Led Zeppelin tops the hennemusic Hot 10

Led Zeppelin tops this week’s hennemusic Hot 10.

A Led Zeppelin classic has been voted the greatest guitar riff of all time by the listeners of BBC Radio 2.

Read all about it 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 August 31, 2014

01 – Led Zeppelin classic voited greatest guitar riff of all time
02 – VIDEO: Sammy Hagar nominates Van Halen brothers for ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
03 – VIDEO: Robert Plant takes ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
04 – KISS: Ace Frehley comments on Gene Simmons controversy
05 – Anthrax guitarist announces New York area book signings
06 – New AC/DC album upate
07 – AUDIO: Smokey Robinson premieres duet with Steven Tyler
08 – Stevie Ray Vaughan career-spanning 12 disc box set due this fall
09 – ZZ Top and Jeff Beck suspend tour following injury
10 – Queen update unreleased Freddie Mercury album project


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Aug 24: Steven Tyler
Aug 17: AC/DC
Aug 10: Foo Fighters
Aug 03: Eddie Van Halen
Jul 27: David Lee Roth
Jul 20: Van Halen
Jul 13: Van Halen
Jul 06: Motley Crue

VIDEO: Metallica bassist performs Metallica medley with Rodrigo y Gabriela

Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo joined Rodrigo y Gabriela for the encore of their August 17th show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO, and the duo are sharing pro-shot video of the performance.

The trio played a tribute to Metallica that featured a medley of "Orion", "For Whom The Bell Tolls", "The Frayed Ends Of Sanity" and "Battery."

The Mexican guitar duo of Rodrigo Sanchez and Gabriela Quintero perform a mix of several genres, mostly rooted in latin rhythms. The pair originally teamed up in a Mexico City heavy metal band called Tierra Acida ("Acid Land") in the early 1990s before moving on to develop their own music and style.

The duo have performed Metallica tunes through the years and have featured some of the performances on their live releases.

Trujillo and Metallica wrapped up their 2014 “By Request” tour recently at Heavy Montreal; the group’s only North American show of the year came on the heels of an extensive, 2-month tour across Europe.




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VIDEO: Metallica wrap up By Request tour at Heavy Montreal
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Metallica’s Ride The Lightning marks 30th anniversary
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Ramones film to be directed by Martin Scorsese

Martin Scorsese will direct a film about punk pioneers The Ramones.

Billboard reports the director is already on board for the project, one of several in the planning stages as the band approaches the 40th anniversary of the release of their legendary and influential self-titled debut album in 2016.

In addition to the film, a documentary, a theatrical play and a book are also planned to spotlight the group, who formed in Queens, New York in 1974.

“You’ll see a book coming, which is not a biographical book so much, but a story of the band’s formation and those first few records and that craziness that happened,” says Jeff Jampol, who co-manages the band’s estate with Dave Frey. “It’ll be a combination of prose, photographs and memorabilia and posters, just kind of documenting the scene. The Ramones were the first punk band and they started the punk movement.”

In leading up to the anniversary the Ramones will be reappearing in several other ways, including remastered music, fashion and music placement.

“You’re gonna see some really interesting combinations of music and new music and remastered music and apparel,” explains Jampol. “As far as the apparel goes, and really everything, as a company, for me, authenticity is the foundation of everything. And luckily, when you have a really genius artist like the Ramones you don’t have to spin it. It is what it is and what it is is a beautiful moment in time that sparked a revolution in music and in fashion.

So you look at 76 when the Ramones first album came out, and that really sparked that brand new wave of what I call the American rock and roll wardrobe, which is jeans, white t-shirt, leather jacket and sneakers.”

Tommy Ramone – the last of the original Ramones – died July 11th at his home in Ridgewood, Queens, New York following treatment for bile duct cancer; he was 65.

Joey died from lymphoma in 2001, Dee Dee died from a heroin overdose in 2002, and Johnny died in 2004 of prostate cancer.

The Ramones took the inspiration for their both their individual and band names from Paul McCartney, who used the alias Paul Ramon during his Silver Beatles days. Dee Dee adopted the name before convincing the other band members to do the same.




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The Ramones: 6-disc box set due this month
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Bruce Springsteen to publish children’s book Outlaw Pete

Bruce Springsteen will publish a children’s book, “Outlaw Pete”, on November 4.

The rocker teamed up with Frank Caruso on the project, which is based on the celebrated song about a bank-robbing baby whose exploits become a meditation on sin, fate, and free will.

Both the song (from Springsteen’s 2009 album “Working On A Dream”) and the new book “Outlaw Pete” were inspired by a children’s book, “Brave Cowboy Bill” (Simon & Schuster, 1950), which Springsteen’s mother used to read to him as a child.

“Outlaw Pete is essentially the story of a man trying to outlive and outrun his sins,” writes Springsteen.

