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Day in Rock Report for 07/28/2014


Jon Bon Jovi Controversy Over Buffalo Bills Rumors

(Radio.com) An investment group that includes Jon Bon Jovi is looking to buy the NFL team the Buffalo Bills, according to The Hollywood Reporter. One of Bon Jovi's partners is Larry Tanenbaum, the chairman of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, which controls the NBA's Raptors and NHL's Maple Leafs. Meanwhile, Bon Jovi is the former co-owner of the Arena Football League team the Philadelphia Soul.
The Hollywood Reporter's article also notes that the group is looking to build a new stadium in the Toronto area, which, if true, would likely be met with its share of controversy.

That's because under terms of the team's lease with the state and county, the Bills are not allowed to negotiate with anyone who, to their knowledge, has an intention of relocating the team before the end of the 2022 season, when the lease ends.

The team is being sold following the death of Hall of Fame owner Ralph Wilson in March. Although the Bon Jovi-led group has not said that the change in ownership would move the team from Buffalo, many believe that it is their intent to do so. More on that here.

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Black Stone Cherry Robbed

(Classic Rock) Black Stone Cherry have appealed to fans to help find stolen equipment after their storage space was broken into. The band lost eight guitars, a set of cymbals a bass amp and more when thieves raided their shed in Glasgow, Kentucky.

BSC, who are currently touring in support of fourth album Magic Mountain, have posted pictures of the missing instruments. The band had the following to say in a statement:

"We normally wouldn't post about stuff like this, but these items mean a lot to us and we want to find them. If anyone knows the whereabouts, sees them anywhere or has any information, please contact the police." more on this story

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Mike Portnoy Calls Out Dream Theater Fan Over T-Shirt

(TeamRock Radio) Mike Portnoy has asked fans to show some sensitivity after being offended when a man appeared at a meet-and-greet wearing a Dream Theater shirt promoting the first album they made without him.

The drummer sensationally quit the band in 2010, leading to a chain of emotional claims and counter-claims from both parties - and although he tried to rejoin months later, they refused his approach because Mike Mangini had already been given his role. They went on to release eleventh studio album A Dramatic Turn Of Events in 2011, inspired by the lineup change and the adjustment of dynamic within the band.

Portnoy, who's currently touring with latest project the Winery Dogs, told of his unhappiness after a fan met him at a signing session in New York last week.

He wrote on Facebook: "Somebody came to my signing wearing a Dramatic Turn Of Events shirt. Really? Couldn't find a DT shirt from 1985-2010? Please try to use some sensibility/sensitivity when choosing a shirt for an MP event." That's when the controversy began.

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Original Hole Reunion Appears Over

(TeamRock Radio) Courtney Love has quashed hopes of reunion gigs with Hole's original lineup, saying she couldn't live on the oldies circuit. Despite getting back in the studio recently with guitarist Eric Erlandson, bassist Melissa Auf Der Maur and drummer Patty Schemel, it appears Erlandson is now the only member to still be on board.

In an interview with Inquirer.net, Love says: "I don't want to get on the oldies circuit. I don't need to do that for money. I want to put out music that is relevant today. Being one of the last chicks in a rock and roll band is a weird place to be. It's scary not to be selling out."

The original members reunited in April for rehearsals and hopes were high the foursome would produce a follow up to 2002's Celebrity Skin. However, just a week later, Love indicated tensions in the group were high, after she leaked news of a possible reunion to the press. more on this story

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Iron Maiden Fans Launch Online Petition

(Classic Rock) A group of Iron Maiden fans have launched an online petition to have Derek Riggs brought back on board as the band's artist. Riggs, who's credited with inventing the band's Eddie mascot, created every album cover from 1980's self-titled debut until 1990's No Prayer For The Dying, before his contribution was reduced.

There's been a flurry of online petition activity recently, with haters of Ghost launching a campaign to have the band split, and supporters lashing back with a counter-campaign.

Now Maiden fan Derek Tigner from the USA has joined the movement, and he's secured nearly 400 signatures on his petition. He says: "Derek Riggs' artwork and visual direction is second to none. Many fans view his artwork to be as influential as the music Maiden produces." more on this story

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Metallica's Kirk Hammett Guests On New Exodus Album

(Classic Rock) Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett has confirmed that he has recorded a guitar solo on upcoming Exodus album Blood In, Blood Out. And he enjoyed guesting with the band he named before he moved on to replaces Dave Mustaine in James Hetfield and co's band.

