I had completely forgotten about the L.A. Guns song "Over the Edge." The song came on Hair Nation yesterday. I kept listening and even asked the Glam husband, "Wasn't this in a movie?" (It's a song that just sounds cinematic). He shrugged and I made a mental note to Google when I got home.
Turns out, "Over the Edge" was used in the movie Point Break, and therefore "Over the Edge" is on the official soundtrack, along with RATT, Little Caesar, Shark Island and more. Now, would you believe I've never seen Point Break? I suppose I should add it to my Netflix queue, right?
Anyway, back to "Over the Edge." I guess I'd forgotten about the song because, well, every song on Hollywood Vampires is basically forgotten, right? The 1991 album is underrated and under appreciated. Bottom line: rediscovering "Over the Edge" was a pleasant surprise.
Happy Independence Day, American Glam lovers. July 4th is a great holiday that usually means sun and fun. I don't have any concert plans today, but I will be going to an amusement park and may take in some fireworks as well. I'm also very grateful for the day off of work.
As I continue my three-day weekend of relaxation and fun, I want to direct you to this hilarious video I ran across last night: a baby named Jonah rocking out to Pantera. Now, those who know me will realize this is monumental: I am not a kid person. I don't dislike children, but I don't want any of my own and I certainly never fawn over kids, so it is rare anything kid related even amuses me. That said, this clip was just too funny not to share.
If you've got a lot of cash to drop for 23 hours at sea, you might consider the Sweden Rock Cruise. The cruise sails October 6th from Stockholm, Sweden, makes a stop in Finland and returns to Stockholm on the 7th. Anvil and a reunited Helix are confirmed for the cruise and four more band announcements are forthcoming. I'm not quite sure why the Sweden Rock Cruise is always just one night. Seems to me the cruise could easily be expanded to at least three nights, but I digress. I'm sure the event is fun regardless.
Happy July, Glam lovers! You know what happens this month? George Lynch will release a new record! Kill All Control comes out July 19 and then he'll hit the road with his band Lynch Mob.
George Lynch, the charismatic lead guitarist for Dokken, and leader of his own dual rock bands, Lynch Mob and Souls of We, announces the summer U.S. tour with the re-formed Lynch Mob beginning on July 29th in Houston, TX and finishing in late August on West Coast - with more dates to be announced shortly.
As previously announced, Lynch is releasing his next solo album, Kill All Control, on July 19th through Rocket Science, Inc. This much-anticipated album is the eleventh in his nearly twenty year career. It began as a follow-up to the Souls of We debut, Let The Truth Be Known, however, Lynch quickly realized the project was taking on a new direction with the addition of Powerman 5000 drummer, Adrian Ost. In collaboration with Souls of We singer, London LeGrand (Brides of Destruction), Lynch noted that, “the creative juices just flowed and we wrote most of the CD in 10 days.”
Kill All Control combines many of Lynch’s various styles and histories, including a reflection back to his earlier days, which spawned a follow up to the instrumental Dokken track, “Mr. Scary”, called “Son Of Scary”, featuring Fred Coury of Cinderella on Drums. Additional guests on the album include a variety of well-known singers; Will Marten (Earshot), Marq Torien ( Bullet Boys), and Keith St. John ( Montrose) all joined in on the new album. Lynch hopes he’s created an “eclectic listening experience for all my fans.”
In 2009, Lynch re-formed Lynch Mob and released Smoke and Mirrors, which resulted in an extended tour and the reuniting of the band’s original line-up, to the delight of many fans. Lynch Mob is currently working on a new album, due out later this year.
LYNCH MOB Tour Dates
July 29 HOUSTON, TX July 30 OKLAHOMA CITY,OK July 31 DALLAS, TX August 3 BUFORD, GA August 4 DAYTONA BEACH, FL August 6 FT. LAUDERDALE, FL August 10 INDIANAPOLIS, IN August 11 WESTLAND, MI August 12 BOLINGBROOK, IL August 13 COLUMBUS, OH August 14 NASHVILLE, TN August 25 GILROY, CA August 27 ORANGEVALE, CA
Who here has the new Rods album featuring Ronnie James Dio? The Rods have a longstanding Dio connection, going all the way back to the Elf days. The Rods began releasing albums in the early 1980s and eventually broke-up. Well, a couple years back they reunited and guess what? Ronnie James Dio recorded with them!
"The Code" is apparently the last song recorded by the great Dio. It is featured on the Rods album Vengeance and was released by Niji records... a label owned by Ronnie James Dio's wife, Wendy.
I like "The Code" a lot - it is heavy and that is a good thing.
Yeah, you read that headline correctly: our beloved Cinderella will release a vinyl version of their 2009 release Live At the Mohegan Sun.
The vinyl version will be released September 11 via Bologna Rock City (September 12 in Europe).
According to my memory -- so I could be wrong -- the show were recorded as part of the 2005 "Rock Never Stops" tour.
The special edition double-live LP will be released as a gatefold. There will only be 500 copies available, and each will be hand numbered. I plan on ordering a copy if the price is right -- I still love my records!
Here's the track listing:
Night Songs The Last Mile Somebody Save Me Heartbreak Station Coming Home Shelter Me Nobody's Fool Gypsy Road Don't Know What You Got (Till It's Gone) Shake Me Fallin' Apart At The Seams Push Push Still Climbing
And for today's blast from the past... Cinderella performing "Push, Push" in 1986
Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at 12:01AM 
