On the heels of the arrival of his 25th full-length studio album Orpheus Descending, artist John Mellencamp sits down with journalist Bob Costas for the premiere of the new intimate, one-hour public television series With, directed by Emmy Nominated Patrick Heaphy. The series premieres nationwide on public television tomorrow, July 1 (check local listings) and full episodes will also be available to stream weekly on WithTheShow.com.
Featuring vulnerable conversations pairing music icons with fellow creators, musicians and friends for a candid glimpse inside the creation of their most beloved hits, With will feature five episodes of unheard stories, additionally pairing Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi with David Fricke; Peter Frampton with Trey Bruce at Analog Hutton Hotel; Mike Campbell with Fricke; and Angus Young and Brian Johnson of AC/DC with Fricke. Discussing the songwriting process, challenges within the music industry and philosophy behind their art, artists peel back the curtain, exposing the perseverance that goes into creating their music. (continue)
(hennemusic) Neil Young will release his "lost" 1977 album, "Chrome Dreams", on August 11. A series of sessions between 1974-1976 saw Young record 12 tracks for the project, which was ultimately shelved, with most of the material appearing on later albums and compilations.
The set gained legendary status over the years when a copy of the original acetate (test pressing) circulated among the bootleg community. "Chrome Dreams" features two previously unreleased versions and other performances, including the early solo version of "Powderfinger"; "Pocahontas" is the same version that first appeared on "Rust Never Sleeps", but without the overdubs; "Sedan Delivery" and "Hold Back the Tears" are very different versions (the latter with additional lyrics) than previously released; and "Stringman" was included on the Odeon/Budokan disc in Archives Vol. II - prior to that it had only appeared on Young's "Unplugged" album. (continue)
Underoath have shared their newest stand-alone single, "Lifeline (Drowning)". The band most recently released the acoustic version of their single "Let Go". Both songs will be included in their forthcoming full-length album, set for release in early 2024, and showcases the band's new direction with unmatched creativity and innovative storytelling.
Speaking on the new single, Underoath said ""Lifeline (Drowning)" is a cry for help... I feel like we've all been there, be it as simple as miscommunication or a full on toxic relationship - that very feeling that you cannot tread water like this any longer or you may end up drowning. We wanted to create a song centered around the melody that could still hold the energy of a full blown heavy song." (continue)
The Winery Dogs have released a music video for their latest single "Stars," which comes from their critically acclaimed and aptly named third album, III, that arrived earlier this week
Kotzen told Consequence of the clip, "During our last West Coast tour leg, we had a few days off in my neighborhood. Mike suggested we film another music video on one of the days off. Our crew brought our gear up to my house, and we set up right on the driveway and used the mountains as our backdrop. (continue)
Sacramento based prog-rockers Dwellings released their sophomore album, "Little Garden", this week. To celebrate, drummer Thomas Reilly tells us a little bit about the record. Here is the story:
The album encompasses a range of human experiences and emotions. Everyone experiences life differently but comes across many similar situations as the rest of us. (continue)
(hennemusic) Metallica is streaming pro-shot video of a performance of their 1999 track, "No Leaf Clover", from a June 18 show in Gothenburg, Sweden. The tune from the group's "S&M" live package made its M72 world tour debut during the second of two concerts at the city's Ullevi Stadium.
"No Leaf Clover" was one of two new songs featured as part of the project, which saw Metallica team up with the San Francisco Symphony - conducted by Michael Kamen - for a pair of shows at the Berkeley Community Theatre in Berkeley, CA. (continue)
(hennemusic) Queen explore how they evolved their 1980 hit, "Another One Bites The Dust", for the concert stage on the latest episode of the weekly series The Greatest Live.
Never satisfied to simply standing on stage and recreating their studio recordings note-for-note, Queen have always seized the opportunity to improvise on even their biggest hits. (continue)
The Future I Dream Of recently released their new single "1946". To celebrate we asked Ryan Milliken to tell us about the track. Here is the story:
This song was written about when my grandmother passed away and how I dealt with the grieving process. It opens by talking about the moment she passed and also the shock phase of grief with each word capturing the exact emotions that were felt during those moments. The first pre-chorus of the song 'I face the bottom liquor lies, truth is I'm not that good at goodbyes...' talks about the unhealthy coping mechanisms that I followed after she had passed. I wrote the chorus based on the regret I had following her death. I wanted to emphasize the feeling of what it's like when someone like that close to you has left your life. Following the chorus, the second verse talks about self-hatred dealing with the fact that I felt that I had more time with her but I didn't. The overall message behind this is to shed light on the fact that life is unpredictable and that you shouldn't take your loved ones for granted. (continue)
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Ace Frehley and Peter Criss reportedly both turned down KISS reunion offers to make special appearances on the band's End Of The Road Farewell Tour, according to Gene Simmons.
Both Frehley and Criss were part of the band's farewell tour featuring all four original members two decades ago. The current incarnation of the group, led by original members Simmons and Paul Stanley are currently embarked on what they say is the band's last tour. (continue)
With just over a week to go until blur take the stage for two unmissable shows at Wembley Stadium, the band today released a video for "St. Charles Square," the latest track to be released from their highly-anticipated brand new album The Ballad of Darren, out July 21st via Parlophone/Warner. "I f***ed up, I'm not the first to do it." - St. Charles Square
The opening line of "St. Charles Square" is already firmly established as a crowd favorite, with audiences enthusiastically roaring along with Damon Albarn as the band blaze their new songs across Europe this summer. The song's chorus recalls the discordant art-pop swagger of earlier work and sees Albarn queasily exclaim "cause there's something down here, and it's living under the floorboards" encircled by backing vocals that compound the sense of encroaching peril and a quintessentially marauding guitar turn from Graham Coxon. (continue)
For more than 20 years, vocalist/guitarist Michael Poulsen has been spearheading Danish rock and roll machine Volbeat, releasing eight full-lengths, selling millions of albums, and filling stadiums worldwide.
