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Beatles Producer George Martin Dead At 90(Classic Rock)


Legendary Beatles producer Sir George Martin has died at the age of 90. Known affectionately as 'The Fifth Beatle,' Martin signed the band and produced all of their hit singles.
His passing was confirmed by the band's drummer Ringo Starr, who says via Twitter: "God bless George Martin. Peace and love to Judy and his family. Love Ringo and Barbara. George will be missed."

Martin also worked with artists including Gerry And The Pacemakers and Shirley Bassey while producing more than 700 records, winning a string of Grammys. He was also awarded an Oscar for the score of Beatles film A Hard Day's Night. Read more here.


Rolling Stones Star Fighting Cancer(hennemusic)

Former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, according to a statement released by his representatives via his social media pages.
His reps write, "Bill has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. He is undergoing treatment and is expected to make a full recovery as it was caught in the early stages The Wyman family has asked for their privacy during this time. No further comment will be made at this point."

Wyman replaced Dick Taylor in the Stones in 1962 - just six months after they played their first show - and was a member of the group until his 1993 departure following the "Steel Wheels" tour; Darryl Jones has handled bass duties ever since. Read more here.



Eagles Star Randy Meisner Reportedly In Psych Ward(hennemusic)

Founding Eagles member Randy Meisner spent his 70th birthday on Tuesday in a psych ward for threatening suicide after his wife accidentally shot herself in the couple's California home on Sunday.
The New York Daily News reports Meisner was hospitalized hours after the death of his second wife, Lana, from a single gunshot wound that occurred while she was moving a rifle out of a closet and something inside the gun case shifted and hit the trigger, causing the gun to discharge.

The former Eagle was in another part of the house when the gun went off, police said. The bassist was placed under a 72-hour hold, which could end Wednesday night or be extended an additional two weeks, according to attorney Troy L. Martin.

"He threatened to kill himself," said L. Martin. "He was very distraught. I can't imagine what it's going to be like for him to return to the house." Read more here.




Metallica Announce Garage Sale(Classic Rock)


Metallica have unveiled a run of promotions on their webstore in the run-up to Record Store Day. The band will have a 'Garage Sale' on their Met Club store on March 10 at 1pm (Thursday) and are offering promotions in the lead-up to St Patrick's Day on March 18.
Metallica say (via Brave Words): "We've searched our shelves high and low to bring you the best offers on some of our favorite products. You'll find special offers on exclusive Met Club merch, last of their kind products, and rock bottom prices on so much more.

"Lucky random orders will receive goodies like official shirts or guitar picks from The Night Before or even used guitar strings we snagged from the studio.

"With all the merch flowing in and out of our doors, we're bound to pile up a few items with minor flaws here and there. So we're also offering a 'mystery grab bag' shirt for only $2.99, which is the perfect add on to any Garage Sale order." Read more here.


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Baroness Address Fan Sexual Assault Allegation(Classic Rock)

Baroness have slammed a fan who allegedly sexually assaulted another gig-goer at their recent show in Birmingham. The band have reacted to a blog post by writer Rosie Solomon who says a man subjected her to a sustained assault at the city's O2 Institute on February 29.
Solomon says she was left feeling "shaken, angry, upset, confused" by the incident, in which a man deliberately and repeatedly thrust his groin into her leg and made a suggestive comment, before she tried to report him to security staff.

In a statement, Baroness say: "The man detailed in this article, whoever you are, if you read this post, stay the f*** away from Baroness and our audience. We don't need you at our show, we don't want you in our audience.

"We have no tolerance for sexism, or any form of intolerant or insensitive behavior. In Baroness' real, functioning touring-world, we are witness to daily proof-by-example that gender exerts no weight on the scales of capability, strength or intelligence.

"Additionally, we are extremely sensitive to the gender-disparity that can exist, especially within the world of rock and metal music and we are embarrassed and disturbed that Rosie, or anyone, for that matter, could have had such a terrible experience at one of our shows." Read their full statement here.



Killswitch Engage Streaming Two New Songs(TeamRock Radio)


Killswitch Engage have made two new tracks available to stream. Just Let Go and Alone I Stand have been released from the band's upcoming album, Incarnate, which is due out on March 11.
The follow-up to 2013's Disarm The Descent is the band's second since Jesse Leach returned to the frontman role. He said: "The definition of 'incarnate' is 'in the flesh,' and this record is who we are right now.

