Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Music News and New Music For March 4th, 2014

So of course, when running your own blog 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 rather 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 humorous 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!



Oasis Announces 20th Anniversary Reissue of 'Definitely, Maybe':


Disc one: 

1. Rock 'n' Roll Star 
2. Shakemaker 
3. Live Forever 
4. Up In The Sky 
5. Columbia 
6. Supersonic 
7. Bring It on Down 
8. Cigarettes & Alcohol 
9. Digsy's Diner 
10. Slide Away 
11. Married With Children 

Disc two: 

1. Columbia (white label demo) 
2. Cigarettes & Alcohol (demo) 
3. Sad Song 
4. I Will Believe (live) 
5. Take Me Away 
6. Alive (demo) 
7. D'Yer Wanna Be A Spaceman? 
8. Supersonic 
9. Up In The Sky (acoustic) 
10. Cloudburst 
11. Fade Away 
12. Listen Up 
13. I Am The Walrus (live Glasgow Cathouse, June '94) 
14. Whatever 
15. (It's Good) To Be Free 
16. Half The World Away 

Disc three: 

1. Supersonic (live At Glasgow Tramshed) 
2. Rock 'n' Roll Star (demo) 
3. Shakemaker (live Paris in-store) 
4. Columbia (Eden Studios Mix) 
5. Cloudburst (demo) 
6. Strange Thing (demo) 
7. Live Forever (live Paris in-store) 
8. Cigarettes & Alcohol (live At Manchester Academy) 
9. D'Yer Wanna Be A Spaceman? (live At Manchester Academy) 
10. Fade Away (demo) 
11. Take Me Away (live At Manchester Academy) 
12. Sad Song (live At Manchester Academy) 
13. Half The World Away (live, Tokyo hotel room) 
14. Digsy's Diner (live, Paris in-store)
15. Married With Children (demo) 
16. Up In The Sky (live Paris in-store) 
17. Whatever (Strings) 

Original 1993 Demos cassette: 

Side one: 

1. Cloudburst 
2. Columbia 
3. D'Yer Wanna Be A Spaceman? 
4. Strange Thing 

Side two: 

1. Bring It On Down 
2. Married With Children 
3. Fade Away 
4. Rock 'n' Roll Star 

Supersonic 12-inch single: 

A. Supersonic 
B1. Take Me Away 
B2. I Will Believe (Live) 

The official release date is set at May 20th, 2014 via Big Brother Recordings


BLACK STONE CHERRY - New Song 'Me And Mary Jane' Available For Streaming:



"After touring the world behind three previous albums that we are extremely proud of, we feel this album best captures the live energy, honesty and vibe that encompasses our true musicianship." -BSC


Morrissey - "I Don't Know a Single Person Who Wants a Smiths Reunion!":

"I don't know a single person who wants a Smiths reunion!  But, no, there aren't any bands I like to see again because your memory of them is how they were in their prime or at their best or at their most desperate, and you look to them to be someone that they no longer are."


Animals As Leaders Stream Studio Version Of New Song “Lippincott”:



Their new album “The Joy Of Motion” will be released March 25th, 2014 via Sumerian Records.


Beck Discusses Planned 'Song Reader' Compilations and "Uptempo" Follow-Up to 'Morning Phase':

"We've been working on a compilation of other people recording the songs.  One with name people, and then one made by fans.

I hazard to say anything specific because I'm not really sure what's going to end up on the record.  I'm still finding what it is. I'm trying to make songs that work for the live show, so they're more uptempo."



DAVE MUSTAINE's 'Symphony Interrupted' Performance With SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY - Official Poster Unveiled:


"When we first started talking about that, it was kind of in passing. I was in England, actually, and someone said they would be interested in seeing my interpretation of the classics, because I'm very classically influenced. It's what I like to listen to, but it's not like I played it. It was tossed around and it went from me being someone who would do a narrative of classical stuff to someone actually playing it. I was pretty excited, but then they sent over their first two songs that they want me to play, which was some Vivaldi stuff, and as I listened to it I was, like, 'This is really difficult stuff.'

