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Tuesday, May 21st Bolder joined David Bowie’s backing band in 1971, alongside guitarist Mick Ronson – with whom he’d played in The Rats – and drummer Woody Woodmansey. He appeared on the albums Hunky Dory, The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars, Aladdin Sane and Pin Ups.
He replaced John Wetton in Heep in 1976 and made his recording debut with them on 1977′s Firefly. He also played on Innocent Victim, Fallen Angel and Conquest, before joining Wishbone Ash. In 1983 he returned to Mick Box’s outfit and played on Equator two years later. He’d appeared on every album since, including their most recent outing, 2011′s Into The Wild.
Earlier this year he announced what was hoped to be a temporary absence as a result of surgery. He later told Classic Rock: “I had pancreas cancer so I had to have that removed. Not the entire pancreas; but still, it was bad news. They’ve cut out the bad bit. I’ve had a bit of chemo, got to have that, which ... more
Toby Driver, frontman of Kayo Dot, released a 13 minute teaser trailer from his latest project, Hubardo. The trailer is unmastered, but should be more than enough to induce a little anticipation.
Hubardo is a 95 minute conceptual double album and will be released in Autumn 2013 to coincide with the 10 year anniversary of Kayo Dot's debut album Choirs of the Eye.
https://soundcloud.com/tobydriver/kayo-dot-hubardo-teaser#play
You can now listen to 90 second clips of every song from Alice in Chains' new album The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here.
The record will be released on May 24th in Europe and May 28th worldwide.
Listen to the album preview here:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-devil-put-dinosaurs-here/id622941441
Monday, May 20th
Ray Manzarek, one of the most talented keyboardists in the history of rock music, passed away today in Rosenheim, Germany after a long battle with bile duct cancer at the age of 74.
In reflection of this tragic loss, fellow bandmate and guitarist Robby Krieger said he was "deeply saddened to hear about the passing of my friend and bandmate." Later adding that he was thankful for having been able play alongside Manzarek for the last decade during The Doors' reunion tours. The mourning musician then ended by saying, "Ray was a huge part of my life and I will always miss him."
You can read more about Ray Manzarek and his death in this article: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/ray-manzarek-doors-keyboardist-dead-at-74-20130520
Rock music certainly lost one of its most celebrated musicians today, but his memory and the legend of The Doors will always continue to live on through the music.
Australian five-piece Karnivool have released a new song, entitled 'The Refusal', which is
taken from their upcoming third studio album, due out later in 2013.
The song can be streamed and downloaded for free from ABC's Triple J website, at
http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/media/s3762814.htm
A high-quality version can be found here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cjacfhkt25c
Sunday, May 19th
Stone Temple Pilots have recently hired Chester Bennington of Linkin Park to become their
new vocalist after firing Scott Weiland. The band have been working on some music with
Bennington and have released a new song titled 'Out of Time'.
Listen to the new Stone Temple Pilots here: http://soundcloud.com/stpsoundcloud/out-of-
time/s-troYY
Connecticut prog/post-hardcore trio Mt. Meridian released their sophomore EP Hibernation Sickness.
The album is available for streaming and free download on their bandcamp:
www.mtmeridian.bandcamp.com
Saturday, May 18th
Physical CDs of The Gabriel Construct's debut album 'Interior City' are now available and can be ordered at http://thegabrielconstruct.bandcamp.com. They will also be available soon at the CD Baby album store (http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/thegabrielconstruct), on Amazon.com, and at Super D Independent record stores.
Travis Orbin has just posted his tracking video for the song 'Defense Highway' at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KznpdApc9FU
You can view his previously posted tracking videos below:
My Alien Father: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3F8NCpEz50
Fear of Humanity: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJ1rK5mHEu8
Ranting Prophet: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXPfUelT-yA
Travis and Gabriel have discussed each of these songs in blog posts at http://thegabrielconstruct.com.
The mother of deceased Alice in Chains lead singer Layne Staley has sued her son’s former
bandmates, claiming they cut her out of royalties owed on the band’s hits.
Staley’s mother Nancy McCallum contends the surviving members of Alice in Chains owe her
half of the money due Staley – about 16 percent of the hard rock band’s income. According to
the lawsuit, the band has attempted to cut her out of any further payments.
