Music News and New Music For June 11th, 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,. Bravewords, CBC, National Post, AV Club, Music News, MissInfo, Billboard, 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!

HALESTORM: Lyric Video For New Version Of 'Here's To Us':




Radio-Canada retreats on rebranding company as ICI:

"Radio-Canada exists, and it will always exist." -Marc Pichette (public relations director)


Apple Introduces iTunes Radio Streaming Service:

“I think that Apple has a little bit of a problem with iTunes because of people using new subscription services like Spotify instead of buying downloads – this is a way to make iTunes a little sexier and zippier." -Bob Pittman (Clear Channel Communications Chief Executive)


Goo Goo Dolls set up shop in The Live Room for "Slide" and "Rebel Beat":






Harry Connick Jr. song to remember Winnipeg girl killed in Newtown:

“It's an all-star cast, featuring Kim Burrell, Doobie Powell, Nikki Ross, Jonathan Dubose Jr., and, of course, Jimmy Greene on tenor saxophone.  I hope that everyone will be able to download the song... Ana Grace used to say 'love wins' —and you know what? it always does!” -Connick


Amorphis ‘The Wanderer’ Video:




Metallica Planning A Withdrawal From 'The Riff Bank' For New Album:

"We do have a lot of musical ideas, we have something called 'the Riff Bank,' and the Riff Bank keeps getting bigger and bigger, still, to this day.  I'm writing stuff, Rob's writing stuff, James is writing stuff, Lars is writing stuff, continually expanding the Riff Bank. So, it doesn't look like we're going to be putting out an album any time soon this year, it would be an amazing stroke of luck and grace if our album came out next year." -Hammett


"What Does Metal Mean To Me?":




Queens Of The Stone Age Announce Fall North American Tour:

08/02 Chicago, IL – Lollapalooza
08/03 Bonner Springs, KS – Cricket Wireless Amphitheater
08/04 Council Bluffs, IA – Stir Cove @ Harrah’s Casino & Hotel
08/05 Sturgis, SD – Broken Spoke Campground
08/07 Edmonton, AB – Shaw Conference Center
08/08 Calgary, AB – Stampede Corral
08/09-10 Squamish, BC – Squamish Valley Music Festival
08/15 Morrison, CO – Red Rocks
08/17 Universal City, CA – Gibson Amphitheatre
08/31-09/01 Philadelphia, PA – Made In America Festival
09/10 Toronto, ON – Air Canada Center
09/12 Detroit, MI – The Fillmore
09/13 Cincinnati, OH – PNC Pavilion
09/14 Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE Outdoors
09/15 Columbus, OH – LC Pavilion Outdoor Amphitheater
09/17 Indianapolis, IN – Old National Centre
09/18 Louisville, KY – Louisville Palace
09/19 Charlotte, NC – TWC Amphitheater
09/20 Asheville, NC – Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
10/04-06 Austin, TX – Austin City Limits (Weekend 1)
10/05 Grand Prairie, TX – Verizon Theatre
10/07 Nashville, TN – Municipal Auditorium
10/08 Fayetteville, AR – Arkansas Music Pavilion
10/09 Tulsa, OK – Brady Theatre
10/11-13 Austin, TX – Austin City Limits (Weekend 2)
10/13 Mexico City, MX – Corona Capital Music Festival


Aggressively Palm Muting Open Strings - Lyric/Tab Video:



HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA...*breathe*...HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!


Beartooth (Ex-Attack Attack!) Sign With Red Bull Records:

"We're proud to announce that we have signed to Red Bull Records! Details regarding the EP are forthcoming. See you on the road. Fear The Tooth."


Iron Maiden gets their own Video website:

Boysetsfire Streaming New Album “While A Nation Sleeps”: 

The album comes out today (June 11th, 2013)


AVENGED SEVENFOLD 2013 Album Teaser:




Stream the new album "Kveikur" from Sigur Rós (till June 17th):

The record, which was self-produced by the three members of Sigur Rós: Jón Þór Birgisson, Georg Holm and Orri Páll Dýrason, sees the band shifting towards a more direct, aggressive sound. Sigur Rós will release Kveikur on June 18, 2013. 


We Came As Romans debut their self titled track "Tracing Back Roots":