When you're playing out of a guitar, it's a different mentality, and when you play it on a violin, the strings are tuned differently, so it's like going from playing tennis to handball. The same principle still, but a totally different finesse."


Kiss Cancel Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Performance over Lineup Dispute:

"Out of respect, Ace and Peter's recent statements demand a quick response to you, our fans.

Our intention was to celebrate the entire history of KISS and give credit to all members including long time present members Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer, and additionally Bruce Kulick and Eric Carr all who have made this band what it is, regardless of the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame's point of view.

Although KISS has moved forward far longer without them, Ace and Peter are at the very foundation of what we have built and this would all be impossible had they not been a part of it in the beginning. 

It is over 13 years since the original lineup has played together in make-up and we believe the memory of those times would not be enhanced. Contrary to claims made through the media we have never refused to play with Ace and Peter.

We have spent 40 years dedicated to building KISS without quitting or wavering as the band has moved forward with huge tours and platinum albums through different important lineups for forty years, to this day.

KISS has always been a band unlike any other. That is why we started KISS. That is why we continue KISS. Being unlike other bands also means making choices and decisions unlike other bands.

This is understandably an emotional situation where there is no way to please everyone.

To bring this to a quick end, we have decided not to play in any line-up and we will focus our attention on celebrating our induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.

We are excited and are looking forward to seeing you all on the KISS 40th Anniversary worldwide tour." -KISS


DREAM THEATER's MIKE MANGINI Endorses Frozen Ape's Newly Released Tempo Advance 2.0:


"Tempo Advance is and has always been the very backbone of my gig warmups and practice sessions because it keeps my mind occupied and focused much more than using a stand-alone, single click." -Mangini


DREAM THEATER Photo Book In The Works:

"Being able to do a book project with an iconic and influential band such as DREAM THEATER is beyond a honor.  Cancer affects my life daily, so to be able to give back through my work on a project like this is a true blessing." -Rob Fenn

"We were introduced to Rob's work through Mark Abramson at Roadrunner. His photos are amazing and as soon as we found out about the cause, we were all immediately on board.

All of our lives have been affected by cancer in some way and all of us have lost loved ones to the disease. This is a great way for us to be a part of the crusade toward finding a cure, and we are looking forward to working together with Rob on the upcoming North American tour." -Jon Petrucci


Rob Zombie Unveils Cover Art For New Live DVD:



"Here is a first look at the cover of the new ZOMBIE live concert film. This will be available in May on DVD/Blue Ray." -Rob Zombie

Footage for this DVD was recorded at two stops during the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival. (August 03rd The Woodlands, TX and August 04th Dallas, TX)



Soundgarden Reveal Details For Extensive “Superunknown” 20th Anniversary Edition:

“This year, the band celebrates the 20th anniversary of this groundbreaking album with a special reissue in two deluxe versions outlined below and available on June 3, 2014 via A&M Records/UME. The Deluxe Edition is a 2-CD package featuring the remastered album along with disc two consisting of demos, rehearsals, B-sides and more.

The Super Deluxe Edition is a 5-CD package featuring the remastered album, additional demos, rehearsals and B-sides and the fifth disc is the album mixed in Blu-ray ™ Audio 5.1 Surround Sound. The Super Deluxe Edition is incredibly packaged in a hardbound book with a lenticular cover, liner notes by David Fricke and newly reimagined album artwork designed by Josh Graham.

It also features never before seen band photography by Kevin Westerberg. A 2-LP gatefold of the original 16 vinyl tracks remastered on 200-gram vinyl in a gatefold jacket will also be made available. In addition, the Superunknown singles and associated b-sides with newly interpreted artwork sleeves by Josh Graham will be reissued on Record Store Day, April 19th, as a set of five limited edition 10″ vinyl records."


