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We catch up with legendary luthier Dean Zelinsky at Winter NAMM 2010 and he gives us a tour of what's new at DBZ Guitars.  See for yourself the innovation that sets him apart from the rest of the world of guitar manufacturers. 

By Ryan   Tue, Feb 02, 2010

Rikki Rockett, the driving force behind the backbeat of the band 'Poison', has decided to do drums his way...  With USA quality, tons of custom options, and the peace of mind that comes with having a veteran of the percussion industry personally stand behind every step of the production process.  Rikki talks with us at Winter NAMM 2010 in Anaheim, California about his vision for Rockett Drumworks.  

By Ryan   Mon, Feb 01, 2010

Check out the innovation that Guistar Picks has to offer for player, artist and collector alike.  Where else but Winter NAMM 2010 in Anaheim, California can you find cutting edge products such as these?

By Ryan   Mon, Feb 01, 2010

Engl Amplification's guru of tone, Michael Berger catches up with us to introduce what's new with Germany's premier amp company...  Meanwhile, Matt Bachand of Shadows Fall gives us the lowdown on Engl's influence on his blistering guitar tone.  Getting this rare behind-the-scenes insight from both manufacturer and artist is yet another one of the amazing opportunities we found at Winter NAMM 2010, in Anaheim, California!

By Ryan   Mon, Feb 01, 2010

Listen in as Mike from SJC Drums takes a few minutes of his time in Anaheim, California at Winter NAMM 2010 to explain his vision of how custom drums should be done. 

By Jenny   Sun, Jan 31, 2010

Alexx Calise is not your everyday woman. In fact she may be ahead of her time. I am sure you have heard of her but you just have not realized it. Her music was most recently featured on a commercial for the television show "One Tree Hill". That's not all, she has been featured in Blender magazine and Guitar World. If that is not enough, how about being an important part of a book called "How To Succeed As A Female Musician". Her Music has seen Heavy rotation on MTV and VH1. The list of her achievements is endless and and growing on a daily basis. And because of this I was honored that I was able to interview her.

RC: What is the one question your surprised no one ever asks?

AC:How old I am.

RC: Your answer!!!

AC:Haha, you never ask a woman that question!

RC: Tell Me about your upcoming album, possible release dates,upcoming singles,your favorite & why

AC: My upcoming album is rocktronica a collaboration with Grammy-nominated producer, Luigie
Gonzalez (I may add in some acoustic songs as well just to let people know that I can in fact, sing
and play guitar). While it isn't a complete departure from my first album (I collaborated on the
song "Give it to Me" with Luigie), it's definitely more mature in content, and it has more of
an electronic flair to it. It was scheduled for release this month, along with the debut album from
my other project, Sound of Cancer, but because we decided to go back into the studio and do some
additional tracks, both albums will now be released on a tentative date in February.

"Break Me" which will be accompanied by a video filmed and directed by Ricardo Moreno will be
the first single.

While it's hard to choose a favorite song, I'd have to say that "Out of Sight" comes
closest, in that it's extremely existential and heartfelt, and it helped me through one of my
lowest moments. 

RC: What inspires you?

AC: Life, death, love, hate, anger, joy, happiness, loneliness, the human psyche, the world, in all of
its beauty and ugliness, is my canvas. 

RC: What keeps you going on the days you feel defeated or down?

AC: Music. It's my therapy and my muse, and the only thing that seems to get the darkness out of
me. 

RC: What obstacles in your life have you overcome to get where you are today?

AC: There have been a great number of obstacles in my life and my career, but I'd say the most
difficult one to overcome is myself. Because I'm a bit of an existentialist, I live inside my
head, and I tend to overanalyze and overcomplicate things, and put an extraordinary amount of
pressure on myself. However, I've found that the more I let up on myself and cut myself a break,
the happier I am, and the farther I seem to get.

RC: How do you think women can be a bigger influence in music today?

AC: I think women are already a driving force in the music industry today. Just look at who's topping
the charts right now: Lady Gaga, Ke$ha, Taylor Swift, Beyonce, all females.
What I would like to see though are some more positive female role models in music; someone
relatable that young girls can look up to and aspire to be. 

RC: What do you think is one of the biggest Myths about Rock Music Today?

AC:That all rock stars are extraordinarily wealthy. 

RC:  What is you biggest achievement so far in your career?

AC: I'd say there are several that stick out in my mind. Most recently, my music was just used in a
One Tree Hill promo, and I was downloaded 100,000 times in 5 days when I was featured on the front
page of Frostwire. I've also gotten the chance to play on the same bill as Ozzy Osbourne and KoRn
during the Sunset Strip Music Festival, which was such an amazing opportunity. 

RC: Describe a typical day, or is there a typical day? :)

AC: Well, craziness usually ensues, haha! Lately, I've been recording every single day to get my 2 new
albums out in a timely fashion, but I'm usually playing shows, practicing, doing interviews,
working the social networking sites, and exercising whenever I get a free moment. 

RC:  Do you have a favorite quote or verse from a song?

AC: "Whoever said that there's a start or there's an end? Could it be that this is how it's
always been?"

It's a line from my song, "Out of Sight". It was actually inspired by a conversation I had
with my father as a kid about the "creation" of the universe, and how we as human beings feel
that everything has to have a point of origin, and an ending. The concept of something just existing
forever in time is far too powerful for most of us to grasp. 

RC: Do you do shows outside the LA area? Outside of California?

AC: Yes, I have performed in several parts of the country; especially on the east coast (Florida, New
Jersey, Massachusetts, etc). 

RC:  Do you write alone or do you team up with someone?

AC: It all depends. A great portion of my forthcoming album was written by Luigie Gonzalez and I, but 90
percent of my last record was written entirely by me. I like collaborating because two heads are
usually better than one. But, I also enjoy writing alone because of how close I am to my songs. I
never skimp on content because every song I ever write comes from the depths of my soul. I can only
share something so personal with someone I really trust, and who understands me. 

RC:  Have you written any songs that were so personal they were difficult to perform live?

AC: I wouldn't say any of my songs are particularly difficult to perform live, but they do bring me
right back to the place I was when I wrote them. One of my songs, "Morning Pill", is one of my
most personal and emotive songs. I wrote it about a very toxic relationship I had when I was just
sixteen. That song always strikes a chord with me, and most everyone who hears it because of its
complete rawness and vulnerability. I lose myself in that song, and believe it's one of the most
heartfelt compositions I've ever written.

RC: Tell me if you could perform with anyone on any tour who would it be with & why?

AC: I would love to tour with Silverchair. They've been my favorite band since I was a kid. They've
grown exponentially as a band, and they are extremely musical (which I believe is one of the best
compliments you can receive from a musician). When they first came out, people labeled them Nirvana
copies and Soundgarden wannabes, yet here they are, 5 albums later, still together, and writing some
of the most brilliantly orchestrated and soulful pieces I've ever heard.

Alexx Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to answer our questions!Well friends thats all there is for now. But if you want to know more about Alex Calise go to: http://www.alexxcalise.com/home.cfm 

You can also Friend her on Facebook

or on Twitter

She is even on My Space

By Ryan   Sat, Jan 30, 2010

Darryl Boyd from Rock-n-Roll GangStar Apparel shows us the latest in their line up of Rock-n-Roll inspired clothing during Winter NAMM 2010 in Anaheim, California.  Be sure to check out their website for the latest list of artists that are rocking the R-n-R GangStar threads!  

By Ryan   Fri, Jan 29, 2010

Adrian Vandenberg joins us at Winter NAMM 2010 in Anaheim, California to help launch Aristides Guitars.  Widely known for his amazing fretwork as an axeman for Whitesnake, this self-proclaimed 'vintage guitar freak' gives us the inside story on this revolutionary product's impact on the world of guitar manufacturing.

By Jenny   Thu, Feb 04, 2010

In this world there are winners and there are losers. Sometimes the losers take advantage of someone's stardom. Then there is the lowest of the low, the ones who go back for seconds like a disgusting virus that wont stop feeding off its prey until it has had its fill. Well friends The Virus has reared its ugly head in the form of an UNAUTHORIZED Biography About Musician, Songwriter, Philanthropist Nikki Sixx. Friends Please I beg you PLEASE Do not buy this trash. it is unauthorized, unedited and wrongful. You will be sorry you have even wasted time reading the cover. Below Is a Blog From Nikki's MySpace re posted with permission. The Blog Tells the full story.

Tuesday, February 02, 2010 

Buyer beware Years ago an unauthorized biography called "An Education in Rebellion" was written about me without my approval or support.  It was never endorsed.  In fact, I disapproved and considered legal action because I felt fans were getting ripped off by being sold a book without my involvement.  I feel fans have bought it under the assumption that I approved of it because the writers have collected interviews from people that make it seem relevant – these people who were interviewed have told me afterwards that they had no idea that their conversations were being used for an unauthorized book.  I want to say that I do not, now or ever, approve of people riding the coattails of other people's hard work and personal lives - this is criminal in my opinion.  This is no different than what the paparazzi does or the gossipy crap that perches like vultures on our newsstands with magazines like the National Enquirer.   The writer and publisher are now “re-releasing” the book with updated information based on my success with Mötley Crüe, Sixx: A.M., The Heroin Diaries and other ventures I'm involved in.  It's scummy at best to be honest.  My attorneys have already sent them legal letters directing them to stop but they know the loop holes and how to get around them.  Believe it or not, the law allows anyone to write a book about anyone else without getting proper permission which is really crazy because my fans think this was endorsed or approved by me and it’s not.  This is sad.   These people are now partnering up with a company to sell ownership rights to the book's master rights even though they are my life rights -- again, bordering on scum.  As a fan of music I do not buy anything unauthorized because I know, unless the artist signs off on it, its hearsay, gossip, and made up to pad the pockets of the writers, publishers, etc.  Their website gives people the false impression that these "auctions" have the fans buying some portion of revenues that go to artists or songwriters.  In my case at least, nothing could be further from the truth.  Nothing comes to me or my family.  It’s hurtful.   It's this kind of thing that makes me even more excited to do the Sixx Sense radio show.  I look forward to shining a spotlight on issues like this one -- issues that go unnoticed and issues that may otherwise slip through the cracks.   In the end I worry about the fans being ripped off.  I cannot (nor can any of my friends in the public eye) stop these bottom feeders.   If you want to know about Mötley Crüe, get The Dirt.  If you want to know about band members, get their individual books, but don't support this type of behavior on this or any artists.... they say they're excited to share this with fans and that may be so, but if it's not about the money... then donate it to charity... Thank You, Nikki Sixx

Well friends That there should be enough.

