hennemusic: December 2012

Monday, December 31, 2012

HENNEMUSIC HOT 10 (2012)

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The HH10 is a list of the most-viewed rock news stories each week by hennemusic readers.

The weekly list is posted on Sundays.

2012

Jan 01: Van Halen
Jan 08: Van Halen
Jan 15: Van Halen
Jan 22: Jimmy Fallon’s Tebowie
Jan 29: Van Halen
Feb 05: Van Halen
Feb 12: Van Halen
Feb 19: Van Halen
Feb 26: Van Halen
Mar 04: Van Halen
Mar 11: Van Halen
Mar 18: Van Halen
Mar 25: Van Halen
Apr 01: Guns N' Roses
Apr 08: Guns N’ Roses
Apr 15: Guns N’ Roses
Apr 22: Rush
Apr 29: Van Halen
May 06: Van Halen
May 13: Van Halen
May 20: Guns N’ Roses
May 27: Guns N’ Roses
Jun 03: Van Halen
Jun 10: Tom Cruise
Jun 17: Rush
Jun 24: Guns N’ Roses
Jul 01: Motley Crue
Jul 08: Queen + Adam Lambert
Jul 15: Motley Crue
Jul 22: Robert Plant
Jul 29: Van Halen
Aug 05: KISS
Aug 12: Van Halen
Aug 19: Van Halen
Aug 26: Aerosmith
Sep 02: The Rolling Stones
Sep 09: KISS
Sep 16: Led Zeppelin
Sep 23: Metallica
Sep 30: Rush
Oct 07: Van Halen
Oct 14: Led Zeppelin
Oct 21 : KISS
Oct 28: Guns N’ Roses
Nov 04: Guns N' Roses
Nov 11: Robert Plant
Nov 18: INXS
Nov 25: Guns N’ Roses
Dec 02: The Rolling Stones
Dec 09: Led Zeppelin
Dec 16: Van Halen
Dec 23: Van Halen
Dec 30: Led Zeppelin

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Deep Purple: New album update from Ian Gillan

Deep Purple recently confirmed their 19th studio album in the U.S. will be released on April 30, 2013 (April 26 outside of North America).

After various songwriting sessions in Europe, the band recorded and mixed the project in Nashville with producer Bob Ezrin.

In a new interview with 100% Rock magazine, frontman Ian Gillan shared an update on Purple’s first album since 2005’s “Rapture Of The Deep.”

“It’s being mixed as we speak,” says Gillan. “We’ve finished recording. It’s a new tone, it’s a new direction, it’s fresh stuff. I think it was all written and recorded in Nashville, and the reason we went there – not to make a country record, but because Bob Ezrin, our producer, lives in Nashville and so it made a lot of sense because he had all the studio facilities and back up and everything else. So it made it really easy.”

“It was a great environment to record in and yeah, there’s a bit of diversity on the record,” the singer continues. “There’s some sort of… defining music is just so hard; it’s just really… it’s hard to define. If you think of a solo artist, you normally know them by their name; you don’t normally describe their kind of music, you just say, ‘It’s so-and-so or it’s so-and-so.’ But with bands everyone feels an obligation to categorize then. I think when you’ve been around the block as many years as Purple has and a lot of other bands, you just listen to see what comes out. It’s not the same at all. So it’s kind of hard for me to describe it. I can’t compare it with any other album either, as far as I know. It will obviously find a niche somewhere when it comes out in April, so I’m looking forward to hearing it. [laughs]”

Read more with Gillan at 100% Rock magazine here.

Deep Purple

See also:

