Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Music News and New Music For November 27th, 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!



Beatles, Eminem, U2 Set for Philippines Benefit Album:

1. The Beatles, "Across the Universe"
2. Bob Dylan, "Shelter From the Storm"
3. Michael Bublé, "Have I Told You Lately That I Love You"
4. U2, "In a Little While"
5. Bruno Mars, "Count on Me"
6. Beyoncé, "I Was Here"
7. Eminem, "Stan" (Live From BBC Radio 1)
8. Cher, "Sirens"
9. Adele, "Make You Feel My Love"
10. Katy Perry, "Unconditionally (Johnson Somerset Remix)"
11. One Direction, "Best Song Ever"
12. Fun., "Carry On"
13. Lady Gaga, "Born This Way (The Country Road Version)"
14. Justin Timberlake, "Mirrors"
15. Justin Bieber, "I Would"
16. Alicia Keys, "New Day"
17. Imagine Dragons, "30 Lives"
18. Madonna, "Like a Prayer"
19. Pink, "Sober"
20. Kylie Minogue, "I Believe in You"
21. Enrique Iglesias, "Hero"
22. Red Hot Chili Peppers, "Factory of Faith"
23. Linkin Park, "Roads Untraveled"
24. Kings of Leon, "Use Somebody"
25. Muse, "Explorers"
26. Lorde, "The Love Club"
27. Josh Groban, "Brave"
28. Kelly Clarkson, "Stronger"
29. Paolo Nutini, "Simple Things"
30. Ellie Goulding, "I Know You Care"
31. James Blunt, "Carry You Home"
32. Pitbull featuring Christina Aguilera, "Feel This Moment"
33. Earth, Wind & Fire, "Sign On"
34. Apl.De.App featuring Damian Leroy, "Going Out"
35. Sara Bareilles, "Brave"
36. Jessica Sanchez, "Lead Me Home"
37. Lily Allen, "Smile"
38. The Fray, "Love Don't Die"
39. The Beatles, "Let It Be"

The album, Songs for the Philippines, contains 39 tracks and is available now on iTunes.


She & Him Announce 'The Capitol Studios Sessions':

"On December 2, She & Him will release The Capitol Studios Session, a special digital-only release of new versions of four songs from their latest album, Volume 3.

1. I Could've Been Your Girl
2. Shadow of Love
3. Snow Queen
4. Turn to White

The She & Him band convened in Los Angeles in June of 2013 to capture a more intimate version of their vibrant new songs. The novelty of having the whole band together in a legendary recording studio inspired the looser arrangements characteristic of the band’s live performances." -Merge Records


'Lullaby Versions Of Marilyn Manson' Coming This Week:

"Lullaby Versions Of Marilyn Manson" track listing:

1. Heart-Shaped Glasses (When The Heart Guides The Hand)
2. The Dope Show
3. Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)
4. Coma White
5. This Is The New Shit
6. I Don't Like The Drugs (But The Drugs Like Me)
7. If I Was Your Vampire
8. The Fight Song
9. Tainted Love
10. The Beautiful People
11. This Is Halloween
12. Personal Jesus

You can check out samples of the audio here.


Kings of Leon Release "Beautiful War" Video:




APOCALYPTICA To Release 'Ass-Kicking' New Studio Album In 2014:

Q: The last studio album came out in 2010 and was followed by massive touring. What are the upcoming projects for APOCALYPTICA in 2014?

Eicca: We are aiming to get into the studio in late spring. We can hopefully get the stuff together, mix the album in April/May, and then release it at the best possible time. But, yeah, there will be a new, ass-kicking studio album by APOCALYPTICA in 2014. It's no. 8 already.


Foo Fighters Writing Next Album 'In a Way No One's Done Before':

RS: And now you’re turning your attention back to Foos — the next record is underway?

DG: It’s badass. We’re doing something that nobody knows about, it’s fucking rad. We begin recording soon, but we’re doing it in a way that no one’s done before and we’re writing the album in a way that I don’t think has been done before.


