Photo and Story by Scott Smith Former Pink Floyd singer-bassist Roger Waters thumped pulsating bass lines, sang in that familiar madman howl and even fired noisy machine-gun blanks at fans May 5th in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Bringing the 2012 leg of his “The Wall: Live” tour to a crowded BOK Center, Waters performed the 1979 Floyd [...]Great DISH deals from Satellite Consumer
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Black Sabbath's Bill Ward Says He's Out Of Reunion Gigs
Vintage Rock News16 May 2012 | 1:47 amBill Ward will not be joining Black Sabbath for this year's performances, the drummer confirmed in a letter to fans on his website. The lengthy, emotional note explained that Ward had been asked to participate "minimally" at the band's Download Festival set in the UK in June, then later offered the chance to play a Birmingham warm-up show "for free and see how the first show goes" before potentially joining the group at the Download Festival and Lollapalooza. "I was tempted," Ward wrote, but said he decided against it. "I can't prioritize the Sabbath fans making one show more important than… -
Neal Schon isn’t shy about negative press
Classic Rock16 May 2012 | 4:32 amLoving every minute: Schon and Salahi Journey mainman Neal Schon isn’t upset over his recent tabloid exposure. In fact, he’s celebrating it – and he’s set to advise would-be reality TV stars on how to deal with the trappings of fame. The guitarist grabbed headlines in September after he dumped his wife of two months and ran off with former love and reality star Michaele Salahi. Her husband then launched a $50m lawsuit which was last month dismissed in court. Schon tells Ultimate Classic Rock: “It was a crazy time for me and us. I got a grip on it and I’ve… -
Two Special Ozzy Osbourne Releases Set For Record Store Day April 21
News19 Apr 2012 | 3:14 pmTWO SPECIAL OZZY OSBOURNE RELEASES SET FOR ANNUAL RECORD STORE DAY (SATURDAY, APRIL 21) Rock icon OZZY OSBOURNE--who served as 2011’s Record Store Day Ambassador--will again support the days 5th annual celebration with two releases: OZZY LIVE, a double LP set taken from 2011’s Blizzard of Ozz/Diary of a Madman 30th Anniversary Collector Box and a 7” live version of Diary of a Madman’s classic OZZY track, “Believer.” Both are limited-edition, numbered vinyl editions which contain never before published archival photos.read more -
Newsworthy: Greg Allman, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath
About.com Classic Rock1 May 2012 | 3:43 amGregg Allman can't seem to catch a break with his health. After recovering from a kidney transplant in 2010 and getting back on the road a few months later, Allman has now been forced to postpone a book tour because of problems with an irregular heartbeat. He was able to join his Allman Brothers Band...Read Full Post
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On the Charts: Rihanna's 'Ship' Sails
16 May 2012 | 12:50 pmWINNER OF THE WEEK Mother's Day We're not comfortable generalizing about mothers' musical tastes – this writer's wife who is a mother favors George Jones Parliament and the Sex Pistols – but stereotypical mom-oriented albums got a boost on the Billboard charts this week Carrie Underwood's Blown Away sticks to... -
Bone Thugs-n-Harmony Call Reunion a 'Kick-Start to a Beautiful Situation'
16 May 2012 | 12:30 pmGuerilla Union the promoter who puts on the Rock the Bells tour each year was initially scheduled to unveil the lineup at an LA press conference May 8th But the announcement was delayed a week to allow the members of a reuniting group to attend It worked out... -
High and Tight: Our Rock & Roll Baseball Experts Pick the Best and Worst Big League Stadiums
16 May 2012 | 12:00 pmIn May 1976 my Dad took me to Detroit’s venerable Tiger Stadium for my first major league ballgame a Sunday afternoon contest between the pre-"Birdmania" Tigers and the eventual AL champion Yankees Though just a little over 60 years old at the time "The Corner" at Michigan and Trumbull (formerly... -
Nas, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Wiz Khalifa Announced for Rock the Bells
16 May 2012 | 9:45 amTraveling hip-hop festival Rock the Bells has announced its lineup Performers include RZA (who will also curate the festival's 36 Chambers Stage) Bone Thugs-n-Harmony Wiz Khalifa Ice Cube Mac Miller J Cole Kid Cudi 2 Chainz A$AP Rocky Atmosphere Missy Elliott and Timbaland Redman and Method Man Nas Yelawolf Kendrick... -
OneRepublic Drummer Arrested in Denver
16 May 2012 | 7:55 amOneRepublic drummer Eddie Fisher was arrested in Denver yesterday on suspicion of assault Reuters reports Fisher was also booked on charges of disturbing the peace and destruction of private property The musician is being held without bond at the Denver city jail Police have not revealed details of the actions that...
