Royal Blood stream video for Typhoons track Oblivion

Royal Blood are streaming a video for “Oblivion”, a track from their latest album, “Typhoons.”

Created by and starring American musician and filmmaker Liam Lynch – who previously delivered a video for the song “Boilermaker” – the clip follows a recently-issued live performance of the song.

The third studio set by bassist/singer Mike Kerr and drummer Ben Thatcher earned Royal Blood their third straight UK No. 1 album, following similar success with their 2014 self-titled debut and 2017’s “How Did We Get So Dark?”

The duo produced most of the project themselves, with some additional work handled by Paul Epworth and Queens Of The Stone Age frontman Josh Homme.

Listen to the full “Typhoons” album here.
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Wolfgang Van Halen adds Mammoth WVH headline shows to schedule

Wolfgang Van Halen has announced a number of Mammoth WVH headline dates and festival appearances as part of a 2021 US tour supporting their self-titled album debut.

Already scheduled to join Guns N’ Roses for more than two dozen gigs for a series that opens in late July, Mammoth WVH will play headlining shows in Cleveland, Seattle, Tucson, Austin, Cincinnati, Louisville and Orlando.

Wolfgang will be joined by a live lineup that includes guitarists Jon Jourdan and Frank Sidoris, bassist Ronnie Ficarro and drummer Garret Whitlock.

“We are so excited to see you all!,” says Wolfgang. “Get tickets now at Mammothwvh.com! (On-sale July 1st) Pre-Order passcode: WVH.”

The group’s 2021 schedule will also include appearances at a number of festivals, including Buzzfest in Houston, BFD in Dallas, Family Reunion in Minneapolis, Summerfest in Milwaukee and the MMRBQ on Camden, NJ.

Recorded with producer Michael Baskette at the famed 5150 studios, the “Mammoth WVH” album recently topped a number of US Rock charts: it opened at No. 1 on the Top Rock Albums, Hard Rock Albums and Independent Albums charts, at No. 2 on the Top Album Sales and Current Album Sales lists, and at No. 12 on the Billboard 200 following its release on June 11.
Mammoth WVH
2021 US Tour

Jul 31 - Hershey, PA @ Hersheypark Stadium^
Aug 03 - Boston, MA @ Fenway Park^
Aug 05 - East Rutherford, NJ @ MetLife Stadium^
Aug 07 - Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues*
Aug 08 - Detroit, MI @ Comerica Park^
Aug 11 - Fargo, ND @ FargoDome^
Aug 13 - Missoula, MT @ Washington-Grizzly Stadium^
Aug 16 - Commerce City, CO @ DICK’S Sporting Goods Park^
Aug 19 - Los Angeles, CA @ Banc of California Stadium^
Aug 22 - Portland, OR @ Moda Center^
Aug 23 - Seattle, WA @ The Neptune*
Aug 25 - San Jose, CA @ SAP Center at San Jose^
Aug 27 - Las Vegas, NV @ Allegant Stadium^
Aug 29 - Tuscon, AZ @ Rialto Theatre*
Aug 30 - Phoenix, AX @ Phoenix Suns Arena^
Sep 01 - Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center^
Sep 02 - Austin, TX @ Emo's*
Sep 04 - Houston, TX @ Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, KTBZ's Buzzfest (festival)
Sep 05 - Dallas, TX @ Dos Equis Pavilion, KEGL BFD 2021 (festival)
Sep 08 - Indianapolis, IN @ Lucas Oil Stadium^
Sep 09 - Cincinnati, OH @ Bogarts*
Sep 11 - Atlantic City, NJ @ Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena^
Sep 12 - Atlantic City, NJ @ Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena^
Sep 14 - Louisville, KY @ Mercury Ballroom*
Sep 16 – Chicago, IL @ Wrigley Field^
Sep 17 - Minneapolis, MN @ Target Center, KXXR Family Reunion (festival)*
Sep 18 – Milwaukee, WI @ American Family Insurance Amphitheater | Summerfest (festival)^
Sep 21 - St. Paul, MN @ Xcel Energy Center^
Sep 23 - Columbus, OH @ Schottenstein Center^
Sep 25 - Camden, NJ @ BB@T Pavilion, WWMMR MMR*B*Q (festival)*
Sep 26 - Baltimore, MD @ Royal Bank Arena^
Sep 29 - Raleigh, NC @ PNC Arena^
Oct 01 - Orlando, FL @ The Plaza Live*
Oct 02 - Hollywood, FL @ Hard Rock Hotel^
Oct 03 - Hollywood, FL @ Hard Rock Hotel^

* Solo Mammoth WVH dates
^ Mammoth WVH supporting Guns N’ Roses

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Scott Weiland biopic in the works

A biopic based on the memoir of former Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver frontman Scott Weiland is in the works.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, “Paper Heart” will tell the story of the late rocker, who died in December 2015 at age 48 from an accidental overdose while on tour.