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Continuing its support of aspiring artists, Guitar Center (www.guitarcenter.com), the world's largest musical instrument retailer, today announced Guitar Center Presents Your Next Record with Slash a first-of-its-kind, unsigned band competition that provides emerging artists the chance to win the ultimate career-altering opportunity: record a 3-song EP with legendary producer, Mike Clink (Guns N' Roses, Mötley Crüe, Megadeth) and have Slash write, record and perform on the winning artists' single. Starting today, through April 30th, 2010 bands across the United States are invited to submit their music at YourNextRecord.com for a chance to win the aforementioned prize package, which also includes:

By Becca   Wed, Feb 24, 2010

This is no small feat for the Bowling Green, KY based band that has sold over 250K records since their self-titled debut less than one year ago. The success of the current single follows the band’s gold-certified single “Ain’t No Rest For The Wicked” which peaked at #3 on the Alternative Songs chart selling over 620K digital downloads. Cage The Elephant’s current headlining tour includes two New York area sold-out shows, the Bowery Ballroom on March 2^nd and the Music Hall of Williamsburg on March 4^th.

Cage The Elephant burst on the national music stage in 2007, building a solid following and earning critical attention with their riveting performances in the U.K. and the U.S. at Coachella, Lollapalooza and All Points West.   

Cage The Elephant is comprised of brothers Matt (vocals) and Brad Shultz (guitar), Daniel Tichenor (bass), Lincoln Parish (guitar) and Jared Champion (drums).  

Remaining tour dates are as follows:

February 22 Charleston, SC

February 23 Carrboro, NC

February 25 Washington, DC

February 26 Towson, MD

February 27 Philadelphia, PA

March 1 Asbury Park, NJ

March 2 New York, NY

March 4 Brooklyn, NY

March 5 Boston, MA

March 6 Portland, ME

March 8 Burlington, VT

March 9 Montreal, QC

March 10 Toronto, ON

March 12 Buffalo, NY

March 13 Cleveland, OH

March 14 Columbus, OH

March 17 Cincinnati, OH

More info: www.cagetheelephant.com

Mon, Feb 22, 2010

Hello friends and welcome to another edition of This Day In Rock. It is Monday I hope you enjoyed your weekend cause now it is time to get back to work. Lets take that walk down musical memory lane.

On this day in 1956 "Heartbreak Hotel" by Elvis Presley would begin a four month stay on the Billboard charts. Eight weeks of that would be spent at #1.

in 1958 Cashbox magazine proclaimed "Get A Job" by The Silhouettes to be the #1 song in the land.

On This day in 1975 "Pick Up The Pieces" By The Average White Band was #1.

On this day in 1977 the song "Car Wash" By Rose Royce goes Platinum.

On this day in 1989 People thought the Grammy Awards were taking a step in the right direction by adding a Heavy Metal Category. The award that year was given to Jethro Tull amongst many Boos from the crowd proving that the Grammys do not need to hand out an award for something they know nothing about.

Well friends thats all for today. Until tomorrow...

PEACE!!!

By Becca   Fri, Feb 19, 2010

Legendary studio wizard Alan Parsons returns with a live concert recording - Eye 2 Eye - Live In Madrid to be released March 19 in Europe and April 6 in the USA on Frontiers Records.  Eye 2 Eye - Live In Madrid will come out in two separate configurations in CD and DVD format.

Eye 2 Eye - Live In Madrid was filmed and recorded at the May 14, 2004 show in Playa Mayor - Madrid, Spain. The location is a gorgeous plaza surrounded by historic buildings and is a legacy to a very fine performance from an outstanding group of musicians.

Alan Parsons’ career started aged 19 when he worked on The Beatles last two albums, Let It Be and then Abbey Road, an album recorded in the legendary London studios of the same name. He soon become a well respected studio engineer and producer, working for Paul McCartney, John Miles, The Hollies, Al Stewart and Pink Floyd among others. He is particularly renowned for his work on the Pink Floyd masterpiece Dark Side of The Moon. This classic album was recorded in 1972, and Parsons’ contribution to the album is legendary.

With The Alan Parsons Project, Alan went on to release 10 acclaimed studio albums but never performed live, even after several US and UK Top 20 hits. The Project ended in 1990 when Eric Woolfson and Alan went separate ways. Eric devoted his career to the musical theatre, while Parsons felt the need to bring his music to the live concert stage and to continue to record conceptual symphonic rock music.

As well as receiving gold and platinum awards from many nations, Alan Parsons has received 12 Grammy Award nominations for engineering and production. In 2007 he received a nomination for Best Surround Sound Album for A Valid Path.

Eye 2 Eye – Live in Madrid features an outstanding performance and for many fans this is the first opportunity to see Alan Parsons' touring band. The musicians’ performances are superb throughout, and this could well be the definitive band line-up that Alan has toured with. An added treat is Alan singing lead vocals on three songs as well as all band members sharing the lead vocal duties.

CD track listing includes:

I Robot; Can't Take It With You; Don't Answer Me; Breakdown / The Raven; Time; Psychobabble; I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You; Damned If I Do; More Lost Without You; Don't Let It Show; Prime Time; Sirius / Eye In The Sky; (The System Of) Dr. Tarr and Professor Fether; Games People Play.

The DVD includes the entire concert and is available in NTSC region free format with stereo mix 2.0

ALAN PARSONS FORTHCOMING TOUR DATES:

March 14, 2010 Prague, Czech Republic - Congress Centre

March 16, 2010 Warsaw, Poland - Sala Kongresowa     

March 18, 2010 Bratislava, Slovakia

June 01, 2010   Paris, France - The Olympia

By Becca   Fri, Feb 19, 2010

Wild Eye Releasing and MVD Visual are pleased to announce the release of "GOLD: Before Woodstock. Beyond Reality." for North American distribution on March 23. Considered a 'lost' film for 40 years, GOLD has been found again... This is its first time ever on any form of home video.

In 1968, filmmaker Bob Levis led a rag-tag band of dreamers, drop outs and drug-happy darlings into the wilderness to make a movie and emerged a month later with GOLD, a bizarre and beautiful journey into the mind and madness of the late 1960s - one overflowing with fantasies of revolution, recreation and raunchy free love. At once a western, a comedy, a nudie, a drama and a musical - GOLD is a profound potpourri made in the spirit of shaking down square society, while systematically shattering every movie rule in the process. But then the film vanished, lost like the generation from which it came... Until now.

Starring the father of improvisational comedy Del Close (The Untouchables, Ferris Bueller's Day Off), Garry Goodrow (Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice, The Hollywood Knights), and fueled by the hard kickin' sounds of the MC5 and more, GOLD is a tawdry and twisted testament to a time when the world was ready for change, and the counter-culture set out to turn it upside-down.

In the current Hollywood film Pirate Radio (Focus) - the character played by Phillip Seymour Hoffman is based on Ronan O'Rahilly (Radio Caroline) - who produced the movie GOLD and got the MC5 in the movie since he was their tour manager '70 to '71.

Track Listing

    * David McWilliams - Gold

    * Ramblin' Jack Elliot - Farther Along

    * Ramblin' Jack Elliot (with Tony Brown) - All that Glitters

    * MC5 - Gold Rush (Train Music)

    * Carl Orff - Carmina Burana

    * Beastly Times - Out of Sight Mouth

    * Sailcat - Freedom Without

    * David McWilliams - Go On Back to Momma

    * MC5 - Inside Out (Convention Music)

    * Sailcat - I Is The Law

    * Barry St. John - Money Man

    * Barry St. John - Artificial Faces

    * MC5 - Sister Anne (Instrumental/ Convention Music)

    * MC5 - Future Now

    * David McWilliams - Move Over Gabriel

Bonus Materials

·         Commentary with director Bob Levis and star Garry Goodrow

·         Special commentary track from Upright Citizens Brigade founding members

Matt Walsh (The Hangover, Reno 911!) and Ian Roberts (Reno 911!)

·         Bob Levis 60-minute interview from NYC cable television,

·         Clip from Garry Goodrow 'Tribute'

·         Trailers and GOLD Lobby Cards

Official Film Website: http://www.wildeyereleasing.com/gold.html

By Becca   Fri, Feb 19, 2010

Hard rock band Bullet For My Valentine returns with its third Jive album, Fever, on April 27. The official first single, the blistering “Your Betrayal” impacts at radio on March 9, with a video to follow shortly.

Fever pairs Bullet For My Valentine with producer Don Gilmore, best known for his work with Linkin Park and Good Charlotte. The Welsh band—vocalist/guitarist Matt Tuck, guitarist Michael Paget, bassist Jason James and drummer Michael Thomas--recorded Fever in studios both in its native Wales and Los Angeles  The album follows 2008’s Scream Aim Fire, which debuted at No. 4 on The Billboard 200, a career high for the group, whom Kerrang! named Best British Band in both 2008 and 2009. Worldwide Scream Aim Fire has sold one million copies and debuted in the Top 5 in Germany, Austria, Australia and #1 in Japan and reached gold status in the UK and Canada. Their 2006 debut, The Poison, has sold a million copies worldwide and certified gold status in America, the UK, Canada and Germany. Since those releases BFMV have rocked audiences on the Taste of Chaos, Mayhem, and No Fear festivals.

Eager to get new music into their fans’ hands as quickly as possible, BFMV is offering album track “Begging For Mercy” as a free download for a limited time at BulletForMyValentine.com.

The electrifying live band starts a headlining U.S. tour on April 30^th. Stops for the festival veterans include New Jersey’s Bamboozle Festival and Columbus, Ohio’s Rock on the Range. Upcoming international festival highlights include the Download Festival in the United Kingdom, Germany’s massive Rock am Ring and Rock im Park, Sweden’s Metal Town, Belgium’s Graspop, Austria’s Nova Rock and Italy’s famed Gods Of Metal. The international release of Fever is April 26^th.

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Wed, Feb 17, 2010

Hello friends and welcome to this wacky Wednesday edition of This Day In Rock. We are midway through the week and where i live it isn't snowing! Its almost hard to believe that at one point last week there was snow on the ground in every state except Hawaii. Lets take that walk down musical memory lane.

On this day in 1960 The Everly Brothers Sign with Warner Brother Records.

Elvis Presley's first album which is self titled goes Gold.

"Duke Of Earl" By Gene Chandler is #1 on this day in 1962

In this day in 1966 The Beach Boys begin recording "Good Vibrations"

On this day in 1972 Pink Floyd Played songs from his upcoming album. This practice would soon end because people taped and sold these concerts before the actual recordings were released.

The Eagles Release Their "Greatest Hits " album which became their biggest seller they would ever release AND one of the best selling records of all time!

Finally in 2008 Little Richard came to the Ryman auditorium to watch a concert featuring the Temptations and The Four tops. When little Richard was introduced he was given a standing ovation.

Well friends Thats all for today. Until Tomorrow...

PEACE!!!

Tue, Feb 16, 2010

Hello friends and welcome to another edition of This Day In Rock. It is twisted Tuesday and dreaded monday is gone. I see nothing but sun outside and even if you can't see it where you are I hope you feel a little! lets take that walk down musical memory lane.

On this day in 1962 the song "Roses Are Red" By Bobby Vinton is recoded.

In 1963 "Please Please Me goes right to #1 for the Beatles.

On this day in 1964 Ed Sullivan invites the Beatles back for a second appearance on his show.

On this day in 1968 Elvis Presley releases a Gospel album titled "How Great Thou Art" which immediately hits Gold Status in album sales.

On this day in 1985 "Carless Whisper" by Wham! goes to #1 and stays there for three weeks.

In 1990 Ike Turner gets a four year sentance to Prison for Cocaine posession.