SOUNDGARDEN To Play Festival Near Site Of Auschwitz Concentration Camp:

"Darek Maciborek intends to 'break the spell' of his home town that is commonly associated solely with the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum. The main concept of the Festival is to build peaceful relations beyond cultural and state borders where there is no place for anti-Semitism, racism, and other forms of xenophobia." -Life Festival (press statement)

The Life Festival is scheduled to take place from Wednesday, June 25 to Saturday, June 28, with Soundgarden appearing on Friday, June 27.


CROSSES 'Bitches Brew' Video:




Bruce Springsteen Teams Up with Tom Morello for 'High Hopes' Album:

"Tom and his guitar became my muse, pushing the rest of this project to another level. Thanks for the inspiration Tom.  This is music I always felt needed to be released." -Springsteen

1. High Hopes (ft. Tom Morello)
2. Harry's Place (ft. Tom Morello)
3. American Skin (41 Shots) (ft. Tom Morello)
4. Just Like Fire Would (ft. Tom Morello)
5. Down in the Hole
6. Heaven's Wall (ft. Tom Morello)
7. Frankie Fell in Love
8. This Is Your Sword
9. Hunter of Invisible Game (ft. Tom Morello)
10. The Ghost of Tom Joad (ft. Tom Morello)
11. The Wall
12. Dream Baby Dream (ft. Tom Morello)

High Hopes will be available on January 14th, 2014 through Columbia.


RUSH's 'Clockwork Angels Tour' To Receive Television Premiere On VH1 CLASSIC:

RUSH's "Clockwork Angels Tour" concert film will receive a television premiere on VH1 Classic on Sunday, December 1 from 9 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Set One:

01. Subdivisions
02. The Big Money
03. Force Ten
04. Grand Designs
05. The Body Electric
06. Territories
07. The Analog Kid
08. Bravado
09. Where's My Thing?/ Here It Is! (drum solo)
10. Far Cry

Set Two:

11. Caravan *
12. Clockwork Angels *
13. The Anarchist *
14. Carnies *
15. The Wreckers *
16. Headlong Flight */ Drumbastica (drum solo)
17. Peke's Repose (guitar solo)/ Halo Effect *
18. Seven Cities of Gold *
19. Wish Them Well *
20. The Garden *
21. Dreamline *
22. The Percussor (I) Binary Love Theme (II) Steambanger's Ball (drum solo)
23. Red Sector A *
24. YYZ *
25. The Spirit Of Radio

Encore:

26. Tom Sawyer
27. 2112

Bonus:

28. Limelight (soundcheck recording)
29. Middletown Dreams
30. The Pass
31. Manhattan Project *

* With the Clockwork Angels String Ensemble


BLACK SABBATH - 'Paranoid' Performance Clip From 'Live…Gathered in Their Masses' DVD:




HINDER Parts Ways With Lead Vocalist AUSTIN WINKLER:

"I'm really proud of what we accomplished over the years.  We hold no animosity towards Austin, and wish him the best. Although it was a difficult decision, it was the best thing for everyone involved and time for us to move on.

This summer/fall tour was a tough one.  We want to thank the fans for all their overwhelming support. We couldn't have made it through everything without you.  We are very excited about the future of HINDER and can't wait to share the next chapter with all of you!" -Hanson


Cypress Hill Bring Back DJ Muggs for New Album:

"The sound is anti-everything that's popular and is in a world of its own.  The lyrics [are] delivered with the vocal tenacity of a stoned gypsy roaming across the country through the mist." -DJ Muggs

"It's great to have DJ Muggs back at the helm of the production.  When Muggs, Sen and I work together there's a chemistry between us that brings forth powerful music. It's going to be ill, man. He's got fire and a lot of people have been waiting for us to reunite like that, so we're all looking forward to it." -B-Real


Ben Draiman covers Disturbed's "Stricken":




