Music News For The Week Of May 19, 2013!
Looks like System Of A Down has a little Queensryche thing going on. You remember when Queensryche kicked out Geoff Tate? Well, bass player Shavo Obadjian came out last week and said that the band is ready to go and record and tour but lead vocalist Serj Tankian is the problem, working on his projects, etc. Shavo went on to say maybe that SOAD should look for a new singer and make music and tour, asking fans for their support. Later this week the band on their site stated that Shavo had a bad day and they believe that only that the four of them can continue as SOAD. No word from Serj but maybe this will spark a new album.
Listen to the new Anvil album here http://loudwire.com/anvil-hope-in-hell-exclusive-album-stream/
Not only is this band good, you can help them out: Check out Poynte and hear their story and how you can be a part of it: http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/poynte-first-music-video
Another legend was taken from us: Ray Manzarek , keyboardist of the Doors, died at the Age of 74 from Bile Duct Cancer. RIP!
Also passing away this week was Trevor Bolder, bassist of Uriah Heep and David Bowie. He died at the age of 62 from Pancreatic Cancer.
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The new Metallica Through The Never trailer was released. Kind of reminds me of an updated version of the Warriors movie. You can watch it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=fO4KEAv-R1U
In the never ending saga that is Stone Temple Pilots: as you know Scott Weiland says Stone Temple Pilots aren’t STP without him, because he owns the name. But STP went on with Chester Bennington and a live show. Well now STP is suing Weiland for being Weiland. Go figure, right? Stay tuned to see what happens next!
You can get the teaser video for the new STP song with Chester Bennington on vocals here: http://stonetemplepilots.com/
Last week’s Rockucation question was: What band did Mark Farner front and what groupie did the band make famous? The answer comes from Rich Aubin, of Jackson, N.J. Which was Grand Funk Railroad and Sweet, Sweet Connie was the groupie.
Check out this excellent song by Heaven’s Basement. If you want to see them, they are opening for Buckcherry at a city near you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgz_vmwEp_0
If you are looking for something totally different, you can check out Celtica, apparently Bon Scott isn’t the only one that knows how to make bagpipes rock. Check them out here: http://www.celticarocks.com/en/home
New Bullet For My Valentine: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=VMcWJZweha4#!
If you thought Disturbed had broken up, they haven’t. According to their Facebook post they are on hiatus. They will be back as they work out their side projects. When they do come back they will have a major event and one where all fans will enjoy including new music and a full tour. In the meantime, they ask that you support their other projects, which are: Device, Fight Or Flight, and Adrenaline Mob.
Listen to the new Anvil album here http://loudwire.com/anvil-hope-in-hell-exclusive-album-stream/
New Black Star Riders (formerly Thin Lizzy) video: http://www.nuclearblast.de/en/label/music/news/details/3022272.black-star-riders-release-lyric-video-fo.html
New Hatebreed: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Ur2hNZLynhQ
If you are ever in the Rhode Island area, you need to check out a new restaurant called Boneheads Wing Bar. It is a cool place with lots of rock memorabilia to check out. Great food, definitely the best wings in the area and a mug club that lets you get a personalized mug and discounts. Help support your local businesses, especially ones that rock. Check them out here on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BoneheadWings
New Quuensryche: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9KOvIdk8gc&feature=player_embedded
Tommy Lee has retired the roller coaster drum kit and is on to making his next spectacular vision for drums.
During the Indianapolis KISS expo, Gene Simmons announced that the Monster tour will have a new stage that includes a huge fire breathing spider.
Take a listen to Syn City Cowboys! http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=cGBYzMF44TQ In really great news, I have landed a 12 week gig at University of Rhode Island’s college radio station on Monday nights from 9 pm to Midnight. It is appropriately named Seth’s Rock Addiction, make sure you come and get your fix! You can listen to it on 90.3 FM or stream it here: http://wriu.org/
This week’s Rockucation question is: Can you name at least 5 bands or artists (Rock and Metal only), that came from Massachusetts?