Well friends that is all for today until tomorrow...

Peace!!!

By Becca   Tue, Feb 16, 2010

Solid State Logic is pleased to announce that Chris Jenkins, SSL design guru and director of commercial applications, has won the Music Producers Guild Unsung Hero Award. The award ceremony took place at Cafe de Paris, London, on February 11, 2010. The Unsung Hero Award puts the spotlight on those individuals who have quietly yet dramatically contributed to the music industry at large.

“We are really pleased and proud that Chris is getting the accolades from his peers he so richly deserves,” says Antony David, SSL’s Managing Director. “Chris is an accomplished musician, mixer and producer as well as being a visionary technologist. It’s that special combination of skills and perspectives that makes him such an important part of our team. We are delighted to join the industry in congratulating him.”

Jenkins has been with SSL since 1981 when he joined the company as a service/commissioning engineer. He moved into product development when he helped to specify the 5000 Broadcast and 5000 Film Series consoles. The film console was developed in conjunction with the Lucas film mixers at Skywalker Ranch, the first users of these systems.

In addition to the tireless support of the company’s sales staff worldwide, Jenkins worked with the SSL engineering teams in the development of the successful C Series digital console range, which includes the C100, C300 and the latest C10 digital broadcast console. His magic touch also was felt in the development of the industry changing AWS 900+ SE, Matrix and the flagship Duality analogue consoles.

Jenkins credits his background at the BBC Transcription Recording Unit, which allowed him to work in radio programming, live classical recording and work with high end popular music stars, for giving him insight on the development of console technology. His wide range of friends from all parts of the industry have helped him keep up with current trends and technologies. To round out this experience, Jenkins is also a guitarist and an active recording engineer.

Says Peter Gabriel, superstar artist and co-owner of SSL, “From its inception, SSL has been responsible for a lot of great innovation in studios and Chris Jenkins has long been one of its unsung heroes. Chris’s inventive mind and passion for sound has, time after time, delivered magic. He understands, as well as anyone I know, how musicians and producers actually work in the studios, and he can design equipment that enables their musical dreams to slide effortlessly into reality.”

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Solid State Logic is the world’s leading manufacturer of analogue and digital audio consoles and provider of creative tools for music, broadcast and post production professionals. For more information about our award-winning products, please visit: www.solid-state-logic.com.

Mon, Feb 15, 2010

Hello friends and welcme to this manic Monday edition of This Day In Rock.I hope your weekend was as awesome as mine was. I got to see Vince Neil solo and i have to say if you EVER get to see him solo with his own band do it. It was an incredible show only 45min long but incredible. I'll post a review later this week in Roadcrew Mag! Now lets take that walk down musical memory lane!

The Coasters recorded their first top ten hit called "searchin" on this day in 1957.

On this day in 1958 Jerry Lee Lewis performs what would end up being his bigggest hit,"Great Balls Of Fire" on American Bandstand.

On this day in 1962 "I Can't Stop Loving You" is recorded by Ray Charles.

On this day in 1969 a woman named Vikki Jones was arrested for impersonating Aretha Franklin in a performance and she performed so well that not asingle person asked for their money back.

On this day in 1975 Linda Ronstadt went #1 ith "Your'e No Good"

On this day in 1988 Def Leppard are forced to cancel a show because they fear their safety. Joe Elliot had made a statement earlier saying Mexico was "The Place with all those greasy Mexicans"

Well friends that is all for today until tomorrow....

PEACE!!!

By Becca   Mon, Feb 15, 2010

Three Days Grace have announced dates for their U.S. headlining tour in support of the band’s most recent release Life Starts Now. The first leg of the tour will start in Grand Rapids, MI on March 26^th at the Delta Plex and conclude on April 16^th in Springfield, MA at the Springfield Civic Center. Joining Three Days Grace on tour will be special guests Chevelle as well as Adelita’s Way.

“Break” the first single from Life Starts Now has been #1 on the Active Rock Radio chart for 12 weeks and was #1 at Mainstream Rock for seven weeks. It also reached Top 5 at Alternative Radio. Life Starts Now debuted at #3 on the Billboard Top 200 charts making it the highest debut ever for the band.

The second single “The Good Life” is just now being serviced at radio.

The band just completed a 2 month co-headlining tour of the U.S. with Breaking Benjamin and special guest Flyleaf and prior to that a national headline Canadian tour.

The Toronto-based rock band is comprised of Adam Gontier (vocals, guitar), Neil Sanderson (drums, piano), Brad Walst (bass), and Barry Stock (lead guitar).

Their first album, the self titled Three Days Grace, was released in 2003. The album generated 3 hit singles, “I Hate Everything About You”  which reached #2 on the Mediabase Modern Rock chart and Top 5 on the Mediabase Mainstream Rock chart,  “ Just Like You” which went to #1 on both the Mediabase Modern Rock and Mediabase Mainstream Rock charts, and “Home” which went to #2 on the Mediabase Mainstream Rock chart.

One-X, the band's sophomore album was released in 2006 and debuted on the Billboard Album Chart at #5. That album also produced 3 #1 Mediabase Mainstream Rock singles “Animal I’ve Become,” “Pain” and “Never Too Late.”

In 2007 Mediabase ranked Three Days Grace as the # 1 artist in airplay across all rock formats (Modern Rock, Active Rock, Mainstream Rock). That same year R&R/Billboard also ranked Three Days Grace as # 1 Active Rock Artist of the Year, # 1 Rock Artist of the Year and # 2 Modern Rock/Alternative Artist of the Year.

Both Three Days Grace and One-X have been certified Platinum. Three Days Grace has sold over 4 million albums worldwide.

Tickets go on sale Friday, February 19^th and Saturday, February 20th. Fan club early pre-sale begins on Tuesday, February 15th. For a full listing please see below:

THREE DAYS GRACE HEADLINE TOUR

WITH SPECIAL GUEST CHEVELLE AND ADELITA’S WAY:

DATES:

March 26          Grand Rapids, MI          Delta Plex                                 On Sale Feb 20^th at 10AMEST

March 27          Saginaw, MI                 Dow Event Center                    On Sale Feb 20^th at 10AMEST

March 28          Green Bay, WI              Resch Center                            On Sale Feb 20^th at 11AMCST

March 30          St. Paul, MN                 Roy Wilkins                              On Sale Feb 20^th at 10AMCST

March 31          Council Bluffs, IA         Mid-America Center                 On Sale Feb 20^th at 10AMCST

April 2              Tupelo, MS                   Bankcorp South                         On Sale Feb 19^th at 10AMCST

April 3              Biloxi, MS                     Mississippi Coliseum                  On Sale Feb 20^th at 10AMEST

April 6              Huntsville, AL               Von Braun Center                     On Sale Feb 20^th at 10AMEST

April 7              Pikeville, KY                 Eastern KY Expo Cntr              On Sale Feb 19^th at 10AMEST

April 9              Savannah, GA               Savannah Civic Center              On Sale Feb 19^th at 10AMEST

April10             Raleigh, NC                  RBC Center                              On Sale Feb 19^th at 10AMEST

April 11            Charlotte, NC                Bojangles Coliseum                   On Sale Feb 20^th at 10AMEST

April 13            Knoxville, TN                Knoxville Civic                          On Sale Feb 19^th at 10AMEST

April 15            Elmira, NY                   First Arena                               On Sale Feb 20^th at 10AMEST

April 16            Springfield, MA             Mass Mutual Center                  On Sale Feb 20^th at 10AMEST

By Becca   Mon, Feb 15, 2010

Powerhouse Rock quartet GIANT has reformed to release their long awaited album PROMISE LAND on Frontiers Records March 9^th, 2010. GIANT consists of founding members David Huff on drums and bassist Mike Brignardello, along with singer extraordinaire Terry Brock (Strangeways, Seventh Key) and John Roth (Winger) on guitars. PROMISE LAND was mixed by Ben Fowler (Van Zandt, Cher, Meat Loaf) and mastered by Joe Palmaccio (3 Grammy Awards won).

Originally formed by brothers Dann and David Huff, together with the experienced Jazz-Rock keyboardist Alan Pasqua and Nashville session bass player Mike Brignardello, GIANT would soon become, with the release of their debut album “Last of The Runaways” (A&M Records, 1989), one of the most respected trademark bands of the Melodic Hard Rock scene. Following countless live performances, the band recorded the follow-up “Time to Burn” (Epic, 1991), an album still regarded as a main source of influence for many Melodic and Hard Rock bands nowadays.

In April 2009 the band started the writing and the recording sessions of the new album, with Dann Huff himself participating to the sessions, co-writing with the new line-up members the haunting ballad Our Love and the straight out rockers Double Trouble, Plenty of Love, Save Me. He offered songs from his catalogue, such as the album title-track, Through My Eyes (both co-written with Mark Spiro) and Two Worlds. He also later guested on lead guitars on Save Me and Believer (Redux), the latter being a song written by Erik Martensson and Robert Sall of new Melodic Rock sensations W.E.T. with Miqael Persson (with two more: Never Surrender and Prisoner of Love fruit of the Martensson/Persson collaboration).

“We have worked so hard and we are very happy and proud of this record, along with Dann”, explains David Huff. “The production, band members song-writing and performances shine all over the album!”

PROMISE LAND includes the following songs:

Believer (Redux); Promise Land; Never Surrender; Our Love; Prisoner of Love; Two Worlds; Plenty of Love; Through My Eyes; I’ll Wait For You; Dying To See You; Double Trouble; Complicated Man*, Save Me. Also includes “The Making of Promise Land” documentary -  interactive multimedia bonus.

*Bonus track only available in the first pressing in digi-pak.

For more information on the band go to www.frontiers.it or www.myspace.com/frontiersrecords.

By Becca   Sat, Feb 13, 2010

Slayer and Megadeth are thrilled to announce the new, confirmed routing for the American Carnage North American Tour, which will commence with the rescheduled Canadian Carnage East dates in Quebec City on Friday, July 23.  Slayer will then head to Europe for a run of festival dates, returning to kick off the American Carnage leg in Albany, NY on August 11.   American Carnage will play 26 dates across the United States and Eastern Canada up to the Labor Day weekend, ending in Portland, OR on September 4.  Testament will be Special Guest on all shows.  Tickets purchased for the American Carnage shows when they first went on sale late last year will be honored for these rescheduled dates.  Complete information regarding ticket sales can be found at www.slayer.net   • www.megadeth.com   • www.testamentlegiions.com

Due to venue availability and other conflicts, the shows originally scheduled in El Paso, Houston, Nashville, Duluth, and Louisville cannot be rescheduled at this time, and ticket holders may obtain refunds at point of purchase.  However, new cities have been added to the American Carnage itinerary, with dates now scheduled in Cleveland, Kansas City, San Diego, and Sacramento.  The confirmed, complete itinerary is below.

The American Carnage Tour, originally scheduled to take place in January and February, had to be put on hold due to Slayer's vocalist/bassist, Tom Araya's ongoing, minimally-invasive treatments for what was diagnosed as a Cervical Radiculopathy, an occupational hazard for the rocker who is known for aggressively swinging his long mane of hair while performing. Right after the first of the year, Araya made the difficult decision to undergo a surgical procedure, called an Anterior Cervical Discectomy with Fusion, a relatively routine practice with an excellent recovery rate.  That surgery took place early last week.

