Today's Day in Rock
Allman Brothers Releasing Massive Fillmore East Box Set
The Allman Brothers Band's iconic At Fillmore East live album is getting a massive box set reissue that will include fifteen unreleased tracks and will feature six CDs.
The new set will be released on July 29th. The original album featured songs from the band's performances over four shows at the venue on March 12-13, 1971.
The new box set, entitled The 1971 Fillmore East Recordings, will also include the previously unreleased full set from the band's June 27th concert where they performed during the closing weekend for the legendary New York City venue.
The band released these details about the new box set along with the tracklisting: Produced by Bill Levenson, who compiled the definitive Skydog: The Duane Allman Retrospective (Rounder, 2013), The 1971 Fillmore East Recordings captures the most inspired improvisational rock unit ever at the peak of their prodigious powers, blazing their way through extended instrumental elaborations, so taut and virtuosic, that the crowds that packed the Fillmore East on those memorable nights were utterly transfixed. When it came to live performance, no other band could touch the Allmans.
In his scrupulously detailed notes for the set, Allmanologist John Lynskey writes: "From its inception in March 1969, the Allman Brothers Band rapidly established a near-mythical reputation through its incendiary, marathon concerts. No other group could touch the Allman Brothers when it came to extended, improvised jamming; they truly were in a league and dimension of their own. Duane Allman was joined by his brother Gregg on keyboards and vocals, the dual drumming combo of Jaimoe and Butch Trucks, bassist extraordinaire Berry Oakley, and Dickey Betts, Duane's foil on guitar. Together, these individually talented artists blended into a unit whose sum exceeded the total of its impressive singular parts. The group toured relentlessly—they spent 300 days on the road in 1970 ? honing their sound and building a loyal fan base, one show at a time. An Allman Brothers' concert could not be explained, it could only be experienced, and by word of mouth, the group became known as 'the people's band' for their no-frills approach to live music." more on this story
Led Zeppelin Score Three Top 10 Debuts With Reissues
(hennemusic) The first three reissues in the Led Zeppelin album series have debuted in the top 10 on the US charts. The band's 1969 self-titled debut, "Led Zeppelin I", entered the Billboard 200 album chart at No. 7, "Led Zeppelin II" at No. 9 and "Led Zeppelin III" at No. 10.
With the chart showing, Led Zeppelin has become the first artist to land three albums in the top 15 at the same time since Whitney Houston scored four following her death in early 2012.
Deluxe, expanded editions of Led Zeppelin's first three albums are the first part of an extensive reissue program that will see all nine of the band's studio records reissued in chronological order, each remastered by guitarist/producer Jimmy Page. more on this story
Metallica Play Through Storm Warning
(Classic Rock) The boss of the Pinkpop festival in the Netherlands found himself under fire this week after allowing Metallica to perform their headline set despite severe weather warnings.
The show was held up for an hour while a heavy thunderstorm passed overhead on Monday – but despite pressure to cancel the rest of the event, Jan Smeets allowed James Hetfield and co to play as planned.
The 70,000-strong audience were advised to stay away from sound and lighting masts, but to remain calm. No injuries were reported, but festival staff issued foil blankets to ward off cold as a precaution. more on this story
Former Slayer Drummer Dave Lombardo Joins Amen
(Classic Rock) Former Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo has signed up with American punk icons Amen for their next album and tour - and he'll be in the UK with them in August.
Frontman Casey Chaos has confirmed the sticksman, who was last year dropped by the thrash icons after an argument over contracts, will be behind the kit for a studio project also featuring guitarist Duke Decter and John King, plus bassist John Fahnestock and long-time producer Ross Robinson.
Lombardo says: "I'm very proud to have been asked to be part of this amazing production with Casey and Ross. My career in thrash was created from my love of the punk genre.
"It's aggressive, honest and needed. I'm looking forward to performing with Amen before returning to Europe with Philm in September." more on this story
Motley Crue May Debut New Song On Farewell Tour
(hennemusic) Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx is keeping fans updated on the band's preparations for their upcoming farewell tour and revealed they may debut a newly written song on the tour.
