This week's list of new music covers one of the broadest spectrums of "Rock" I've ever seen, thus making it one of the most enjoyable list of new music I've ever seen…
As EVERYONE knows BLACK SABBATH is back with "13". This time they're without Bill Ward on skins replaced by Brad Wilk of RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE. The details of this decision are a contract dispute combined with old age and a rough ability to get the job done. It's their 19th studio album and their first studio recording with Ozzy & Geezer together since they put out the live "Reunion" album in 1998. Produced by Rick Rubin, we'll see if he's able to capture what made them SABBATH back in 1970 with the classic albums of "Black Sabbath" and "Paranoid".
Speaking of iconic - legendary bands ZZ TOP "The Complete Studio Albums 1970-1990" is unloaded to the world today. This 10 disc box set from Warner Bros. features original mixes off their first 10 albums!
And if we're keeping tabs on bands that seem like they've been around forever, I'd be remised if I didn't mention, the Goo Goo Dolls are back with their 10th studio album "Magnetic". Say what you want, but these guys were initially signed by METAL BLADE, that's gotta count for something - right? Side Note: They're playing KC on Friday the 12th of July at the Sprint Center with MATCHBOX 20…. some of you are excited by this, aren't you? :)
Let's switch gears and add some balls & spit to this blog, NYHC's AGNOSTIC FRONT has "To Be Continued: The Best of Agnostic Front" dropping today. The blog ALL MUSIC isn't a fan of how the track listing doesn't follow in the "obvious chronological order route". They do state, however, "it offers a nearly complete retrospective of Agnostic Front's career". So do with it as you see fit, I'm pretty sure I'm gonna pick it up.
Titans of the Death Metal genre; THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER and CHILDREN OF BODOM are back. BLACK DAHLIA with "Everblack" and BODOM with "Halo of Blood".
If you're a fan of WOLFMOTHER, rather, ANDREW STOCKTON you'll wanna check out his debut album "Keep Moving". Initially intended to be released under WOLFMOTHER but after numerous line-up changes and a year of recording STOCKTON dropped the band name and decided to continue on under his own name. He, and his merry band of pranksters, will be at the Riot Room on Friday, August 16th.
Some comedy to close our your new music blog; THE LONELY ISLAND (Andy Samburg - "Dick in a Box" with Justin Timberlake/ "Hot Rod" the movie - with Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone) put out their 3rd studio album with "The Wack Album". Clearly, their talent is recognized as there's special appearances by JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, LADY GAGA, TOO $HORT, HUGH JACKMAN, KRISTIN WIIG and more! Judging by song titles like "I Run NY" featuring Billie Joe ARMSTRONG of GREEN DAY and an interlude song titled "Where Brooklyn At" you've gotta wonder if they're not trying to carry the torch of the BEASTIE BOYS.
Here's what's coming up!
AEROSMITH "Rock for the Rising Sun" DVD July 22nd
FIGHT or FLIGHT (Dan & Mike of Disturbed) "A Life By Design" July 23rd
VOLTO! (Danny Carey of Tool) "Incitare" debut July 23rd
5FDP "The Wrong Side of Heaven & The Righteous Side of Hell" Vol 1. July 30th
MINISTRY "Enjoy the Quiet: Live at Wachen 2012" DVD August 2nd
NINE INCH NAILS "Hesitation Marks" Sept 3rd
METALLICA 3D Movie "Through the Never" IMAX Exclusive Sept 27th/ Out Oct 4th
BODYCOUNT "Rise" or "Manslaughter" 2013
KORN August 2013
AVENGED SEVENFOLD Summer 2013
SLAYER 2013
MOTORHEAD 2013
JUDAS PRIEST End of 2013
NINE INCH NAILS 2013
TRIVIUM "Vengeance Falls" (Dave Draiman produced) Late Summer 2013
METALLICA 2014
SLIPKNOT 2014
Lots o'goodies in the rock bag and depending on what you like, you may find some vinyl and collectors pieces to round out your collection.
QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE are back with a new album "Like Clockwork". I've yet to hear it but am stoked for it given the fact of appearances by Dave Grohl, Trent Reznor, Mark Lanegan, Nick Oliveri, and Elton John - just to name a few!
90's powerhouse, FILTER, has returned with "The Sun Comes Out Tonight" and MEGADETH's back with "Super Collider". Both Filter and Megadeth are rolling thru KC later on this year.
Some other note able releases are DEEP PURPLE "Live in Copenhagen 1972" on CD, KILLING JOKE "The Singles Collection 1979 to 2012" also on CD and ROB ZOMBIE "Classic Album Collection".
And here's what's in the pipe for down the road....