Dark Pictures and Orian Williams have acquired the book rights to Weiland’s 2011 memoir, “Not Dead & Not For Sale.”

Jennifer Erwin, a die-hard Stone Temple Pilots fan who co-founded Dark Pictures with Anne Beagan, will write the script for the film adaptation of Weiland’s life that is set to meld rock stardom with a moving love story, the rock band frontman plunged into addiction and then fighting his way back to the top with comebacks.

“It’s an honor to have the trust to tell Scott’s story and the ability to portray the lesser known sides of him — the loving and tender man he was, the high school athlete he was, the melancholy soul he was and the legendary frontman that he will always be,” Erwin said in a statement.

“Scott was glamorous, complicated and wounded. His childhood had a big effect on his struggles with addiction,” Beagan added in her own statement.

The titles of both Weiland’s memoir and the planned biopics’s title are taken from lyrics in the 1996 Stone Temple Pilots song “Tripppin’ On A Hole In A Paper Heart”, as featured on the group’s third album, “Tiny Music... Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop.”


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Metallica stream alternate version of 1991 classic Sad But True

Metallica are streaming audio of an alternate version of their 1991 classic, “Sad But True”, from the newly-announced expanded reissue of their self-titled fifth album.

“As we were recording the version of ‘Sad But True’ that made ‘The Black Album’”, says the band, “we went through dozens of takes in the studio. Check out ‘Take 36’ from February 5, 1991, available in the deluxe box set of ‘Metallica’ (Remastered).”

Due September 10, Metallica will reissue The Black Album with a newly-remastered version available in multiple configurations including 180 gram Double Vinyl LP, Standard CD and 3 CD Expanded Edition, digital, and Limited Edition Deluxe Box Set (containing the album remastered on 180G 2LP, a picture disc, three live LPs, 14 CDs (containing rough mixes, demos, interviews, live shows), 6 DVDs (containing outtakes, behind the scenes, official videos, live shows), a 120-page hardcover book, four tour laminates, three lithos, three guitar picks, a Metallica lanyard, a folder with lyric sheets, and a download card).

“Metallica” delivered the California band’s commercial breakthrough as their first record to top the US charts while going on to sell 16 million copies in the country and more than 31 million worldwide.

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Sammy Hagar announces Las Vegas residency

Sammy Hagar has announced the first dates in a new fall 2021 Las Vegas residency.

Billed as "Sammy Hagar and Friends", the series will take place at the STRAT Hotel, Casino & SkyPod (formerly known as the Stratosphere) and will feature the rocker collaborating with a rotating circle of guests, starting with shows on Friday, October 29, Saturday, October 30, Friday, November 5 and Saturday, November 6.

The residency will open with performances by Hagar and The Circle on October 29 and 30, with surprise and special guests to be announced.

The theater will be designed to capture the beach vibe he's synonymous with, including elements of Hagar's famed Cabo Wabo Cantina in Cabo San Lucas, home to his annual birthday bash concerts.

The intimate 800-capacity STRAT Theater will include 300 GA floor tickets for a party vibe in front of the stage.

"I've been searching the Las Vegas Strip trying to find the right room, ambience and partners to create a very special Cabo Wabo birthday-bash-type environment for my band members and musician friends to create the ultimate party residency,” says Hagar. “Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to 'Sammy And Friends'. You all know the rules: there aren't any."

Show times will be 9 p.m., with doors opening at 8 p.m.

A Hagar fan club presale is now underway (password: REDHEAD), while members of True Rewards, The STRAT's free rewards program, can access tickets starting at 10 a.m. PT on Wednesday, June 30.

General public tickets will go on sale Thursday, July 1 at 10 a.m. PT.
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Nirvana classic Smells Like Teen Spirit passes 1 billion Spotify streams

Nirvana’s 1991 classic, “Smells Like Teen Spirit”, has passed one billion streams on Spotify, according to music industry site Chart Data.

The lead single from the Seattle band’s second album, “Nevermind”, would reach No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 while the record became the group’s first US chart-topper when it knocked Michael Jackson’s ”Dangerous” out of the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 after that project sold four million copies in its first month following release.

“Nevermind” would sell 30 million copies worldwide, including earning diamond status for US sales of more than 10 million.

The video for “Smells Like Teen Spirit” made headlines in December of 2019 when it passed 1 billion views on YouTube.

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


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Anthrax face lineup change and grunge era on Anthrax 40 series

Anthrax face a lineup change and the impact of the grunge era in the latest installment of the band’s 40th anniversary video series.

