Queen spotlight Roger Taylor hits in latest episode of The Greatest

Queen are putting the spotlight on hits written by Roger Taylor in latest episode of The Greatest.

As well as writing, among others, fan favourites such as “I’m In Love With My Car”, famously the B-Side to “Bohemian Rhapsody”, and the live tour de force “Sheer Heart Attack”, Queen’s first major chart success with a Taylor composition came in 1984 with “Radio Ga Ga” - the single was a worldwide success for the band, reaching number one in 19 countries.

The iconic video moment of the crowd clapping along to the drumbeat was quickly adopted by fans attending live Queen shows around the world and continues to be an awe-inspiring audience participation moment during every live performance.

More chart success for Taylor followed on the band’s next album with the title track, “A Kind Of Magic”, accompanied by another classic video in which Freddie Mercury gets to weave his ‘magic’ over his less than glamorous looking bandmates.

By the time "The Miracle" album came along in 1989, songs were being credited as being composed by Queen, rather than individually – but it is acknowledged that Roger was the originator of two of the album’s chart hits – “Invisible Man” and “Breakthru.”

"These Are The Days Of Our Lives" is a song that was originally conceived by Roger as a reflective song about parenthood, but it took on a different significance on its release, coming shortly after the tragic loss of Mercury in 1991.

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Former Judas Priest drummer John Hinch dead at 73

Former Judas Priest drummer John Hinch died April 29 at the age of 73.

Rob Halford confirmed the news via his Instagram Stories account, where he shared a photo of Hinch along with the caption "RIP" and a series of emojis, including the "devil's horns" and a snare drum.

Hinch and Halford had been bandmates in Hiroshima before the pair joined Judas Priest in 1973 and appeared on the group’s 1974 album debut, “Rocka Rolla.”

The drummer exited the band in 1975 and was replaced by former Judas Priest member Alan Moore prior to the recording of their second album, “Sad Wings Of Destiny.”

Hinch reportedly went on to a career in artist management.

Few details are known about Hinch’s death, with Louder reporting that the rocker passed “after being taken ill the previous day.”

“I am extremely saddened to hear that John has passed away as he played his part so well in the creation and the history of Judas Priest,” shared former guitarist K.K. Downing on social media. “There are so many memories of crazy and fun times we all shared together, John was always so dependable and did everything to the best of his ability, including his drumming, which looking back can only be described as faultless.

“The fact that he continued to play to his very last day is testimony to his ability and dedication to his love of the drums, I wish to give my sincere condolences to John’s family and loved ones from myself and all of you forever. Rest in peace John.”
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Black Sabbath stream Symptom Of The Universe from Sabotage reissue

Black Sabbath are streaming audio of their newly-remastered classic track, “Symptom Of The Universe”, as the latest preview to the June 11 release of an expanded reissue of their 1975 album, “Sabotage.”

Co-produced by guitarist Tony Iommi and Mike Butcher, the band’s sixth studio set – which includes classics like “Hole In The Sky” and “Symptom Of The Universe” – was a Top 10 record in their native UK and other parts of Europe while peaking at No. 28 on the US Billboard 200.

When Black Sabbath began recording the project in early 1975, they were embroiled in a protracted legal battle with a former manager and feeling sabotaged at every turn – which inspired the album’s title.

The 4CD and 4LP Super Deluxe Editions present a remastered version of the original album alongside a complete live show recorded during the band’s 1975 tour – including 13 previously-unreleased tracks, a bonus 7-inch with the single edit for “Am I Going Insane (Radio)" and “Hole In The Sky” on the flipside (with artwork replicating the very rare Japanese release of the single), a 1975 Madison Square Garden replica concert book and Sabotage 1975 Tour color poster.
Black Sabbath
"Sabotage: Super Deluxe Edition" CD track list
Release date: June 11

Disc One: Original Album Remastered

01. Hole In The Sky
02. Don't Start (Too Late)
03. Symptom Of The Universe
04. Megalomania
05. Thrill Of It All
06. Supertzar
07. Am I Going Insane (Radio)
08. The Writ

Disc Two: North American Tour Live '75

01. Supertzar/Killing Yourself To Live *
02. Hole In The Sky
03. Snowblind *
04. Symptom Of The Universe
05. War Pigs *
06. Megalomania
07. Sabbra Cadabra *
08. Jam 1 including guitar solo *
09. Jam 2 including drum solo *
10. Supernaut *
11. Iron Man *

Disc Three: North American Tour Live '75

01. Guitar Solo including excerpts of Orchid and Rock 'n' Roll Doctor *
02. Black Sabbath *
03. Spiral Architect *
04. Embryo/Children Of The Grave *
05. Paranoid *

Disc Four

01. Am I Going Insane (Radio) – Single Edit
02. Hole In The Sky

* previously-unreleased

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KISS to perform at Tribeca Festival

KISS will perform at the 2021 Tribeca Festival in New York City on June 11 following the screening of Part One of their new A&E documentary, “Biography: KISStory.”

