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Day in Rock Report for 02/27/2015


Former Megadeth Duo Reveal Band Name And Share Song Clip

Former Megadeth duo, Chris Broderick and Shawn Drover, have inked a record deal, announced the name of their new band, confirmed the band's lineup, and released a preview clip of one of their new songs.

The new band will be called Act of Defiance and they confirmed it will also feature former Scar The Martyr singer Henry Derek and Shadows Fall bassist Matt Bachand.

The group has signed a world wide deal with Metal Blade Records and the band is currently recording their debut album with producer Zeuss (Rob Zombie, Hatebreed, Shadows Fall).

They expect to release the album this summer but are giving fans a little taste of what to expect with the release of an audio clip of the rough demo for a song called "Throwback." Check it out here.

Broderick had the following to say about the new developments, "I am so excited to finally be able to announce Act Of Defiance to the world. Shawn just finished tracking drums the first week of February and his performance and tones are simply incredible. I have started tracking rhythms and leads, as well as working with Henry to get final vocal takes while Matt will record bass at his studio. The final mix and mastering will also be handled by Zeuss.

"I am also very honored to announce that we have signed with Metal Blade Records. There is not a better label to be on than one where the employees (and owner) still understand and listen to METAL! They have shown a loyalty, backing and drive for their artists that few other labels have. As for our music, I am really enjoying the ability to create what is a killer mix of thrash and modern metal. It has a unique combination ranging from thrash to classical influences. I am very proud of what we have written and hope that you all dig it."

Drover shares his excitement, "Having our new band, Act Of Defiance, sign with Metal Blade Records is a real thrill for me. I started my musical career with Brian Slagel and the Metal Blade family many years ago, so to come full circle at this point is a real musical home-coming, of sorts. I couldn't be happier about that.

"What thrills me the most is the fact that myself, Chris Broderick, Henry Derek and Matt Bachand all have in common is that from the get-go, we wanted this band to be 100% PURE Heavy Metal! No compromises, no ulterior motives other than making the best HEAVY METAL music we can. Metal Blade shares this vision, which really puts us all on the same page, musically." Read more here.

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Enter Shikari Frontman Explains Throwing Punches At Fans

Enter Shikari frontman Rou Reynolds has issued a statement about an incident that was video taped during a show in Portsmouth on February 16th that shows him throwing punches at an unidentified audience members after he was allegedly groped.

Alt Press published the following statement from Reynolds: "Just seen this video and in order to stop speculation just thought I'd clear up what happened. After performing the end of 'Radiate' in the crowd some people behind me began trying to pull my trousers down . I tried to push them away a few times but due to the density of the crowd this didn't work. It then progressed (perhaps fuelled by some sort of stubborn oneupmanship) and I began to have my buttocks and my... er, 'undercarriage' groped. At this point I spun round pretty shocked and intimidated and asked angrily if they "wanted a punch" - lighter approaches having not worked! - hoping his would stop it.

That seemed to do the opposite and gave them more vigour. I defy anyone to have their scrotum grabbed and not lash out instinctively... Obviously violence is never the answer and I'm very unhappy personally with how I acted. I should have left the crowd and headed back to stage immediately when this started happening but due to the density of the crowd and the intensity of the situation things played out differently, I'm only human.

"The rest of the show was thoroughly enjoyable and the audience overall were great. Everyone else we met before and after the show was absolutely lovely too. It's a shame but obviously because of this incident I won't be heading into densely packed crowds in the near future.

"P.S. To address the "they paid to see you, so it doesn't matter what they did..." argument; the ticket price for an Enter Shikari show doesn't include free access to my gonads I'm afraid. You're not a doctor. And I'm not a prostitute.

"We appreciate & respect every single person that supports us and all we ask in return is respect back. The way this person/people acted was not respectful whatsoever."

Watch the video here.

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Tool Frontman Gives New Album Update

Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan posted a message online on Thursday giving fans an update on the progress for the group's long-awaited new studio album.

Keenan wrote, "I've been making regular trips to LA to check on the writing progress of my Tool brethren. Things a progressing nicely. Slowly, but definitely progressing.

"Nothing is recorded yet, but the guys are confident that the pieces are coming together swimmingly and will be ready for me to begin writing melodies and content 'soon'.

"I'm as anxious to get this album completed as everyone else. But as history will show, you can't rush these gents. Patience is Gold in this Sound Mine. In the meantime, as always, other things are simultaneously occurring. Life is too short not to create something with every breath we draw."