SUPERUNKNOWN – DELUXE EDITION 2CD TRACK LISTING:
CD ONE – REMASTERED ALBUM
1. Let Me Drown
2. My Wave
3. Fell on Black Days
4. Mailman
5. Superunknown
6. Head Down
7. Black Hole Sun
8. Spoonman
9. Limo Wreck
10. The Day I Tried to Live
11. Kickstand
12. Fresh Tendrils
13. 4th of July
14. Half
15. Like Suicide
16. She Likes Surprises

CD TWO – Demos, Rehearsals, B-Sides & More
1. Let Me Drown (Demo)^
2. Black Hole Sun (Demo)^
3. Half (Demo)^
4. Head Down (Rehearsal)^
5. Limo Wreck (Rehearsal)^
6. The Day I Tried to Live (Rehearsal)^
7. Like Suicide (Acoustic)
8. Black Days III*
9. Birth Ritual (Original Demo Version)
10. Exit Stonehenge
11. Kyle Petty, Son of Richard
12. Jerry Garcia’s Finger
13. Spoonman (Alternate Steve Fisk Remix)^
14. The Day I Tried To Live (Scott Litt Mix)^
15. 4th of July (Instrumental)^
16. Superunknown (Instrumental)^

SUPERUNKNOWN – SUPER DELUXE TRACK LISTING:
CD ONE – REMASTERED ALBUM
1. Let Me Drown
2. My Wave
3. Fell on Black Days
4. Mailman
5. Superunknown
6. Head Down
7. Black Hole Sun
8. Spoonman
9. Limo Wreck
10. The Day I Tried to Live
11. Kickstand
12. Fresh Tendrils
13. 4th of July
14. Half
15. Like Suicide
16. She Likes Surprises

CD TWO – B-SIDES & MORE
1. The Day I Tried To Live (Alternate Mix)^
2. Spoonman (Alternate Steve Fisk Remix)^
3. Beyond The Wheel (Live)
4. Fell On Black Days (Live)
5. Birth Ritual (Original Demo Version)
6. Jesus Christ Pose (Live)
7. Like Suicide (Acoustic Version)
8. Kickstand (Live)
9. My Wave (Live)
10. Spoonman (Steve Fisk Remix)
11. Exit Stonehenge
12. Kyle Petty, Son of Richard
13. Black Days III*
14. Ghostmotorfinger**
15. Jerry Garcia’s Finger
16. Fell On Black Days (Video Version)

CD THREE – THE DEMOS (unreleased)
1. Let Me Drown (Demo)
2. Fell On Black Days (Demo)
3. Superunknown (Demo)
4. Black Hole Sun (Demo)
5. Spoonman (Demo)
6. Fresh Tendrils (Demo)
7. 4th of July (Demo)
8. Half (Demo)
9. Like Suicide (Demo)

CD FOUR – THE REHEARSALS (unreleased)
1. Black Hole Sun (Rehearsal)
2. Bing Bing Goes To Church (Rehearsal)
3. Half (Rehearsal)
4. Head Down (Rehearsal)
5. Kyle Petty, Son Of Richard (Rehearsal)
6. Let Me Drown (Rehearsal)
7. Limo Wreck (Rehearsal)
8. My Wave (Rehearsal)
9. Fresh Tendrils (Rehearsal)
10. Like Suicide (Rehearsal)
11. Ruff Riff-Raff (Rehearsal)
12. Exit Stonehenge (Rehearsal)
13. Spoonman (Rehearsal)
14. The Date I Tried To Leave (Rehearsal)
15. The Day I Tried To Live (Rehearsal)

DISC FIVE – BLU-RAY AUDIO 5.1 MIX
1. Let Me Drown (5.1 Mix)
2. My Wave (5.1 Mix)
3. Fell On Black Days (5.1 Mix)
4. Mailman (5.1 Mix)
5. Superunknown (5.1 Mix)
6. Head Down (5.1 Mix)
7. Black Hole Sun (5.1 Mix)
8. Spoonman (5.1 Mix)
9. Limo Wreck (5.1 Mix)
10. The Day I Tried To Live (5.1 Mix)
11. Kickstand (5.1 Mix)
12. Fresh Tendrils (5.1 Mix)
13. 4th Of July (5.1 Mix)
14. Half (5.1 Mix)
15. Like Suicide (5.1 Mix)
16. She Likes Surprises (Int’l Vers & Us 12″) (5.1 Mix)