The concert, at a currently undisclosed location, is announced on the heels of the news of the definitive A&E documentary, which is set to premiere with a two-night event on June 27 and June 28 from 9-11pm ET.

Festival passes are on sale now.

Tickets to attend the outdoor in-person screening / events are available starting Monday, May 10 at 11:00am EST.

For more information, visit tribecafilm.com.

Directed by D.J. Viola, “Biography: KISStory” will give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the band’s rise to fame as seen through original recording sessions, home movies, behind-the-scenes stories and rare footage. See also:

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Anthrax announce 40th anniversary celebrations

Anthrax have announced plans for a series of 40th anniversary celebrations as the thrash outfit marks a new milestone in their career.

Formed by guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Dan Lilker in Queens, New York on July 18, 1981, Anthrax was one of the first thrash metal bands to emerge from the East Coast and quickly became regarded as a leader in the genre alongside Metallica, Slayer and Megadeth.

Active over the past five decades, Anthrax has released 11 studio albums, been awarded multiple gold and platinum certifications, received six Grammy nominations, toured the world since 1984 playing thousands of shows, including headlining Madison Square Garden and playing Yankee Stadium with the "Big Four". The band has built a strong reputation with fans as well as the record industry.

With the lineup including Ian, bassist Frank Bello, drummer Charlie Benante, singer Joey Belladonna and guitarist Jon Donais, the band is being feted on their 40th anniversary by a wide range of friends and music contemporaries.

Each week beginning May 3, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and wrapping on the band's official founding anniversary of July 18, Anthrax's social media accounts will offer a series of video testimonials sent in by former bandmembers, fellow musicians, colleagues, and industry veterans sharing behind-the-scenes stories of working with the band and what Anthrax's legacy has meant all these years on. These videos will honor each album in chronological order beginning with the original release, "Fistful Of Metal."

The 11-week series will include video contributions from Chuck D, Corey Taylor, Dave Grohl, Dave Mustaine, Gary Holt, Gene Simmons, Henry Rollins, John Carpenter, Kerry King, Mike Patton, Nergal, Norman Reedus, Michael Poulsen, Rob Zombie, Robert Trujillo, Roger Miret, Darryl McDaniels (RUN DMC), Slash, Tom Morello and more; there will also be video clips from former Anthrax band members Dan Lilker, Dan Spitz, John Bush, Neil Turbin and Rob Caggiano.

The finale will come as a very special livestream performance from Anthrax on Friday, July 16, featuring a deep cuts set that will pull from the band's entire career-spanning catalog. All details including ticketing information will be announced shortly.

Anthrax
40th anniversary
2021 video series

May 03 - "Fistful Of Metal"
May 10 - "Spreading The Disease"
May 17 - "Among The Living"
May 24 - "State Of Euphoria"
May 31 - "Persistence Of Time"
Jun 07 - "Sound Of White Noise"
Jun 14 - "Stomp 442"
Jun 21 - "Volume 8"
Jun 28 - "We’ve Come For You All"
Jul 05 - "Worship Music"
Jul 12 - "For All Kings"

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Noel Gallagher streams new single from solo greatest hits package

Noel Gallagher is streaming a lyric video for a new single, “We’re On Our Way Now”, as the first preview to the June 11 release of his first solo greatest hits package, “Back The Way We Came: Vol 1 (2011-2021).”

The compilation – which captures the first decade of his work with The High Flying Birds – mixes tracks from their three UK No. 1 albums (“Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds”, “Chasing Yesterday” and “Who Built The Moon?”) and three EPs (“Black Star Dancing”, “This Is The Place” and “Blue Moon Rising”).

In addition to the newly-issued single, the set also includes a second new track, “Flying On The Ground.”

“Back The Way We Came: Vol 1 (2011-2021)” will be available in multiple formats, including a 2-CD set, a deluxe 3-CD package and a vinyl boxset; a limited edition, numbered, hand-pressed, colored, double LP with exclusive art print is being sold for Record Store Day on June 12.

Limited edition deluxe formats will include a bonus disc of previously-unreleased acoustic versions, remixes, instrumentals and an unheard demo.