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CD Review: The Essex Lights “Fast Love California”
9 May 2012 | 5:58 amThe Essex Lights is a band composed of singer/guitarist/songwriter Michael Brawer, guitarist Grady Axton Davis and drummer Ben Nelson. Together, these three musicians create a band that makes rock music that is hard rockin’ and passionate. This powerful combination comes together in the music that is found on the band’s new release entitled Fast Love California. Fast Love California from The Essex Lights begins with the song “Pride of Worchester”. Featuring lyrics of “Head west, child,” the song is sort of autobiographical for Michael Brawer as he did just… -
CD Review: Secret Secure S/T
8 May 2012 | 7:27 amSan Antonio-based Secret Secure has a sound that will keep both the commercial radio listeners and the independent music listeners happy with a rock sound that takes just enough indie sound and mixes it with a very commercial feel to their music to create a style that will help the band gain a wide fan-base from fans of either style of music. Secret Secure is a modern rock quartet made up of Alan Paul on lead vocals and bass, Dominic Cerna on guitar, David Work on guitar and Daniel Ross on drums. Together, this quartet has taken sixteen rockin’ tracks and created their 2012 self-titled… -
PIGSHIT: “A” IS FOR APPLE, “B” IS BIZARRE
27 Apr 2012 | 3:00 amAs hard as it may seem today to fathom, there was a time, in the not too distant analog past, when starting up a record company required more – much more – than just a domain name and the nearest GarageBand™ software. Yes, there was a time when starting up a record company required actual brick and mortar (or at least some office space), telephones, pens, pencils, typewriters and reams of 20 lb stationery (plus desks to put them all on and, ideally, a staff of people to use them) not to mention, in the case of at least one of the two record companies mentioned below, a full… -
“Ever since I was a young musician…” A look back at JUNO Week 2012
17 Apr 2012 | 3:00 amEver since I was a young musician, I dreamt of being at the JUNOs and one day walking on stage to the applause of thousands to receive an award. Now, that being said, I have not chosen a career that would lead to this dream, but I have chosen a career that still lead me to be in attendee at this year’s JUNO Fest and Awards. 24 hours a day, seven days a week, I’m a full-time music publicist and an occasional freelance writer. With the honor of attending the 2012 JUNOs as spectator and writer, I truly got to experience the JUNOs and the Canadian music talent it celebrates. This… -
Jägermeister Reigns Friday the 13th with Events Across Canada
12 Apr 2012 | 9:16 amNews Release: Jägermeister Canada Unveils More Details About Upcoming Friday the 13th Events Across Canada Traditionally, Friday the 13th is a day for bad luck, tomfoolery, and knocking back a few drinks (it’s still a Friday, after all). Jägermeister wasn’t satisfied with these interpretations of what is, if nothing else, a pretty significant date on your calendar. That’s why we’ve gotten the greatest drinkers and thinkers from Jägermeister and Rue Morgue Magazine to put their heads together and reinvent this largely underrated…
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Review: Roger Waters’ The Wall: Live, BOK Center, Tulsa, OK
8 May 2012 | 9:14 amPhoto and Story by Scott Smith Former Pink Floyd singer-bassist Roger Waters thumped pulsating bass lines, sang in that familiar madman howl and even fired noisy machine-gun blanks at fans May 5th in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Bringing the 2012 leg of his “The Wall: Live” tour to a crowded BOK Center, Waters performed the 1979 Floyd [...]Great DISH deals from Satellite Consumer -
Review: Van Halen, BOK Center, Tulsa, OK
4 May 2012 | 9:47 amStory and Photo by Scott Smith Burning cigarettes didn’t dangle from Eddie Van Halen’s lips or guitar neck in Tulsa, Okla. on May 1, and David Lee Roth toned down some of his leaping acrobatics across the stage. But Van Halen still put on a monster, raw-sounding show at the BOK Center. With drummer Alex [...] -
Review: Switchfoot, George’s Majestic Lounge Fayetteville, AR
30 Apr 2012 | 8:04 amStory and Photo by Scott Smith The Grammy Award-winning Switchfoot delivered a sweaty, hit-filled set list on April 25 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, throwing their backs into their instruments and vocals for a grinning, all-ages crowd. Lead singer Jon Foreman sang with solid conviction throughout the 95-minute performance at George’s Majestic Lounge. The shaggy blond front-man [...] -
Review: Bela Fleck & The Flecktones, Fayetteville, AR
20 Apr 2012 | 8:38 amStory and Photos by Scott Smith Like Rush’s Geddy Lee and Yes co-founder Chris Squire, Victor Wooten truly is a genius on the bass. The acclaimed musician performed classical-like passages and other eye-popping patterns on his basses with Bela Fleck & The Flecktones during their April 12th show at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville, [...] -
Review: Foreigner at The Walton Arts Center, Fayetteville, AR
16 Apr 2012 | 8:37 amStory and Photo by Scott Smith The steam engine that is rock band Foreigner is racing full steam ahead. Even without the presence of founding guitarist-singer-songwriter Mick Jones — the 67-year-old Jones recently had heart surgery and is recuperating away from the stage — Foreigner put on a solid concert on April 10 at the [...]