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Black Veil Brides Singer Jumps Offstage To Confront Heckler

(Radio.com) Remember that time a fan threw beer at NBA player Ron Artest and he ran into the crowd to confront him at the infamous "Malice at the Palace"? Well, rock and roll had a similar moment in Vancouver during a recent Black Veil Brides concert, when the music was stopped to address a heckler that wanted the opening act, Memphis May Fire, to come back on stage. (via Ultimate Classic Rock)

'Are you gonna be real embarrassed when a m----r wearing mascara knocks your f-- fake a- out right now?" frontman Andy Biersack said to a heckler. 'We have stopped the whole show so that you can play the guitar right now. And yet every single f-- time that we do this, you don't have the f-- balls to come up and do anything. Come on, split the crowd and come up and play the f-- guitar you little virtuoso m----."

The crowd gets more and more amped up as Biersack gives his speech, igniting more rage in the singer, until he jumps into the audience. Read more and watch video here.

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Former Korn Member Sues Band

(TeamRock Radio) Former Korn drummer David Silveria has reportedly launched a lawsuit against his former colleagues, claiming they wouldn't let him rejoin the band in 2013.

He bowed out in 2006 and was replaced by Ray Luzier - but insists his departure was a temporary measure as a result of health issues, according to a report from TMZ.

Silveria says he remains a partner in the band business. He's asked a court to order them to reveal their financial details since 2006, pay him what he's owed, then legally dissolve the partnership. Read more here.

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Scott Weiland Compares New Album Excitement To STP Debut

(Classic Rock) Scott Weiland has revealed that no recording process has excited him as much as his Stone Temple Pilots debut in 1992 - until he laid down tracks with new outfit The Wildabouts.

Their debut album Blaster launches in March via EarMusic, with Weiland previously stating the material was a departure from his work with STP and Velvet Revolver. And he says the vibe in his new band is similar to his early days in the studio.

He tells Loudwire: "Core was my first album and so there was a real special and exciting vibe during the making of that album. This was very similar because I am starting from scratch again with a new band.

"The writing, the demoing of the songs and the recording was just so exciting and I haven't been this exhilarated since making Core." Read more here.

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Lamb Of God's Randy Blythe Sets Book Release, Reveals Details

(TeamRock Radio) Lamb Of God frontman Randy Blythe has admitted he thought writing a book was going to be easy - until he tried. His memoir, Dark Days, will be published on July 14 by DaCapo Press in the US, and then by Random House in the UK, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. It details his ordeal in the Czech Republic after being accused and later acquitted of manslaughter, following the death of fan Daniel Nosek at a Lamb Of God show in 2010.

Blythe tells The Metal Hammer Show at Australia's Soundwave festival: "Writing a book is a sustained exertion. I thought it was going to be easy - I thought, 'I'm just going to sit down and this stuff is going to flow out.'"

Others had warned him about the pitfalls, but he told himself, "that's not going to happen to me." However, he reveals: "In short order I exhibited every writer behavior that I thought I'd avoid, and made fun of. Endless urges to do housework, wash the dishes - the thing I learned is, the hardest part is not the writing itself. It's making yourself sit in the chair."

The work was completed when he finally realised he couldn't write on the road, or even at home. "I had to leave the city and be by myself," he says. "I tried to write on tour and that did not work. Some people can write in public." Read more here.

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Aerosmith Members Wants To Play Entire Classic Album Live

(Gibson) At least one member of Aerosmith would relish the prospect of performing one of the band's classic albums in its entirety at a concert as a special treat to fans.

"I've wanted to do that for a long time," says Brad Whitford, speaking recently to Gibson.com. "We attempted to do it once, but it didn't work out-the band didn't feel strongly enough about the way the audience was responding to it. But I think that idea might be worthy of a special treatment, maybe in smaller theaters around the country."

Whitford went on to suggest the band could perform 1975's Toys in the Attic and 1976's Rocks back to back, playing the songs in the same sequence as they appear on the albums.

"We could also bring in some of our favorite friends and artists to join us-someone like Slash, for instance," he added. "That would really be fun." Read more here.

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Queen and Adam Lambert To Headline Rock In Rio

(hennemusic) Queen and Adam Lambert will headline the opening night of Rock In Rio's 30th anniversary series on Friday, September 18. The event marks the band's return after opening the inaugural event in 1985 with original lead singer Freddie Mercury.

