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Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Today's Day in Rock News!
Today's Day in Rock
Tool Member Breaks Ribs and Dislocates Shoulder In Scooter Crash
(Classic Rock) Tool were forced to suspend work on their upcoming album after one of the band was involved in a scooter crash, they've revealed.
They lost nine days of song development time after the member, who hasn't been named, suffered broken ribs and a dislocated shoulder. The incident took place earlier this month and the victim is on the mend.
Tool say in a statement: "The New Year started off on a bad note. For the most part this was due to a 'minor' accident on a Vespa scooter, slick road conditions being the cause, by a certain band member.
"Because of the physical nature of the musical instrument involved, nine days of jamming were lost, although I'm happy to report that the person involved is recovering nicely. So much so, in fact, that writing sessions resumed on Monday, January 21 – despite it being a holiday for many." more on this story
Adler Gets His Revenge
(Classic Rock) Former Guns N' Roses drummer Steven Adler says the success of his new project is all the revenge he needs to take on his troubled past.
His band, Adler, recently released debut album Back From The Dead. He says the new music has led audiences to stop expecting him to perform a set of GnR classics, and call for more of his new material.
He tells Legendary Rock Interviews: "That is my revenge. The only revenge I wanted on that whole situation was success. I didn't want vengeance – I didn't want to hurt anybody – but I wanted to make a great record because, I think success is the greatest revenge."
Adler believes his band is made up of the "right recipe of people" and credits guitarist Lonny Paul with knocking him into physical shape. "He helped me lose 25 pounds," the drummer explains. "Until we started working out I didn't realise how heavy 25 pounds is until I lifted up a 25-pound weight and said, 'Holy crap, this is what I've been carrying around with me?' It's all thanks to Lonny." more on this story
Bumblefoot, Billy Sheehan, Mike Portnoy Namm Show Jam Goes Online
On Sunday night antiMusic co-sponsored a NAMM Show after party at the KingKing in Hollywood that featured an all-star jam by Guns N' Roses' Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal, Mike Portnoy of Adrenaline Mob and Dream Theater, Billy Sheehan of Mr. Big and David Lee Roth and was fronted by the show's host Happenin Harry.
One of the fans that attended the show has posted some video from the jam on Youtube. Going under the name of Kg30000, the fan had this to say:
"An AWESOME night of fun jams...no set list or rehearsals...just great fun! Ron Thal literally walked onstage and asked if anyone had a guitar he could use. Even using borrowed gear, these guys KILLED it!
"Portnoy slayed some Rush...on a 3 piece kit! Russ Allen from Adrenaline Mob and Symphony X came out and guested on Zeppelin's Lemon Song. They also did Diamonds & Rust, Wrathchild, Run To The Hills, Shyboy and a bunch of others!" Check out video here.
The night also featured a performance from "Little Monsters" which featured Michael Angelo Batio, Alex Kane of Anti-Product, Happenin' Harry, Tanya O Callaghan and Drummer KC. The latter has posted video of them performing Holland's "Basics of the Bullet." Watch it here.
Def Leppard Bringing More Hysteria To Vegas
Def Leppard have extended their upcoming "Viva Hysteria!" residency in Las Vegas with the addition of two more shows.
The residency will still kick off on March 22nd but has now been extended beyond the original April 10th end date and now wraps up with two additional performances on April 12th and April 13th.
The residency is set to feature the band playing their multi-platinum album, "Hysteria" in full as well as additional hits.
"We were already very excited by the fact we were getting to play The Joint for nine nights and now because of phenomenal demand, we get to add two more shows!," says frontman Joe Elliott in a statement.
"We had a good feeling about Viva Hysteria! but this just confirms the popularity of the band and how much the album means to our fans. Roll on March!"
The "Viva Hysteria!" shows will take place on March 22, 23, 27, 29, 30 and April 3, 5, 6, 10, 12, 13 at the The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. more on this story
The Gaslight Anthem Frontman Plans Solo Album
The Gaslight Anthem frontman Brian Fallon last week announced his intention to record a solo album but reassures fans that the band will also be working on new material but also taking it easy.
Last Friday he posted the following message on his official website, "I'm working on a lot of things, it's been a while, I apologize. I've had some really amazing things happen and some really terrible things in the last couple months. I'm definitely on a new page, and I have to start there. So, I'm going to make a record by myself, hopefully sometime this year. I've just started to work on these songs now, as well as new Gaslight Anthem songs for our next record.
"I've learned there's too much to be done and not a lot of time to do it in. Things can change overnight. So I'm going to do my best to get as much music out there as I can while I'm young enough and fortunate enough to have people listening.
"There's no termoil or anything with Gaslight, we're going to be writing too, but I'm sure we're gonna need a breather after this year of touring before we go in to make our next record. So since I can't sit still, I'm gonna make another record. It's what happens when you don't do drugs, you end up with a lot of down time. So I fill that time with songs now.
"Here's to looking forward to what comes out.
"See you guys soon.
" I don't love pictures…
"Brian"
Official website.
Yes Lead Prog Rock Cruise Lineup
Progressive rock fans will have the opportunity to sail with Yes and a host of other prog rock stars this March.
In addition to Yes, the cruise will also feature Steve Hackett's Genesis Revisted; UK with Eddie Jobson, John Wetton, Alex Machacek & Terry Bozio; Carl Palmer's ELP Legacy, featuring the music of that legendary band; Tangerine Dream featuring Edgar Froese; Saga, Nektar, Zebra, Glass Hammer, IOEarth, and Trans Siberian Orchestra's Joel Hoekstra, Heavy Mellow and more.
The Cruise To The Edge is set to last for five days and nights and will depart from Fort Lauderdale, FL on March 25, 2013.
The cruise will visit various Caribbean ports including Ocho Rios, Jamaica and Georgetown, Cayman Islands. You can find additional information about the cruise here.
The Dear Hunter Announce Spring Tour and Album Release
The Dear Hunter have set an April 2, 2013 release date for their new studio album, which is entitled Migrant.
The album was produced by Mike Watts and the effort was recorded at Vu Du Studios in Long Island, NY.
Vocalist and songwriter Casey Crescenzo had this to say about Migrant, "When I started writing this record, I made sure to limit myself to an instrument and my voice. I didn't want to jump into the current of production I always had before - predetermining the final path of each song from its inception. Instead, I let the music take as natural a course as it could."
"What felt at first to be the seeds of the starkest songs, grew into some of the most lush and beautiful arrangements I had written to date. Keeping the heart of the music so transparent was liberating, and the result is, at the very least, the most creatively rewarding record yet."
The band will support the effort by launching a North American headline tour in March with support from Naive Thieves.
An Evening with The Dear Hunter is set to kick off on March 12 in Scottsdale, AZ. Crescenzo explains that the band will have more freedom on the upcoming trek, "In the past, due to the time constraints we faced on stage, we focused very narrowly on representing whichever record we were currently promoting. The time is finally right to represent the vastness of the band's discography, and to give longtime fans something special. There are a great deal of songs we haven't played in years, and a few we have never played. We hope everyone is as excited as we are."
Prior to the North American tour the band will head to Australia to take part in this year's Soundwave Festival. more on this story
Mick Jagger Tops Stylish List
(Classic Rock) Rolling Stones singer Mick Jagger has been named the most stylish rock star of all time by lifestyle website Complex.
He leads their top 50 list ahead of Prince, David Bowie, Kurt Cobain, Sid Vicious and Keith Richards.
Complex say of Jagger: "Hands-down one of the best-dressed musicians of all-time, he definitely set the bar for flamboyant frontmen. From his crazy stage antics to his bad boy edge, his style reflected his personality perfectly: it was something that needed to be tamed, but functioned best when it was wild.
"Even today, he wears silk scarves and suits with more rakish appeal than most men – and he's pushing 70." See who else made the list.
Dispatch Plan North American Tour
Dispatch will be launching their North American Circles Around The Summer Tour in May.
The tour is set to launch on May 29th in Nashville, TN and conclude on June 15th in Berkeley, CA
The trek will feature support from Guster for the outdoor shows in Boston, Chicago, and Berkley and Allen Stone will support the Nashville and Birmingham dates.
The band will also perform at the Wakarusa Festival in Ozark, AR and Mountain Jam in Hunter Mountain, NY.
Dispatch is touring in support of their latest studio album, Circles Around The Sun, which was released last summer. more on this story
Vanna Announce New Album and Tour
Vanna have set a March 13th release date for their new studio album, which will be entitled The Few and the Far Between.
The band reunited with The Honest Hearts EP producer Jay Maas for the effort which they recorded at Getaway Recordings in Boston (Haverhill) Massachusetts.
The band will be hitting the road next month for a tour with Every Time I Die along with The Acacia Strain, Hundreth, No Bragging Rights.
The trek kicks off on February 6th in Chicago, IL and will conclude on March 16th in Allentown, PA.
Vanna will travel to Australia in May for a tour with Norma Jean and Safe Hands. more on this story
Blue October's Justin Furstenfeld Launching Acoustic Tour
Blue October frontman Justin Furstenfeld will be launching a spoken word and acoustic tour in April.
The "An Open Book: An Evening With Justin Furstenfeld of Blue October" will kick off on April 4th at Hotel Cafe in Los Angeles, CA.
The intimate shows are set to include a spoken word portion, a Q&A and an acoustic performance of new songs and Blue October songs.
"I always look forward to the spoken word/solo shows," said Furstenfeld in a statement. "The fact that I'm sitting just a few feet away from the audience, that there are no rules as to what they ask me, or that I don't have boundaries on my answers, is what is exciting to me. I'm hoping that the evening will give everyone a chance to dig deep, connect, and explore the dark corners of why honesty, no matter how brutal, remains one of the most beautiful aspects of being human. Through poetry, music, and conversation, we heal. Why not do it together."
Furstenfeld is launching the tour in support of the expanded third edition of "Crazy Making," which is his book of lyrics, hand-written notes and personal photographs. more on this story
Spiritual Beggars' 20th Anniversary Plans Include New Album and Tour
Spiritual Beggars will be celebrating their 20th anniversary with the release of a new album and a tour.
