'Awake' - Violent Breed, New Music

Violent Breed is a new band formed by bassist Brian Wheat of Tesla and new rock voice AleX. The group's debut single is called "Awake" and the official video came out yesterday. Also, guitarist Dave Rude (Tesla) played on the track as well.

From his book, it is pretty clear that Wheat likes to keep busy and he's always interested in finding new talent and making music. Wheat and AleX have been working together a long time, so the collaboration seems and feels natural. I would assume shows will happen sometime soon and obviously more music is coming.

Rarity: Fred Coury Edition

Drummer Fred Coury of Cinderella fame shared a personal rarity to his Facebook page: an audio track of his very first demo! This is cool and I love when musicians share stuff like this! A real reason to have and keep social media these days.

Jon Bon Jovi Saves Woman In Crisis

This is pretty amazing footage. Jon Bon Jovi was doing a video shoot on a pedestrian bridge in Nashville and he saw a woman contemplating jumping into the water below. Approaching cautiously, he spoke with the woman and convinced her to change her mind about jumping.

September is National Suicide Prevention month. The video is proof that being kind and reaching out really can save a life. In that moment, it didn't matter that Jon is a big star, or rich or beautiful or whatever. He just saw the opportunity to help and did so.

Finally, if you are in crisis, dial 988. Help is available, 24/7 - 365. 

Queen Announce Special Debut Album Box

Queen’s Greatest Hits is back at the Number 1 stop on the Billboard Hard Rock chart. That compilation has spent 400 (non-consecutive) weeks at number 1.

In other news, Queen is releasing a special box set featuring a remaster of their awesome debut. We’re talking Queen 1 here with 63 tracks, many with new mixes. There are 6 CDs and 1 LP and it is all out October 25. You can pre-order now. 

“Queen I is the debut album we always dreamed of bringing to you.” - Brian May and Roger Taylor, 2024 👑
Queen’s groundbreaking 1973 debut album has been remixed, remastered and expanded in a 6CD+1LP box set with 63 tracks and 43 brand new mixes. And, for the very first time, a… pic.twitter.com/dERHkadu38

— Queen (@QueenWillRock) September 11, 2024

Motley Crue Announce Hollywood 'Takeover'

This was rumored for awhile but now it is apparently fact: Motley Crue will do a Hollywood takeover and play some of the iconic rock clubs in the area.

There is a charity aspect here so that is good.

The poster below is just wrong though - using the original graphics and having John 5 in one of the squares? Crazy.

Kendrick Lamar Is The Super Bowl Entertainment This February

He's huge so I get it: Kendrick Lamar will play the coveted Super Bowl halftime show in February. I am not sure how he exactly appeals to all masses, but maybe he does. I prefer him to country, that's for sure. Also, maybe he will collaborate with a rock act on the big stage.

We always talk about the SB halftime spectacle every year, so here we are yet again. I feel like the announcement was a little earlier than normal.

Also, the Bengals were trash yesterday, so there's that. Onward and happy Monday.

30 Seconds Of 'Unfinished'

Drummer Alex Van Halen will release his book Brothers on October 22. Along with that book is a full, previously unheard Van Halen brothers track. In fact, the track is the last one that Alex and Eddie ever worked on together. It is called "Unfinished" and the 30 second teaser is honestly very emotional.

There is no denying "Unfinished" is Van Halen - the song sounds like it would fit on Balance, 5150 or even 1984. We will have to see how the entire song pans out, but I am thinking it will be a slower track throughout with less flash than most Eddie Van Halen tracks.

I can't wait to read Brothers and now I'm really excited to hear this new Van Halen music, too.

Also, happy first NFL Sunday of the season to all who celebrate!