"The doctors said that Tom's surgery went very smoothly and was a resounding success," said Rick Sales, long-time Slayer manager.  "He's home now, doing really well, and he said the numbness in his fingers had already diminished considerably."

Shortly after the surgery, Slayer's Kerry King received a text from Tom:  "Awake and feeling good, actually whatever he did, it feels better."

The American Carnage Tour will mark the first time that Slayer, Megadeth and Testament will have toured the U.S. together since 1991's epic "Clash of the Titans" tour, making this truly a "must-see" event.

Slayer recently announced the rescheduling of its headline tour in the UK and Europe, and Megadeth and Testament are currently on tour together playing U.S. cities that will not be on the American Carnage itinerary.

Both Megadeth and Slayer will hit the road on July 23 in support of their most recent albums:  Megadeth's 2009 album, ENDGAME, and Slayer's World Painted Blood, the band's 10th studio venture, which hit stores November 3, 2009.  Testament's The Formation of Damnation:  Special Tour Edition, will be released on February 23, 2010 with special unreleased bonus tracks.

Slayer and Megadeth have already massacred territories together outside of the U.S., first with four explosive dates in June 2009 across Western Canada - "Canadian Carnage" - the first time the bands had toured together anywhere in 18 years - and then six co-headlining "Carnage" dates in Australia followed last October.

According to various Canadian press outlets last summer:  "It was a night of thrash impossible to trash..."  "Tales about war, death, destruction, Satan, aliens and serial killers have never been so much fun..."  "The two heavy metal heavyweights...went head-to-head on a level playing field.  Both bands brought their 'A' game.  And the results were anything but pretty - unless you include pretty freakin' loud and pretty freakin' awesome."

Slayer.  The Chicago Tribune's Greg Kot wrote that Slayer is "one of the great American rock bands of the last 30 years, forget about genre."  Indeed, few bands come close to matching the intensity that Slayer - guitarists Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman, vocalist/bassist Tom Araya, and drummer Dave Lombardo - bring to its live shows, having been named "Best Live Band" by numerous media outlets including Revolver, SPIN, and Metal Hammer.  World Painted Blood offers a Slayer-ized point of view of our world - God's terrifying global genocide, the chaos of our broken political system, the way-too-close proximity of world horrors that technology has brought us, and a chilling hypothesis of how the rest of the world might view America.  The album was recorded in Los Angeles over two time periods, during October 2008 and then between late January and March 2009.  World Painted Blood was produced by Greg Fidelman who has spent time in the studio with Metallica, the Gossip, the (International) Noise Conspiracy, Slipknot and others, and executive produced by long-time Slayer colleague Rick Rubin, who suggested Fidelman for the project. One reviewer called the album "the heaviest, bloodiest and best album in almost two decades."  World Painted Blood landed on boatloads of U.S. and International "Best of" lists for 2009, and N.A.R.A.S. saw fit to bestow its fourth Grammy nomination on Slayer - Best Metal Performance for the WPB track, "Hate Worldwide."   For "American Carnage," Slayer's Tom Araya promises, "no ballads, no acoustic numbers, no slow tempos."

Megadeth.  2009 saw the release of ENDGAME, which has been heralded as Megadeth's best album in years.  It's the record where it all comes full circle in a career that has not only set standards in hard rock and metal, but defined them.  Megadeth's signature shredding and rousing lyrics are the hallmarks of ENDGAME, with vocalist/guitarist Dave Mustaine once again musing and making declarations about the world we live in, having named the album after a government document that should strike fear in the hearts of Americans!  But that's Mustaine and Megadeth, using the vehicle of music to shake things up, to make a point and to rattle your brain, literally, figuratively and sonically.  Revolver magazine said of ENDGAME, "One of their best albums."  VH1's 'That Metal Show' deemed it "One of the metal albums of the year," and Popmatters said, "the record positively scorches with an intensity not heard since Rust in Peace." The band was also awarded the eighth Grammy nomination of its career for “Head Crusher,” which serves as more proof that ENDGAME is quickly earning “essential” status in the Megadeth catalog. Megadeth will appear on the season premiere of VH1 Classic’s “That Metal Show,” which airs Saturday, February 6, at 11 PM EST.  Megadeth has teamed with ILoveAllAccess.com   to offer Ultimate Fan Packages.  For more info, go to www.megadeth.com
Legendary thrash metal titans Testament, whose latest award-winning release (2008 Album of the Year, Metal Hammer's Golden God Award) The Formation of Damnation, displays them as the quintessential modern heavy metal band, whose experience and accumulated skill allows them to attack with reserves of anger, energy and finesse that make them more powerful than ever.  Lead singer Chuck Billy says, "Uniting these bands is the heavy metal event of generations.  We are so proud to be a part of it."

The complete, confirmed itinerary for the American Carnage North American Tour are as follows:

JULY
23 Pavillon de la Jeunesse, Quebec City, QC  CANADA
24 Heavy MTL, Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montreal, QC  CANADA
26 Metro Centre, Halifax, NS  CANADA
27 Moncton Coliseum, Moncton, NB  CANADA
29 Molson Amphitheatre, Toronto, ONT  CANADA
30 John Labatt Centre Center, London, ONT  CANADA

(Slayer European festivals)

AUGUST
11 Glens Falls Civic Center, Glens Falls, NY
12 Izod Center, East Rutherford, NJ
14 Tsongas Arena, Boston, MA
15 Susquehanna Bank Center, Camden, NJ
16 Chevrolet Theatre, Wallingford, CT
18 Tower City Amphitheatre, Cleveland, OH
19 Joe Louis Arena, Detroit,MI
20 UIC Pavillon, Chicago, IL
21 Roy Wilkins Auditorium, Minneapolis, MN
23 Cap Fed Park @Sandstone, Kansas City, KS
25 Magness Arena, Denver, CO
26 Tingley Coliseum, Albuquerque, NM
27 Dodge Theatre, Phoenix, AZ
29 Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, San Diego, CA
30 Long Beach Arena, Long Beach, CA
31 Cow Palace, San Francisco, CA

SEPTEMBER
 1 Arco Arena, Sacramento, CA
 3 Wamu Theatre, Seattle, WA
 4 Washington County Fairgrounds, Portland, OR

By Becca   Fri, Feb 12, 2010

Long regarded as one of rock's legendary voices, BRIAN HOWE will release his solo album CIRCUS BAR February 26^th on Frontiers Records. This album will also include two stunning – newly recorded - remakes of the Bad Company hits “How ‘Bout That” and “Holy Water.” CIRCUS BAR was produced by Brooks Paschal and mixed by Rafe McKenna (GIANT, BAD COMPANY, TESLA, TEN).

HOWE had some friends help shape up CIRCUS BAR such as  Wayne Nelson of The Little River Band who dropped by the studio for a few days and also Pat Travers popped in and played guitar on "My Town". “I didn't want to have too many "established" musicians on the record because I wanted to keep the feel somewhat fresh and spontaneous”, explains HOWE. This album promises to be a career landmark for this amazing singer’s career.

HOWE started his career in 1983 as lead vocalist for Ted Nugent on the "Penetrator" album and fronting its band on the subsequent world tour. In 1984, drummer Simon Kirke and guitarist Mick Ralphs asked HOWE to replace Paul Rodgers as the lead singer in Bad Company. HOWE decided to accept the offer and continue the legend of the band. This was not an easy task, but along with Kirke and Ralphs, HOWE created, wrote, recorded and toured for the following 10 years, headlining every major venue around the globe.

Along with Bad Company's highly acclaimed 1993 live CD "What You Hear Is What You Get - The Best of Bad Company - Live", HOWE wrote and sold with Bad Company something like 19 million of records, highlighted by such radio and video hits as "Holy Water”, "If You Needed Somebody," "No Smoke Without A Fire," and "How About That," - not to mention a few of the group's previous hits as recorded on the "live" CD.

“It's been 13 years since my last record and on this CD I have given them everything I have: music that appeals to anyone that likes big melodies with an edge”. 100% gold class awaits the faithful fans that will purchase CIRCUS BAR, better believe it: BRIAN HOWE is back to Rock!

CIRCUS BAR track listing includes:

I’m Back; Life’s Mystery; There’s This Girl; Could Have Been You; Surrounded; Flying; How It Could Have Been; My Town; How ‘Bout That; Feels Like I’m Coming Home; If You Want Trouble; Feelings; Holy Water; Little George Street.

For more information go to www.brianhowe.com,  www.myspace.com/brianhowe01, www.frontiers.it or  www.myspace.com/frontiersrecords.

By Becca   Fri, Feb 12, 2010

World renowned UFO guitarist Vinnie Moore has announced that he will be performing one show only in the UK during 2010, at the Camden Underworld on Wed 17th February.

Vinnie came to the world’s attention in Guitar World’s ‘spotlight’ column in the mid 80’s. He was signed to Mike Varney’s Shrapnel Records and his debut 1987 album ‘Mind’s Eye’ sold more than 100,000 copies.

He continued to release solo albums and has also played with numerous different world famous talents, including touring with Alice Cooper and appearing on his album ‘Hey Stoopid’. In 2003 Vinnie joined UFO. As well as touring the world they have recorded and released ‘You Are Here’ (2004), ‘The Monkey Puzzle’ (2006), ‘The Visitor’ (2009) and the live Dvd ‘Showtime’.

Vinnie’s new solo release is entitled ‘To The Core’.

Tickets are available now at World renowned UFO guitarist Vinnie Moore has announced that he will be performing one show only in the UK during 2010, at the Camden Underworld on Wed 17th February.

Vinnie came to the world’s attention in Guitar World’s ‘spotlight’ column in the mid 80’s. He was signed to Mike Varney’s Shrapnel Records and his debut 1987 album ‘Mind’s Eye’ sold more than 100,000 copies.

He continued to release solo albums and has also played with numerous different world famous talents, including touring with Alice Cooper and appearing on his album ‘Hey Stoopid’. In 2003 Vinnie joined UFO. As well as touring the world they have recorded and released ‘You Are Here’ (2004), ‘The Monkey Puzzle’ (2006), ‘The Visitor’ (2009) and the live Dvd ‘Showtime’.

Vinnie’s new solo release is entitled ‘To The Core’.

Tickets are available now at www.seetickets.com

www.vinniemoore.com

www.vinniemoore.com

By Becca   Fri, Feb 12, 2010

BYO Records is proud to announce the return of Punk Rock Bowling, May 6-9, 2010 and the new location at Sunset Station Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Hotel and bowling registration is now available at the newly revamped PunkRockBowling.com site.

By Becca   Fri, Feb 12, 2010

Superfly Productions and A.C. Entertainment are excited to announce the initial lineup for the 2010 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. The ninth annual four-day camping and music festival will be held on June 10 - 13 on the same beautiful 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tennessee, 60 miles south of Nashville. A full list of confirmed acts follows, and more will be announced in the coming weeks. The final Bonnaroo 2010 lineup will total over 125 bands and over 20 comedians performing on 13 stages over four days. Tickets are on sale now exclusively at bonnaroo.com!

