Rock And Metal News For The Week Of November 20, 2016!
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Citizen Zero-Go (Let Me Save You)!
I learned about this band from a friend and I have to say the singer’s (Josh LeMay) voice just took me by surprise. His voice grabs you right away and takes you on a journey through the song. Really enjoyed this one. The guitar solo is pretty sweet, too. They have a new album out called State Of Mind. You can learn more about the band here. I hope you like them as much as i do.
Rockucation
Last week’s Rockucation question: This band throws out another band’s albums during the song in which the band is named. Name the song and the artist who performed it and the band they mention in their song.
Name the song and the artist who performed it and the band they mention in their song. Answer: Surrender, Cheap Trick, and Kiss.
Winner/s: Eric Gessner, Molalla, OR.
This week’s Rockucation question is: In the 1999 Woodstock concert, this band’s performance during one song is said to have been the instigating factor of violence/vandalism etc. that happened during the concert. The band denies it. Who is the band?
Answer Question Here Think you know this music question? Take a guess by clicking the link above! If you answer it correctly, your name will be featured in next week’s Rockucation section.
Music News
Enuff Z’Nuff
ENuff Z’Nuff released another track from their current album, Clowns Lounge. This one’s called Dog On A Bone. The song grows on you. You can check it out here.
Killswitch Engage
Killswitch Engage released a new song from their current album, Incarnate. The track is called Cut Me Loose. You can check it out here.
Nightwish Nightwish released a trailer for their new CD/DVD, Vehicle Of Spirit, out on December 16. You can watch their latest performance video for Stargazers here.
Corners Of Sanctuary Corners Of Sanctuary have released a new song for the Holidays called That Feeling We Know. You can download it for free here. They also teamed up with Tuned Up Brewing Company for their own craft beer line. They have a limited time only beer called Merry Christmas Holiday Cheer. You can learn more about the beer company and check out their Facebook page here.
Accept Accept will be releasing a new CD/DVD live set called Restless And Live on January 13, 2017. You can check out the trailer here.
Foreigner Foreigner released new video from their just released album, The Flame Still Burns. Check out the video for the title track here.
Queen Queen with Adam Lambert will be releasing a CD/DVD set. The live set is called, Queen + Adam Lambert- Live In Japan, out on December 20. Watch the trailer here.
PSA 1 Your PSA this week is you should be checking out your favorite artists’ or bands’ websites for great deals on their merchandise and music for the holiday season.
Firewind Firewind, the band that Ozzy Osbourne’s guitarist Gus G. fronts, released a new video for their soon to be released album, Immortals, out on January 20, 2017. Check out the song Hands Of Time here.
Black Star Riders Black Star Riders released a trailer for their soon to be released album, Heavy Fire, out on February 3rd. You can watch the trailer here.
Glenn Hughes Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple, Black Country Communion, California Breed) has released new tour dates for Europe for his just released solo album, Resonate. You can get them here.
Taylor Hawkins Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters) released a new video for his song, Range Rover Bitch. It’s from his solo album, Kota, out now. Check out the video here.
Rush Rush appeared on the recent episode of Family Guy, in case you didn’t see it. You can check out Tom Sawyer here.
Amon Amarth Amon Amarth have announced a tour of Europe starting in March with Dark Tranquility. Get dates here.
PSA 2 Your second PSA this week is Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow released another terrible video from their new dvd. That is all.
The Last Waltz 40th Anniversary Tribute Tour Blackbird is presenting The Last Waltz 40th Anniversary Tribute Tour. Various guests will be on this tour, but some of the ones listed are Warren Haynes (Gov’t Mule), Michael McDonald (Doobie Brothers) and Jamey Johnson. Get dates here.
SRR Non Music News Quick Hits
Slayer have a new comic book series coming out.They have partnered with Dark Horse. You can get the details here.
The new Celebrity Apprentice will feature Vince Neil. You can check out the trailer for the series that debuts on January 2nd here.
Check out the up and coming rock and roll fantasy camp lineups here. It could be a great holiday gift for the rockers in your family.
Make sure you check out Boston Rock Radio. If you are an up and coming band and looking for exposure, you should definitely check it out. Do so here.
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