"Been in band rehearsal with the guys," Sixx posted on Tuesday. "Lots of surprises…Worked up a new song we just wrote and recorded…Might bust that out live before we even go to radio with it."
"Today is our last day of musical rehearsal's for Motley Crue then next weekend we have a one off festival in Montreal where we're headlining," he wrote on Wednesday. "Right after that the crew load's into pre production where we start running full show rehearsals for a week and then the Final Tour starts July 2 in Grand Rapids. Been busy and time is flying."
After more than three decades together, Motley Crue's "The Final Tour" will kick off July 2 in Grand Rapids, Michigan with guest Alice Cooper. more on this story
Incubus Secretly Working On New Music
(Radio.com) Mike Einziger has dabbled quite a bit here and there in music the last few years, from playing an integral role in Avicii's smash "Wake Me Up" to recording his own song — the first time he contributed lead vocals — to an upcoming project with Pharrell, Hans Zimmer and more.
But that doesn't mean the Incubus guitarist has become completely detached from his old band. In fact, they're working on new material right now. Einziger and frontman Brandon Boyd have been secretly working on new Incubus music, which would mark the band's first collaborative effort since their 2011 release If Not Now, When?
"Me and Brandon have been scheming the last couple of weeks," Einziger told Radio.com. "There's definitely going to be new music. It probably won't happen until next year but it's happening."
Einziger said the duo has been locking themselves in a room for a few hours here and there — "like little bits here and there. You know everybody's got a lot of things going on but we're slowly bringing out focus back to the band and everybody's excited about it because we've had enough time away from it to where it's exciting for everyone. There's definitely some really great stuff coming."
That doesn't mean that stuff will be coming anytime soon. Though content has come from the sessions, much of it is in its infancy in terms of development; "They're ideas but some are further along than others," Einziger said.
"Our plan as of now is put new music out probably early enough in the year that we would be set up to go out and do full touring in the summertime of next year." more on this story
U2's Bono & The Edge Writing Music for 'Once' Director's New Project
(Radio.com) There's no word yet on when U2′s new album will be released, but Bono and The Edge are already lining up new projects. Namely, writing music for a new film by Once director, John Carney.
In an interview with Rolling Stone, the director said, the guys "already have been extremely helpful in discussing the musical aspect of the film and what the sound is going to be like."
According to Carney, the film, titled Sing Street, will be set in the Eighties. "Obviously U2 were extremely prolific then, so they'll bring that, and they've just been great sounding boards," he explained. "Bono has been very helpful with character and story as I've sort of pitched the project to him over the last few months."
The film is not based on Bono's own experiences as a musician, Carney explained, but will show how good of a storyteller the frontman is. "I think that an album is a story, and most people that write albums have some sense of a three act structure," Carney said. "So he's been very helpful with how much music he's done, but also I think he watches movies closely. He's been helpful with beginning with a strong opening scene and character development. He's just generally a guy that knows his movies."
Carney—whose new film, Begin Again, starring Keira Knightley and Mark Ruffalo, hits theaters June 27—was also quick to say that Bono and The Edge will not be in the movie, but will most likely write two or three songs for the film. more on this story
Iconic Hotel California Solo Nearly Didn't Happen
(Classic Rock) Don Felder says Hotel California's acclaimed guitar solo very nearly didn't happen. The former guitarist with The Eagles recorded a demo of the song a full year before the band recorded the album - also called Hotel California - in 1977.
When he turned up for recording sessions, he began playing a different solo, only for drummer Don Henley to call a halt to proceedings and insist he play exactly the same thing he had done on the demo.
The song is often voted as having the best guitar solo of all time. Felder tells Rock Cellar: "On the demo I changed guitars and played one lick and kind of duelled with myself between a Strat and a Les Paul. When we went into the studio to record the solo, Joe Walsh and I set up and to play the ending on the record. I started and played a lick and Don Henley went 'stop, that's not right.' And I said 'what do you mean it's not right, we're just gonna make these solos up.'
"He said 'no no no, you have to play them exactly like what's on your demo.' So we were in Miami and the demo cassette was at my house in Malibu." Find out what happened next.
