Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Music News and New Music For November 13th, 2013

So of course, when running your own blog solo it can be tough to keep up with the s**tload of stuff that comes across our ears over a weekend!  Some good, some bad, some not even worth mentioning.  I guess that's how I use AFGM in general.  These articles that I go through everyday from various sites (Blabbermouth,. CBC, National Post, AV Club, Exclaim, Music News, Rolling Stone, etc.) and sort of "filter" some of the nonsense news such as the latest fashion design, who's got beef with who and who ISN'T doing music...still.

These articles brought forth are for a few different reasons:

1. It is relevant music information that pertains to you as a reader, no matter the level of intent or the genre.

2. They are relevant to the music I would be currently listening to or a genre I have put some attention and focus on.

3. I am somewhat patriotic about my Canadian music, so that always comes as a first for me.  I enjoy music from all parts of the world respectively, but I still have to promote local if I can.  Canadian music rocks!

4. Because it's humourous and we can ALWAYS use a good laugh.  Rarely will it be at someone's expense...but then again I am just the guy talking about it.  They're the ones causing the comments.

So in closing, I trust you all will not read EVERY single article posted here.  But I hope you find something of use here and keep the conversation going by forwarding it onto someone else.  Click on each article heading for redirection to the full article.  Cheers!




Metric Release 'Synthetica' Companion Album and App:

"The app will allow users to remix 11 tracks from Synthetica and Synthetica Reflections, as well as re-sequence them in whatever order they'd like. The design of the app was inspired by the late-Sixties Italian architecture collective Superstudio, whose work and imagery also made a big impact on Metric as they recorded Synthetica. You can try out the app for free with album cut "Lost Kitten"; each additional song will cost 99 cents, though you can pick up the whole thing for $7.99."


Cracker Frontman Spearheads Takedown of Lyric Sites:

"Unlicensed lyric sites are largely ignored as copyright infringers, but in fact these sites generate huge web traffic and involve more money than one might think.  The lyric business is clearly more valuable in the Internet age." -Lowery


Ghost Streaming Entire New Covers EP “If You Have Ghost”:




The Creepshow Take 'Life After Death' on Canadian Tour:

11/28 Ottawa, ON - Ritual
11/29 Kingston, ON - Mansion
11/30 Montreal, QC - Underworld
12/02 Fredericton, NB - Capital Complex
12/03 Moncton, NB - Plan B
12/04 Halifax, NS - Michael's
12/05 Quebec, QC - L'Autre Zone
12/06 Toronto, ON - Bovine Sex Club
12/07 Burlington, ON - Burly Calling
12/09 Oshawa, ON - The Atria
12/10 Repentigny, QC - Saint-Maurice
12/11 Sherbrooke, QC - Le Saloon
12/12 Guelph, ON - Ebar
12/13 Barrie, ON - Bourbon


AVENGED SEVENFOLD Performs At 'KROQ Presents Fright Night':






Keith Moon Biopic Gets Back on Track with the Help of Roger Daltrey:

"The Keith Moon project is one close to my heart so I am excited to reinvigorate it and grateful to Wendy, Toby and Da Vinci for their enthusiastic support.” -Daltrey

"I am a massive Who fan and consider Keith Moon to be the greatest rock drummer of all time. I could feel Roger’s passion and detailed perspective for this unique story after our first phone call. We are excited to be topping up our deal with Exclusive, and look forward to growing the relationship.” -Wendy Rutland


Jay Z's 'Made in America' to Receive Theatrical Release in 2014:

"The doc follows the hip-hop superstar as he plans a huge two-day music festival featuring a slew of music's biggest stars, including Drake, Pearl Jam, Run DMC, The Hive, Passion Pit, Calvin Harris, Janelle Monae and Skrillex. Nearly 80,000 people attended the Philadelphia event, curated and headlined by Jay Z."


