Green Day announce NHL partnership deal

Green Day has entered into a two-year, cross-platform marketing and promotional partnership with the National Hockey League.

The deal will see the band’s yet-to-be-released song called "Fire, Ready, Aim," off their forthcoming thirteenth studio album, "Father Of All… ", serve as the opening theme song for NBCSN's Wednesday Night Hockey, debuting with the New Jersey Devils vs. Philadelphia Flyers game on Wednesday, October 9, at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN.

In addition, "Fire, Ready, Aim" will be featured on NHL on NBC broadcasts throughout the 2019-20 season.

Produced by NBC Sports, a high-energy show open that features the band playing their new song on a hockey rink interspersed with action shots of more than a dozen NHL players, including Tuukka Rask of the Boston Bruins, Jonathan Toews of the Chicago Blackhawks, Dylan Larkin of the Detroit Red Wings, PK Subban of the New Jersey Devils, Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins, Vladimir Tarasenko of the St. Louis Blues and Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals, among others, will debut next week.

Songs from Green Day's new album will be featured in NHL game highlights, broadcast bumpers, tune-in campaigns, and in-arena jumbotron content created and distributed by the NHL, its teams and television partners NBC Sports Group, Sportsnet and TVA Sports across their respective broadcast, digital and social platforms. The partnership includes performances, appearances and other collaborations.

Green Day will perform at the 2020 NHL All-Star Game in St. Louis, MO in primetime on Saturday, January 25 (8 p.m. ET, NBC, Sportsnet, CBC, TVA Sports).

"This NHL season is hereby known as LOUD season...where the toughest athletes to ever lace up a pair of skates meet the baddest rock band on the planet,” says Green Day. “So turn up the volume on your TV sets, fire, ready, aim and enjoy the ride."

"Green Day is the perfect band for the NHL,” adds NHL Chief Content Officer and Executive Vice President Steve Mayer. “Their music fits so perfectly with the energy, speed and power that we witness on the ice and each and every night. We are so excited to start this partnership with the NBC Sports open. It was so much fun to shoot and we think our fans will love it."

Green Day will embark on a global stadium tour with Fall Out Boy and Weezer; the Hella Mega Tour kicks off June 13 in Paris and will visit cities throughout Europe, the U.K. and North America.

Due February 7, “Father Of All…” marks the follow-up Green Day’s 2016 album, “Revolution Radio”, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200; the project has been previewed with the title track serving as the set’s lead single.

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David Lee Roth says Van Halen is finished

David Lee Roth says that Van Halen is "finished" in a new interview promoting his upcoming residency in Las Vegas.

Asked if he was "bummed out" that he couldn't tour with the band this past summer – as he had hinted would happen – Roth tells WRIF Detroit’s Meltdown: "That's been canceled a number of times, and I think Van Halen's finished and this is the next phase. I've inherited the band de facto – whatever that means. I think it means if you inherit it, carry this proudly.

“Van Halen isn't gonna be coming back in the fashion that you know. And that being said, Eddie's got his own story to tell…not mine to tell it."

Listen to Roth on the “Talking Rock With Meltdown” podcast at wrif.com.

Roth’s latest remarks come on the heels of comments he made earlier this month about the band’s status, telling KSLX Phoenix, AZ: "I'm the face of Van Halen from this point on, most likely. I'm not sure what's happening with Ed, but he's probably not gonna answer the bell this time. And it's not my place to guess. But we've been in touch. The fellows who I'm working with in terms of my road crew and the amps come from Van Halen."

When asked if he was implying that the guitar icon has been dealing with some health issues, the singer added: "I hear all the same rumors that you do and it's not my place to guess."

Van Halen have been on an extended hiatus since the completion of a 2015 tour; the band’s most recent studio release is 2012’s “A Different Kind Of Truth.”

The group will release a new box set entitled “The Japanese Singles 1978-1984” on November 1; the package collects all 13 7” vinyl singles issued in Japan during the band’s original era, from the band’s 1978 self-titled debut to their sixth album, “1984.”

Roth will launch his Las Vegas residency at the House Of Blues at Mandalay Bay Resort And Casino with a three-show run in January and a six-night series in March.

"David Lee Roth: Rocks Vegas" will see the rocker deliver a changing set of 26 instantly recognizable songs, from Van Halen and his solo career.

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Van Halen to release Japanese singles box set
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David Lee Roth shares Van Halen update
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VIDEO: Foo Fighters reveal new album plans during Rock In Rio performance

Dave Grohl revealed the Foo Fighters’ plans for new music during their September 28 headlining set at Rock In Rio in Brazil, and video of the full performance is streaming online.

Currently playing a series of South American dates in support of 2017's "Concrete And Gold", the frontman told the crowd: "I don't know when we'll be back down here again, but we will. We go home next week and we start making a new Foo Fighters record. It's good, it's good."