Frank Caruso, a cartoonist and writer, conceived of making the song into a book and created the illustrations to accompany Springsteen’s lyrics.

“When Bruce wrote ‘Outlaw Pete’ he didn’t just write a great song, he created a great character,” Caruso said. “The first time I heard the song this book played out in my head. Like Tom Sawyer, Huck Finn, Dorothy Gale and for me, even Popeye, Outlaw Pete cuts deep into the folklore of our country and weaves its way into the fabric of great American literary characters."

Springsteen wrapped up his “High Hopes” world tour in the spring, and has no shows on his schedule at the moment.




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Lenny Kravitz previews new video for The Chamber

Lenny Kravitz has issued a second preview of the video for “The Chamber”, the lead single from his forthcoming album, “Strut.”

Directed by Anthony Mandler, the full clip will be issued on September 4.

Due September 23, “Strut” is Lenny’s tenth studio album and first since 2011’s “Black And White America.”

Kravitz will launch a world tour in support of “Strut” in Moscow on October 22.





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Lenny Kravitz premieres new song Sex
Lenny Kravitz announces new album and tour
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VIDEO: Buckcherry perform acoustic set at WDHA New Jersey

Buckcherry played an acoustic set live on 105.5 WDHA-FM in Dover, New Jersey recently, and the station is sharing video of the performance.

The California rockers delivered acoustic versions of “Crazy B*tch” and “Everything”, as well as “Say F*** It”, the lead single from their newly-released EP, “F**k.”

The track is a cover of Icona Pop's hit song, "I Love It", which the band renamed "Say F*** It" for the project.

The EP is the first release on the band's newly-created record label, F Bomb Records.

Buckcherry are currently playing a mix of solo headline shows and dates on the Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival tour.






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Buckcherry premiere single from new EP
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Motley Crue’s Tommy Lee shares new drum solo video

Tommy Lee of Motley Crue is sharing new video of “The Cruecifly”, his drum solo on the band’s farewell tour.

The solo sees the rocker move around the arena on a rollercoaster track during the performance.

Last month, Lee and the Crue kicked off their 2-year farewell tour with special guest Alice Cooper.

North American dates are set to wrap up November 22 in Spokane, Washington.

The band participated in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge onstage in Virginia Beach this past week while donating $10,000 to the cause.

To learn more about ALS and/or to donate, visit alsa.org

Watch video of the challenge here.




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VIDEO: Slash performs World On Fire title track in Denver

Slash performed the title track to his forthcoming album, “World On Fire”, at a recent show in Denver and video from the concert is available.

The song has been a part of Slash’s setlist this summer as he travels across North America on Aerosmith’s Let Rock Rule tour.

Due September 16, “World On Fire” was recorded with Slash’s touring band, Myles Kennedy And The Conspirators, and producer Michael Baskette.

A week after the album’s release, Slash will promote the project and mark the Guitar Center’s 50th anniversary with a series of three concerts in Hollywood’s most legendary clubs.

The rocker will play shows at The Troubadour (Sep 23), The Roxy (Sep 25) and The Whisky (Sep 26).




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VIDEO: Slash reveals inspiration behind World On Fire album artwork
VIDEO: Duff McKagan joins Slash for Guns N' Roses classic in Washington
VIDEO: Slash reveals story behind title track to new album World On Fire
AUDIO: Slash previews new song 30 Years To Life
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Queen update unreleased Freddie Mercury album project

Queen drummer Roger Taylor is sharing an update on “Queen Forever”, a new album due later this year that will include unreleased songs featuring the late Freddie Mercury.

The project sees Taylor and guitarist Brian May recording new backing tracks to the Mercury material, just as they did for 1995’s “Made In Heaven” album, and is expected to include at least one duet between Freddie and Michael Jackson.

“I’m not quite sure what’s on it yet,” Taylor tells the London Evening Standard. “We’ve got some great new tracks that haven’t been heard and there’s an interesting selection of older stuff.”

Dealing with the legalities with Jackson’s estate surrounding the material featuring the pop icon has been a challenge for the band.

“[Yes] if we could get a decision from the Michael Jackson estate, who seem to be, well, difficult,” says Taylor. “[Producer] William Orbit did a really nice mix of one of our tracks with Michael and I’m pretty certain that will be on Queen Forever. But it’s been like wading through glue.”

The album is expected before Christmas.

Queen are currently playing shows across Australia with vocalist Adam Lambert as part of their 2014 world tour.



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Queen producer revealed for unreleased Freddie Mercury project
VIDEO: Queen premiere Stone Cold Crazy from Live At The Rainbow ‘74
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VIDEO: Led Zeppelin preview expanded Led Zeppelin IV reissue

Led Zeppelin have released a new video preview of the upcoming expanded reissue of their 1971 album, “Led Zeppelin IV”, due on October 28.