Deep Purple: David Coverdale remembers Jon Lord
Deep Purple: Live in Paris 1975 reissue due next month
Deep Purple announce new album
VIDEO: Deep Purple’s Ian Gillan interviewed for Russian TV
Deep Purple: New album update
Deep Purple: Ritchie Blackmore comments on Rock Hall nomination
Deep Purple: Machine Head 40th Anniversary box set trailer
Rush, Deep Purple among 2013 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame nominees
Deep Purple At The California Jam book due in December
Led Zeppelin, Queen & Iron Maiden members rock Sunflower Jam
VIDEO: Whitesnake – Q&A with David Coverdale & Doug Aldrich
VIDEO: Extended preview of new Deep Purple tribute project
AUDIO: Metallica covers Deep Purple for tribute album
Iron Maiden singer talks about Deep Purple tribute album
Deep Purple: Jon Lord memorial service planned for London
VIDEO: Deep Purple tribute album preview
Deep Purple tribute album to be released next month
Deep Purple: Machine Head 40th Anniversary box set due this fall
Deep Purple to play Wacken Open Air 2013
VIDEO: Deep Purple members jam at Nashville benefit
Deep Purple tribute features Metallica, Iron Maiden
Former Deep Purple keyboardist Jon Lord dead at 71
Former Deep Purple keyboardist cancels concert return for cancer treatments
Former Deep Purple keyboardist to release Concerto
Former Deep Purple keyboardist to play first show since cancer news
Deep Purple: Bob Ezrin to produce new album
Metallica to appear on Dio, Deep Purple tribute albums
Deep Purple: Jon Lord updates cancer battle, thanks fans
Deep Purple: Jon Lord continues cancer battle, thanks fans for support
Deep Purple leads Sweden rock’s top 666
Former Deep Purple keyboardist Jon Lord diagnosed with cancer
Former Deep Purple keyboardist made Honorary Doctor Of Music

Green Day reschedule 2013 tour dates

Green Day have announced plans to return to the road in 2013 and revealed dates for the upcoming tour in support of their new album trilogy, “¡Uno!,” “¡Dos!,” and “¡Tré!”

A 2-week series of North American shows start March 28 in Chicago; previously announced dates planned for January and February have been cancelled.

The band ceased all live and promotional appearances in support of the new albums following an onstage meltdown by frontman Billie Joe Armstrong in Las Vegas in September (watch the video below), which resulted in the singer seeking treatment for substance abuse.

“We want to thank everyone for hanging in with us for the last few months,” said the members of Green Day. “We are very excited to hit the road and see all of you again, though we regret having to cancel more shows.”

“Dear friends,” writes Billie Joe, “I just want to thank you all for the love and support you’ve shown for the past few months. Believe me, it hasn’t gone unnoticed and I’m eternally grateful to have such an amazing set of friends and family. I’m getting better every day. So now, without further ado, the show must go on. We can’t wait to get on the road and live out load! Our passion has only grown stronger.”

Tickets for shows that had been postponed will be honored at these new dates. Should you have any questions regarding your tickets please contact your point of purchase. For those who purchased tickets for dates that are now canceled, refunds will be given at original point of purchase.

Additional west coast dates will be announced in early 2013.

Green Day
2013 North American tour

3/28 – Chicago, IL – Allstate Arena
3/29 – Moline, IL – I Wireless Center
3/31 – Pittsburgh, PA – Consol Energy Center
4/01 – Rochester, NY – Blue Cross Arena
4/03 – Philadelphia, PA – Liacourias Center
4/04 – Fairfax, VA – Patriot Center
4/06 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena
4/07 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
4/09 – Providence, RI – Dunkin Donuts Center
4/11 – Toronto, ON – Air Canada Centre
4/12 – Quebec City, QC – Quebec Colisee

CANCELLED DATES

1/07 – Green Bay, WI - Resch Center
1/10 – Wilkes-Barre, PA -Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza
1/11 – State College, PA - Bryce Jordan Center - Penn State Univ.
1/18 – Manchester, NH - Verizon Wireless Arena
1/25 – Portland, ME - Cumberland Co. Civic Center
1/30 – Cleveland, OH - Wolstein Ctr. / Cleveland St. Univ.
2/02 – Madison, WI - Alliant Energy Center Mem. Coliseum
2/04 – Omaha, NE - CenturyLink Arena
2/06 – Broomfield, CO - 1STBANK Center
2/08 – Las Vegas, NV - MGM Grand Garden Arena

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Green Day

See also:

Green Day announce ¡Quatro!
VIDEO: Green Day – Stray Heart
Green Day: Stream of new album ¡Dos! Available
VIDEO: Metallica share New Orleans concert footage
VIDEO: Green Day – The Forgotten
VIDEO: Metallica pay tribute to Green Day in New Orleans
VIDEO: Green Day share New York concert footage
VIDEO: Green Day preview ¡Dos!
Metallica: It’s a honor to replace Green Day at Voodoo Music Experience
Metallica replace Green Day at Voodoo Music + Arts Experience
Green Day update from bassist Mike Dirnt
Green Day release track listing for ¡Dos!
VIDEO: Green Day – Troublemaker
Green Day singer enters rehab following Las Vegas meltdown
VIDEO: Green Day – Watch complete iHeartRadio Festival set
VIDEO: Green Day smash gear after iHeartRadio Fest set cut short
VIDEO: Green Day rock Good Morning America
VIDEO: Green Day – Nuclear Family
Green Day announce North American tour
Green Day confirmed for MTV VMAs following singer’s hospitalization
Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong hospitalized
VIDEO: Green Day – Kill The DJ
VIDEO: Green Day debut new songs at Reading Festival
Green Day partners with Angry Birds
VIDEO: Green Day – Oh Love
AUDIO: Green Day – Kill The DJ
VIDEO: Green Day debut new material at surprise club show
FREE Green Day Official App available
Green Day box set due next month
VIDEO: Green Day – Let Yourself Go
Green Day singer to mentor on The Voice
VIDEO: Green Day – Oh Love lyric video
Green Day to release documentaries with new album trilogy
VIDEO: Green Day preview final part of new album trilogy
VIDEO: Green Day preview second part of new album trilogy
Green Day forced to cancel secret show this week
VIDEO: Green Day preview new album
VIDEO: Slash, Ron Wood & more join Red Hot Chili Peppers for Rock Hall finale
VIDEO: Green Day inducts Guns N’ Roses into Rock Hall
AUDIO: Green Day induct Guns N’ Roses into Rock Hall
Green Day announce new album trilogy
Green Day to induct Guns N’ Roses into Rock Hall
VIDEO: Green Day share more studio footage
VIDEO: Green Day discuss approach to new album
VIDEO: Green Day share more studio footage
VIDEO: Green Day’s first day in the studio
Green Day begin recording new album
VIDEO: Green Day post Anniversary message to Metallica
Green Day: American Idiot musical heads to Europe
Green Day: Billie Joe kicked off Southwest Airlines flight

Black Sabbath tops UK T-shirt charts

Black Sabbath have a UK #1 on their hands.

The Belfast Telegraph reports UK retailer HMV has compiled a list of its best-selling classic rock shirts, with Sabbath coming in at number one, while Led Zeppelin take the second and third spots.

Sabbath’s US tour shirt from 1978 landed at #1 following a sales surge after it was worn by Robert Downey, Jr. - who plays Iron Man's alter ego Tony Stark - in the hit movie “Avengers Assemble” (order it here.)

"More often than not, rock T-shirts used to be something you'd wear to gigs to see your favourite bands, but over time demand has broadened and they've since become a bit of a fashion-statement in their own right,” said HMV’s Gennaro Castaldo. “Some performers can quickly come and go with the trends, but one genre that has an enduring appeal and seems to remain eternally popular with fans is classic rock and metal."

"This year over half the top 30 best-selling T-shirts at HMV were made up of vintage artists and, even though many of them have not been active with new material, they continue to sell in large quantities as many of these acts are revered, and with that comes a level of cool-ness and style that money or promotion can't always buy,” he added.

Sabbath are currently working with producer Rick Rubin on a new album, which is due in April; the band kick off their 2013 tour in Auckland, New Zealand on 4/20.

HMV UK's top 10 best-selling classic rock T-shirts for 2012:

01. Black Sabbath - US Tour 78
02. Led Zeppelin - USA 77
03. Led Zeppelin - Celebration Day
04. David Bowie - Smoking
05. Bruce Springsteen - Sand Tour
05. Foo Fighters - Gold logo
06. AC/DC - Angus And Brian
07. Metallica - Skull Explosion
08. Rolling Stones - Union Jack Tongue
09. Beatles - Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
10. Guns N'Roses - Appetite For Destruction

Black Sabbath

See also:

Bid to rename Birmingham Airport after Ozzy Osbourne
Ozzy Osbourne talks Black Sabbath Vol. 4 on In The Studio
Happy Holidays from Ozzy Osbourne
Happy Holidays from Black Sabbath

Led Zeppelin: Jimmy Page issues year-end update

Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page has issued the following year-end update:

"Hi y'all. Well 2012 is nearly at a close... and what a year it's been for JP. The eagerly awaited London O2 concert was released on what could be described as a 'celebration day' - some five years after the event.