The group’s ninth album debuted at No. 1 on the US Billboard 200 upon its release; the set was co-produced by the band and Greg Kurstin (Adele, Kelly Clarkson, Sia) and mixed by Darrell Thorp (Beck, Radiohead).

The project earned the Foo Fighters a 2018 Grammy Award in the “Best Rock Song” category – a songwriters award – for “Run”, while the tune lost out in the “Best Rock Performance” field to a song by sentimental favourite Leonard Cohen.

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VIDEO: Liam Gallagher streams full Manchester concert

photo: Radio X / Jon Mo Photography

Liam Gallagher is streaming video of his full September 21 concert in Manchester, UK as he launched his second album, “Why Me? Why Not.”

Gallagher’s set mixed new material from the project alongside solo tracks and Oasis classics.

As presenters Radio X note, the former Oasis frontman celebrated his 47th birthday at the event, joined by family, former bandmate Bonehead and a very special guest Sam Fender, who had just scored a number one debut album.

Gallagher wore a navy blue parka as he took to the stage at the iconic venue in his hometown, which was the location of his very first solo show back in May 2017.

“Why Me? Why Not” was produced by Greg Kurstin and marks the follow-up to Gallagher’s 2017 solo debut, “As You Were”, which topped the UK album charts and reached No. 30 on the US Billboard 200.

The singer will play a handful of North American shows with The Who in October before kicking off a fall UK tour in Cardiff on November 11.

Liam Gallagher
O2 Ritz - Manchester, UK
September 21, 2019

00:00 Rock 'N' Roll Star
04:55 Morning Glory
09:27 Wall Of Glass
13:30 Shockwave
17:04 Greedy Soul
21:30 Columbia
26:10 One Of Us
29:25 Once
33:37 The River
37:10 Cigarettes & Alcohol
41:25 Be Here Now
47:32 Sad Song
51:57 Supersonic
56:37 Live Forever


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Robert Plant to release Digging Deep vinyl singles box set

Robert Plant will celebrate "Digging Deep: The Robert Plant Podcast" with the release of a very special limited-edition seven-inch singles box set this fall.

Due December 13, "Digging Deep" will include 16 A-sides and rare B-sides as featured in the online series, which sees the rocker sharing stories from his legendary career.

With material spanning three decades, the package will present tunes from Plant’s extensive solo catalog, including “Big Log”, “In The Mood”, “Tall Cool One” and “29 Palms”, among others, delivering remastered versions available on vinyl for the first time.

The eight-disc collection also features restored artwork from the original seven-inch releases, packaged in a bespoke hardback book.

Plant and The Sensational Space Shifters will wrap up a North American tour this week.

Robert Plant
“Digging Deep”
Release date: December 13

Vinyl 1:

Side A: "Burning Down One Side"
Side B: "Like I've Never Been Gone"

Vinyl 2:

Side A: "Big Log"
Side B: "In The Mood"

Vinyl 3:

Side A: "Too Loud"
Side B: "Little By Little"

Vinyl 4:

Side A: "Ship Of Fools"
Side B: "Tall Cool One"

Vinyl 5:

Side A: "Hurting Kind"
Side B: "Tie Dye On The Highway"

Vinyl 6:

Side A: "Calling To You"
Side B: "29 Palms"

Vinyl 7:

Side A: "Song To The Siren"
Side B: "Morning Dew"

Vinyl 8:

Side A: "Shine It All Around"
Side B: "Tin Pan Valley"


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Jimmy Page Anthology book due this fall
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Robert Plant revisits Honeydrippers EP on Digging Deep podcast
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Cream: Ginger Baker health update

The family of Cream drummer Ginger Baker are sharing an update on the rock legend’s status as he remains in hospital with an undisclosed illness.

“UPDATE! Ginger is holding his own & thank you for all your good wishes,” shared the family via social media on September 29. “He is receiving visits from close family & very special friends.”

Baker’s urgent health status was first revealed on September 25: “The Baker family are sad to announce that Ginger is critically ill in hospital. Please keep him in your prayers tonight."

The rocker has faced a number of health issues in recent years, including degenerative osteoarthritis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Baker, Eric Clapton and Jack Bruce formed one of the first high-profile power trios in rock, Cream, in London in 1966; the lineup are widely regarded as the world's first rock supergroup.

Cream issued three albums – 1996’s “Fresh Cream”, 1967’s “Disraeli Gears”, 1968’s “Wheels Of Fire” – before playing a farewell tour that ended with two shows at London’s Royal Albert Hall in November of 1968, and releasing a live and studio set, “Goodbye”, the following year.

UPDATE! Ginger is holding his own & thank you for all your good wishes. He is receiving visits from close family & very special friends.