The second round of reissues begins with one of the most artistically influential and commercially successful albums in the history of music. Released in November 1971, the album — which is officially untitled — defined the sound of rock music for a generation with ubiquitous anthems such as "Stairway To Heaven", "Rock And Roll", "Black Dog" and "When The Levee Breaks". The album was inducted into the Grammy Hall Of Fame in 1999, has been certified 23x platinum by the RIAA.

The "Led Zeppelin IV" deluxe edition includes unreleased versions of every song heard on the original album including alternate mixes of "Misty Mountain Hop" and "Four Sticks", mixes of "The Battle Of Evermore" and "Going To California" heavy with guitar and mandolin, and the fabled, alternate version "Stairway To Heaven", mixed at the Sunset Sound Studio in Los Angeles which lets fans hear one of the most revered songs of all time as they have never heard it before.

The group are releasing both "Led Zeppelin IV" and "Houses Of The Holy" on the same day.

Led Zeppelin kicked off their reissue series in June with the release of expanded editions of the band’s first three albums – “Led Zeppelin I”, “Led Zeppelin II” and “Led Zeppelin III” – each with a companion disc of bonus material.

"Led Zeppelin IV" track listing

01. Black Dog
02. Rock And Roll
03. The Battle of Evermore
04. Stairway To Heaven
05. Misty Mountain Hop
06. Four Sticks
07. Going To California
08. When The Levee Breaks

Companion Audio Disc

01. Black Dog - Basic Track With Guitar Overdubs
02. Rock And Roll - Alternate Mix
03. The Battle Of Evermore - Mandolin/Guitar Mix From Headley Grange
04. Stairway To Heaven - Sunset Sound Mix
05. Misty Mountain Hop - Alternate Mix
06. Four Sticks - Alternate Mix
07. Going To California - Mandolin/Guitar Mix
08. When The Levee Breaks - Alternate UK Mix





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VIDEO: Robert Plant takes ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
Led Zeppelin classic voted greatest guitar riff of all time
VIDEO: Robert Plant previews new album with second short film
Led Zeppelin: Jimmy Page announces New York City book signing
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New AC/DC album update

AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd is sharing an update on the band’s new album, recorded this spring in Vancouver without founding member Malcolm Young.

“It was done in 10 days, and I’ve never played better,” Rudd told Triple M radio in Sydney, Australia, describing the new music as “stellar.”

“I hope it’s as good as I remember when I came away from the studio,” he added. “It’s pretty damn good.”

(Ed. note: the Vancouver sessions for the project were booked from May to July, with Brian Johnson confirming in early July that the recording was complete. Rudd’s 10-day comment may have more to do with the amount of time it took to record his drum tracks, as opposed to the full album. Thanks to project engineer Mike Fraser for his feedback on this story.)

Rudd is anxious to have fans hear the new album as soon as possible.

“Usually you master something and wait a couple of weeks, and you go and have a listen to it,” he says. “They do things a certain way - I think they’re taking too long.”

No title or release date for the album has been announced.

AC/DC recorded the project at Vancouver’s Warehouse Studio with producer Brendan O’Brien (Aerosmith, Pearl Jam). O'Brien previously teamed up with the Aussie rockers to produce their 2008 album, “Black Ice”, at the same location.

Founding member Malcolm Young, who remains in hospital to address some health issues, was unavailable for the sessions so the band brought in his nephew, Stevie, to handle rhythm guitar duties.

Singer Brian Johnson recently suggested that the group could be on the road by the end of 2014.



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VIDEO: Lady Gaga performs with Queen in Sydney

Lady Gaga performed with Queen and Adam Lambert as a surprise guest at the Allphones Arena in Sydney, Australia on Wednesday, and fan-filmed video from the show has surfaced.

The Sydney Morning Herald reports Gaga appeared on stage wearing a black curly wig, a revealing bejewelled black jumpsuit and lethal-looking stilettos for the hit “Another One Bites The Dust.”

Gaga and Lambert delighted the crowd, hamming it up during their duo on the stage and its accompanying runway.

The pop icon didn't stay on stage longe enough to sing the 1984 hit, “Radio Gaga”, the song that inspired Stefani Germanotta's stage name. Gaga did watch from the crowd though - and when Lambert sang “Radio Gaga”, he had the auditorium lights switched on and sang a chorus to her.

Lady Gaga's own headlining concert is at the same venue this Sunday.





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VIDEO: Queen premiere Keep Yourself Alive from Live At The Rainbow ‘74
Queen producer revealed for unreleased Freddie Mercury project
VIDEO: Queen premiere Stone Cold Crazy from Live At The Rainbow ‘74
Queen and Adam Lambert top the hennemusic Hot 10
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Stevie Ray Vaughan career-spanning 12-disc box set due this fall

Stevie Ray Vaughan’s career will be celebrated this fall with the release of “Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble: The Complete Epic Recordings Collection”, a 12-disc box set due October 28.

