Behold the cover art to Airbourne‘s upcoming third album, Black Dog Barking! The disc will be available everywhere May 21! Produced by award-winning producer Brian Howes, this is the follow-up to 2010′s No Guts. No Glory. The band says, “A lot of thought and effort has gone into this record not only by the band, but by the production crew who worked countless hours, seven days a week, even through Christmas and New Year’s Eve to achieve the best possible performances, backed by real undying tones. Now we’re handing it over to you…so crank it up, crack a beer and stick some rock ‘n’ roll in your ear!”
Today, Berlin-based classic/psychedelic hard rock trio KADAVAR presents the first part of the track-by-track commentaries for its upcoming second studio album “Abra Kadavar”, to be released via Nuclear Blast on April 12.
Photo by Joe Dilworth
Let vocalist/guitarist Lupus Lindemann, bassist Mammut and drummer Tiger provide you with background information on the album’s first four tracks:
01. – Come Back Life
“On `Come Back Life´ we’ve tried to write similar melody lines for the vocals and guitar. After the song was done, I got the impression that someone had twiddled with out time machine and had sent us back to 1969!” (Tiger)
02. – Doomsday Machine
“It’s both the second track on the album and the second song that was written for it, probably showcasing our trademark sound best. Between changes in tempo, single note riffs and guitar solos, the lyrical concept deals with destruction – inspired by Stanley Kubrick’s movie `Dr. Strangelove´.” (Lupus Lindemann)
03. – Eye Of The Storm
“After playing this six-minute piece, my fingers always glow like fireflies – a rough storm on the high seas! One of the songs that might be most fun to play live, due to it’s multifacetedness. Not a single second of rest for your ears, if you don’t want to miss one of the song’s great twists and turns!” (Mammut)
04. – Black Snake
“This song is about a friend of ours who’s been living in a small cave in the middle of Paris without water supply for about 10 years now. The cave is solely lighted by candles and filled with taxidermied animals and voodoo puppets – one for each of his ex-girlfriends. Try to recall a dark acid trip and multiply it by 10 – that’ll give you a rough idea…” (Lindemann)
Stay tuned for the upcoming second track-by-track part!
In the meantime, check out “Doomsday Machine”, the first single of “Abra Kadavar”:
“Abra Kadavar” will be available as a ltd. digi version incl. bonus track as well in different vinyl versions. Pre-order your copy here: http://www.smarturl.it/kadavabrakadav
Nuclear Blast has issued that on the 23rd of March 2013, female fronted symphonic metal band EPICA is celebrating their 10th anniversary with a special performance entitled Retrospect. Joining them on stage will be the 70-piece Extended Remenyi Ede Chamber Orchestra and the Choir of Miskolc National Theatre. This, together with special effects and unexpected guests, will make this the band’s most ambitious project ever.
For all those people out there who thought they would never get another chance to celebrate EPICA’s 10th anniversary, the band has partnered with LiveMusicStage who will broadcast the concert online, live and in HD quality! The high quality live Retrostream provides an exclusive, social concert experience with a front row view.
For fans that have purchased a ticket for the Retrostream, LiveMusicStage has arranged an exclusive chat session with the band through http://www.livemusicstage.com/epica. The chat session will take place on Saturday March 16 between 22:00 and 23:00 CET. All the band members of Epica will be participating in the chat. This is the ultimate way to ask them what you’ve always wanted to ask!
Tickets to watch the live stream at http://www.livemusicstage.com/epica cost 7 euro (or the equivalent in US Dollar). You can purchase tickets for the live stream through http://www.livemusicstage.com/epica. LiveMusicStage has added new local payment options for many South American, Asian and European countries.
A few days before the release of LOST SOCIETY’s amazing high-energy thrash metal debut “Fast Loud Death” on coming Friday, March 15, Metal Hammer UK streams the entire album on their website!
Moreover, Metal Hammer UK will exclusively premiere the highly entertaining video clip for the track “Trash All Over You” (directed by LEGION OF THE DAMNED’s Maurice Swinkels) next Wednesday, March 20.
