Original Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach revealed that he was approached about joining Van Halen when the band was looking for a new singer following their split with Sammy Hagar.
Bach also shared the reason why the group passed on him and they eventually hired Extreme vocalist Gary Cherone and launched the short-lived Van Halen III era of the band. (continue)
Original Motley Crue guitarist Mick Mars has shared his new single "Right Side of Wrong". The song comes from his forthcoming debut solo album, "The Other Side Of Mars", which will arrive on February 23, 2024.
Mars recently spoke about the musicians on the new album during an interview with Guitar World. He shared, "It isn't really a band. I've hired some singers - Jacob Bunton did a lot of stuff, Brion Gamboa is also on the record. He's so cool... a contractor / construction guy with a voice like that? Come on! Listen to him on the songs Undone and Killing Breed, that's Brion. Then the other songs are all Jacob. (continue)
The Rolling Stones release Hackney Diamonds (Live Edition) featuring all 7 tracks performed at October's launch event at Racket in New York available now at all digital retailers.
The 2CD format will be released January 19, 2024. Hackney Diamonds (Live Edition) includes debut performances of 4 tracks from the recent album inclusive of "Sweet Sounds of Heaven" (with Lady Gaga) as well as performances of "Shattered," "Tumbling Dice" & "Jumpin' Jack Flash." (continue)
Forty-five years ago, on December 16, 1978, Kenny Rogers' trademark song "The Gambler" hit No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs, giving the country star his third No. 1 of the year. "The Gambler" would spend three consecutive weeks in the top spot and become a mainstream crossover hit, climbing to No. 16 on the pop chart. In addition to becoming Kenny's signature song, it would launch his already successful career into the stratosphere. "The Gambler," written by Don Schlitz, would go on to win the Grammy for Best Male Country Vocal Performance and spawn a TV movie on CBS with Kenny starring in the titular role as he added actor to his impressive resume. The film was a smash hit which led to Kenny Rogers becoming a household name and eventually four additional films, making it the longest running film series franchise on TV. Meanwhile, the album The Gambler, featuring the follow-up crossover smash "She Believes In Me" and standouts "I Wish That I Could Hurt That Way Again" and "Tennessee Bottle," went to No. 1 on the country chart, won Album Of The Year at the Country Music Awards and went five times platinum in the U.S.
To commemorate "The Gambler" hitting No. 1 and the 45th anniversary of the legendary namesake record, The Gambler album has been mixed in immersive Dolby Atmos from the original masters by GRAMMY Award-winning engineer/producer David Leonard (Paul McCartney, Prince, Elton John, Stevie Nicks, John Mellencamp). The new Dolby Atmos mix retains the feel of the classic album but offers a fresh perspective, putting listeners in the center of the music while revealing details with unparalleled clarity and depth. Leonard previously handled the stunning Dolby Atmos mix of Kenny's first posthumous album, Life Is Like A Song, released earlier this year. The Gambler is available to stream in Dolby Atmos on Apple Music, Amazon Music Unlimited and Tidal as of today, December 15. (continue)
The Black Crowes released the box set of their chart-topping sophomore album, The Southern Harmony And Musical Companion, via American Recordings/UMe. The album, which entered the US Billboard album chart at No. 1 upon release in 1992, was named after a post-Civil War southern hymnal and is home to some of the band's biggest hits, including "Remedy," "Sting Me," and "Thorn in My Pride" which were #1 on the Billboard Main Stream Rock Airplay chart for a combined total of 21 weeks. Rich and Chris Robinson, alongside producer George Drakoulias, revisited the archives for the instant classic album. They also created a special super deluxe edition featuring unreleased studio recordings, rare B-sides, a live performance from Sam Houston Coliseum in Houston, TX, on February 6, 1993, and a newly remastered album from the original 1/4″ production master. The boxset features 14 unreleased recordings, including a previously unreleased studio recording of "Miserable" and a new take on the Memphis soul classic "99 Pounds." Originally from the catalog of renowned Memphis soul singer-songwriter Ann Peebles "99 Pounds" was first released on her 1972 album Straight From the Heart. The Black Crowes' cover of is a classic Rock & Roll take on a Southern Soul ballad.