Following the touring cycle for their 1993 effort, “Sound Of White Noise”, Anthrax regrouped in upstate New York to work on their next project and, as the sessions developed over a series of months, lead guitarist Dan Spitz was nowhere to be seen.

Scott Ian recalls Spitz had been showing signs of losing interest in music for some time as he dealt with developments in his personal life, including the start of a family; the rocker eventually confirmed his exit and went on to earn degrees in luxury mechanical watchmaking and micro-mechanical engineering while becoming a renowned watchmaker instructor for a Swiss company.

Drummer Charlie Benate handled lead guitar duties for most of their 1995 album, “Stomp 442”, which also featured work by Mike Tempesta, Dimebag Darrell of Pantera, and soon-to-be new lineup addition Paul Crook.

In the meantime, metal bands faced the challenge of dealing with a music industry focused on grunge after it took over the mainstream following Nirvana’s commercial breakthrough and the groundswell of a new era in rock.

“It was a weird time for us, to be honest with you,” explains Benante. “’Heavy Metal’ was a bad name at that time, you know; that’s the time when ‘the gatekeepers’ were like ‘you can’t come in here because you play that type of stuff’, and it was all about ‘alternative’ music.”

“I personally didn’t understand that grunge was the death knell for heavy metal,” adds Ian, “…like in one fell swoop that in the 90s, most metal was gonna be done for a while and be put into a forced hibernation, if only it were that easy; a forced hibernation would have been better than what we went through.”

Anthrax will celebrate their 40th anniversary with a very special livestream performance on Friday, July 16 that will see the band deliver a deep cuts set that will pull from their entire career-spanning catalog.

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Royal Blood share orchestral version of All We Have Is Now

Royal Blood are sharing video of an orchestral version of their “Typhoons” track, “All We Have Is Now.”

Bassist/singer Mike Kerr is joined by a 16-piece string orchestra at London’s Abbey Road Studios to record the track for Amazon Music.

Kerr and drummer Ben Thatcher have just issued a double AA sided 7” vinyl release of the song alongside a previously-shared recording of the 2021 single, “Limbo”, from the same session.

“Typhoons” earned Royal Blood their third straight UK No. 1, following similar success with their 2014 self-titled debut and 2017’s “How Did We Get So Dark?”

The band are currently scheduled to return to the stage next month for appearances at three UK festivals this summer.

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Queen continue look at Queenmania in Japan on The Greatest

Queen continue a look at their long time support from fans in Japan in the second of a two-part episode in the group’s weekly video series, The Greatest.

Despite their absence on the touring circuit prior to, and following, the 1991 passing of Freddie Mercury, Queen’s music continued to be treasured in Japan throughout the ’90s and into the 21st Century, thanks largely to their inclusion in TV commercials and television dramas, particularly one of Japan’s biggest drama series which prompted the release of a special 2004 ‘hits’ compilation album, exclusive to Japan – “Queen Jewels.” The album went on to sell over a million copies while their song, “I Was Born To Love You”, reached No. 1 on the singles charts after it was featured in a Japanese beer commercial.

A second edition, “Queen Jewels II”, followed in 2005.

It would not be until 2005 the band would return, first with Paul Rodgers and then again in 2014 with Adam Lambert when they headlined the annual Summer Sonic festival.

“Summer Sonic is like Glastonbury or one of the biggest summer music festival outdoor shows, and we played Osaka and Tokyo,” recalls record company executive and promoter Kaz Utsunomiya. “I’ve seen many, many Summer Sonic festivals but I think I can say that everyone who I talk to, including fans and record company people, that was probably the biggest ending act of any Summer Sonic for twenty years or something.”

Japan is now once again a regular feature on the Queen touring schedule, the band having returned as recently as 2020 to perform four massive sold-out arena shows playing to a combined audience of over 132,000 people across the country.

“Even if the Japanese fan loved them, if the band didn’t actually return that kind of love, they wouldn’t have got this big,” adds Utsunomiya. “And I think it’s a mutual respect of the culture, mutual respect of the people, that’s bonded by the greatest songs.”

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Queensryche tops the hennemusic Hot 10

Queensryche tops this week’s hennemusic Hot 10.

The band recently announced plans to release expanded reissues of a pair of their classic albums, “Operation: Mindcrime” and “Empire.”

