Classicrockmagazine.com have shared details about the latest video from NEWSTED, for the track ‘As The Crow Flies.’ Check it out below:
‘As The Crow Flies’ is taken from the debut Newsted album, “Heavy Metal Music”, out now on Spinefarm Records.
Since parting ways with Metallica, Jason Newsted has lent his signature skills to a selection of artists, including Voivod and Ozzy Osbourne, but ‘As The Crow Flies’ (complete with brand new video, below) is very much his own work.
As the blurb says: “The groove is immense, and the vocals are his, too. Heavy metal music, indeed!”
On the February 21st installment of Eddie Trunk Rocks, which airs on New York’s Q104.3 FM, former KISS guitarist ACE FREHLEY confirmed that he will NOT be performing with KISS at the band’s upcoming induction at the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Trunk has checked in with a recap of the conversation:
“Exclusive new late tonight. Ace Frehley called into my radio show live tonight and confirmed that he and Peter (Criss) are being denied the opportunity to perform at the R&R Hall Of Fame ceremony by Gene (Simmons) and Paul (Stanley), who will perform instead with the current band. Ace said (and the HOF confirmed to me directly) that the HOF wants the original band. However, Gene and Paul to date have declined to allow this to happen. Ace said it was important he let the fans know exactly what was happening since tickets are about to go on sale to the public and he didn’t want fans to purchase them expecting a reunion performance even for a song or two. Ace said he is undecided if he will even attend in light of this decision.
Even though the HOF would prefer the original band, they will not stand in the way of the current band playing if that is all Gene and Paul are willing to do. Assume anything is possible that something could change, but at this time there are no plans at all for Ace and Peter to play, or perhaps even be there depending what they decide. As I have said consistently when there was news to share I would let it come directly from a member, and tonight Ace let everyone know exactly what was going on. Said he was most upset for the fans who voted them in and were hoping to see a song or two, but also said it is now time to move on.
He is working on a new album and said the stress was really killing him about the HOF and he needed to let fans know what was up before tickets went on sale. Peter will likely have a similar statement on his site tomorrow. I’ll continue to keep you posted as more info develops but that’s where things are at now. I’m sure the audio will be on YouTube of Ace’s call but you can hear the entire show next weekend as usual on all affiliate stations and online outlets as well. Sad day for long time KISS fans but at least we know where things stand as of now.”
Frehley is quoted from the interview as follows:
“I don’t think KISS fans are gonna be too excited and happy about the news, ’cause at this juncture, Paul and Gene have decided to perform with Tommy (Thayer) and Eric (Singer), and it looks like the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame is going along with it.”
“It is what it is. I don’t completely understand it, but those guys do a lot of things that don’t make sense to me. It’s unfortunate for the fans. We’re being inducted because of the fans. And I feel like the fans are being let down. And I’m upset about it; I’ve gotta be honest with you. But I’m trying not to let it get to me because, like I said, I’ve gotta finish my new record and I’ve gotta think positive. And I wanna move forward. But it’s upsetting.”
Stay tuned for updates.
Joining KISS in the 2014 class of inductees are NIRVANA, PETER GABRIEL, HALL AND OATES, CAT STEVENS, LINDA RONSTADT, ANDREW LOOG OLDHAM, BRIAN EPSTEIN, and THE E STREET BAND.
Paul Stanley commented: “The spirit of rock and roll for me has always meant following the paths I choose regardless of what my critics or my peers think. For 40 years KISS has built an army that apologizes to no one and I’m honored to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame knowing we have remained true to ourselves and our fans.”
Said Gene Simmons: “To the KISS Army, Ace, Peter, Eric Carr, Vinnie, Mark, Bruce, Tommy and Eric Singer, Bill Aucoin, Doc McGhee and to my partner of 40 years, the ever youthful Paul Stanley… and all the members of the KISS Family. This honor is for you. 40 years of Rockin’ and still going strong.”
Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick states: “I woke up today with the amazing news that KISS has been inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame! Well it’s about time! I know the fans spoke, and they listened. When you think of how influential this band has been, and how KISS is so strongly loved by fans all around the world, those who run the R n R Hall of Fame finally got it right! Fans of KISS, this award is about you as much as the band. You could no longer be ignored! Now go crank up your favorite KISS album right now!”