Perhaps bringing you the most diverse and ambitious lineup to date, the 2010 event draws world-class acts from a staggering range of musical worlds. This year the festival features the Dave Matthews Band, Kings of Leon, Stevie Wonder, Jay-Z, Weezer, Flaming Lips performing Dark Side Of The Moon, The Dead Weather, Phoenix, John Fogerty, Jimmy Cliff, Tenacious D, Zac Brown Band, Avett Brothers, Norah Jones, LCD Soundsystem, Tori Amos, The National, Jeff Beck, Michael Franti, Against Me!, Medeski, Martin & Wood, Baaba Maal, The Melvins, Thievery Corporation to name but a small portion of the deep lineup. Wonder’s Bonnaroo performance marks a rare festival appearance for the legend, whose illustrious songbook continues to be as influential and significant today as ever. Bonnaroo veterans Kings of Leon are the first band in the history of the festival to start on a tent stage and work their way up to the coveted headlining slot. They were first booked to play a tent stage early in the day in 2004. They have gone on to perform at Bonnaroo several times, each appearance bigger than the last. This will be one of the very few appearances the band will make in 2010.

The largest and most revered music and camping event in the country, Bonnaroo has elevated the American rock festival to an unprecedented level. As the only round-the-clock major U.S. music festival, Bonnaroo packs an unparalleled amount of entertainment options into its four days. The event has offered its attendees the amenities and community spirit of a small city, with 24 hours of activities including a comedy theater, cinema festival, jazz club, silent disco, arcade, Internet cafés, restaurants, yoga classes and hundreds of high quality craft vendors. Since its inception, Bonnaroo swiftly earned its status as the country’s premier music and arts event. The Wall Street Journal called Bonnaroo “one of rock’s best festivals,” continuing to hail that the 2009 lineup “fairly bursts with some of the most gifted acts in rock and pop.” Entertainment Weekly called it “the best of all sonic worlds,” while the New York Times said, “Bonnaroo’s very loose mandate — and a wise one for any festival — is to choose performers who deliver in a live performance, with current hits and studio expertise as lower priorities. One of the pleasures of the festival is that it defies narrowcasting: It’s not an Americana festival, an indie-rock festival, a gathering of 2008-9 hitmakers or anything but what its producers and, presumably, ticket-buyers are happy to hear.” Rolling Stone called Bonnaroo “one of the 50 moments to change the history of rock and roll.”

Once again, Bonnaroo has created a couple of unique ticketing options for its fans. The festival is offering a special payment plan in which tickets will be available for five (5) payments of $50.00 plus applicable fees. In addition, fans will have the option to purchase a Bonnaroo Green Ticket that will help to support the development and implementation of sustainable improvements at the festival for years to come. Festival organizers are constantly looking for ways to be aggressive with mitigating the event’s environmental impact and raising awareness about green issues.

As part of Fuse’s three-year deal with Bonnaroo, the network will be back as the exclusive television partner of the festival. Fuse will be reporting live from Bonnaroo throughout the weekend and will air a special, featuring interviews with the hottest bands and performances from this year’s star-studded lineup. www.fuse.tv

Official festival website is www.bonnaroo.com

By Becca   Wed, Feb 10, 2010

By Becca   Wed, Feb 10, 2010

Frontiers Records and VQPR are pleased to announce their new union in business. The recent collaboration to join forces came about the beginning of 2010 starting with new releases BRIAN HOWE and the band GIANT for their first project together. Hear more about these bands in the following weeks to come~

Frontiers Records is preparing new releases for the USA such as EXTREME “Take us Alive” CD & DVD recorded in Boston last year, ALAN PARSONS “Live in Madrid” CD & DVD and ASIA “Omega.” In the recent past, the label has released new albums from MR BIG, WINGER; LYNCH MOB, HOUSE OF LORDS and PRIMAL FEAR.

Frontiers Records has a passion for melodic rock and the heroes responsible for timeless rock music that defined a generation. Frontiers Records have released many critically acclaimed albums, while several internationally renowned acts joined their high-profile roster: WINGER, STYX, TOTO, JOE LYNN TURNER, JOURNEY, THUNDER, SURVIVOR, GLENN HUGHES, HOUSE OF LORDS, just to name a few.

VQPR holds a myriad of artists in many genre’s from 80’s heritage bands to punk, rock, blues and metal, as well has specializing in Guitar Gods. The combination of the two companies is a blend for success. Look for all the Frontiers Records 2010 releases to be released to the media by VQPR – coming to the USA soon!

For more information, go to http://www.myspace.com/frontiersrecordsusa or www.vqpr.com

By Becca   Wed, Feb 10, 2010

The weekday evening program will be heard on more than 30 Rock/Alternative radio stations in markets coast to coast – from Albany, N.Y., to San Francisco, Calif., and Portland, Ore., to Dallas, Texas.  Originating from Premiere’s Los Angeles studios, Nikki Sixx and co-host Kerri Kasem will kick off their first week with scheduled appearances by Ozzy Osbourne and Dog the Bounty Hunter, among others.  In addition, The Side Show with Nikki Sixx, a weekend music-based entertainment program, will launch Feb. 13 and 14 on Rock/Alternative radio stations.  Both programs are also available through streaming at www.sixxsense.com.  

Sixx stated, “After almost 30 years of hearing my music and being interviewed on the radio, I’m excited to finally be behind the mic with Sixx Sense.  Together, with Kerri Kasem, I hope to create the best possible radio show with compelling guests, interesting topics and great music.”

“The response from radio stations across the country has been tremendous,” stated Premiere Radio SVP of Affiliate Relations Eileen Thorgusen.  “Combining Nikki’s star power with local Rock/Alternative playlists is a win-win for stations, listeners and fans nationwide.”

Sixx Sense with Nikki Sixx broadcasts Monday through Friday from 7 p.m. to midnight local time.  Host Nikki Sixx – co-founder/bassist/songwriter of Mötley Crüe and chart-topping band Sixx:A.M., producer, clothing designer, philanthropist, best-selling author and photographer – discusses music and lifestyle topics as he gives listeners a backstage look at the world and mind of a rock star.  Joined by co-host Kerri Kasem, Sixx provides his unique perspective and attitude as the duo welcomes celebrity guests, recording artists and fascinating characters from all walks of life. All this and more are coupled with radio station playlists.

The Side Show with Nikki Sixx is a two-hour original weekend program. Available for air Saturday or Sunday between 6 a.m. and midnight local time, Sixx and Kasem will air chart-topping songs, showcase new and emerging artists, and welcome guests from the worlds of music and entertainment.    

For affiliations, please contact Premiere Radio Networks at 818-377-5300.

About Nikki Sixx
Nikki Sixx is the iconic founder, bass player and songwriter for the genre-defining rock band Mötley Crüe; author of the New York Times Best Seller, The Heroin Diaries and the accompanying soundtrack with Sixx:A.M.; co-founder of rock couture fashion line Royal Underground;  Chief Creative Officer of Eleven Seven Music; philanthropist; photographer and more.

The creative force behind a multitude of projects, Nikki is an international superstar who never stops inventing new ways to express himself.  Mötley Crüe has sold more than 80 million albums worldwide, The Heroin Diaries stayed atop the New York Times Best Seller list for more than six months and the accompanying soundtrack by Sixx:A.M. solidified the supergroup with “Life Is Beautiful,” the most played rock track of 2008.  

Sixx is currently exploring the art of photography and working on the next Sixx:A.M. record as well as his next book, in addition to launching the syndicated radio show Sixx Sense and its companion weekend show The Side Show with Nikki Sixx.

About Kerri Kasem

Kerri Kasem, a multimedia personality, producer and writer, has anchored music, talk and entertainment programs for radio and television. In addition to co-hosting the weekday program Sixx Sense with Nikki Sixx and the companion weekend program The Side Show with Nikki Sixx, Kasem anchors her own show The Kerri Kasem Podcast and co-hosts The Solomon Free Money Hour on Angels AM-830 in Los Angeles.
 
A motorcycle aficionado, Kasem recently served as co-host of the nationally syndicated Racing Rocks with Riki Rachtman.  Kasem has also produced shows for MTV Asia, National Lampoon® and Sprint. Her credits include hosting SiTV’s The Rub and Spike TV'S UFC programs Ultimate Knockouts 3, Ultimate and Ultimate Knockouts.  The SPRINT SEE Network recently signed Kasem to host their mobile phone and web programs which include SEE America - a travel show which follows Kasem on her motorcycle.  Kasem also writes and produces segments for ALO Magazine, an up-scale lifestyle publication, as their motor editor.

Kasem’s resume includes appearances on Hannity and Colmes as a political commentator, MTV USA and Asia, America's Funniest Home Videos, Coming Attractions on the E! Network and hosting mornings with Alan Stock on KXNT/Las Vegas.  She has also been featured in dozens of magazines.  Kasem is a graduate of the Academy of Radio Broadcasting and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.  For more information, please visit www.KerriKasem.com  
About Premiere Radio Networks

Premiere Radio Networks, Inc., a subsidiary of Clear Channel Communications, syndicates 90 radio programs and services to more than 5,000 radio affiliations and reaches over 190 million listeners weekly.  Premiere Radio is the number one radio network in the country and features the following personalities:  Rush Limbaugh, Jim Rome, Casey Kasem, Ryan Seacrest, Glenn Beck, Bob & Tom, Delilah, Steve Harvey, Blair Garner, George Noory, John Boy and Billy, Big Tigger, Dr. Dean Edell, Sean Hannity, Elvis Duran, Jason Lewis, Randi Rhodes and others. Premiere is based in Sherman Oaks, California, with 13 offices nationwide.

By Becca   Wed, Feb 10, 2010

Ikon Custom Guitars is introducing its first production models to the guitar market.  The Arachnoid 1is 100% hand built in the USA using traditional and innovative techniques.  After years of effort to challenge conventional appearances and styles of guitars, Ikon Customs feels it has finally reached a new pinnacle in guitar design, appearance and manufacturing.