— Ginger Baker (@GingerBDrums) September 29, 2019

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VIDEO: Queen and Adam Lambert headline Global Citizen Festival

Queen and Adam Lambert headlined the 2019 Global Citizen Festival in New York’s Central Park on September 28.

NBC News reports more than 60,000 people attended the seventh annual event that mixes musical performances with activism aimed at ending poverty throughout the world by 2030.

Queen and Lambert rocked a 13-song set of classic tracks, opening with 1974’s “Now I’m Here” and highlighting their 1975 smash, “Bohemian Rhapsody”, before closing with the one-two punch of “We Will Rock You” and “We Are The Champions.”

“We’re asking fans to take action to ask certain governments around the world...to take part in helping take care of our oceans,” said Lambert on the issue of climate change. “Fish and wildlife in the ocean are literally gagging on pieces of plastic and it’s killing them.”

Organized by Global Citizen, the five-hour event also delivered performances by artists including Alicia Keys, Pharell Williams and OneRepublic, and comes on the heels of the Global Climate Strike led by teen activist Greta Thunberg and the U.N. Climate Summit at the United Nations in New York.

The Global Citizen initiative will culminate next year with “Global Go Live: The Possible Dream”, a 10-hour concert to be held in September 2020 on five continents.

The show – featuring Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Eddie Vedder, among others – will be broadcast live from New York City, Lagos, Nigeria, and other cities in Europe, Asia and Latin America.

For more information, visit globalcitizen.org.







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SixxAM tackle opioid abuse with new song Talk To Me

Sixx:AM have released a new song, “Talk To Me”, in support of a campaign to overcome the stigma plaguing the opioid use disorder.

#TalkToMe is a movement spearheaded by the National Opioid Action Coalition to use the power of conversation as a means of addressing the current crisis across the US.

Written by Motley Crue founding member and Global Recovery Initiative Foundation board member Nikki Sixx, with his band Sixx:A.M., “Talk To Me” made its premiere on September 24 at an Advertising Week NY panel on the critical role brands can play to help combat the opioid crisis.

Celebrity influencers, government agency and global business leaders armed Advertising Week NY attendees with creative assets and tools to help fight the stigma associated with this epidemic in their communities.

“We are very proud of something we just wrote/recorded,” shared Sixx on social media. “It will be part of a campaign helping in the fight against the opioid epidemic worldwide.”

To learn more and join in the conversation, visit noac.org.

Sixx has previously detailed his own addiction issues in his 2007 memoir, "The Heroin Diaries", including a 1987 overdose that was re-enacted in Motley Crue’s 2019 Netflix biopic, “The Dirt.”

Sixx:AM released their debut album, “The Heroin Diaries Soundtrack”, in 2007.

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Motorhead tops the hennemusic Hot 10

Motorhead tops this week’s hennemusic Hot 10.

Original Motorhead guitarst Larry Wallis died on September 19 at the age of 70.

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 September 29, 2019

01 – Original Motorhead guitarst Larry Wallis dead at 70
02 – Foo Fighters stream Live From Roswell EP for Storm Area 51 Day
03 – The Cult expand Sonic Temple anniversary tour with new US dates
04 – Billy Idol announces 2020 Las Vegas residency dates
05 – Foreigner reunion featured on Double Vision Then And Now package
06 – Lynyrd Skynyrd farewell tour concert film coming to theaters
07 – VIDEO: Roger Waters previews 1971 Pink Floyd classic from Us And Them concert film
08 – VIDEO: Guns N’ Roses play intimate Los Angeles show
09 – Van Halen to release Japanese singles box set
10 – KISS: Gene Simmons medical procedure postpones Salt Lake City concert


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Sep 22: Van Halen
Sep 15: Alice Cooper
Sep 08: Bob Seger
Sep 01: Buckcherry
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The Band detail expanded 50th anniversary reissues of self-titled second album

The Band are sharing details of a series of expanded 50th anniversary reissues of their self-titled second album.

“The Band” delivered a number of classics by the group, including “Up On Cripple Creek”, “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down” and “Whispering Pines” on its way to reaching No. 9 on the US Billboard 200.

Due November 15, the 2019 reissues feature a new stereo mix by Bob Clearmountain from the original masters, 13 outtakes - including six unreleased recordings - and The Band’s performance at the 1969 Woodstock festival.

Formats include a Super Deluxe CD/Blu-ray/2LP/7-inch vinyl boxed set with book; 2CD, digital, 180-gram 2LP black vinyl, and limited 180-gram 2LP “tiger’s eye” color vinyl.

The box features a hardbound book with an essay by Anthony DeCurtis and classic photos by Elliott Landy, a 5.1 Surround Mix by Clearmountain with mastering by Bob Ludwig, and a reproduction of the 1969 7-inch single for “Rag Mama Rag” / “The Unfaithful Servant.”

