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Rush and Heart Lead Rock Hall Inductees List |
Joining the rock legends are Public Enemy, Donna Summer, Randy Newman and Albert King.
"It's a terrific honor and we'll show up smiling," Rush's singer and bassist, Geddy Lee, tells Rolling Stone. "It made my mom happy, so that's worth it." Lee is especially happy for Rush's army of hardcore fans. "It was a cause they championed," he says. "I'm very relieved for them and we share this honor with them, for sure."
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Jimmy Page Plans Solo Tour |
Guitar World interviewed Led Zeppelin about their 2007 reunion show that was the basis for their new Celebration Day release. In the cover story, Page revealed that he is planning a solo tour, according to Ultimate Classic Rock.
"This time last year I intended to be actually playing by now in a live outfit," Page tells Guitar World. "So that will have to be postponed now into sort of next year, tail end of next year. But I definitely want to be doing that."
New Blink-182 Streaming Online |
Backing up earlier claims that the EP would feature a folksier side of the band, the Christmas-themed "Boxing Day" is a break-up song reminiscent of older tunes like "Adam's Song," delivering gentle, emotional melodies powered on acoustic guitars and an understated beat from the usually hyper-kinetic drummer Travis Barker.
"Dogs Eating Dogs will be nothing like Neighborhoods, but it's also not just a return to the band's early releases," the band's singer and guitarist Tom DeLonge explained to Billboard. "
Read more and listen to the song here.
Ravi Shankar Dead at 92 |
Pandit Ravi Shankar, whom George Harrison dubbed the 'godfather of world music,' was also the father of singer Norah Jones.
His family released this statement on his website: As you all know, his health has been fragile for the past several years and on Thursday he underwent a surgery that could have potentially given him a new lease of life. Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of the surgeons and doctors taking care of him, his body was not able to withstand the strain of the surgery. We were at his side when he passed away.
We know that you all feel our loss with us, and we thank you for all of your prayers and good wishes through this difficult time. Although it is a time for sorrow and sadness, it is also a time for all of us to give thanks and to be grateful that we were able to have him as a part of our lives. His spirit and his legacy will live on forever in our hearts and in his music.
The Daily Mail has an in-depth article about his career and legacy that you can read
here.
Album That John Lennon Signed For His Killer Goes On Sale |
As the story goes, Lennon signed a copy of his then-new album Double Fantasy for Chapman near his home at the Dakota on NYC's Upper West Side, as documented by this photo that circulated widely following the assassination.
The signed LP was later found in a flower planter outside Lennon's apartment building and used as evidence against Chapman, whose fingertips were all over the cover and sleeve
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Volbeat and Danko Jones Tour |
The tour is set to kick off on March 6th in Dallas, TX and will conclude on April 11th in Philadelphia.
Danko Jones also announced that they will perform as direct support throughout the tour.
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Stacey Blades Leaves L.A. Guns |
"This isn't an easy announcement but as of this month I will no longer be playing guitar for L.A. Guns," says Blades in a statement published by Sleaze Roxx. "I dearly wish Phil, Scotty and Steve much continued success. It's been a crazy ten year ride filled with some amazing tours, albums and memories to last a lifetime! Due to extenuating circumstances and musical differences I have decided not to continue with the band. L.A. Guns was a dream come true but life is full of new beginnings and journeys. I will be taking some time off and have some different things lined up that I will share with you in the near future. I would like to first and foremost thank the fans for allowing me into your hearts! You guys Rule!! Hope to see you all soon!"
Blades filled the guitarist void in the group when the band's namesake Tracii Guns left due to commitments with Brides Of Destruction (which also features Nikki Sixx of Motley Crue).
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Rammstein Deliver Six-Track Digital Release |
The release includes a digital booklet along with the previously unreleased track, "Gib Mir Deine Augen."
Two new videos for the single have also been filmed which fans can purchase on iTunes. A piano version of "Mein Herz Brennt" debuted online last week (watch it here) and will be available on iTunes soon.
Metric Forced To Unplug |
"For some reason that we will never understand the freight company just didn't put it on the plane," explained Metric's Emily Haines.
Joked guitarist Jimmy Shaw, "Our gear is still partying in South Beach." Not to disappoint fans, Metric and LIVE 105 staff scrambled to find acoustic instruments including a baby grand piano for the band to use. Haines and Shaw hit the stage a wowed concert goers with stripped down, intimate acoustic versions of some of Metric's signature tracks plus a cover of Bob Dylan's "Don't Think Twice, It's All Right."
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Hollywood Undead Plan Underground Tour |
'The Underground Tour' will launch on January 8th, the release date of their new album, Notes From The Underground.
The new studio album was produced by Griffin Boice, Sam & Sluggo, and Danny Lohner.
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Rolling Stones' Mick Jagger Delivers Top 10 List On Letterman |
The Rolling Stones frontman was on hand to deliver the nightly Top 10 list based on "10 Things I, Mick Jagger, Have Learned After 50 Years In Rock N' Roll."
Keith Richards was originally billed to join Jagger for the visit, but the singer arrived at the show on his own.
Mick walked onto the Ed Sullivan Theater stage to wild applause while Paul Shaffer and band played the Stones classic, "It's Only Rock 'N Roll (But I Like It)".
Watch video here.
The Who Taking Vintage Trouble On Tour |
The band says that response to the initial 5-week run was so strong that the trek has now doubled with this second leg to become a 10-week national tour.
Vintage Trouble is on the road in support of their self-released debut, The Bomb Shelter Sessions.
Rush Respond To Rock Hall Induction |
Rush have been eligible for the Rock Hall since 1998; artists are considered for inclusion 25 years after the release of their first recording.
