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Day in Rock Report for 04/15/2014


AC/DC Breaking Up?

There are rumors swirling around the demise of AC/DC after an anonymous source tipped an Australian radio station that Malcolm Young is "very very ill" and the band may never perform again.

While anonymous sources can easily be dismissed, Australian entertainment commentator Peter Ford told the radio station 3AW that he heard about the rumor on Perth radio station 6PR and he "followed it up from there. And indeed, the story does seem to stand up.

"My information is that Malcolm Young, one of the founding members of the group, has in recent times returned to Australia to live with his family and for his own personal reasons, he may not want to continue to perform with the band."

He then explains why this may mean the end of the legendary group, "The boys have a pact that they will not get anybody else into the group. Nobody will be replaced and when somebody leaves, the group ends.

"Now like last year, they did announce that they would be doing a 40th anniversary tour and performing 40 concerts around the world. But since that announcement, there has been nothing that has been set in concrete.... the suggestion being put to me is that tour will never happen and we will never see AC/DC perform again or record again."

Ford also took to his Twitter account to answer a fan question and said, "there is a sad story behind all this that I have chosen not to report ...boys played together privately a few weeks back."

The Sydney Morning Herald has published a report with material from the email that sparked these rumors as well as a stream of Ford's entire comments on the radio program. Check it out here.

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Van Halen Working On Secret Project

(hennemusic) In the latest episode of his online video series The Roth Show, Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth says he has been working on a secret project with the band.

"Doing some catching up here, a little bit of a scrapbook," begins the singer. "We've been doing a lot of travelling. [I've been] working on a great Van Halen project - can't announce anything or I'd have to come find you and swear you to secrecy."

The rocker also talks about his life in Tokyo, Japan, as well as his recent appearance with Mike Love of the Beach Boys at The Society Of Singers' 21st ELLA Awards in Beverly Hills in February, where the two teamed up to perform that band's classic (and solo hit for Roth), "California Girls Watch the video here.

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Led Zeppelin Mystery Explored In New Film

One of the men behind the cult classic Heavy Metal Parking Lot has a new film that explores the mystery around a 1969 concert that Led Zeppelin may or may not have performed.

"Led Zeppelin Played Here" is the new documentary from Jeff Krulik that takes a look at the mystery surrounding a Led Zeppelin concert that some say took place at a youth center in Wheaton, Maryland on January 20, 1969 where the legendary band played in front of around 50 teenagers.

Led Zeppelin's official website reportedly says that no evidence exists that the show ever took place and former road manager Richard Cole has no memory of the gig, according to ABC.

The new 90-minute documentary is currently being screened at film festivals with the next screening scheduled to take place at the Cindelphia Film Festival in Philadelphia on April 20th.

You can find out more information about the film and upcoming screenings here.

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As I Lay Dying Members Form New Band With Oh Sleeper Singer

The members of As I Lay Dying are carrying on with a brand new band after singer Tim Lambesis pleaded guilty to a felony murder solicitation charge in February.

The new group is named Wovenwar and As I Lay Dying's Jordan Mancino (drums), Nick Hipa (guitar), Phil Sgrosso (guitar) and Josh Gilbert (bass) have recruited Oh, Sleeper's Shane Blay as their frontman.

The new group has inked a deal with Metal Blade Records and the band will be releasing their very first song on April 21st and they plan to release their self-titled debut album in late summer. In the meantime, the band has released a tease video here.

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KISS Rant Against 'Spineless Weasels' Of Rock Hall and Rolling Stone

(hennemusic) Following the induction of the original lineup of KISS into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame at a ceremony in New York on Thursday, Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons vented their frustration about the band's alleged treatment at the event in a series of tweets slamming Rock Hall co-founder and Rolling Stone editor Jann Wenner.

"Our treatment at the RRHOF confirmed my worst suspicions," tweeted Stanley on Friday. "Wenner and the rest are spineless weasels." The singer continued his rant on twitter Saturday, writing, "@JannWenner & his RRHOF made sure to treat us as uninvited guests. No passes. No schedule and on. We were great and he remains a small man."

