Today's Day in Rock News!

Today's Day in Rock


Motley Crue Tour Truck In Fatal Accident
(hennemusic) A truck carrying equipment for Motley Crue's farewell tour was involved in a fatal collision on Friday in Jefferson County, Alabama, the band's show at Oak Mountain Amphitheatre went on as scheduled.

One person was killed in a wreck with an 18-wheeler on I-65 around 4:15 a.m. The driver of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene; he has been identified as 47-year-old Michael Wayne Marsh of Hayden, according to here.

They report that the condition of the driver of the 18-wheeler carrying Motley Crue's equipment was unknown but they confirmed that he was transported to a hospital. more on this story




Aerosmith Address Joey Kramer Heart Trouble Reports
Aerosmith's Joey Kramer and his wife have both spoken out publicly denying a tabloid report that the legendary rocker has suffered from a history of heart problems and speculation that he was going to undergo open heart surgery.

The rumor was sparked after the band canceled their concert last Wednesday (August 13th) in Concord, Ca due to an illness within the band. Gossip site TMZ reported that an anonymous "source close to the band" informed them that Kramer has suffered heart issues in the past and an unnamed "member of the crew" told them that Kramer will be undergoing heart surgery. But they stipulated that they were unable to confirm the surgery rumor.

Kramer addressed the rumor on Friday. He issued the following statement, "I'm feeling better than ever and I'll be back sitting in the best seat in the house, hitting it harder than ever for our amazing fans. My gratitude and thanks for all the love and support showered on me during this time. #LetRockRule."

The drummer's wife Linda took things a little bit further on Twitter, confirming that Joey was in the hospital for a heart related procedure but called out the report for blowing things "out of proportion".

She tweeted, "Despite whats being reported n media my husband @joeykramer is NOT undergoing emergency open heart surgery he has NOT had prior heart issues". And she also tweeted, "Media blowing out of proportion The truth is Yes my husband @joeykramer is in the hospital having a procedure related to his heart."

On Saturday, the band resumed their North American Let Rock Rule Tour that features support from Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators which runs until September 9th. more on this story





Gene Simmons Apologizes For Depression Comments
KISS star Gene Simmons has issued two apologies for his comments in a recent interview about drug addiction and depression, following a backlash that included a KISS ban by a radio group in Australia.

The controversy started when Simmons was asked if he still gets along with the original members of KISS (Ace Frehley and Peter Criss), and he responded, "No, I don't get along with anybody who's a drug addict and has a dark cloud over their head and sees themselves as a victim.

"Drug addicts and alcoholics are always: 'The world is a harsh place.' My mother was in a concentration camp in Nazi Germany. I don't want to hear f*** all about 'the world as a harsh place.' She gets up every day, smells the roses and loves life. And for a putz, 20-year-old kid to say, 'I'm depressed, I live in Seattle.' F*** you, then kill yourself.

"I never understand, because I always call them on their bluff. I'm the guy who says 'Jump!' when there's a guy on top of a building who says, 'That's it, I can't take it anymore, I'm going to jump.' Are you kidding? Why are you announcing it? Shut the f*** up, have some dignity and jump! You've got the crowd."

After the comments made headlines, the Australian radio group Triple M announced that they have banned the playing of KISS music on their five radio stations in the major markets across Australia.

Simmons issued a statement on his personal Facebook page addressing his controversial comments. He wrote, "Depression is very serious and very sad when it happens to anyone, especially loved ones.

"I have not commented on various allegations made in the media, but I want to make this statement for the record and to clarify. I deeply support and am empathetic to anyone suffering from any disease, especially depression.

"I have never sugarcoated my feelings regarding drug use and alcoholics. Somewhere along the line, my intentions in speaking very directly and perhaps politically-incorrectly about drug use and alcoholics have been misconstrued as vile commentary on depression.

"Unkind statements about depression was certainly never my intention. And I do not intend to defend myself here and now by listing the myriad charities and self-help organizations I am involved with.

"This is not about me. This is about clearing up misconceptions and being clear. My heart goes out to anyone suffering from depression."

Simmons followed up that statement but posting the following message on the official KISS Facebook page: "I want to make this statement about my views on depression for the record and to clarify my prior remarks.