The band is currently putting the finishing touches on the new album, which will be called Earth Blues, and will be released this spring.
Guitarist and songwriter Michael Amott explains, "We started the recording process of 'Earth Blues' with an eight day long session at 'Fat Guitar Studios' (Sweden) with knob twiddler Roberth Ekholm, a truly great dude who really knows how to capture a band jamming live, sadly a rare quality in recording engineers nowadays! We continued with some overdubs at various studios in Sweden, and it's all come together super easy this time. We're finishing up the mixes now with Staffan Karlsson (Spiritual Beggars, Shining, etc.) at his studio in Halmstad, Sweden. Sonically, I think this might be our finest hour yet. It's a raw, heavy and honest record."
The band will be supporting the album release with a European headline tour that will feature support from Zodiac.
The tour will kick off on April 15th in Hamburg and includes stops across Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands, France and Spain. more on this story
Jon Bon Jovi Still Gets Stage Fright
(Classic Rock) Jon Bon Jovi admits he still suffers from stage fright as his band gear up for their 2013 world tour.
He's been playing to audiences of tens of thousands for decades and he knows when it comes to showtime he can deliver the goods.
But it's in the weeks running up to hitting the road that nerves hit him. The singer tells the Express: "You have those same old neuroses – a voice in one ear saying, 'You can do it,' and a voice in the other ear saying, 'No you can't.'" more on this story
Smashing Pumpkins Map Out Summer Tour Plans
(Gibson) Smashing Pumpkins are getting ready to hit the road in Europe this summer. The Billy Corgan fronted band has announced a European tour that starts on June 20 in Cologne, Germany and ends a month later at London's Wembley Arena on July 22.
The band will be touring behind their latest release Oceania, which is an album within their ongoing 44-song project Teargarden By Kaleidyscope.
Corgan is the only original member still left in Smashing Pumpkins. Aside from Corgan, the band consists of guitarist Jeff Schroeder, Mike Byrne on drums, and bassist Nicole Fiorentino.
Smashing Pumpkins has a tendency to shy away from their older hit-laden material, so expect a lot of new songs on the tour. more on this story
The Who Map Out European Arena Tour
(hennemusic) The Who have announced a 12-date arena tour of the UK and Europe where they will perform their iconic 1973 double album "Quadrophenia" in its entirety, along with a selection of Who classics.
This new concert version of "Quadrophenia", personally directed by Roger Daltrey, focuses on the original album and replaces the narrative used in previous stage versions with powerful imagery projected on an array of massive screens, designed to support, complement and propel the musical content of the work by setting it in the context of the history of the band.
The Who's 12-date tour in the UK (including Belfast) and in Dublin, Paris and Amsterdam features founding members Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend, who will be joined by Zak Starkey (drums), Pino Palladino (bass), Simon Townshend (guitar/backing vocals), John Corey (keyboards), Loren Gold (keyboards/backing vocals) and Frank Simes (musical director, keyboards/backing vocals). more on this story
Eric Clapton Praises Ginger Baker in New Documentary
(Radio.com) Even if you don't like Ginger Baker's work in Cream and Blind Faith (among many other groups), the documentary Beware Of Mr. Baker is a compelling film.
If you're a music fan, you'll enjoy hearing how his drumming influenced Neil Peart of Rush, Lars Ulrich of Metallica and Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Of if you get a rise out of observing incredible amounts of drama in other people's lives, you'll be drawn in by the insanity of his personal life (you'll be shocked to find out who he left his first wife for, why his second wife left him and how long its been since he's been in touch with his son). Helmed by first-time director Jay Bulger, the film leaves very few stones unturned in the famously cranky drummer's life.
Baker became a star after he formed Cream in 1966 with bassist Jack Bruce and guitarist Eric Clapton. The band combined blues music and jazz to create a very explosive and distinct sound. In this exclusive outtake from the film, Clapton tells Bulger how he — coming from a blues background — fit in with jazz musicians Baker and Bruce.
"I could listen to what Jack was doing and what Ginger was doing, and see a way to get involved in that without being overawed," he said. "I could hold my own in terms of musical taste and knowledge. Not necessarily from the world that they were coming from, which was more of a jazz world, and they had played in it and they could talk that language, which I couldn't… I was of the view that it all came from blues anyway." Watch the full clip
Katatonia Returning To North America For Tour With Opeth
Katatonia will be returning to North America this spring when they hit the road with Opeth.
The North American Heritage Tour 2013 kicks off on April 18 in Buffalo, N.Y. and will include an appearance at this year's New England Metal & Hardcore Festival and a special show on April 28th where they will be joined by Porcupine Tree frontman Steven Wilson.
Katatonia guitarist Anders Nyström had this to say, "Back in the U.S.A...That's right Springsteen! We're looking at round #2 as special guests to our brothers in Opeth on their last North American leg of the Heritage World Tour. This time we'll mainly cover off-territories, so regardless if you caught or missed us last time, consider this a second chance to attend the dead ends of North America with one of the best bills there'll ever be!"
Katatonia will be touring in support of their latest studio album, Dead End Kings, which was released last summer. more on this story
A Life Once Lost Map Out The Man Machine Tour
A Life Once Lost will be hitting the road in March for their North American The Man Machine Tour.
The trek will kick off on March 6th in Richmond, VA and includes a stop at this year's SXSW.
On March 17th, Author & Punisher will join the tour which will also feature Encrust for three dates.
A Life Once Lost will be touring in support of their latest studio album, Ecstatic Trance, which was released by Season of Mist. more on this story
Pretty Maids Releasing New Album in March
Pretty Maids have set a March 22nd European and March 26th North American release date for their new album, which will be entitled "Motherland."
The album is the follow up to the band's 2010 album, "Pandemonium" and was once again produced by Jacob Hansen (Volbeat, Amaranthe)
Frontman Ronnie Atkins had this to say, "Jacob was a natural choice since we had a great experience with him producing the 'Pandemonium' album. The recordings went smooth to begin with, but then we had to start touring again during the weekends and this created some stress. Though I really feel strongly about 'Motherland'. In my view it has all the ingredients of a good Pretty Maids album, maybe even more melodic than 'Pandemonium' and absolutely, as far as I'm concerned a worthy follow up".
Atkins explains that the challenges the band faced with following up "Pandemonium," "We knew it was going to be a tough one to follow ! I remember back in the day when we had to follow up albums like "Future World", we tried more or less to copy the songs from the previous album to keep the same kind of balance. But this time we just wrote what came natural to us and that's what became 'Motherland'. more on this story
Architects (UK) Plan North American Spring And Summer Tours
Architects (UK) have mapped out North American tour plans which will have the band on the road this spring and summer.
They will kick things off in March when they join Enter Shikari's headline tour which will also feature Heartist and Crossfaith.
The band will also take part in this year's South By So What?! Festival on March 16 where they will join Breathe Carolina, Attack Attack!, and Chelsea Grin.
They will be returning this summer to take part in this year's entire run for the Warped Tour.
The band will be touring in support of their latest album, Daybreaker, which was released last summer. more on this story
Queen Live At Wembley 25th Anniversary Edition Coming in March
Eagle Rock have set a March 12th DVD (and digital video) release date for Queen Live at Wembley Stadium.
This new 25th Anniversary edition of Queen's 1986 concerts will be released as a 2-disc set that will include previously unreleased footage and brand new bonus features.
The video was captured during two sell-out concerts at Wembley stadium on Friday, July 11th and Saturday, July 12th 1986 which was part of the band's final tour with Freddie Mercury before his untimely death.
"The Wembley concerts in 1986 were the pinnacle for us" says Brian May. "We were at our height band-wise, and Freddie had developed this phenomenal way of dealing with stadium audiences. Being back home in London playing two sell-out nights was such a big, big occasion for us. None of us realized that this would be almost the last time we played together…"
The new anniversary DVD features both full concerts and the DVD footage has been restored and the sound remastered with a brand new stereo mix and 5.1 sound.
Extras on the DVD include 'The Magic Tour', a short feature containing brand new interviews with Brian May and Roger Taylor filmed in 2011. They reflect back on what was to be their final tour with their familiar intelligence, honesty and brilliant wit and humor. They explain in depth how they would approach planning their concerts and they also reflect on the poignancy of the shows which were to become among the last few performances with Freddie. more on this story
Singled Out: Cosmic Suckerpunch
Today Ari Welkom from Cosmic Suckerpunch tells us about their new single "Cosmic" which comes from their debut album "Good Morning". Here is the story:
With this song we feel our sound and the things we are trying to say and communicate as a band really came forth. All of our influences converge in this track - from hard rock, to blues, to grunge, to metal, to neo-psychedlia. It's no wonder that this is the song that is responsible for naming the band.
The track was initially called Cosmic Suckerpunch, and we were going by a name which we don't like to talk about anymore, wink wink. We decided to take the name of our song "Cosmic Suckerpunch" as our band name. And then we shortened the name of the song to "Cosmic." This was a defining moment for the band as it gave our sound and aesthetic a real unifying direction.
The "Cosmic" - the universal, the ethereal, the psychedelic. And the "Suckerpunch" - the high-energy, aggressive, hard-rock, metal, punk influence. So in essence this song birthed a fusion which became our sound. The writing of the song began with guitarist Fabien Hameline's crazy space-age intro guitar lick. This was the first and most challenging piece of the puzzle. Creating the proper mixture of effects, getting the right tone, finding the perfect attack, and building the notes so that they arrive in a crescendo and explode into the main body of the song; it took Fabien about a year to master this, and to date it's probably the most challenging part of the set to play.
Then Fabien and I collaborated on writing and arranging the song, before bringing it to the rest of the band, which is how we do a lot of our song writing. The lyrics came to me over time. The melody came first (as it always does).