Simmons joined in on Saturday, posting a link to Rolling Stone magazine's 1969 review slamming the debut album by Led Zeppelin, adding, "ROLLING STONE. IDIOTS THEN. IDIOTS NOW."

The bassist also tweeted a link to a video by the critic who wrote the Zeppelin review, saying "HERE IS THE ROLLING STONE WRITER WHO PANNED ZEP'S 1ST ALBUM. HIS BAND..MORON..." more on this story

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Muse To Begin New Album Next Month

(Radio.com) Just a few months after Matt Bellamy told Radio.com that Muse was considering a 2015 release for their new album last November, fellow band members Chris Wolstenholme and Dominic Howard have confirmed that the three-piece is about to continue work on the record, with an actual recording session not far behind.

In an interview with KROQ, a Radio.com station, at last weekend's Coachella, Wolstenholme and Howard said that the band should be getting down to business next month.

"These are our last two gigs - tomorrow and the next weekend, and then we're completely done for touring this album," Howard told the station. "We're going to go back in May and start working on some new stuff, so I think we'll start recording it this year. If we can get something out this year, that would be great, but definitely next year."

In addition to teasing new music, the band also talked about the influence of Nirvana on the trio's music, shortly after the '90s rock act's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last Thursday.

"We all loved them," Howard said. "In many ways it was that kind of music and some other bands that kind of brought us together and we almost because friends because of that." more on this story

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Steely Dan Reveal Summer Tour Plans

Steely Dan are ready to do it again as the veteran band has announced that they will be hitting the road this summer for a North American trek that they have dubbed the Jamalot Ever After tour.

The summer long tour is scheduled to get underway on July 2nd in Portland, Oregon at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall and will wrap up on September 17th in Baltimore, MD at the Pier Six Pavilion.

Steely Dan mainstays Walter Becker and Donald Fagen will be joined on the tour by Keith Carlock on drums, Freddie Washington on bass, Jim Beard on keyboards, Jon Herington on guitar, Michael Leonhart on trumpet and keys, Jim Pugh on trombone, Roger Rosenberg on baritone saxophone and Walt Weiskopf on saxophone, along with singers La Tanya Hall, Carolyn Leonhart-Escoffery and Cindy Mizelle. more on this story

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Rolling Stones Release New Video

(hennemusic) The Rolling Stones have released a new video entitled "Postcard From Asia." The clip features behind the scenes footage from the recent Asian leg of the 14 On Fire tour, complete comments from each of the band members.

"There's not that many people that's still alive in rock n' roll that've been 50 years doing it - still doing it," said Mick Jagger. "We're lucky that people still want to come."

"Wherever we find an audience, we go to them" added Keith Richards. "There's some long trips on this, but at the same time, I always wanted to travel [laughs]." Watch it here.

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Megadeth Helping Deaf Woman Experience Her First Concert

(hennemusic) Megadeth will launch their 2014 Super Collider world tour in Las Vegas on Thursday, and the band are flying a born-deaf woman who received hearing implants to the show so she can experience her first rock concert.

Sarah Churman received her first hearing implant in 2011; a YouTube video of the then-29-year-old hearing for the first time was an internet sensation, eventually racking up almost 21 million views online.

The Las Vegas Review Journal reports Megadeth is flying Churman and her husband Sloan to see the band and Motorhead perform at the Pearl Concert Theater at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas this week

"Yes sir. First trip to Vegas. First rock concert. There's a lot of firsts happening," said Churman from Forth Worth, Texas. "We pinch pennies and live on a shoestring, pretty much. So concerts are something we don't get to go to very often. I'm excited." more on this story

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Eric Clapton Classic Gets Limited Edition Audiophile Reissue

(The Blues Eric Clapton's groundbreaking album Behind The Sun has been given the audiophile treatment for a limited-edition release on the hybrid SACD format.