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 Jun 27, 2021

01 – Queensryche announce expanded reissues of Operation Mindcrime and Empire
02 – Journey preview new single The Way We Used To Be
03 – Deep Purple expand Soundboard Series with 2002 London concert recording
04 – ZZ Top announce North American tour
05 – KISS stream 2001 Off The Soundboard recording of 1984 classic
06 – Wolfgang Van Halen debuts Mammoth WVH atop multiple US Rock charts
07 – KISS preview A&E Biography special KISStory
08 – Roger Daltrey cancels US solo tour
09 – Robert Plant revisits Band Of Joy cover House Of Cards
10 – Journey announce live dates and new music

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Jun 06: Queen
May 30: Allman Brothers Band
May 23: The Black Crowes

KISS preview A&E Biography special KISStory

KISS are sharing a video preview of their new A&E documentary, “Biography: KISStory”, ahead of its broadcast premiere this weekend.

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

In a video preview, band mambers revisit an early conversation with their first manager that led to some of the group’s key stage visuals and marketing plans.

“Bill Aucoin says ‘You guys are doing a song called ‘Firehouse’,” recalls Gene Simmons, “One of you guys has to spit fire.”

“’Who wants to try?’” Paul Stanley remembers the manager asking the group, with Simmons stepping into the role for live performances.

“Literally the very first show we did, my hair went up like a matchstick,” explains Simmons. “And the fans loved it!”

Stanley credits Aucoin with the idea of the band members creating characters through the use of makeup, while remaining anonymous off stage: “Bill was also the guy who came up with the ide ‘you guys are never going to be seen without makeup’”.

Simmons continues: “He said to us, ‘Marilyn Monroe, she never took a photo where she looked frumpy without her make-up. Whenever you saw her she was Marilyn Monroe 24 hours a day. That’s what you guys should be doing.’ So we did.”

A&E will premiere "Biography: KISStory" with a two-night event on June 27 and June 28 from 9 p.m. ET to 11 p.m. ET.

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Lenny Kravitz releases Raise Vibration video

Lenny Kravitz has released a video for the title track to his 2018 album, “Raise Vibration.”

Directed by famed photographer Mark Seliger, the clip was filmed in the Bahamas, where the rocker has been living during the pandemic.

"This song is very special to me,” says Kravitz. “It's all about hope, banding together, and remaining fearless in the pursuit of your passion and purpose. Mark and I hold this message close to heart. We wanted to celebrate the beauty of the Bahamas in the video and try to capture the spirit of inspiration synonymous with the islands. It's something I want to share once I get back on the road."

The singer produced and recorded “Raise Vibration” at his Bahamas studio; the record went Top 5 in several countries while debuting and peaking at No. 43 on the US Billboard 200.

Kravitz issued his memoir, “Let Love Rule”, last fall; co-written by biographer and songwriter David Ritz, the books covers the story of the his early years, culminating in the 1989 release of his debut album of the same name.

Pick up some Lenny Kravitz music for your collection here.


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ZZ Top announce North American tour

ZZ Top has announced dates for an extensive 2021/2022 tour of North America.

Billed as "A Celebration With ZZ Top", the series will open in Manchester, IA on July 16 and run into December before the Texas trio heads north for Canadian dates next spring with guests Cheap Trick that were rescheduled from 2020.

The trek – which includes a number of rescheduled dates planned for last year – will mark ZZ Top’s first live shows since an appearance at the San Antonio Stock Show And Rodeo on Valentine's Day, February 14, 2020.

"They shut the door right after our 50th anniversary tour and now it's back open,” says bassist Dusty Hill. “We're excited to get out there and play our music for everybody."

"To say we're looking forward to getting back out on the road and performing in front of real people is the understatement of the last 16 months, if not the century," shares drummer Frank Beard.

"ZZ is coming on strong,” adds guitarist Billy Gibbons. “Let's get it…!"

For more information and ticket details, visit zztop.com.

Gibbons recently released his latest solo album, “Hardware”; you can stream the record in full here. ZZ Top
"A Celebration With ZZ Top"
North American Tour