"Disarm The Descent was sort of my comeback album, and was about us feeling out the new vibe. But now I think we're all in a really comfortable place. We definitely have a strong sense of self as to who we are as a band." Stream the songs here.



David Lee Roth Remembers David Bowie On New Roth Show Episode(hennemusic) David Lee Roth pays tribute to David Bowie on the latest episode of his online series The Roth Show. Bowie passed away on January 10, just two days after his 69th birthday and the release of his final album, "Blackstar."
The Van Halen frontman reminisces about the early 70s-era when Bowie was exploring his Ziggy Stardust character, while recalling the fashions and styles of the day as he grew up in Southern California.

The singer has released several new editions of The Roth Show since his online return last month after a year without a social media presence.
Roth recently made headlines with the release of a new song, "Ain't No Christmas", as speculation in some corners of the internet continues about his future with Van Halen.

The singer's management responded to the recent chatter, saying, "It's poetry. It has nothing to do with Van Halen." Roth later issued a direct response on the matter via Facebook, stating: "On second thought, if all work is autobiographic, maybe this song is about Van Halen..." Watch the episode here.



Ace Frehley Announces Album Launch Event(hennemusic)

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley has announced that he will launch his upcoming covers album, "Origins Vol. 1", with a live interview event in New York on March 23.
As part of the Backstory live interview series, the guitarist will sit down with Guitar World magazine editor Brad Tolinksi at the AOL studios to discuss the project that sees Frehley covering classic tracks by Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones, KISS, Jimi Hendrix, Steppenwolf, Thin Lizzy and Free, among others.

Due April 15, Frehley is joined on the record by guests including former KISS bandmate Paul Stanley, Slash, Mike McCready of Pearl Jam, Lita Ford and John 5 as he traces the roots of his own career.

The Backstory event provides fans with the live interview, a meet and greet with Frehley and a limited edition autographed poster. Read more here.




Gov't Mule's Next Album Will Be A 'Departure'(The Blues)


Gov't Mule's next album will be a "departure" from what they've done in the past, says mainman Warren Haynes. The band have indulged their passion for other people's music with their last four releases - Dark Side Of The Mule, focusing on Pink Floyd, Sco-Mule, featuring John Scofield, Dub Side Of The Mule and Stoned Side Of The Mule.
They followed 2013 album Shout! which features one disc of Gov't Mule tracks and a second with guest singers performing the songs. Haynes tells MusicRadar: "We have some conceptual ideas. We're just talking about what kind of record we want to make.

"I have a couple of songs written that are very much departures from anything we've ever done. I have a feeling that the overall spirit of the record will combine some directions we've never explored with directions going back to the very beginning of the band." Read more here.




Metal Church Recruit Chris Caffery For U.S. Tour(TeamRock Radio)

Chris Caffery will step in as guitarist for Metal Church on their upcoming US tour dates. The Savatage and Trans-Siberian Orchestra axeman is filling in for Rick Van Zandt, who is reportedly recovering from surgery to treat a serious eye condition.
Caffery says: "It will be a lot of fun to play with my longtime bandmate Jeff Plate and the guys. The first time I toured with Kurdt his band Vanderhoof was opening for Savatage.

"Then my solo band opened for Metal Church on my Faces tour. All of these guys are amazing musicians. It's gonna be so awesome to hear Mike Howe every night." Read more and see the dates here.




Rainbow Releasing Classic Monsters Of Rock Performance(hennemusic)


Rainbow will release their 1980 performance at the UK's Monsters Of Rock festival this spring ahead of the band regrouping for a series of live dates this June. "Rainbow: Monsters Of Rock - Live At Donington 1980" will be released as a DVD+CD set and via digital formats on April 22.
The package captures the last performance of the Rainbow lineup of guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, keyboardist Don Airey, bassist Roger Glover, vocalist Graham Bonnet and drummer Cozy Powell as they headlined the first rock festival ever staged at Castle Donington.

The Donington set in support of the group's 1979 album, "Down To Earth" features new tracks alongside classics from earlier in their career including "Stargazer," "Long Live Rock 'n' Roll," "Catch The Rainbow" and more.

The Monsters Of Rock performance climaxes with Blackmore destroying his guitar and thrusting it into an amp which promptly bursts into flames before fireworks appear overhead to conclude the main event.