“The title just came to me one afternoon, at the kitchen table,” says Gallagher. ”It’s a saying isn’t it: ‘back the way we came’. I actually thought it was a great title. Which is why it’s got Vol 1…because if there’s another one, I’m not coming up with another title!”

Gallagher’s High Flying Birds’ most recent full-length studio record is 2017’s “Who Built The Moon?”

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds
“Back The Way We Came: Vol 1 (2011-2021)”
Release date: June 11

Disc 1

01. Everybody’s On The Run
02. The Death Of You And Me
03. AKA … What A Life!
04. If I Had A Gun
05. In The Heat Of The Moment
06. Riverman
07. Lock All The Doors
08. The Dying Of The Light
09. Ballad Of The Mighty I
10. We’re On Our Way Now **

Disc 2

01. Black Star Dancing
02. Holy Mountain (Remastered)
03. A Dream Is All I Need To Get By
04. This Is The Place
05. It’s A Beautiful World
06. Blue Moon Rising
07. Dead In The Water (Live At RTÉ 2FM Studios, Dublin)
08. Flying On The Ground **

Bonus Disc

01. It’s A Beautiful World (Instrumental)
02. If I Had A Gun (Acoustic Version)
03. Black Star Dancing (Skeleton Key Remix)
04. Black Star Dancing (12” Mix Instrumental)
05. The Man Who Built The Moon (Acoustic Version)
06. International Magic (Demo)
07. Blue Moon Rising (Sons Of The Desert Remix)
08. The Dying Of The Light (Acoustic Version)
09. This Is The Place (Skeleton Key Remix)
10. This Is The Place (Instrumental)
11. Black Star Dancing (The Reflex Revision)
12. Be Careful What You Wish For (Instrumental)

** new song

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Motorhead preview expanded 40th anniversary reissue of No Sleep Til Hammersmith

Motorhead are streaming a previously-unreleased live version of “The Hammer” as a preview to the June 25 release of a series of expended 40th anniversary reissues of their classic 1981 live album, “No Sleep ‘Til Hammersmith.”

The project delivered Motorhead their first and only UK No. 1 as they continued their momentum following the impact of 1980’s “Ace Of Spades.”

“I knew it’d be the live one that went best, because we’re really a live band,” said Lemmy about their homeland chart success. “You can’t listen to a record and find out what we’re about. You’ve got to see us.”

The album took its title from an inscription painted on one of the band’s trucks, referencing the 32 gigs they were playing with only two days off.

To celebrate its 40th anniversary, “No Sleep ‘Til Hammersmith” will be presented in new deluxe editions; there will be hardback book-packs in two CD and triple LP formats, featuring a new remaster of the original album, bonus tracks and the previously unreleased - in its entirety - concert from Newcastle City Hall, March 30, 1981, as well as many previously unseen photos.

A 4CD box set presents the original album plus all three concerts recorded for the album – issued in their entirety for the very first time – plus memorabilia, incuding posters from the 1981 tour, a reproduction USA tour pass, a European tour badge, a reproduction Newcastle City Hall ticket, a Port Vale gig flyer post card, and a Motorhead guitar pick.
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David Gilmour and Peter Green reimagine vintage Fleetwood Mac classic

David Gilmour and Peter Green can be heard on a newly-reimagined version of the 1955 Little Willie John blues classic, “Need Your Love So Bad”, in the first preview of a forthcoming book about the Fleetwood Mac founder.

Green and the UK band initially scored some UK chart success with their own 1968 single of the tune; this version mixes the singer’s vocals from a home recording in the 1960s with a new musical landscape created by Gilmour as one of two new tracks included with “The Albatross Man”, an illustrated book of Green’s life and career that will be published in October in sync with the late rocker’s 75th birthday.

While working with publishers on the project, Green heard and approved of the song’s treatment before he passed away, peacefully in his sleep, on July 25, 2020 at the age of 73.

“The Albatross Man” will also include a new version of Fleetwood Mac’s 1969 UK Top 5 hit, “Man Of The World”, featuring Kirk Hammett from Metallica using Peter's original famous Les Paul.

Gilmour was among the artists who participated in an early 2020 all-star concert tribute to Green; the Mick Fleetwood And Friends event was recently made available via streaming services after planned cinema screenings were cancelled due to the pandemic.

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The Who: Roger Daltrey reveals origins of microphone swinging

Roger Daltrey of The Who revealed the origins of his legendary microphone swinging technique during an April 26 appearance on NBC-TV’s The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon.