"30 years ago, Queen performed in front of 250,000 people who fell in love with the band, and it became one of the most iconic moments of Rock in Rio," says Rock in Rio President and Founder Roberto Medina. "I am positive that the moments from 30 years ago will be rejuvenated and rejoiced with Queen + Adam Lambert, making it again a moment no one will ever forget."

Queen's opening night January 11, 1985 at Rio's custom built City of Rock exploded the record books, drawing an audience of over 250,000. The band's second appearance on January 18, brought their total Rock in Rio audience beyond 500,000. Televised to over 60 countries across the world, Queen's shows were watched by nearly 200 million people. Queen albums occupied all top ten places in the Brazilian album chart and "Love of My Life" became a new Brazilian anthem. Read more here.

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Steel Panther Star Challenges Anthony Kiedis To A Sing-Off

(Classic Rock) Steel Panther's Michael Starr has challenged Red Hot Chili Peppers vocalist Anthony Kiedis to a sing-off and says he's ready to "beat the sh*t out of" Fozzy mainman Chris Jericho.

Starr called out Kiedis when it was suggested the latter would be angry that the Steel Panther man revealed the location of the bridge in Chilis' track Under The Bridge - and likened the title to a sexual act.

He tells Music Feeds: "It's called the LA Bridge. That is actually the bridge that Anthony sang about. It's totally true - it's right off Hollywood Studio City."

Speaking openly to Kiedis, he adds: "Come after me, man. I'm ready. I'll meet you under the bridge, bro. You and me. It's a sing-off. Anthony isn't a professional singer so I'm down for a sing-off." Read more here.

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Brian Wilson Biopic Preview Released

(Classic Rock) A trailer has been released for Love & Mercy, the biopic about the life of Beach Boys icon Brian Wilson. The film debuted at last year's Toronto Film festival. It was directed by Bill Pohlad and stars Paul Dano who portrays the young Wilson, while John Cusack plays the singer-songwriter in later life.

Speaking about the project in 2013, Wilson told Rolling Stone: "I am thrilled that Paul has signed on to play me during one of my most creative explosions and most fulfilling musical times in my career.

"I still can't believe how cool it is that my life will be portrayed on the big screen. To have Bill Pohlad as the captain of the Sloop John B is amazing - it just makes me feel so humble."

Love & Mercy is due for release in the US on June 5, while a UK date has still to be announced. Watch the trailer here.

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Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal Reveals Meaning Behind 'Little Brother is Watching'

Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal explains in a new interview with antiMusic's Tom Reardon the inspiration behind the title to his new solo album "Little Brother is Watching," which was released this week.

Thal explains, "It's pretty much just a statement on where society is right now. How we live day to day�.everything we do is on display, for better or worse. I think mostly for better, but sometimes for worse. This is the world we live in.

"Wikileaks�a police beating�.our neighbor falling on his butt. Whatever it is, or something of us we want to put on display. We're watching each other and we're being watched.

"The song touches on this and also how you're going to react to it. Be yourself, be you and do what you want and don't worry about anything. Be yourself, be human, and enjoy it. Nobody's perfect."

Read the full interview here.

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Helloween Reveal New Album Details

(Classic Rock) Helloween have announced they'll release their 14th album, My God-Given Right, in June. The follow-up to 2013's "Straight Out Of Hell" carries 3D lenticular artwork by Martin Hausler, who took inspiration from Hollywood blockbuster Day After Tomorrow.

Frontman Andi Deris says: "I never know how, but somehow we did it once again. The album really rocks and kicks some major asses. We had the best folks with us to make this possible - producer Charlie Bauerfeind, and Martin Hausler, who made a massive artwork without stressing the whole colour range."

Guitarist Michael Weikath adds: "This proves what a bit of snow not only is able to do, but really causes. I personally hate snow and the cover shows that too much of everything is never good. I'm very happy with the new album."

Check out the artwork here.

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Dee Snider Calls On Fans To Help Custody Battle

(Classic Rock) Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider has urged people to back a crowdfunding campaign to support a young girl in the middle of a legal battle over guardianship.

The Destiny Fund was started by a New York couple who took in the child - a distant relative - after finding her neglected by parents addicted to methamphetamine. It was set up to help cover expenses including a custody case and psychologist appointments. In addition, they say a lack of government support has left struggling financially.

Snider says on Facebook: "I am personally reaching out to all of my friends to help a friend. Do you have a child? Doesn't every child deserve a home, food, shelter and, most of all, a family to love them, cuddle them, protect them?" Read more here.

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Nightwish Announce Limited Edition Release

(Prog) Nightwish have made upcoming album Endless Forms Most Beautiful available to pre-order as a limited-edition splatter-effect double LP. Only 750 copies of the magenta and silver vinyl pressing will be made available exclusively through Newbury Comics.