At the end of the Southern Harmony and Musical Companion recording sessions in early 1992, the band performed live on the famed Southern Tracks Studio floor in Atlanta, GA, on January 4, 1992. The session was captured by a film crew and, true to The Black Crowes form, turned into a party. These never-before-released until now, live, studio recordings, feature five songs, including their cover of Ry Cooder's "Boomer's Story." Also included in the super deluxe edition, Southern Harmony Live, featuring all the tracks off the album, performed live in Houston, TX, on February 6, 1993. This legendary and much-bootlegged show has now been mixed from the 24-track tapes and is available alongside the original album, which has been remastered from the 1/4″ production master. (continue)
Following the reveal of their special, previously unreleased single "Love Actually" earlier this month, Keane have released its accompanying lyric video. Coinciding with the 20th Anniversary celebrations of their acclaimed debut album Hopes and Fears, the beautifully poignant single's stunning lyric video cuts some of the memorable scenes of the classic British film Love Actually which turns 20 as well.
As previously reports, "Love Actually" was originally written for 2003 Christmas romantic comedy and the band have finally recorded a version 20 years after its inception which was produced by the band and led by Tom Chaplin's undeniable vocal. (continue)
More performers were announced today for NEW YEAR'S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE'S BIG BASH, a star-studded entertainment special hosted by GRAMMY-nominated artist Elle King and ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT's Rachel Smith. The celebration to ring in the new year will air LIVE Sunday, Dec. 31 (7:30-10:00 PM, ET/PT, 10:30 PM-1:05 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs)*.
Joining previously announced performers Old Dominion, Elle King, Thomas Rhett, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Lainey Wilson are Trace Adkins, Grace Bowers, Kane Brown, Jackson Dean, HARDY, Cody Johnson, Parker McCollum, Megan Moroney, Brothers Osborne, Jon Pardi, Carly Pearce, Blake Shelton, Trombone Shorty, Morgan Wallen and Bailey Zimmerman. TV and radio host Cody Alan and CBS anchor Lonnie Quinn will be corresponding from New York City's Times Square, along with Dustin Lynch, who will also be performing live. (continue)
2x-GRAMMY-nominated music producer and DJ Steve Aoki, has unveiled a nostalgic dance remix of legendary pop-punk band Yellowcard's classic hit "Ocean Avenue." This rendition pays homage to the timeless track while injecting it with fresh production, exhilarating dance drops, and vibrant energy.
The remix first came about when Ryan Key from the band reached out with the initial idea as he had been personally experimenting with electronic music, especially after the alternative songs featured on Aoki's recent 'HiROQUEST: Genesis' album. The two acts decided to collaborate, and that's where the remix magic happened - just in time to create something extra special for the 20-year anniversary of the legendary song. (continue)
Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine appeared on the latest episode of The SDR Show with Ralph Sutton. During the interview with Sutton and Jim Florentine, Mustaine talks about Kiko Loureiro leaving the band, his hate of concept records, and the joys of living in Tennessee.
Some highlights of the interview include: Mustaine touches on the high price of touring and refusing to work with specific venues. After some complicated math, including how long it takes to write, produce, record, and promote an album-along with his current age-Mustaine figures Megadeth has about six albums left in them (continue)
Mammothor proudly unveils their latest single, "Inside Out," from their eagerly anticipated album, Lies By Omission. This re-imagined rendition, originally by the thrash icons, Anthrax, marks a compelling homage to one of the band's pivotal influences.