Linkin Park Release 'Until It's Gone' Video
(hennemusic) Linkin Park have released a video for "Until It's Gone", a track from the band's forthcoming album, "The Hunting Party." The new song follows the album's lead single, "Guilty All The Same" featuring Rakim.
Due June 17, the project is the follow-up to 2012's "Living Things", and the first release since lead singer Chester Bennington joined Stone Temple Pilots last year.
"The Hunting Party" sees guest appearances Helmet's Page Hamilton, System Of A Down's Daron Malakian and rapper Rakim. Check out the music video here.
Mastodon Release 'High Road' Video, Accepting Bitcoin For New Album
(Radio.com) Turns out 50 Cent isn't alone in embracing our new bitcoin overlords. Mastodon announced they will accept the cryptocurrency for their new album Once More 'Round the Sun once it's released later this month.
The band is partnering with BitPay for the setup, making Mastodon the first major label band to offer their album through the service. The bitcoin news isn't the only thing Mastodon had on tap Wednesday. The band premiered the video for "High Road," the first single for the new album.
"We're excited to work with fellow Atlanta-natives BitPay for our new album," the band noted in a statement. "We want to give our fans as many options to buy our new album as possible and are happy that bitcoin can be one of those choices."
"BitPay is honored to partner with Reprise Records' artist Mastodon," BitPay executive chairman Tony Gallippi added. "Having a major label artist embrace bitcoin is a definite sign of bitcoin's growth and expansion into the world of music."
Mastodon's decision to accept bitcoin for Once More follows 50 Cent's choice to do the same upon his album release last week. Animal Ambition is available via his Shopify account on his website, with one of the payment methods being the digital currency. more on this story
My Dying Bride Lose Member, Reunite With Another
My Dying Bride revealed late last week that they have parted ways with guitarist Hamish Glencross due to "irreconcilable differences" and they announced that Calvin Robertshaw is returning to the band to replace Hamish.
The band posted the following message for fans on their website: "My Dying Bride would like to make it known that we have parted ways with guitarist Hamish Glencross. The reasons being can only be described as 'irreconcilable differences'. However we would still like to genuinely wish Hamish all the luck with his future endeavours.
"My Dying Bride would like to make it clear that this has absolutely no impact on the bands forthcoming 3 final shows of 2014. Copenhell Friday the 13th June, Metaldays Friday 25th July, Brutal Assault Saturday 9th August. All go ahead as planned.
"Our longstanding guitar technician Robb Philpotts has already been drafted in and will fill in for these 3 shows. Ok, enough of that, now for some great news.
"Calvin Robertshaw rejoins!! What more can we say to that. Calvin is one of the original guitarists that helped make My Dying Bride what it is today. His departure after the now infamous 34.788% Complete album left us all stunned but now we have convinced him to rejoin and are sure this is going to be a success." more on this story
Freddie Mercury Approved Wayne's World Rhapsody Scene
(Classic Rock) Queen guitarist Brian May has recalled how Freddie Mercury approved the iconic Bohemian Rhapsody scene in Wayne's World - just weeks before his death.
The comedy film starring Mike Myers and Dana Carvey was released in February 1992, three months after Mercury passed away. May tells Sunday Night on 7: "Mike Myers actually sent a tape across, because he wanted Freddie to hear it. Freddie wasn't very well by that time. I took it round and he listened to it and watched it - and he loved it. So Mike got the seal of approval from Freddie."
Myers was horrified when movie bosses rushed out a re-released of Bohemian Rhapsody with clips from Wayne's World added to the original video. He compared the act to "taking a whizz on a Picasso" and sent a note of apology to the band. But they replied: "Thank you for using our music." more on this story
Original Asia Lineups Live Performance of Debut Album Coming To DVD
(Classic Rock) Asia will launch a live DVD in August, featuring the original lineup playing every track of their debut album. High Voltage was recorded at the inaugural festival of that name at London's Victoria Park in 2010.
It was the first time John Wetton, Steve Howe, Geoff Downes and Carl Palmer had delivered all nine tracks of their 1982 record in Europe, and remains the only time the set was filmed.