The idea arose in February, when it was confirmed Hammett would guest with Exodus on stage at his Fear FestEvil event, and said it would be a "great idea" if he was invited into the studio with them.

He tells Rolling Stone: "It felt really casual, really cool - just it did back in 1980 when we were all hanging out." He adds: "Recording a solo on their album was a huge thing for me. Other than the demo that's been heard by a lot of people, it's the only time I've ever recorded with Exodus."

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Ace Frehley Says KISS Didn't Play Rock Hall Over Reunion Talk Fears

(hennemusic) Ace Frehley says he believes that one of the reasons the original KISS lineup did not perform at their spring induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame was over fears by Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley that it would lead to talk of a reunion.

"After 40 years, you think they could have given the fans 15 minutes that night," Frehley tells the Daily Express. "Peter and I wanted to perform, the Hall of Fame wanted us to do it, but Paul and Gene shot it down. It was a moment in history that was lost and some of the fans will never forgive them for that."

"But I'll tell you why Paul and Gene didn't wanna perform with me and Peter - they were afraid of history repeating itself," he continued. "When me and Peter performed with them on the MTV Unplugged sessions in 1995, the place went completely crazy and they had to scrap their album that they had just recorded with Bruce Kulick and Eric Singer and they had to do a reunion tour.

"They're on tour right now with Tommy (Thayer) and Eric (Singer) and they didn't want anything to overshadow that. They were afraid that everyone was gonna demand a reunion again if we played." He had more to say.

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Upon A Burning Body Frontman Unrepentant About Kidnap PR Stunt

(TeamRock Radio) Upon A Burning Body frontman Danny Leal is unrepentant about his recent "kidnap" publicity stunt - and he's vowed to "take it even further" in the future.

He found himself at the centre of a furious backlash after setting up a string of tweets that suggested his house was being watched, someone had broken in, and then he'd disappeared.

But Leal claims he doesn't care. He tells Ice T's Final Level podcast: "We did a little bit of a publicity thing. We said I was missing, then they turned it into this big thing and it became a pretty serious issue.

"People were calling the cops, stuff like that. It became a thing, and everybody now hates what we did. Whatever," he said. "They're blaming me - it's like, you know what? I'm going to come out with ropes on my hands, put the ropes on, and take it even further." more on this story

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Megadeth's Mustaine Rules Out Menza and Friedman Return

(Classic Rock) Megadeth mainman Dave Mustaine says bringing back ex-members Marty Friedman and Nick Menza would be like "putting a rotten tooth back in your mouth."

He admits he still receives requests to have the fired pair rejoin the band - but insists there's no chance of it ever happening. Drummer Menza was behind the kit between 1989 and 1998 while guitarist Friedman spent a decade with Mustaine from 1990. Both first appeared on fourth studio album Rust In Peace while Menza departed after Cryptic Writings and Friedman was gone following eighth outing Risk.

Asked whether fans still demand their return, Mustaine tells Loaded Radio: "Yeah - but that makes as much sense as somebody saying, 'Put a rotten tooth back in your mouth.' I've seen stuff that Menza's been saying and it's unfortunate. I know Marty's happy doing what he's doing.

"If I wanted to get them back I would have worked it out - but I don't." more on this story

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Avenged Sevenfold Planning Next Album

(TeamRock Radio) Avenged Sevenfold are turning their thoughts to their seventh album - and guitarist Zacky Vengeance says he's been inspired to write material by watching Ice T's Body Count.

Last year's Hail To The King, their first with drummer Arin Ilejay, propelled the band to number one in the UK and US, and was certified gold in the States two weeks ago.

But they're not planning to rest on their laurels when they complete their current touring schedule next month. Vengeance tells Billboard: "Once we get home the ideas are going to start brewing.

"Synyster Gates has been writing a ton, purely for fun, trying different styles, keeping himself busy. I've been thinking of all sorts of ideas, listening to different music to get inspiration, as have all of us.

"Being on tour I'm so inspired, seeing bands like Body Count - they're so old-school and riff-based, over the top and slightly offensive. It's f***ing awesome. So there's tons of inspiration I knew we'll be drawing from."

Watch All Hail Avenged Sevenfold here.