"To the extent my comments reported by the media speak of depression, I was wrong and in the spur of the moment made remarks that in hindsight were made without regard for those who truly suffer the struggles of depression. I sincerely apologize to those who were offended by my comments. I recognize that depression is very serious and very sad when it happens to anyone, especially loved ones. I deeply support and am empathetic to anyone suffering from any disease, especially depression.

"I have never sugarcoated my feelings regarding drug use and alcoholics. Somewhere along the line, my intention of speaking in very directly and perhaps politically incorrectly about drug use and alcoholics has been misconstrued as vile commentary on depression. Unkind statements about depression was certainly never my intention. Fully, you will know that and I do not intend to defend myself here and now, by listing the myriad charities and self-help organizations I am involved with. Rather, I simply want to be clear that my heart goes out to anyone suffering from depression and I deeply regret any offhand remarks in the heat of an interview that might have suggested otherwise."

Simmons also reportedly shut down his Twitter account following the backlash from the media reports about his comments. Read about that here.





Pearl Jam, Nickelback Producer Rick Parashar Dead at 50
Rick Parashar, who is best known as the producer of several hit albums including Pearl Jam's "Ten" and Nickelback's "Silver Side Up," died late last week at the age of 50.

Parashar died last Thursday afternoon (August 14th) at his home in Queen Ann, Seattle, after a blood clot moved from his leg to his heart, according to the King County Medical Examiner, reports Northwest Music Scene.

In 1985, Parashar and his brother Raj founded the famed London Bridge Studio in Seattle, WA, which went on to play a significant role in the grunge explosion in the early 1990s.

Apart from being a studio owner, Parashar was also known for his record production, have worked on the previously mentioned smash hit albums from Pearl Jam and Nickelback, he also produced the Temple of the Dog album, Alice in Chains' "Sap" EP, Blind Melon's self-titled album, 3 Doors Down's "Away from the Sun," Unwritten Law's self-titled effort and also worked on Bon Jovi's "Have a Nice Day" album.

Unwritten Law posted the following tribute on their Facebook page, "A good friend and producer of the Unwritten Law self titled record died and instead of giving his bio I would like to say a few awesome things about him and his importance of Unwritten laws legacy. Personally he was my favorite producer and teacher of things of occult nature in my life. His love for Shannon hoon was big and I remember having long talks with him about life death and rebirth

"These things I will always keep private. But thank you rick I love you. So much a lot of things come to mind about him left and right write now. I know this he was definitely a member of unwritten law at that time. You can hear his voice after California sky if you listen close. I'm leaving this pic that was taken in the house we lived in during the recording. Rick and I decorated it and eventually used the magic board on 418. Rick is also responsible for our 7 pointed star logo. Later rick you are FOREVER alive"

Alice in Chains posted a photo of Parasher on their Facebook with the message, "Remembering Rick Parasher Today. Another good soul gone too soon. Our thoughts are with Raj and the rest of Rick's family..."

Pearl Jam wrote on their Facebook page on Saturday, "RIP to Rick Parashar who worked on both Ten and Temple of the Dog. Our condolences go out to Rick's friends and family."

Blind Mellon's Facebook page had this tribute, "We are deeply saddened to say goodbye to our friend and partner Rick Parashar. Rick was a gentle soul who was loved by all. We had A LOT of fun with Rick. He was instrumental to our early sound and a big part of our success."

Nickelback wrote on Sunday, "Very sad to hear about the passing of Rick Parashar. Our thoughts are with his family & loved ones. RIP Rick"




Nickelback Releasing New Song From Forthcoming Album This Week
(Classic Rock) Nickelback have announced their new album will be released later this year, with a single due out on Tuesday. The Canadian rockers will release the as-yet-untitled album through their new record label Republic Records.

The new effort will be their eighth album, and follow-up to 2011's Here And Now. And on Tuesday, single Edge Of A Revolution will be available for digital download.