The artists’ induction ceremony into the Hall Of Fame will take place April 10th at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Complete details at this location. Check out a video report from Artisan News below:
Classicrockmagazine.com have revealed that ‘Super Duper Alice Cooper’ is the title of the latest documentary from Banger FIlms, known for IronMaiden’s ‘Flight 666’ and Rush’s ‘Beyond The Lighted Stage’. View the trailer below.
The 97-minute film is described as “the twisted tale of a teenage Dr Jekyll whose rock’n’roll Mr Hyde almost kills him”.
Makers Sam Dunn and Scot McFadyen explain: “It’s the story of Vincent Furnier, preacher’s son, who struck fear into the hearts of parents as Alice Cooper, the ultimate rock star of the bizarre. From the advent of Alice as frontman for a group of Phoenix freaks in the eighties glam metal godfather, we watch as Alice and Vincent battle for each other’s souls.
“The film is the first-ever ‘doc opera’ – a dizzying blend of documentary archive footage, animation and rock opera that will cement forever the legend of Alice Cooper.”
Due out March 3rd in Europe and March 18th in North America via Century Media Records, VAMPIRE’s self-titled debut has already taken the metal community by storm with 10 diabolical tracks that “…straddle the line between thrash and death metal the way the likes of Infernal Majesty and Sacrifice did in the late 80s” (Metal Hammer UK). For a preview of “Vampire”, a new album track, “The Fen”, is now streaming online:
For another preview of the album, be sure to listen to the following previously released tracks: “Under The Grudge”:
and “Howl From The Coffin”
Featuring eerie cover artwork by Mattias Frisk (GHOST, VANHELGD, MAIM, etc.), “Vampire”is a “vast, rich-sounding record that merely celebrates a moment when metal had no restrictions beyond its authors’ technical abilities” (STEREOGUM.com). To pre-order “Vampire”, please visit CM Distro (https://www.cmdistro.de/Artist/Vampire/1737)for a variety of physical formats.
VAMPIRE line-up:
Hand of Doom: Vocals
Black String: Guitars
Command: Electric Bass
Ratwing: Battery
VAMPIRE live:
March 29th 2014 – Kägelbanan – Stockholm, Sweden w/ TRIBULATION, ANTICHRIST
April 5th 2014 – Truckstop Alaska, Gothenburg, Sweden w/ MORBUS CHRON, MIASMAL
May 23rd 2014 – Kristianstad, Sweden w/ IN SOLITUDE
Guitarist DAVE NAVARRO usually meets with Sway on MTV or another medium regarding music, but this time they get to simply sit down and enjoy conversation on Sway In The Morning. Although Dave and THE RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS are not at the best of terms at this time, he still explains why they didn’t perform “live” at this year’s NFL Superbowl. Navarro also shares memories of working with the King of Pop, MICHAEL JACKSON and how it was one of the greatest times of his life. Finally, Dave gives a message to Bible Thumpers which can be summed up as, to each his own.
As part of a final celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the release of Nothing’s Shocking that started with the group receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame last October, Jane’s Addiction have booked a trio of Nothing’s Shocking shows in conjunction with the opening of the new Brooklyn Bowl in Las Vegas for May 8th – 10th.
IRON MAIDEN will play at Kalemegdan Park in Belgrade on Tuesday, June 17th. This stunning location, which is part of Belgrade Fortress will be their first open-air show in Serbia since 1981! GHOST will be supporting.
Tickets go on sale Wednesday, February 26th at 10 AM, CET at this location. An exclusive first ticket pre-sale for Iron Maiden Fan Club members will run on Tuesday, February 25th. Iron Maiden’s complete live itinerary can be found here.
THE ROCK ALCHEMIST – Italian Rock Band from Turin with a strong sonic identity that blends modern rock with progressive, hard, alternative, and pop elements!
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s SARCOFAGUS return with a Historic 2010 Concert Video Premiere on YouTube! Click image to watch the video