Rainbow are previewing the package with footage of "All Night Long." Check it out here.




Hammerfall Announce New Album(TeamRock Radio)


Hammerfall have signed a record deal with Napalm Records to release their 10th album. In December, the Swedish outfit revealed they'd been working on the follow-up to 2014's (R)Evolution while on the road. And it's been announced that it'll arrive on November 4.
Hammerfall guitarist Oscar Dronjak says: "Hammerfall has been very successful and happy with Nuclear Blast for almost 20 years, but in order for us to continue to grow as a band and reach new heights we needed a fresh challenge.

"This felt like a right and necessary step at this point in our careers, in order to keep moving forward and upward at a high speed. We view this label change as an opportunity to create something special, and firmly believe our best times are still ahead of us. That's why we're very, very excited to work with the people at Napalm Records for our upcoming 10th studio album." Read more here.




Anthrax Guitarist Scott Ian Nervous About 'Blood Eagle Wings'(TeamRock Radio)


Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian admits he was nervous about writing lyrics for their track Blood Eagle Wings. But he believes the result was worth the effort - and he's described it as the "centrepiece" of latest album For All Kings.
The band released an eight-minute torture-themed video for the song last week. Ian tells Louder Noise: "The working title was Epic because it just had a feeling about it. It took a long time - it's one of the last songs that got finished. It carried over for months and months. It deserved that."

He adds: "Lyrically it was the hardest for me to write. I was so nervous to do justice to the arrangement. I didn't know what I was going to say. Somehow I cracked that nut." Read more and watch the video here.



The Melvins New Album All About The Bass(TeamRock Radio)

The Melvins have confirmed they'll release their bass-heavy new album in June. Basses Loaded features six bass players and is issued on June 3 via Ipecac Recordings.
Mainman Buzz Osborne and drummer Dale Crover are joined by Nirvana's Krist Novoselic, Redd Kross' Steve McDonald, Butthole Surfers' JD Pinkus, Big Business' Jared Warren and Mr Bungle and Fantomas man Trevor Dunn.

Crover also swaps the drum kit for bass on some tracks. Basses Loaded includes a nod to the band's favorite sport of baseball and features a version of Take Me Out To The Ballgame, heard regularly at ball games across North America.

The artwork and tracklist can be viewed here.




The Resistance And Jesper Stromblad Part Ways(TeamRock Radio)

Guitarist Jesper Stromblad has left The Resistance - the band he helped form in 2011. But he and band have offered conflicting statements about why he left the group.
The Resistance announced the guitarist's departure, saying: "It's been a long time coming with a lots of ups-and-downs regarding Jesper and his struggle with depression. We all thought we could ride out this storm, but sometimes all things have to come to an end.

"We part ways on friendly terms and don't want any bad blood. To be honest, this has been really painful. After taking time to consider how to move forward, we ultimately found that we really do believe The Resistance can and should continue on. And so we will."

But Stromblad, who previously spoke out about his 20-year battle with depression and anxiety, has issued a counter-statement that disputes his former bandmates' version of the split.

He says he did quit the band, but adds: "I was not aware that depression was the reason. I totally admit that I'm an alcoholic and the band suffered a lot for that, but stuff happened during that time that changed my mind about lot and the direction I personally wanted to go." Read more here.




Cult Of Luna Announce Limited Edition Reissue(TeamRock Radio)

Cult Of Luna's 2004 album Salvation is to be reissued on limited-edition vinyl next month. Earache Records will release the package on April 8 on black vinyl, along with a limited run of 300 red vinyl and 300 white vinyl pressings.
The white vinyl sleeve comes accented with a special spot varnish design, said to be how the band originally planned to release the album. The album cover has also been updated by original designer and band member Erik Olofsson who has also designed the inserts with liner notes from guitarist Johannes Persson.

Cult Of Luna's latest album Mariner, a collaboration with singer Julie Christmas, also arrives on April 8 via Indie Recordings. An 'unboxing' video has been released for the Salvation reissue which shows the various packaging in detail. It can be viewed here.




Scott Weiland Interview Released By Cerwin-Vega(Gibson)

Cerwin-Vega conducted an interview with Scott Weiland and his longtime producer Rocco Guarino a few months prior to the singer's death. The company is now releasing the interview in four installments, with the first one being posted last Friday (March 4) on Cerwin-Vega's Facebook page.
In the first installment the late Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver frontman share stories of his upbringing, and getting his start as a musician in Southern California.