According to Billboard, Nickelback's signing to Republic Records came about due to a collaboration between Universal Music Canada CEO Randy Lennox, who has a long history working with the Vancouver-based band, and Republic Records co-founder and CEO Monte Lipman. more on this story




Johnny Thunders and the Heartbreakers' Billy Rath Dead at 66
(Classic Rock) Billy Rath, bassist with Johnny Thunders and the Heartbreakers, has died at the age of 66 after a long illness. He replaced Richard Hell in the New York punk outfit in 1976 and appeared on the band's iconic album LAMF in 1977. They were lined up to appear alongside the Sex Pistols on the British band's doomed Anarchy In The UK tour, then split up later the same year.

The Heartbreakers continued to reform for occasional shows, but Rath bowed out in 1985 and did not return. After a short stint as a member of Iggy Pop's band he retrained as a psychologist and began working as an addiction counsellor. He'd been working with his own band, Billy Rath's Street Pirates, until his illness forced him to move into a care home. He left the facility to be with his family in his final days.

Commenting on the Heartbreakers' notoriety, the bassist said in a 2012 interview: "We didn't make trouble - we made and played NYC rock 'n' roll. The Heartbreakers were a rock 'n' roll band, not a punk band that pushed anarchy. We wrote love songs, not fight songs." more on this story





The Scorpions Plan New Album and Toru For 50th Anniversary
(hennemusic) The Scorpions will celebrate their 50th anniversary in 2015 with a new album and tour. The German rockers posted an image with the news on their Facebook page on Saturday, with more details to be announced at a later date.

On January 24, 2010, after 45 years of performing, The Scorpions announced that they would be retiring after touring in support of their new album at the time, "Sting In The Tail," although this decision was eventually retracted and the band will continue.

As for the new record, singer Klaus Meine revealed in a 2013 interview that it feature leftovers from the early 1980s. "We started that over a year ago," Meine confirmed at the time. "It will be material that was never finished; songs with pure Scorpions DNA from a very exciting time. Once we close the book on the crazy touring schedule that's something we'll pick up again." more on this story




Ratt Really Ended With Robbin Crosby's Death Says Pearcy
(Classic Rock) Former Ratt singer Stephen Pearcy says he walked out on the band for the last time because he felt three decades of "volatile" living was enough. He believes the notoriously unstable band changed for the worse when guitarist Robbin Crosby died in 2002 - but his offer of returning for a final album remains open.

Pearcy, who quit in April, tells Inappropriate Earl: "30 years is enough time to be in something that's so volatile. Things weren't proper." He reports he's enjoying life more with his solo band, although he's not planning to stage any large-scale tours: "There's less drama and there's less overall business structure," he says. "It's more back to basics. I just like getting out there once in a while."

The singer describes Crosby's death after a heroin overdose as "the end of the Ratt tale, so to speak," adding: "I knew it would never be the same. No disrespect to whoever else stepped in. It's just not the same - and hence all the catastrophe that followed."

But he is open to recording another album with the four original members. Read his comments here.





Pierce The Veil Working On Next Album
(TeamRock Radio) Pierce The Veil are busy at Dan Korneff's Sonic Deris Recording Studio in New York writing and recording the record, due out in January 2015 via Fearless.

Korneff is producing the as-yet-untitled album, the follow-up to 2012's Collide With The Sky. Pierce The Veil singer Vic Fuentes had the following to say about the effort:

"We try to stay focused on writing and recording songs that we're happy with, that we like, songs that will be fun to play live and that our fans will want to sing along with, songs that offer a little something different, but are all still very much PTV songs." more on this story





Trail of Dead Side Project Midnight Masses Release Short Film
(Prog) And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead men Autry Fulbright and Jason Reece have launched a 15-minute short film featuring music by their side-project Midnight Masses.

The promo is entitled Now Here Is Nowhere and contains sections of tracks from debut album Departures, released last month. Fulbright, who formed the band in 2008 as a reaction to personal grief, says: "Midnight Masses is my longest-standing creative project. I'm privileged to have my bandmates in Trail of Dead occasionally join in, as well as have so many other friends contribute.

"What started off as a therapeutic way for me to reflect and document the death of several family members and friends has turned into a musical endeavour that draws not just from grief, but the recognition of life."