ZAKK WYLDE To Take Part In 'Experience Hendrix Tour':

In terms of format, the tour offers multiple opportunities for performers and audiences to witness unique collaborations among the participating artists such as Dweezil Zappa with Billy Cox, Buddy Guy with Jonny Lang, Zakk Wylde with Chris Layton and will highlight these artists and the others performing their favorite Hendrix signature songs, including "Little Wing", "Fire", "Purple Haze" and "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)". As has been the case with previous Experience Hendrix outings, special guests are expected to sit in at many of the dates, making the concerts all that much more memorable for both new and veteran Hendrix fans. Past special guests have included Paul Rodgers, Joe Satriani, Hubert Sumlin, Steve Vai, Susan Tedeschi, Robert Randolph, Carlos Santana, Robby Krieger, and others.


JOURNEY Donates $350,000 To Help The Philippines In Aftermath Of Super Typhoon Haiyan:

"We're honored to have JOURNEY's support and Arnel Pineda's leadership on this incredible donation for WFP's emergency relief in the Philippines.  Their support is going to make a real difference for so many Filipino children and families in need." -Hunter Biden (Board Chair of World Food Program USA)


Bonobo Reinvents Donovan in 'Get Thy Bearings':




David Gilmour Prepping New Solo Album with Graham Nash and David Crosby:

“What the hell would it cost you to have David Crosby and Graham Nash getting on a bloody train to Brighton to sing with you?  We’re musicians. We love good songs. We’ll sing them until we are dead.” -Nash


Sam Roberts Band Reveal 'Lo-Fantasy' Album Details:


1. Human Heat
2. Shapeshifters
3. We're All In This Together
4. Kid Icarus
5. Never Enough
 6. Too Far
7. Angola
8. Chasing the Light
9. The Hands of Love
10. Metal Skin
11. Durban Days (vinyl only)
12. Golden Hour



"Lo-Fantasy" will be released on February 11th, 2014 via (newly inked) Paper Bag Records.


MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMY Says His Long-Awaited Solo Album Is Coming Out Next:

"But the next thing I've got coming out is my solo album, which is almost done. I still want to do a track with [SKUNK ANANSIE vocalist] Skin before I put it out. There are two tracks with the REVEREND HORTON HEAT, two with THE DAMNED, a track with Dave Grohl [FOO FIGHTERS, NIRVANA], and a track with Joan Jett. Right now we're thinking of calling it 'False Teeth For The Deaf'. It's all just great rock and roll, that's the only way to describe it. Some of it is bluesy and some isn't. It's not MOTÖRHEAD, but obviously there are elements in common."


Kurai (Mudvayne, Ex-Head) Release “Breaking The Broken” Lyric Video:




HELIX - New Album Title Revealed:

"The CD will follow in the vein of 'Vagabond Bones' and 'Skin In The Game'; in fact, I'm thinking of putting that song on this new disc, seeing as 'Skin In The Game' was really only a five-song EP.  Anyway, I'm getting very excited about putting out new material. That's why I do this thing called the music biz." -Vollmer

"Bastard Of The Blues" will be tentatively due in March, 2014.


AMARANTHE: 'Invincible' Video:




AFI Add North American Tour Dates:

12/06 Oakland, CA - Oracle Arena
12/07 Los Angeles, CA - KROQ's Almost Acoustic Christmas
01/10 Tucson, AZ - Rialto Theatre
01/11 Albuquerque, NM - Sunshine Theatre
01/14 Dallas, TX - House of Blues
01/15 San Antonio, TX - White Rabbit
01/17 New Orleans, LA - House of Blues
01/18 Atlanta, GA - Center Stage
01/21 Orlando, FL - The Beacham Theatre
01/24 Charleston, SC - The Music Farm
01/25 Nashville, TN - Marathon Music Works
01/28 Baltimore, MD - Baltimore Sound Stage
01/29 Poughkeepsie, NY - The Chance
01/31 Toronto, ON - Phoenix Concert Theatre


Animals As Leaders In The Studio:


"Listen to your mama when she tell you to eat your spinach and practice to metronome." -AAL


New For Today Album Coming In February, Tour With Like Moths To Flames, Stray From The Path, Etc. Revealed:

“Fight The Silence” will be released on February 4th, 2014 via Razor & Tie Records.