Produced by Phil Collins, Ted Templeman, Lenny Waronker and Slowhand himself, the 1985 title marked a change in direction and won him his first hit singles of the decade.

AudioFidelity, who are behind the high-quality edition, say: "Clapton's voice had a rich new depth, like whisky aged to perfection. The recording showcased blistering guitar solos, a high-octane R&B beat and a slick synthesizer-backed production that was well-suited for the pop-rock market. more on this story

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Deer Tick Frontman Explains How Nirvana Jam Came To Be

(Classic Rock) Deer Tick frontman John McCauley's dream came true on Thursday night when he got to perform with his heroes Nirvana - and later told how he believed it was an April Fool prank.

Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic and Pat Smear played a set at their Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction, fronted by guests including Joan Jett, Kim Gordon and St Vincent's Annie Clark.

They followed it with a secret show at a 230-capacity club in Brooklyn, with McCauley invited to take a turn alongside the big-name guests to deliver Nirvana tracks Serve The Servants and Scentless Apprentice.

"I got an email from Dave personally - but it was the day before April Fool's Day so I didn't really get my hopes up," He tells Rolling Stone. "It could have been anybody with a fake email account. I was skeptical for a couple of days, but then I got an email from their manager and it got real legit."

"Then I was like, 'Holy sh*t - this is weird, man. But let's do it.'" more on this story

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Sebastian Bach Doesn't Need Friendship For Skid Row Reunion

(Classic Rock) Sebastian Bach believes he and Skid Row bassist Rachel Bolan could make great music together a time - even though it's unlikely they'll ever be friends again. And he's compared their relationship to the one between the Rolling Stones' Mick Jagger and Keith Richards to prove his point.

Skid Row, who have been fronted by Johnny Solinger for 14 years, have frequently shouted down the idea of a reunion with Bach. The former frontman has suggested only one member is blocking the move, with speculation suggesting it's the bassist.

"Rachel Bolan doesn't like me - but I would work with him any time, because the result of that dynamic is really good music," Bach tells RockRevolt. "Nothing good comes easy. When I read interviews with my old band and they say, 'We get along great with our new singer - we have barbecues and drink tequila together,' You know what? I don't give a f*** about barbecues." more on this story

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Nirvana's Krist Novoselic Recaps Rock Hall Experience

Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic posted a new message to fans on his personal blog about her reaction to Nirvana's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last week.

He writes, "I am so happy about the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame event and how it went so well. Earlier that week there were three long days of rehearsals in NYC. I feel we conjured the spirit of the band, and we could not have done that alone. This, for me, is a bittersweet notion as we all miss Kurt so much. But considering we were inducted, the show had to go on. Joan Jett was first on my list to be out front. I spoke to Dave about it and he ran with the idea of having all women lead. We felt that would be a good tribute to Kurt and what Nirvana was about.

"It was a good balance of females as Joan Jett and Kim Gordon are matriarchs of Punk Rock, while St. Vincent and Lorde represent the powerful up-and-coming women in Rock. Every one of these performances nailed a Nirvana tune in their own way. Joan - Smells Like Teem Spirit, Kim - Aneurism, St. Vincent - Lithium and Lorde - All Apologies. I had fun on the last song because I got to play accordion and all of our guests were on stage for a gala closing! Our set will be broadcast in high quality television in May so check it out.

"We also did a club gig afterward that was a lot of fun. I will have more on that soon but thank you to J Mascis and John McCauley for your great contributions!!!! Read the rest here.

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Rival Sons Announce UK Summer Tour

(Classic Rock) Rival Sons have announced four UK dates for June, giving fans their first opportunity to hear tracks from the band's new album 'Great Western Valkyrie', which is released on 9 June.

Rival Sons drummer Michael Miley says "Finally!! UK dates are confirmed. I know our UK fans have been really keen to have this news! So here you go! Lets celebrate the release of the new record together!