Then certain words started to pop out as I'd sing the song: "energy", "synergy", "aeons", "beyond"... The more I sing a song, the more it starts to take shape lyrically. The song reveals itself to me. If I sing it enough times with real feeling, by the time I sit down and "write the song out", there's very little work for me to do. I almost realize in retrospect what the song is about. That's what happened with this one.
When it was finished, I took a step back and said "oh sh*t, this is about me being lost and alone in the world, feeling hopeless, and then looking up and finding my soulmate, my muse, my passion. Realizing that I'm not really alone." A lot of my lyrics seem to be about that subject. I hope you can identify. But mostly, we hope you enjoy the song.
Hearing is believing. Now that you know the story behind the song, listen for yourself and grab a free download of the song and stream the entire album right here!
Oceano Preview Next Album With New Lyric Video
Oceano have released a lyric video for "Slow Murder", a new song which is set to appear on their next album.
The band have been working on the new album, which they plan to call Incisions, and decided to give fans a small taste of what is to come when the album is released later this year. Watch the video here.
Oceano guitarist Nick Conser explains: "The new Oceano comes out today. Get ready for it. We're starting a new chapter in this band. We're not selling out. We're not getting soft. We're getting more f**ked up and bringing more hate. And if you want us to change, then you're gonna be disappointed. We're not gonna replicate any album that we've ever released. We're going to get more evil than anything you've heard from this band. Today will show the start of how hateful this record is gonna be."
Bon Jovi Release Because We Can Video
(Classic Rock) Bon Jovi have released a new music video for their track "Because We Can," and you can watch it online at Classic Rock Magazine.
The band are gearing up for a world tour including UK dates – which frontman Jon Bon Jovi has admitted leads to bouts of stage fright.
They're also preparing for the release of new album What About Now. Guitarist Richie Sambora recently told Billboard: "We've stripped it down and added some different elements. It sounds like Bon Jovi – it sounds like us. The lyrics are very positive; it's all empowering, and that's what we were trying to get to."
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Today's Day in Rock News!
Today's Day in Rock
Arrests Made Over Club Fire
(Classic Rock) Three people have been arrested as a result of the fatal Brazil night club fire from this weekend.
The fire killed 233 and injured more than 100, with most victims between the ages of 16 and 20.
One of the Kiss Club's co-owners and its head of security are behind bars, along with a member of the band Gurizada Fandangueira, whose pyros caused the blaze. Police are searching for the club's other owner. more news.
Clapton Enlists Paul McCartney, JJ Cale, Steve Winwood On New Album
Eric Clapton has set a March 12th release date for his new studio album, which will be entitled "Old Sock."
The album will feature special guests including Paul McCartney, JJ Cale, Steve Winwood, Chaka Khan, and Jim Keltner.
"Old Sock" will features Clapton's interpretations of some of his favorite songs as well as two new original songs "Every Little Thing" and "Gotta Get Over."
The bulk of the album is made up of Clapton's new versions of songs from Leadbelly, J.J. Cale, Peter Tosh, George Gershwin, Hank Snow, Gary Moore and Taj Mahal.
Old Sock was produced by Eric Clapton, Doyle Bramhall II, Justin Stanley and Simon Climie and Clapton will be releasing the effort, his 21st studio album, through his new label Bushbranch.
Clapton enlisted longtime collaborators Steve Gadd (drums), Willie Weeks (bass) and Chris Stainton (keyboards) for the recordings.
JJ Cale provides backing vocals and guitar on the track "Angel", Chaka Khan is backing vocalist for "Get On Over," Steve Winwood plays Hammond B3 Organ on "Still Got The Blues," Paul McCartney adds bass and vocals to "All of Me," and Jim Keltner plays drums on "Our Love is Here To Stay". more on this story
Paramore Launching North American Spring Tour
Paramore have released the initial dates for their upcoming North American tour which will be taking place in April and May.
The tour is set to get underway on April 25th with the first stop in Houston and will feature support from the band Kitten.
At this point dates have been announced that will have the band on the road through mid-May with stops in Phoenix, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Salt Lake City, Denver, Chicago, Detroit, Toronto, Boston and New York City. The band is expected to announce additional dates soon.
The band will be hitting the road in support of the April 9th release of their new self-titled studio album. more on this story
Muse Plan To Perform With Full Orchestra And Choir
(Radio.com) Muse has revealed big plans for their performance during the upcoming Brit Awards, where the band is nominated for Best British Group and Best Live Act.
"We're going to perform there hopefully with a full orchestra and choir to do a full rendition of 'Supremacy,' which is the first song on the album," singer Matt Bellamy said during an exclusive interview with Radio.com in regards to the latest single from the band's most recent full-length, The 2nd Law. "It'll be nice to perform that with an orchestra.
"The Grammys are a bit more high-brow," Bellamy continued, comparing the prestigious British music awards ceremony to its American counterpart. "It feels more serious, a bit more like the Oscars or something. The BRITS is a bit more pop. Not as formal, I'd say."
"The Brits are more like the Golden Globes when compared to the Oscars," added the band's drummer, Dominic Howard. "Everyone's sitting around, eating dinner, drinking, chatting. You watch the Golden Globes, and you can't hear what the presenters are saying because everyone's just chatting in the background. The Brits are a little bit like that." Check out a stream here.
Geoff Tate Names New Queensryche Lineup
(Gibson) Geoff Tate's Queensryche - not to be confused with the Todd La Torre-fronted version of the band which features original members Michael Wilton, Scott Rockenfield and Eddie Jackson - has signed a worldwide deal with Cleopatra Records the LA indie which has released albums by everyone from James Brown and Motorhead to William Shatner and Orson Welles.
The band will be hitting the studio shortly, with a new line-up which differs from that announced a few months ago. Still on board are bass player Rudy Sarzo (Dio/Whitesnake/Ozzy/Quiet Riot), guitarist Kelly Gray (Queensrÿche 1998-2001) and keyboard player Randy Gane (who has toured and recorded with Queensrÿche in the past). Gone are drummer Bobby Blotzer, who will return to his 'day job' in Ratt, and guitarist Glen Drover, who walked a few months ago.
In their place are drummer Simon Wright (Dio, Rhino Bucket and AC/DC) and guitarist Robert Sarzo (Quiet Riot/Hurricane). Blotzer will still make a guest appearance on the album, as will former Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing and King's X guitarist Ty Tabor.
The band will hit the road in early April to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Operation: Mindcrime. I try to surround myself with the best players available and feel our longtime fans deserve nothing less," Tate says. "I expect the forthcoming effort to be one of our best yet." more on this story
Van Halen Celebrate Debut Album Anniversary In The Studio
(hennemusic) Van Halen's monster self-titled debut album celebrates its 35th anniversary this year and is featured on the latest edition of In The Studio.
Joining host Redbeard are the four members of the classic VH lineup: brothers Eddie and Alex, David Lee Roth and Michael Anthony.
Recorded in 1977 with producer Ted Templeman and released on February 10, 1978, "Van Halen" sold over ten million copies in the US alone, becoming one of the most successful debuts by a rock band.
The album both introduced and propelled Van Halen into rock's mainstream, with instant classics like "Runnin' With The Devil", "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love" and the cover of the Kinks' "You Really Got Me." more on this story
Bob Geldof Reuniting With The Boomtown Rats
(Classic Rock) The Boomtown Rats will reunite for a set at this year's Isle of Wight Festival, it's been confirmed.
Bob Geldof and co split in 1986 after six albums plus memorable hit singles I Don't Like Mondays and Rat Trap.
Now the frontman has lined up with original members Pete Briquette, Simon Crowe and Garry Roberts. Geldof says: "I've always fancied playing the Isle of Wight Festival, ever since I hitched there in the good/bad days when I was a kid."
Promoter John Giddings believes the Rats will fit perfectly in a bill that includes Bon Jovi, Little Angels, Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel, Hugh Cornwell, The Blockheads and more. more on this story
The Who Expands Quadrophenia Tour Plans
(Classic Rock) The Who will bring their live version of classic album Quadrophenia to the UK in June.
The 10 arena shows will include a performance of the full 1973 double-album plus a number of the band's other classic tracks.
Guitarist Pete Townshend and frontman Roger Daltrey are joined by Zak Starkey, Pino Palladino, Simon Townhsend, John Corey, Loren Gold and Frank Simes in a stage show directed by Daltrey.
The band explain: "This new concert version of Quadrophenia focuses on the original album. It replaces the narrative used in previous stage versions with powerful imagery projected on an array of massive screens, designed to support, complement and propel the musical content of the work by setting it in the context of the history of the band." more on this story
Corey Taylor Hints At More Dave Grohl's Sound City Players Gigs
(Radio.com) Dave Grohl's Sound City Players blew the roof off of Park City Live in Utah earlier this month at the Sundance Film Festival (January 18), and they will rock the Hollywood Palladium after the film's L.A. premiere later this week.
As of now, that is the only concert that the all-star group has on their schedule, but it looks like they might be hitting a few other locations, including New York and South By Southwest.
One of the group's vocalists is Slipknot/Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor; at the Sundance show, he performed "From Can To Can't," a song he recorded for the film's soundtrack, and a handful of Cheap Trick covers.
Taylor told Radio.com that the gig gave him a "fanboy-gasm," and that he's looking forward to the super-group's L.A. gig this week. And although a Sound City Players show at SXSW hasn't been announced, he reveals that he's flying into Austin for the event — which will feature Dave Grohl as a keynote speaker.
After mentioning that "It's gonna be kind of 'hell on wheels' for me, I'm gonna fly in for (the L.A. premiere) and then fly back to the (Stone Sour) tour," he added, "I'm gonna do South By Southwest with everybody, that's in March."
Because of his touring commitments with Stone Sour (touring for their House Of Gold & Bones Part 1 album, Part 2 is due in April) that's all he'll be able to do with the S.C. Players for now. More including a stream
Another Lineup of Black Flag Form New Group
(Classic Rock) Black Flag's founding frontman Keith Morris and bassist Chuck Dukowski, along with later drummer Bill Stevenson, will tour in 2013 under the title Flag.