Their eighth studio outing is launched on March 30 via Nuclear Blast - their first with frontwoman Floor Jansen. Bassist Marco Hietala recently praised the singer for her work ethic after she attended studio sessions from day one.

He revealed: "When we got together for the rehearsals, she was the first vocalist to come in on day one and start doing her stuff. It gave us a better view of the songs." Read more here.

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Alan Parsons Contributor Chris Rainbow Dead at 68

(Prog) Scottish vocalist and musician Chris Rainbow, who worked with Alan Parsons and Camel, has died at the age of 68. He appeared on seven Alan Parsons Project albums between 1979 and 1987 - Eve, The Turn Of A Friendly Card, Eye In The Sky, Ammonia Avenue, Vulture Culture, Stereotomy and Gaudi.

Parson says: "It was with great sadness that I read today of the passing of Chris Rainbow. He was an amazing talent and an integral part of The Project sound.

"Eric Woolfson and I used to call him the One Man Beach Boys. I will always remember his funny stories, his mimicking ability, and his hilarious catchphrases. Sessions with him were always filled with laughter. I will miss him greatly." Read more here.

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Anathema Streaming New Version Of 'A Fine Day To Exit' Album

(Prog) Anathema are streaming the 2015 version of their fifth album A Fine Day To Exit. Originally released in 2001 via Music For Nations, the remastered edition comes with additional track A Fine Day and an alternative tracklist.

It's set for launch in a box set called Fine Days, accompanied by 1999's Judgement and 2003's A Natural Disaster. Individual CD and vinyl editions will also be on sale.

It's one of a series of remasters set to appear via reactivated label Music For Nations. Its return was confirmed last week in a statement that said: "The label will be celebrating some of the most iconic records by some of the world's most influential bands and signing new artists for the first time in over a decade. Music For Nations' importance cannot be underestimated."

Anathema guitarist Daniel Cavanagh said last week: I'm really happy that after all these years, the Music For Nations era of Anathema music is finally receiving the attention, respect and treatment it deserves." Read more and listen to the stream here.

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Gun Release 'Labour Of Life' Video

(Classic Rock) Gun have published a video for Labour Of Life, the first single from forthcoming album Frantic, the follow-up to 2012's Break the Silence. Both single and album will be released on March 23.

"We've had such an amazing time making this album as well as the privilege of recording it in some of the most prestigious studios across Europe, such as Sarm in London, ICP studios in Brussels and also on home turf at the fabulous Gorbals Sound in Glasgow," says frontman Dante Gizzi. "This album has captured the Gun style in every way and we hope the fans will love it as much as we've loved recording it!"

The band played three nights at famed Glasgow venue King Tuts Wah Wah Hut in November, performing their first three albums on successive nights alongside a handful of new songs. Tracks recorded at these shows will be made available on a bonus CD accompanying Frantic. Watch the video here.

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Jimmy Page Reveals 'Intelligent Decision' To Give Up Drink

(Classic Rock) Jimmy Page is glad he stopped drinking - otherwise he wouldn't have been here to present Royal Blood with their Brit Award. Rising-star duo Mike Kerr and Ben Thatcher won the British Group of the year gong at the London ceremony last night.

It was handed over by Page, who's previously described Royal Blood as "absolutely riveting" and predicted: "They're going to take rock into a new realm - if they're not already doing that."

Ahead of the ceremony the Led Zeppelin guitarist told Absolute Radio: "I had to stop drinking a few years ago - otherwise I wouldn't have been here now. That was an intelligent decision." But he joked: "I still might make a fool of myself!"

Royal Blood's Kerr said in his acceptance speech: "This is a huge surprise for us. It's probably more of a surprise for people here as you probably don't know who we are."

Watch the video interview with Page here.

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Wilko Johnson Confirms Comeback Tour Dates

(Classic Rock) Wilko Johnson has confirmed his first tour since being given the all-clear from the cancer he thought would kill him. He'd already announced his first show would be a fundraiser for Addenbrooke's, the hospital that saved his life last year.

Now he's added a series of shows that includes a Teenage Cancer Trust benefit show with The Who and several festival appearances. Wilko last year told how he'd missed news about the success of Going Back Home, his album with Who frontman Roger Daltrey, saying:

"I was lying in a bed full of tubes and morphine. I remember people telling me, 'It's really selling,' and me going, 'Really good man,' - while not really quite aware of what was going on." See the dates here.