During the December of this year I had the honour of meeting President Obama and Mrs Obama, President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hilary Clinton in Washington DC. I would not have imagined any of this happening this time last year. So roll on 2013!

“Celebration Day” was launched with a worldwide theatrical release on 1,500 screens in over 40 territories on October 17; more screenings were scheduled due to fan demand.

Upon its November release, the album landed at #9 on the Billboard 200 chart with opening week U.S. sales of 101,000 copies.

Page has previously revealed plans to reissue Zeppelin’s full catalog, remastered, with bonus tracks and other goodies...starting in 2013.

"The catalog was last remastered 20 years ago," said Jimmy, referring to the 1990 release of the four-CD box set, "Led Zeppelin." "That's a long time. Everything is being transferred from analog to a higher-resolution digital format. That's one of the problems with the Zeppelin stuff. It sounds ridiculous on MP3. You can't hear what's there properly."

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Sammy Hagar: United States Of Cabo documentary preview

“United States Of Cabo,” an independent documentary about Sammy Hagar fans – aka Redheads - will be released in early 2014.

The film captures intimate fan stories and experiences in an attempt to showcase the essence of what it means to be a Redhead.

The idea was born in Vancouver during the Chickenfoot Road Test Tour of 2009, with the journey beginning shortly after in Lake Tahoe, quickly spreading to St. Louis, Atlantic City, Portland and of course, Cabo San Lucas – home to Sammy’s Cabo Wabo Cantina.

Featuring live performance footage by Sammy, the Wabos and Chickenfoot, the documentary is directed by Murray Wasylnuk via Vancouver’s Murmer Films.

The producers are sharing a new preview/trailer to keep fans updated on the project – more details are at the USOC Facebook page here.

See also:

VIDEO: Sammy Hagar answers fan-submitted questions
Merry Christmas from Sammy Hagar
VIDEO: Holiday message from Sammy Hagar
Rock News Story Of The Year #2: VAN HALEN
Rock News Story Of The Year #8: VAN HALEN
Joe Satriani: 25th Anniversary of Surfing With The Alien on In The Studio
Chickenfoot box set due in January
Sammy Hagar’s Atlantic City bar damaged by Hurricane Sandy
VIDEO: Sammy Hagar talks music business with CNBC
AUDIO: Van Halen – Mitch Malloy’s 1996 audition
VIDEO: Sammy Hagar rocks 65th birthday in Cabo
Sammy Hagar to guest on American Restoration
Sammy Hagar, Matt Sorum to celebrate 10th Anniversary of Little Kids Rock
VIDEO: Roseville, CA celebrates Sammy Hagar Day
Aerosmith approached Sammy Hagar to replace Steven Tyler
VIDEO: Sammy Hagar debuts 4 Decades Of Rock show
Chickenfoot reissuing debut album with bonus tracks
Roseville declares Sammy Hagar Day
Sammy Hagar hosts Beach Bar Rum bash in Las Vegas
Sammy Hagar sells Shelby GT500 Coupe 2007 Mustang to fan
Sammy Hagar selling Shelby GT500 Coupe 2007 Mustang
VIDEO: Van Halen unplugged 1993
Sammy Hagar announces Cabo Birthday Bash ticket details
Sammy Hagar visits Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum distillery in Hawaii
VIDEO: Chickenfoot thank fans for Different Devil tour
Sammy Hagar: Eddie Van Halen owes me an apology
Former Van Halen bassist comments on band’s tour postponement
Sammy Hagar comments on Van Halen tour postponement
VIDEO: Chickenfoot drummer rejoins band in Boston
VIDEO: Chickenfoot – Opening night of spring tour
VIDEO: Chickenfoot prepare for spring tour
Sammy Hagar to celebrate four decades of rock
VIDEO: Chickenfoot rehearse for tour
VIDEO: Chickenfoot display at Las Vegas Hard Rock
Sammy Hagar announces 2012 Birthday Bash dates
Sammy Hagar continues to slam the new Van Halen
Sammy Hagar comments on the death of Ronnie Montrose
Sammy Hagar on cover of debut Cigar & Spirits magazine
Ronnie Montrose dead at 64
Sammy Hagar: Eddie Van Halen underused bassist Michael Anthony
Sammy Hagar’s Beach Bar Rum coming Stateside this month
Sammy Hagar slams new Van Halen again
Chickenfoot: Düsseldorf concert filmed for German TV
Sammy Hagar slams new Van Halen single