BLACK SABBATH "13" June 11th (Brad Wilk of RATM on Drums)
AEROSMITH "Rock for the Rising Sun" DVD July 22nd
5FDP "The Wrong Side of Heaven & The Righteous Side of Hell" Vol 1. July 23rd
FIGHT or FLIGHT (Dan & Mike of Disturbed) "A Life By Design" July 23rd
MINISTRY "Enjoy the Quiet: Live at Wachen 2012" DVD August 2nd
METALLICA 3D Movie "Through the Never" IMAX Exclusive Sept 27th/ Out Oct 4th
BODYCOUNT "Rise" or "Manslaughter" 2013
KORN Summer 2013
AVENGED SEVENFOLD 2013
SLAYER 2013
MOTORHEAD 2013
JUDAS PRIEST End of 2013
NINE INCH NAILS 2013
TRIVIUM "Vengeance Falls" (Dave Draiman produced) Late Summer 2013
METALLICA 2014
SLIPKNOT 2014
With Axl Rose being the only original band member, to DJ Ashba, Bumblefoot & Richard Fortus not being Slash, to it being the best cover band on the planet but pound-for-pound Axl and company f*cking brought it last night at The Midland. While I may still be on a show high I'm gonna say at this moment Guns N' Roses is the best show I've seen at said venue, yet. That's saying quite a bit since I've seen a sh!t-ton of shows there.
I feel like Ashba (lead guitarist, till Richard or Bumblefoot took over for a solo) tells people, "Yeah, I see those shoes over there and they're great and all but have you seen these? Mine are pretty amazing as well. Good luck filling them!"
The show started around 10:40 and went till damn near 1:30! Three hours, 30 songs and 46 wardrobe changes by Axl later and I'm giving the point to him and his merry band of pranksters over Slash & Myles' performance at the same venue a while back. Absolutely a bad ass, mother f*cking, rock show! Only negatives, I'll give, are with Tommy Stinson's performance on bass. Just kinda meh, for me. And I suppose for some people, how late it all went, I liked it though. Made me chuckle a bit when Larry who runs the Midland said, around 12:30, that "It's just so late. We find the 40 year olds can't hold their liquor when it runs so late". That sh!t made me laugh pretty good.
Had a blast, glad we went, and irony wasn't lost on one of the people at the Midland (whom my girl and I ran into as we were heading into the venue) swinging down into the P&L to get Axl, and I quote, "a slice of Tennessee Whiskey Cake"!
Hot of the heels of Memorial Day and here's what I gots for ya!!
As many of you know, Rockfest headliner, ALICE IN CHAINS rolls out their new album today, "The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here". Do I like it? Some of it. Is it better than "Black Gives Way To Blue"? I don't think so. Perhaps after a few more listens my feelings will change but this is where I'm at with it.
NINE INCH NAILS mastermind, TRENT REZNOR, saying today that he's not been totally honest with what's happening with him lately. Seems a full NIN album is in the works, completed, and ready to be rolled out. Both title and date are TBA.
Metal Gods JUDAS PRIEST release "Epitaph" today on both Blu-Ray & DVD. This disc is a "unique live retrospective". PRIEST are still planning on releasing a new album.
Speaking of Metal Gods DIO's "Finding the Sacred Heart: Live in Philly 1986" is out today via Eagle Vision.
Below is what's coming down the pipe. See anything I'm missing???
FILTER “The Sun Comes Out Tonight” June 4th
QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE “Like Clockwork” June 3rd
BLACK SABBATH “13” June 11th (Brad Wilk of RATM on Drums)
5FDP “The Wrong Side of Heaven & The Righteous Side of Hell” Vol 1. July 23rd
METALLICA 3D Movie “Through the Never” IMAX Exclusive Sept 27th/ Out Oct 4th
BODYCOUNT “Rise” or “Manslaughter” 2013
KORN Summer 2013
AVENGED SEVENFOLD 2013
SLAYER 2013
MOTORHEAD 2013
NINE INCH NAILS 2013
TRIVIUM “Vengeance Falls” (Dave Draiman produced) Late Summer 2013
METALLICA 2014
SLIPKNOT 2014
JUDAS PRIEST TBA
BRAND NEW STUFF from RED LINE CHEMISTRY comes out today with "Tug of War"! These guys have been working diligently with legendary producer NICK RASKULINECZ (Sound City Movie, Alice in Chains, Deftones, Rush, etc) and are super excited with the final product they've come up with. ALTER BRIDGE also has a box set out today!
Here's what's going down the pipe over the coming months!
ALICE IN CHAINS “The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here” May 28th
FILTER “The Sun Comes Out Tonight” June 4th
QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE “Like Clockwork” June 3rd
BLACK SABBATH “13” June 11th (Brad Wilk of RATM on Drums)
5FDP “The Wrong Side of Heaven & The Righteous Side of Hell” Vol 1. July 23rd
METALLICA 3D Movie “Through the Never” August 9th
BODYCOUNT “Rise” or “Manslaughter” 2013
KORN Summer 2013
AVENGED SEVENFOLD 2013
SLAYER 2013
MOTORHEAD 2013
METALLICA 2014
SLIPKNOT 2014
JUDAS PRIEST –TBA