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Two Special Ozzy Osbourne Releases Set For Record Store Day April 21
19 Apr 2012 | 3:14 pmTWO SPECIAL OZZY OSBOURNE RELEASES SET FOR ANNUAL RECORD STORE DAY (SATURDAY, APRIL 21) Rock icon OZZY OSBOURNE--who served as 2011’s Record Store Day Ambassador--will again support the days 5th annual celebration with two releases: OZZY LIVE, a double LP set taken from 2011’s Blizzard of Ozz/Diary of a Madman 30th Anniversary Collector Box and a 7” live version of Diary of a Madman’s classic OZZY track, “Believer.” Both are limited-edition, numbered vinyl editions which contain never before published archival photos.read more -
OZZY OSBOURNE & Friends Announce Additional Spanish Show
17 Apr 2012 | 1:51 pmIn addition to their appearance on June 15th at Azkena Festival, Ozzy Osbourne & Friends will also perform in Madrid at the Vista Alegre on June 13th. These "first ever" OZZY OSBOURNE & FRIENDS shows will feature appearances by "special guest" musicians such as GEEZER BUTLER (who will join Ozzy for a special BLACK SABBATH set as a show of respect and support to their friend, Tony Iommi) and longtime former OZZY band member Zakk Wylde. In addition, Black Label Society will are set to join the Madrid show as "special guests". -
OZZY OSBOURNE & Friends Announce Additional German Show
16 Mar 2012 | 9:09 amIn addition to their appearance on June 4th at Dortmund / Westfalenhalle, Ozzy Osbourne & Friends will be back in Germany for a show at Mannheim / SAP Arena on June 20th. These “first ever” OZZY OSBOURNE & FRIENDS shows will feature appearances by “special guest” musicians such as GEEZER BUTLER (who will join Ozzy for a special BLACK SABBATH set as a show of respect and support to their friend, Tony Iommi) and longtime former OZZY band member Zakk Wylde. In addition, Black Label Society will are set to join the Mannheim show as “special guests”.read more -
Black Sabbath Tour Update
17 Feb 2012 | 1:16 pmBAND'S SOLE EUROPEAN PERFORMANCE THIS SUMMER SET FOR U.K.'S DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL OZZY OSBOURNE & FRIENDS TO PERFORM ALL OTHER SCHEDULED SHOWS BLACK SABBATH --who late last year confirmed the recording of their first new album in more than 33 years and a worldwide headlining tour--have had to put some plans on hold due to Tony Iommi’s battle with lymphoma. At this time, BLACK SABBATH will perform only one show of this summer’s previously scheduled European tour. It will take place Sunday, June 10 at the U.K.’s Download Festival.read more -
Zakk Wylde Roast DEBUTS TONIGHT on Sirius XM Ozzy's Boneyard!
9 Feb 2012 | 3:38 pmOzzy's Boneyard offers commentary from Ozzy, Sharon, Jack and other family members and friends of the Osbournes. You'll hear tons of stories housed in our new features The Diary Of A Madman and God Bless The Prince Of Darkness, guest DJ takeovers, live concerts, and music from the best bands in classic hard rock and heavy metal including tracks from everything Ozzy ever touched! As part of the launch special, The very first ever Rock and Roll Roast of former Ozzy guitarist Zakk Wylde** (Sharon was the Roast Master!)... Ozzy's Top 10 Rock Guitarists Countdown***... and more exclusive content…
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On the Charts: Rihanna's 'Ship' Sails
16 May 2012 | 12:50 pmWINNER OF THE WEEK Mother's Day We're not comfortable generalizing about mothers' musical tastes – this writer's wife who is a mother favors George Jones Parliament and the Sex Pistols – but stereotypical mom-oriented albums got a boost on the Billboard charts this week Carrie Underwood's Blown Away sticks to... -
Bone Thugs-n-Harmony Call Reunion a 'Kick-Start to a Beautiful Situation'
16 May 2012 | 12:30 pmGuerilla Union the promoter who puts on the Rock the Bells tour each year was initially scheduled to unveil the lineup at an LA press conference May 8th But the announcement was delayed a week to allow the members of a reuniting group to attend It worked out... -
High and Tight: Our Rock & Roll Baseball Experts Pick the Best and Worst Big League Stadiums
16 May 2012 | 12:00 pmIn May 1976 my Dad took me to Detroit’s venerable Tiger Stadium for my first major league ballgame a Sunday afternoon contest between the pre-"Birdmania" Tigers and the eventual AL champion Yankees Though just a little over 60 years old at the time "The Corner" at Michigan and Trumbull (formerly... -
Nas, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Wiz Khalifa Announced for Rock the Bells
16 May 2012 | 9:45 amTraveling hip-hop festival Rock the Bells has announced its lineup Performers include RZA (who will also curate the festival's 36 Chambers Stage) Bone Thugs-n-Harmony Wiz Khalifa Ice Cube Mac Miller J Cole Kid Cudi 2 Chainz A$AP Rocky Atmosphere Missy Elliott and Timbaland Redman and Method Man Nas Yelawolf Kendrick... -
OneRepublic Drummer Arrested in Denver
16 May 2012 | 7:55 amOneRepublic drummer Eddie Fisher was arrested in Denver yesterday on suspicion of assault Reuters reports Fisher was also booked on charges of disturbing the peace and destruction of private property The musician is being held without bond at the Denver city jail Police have not revealed details of the actions that...