"I did it out of pure boredom, actually," explained Daltrey. "I was on a stage with two maniacs and a very straight bass player and I just got bored. I thought, 'I've got this thing in my hand and I'm fed up with holding it up there [next to my face] so what do I do with it?' So I kind of threw it and I held onto the cord and of course it came back. I thought, 'Well that's kind of interesting. Let's see what more I can do.'

"I went on to be pretty good with that thing. I could take a cigarette out of someone's mouth from about 20 yards, which is quite good, you know. I was really quite a good shot with that thing but I can't see now of course…I throw it out and now I just pray that it comes down somewhere [near me]."

Daltrey was on the late night program to promote his involvement in “Rock Camp The Movie”, a film that spotlights four campers at the Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp as they get advice from, and play along with, rock legends.

Directed by Douglas Blush and Renee Barron, the documentary features appearances by Alice Cooper, Sammy Hagar, Judas Priest, Joe Perry, Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of KISS and more.

Daltrey and The Who recently released an expanded reissue of their 1967 album, “The Who Sell Out.”


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Dave Grohl and daughter perform on Jimmy Kimmel Live

Dave Grohl and his daughter, Violet, performed a cover of X’s “Nausea” on the April 27 episode of ABC-TV’s Jimmy Kimmel Live.

The pair were joined on the virtual appearance by Grohl’s Nirvana bandmate Krist Novoselic, drummer Dave Lombardo and producer Greg Kurstin for the recently-released track, which will be featured in Grohl’s new documentary, “What Drives Us.”

The Foo Fighter arrived in a van for a companion Kimmel interview on the show, which is the focus of Grohl’s latest film project as he traces the inspiration of musicians to head out on the road and bring their music to the public.

The doc features interviews with an array of iconic figures spanning eras and genres, including Taylor Hawkins, Nate Mendel, Chris Shiflett, Rami Jaffee, Pat Smear, Ringo Starr, Flea, Brian Johnson, St. Vincent, Slash, Duff McKagan, Ben Harper, The Edge, Mike Watt, Ian Mackaye, Starcrawler, RadKey, Exene Cervenka, Tony Kanal, DH Peligro, Charlie Gabriel, Jennifer Finch, Dave Lombardo, Kira Roessler, Pete Stahl, Lars Ulrich and Steven Tyler.

“What Drives Us” will be available via The Coda Collection in the U.S. and Amazon Prime Video in select global markets beginning Friday, April 30.

The Foo Fighters recently released their tenth album, “Medicine At Midnight”; the group are among the artists under consideration for induction into the 2021 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, with honorees set to be announced next month ahead of a live ceremony in Cleveland, OH in October.

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AXS TV to launch 90s concert series with Pearl Jam Wrigley Field show

photo: Danny Clinch

Pearl Jam’s 2016 show at Chicago’s Wrigley Field will be broadcast May 9 as the first episode in a new AXS TV limited-edition concert series spotlighting rock bands from the 1990s.

“Long Live The 90s” will see the Seattle band’s “Let’s Play Two” live video kick off the seven show run; set amidst the backdrop of the Cubs’ historic 2016 season, the project details the unique relationship between the band, the team, and the city, spurred by hometown hero Eddie Vedder.

AXS TV’s Sunday night series will continue with full concert videos from Garbage, Stone Temple Pilots, Jane’s Addiction, Rage Against The Machine and The Black Crowes before wrapping up on June 27 with Soundgarden's “Live From The Artists Den.”

“Nostalgia is a powerful thing and these days, people are longing not only for a time when life was less complicated, but more imminently, for the day when we can get together to enjoy our favorite bands performing live again,” says Sarah Weidman, Head of Original Programming, Development and Multi-Platform Content for AXS TV. “From the fashion and music, to the toys and TV shows, the one era that people are constantly turning to is the 1990s.

"This curated concert series presents the ultimate trip down music’s memory lane, taking viewers back to one of rock’s most definitive decades with classic performances, iconic songs and groundbreaking bands that helped make the ‘90s so distinct.”

“Long Live The 90s” will air Suday nights at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT on AXS TV.

AXS TV
“Long Live The 90s”

May 09 – Pearl Jam: Let’s Play Two
May 16 – Garbage: One Mile High…Live
May 23 – Stone Temple Pilots: Live in Chicago
Jun 06 – Jane’s Addiction: Live in NYC
Jun 13 – Rage Against The Machine – Live at Finsbury Park
Jun 20 – The Black Crowes: Live From the Artists Den
Jun 27 – Soundgarden: Live From The Artists Den

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Myles Kennedy announces spring US dates

Myles Kennedy has announced a series of US dates in support of his forthcoming second solo album, “The Ides Of March.”