SUPERUNKNOWN: THE SINGLES – FIVE 10-INCH VINYL SET

1. SPOONMAN
Fresh Tendrils
Cold Bitch
Exit Stonehenge

2. THE DAY I TRIED TO LIVE
Like Suicide (Acoustic Version)
Kickstand (Live)
Limo Wreck

3. BLACK HOLE SUN
Jesus Christ Pose (Live)
Beyond The Wheel (Live)
Fell On Black Days (Live)

4. MY WAVE
Spoonman (Steve Fisk Remix)
Birth Ritual (Original Demo Version)
My Wave (Live)

5. FELL ON BLACK DAYS
Kyle Petty, Son of Richard
Ghostmotorfinger**
Fell On Black Days (Video Version)
Girl U Want
Black Days III*

* Originally titled “Fell On Black Days (Demo – Early Version)”

**Originally titled “Motorcycle Loop (Short Version)”

^ Previously Unreleased”


Gallows Finish Up Recording New Material:

“That’s a wrap on recording.
Fly home to Toronto early tomorrow morning. We wrote everything then pressed record a second later.
Felt good.” -Wade MacNeil

“Our week at TITAN Studios is over. The most creative and productive 7 days in Gallows history.” -Gallows


Devin Townsend Reaches 249% Of His Crowdfunding Goal In One Day:


"Casualties of Cool: Casualties of Cool has just reached its goal!" -Devin Townsend


Intervals Launch Stream Of New Song “The Self Surrendered”:




Sevendust Reveal Cover Art & Release Date For “Time Travelers & Bonfires”:



"'Time Travelers & Bonfires' coming your way on 4/15. To get your hands on it before then, make your pledge here: http://bit.ly/1bMhUiZ"


For The Fallen Dreams Release Lyric Video For New Song “Emerald Blue”:



Their new album “Heavy Hearts“ will be released on April 8th release date set on Rise Records.


AS I LAY DYING Singer TIM LAMBESIS Pleads Guilty In Murder For Hire:

"Tim Lambesis entered a guilty plea to one felony count of solicitation of murder in San Diego court Tuesday, admitting that he hired a hit man to kill his estranged wife.

As a result of a plea agreement, Lambesis could serve nine years according to a court clerk."


REVAMP - Official 'Nothing' Lyric Video:




SOILWORK's BJÖRN 'SPEED' STRID Offers More Information On Upcoming DVD Shoot:

"We are nothing short of super excited to announce the recording of our first live DVD ever. This very special and unique evening will go down in beautiful Helsinki, Finland, where SOILWORK have always had very loyal fans and shared some great success through the years. The show will take place at The Circus on the 21st of March.

It's been a long time coming, considering we released our first album in 1998, but here it is!

We can't wait to share this special moment with you, our fans! The show will bring you songs from each and every album of our career. We also have some very special guests invited for the show as well that we can't wait to announce. In addition to this, we will randomly draw 25 people out of the 500 first people to enter the venue that will join the band and the crew for an after-show party!

Make sure you don't miss out on this... See you on the 21st of March in Helsinki, at The Circus. It's a date!"


MISS MAY I To Release 'Rise Of The Lion' In April:

"A lot of it could be considered leftfield for us. I won't go into detail because when you do that, people expect something that they may not particularly hear, but when we finished 'At Heart', we were all stoked and thought we'd thrown everything we had into it. After a couple of years touring and growing, we've come back to writing and have been adding different influences. There's some slower, heavier stuff, thrashier parts and no two songs sound the same. We're doing something to challenge ourselves and our listeners but please both, too." -Levi Benton



1. Refuse To Believe
2. Lunatik
3. Gone
4. Echoes
5. You Want Me
6. Tangled Tongues
7. Hero With No Name
8. Darker Days
9. The End Of Me
10. Saints, Sinners, and Greats

"Rise Of The Lion" will be released on April 29th, 2014 via Rise Records.

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