Nas to Soundtrack and Serve as Executive Producer on Upcoming B-Boy Documentary:

"What these kids are doing around the world reminds me why I fell in love with hip-hop and how important it is as a creative and constructive outlet.  After hearing Adam's vision for this project and hearing the stories, I was incredibly excited to help bring the film to global audiences who need to hear this surprising message of empowerment." -Nas


RZA Points the Finger at Raekwon for Delaying New Wu-Tang Album:

"It's like, wow, I kept trying to pull people together. I spent a lot of money and a lot of time this year. I put my movie career on hold for the first half of the year because I was focusing on making this. I went down to Memphis, I went down to Philadelphia, I came back to the East Coast to reopen the Wu Mansion. I invested thousands of dollars to rebuild it so that we can have a place to record a new album. And when I scheduled that to happen, only a few good brothers showed up.

And one of the guys who showed up the most was Method Man. He showed the most tenacity, he was the most vocal, he showed up the most, and he got the most lyrics on the new album. He's already recorded eight or nine songs. He's been on it. You know, I give Cappadonna credit, he's been really on it. U-God has been present. Masta Killa be representing. Inspectah Deck has been somewhat present. Ghost has been, you know, 20 percent present. And Raekwon hasn't shown up at all. When you look at somebody like Masta Killa and U-God, they seem to have that original hunger to complete the legacy. I respect that everybody [is] busy with they own lives. I started with a plan that I thought would work. Now maybe my plan not working." -RZA


BLACK STAR RIDERS: 'Kingdom Of The Lost' Video: 




Justin Timberlake Extends "The 20/20 Experience World Tour," Adds Dates in Ottawa and Montreal:

11/13 Raleigh, NC - PNC Arena *
11/15 Nashville, TN - Bridgestone Arena *
11/16 Columbus, OH - Nationwide Arena
11/18 Memphis, TN - Fedex Forum
11/19 St. Louis, MO - Scottrade Center
11/21 Tulsa, OK - BOK Center
11/26 Los Angeles, CA - Staples Center
11/27 Anaheim, CA - Honda Center
11/29 Las Vegas, NV - MGM Grand Garden Arena
11/30 Las Vegas, NV - MGM Grand Garden Arena
12/02 Phoenix, AZ - US Airways Center
12/04 Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center
12/05 Houston, TX - Toyota Center
12/11 Indianapolis, IN - Bankers Life Fieldhouse
12/12 Cleveland, OH - Quicken Loans Arena
12/14 Pittsburgh, PA - Consol Energy Center
12/15 Louisville, KY - KFC Yum! Center
12/17 Atlanta, GA - Philips Arena
12/19 Orlando, FL - Amway Center
01/13 Edmonton, AB - Rexall Place
01/14 Edmonton, AB - Rexall Place
01/16 Vancouver, BC - Rogers Arena
01/17 Seattle, WA - Key Arena
01/19 San Jose, CA - SAP Center
01/20 Los Angeles, CA - LA Forum
01/22 Denver, CO - Pepsi Center
02/07 Fargo, ND - Fargodome
02/09 St. Paul, MN - Xcel Energy Center
02/10 Omaha, NE - CenturyLink Center
02/13 Toronto, ON - Air Canada Centre
02/14 Toronto, ON - Air Canada Centre
02/16 Chicago, IL - United Center
02/17 Chicago, IL - United Center
02/19 New York, NY - Madison Square Garden
02/22 Buffalo, NY - First Niagara Center
02/24 Washington, DC - Verizon Center
02/25 Philadelphia, PA - Wells Fargo Center
02/27 Boston, MA - TD Garden
03/04 Ft. Lauderdale, FL - BB&T Center
03/05 Miami, FL - American Airlines Arena
03/30 Sheffield, UK - Motorpoint Arena Sheffield
04/01 London, UK - O2 Arena
04/02 London, UK - O2 Arena
04/04 Glasgow, UK - The SSE Hydro
04/05 Glasgow, UK - The SSE Hydro
04/07 Manchester, UK - Phones 4U Arena
04/08 Manchester, UK - Phones 4U Arena
04/11 Birmingham, UK - LG Arena
04/12 Birmingham, UK - LG Arena
04/14 Zurich, CH - Hallenstadion
04/16 Zurich, CH - Hallenstadion
04/18 Amsterdam, NL - Gelredome
04/20 Cologne, DE - Lanxess Arena
04/22 Cologne, DE - Lanxess Arena
04/24 Berlin, DE - O2
04/26 Paris, FR - Stade de France
05/01 Antwerp, BE - Sportpaleis
05/02 Antwerp, BE - Sportpaleis
05/04 Hamburg, DE - O2 World
05/06 Copenhagen, DK - Parken
05/08 Oslo, NO - Telenor Arena
05/10 Stockholm, SE - Tele 2 Arena
05/12 Helsinki, FI - Hartwall Arena
07/12 Charlotte, NC - Time Warner Cable Arena
07/14 Baltimore, MD - Baltimore Arena
07/16 Albany, NY - Union Center
07/18 Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun
07/19 Boston, MA - TD Garden
07/22 Ottawa, ON - Canadian Tire Centre
07/25 Montreal, QC - Bell Centre
07/26 Montreal, QC - Bell Centre
07/28 Detroit, MI - The Palace of Auburn Hills
07/30 Kansas City, MO - Sprint Center
08/03 New Orleans, LA - New Orleans Arena
08/05 San Antonio, TX - AT&T Center
08/08 Las Vegas, NV - MGM Grand Garden Center
08/11 San Jose, CA - SAP Center at San Jose