"Probably the first band that really grabbed me was the Beatles. My father was a huge music fan. He turned me on to the Doors, he turned me on to Merle Haggard, he turned me on to the Beatles. His record collection was amazing. He was a huge influence on me," said Weiland during the interview, which took place at Lavish Studios, Scott's recording studio in Burbank, CA. Read more here.






Modern Baseball Streaming Two New Song(TeamRock Radio)

Modern Baseball have made two tracks available to stream. The songs Apple Cider, I Don't Mind and Everyday are taken from third album Holy Ghost, released on May 13 via Run For Cover Records.
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 after two UK dates last month, they head out on a European tour in support of the 11-track album in April. Stream the songs here.





Knifeworld Release 'High/Aflame' Video(TeamRock Radio)

Knifeworld have released a video for their track High/Aflame. It's the opening song on the London psychedelic prog outfit's upcoming third album Bottled Out Of Eden, released on April 22 via InsideOut Music. The video was directed by regular collaborator Ashley Jones.
Frontman Kavus Torabi says "This High/Aflame is an edited version of the six and a half minute opener from Bottled Out Of Eden. We wanted to start the album with something joyful and this is the song that birthed itself as a result.

"Once again we worked with our long-time collaborator, Ashley Jones, and Innerstrings projections to create a video that was as colourful, giddy and ecstatic as the tune itself, something that looks how Knifeworld sound. I think I'm happier with how this turned out than any video we've done previously." Watch the video here.




The Treatment Streaming New Song 'Bloodsucker'(Classic Rock)

The Treatment have released a stream of their track Bloodsucker. It features on their upcoming album Generation Me, out on March 18 via Frontiers Music Srl.
It's the follow-up to 2014's Running With The Dogs and the band's first with frontman Mitchel Emms and guitarist Tao Grey. Grey said of the album: "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." Check out the stream of the new song here.




Architects Release 'A Match Made In Heaven' Video(TeamRock Radio)

Architects have confirmed details of their upcoming album and released a video for the first single. A Match Made In Heaven is taken from All Our Gods Have Abandoned Us, which will be released on May 27 via Epitaph Records.
On the album recording process, frontman Sam Carter says the band left "everything we had in the studio." They add that it's the heaviest and darkest work they've ever produced.

This month the band were cleared by the Architects' Registration Board (ARB) to continue using their name after retired architect Ray Bryant reported the band to the profession's regulatory body. Watch the video here.



King Crimson Recruit Jeremy Stacey For Upcoming Tour(Prog)

King Crimson have announced that drummer Jeremy Stacey will join them for their upcoming tour. Regular sticksman Bill Rieflin won't take part in the 2016 European dates, which start on September 4 at the Aylesbury Waterside Theatre.
Mainman Robert Fripp says: "Bill Rieflin recently decided to take a sabbatical, a decision supported by all the Crimson Brothers. So, what to do with September performances already sold out?

"Both Gavin Harrison and Jakko Jakszyk first thought was - call Jeremy Stacey. Jeremy grew up in the Bournemouth scene, where I went to see both Stacy Brothers at Bumbles - a Bournemouth club - in 1981." Read more here.



Therapy? Release Video For Tides EP Title Song(Classic Rock)

Therapy? have made a video for the lead track of their forthcoming Tides EP, which features two exclusive bonus tracks (Smile Or Die and Slippies) and a special remix of Insecurity, will be released on April 15 through The Amazing Record Co..
Frontman Andy Cairns says: "There's a Samuel Beckett influence on Tides. I used to live near the harbour in Dun Laoghaire, Ireland. I'd sometimes stay up all night to try to get inspiration for songs and often ended up going down to the pier and just look out at the waves. Later on, I found out that Beckett used to get a great deal of influence from that as well. I took that low point in my life and how I managed to dig myself out of it as an inspiration.

"The spark that lit the idea was a quote from his play Krapp's Last Tape," he adds. "It goes, 'Spiritually a year of profound gloom and indulgence until that memorable night in March, at the end of the jetty, in the howling wind, never to be forgotten, when I suddenly saw the whole thing. The vision at last… the fire that set me alight.' The idea was fortified after listening to Standing By The Sea by Hüsker Dü from their 1984 masterpiece, Zen Arcade." Watch the video here.