"I've been practicing the new material and I'm fired up to test the waters and rock faces, in proper Rival Sons fashion! And if you don't see your town on there, don't worry, we have big plans for the fall, or Autumn as y'all call it. Back to work. I can speak for all of us when I say we've missed you, and we're so ready to re-invade the British Isles." more on this story

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Preview of Aerosmith's Dream On Boston Tribute Performance Goes Online

(hennemusic) Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and Joe Perry recorded a new arrangement of the band's 1973 classic, "Dream On", to honor the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings, and a video preview of their performance with the Southern California Children's Chorus is available.

The tribute aired Saturday on ABC as part of the ESPN special, "Dream On: Stories From Boston's Strongest." Part of the E:60 news magazine series, the hour-long show will be broadcast again on ESPN tonight, April 15, at 7 p.m. on the anniversary of the attacks.

Three people were killed and more than 260 were injured when two bombs exploded near the finish line of the 2013 marathon. Aerosmith performed "Dream On" during the Boston Strong Concert benefit last May. Watch the video here.

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Rolling Stones Reveal New Australian and New Zealand Dates

(hennemusic) The Rolling Stones have confirmed the rescheduled tour dates and the venues for the postponed Australian and New Zealand leg of their 14 On Fire Tour.

The original seven Australian and New Zealand shows were postponed last month following the sudden death of Mick Jagger's longtime girlfriend, L'Wren Scott.

Two new shows have been added to the rescheduled dates: one at Perth Arena on November 1 and the other at Hope Estate in the Hunter Valley on November 15. more on this story

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The Reasoning Announce New Singer For Upcoming Tour

(Prog) The Reasoning have added vocalist Sebastien Flynn-Goze to their live lineup - he'll take part in their October UK tour in support of their sixth album.

The band have confirmed six dates so far, with more to be added. They'll be joined on the road by HeKz. The Reasoning say: "In addition to the new material, we've delved deeply into our back catalogue, and there will be some real surprises in the set list, too.

"We've also added a certain je ne sais quoi to our live lineup, in the form of strapping young vocal powerhouse Sebastien. 'Oh la la' would be an understatement - expect intriguing things!" more on this story

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Fatal Smile Break Up Ahead Of New Album Release

(Classic Rock) Fatal Smile have surprised fans by announcing they've split up - just weeks before an album launch. The release of White Trash Heroes takes place on April 25 and the Swedish hard rockers had just begun a supporting tour.

Confirming all previously booked appearances have been cancelled, guitarist Yuksel 'Mr Y' Unutmaz says: "I know it's really bad timing and I'm really sorry for letting the fans down. But at a certain point in life you'll have to decide if things are really worth doing.

"I have come to the point where the answer is no - it's no longer worth sacrificing everything in my life, my heart and soul just to keep the train rolling." more on this story

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Fish Splits With Foss Paterson

(Prog) Fish has confirmed the departure of long-time collaborator Foss Paterson after the pair found their relationship strained following two difficult years.

The decision was made before the band appeared at this year's HRH Prog festival in Wales last month - but the singer says he's already hoping for a reunion in the future.

Fish reports: "We both recognised that the Moveable Feast tour in late 2013 had taken its toll on our relationship. Earlier this year communications became somewhat strained, resulting in open and frank discussions. We both had to quantify our close personal relationship, which has survived for a very long time, against touring demands and schedules which conflicted with family demands.

"In February it came to a head and we both had to make a decision. We decided it was time for us both to take a break from each other. I discovered a replacement but Foss agreed to play the HRH festival and the Baja Prog festival, giving me time to bring the new keyboard player in." more on this story

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Alan Reed Releases Charity Release

(Prog) Alan Reed has launched a three-track charity download, containing different takes of Twelfth Night classic Love Song. The first version features Reed and Kim Seviour, the second is a duet between Reed and Mark Spencer, while the third is Reed's solo acoustic performance.

