Music News For Rock And Metal For The Week Of July 10, 2016!
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The Pretty Reckless- Take Me Down!
Rockucation
Last week’s Rockucation question: In 1995 this band released Free As A Bird, one of two songs for an anthology. The song was a reunion of sorts, what ban Who is the band?
Answer: The Beatles!
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Music News
Twisted Sister Twisted Sister released a performance clip for their song, We’re Not Gonna Take it. It’s from their soon to be released DVD, Twisted Sister Metal Meltdown A Concert To Honor A.J. Pero, out on July 22. You can watch it here.
The Dillinger Escape Plan The Dillinger Escape Plan have announced tour dates. You can get them here.
Anvil
Anvil released a new video this week. The song is called Zombie Apocalypse. It’s from their current album, Anvil Is Anvil. You can check it out here.
Obituary
Obituary have released a pretty cool animated video for their song, Violence. It’s from their current album, Inked In Blood. Watch it here.
Aerosmith
Joe Perry collapsed this week during his Hollywood Vampires show in Coney Island, NY. He had cardiac arrest and is now home and in stable condition. The band is still going to tour without him and Perry will join them once he is better.
The 69 Eyes
The 69 Eyes released a new song this week called Miss Pastis. It’s from their current album, Universal Monsters. You can watch it here.
Rock And Shock Rock And Shock announced band line ups etc. It will be held October 14-16th in Worcester, MA. You can get the details here.
Megadeth
Megadeth released a teaser video for their song, Post American World, from their recently released album, Dystopia. They did it via their Facebook page. You can check it out here. The band also made it official that Soilwork drummer, Dirk Verbeuren, is their new drummer. Soilwork says they will move on without him.
Beartooth Beartooth released Hated this week from their current album, Aggressive. You can check it out here.
Guns And Roses
Guns And Roses announced South American tour dates. Get them here.
Sixx A.M.
Sixx A.M. released a teaser video for the title track from their latest album, Prayers For The Damned, via their Facebook page. Check it out here.
PSA
Your PSA this week is that Marillion released a video.
Third Knuckle
Third Knuckle added a YouTube Channel which you can check it out here.
The Ramones
The Ramones released a live version of Blitzkrieg Bop for their 40th anniversary debit release. The 3CD/1LP set comes out July 29. You can listen to it here.
Sabaton
Sabaton released a new video for their song, Blood Of Bannockburn. It’s from their soon to be released album, The Last Stand, out on August 19. You can check it out here.
Breaking Benjamin
Breaking Benjamin have released a new track this week called Ashes Of Eden. It’s from the band’s current album, Dark Before Dawn. Watch it here.
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Brian Johnson (AC/DC) is hosting a 5 part series on UK’s Planet Rock Radio. He started it on July 3rd. Its called The Producers. He covers 5 rock producers (1 each week). You can get details and listen here.
Steven Tyler (Aerosmith) will be appearing in a new horror movie called Happy Birthday. You can watch the trailer for it here.
Alice Cooper is running for president and prime minister and is looking for your support. You can check out his platform and more here.
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