The set brings together, for the first time, the entirety of Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble's official studio and live album catalogue, including the inaugural commercial release of “A Legend In The Making”, a highly collectible (formerly) promotional only recording of SRV & DT's incendiary performance at Toronto's El Mocambo club in 1983.

In addition, “The Complete Epic Recordings Collection” features two discs compiling rare and hard-to-find archival tracks.

Vaughan was already making a name for himself in Texas with live performances before releasing his debut album, “Texas Flood”, in 1983. The record introduced the guitar slinger to the world and opened the gates for a flow of gold, platinum and multiplatinum albums for Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble, an unprecedented achievement for any blues act.

Stevie Ray Vaughan died in a helicopter crash on August 27, 1990, following an awe-inspiring performance with Double Trouble and Eric Clapton at the Alpine Valley Resort in Wisconsin.

Though his mainstream career lasted a mere seven years, Stevie Ray Vaughan's enduring contribution to the blues can be heard in the work of younger players including John Mayer, Derek Trucks and Mike McCready of Pearl Jam.

Stevie Ray Vaughan was the recipient of numerous musical awards, during his lifetime and posthumously. In 1983, readers of Guitar Player voted him as Best New Talent and Best Electric Blues Guitar Player. In 1984, the Blues Foundation named him Entertainer of the Year and Blues Instrumentalist of the Year, and in 1987 Performance Magazine honored him with Rhythm and Blues Act of the Year. Earning six Grammy Awards and ten Austin Music Awards, he was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 2000 and the Musicians Hall of Fame in 2014. Rolling Stone ranked Vaughan as the twelfth greatest guitarist of all time.

Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble: The Complete Epic Recordings Collection
Release date: October 28

Disc 1: In The Beginning
(KLBJ-FM radio broadcast produced by Wayne Bell
Recorded April 1, 1980; Austin, Texas)

In The Open
Slide Thing
They Call Me Guitar Hurricane
All Your Love I Miss Loving
Tin Pan Alley (aka Roughest Place In Town)
Love Struck Baby
Tell Me
Shake For Me
Live Another Day

Disc 2: Live At Montreux 1982
(July 17, 1982; Montreux International Jazz Festival)

Hide Away
Rude Mood
Pride And Joy
Texas Flood
Love Struck Baby
Dirty Pool
Give Me Back My Wig
Collins Shuffle

Disc 3: Live At Montreux 1985
(July 15, 1985; Montreux International Jazz Festival)

Scuttle Buttin’
Say What!
Ain’t Gone ‘N’ Give Up On Love
Pride And Joy
Mary Had A Little Lamb
Tin Pan Alley (aka Roughest Place In Town)
Voodoo Child (Slight Return)
Texas Flood
Life Without You
Gone Home
Couldn’t Stand The Weather

Disc 4: Texas Flood (1983)

Love Struck Baby
Pride And Joy
Texas Flood
Tell Me
Testify
Rude Mood
Mary Had A Little Lamb
Dirty Pool
I’m Cryin’
Lenny

Disc 5: A Legend In The Making — Live At The El Mocambo
(recorded Toronto, Canada, July 20, 1983, originally released for radio broadcast only)

Testify
So Excited
Voodoo Child (Slight Return)
Pride And Joy
Tell Me
Mary Had A Little Lamb
Texas Flood
Love Struck Baby
You’ll Be Mine
Hug You, Squeeze You
Little Wing/Third Stone From The Sun
Lenny
Wham!
Rude Mood

Disc 6: Couldn't Stand The Weather (1984)

Scuttle Buttin’
Couldn’t Stand The Weather
The Things (That) I Used To Do
Voodoo Child (Slight Return)
Cold Shot
Tin Pan Alley (aka Roughest Place In Town)
Honey Bee
Stang’s Swang

Disc 7: Live At Carnegie Hall
(Recorded October 4, 1984; New York City)

Intro--Ken Dashow/John Hammond
Scuttle Buttin’
Testify
Love Struck Baby
Honey Bee
Cold Shot
Letter To My Girlfriend
Dirty Pool
Pride And Joy
The Things That I Used To Do
C.O.D.
Iced Over
Lenny
Rude Mood

Disc 8: Soul To Soul (1985)

Say What!
Lookin’ Out The Window
Look At Little Sister
Ain’t Gone ‘N’ Give Up On Love
Gone Home
Change It
You’ll Be Mine
Empty Arms
Come On (Part III)
Life Without You