Sunday, December 30, 2012

Led Zeppelin: Heart rave about Kennedy Center Honors experience

Heart vocalist Ann Wilson is sharing her thoughts about performing for Led Zeppelin at the band’s recent Kennedy Center Honors tribute.

"I am so happy you all liked our performance of 'Stairway to Heaven' at The Kennedy Center Honors event,” posted Ann. “It was our honor to be asked to do it before an audience like that. My main goal though was to please Jimmy Page, Robert Plant and John Paul Jones...especially Plant, since all these many years he has taught me so much about singing from the soul and has given me such pleasure in his lyrics. What a high that night was. Never to be forgotten!"

Heart were joined by Jason Bonham, the son of late Zeppelin drummer John; Jason played with the group at their 2007 reunion show in London, released recently as “Celebration Day.”

The Zeppelin members received the honors earlier this month in Washington. The annual award is given to those in the performing arts for their lifetime of contributions to American culture.

The rock icons were on hand along with fellow 2012 recipients David Letterman, bluesman Buddy Guy, actor and director Dustin Hoffman, and ballerina Natalia Makarova.

Watch the Heart performance of "Stairway To Heaven" below; to see the full Zeppelin tribute, click here.

Led

PHOTO: Keith Richards backstage at Sandy Relief concert

The Rolling Stones recently joined an all-star cast to perform at the 12-12-12 Sandy Relief concert in New York.

The live event at Madison Square Garden featured a line-up that included Bon Jovi, Eric Clapton, Dave Grohl, Billy Joel, Alicia Keys, Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, Eddie Vedder, Roger Waters, Kanye West, The Who and Paul McCartney.

The Stones appeared briefly for a two-song set that featured “You Got Me Rocking” and “Jumpin’ Jack Flash.”

Keith Richards is now sharing a backstage shot of himself hanging out with fellow Stone Ronnie Wood and Pete Townshend of The Who.

All proceeds from the “12-12-12” event benefit the Robin Hood Relief Fund, which provides money, material and know-how to local organizations that are serving families and individuals in the regions hardest hit by the storm.

You can help by donating via the event website here.

The Stones recently wrapped up their 50 & Counting tour, which featured a series of five shows split between London, New York and New Jersey.

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Led Zeppelin tops the hennemusic Hot 10

Led Zeppelin top this week’s hennemusic Hot 10.

The band were among the guests featured on the 2012 Kennedy Center Honors special broadcast on Boxing Day.

Jack Black introduced the Zeppelin portion of the evening, calling them “the greatest rock and roll band of all time.”

An all-star lineup performed Zeppelin tunes as a tribute to the rock legends – check out this week’s top story to find out who rocked the house!

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 December 30, 2012

01 – VIDEO: Led Zeppelin – Kennedy Center Honors tribute
02 – PHOTO: Eddie Van Halen celebrates the holidays
03 – VIDEO: Led Zeppelin interviewed on CBS This Morning
04 – The Black Crowes end hiatus, announce 2013 tour
05 – PHOTO: Robert Plant and Patty Griffin welcome kids on Halloween
06 – Holiday greetings from Eddie Van Halen
07 – VIDEO: Led Zeppelin – Jimmy Page In Conversation with the BBC
08 – Happy Holidays from David Lee Roth
09 – Rush: 2013 Clockwork Angels tour dates leaked?
10 – Wedding band version of Metallica’s Enter Sandman goes viral

See also:

Dec 23: Van Halen
Dec 16: Van Halen
Dec 09: Led Zeppelin
Dec 02: The Rolling Stones
Nov 25: Guns N’ Roses
Nov 18: INXS
Nov 11: Robert Plant
Nov 04: Guns N’ Roses
Oct 28: Guns N’ Roses
Oct 21 : KISS
Oct 14: Led Zeppelin
Oct 07: Van Halen