The 50th anniversary editions are being previewed with a previously-unreleased alternate take on the single, “Rag Mama Rag.”

“The Band” is the latest in the group’s 50th anniversary reissue series, following 2018’s expanded editions of their 1968 debut, “Music From Big Pink.”


The Band
“The Band” 50th Anniversary Edition
Release date: November 15

Disc One

01. “Across The Great Divide”
02. “Rag Mama Rag”
03. “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down”
04. “When You Awake”
05. “Up On Cripple Creek”
06. “Whispering Pines”
07. “Jemima Surrender”
08. “Rockin’ Chair”
09. “Look Out Cleveland”
10. “Jawbone”
11. “The Unfaithful Servant”
12. “King Harvest (Has Surely Come)”

Bonus Tracks

01. “Up On Cripple Creek” (Earlier Take) *
02. “Rag Mama Rag” (Alternate Version) *
03. “The Unfaithful Servant” (Alternate Version) *
04. “Look Out Cleveland” (Instrumental Mix) *
05. “Rockin’ Chair” (A Cappella / Stripped Down) *
06. “Up On Cripple Creek” (Instrumental Mix) *

* previously unreleased

Disc Two – Live At Woodstock, 1969 (Original Rough Mixes)

01. “Chest Fever”
02. “Tears Of Rage”
03. “We Can Talk”
04. “Don’t Ya Tell Henry”
05. “Baby Don’t You Do It”
06. “Ain’t No More Cane On The Brazos”
07. “Long Black Veil”
08. “This Wheel’s On Fire”
09. “I Shall Be Released”
10. “The Weight”
11. “Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever”

Additional Studio Bonus Tracks

12. “Get Up Jake” (Outtake – Stereo Mix)
13. “Rag Mama Rag” (Alternate Vocal Take – Rough Mix)
14. “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down” (Alternate Mix)
15. “Up On Cripple Creek” (Alternate Take)
16. “Whispering Pines” (Alternate Take)
17. “Jemima Surrender” (Alternate Take)
18. “King Harvest (Has Surely Come)” (Alternate Performance)


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Nirvana announce MTV Unplugged In New York 25th anniversary reissue

Nirvana will release an expanded vinyl edition of “MTV Unplugged In New York” on November 1 to mark the project’s 25th anniversary.

Recorded at Sony Music Studios on November 18, 1993 and first broadcast by MTV a few weeks later, the performance saw Nirvana deliver a 14-song set that mixed original tunes with tracks by David Bowie, Lead Belly and The Vaselines, and included a guest appearance on three Meat Puppets songs by band members Cris and Curt Kirkwood.

The Unplugged package was first issued six months after the death of leader Kurt Cobain; it debuted at No. 1 on the US Billboard 200 on its way to sales of more than 5 million copies in the country and a 1996 Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album.

The 25th anniversary vinyl reissue has been expanded to include five rehearsal performances previously only available on a 2007 DVD release, with video of a run-through of Bowie’s “The Man Who Sold The World” serving as the first preview of the package.

“Nirvana: MTV Unplugged In New York” will be available on 180-gram black vinyl, with an exclusive, limited-edition colored vinyl edition offered via nirvana.com while supplies last.

The group recently released a vinyl reissue of “Live And Loud”, which features a December 1993 concert recording for MTV from the “In Utero” tour.

With sales of more than 75 million albums worldwide, Nirvana were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2014.


Nirvana
"MTV Unplugged In New York"
25th anniversary vinyl reissue
Release date: November 1

LP 1 - Side A

01. About A Girl
02. Come As You Are
03. Jesus Doesn't Want Me For A Sunbeam
04. The Man Who Sold The World

LP 1 - Side B

01. Pennyroyal Tea
02. Dumb
03. Polly
04. On A Plain
05. Something In The Way

LP 2 - Side C

01. Plateau
02. Oh Me
03. Lake Of Fire
04. All Apologies
05. Where Did You Sleep Last Night?

LP 2 - Side D

01. Come As You Are (Rehearsal)
02. Polly (Rehearsal)
03. Plateau (Rehearsal)
04. Pennyroyal Tea (Rehearsal)
05. The Man Who Sold The World (Rehearsal)


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Metallica cancels tour dates as James Hetfield returns to rehab

Metallica have cancelled their next round of dates on the WorldWired tour as frontman James Hetfield re-enters rehab for addiction issues.

“We are truly sorry to inform our fans and friends that we must postpone our upcoming tour of Australia and New Zealand,” says Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo in a statement on social media. “As most of you probably know, our brother James has been struggling with addiction on and off for many years. He has now, unfortunately, had to re-enter a treatment program to work on his recovery again.