"'Inside Out' emerged as a natural choice, as a cover for us on the new album," shares vocalist Travis Lowell, acknowledging the track's dynamic vocal hooks and thunderous rhythms. "The response from our live performances validated our decision. I even had the honor of connecting with John Bush, the original singer, who graciously extended his best wishes." (continue)
Christian hip-hop star DPB recently released the new single "Undefeated 3.0 Radio Edit," and to celebrate asked him (David Paul Brooks) to tell us about the track. Here is the story:
I remember the time when I was a little boy my momma said i could change the world and I responded really oh! The betrayed, some left, some stayed through the hurt and the pain I overcame through the storms and the rain the good times came, I'm undefeated. The opening line of this song starts my message that we can all live a life undefeated. (continue)
(hennemusic) David Lee Roth Revisits Retirement Status On The Roth Show was a top 23 story of March 2023: Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth revisits the circumstances of his reported retirement on the latest episode of The Roth Show.
The rocker - who announced in late 2021 that he would retire from music - has continued to share new recordings from a spring 2022 session at Henson Studios in Los Angeles that mixes Van Halen songs with covers. (continue)
(hennemusic) Def Leppard's Rick Allen Addressed Alleged Assault was a top 23 story of March 2023: Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen has issued his first public statement after allegedly being assaulted outside a Florida hotel on March 13.
The alleged incident took place the day after Def Leppard and Motley Crue performed at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel And Casino as part of their recently-launched world tour. (continue)
(hennemusic) Axl Rose Rocked Guns N' Roses Classic With Carrie Underwood was a top 23 story of March 2023: Axl Rose performed the Guns N' Roses classic, "Welcome To The Jungle", with Carrie Underwood during the country music star's March 13 concert at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA, and fan-filmed video from the event is streaming online.
The appearance marked the pair's third time together on stage, following the rocker's surprise appearance with Underwood at the Stagecoach music festival in Indio, CA last April, and the country singer joining the classic rock band during two of their concerts in London, UK last July. (continue)
(hennemusic) Queen Guitarist Brian May Knighted By King Charles III was a top 23 story of March 2023: Queen guitarist Brian May has been appointed a Knight Bachelor by King Charles III during an official ceremony at Buckingham Palace on March 14.
"No Words!" shared the rocker on social media about the honour, which recognizes the guitarist as "Dr Brian Harold May CBE. Musician, Astrophysicist and Animal Welfare Advocate. For services to Music and to Charity." (continue)
AC/DC Classic Gets Unusual Makeover was a top 23 story of March 2023: Wallingford Connecticut rockers Joetown have shared their cover of the AC/DC classic, "It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'N' Roll)", along with a video featuring footage taken from last year's St. Patrick's Day Parade in New Haven CT and the Wallingford Connecticut 350th Anniversary Parade.
Here is the official announcement about the cover: Bagpipes & Rock'n'Roll. If not for the venerable Bon Scott & AC/DC these two things would have remained mutually exclusive. But, for Joetown, it served as inspiration for the style and sound of the band to which they are so proud. Joe gave some insight, "Kerry Gollarney (Guitarist and Bagpiper) is a secret weapon! When those pipes come out the crowd goes f'n mental, it's like a war cry!". The new single is a remade version of the Bon Scott era AC/DC classic "It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll)" and is complete with video of the band rolling through the city streets in major civic events such as the St. Patrick's Day Parade. "The video just happened to work out since we have been doing so many public events, I figured, let's do it like the original AC/DC video they did through the streets of Melbourne. The song and the video are a way to honor how much the song and lyrics have been an inspiration - they are our musical heroes and I think we capture the spirit of what it is all about." (continue)
Linkin Park Dismiss Creepy Chester Bennington Hologram Idea was a top 23 story of March 2023: Mike Shinoda has ruled out the idea of Linkin Park performing with a hologram of their late vocalist Chester Bennington, an idea that Mike finds "creepy".
Shinoda made the comments during an interview with 94.5 The Buzz about his new solo track, "In My Head", which is featured in the new movie in the horror movie franchise, "Scream". (continue)
Chrissie Hynde Says Rock Hall Has 'Nothing To Do With Rock 'N' Roll' was a top 23 story of March 2023: Pretenders frontwoman Chrissie Hynde took to the social media to say that she does not want to be associated with her position in the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame.
The comments came during a week that Hole frontman Courtney Love and author Jessica Hopper called out the Cleveland institution for not having enough female representations among their inductees. (continue)
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