• Red Oak Neck and Fretboard
• Dyed fretboard, printed graphic "tatooed" on
• Poplar headstock with a walnut veneer
• Death Dealer high output passive pickup
• Top loading fixed IKON USA Bridge 
•  IKON Grip USA locking tuners
• Proprietary resin formula over Poplar body
• Adjustable aluminum nut
• Custom airbrushed paintjob
• Available in Flat, Satin or High Gloss finish 
• chrome, black or gold hardware 
•  25.5" scale, 24 jumbo frets, available in flat or 20" radius
•  MSRP: $999

Arachnoid1 Recluse: 

• Maple, Walnut, Bloodwood or Purpleheart neck and fretboard
• Inlaid Aliencult Skull logo  
• Poplar headstock with Carbon Fiber or exotic burl veneer
• Death Dealer high output pickup or Stealth active pickup
• Top loading fixed IKON USA Bridge
• IKON Grip USA locking tuners
• Proprietary resin formula with  hand-laid fiberglass over Walnut body
• Adjustable aluminum nut
• Custom airbrushed paintjob
• Available in Flat, Satin or High Gloss finish
• chrome, black or gold hardware
• 25.5" scale, 24 jumbo frets, available in flat or 20" radius
•  MSRP: $1999

• Cocobolo or Bocote (or any other exotic wood; subject to availability and may affect final pricing) neck and fretboard
• Inlaid Aliencult Skull logo, LED glowing fret markers
• Poplar headstock with Carbon Fiber or exotic burl veneer
• Death Dealer high output pickup or Stealth active pickup
• Top loading fixed IKON USA Bridge
• IKON Grip USA locking tuners
• Proprietary resin formula with  hand-laid fiberglass and carbon-fiber over Walnut body
• Adjustable aluminum nut
• Custom airbrushed paintjob; ours or your choice of colors
• Available in Flat, Satin or High Gloss finish
• chrome, black, gold or any painted color hardware
• 25.5" scale, 24 jumbo frets, available in flat or 20" radius
• MSRP: $2999

  Ikon Customs is now actively seeking to establish domestic retailers and international distributors.  For more information, visit www.ikoncustoms.com or www.myspace.com/ikoncustoms.

Tue, Feb 09, 2010

Hello friends and welcome to this tricky Tuesday edition of This Day In Rock. Now that we have made it through Monday its time to face the rest of the week. lets take that walk down musical memory lane.

On this day in 1958 a study showed Dick Clarks American Bandstand to be the #1 daytime television show of that time.

On this day in 1962 Neil Sedaka lays down the tracks for the song "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do". The song would go on to be his very first #1 hit.

in 1964 The Beatles appear on Ed Sullivan for the first time.They performed four of their biggest hits including "I want To Hold Your Hand".

On this day in 1972 Paul Mc Cartney & Wings Perform live for the first time.

In 1975 Cher goes solo for the first time and on this day her weekly Television show begins. Her first guest was Elton John.

Well friends that is all for today. until tomorrow...

 PEACE!!!

Mon, Feb 08, 2010

Hello friends and welcome to this monster monday edition of This Day In Rock. Another huge snowstorm is making its way through the central US adding to the aggravation of the fact that it is Monday. Lets take our mind off Monday & the weather for a few minutes and take that walk down musical memory lane.

On this day in 1959 Johnny Cash appears On Ed Sullivan and Sings "Don't Take Your Guns To Town"

In 1960 Bobby Rydell Makes an appearance on the charts with "Wild One" It would eventually make it's way to #2 where it would peak.

In 1963 The Four Tops get their big break when Barry Gordy signs them to his Motown record label.

On this day in 1965 filming for the movie "Catch Us If You Can" began. It featured The Dave Clark Five But they did not star in the movie although it was about them.

On this day in 1975 The Ohio Players top the charts with "Fire"

In 1980 David Bowie & his wife get Divorced and David receives custody of their son.

Wll friends that is it for today hopefully tomorrow there will be much more! until tomorrow...

PEACE!!!

By Becca   Sun, Feb 07, 2010

Portland, OR death metal band Those Who Lie Beneath are preparing to tour overseas as part of the 3-way co-headline Machines Of Grind Tour with rotating headliners Aborted, Rotten Sound, and The Red Chord.

Kicking off April 16 in Denmark, the tour will wind down May 8 in Belgium. The UK leg of the trek will be sponsored by the newly launched Terrorizer Magazine.

Inspired by Scandinavian and modern American death metal, Those Who Lie Beneath combine amazing guitar work, razor sharp drumming and super brutal vocals that will surely devastate the most fickle heavy music fan.

Those Who Lie Beneath is currently on a U.S. tour with The Red Chord, and My Children My Bride wrapping up March 14 in Massachusetts. The band’s release, An Awakening, is out in the U.S. now on Rise Records.

For more information on the band please see www.myspace.com/thosewholiebeneath

Catch Those Who Lie Beneath On Tour Now:

Feb 5 - Salt Lake City, UT @ In The Venue

Feb 9 – St Louis, MO @ Cicero’s

Feb 11 – Douglasville, GA @ The 7 Venue

Feb 12 – Pensacola, FL @ The Vault

Feb 13 – Birmingham, AL @ 5 Points Music Hall

Feb 14 – Metairie, LA @ The High Ground

Feb 16 – Wichita Falls, TX @ The Hanger

Feb 17 – Tyler, TX @ Knight of Columbus Hall

Feb 18 – McAllen, TX @ The Incubator

Feb 19 – Corpus Christi, TX @ House of Rock

Feb 20 – Houston, TX @ Meridian

Feb 21 – San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit

Feb 23 – Tucson, AZ @ The Rock

Feb 24 – Las Vegas, NV @ Area 702

Feb 25 – Bakersfield, CA @ Jerry’s Pizza

Feb 26 – Modesto, CA @ Modesto Virtual

Feb 28 – Palmdale, CA @ The Crossing

Mar 1 – Flagstaff, AZ @ The Joint

Mar 2 – Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad

Mar 3 – Amarillo, TX @ The War Legion Underground

Mar 4 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Bricktown Live

Mar 5 – Memphis, TN @ New Daisy Theatre

Mar 6 – Louisville, KY @ Uncle Pleasants

Mar 7 – Nashville, TN @ Rocketown

Mar 8 – Columbia, SC @ New Brookland Tavern

Mar 9 – Raleigh, NC @ The Brewery

Mar 11 – Lancaster, PA @ Chameleon Club

Mar 12 – South Hackensack, NJ @ School of Rock

Mar 13 – Hartford, CT @ Webster Underground

Mar 14 – Holyoke, MA @ Water Front Tavern

Machines Of Grind Tour:

Apr 16 – Copenhagen, Denmark @ Pumpehuset  
Apr 17 – Essen, Germany @ Turock  

Apr 18 – London, UK @ Underworld

Apr 19 – Birmingham, UK @ 02 Academy 3

Apr 20 - Newcastle upon Tyne, UK @ O2 Academy 2  

Apr 21 – Leeds, UK @ Rios

Apr 22 – Plymouth, UK @ White Rabbit
Apr 23 – Evreux, France @ Abordage  
Apr 24 – Nantes, France @ Le Ferrailleur   
Apr 25 – Durango, Spain @ Plateruena   
Apr 26 – Madrid, Spain @ Ritmo & Compas  
Apr 27 – Barcelona, Spain @ Apolo 2   
Apr 28 – Luynes / Marseille, France @ Le Korigan  
Apr 30 – Tilburg, Holland @ Neurotic Death Fest  
May 1 – Leisnig, Germany @ Revolution Fest Open Air  
May 2 – Rep Brno, Czech @ Faval  
May 3 – München, Germany @ Feierwerk  
May 4 – Vienna, Austria @ Arena  
May 5 – Ljubljana, Slovenia @ Gala Hala  
May 6 – Lonato Del Garda (Brescia), Italy @ Olden Live Club  
May 7 – Zizersm, Switzerland @ Eventstage  
May 8 – Durbuy, Belgium @ Durbuy Rock Fest

By Becca   Sat, Feb 06, 2010

Finally on DVD is the classic punk rock movie from 1980 starring Richard Hell, illustrating the end of the first wave of New York City punk rock better than any documentary. Nada (Carole Bouquet), a beautiful French journalist on assignment in New York, records the life and work of an up and coming punk rock star, Billy (Richard Hell). Soon she enters into a volatile relationship with him and must decide whether to continue with it, or return to her lover, a fellow journalist trying to track down the elusive Andy Warhol (playing himself). Featuring members of the Voidoids and the Ramones.

This long lost film is like a time capsule from pre-Disneynification New York City: sleazy, dirty and most importantly, real. The DVD package includes a lengthy new interview with Hell about the film and more.

Richard Hell states: "This is a priceless package. The real burnt-out New York in January and February 1978, the Voidoids live at CBGB, Ed Lachman's cinematography, Elliot Goldenthal's sound track, Carole Bouquet's face, my lithe figure, Andy Warhol to break your heart, Luc Sante demonically extracting the ugly truths from me re: the horror of it all (bonus feature which is better than the movie itself)...unique. Spring for it."

Bonus Materials

    * 2009 Interview with Richard Hell by Luc Sante about the making of and stories behind BLANK GENERATION (45 minutes)

Points of Interest

    * Live Performances by Richard Hell & The Voidoids
    * Stars Richard Hell, Carole Bouquet, Ulli Lommel and Andy Warhol

Direct Link to Purchase: http://www.seeofsound.com/p.php?s=MVDV4823

By Becca   Sat, Feb 06, 2010

Rise Records and Bleeding Through are pleased to announce "The Spring Breakdown Tour: 2010". Bleeding Through is one of the most important bands to take the mixture of metal and hardcore to international prominence in the last decade, touring with Slayer, Marilyn Manson, Bullet For My Valentine, AFI, HIM, Cradle Of Filth, Ozzfest, Vans Warped Tour and MTV2’s Headbanger’s Ball: The Tour.

Currently on a European tour supporting Machine Head, Bleeding Through commence the new decade with a US headlining tour in support of their upcoming release which is in stores April 13th. Their ominously self-titled new album, their first for Rise Records, is the perfect distillation of their past with a solid look forward to the future: dark, aggressive, full of rage and sorrow. Look for Bleeding Through, Born of Osiris, Sleeping Giant, Oceano and fellow Rise supporting band Legend at your favorite venue this spring!  Bleeding Through also posted a new song from the album called, "Anti-Hero" on their MySpace page which features their new album artwork and exclusive pre-order bundle packages.

www.myspace.com/bleedingthrough
www.riserecords.com

Headlining tour dates:

Bleeding Through, Born of Osiris, Sleeping Giant, Oceano and Legend

4/09-San Diego, CA @ Soma
4/10-Fresno, CA @ Club Retro
4/12-Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven
4/13-Boise, ID @ The Venue
4/14-Salt Lake City, UT @ In The Venue
4/15-Denver, CO @ Marquis Theatre
4/16-Tulsa, OK @ Marquee Theatre
4/17-St. Louis, MO @ Fubar
4/18-St. Paul, MN @ Barfly
4/19-Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
4/20-Indianapolis, IN @ Emerson Theatre
4/21-Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
4/22-Dayton, OH @ The Attic
4/23-Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's
4/24-Detroit, MI @ Harpos
4/25-Syracuse, NY @ Westcott Theatre
4/26-Toronto, ON @ Opera House 
4/27-Montreal, QC @ Tulipe
4/29-Long Island, NY @ Crazy Donkey
4/30-Baltimore, MD @ Sonar
5/01-Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock
5/02-Raleigh, NC @ Volume 11
5/04-Orlando, FL @ Club Firestone
5/05-Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
5/06-Pensacola, FL @ The Ready Room
5/07-Houston, TX @ Meridian
5/08-San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit
5/09-McAllen, TX @ Incubator
5/10-Ft. Worth, TX @ Ridglea Theatre
5/12-El Paso, TX @ Club 101
5/13-Albuquerque, NM @ The Launchpad
5/14-Phoenix, AZ @ The Clubhouse
5/15-Las Vegas, NV @ 702 Skatepark
5/16-Pomona, CA @ Fox Theatre (CALIFORNIA METALFEST IV)

By Becca   Fri, Feb 05, 2010

Sherwood, purveyors of feel good California rock, will be hitting the road launching a U.S. headlining tour in support of its most recent effort QU. The tour kicks off February 17 in Los Angeles at the famed Roxy Theater.