Disc 9: Live Alive
(Recorded July 16, 1985, Montreux International Jazz Festival; July 17-18, 1986, Austin, Texas; July 19, 1986, Dallas, Texas)

Say What!
Ain’t Gone ‘N’ Give Up On Love
Pride And Joy
Mary Had A Little Lamb
Superstition
I’m Leaving You (Commit A Crime)
Cold Shot
Willie The Wimp
Look At Little Sister
Texas Flood
Voodoo Child (Slight Return)
Love Struck Baby
Change It
Life Without You

Disc 10: In Step (1989)

The House Is Rockin’
Crossfire
Tightrope
Let Me Love You Baby
Leave My Girl Alone
Travis Walk
Wall Of Denial
Scratch-N-Sniff
Love Me Darlin’
Riviera Paradise

Disc 11: Archives/Disc One

Tin Pan Alley (aka Roughest Place In Town)
Empty Arms
Come On (Part III)
Look At Little Sister
The Sky Is Crying
Hide Away
Give Me Back My Wig
Boot Hill
Wham!
Close To You
Little Wing
Stang’s Swang

Disc 12: Archives/Disc Two

May I Have A Talk With You
Boilermaker
The Sky Is Crying
Shake And Bake
So Excited
Slip Slidin’ Slim
Chitlins Con Carne
Little Wing/Third Stone From The Sun
Boot Hill
Life By The Drop






See also:

Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble inducted into Austin City Limits Hall Of Fame
Stevie Ray Vaughan to be inducted into new Austin City Limits Hall Of Fame
Stevie Ray Vaughan: Texas Flood 30th Anniversary reissue coming
Remembering Stevie Ray Vaughan
Stevie Ray Vaughan: The Final Performance
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ZZ Top and Jeff Beck suspend tour following injury

ZZ Top and Jeff Beck have suspended their remaining tour dates, effective immediately, following an injury to bassist Dusty Hill.

Hill slipped and fell on his hip while aboard his tour bus Tuesday night; as a result of his injury, which requires immediate attention, ZZ Top performance dates have been temporarily suspended while he recovers.

The first show affected by the news is Wednesday (tonight) at DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston, Michigan, just outside of Detroit.

Jeff Beck and his band will perform the next three scheduled dates without ZZ Top:

Aug 29 ... Seneca Allegany Casino - Salamanca, NY
Aug 30 ... The Concert Venue @ Harrah’s - Atlantic City, NJ
Aug 31 ... MGM Grand Theater @ Foxwoods - Mashantucket, CT

Ticket holders for the following dates should retain their tickets pending the possibility of rescheduling these concerts:

Sep 06 ... Verizon Wireless Amphitheater - Alpharetta, GA
Sep 07 ... St. Augustine Amphitheater - St. Augustine, FL
Sep 09 ... Cruzan Amphitheater - West Palm Beach, FL
Sep 10 ... Midflorida Credit Union Amphitheater - Tampa, FL
Sep 12 ... Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion - The Woodlands, TX
Sep 13 ... Winstar Casino - Thackerville, OK

“While we are very disappointed to not continue this tour with ZZ Top,” said Jeff Beck, “our thoughts and best wishes are for Dusty to have a speedy recovery.”

It’s the second health issue Hill has faced recently; last month, ZZ Top were forced to postpone the start of their summer US tour following news that the bassist had to undergo immediate surgery to remove two kidney stones.

ZZ Top recently released two projects: a greatest hits package entitled “The Very Baddest Of ZZ Top”, as well as a concert DVD, “Live At Montreux 2013.”




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ZZ Top release new greatest hits video trailer
VIDEO: ZZ Top and Jeff Beck jam on opening night of US tour
VIDEO: ZZ Top release La Futura track from Live At Montreux 2013 package
ZZ Top release Eliminator classic from Live At Montreux 2013 package
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VIDEO: Robert Plant takes ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

Robert Plant has taken the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge to help raise awareness and funds for ALS research.

The Led Zeppelin singer had two ice buckets poured over his head while passing the challenge on to Paul McCartney, Tom Jones, Elton John and Peter Gabriel.

The ALS Association is the only national non-profit organization fighting Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) – known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease – on every front. By leading the way in global research, providing assistance for people with ALS through a nationwide network of chapters, coordinating multidisciplinary care through Certified Treatment Centers of

Excellence, and fostering government partnerships, The Association builds hope and enhances quality of life while aggressively searching for new treatments and a cure.

To learn more about ALS and/or to donate, visit alsa.org

Plant will release his new album, “lullaby and...The Ceaseless Roar”, on September 5 in Europe, September 8 in the UK and September 9 in North America.

The rocker will perform at the iTunes Festival in London on September 8 before introducing the new music to Nortrh America on a 7-date theatre tour that begins in New York on September 25.