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Review: Santana - 'Shape Shifter'
16 May 2012 | 9:21 amCarlos Santana has a strong affinity for spiritualism, culture, and (of course) music. Santana's new album, Shape Shifter represents a convergence of the three. Santana has been writing songs for this album for years, waiting for the right place and the right time to use them. For him, the time is now, and it's the right place "to acknowledge the first people" of the land, in this case, Native American Indians. The 36th album in the catalog of Santana, the band, is a very personal one for Santana, the man. And that's what makes it so good. Read my review of Santana's Shape Shifter Photo by… -
Another Santana milestone
10 May 2012 | 5:41 amIf it sometimes seems that Carlos Santana has been around since the beginning of the classic rock era, it's because, well ... he has! To be precise, the Santana Blues Band first started playing the San Francisco club circuit in 1966. The band, re-christened Santana, signed their first record deal shortly after their breakthrough performance at Woodstock in 1969. With the release of Shape Shifter next week (5/15) Santana adds one more release to a catalog that already contains 38 studio and live albums (not to mention scores more compilations, videos and appearances on other artists' albums.)… -
Newsworthy: Santana, Allman, Harrison, Helm
4 May 2012 | 12:31 amGood news from Gregg Allman's doctors this week. He has their blessing to begin the book tour for his new autobiography, My Cross To Bear. He was tested after experiencing an irregular heartbeat, and proclaimed fit to resume normal duties. That news means Allman will also be able to go on the road with his Allman Brothers Band, who will be co-headlining a half dozen shows with Santana in July...Read Full Post -
Review: 'The Essential Donovan'
3 May 2012 | 4:04 amDuring the time that Donovan was making a name for himself musically, he got tagged with various labels: folk, psychedelic, progressive. Probably the reason for that is that his catalog doesn't fit neatly into any single genre, or into a genre at all. A few days after his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last month, Epic / Legacy released a two-CD retrospective pulled from 15 of Donovan's albums released from the mid '60s to mid '70s. Listening to The Essential Donovan got me thinking about why he was inducted into the Rock Hall, and why he's being reviewed on a classic rock… -
Newsworthy: Greg Allman, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath
1 May 2012 | 3:43 amGregg Allman can't seem to catch a break with his health. After recovering from a kidney transplant in 2010 and getting back on the road a few months later, Allman has now been forced to postpone a book tour because of problems with an irregular heartbeat. He was able to join his Allman Brothers Band...Read Full Post
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Joe Elliott’s deep cut guilt
16 May 2012 | 4:51 amCan do better: Elliott wants to keep making new music Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott believes his band have no option but to play a set of hits on tour – and he sometimes feels guilty about it. Yet every time he tries to address the issue by changing the setlist around, it winds up backfiring. The Sheffield giants are preparing to tour the US with Poison and Lita Ford, and the frontman vows to give fans what the want – as long as the fans keep letting the band have their own way from time to time. Elliott tells KFAB: “People come to hear what they know. The only place people go… -
Neal Schon isn’t shy about negative press
16 May 2012 | 4:32 amLoving every minute: Schon and Salahi Journey mainman Neal Schon isn’t upset over his recent tabloid exposure. In fact, he’s celebrating it – and he’s set to advise would-be reality TV stars on how to deal with the trappings of fame. The guitarist grabbed headlines in September after he dumped his wife of two months and ran off with former love and reality star Michaele Salahi. Her husband then launched a $50m lawsuit which was last month dismissed in court. Schon tells Ultimate Classic Rock: “It was a crazy time for me and us. I got a grip on it and I’ve… -
Music: Slash lives the lie
16 May 2012 | 4:08 amSlash has released a video for You’re A Lie, taken from upcoming second solo album Apocalyptic Love. Track: Slash – You’re A Lie For fans of: Both flavours of GnR The Hall of Fame axeman says: “It’s the second song I brought to the band in 2011 during the last tour. We worked on it at soundcheck somewhere. It’s gone through some changes, mainly the chorus – but for the most part it’s remained true to its original arrangement.” Apocalyptic Love is released as part of an exclusive Classic Rock collector’s Fan Pack on May 21, complete with two… -
Onslaught had no chemistry with Steve Grimmett
16 May 2012 | 3:45 amDilemma: Nige Rockett Onslaught founder Nige Rockett says the band were given a straight choice in between working with singer Steve Grimmett on 1989 release In Search of Sanity– or being sidelined until their record contract expired. While the album was their most successful to date, it marked a significant change of direction and left diehard fans bewildered and angry, not least because popular frontman Sy Keeler had been kicked out. But Rockett explains the band were left with little say in the matter. He tells 69facesofrock.com: “We’d recorded aw hole album and we were in… -
Newsbites: BBC apologise as Joey Tempest curses live on air
16 May 2012 | 3:11 amFinal cutdown: Tempest's comment was edited out Europe singer Joey Tempest left BBC TV’s breakfast show hosts flustered after using strong language live on air. During an interview yesterday morning he said: “My wife says I speak in three languages… Swedish, England and bullshit.” Presenters Charlie Stayt and Susanna Reid both immediately apologised and swiftly moved on to discuss Tempest’s “eighties hair.” The moment was edited out of later repeats. See the clip below. Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea says he was honoured to take part in a trip to…
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Michael Chapman – The Resurrection and Revenge of the Clayton Peacock
30 Apr 2012 | 6:16 pmMichael Chapman – The Resurrection And Revenge Of The Clayton Peacock Who says that an artist needs to slow down as he ages? For Yorkshire, England’s Michael Chapman, the golden years have been his busiest years. Although he began his musical career in 1969 with an album entitled Rainmaker, released on the Harvest label, [...] -
Coco Montoya – Dirty Deal
10 Apr 2012 | 8:27 amCoco Montoya – Dirty Deal You wouldn’t know it from reading my reviews elsewhere on ClassicRockMusicBlog.com, but I have a fair amount of blues records in my collection. Some of them stand out as monuments in the genre and most are “growers” that don’t necessarily jump right out and make you take notice, but [...] -
Gazpacho – March Of Ghosts
3 Apr 2012 | 8:33 amGazpacho – March Of Ghosts Gazpacho is an art rock band from Oslo, Norway, that has just released their seventh studio album, March Of Ghosts, on the Kscope label. Composed of founding members, vocalist Jan-Henrik Ohme, guitarist Jon-Arne Vilbo, and keyboardist/producer Thomas Andersen, as well as relative newcomers violinist/producer Mikael Krømer, drummer Lars Erik Asp, [...] -
Pearl Jam – 20 DVD and Twenty Book
2 Apr 2012 | 9:09 amPearl Jam Twenty – DVD, Coffee Table Book Last year, in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the release of Pearl Jam’s record 10, the band held a two-date appearance at Wisconsin’s outstanding Alpine Valley Music Theatre and followed it up with a mini-tour through Canada. I missed the U.S. shows, featuring special guests Mudhoney, [...] -
David Bowie – The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders From Mars
30 Mar 2012 | 8:42 amDavid Bowie – The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars It’s staggering how many landmark albums are celebrating big anniversaries this decade. We’d be hard-pressed to say that much of the music being released today will stand the test of time with the same resilience as the material filling record [...]