01/30 Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades
01/31 Pomona, CA – The Glass House
02/03 Mesa, AZ – Nile Theatre
02/05 Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall
02/06 Des Moines, IA – Wooly’s
02/08 St. Louis, MO – Fubar
02/09 Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall
02/10 Pontiac, MI – Crofoot Ballroom
02/11 Toronto, ON – Opera House
02/12 Montreal, QC – La Tulipe
02/13 Clifton Park, NY – Upstate Concert Hall
02/14 Worcester, MA – The Palladium
02/15 Allentown, PA – Crocodile Rock
02/16 New York, NY – Gramercy Theatre
02/18 Springfield, VA – Empire
02/19 Greensboro, NC – Greene Street
02/20 Douglasville, GA – The 7 Venue
02/21 Tampa, FL – The Orpheum
02/22 West Palm Beach, FL – The Box
02/23 Jacksonville, FL – Roc Bar
02/25 Birmingham, AL – Zydeco
02/26 Louisville, KY – Expo Five
02/27 Indianapolis, IN – Deluxe at Old National Centre
02/28 Joliet, IL – Mojoes
02/01 Iowa City, IA – Blue Moose
02/02 Minneapolis, MN – Skyway Theatre, Studio B


FIT FOR A KING - 'Keep Me Alive' Video:




METALLICA 'Through The Never' To Be Released On DVD, Blu-Ray, 3D Blu-Ray, Digitally, And Via Video On Demand:

METALLICA's groundbreaking 3D feature film, "Metallica Through The Never", directed by award-winning filmmaker Nimród Antal, will be released on DVD, Blu-ray, 3D Blu-ray, digitally, and V.O.D. (Video On Demand) on January 28, 2014 through Blackened Recordings.


REX BROWN On New KILL DEVIL HILL Album: 'It's One Of My Favorite Records I've Done In Recent Years':

"As far as this band is concerned, we basically put out a record last year and did about a hundred shows up 'till the ALICE COOPER run in December. At that point, Mark [Zavon, guitar] had some riffs and we had both been writing a bit on the road. We decided to go into the studio in January. Vinny [Appice, drums] is friends with Jeff Pilson who played in DOKKEN and FOREIGNER for a long time. He has a really nice studio with a great drum sound there, and as it turned out it worked perfectly for us. Jeff's really good at producing vocals. The band pretty much produced itself, but as far as doing the vocals, Jeff did that and Dewey [Jason Bragg] sang his ass off on this one. This record is just bigger, better and bolder. It's more of who we are now, and it just kind of ties into what we started with the first record. It's starting to take off and people are starting to listen to us, you know."


TesseracT’s New BBC Radio 1 In-Studio Session:

Taken from ‘BBC Radio 1 Rock Show With Daniel P Carter‘ last night (November 25th, 2013)




Second Annual 'Metallica Night' To Be Held At AT&T Park In San Francisco:

"We had such an amazing time last year supporting our local team the San Francisco Giants, the second annual Metallica Night will take place on Friday, May 16, 2014! We'll be there to kick it off with the National Anthem and first pitch, joining the orange and black faithful for the rest of the evening for all kinds of METALLI -fun and games.

