Oceanside Countryside is the latest of Neil Young's great "lost" albums to be released as part of his Analog Original Series (AOS). The album was recorded from May to December 1977, preceding the release of Comes A Time in 1978. The two albums share the same country/folk sound, and three songs ("Goin' Back," "Human Highway" and "Field of Opportunity") appear on both albums.
The vinyl release of Oceanside Countryside includes some tracks that are on the CD of the same name in Neil Young's Archives Vol. III. However, this track list is how Oceanside Countryside was originally planned to be released and finally will be made available in analog on vinyl for the first time ever. Recorded on tape, these are the original mixes done at the time of recording. (continue)
August Burns Red have shared a lyric video for "Your Little Suburbia Is In Ruins" as the first taste of their special re-recorded edition of their debut album, "Thrill Seeker", which will arrive on January 24th.
Atom Splitter shared these details: The album was re-recorded from the ground up by producers Carson Slovak and Grant McFarland. And fans have always wondered what the album might sound like with Luhrs, who joined the band after the album's release, on vocals. The ABR faithful gets it wish with this version! (continue)
Legendary guitarist Carlos Santana has postponed the next run of residency shows this month beginning January 22 at House of Blues at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino because of an "accidental fall" at his home in Hawaii, Michael Vrionis, President, Universal Tone Management announced today.
"I am sorry to say that Carlos was out taking a walk at his vacation home in Kauai. He took a hard fall, and he broke his little finger on his left hand," Mr. Vrionis said. "He had to have pins inserted in the finger. Unfortunately, he won't be able to play guitar for approximately six weeks. Doctors do say that he will recuperate fully." (continue)
Lords Of Acid announce that former Butcher Babies singer Carla Harvey is the band's NEW Acid Queen. Lords Of Acid's manager Marc Jordan has confirmed that "Carla is set to begin recording vocals for the new Lords Of Acid album this winter and will be joining the band on a 27 date US tour in June."
She had this to say, "I had three favorite bands in high school: Guns N' Roses, Pantera and Lords of Acid. Each one shaped me and uniquely influenced me as an artist. LOA had me hooked from the moment I heard 'I Sit On Acid' as a teenager dancing the night away at Detroit's goth Industrial Haven City Club. (continue)
Iron Maiden had a top 24 story of October 2024 after they shared a tribute to their former frontman Paul Di'Anno who has passed away at the age of 66. Di'Anno fronted the band for their first two albums, before being replaced by current vocalist Bruce Dickinson.
The band shared, "Monday 21st October 2024 We are all deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Paul Di'Anno earlier today. Paul's contribution to Iron Maiden was immense and helped set us on the path we have been travelling as a band for almost five decades. His pioneering presence as a frontman and vocalist, both on stage and on our first two albums, will be very fondly remembered not just by us, but by fans around the world. (continue)
Alex Van Halen earned a top 24 story of October 2024 when he revealed that he and frontman David Lee Roth were planning to launch a Van Halen tour, but the outspoken vocalist "popped a fuse" when the idea of a special tribute to the late Eddie Van Halen be part of the show.
The drummer shared the story during a conversation with Rolling Stone about his new memoir "Brothers". Alex shared that he reached out to Brian May to discuss how Queen carried following the death of Freddie Mercury, and the guitarist gave him an idea of how to honor Eddie if Van Halen were to take the stage again. (continue)
Former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar and Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash scored a top 24 story of October 2024 when they helped celebrate Foreigner's long delayed induction into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame on October 19th in Cleveland.
Hagar had the honor of actually inducting the legendary arena rock group in the Rock Hall and noted the absence of guitarist and band co-founder and mainstay Mick Jones who missed the event due to his battle with Parkinson's. Sammy shared, "I'm really sad [Mick Jones] is not here tonight. Mick, we love and miss you and congratulations." (continue)
Ozzy Osbourne had a top 24 story of October 2024 after he announced a massive new box set with a humorous "Better Call Saul' style commercial with guitarist Zakk Wylde starring as the sleezy lawyer.
Entitled "See You On The Other Sides V2.0", the limited edition box set will feature the full collection of Ozzy's solo releases on vinyl and is set to be released in March of 2025. (continue)
Jeff Lynne's ELO had a top 24 story of October 2024 after taking to social media to announce that they will be playing the final show of their legendary career next summer at the famed Hyde Park in London.
Lynne shared the big news on Facebook with the following message to fans, "We're thrilled to announce that we'll be landing in London's Hyde Park on Sunday 13 July for our final show (continue)
Jelly Roll landed a top 24 story of October 2024 after his new album, Beautifully Broken, debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200. Here are the details from Republic in our look back in the Year In Rock (and country!):
It notably marks the GRAMMY Award-nominated superstar's first #1 bow on the respective chart. This success has translated worldwide as this blockbuster body of work also arrived at #1 on the UK Country Albums Chart. (continue)
Julien's Auctions had a top 24 story of October 2024 after they concluded the "Property From The Life and Career of Christine McVie" in a grand finale honoring the legendary GRAMMY Award-winning band member of Fleetwood Mac Christine McVie. A marquee lineup of over 650 sensational items including stage-played instruments, stage-worn wardrobe, awards, fine art, jewelry, memorabilia and personal mementos from the beloved British music icon went under the hammer, garnering a total of $1.3 million. All of the proceeds of the auction will benefit MusiCares and other charities.
The two day auction event was held live in front of an electric audience of collectors, enthusiasts and Christine McVie and Fleetwood Mac fans at the industry leading music memorabilia auction house's premiere auction at The Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum at The Historic Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, TN with hundreds of bidders participating from around the world online at juliensauctions.com . (continue)
Alice Cooper had a top 24 story of October 2024 when he paid tribute to iconic songwriter and producer Jack Ponti (born Giacomo Pontoriero), who passed away on October 7th at the age of 66.
Cooper shared via social media, "One of the great events at my life was dinner at Jack Ponti's house... complete with family, and a priest (who drunkenly told some of the best jokes). Ponti wrote effortless melody lines. (continue)
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