Attorneys for the band contend McCallum illegally attempted to trademark the Alice in Chains
name and that she has already been paid far more than she is due. Staley’s ex-bandmates also
say Staley’s heirs will be able to collect royalties on songs he wrote or co-wrote, while
arguing McCallum no longer has a role in the band’s business decisions.
Staley was the best known member of Alice in Chains during the band's 1990s heyday, which
saw the release string of hit albums includin ... more
Friday, May 17th
Surprising no one, Queens of the Stone Age have released yet another video,for the already debuted song 'My God Is The Sun'.
This is the fifth (and presumably final) video, and "closes the loop" of the four characters from previous videos. The new video can be viewed on their Like Clockwork channel at the link below, as well as the other four.
http://www.likeclockwork.tv/my-god-is-the-sun
...Like Clockwork will be released June 3rd, 2013.
Thursday, May 16th
Once again, Queens of the Stone Age have released another video, this time for the song 'If I Had A Tail'. This is the fourth of five planned videos, and can be viewed on their Like Clockwork channel at the link below.
http://www.likeclockwork.tv/if-i-had-a-tail
...Like Clockwork will be released June 3rd, 2013.
The band's performance at the ancient Roman theatre of Philippopolis with the Plovdiv
Philharmonic Orchestra was recorded and is planned to be released on double vinyl on the
24th of June, with the release being named "Untouchable" (it can be pre-ordered now from
burning shed).
The CD/DVD version of "Untouchable" is expected to be released in August.
https://www.burningshed.com/store/kscope/product/272/4729
Anathemas facebook page
http://www.facebook.com/weareanathema?fref=ts
TRACKLIST:
Side 1:
1. Untouchable Part 1
2. Untouchable Part 2
3. Thin Air
Side 2:
1. Dreaming Light
2. Everything
3. The Storm Before The Calm
Side 3:
1. A Simple Mistake
2. The Beginning And The End
3. Universal
Side 4:
1. Closer
... more
Wednesday, May 15th
Palm Desert's Queens of the Stone Age have released their third music video prior to the release of their sixth studio album ...Like Clockwork. "Keep Your Eyes Peeled" is the opening track to the June 3rd release and the video contains 3 of the tracks 5 minutes.
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kzKfwwDFRc
Tuesday, May 14th
Queens of the Stone Age continue to tease their upcoming album ...Like Clockwork with the release of a new video for a sample of the song 'Kalopsia'. The video, as well as the last video for 'I Appear Missing', can be found at http://www.likeclockwork.tv/kalopsia.
Monday, May 13th
Australian hard rockers Airbourne are streaming their new record, Black Dog Barking, in full, exclusively at Metal Hammer, ahead of its May 20 release date.
http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/exclusive-airbourne-black-dog-barking-full-album-stream/
English retro rockers Uncle Acid And The Deadbeats are streaming their new album Mind Control from the following location:
http://www.spin.com/articles/uncle-acid-the-deadbeats-mind-control-stream/
Source:
http://www.metalblade.com/us/news/uncle-acid-stream-full-album-at-spin/
Sunday, May 12th
Progressive rock band Leafblade, the project of Daniel Cavanagh and Daniel Cardosa from
Anathema, plus Sean Jude and Kevin Murphy (both ex Valle Crucis) have announced their
sophomore effort, The Kiss of Spirit and Flesh will be released on the Kscope label,
home of Anathema and The Pineapple Thief.
Cavanagh has said that "we feel the album is a special one thanks to the beautiful
lyrics, top class arrangements and excellent musicianship, and it should appeal to Anathema
fans and progressive fans alike."
The album is released 27th May and the track Bethlehem can be heard here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hqRsP2YzI4
TRACKLIST:
Bethlehem (8:19)
The Hollow Hills (Starry Heart) (6:33)
Sunset Hypnos (5:18)
Fuchsia (2:35)
Oak Machine (7:46)
Thirteen (7:00)
Beneath A Woodland Moon (4:36)
Portrait (10:55)
Saturday, May 11th
Wilmington, North Carolina based rock/metal act ASG, is streaming the eponymous track of its upcoming album (due in May 28), titled Blood Drive, from the following location:
http://stereogum.com/1345332/asg-blood-drive-stereogum-premiere/mp3s/
Besides "Blood Drive", another new track from the album, titled "Castlestorm", can be heard at the following location:
http://loudwire.com/asg-castlestorm-exclusive-song-premiere/
Source:
http://www.metalsucks.net/2013/05/10/the-more-you-listen-to-asg-the-more-you-will-like-them/
Friday, May 10th
English retro rockers Purson are a streaming a video for "Leaning On A Bear", the first single from their debut album The Circle And The Blue Door, via their official YouTube location:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c90mXA_Jrc4&feature=player_embedded
Thursday, May 9th
Primal Scream's upcoming record, More Light, is available for streaming. It will be released on May 13.