Frontiers Records describe the package as "an irreplaceable companion to the original studio album, and to the reunion that saw Asia return to and stay at the top of their game." more on this story
311 Reveal Summer Tour Plans
311 revealed some big news for fans on Wednesday. The band announced that they will be hitting the road later this month to launch a North American headlining summer tour.
The group will be kicking off the tour on June 26th in Albuquerque, NM at the Sandia Casino and hitting markets across the U.S. before concluding on August 15th in Salt Lake City, UT at the USANA Amphitheatre.
The band is launching the summer tour in support of their latest album, Stereolithic, which they released appropriately enough on March 11th (3/11) of this year.
They recorded the album with longtime collaborator/producer Scott Ralston, who had previously worked with them on 1993's 311, 1997's Transistor and 1999's Soundsystem. more on this story
Walter Trout Credits Wife With Surviving Liver Transplant
(Classic Rock) Walter Trout has given his first interview since undergoing his liver transplant surgery and he's told his wife Marie that she is the reason that he survived.
Doctors have reported they're pleased with his condition after the nine-hour surgery, and they've given him every chance of staging a full recovery in time.
Speaking to Marie in the Nebraska Medical Centre clip, Trout says: "It's still hard for me to take it all in. It's still pretty overwhelming. There were times that I lost motivation to keep going. I was close to death. I was in a coma for a couple of days; I lost all my blood. But I hung in there - and a lot of the reason was due to you. Some of the nurses and the doctors, but mainly you."
More including the stream of the interview here.
Exodus Singer Steve 'Zetro' Souza To Pull Double Duty
(Classic Rock) Returned Exodus singer Steve 'Zetro' Souza has vowed not to wind down his other band Hatriot - and instead he's gearing up to pull double duty. Gary Holt's band this week confirmed they'd dismissed Rob Dukes after nine years, paving the way for Souza's third stint. He's already started recording vocal tracks for what will be their 10th album.
But he tells Metal Recusants: "Gary is in Slayer - what am I going to do when he's off? Hatriot told me not to quit and I was like, 'I'm not going to shelve everything we've worked for.' We're writing the new album right now and it'll be out next year, guaranteed."
Souza's balancing act has forced some changes upon Hatriot's touring plans, but he says: "A little bit of collateral damage is part of the business. The Hatriot boys know this is a great thing. Let's face it - a lot of people who knew me from Exodus didn't even know I did Hatriot. This will bridge that gap." more on this story
Tonight Show Releases Unaired Jack White Performance Video
(hennemusic) Jack White launched the release of his new studio album, "Lazaretto", with a guest appearance on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon on Monday and video from the visit has gone online as well as an unaired performance clip.
White joined the host to talk about the follow-up to his 2012 US No. 1 record, "Blunderbuss." Fallon and the rocker also reviewed the technical aspects of the Ultra LP version of the album, which contains several unique technical features.
White then hit the stage to perform the album's title track for the show, while also playing "Just One Drink" as a web-exclusive video release. White recently kicked off a world tour in support of "Lazaretto" with a series of US shows running to mid-month, including an appearance at Bonnaroo on June 14; he'll then head to Europe for a month of dates before returning to North America for some late summer shows.
Check out video here.
Joe Perry Reflects On Aerosmith's Breakthrough Era
(Classic Rock) Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry still harks back to their breakthrough era as the most exciting of his career - and he believes every band feels the same. Despite having toured the world countless times he can't forget the moment 1973 single Dream On became a big hit in their native Boston.
Asked about the highlight of his working life, Perry tells Guitar World: "It's got to be that period where you realise that, all of a sudden, the club you've been playing in for years is crowded - when, at one time, the only people there were your close friends and a small gathering of fans.
"We'd been touring around the mid-west when Dream On got a lot of airplay in Boston. We came back and suddenly every place we played was filled, from the theatres to even some of the bigger clubs.
"Over those next couple of months it was like, 'Holy sh*t - this is really happening! People are listening to our songs!' After all the time and work you put into it, that's got to be the most exciting time for any band." more on this story
Kee Marcello Doesn't Regret Rejecting Europe Reunion
(Classic Rock) Kee Marcello says time has proved he was right not to join Europe's 2003 reunion. Marcello was Europe's lead guitarist during their most successful period after replacing founding member John Norum in 1986. But when the band reformed in 2003, they floated the idea of including both Norum and Marcello.