“We fully intend to make our way to your part of the world as soon as health and schedule permit. We’ll let you know as soon as we can. Once again, we are devastated that we have inconvenienced so many of you, especially our most loyal fans who travel great distances to experience our shows. We appreciate your understanding and support for James and, as always, thank you for being a part of our Metallica family.

“All tickets purchased to the shows in Australia and New Zealand, including Enhanced Experiences and Black Tickets, will be fully refunded.”

The fall series of dates were set to begin October 17 in Perth, Australia and wrap up in Auckland, NZ on November 2.

Hetfield first entered a treatment program for alcohol addiction issues in 2001, as documented in the 2004 film “Some Kind Of Monster.”

Metallica
Australia / New Zealand tour 2019
Cancelled dates

Oct 17 - Perth, AU @ Optus Stadium
Oct 20 - Adelaide, AU @ Adelaide Oval
Oct 22 - Melbourne, AU @ Marvel Stadium
Oct 24 - Melbourne, AU @ Marvel Stadium
Oct 26 - Sydney, AU @ ANZ Stadium
Oct 29 - Brisbane, AU @ QSAC
Oct 31 - Auckland, NZ @ Mt. Smart Stadium
Nov 02 - Auckland, NZ @ Mt. Smart Stadium


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Foo Fighters cover Arcade Fire and Dead Kennedys on new rarities EP

The Foo Fighters deliver covers of songs by Arcade Fire and Dead Kennedys as part of new rarities EP entitled “01070725.”

The latest release from the band’s archival series presents a live take of the 2007 Arcade Fire track, “Keep The Car Running”, from BBC Radio 1’s Six Weeks Of Summer series that features Dave Grohl on accordion, alongside a version of the Dead Kennedys’ “Holiday In Cambodia”, from their appearance at the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards – with guest vocals from System Of A Down’s Serj Tankian.

The EP also presents three original Foo Fighter tunes associated with 2007’s “Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace”, including “If Ever”, the b-side to lead single “The Pretender”; a demo of “Come Alive”, and a rare Japanese bonus track, “Seda.”

“01070725” follows the release of a live EP of tracks from a 2005 concert in Roswell, NM that the group issued in sync with “Storm Area 51 Day” on September 20.

Delivering rare and unreleased recordings by the Foo Fighters, the vault series was launched in July in advance of the band’s upcoming 25th anniversary next year.

The group will begin a series of South American shows with a headline set at the legendary Rock In Rio festival on September 28.





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Pink Floyd stream unreleased early version of High Hopes

Pink Floyd are streaming audio of a previously-unreleased early version of their 1994 track, “High Hopes”, as the latest preview to the forthcoming box set entitled “The Later Years 1987-2019.”

“This version of the song features an electric guitar solo and slightly different lyrics,” says the band about the track, which was the second single issued from their fourteenth studio album, “The Division Bell.”

Due November 29, “The Later Years 1987-2019” delivers the work of guitarist David Gilmour, drummer Nick Mason and keyboardist Richard Wright from 1987 onwards, a period that saw the group generate sales of more than 40 million records.

Serving as a companion to 2016's “The Early Years 1965–1972”, the 5-CD/6-Blu-ray/5-DVD package includes an updated version of 1987’s “A Momentary Lapse Of Reason”, an expanded edition of 1998’s live album, “Delicate Sound Of Thunder”, a series of 1987 & 1994 live recordings & unreleased studio recordings, and full versions of the group’s 1989 Venice Concert and 1990 appearance at Knebworth.

Among the DVD/Blu-ray material in the package is a restored and remixed concert film for “Delicate Sound Of Thunder”, a restored and re-edited edition of the 1995 live set “Pulse”, and a number of various unreleased live films, music videos and screen films.

“Pink Floyd: The Later Years 1987-2019” will also be available in a 2LP / 1CD ‘Highlights’ package that comes in a gatefold sleeve (for both CD and 2LP), while each will contain a 24-page booklet containing previously unseen and rare photos.


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Aerosmith cancel Las Vegas residency concert after Steven Tyler loses voice

Aerosmith were forced to cancel their September 26 concert in Las Vegas after Steven Tyler lost his voice.

"I lost my voice… but I can't talk about it,” posted Tyler on social media. “Refunds for Thursday 26th of September's canceled performance will be issued at point of purchase. @aerosmith #deucesarewild"

The Boston band’s next scheduled performance as part of their Deuces Are Wild residency at the Park Theater at Park MGM is set for Saturday, September 28.

Aerosmith – who launched the series in April – recently extended the residency with the addition of new dates in 2020 “due to extraordinary demand.”

Following a fall run of shows that will wrap up in early December, the group will return in the new year for more appearances; a three-week series will begin in late January and be followed by a two-week stand in May.