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Jon Anderson Announces New Band

(Prog) Former Yes vocalist Jon Anderson has unveiled his latest project featuring jazz-fusion violinist Jean-Luc Ponty, and says he's delighted to be working in a band again.

The Anderson Ponty Band is co-fronted by Ponty, known for his work with Frank Zappa, John McLaughlin, Return To Forever and more. It also features guitarist Jamie Dunlap, keyboardist Wally Minko, bassist Baron Browne and drummer Rayford Griffin.

They launch their live career with a three-week residency in Aspen, Colorado, and they've launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund the recording of their debut album.

Anderson says: "A breakthrough feeling came as I sang with Jean-Luc's music. To be in a band again is exciting on so many levels. We'll play and sing our way round the world and have fun - for music is please, music is all that is, music is God!" more on this story

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Paul Gilbert's Favorite Singers Inspired New Instrumental Album

Shrapnel Records have announced that Paul Gilbert's new instrumental album "Stone Pushing Uphill Man" will be released on August 5th in North America in both physical and digital formats.

The Mr. Big and Racer X guitarist had this to say about the new album, "For my new 'Stone Pushing Uphill Man' album, I decided to bring my guitar to the forefront and let it sing.

"To do this, I used the inspiration of my favorite singers. Paul McCartney, Steven Tyler, Elton John, James Brown, Sting, k.d. lang, and more. These voices are always in my head. With my guitar I could finally reach their high notes.

"The challenge was to match their emotion and expression. This was my goal as a guitarist. 'Stone Pushing Uphill Man,' is the first big step to truly find my voice on the guitar.

"I wanted the inspiration of my favorite singers for such a big challenge, so I chose a lot of cover songs. I think listeners will be surprised at what I've been able to do with the guitar". more on this story

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Edgar Winter Pay Tribute To His Brother Johnny Winter

(Classic Rock) Edgar Winter has spoken of his shock at the sudden death of brother Johnny - and he's called his elder sibling a hero. The singer has also confirmed that his upcoming US tour will consist of songs associated with the guitarist, who died on tour earlier this month aged 70.

Edgar says: "My wife, Monique, and I are shocked at the suddenness of Johnny's passing, especially since I was looking forward to seeing him again and playing together. I know his body is departing this physical realm, but his presence, his music and his spirit are undiminished, and alive as ever in my heart.

"Johnny has always been, is now and will for ever remain my greatest musical hero. But more than that, he's my brother, in family, in music, in life and beyond. I will do my best to carry on in honour of his memory and the Winter name."

Edgar has some special plans for his upcoming tour.

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Jack White To Toss First Pitch At Detroit Tigers Game

(hennemusic) Jack White will throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Detroit Tigers Major League Baseball home game at Detroit's Comerica Park on Tuesday, July 29.

White tweeted the news about the event, which will see the Tigers host the visiting Chicago White Sox. The baseball appearance lands between two hometown shows for the Detroit native; he'll play the Fox Theatre on Monday and the Masonic Temple Theatre on Wednesday.

The former White Stripes frontman is currently playing shows on a US tour in support of his new album, "Lazaretto", which recently delivered his second US No. 1 album. more on this story

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Sepultura Live Album and DVD Set For Release

(TeamRock Radio) Sepultura will release a live package in September featuring last year's show in Rio De Janeiro. Sepultura And Les Tambours du Bronx: Metal Veins - Alive At Rock In Rio is released on CD, DVD and Blu-ray in September.

The gig saw Sepultura joined by French industrial percussion group Les Tambours Du Bronx - notorious for beating 225-litre barrels with bats and axe handles.

It was recorded from the band's main stage appearance at the Rock In Rio festival in 2013. It includes performances of Refuse/Resist, Territory and Roots Bloody Roots.

In total, the release features 13 tracks, including a cover version of The Prodigy's Firestarter. Check out the tracklisting and the bonus material details here.

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Tom Petty Targets The Kardashians

(Radio.com) What's the biggest problem with American culture? If you're Tom Petty, your answer would be the Kardashians. In an interview with UK tabloid The Sun, the legendary musician said the reality TV star family is to blame for America's obsession with celebrity and conspicuous consumption.

Petty recalled the simpler times he grew up in, before the onset of reality TV. "I'm old enough to have lived in a country where, if you were willing to work hard, you could have a fairly nice life," he said.