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Moody Blues' John Lodge Releasing New Solo Album

(Classic Rock) Moody Blues member John Lodge has confirmed the launch of his second solo album, 10,000 Light Years Ago. It's to be released on May 4th in the UK and on May 5th in North America, with the title track to appear as a digital single on April 14.

Lodge says of the follow-up to 1977's Natural Avenue: "Back in the 60s the Moody Blues wrote a stage show which became the album Days of Future Passed. The theme encompassed the past, present and future experiences of our lives.

"With 10,000 Light Years Ago I've continued this theme of constant evolution. Everything in the future remains in reach - and although the past is behind us, it once was our future."

He adds: "I think that this theme has continued in the music of The Moody Blues and in my music, and it's a musical record of our generation travelling through life." Read more here.

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Atreyu Singers Talks New Album and Benefits Of Hiatus

(TeamRock Radio) Atreyu's sixth album illustrates the lessons they learned during their hiatus, says vocalist Alex Varkatzas. And he thinks fans will find plenty of what they've always liked about the band in the follow-up to 2009's Congregation Of The Damned, which they recently completed.

Atreyu announced plans to "recharge and focus on other parts of our lives" in 2011 - but they officially regrouped last year and are currently playing Australia's Soundwave touring festival.

Varkatzas tells The Metal Hammer Magazine Show: "We didn't overthink anything. Our best work has always been when we just explode on to tape. Everyone expects us to do a throwback record, in the style of The Curse. I'm not saying it's not that - but it's an amalgamation of all the best parts of our band. We've realised our strong suits and realised the best way we make music, and made a record that way."

Co-vocalist Brandon Saller says Atreyu wouldn't have had a future if they hadn't called a halt. "I think we overworked ourselves more than anything," he reflects. Read more here.

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Three Days Grace Announce Limited Edition Version Of New Album

(TeamRock Radio) Three Days Grace have released details of a limited-edition version of their upcoming album, Human. The deluxe edition is available to pre-order from the band's website and includes a second disc featuring live tracks and an alternate take on Human Race.

The package also comes with merchandise including a beanie hat, cover art window sticker, and pictures and notes from each band member. It's their first album to feature new vocalist Matt Walst, who replaced Adam Gontier in 2013.

Drummer Neil Sanderson reveals the band relived their younger days by teaming up with producer Gavin Brown for the first time since their 2003 self-titled debut.

He says: "We went back to our roots a bit and recaptured that collaborative feeling of being in a band and bringing out the best ideas in each other." Read more here.

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Battle Beast Lose A Member

(TeamRock Radio) Battle Beast have split with guitarist Anton Kabanen, they've announced. The band report the move is a result of "musical disagreements and various other unsolvable issues."

They say in a statement: "After long and heavy consideration, Battle Beast has decided to go their separate ways with Anton Kabanen. Kabanen has stated he will continue making music with other projects. The band will not be giving interviews concerning the topic. It's a sad day for everybody involved. Battle Beast wishes Anton all the best in his future projects."

The guitarist tells Rumba magazine: "This has been brewing for quite some time. I didn't want to leave. The initiative came from the rest of the band - and now I am forced to leave." Read more here.

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Apocalyptica Premiere 'Cold Blood' Video

(Classic Rock) With just weeks to go before the release of Apocalyptica's eighth studio album, 'Shadowmaker', and fans can now check out the video for their new single, 'Cold Blood'.

Say the band: "We're pleased to finally unveil our brand new video for our new single Cold Blood exclusively in the UK through TeamRock! Directed by the super-talented Lisa Mann - someone we adore and have worked together with on many of our previous videos - we really think it's our best one yet.

"It also happens to be one of our favorites from our new album Shadowmaker. So yes, please watch listen, share and enjoy! See you at Download!" Watch the video here.

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Betraying The Martyrs Featured In Ghosts On The Road Video Series

(TeamRock Radio) Betraying The Martyrs are the latest group to star on FreqsTV's Ghosts On The Road series. In the video, frontman Aaron Matts opens up about the issues that had an impact on him during the band's recent dates, including working around tight tour itineraries, being away from loved ones and the importance of having a good relationship with other artists on the same bill.

Matts says in the new episode of the streaming video series: "It's always good to get together with all of the bands, and make sure the general atmosphere for the show is a good one.

"I always like to go into the show to see their energy, feed off them and get to know what kind of crowd and what kind of vibe there is in the room - so I can change my performance to fit the audience."

Watch the episode here.

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