The news comes soon after founding guitarist Greg Ginn – the only member to feature in all Black Flag lineups – revealed his own iteration of the band and announced they'd play at the UK's Hevy Fest in August.
Morris' edition of the hardcore punk pioneers have confirmed shows in Europe and the US. The band is completed by guitarist Stephen Egerton, who played in the Descendents and All with Stevenson.
The band say in a statement: "Morris, Dukowski, Stevenson and Egerton, spurred by a crowd reaction to a surprise set in 2011, have formed Flag as a vehicle to continue performing the hardcore progenitors' repertoire. more on this story
The Strokes Change Up Their Sound With New Release
(Radio.com) Revered early-'00s New York rockers the Strokes surprised fans by releasing a new song last week, "One Way Trigger," offering it as a free download on the band's official website.
Bearing little resemblance to the band's spiky, angular hits like "Hard to Explain" and "Juicebox," the new song features a jaunty synthesizer riff and unexpectedly light, falsetto vocals from the band's singer Julian Casablancas.
Closer in tenor to Casablanca's 2009 solo album, Phrazes for the Young, "One Way Trigger" eschews the Strokes' trademark downtown grit for something much catchier and poppy, especially considering the song's main melody striking a strong resemblance to A-Ha's '80s smash hit, "Take on Me."
The song is the first new music from the Strokes since the release of 2011 full-length Angles, which peaked at #4 on the U.S. Billboard Album charts, hitting #1 in the Alternative and Rock categories. Check out the song
Mark Lanegan Records Vocals For New Queens Of The Stone Age Album
(Classic Rock) Mark Lanegan has recorded vocal tracks for the next Queens Of The Stone Age album.
This means the musicians who made classic record Songs For The Deaf will all be heard on the release.
Mainman Josh Homme, who already recruited Dave Grohl and Nick Oliveri for sessions, reports: "Lanegan came by. He didn't say much, but he sang good." More rock news.
Bon Jovi To Mix It Up On Upcoming Tour
(Radio.com) In support of their new album What About Now, Bon Jovi will be embarking on a lengthy tour that will ensure fans receive what they have come accustomed to: a show consisting of all the hits and a few surprises.
"For us it enhances what we do, and we've got some really cool tricks up our sleeve," keyboardist David Bryan told Billboard of the tour. "It's really looking cool."
The tour begins in Uncasville, Connecticut on February 9, six weeks before the release of What About Now on March 26. The timing between the start of the tour and the unleashing of their twelfth studio album is a bit unusual, making the shows' setlists a bit unique for attendees who haven't heard most of the band's new songs.
"We'll give you the title of the song first," said guitarist Richie Sambora. Frontman Jon Bon Jovi has already begun rehearsing the new material and the band will "work 'em in" while fans familiarize themselves with them. Each night's show will also be unique as the band travels from city to city and will have the ability to audible as Jon Bon Jovi sees fit.
"There's extra ones on the side he'll call, so we're always ready," Bryan said. "And we know there's a stable we as fans would want to hear, so we always give them, then we change up a bunch of songs and throw in a couple new ones." more on this story
Book About AC/DC's Early Years with Bon Scott Set For Release
(Gibson) Rock biography writer Neil Daniels will release AC/DC: The Early Years with Bon Scott on February 22.
The book charts the history of the band from their early days, beginning with their formation in Australia in 1973 and including their two Australian albums and five international studio albums.
It also examines other releases featuring Bon Scott, who was also in the rock band Fraternity, which later featured Aussie vocalist Jimmy Barnes (Fun trivia: Barnes collaborated with Joe Bonamassa on a cover of his Aussie hit "Too Much Ain't Enough Love" on Joe's latest album, and played in the band Living Loud with Dixie Dreggs/Deep Purple guitarist Steve Morse and Ozzy Osbourne's early rhythm section of Bob Daisley and Lee Kerslake).
The book includes a forward from Uriah Heep's Mick Box (read our interview with Mick Box here), and it also includes a bonus chapter on Back In Black, the classic album the band used to introduce new vocalist Brian Johnson after Scott's 1980 drinking binge death. more on this story
Thin Lizzy Spinoff Black Star Riders Complete New Album
(hennemusic) Former Thin Lizzy members, now known as Black Star Riders, have completed the recording of their debut album.
"Album is done" was the message posted by the band Monday, just three weeks after the group entered the studio with producer Kevin Shirley.
After touring the past few years as Thin Lizzy, the lineup adopted the new band name to start the project with a clean slate, and out of respect to the legacy of the late Phil Lynott.
The band has been sharing updates from the studio over the course of the sessions, during which they were recording a track per day. more on this story
Glenn Hughes Releasing Double Live Album
Glenn Hughes has set a February 12th release date for his new double live album, Live In Wolverhampton.
The 2-CD set was recorded in June 2009 over the course of two nights in Hughes' English hometown of Bilston, Wolverhampton.
The first night features songs from Hughes' time as lead vocalist in Deep Purple. "Crave," "Muscle & Blood," "Don't Let Me Bleed," and "Mistreated".
The second evening, which was called "You Are The Music: An Evening Of Trapeze," featured Trapeze songs "Touch My Life," "Black Cloud," "Coast To Coast," and "You Are The Music". more on this story
Def Leppard Excited About Writing New Music
(hennemusic) Def Leppard will be writing and recording some new music during their upcoming spring residency in Las Vegas.
"That's the really exciting thing for us," guitarist Vivian Campbell tells KLOS. "I mean, as much as we are really looking forward to the shows, we're only doing three shows a week — Wednesday, Friday and Saturday — so the days off in between, we're actually gonna write."
"So it's different for us," he continues. "When we're on tour, we don't get in a writing mode, because you're in a bus every night and travelling. It's not very often that the five of us in Def Leppard are in one place together with time on our hands, so we've got a little Pro Tools rig and we're just gonna actually record in our hotel room while we're there — get some new ideas for some long-overdue new Def Leppard."
The band takes over the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino for an exclusive nine-show run entitled "VIVA Hysteria!" between March 22 and April 10 at The Joint. Stream the video interview here.
Stone Sour Offer Comic Bonus
(Radio.com) Corey Taylor, James Root, Josh Rand and Roy Mayorga aren't afraid of trying something new. And that's just what they did with House of Gold & Bones Pt 1 & 2. Taylor (who also fronts another Iowa-based hard rock band, Slipknot) wrote all 23 tracks for Stone Sour's latest two-part series, the first of which hit stores in October.
As if two discs aren't enough, this release offers a twist. Accompanying the dual disc set is a four-issue comic book series, a graphic novel and if the singer has his way, a screenplay. According to Taylor, the two albums are meant to be played back to back, creating a cohesive, linear story.
Adding yet another dynamic to the release, the guys would call on Rachel Bolan, songwriter and bassist for '80s hair-metal legends Skid Row.
"For a band like us, we're very aware of his body of work," explained Taylor in an interview with Radio.com. "I think Rachel is one of the most underrated bass players out there."
"We had a couple of guys' names," recalls guitarist Josh Rand, who went on to explain that the person originally lined up for the bass fell through due to scheduling conflicts. After going down a wish-list of names, he and Taylor arrived at Bolan.
Rand explained that he'd been thinking of Bolan the whole time. "I love the (Skid Row) album Slave to The Grind. Everything that everybody's mentioning about what they want out of the bass, he's done in one record. So I asked everyone, 'what if we asked Rachel Boland to come in?'" Taylor proceeded to track down his number and phone him the very next day. More including a stream here.
Estate Offering Fans Chance To Buy Layne Staley's Car
(Classic Rock) A Pontiac Firebird Trans Am owned by late Alice In Chains frontman Layne Staley is up for sale.
The car, built in 2000, has 26,000 miles on the clock and personalized extras including an upgraded sound system.
AIC crewman Travis, who's managing the sale on behalf of Staley's estate, says: "We want to give fans the first option." More rock news.
Steve Stevens Collaborating With Sebastian Bach
(Gibson) Steve Stevens is collaborating with former Skid Row singer Sebastian Bach on new music, with Bach aiming for a 2013 release.
In a statement, Bach said ideas were just beginning to take shape for his next studio release, with at least one track so far from Stevens for the record.
Bach describes it as "a kick-ass rock 'n' roll song that I guarantee will make the hair stand up on the back of your neck. Just how I like it." The pair will continue to work on new music for the album, and Bach's new guitarist Jeff George is also contributing songwriting ideas which will be demoed soon.
"We are really going to get cracking on the new material right away and have a new studio album out sooner than you think," Bach says, adding "I am so happy to collaborate with Steve; he has always been one of my favorite guitar players! We are going out rock this bitch down to the ground in 2013, mother truckers!" more on this story
Queen Fan To Donate Freddie Mercury's Rolls-Royce
(hennemusic) Legendary Queen frontman Freddie Mercury's 1974 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow recently sold for a record £74,000 at Autosport International in Birmingham.
Now, the new owner - Verka Serduchka, Ukrainian pop-idol and silver winner of Eurovision 2007 - has come forward to reveal her plans for the famous wheels.
"I bought the car not to drive it, but to preserve it to fans of the Queen!" said Serduchka during a recent press-conference.
She will give the Rolls-Royce to the Queen museum that will be opened this year. Before that, the car will be exhibited during the show of Verka Serduchka & Band in Moscow on March 9 and 10. more on this story
Green Day X Games Documentary Screening Q&A Goes Online
(hennemusic) Green Day screened their new documentary, "¡Cuatro!", at the X Games in Aspen over the weekend.
Bassist Mike Dirnt and drummer Tre Cool were on hand for the premiere at Aspen's Wheeler Opera House as part of the X Games Film showcase, and took part for a post-screening Q&A to take audience questions.
"¡Cuatro!" goes behind the making of the band's new album trilogy, "¡Uno!," "¡Dos!" and "¡Tré!" The film pulls back the curtain and takes fans inside the world of Green Day, from the various spontaneous live performances in select cities across the U.S. to the chronicling of their creative process while conceptualizing and recording their current trilogy.