See also:

Led Zeppelin classic voted greatest guitar riff of all time
VIDEO: Robert Plant previews new album with second short film
Led Zeppelin: Jimmy Page announces New York City book signing
Led Zeppelin: New Robert Plant biography due this fall
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Nickelback announce new album No Fixed Address

Canadian rockers Nickelback will release their new album, "No Fixed Address", on November 4.

The project will be the group’s first for Republic Records, after many years on Roadrunner.

"We are very excited to be releasing new music for our fans and feel it's some of our strongest material to date,” said frontman Chad Kroeger. “During the recording process as we looked toward the next chapter, it became clear that… the entire Republic/Universal team had a shared vision and passion for this project. Their track record of artist development speaks volumes to their success and we are honored to be partners with them."

Nickelback recently released a lyric video for “Edge Of A Revolution”, the lead single from “No Fixed Address”, the group’s first project since 2011's “Here And Now.”

Nickelback
“No Fixed Address”
Release date: November 4

01. Million Miles An Hour
02. Edge Of A Revolution
03. What Are You Waiting For?
04. She Keeps Me Up
05. Make Me Believe Again
06. Miss You
07. Get 'Em Up
08. The Hammer's Coming Down
09. Satellite
10. Sister Sin
11. She's Got Me Runnin' Round




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VIDEO: Nickelback – Trying Not To Love You
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Motley Crue country music tribute album lands US Top 10 debut

"Nashville Outlaws: A Tribute To Motley Crue", the newly-released collection featuring country music artists performing tracks by the classic rockers, has landed a US top 10 debut on the Billboard 200 chart.

Billboard reports the project enters the chart at No. 5 with first-week sales of 31,000, while also opening at No. 2 on the Top Country Albums chart.

“Nashville Outlaws” includes performances by Rascal Flatts, LeAnne Rimes, Florida Georgia Line, Darius Rucker, Gretchen Wilson and more.

Last month, Motley Crue kicked off their 2-year farewell tour with special guest Alice Cooper.

The band participated in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge onstage in Virginia Beach this past week while donating $10,000 to the cause.

To learn more about ALS and/or to donate, visit alsa.org

Watch video of the challenge here.



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Ace Frehley scores US Top 10 debut with Space Invader

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley has scored a US Top 10 debut with his latest album, “Space Invader.”

Billboard reports the project enters the Billboard 200 at No. 9 with opening-week sales of 19,000.

“Space Invader” is both the rocker’s first top 10 and his highest-charting album, surpassing the No. 26 peak of his self-titled 1978 debut, released at the height of KISS mania.

Ace's last release, 2009's “Anamoly”, debuted and peaked at No. 27 with a 17,000 sales start.

Frehley recently premiered his cover of the Steve Miller Band’s 1973 classic, “The Joker.” The title track to Miller’s 1973 album of the same name was a No. 1 US hit for the rocker.

“The Joker” is the second track issued from Ace’s project, following the lead single, “Gimme A Feelin’”.




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Oasis premiere unreleased acoustic demo of She’s Electric

Oasis have released the demo version of “She’s Electric”, sung by Noel Gallagher, as a preview to the upcoming reissue of their 1995 album, “(What’s The Story) Morning Glory.”

Due September 29 (September 30 in North America), the remastered set will be available as a standard CD and digital download, LP, an expanded 3-disc version and digital download, and a Super Deluxe box set.

The follow-up to band’s smash debut album, 1994’s “Definitely Maybe”, remains Oasis’ biggest-selling album with 22 million copies sold worldwide. The project spent 10 weeks at No.1 in the group’s native UK, is the 5th biggest-selling album in UK chart history and became the band’s breakthrough album in the US where it sold 4 million copies.

The new edition has been remastered from the original tapes by Ian Cooper at London’s Metropolis Studios, supervised by the album’s producer Owen Morris.

The expanded 3-disc version features the original album plus rare b-sides, early demos and live recordings from the Oasis archives.

The limited edition Super Deluxe box set is packaged in a deluxe box with magnetic closure lid, and includes both the three CD set and vinyl edition of the album as well as a 56-page coffee table book which includes extensive sleeve notes from respected music critic Neil McCormick. The box features additional vinyl singles, a replica promo cassette plus exclusive merchandise.

The “(What’s The Story) Morning Glory” reissue is the second in the band’s Chasing The Sun series; earlier this year, the program launched with “Definitely Maybe”, while a remastered 1997’s “Be Here Now” is expected later this year.





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John Mellencamp art exhibition comes to Florida

“The Paintings Of John Mellencamp”, a traveling art exhibition featuring the works of the Indian rocker, will makes its first showing in Florida this fall.

Opening at The Museum Of Art in Deland on October 10, the exhibition will feature some 40 oil and mixed media paintings, which will remain on view at the Museum until December 28.