2021

Jul 16 - Manchester, IA @ Delaware County Fair
Jul 17 - Mt Pleasant, MI @ Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
Jul 18 - Louisville, KY @ Waterfront Park
Jul 21 - Evansville, IN @ Ford Center
Jul 23 - New Lenox, IL @ Village Commons
Jul 24 - Goshen, IN @ Elkhart County 4-H Fair
Jul 25 - Corbin, KY @ Corbin Arena
Jul 28 - Simpsonville, SC @ CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park
Jul 30 - Tuscaloosa, AL @ Tuscaloosa Amphitheater
Jul 31 - Valdosta, GA @ Wild Adventures
Aug 01 - Brandon, MS @ Brandon Amphitheater
Aug 03 - Little Rock, AR @ First Security Amphitheater
Aug 04 - Alexandria, LA @ Rapides Paris Coliseum
Aug 06 - Camdenton, MO @ Lake Ozarks Amphitheatre
Aug 07 - Washington, MO @ Washington Town & Country Fair
Aug 08 - Bonner Springs, KS @ Azura Amphitheater
Aug 11 - Sturgis, SD @ Buffalo Chip Campground
Aug 12 - Casper, WY @ Casper Events Center
Aug 14 - Reno, NV @ Reno Ballroom - Silver Legacy Casino
Aug 15 - Grande Ronde, OR @ Spirit Mountain Casino
Aug 17 - Jacksonville, OR @ Britt Pavilion
Aug 19 - Maryville, WA @ Tulalip Amphitheater
Aug 20 - Lewiston, ID @ Clearwater River Casino
Aug 21 - Missoula, MT @ KettleHouse Amphitheater
Aug 24 - Englewood, CO @ Fiddler's Green Amphitheater
Sep 11 - Milwaukee, WI @ Summerfest – Henry Maier Festival Park
Sep 12 - Cincinnati, OH @ PNC Pavilion at Riverbend Music Center
Sep 14 - Huber Heights, OH @ Rose Music Center at The Heights
Sep 15 - Cedar Rapids, IA @ Alliant Energy PowerHouse
Sep 17 - Council Bluffs, IA @ Stir Cover at Harrah's Casino
Sep 18 - Pryor, OK @ Born & Raised Festival
Sep 19 - Memphis, TN @ Orpheum Theatre
Sep 21 - Charleston, WV @ Charleston Coliseum
Sep 22 - Doswell, VA @ Meadow Event Park
Sep 23 - Frederick, MD @ Frederick Fairgrounds
Sep 25 - Watertown, NY @ Watertown Fairgrounds Baseball Diamond
Sep 26 - Bethel, NY @ Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
Sep 28 - North Charleston, SC @ North Charleston Performing Arts Center
Sep 30 - Macon, GA @ Macon City Auditorium @ The Macon Centreplex
Oct 01 - Tupelo, MS @ BancorpSouth Arena
Oct 02 - Lake Charles, LA @ Golden Nugget
Oct 04 - Fort Worth, TX @ Dickies Arena
Oct 08 - Las Vegas, NV @ The Venetian Theatre
Oct 09 - Las Vegas, NV @ The Venetian Theatre
Oct 10 - Scottsdale, AZ @ Talking Stick Resort
Oct 13 - Las Vegas, NV @ The Venetian Theatre
Oct 15 - Las Vegas, NV @ The Venetian Theatre
Oct 16 - Las Vegas, NV @ The Venetian Theatre
Nov 06 - Key West, FL @ Key West Amphitheater
Nov 09 - Tampa, FL @ Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Nov 11 - Orlando, FL @ Hard Rock International
Nov 13 - Fort Myers, FL @ Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
Nov 14 - Jacksonville, FL @ Florida Theatre
Nov 16 - Melbourne, FL @ King Center for the Performing Arts
Nov 17 - Savannah, GA @ Johnny Mercer Theater
Nov 20 - Wilmington, NC @ Cape Fear Community College
Nov 21- Durham, NC @ Durham Performing Arts Center
Nov 23 - Chattanooga, TN @ Tivoli Theatre
Nov 27 - Lubbock, TX @ Buddy Holly Center
Nov 28 - Lubbock, TX @ Buddy Holly Center
Dec 03 - Biloxi, MS @ IP Casino Resort and Hotel
Dec 04 - Shreveport, LA @ Municipal Auditorium
Dec 05 - Wichita Falls, TX @ Memorial Auditorium
Dec 07 - Abilene, TX @ Taylor County Coliseum
Dec 11 - El Paso, TX @ Abraham Chavez Theatre
Dec 12 - Midland, TX @ Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center

2022

Apr 23 - Abbotsford, BC @ Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre
Apr 24 - Penticton, BC @ South Okanagen Events Centre
Apr 26 - Kamloops, BC @ Sandman Centre
Apr 27 - Lethbridge, AB @ ENMAX Centre
Apr 29 - Saskatoon, SK @ SaskTel Center
Apr 30 - Enoch, AB @ River Cree Resort & Casino
May 03 - Brandon, MB @ Keystone Centre
May 04 - Niagara Falls, ON @ Fallsview Casino Resort
May 08 - Laval, QC @ Place Bell
May 10 - Halifax, NS @ Halifax Scotiabank Centre
May 13 - St. John's, NL @ Mile One Centre
May 14 - St. John's, NL @ Mile One Centre

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Pink Floyd stream 1972 performance of A Saucerful Of Secrets

Pink Floyd are streaming video of a 1972 performance of their 1968 classic, “A Saucerful Of Secrets.”