It's available for free via his Bandcamp page - but fans are urged to make a donation when downloading, with all proceeds to go to cancer support ahead of his appearance at the Trinity Live prog charity event next month.

Reed says: "I've always loved this song, and Mark and I have gained great pleasure in performing our version. We've been looking for an excuse to record it, and adding Kim to the mix finally gave us the impetus to do it. We've no interest in profiting personally, so with the agreement of the Twelfth Night guys, we're putting it out there in the hope of raising money for a worthy cause." more on this story

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Johnny A Releasing New Album In June

(Gibson) Gibson signature guitarist Johnny A will release his third solo album to stores, Driven, on June 3. Driven features 10 original songs and Johnny's new version of the Bee Gees' "To Love Somebody."

Driven marks the guitarist's first time engineering, mixing and producing an entire album, which was recorded at his home studio, "Nirvana Sound." He also played nearly all of the instruments.

Johnny A considers the new album a departure from previous releases. The press release says, "It's a potent, groove-driven recording that reflects his diversity as a player/songwriter, blending rock, blues, jazz and funk." more on this story

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Jess And The Ancient Ones Begin Work On Sophomore Album

(Prog) Jess And The Ancient Ones have begun work on their second album after taking a much-needed break, they've confirmed. The occult rock outfit's follow-up to their 2012 self-titled debut will be released via Svart Records early next year.

They explain: "We have once again put the wheels of JATAO in motion. The writing process has began, and the band is working hard - so far, so good, as we already have a few new songs in our hands.

"A natural progress has taken its place; the material has a lots refreshing elements within it, but one will definitely still identify the creators." more on this story

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Eric Church's Allman Brothers Tribute Goes Online

(Radio.com) This past January 10, an impressive lineup of artists, crossing genres and generations, assembled at Atlanta's Fox Theater to pay tribute to Allman Brothers Band frontman and namesake Gregg Allman.

The lineup included his bandmates in the Allmans - guitarists Warren Haynes and Derek Trucks, who announced shortly after that show that they'd be leaving the band at year's end - as well as his peers (Jackson Browne, Dr. John), his son (Devon Allman) and his disciples from the jam-band world (Widespread Panic). It also included artists from the country music world (Trace Adkins, Martina McBride, Eric Church), plus one of his influences (Sam Moore from legendary '60s soul duo Sam & Dave). A live album and concert film from the event, called All My Friends will be out on May 6.

The show had many highlights, and one of them was Church's performance. The country superstar took on the lead track from 1972′s Eat A Peach, "Ain't Wastin' Time No More," as well as "Win, Lose or Draw," the title track from the band's 1975 LP.

"The great thing that Gregg Allman and the Allman Brothers and a lot of people from that era did best is they let the music be the music," Church said. "They didn't try to manufacture it, they let the creativity happen."

"He tore that up," Allman told Radio.com about Church's performance, during a phone conversation last week."But please print this: it's hard to say who did the best job of what. They were all so wonderful."

Watch Church's "Ain't Wastin' Time No More" here.

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Duff McKagan Plays Bolivia With Guns N' Roses

(hennemusic) Duff McKagan played his third full show with Guns N'Roses in 17 years on Saturday at Estadio Hernando Siles in La Paz, Bolivia, and video from the concert has surfaced.

McKagan has rejoined GNR for five dates to fill-in for bassist Tommy Stinson, who is playing previously scheduled shows the Coachella Festival this month with The Replacements.

"Gracias LA Paz! Great f*cking crowd," tweeted Duff. "Axl's voice is SO on. @axlrose . Even at 13k feet! Anyhow, it was honor playing for y'all."

McKagan will play two more shows with GNR when they hit Recife, Brazil on April 15 and Fortaleza, Brazil on April 17.

"It's pretty great to play these songs again, and looking forward to playing some gigs with my pal again," Duff said via his publicist when the tour news was announced. "South America is always a radical place for rock n roll...and I'm honored to be doing this thing, in that place."

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