"We are honored to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame," said the band. "The 3 of us are especially appreciative of our loyal fans whose support and dedication has gone a long way to making this possible. P.S. And special thanks to our moms for voting 6000 times!"
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Misery Index Releasing Limited Edition Live Album |
The album was recorded at Backstage in Munich, Germany on February 18th, 2012.
It will be released on February 15th in Europe and February 19th in North America as hand-numbered die-cut LP, strictly limited to 500 copies worldwide.
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Godflesh's Hymns Expanded For Reissue |
The reissue will come as a Special Edition 2CD Deluxe Remaster with bonus tracks, liner notes, lyrics and never before seen photos and images.
In addition to the remastered studio album, the seven-track bonus disc features demos of several of the album tracks.
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Acoustic Basement Tour With Thursday and I Am The Avalanche Members |
The tour will kick off in New York, NY on February 1st, and will conclude in Boston, MA, on February 23rd.
Here is a little information on the formation of the tour: After the breakup of his band, Therefore I Am, Acoustic Basement producer and performer Brian Marquis approached Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman with the idea of an acoustic stage in the fall of 2011. He hoped to find a new home for artists wanting to showcase their music in a more stripped down setting. The stage was a hit, garnering crowds of up to 1000 people at each date of the Vans Warped Tour.
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Ben Folds Five, Hoobastank On New Season of Guitar Center Sessions |
Ben Folds Five will star in the next episode which airs this Friday, Dec 14th. The season is set to until early March
The performance and interview television series is created and executive produced by Guitar Center and airs exclusively on DirecTV at 9pm in 2D hi-definition on DIRECTV's The Audience Network (channel 239).
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Heart's Ann Wilson Shock By Rock Hall Induction |
Joining the Seattle rock legends are Rush, Public Enemy, Donna Summer, Randy Newman and Albert King.
Ann and Nancy Wilson discussed the Rock Hall honor in a new session with Rolling Stone. "I wasn't quite sure this was real when I got the news," revealed Ann. "We've just had this long running joke about it for so many years. But I got the text while I was at the airport and it took a little while to sink in. We were just getting back from the Kennedy Center Honors [where they performed as part of a tribute to Led Zeppelin] and we were caught up in all that. Then I got the news. I went, "Holy sh*t! Really?"
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Jack White Rocks Conan |
White's project has been nominated for 3 Grammys, including "Album of the Year" and "Best Rock Album", while the track "Freedom at 21″ is nominated for "Best Rock Song."
The 55th Annual Grammy Awards will be broadcast live on CBS at 8 pm ET/PT on February 10, 2013.
Watch the Conan performance here.
Lynyrd Skynyrd Release Good Teacher Lyric Video |
The project debuted at No. 14 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart, the highest charting for a Skynyrd album since 1977.
The band kick off their 2013 live dates on January 15 at the Beacon Theatre in New York.
Watch the video here.
Metallica Release Damage, Inc Video From Quebec Magnetic |
"Quebec Magnetic" includes 26 songs plus bonus material, with over three hours of footage recorded live at Colis�e Pepsi in Quebec City, Quebec on October 31 and November 1, 2009.
Filmed by director Wayne Isham, "Quebec Magnetic" is the first project to be released by Metallica under their own label, Blackened Recordings.
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Frightened Rabbit Release The Woodpile Video |
The album was recorded at the famed Monnow Valley Studio in Rockfield, South Wales with producer Leo Abrahams (Brian Eno, David Byrne, Grace Jones) and mixed by Craig Silvey (Arcade Fire).
Singer Scott Hutchison says of the new album, "The title is taken from a lyric in 'State Hospital.' I felt it was a nicely faceted title, with enough layered meaning to remain open to interpretation. Above all though, it was a gauntlet I threw down for myself. If you call your album 'Pedestrian Verse,' you can't settle for any old lyric. It forced me to better myself. In fact, I think we all stepped up on this album and I believe that our producer Leo Abrahams had a major role in that step. He threw our music into areas we had not previously imagined. More than any other record we've done this has been a genuine journey of discovery into new ways of working in order to develop and fully realize each of the songs. As a result, I think 'Pedestrian Verse' is the strongest and most interesting record we've made to date."
Watch the video here.
The Fuzz Drivers Deliver Discordia Song Lyric Video |
The track comes off the band's self-titled debut album, which will be released on January 31, 2013 on CD, vinyl and digital. Watch it here.
"Our main goal now is to present our band to the world and find a label who can represent us and release our music in Europe and the rest of the World, so we can focus on what we do best, play live and kick some serious a**!"
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The Killers Release Miss Atomic Bomb Video |
Part traditional animation, part live action; it reunites the cast of the "Mr. Brightside" video almost a decade later. Watch it here.
The band is currently touring behind their latest album, Battle Born, with support from Tegan and Sara.
James Durbin Releases Lyric Video For Elvis Christmas Song |
"One day while we were writing and recording the new record in Nashville, and we sat down with our producer James Michael and started jamming on this song," explained Durbin. "We found this killer, Van Halen-esque punk hybrid sound, and decided to record."
"Except for the background vocals, it's all one take, hence my cough and [drummer] Jeff Fabb's opening line, 'One take, come on,'" adds James. "We just hope everyone has as much fun with the song as we did, and has a very Merry Christmas."
Watch the video here.
Wikimetal Discuss Maiden, Deep Purple and Judas Priest's Japan Shows |
The show focuses on a country that has many stories related to Heavy Metal History: Japan.
Since, one of the show's hosts, Rafael Masini is traveling to Japan, they decided to talk about legendary bands and their memorable concerts in Japan. Bands such as Iron Maiden, Deep Purple, Judas Priest and much more.
Listen to the full episode here.
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