The Sun Comes Out Tonight

   Filter will be releasing their sixth studio album June 4th 2013. Featuring the new single, "What Do You Say". I personally think it's a great song. It goes right into a head banging beat that reminds me of good old 90's rock. The song,"We Hate It When You Get What You Want", can be downloaded for free on the band's official website. It's a good song, though not as good as "What Do You Say". 

Led Zeppelin

   So I was watching That '70's Show, the other day. The episode in which Fez goes to a Led Zeppelin concert. Which got me thinking about how great it would be to see the legendary rock band live. To see one of best and most amazing bands in the world in person.

 

    Although it doesn't seem very likely they'll be on tour again, given what was said in a CBS interview with Charlie Rose in December 2012. Robert Plant didn't seem think they should (or could?) create new music and go on tour. Although Jimmy Page did seem to think other wise. Aside from their 2007 Reunion concert, it's been 33 years since the band separated. After drummer, John Bonhman passed away in 1980, the remaining members didn't think it would be the same and decided to go their on ways. And yet, 33 years later they remain very popular.

It Might Get Loud

    Back in 2009 filmmaker, Davis Guggenheim made a documentary about Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin), Jack White (White Stripes), and The Edge ( U2). Three of the best guitarist in rock history. The documentary explores the styles and careers of all three guitarist.

 

 I was excited when I first saw the trailer. The thought of three rock legends coming together for a documentary was rather mind blowing. I'm blogging about this because not many people seem to know about it. Everyone I've mentioned this to had no previous knowledge of it. So, I thought you guys should know about it. You can find several clips on You Tube. Some clips, such as the one with Kashmir, explain the origins of some of the melodies created by the guitarists. 

Judas Priest

Judas Priest revealed the release date for their new album, Epitaph, as May 28th. The album will consist of 23 live tracks from their final and latest world tour. And at least one track from each of the 14 Judas Priest classics from 1974 to 2008. The band has been busy working in the studio recording new material. The new release will be the first one to feature guitarist Richie Faulkner.

Limp Bizkit

    Limp Bizkit has announced their newest album, Stampede of The Disco Elephants. Their first release with Cash Money Records. Their new single from the album features Lil Wayne. I'm not a fan of Lil Wayne so I wasn't excited by the news but it seems to be getting good reviews. They are also working on an EP that will be the follow up to their 2005 set, "The Unquestionable Truth, Part 1".  Said by Fred Durst to be "some crazy Limp Bizkit s---". No release dates have been announced for either of the projects but they already have several shows set across the US and Europe for this month and the following.

The Heavy

      The English rock band, The Heavy will be touring across the US and Canada this June and August. They will be joining some great festivals including the Ottawa International Jazz Fest in Ottawa, Ca. and the Outside Lands Festival in San Francisco. Go to their website to see the full list of shows.
While on tour in France they shot their latest music video for Curse Me Good. Their 2012 single, "What Make's A Good Man?" will be featured in the True Blood Soundtrack Volume 4.

Deftones

Sad news from the music world. Deftones bassist, passed away Saturday, April 13th. He was in car crash back in 2008. The collision sent him flying out of the car and left him in a coma. In 2009 it was reported that he was in a semi-conscious state after making slow and steady improvements. A year later doctors said his neuron functions were improving.
     "He was taken to the emergency room, and at 3 am today, his heart just suddenly stopped, " his mother said.

Paramore

       The punk-pop band, Paramore just released their self titled album on April 9th. Despite guitarist and drummer,  Zac and Josh Farro's resignation, critics are saying the band is staying strong and playing better than ever before. They show musical growth in their most varied album yet. I'm personally not a huge fan, there's only a handful of their songs I like. Now, is the one song that really stands out to me on their self-titled album.

The Release of Damage

Jimmy Eat World has finally finished recording their new album, Damage. It will be released June 11th on RCA Records. So far, I've only been able to find a hand full of songs from Damage on youtube.
Among the ones I found, I thought You Were Good and I Will Steal You Back (below), were the best.

Hammer and Tool

          

So, lately I’ve been listening to the 90’s underground metal band, Tool. I first learned about Tool through vocalist’s, Maynard James Keenan’s side project Puscifer. A great band that reflects a similar style to Tool. Originally, I had no interest in the band.  My first thought was that while the instrumentation was good, vocalist’s, Maynard’s voice was rather static in some songs. However, a friend of my showed me some awesome songs and I’ve been exploring the band’s

discography since.