Queensryche Announce European Summer Tour Dates(hennemusic)

Queensryche have announced dates for a summer tour of Europe. In support of the band's latest album, "Condition Human", the shows are a combination of headline dates and festival appearances that begin at Germany's Summer Breeze on August 19.
"We are very much looking forward to returning back to Europe!," says vocalist Todd La Torre. "The European rock and metal fans are perhaps some of the most passionate music lovers on the globe! We thank you all for your support and warm welcome each and every time we travel to Europe.

"Please join us for a memorable evening of music ranging from the obscure classics, well-known hits and new material from our latest release Condition Hüman! See you soon!!"

"Queensryche is excited to return to Europe," adds guitarist Michael Wilton. "The legacy of the band is continuing with anticipated festivals, cruises and rock venues. Come out and support the Ryche and live music!" See the dates here.



Vardis Announce New Album 'Red Eye'(Classic Rock)

Vardis have revealed they'll release their fifth album Red Eye in May. The album launches on May 20 via SPV/Steamhammer on digipak CD, vinyl and on digital formats.
It features artwork by Graham Humphreys, who has previously produced work for Hammer Studios and posters for movies including Nightmare On Elm Street, Evil Dead and Evil Dead II.

Vardis lost bassist Terry Horbury last year after a short battle with cancer. He was replaced by Martin Connolly, but Horbury's playing remains on the album and his image is featured on the sleeve.

Frontman Steve Zodiac says: "We are very lucky to be able to welcome Martin Connolly to the band. Despite knowing Vardis would continue, after losing Terry so suddenly it took some time before we could consider playing with another bassist.

"By the time we were ready, the job required someone with the musicianship and experience not only to maintain the power of our live shows but to form a tight chemistry quickly." Read more here.




Spock's Beard Replace Riverside As RoSFest Headliner(Prog)

Spock's Beard have been confirmed as the Saturday headliners at this year's RoSFest. They've replaced Riverside at the event which takes place in Gettysburg, US, on May 6-8, following the death of guitarist Piotr Grudzinski, who passed away last month aged 40.
Riverside say: "We would like to thank everyone for the support and your presence in those difficult moments. Piotr passed away unexpectedly of natural causes - sudden cardiac arrest. We have remained with emptiness and open wounds which need time to heal.

"For obvious reasons we have decided to cancel all concerts confirmed for this year. At the same time we would like to inform you that we are going to carry out this year releases scheduled for late spring and autumn 2016." Read more here.




Big Boy Bloater Release I Love You But I Can't Stand Your Friends Clip(The Blues)

Big Boy Bloater And The Limits have released a video for their track I Love You But I Can't Stand Your Friends with TeamRock. It features on the band's latest album Luxury Hobo, which was released last month via Provogue/Mascot Label Group.
Bloater tells TeamRock: "I thought it'd be great fun to reverse the rolls on this video and have me being stalked by a super fan who wants me all to herself and uses her voodoo to pick off the rest the band.

"The Limits are the most fabulous musicians - but when it comes to acting I don't think we'll be bothering the Oscars. When the director shouts, 'OK pretend you're dying in agony,' it's hard not to burst out laughing - especially with the rest of the band watching. Look out for the smirks of pain in the video." Watch the video here.




Johnny Winter Documentary Performance Outtake Video Released (Classic Rock)

The producer of Johnny Winter documentary Down & Dirty has released a bonus scene in which the late bluesman performs a solo version of Murdering Blues.
The film was released last week by Greg Olliver, known for his work on the acclaimed Lemmy documentary.In the clip, Winter discusses his Gibson Firebird guitar, saying:

" I thought it looked cool, it sounded cool, it played good, so I bought it. $225, that's all it cost back then. Of course, that was back in the 1970s. It's the coolest-looking guitar I've ever seen."

He also talks about how and why he learned slide guitar, his first instrument and taking lessons when he was 12 years old. Watch the video here.



Asphalt Graves Stream New Song 'Angst And Praise'(TeamRock Radio)

Asphalt Graves have released an online stream of their track Angst And Praise. The deathgrind outfit will issue their debut album The New Primitive later this year.
Asphalt Graves tell MetalSucks: "The outcome is a modern take on the classic death/grind of the 1990s, with influences coming from bands likes Repulsion, Napalm Death, Edge Of Sanity, Brutality, Righteous Pigs, Nasum, Lock Up, Phobia, Terrorizer, Disrupt, Carcass and more."