Marcello tells The Rocktologist: "Joey and me had different views on what musical direction the group would need to take in order to make it back to the top. Seems like I was right."
Describing his relationship with Tempest as "non-existent", Marcello adds that he remembers his Europe days fondly. He says: "I have many very good memories from that era." more.
Tesla Had Strong Reaction To Geffen Wanting Another Hits Album
(Classic Rock) Tesla bassist Brian Wheat doesn't mind if their music is licensed for movies or adverts - but he had a firm message for his old record label when they asked him about another greatest-hits compilation.
The band have just release latest album Simplicity, six years after the launch of previous studio outing Forever More. The latest title is available via Frontiers Records, and Wheat also has to deal with business via Geffen Records, who own their older recordings, and Round Hill Music, who own publishing rights.
He tells BraveWords: "Round Hill didn't buy our writers' share - they bought the publishing share. It means that maybe now you'll see Tesla songs in commercials or movies, because that's what they specialise in. It's a good move for our music to be out there more. It made sense."
But Wheat was less positive with another offer. "Geffen wanted to put out another greatest hits, and I told them to go f*** themselves," he reports. "Literally, that's what I told them. They've put out enough greatest hits and watered them down." more on this story
Birds Of Satan Gives Foo Figher Hawkins Freedom To Do His Own Thing
(Classic Rock) Taylor Hawkins says the chance to show off his drumming chops on The Birds Of Satan album was just what he needed. The Foo Fighters drummer admits he isn't always able to express himself in the band fronted by Dave Grohl and that The Birds Of Satan project gave him a much-needed outlet.
Taylor tells Music Radar: "Not having to share that department with anyone and being able to come up with all my own drum shit, just the way I want it, is such fun because I really don't always get that freedom in the Foo Fighters. And nor should I, because those are Dave's songs and, being a drummer himself, he knows exactly how he wants things to be.
"To be honest, I think the fact that I even get to play drums on Foo Fighters records is kind of astounding, considering one of the greatest drummers of all time is the lead singer of the band and could easily do it by himself. More.
Motorhead Expanding Aftershock For Reissue
(hennemusic) Motorhead have announced that they will be reissuing their 2013 album, "Aftershock", next month with a bonus live CD that was produced by Cameron Webb.
Due July 29, the "Aftershock Tour Edition" features the original "Aftershock" album plus the bonus CD "Best Of The West Coast Tour 2014", including material recorded during the group's early 2014 concerts.
This spring, Motorhead returned to live action following a series of European tour cancellations and postponements while frontman Lemmy Kilmister addressed some health issues releated to his diabetes and the rocker took some downtime on doctor's orders. Track details.
Pearl Jam's Mike McCready Jams With Soundgarden
(hennemusic) Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready joined fellow Seattle rockers Soundgarden at TivoliVredenburg in Utrecht, The Netherlands on Tuesday to perform the title track to the band's 1994 album, "Superunknown."
McCready was on hand as Pearl Jam prepare to launch their "Lightning Bolt" European tour in Amsterdam on June 16 and video of the jam has been posted online.
Last week, Soundgarden released an expanded 20th anniversary reissue of "Superunknown." The project is now available in two versions: a 2-CD Deluxe Edition and a 5-CD Super Deluxe Edition.
Watch the jam here.
KXM Release 'Gunfight' Video
(Classic Rock) Rock supergroup KXM have released a brand new music video for the song "Gunfight" which is a track that is featured on the group's recently released self-titled debut album.
The video for Gunfight is directed by Jamie Brown and sees KXM frontman Doug Pinnick as the President of the United States of America with his bandmates George Lynch and Ray Luzier as special agents.
KXM is a combination of the three members' other bands - Korn, King's X and Lynch Mob. Lynch said previously that the supergroup hope to take the songs out on the road and are working on a way to make their schedules work around a tour.
No comments:
Post a Comment