The Alter Bridge and Slash vocalist will perform a pair of headline shows the Midwest in late June, before teaming up with Halestorn for gigs in Illinois and Wisconsin.

“We are happy to announce that we will be hitting the road in honor of my new album #TheIdesOfMarch, on this socially distanced tour!,” says Kennedy. “Tickets for the headline shows are on sale NOW - Tickets for the shows with Halestorm are on sale this Friday (April 30) at Myleskennedy.com.

“These shows are the first of many we hope to roll out in the upcoming weeks so please be stay tuned!”

Due May 14, “The Ides Of March” sees the rocker regroup with longtime friend and drummer Zia Uddin and bassist/manager Tim Tournier – who worked on Kennedy’s 2018 debut, “Year Of The Tiger” – for the 2021 record, which was recorded in Florida with producer Michael “Elvis” Baskette.

“The Ides Of March” will be available in a variety of formats, including digital, CD, black and colored 2LP vinyl, including Die Hard Limited Edition and Limited Deluxe Box options available via Napalm Records.
Myles Kennedy
The Ides Of March
2021 US Tour

Jun 23 - Kansas City, MO @ Uptown Theater
Jun 24 - Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theater
Jun 26 - Hoffman Estates, IL @ Now Arena (w/ Halestorm)
Jun 27 - Oshkosh, WI @ Ford Festival Park (w/ Halestorm)

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Greta Van Fleet stream Built By Nations live performance video

Greta Van Fleet are streaming a live performance video of “Built By Nations”, a track from their newly-released album, “The Battle At Garden’s Gate.”

The Michigan outfit recorded their second full-length studio set in Los Angeles with producer Greg Kurstin.

“We've grown in so many ways,” says singer Josh Kiszka. “This album has taught us a lot, about life in general, about ourselves, about all of us, about the world we live in.

"There was a lot of self-evolution happening during the writing of this album that was prompted by experiences I had, experiences we all had, so a lot of contemplation occurred. It's very dynamic, lyrically speaking. And that's the human experience. It's much more than pain or fear; it's also beauty. People need people, and love is important."

This week, “The Battle At Garden’s Gate” debuted at No. 7 on the US Billboard 200 following a No. 3 launch of 2018’s “Anthem Of The Peaceful Army.”

You can hear the new album in its entirety here.
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KISS documentary KISStory coming to TV

A new documentary on KISS will be broadcast on A&E this spring.

“Biography: KISStory” chronicles the band’s five decades in the business as Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons reflect on their career, after forming the group in New York City in January of 1973 from the ashes of the pair’s previous band, Wicked Lester; the group’s original lineup – which also featured guitarist Ace Frehley and drummer Peter Criss – were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2014.

The current KISS lineup sees guitarist Tommy Thayer perform using Frehley’s spaceman makeup and stage gear while longtime drummer Eric Singer appears in Criss’ cat makeup and stage persona.

Directed by D.J. Viola and billed as “the definitive documentary”, the special will give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the band’s rise to fame as seen through original recording sessions, home movies, behind-the-scenes stories and rare footage.

KISS went on to sell more than 100 million albums worldwide and perform over 40 years of record-breaking global tours.

A number of fellow rockers will testify to their KISS fandom in the four-hour, two-night broadcast, including Dave Grohl and Tom Morello, as well as manager Doc McGhee (Motley Crue, Bon Jovi), music producer Bob Ezrin (Alice Cooper, Pink Floyd) and more.

“Biography: KISStory” will be broadcast on A&E on Sunday, June 27 and Monday, June 28 from 9-11pm ET/PT.

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Santana announces 2021 Las Vegas residency dates

Carlos Santana has announced plans to resume his Las Vegas residency with a series of 2021 concert dates this fall.

The band will deliver the “An Intimate Evening with Santana: Greatest Hits Live” shows at the House of Blues Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, with shows starting in late August and running into December.

General public seats will go on sale Friday, April 30 at 10 a.m. local time.

Santana has been working on the follow-up to 2019’s “Africa Speaks”; the guitarist recently revealed that Kirk Hammett of Metallica will be among the guests on his next record, which would mark his 26th studio album.