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Black Sabbath: tour map of concerts
16 May 2012 | 2:42 pmcool stuff from gruvr.com : map of Black Sabbath upcoming shows , get alerts of concerts nearest you Mentioned 8 times on http://rock-n-roll.alltop.com, has myspace fans -
Santana: tour map of concerts
16 May 2012 | 2:39 pmloving this map of Santana upcoming shows , get alerts of concerts nearest you Mentioned 6 times on http://rock-n-roll.alltop.com, has myspace fans -
Download Festival: tour map of concerts
16 May 2012 | 2:36 pmfound today: map of Download Festival upcoming shows , get alerts of concerts nearest you Mentioned 6 times on http://rock-n-roll.alltop.com, has myspace fans -
Death: tour map of concerts
16 May 2012 | 2:32 pmawesome tour map - map of Death upcoming shows , get alerts of concerts nearest you Mentioned 5 times on http://rock-n-roll.alltop.com, has myspace fans -
WIZ KHALIFA: tour map of concerts
16 May 2012 | 2:29 pmawesome tour map - map of WIZ KHALIFA upcoming shows , get alerts of concerts nearest you Mentioned 5 times on http://rock-n-roll.alltop.com, has myspace fans
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♫ Listen: Physical Therapy - "Record Sales"
16 May 2012 | 1:09 pmTMT’s in-house doctor, a quack if I ever saw one, recommends Physical Therapy “if you want.” Get emergency medical help if you have chest pain, weakness, shortness of breath, slurred speech, or problems with vision or balance. The music may also cause serious effects on the stomach or intestines, including bleeding or perforation (forming of a hole). These conditions can be fatal and can occur without warning. Call your own doctor at once if you have symptoms of stomach bleeding, such as black, bloody, or tarry stools, or coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee… -
Frenchkiss Records forms supergroup with ATP/R, White Iris, and Underwater Peoples, goes on tour with Arts & Crafts Records
16 May 2012 | 12:40 pmA few months ago, in some office somewhere in the middle of Brooklyn, Syd Butler was trying to figure out how to grow. He had a pretty decent office, running his label Frenchkiss Records with some debonair, and had a few employees under his wing, doing everything but band publicity (that was outsourced to some pigeon that hits windows in Manhattan). But he had no idea what to do from there. He sat down and had a brainstorming session with his subordinates, subordinating them to think of something. “Think, my lovelies, think!” Syd admonished. “We’ve been at this for… -
Premiere: kandodo - "Laud the Hyena"
16 May 2012 | 12:19 pmSimon Price, singer/guitarist of stoner rock band The Heads, is set to release a solo album as kandodo. The self-titled album features nine tracks of stretched-out, psychedelic meditations — a Thrill Jockey strength of late — via a 1965 Magnatone Typhoon guitar, keyboards, slight percussion, and a “slowly breaking Walkman” for field recordings. The result is a highly textural soundworld that embodies everything from the experimental rhythmic scene of 70s Germany and its ambient aftermath, to Price’s South African origins and his interest in “animist… -
MA DOOM (Masta Ace and DOOM) LP finally endowed by its creators with an inalienable release date, and lo, a weary world rejoiceth
16 May 2012 | 11:16 amLast September, I wrote some typical bullshit about DOOM and Brooklyn MC Masta Ace getting together on a new LP that would come out under the name MA DOOM, with DOOM dropping all the beats and Ace spitting all the verses. Unfortunately, there were no hard details to turn into whacky, class-A, TMT jokes (or even bro-dog Pitchfork jokes) at the time, so I ended the piece by suggesting that some sucker find out the rest of the details whenever possible, write up a hilarious story about it, and slap my name at the top so that I’d get credit for it. Well, it turns out that I’m an… -
Film Review: The Dictator (Dir. Larry Charles)
16 May 2012 | 11:00 amThe Dictator Dir. Larry Charles [Paramount Pictures; 2012] by Alan Zilberman Rating: General Aladeen, the latest creation from firebrand comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, is depressingly similar to Borat and Bruno. All three have silly accents and unconventional attitudes toward human sexuality. They are foreigners, and their prejudice informs how they interact with ordinary Americans. Most importantly, their lack of basic tact is a deliberate attempt to make the audience feel uncomfortable. But what makes The Dictator, Cohen’s latest, different from Bruno and Borat is that he can no longer…
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This Day In Classic Rock: May 9th
9 May 2012 | 12:28 pmIt was tonight in 1966 that The Doors played the Whiskey-A-Go-Go nightclub on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood. They were auditioning to be the “House Band”, a gig they would get after a two-week run opening for Van Morrison’s Them in June. They would last last until August, when they were fired after the profanity laced debut of the “Oedipal” part of The End. It was today in 1969 that George Harrison released his least-popular solo album, Electronic Sounds, on Apple Records subsidiary label Zapple. There were all of two songs,… -
He Never Said Two Words...