A Beach Boys-inspired power pop band hailing from San Luis Obispo, California, Sherwood came together in 2002 while the band members were still students at the local university. Now signed to Myspace Records, they’ve released their debut Summer EP followed by two full length releases (Sing, But Keep Going in 2005 and 2007’s A Different Light).

QU, released October 2009, is the band’s third full length and is arguably Sherwood’s most mature and accessible yet, as its undeniable pop sensibilities showcase a band coming into its own and fully realizing its potential. Fans have noticed, as Sherwood’s MySpace page has logged an astounding 18 million plays, making it the third largest MySpace profile in the world.

Teaming up with producer Brad Wood ( Liz Phair, Smashing Pumpkins and Sunny Day Real Estate) in a rented Oakland apartment for nine months, the band amassed 85 songs that were eventually whittled down to 12 unabashed power pop songs that made the final cut.

Sherwood’s brand new music video for the song "You Are" will world premiere on MySpace Music on February 12. The video was directed by Long Beach hipster Matt Wignall who also produced music and videos for Cold War Kids.

Catch Sherwood on tour:

*Feb  21 - March 17: Hot Chelle Rae, Black Gold, Reece support
*March 18 - March 19: Reece supports
*March 20 - March 21: Seabird and Reece support
*March 23 - March 27: Seabird, Neon Trees, Reece support

Bold= new dates

Wed-Feb-17 Los Angeles, CAThe Roxy
Sun-Feb-21 San Diego, CA SOMA  
Mon-Feb-22 Phoenix, AZ The Clubhouse   
Tue-Feb-23 Amarillo, TX Common  
Wed-Feb-24 Austin, TX The Mohawk  
Thu-Feb-25 Houston, TX  House of Blues Houston   
Fri-Feb-26 Dallas, TX The Prophet Bar **NOTE NEW VENUE NAME  
Sun-Feb-28 Oklahoma City, OK The Conservatory  
Tue-Mar-02 St Louis, MO The Firebird  
Wed-Mar-03 Nashville, TN Exit In  
Thu-Mar-04 Knoxville, TN Square Room  
Fri-Mar-05 Atlanta, GA The Masquarade   
Sat-Mar-06 Jacksonville, FL Jack Rabbits   
Mon-Mar-08 Orlando, FL Backbooth   
Tue-Mar-09 Tampa, FL Crow Bar   
Thu-Mar-11 Greenville, SC The Handlebar   
Sat-Mar-13 Elizabethtown, PA Folklore Coffee and Co.  
Sun-Mar-14 Somerville, MA The Armory   
Mon-Mar-15 Vienna, VA Jammin Java  
Tue-Mar-16 South Hackensack, NJ School of Rock  
Wed-Mar-17 New York, NY Highline Ballroom  
Thu-Mar-18 Rochester, NY Water Street Music Hall  
Fri-Mar-19 Pittsburgh, PA Diesel  
Sat-Mar-20 Akron, OH Musica  
Sun-Mar-21 Columbus, OH Skullys  
Tue-Mar-23 Grand Rapids, MI Intersection  
Wed-Mar-24 Chicago, IL Subterranean  
Thu-Mar-25 Milwaukee, WI The Rave  
Fri-Mar-26 La Crosse, WI Warehouse  
Sat-Mar-27 Minneapolis, MN Triple Rock Social Club

Additional dates to be announced soon.

By Becca   Fri, Feb 05, 2010

This film looks at Muse's entire career, and by using rare performance and interview footage of the band, contributions from their closest colleagues and from those who have witnessed and written about their journey, plus seldom seen photos, news reports, scene shoots and a range of other features, creates the finest documentary to date on this extraordinary band, the music they make and the lives they lead.

Includes exclusive interviews with former manager Safta Jaffrey, legendary producer John Leckie, band engineer Ric Peet, video director Mat Kirby, official biographer and NME writer Mark Beaumont and many other close confidantes.

What turns a good band into a great one is usually just the right mix of downright dedication, damned hard work and a special kind of talent which allows for the creation of music that will touch multiple generations.

This is certainly the ingredient list which Muse have employed while creating a sound and image that has captured a fan-base larger than that of  just about anyone else around at the moment.

Direct Link to Purchase:http://www.seeofsound.com/p.php?s=SIDVD554

By Dave   Wed, Feb 03, 2010

This Sunday, 7th Feb - The Dragonfly, Hollywood is the place to be. With host of bands playing to raise money for the children of Haiti. If your in Hollywood please go along.

Linda Lou & Leah Ann Cevoli will be hosting the show, which kicks off at 8:00pm. It will include performances by Black Robot, Cockpit and The Knives. Also will be plenty of special guests including Snake Sabo of Skid Row.

www.hollywoodrocksforhaiti.com

Help the children who have survived the earthquake.
100% of your donation will support Unicef's work in Haiti.

$10 Suggested Cash Donation At Event
Checks/Money Orders (Payable to Unicef)
Pay-Pal Donations: HollywoodRocksForHaiti@Gmail.com

Wed, Feb 03, 2010

Hello friends and welcome to this Thursday edition of This Day In Rock. The week is almost over and tomorrow is FRIDAY!! Lets take that walk down musical memory lane.

On this day in 1956 James Brown and His band The Famous Flames record "Please Please Please".

Fast forward to 1977 Fleetwood Mac Releases One of the best selling records ever."Rumors" would stay at the top of the album charts for an incredible 31 weeks. The album sold 18million plus copies and produced Four #1 singles.

On this day in 1978 "Stayin Alive" By the Bee Gee's was the #1 Tune in the nation Thanks to the movie "Saturday Night Fever"

On this day in 1983  Anoexra Nervosa took the Life of the Beautiful and talented Karen Carpenter.

On this day in 2007 Billy Joel Was The super Bowl Half time Musician.

Wow Looks like another one of those slow music history days. Maybe next time there will more! Until tomorrow...

PEACE!!!

Wed, Feb 03, 2010

Hello Friends and welcome to this Wednesday edition of This Day In Rock. I hope the week is treating you well so far. If not don't fret you have made it more than halfway only two days and it will be Friday! Lets take that walk down musical memory lane.

 On this day in 1958 The song "Short Shorts" Hit the Billboard charts running. It would land in the #3 spot. the song was a last minute addition to the album only using leftover studio time.

 On this day in 1959 Rock N' Roll suffered a dramatic blow which would eventually be labeled as "The Day The Music Died" . Three of the most prominent musicians of that time;Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper and Ritchie Valens lost thier lives when Thier Plane crashed near Clear Lake Iowa. eleven years Later Don McClean Wrote "American Pie" & released it.the song was inspired mostly from this tradgey.

On this day in 1968 the Beatles recorded thier soon to be hit "Lady Madonna".

 On this day in 1978 The Made for TV Movie "Dead Mans Curve" premiered on tv. The movie was about Jan Berry's (of Jan & Dean) fight To Come back from A horriffic accident that nearly took his life.

 On this day in 1992 Michael Jackson Holds a Press Conference to announce his upcoming world tour. 

 Entertainment for Super Bowl XXXVI in 2002 Included Barry Mannilow and Paul McCartney for Pre Show Entertainment and U2 performed the halftime show.

Well friends that is all for today until tomorrow...

PEACE!!!!

By Becca   Wed, Feb 03, 2010

Veteran guitar legend Joe Satriani, one of the world’s most renowned instrumental artists, recorded Live in Paris: I Just Wanna Rock on May 27, 2008 at The Grand Rex Theater in Paris, France. The brand new live two-disc CD and DVD was released February 2nd through Epic Records.

This very special recording captures Satriani’s stirring performance with memorable songs such as, “Surfing With The Alien”, “Flying In A Blue Dream”, along with recent hits like “Super Colossal” and “I Just Wanna Rock.” The quality of music by the 15-time Grammy nominee is unquestionable, yet the extraordinary editing and artful stage lighting makes this Satriani “live” DVD a pleasure for the new viewer, as well as the long-time fan. The Live in Paris: I Just Wanna Rock DVD will also include a very special bonus in-depth interview with Satriani as well as exclusive behind-the-scenes footage. 

Enter the "I Just Wanna Rock Paris" Trivia Sweepstakes: http://web.epicrecords.com/satrianisweepstakes/

By Becca   Wed, Feb 03, 2010

This beautiful Deluxe Double Disc Album of 32 tracks, featuring bands representative of musical genres from Electronica to Indie Rock who have been influenced by the band. Participants from across America and Europe include New Order / Joy Division bassist Peter Hook, Detachments, Rabbit in the Moon, John Ralston, Sunbears!, The Cloud Room, GD Luxxe, The Dark Romantics, Pocket, Light Yourself On Fire, XOXO and Kites with Lights.

This album is dedicated to Tony Wilson, founder of Factory Records, who died of cancer in 2007, and will be released on February 20^th 2010 to celebrate what would have been his 60^th Birthday.

A portion of the proceeds from album sales will benefit the Salford Foundation Trust's Tony Wilson Awards, established in his memory. The trust benefits children and young people who can demonstrate a special talent or ambition in the arts or creative skills.

*  Packaging includes rare archival photos of New Order by rockstar photographer Kevin Cummins plus one of the last images of Tony Wilson before he announced his illness, taken by Katja Ruge.

*  Peter Hook, bassist for New Order & Joy Division, has recorded a sonically enhanced spoken word dedication to Tony Wilson to introduce the record.

Two additional collections of songs will be available as digital albums released in support of this package: The Digital Album & Twelve Versions of Ceremony.

DISC ONE

1. STRANGELY ENOUGH IMPACT - Peter Hook

A Dedication to Tony Wilson

2. CEREMONY - Yes But No

3. DREAM ATTACK - Kites With Lights

4. BLUE MONDAY - Rabbit In The Moon

5. CRYSTAL - The Dark Romantics

6. SUB-CULTURE - Pocket feat. Shaun Robinson & Tracy Shedd

7. WORLD - Solo Gigolos UK

8. TURN - Lone Wolf feat. Geri X

9. MR DISCO - Detachments

10. PARADISE - The Beauvilles

11. RUN - Christian Webb & Adam Knowles

12. THIEVES LIKE US - Sunbears!

13. 60 MILES AN HOUR - GD Luxxe

14. LOVE VIGILANTES - Jimmy Oakes

15. ALL DAY LONG - John Ralston

16. TEMPTATION - The Dark Esquire

17. THE HIM - Johnny Parry

DISC TWO

1. AS IT IS WHEN IT WAS - The Bedford Incident

2. ROUND & ROUND - Sibling

3. THE PERFECT KISS - Detachments

4. YOUR SILENT FACE - Flight

5. THIS TIME OF NIGHT - Kingsbury

6. BLUE MONDAY - The Cloud Room

7. CEREMONY - The Sheaks

8. SUNRISE - History

9. CHOSEN TIME - Light Yourself On Fire

10. LEAVE ME ALONE - Allegra Gellar

11. EVERY LITTLE COUNTS - XOXO

12. BIZARRE LOVE TRIANGLE - Jimmy Oakes

13. REGRET - Win Win Winter

14. 1963 - The Milling Gowns

15. CEREMONY (KITES WITH LIGHTS REMIX) - Yes But No

*  Even after losing Tony, his legacy continues to bring music into people's lives.  Since Ceremony will benefit talented young people, we included a "Ceremony" track on the album performed by children to show an example of  those who have the opportunity of music in their lives.