Santana
An Intimate Evening With Santana: Greatest Hits Live
The House Of Blues at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
Las Vegas, NV
2021 Residency Dates

Aug 25, 27-29
Sep 1-4
Nov 3, 5-7, 10, 12-14
Dec 1, 3-5, 8, 10-12

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Ronnie Wood of The Rolling Stones survives second cancer diagnosis

Ronnie Wood of The Rolling Stones is sharing the news that he survived a second cancer diagnosis during lockdown.

The Sun reports Wood has confirmed that he had a variant of the disease after previously facing a battle with lung cancer.

“I’ve had cancer two different ways now,” explains Wood. “I had lung cancer in 2017 and I had small-cell more recently that I fought in the last lockdown.”

The 73-year-old rocker – who has six children, including twin girls in 2016 – says working on paintings of wife Sally, and the 4-year-old girls, as well as being sober for a decade and putting his fate in the hands of a “higher power” helped him through his latest cancer fight.

“I came through with the all-clear,” adds Wood.

Last year, The Rolling Stones postponed their No Filter North American tour amid the coronavirus pandemic; the 15-date series was scheduled to open last May in San Diego, CA and wrap up in Atlanta, GA in early July.

Last fall, Wood released his documentary, “Somebody Up There Likes Me”; directed by Mike Figgis and billed as “the first in-depth film biography” of the guitarist, the project traces Wood’s 50-year musical history, from The Birds, The Jeff Beck Group, The Faces (with Rod Stewart), and The New Barbarians, to becoming a permanent member of The Rolling Stones.

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Heart guitarist Nancy Wilson performs Eddie Van Halen tribute

Heart guitarist Nancy Wilson is sharing video of an intimate performance of a tribute to Eddie Van Halen entitled “4 Edward”, that will appear on her forthcoming album, “You And Me.”

“Here is my tribute and storyteller performance for the late, great Eddie,” shares Wilson, while recounting the tale of touring with Van Halen in the 1980s and gifting the iconic rocker with an acoustic guitar from her collection.

Eddie passed away last October at the age of 65 after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Due May 7, “You And Me” was recorded primarily in Wilson’s California home studio as she worked remotely with band members and special guests Sammy Hagar, Duff McKagan, Taylor Hawkins and Liv Warfield.

The project delivers a mix of original tunes and covers of Pearl Jam’s “Daughter,” Simon & Garfunkel’s “The Boxer”, the Cranberries’ “Dreams”, and the set’s lead single, Wilson’s take on Bruce Springsteen’s 2002 track, “The Rising.”
Nancy Wilson
“You And Me”
Release date: May 7

01. You And Me
02. The Rising
03. I'll Find You
04. Daughter
05. Party At The Angel Ballroom (ft. Duff McKagan & Taylor Hawkins)
06. The Boxer (ft. Sammy Hagar)
07. Walk Away
08. The Inbetween
09. Dreams (ft. Liv Warfield)
10. The Dragon
11. We Meet Again
12. 4 Edward

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Greta Van Fleet debut The Battle At Garden’s Gate in US Top 10

Greta Van Fleet's new album, “The Battle At Garden’s Gate”, has debuted in the US Top 10

According to Billboard, the project enters the Billboard 200 at No. 7 with 44,000 equivalent album units earned in its opening week.

The set sold 39,000 albums and 5,000 streaming equivalent albums (SEA) units (equaling 6.28 million on-demand streams of the album’s songs), while less than 1,000 comprise track equivalent albums (TEA) units.

Introduced with the lead single “My Way, Soon”, Greta Van Fleet recorded the project in Los Angeles with producer Greg Kurstin.

“The Battle At Garden’s Gate” follows 2018’s “Anthem Of The Peaceful Army”, which debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200.

You can hear the new album in its entirety here.
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Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson announces spoken word UK tour

Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson has announced dates for his first-ever spoken-word tour of the UK.

The series – who has previously performed his “An Evening With” events in Europe and elsewhere – sees the rocker recounting stories from his life as presented in the 2017 memoir, “What Does This Button Do.”

Dickinson worked on the autobiography extensively while on the road for the band’s world tour in support of 2015’s “The Book Of Souls”, which covered 39 countries and 117 shows since February 2016. Dickinson filled seven A4 notebooks by writing his story in longhand, in addition to his duties as a performer and as the pilot of Iron Maiden’s 747 jumbo jet Ed Force One as he flew band, crew and 22 tons of equipment around the globe.

“What Does This Button Do?” debuted at No. 1 on the UK’s Sunday Times Bestsellers List and No. 10 on the New York Times' Hardcover Non-Fiction Best-Seller List upon its release.

"An Evening With Bruce Dickinson" will open in Brighton on August 1, with tickets for all shows going on sale Thursday, April 29 at 10 a.m.