The movie begins with the monologue: "In the beginning there was darkness. There was no life and no death - only me. I became lonely; I got bored with the universe. So I built a zoo full of curious creatures and f***ed and fought, to my amusement. After a while I wanted to laugh with my creation; I wanted an audience. So I made the craftiest ape of them all - an image of perfection that slowly but surely destroyed everything for me."

Watch the film here.





Coheed And Cambria's Sanchez Launches Label With New Track
(Prog) Coheed And Cambria mainman Claudio Sanchez has launched a label called Evil Ink Records. And he's debuted the first track from his first signing - My Famed Disappearing Act by US prog metallers Thank You Scientist.

My Famed Disappearing Act comes from their album Maps Of Non-Existent Places, which appears on September 30 after a revamp from their 2012 self-release.

Thank You Scientist will open for Coheed during their upcoming US tour, which start on September 5 in California. For now you can check out their new song here.





Ace Frehley Plans In-Store Album Launch Event
(hennemusic) Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley has announced that he will launch his new album, "Space Invader", on Tuesday with an in-store appearance in New York City.

Ace will sign copies of the album at the Sam Ash Music Store at 333 West 34th Street (near Penn Station) between 6-9pm on August 19. "Space Invader" marks the guitarist's first new solo album in five years.

The rocker recently released his cover of the Steve Miller Band's 1973 classic, "The Joker", as the second single from the project. Check out the track here.





Slash Rocks 'Creepy Clown Maze' For Halloween
(hennemusic) Slash has written an original music soundtrack for Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights' new 3D maze, "Clowns 3D Music by Slash."

Set to open September 19th, the new haunted attraction unmasks the psychological disorder known as Coulrophobia, a disturbing condition affecting those with an extreme and irrational fear of clowns.

"I'm a huge fan of Halloween Horror Nights and was inspired to partner with Universal Studios Hollywood because they are the founders of creating extreme horror," said Slash.

"I've been composing music for as long as I can remember and jumped at the chance to be an integral part of this year's event and create the original score for this creepy clown maze. I can't wait to see the fans' reactions and will be first in line to experience the maze myself." more on this story





Iced Earth's Jon Schaffer Plotting Post Surgery Return
(Classic Rock) Iced Earth's Jon Schaffer says he plans to be back at work "before you know it." The guitarist had a neck operation earlier this year after the band cancelled all of their summer dates and festival appearances.

In an update posted on Facebook, he says: "I'm writing to let you know that I'm healing very well. I played guitar a few weeks ago for the first time, and it immediately felt like the surgery worked. Needless to say, I was very relieved.

"Through many months of the Worldwide Plagues tour I was suffering from a loss of coordination in my hands, numbness, and intense levels of pain. It was a battle every night onstage and it reached a critical point where the cervical fusion had to happen, sooner rather than later.

"I am happy to report that so far things are going very well in my recovery, and I expect it to stay on this path. We are in the planning stages of our next US tour, and that will very likely take place this winter. So, before you know it we'll be back on the warpath, and before long, songwriting will commence, and another chapter of Iced Earth history will be in the making." more on this story





KISS Visit Hospital For Rock N' Roll Stroll Charity
(Classic Rock) Following their recent performance in Toronto, KISS veterans Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons visited a mother and baby unit in the city in support of a local charity.

The pair chatted with parents and cradled infants, with Simmons calling one of the newborns "baby Gene" and saying: "I think this baby's humming Rock And Roll All Night."

The pair visited the Mount Sinai high-risk unit in support of Rock N' Roll Stroll - a day of events aimed at raising money for the unit. The inaugural event will be held on September 28 and is also supported by Slash, David Bowie and Elton John.

Stanley, a father of four, also took time to reveal it's an issue close to his heart. Read what he had to say here.





Rare and Previously Unreleased Photos Of The Cure Coming
(Classic Rock) A book featuring rare and previously unseen photographs of The Cure is set for release next month. Collated by the band's official photographer Andy Vella, Obscure will be released on September 18 and includes a foreword by frontman Robert Smith.

Smith says the book is "dreadfully funny, terribly honest and strangely melancholic." Vella co-created the artwork for many of The Cure's albums, including Faith, The Top, The Head On The Door, Disintegration and Wish, and has worked with the band since 1981.