Rock N Growl Promotions have announced that Canadian hard rocker’s REVERSE GRIP have been confirmed as the tour support for Finnish overlords of Metal “LORDI“. When they grace the stage’s over Europe in April 2013. The REVERSE GRIP Spring Tour announcement video teaser can be viewed below:
REVERSE GRIP is a Super High Energy Hard Rock Band formed by Dru, Sean and Dylan Broda, three real Brothers from Toronto, Canada. Brothers, Dru Sean and Dylan Broda, along side Kramer White, pack a super hard hitting, High Energy brand of 80s influenced Hard Rock. With a live show that is sure to knock you on your ass and all the drive you’d imagine, REVERSE GRIP is on their way up!
REVERSE GRIP is: Dru Broda – Vocals, Sean Broda – Lead & Rhythm Guitars, Dylan Broda – Drums and Percussion, Kramer White – Bass Guitar & Ginger Hair
Lordi EU Tour – Tour Beast Or Not Tour Beast Tour 2013 with REVERSE GRIP
03.04.2013 D – Hamburg, Markhalle
04.04.2013 D – Geiselwind, Eventhalle
05.04.2013 D – Memmingen, Kaminwerk
06.04.2013 D – Offenbach-Bieber, TV Turnhalle Bieber
07.04.2013 D – Mannheim, Alte Seilerei
09.04.2013 F – Savigny-Le-Temple, L’Émpreinte
11.04.2013 D – Köln, Essigfabrik
12.04.2013 D – Burglengenfeld, VAZ
13.04.2013 D – Leipzig, Hellraiser
14.04.2013 D – Berlin, K 17
16.04.2013 CH – Pratteln, Z 7
18.04.2013 ITA – Bologna, ZR Club
19.04.2013 ITA – Rome, Orion Club
20.04.2013 ITA – Treviso, New Age Club
21.04.2013 ITA – Milan, Alcatraz
23.04.2013 ES - Valencia, Alzire
25.04.2013 ES – Madrid, Penelope
26.04.2013 ES – Pamplona, Sala Tottem
27.04.2013 ES – Barcelona, Razzmatazz 2
28.04.2013 ES – Burgos, Sala Hangar
30.04.2013 BEL – Antwerpen, Trix
01.05.2013 NED – Uden, De Pul
REVERSE GRIP is dedicated and has a do-or-die attitude when it comes to music and life (which are the same thing if you ask them.). Whether you call it Hard Rock, Sleaze, Metal or just plain old Rock N’ Roll. The boys from REVERSE GRIP have a tight GRIP on their dreams and wont let go! Sometimes you have to go back to go forward, so. STICK IT IN REVERSE!!
REVERSE GRIP World Tour 2013
Mar 16th @ The RockPile, Etobicoke, ON, Canada, w/ Gilby Clarke (GNR)
May 31st @ The Bar Fly, Campo Grande, Brazil
Jun 01st @ Sleazy Zone Party, Porto Alegre, Brazil
Jul 05th @ The Garage Deluxe, Munich, Germany
Jul 12th @ Rude Boy Club, Bielsko Biala, Poland
Jul 13th @ Trinec Festival, Trinec, Czech Republic
More show dates for Brazil, Europe, Australia and Japan in 2013 to be added soon.
TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider has released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET:
“After a long battle with multiple sclerosis, my dear friend Clive Burr [former IRON MAIDEN drummer] passed away in his sleep last night. We worked together on a project called DESPERADO from 1988-1990 and shared some great times and sadly forgotten musical moments. I’m blessed to have spoken to him a couple of days ago on his birthday, shared some memories and a few smiles.
“A rock ‘n’ roll legend has been lost, and the world of music is less because of it.
“RIP, Clive, and ‘hit ‘em hard’ in rock ‘n’ roll heaven.”
DESPERADO‘s debut album was recorded in 1990 and is regarded by many as one of the high points of ’80s rock/metal. Although it was originally never released because of the record company changing its mind about the project due to the explosion of “grunge” at the time, “Desperado” remains a classic of its genre and was re-released on CD in 2009.
DESPERADO‘s lineup was rounded out by guitarist Bernie Tormé (GILLAN, ATOMIC ROOSTER, OZZY OSBOURNE) and bassist Marc Russell.
Clive joined MAIDEN in 1979 and performed on the first three albums — “Iron Maiden” (1980), “Killers” (1981) and “The Number Of The Beast” (1982). Prior to that, he was a member of SAMSON, the band Bruce Dickinson fronted before he, too, joined MAIDEN.
