Sammy Hagar Launches Web Series

"Lite Roast" was inspired by the rehearsals for Sammy's appearance at the Acoustic-4-A-Cure benefit show in May, which raised funds for the Pediatric Cancer Program at the University Of California, San Francisco UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital.

Hagar recently performed a belated birthday bash concert at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center. The October 18 evening featured Hagar & The Circle (Michael Anthony, Jason Bonham and Johnson) playing a setlist spanning four decades - including hits from Montrose, Hagar's solo career, Van Halen and beyond - as well as an encore by Chickenfoot.

Watch the first two Lite Roast episodes here.

Foo Fighters Release Performance of Classic Track On Ellen

On hand to promote their new release, "Sonic Highways", the group played "In The Clear" from the project on the original broadcast, which also saw Dave Grohl join the host for an interview to discuss the record, the companion 8-part HBO series, and life as a rock Dad.

Produced by Butch Vig, "Sonic Highways" was recorded in 8 American cities - Austin, Chicago, Los Angeles, Nashville, New Orleans, New York, Seattle and Washington, D.C.

The project was launched last month with an 8-part HBO series about the recording of the album, with the Foo Fighters unveiling new songs eack week in sync with the series, which premiered October 17.

Watch video from the Ellen appearance here.

Video From Rolling Stones' Final 14 On Fire Show Go Online

The 19-song set at Mount Smart Stadium opened with the 1981 classic, "Start Me Up", and ran through the band's extensive catalog, including the fan-voted song of the night, "Like A Rolling Stone."

"Fantastic show last night in Auckland, a great way to end the tour," posted Mick Jagger. "Sorry about the rain, but you all looked beautiful in your ponchos!"

The 14 On Fire tour opened in Adu Dhabi in February before playing dates in Japan and the Far East in the spring; a summer trek through Europe followed before reaching Australia and New Zealand.

The fall shows down under were rescheduled from this past spring following the sudden passing of Jagger's longtime girlfriend, L'Wren Scott. Watch the videos here.

Metallica Rock Enter Sandman On Late Night TV

The track originally appeared on the band's self-titled 1991 album, which went on to become Metallica's biggest-selling release with more than 30 million copies worldwide, including 16 million in the States alone.

Earlier this week, the group performed their 1983 classic, "Hit The Lights", 1997's "Fuel", and 1984's "For Whom The Bell Tolls." On November 24, Metallica will release a 10th anniversary, two-disc Blu-ray edition of the 2004 documentary, "Some Kind Of Monster."

Watch the performance here.

Kansas Preview Forthcoming Documentary

A message on their website reads: "In 1973, six guys in a local band from America's heartland began a journey that surpassed even their own wildest expectations by achieving worldwide superstardom.

"Watch the story unfold as the incredible story of Kansas is told for the first time in Miracles Out Of Nowhere." Miracles Out Of Nowhere is set for release in spring 2015. Watch the trailer here.

Smashing Pumpkins Streaming New Song

Mainman Billy Corgan teamed up with Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee on the album and he reveals the sticksman is responsible for turning the track around.

Corgan tells NME: "Drum + Fife was originally a folk song. We really had a problem getting it off its almost dour Irish balladeer aspect and I must give a lot of credit to Tommy Lee, because he's the one who turned the corner.

"Without saying it, he was reacting in a way that told me he thought it was a bit boring. Tommy loves energy - Tommy wants to feel excitement. So he's playing the song and he's like, ' I know this is a good song but it's just not working.' He said to me, 'Do you mind if I tinker around with it?' He got on the computer and used his experience in dance music, turned the corner and found some loops and some beats."

Read more and listen to the track here.

Periphery Streaming New Song

The Washington DC-based band said they decided to release the album on two discs so listeners could fully appreciate the complex storyline and intricate musical themes.

Drummer Matt Halpern said: "Although the albums are split in two physically, the story is only complete when the albums are digested consecutively. This allows the listener to recognise and hear the lyrical and musical overlapping themes, foreshadowing, and connected ideas."

Stream the song here.

Dee Snider Shocked At Twisted Sister's Success

It spawned hits We're Not Gonna Take It and I Wanna Rock which became huge thanks to airtime on MTV. And Snider says the reaction from the public came as a complete surprise.

"It was a shock. I never expected to be a band that became a household name and had hit records," He tells Chicago radio station 89 WLS. "I thought we'd be one of those bands that went from town to town and sold records at every show - like Black Oak Arkansas, a band nobody ever heard of on the radio, but still was popular.

"But just suddenly, MTV came out and they were looking for visual bands and we fit the bill." Read more here.

Jethro Tull Release The Third Hoorah Video

The four-disc set includes a new mix by Steven Wilson, promo footage plus music and a script synopsis from the abandoned film, which was intended to accompany the original release in 1974. Mainman Ian Anderson has written detailed sleeve notes for the pack's 80-page booklet.

War Child: The 40th Anniversary Theatre Edition is on sale now as a 2CD/2DVD set, while the new stereo mix is available separately. A limited-edition 180g vinyl pressing follows on January 13. Watch the video here.

Perfect Beings Go Behind The Scenes

Luley says: "We're breaking down traditional song structure. I think our music has a pop sensibility because Ryan writes beautiful melodies - strangely pop. It's not your typical pop music, of course, but it's accessible and you can relate."

Earlier this year they released a video for album track Fictions, when Hurtgen said: "It's the love story part of TJ & Tosc, the sci-fi novel our album is based upon. Raymond's memory of Noriko has been erased from their identity chip and he's being informed about the past and when they were together. He can't remember - it feels like fiction to him."

Watch the video here.

Sepultura Frontman Explains The Band's Evolution

He tells Australia's SYN 90.7:"It's definitely affected us creatively. We had to really pull together and stay focused on the music and the fact that there were so many different changes. I think in a lot of ways it's really helped us evolve.

"We've been fortunate to have incredible people that we played with, so this helps a lot. We've been able to create quality albums and have actually been evolving."

He continues: "We're in a very good phase, we're very strong and very well connected, along with label Nuclear Blast that's behind us, which helps tremendously. And I think it's gone in a way where it's helped us to stay focused, and try to forget all the drama that happens around this scene."

Read more and stream the video here.

Singled Out: Jutty Ranx' I See You

A few years ago, I was at a bar and being introduced to a semi-famous actress, by a mutual friend. The woman and I had noticed each other in the neighborhood before, and this seemed to be the moment we were to finally exchange words.

She was sitting in a booth, as the mutual friend and I approached.

She offered her hand to me, after greeting our friend.

In a perfect moment that lasted 4 seconds, and an eternity, I extended my hand and knocked the entire table of drinks onto her, and the floor.

Glasses smashed, the music stopped.

She looked back at me, her face a mixture of disgust and disbelief.

Others in the bar shook their heads, tsk'ing in variation.

"You make me make moves.."

Read: Might even move all these drinks to the ground

"I break through, to get to you.."

Read: I am not against sacrificing a pint glass to make a good impression

Eventually the music came back on, and I never saw her in another film again.

Hearing is believing. Now that you know the story behind the song, listen for yourself and watch the video right here!

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