The book features photographs spanning four decades and includes shots from this year's gig at The Royal Albert Hall. "I get something different from Robert because I've known him for so long", Vella tells Classic Rock. "He plays to my lens in a completely different way to others. When I'm photographing other people, for example fashion shoots, it's very much like I'm in charge, but when I photograph The Cure, they are. Quite often, the band don't take me very seriously: Boris Williams [former drummer] used to throw stuff at me, while Roger O'Donnell would always say that my flash hadn't gone off. As a result, I'm able to capture the band enjoying themselves in a way that isn't usually seen. more on this story





Alice Cooper's Guitarist Nita Strauss Excited With Her New Gig
(TeamRock Radio) Nita Strauss says she still has to pinch herself to believe she is working with rock icon Alice Cooper. Strauss - who made her name as part of all-female Iron Maiden tribute act The Iron Maidens - replaced Orianthi in Cooper's touring band in June of this year.

They are on the road supporting Motley Crue on their Final Tour. She got the job on the recommendation of Winger frontman Kip Winger. Strauss tells The Louvau Show: "Everybody gets into Alice Cooper when they're young because it's scary and cool.

"Once you get older you appreciate the journey a little more. You appreciate the story he tells with his music. It's an incredible experience to be a part of that. It's a dream, it has been fantastic." more on this story





Northern Oak Release Nerthus Lyric Video
(TeamRock Radio) Prog folk metallers Northern Oak have released a lyric video for the track Nerthus. The band have released the promo to support upcoming album Of Roots And Flesh.

Speaking about the track, guitarist Chris Mole says: "We think Nerthus is one of the strongest songs on the album, both lyrically and musically. The lyrics are really emotive and the song has some really powerful riffs and a solo which I love playing."

Of Roots And Flesh is set for release on October 4 and is the follow-up to 2010's Monuments. Its production was made possible thanks to a Kickstarter campaign which exceeded its £3000 target.

Check out the video here.




Fractal Mirror Wrapping Up New Album With Echolyn's Brett Kull
(Prog) Fractal Mirror are aiming to release second album Garden Of Ghosts in October or November, after Echolyn's Brett Kull completes co-production and mixing work.

Fractal Mirror say: "Brett has graciously added acoustic and electric guitars, and he's responsible for many of the background/harmony vocals. With his assistance the music sounds great - to us at least - and we're excited to get to the finish line.

"There are also be guest appearances by Larry Fast, Don Fast on guitar and sitar, Jacque Varsalona, Charlotte Koperdraat on background vocals, and a special appearance by the Echolyn choir." more on this story





Beatles' Abbey Road Inspired New North Atlantic Oscillation Music
(TeamRock Radio) North Atlantic Oscillation have streamed August, the first track from upcoming album The Third Day. The follow-up to 2012's Fog Electric - which Prog described as "the nexus of pop, prog, post-rock and shoegaze" - is set for release on October 6 via Kscope.

Frontman Sam Healy says the Scots outfit were inspired by the sense of completeness on the Beatles' Abbey Road album. He explains: "The way those tracks interweave is absolutely fantastic.

"Even as a kid I remember thinking, 'That's really clever -that's a really interesting way to take advantage of your skills as an album writer rather than just a songwriter.'"

Check out the track here.








Nikki Sixx Compliments Gene Simmons For Apology
(hennemusic) Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx has commended Gene Simmons for making a public apology regarding his recent remarks about suicide and depression. Sixx was one of the first to criticize the KISS bassist for making insensitive comments about mental health issues during a recent interview where Simmons told sufferers of depression, "f*** you, then kill yourself".

"I wanted to take a moment to address the media that's been picked up by everybody from Rolling Stone, Los Angeles Times, NME, Billboard and many more around Gene Simmons comments telling depressed people to kill themselves," posted Sixx.

"I also want to address and compliment Gene for publicly apologizing. That was 100% the right thing to do. This has turned into a bit of an anti-Gene Simmons bashathon and I don't condone that nor do I support that radio stations across the country who are banning Kiss (the guys in the band didn't do anything). Gene said something that has been addressed and maybe in a moment of bravado he was just being cocksure and pompous?"