9 May 2012 | 11:45 am…never had to, really… This is Garth Hudson. He was the keyboard player in The Band. In those days, that was kind of like saying you were the ‘ part-time backup school-bus driver.’ Many people thought there wasn’t much need for keyboards in rock and roll bands. They were decorative, mostly. But I’ ve been listening to an awful lot of Band stuff recently, and have come to this conclusion; in spite of how truly good everyone was respectively, it was the keyboards that really knit everything together. You don’t necessarily get that at first. Between… -
Billy's Birthday
9 May 2012 | 9:52 amOn my ride into work I heard Billy Joel’s song “It’s Still Rock and Roll To Me”. I love the lyric about being a straight A student meaning you think too much. I worked really hard for good grades throughout my life and I am totally guilty of over thinking or thinking too much! I’ll make a mental note to work on it (maybe that defeats the overall purpose? Lol) PS- Happy 63rd Birthday Billy Joel! -
Rory Gallagher comes to the Stag Theatre, Sevenoaks, May 17th 2012 in the form of Gerry McAvoy and his Band of Friends!!
9 May 2012 | 6:04 amFor everyone out there that has read my Blog on Bobwhitehand.com about Rory Gallagher ,and like me never got the chance to see the great man play live,then here is some excellent news for you all if you live in South of England,Gerry McAvoy and his Band of Friends will be playing The Plaza at the Stag Theatre Sevenoaks on Thursday Night the 17th May 2012. Gerry who? some of you might say. Well here is a little background on Gerry and his Band ,I think this Concert will prove to be a must for all Rory Gallagher followers and I for one plan to be there to hear all my old favourites,like… -
Rock N' Roll Diary: May 9
9 May 2012 | 12:01 amIn 1965, Bob Dylan played the first of two nights at London’s Royal Albert Hall. Footage from this tour wound up in what movie? Answer: Don’t Look Back Here’s the rest of the Rock N’ Roll Diary for May 9: 1962: A historic contract was signed in London when the four members of The Beatles put their signatures on an agreement with EMI records, formally beginning their recording career… 1965: Bob Dylan played the first of two nights at London’s Royal Albert Hall. The Beatles were in the audience and spent the evening after the show hanging with…
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Rock and Roll Guru
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Stevie Wonder: Rock & Roll Philosophy
13 May 2012 | 7:11 am“You can’t base your life on other people’s expectations.”-Stevie Wonder I wholeheartedly concur, Stevie. Trying to live up to someone else’s expectations is a recipe for disaster, as well as a huge waste of time. Life is way too short to worry about what anyone else thinks. Happy Birthday, Stevie! -
Stevie Wonder: Rock & Roll Quote
13 May 2012 | 6:30 am“I just dig audiences. That to me is the most worthwhile thing about this whole business. Just people coming to have a good time and letting me sing for them.” -Stevie Wonder We dig you, too, Stevie! -
Stevie Wonder on Sesame Street: Rock & Roll Video
13 May 2012 | 6:08 amStevie Wonder performing “Superstition” on Sesame Street. How cool is that? I thought this would be a fun way for us to celebrate Stevie’s birthday. -
Stevie Wonder: Rock & Roll Birthday
13 May 2012 | 5:59 amHappy Rock and Roll Birthday to the amazing Stevie Wonder. If you are thinking he’s gotta be older than 62, remember that Berry Gordy signed Little Stevie Wonder to Motown as when he was only eleven years old! Nice vision on that one, Berry. Stevie is one of the legends who has provided the soundtrack of our lives, and for that I am immeasurably grateful. In case you’re wondering, I’m listening to “Songs in the Key of Life.” -
Steve Winwood: Rock & Roll Quote
12 May 2012 | 6:15 am“I never wanted to be a star – just a great musician.”-Steve Winwood Speaking from the peanut gallery, I’d have to say you are undeniably both of those, Steve.
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Rock show starts at 8pm, I get home in time for reasonable amount of sleep. This rocks!
20 Apr 2012 | 10:40 amLast night I trooped out to Precinct in Somerville MA see awesome Boston Fop-Rockers The Upper Crust, I wish this story was about how awesome they were, because they are, but actually it's about how I was excited to get out, see a band at 8PM. There was no opener, it was straight on to headliner for 3 sets for $10. I was home by 11:15. More bars should do these early shows on a weeknight. I know they want to be open all night, but why not get drinkers in early instead of seeing if you can compel them to stay late? The room surely had 100 people or so in it, that's a tidy sum for band… -
intro.verse.chorus
24 Apr 2012 | 1:00 pmHey All, Wanted to tell you guys about a new site I’ve launched called intro.verse.chorus. It’s a blog about songwriting by and for songwriters. I’ll be writing as well as moderating, with other writers contributing as we go. Please visit, look around, subscribe if you like and pass along to the songwriter/musician in your life - www.introversechorus.com Best, Mark -
FREE all '60s garage rock 45s dance, 5/5/12.