BLACK SABBATH‘s new album, “13″ — the first in 35 years to feature bassist Geeezer Butler, guitarist Tony Iommi and singer Ozzy Osbourne — will be released on June 11 via Vertigo/Universal Republic in the U.S. and Vertigo in all other territories. The drum tracks on the group’s first LP with Osbourne since 1978 were laid down by RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE sticksman Brad Wilk following original drummer Bill Ward‘s decision to bow out of the reunion.
Osbourne, Iommi and Butler recorded the album primarily in Los Angeles with producer Rick Rubin. Songtitles set to appear on the CD include three seven-plus-minute behemoths “End Of The Beginning”, “God Is Dead” and “Epic”, as well as a track about killing pedophile priests (“Dear Father”) and another about the scourge of methamphetamine addiction (“Methademic”).
Beginning today, “13″ will be available for pre-order on a variety of formats via BlackSabbath.com.
Options include:
* Standard CD album
* Deluxe double CD album in a deluxe soft-pack (includes a second disc of exclusive bonus audio material)
* Vinyl: a 12-inch heavyweight (180g) vinyl album in a gatefold sleeve
* Super Deluxe Box Set: a limited-edition 12-inch clamshell box set which contains: deluxe double CD album, 12-inch heavyweight (180g) vinyl album in a gatefold sleeve, exclusive DVD containing “Black Sabbath – The Reunion” documentary, plus five behind-the-scenes videos, download card containing exclusive track by track interview with BLACK SABBATH, “13″ exclusive photographic prints and handwritten album lyrics.
In addition, anyone who pre-orders any of these formats via BlackSabbath.com will be entered into a drawing to win a pair of VIP tickets to an official “13″ album launch event in London, including a meet-and-greet with the band, flights and accommodation Additional details and full terms and conditions on the contest can be found at BlackSabbath.com.
IRON MAIDEN have announced via their facebook page that their former drummer Clive Burr has passed away:
We are deeply saddened to report that Clive Burr passed away last night. He had suffered poor health for many years after being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and died peacefully in his sleep at home.
Steve Harris said “This is terribly sad news. Clive was a very old friend of all of us. He was a wonderful person and an amazing drummer who made a valuable contribution to Maiden in the early days when we were starting out. This is a sad day for everyone in the band and those around him and our thoughts and condolences are with his partner Mimi and family at this time.”
Bruce Dickinson adds “I first met Clive when he was leaving Samson and joining Iron Maiden. He was a great guy and a man who really lived his life to the full. Even during the darkest days of his M.S., Clive never lost his sense of humour or irreverence. This is a terribly sad day and all our thoughts are with Mimi and the family”
As MAIDEN fans all know, Clive joined MAIDEN in 1979 and performed on the first three albums Iron Maiden (1980), Killers (1981) and The Number Of The Beast (1982).
Prior to that he was a member of Samson, the band Bruce fronted before he too joined MAIDEN.
U.D.O. — the German metal band led by former ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider — will release its new album, “Steelhammer”, on May 24 via AFM Records. The CD was produced by Dirkschneider and Fitty Wienhold.
A 30-second audio preview of “Steelhammer” is available in the YouTube clip below.
“Steelhammer” track listings:
Standard CD
01. Steelhammer
02. A Cry Of A Nation
03. Metal Machine
04. Basta Ya
05. Heavy Rain
06. Devil’s Bite
07. Death Ride
08. King Of Mean
09. Time Keeper
10. Never Cross My Way
11. Take My Medicine
12. Stay True
13. When Love Becomes A Lie
14. Book Of Faith
Digipack
01. Steelhammer
02. A Cry Of A Nation
03. Metal Machine
04. Basta Ya
05. Heavy Rain
06. Devil’s Bite
07. Death Ride
08. King Of Mean
09. Time Keeper
10. Never Cross My Way
11. Take My Medicine
12. Shadows Come Alive (bonus track)
13. Stay True Stay You
14. When Love Becomes A Lie
15. Book Of Faith
Japanese version
01. Steelhammer
02. A Cry Of A Nation
03. Metal Machine
04. Basta Ya
05. Heavy Rain
06. Devil’s Bite
07. Death Ride
08. King Of Mean
09. Time Keeper
10. Never Cross My Way
11. Take My Medicine
12. Stay True Stay You
13. When Love Becomes A Lie
14. Book Of Faith
15. Dust And Rust (bonus track)
Guitarist Igor Gianola recently left U.D.O. and was replaced by Finnish axeman Kasperi Heikkinen.
