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Daily Music News Report for 06/27/2016


Day in Rock Part 2



Megadeth's Dave Ellefson Releases Kenya Thrash Coffee

(TeamRock Radio) Megadeth bassist Dave Ellefson has released a blend of coffee called Kenya Thrash. The latest product from Ellefson Coffee Co is described as "bold high-octane blend of 90% Kenya-Kichwa Arabica Beans, and 10% India Robusta, roasted with a kick, for a high blend of flavor and function."

Ellefson Coffee Co previously released a blend called Roast In Peace. Ellefson says: "My love for coffee has accompanied me around the world for my entire musical career. Just like the spirit of a culture or the melody of a song, the enjoyment of coffee brings people together and creates harmony among us.

"The beans in this bag are traceable to their global origin and exemplify the spirit and culture of the people who grew them. It is my aim to bring this roast to our tables and awake our taste buds, fire up our rock n roll spirits and continue the global fellowship of music, art and coffee. May you roast in peace." Read more here.

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Lamb Of God's Randy Blythe On Being Political

(TeamRock Radio) Lamb Of God's Randy Blythe says he shouldn't be expected to take responsibility for society as a musician in the public eye. Though he says artists are in a way "the voice of society" - the vocalist feels he shouldn't have to speak out on social and political issues.

When asked what responsibilities he has as a musician, he tells Full Metal Jackie: "That's a question I ask myself often. You know, 'what is my responsibility, if any?'

"Sometimes I think as an artist - in arts in general - you're a reflection of society and the state of it. We are the voice of society in a way. You can go down the route of taking yourself way too seriously that way. Sometimes I think as an artist, it's important to at least be an articulate commentator on the events of today." Read more here.

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Steven Tyler's Today Show Appearance Goes Online

(hennemusic) Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler performed on NBC-TV's The Today Show on June 24 as he makes the rounds to promote the July 15 release of his debut solo album, "We're All Somebody From Somewhere."

Alongside Nashville-based Loving Mary, the rocker delivered Aerosmith's 1993 hit, "Cryin'", the title track to his solo record, and a cover of the 1967 Erma Franlin classic, "Piece Of My Heart", a tune also made famous by Janis Joplin.

Prior to the three-song set, Tyler joined host Matt Lauer to discuss the new project, which he co-produced with T Bone Burnett, Dann Huff, Jaren Johnston and Marti Frederikson.

Tyler will present the new music to fans during his first solo tour, "Out On A Limb", which starts in Las Vegas on July 2. Watch his Today show performances here.

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Cult Of Luna Announce Damnation Festival Appearance

(Prog) Cult Of Luna will perform a UK exclusive show at Damnation Festival in Leeds on November 5. Cult Of Luna will headline the Jagermeister Stage along with a one-off show from Abbath and a closing set from Electric Wizard.

The post-metal outfit reveal they'll perform their latest studio effort Mariner with singer Julie Christmas - who worked with them on the record - in a one-off performance at Leeds University Union.

Vocalist and guitarist Johannes Persson says: "The stars have aligned perfectly and I am going to have take back what I've repeated in numerous interviews this past year - that Mariner will not be played live, because it will. There are no plans to perform the album live in the UK again." Read more here.

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Metallica Supportive Of Robert Trujillo's Side Projects

(Classic Rock) Robert Trujillo says his bandmates couldn't be more supportive of his various projects outside of Metallica. As well as his work with the thrash giants, Trujillo has been working hard on his Jaco Pastorius movie and also performs and records with his funk collective Mass Mental.

And frontman James Hetfield and guitarist Kirk Hammett have both encouraged Trujillo's Jaco documentary. Trujillo tells Metallica's So What blog: "I remember James sent me an iPhone photo that a friend of his took who happened to be at the Sweetwater Cafe event we had done for Jaco in Mill Valley.

"And he said it was really cool, which made me feel good. Why? Because he said his friend was there, and he said it was awesome. Rather than saying, you know, 'What the f*** are you doing?'

"So that made me feel good, and the fact that Kirk actually came out and jammed with me that night. You know, it was really, really fun, and he helped me celebrate something that's important to me, so that was really, really cool and encouraging." Read more here.

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