Inside Billie Joe Armstrong and Norah Jones' Dark Dream:

"I thought, 'Man, what made them want to make this record?  It seemed so cryptic that these guys would be doing songs about death, being in jail and lost love.  "I liked the whole concept, that this was something taught to them, and now it's being taught to me. I thought it would be cool to pass the tradition one more time." -Armstrong

"That was the key to us – not to just copy the record.  Songs like 'Down in the Willow Garden' and 'Put My Little Shoes Away' – they're such dark lyrics. We thought we'd play that up." -Jones


Crown The Empire Release “There Will Be No Christmas” Lyric Video:




Drive-By Truckers Recorded Their New Album in Two Weeks:

"We made [the album] quickly.  The last time we did a record it was like a two-year process that ended up being two records [Go-Go Boots and 2010's The Big To-Do], and then we spent three years touring behind all of it. That was something I guess we felt like we had to do at the time, but it's definitely not what we wanted to do this time – probably ever again. So earlier this year we said, 'We're gonna go in and just make a record in two weeks,' and that's what we did." -Patterson Hood


Google Glass Expanding Into Music:

"When the iPhone launched in 2007, it had a dozen apps on it and that was it. The whole app ecosystem didn't exist until people could invent for the iPhone.  That's kind of where we are with Glass. Music is a big part of that." -Ed Sanders (Google Glass' director of marketing)


Ice Nine Kills Sign With Newly Formed Outerloop Records Label:

“Our first signing, Ice Nine Kills, is a prime example of the type of artists we hope to work with. At Outerloop, we have always placed an emphasis on forming long-lasting partnerships with our clients in order to help them achieve their artistic goals. Using our extensive industry experience, we look forward to giving talented, hard working bands an avenue to succeed.” -Mike Mowery





City and Colour Announces Canadian Tour for Spring 2014:

"As promised....a Canadian tour has been booked!!!

Firstly, sorry for the delay, but we needed to make it a good one and it took awhile to plan.

Secondly, i couldn't be more excited to announce this run. its the first full Canadian tour since the release of The Hurry and The Harm. Its been really hard to keep it under wraps every time someone asked - so here you go. 

Touring along side me, will be the band Half Moon Run (except in Montreal, where support will be my pals Hey Rosetta!). 

Tickets go on sale to the general public Fri Nov 15 & Sat Nov 16. (links to follow before Friday - check back for new posting)

In the meantime, PRESALES start as early as tomorrow, Nov 13, in most markets. Password is HURRY."

05/03 Halifax, NS - Metro Centre *
05/05 St. John's, NL - Mile One Centre *
05/07 Montreal, QC - Bell Centre ^
05/09 Toronto, ON - ACC *
05/12 Kitchener, ON - Memorial Auditorium *
05/13 Kingston, ON - K-Rock Centre *
05/14 Sudbury, ON - Sudbury Arena *
05/16 Thunder Bay, ON - Community Auditorium *
05/17 Winnipeg, MB - MTS Centre *
05/18 Saskatoon, SK - Credit Union Centre *
05/20 Edmonton, AB - Rexall *
05/21 Calgary, AB - Saddledome *
05/23 Vancouver, BC - Deer Lake Park *

* with Half Moon Run
^ with Hey Rosetta!