The group features ex-War Torn guitarist Adam Faris, ex-drummer of The Black Dahlia Murder and All That Remains, Shannon Lucas, current Misery Index and former Dying Fetus frontman, Jason Netherton, and GWAR bassist Brent Purgason. Stream the song here.




Coldrain Announce Their First European Headline Tour(TeamRock Radio)


Coldrain have announced their first headline tour of the UK and Europe. They're about to hit the road across the US in support on fourth album Vena, which was released last year via Hopeless Records.
The Japanese outfit will begin the run of dates at Backstage By The Mill, Paris, on May 9th and wrap up at Reading's Sub 89 on the 27th of the month.

In January, Coldrain released a video for their track entitled Wrong and previously told Metal Hammer they were delighted to see the rise of Japanese bands in the West.

Frontman Masato David Hayakawa said: "It feels like, for the first time, that people from outside of Japan are excited about albums from Japanese bands and are bringing that hype. Hopefully people will now know Japan can play heavy rock music and that we do have that ability." See the dates here.



Mayhem To Headline Temple's Festival(TeamRock Radio)

Mayhem have been announced as Friday night headliners at this year's Temple's Festival in Bristol. The event will take place at the city's Motion venue between June 2 and 5.
They join a bill that already includes fellow headliners Melvins (Saturday) and Carcass (Sunday), plus Vision Of Disorder, Voices, Mgla, All Pigs Must Die and many more.

Mayhem will be performing a set based around their classic 1994 De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas, widely considered to be one of the most important black metal albums of all time.

"The first time I heard from Mayhem was in '91-'92 when I received a letter from Euronymous," says vocalist Attila Csihar. "I did not know that letter was gonna change my whole life. They were looking for a new vocalist for their debut record to replace Dead, who had passed away. Of course I said yes to their offer and in 1993 we recorded the album called De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas - one of the most magical recordings of all time." Read more here.




Slaves Announce European Tour Dates(TeamRock Radio)

Slaves have announced a small European tour. They've lined up the shows in June and the seven dates will come after their appearance at Download the same month. The band will be supported by Palisades.
The Californian band (not to be confused with the British two-piece) were ejected from the 2015 Vans Warped Tour in the wake of allegations that singer Jonny Craig wasn't sober.

He told TeamRock Radio: "At first we were like, okay, this is probably the stupidest thing that's ever happened to us. I used to put a needle in my arm, so if I want to have a beer I think I'm entitled to be able to respect myself.

"They're calling my band enablers and all this sh*t. Those people have literally been here since the moment I started this band and have kept me clean." See the dates here.




Butcher Babies Still Poor Despite Success(TeamRock Radio)

Butcher Babies say their success hasn't yet led them to financial security. The band released second album Take It Like A Man last year and launch a European tour in April. But worldwide recognition doesn't always equate to money in the bank, according to vocalists Heidi Shepherd and Carla Harvey.
Asked if there have been any disappointments in the band's career, Shepherd tells Rise To Offend: "To be able to go out and live my dream and be a metal singer, how can that be in any way, shape or form disappointing. You know, I think the only disappointing thing is that we're poor as sh*t."

Harvey adds: "There's a whole misconception if you're a signed band, and you tour the world, and you have a lot of fans coming to shows, all of a sudden you're making a ton of money. That's just not the truth." Listen to the full interview here.



Animals As Leaders, Intervals and Plini Tour Announced(Prog)

Animals As Leaders have announced that they will be launching a widespread European tour with Intervals and Plini this summer. They will also appear at Hevy Fest in August.
The Washington DC instrumental prog outfit launch the trek with their previously announced appearance at Tech-Fest in Newark on July 8, after which they'll play eight further UK shows before heading to the continent.

Animals As Leaders say: "We are excited to announce that we are touring this summer in Europe with Intervals and Plini. Don't miss out." See all of the tour dates here.



Alarion Release Paul Glandorf Studio Video(Prog)

Alarion have released a teaser video for their debut album - showing Paul Glandorf laying down vocals. Semistereo and A Day's Work frontman Glandorf - who also performs with Arjen Lucassen's live band - appears on the track A Life Less Ordinary.
Dutch group Alarion's debut Waves Of Destruction is expected in June of this year. The album also features vocals from Threshold frontman Damian Wilson. Rick Wakeman and Erik Laan also guest on the record.