The band were filmed in concert at The Amsterdam Rock Circus in Amsterdam, The Netherlands on May 22, 1972 while on tour road-testing new material from a project that would eventually reveal itself the following year as “The Dark Side Of The Moon.”

“A Saucerful Of Secrets” reached No. 9 on the UK charts to deliver the group their second straight Top 10 record, which was recorded during Pink Floyd’s transition from the Syd Barrett-era to the David Gilmour lineup and has the distinction of featuring the only song in their catalog to feature all five band members: “Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun.”

Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason launched his live project, Saucerful Of Secrets, in 2018; the band exclusively performs vintage pre-Dark Side Of The Moon-era material by the legendary UK group.

Last fall, Nick Mason’s Saucerful Of Secrets released “Live At The Roundhouse”, which captures the band in concert at the legendary London venue during their first tour.
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Deep Purple expand Soundboard Series with 2002 London concert recording

Deep Purple will release a 2002 concert recording from London’s famed Hammersmith Apollo on August 13.

Issued as part of the band’s ongoing Soundboard Series – which makes use of rare live recordings from their archives – the February 22 event was part of the group’s final tour with original member and keyboardist Jon Lord before he retired from the lineup and Don Airey moved from touring member to a full-time role.

The sound has been carefully restored from the original 48-track digital tapes and completely remixed and remastered in April 2021.

"Live In London 2002" will be available in a strictly limited and numbered collector’s edition on Double CD and Triple Vinyl.

Deep Purple recently rescheduled dates for their “Whoosh!” UK tour for a second time.

Originally set to take place last fall, the series was moved to October 2021 before being delayed again during the pandemic the shows – with guests Blue Oyster Cult – will launch in October of 2022.
Deep Purple
Live In London 2002
Release date: August 13

01 – Woman From Tokyo
02 – Vavoom: Ted The Mechanic
03 – Mary Long
04 – Lazy
05 – No One Came
06 – The Aviator
07 – The Well-Dressed Guitar
08 – Up The Wall
09 – Black Night
10 – Fools
11 – Jon Lord solo
12 – Perfect Strangers
13 - Steve Morse Riff Parade
14 – Smoke On The Water
15 – Speed King
16 – Hush

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Roger Daltrey cancels US solo tour

Roger Daltrey has cancelled his scheduled series of solo US concerts this fall.

The Who legend was set to perform dates in August and September on the Live And Kicking Tour.

“When I booked these shows several months ago,” explains Daltrey, “I was confident that things would be back to normal by August, but due to the uncertainty of the current travel situation and the challenges for a UK act to be able to perform in the USA I have reluctantly decided to cancel the shows. I hope to re-book them in the near future, and to those of you who have bought tickets, please accept my sincere apologies.

“I do appreciate your support and can't wait to get back to work once the time is right.”

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

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

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

Journey have a released their new single, “The Way We Used To Be.”

The band are streaming a video for the tune, which marks their first new music since the 2011 album, “Eclipse.”

“The first song ‘The Way We Used To Be’ came out of 1 of the many loops I’d written while the long downtime continued with the pandemic we all had to deal with,” explains Neal Schon. “So utilizing my time and trying to keep fans in touch I started posting many jams and loops I created very quickly most every day. On ‘The Way We Used To Be’ I laid down the keyboard loop with over-dubbed rhythm and a little blues lead guitar and sent to Jonathan. He sent it back very shortly after with demo vocals and lyrics and I said to myself with a smile - we’ve still got it!

“I felt Jonathan nailed the lyrics and melody with haunting chorus ‘got to get back’ – ‘to the way we used to be.’ So this was the complete new beginning chapter for Journey - many more follow the same sequence with all of us collectively writing and working together. We now have over 26 songs that we’ve written and whittling it down to 10 or 12. We are very excited by all the new musical endeavors we’ve created together looking forward to getting back on the road to you.”

Journey will debut their new lineup additions – bassist Randy Jackson, drummer Narada Michael Walden and keyboardist Jason Derlatka – during a July 29 show at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, IL, just two days before they play Lollapalooza in the city; they are also scheduled to appear at the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas, NV on September 18.
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Noel Gallagher streams The Dying Of The Light acoustic version

Noel Gallagher is streaming a lyric video for the acoustic version of his 2015 track, “The Dying Of The Light”, from his newly-released greatest hits package, “Back The Way We Came: Vol 1 (2011-2021).”

The tune was originally issued as the fifth single from “Chasing Yesterday”, the rocker’s second album with The High Flying Birds following his exit from Oasis in 2009.

The 2021 compilation delivered Gallagher his fourth UK No. 1 with the band, and his 12th when you add in his eight Number 1 albums with Oasis.