Before fronting Volbeat, however, Poulsen formed death metal band Dominus, which recorded four fast, brutal albums in the mid '90s. When Poulsen was putting together songs for Volbeat's 2021 album, Servant of the Mind, he wrote a bunch of death metal riffs and saved them on his phone.
Then, when he was done with the Volbeat record, he reopened the rusty gates to Armageddon and started putting together songs for his new death metal band Asinhell, whose debut album Impii Hora (Latin for Ungodly Hour), is a tribute to Poulsen's favorite old-school groups. (continue)
(hennemusic) Lynyrd Skynyrd are sharing a video preview to their 50th anniversary concert event coming to theaters and more next month. Fans can view the final performance of "Gimme Three Steps" by guitarist Gary Rossington at the famed Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN last November as featured in The Unbranded Events presentation of "The 50th Anniversary of Lynyrd Skynyrd."
The concert film delivers the band's final show with Rossington before his passing in March at the age of 71; it will be available for a limited week-long run - from July 8 to 14 - at drive-ins, indoor theaters and outdoor venues around the world. (continue)
(hennemusic) Metallica is streaming pro-shot video of a performance of the "Master Of Puppets" album classic, "Welcome Home (Sanitarium)", from a June 18 show in Gothenburg, Sweden.
The 1986 track was featured during the second of two events at the city's Ullevi Stadium, which also served as the final concert of the opening leg of the M72 World Tour. (continue)
(hennemusic) Motley Crue is sharing partial video of a performance of "Kickstart My Heart" from a concert in Madrid, Spain on June 24. "Our Spanish Cruehead Family was LOUD," says the band. "World Tour is rolling on!"
The "Dr. Feelgood" hit is the traditional show-closer for the group as they continue their summer trek across Europe with tour mates Def Leppard. (continue)
(hennemusic) Queen guitarist Brian May revisits his approach to sessions for his 1983 EP, "Star Fleet Project", in the third episode of a new video series about the package ahead of its expanded 40th anniversary reissue next month.
May recruited Edward Van Halen, bassist Phil Chen, drummer Alan Gratzer, and keyboardist Fred Mandel to join him in the studio for a couple of days at The Record Plant in Los Angeles, CA.
As the sessions approached, Brian reveals that he had no idea if this idea would ever get off the ground. "I didn't know if it was gonna work, I really didn't," recalls May. "I think there's a little bit of pushing and pulling, and we didn't gel immediately, but it didn't take very long before we did. You can hear it happening. (continue)
With the successful Spring run of their 2023 Evil Eye Tour disrupted by Groovie Mann's injury and subsequent hospitalization in Texas, My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult has announced that they will be returning to those missed cities with their Summer run starting in August!
Starting in San Jose, CA at The Ritz, previously purchased tickets will be honored for the rescheduled shows where indicated below, and the band has added a handful of new dates as well. (continue)
Lightyear Entertainment and Lobitos Creek Ranch, in association with Scabeba Entertainment and the Buddy Rich Estate, have announced the release of a special limited-edition version of the best-selling live album "Birdland" featuring Buddy Rich and his Killer Force Band at the peak of their performing years.
The new release will be a 180-gram audiophile translucent red vinyl collector's edition. It will be released July 21 through Virgin/Universal Music Group and will temporarily replace the original black vinyl version, which has sold out after multiple re-pressings. (continue)
Bowling For Soup have just announced their second Greatest Hits album. Songs People Actually Liked - Volume 2 - The Next 6 Years (2004 - 2009) covers the most successful period in Bowling For Soup's history and includes many of their biggest hits and most well known songs.
Unlike many other bands Greatest Hits albums, Songs People Actually Liked - Volume 2 follows on from Volume 1 (released back in 2015) in featuring all brand new recordings of all songs included on the album. "SPALV2" (for short) will be released on the 25th of August through Que-So / Brando Records. (continue)
With Gulf Coast Records guitarist/Blood Brother Mike Zito taking a break to be with his ailing wife Laura, who's in hospice care, acclaimed guitarist Gary Hoey is stepping in to take the additional guitarist slot alongside Albert Castiglia on the current "Blood Brothers Tour" as very special guest. Hoey, a frequent friend on several Gulf Coast Records artist's albums, is a natural fit for this slot for the upcoming shows in July and August.
"I just talked to my dear friend and third Blood Brother, Gary Hoey today,' said Albert Castiglia in making the announcement about the new tour lineup. "We discussed the Summer tour and the kind of show we'll be putting on. I'm really excited to be working with him on this. This upcoming stretch is going to honor Michael Zito and his soulmate, Laura Duke Zito and bring the fire that you'd come to expect from a Blood Brothers show. I couldn't have asked for a better person to hold it down until Mike gets back. "I first met Gary about five years ago when he was a guest of mine on a BMA showcase in Memphis. We've been jamming and doing shows together ever since. I have a great chemistry with him onstage and people will witness it this Summer. Thank you, Gary for doing Mike and I this solid. You are a mensch!" (continue)
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of ABC's The Lexicon Of Love - one of the most revered albums of the 1980s - a stand-alone half-speed remaster LP of the original album will be released on August 4.
Few albums define a particular era, as does The Lexicon Of Love. It's embedded deep in the fabric of popular culture. Namechecked, referenced, and now frequently in "best of all time" polls, the album opened up the 80s wide, in total, glorious Technicolor. (continue)
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