Green Day return to the road in 2013 for a 2-week series of North American shows that start March 28 in Chicago. Check out Q&A video here.
Motorhead Preview TV Commercial
(hennemusic) Motorhead recently launched their new line of Motorheadphones at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
Prior to making their US debut, Motörheadphönes had unprecedented success throughout Europe.
Now, the band is previewing a new commercial that will begin running on Swedish Kanal 5 for three months starting in February.
In addition to the brand, the headphones Bomber and Motörizer will be shown with a unique live video recorded during Motörhead's gig at the Sweden Rock Festival in summer of 2012.
No brands in the headphone segment have ever invested in Swedish TV advertising like this before
Monday, January 28, 2013
Today's Day in Rock News!
Today's Day in Rock
At Least 233 People Killed In Night Club Fire
(Classic Rock) At least 233 people have died in a club fire and 100 others have been injured in Brazil after a band's pyros set the building alight.
One member of Gurizada Fandangueira was also killed in the tragedy at the Kiss Club in Santa Maria. Two members of the evening's support act are missing.
The news comes soon before of the tenth anniversary of the Station Night Club fire in which Great White guitarist Ty Longley and 99 fans died after pyros went out of control.
Most of the dead in Brazil are thought to have been between 16 and 20 years old. Many lost their lives after being crushed as clubbers tried to escape through the venue's single exit. It's thought over 50 died in the toilets after mistaking them for an exit. more on this story
Black Flag Reuniting
(Classic Rock) Iconic hardcore punk band Black Flag have confirmed they'll reunite and play a series of shows that includes their first UK performance in nearly 30 years.
Greg Ginn's outfit are preparing to assemble with frontman Ron Reyes to perform at this year's Hevy Fest in August. It will be their only UK appearance in 2013.
Event organisers note: "There is a whole generation of musicians and fans who would cite Black Flag as being the most important band to have influenced them."
Ginn formed the hardcore pioneers as Panic in 1976 and took on their better-known title two years later. Reyes fronted them from 1979 until 1980, followed by Dez Cadena then Henry Rollins. more on this story
Metallica: Mission To Lars Film Set For DVD Release
(hennemusic) Metallica fans in Europe, mark your calendars as Mission To Lars, the film about a learning disabled man, Tom Spicer, and his transatlantic quest to find his hero, Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich, will go on sale April 8 in Northern Europe and will feature a special 30-minute interview with Lars as a bonus.
Lars Ulrich is a heavy metal god with his own jumbo jet. Tom Spicer lives in a care home in Devon and has Fragile X Syndrome. Tom has a dream, to meet his hero, to meet Lars. His siblings promise to make it happen, with hopes of good times and bonding. But what starts out a dream soon becomes a nightmare as Tom's disabilities, a dysfunctional family, and heavy metal's labyrinthine backstage world thwart the mission at every turn. But as they get closer to Lars, Tom the man starts to shine.
After 20 years and 10,000 times of asking his journalist sister, Kate, when he was going to meet Lars, she finally cracked.
This documentary film that looks beyond disability, and uncovers the soul of a very cool guy.
Kate and filmmaker brother, William, break Tom out of his care home in Exmouth, and hit the road, from Bristol, to Heathrow, to Los Angeles, to Las Vegas and beyond. more on this story
Geezer Talks Black Sabbath Reunion Album
(Classic Rock) Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler says the band's reunion album with Ozzy Osbourne is the most professional studio project they've done together – because they were sober all the way through.
And he's revealed that the record might not be called 13 despite official announcements saying it will be.
Butler tells KCALfm: " None of us have been drinking or doing drugs or anything. It's a bit more professional in that way. We stuck to a schedule: every day we'd go in at one o'clock and finished at six. Five hours a day and that's it.
"It's got the feel of the first three albums, back to the basic rawness. The lyrics are about life, death, doom and everything else. You get Prozac with each album…"
Of the title he explains: "It was sort of a temporary name, so we had something to refer to. It kinda stuck – but I don't know whether that's going to be the final title or not." The number didn't just come up because of the year
Allman Brothers Band Expand Residency
The Allman Brothers Band have expanded their annual residency at New York City's Beacon Theatre with the addition of a new date to the run.
The new show will be taking place on St. Patrick's Day (Sunday, March 17) and will be an early show, starting at 7:00PM.
The annual residency will kick off on March 1st and include 11 concerts in total concluding with the newly announced St. Patrick's Day show.
The band will also be taking part in Eric Clapton's Crossroad's benefit concert which is set to take place on April 12th and 13th at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Also in April the Allmans will be headlining their very own music festival, the Wanee Music Festival in Live Oak, FL.
The band will headline both nights of the annual festival which will take place on April 19th and 20th. more on this story
Jack White, Lumineers and Elton John and Ed Sheeran Duet For Grammys
(Radio.com) With this year's star-studded 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards already boasting an all-star line-up of performers including fun., the Black Keys and Mumford and Sons, it has been announced that rockers Jack White, the Lumineers and singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran will also lend their talents to the proceedings.
Renaissance rocker Jack White, already a nine-time GRAMMY winner, boasts three nominations this year, including Best Rock Song for "Freedom At 21," with his first solo full-length, Blunderbuss, up for Best Rock Album and the coveted Album of the Year award.
2012 breakthrough folk-rock act the Lumineers cap their stratospheric year with GRAMMY nominations for Best New Artist and Best Americana Album for their self-titled debut.
Also added to this year's list of performers is a first-time duet between Elton John and Ed Sheeran. more on this story
Tommy Aldrige Reunites With Whitesnake
(Classic Rock) Drummer Tommy Aldrige has returned to Whitesnake for a third stint, David Coverdale has confirmed.
He replaces Brian Tichy, who announced his decision to bow out earlier this month in order to concentrate on new project SUN with Sass Jordan.
Aldridge says: "I can't express how honoured and grateful I am to be back in the 'Snake fold. Working with David and co has always been a labour of love. I'm so stoked to be back to finish what we started."
Mainman Coverdale adds: "When I asked the band members to put together their wishlist of potential drummers, every one, without exception, had Tommy at the top of their list." more on this story
Aerosmith Song Pack Being Released For Rock Band
(hennemusic) A new 6-pack of Aerosmith songs will be available for Rock Band tomorrow, January 29.
"Aerosmith's Greatest Dimension Pack" kicks off with classic tunes from the Boston bad boys, including two tracks that originally appeared on the group's third album, 1975's "Toys in the Attic" – "Walk This Way" and "Sweet Emotion."
"Back in the Saddle," which originally appeared on 1976's "Rocks", and a live version of "Dream On" will also be included, along with two new tracks, "Legendary Child" and "Lover Alot," both from 2012's "Music From Another Dimension!" more on this story
Children of Bodom Plan Summer Album Release
Children of Bodom have begun recording their new album in a recording studio located in Helsinki, and they expect to release the album this summer.
The recording reunites the band with recording engineer Mikko Karmila, who worked with them on Hatebreeder, Follow the Reaper and Hate Crew Deathroll.
They have also recruited producer Peter Tägtgren (Marduk, Amon Amarth), to work with them on the vocal and keyboard tracks for the effort. on the record.
"It's a nice change to the regular method where we lock ourselves up at a studio in the middle of the woods, usually also during the darkest time of the year," says guitarist/vocalist Alexi Laiho who is currently finishing up lyrics for the songs.
"Last night I finished my parts for the record," COB bassist Henkka Seppälä says. "We listened to all the songs and fixed what had to be fixed. So the bass tracks are locked in and so are the basic tracks for guitars, from both Roope and Alexi. And of course all drums were recorded first. Next in line are the guitar melodies and solos and then the keyboards and vocals. We are ahead of schedule and very happy to work here in Helsinki for the first time ever."
The Flaming Lips Announce New Album and Super Bowl Ad
The Flaming Lips have set an April 2nd North American and April 1st European release date for their new studio album, The Terror.
The album was co-produced by the group and Dave Fridmann at Tarbox Road Studios. Wayne Coyne had his to say about the title, "Why would we make this music that is The Terror - this bleak, disturbing record? I don't really want to know the answer that I think is coming. Maybe this is the beginning of the answer."
"If we have love, give love and know love," Coyne says, "we are truly alive and if there is no love, there would be no life. The Terror, we know now, that even without love, life goes on...we just go on...There is no mercy killing."
In other news, a track that isn't on the album, "Sun Blows Up Today," and the band will be featured in a TV commercial that will air during the Super Bowl on Feb 3rd. more on this story
Sebastian Bach Working on New Studio Album
(hennemusic) Sebastian Bach is releasing a new live package, "ABachalypse Now", this spring, but he's already begun work on his next album.
"Ideas are just starting to take shape for the next studio record," posts the singer. "The legendary guitarist / great friend Steve Stevens has come up with one track so far that will definitely be on my next record. It is a kick ass cool rock 'n roll song that I guarantee will make the hair stand up on the back of your neck. Just how I like it. We are going to work on more songs together too."
"Also," continued Bach, "My guitar player Jeff George has come up with a couple of great ideas that we will also be demoing very soon."
"We are really going to get cracking on the new material right away and have a new studio album out sooner than you think!," promised the former Skid Row frontman. "I am so happy to collaborate with Steve he has always been one of my favorite guitar players! We are going out rock this bitch down to the ground in 2013 mother truckers!" more on this story
Massive Duane Allman Box Set To Be Released
(hennemusic) Rounder Records will release a comprehensive seven-disc Duane Allman box set called "Skydog" on March 12.
The collection was curated by Scott Billington and Bill Levenson and produced by Levenson and Allman's daughter Galladrielle, "Skydog: The Duane Allman Retrospective" spans the guitarist's entire career.