Side A - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6CFKI_ldtg&feature=youtu.be
Side B - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fP0ksBtyz_c&feature=youtu.be
Side C - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cTnfqGxD6w&feature=youtu.be
Side D - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7RmODxy6xA&feature=youtu.be
Sputnik's own instrumental prog-rockers Solterrra have announced the departure of their lead guitarist and founding member, Tanner Lichty (Sputnik user Twlichty).
He said: "I want to focus on other styles of music and
don't get along with one of the members"
Lichty was one of the band's main songwriters and distinguishing players.
The band announced on their Facebook page:
"The members of Solterra have decided to part ways with guitarist Tanner Lichty. Friday will be our last show with him and we wish him the best of luck with his future endeavors. After Friday Solterra will be holding auditions for a new guitarist. If you are interested in auditioning please contact one of the members or shoot us a message. Keep your ears peeled for a sneak peek of our upcoming LP. Solterra loves you all."
Wednesday, May 8th
Queens of the Stone Age played at Belgian venue Club 69 on May 8 and performed two new songs, 'If I Had a Tail' and 'I Sat By The Ocean'.
The band's upcoming album ...Like Clockwork is set for release on June 4th, 2013.
Listen to the two new songs below:
http://www.spin.com/articles/queens-of-the-stone-age-if-i-had-a-tail-i-sat-by-the-ocean-stream/
David Bowie has released a music video for the title track off his latest record, The Next Day. Again directed by Floria Sigismondi, Bowie acts as Jesus Christ fronting a band in a bar full of clergies.
Watch it here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wL9NUZRZ4I&feature=player_embedded
Tuesday, May 7th
English retro rockers Purson are streaming their debut album The Circle and the Blue Door from the following location:
http://www.spin.com/articles/purson-circle-and-the-blue-door-album-stream/
The album was released on April 30 through Rise Above/Metal Blade Records.
Monday, May 6th
Desert rock icons Queens of the Stone Age have just debuted another single and music video from their upcoming album "...Like Clockwork," entitled "I Appear Missing".
http://youtu.be/C9OfBcjyxKY
"...Like Clockwork" will be released on 4 June 2013 via Matador Records
Preorder on iTunes: http://smarturl.it/QOTSAlikeclockwork
Preorder the LP or CD on Matador Records: http://smarturl.it/QOTSA
Saturday, May 4th
Greek rockers Beggar's Blues Diary are streaming a video for the eponymous song of their recently released third album, via their official YouTube channel:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=p0bIdCf0BhY#!
Friday, May 3rd
Legendary rock guitarist Joe Satriani's upcoming fourteenth studio album, titled Unstoppable Momentum, is streaming now on MSN Music's Listening Booth, ahead of its May 7th release date.
http://music.msn.com/music/listeningbooth/?ocid=muhfpS1L
Thursday, May 2nd
The Flaming Lips have released a video for the song "You Lust", off their latest album, The Terror. Frontman Wayne Coyne reportedly wishes to film a video for the full version of the track, not only the four minutes depicted here.
Watch "You Lust" here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=DP6VtpZQrWc
There is also an interview with multi-instrumentalist Steven Drozd regarding the video, even though he had nothing to do with it. Read it here - http://www.vice.com/read/the-flaming-lips-you-lust-video
Australian stoner rockers Mother Mars are streaming their new album Steam Machine Museum from their bandcamp location:
http://mothermars.bandcamp.com/
The album was released on April 24 from Pepper Shaker Records.
Tuesday, April 30th
In case today's other great music news just hasn't been enough for you, get this: widely esteemed (and mysterious) instrumental progressive band CHON has released a single from its debut album Newborn Sun, coming out May 2013.
The song's called "Fluffy," and features production unlike anything the band's biggest fans have heard yet.
Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=UEsdAIQwphE
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