"Out of everything in my life that's has gone array, either from my own action's or others, I try to learn a lesson," Sixx continued. "There is good in everything. What I know is this. When people are listening we have an opportunity to pass along some valuable and positive information."

"Since I have had my own struggle with addiction and depression, I have been exposed to both sides of the process," he explained. "It's not as simple as we are lowly addicts or morally incapable of pulling ourselves up by our bootstraps, doing the right thing or just snapping out of it. The process involves hard work and hopefully some form of a support team (family, friends etc) around you. That could mean therapy, rehab, 12 step programs or sometimes-even medication. It's better than the alternative. Trust me." More on this story.





Paramore Dedicates 'Last Hope' to Robin Williams
(Radio.com) Add Paramore to the list of musicians paying their respects to the late Robin Williams. At a recent concert in Denver, Colo., the rockers dedicated their song "Last Hope" to the fallen comic and actor, who killed himself last week by asphyxiation, Fuse reports.

Frontwoman Hayley Williams preceded the song with a long speech about fulfillment and how everyone is a "part of something," no matter how big or small their contribution.

"I realized how sad that we had been and how we had been in this place where we weren't content, we weren't fulfilled anymore," she said about the recording of their self-titled album, released last year. "It was very scary, it was very depressing. And then this song happened, and sort of a light came on and it was amazing how much I realized I was a part of something - we, the three of us, are part of something.

"I want you to know, before you leave tonight, that you, being here listening to any of your favorite bands, writing songs yourself, writing poems, reading books, any of that, you're part of something and it goes on way longer than any of us will ever be alive. You are part of something. Please know that. This song goes out to Robin Williams."

Watch the tribute performance here.





Geoff Tate Questions The Wisdom Of Queensryche Firing Him
(TeamRock Radio) Former Queensryche frontman Geoff Tate admits he's still perplexed as to why he was fired by the group in 2012 and says the move is "career suicide" for his old band.

His dramatic dismissal followed a violent confrontation with bandmates, leading to a legal tussle over use of the group's name which was eventually settled out of court.

Tate is keeping the name until the end of his August tour, after which the band and new vocalist Todd La Torre will take the name. Tate will continue under Operation: Mindcrime.

He tells GoUpstate.com: "I didn't see it coming - I didn't even think it was possible. Why would you fire the main writer and the person who is the face of the band - the identifying key figure in the success of the group?

"I don't mean that to sound egotistical, it's just the truth. Why would you do that? It sounds like career suicide, especially at our ages. We're all in our 50s - why would you break apart this successful thing at this point in life?" More on this story.




Bob Seger Reveals Cover Of John Hiatt's Detroit Made
(hennemusic) Bob Seger has released a cover of John Hiatt's "Detroit Made" as his new single. The Song's release was timed specifically to the Woodward Dream Cruise, an annual car event held in the Detroit suburbs, according to Billboard.

Seger produced and recorded the song in Nashville, using Silver Bullet Band singers Shaun Murphy, Laura Creamer and Barb Payton as well as recent Silver Bullet guitarist Rob McNelley.

"I stumbled on 'Detroit Made' on [SiriusXM] Outlaw Country," Seger told Billboard during the tour last year. "I downloaded it, and that's a great [show] opener for us. My initial plan was to have Kid Rock do it with me, but he was just so busy with the start of his tour that we weren't able to do it. I thought it would be great." More on this story.





Video Released of Deep Purple's Performance At Jon Lord Tribute
(hennemusic) Deep Purple perform "Above And Beyond" in a new video preview of "Celebrating Jon Lord - At The Royal Albert Hall", the forthcoming package presenting the tribute concert to the late keyboardist held earlier this year in London.

Due September 26 on DVD, Blu-ray and CD, the event featured rock legends including Deep Purple, Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson, Glenn Hughes, Rick Wakeman, Micky Moody, Joe Brown and Alfie Boe.

Lord passed away July 16, 2012 at the age of 71 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. With Purple, Lord co-wrote many of the group's legendary songs, including "Smoke On The Water," and played with many bands and musicians throughout his career.

Check out the video here.




