PINK FLOYD are to release a new album in October, according to Dave Gilmour‘s wife and as reported by Classicrockmagazine.
Polly Samson says via Twitter that the record – called “The Endless River” – features work by the late Floyd keyboard player and multi instrumentalist Rick Wright.
Her tweet reads: “Btw Pink Floyd album out in October is called The Endless River. Based on 1994 sessions is Rick Wright’s swansong and very beautiful.”
In May, Samson – who contributed lyrics to Floyd‘s last album “The Division Bell” – posted a picture of Gilmour in the studio and it was assumed he was working on a new solo album.
It turns out he was at work on Pink Floyd‘s 15th record and first since “The Division Bell” in 1994.
Also in the picture was long-time Floyd and Gilmour collaborator, vocalist Durga McBroom-Hudson, who reposted the photo on Facebook and says: “Remember this photo? It wasn’t what you thought it was. Yes there is a new Pink Floyd album coming out. And I’m on it. And there was much rejoicing.”
Rick Wright died in 2008 from cancer at the age of 65.
Boasting what is considered its best line-up so far, Valkyrian Festival has announced three new additions to this year’s event which will take place from 21st November to 23rd November at basement (Formerly Shades Nightclub) in Bridlington, East Yorkshire, UK.
Confirmed to support Scottish black metal royals on the first night are Japanese cyberpunks PSYDOLL. They’ll be joining the likes of Scottish bands ExileThe Traitor and Drekavac as well as local acts Bharghest and Crooked Lizard.
Confirmed to play the second night as support to Azylya are British goth rockers Apparition, who are boasting new line-up changes, following their recent show at The Dames of Darkness Festival. The third act to be announced this month are French symphonic metallers Alwaid, who will be making their UK debut at the festival, supporting Ex Libris on the final night.
Weekend and days tickets are available from this location: http://vmevents.bigcartel.com. Valkyrian Festival 2014 is in aid of Rape Crisis. The event is an all-ages event. Valid ID will be required for the purchase of alcohol.
Guitar virtuoso Gus G features in the latest issue of Guitare Xtreme Magazine, giving viewers a special guitar lesson. The song Gus is demonstrating techniques from is ‘Just Can’t Let Go’, from his debut solo album “I Am The Fire”, released recently via Century Media Records. Check out the lesson below:
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Sylvia Lancaster says it was very distressing to hear that the terms of the 10 year licence given to Danny Hulme have now been changed. She says it was a relief when the gang were convicted that they would not be allowed to return to Rossendale where she lives and where the attack took place. Sophie, who was 20, was beaten and kicked with her boyfriend by a gang of teenage boys in a park in Bacup in 2007. The pair were targeted because of their goth clothing, piercings and make-up. One of the gang, Danny Hulme, is now out of jail and has been given permission to visit Rossendale. You can watch the news clip from itv.com below:
http://vimeo.com/99938680 Sophie‘s mother Sylvia campaigned to try and mend what was dubbed ‘Broken Britain’ meeting the then shadow schools minister in 2009. Since her daughter’s death she has worked to raise awareness of hate crimes and to stamp out prejudice, hatred and intolerance everywhere – SOPHIE. Find out more about her campaign and the work of the Sophie Lancaster Foundation.
According to Chroniclelive.co.uk, AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson will return home to Tyneside to be awarded an honourary degree.
The singer, who was born and grew up in Gateshead, will be made an Honourary Doctor of Music at Northumbria University on Wednesday 9th July – graduating alongside students on the university’s engineering and environmental degree programmes.
The singer, who hinted this week that AC/DC could be set to tour again soon, will join figures such as iPhone designer Sir Jonathan Ive, Billy Elliot writer Lee Hall and cricketer Paul Collingwood in being honoured by Northumbria.
The official Jon Lordwebsite have announced that ‘Celebrating Jon Lord’ at Royal Albert Hall last April will be released on DVD, Blu-Ray and CD by earMUSIC on September 26, 2014. It marks the 45th anniversary of the world debut performance of Jon Lord‘s Concerto for Group and Orchestra at the same venue in 1969.
Featuring Deep Purple, Rick Wakeman, Bruce Dickinson, Glenn Hughes, Bernie Marsden, Micky Moody, Neil Murray, Paul Weller and many more, the release comprises the full two-set concert from April 4 2014.
‘Celebrating Jon Lord’ was the brain child of Jacky Paice, wife of Deep Purple drummer Ian Paice. She also runs the annual Sunflower Jam, which started in London in 2006 and has seen a string of high profile music alumni – including Jon – every year giving their efforts to the cause of cancer relief.
After Jon sadly passed away in 2012, plans soon evolved for a celebratory evening of his music. Considering the amount of respect and love expressed by anybody who had worked or played with or simply met Jon, it is not a surprise that the 2014 Sunflower Jam turned into an evening dedicated totally to his music.
The night turned out to be an historical moment in music. A full symphony orchestra conducted by Paul Mann, custodian of Jon’s compositional works, and as many of Jon Lord’s musical friends as could be possibly crammed into two sets of his music. The Royal Albert Hall was of course sold out for the event.
JonLord.org is preparing an in-depth exclusive interview series with Paul Mann, on his role in assisting the Sunflower Jam crew get the celebration concert on its feet. Watch this space.
Every musician who played at ‘Celebrating Jon Lord’ left a precious mark – including Deep Purple’s 55 minute finale, the DP Mk III songs played by Paice with Glenn Hughes and Bruce Dickinson including ‘Burn’ with Rick Wakeman of Yes and Don Airey battling time, a couple of Paice Ashton Lord tracks, ex-members Moody, Marsden and Murray of Whitesnake, Steve Balsamo (who sang in Jon’s touring band and on his studio recording of the Concerto), as well as members of The Temperance Movement and the “modfather” Paul Weller performing tracks from Jon’s first band The Artwoods.
The evening was a full on musical affair – with the first set focused on Jon’s (semi-)classical works and the second set celebrating Jon’s rockier side. Everybody attending the show left the venue with an expression that clearly said “one day I will be able to say I was there”… Now everybody will be able to see why.
‘Celebrating Jon Lord’ is to be released as 2DVD, Blu-Ray, 1CD “The Composer”, 2CD “The Rocker” and Boxset by earMUSIC on September 26 2014. Pre-release orders of ‘Celebrating Jon Lord’ to be taken shortly. Watch this space.
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