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