"You could support a family and even get a shot at owning your home, but you never thought you'd get a swimming pool. Now the culture has hypnotized people into thinking they're really nothing if they're not wealthy and a Kardashian." more on this story

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David Crosby Discusses Next Solo Album Plans

(Classic Rock) David Crosby says he won't keep fans waiting too long for his next solo album. The two-time Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee released his fourth solo album Croz this year and admits he was surprised by the positive reception it received.

So much so that he is already working on new material for a follow-up to what was his first solo effort since 1993. The CSN, CSNY and Byrds hero tells WGN Radio: "That Croz record, I'm really proud of it. I'm thinking about making another one now because Croz did really well. Surprise surprise.

"And I have these new songs coming. I have two new ones and another one on the way. I'm writing four songs with other people and they are coming out really good. I'm probably going to make another record." more on this story

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The Treatment Announce The Second Bite Tour

The Treatment have announce the second leg of their 'Running With The Dogs' UK Headline Tour that will feature support from Buffalo Summer and Massive.

Dubbed the "Second Bite" tour, the trek is scheduled to launch on October 6th at the Think Tank in Newcastle and will wrap up on October 23rd at the Audio in Brighton.

The trek will also feature the debut UK tour for The Treatment's new lead guitarist, German-born Fabian Dammers. He made his debut UK appearance at this year's Download Festival.

Frontman Matt Jones had this to say about the tour, "We're absolutely stoked to be heading out again in the UK. The first leg of the tour in February was so much fun that we thought we should do it all again!

"Opening for the likes of Aerosmith & ZZ Top has been amazing, but we're excited to be planning a full set for the autumn - and rest assured we'll be taking things up another gear� and there might be one or two surprises!

"We're delighted that Buffalo Summer and Massive can join us, because we want each of the shows to be a full-on experience from beginning to end. A proper night of rock 'n' roll, no half-measures!" more on this story

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Metallica's Ride The Lightning and AC/DC's Highway To Hell Milestones

(hennemusic) Sunday marked two significant anniversaries in heavy rock, the 30th anniversary of Metallica's "Ride The Lightning" and the 35th anniversary of AC/DC's "Highway To Hell".

Released July 27, 1984, Metallica's sophomore album was recorded in Copenhagen, Denmark with producer Flemming Rasmussen, who would go on to oversee the band's next two albums.

"Ride The Lightning" features several Metallica concert staples, including the single "Creeping Death", "For Whom The Bell Tolls" and "Fade To Black."

AC/DC's, "Highway To Hell was released July 27, 1979 and the project catapulted the Australian rockers into the mainstream with singles like "Girls Got Rhythm", "Touch Too Much" and the title track.

"Highway To Hell" was the first AC/DC album not produced by Harry Vanda and George Young. Pre-production of the album began in January 1979 with demos cut at Albert Studios in Sydney, Australia, where they met the intended producer, Eddie Kramer. Kramer was fired before a single track had been completed, and Robert John "Mutt" Lange was brought in to replace him. More.

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Singled Out: Colt 45's O.K.

Today Colt 45 frontman Neil Harper tells us about the song "O.K." from their brand new album "The Tide Is Turning," which is being released this week. Here is the story:

OK is a song about life. A song about growing up, a song about changing your opinions. A couple of years ago I had the view that life was a real struggle and always would be. Coming from a musician it's pretty clich�, but for me life had always been a bit of a drag - it's had been boring and I'd never been happy with the cards I was dealt.

Then one day, oddly, it started to look like they were going my way. COLT 45 was playing shows most nights and we gained more interest than we ever thought we would! I moved into a new flat and met someone I had an instant connection with. Someone who made me think and feel things completely different to how I had in the past.

I'm always at my most honest in the music that COLT 45 have made. I suppose the songs are kinda like little snapshots into my life, my thoughts at a certain point in time, and O.K. is no different.

Musically, the song came from an idea Adam showed me. He had the guitar riff and a few chords. Then when I sat down and started playing the riff I already had the idea for the melody in my head but hadn't used it and it fit perfectly. The rest pretty much wrote itself - I took the 'blueprint' into the practice room and we all worked on the arrangement and dynamics until we were happy. It was quite a quick one to write to be honest!

Hearing is believing. Now that you know the story behind the song, listen for yourself as you watch the video here and learn more about the band and their new album right here!