The box includes nearly every track that featured Duane Allman's guitar that was originally released on the Capricorn Allman Brothers albums, several tracks by The Allman Joys, cross licensed from Capitol, many tracks that Duane played on for other artists, previously only compiled on hard-to-get anthologies, and over four previously unreleased bonus jams with contributions by Duane that have rarely been heard outside of collector circles. more on this story
Paul Stanley of KISS Auctioning Guitar and Phone Call
(hennemusic) A KISS auction featuring Paul Stanley items is currently available via CharityBuzz.
The KISS frontman has donated a Paul Stanley PS150 autographed guitar and a 5-minute phone call to the lucky winner.
Proceeds from the auction benefit the Voice Health Institute, a federally-approved non-profit organization that was established in 2003 by patients with voice loss to advance voice restoration and breathing impairment as a result of throat and larynx problems through the support of innovative research, education and outreach programs.
Stanley underwent surgery in October 2011 to address "recurring vocal cord issues." more on this story
Rush's Counterparts Super Audio CD Release Delayed
(hennemusic) Audio Fidelity have delayed the release of the SACD (Super Audio CD) version of Rush's Counterparts album until February 19th. The project was originally set to be issued last month.
Released in 1993, "Counterparts" is Rush's fifteenth studio album; it featured the singles "Stick It Out," "Nobody's Hero," "Double Agent" and "Cold Fire."
It became Rush's highest-charting album in the U.S., peaking at No. 2 on The Billboard 200. more on this story
Jason Bonham Never Dreamed Of Following In His Father's Footsteps
(Classic Rock) Jason Bonham says he had no plans to become a full-time drummer when he was young. The son of Led Zeppelin icon John was far more interested in becoming a motorsport star.
He tells Noisecreep: "Growing up, my heroes were American motocross riders. I didn't want to be a drummer – I wanted to me a motocross rider."
Those plans never came to fruition, and Bonham settled into a career behind the drumkit, playing with his own bands along with Led Zep and Black Country Communion.
Now sober for 14 years, he admits it was a challenge to prove himself against his father's reputation. "At some point I got sick of people calling me Bonzo junior," he explains. "But now I'm older and wiser, I'm just honoured to be mentioned in the same breath." more on this story
Saxon Frontman Biff Byford Pondering Solo Project
(Classic Rock) Saxon frontman Biff Byford is considering taking a break from the band after their current tour.
And while he believes they'll make another album, he insists it will only happen if the entire band are motivated over the project.
Meanwhile, he's considering the possibility of working on a solo record, with the aim of recapturing Saxon's early sound.
Byford tells RockPages, via Bravewords: "I might do a solo project next year, maybe, or a different project. I'd like to write an album that's more like 747, Wheels Of Steel, And The Bands Played On. I might do that next."
Saxon will release their 20th studio album, Sacrifice, next month. Asked about the band's future the frontman says: "We'll be touring all year, so we'll see how it goes after the tour." Find out what he said about Saxon's future.
The Darkness Have Come Down To Earth
(Classic Rock) The Darkness guitarist Dan Hawkins says his band had to let fame go their heads first time round.
The original lineup reunited in 2011 after a series of dramatic fall-outs that led to them splitting in 2006 – and he believes things had to happen that way.
Hawkins tells Billboard: "I think it went to all of our respective heads. But you've got to go there. What's the point of being in a rock'n'roll band if you don't take it to 11?
"We've settled into a nice groove. We feel like more of a team than we did before. Now the music is on 11, the gigs are on 11 – but the drug intake is on, like, zero to one. That's how it should be." more on this story
The Almost Set Release Date and Preview New Song Online
The Almost have set an April 9th release date for their new studio album, Fear Inside Our Bones, and are previewing one of the tracks online.
Fans can get a taste of what is to come with the advance stream of the song, "Ghost," which you can check out here
The album was recorded at Nashville's Omni Studios with producer Marshall Altman (Ingrid Michaelson, William Fitzsimmons). All the songs were recorded together in a single room completely live.
"It wasn't a piecemeal process as the majority of modern records are," explains frontman Aaron Gillespie. "The album was born at that moment from our collective blood, sweat and tears."
Coachella Festival 2013 Lineup Announced
Organizers have announced the full lineup for the 2013 Coachella Music Festival which will take place over two weekends in Indio, California in April.
Friday, April 12 & 19: Blur, The Stone Roses, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Modest Mouse, Lou Reed, Jurassic 5, Grinderman, Bassnectar, Dog Blood, How to Destroy Angels, Passion Pit, Tegan and Sara, Band of Horses, Beach House, Metric, Local Natives, Of Monsters and Men, Infected Mushroom, Japandroids, Divine Fits, Stars, Johnny Marr, Luciano, Wolfgang Gartner, Nicky Romero, Modestep, Tommy Trash, Thomas Gold, the Shouting Matches, Dillon Francis, Four Tet, Aesop Rock, Alt-J, Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of Medicine, TNGHT, Jake Bugg, Earl Sweatshirt, Polica, Sparks, Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, Purity Ring, Lee Scratch Perry, Dam-Funk, DJ Harvey, Jamie xx, Seth Troxler, Youth Lagoon, Deathfix, C2C, Beardyman, Lord Huron, Palma Violets, IO Echo, Skinny Lister, the Neighbourhood, Sam XL Pure Filth Sound
Saturday, April 13 and 20: Phoenix, the XX, the Postal Service, Sigur Ros, New Order, Hot Chip, Grizzly Bear, Knife Party, Benny Benassi, Two Door Cinema Club, Moby, Descendents, Yeasayer, Franz Ferdinand, Violent Femmes, Simian Mobile Disco, Spiritualized, Puscifer, Cafe Tacuba, Portugal, the Man, the Make-Up, Bat for Lashes, Richie Hawtin, Major Lazer, Fedde Le Grand, Dropkick Murphys, FOALS, Ben Howard, 2 Chainz, Janelle Monae, Danny Brown, Wild Nothing, Booka Shade, Bingo Players, Allen Stone, El-P, the Selecter, Pusha T, Kill the Noise, the Evens, Biffy Clyro, Theophilus London, Baauer, Zane Lowe, Trash Talk, Birdy Nam Nam, Action Bronson, Jason Bentley, the Wombats, Guards, Mona, Savages, Shovels & Rope, Huoratron, Kurt Vile, Reignwolf, Cassy, 3Ball MTY, Kids These Days, the 2 Bears, the Colourist, Vintage Trouble
Sunday, April 14 and 21: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Vampire Weekend, Social Distortion, Wu-Tang Clan, Pretty Lights, Eric Prydz, Tame Impala, the Lumineers, Dead Can Dance, La Roux, James Blake, Excision Grimes, the Gaslight Anthem, the Faint, Hardwell, Paul Oakenfold, Dinosaur Jr., Raider Klan, OMD, Roni Size, the Airborne Toxic Event, Father John Misty, Tanlines, Rodriguez, Alex Clare, Paul Kalkbrenner, Jessie Ware, Loco Dice, Jamie Jones, the Three O'Clock, Disclosure, Mimosa, Cloud Nothings, Parov Stelar Band, Julio Bashmore, Thee Oh Sees, Dub Fx, Maya Jane Coles, JEFF the Brotherhood, Smith Westerns, Dirtyphonics, Joris Voorn, Hanni El Khatib, Danny Avila, Ghost, DIIV, Little Green Cars, Mord Fustang, James McCartney, Unicorn Kid, Robert DeLong, White Arrows, Deep Vally, Wild Belle, Adrian Lux, Ladies Night more on this story
Eric Burdon Streaming Old Habits Die Hard Online
(Classic Rock) Eric Burdon has released his track Old Habits Die Hard from new solo album 'Til Your River Runs Dry.
The former Animals and War frontman has previously said he aimed to deal with a range of important human issues on the record. In Old Habits Die Hard he's tackled the concept of civil disobedience.
He tells Ultimate Classic Rock: "In a sense it's not me – it's me playing a part. I tried to put myself into the mind of people I knew in Paris in 1968, who were on the barricades against the police.
"And recently with the Occupy movement: you may know in your heart of hearts that they're losers and they're not going to win. But who cares? It's the doing that counts." Check out the new song here.
Iron Maiden Had Enough Pie Following Stage Accident
(Classic Rock) Iron Maiden abandoned their traditional pie attacks after frontman Bruce Dickinson suffered a stage fall as a result, says drummer Nicko McBrain.
The band are gearing up for a the 2013 leg of their Maiden England world tour, and their first full-power show will be on McBrain's birthday, June 5, in France.
In the past he'd have expected to be pelted with shaving-cream pies towards the end of the show – but not after an episode during a multi-night stay in New York.
He tells Vintage Rock: "There was a time when it was Bruce's birthday and we were playing in the Hammerstein Ballroom a number of years ago. We gave him a pieing, shaving cream and whatnot.
"It wasn't cleaned up correctly – so the next night he slipped. He fell off the top of the riser into my drum set and he really hurt himself. So we went, 'That's enough of that.'" more on this story
Soundgarden Release Dave Grohl Directed Video
(hennemusic) Soundgarden have released the Dave Grohl-directed video for "By Crooked Steps."
The clip for the latest track from "King Animal" was filmed late last month. The project marks the reunited band's first studio effort in 16 years.
Soundgarden are currently on their North American tour; this week they'll play shows in Chicago (Tue & Wed), Milwauke (Fri) and Minneapolis (Sat). Watch the video here.
Megadeth's David Ellefson Unveils New Signature Bass
(hennemusic) Dave Mustaine wasn't the only member of Megadeth touting a new signature guitar at this year's NAMM show, the new David Ellefson Signature Kelly Bird Bass was also unveiled at this year's show in Anaheim, California.
The four-string bass features a basswood body with Ellefson's signature red pinstripe finish, bolt-on bound maple neck with 21 jumbo frets and block inlays, EMG pickups, two volume controls and three-band active EQ, Jackson high-mass four-string HM-4 bridge, and Jackson die-cast tuners.