Aerosmith teamed up with producer Giles Martin – known for creating the soundscape for "The Beatles Love" by Cirque du Soleil show – for the residency, which is billed as “one of the most immersive, state-of-the art audio and video technology experiences in Las Vegas.”

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Metallica and Ozzy Osbourne among artists to perform at Global Goal Live concert

Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Eddie Vedder are among the artists announced to perform at the Global Goal Live concert in September of 2020.

Organized by international advocacy group Global Citizen, the event is part of “Global Goal Live: The Possible Dream,” a year-long campaign to get the world back on track to achieve the Global Goals for Sustainable Development, a roadmap to end extreme poverty, tackle climate change, and reduce inequality by 2030, agreed to by all 193 member states of the United Nations in 2015.

The Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) has assessed that the world's poorest 59 countries need at least an additional $350 billion a year to achieve the Global Goals.

Working alongside, and in support of the United Nations, this campaign will call on governments, philanthropists, and the private sector to step forward, take responsibility for the goals, and provide the $350 billion needed annually for people and the planet to achieve the Global Goals in the poorest countries. These new funding commitments will fall into the areas of human capital, gender equality, and sustainability.

Scheduled for September 26, 2020, the historic 10-hour global Global Goal Live broadcast will span five continents, with simultaneous anchor events currently planned for Central Park in New York, and Lagos, Nigeria, and to-be-announced cities in Latin America, Europe, and Asia.

Hosts already confirmed include Deborra-lee Furness & Hugh Jackman, Idris Elba, Jill Vedder, Rachel Brosnahan, Trevor Noah and Uzo Aduba, with more to be added in the coming months; other artists set to participate in the concert are Alicia Keys, Coldplay, Miley Cyrus, Muse, Pharrell Williams, Shawn Mendes, Usher and more.

For information on the initiative and concert event, visit GlobalCitizen.org.

Metallica will resume their WorldWired tour next month with a series of dates in Australia and New Zealand.
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The Beatles release new video for Here Comes The Sun

The Beatles are streaming a video for the new 2019 mix of the track, “Here Comes The Sun”, as the latest preview to the 50th anniversary reissue of their 1969 album classic “Abbey Road.”

Issued five decades to the day of the set’s release and directed by Trunk Animation’s Alasdair Brotherston and Jock Mooney, Rolling Stone notes that the clip features vintage photos of the group floating throughout Abbey Road Studios’ Studio Two, where they cut the iconic album; photographed by Linda McCartney, the images fly past instruments, rising up above Ringo Starr’s drum kit to form a gigantic, golden sun.

The clip shifts to animation of the Fab Four’s feet crossing the famous road, with a white bird watching over them; it concludes with footage of the band’s final photo session on May 4, 1969, nearly a year before they announced their breakup in 1970. The group stands in England’s Tittenhurst Park surrounded by wildflowers, on the same grounds as John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s home Berkshire.

Due September 27, the “Abbey Road” reissues will deliver a 2019 mix of the full original record alongside 23 session recordings and demos, most of which have not been previously available.

The Beatles’ eleventh album topped the charts in several countries on its way to eventual worldwide sales of more than 31 million copies; the project was inducted into the US Recording Academy’s Grammy Hall Of Fame in 1995.

A series of 50th anniversary packages will include a Super Deluxe Edition, limited edition four-disc CD/Blu-ray and 3LP box sets, Deluxe 2CD, single CD and vinyl as well as digital and streaming versions.


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Cream drummer Ginger Baker is critically ill in hospital

The family of Cream drummer Ginger Baker has revealed the 80-year-old rock legend has been hospitalized and is in poor condition.

"The Baker family are sad to announce that Ginger is critically ill in hospital,” they posted on social media. “Please keep him in your prayers tonight."

No further details regarding his illness have been disclosed.

Rolling Stone notes that Baker has suffered a number of ailments in recent years; in 2016, the drummer underwent open heart surgery after being forced to cancel a tour with his band Air Force earlier in the year when he was diagnosed with “serious heart problems.”

In 2013, the rocker revealed that his health was “not good” and that performing left him exhausted.

“I’ve got degenerative osteoarthritis, which is extremely painful and I’m on a regiment with a health service pain management control,” Baker told Rolling Stone at the time. “Apart from that I’ve got COPD from smoking.”

Baker cofounded Cream in 1966 with Eric Clapton and Jack Bruce and released four albums before they disbanded in 1968; he went on to form the short-lived Blind Faith with Clapton, Steve Winwood and Ric Grech before launching his band Air Force in 1970.

The drummer has also released numerous solo albums, and was the subject of the 2012 documentary “Beware Of Mr. Baker.”

Cream bassist Jack Bruce died of liver disease in 2014 at the age of 71.