I still stick to my original opinion about the band. Some songs are just too long, but they have grown on me. My favorite song so far is Eulogy. Aenima, Lateralus, Schism and Vicarious are also great songs.

Their EP Opiate will be reissued March 26 for its 21st anniversary. Unfortunately, there won’t be any bonus tracks on the reissue but there will be new artwork. Even better, guitarist, Adam Jones admitted in a Revolver Magazine interview that the band is currently writing new music. There is no inside on when the album will be released just that the writing process has been slow.

Jimmy Eat World! ARGH!

The great band of Jimmy Eat World has been working on a new album. They have named, mastered and sequenced the album but have not set a release date. They are aiming to release it the first half of this year. Hopefully this new album will be more “upbeat” than their last, Invented. Not that it wasn’t a good album. Just that after listening to their single, My Best Theory, I was expecting more tracks like it. They still did a great job writing meaningful lyrics and great instrumentation. I would give Invented four out-of five stars.

Nine Inch Nails Are Back

 


I haven’t listened to enough Nine Inch Nails songs to say that I’m a big fan. But I do like the few songs I’ve heard. Abbreviated as NIN, Nine Inch Nails is a one member “band”. Trent Reznor is the singer, producer, instrumentalist and songwriter. Of course, always accompanied by a band on stage. Mixing electronic beats influenced by industrial music with rock.
Reznor revealed to Pitchfork that NIN will be back on stage this year. Summer and tour dates have been set for this year, following into 2014. Head over to http://pitchfork.com/news/49681-trent-reznor-announces-the-return-of-nine-inch-nails-extensive-touring-for-2013-and-2014/ , to read Reznor’s statement. Eric Avery of Jane’s addiction, Josh Eustis from Telefon Tel Aviv, and Adrian Belew of King Crimson will be performing with Reznor. Along with, Alessandro Cortini and Ilan Rubin.  

Rodrigo Y Gabriela

                                                           
Photo from New City Magazine
          

I’m excited to announce the amazing guitar duo, Rodrigo Y Gabriela will be performing with the Colorado Symphony, this summer, at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado. They currently only have two other tour dates set, so I feel lucky to live close by. I first discovered Rodrigo Y Gabriela about a year ago. I was immediately amazed by their guitar skills. For those of you who don’t know who they are, they write songs of various styles such as, flamenco and metal. I remember getting goosebumps from the first time I listened to their song, Hanuman. It remains my favorite song composed by them. Along with Diablo Rojo. Gabriela’s style of drumming on a guitar and Rodrigo’s fast fingers are hypnotic.

The following link is to their website, where they have a list of links to many reviews of them from different countries. http://www.rodgab.com/press_reviews.html

This is just one of the reviews they received from the Hypursuit Inc. blog. http://www.hypursuit.com/1111-rodrigo-y-gabriela/

        Once again, this isn't the most recent news, but I had to post about one of my favorite bands; Sum 41. Four years after the release of, Underclass Hero, Sum 41 released, Screaming Bloody Murder. In this album they go back to a heavier style, with the exceptions of a few songs that sound more like their typical pop punk style. 

       Songs that really stood out for me were: Reason to Believe, Screaming Bloody Murder, Time For You to Go, and Back Where I Belong. Some songs such as, Blood In My Eyes, are just too long and only sound good in certain parts. Overall, I thought they did a great job. I give this album four out of five stars. 

   Here's a headbanging link to their title track, Screaming Bloody Murder. Enjoy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHhHcfbJF7I

Tenacious D

Tenacious D has done it again. Their newest album, Rize of the Fenix, was released May 15, 2012. It has been six years since the release of their not so successful album, The Pick of Destiny. Jack Black and Kyle Gass’ vulgar yet hilarious lyrics, have managed to please several critics. The album received a Grammy nomination for Best Comedy Album. I personally don’t have a preference between their three albums. I was lucky enough to attend one of their concerts back in July, 2012. They put on a great show and I couldn’t wait to buy Rize of the Fenix.
This isn’t the most recent rock news, but I got my blog title from one of The D’s songs and thought my first post should be about them. Here’s a link to, The Metal by Tenacious D.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBtjSHm3ZH0