Megadeth are currently working in the studio on their new album. The band are nominated in the "Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance" category at the 55th annual Grammy Awards, which happen February 10 in Los Angeles.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
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Postal Service Plan Reunion
(Radio.com) On the same day that Mick Jagger told NME in no uncertain terms that classic rock icons the Rolling Stones would not be playing at this year's Coachella festival in California, news has broken that 21st century emo-electro super-group Postal Service (featuring Death Cab for Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard and producer Jimmy Tamborello) will reunite, with strong hints pointing towards a Coachella performance.
According to Billboard, Sub Pop, the stalwart Seattle indie label that released the only Postal Service album to date, 2003′s Give Up, is slated to deliver a deluxe edition to celebrate the record's 10-year anniversary. The album is famously Sub Pop's second-best selling release of all-time (it was certified platinum late last year), behind only Nirvana's 1989 debut full-length, Bleach.
Rumors are also swirling that the band is planning to embark on an extensive tour, with Billboard claiming that "three sources" have confirmed that the Postal Service will be performing at this year's Coachella music festival, set for two weekends in the month of April. more on this story
Foo Fighters To Induct Rush Into Rock Hall
The Rock Hall have announced new details about this year's induction ceremony which will see Rush, Albert King, Randy Newman, Public Enemy, Donna Summer and Heart inducted.
Rush is set to be inducted by Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins of the Foo Fighters, while Albert King will be inducted by John Mayer who also be performing with Gary Clark Jr. to honor King.
The Eagles' Don Henley will be inducting Randy Newman and Christina Aguilera and Jennifer Hudson will be performing in honor of Donna Summer.
This year's event will be held at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles on Thursday, April 18, 2013. more on this story
Two Members of Veteran Band Hit With Cancer
(Classic Rock) Angels bassist Chris Bailey has announced his departure the band in order to continue his battle with cancer, just days after former frontman Doc Neeson revealed he's also fighting the disease.
Bailey has been ill for some time but only shared the news with fans this week. He's set to concentrate on chemotherapy treatment in an attempt to overcome the cancer in his jaw.
The Australian outfit say in a statement: "We are deeply saddened to learn that Chris has an aggressive, life-threatening cancer and is now undergoing palliative chemotherapy." more on this story
Filesharers Purchase More Music
(Classic Rock) A public survey sponsored by Google suggests that peer-to-peer filesharers spend 30% more money on legal music purchases than those who don't join peer-to-peer networks.
And while 80% of the public think it's acceptable to share copyrighted material with family, and 60% believe the same about passing it onto friends, around 85% say it's unacceptable to upload content for general consumption.
Columbia University's American Assembly conducted the survey with support from internet search giant Google. Responses were sought from the USA and Germany in order to establish whether cultural differences existed. more on this story
Journey and Rascal Flatts Plan Super Bowl Crossroads Concert
Journey and Rascal Flatts will team up to headline the Super Bowl XLVII CMT Crossroads concert.
The event will take place at the New Orleans Sugar Mill and will air on CMT on Saturday, February 2 at 11 p.m. ET/PT, the night before Super Bowl XLVII.
The show will mark the second time that Journey and Rascal Flatts have joined each other on stage.
Last June, Rascal Flatts and Journey performed "Don't Stop Believin'" at the finale of the 2012 CMT Music Awards. more on this story
Paramore Streaming New Song Online
Paramore are giving fans the first taste of their upcoming album with an online stream of their new single "Now."
The song comes from the group's forthcoming self-titled album which is set to be released on April 9th.
The band had this to say about the song, "It just feels like the perfect way to start this new journey we are embarking on not only as a band but as a movement. To show people that you can lose battles but come back and win full on wars. You can rise from ashes. You can make something out of even less than nothing. The only thing you have to do is keep moving forward!" Listen to the song here.
Pearl Jam Tease Big Stadium Show?
(hennemusic) Pearl Jam were active on Tuesday, revealing a series of hints suggesting a show at Chicago's Wrigley Field could be announced soon.
On the band's website, the group posted "Follow @PearlJam on Twitter and #StayTuned"
Next up was a tweet by the Chicago Cubs, featuring a baseball jersey with the number 10 displayed.
On Twitter, Pearl Jam followed up with "Retweet if you were at this show! #StayTuned" accompanied by a poster of the band's 2006 Chicago dates at the United Center. It didn't end there.
Bullet For My Valentine and Halestorm Tour Dates Announced
Dates have been announced for the 2013 hardDrive Live Five Tour featuring Bullet For My Valentine, Halestorm, Young Guns and Stars In Stereo.
The North American spring trek will launch on April 12th in Denver, CO and will conclude on May 22nd in Milwaukee, Wi.
Matt Tuck of Bullet for My Valentine had this to say, "We're super stoked to be touring America again. We're going to be bringing the big hits and big guns. With the new album (Temper Temper), our fourth, we've got loads of songs to choose from. Thanks to hardDrive, sky's the limit in the States! "
Lzzy Hale of Halestorm adds "hardDrive has been such a huge part of us breaking in the last couple of years. The show has always supported us and what we do. We can't wait to get back on the road in front of real rock fans with our friends in Bullet, Young Guns, and Stars in Stereo. It's going to be a great time."
'We did one of our very first US interviews with HardDrive's Roxy Myzal last year," says Young Guns lead singer Gus Wood. "It was so exciting to be speaking to someone that was aware of our band, even at that early stage for us in the States. Since then everyone at HardDrive has been supportive and instrumental in helping us to progress as quickly as we have. We're super grateful and honoured to be involved with this tour, and we can't wait to get started. See you down front!" more on this story
Jagger Hits At More Rolling Stones Tour Plans
(Gibson) Mick Jagger has said in an interview with NME that the Rolling Stones will not be appearing at this year's Coachella festival but has hinted at the band playing again later in the year.
"We're not gonna do Coachella, 'cos it's too early. There was a rumor we were gonna do that one, but it's very early, Coachella. It's April or something, isn't it? And we're not gonna be ready to go by April. But we're not gonna stop."
Rumors about the Rolling Stones playing Coachella started after the band's mobile app "accidentally" listed Coachella as an upcoming tour stop. Sad news for fans hoping to catch the band at the massive festival, but good news in the sense that Jagger basically hints at an upcoming tour in the above quote.
Jagger continued by saying: "I'm going to see what's on the table and discuss it with everyone. We'll announce it when we've figured it out," while Keith Richards added, "all you're going to have to do is wait for an announcement." more on this story
Sum 41 Plan Infected Limited Editions
Sum 41's hit album, "Does This Look Infected?" will be released on vinyl for the very first time on February 26th.
The special vinyl reissue will be released with on 180 Gram limited edition colored vinyl and include two bonus tracks and a an 11 x 22 insert.
500 will be pressed in Green vinyl, 500 in Orange vinyl, and Hot Topic will sell 500 copies on white vinyl. A special run of 250 copies will be also be released on red vinyl. more on this story
A Day To Remember and Of Mice And Men Launching Spring Tour
A Day To Remember will be hitting road in March to launch their North American spring tour.
The trek, dubbed Right Back At It Again Tour, will kick off on March 20th in Atlanta, Ga and conclude on May 4th in Miami, FL.
A Day To Remember have recruited Of Mice And Men to provide support of the tour. They will be joined by Chuck No Captain Chuck for the first half) March 20th – April 6th) and Issues for the second half (April 7th – May 4th).
"We're finally going back on the road and you know what that means," commented lead singer Jeremy McKinnon. "We're finally ready to show you all what we have been doing for the past year. We're excited to be back. It's been way too long. Come out. We're gonna have a good time. Bring your friends."
A Day To Remember will be touring in support of their latest studio album, What Separates Me From You. more on this story
Rush Announce North American Tour Dates
(hennemusic) Rush have announced a series of North American spring dates as they extend their Clockwork Angels tour into 2013.
The band will play a 3-week run starting April 23 in Austin, TX and wrapping up May 11 in Atlantic City, NJ.
The group then head to the UK & Europe for 3 weeks. Rush will announce further summer tour date details soon. more on this story
Manowar's Ross The Boss Returns With New Band
(Classic Rock) Heavy metal icon Ross The Boss is back with a new band, Death Dealer and you can hear samples from the band's debut online.
The Manowar co-founder describes the new music as "a mighty combination of five very talented, seasoned musicians" and insists he's stayed close to his classic feel.
It marks a reunion with Manowar drummer Kenny 'Rhino' Earl. Death Dealer are rounded out by singer Sean Peck (Cage), guitarist Stu Marshall (Udo Dirkschneider, Steve Grimmett) and bassist Mike Davis (Halford, Lizzy Borden). Read more and listen to the samples here.
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Announce Spring Tour
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club have mapped out plans for their upcoming North American spring tour.
The band will kick off the trek with a hometown show in San Francisco on April 22nd and conclude the tour on June 1st in Los Angeles.
BMRC will hitting the road in support of their forthcoming studio album, Specter At The Feast, which will be released on March 19th. more on this story
Muse Launch North American Tour
Muse launched their 2013 North American winter and spring tour on Monday in San Diego, Ca.
The trek will be stopping in major markets across North American before wrapping up on April 26th in Quebec City, QC.
The band will following the tour by launching a UK stadium tour on May 22nd which will be followed by a European summer tour.
Muse are touring in support of their latest studio album, The 2nd Law, which was nominated for two 2013 Grammy Awards for Best Rock Album and Best Rock Song ("Madness"). more on this story
John Varvatos Recruits Gary Clark Jr and Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page
(hennemusic) The latest campaign for the John Varvatos brand features music legend Jimmy Page, the guitarist of "the greatest rock and roll band of all time" Led Zeppelin, paired with the 28-year-old emerging American music talent Gary Clark Jr.
The images and short film were shot in London by Danny Clinch, against a textured backdrop at the historic Rivoli Ballroom, where the two sharply dressed subjects stand out in iconic black and white portraits.
"Jimmy Page has been a music and fashion icon of mine since 1970. He has been a major influence and I am honored to call Jimmy a friend," says designer John Varvatos. "Gary Clark Jr. is the real deal – amazing guitar player, singer, songwriter and friend. Having 'The Master' and the 'Young Guitar-Slinger' together in our campaign is a dream come true." Check out the print and video ads here.