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. Annihilator - Feast Box Set
The box set of Feast features the original album, the 15-song Re-Kill album and a bonus DVD featuring the bands show from Germanys Wacken Open Air festival in 2013. (3.5 stars) - Read the full Annihilator - Feast Box Set review


Rob Zombie and The Walking Dead Co-Creator Release Trailer

(hennemusic) Rocker and filmmaker Rob Zombie and The Walking Dead co-creator Tony Moore have teamed up with Ubisoft to create an animated trailer for their forthcoming game release, Assassin's Creed Unity.

The pair were asked to depict the chaotic and brutal events behind the French Revolution, the setting for the new game. In addition to the video, producers are sharing a behind the scenes look at the development of the trailer.

Assassin's Creed Unity will be available worldwide on October 28th on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC. As for Zombie, he'll kick off a series of US dates in Portland, Oregon on September 8.

In May, the rocker released a new live DVD, "The Zombie Horror Picture Show", which captures Zombie in concert last summer in Houston (Aug 3) and Dallas (Aug 4) during the final two shows of the 2013 Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival.

Watch the trailer and behind the scenes video here.

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Def Leppard's Joe Elliott Becomes KISS Announcer

(hennemusic) Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott performed the classic KISS concert introduction to bring the band on stage in Holmdel, New Jersey on Saturday, and video from the event is available.

"You wanted the best, you got the best. The hottest band in the world... KISS!!!" said Elliott backstage before throwing both arms in the air to celebrate the occasion.

KISS and Def Leppard are currently on the road this summer on a North American coheadlining tour, which runs to August 31 in Houston, Texas. Watch video of Elliott's introduction here.

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Motley Crue Preview Gretchen Wilson's Wild Side Cover

(hennemusic) Motley Crue have released an online preview of Gretchen Wilson's version of "Wild Side" from the forthcoming album, "Nashville Outlaws: A Tribute To Motley Crue."

Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx had this to say about Gretchen Wilson's version of the song, "It's sexy and it's powerful, and this is gonna be a stomper if she plays this live."

Due August 19, the project sees a variety of country artists covering Motley Crue tracks, including performances by Rascal Flatts, LeAnne Rimes, Florida Georgia Line, Darius Rucker and more.

Earlier this month, Motley Crue kicked off their 2-year farewell tour with special guest Alice Cooper. Grab the dates and check out the song preview here.

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Five Finger Death Punch Release 'Watch You Bleed' Lyric Video

(TeamRock Radio) Five Finger Death Punch have launched a new lyric video for their track "Watch You Bleed", which comes from the volume one of the band's recent two part album release.

The Wrong Side Of Heaven And The Righteous Side Of Hell Vol 1, was released this time last year and the band followed it with the release of Vol 2 in November.

5FDP return to Europe for festival slots at Wacken Open Air in Germany on August 1 and Resurrection, Spain, the next day. They launch a US tour with Volbeat, Hellyeah and Nothing More on September 16. Watch the video here.

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Ted Nugent Releases 'Everything Matters' Video

(hennemusic) Ted Nugent has released a music video for "Everything Matters", a track from his new album, "Shut Up & Jam." Longtime guitarist/vocalist Derek St. Holmes handles vocals on the tune from Nugent's first all-new album in 7 years.

Ted is joined on the project by Holmes and touring bandmates Greg Smith on bass and Mick Brown on drums. Nugent is currently playing shows on a summer US tour, the rocker's first trek since undergoing double knee replacement surgery in February.

"Though we can all agree that music is the ultimate communication, killer rock-n-roll is also the ultimate soul cleansing distraction from everyday life," says Nugent. "I predict the most fun tour of our lives. Politics be damned! Shutup & Jam!"

Watch the video here.

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Queen Release 'Stone Cold Crazy' Video From Upcoming Release

(hennemusic) Queen have released footage of "Stone Cold Crazy" as a preview of "Live At The Rainbow '74", a forthcoming release that captures the UK band in concert at London's Rainbow Theatre.

Due September 8 (September 9 in North America) and available in a variety of formats, "Live At The Rainbow '74" presents Queen live over two shows at the famed London venue.

The first show, on March 31, 1974, saw Queen perform tracks from their newly-released album, "Queen II." The set features over a dozen tracks never previously released on any official Queen live album.