BABYMETAL: Another Performance Clip From Concert DVD, Blu-Ray:






BLACK SABBATH Guitarist TONY IOMMI To Be Honored By Coventry University:

"It's a great honor to receive the doctorate, which comes towards the end of a challenging but amazingly successful year for me. I'd like to thank everyone at Coventry University for my nomination and look forward to meeting them at the ceremony." -Iommi

"It's a pleasure to be welcoming these exemplary individuals to our graduation ceremonies to receive their awards alongside our graduating students. Each of them has excelled in their field in such a way as to be worthy of recognition, and I hope our own students will be inspired by the drive and commitment they have shown throughout their careers." -Professor Madeleine Atkins (vice-chancellor of Coventry University)


SLIPKNOT/STONE SOUR's JIM ROOT To Release 'The Sound And The Story' Instructional DVD:

"In this DVD, Jim teaches exactly how he plays some of his most memorable and challenging solos from both bands. Jim also teaches you how to play 11 complete songs: covering riffs, leads/overlays, effects-usage, and more! Paired with an artist-approved tab book, fans will get access to tutorials on guitar techniques and methods; backstage rig tours, live concert footage, and a private behind-the-scenes look at the life of Jim Root. Taylor and guitar technician Martin Connors also share stories and personal experiences they've had with Jim Root in a series of never-before-seen interviews!"


ATTILA: 'Shots For The Boys' Video: 




TOM ARAYA: SLAYER's Music 'Is Going To Live Forever':

HP: And if that album doesn't materialize? What then? Could Slayer be killed off?

Araya: "I don't know, dude! I don't know. I don't think SLAYER will ever end, because our music is going to live forever. Our music will always be accessible to anybody that wants to hear it. When you talk about it like that, I think we'll be around for a really long time."


LAMB OF GOD: 'As The Palaces Burn' 10th-Anniversary Documentary Available For Streaming:

You can watch full documentary over at Qello.

"We are lucky to have the opportunity, a decade after our first attempt, to bring what I consider to be our master work up to speed sonically.

Ever since the original release, we've been distraught about the sonic qualities of 'As The Palaces Burn'.

The band had captured lightning in a bottle and the budget limitation of a sophomore album turned our lightning into a firefly in a jar.

The songs are undeniable and we've always been very proud of how this album launched our career. It feels appropriate to revisit now that we can and give this very special album the chance to reach our original hopes and its true potential." -Chris Adler


CONVERGE Performing 'Locust Reign' From 'Decibel's 100th Issue Show: The Movie' DVD:




Matt Good on the return of From First To Last and their new EP Kickstarter:

"Well, basically we went on hiatus in 2010, and it’s been quite a while. But every day when I go on my Facebook or my Twitter, there are always people saying, “Bring back FFTL!” There’s actually this group called “Revive From First To Last” or something like that, and they keep getting all these people to spam us all day. And we’re just like, “Man, I guess people still wanna hear some stuff.” I haven’t made any kind of rock music in a pretty long time now. I’ve actually just been producing bands; I have a studio now. It just kind of dawned on me a couple weeks ago. I was like, “Maybe we should do another record, since all of these people seem like they want to hear something, and we have the time.” It feels like a good time to do it. Everything, since we’ve started making these announcements has lined up perfectly in a way that’s almost unexplainable. I just feel like, for some reason,  this is the best time that we could possibly do it. So, we decided to make a new record, and we’re going to do it through Kickstarter because we don’t have a label, and it’s a cool way for fans to feel like they’re contributing to something."


