom, Slayer, and Paradise Lost in bringing heavy metal madness to Catton Park. Doom forever. Forever doomed." Read more and see the lineup here.




Stone Temple Pilots And Chester Bennington Reuniting For One Show(hennemusic)


Stone Temple Pilots will reunite with singer Chester Bennington of Linkin Park for a one-off performance at From Bach To Rock, a charity concert to benefit public schools in Rancho Palos Verdes, California.
The March 26 event at the Norris Theater and Pavilion mixes rockers with world-renowned classical musicians to take the audience on a journey from 17th century to today's modern hits, with proceeds to be donated to the Peninsula Education Foundation (PEF).

In addition to STP, other performers include Gary Wright ("Dream Weaver"), Yutong (Pacific Symphony, LA Phil, Hollywood Bowl Orchestra), Chas West (Bonham, Foreigner), Marten Andersson (Lizzy Borden, George Lynch), Monte Pittman (Madonna, Solo Artist), Stan Sharp (Long Beach Symphony, Hollywood Bowl Orchestra) and Jane Lee (accomplished pianist). Read more here.



The Pixies, Blondie, More Added To Music Of David Bowie Events(Classic Rock)

The Pixies, Blondie, Cat Power and REM's Michael Stipe have been added to the bills for the upcoming David Bowie tribute shows in New York. The sold out Music Of David Bowie events are being held at Carnegie Hall on March 31 and Radio City Music Hall on April 1 in memory of the late star who died last month at the age of 69 after battle with cancer.
Also confirmed for the events are Mumford & Sons, Amanda Palmer, Jherek Bischoff, Anna Calvi, Nancy Wilson and the Donny McCaslin Group - featuring Mark Guiliana, Jason Lindner and Bowie producer Tony Visconti who will act as the band leader and musical director at the gigs.

The events had been planned before his death on January 10, with Roots, Laurie Anderson, the Mountain Goats, Bette Midler, Perry Farrell and others having signed up earlier.

Organizers say: "The unexpected death of David Bowie has turned this tribute, which we have worked on for the last seven months, into a poignant celebration of his music by his friends, peers and fans." Read more here.



Chantel McGregor Excited About New Guitar Designed For Women(The Blues)

Chantel McGregor is pleased that an electric guitar has finally been designed by a woman for women - because she's struggled with traditional instruments for years.
Art-rock musician St Vincent has partnered with MusicMan to create her signature STV six-string, describing it as "ergonomic, lightweight and sleek" - and adding: "There is room for a breast or two."

McGregor tells the Telegraph: "There are certain brands I can't use. They sound amazing but they have thick necks, and I have small hands. Not all girls have petite fingers, but many do, and it can make it a lot harder to play.

"Then there's the strap issue. I like to wear vest-tops, btu the fabric of the strap can cut into you. I have mine specially made in corduroy - but I really shouldn't have to.

"Breasts are a problem too. When you're sitting down you have to put your boobs on top of the instrument or they get squashed. Most of the time you don't even need to wear a bra, as you spend so much time with your breasts propped on the guitar." here.



Blink-182 'Trashed' 16 New Songs and Started Over(TeamRock Radio)


Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker says in a new interview the band scrapped a full album's worth of material as they were writing the follow-up to 2011's Neighborhoods.
Barker and Mark Hoppus split with Tom DeLonge last year and brought in Alkaline Trio's Matt Skiba. And the sticksman says Skiba's input has been invaluable. He tells radio station KX 93.5: "I knew he was going to be a great fit - but I didn't know it was going to be this great. The writing has been amazing. We actually wrote 16 songs and we trashed everything. We got back in the studio and did everything over."

Barker reports the material is the best they've created in over a decade - and they're still on track for a release later this year. He continues: "We're probably about 70-80% finished with the album and I think it's the best Blink album since 2003 - and I think fans will agree once they hear it.

"I can honestly say I haven't been excited about a Blink album like this in a long time." Listen to the full interview here.



The Black Dahlia Murder Release 'Threat Level No. 3' VideoThe Black Dahlia Murder have released a new animated music video for the song, "Threat Level No. 3", which is a track from their recently released album, Abysmal.
The new "Threat Level No. 3" video was written, directed, and animated by Adam Avilla. He had the following to say, "It isn't often that a band that you have listened to for fifteen years approaches you and wants you to draw four minutes of sheer madness for their new record. It's insane. Such a great honor. And the song rips!"

Frontman Trevor Strnad adds "Adam has done an amazing job of bringing the fiendish character behind 'Threat Level No. 3' to life in all his despicable glory. This is by far the best video we've ever brought forth and the best part of all...You don't have to look at our ugly faces once!" Watch the video here.

The new video comes as The Black Dahlia Murder prepares to launch a U.S. tour in April where they will be playing their first full-length, Unhallowed (2003), in its entirety as they visit intimate venues that they have not played at since the release of their debut. Fallujah and Disentomb will be supporting the band on the trek. See the tour dates.