Recorded by Roy Thomas Baker, the recordings were originally scheduled to become Queen's third album (and debut live album), presented as a career-defining release like James Brown's "Live At The Apollo" or The Who's "Live At Leeds." But Queen's creative momentum produced a stack of new songs begging to be recorded and instead of releasing the live album, the band went into the studio to record what was to become 1974's breakthrough album, "Sheer Heart Attack."

Watch the video and read more about the release here

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Metallica Release Live 'Turn The Page' Video

(hennemusic) Metallica performed their version of the Bob Seger classic, "Turn The Page", during their July 13th show in Istanbul, Turkey and the band are now sharing video from the event.

The new online video footage also includes the band warming up in the tuning room, the pre-show band huddle, as well as their performance of "�And Justice For All" from the show.

The Istanbul concert was the final date of Metallica's "By Request" European tour. Up next, the group will perform at Heavy Montreal on August 9. Watch the video here.

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Judas Priest Share The Story Of 'Creatures'

(hennemusic) Judas Priest have released a new online video where they share the story behind "Creatures", one of the tracks found on their new album, "Redeemer Of Souls."

The song is one of five bonus tracks included on the Deluxe Edition of the band's 17th release. The project marks guitarist Richie Faulkner's studio debut with the group; he replaced founding member K.K. Downing following his retirement in 2011.

Judas Priest will launch a North American tour October 1 in Rochester, New York; the 6-week run will wrap up November 22 in Tacoma, Washington. Watch the video clip here.

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Tarja Releases Live 'Neverlight' Video

(TeamRock Radio) Tarja has released a live video performance of her track Neverlight, shot in Russia earlier this year. It's taken from last year's album Colours In The Dark, her fourth solo release.

The former Nightwish singer launched a follow-up entitled Left In The Dark earlier this month, containing alternative versions of all 10 tracks from the official record.

She recently reported she was working on her next studio project, saying: "I have been recording more songs for a rock album - it's always a lot of fun." Tarja commences a tour of Europe, South America in September, which will keep her on the road until November.

Watch the video here.

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Twisted Sister Rock 'We're Not Gonna Take It' On Fox News

(hennemusic) Twisted Sister performed their 1984 classic, "We're Not Gonna Take It", on the Fox News Channel in New York on Friday, and video from the program is available online.

The band's appearance is part of the channel's Fox & Friends All-American Summer Concert Series, with live music presented at the Fox News Plaza in New York City.

Footage of a pre-performance interview with frontman Dee Snider and guitarist Jay Jay French is also available. In the next month, Twisted Sister are playing festivals in Austria, the Faroe Islands, Belgium and Canada.

Watch their Fox performance here.

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Classic George Harrison Interview Animated

(Radio.com) The latest Minimation, animated interview from New York radio station WNEW-FM's acrchives, features an 1987 interview with George Harrison, where he recalled meeting his fellow Beatles, John Lennon and Paul McCartney.

"I think anything impressed me� in those days!" By 1987, George Harrison wasn't impressed with much: after the Beatles called it a day. George made a bunch of solo albums, but by the late '80s, had slowed down his output considerably, although he'd just returned with Cloud Nine, his first album in five years - a long time between albums back then. That was a top ten album, and yielded the No. 1 hit single, "Got My Mind Set On You." Another song on the album, "When We Was Fab," saw him looking back on his days as a member of the Fab Four.

In the interview, Harrison takes umbrage with the way the Beatles' history was being told. "I think a lot has been written about how John was the big hero. Paul certainly said [Lennon] was our own Elvis. Well, we certainly liked him and loved him like that, but we were all hot to trot."

The year after this interview, Harrison formed a new band, the Traveling Wilburys, with Bob Dylan (one of his biggest influences) and Roy Orbison, as well as two Beatlemaniacs, Tom Petty and former Electric Light Orchestra leader Jeff Lynne. Their debut, Vol. 1, was also a top ten album, and was certified triple platinum, proving the George was still "hot to trot," all those years later.

This minimation was created for Radio.com by MB X McClain. Watch it here.

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Slash Appearance On Comedy Central Streaming Online

(hennemusic) Slash was interviewed last month by Jamie Stangroom for Comedy Central's "Whenever", and video of the episode is now available for fans to stream online.

The former Guns N' Roses guitarist's appearance on the program was to promote the September 16th release of his third solo album, "World On Fire."

The follow-up to 2012's "Apocalyptic Love" once again sees the guitarist working with his touring band, Myles Kennedy And The Conspirators, and producer Michael Baskette.

Check out the episode here.

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