U.D.O. last year announced the addition of guitarist Andrey Smirnov to the group’s ranks. He replaced Stefan Kaufmann, who left the group for health reasons.
Stefan will continue to work with U.D.O. behind the scenes and produce other bands at his Roxx studio.
Kaufmann was the drummer for ACCEPT on nine albums but was forced to give up drumming towards the end of the band’s initial run due to health problems.
Stefan joined U.D.O. as a guitar player in 1996, following ACCEPT‘s second breakup, and has recorded nine albums with them.
“Live In Sofia”, the new DVD +CD and Blu-ray+CD from U.D.O., entered the Music DVD chart in Finland at position No. 1 and in Germany at No. 4.
“Live In Sofia” contains footage of U.D.O.‘s November 16, 2011 concert at Hristo Botev Hall in Sofia, Bulgaria.
U.D.O. ‘s latest album, “Rev-Raptor”, was released on May 20, 2011 via AFM Records.
Frontiers Records will release WHITESNAKE‘s live concert, “Made In Japan”, on deluxe 2CD/DVD edition, Blu-ray and DVD in North America on Tuesday, April 23.
An EPK (Electronic Press Kit) for the set is available below.
Multi-platinum rock band WHITESNAKE co-headlined the Loud Park festival on October 15, 2011 at Saitama Super Arena in Japan during their “Forevermore World Tour”. The performance was initially recorded for Japanese TV and future Loud Park promotions, but after three songs were broadcast on a Loud Park highlights program in Japan, WHITESNAKE received unprecedented requests for this performance to be made available for general release.
Having spent most of 2012 editing and mixing the Japanese concert in stunning HD as a multi-format DVD-CD in 5.1 and stereo, just prior to commencing the “Year Of The Snake” 2013 world tour, this exceptional performance is a welcome addition to the history of WHITESNAKE live releases. Now fans can relive the irresistible magic of WHITESNAKE in concert any time their heart and loins may desire!
The “Forevermore” songs alone are worth the price of admission, not forgetting the classic WHITESNAKE songs, “Is This Love”, “Still Of The Night” and “Here I Go Again”, all peformed at the height of their musical powers. It’s all here. This is what WHITESNAKE fans, new and old, have been clamouring for. Highlights include blistering guitar work from the band’s six string guitar slingers, Doug Aldrich and Reb Beach, who both celebrate their 10th anniversary with the band this year.
WHITESNAKE also features the earth-shaking rhythm section, The Wrecking Crew featuring Michael Devin (bass) and Brian Tichy (drums), who anchor the deep and dirty foundation of WHITESNAKE. The band is accompanied by the swirling sonic tapestries of special guest keyboardist Brian Ruedy, and of course, the chest beating, seductive vocals of front man and founder, David Coverdale.
After hearing the sound check recordings from the different Japanese venues, the band decided to include them in the package as special bonus content. They agreed that everything would be related to their 2011 Japanese tour. So, when you think about it, it is appropriate they’ve called the project “Made In Japan”.
CD track listing:
CD 1
01. Best Years
02. Give Me All Your Love Tonight
03. Love Ain’t No Stranger
04. Is This Love
05. Steal Your Heart Away
06. Forevermore
07. Six String Showdown
08. Love Will Set You Free
09. Drum Solo
10. Fool For Your Loving
11. Here I Go Again
12. Still Of The Night
Bonus CD 2 – Soundcheck
01. Love Will Set You Free
02. Steal Your Heart Away
03. Fare Thee Well (Acoustic Version)
04. One Of These Days (Acoustic Version)
05. Lay Down Your Love
06. Evil Ways
07. Good To Be Bad (Acoustic Version)
08. Tell Me How (Acoustic Version)
DVD and Blu-ray track listing:
01. Best Years
02. Give Me All Your Love Tonight
03. Love Ain’t No Stranger
04. Is This Love
05. Steal Your Heart Away
06. Forevermore
07. Six String Showdown
08. Love Will Set You Free
09. Drum Solo
10. Fool For Your Loving
11. Here I Go Again
12. Still Of The Night
13. Forevermore (fan video)
14. Steal Your Heart Away (fan video)
The musicians:
David Coverdale (vocals) Doug Aldrich (guitar) Reb Beach (guitar) Michael Devin (bass) Briian Tichy (drums)