Anthrax Release Preview For Forthcoming DVD
(hennemusic) Anthrax have posted a preview of their forthcoming live DVD, "Chile On Hell." Due September 16th, the thrash masters were filmed at the Teatro Caupolican in Santiago, Chile on May 10th, 2013, where they performed an extended set that featured songs from Anthrax's entire catalogue.

"Santiago was the perfect place to film the show for this," said drummer Charlie Benante. "When we'd played there in the past, we'd finish our set, play our encore and go back to the dressing room. But every time, the fans would continue to scream and cheer and clap. I mean, they went on and on, they wouldn't stop. One time [guitarist] Scott [Ian] and I walked out to the side of the stage just to watch what was going on in the audience, it was intense. Why wouldn't we want to film a DVD in front of an audience like that? Plus, the time was right to do this DVD."

The Chili concert date was one of the final shows of a three-plus-year campaign to record and support "Worship Music" and the "Anthems" EP. Check out the preview clip here.





Metallica Release Live Footage From Final Summer Show
(hennemusic) Metallica performed "Battery", the opening track from 1986's "Master Of Puppets", during their August 9th show at Heavy Montreal and the band are now sharing video from the event.

The footage also includes the band warming up in the tuning room, the pre-show band huddle, as well as the fan-voted song of the day, "The Four Horsemen", from the show.

Metallica wrapped up their 2014 "By Request" tour at Heavy Montreal; the band topped the bill on the opening day of the weekend event at Parc Jean-Drapeau, which also saw performances by Anthrax, the Offspring, Voivod, the Dropkick Murphys and more.

Check out the video here.





David Bowie's Animated First Reaction To Bruce Springsteen
(Radio.com) The latest installment of Radio.com's Minimation is taken from a 1986 interview with David Bowie, where he recalled seeing Bruce Springsteen in concert for the first time in 1973. This Minimation was created for Radio.com by Elliot Lobell.

It was something of a bonus. David Bowie, spending a night out at the New York club Max's Kansas City, went to see a singer named Biff Rose. Also on the bill that night was a man named Bruce Springsteen.

Springsteen started his set out doing a few solo acoustic songs. Bowie's first impression? "I thought he was a Bob Dylan copyist." After that, he was joined by his band, which at that time, probably included Garry Tallent on bass, Clarence Clemons on saxophone, Danny Federici on keyboards, Vini "Mad Dog" Lopez on drums and David Sancious on keyboards.

"I think it was probably the best rock band I'd ever seen in my life," Bowie said. "I thought, 'He might go somewhere.'" He went and bought Springsteen's debut album, Greetings From Asbury Park, New Jersey.

While he liked the album, Bowie noted that "Then it all sort of vanished for a few years. I thought, 'It's amazing how these guys sort of come and go!'"

But the Greetings album certainly made an impression on Bowie: he covered two of the songs from that album, "Growin' Up" and "It's Hard to Be a Saint in the City."

Watch the video here.





Winterfylleth Reveal New Song Whisper Of The Elements
(TeamRock Radio) Winterfylleth are about to make another huge leap forward with the imminent(ish) new album, The Divination Of Antiquity, due to land on October 6 in the UK, and the next day in the rest of the world.

Winterfylleth's label Candlelight Records are giving fan an early taste of the new album with the release of a lyric video for the track Whisper Of The Elements.

Seven minutes long, and several lifetimes in scope, Whisper Of The Elements sees the band moving into yet more melodic and exquisitely forged territories, charged with a new sense of hope but with their unwavering sense of purpose given yet more room to roam.

Watch the video here.




Occultation Streaming New Song Laughter In The Halls Of Madness
(TeamRock Radio) Occultation are heralding their forthcoming new album, Silence In The Ancestral House, due on October 14 via Invictus Productions, with a new track, Laughter In The Halls Of Madness.

Recorded by Kurt Ballou in Salem, where the faintest whiff of burned witch still hangs in the air, the follow-up to 2012's Three & Seven album looks set to storm the same hallowed halls as Ghost BC and The Oath.

Their eerie, atmospheric yet accessibly groove-laden jaunts through the ether will have you dancing on the nearest grave. Open your arms wide and breathe in the musky incense of Laughter In The Halls Of Madness