The Baker family are sad to announce that Ginger is critically ill in hospital. Please keep him in your prayers tonight

— Ginger Baker (@GingerBDrums) September 25, 2019

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Jeff Lynne’s ELO stream title track to new album From Out Of Nowhere

Jeff Lynne’s ELO are streaming the title track to their forthcoming new album, “From Out Of Nowhere”, ahead of its release on November 1.

The follow-up to 2015’s “Alone In The Universe” sees Lynne performing all of the instruments and vocals on the record, save for some percussion by engineer Steve Jay.

“‘From Out of Nowhere” — that’s exactly where it came from,” says Lynne says. “That’s the first one I wrote for this album and it’s kind of like that.”

The album builds on the energy and acclaim generated by the release of “Alone In The Universe” and the triumphant return to touring for the first time since 1985, starting with a 2014 performance before more than 50,000 people in London’s Hyde Park; since then, Lynne and company have toured in North America and Europe, including a June 2017 show for nearly 60,000 fans at London’s Wembley Stadium that was filmed and released as “Wembley Or Bust”, and a major US arena tour in 2018 and a return for twenty North American shows this past summer.

Lynne and ELO were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2017.

Jeff Lynne’s ELO
“From Out Of Nowhere”
Release date: November 1

01. From Out Of Nowhere
02. Help Yourself
03. All My Love
04. Down Came The Rain
05. Losing You
06. One More Time
07. Sci-Fi Woman
08. Goin’ Out On Me
09. Time Of Our Life
10. Songbird


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VIDEO: The Who cut Houston show short after Roger Daltrey loses voice

The Who shut down their September 25 concert in Houston, TX after Roger Daltrey lost his voice just eight songs into the show.

According to The Houston Press, things seemed to be going well at the city’s Toyota Center until the seventh tune of the evening, “Who Are You,” when Daltrey missed a few lines and guitarist Pete Townshend jumped in to assist on vocals. The singer was heard bemoaning a trip to Houston during ragweed season while Townshend urged the crowd to rally behind him, with the guitarist taking lead vocal on “Eminence Front” while Daltrey had time to assess his situation.

Once the song ended, Daltrey advised his bandmates and the audience he couldn’t continue performing. Townshend followed him offstage and a few minutes later returned to tell fans the show was over due to the rocker’s ragweed allergy and offer apologies.

"I'm really, really sorry,” the guitarist told the crowd, according to reports by several media outlets. “Roger cannot actually speak now. Apparently, before the show he saw a doctor, and, you know, he's been singing so great through this tour. I don't know what's going on. He has been on top of his game."

The Who are next scheduled to perform at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX on Friday, September 27; the band have not issued any statements regarding Daltrey’s status for the event at press time.

The Who will release its first new album in 13 years, entitled "Who", on November 22; the project is being previewed with the lead single, “Ball And Chain.”


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Clutch announce annual US holiday tour dates

Clutch have announced dates for their annual US winter holiday tour.

The five-night series kicks off December 27 at Bogarts in Cincinnati, OH and ends with a special New Year's Eve show at Union Transfer in Philadelphia, PA.

The main support on all dates will be The Steel Woods from Nashville, TN, while former Thin Lizzy/Black Star Riders guitarist Damon Johnson will open all shows except Asheville, NC, where Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown will perform.

Tickets will go on sale this Saturday, September 28 at noon ET via pro-rock.com.

Over the past few months, Clutch has been releasing a series of new studio recordings that comprise the newly launched Weathermaker Vault Series, marking the first new official music the group is making available since the release of their 2018 album, “Book Of Bad Decisions.”

The first three singles – “Evil”, “Precious And Grace” and “Electric Worry” – were mixed by 6x Grammy Award-winner and Clutch collaborator Vance Powell (Wolfmother, The Raconteurs, Arctic Monkeys).

Over the last couple of months, Clutch has very successfully curated their own Spotify playlist “Clutch’s Heavy Rotation”, with thousands of fans following the ever-changing playlist – check it out at Spotify.com.

Clutch is currently on a US fall tour with Dropkick Murphys along with metalcore veterans Hatebreed as direct support.

Clutch
2019 US winter holiday tour

Dec 27 - Cincinnati, OH @ Bogarts
Dec 28 - Asheville, NC @ Orange Peel
Dec 29 - Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
Dec 30 - Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
Dec 31 - Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer


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Queen and Adam Lambert announce UK and European Rhapsody tour

Queen and Adam Lambert will bring their Rhapsody tour to Europe and the UK next spring.

Inspired by the success of the 2018 biopic, “Bohemian Rhapsody”, the five-week, 16-date series will open May 24 in Bologna, Italy and include a five-night stand at London’s O2 Arena in June.

"We're back and we're hot,” says drummer Roger Taylor.

“I can’t wait to get back to the UK and Europe,” adds Adam Lambert, “we had a blast on our last tour, and I am so excited to bring this new show over there!”