Stillwell (Korn, P.O.D.) Back In The Studio:

"Day one.. Stillwell.. #sixstrings #BK2CA #record #studiotime"


SATYRICON: 'Phoenix' Video:




Death Angel Added To Children Of Bodom & Tyr’s Early 2014 North American Tour:

02/14 Quebec City, QC – Imperial
02/15 Montreal, QC – Metropolis
02/16 Toronto, ON – Sound Academy
02/18 Thunder Bay, ON – Crocks
02/20 Winnipeg, MB – Garrick Centre
02/21 Saskatoon, SK – Louis Pub
02/22 Edmonton, AB – Union Hall
02/23 Calgary, AB – MacEwan Ballroom
02/25 Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom
02/26 Seattle, WA – El Corazon
02/28 San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore
03/01 Hollywood, CA – House of Blues
03/02 Santa Ana, CA – The Observatory
03/03 Tempe, AZ – Club Red
03/05 Murray, UT – Murray Theater
03/06 Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall
03/07 Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater
03/08 El Paso, TX – Tricky Falls
03/10 San Antonio, TX – Backstage Live
03/11 Dallas, TX – House Of Blues
03/12 Houston, TX – House Of Blues
03/14 Atlanta, GA – Masquerade
03/15 Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Revolution Live
03/16 Tampa, FL – The Ritz Ybor
03/18 Asheville, FL – Orange Peel
03/19 Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore
03/21 Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore
03/22 Philadelphia, PA – TLA
03/23 Cleveland, OH – House Of Blues
03/24 Detroit, MI – St. Andrews Hall
03/25 Chicago, IL – House Of Blues
03/27 Boston, MA – Paradise
03/28 New York, NY – Irving Plaza
03/29 New York, NY – Irving Plaza


Circle Of Contempt To Record Two New Tracks:

“We will be recording two BRAND NEW tracks (pre-production) off the new album, which we will release early next year.

We are also shooting a drum playthrough video next week which is going to be released sometime next month.

STAY TUNED!”


New Powerman 5000 Album Looks To Be In The Works:

"Who's excited for the new album!? #PM5K"


AMON AMARTH: Official 'As Loke Falls' Lyric Video: 




ICED EARTH: 'Plagues Of Babylon' Release Date Confirmed, North American Tour Announced:

"Plagues Of Babylon" will be released on January 21, 2014 via Century Media Records.

1. Plagues Of Babylon
2. Democide
3. The Culling
4. Among The Living Dead
5. Resistance
6. The End?
7. If I Could See You
8. Cthulhu
9. Peacemaker
10. Parasite
11. Spirit Of The Times
12. Highwayman


"We feel that the package with SABATON and REVAMP is very strong and we are very excited to tour the U.S. and Canada again and kick some major ass!" -Jon Schaffer

04/04 Grand Rapids, MI – The Intersection
04/05 Milwaukee, WI – The Rave
04/06 Chicago, IL – House Of Blues
04/07 Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
04/09 Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
04/10 Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall
04/11 Cleveland, OH – Agora Ballroom
04/12 Detroit, MI – St. Andrews Hall
04/14 Toronto, ONT – Phoenix Concert Theatre 
04/15 Quebec City, QC – Imperial Theater 
04/16 Montreal, QC – Corona Theatre 
04/17 Philadelphia, PA – The Trocadero
04/18 New York, NY – Best Buy Theater
04/19 Worcester, MA – The Palladium (‘New England Metal And Hardcore Festival‘)
04/22 West Springfield, VA – Empire
04/23 Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
04/24 Orlando, FL – House Of Blues Orlando
04/25 Fort Lauderdale, FL – Revolution
04/26 Saint Petersburg, FL – State Theatre
04/28 Houston, TX – Scout Bar
04/29 Dallas, TX – Trees
05/01 Tempe, AZ – Club Red
05/02 West Hollywood, CA – House Of Blues Sunset
05/03 San Francisco, CA – Slim’s
05/05 Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory Concert House
05/06 Seattle, WA – El Corazon
05/07 Vancouver, BC – The Venue 
05/09 Edmonton, AB – The Starlite Room 
05/10 Calgary, AB – Republik 
05/11 Regina, SK – Riddell Centre 
05/12 Winnipeg, MB – Park Theatre 
05/14 Denver, CO – The Summit Music Hall
05/15 Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater
05/16 Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom

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