Iron Maiden recently postponed their planned European leg of The Legacy Of The Beast tour to 2022 “due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on global live events and travel.”

Bruce Dickinson
"An Evening With Bruce Dickinson"
UK spoken word tour 2021

Aug 01 - Brighton, UK @ Theatre Royal
Aug 04 - Salford, UK @ The Lowry
Aug 05 - Bradford, UK @ St George's Hall
Aug 08 - Nottingham, UK @ Theatre Royal
Aug 09 - Birmingham, UK @ The Alexandra
Aug 10 - London, UK @ O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire

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KISS to launch official live bootleg series with 2001 Tokyo concert

KISS will launch their official live bootleg series, “Off The Soundboard”, with a 2001 concert from Tokyo, Japan.

Due June 11, the project captures the band in performance before 55,000 fans at the city’s Tokyo Dome on March 13, 2001 with a lineup that sees founders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons joined by guitarist Ace Frehley and drummer Eric Singer.

Fans will be able to hear – direct from the soundboard – a 21-song set mixing rarities with such classic anthems as “Detroit Rock City”, “I Was Made For Lovin’ You,” “Heaven’s On Fire” and “Rock And Roll All Nite.”

“KISS: Off The Soundboard - Tokyo 2001” will be available in multiple formats, including 2CD, 3LP, digital and streaming, as well as an exclusive 3LP set pressed on crystal clear vinyl with bone swirl via the Official KISS online store.

KISS are currently scheduled to resume their End Of The Road farewell tour in Europe in June before regrouping with special guest David Lee Roth for rescheduled US dates that are set to begin in August.

KISS
"Off The Soundboard: Tokyo 2001"
Release date: June 11

CD1

01. Detroit Rock City
02. Deuce
03. Shout It Out Loud
04. Talk To Me
05. I Love It Loud
06. Firehouse
07. Do You Love Me
08. Calling Dr. Love
09. Heaven's On Fire
10. Let Me Go Rock & Roll
11. Shock Me / Guitar Solo
12. Psycho Circus

CD2

01. Lick It Up / Bass Solo
02. God Of Thunder / Drum Solo
03. Cold Gin
04. 100,000 Years
05. Love Gun
06. I Still Love You
07. Black Diamond
08. I Was Made For Lovin' You
09. Rock And Roll All Nite

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Royal Blood tops the hennemusic Hot 10

Royal Blood tops this week’s hennemusic Hot 10.

The band are sharing behind the scenes footage of the making of a video for their latest single, “Boilermaker.”

Read all about it and check out the video in this week’s top story! The HH10 is a list of the most-viewed rock news stories in the past week by hennemusic readers.

For a full list of hennemusic Hot 10 charts, check out the archives here.

hennemusic Hot 10
week ending April 25, 2021

01 – Royal Blood share behind the scenes footage of Boilermaker video
02 – ZZ Top guitarist Billy Gibbons releases Desert High video
03 – Pasadena moving forward with Eddie Van Halen hometown tribute
04 – Foo Fighters celebrate 420 Day with Chasing Birds animated video
05 – Black Sabbath announce expanded Sabotage reissue
06 – VIDEO: Alice In Chains pay tribute to Layne Staley on his 50th birthday
07 – 1970 David Bowie recordings featured on The Width Of A Circle collection
08 – Foreigner expand 2021 US tour
09 – Queen broke new ground with 1975 masterpiece Bohemian Rhapsody
10 – Heart singer Ann Wilson releases new single Black Wing

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Apr 18: Greta Van Fleet
Apr 11: Cheap Trick
Apr 04: Triumph
Mar 28: The Hollywood Vampires
Mar 21: Van Halen

Queen broke new ground with 1975 masterpiece Bohemian Rhapsody

Queen broke new ground in the music industry when they created their 1975 masterpiece, “Bohemian Rhapsody.”

The lead single from “A Night At The Opera” was written by Freddie Mercury, who oversaw the complex song’s full creation in the studio during three weeks of recording.

Mixing elements of progressive rock, hard rock and opera and coming in at almost six minutes in length, the tune was initially considered too long by band management and music industry insiders to be issued as a single in an era when three minutes was considered the standard.

According to legend, the band “leaked” the song to some influential radio hosts, which left fans searching record stores ahead of its eventual release, where it went on to top the UK singles chart for 9 consecutive weeks while earning No.1 status in several countries.