The multi-talented singer-songwriter, actor and humanitarian was inspired to paint by his artist mother at a young age growing up in Seymour, Indiana. In the early ’80s, he attended the Art Students League of New York and was influenced by, among others, German-Expressionists Otto Dix and Max Beckmann.

In recent years, his paintings have taken on themes such as racism, war, faith and justice.

Following the DeLand showing, the exhibition will travel to the Morris Museum of Art in Augusta, Georgia, where it will be on view from January 11 through April 12, 2015.

Recent exhibitions of the artist’s work have been on view at the Butler Institute of American Art, in Youngstown, Ohio, and at the Tennessee State Museum in Nashville, Tennessee.

In addition to his art, Mellencamp will release his new album, “Plain Spoken”, on September 23.

He recently issued the project’s lead single, “Troubled Man.”




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VIDEO: Slash reveals inspiration behind World On Fire album artwork

Slash reveals the story behind the cover artwork for his forthcoming album, “World On Fire”, in the latest edition of the new online series, “Ask Slash & Myles.”

Due September 16, the guitarist recorded the project with his touring band, Myles Kennedy And The Conspirators, and producer Michael Baskette.

Slash is currently on the road across North America with Aerosmith as part of the Let Rock Rule tour, which wraps up September 9 in Clarkston, Michigan.

A week after “World On Fire” is released, Slash will promote the project and mark the Guitar Center’s 50th anniversary with a series of three concerts in Hollywood’s most legendary clubs.

The rocker will play shows at The Troubadour (Sep 23), The Roxy (Sep 25) and The Whisky (Sep 26).





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Neil Young files for divorce after 36 years of marriage

Neil Young has filed for divorce from Pegi Young, his wife of 36 years and frequent musical collaborator.

Rolling Stone reports Young filed a petition for dissolution of marriage in the couple’s hometown of San Mateo, California, on July 29th; a hearing is scheduled for December 12th.

Neil first met Pegi when she was working as a waitress at a diner near his California ranch, a story he documented in the 1992 song, "Unknown Legend."

Young has three children: sons Zeke (born during his relationship with actress Carrie Snodgress) and Ben, who were diagnosed with cerebral palsy, and daughter Amber Jean who, like Neil, has epilepsy.

Inspired by the lack of educational opportunities for their son Ben, who suffers from cerebral palsy, they co-founded the Bridge School in 1986, which educates children with severe physical impairments. They raise funds for it with an annual all-star concert in Mountain View, California – the 2014 28th Annual Bridge School Benefit Concert will take place on Saturday and Sunday, October 25th and 26th.

Neil recently wrapped up a European tour with Crazy Horse, while Pegi just completed a brief U.S. club tour.

They were both slated to play Farm Aid 2014 in Raleigh, North Carolina, on September 13th, though Pegi's name was recently removed from the lineup.

Young recently released his latest album, “A Letter Home.”


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AC/DC marks 35th anniversary of Highway To Hell on In The Studio

AC/DC’s 1979 album classic, “Highway To Hell”, is marking its 35th anniversary on North American rock radio series In The Studio.

Host Redbeard presents archival interviews with brothers Angus and Malcolm Young, who discuss the project that catapulted the Australian rockers into the mainstream with singles like “Girls Got Rhythm”, “Touch Too Much” and the title track.

Produced by Mutt Lange, “Highway To Hell” was the first AC/DC album not produced by Harry Vanda and George Young. Pre-production of the album began in January 1979 with demos cut at Albert Studios in Sydney, Australia, where they met the intended producer, Eddie Kramer. Kramer was fired before a single track had been completed, and Robert John "Mutt" Lange was brought in to replace him.

“Highway To Hell” peaked at No. 17 on the US Billboard 200 on its way to selling more than 7 million copies in the States alone.

The band launched a worldwide tour in support of the record on July 13, 1979 with a show in Arnhem, Holland; the trek wrapped up in Southampton, UK on January 27, 1980.

Sadly, lead singer Bon Scott would die less than 4 weeks later while enjoying a post-tour break in England.

On February 19, 1980, Scott died after a night of heavy drinking in London at the age of 33.

Six months later, AC/DC would release “Back In Black” as a tribute to Scott as the band introduced new frontman Brian Johnson. Fueled by the groundswell of support from “Highway”, the follow-up would go on to become one of the biggest-selling albums of all time.

Hear the 35th Anniversary of “Highway To Hell” on In The Studio here.

AC/DC recently completed recording a new album without founding member Malcolm Young, who remains in hospital to address some health issues.




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Iron Maiden to reissue back catalogue on vinyl

Iron Maiden have announced a vinyl reissues series that will see the band’s 1980’s catalogue re-released on heavyweight 180g black vinyl this fall.