Metallica Plan Abu Dhabi Return
(hennemusic) Metallica have announced their return to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on April 19 for a headlining performance at the du Arena, Yas Island.
The band's first show in the city was in October 2011 — a gig that scored the Best Music Event award at the Best In Abu Dhabi 2012.
Up next for Metallica, the group will headline the Soundwave festival in Australia, which kicks off February 23 in Brisbane; the event will play 5 dates across the country through March 4. more on this story
Built To Spill Launching Winter Tour
Built To Spill will be ending the month by launching a brief tour on the Pacific Northwest.
The tour will kick off on January 31st in Portland, Or and will include stops in Washington, British Columbia, and will conclude with two hometown shows in Boise, Idaho.
The tour will feature new band members Steve Gere (drums) and Jason Albertini (bass) who replace departing drummer Scott Plouf and bassist Brett Nelson. more on this story
Clutch Expand North American Tour Plans
Clutch has added additional dates to the North American leg of their Earth Rocker World Tour.
The North American leg kicks off on March 8th in Cincinnati, OH and concludes through April 20th in Baltimore, MD and will feature support from Orange Goblin, Lionize and Kyng.
The trek will include an appearance at the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival with details still to be announced.
The group kicked off their UK/European tour leg last night with a sold out show in London. more on this story
Dr. Feelgood's Wilko Johnson Adds Date To Farewell Tour
Dr. Feelgood's Wilko Johnson has added another London concert to his upcoming farewell tour after the first date at the venue sold out in less than an hour.
Wilko will be launching the farewell tour on March 6th in London. And as of right now, he will also conclude the tour in London on March 10th.
The trek will feature sold out shows in Bilston and Holmfirth and the show in Glasgow is close to selling out.
Wilko is launching the tour after announcing to fans that he has been diagnosed with terminal cancer of the pancreas and has chosen not to undergo chemotherapy. more on this story
Spanish Plaza Named After Joe Strummer
(Radio.com) Following a Facebook petition that garnered over 2,000 signatures, city officials in Granada, Spain have been swayed to name a plaza after former Clash frontman Joe Strummer.
The campaign was started by a neighborhood association and gained some support from a few political parties.
"It was a popular movement," Granada City Council member Daniel Galan told the BBC. "It is very well known the connection between Joe and the city and people still remember him. There were some people who were friends with him and came here and [now] live here." more on this story
Scott Ian Thinks Caggiano Departing Anthrax Was A Mistake
(Classic Rock) Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian considers it likely that Rob Caggiano has made a mistake in leaving the band – but he's backing the decision anyway. Caggiano surprised fans and colleagues by recently deciding it was time to move on.
The band didn't know he was thinking along those lines while they worked on upcoming covers EP Anthems during their last European tour.
"It wasn't until after the tour ended and we started having conversations. To put it in a nutshell, he just needs to do his own thing at this point in time," Ian tells MTV Hive. "We knew he had a record that he was going to be doing, possibly. We had already told him, 'If you need to take a hiatus, that's fine.'"
"I may think Rob has made a mistake by leaving the band – but at the same time he's my friend and I back his decision all the way in whatever he needs to do." more on this story
Singled Out: Muy Cansado
Today Chris Mulvey from Boston rockers Muy Cansado tells us about "Predisposed" from their brand new album "Let It Go," which was released this week. Here is the story:
After a traumatic event happened to a loved one I sat down and came up with the chord progression and melody for Predisposed. The initial idea was tossed off and subdued and is now captured at the beginning of the song. I showed the idea to Lisa and she immediately came up with the counter-melody and harmonies. We sat on the idea for months before kicking it around in the rehearsal space. Our early attempts to flush out the song did not click. After a few months we had one of those "Aha" moments. The three of us seemed to simultaneously break into the bombastic dance section of the song, which became the second and verse and chorus and third verse. Afterward, we reinserted the subdued first verse from my initial idea and that was that.
The lyrics were next. The first verse and chorus came quick. The line "I'm trying not to feel so predisposed" is the thought of trying not to have preconceptions and predispositions, which gets harder as one gets older and more jaded. "A pause that moves too slow" is the kind of pause you experience talking to a creepy person. The "light that's dimmed real low" references a nervous flicker in a light or a light glimmering lowly during an interrogation. The idea was to attempt to capture surreal nervousness, similar to what you'd find in a David Lynch film. The chorus flowed pretty naturally and depicts frustration – not wanting to reach forever, trying hard with little result, and so frustrated you are climbing up walls.
The second verse took longer to write, and the lyrics are more hopeful. They reference music ("the buzzing in me ears"), dancing ("moving all around"), and hope. "Letting go" is also in this second verse and is a theme throughout the album. At the end of the song are my favorite two lines "I want to feel a love like no one knows / A quiver in a pause that will not go." The word "quiver" substitutes "shiver," in a line that is almost identical to a line from the first verse. However, "quiver" makes this pause desirable. The reference here is being stuck in the moment right before a first kiss – the "quiver in the pause that will not go." That moment is the "love" no one knows: without the pitfalls, troubles and setbacks that come afterward; only the anticipation of something fantastic, life changing and beautiful. At the end of the song Lisa and I triumphantly land on that idea through the words "will not go." I don't want to leave this moment.
Hearing is believing. Now that you know the story behind the song, listen for yourself and learn more about the album right here!
Tomahawk Streaming New Album Online
Tomahawk are giving fans an advance listen to their forthcoming album, Oddfellows, a week ahead of its release.
Spin.com is hosting a full album stream along with an interview with Mike Patton, Duane Denison, John Stanier and Trevor Dunn. You can listen here.
The band will hit the road to support the effort next month, with the launch of their west coast tour ahead of heading to Australia for the Soundwave Festival.
In March the group will be heading to South America for a series of dates including Lollapalooza Brazil and Chile. more on this story
Don Was Discusses Working With Keith Richards
(Radio.com) Today sees the release of Aaron Neville's new album, My True Story. A collection of classic doo-wop numbers, Neville teamed up with a pretty heavy-duty production team for the album: Don Was and Keith Richards.
Was's resume as a producer includes a number of big names across all genres: Bob Dylan, The B-52's, Stone Temple Pilots, Kris Kristofferson, Bonnie Raitt, Ziggy Marley, Iggy Pop and, since 1994, The Rolling Stones.
So when he and Neville decided that they were going to tackle an album of doo-wop covers, Was decided to call in Richards in, knowing that he's a huge fan of the genre. As Was tells it, during the recording of The Rolling Stones' 1994 album Voodoo Lounge, he stayed in a hotel room just beneath Richards'; for the entire time, Richards played just one record over and over: The Jive Five's "My True Story." Was tells Radio.com that it was easy to get Richards to take on the co-producer role on this album: "He was really happy to do this. I knew he'd want to do it."
With such long breaks in between Rolling Stones albums, why hasn't Richards produced other albums in recent years? "Maybe people just don't think to call him!" Watch Radio.com's interview with Was here.
Robot Band Rock Motorhead Classic At Big Day Out
(hennemusic) Compressorhead, a robot band from Berlin, is rocking the Big Day Out festival in Australia.
Video of the group performing the Motorhead classic, "Ace Of Spades," has surfaced.
Compressorhead's recent video of the track went viral, quickly racking up more than 1.3 million views in its first four days; it's now been viewed more than 4.6 million times since its January 3 debut. Watch the BDO performance here.
Oh, Sleeper Release Hush Yael Video
Oh, Sleeper have released a new music video on Youtube for their latest single "Hush Yael".
The track comes from the band's latest album, Children of Fire. You can watch the video online here.
The band is currently on the road with For All Eternity and Storm the Sky, and has also just confirmed a slot on this years Vans Warped Tour.
Steve Lukather Streaming Judgement Day
(Classic Rock) Steve Lukather has released his track Judgement Day from solo album Transition and you can listen to it online.
The Toto guitarist entered the studio in 2011 without a single song written, and Judgement Day was the first track he worked on.
He tells Music Radar: "It felt very natural to do it that way – it's like I'm telling a story from beginning to end." Transition, Lukather's eighth solo record, is out now. Listen to the song here.
Dave Grohl and Corey Taylor Talk Sound City
(Radio.com) With the Foo Fighters effectively on hiatus, Dave Grohl and his Grammy-winning rock band are still busier than ever. Supporting his movie directorial debut, music documentary Sound City, Grohl has assembled an all-star band, the Sound City Players, which features such sonic luminaries as Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac, Brad Wilk of Rage Against the Machine and Rick Springfield as well as Grohl's Foo Fighters band-mates Pat Smear, Nate Mendel, Taylor Hawkins and Chris Shiflett.
"All of us come from the same place," Grohl said during an exclusive interview with KROQ DJs Kevin & Bean in Los Angeles about the all-star band alongside Slipknot/Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor, also a part of the group. "We were kids that bought instruments at a yard sale and then we started a band in a garage. We sucked and then we became the biggest band in the world. That's how it happens. You don't stand in line to be on a TV song contest show," he added, referencing the slew of singing competition shows like American Idol and X Factor.
"If you learn about the people and the story and the life behind these places where it was made and the relationship between them, it gives new meaning to music," Grohl explained. "Music should be more than just a sound. There's emotion and there's real human quality to music.
"It doesn't have to be perfect but that's how the magic happens," he continued. "When you get four human beings playing with each other, you get the Beatles or the Rolling Stones. That's where the magic happens." read more and stream here.
Van Halen's David Lee Roth Releases The Ballad Of Rikidozan
(hennemusic) Van Halen's David Lee Roth returns with a new episode of his online video series The Roth Show.
Entitled "The Ballad Of Rikidozan", Roth tells the tale of Rikidozan, a sumo wrestler who turned to professional wrestling, and in doing so became a national hero to Japan.
The Roth Show series provides the singer with a creative outlet while Van Halen remain on hiatus.
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