Prior to heading out on the road in support of their fourth studio album, Queen filmed a video that would be offered to media to promote the song while they were on tour; directed by Bruce Gowers and costing just £4500, the “Bohemian Rhapsody” clip is widely regarded to have given birth to the practice of creating music videos to boost sales, even though they had been previously done by artists for years.

“It’s the first video that actually took any kind of effect into actually making sales,” explained Mercury in the latest episode of the band’s weekly feature, “The Greatest.” “A lot of videos were probably made before, but they didn’t sell records. I think that’s the first that actually worked.”

“We used an outside broadcast sports unit to bring in their cameras into Elstree (Studios) where we were rehearsing,” recalled Roger Taylor. “And we could go on the road and that (video) could be on ‘Top Of The Pops’ and we realized ‘wow you don’t even have to be here to promote your record now’…just make one of these little video films and that’s got to be the way in the future. We were the first to do that.”

“To be honest,” admitted Brian May, “we weren’t too keen on going on ’Top Of The Pops’ and standing on those little podiums and kind of miming ‘Bohemian Rhapsody.’ It would have been really crap.”

“Bohemian Rhapsody” went on to become the only song to sell over a million copies on two occasions in the UK, is the most-streamed song of the 20th Century, and in March 2021 reached the extremely rare RIAA Diamond status in the US, making Queen the first British band ever to earn this award … while the promo became the first pre-1990’s music video to pass the 1 billion views milestone on YouTube.

The song’s life was extended when it became the title of Queen’s 2018 biopic; directed by Dexter Fletcher, the film – which follows Queen from their formation in 1970 through to their legendary 1985 Live Aid appearance – won four Academy Awards including Best Actor to Rami Malek for his portrayal of Mercury, and earned more than $900 million dollars at the box office to become the highest-grossing music biopic in history.

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Pink Floyd preview Run Like Hell from Live At Knebworth 1990

Pink Floyd are streaming audio of a performance of their 1979 classic, “Run Like Hell”, in the latest preview to the April 30 release of “Live At Knebworth 1990.”

The tune was originally issued as the second single from the group’s eleventh album, “The Wall”, which went on to become of the best-selling albums of all-time when it reached more than 30 million copies worldwide.

Following its release on Pink Floyd’s 2019 box set, “The Later Years”, “Live At Knebworth 1990” will be available for the first time this spring as a standalone package offered on CD, double vinyl and digital platforms.

The package delivers the band’s headline appearance at the Silver Clef Winners concert at Knebworth House, Hertfordshire, where they played before 120,000 fans alongside Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton, Robert Plant, Dire Straits, Genesis and more.

Originally broadcast globally via MTV, the event was in aid of the Nordoff-Robbins music therapy charity, with profits going towards setting up the performing arts BRIT School near London.
Pink Floyd
“Live At Knebworth 1990”
Release date: April 30

1. “Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Parts 1-5”
2. “The Great Gig In The Sky”
3. “Wish You Were Here”
4. “Sorrow”
5. “Money”
6. “Comfortably Numb”
7. “Run Like Hell”

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Def Leppard announce Volume Three of box set series

Def Leppard will release the third of four career-spanning box sets on June 11.

Following the series’ launch in 2018 – and a second package in 2019 – the UK rockers are sharing details of the latest limited-edition set.

Available in 6CD and 9LP editions, “Volume Three” will contain all recordings from the band in the 2000′s, including 2002’s “X”, 2006’s “Yeah!” and 2008’s “Songs From The Sparkle Lounge” – with all three making their vinyl debut.

Also included are B-Sides, “Yeah! Studio Covers” and “Yeah! Live", as compiled by frontman Joe Elliott.

Def Leppard’s eight album, “X”, was a Top 15 record in both the US and their native UK; the cover project, “Yeah!”, presented versions of songs originally done by David Bowie, Thin Lizzy, T. Rex and Badfinger, among others, while “Songs From The Sparkle Lounge” brought a return to top 10 chart success.


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Wolfgang Van Halen streams Mammoth WVH track Feel

Wolfgang Van Halen is streaming a lyric video for the track “Feel” as the latest preview to his forthcoming Mammoth WVH album debut.

Due June 11 and produced by Michael Baskette, “Mammoth WVH” was first launched with the lead single,“Distance”, which was followed by “You’re To Blame”, “Don’t Back Down” and “Think It Over.”

While Wolfgang recorded all the instruments and vocals on “Mammoth WVH” himself, the rocker debuted his live lineup during a recent series of tv appearances that saw him joined by guitarists Jon Jourdan and Frank Sidoris, bassist Ronnie Ficarro and drummer Garret Whitlock.
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