Does the world need new Ugly Kid Joe music? I say yes! The band, somewhat surprisingly, debuted a new tune the other day on some California radio show. The new tune is called "Love Ain't True." Ugly Kid Joe got back together, recorded six new songs maybe for an EP release in the future. In the meantime, here's "Love Ain't True."
One of my favorite guitar heroes has a new album coming! Michael Schenker will release a new one in October and he's going on tour here in America, too! Here's the release - I would like to see Michael when he comes to Ohio.
Michael Schenker, a true purveyor first-class hard guitar rock, is set to release the aptly titled "Temple of Rock" on October 11 on CD, digital formats, and vinyl. He will also be touring with Uli Jon Roth and Leslie West on the 3 Guitar Heroes tour.
The list of Schenker's successes is extensive... As a young man he lent his very special sound, together with his brother Rudolf, to the Scorpions, which later made the band one of the first real international hard rock stars from Germany. In the 70s, he similarly helped the British rock legends U.F.O. to their definitive breakthrough, turning songs like "Rock Bottom" or "Doctor, Doctor" into hits everyone knows.
In 1980, it was time for him to form the first band of his own... The Michael Schenker Group, or MSG for short. Some of the world's best musicians were asembled, cavorting with founding members such as Gary Barden, Don Airey or Simon Phillips. Not forgetting that no one less that Roger Glover from Deep Purple manned the production console for the first record. Since then, the three letters MSG have become a synonym for honest, hand-crafted and impelling premium hard rock.
Now, after extensive touring, and following a well-earned rest, Schenker has returned with his group to add a new jewel to his creative work. Names such as Pete Way, Wayne Findlay, Neil Murray and Chris Slade still represent the highest of standards and get aficionados' heartbeats racing. One of the biggest treats is his collaboration with the former Scorpions drummer, Herman "the German" Rarebell, as well as his beloved brother Rudolf. And yet the list is even longer with Doogie White (former member of the Rainbows), Super drummer Carmine Appice and Elliott Tichy. However the one name missing in 2011 is Gary Barden. Michael Voss, the new vocalist, is more than "just" a replacement. The experienced producer and singer showed just what he is capable of during the last MSG tour.
Here's the tour info:
October 6 - Norfolk - CT - Infinity Music Hall & Bistro October 7 - Albany - NY - The Egg October 8 - Ridgefield - CT - The Ridgefield Playhouse October 9 - Plymouth - NH - The Flying Monkey October 12 - Foxborough - MA - Showcase Live October 13 - Asbury Park - NJ - Stone Pony October 14 - New York - NY - Irving Plaza October 15 - Philadelphia - PA - Theatre of Living Arts October 16 - Westbury - NY - NYCB Theatre At Westbury October 18 - Silver Spring - MD - The Fillmore Silver Spring October 19 - Baltimore - MD - Sound Stage October 20 - Cleveland - OH - House of Blues October 21 - Cincinnati - OH - Bogart's October 22 - Indianapolis - IN - Egyptian Room October 26 - Milwaukee - WI - The Pabst Theater October 27 - Chicago - IL - House of Blues November 4 - Dallas - TX - House of Blues November 5 - Houston - TX - House of Blues November 11 - Las Vegas - NV - Boulder Station Hotel & Casino
Today is the tenth anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. It's hard to believe a decade has passed since that nightmarish day in 2001 - but here we are, commemorating another Patriot Day.
Skid Row recorded the song "One Light" in remembrance of the tragedy. The song is from the album Thickskin. Much love and respect to all today.
Either Hell froze over or Axl Rose is broke, because Guns n' Roses are touring America - and soon. So far, there are three dates confirmed. That might not sound like much, but for Axl's Roses, I think it's a ton.
Here are the dates:
10/28/11 - Orlando, FL - Amway Center
10/29/11 - Miami, FL - American Airlines Arena
11/12/11 - Kansas City, MO - Sprint Center
Notice the dates - I feel confident in predicting many more dates to come. This looks like the shell of a tour routing to me! None of these dates work for me, so I'm holding out hope that Guns n' Roses will play in Ohio (or close to it) when I'm not on Shiprocked. So, what are your predictions for this tour: will Axl actually pull it off? Will you attend?
I recently wrote a piece for Noisecreep that basically outlines the most ridiculous stage looks in all of metal (both past and present).
The #10 spot goes to Hevisaurus. Sometimes these articles just write themselves. Seriously, a Finnish band that actually wears dinosaur costumes on stage?! These guys make songs for kids with a power metal beat. Gimmick or not, Hevisaurus know how to sell records. Their debut 'Jurahevin kuninkaat' (in English, 'Kings of Jurassic Metal'), stayed on the Finnish top albums chart for ten weeks. No word if Hevisaurus is available for private bookings or play dates.
Have you heard of the Bam Bam Boys? I'm not talking about The Flintstones!
It's amazing to me after doing this website for five years that I can still pull up YouTube every single day and find a new Glam band I've never heard of... usually the bands I discover suck but sometimes there's something good enough to pass along here. Today, I present to you the Bam Bam Boys.
The Bam Bam Boys are from Sweden. The band released Bam Bam Boys in 1989 and it is the band's only album. There is scant little written about this band online. Basically, I don't know anything about them period except that their debut (and only record) is extremely rare. Matti Alfonzetti is on vocals, and fans of Swedish rock will surely recognize his name. What do you think?
Photo credit: Jon Hill People of the Foot, are you ready?
Chickenfoot will release their new album Chickenfoot III on September 27. In advance of that release, the band has released an official video for the first single "Big Foot." I gotta say, I love the song. There's a ton of hate on YouTube over this clip and tune and I don't get it.
Chickenfoot is a band made up of amazing musicians and I think this song ranks up there as high quality. I can't wait for the new record. What do you think?
Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 12:01AM 