Hollywood Vampires Release New Song and Announce U.S. Live Date(hennemusic)


Following their performance at the Grammy Awards on Monday, supergroup The Hollywood Vampires have issued their new single, "As Bad As I Am" and the supergroup have also announced their first US concert of 2016.
The song is one of three bonus tracks featured on the just-released deluxe edition of the band's 2015 self-titled debut, which presented covers of classic tunes by T. Rex, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, The Doors and more. "As Bad As I Am" is joined by covers of The Who's "I'm A Boy" and Love's "7 And 7 Is" on the expanded release.

Led by the trio of Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp and Aerosmith's Joe Perry, the group delivered the new single on the Grammys broadcast that also saw them pay tribute to late Motorhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister, who passed away at his Los Angeles home on December 28.

The band's live lineup includes Duff McKagan, Matt Sorum, Tommy Henriksen and Bruce Witkin. The group will play the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York on May 24.

After the show, the group will head to Europe, where they will play Lisbon, Portugal's edition of the Rock In Rio festival on May 27, and a headlining appearance at Cadott, Wisconsin's Rock Fest in July. Read more and stream the new song here.




Crossfaith Release Video For 'Wildfire' Featuring Benji Webbe(TeamRock Radio)


Crossfaith have released a video for their track Wildfire - featuring Skindred frontman Benji Webbe. The song is taken from last year's album Xeno and the promo features live footage captured with guest Webbe onstage alongside the Japanese electro-metal outfit on their 2015 joint tour.
Crossfaith mainman Kenta Koie says: "Wildfire is the sound of Crossfaith live shows. It's crazy, heavy and a real party. And this collaboration with the legend Benji from our boys Skindred is a proper banger that we just love to play. So if you want the best night of your life, come see us on the Xeno world tour soon in the UK and Europe."

Crossfaith tour Europe from this month, with The Qemists onboard as support for some UK dates. Webbe was in Japan with Skindred at the weekend for a show in Koto. The singer is recovering after an incident in his hometown on Newport which left him needing 24 stitches in his neck and throat. Two women were arrested in connected with the alleged attack. Watch the video here.




Knifeworld Preview New Album and Announce Release Show(Prog)


Knifeworld have revealed the artwork for upcoming album Bottled Out Of Eden and announced a London launch show for the record as well as released a teaser video for the effort.
The follow-up to 2014's The Unravelling will be issued on April 22 via InsideOut Music. An album launch party will be held at London's Bush Hall on May 12, with tickets available via SeeTickets from 10am on February 17 (Wednesday).

Frontman Kavus Torabi says: "The beautiful artwork has been executed, once again, by Steve Mitchell at 57 Design. He's been responsible for all of our graphics since the beginning and, for me, his work really defines the look of Knifeworld."

The teaser video features footage shot during the recording of the album in a studio in Midi-Pyrenees in the south of France with Bob Drake. Check out the teaser video, the album art and track details here.




Metallica Release Super Bowl Show Behind-The-Scenes Video(Classic Rock)

Metallica have released a behind-the-scenes video based around their pre-Super Bowl show in San Francisco. They played a gig at AT&T Park in their hometown the night before the NFL showpiece game between the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos earlier this month.
The 36-minute clip shows drummer Lars Ulrich meeting fans, the warm-up session prior to the band hitting the stage, their photoshoot with Ross Halfin and live footage from the band's first live performance of 2016, including their track Master Of Puppets.
Video screens at the side of the stage declared: "Metallica, too heavy for halftime" after Coldplay, Bruno Mars and Beyonce got the nod to appear at the game itself. And frontman James Hetfield acknowledged that chances of them ever appearing at the sporting event were slim.

He told ABC News: "I have a feeling that ship has passed. We're not a variety show. We're not pop. We're not sparkly, and all that kind of stuff that seems to be what's needed for that." Watch the video here.



Hacktivist Streaming New Collaboration With Jamie Graham(TeamRock Radio)


Hacktivist have released a stream of their collaboration with Jamie Graham. The Heart Of A Coward frontman guests on a new version of Hacktivist's single Deceive And Defy, the original of which was released in 2014.
The updated version will appear on the band's debut album Outside The Box, due out on March 4 via UNFD and Rise Records. Vocalist Ben Marvin says: "This song is about the illusion of success in mainstream music - how people can be loved one day then hated the next.

"There's nothing wrong with starting from the bottom and working to where you want to be. You're way more likely to last longer at the top and be remembered if you don't sell yourself out."

Guitarist Timfy James adds: "Deceive And Defy for me is an all-round impression of us as a band and what we stand for. You can't just buy your way into music - it takes blood, sweat and tears - something we know all about." Stream the song here.



Ihsahn Pushes Back Release Date For New Album 'Artkis'(TeamRock Radio) Ihsahn has pushed the release date of his upcoming solo album back by a month. Arktis was originally scheduled to be issued on March 4 via Candlelight Records, but the date has been changed to April 8.
The Emperor frontman worked with guests including Einar Solberg of Leprous, Matt Heafy of Trivium, Jorgen Munkeby of Shining, Tobias Ornes Andersen, also of Shining, and Norwegian author Hans Herbjornsrud on the album.

He previously said: "My focus for this album was to write within more traditional song structures and still give each song a strong individual identity, be that through a re-occurring melody, a chorus, sound design or the good, old guitar riff. I also wanted to explore this on the production side, blending organic rock sounds with more modern expressions."

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