3 May 2012 | 10:28 pmFriends— >Big Sir and Jumpy team up again to bring you the best in unhinged ‘60s garage rock 45s! Big Sir is even rushing over from another gig! Make it worth his while. Sat. May 5, 10PM-4AM, Satellite Lounge, 143 Havemeyer Street Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Come for lots of choices of beer, pinball, smoker’s lounge, clean restrooms and best of all, it’s FREE L or G train to Metropolitan Ave./ Lorimer St. -
Taking action to keep a rocking community alive.
27 Apr 2012 | 9:12 pmThis fantastic forum is not the only one I am a member of but is definitely now 100% my favourite. I hope no one minds but classic rock magazine is permanently shutting down their forum this coming wednsday as a buisiness decision so I done the only sensible thing and invited them all over to here. I figured since thats where I heard about rcok and roll tribe in the first place it was the only logical choice. There are/were some great guys on that forum with a lot of humour thrown in and it had that terrific sense of commraderie and community that only a forum or group can create, such as… -
Sparky Sundays on ScrubRadio.com - April 1, 2012 - The Play Lists
2 Apr 2012 | 9:57 amSparky Sundays on ScrubRadio.com Round about four hours of amazing Independent artists every Sunday on ScrubRadio! Running the gambit from the avant garde - to acoustic - to power pop and beyond! Join the cool kids! Every Sunday, 10A(+) to 2P EDT (3-7PM UK) on ScrubRadio.com AIR DATE: April 1, 2012 FEATURED ARTISTS: All We Are, Dan Whitehouse, Fruitless Forest, Garron Frith, HOME Vol. 3, NUSHU CHATROOM GUESTS: ghostlypenguin, Laurie Biagini, Fab/SoundSerif, Vinnie Zummo, John Evans, Fruitless Forest, BDeb, Paul Butler THE PROGRAMMING: "The Eclectric Chair" 10-11A EDT: 1. Robin Ap Clericus -…
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The Daily Rock
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STREAMING: Evocation “Through The Darkened Peril”
16 May 2012 | 11:15 amRevered Swedish death metal producer Tomas Skogsberg once claimed Borås-based Evocation were better than Stockholm’s best sliced bread. This was back in the early ’90s too, when Stockholm greats were on their respective—much beloved—second albums. At the time, Evocation never got to recording a full-length—despite being courted by a few “notable” labels of the day—due [...] -
Beer + Metal + Youtube = High Comedy
15 May 2012 | 3:15 pmYes, we know this about the laziest kind of post we can throw on yon Deciblog, but good christ we could not pass up the opportunity to share these. The simplest search on Youtube netted us some gems that 1) we could not stop watching and 2) were so bizarre as to make us wonder [...] -
Attila Rides Through Salmonella Hell; Hires Attorney
15 May 2012 | 11:15 amBack in April an itsy bitsy salmonella swaddled spicy tuna roll tried it’s damnedest to throw a monkey wrench into self-described “party death metal rockers” Attila’s latest North American tour — prophetically dubbed “The Sick Tour” — but stricken frontman Chris Fronzak refused to sis out, instead performing through what he describes as “gut wrenching [...] -
COMPETITION: Win Cannibal Corpse, the Black Dahlia Murder, and Amon Amarth goodies
14 May 2012 | 3:15 pmIt’s competition time, folks, and courtesy of the good folk at Metal Blade we have a selection of swag to give away, on the condition that you A) answer the question correctly and B) are lucky enough to be drawn out of our moth-balled and dandruff-flecked Six Feet Under beanie. Now, we were going to [...] -
Rob Barrett (Cannibal Corpse) interviewed
14 May 2012 | 11:15 amYou stepped up with more songs on Torture than on previous albums. Why is that? Rob Barrett: The original plan was that each of us to write four or five songs, but we decided to stop writing several weeks before going into the studio to concentrate on the 12 songs that were already written. I [...]
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Bret Michaels settles Tony Awards lawsuit
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Avengers Busts $1 Billion Mark
14 May 2012 | 8:34 amThe Avengers is the first film ever to post back-to-back weekend takes of more than $100 million. -
WATCH: 3-year-old air drums Nirvana in his sleep
14 May 2012 | 8:28 amEveryone is watching the little boy air-drumming to Nirvana in his sleep, before waking up and having a full-on concert. -
Aubrey O'Day eliminated from 'Celebrity Apprentice'
14 May 2012 | 7:24 amComedian Arsenio Hall and recording artist Clay Aiken are the last two contestants and will compete in next week's finals -
Kim Spradlin wins 'Survivor'
14 May 2012 | 6:17 amKim took home the $1 million prize as well as the $100K fan-voted award
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WAVED RUMOR
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Nada Surf Covers New Order's "Bizarre Love Triangle"
10 May 2012 | 12:14 pmFine clip of Nada Surf covering New Order's classic pop song 'Bizarre Love Triangle' for the Onion's A.V. Club covers Undercover series. Nada Surf covers New Order The A.V. Club writes: "Here, they add a bit of human beatboxing to New Order's gentle classic "Bizarre Love Triangle." Oh, and Nada Surf launches another U.S. tour in June; dates are below. (Oh, and yes, that's Doug Gillard of Guided By Voices, a touring member of Nada Surf.)" Nada Surf Tour Dates: Jun 19 Chameleon Club Lancaster,… -
Beastie Boys' sales explode after MCA's weekend death