“12 number ones!,” shared Gallagher on social media. “You guys kill me man. Thanks for coming with me on this incredible musical trip. Big Love.”

“Back The Way We Came: Vol 1 (2011-2021)” includes a mix of songs from the past decade and features two new tracks: “We’re On Our Way Now” and “Flying On The Ground.”
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Queensryche announce expanded reissues of Operation Mindcrime and Empire

Queensryche will release expanded reissues of a pair of their classic albums, “Operation: Mindcrime” and “Empire”, on June 25.

The band’s third studio record, 1988’s “Operation: Mindcrime” was a concept album that told the story of a political thriller based around the set’s main character, Nikki; the set reached No. 50 on the US Billboard 200 while selling a million copies in the country.

The expanded 2021 deluxe edition features live audio concerts from London's Hammersmith Odeon in 1990 and Wisconsin's Target Center in 1991, plus a DVD that also includes the bonus track "The Making of Operation: Mindcrime" and a TV commercial.

Led by the hit power ballad, “Silent Lucidity”, 1990’s “Empire” spawned six singles – including "Jet City Woman", "Another Rainy Night (Without You)”, "Anybody Listening?”, "Best I Can" and the title track – while delivering their first US Top 10 album and most commercially-successful, going on to earn triple-platinum status for sales of 3 million copies.

The expanded 2021 deluxe version of “Empire” completes the Hammersmith Odeon 1990 concert with the live audio from the non-Mindcrime setlist.

Newly-remastered versions of both albums will be available in multiple formats: in addition to the original versions remastered for CD and 180-gram vinyl 2LP, both titles will be available in expanded 2CD editions and in multi-disc CD+DVD box sets.

Formed in Bellevue, WA in 1980, Queensryche have released 15 studio albums and sold more than 30 million records worldwide; the group’s most recent release is 2019’s “The Verdict.”



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Anthrax revisit making of 1993 album Sound Of White Noise

Anthrax revisit the making of their 1993 album, “Sound Of White Noise”, in the latest installment of the band’s 40th anniversary video series.

The project was the New York band’s first with singer John Bush – formerly of Armored Saint – following the dismissal of Joey Belladonna, as they ushered in a change in musical direction that served as the equivalent to hitting the reset button on their career.

“It truly felt like we got to make our first album over again,” says Scott Ian. “It was like starting over.”

The group’s sixth record, “Sound Of White Noise” delivered Anthrax the highest US chart placement in their history when it reached No. 7 on the Billboard 200.

Episode 18 in the Anthrax 40 series features insight into the band from a lengthy list of fellow rockers, including Rob Zombie, Slash, Henry Rollins, Corey Taylor, John 5 and Kerry King, among others.

Anthrax will celebrate their 40th anniversary with a very special livestream performance on Friday, July 16 that will see the band deliver a deep cuts set that will pull from their entire career-spanning catalog.

The group’s most recent studio release is 2016’s “For All Kings”, which reached the US Top 10.


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Journey preview new single The Way We Used To Be

Journey are sharing a preview of their new single, “The Way We Used To Be”, ahead of its official release on June 24.

The 2021 edition of the band – which sees founder Neal Schon and longtime members Jonathan Cain and Arnel Pineda joined by returning bassist Randy Jackson and new additions Nara Michael Walden on drums and Jason Derlatka on keyboardists – are featured rocking out in an animated clip of the forthcoming track.

Journey recently announced a pair of upcoming US live dates, including a July 29 show at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, IL – just two days before they play Lollapalooza in the city, and an appearance at the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas, NV on September 18.

Tickets for the Las Vegas date will go on sale Friday, June 25 at JourneyMusic.com.

UPDATE: Check out the video for the full song here.
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Neil Young recording new album with Crazy Horse

Neil Young has revealed that he is currently working on a new album with Crazy Horse.

“Crazy Horse recording is under way,” shared the rocker on his Neil Young Archives site. “The Horse is back in the barn now, shaking off the rust.”

“It’s been a long time since we have been together, and more than a few tears have been shed,” he continued. “We are so happy to be back in the barn, a barn built to replace the 1850s barn that had collapsed in exactly the same place, high in the mountains of Colorado! It’s an exact replica of the original, built with Ponderosa pines by Ted Moews and his great crew of artisans. It is magic inside.

“Mark Humphries is doing our monitors, continuing a near fifty year tradition. Mark notes that this is our ‘new barn’ to replace Plywood Analog on Broken Arrow Ranch, where we did ‘Ragged Glory’, ‘Freedom’, and other albums.

“These are new times, with new songs and feelings after what our world has been through and continues to face,” he added. “The music we are making [is] for our souls. It’s like fresh water on a desert. Life is going on.”