Tickets for the UK dates on the “Rhapsody” tour go on sale to the general public today, September 25; there are no pre-sales.

The announcement of new 2020 shows comes on the heels of a recently-completed North American run and on the eve of one of the biggest North American concerts in Queen's history when they will take to the stage as headliners this Saturday, September 28, for this year's annual Global Citizen Festival on the Great Lawn of New York’s Central Park, playing to an expected audience of 60,000.

The all-star event has been staged each year since 2012 by the Global Poverty Project, which has set the goal of ending extreme poverty by 2030. Queen + Adam Lambert will star alongside artists such as Pharrell Williams, Alicia Keys, One Republic and Carole King.

The all-new Rhapsody show, already hailed as “a marvel of technical advances,” will kick off the new year of 2020 with 17 giant arena and stadium shows across South Korea, Japan, Australia and New Zealand.

Queen + Adam Lambert
Rhapsody tour
UK / Europe 2020

May 24 - Bologna, Italy @ Unipol Arena
May 26 - Paris, France @ AccorHotels Arena
May 27 - Antwerp Belgium @ Sportspalais
May 29 - Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Ziggo Dome
May 30 - Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Ziggo Dome
Jun 02 - London, UK @ O2
Jun 03 - London, UK @ O2
Jun 05 - London, UK @ O2
Jun 06 - London, UK @ O2
Jun 09 - London, UK @ O2
Jun 11 - Manchester, UK @ Manchester Arena
Jun 24 - Berlin, Germany @ Mercedes-Benz Arena
Jun 26 - Cologne, Germany @ Lanxess Arena
Jun 28 - Zurich, Switzerland @ Hallenstadion
Jun 29 - Munich, Germany @ Olympiahalle
Jul 01 - Copenhagen, Denmark @ Royal Arena


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Foreigner reunion featured on Double Vision Then And Now package

A reunion of the original Foreigner lineup is featured on the November 15 release of the forthcoming package, “Double Vision: Then And Now.”

The project takes viewers behind the scenes as original band members join Mick Jones and Foreigner’s current lineup for the very first time in the band’s 40-year history, with both incarnations of the group sharing the same stage for an epic performance that was filmed over two nights at Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort, Mount Pleasant, MI in the fall of 2017.

Original members Lou Gramm, Al Greenwood, Dennis Elliott, Ian McDonald and Rick Wills take the stage with Mick Jones and Foreigner - Kelly Hansen, Tom Gimbel, Jeff Pilson, Michael Bluestein, Bruce Watson and Chris Frazier - to deliver some of the band’s best-selling songs.

“This was a show that I will always remember!,” says Jones. “Sharing the stage with the guys that shaped Foreigner in the beginning and the stellar musicians that carry the flag in the new millennium, was a truly emotional moment.”

Filmed in 4K Ultra HD using over 24 camera positions, the concert film features a stunning multimedia set design, with custom CGI animation, lasers, fog, and elaborate FX that elevate this powerful performance to new levels.

Special Performance Features:

- “Juke Box Hero” – Features an array of special effects, lasers, smoke and an insane animated jukebox on steroids.
- “Starrider” – A 3D animated spacecraft and digital effects breathe new life into the digital age.
- “Feels Like The First Time” - The song that launched the legacy is performed by original members for the first time in over 30 years.
- “I Want To Know What Love Is” - A breathtaking full Gospel rendition that brings the Albert Strickland & Cho'Zen Choir together with both incarnations of the band onstage for the very first time.
- “Hot Blooded” - A Flamin' HOT and electrifying encore finale featuring both incarnations of the band together onstage has the entire crowd on their feet and rockin’.

"Foreigner - Double Vision: Then And Now" will be available on CD+DVD, Blu-Ray+CD, Limited 2LP+Blu-Ray, and Digital.

Foreigner
“Double Vision: Then And Now”
Release date: November 15

Album

01. Cold As Ice
02. Head Games
03. Waiting For A Girl Like You
04. Headknocker
05. The Flame Still Burns
06. Urgent
07. Juke Box Hero
08. Feels Like The First Time
09. Double Vision
10. Blue Morning, Blue Day
11. Long, Long Way From Home
12. Dirty White Boy
13. I Want To Know What Love Is
14. Hot Blooded

DVD and Blu-ray

01. Cold As Ice
02. Head Games
03. Waiting For A Girl Like You
04. Headknocker
05. Say You Will
06. Urgent
07. Starrider
08. Juke Box Hero
09. Feels Like The First Time
10. Double Vision
11. Blue Morning, Blue Day
12. Long, Long Way From Home
13. Dirty White Boy
14. I Want To Know What Love Is
15. Hot Blooded

*Bonus

16. The Flame Still Burns
17. Fool For You Anyway


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