Alarion is the solo project of Dutch guitarist Bas Willemsen. He says: "I love music, I love Alarion and I have happily and with all my heart put in my time, money and effort to create the album, to make it something truly special, record great guest musicians and get it out there and available to all of you." Watch the video here.



Singled Out: Night Lights' Take My HandNight

Lights frontman Mau Jimenez tells us about their single "Take My Hand" which is one of a series of singles the indie rock group plan to release this year. Here is the story:
I wrote the lyrics to "Take My Hand" at a time when I was desperate for change. I think I realized that people from our generation are discovering something inside of them doesn't quite fit with the world around us as it is. We're all unsatisfied because we have been tasked with discovering purpose in a world that doesn't sustain the dreams that call us. It hit me very hard towards the end of my college career. I didn't know what my purpose was, and I for sure didn't want to get stuck making money so I could spend my life. So I started soul searching, and mind you, I still am soul searching, but I came to some powerful realizations. I realized that if I did anything for my own sake, that it was pretty pointless. Like if I just did life for the sake of me and what I could gain from things, I'd turn up empty. So, I started putting my theory to the test and paying more attention to friends, to random people, and to my surroundings, and the more I extended a hand, the more I found the people around me were saving me from my depression and concurrently I from theirs.

So this song is kind of an ode to all the people whom have extended their hands to me, and whom are relentless in loving, forgiving, and embracing someone else in spite of all the crap they carry. As a band, were all hoping that the song inspires and reminds people of the importance of selflessness and how selflessness may in turn lead to self discovery and appreciation.

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Tim Abrigg Jr.'s Rock and Roll News Of The Day!: Today's Day In Rock News!: Today's Top Stories Cream's Ginger Baker Has 'Serious Heart Problems' Cream legend Ginger Baker has been forced t...

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Cream's Ginger Baker Has 'Serious Heart Problems'

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

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

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



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

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

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

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



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

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

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




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

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

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

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

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

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




Rare Beatles Record Set To Be Auctioned(Classic Rock)

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

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




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

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

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




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

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

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




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

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

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




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


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

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




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

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

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




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


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

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




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


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

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

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




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

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

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




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


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

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




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


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

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

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




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

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

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

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




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

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

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

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

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




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

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

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




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

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

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




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


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

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



Muse To Headline Glastonbury Festival(Classic Rock)

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

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



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

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

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

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




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

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

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

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

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




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

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

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



ArcTanGent Festival Announces 19 More Bands(Prog)

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

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



Unitopia Offshoot Southern Empire Announce Debut Album(Prog)

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

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



Circus Maximus Streaming New Song 'Pages'(Prog)

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

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



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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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



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

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

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

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




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

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

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

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



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Whitesnake Announce Greatest Hits Tour(hennemusic)

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

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



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

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

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

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




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

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

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

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




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


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

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

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




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


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

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




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

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

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

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




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

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

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

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



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

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

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

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



Jamie Jazz Leaves The King Blues(TeamRock Radio)

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

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

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



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

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

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

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

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




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


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

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



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


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

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

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



Goblin Announce New Concert DVD(Prog)

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

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




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

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

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




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


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

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

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



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

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

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




Dan Patlansky Reveals New Album Details(Classic Rock)


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

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




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


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

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

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




Singled Out: Magnum's Crazy Old Mothers

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

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

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

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

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

Crazy Old Mothers lyrics

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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




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

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

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

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

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

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




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

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

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



Suicidal Tendencies Recruit Dave Lombardo For Megadeth Tour

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

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

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

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






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

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

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




Steely Dan Announce Summer Tour With Steve Winwood

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

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




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

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

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




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

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

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

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

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



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

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

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

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



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

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

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




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

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

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

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




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

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

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

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



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

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

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




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

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

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




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

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

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




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

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

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

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



Testament Announce European tour(Classic Rock)

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

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



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

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

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




Long Distance Calling Announce Euro Tour(Prog)

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

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

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



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

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

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

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




Se Delan Announce New Album 'Drifter'(Prog)

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

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



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

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

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



Enter Shikari To Headline Hevy Fest(TeamRock Radio)

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

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

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



Singled Out: She Must Burn's Possessed

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

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

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

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