The records will be released chronologically across a two month period starting October 13th (Oct 14th in North America) with the first three albums: “Iron Maiden”, “Killers” and “The Number Of The Beast.”

The albums will also be cut from the original analogue master tapes and packaged in identical artwork to the initial 1980’s releases. As a bonus, the first batch of album releases will also be made available in a Collector’s Box sized to house all 8 albums; this package will be a strictly limited edition and available while stocks last.

In conjunction with these premium album releases, a strictly limited one-off run of the 7” singles from each respective album will be made available. These highly collectable black vinyl singles will be cut from the original analogue master tapes and released in replica artwork packaging.

Iron Maiden recently wrapped up their Maiden England world tour, which saw the band play 100 shows to more than 2 million fans in 32 countries over the course of the 2-year run, which began in June 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Iron Maiden
2014 vinyl reissues program

October 13 (Oct 14 in North America)

Albums:
Iron Maiden
Killers
The Number Of The Beast

Singles:
Running Free b/w Burning Ambition
Sanctuary b/w Drifter (live) and I’ve Got The Fire (live)
Women In Uniform b/w Invasion
Twilight Zone/Wrathchild
Purgatory b/w Genghis Khan
Run To The Hills b/w Total Eclipse
The Number Of The Beast b/w Remember Tomorrow

October 27 (Oct 28 in North America)

Albums
Piece Of Mind
Powerslave
Live After Death

Singles
Flight Of Icarus b/w I’ve Got The Fire
The Trooper b/w Cross-Eyed Mary
2 Minutes To Midnight b/w King Of Twilight
Aces High b/w King Of Twilight
Running Free (live) b/w Sanctuary (live)
Run To The Hills (live) b/w Phantom Of The Opera (live)

November 24 (Nov 25 in North America)

Albums
Somewhere In Time
Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son

Singles
Wasted Years b/w Reach Out
Stranger In A Strange Land b/w That Girl
Can I Play With Madness b/w Black Bart Blues
The Evil That Men Do b/w Prowler ’88
The Clairvoyant b/w The Prisoner (live)
Infinite Dreams b/w Killers (live)




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Def Leppard to play NFL pre-game show at London’s Wembley Stadium

Def Leppard will perform the pre-game show at the first of this year's three NFL International Series games on Sunday, September 28, when the Oakland Raiders host the Miami Dolphins at London’s Wembley Stadium.

"Having most recently visited Wembley in May to watch Sheffield United in the FA Cup semifinal,” said singer Joe Elliott, “I know what the atmosphere in the ground is like for 'our' football, so I'm really looking forward to performing there before the NFL game , of course, soaking up the excitement of the actual match. I can't wait!"

A limited number of tickets returned by the participating teams will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Thursday, September 4 via www.ticketmaster.co.uk.

The Raiders-Dolphins game will kick off at 6:00 p.m. U.K. time (1:00p.m. ET) and will be aired live in the U.K. on Channel 4 and Sky Sports and in the U.S. on CBS.

Def Leppard are currently playing shows on a summer tour of North America with KISS, which will wrap up in Houston, Texas at the end of the month.



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VIDEO: Aerosmith takes ALS Ice Bucket Challenge onstage in Houston

Aerosmith accepted Motley Crue’s ALS Ice Bucket Challenge onstage at the Cynthia Williams Pavilion in Houston, Texas on Monday and the band is sharing video from the event.

Guitarist Joe Perry said a portion of each ticket sold at the show would be donated to the ALS Assocation.

"We'd like to give it up for the ALS Foundation," said frontman Steven Tyler. "And we'd like to pass it onto Quentin Tarantino, Fleetwood Mac, Cheap Trick, the Dalai Lama and our road crew against Slash's."

The ALS Association is the only national non-profit organization fighting Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) – known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease – on every front. By leading the way in global research, providing assistance for people with ALS through a nationwide network of chapters, coordinating multidisciplinary care through Certified Treatment Centers of Excellence, and fostering government partnerships, The Association builds hope and enhances quality of life while aggressively searching for new treatments and a cure.

To learn more about ALS and/or to donate, visit alsa.org

Aerosmith are currently playing shows across North America on the Let Rock Rule tour with special guest Slash.




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Lenny Kravitz previews video for The Chamber

Lenny Kravitz is previewing the video for “The Chamber”, the lead single from his forthcoming album, “Strut.”

Directed by Anthony Mandler, the full video will be issued on September 4.

Due September 23, “Strut” is Lenny’s tenth studio album and first since 2011’s “Black And White America.”

“This record brought me back to a place of what I love so much about music, back to the feelings I had when I was in high school,” says Kravitz. “It’s a real rock & roll record – it’s raw, it’s got soul and it came together really quickly.”

Kravitz is scheduled to launch a world tour in support of “Strut” on October 22 in Moscow.





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