Special event tickets for this game go on sale November 29 at 8:00 a.m. PST. The special event METALLICA ticket package includes a ticket to the game and a limited edition METALLICA / Giants goodie that we'll tell you about at a later date. A portion of the proceeds from every Metallica Night special event ticket will benefit the Little Kids Rock Bay Area Chapter!" -Metallica


THE SAFETY FIRE - 'Mouth Of Swords' Video:




MASTODON Taps Producer NICK RASKULINECZ For New Album:

"It's gonna be massive and insane, lots of epic greatness.  There will be lots of huge riffs and new directions. It's real weird, real math-y, real straightforward. It's up, down and all around. It's a culmination of everything for the band. The snowball keeps rolling and collecting snow." -Dailor


IN THIS MOMENT Singer: 'To Me, There's Nothing More Vulnerable Than Being Nude':

"The reason why I did that is because, to me, there's nothing more vulnerable than being nude. You know what I mean? It's a scary thought, and everybody has their own insecurities, and to place myself in kind of that being punished place with the dunce cap on the stool and a degrading word written down me, I wanted to kind of place myself in that vulnerable thing to really kind of have a visual, strong message to go with the song. I wanted something that people were going to pay attention to because I think it's a really important message and I think it's an important song to inspire people to learn about self-love and to learn about strength within ourselves, and to learn about not letting other people, whether or not it's young teenagers being bullied or whether or not, no matter who you are or what you are, I just wanted to have a strong message attached to it and a strong visual attached to it."


I See Stars Release “Murder Mitten” Music Video:




Original FLAW Lineup Reunites:

"After several years apart to work out personal issues, we have reunited. The time apart has given us clear heads and a new appreciation for the music we are capable of creating together.  We are currently writing new material, which is a modern throwback to our original FLAW material." -Daunt

"We are stoked about our renewed musical relationship and can't wait to share it with the world.  I am extremely excited and recharged to have the original lineup back in FLAW.  I've conquered many demons and am ready to share my strength and hard fought battles with the world. We're back!!" -Volz


MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Signs Publishing Agreement With WARNER/CHAPPELL MUSIC:

"I am very excited about this new partnership with Warner/Chappell. I am glad to be reuniting with a hero of mine, Jon Platt, and industry legend Greg Sowders. I have never been happier." -Mustaine


I Killed The Prom Queen Share Teaser Of New Material:




Otep Completes Contract With Victory Records, To Embark On “New Chapter”:

“I want to thank Capitol Records and Victory Records for 7 amazing albums. Now, I’m on my own & new chapter for me & my art begins. xo OTEP"


2014 ‘Vans Warped Tour’ Routing Announced:

06/14 Salt Lake City, UT
06/15 Denver, CO
06/17 Albuquerque, NM
06/18 Mesa, AZ
06/20 Pomona, CA
06/21 San Francisco, CA
06/22 Ventura, CA
06/25 San Diego, CA
06/26 Las Vegas, NV
06/28 Seattle, WA
06/29 Portland, OR
07/02 St. Louis, MO
07/03 Indianapolis, IN
07/04 Toronto, ON
07/05 Montreal, QC
07/06 Holmdel, NJ
07/08 Darien Center, NY
07/09 Scranton, PA
07/10 Boston, MA
07/11 Camden, NJ
07/12 New York, NY
07/13 Hartford, CT
07/15 Pittsburgh, PA
07/16 Cincinnati, OH
07/17 Cuyahoga Falls, OH
07/18 Detroit, MI
07/19 Chicago, IL
07/20 Minneapolis, MN
07/22 Columbia, MD
07/23 Virginia Beach, VA
07/24 Atlanta, GA
07/25 St. Petersburg, FL
07/26 West Palm Beach, FL
07/27 Orlando, FL
07/28 Charlotte, NC
07/30 Milwaukee, WI
07/31 Kansas City, KS
08/01 Dallas, TX
08/02 San Antonio, TX
08/03 Houston, TX


Periphery Frontman Spencer Sotelo Eyeing New Solo Album:

“As if I didn’t already have my hands plenty full with Periphery and The Mothership…. Probably going to be writing a solo (Endur) record. Going to be taking it in a darker and more experimental direction than the previous single release though.” -Sotelo




GWAR - 'Madness At The Core Of Time' Video:

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