9 May 2012 | 5:06 pmSad as Beastie Boy Adam Yauch's passing last weekend from cancer after a three-year battle, even more sad is the realization that death sells records. ALOT. Adam's death has prompted a sales explosion for Beastie Boys recordings on CDs and LPs, according to Billboard. The industry mag wrote: The band's 1986 album "Licensed to Ill" reenters the tally at No. 18 with 19,000 sold according to Nielsen SoundScan (up 802%). The blockbuster set reached the top on March 7, 1987 and spent seven straight weeks at No. 1. Beastie Boys' catalog of albums and songs saw a surge in sales in the tracking… -
Bob Mould's Sugar 'Copper Blue' 2012 dates
9 May 2012 | 12:09 amAided and abetted by the awesome rhythm section of Jason Narducy and Jon Wurster, guitarist-singer-author Bob Mould continues to bring his old band Sugar's 'Copper Blue' LP to life in rock halls around the US and soon Europe. The trio played SxSW in the spring, along with a few selected club dates. Now, they're bringing the Copper Blue feeling to Europe. Here are the announced dates for Mould and Co.to do The Act They Act this summer. June 01, 2012, London, UK @ Shepherd's Bush Empire Bob Mould Plays COPPER BLUE Buy Tickets June 03, 2012, Brussels, BE @ AB Bob… -
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - 2012 tour
3 May 2012 | 7:02 pmRock veteran Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers are finishing up the introductory leg of their 2012 tour. The band has played 8 shows and plays its ninth on May 5th in Austin, TX. Then the Heartbreakers and Tom kick back for a few weeks (or maybe recording?) and then move on to play shows in Canada and then Europe for June dates, including the big Isle of Wight Festival on June 22. June 3: Mile One Centre, St. John's, NL June 7: 02 Arena, Dublin, IR June 8: The Marquee, Cork, IR June 10: 02 World, Hamburg, GER June 12: Open Air, Horsens, DK June 14: The Globe, Stockholm, SWE June 15:… -
The Smiths Live - Feb 4, 1983
1 May 2012 | 12:50 amIt's not that often that you get to find first-ever show performances on YouTube of quite famous rock bands, especially those from earlier eras. But I stumbled across The Smiths' first ever proper show from the foursome from Feb 4, 1983 at the Hacienda in manchester, thanks to YouTube uploader Gangrena Diario. Mike Joyce and Andy Rourke, who made up The Smiths' rhythm section of The Smiths, recalled the night to The Guardian a few months ago: Rourke said: -- The lineup proper debuted at the Haçienda on 4 February 1983. It was a freezing cold, empty warehouse, showing weird…
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Vintage Rock News
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Universal-EMI Merger: Has Music Biz Lost Control?
16 May 2012 | 1:00 pmOn the face of it, Universal Music Group's bid to buy a big chunk of EMI stands to make the world's leading music company an even more formidable force, combining Universal's star lineup of Lady Gaga and Rihanna with the British company's deep library of The Beatles, Pink Floyd and Katy Perry.Certainly the fierce opposition from rival Warner Music Group, consumer groups and independent music companies makes it seem that way. They have all vowed to fight it tooth and nail, telling U.S. and European regulators that the merger would create a behemoth capable of controlling the future of digital… -
Black Sabbath's Bill Ward Says He's Out Of Reunion Gigs
16 May 2012 | 1:47 amBill Ward will not be joining Black Sabbath for this year's performances, the drummer confirmed in a letter to fans on his website. The lengthy, emotional note explained that Ward had been asked to participate "minimally" at the band's Download Festival set in the UK in June, then later offered the chance to play a Birmingham warm-up show "for free and see how the first show goes" before potentially joining the group at the Download Festival and Lollapalooza. "I was tempted," Ward wrote, but said he decided against it. "I can't prioritize the Sabbath fans making one show more important than… -
Ringo Starr Has Lost His Beatles Photos
14 May 2012 | 11:56 amDuring the early days of the Beatles, Ringo Starr often traveled with a camera and took photos of of the group behind the scenes, from rehearsing for their history-making appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show to goofing around on the set of their 1965 movie, Help! In countless Beatles photographs, Starr is seen taking his own pictures, the vast majority of which have never been released. Sadly, Starr says that's unlikely to change anytime soon. "I don't know where they are," he says with a sigh. "I wish I did. There's been several moves and things happen." Starr hopes they might pop up… -
Freddie Mercury 'Optical Illusion' To Join Queen Musical
14 May 2012 | 1:13 amIn the wake of Tupac Shakur's projected appearances at Coachella in April, the return of a number of dead musicians was discussed -- and Queen's Freddie Mercury is set to be next. According to the BBC, "an optical illusion of sorts" will take the stage at the 10th anniversary of the West End musical We Will Rock You. Mercury died in 1991, at age 45. "People will come out saying, 'Did we actually see Freddie?'" guitarist Brian May told the BBC. He added that their illusion, long in the works, had been beaten to the punch by Tupac's much-discussed surprise. "It's a little… -
Jimi Hendrix Biopic A Go Without Estate's OK
11 May 2012 | 9:49 amIt's official: John Ridley will direct a bio-film about the late Jimi Hendrix, who'll be played on screen by the musician Andre Benjamin, better known as OutKast's Andre 3000. Ridley also has written the original screenplay for the project, titled All Is By My Side. Haley Atwell and Imogen Poots will appear in co-starring roles. Darko Entertainment, Subotica Entertaiment and Matador Pictures will produce the film, which Darko is financing. Producing are Darko's Sean McKittrick and Jeff Culotta, Danny Bramson, Subotica's Tristan Orphen Lynch and Matador's Nigel Thomas. Ridley and Tedd Hamm…