Joining Young in the band’s current lineup is original bassist Billy Talbot and drummer Ralph Molina alongside returning member and multi-instrumentalist Nils Lofgren in place of retired guitarist Frank Sampedro.

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Foo Fighters announce concert at The Forum in Los Angeles

The Foo Fighters will reopen full capacity concerts at The Forum in Los Angeles on July 17.

The show in support of their latest album, “Medicine At Midnight”, will mark the first event at the iconic venue in more than a year, and follows the group’s recent headline gig at New York’s Madison Square Garden on June 20.

Presale tickets for Foo Fighters Fan Club and Citi Cardmembers are underway now, while a Live Nation presale starts Thursday, June 24 at 10:00am PDT, with all three wrapping up at 10:00pm PDT that night before general public seats go on sale Friday, June 25 at 10:00am PDT.

For more information, visit ticketmaster.com.

The Foo Fighters played a rare intimate show at Agoura Hills’ Canyon Club in Los Angeles on June 15 ahead of their live return to the arena stage.

The band will be inducted into the 2021 edition of the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame this fall alongside fellow honorees Tina Turner, Todd Rundgren, The Go-Go’s, Carole King and Jay-Z.

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Wolfgang Van Halen debuts Mammoth WVH atop multiple US Rock charts

Wolfgang Van Halen has debuted his Mammoth WVH album atop multiple US Rock charts.

Recorded with producer Michael Baskette at the famed 5150 studios, the record opens at No. 1 on the Top Rock Albums, Hard Rock Albums and Independent Albums charts, at No. 2 on the Top Album Sales and Current Album Sales lists, and at No. 12 on the Billboard 200 following its release on June 11.

“I’m blown away and eternally grateful for the support you’ve all given me,” shared the rocker on social media. “This is absolutely crazy. Thank you (Like seriously… a DEBUT ROCK album getting a top 15 placement on the Billboard Top 200 in 2021?! Absolutely insane. You are all incredible.)”

Introduced last fall with the lead single “The Distance” – a tribute to his late father Eddie Van Halen – Mammoth WVH sees Wolfgang writing the songs and performing all of the instrumentation and vocals for the project while carrying on the family’s history with his new music.

“The name Mammoth is really special to me,” explains Wolfgang. “Not only was it the name of Van Halen before it became Van Halen, but my father was also the lead singer. Ever since my dad told me this, I always thought that when I grew up, I’d call my own band Mammoth, because I loved the name so much. I’m so thankful that my father was able to listen to, and enjoy the music I made. Nothing made me happier than seeing how proud he was that I was continuing the family legacy.”

Following a series of US television performances in advance of the album’s release, Mammoth WVH will launch their first live dates this summer when they join Guns N’ Roses for a tour of US stadiums.

Stream the complete “Mammoth WVH” debut album here.
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Metallica announce expanded Black Album reissue and tribute compilation

Metallica will mark the 30th anniversary of its self-titled fifth album – a/k/a The Black Album – with and expanded reissue and a companion tribute compilation.

First introduced with the lead single, “Enter Sandman”, the project was the band’s commercial breakthrough as their first record to top the US charts while going on to sell 16 million copies in the country and more than 31 million worldwide.

The set has remained popular since its arrival as it is the best-selling album in the history of Nielsen Soundscan (which began tracking sales in 1991), outselling every release in every genre over the past 30 years.

On September 10, Metallica will reissue The Black Album with a newly-remastered version available in multiple configurations including 180 gram Double Vinyl LP, Standard CD and 3 CD Expanded Edition, digital, and Limited Edition Deluxe Box Set (containing the album remastered on 180G 2LP, a picture disc, three live LPs, 14 CDs (containing rough mixes, demos, interviews, live shows), 6 DVDs (containing outtakes, behind the scenes, official videos, live shows), a 120-page hardcover book, four tour laminates, three lithos, three guitar picks, a Metallica lanyard, a folder with lyric sheets, and a download card).

The group are previewing the release with multiple editions of “Enter Sandman”, including live, remastered and demo versions.

The same day, a companion package entitled “The Metallica Blacklist” will be released; it features interpretations of songs from The Black Album from more than 50 artists spanning a vast range of genres, generations, cultures, continents and more. Among the artist involved are Ghost, Weezer, Royal Blood, Chris Stapleton, Miley Cyrus, Juanes and more.

"The Metallica Blacklist" will be available digitally September 10th, with physical formats to follow on October 1st including 4 CD and a limited edition 7 LP vinyl pressing.

All profits from "The Metallica Blacklist" will be split evenly between the All Within My Hands Foundation and 50+ charities chosen by the artists who play on the album.




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