AVAILABLE FEB 20^TH 2010

*  The Digital Version of this release and the two additional collections will be available at iTunes, Emusic, Amazon, Rhapsody & all other digital outlets to commemorate Tony Wilson's Birthday.

*  The Double CD will also be available to purchase at NewOrderTribute.com

AVAILABLE MARCH 9^TH 2010

*  The CD Version will be available from MVD Distribution and your favorite music retailers.

By Becca   Wed, Feb 03, 2010

Australian rockers JET have announced a run of headlining dates with support from The Crash Kings. The North American trek will begin in Toronto, ON on March 5 at The Opera House. In the midst of their third trip around the world to support their new album, Shaka Rock, the band will be performing on Jimmy Kimmel Live! later this month, as well as making a distinguished stop in Vancouver to perform at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. JET have been invited to perform on Wednesday, February 24 during the two-week long event at the Whistler Medals Plaza, among fourteen other top North American headlining acts such as Usher, OneRepublic, The Fray, The Roots and All American Rejects. Tickets for JET’s upcoming tour dates go on sale this Friday and Saturday with additional dates to follow. Tickets can be purchased at http://jettheband.com/.
 
The band recently finished an Australian trek with Green Day, in which two of the dates became the #4 and #8 highest grossing concerts in the world according to Billboard’s Boxscore.
 
With more than four-million albums sold worldwide and four Top Ten Modern Rock hits, JET recently returned to form with Shaka Rock, an album that parallels their smash, Get Born which produced hits like “Are You Gonna Be My Girl” and “Cold Hard Bitch.”  The new album closes the gap between the raw roots of Get Born and the grace and melody of Shine On (recorded just after the passing of Nic and Chris Cester’s father), which together went on to make JET an international band of style and substance.  Shaka Rock captures the charisma and energy of classic rock and roll with just enough punk swagger and contemporary flair to create something uniquely JET.
 
The Crash Kings deliver a unique brand of keyboard infused power-trio rock that creates a "big sound without guitar."  That sound is a hit at radio as their single "Mountain Man" off their self-titled debut is quickly climbing up the charts and making an impact with fans at their live appearances.  Fronted by brothers Antonio (vocals / Clavinet) and Michael Beliveau (Bass), along with Jason Morris' hard-hitting drums, the three musically accomplished members of the Crash Kings have been building a reputation as a must-see live act, quickly becoming renowned for their energetic and impassioned performances.
 

JET With The Crash Kings Tour Dates

3/5       Toronto, ON                       The Opera House – Tickets On Sale 2/5

3/6       Clifton Park, NY                 Northern Lights - Tickets On Sale 2/5

3/7       Sayreville, NJ                    Starland Ballroom - Tickets On Sale 2/5

3/9       Boston, MA                        Paradise Rock Club – Tickets On Sale 2/5

3/11      Richmond, VA                   Hat Factory – Tickets On Sale 2/5

3/13      Columbia, SC                   St. Patrick’s Day Festival – Tickets On Sale 2/12

3/15      Little Rock, AR                  The Village – Tickets On Sale 2/5

3/16      Baton Rouge, LA              The Varsity Theatre – Tickets On Sale 2/6

3/23      Seattle, WA                       The Showbox at the Market – Tickets On Sale 2/6

3/24      Portland, OR                     Roseland Theater – Tickets On Sale 2/19

3/27      Las Vegas, NV                  Rock N Roll Wine Festival at Caesar's Pool – Tickets On Sale 2/17

3/29      Aspen, CO                        Belly Up Aspen – Tickets On Sale 2/5

3/30      Colorado Springs, CO      The Black Sheep – Tickets On Sale 2/5

4/2       Kenosha, WI                      The Brat Stop – Tickets On Sale 2/8



For more information on JET, please visit http://jettheband.com/.
 

By Becca   Tue, Feb 02, 2010

San Diego-based troubadour Jason Mraz has spent the past thirteen years performing everywhere from local coffee shops to stadiums with his Taylor guitars. Along the way, Mraz has released three studio albums, several EP's and live albums including the recently released Beautiful Mess - Live on Earth DVD/CD.  Mraz's live shows have garnered critical acclaim around the world and his albums have earned multiple Grammy nominations. Late last year, his hit single, "I'm Yours", set a music industry record for the most weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. In early December, Mraz visited the Taylor factory to meet with the company's design team and to complete work on his own Taylor model, the Jason Mraz Signature Model (JMSM).
 
The JMSM is based on Mraz's go-to guitar, a Taylor nylon-string NS72ce, a guitar he says "nurtured a whole album's worth of songs" and in performances, "gave me a way to communicate with the audience without a guitar standing in my way. It felt like it was part of me, it was a part of the energy that I wanted to put out there." Crafted from a back and sides of Indian rosewood and a top of Western Red cedar, the JMSM includes key design touches provided by Mraz. The fretboard inlay, in Mexican cypress, features the phrase "Be Love" set below a design that features a triangle within a circle, which mirrors a forearm tattoo he got in July 2009. "I chose this symbol simply because I want to be whole in mind, body and soul," he explains. "I think that's a divine trinity there. What is 'Be Love' but cutting out the middle man. You don't have to have a certain someone to be loved. You don't have to have certain conditions to have love in your life. You can just be love. So, it's basically a practice of unconditional love, a practice of unabashed generosity."
 
Mraz's touch can also be seen in the soundhole rosette, which features one of the artist's passions: the zodiac. "I'm always looking into the cosmos to inspire me or to help me create my schedule, even for tours and for when I'm going to write and what I'm going to do," Mraz shares. "So, everyone can relate to this because your zodiac sign is going to be in the rosette somewhere, in the person you love, all the relationships in your life can be related to this...the rosette is here for us to put ourselves into the universe." The hand-inlaid rosette of the twelve signs of the zodiac is crafted from a Hawaiian koa ring, a background of bubinga, and Mexican cypress symbols.
 
The JMSM comes ready for both intimate venues and crowd-packed stadiums with the company's ES-N® pickup, in a hardshell case, with a certificate of authenticity signed by Jason Mraz. The JMSM model will be available at authorized domestic and international Taylor dealers in late spring. 
 

By Becca   Tue, Feb 02, 2010

Creature With The Atom Brain is thrilled to announce that TRANSYLVANIA has been  released today, February 2^nd via The End Records. Marking the band’s North American debut, Creature With The Atom Brain landed an impressive thirteen-date slot opening for Alice In Chains, which also kicks off tomorrow at the Orpheum Theatre in Vancouver.

Mixed by Chris Goss (Queens Of The Stone Age, Masters Of Reality) and including appearances by Mark Lanegan, TRANSYLVANIA showcases the band’s blend of psychedelia, garage rock, and hypnotizing grooves, while also combining African rhythms, making this album a striking standout from most contemporary independent music. Q Magazine gave the album 4 out of 5 stars and went on to say “long endorsed by Josh Homme, these Belgians’ stoner/psych credentials are impeccable even before Mark Lanegan and Chris Goss signed up for this sublimely lysergic release.”

Creature With The Atom Brain will also make their debut at this year’s SXSW, playing at The End Record’s showcase on Thursday, March 18^th at The Ale House. More details to follow.

By Becca   Tue, Feb 02, 2010

By Dave   Tue, Feb 02, 2010

This year's Download Festival will take place at Donington Park, Leicestershire - UK, on the weekend of 11th - 13th June. This will mark the 30th year of rock festivals at this venue!

AC/DC will be one of the headliners for this year's event. This will mark 30 years since the release of the album Back in Black for them. Joining AC/DC is rock supergroup Them Crooked Vultures. Also confirmed will be the reformed Stone Temple Pilots. Other bands include Megadeth, Motorhead, Deftones, Bullet For My Valentine, Wolfmother and Volbeat. With loads more bands to come...

*NEW UPDATE*

The two other headliners will be Rage Against The Machine and Aerosmith (with Steve Tyler). Also five more bands have also been announced - Billy Idol, Stone Sour, Lamb of God, Five Finger Death Punch, Thirty Seconds to Mars.

Ticket prices are:

Weekend Arena : £145

3 Day Weekend Camping : £170

5 Day Weekend Camping : £180

http://www.livenation.co.uk/festival/2/download-festival-tickets

http://www.downloadfestival.co.uk

By Becca   Tue, Feb 02, 2010

By Blaine   Mon, Jan 25, 2010

Megadeth will be hitting a month long tour with Testament and Exodus, which the band will be playing their "Rust In Peace" album for the 20th anniversary of the album. "Rust In Peace" is the bands top-selling album of all time with hits such as "Hangar 18" and "Holy Wars...The Punishment Due". Along with the "Rust In Peace" set list the band will also include songs from their new album "Endgame" and some of their greatest hits, so you can guarantee a full set list by the band.

Like Megadeth, Testament will be playing their 1st album "The Legacy" in its entirety also which was the plan for the band during the "American Carnage" tour before it got cancelled due to Slayers vocal/bassist Tom Araya needing back surgery. Testament and Exodus all formed around the same time as Megadeth and were apart of the Thrash movement from California. The tour starts March 1st in Spokane, Washington and will end on March 31st in Hollywood, California.

March 01 - Spokane, WA - Knitting Factory
March 02 - Boise, ID - Knitting Factory
March 03 - Medford, OR - Medford Armory
March 06 - Calgary, AB - Big Four (TESTAMENT w/ special guests)
March 07 - Edmonton, AB - Shaw Conference Centre (TESTAMENT w/ special guests)
March 08 - Saskatoon, SK - Prairieland Exhibition Hall
March 11 - Indianapolis, IN - Murat Theater
March 12 - Pittsburgh, PA - Palace Theater
March 13 - Buffalo, NY - Town Ballroom
March 15 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
March 16 - Baltimore, MD - Rams Head Live
March 18 - Scranton, PA - Scranton Cultural Center
March 19 - Norfolk, VA - The NorVa
March 21 - Atlanta, GA - Tabernacle
March 22 - Asheville, NC - Orange Peel
March 23 - Memphis, TN - Minglewood Hall
March 25 - Houston, TX - Verizon Wireless Theater
March 26 - Austin, TX - Stubb’s Amphitheater
March 27 - Lubbock, TX - The Pavilion
March 28 - El Paso, TX - Club 101
March 30 - Tucson, AZ - Rialto Theater
March 31 - Hollywood, CA - Hollywood Palladium (TESTAMENT w/ special guests)

Megadeth

Testament

Exodus

By Becca   Sat, Aug 01, 2009

By Becca   Tue, Jun 23, 2009