'Alice Does Alice,' Free Download

Are you an Alice Cooper fan? (Okay, who isn't?) Anyway, Alice recently released a new EP called Alice Does Alice. Basically, it's five new recorded versions of some of his most famous tunes like "School's Out" and "Elected." I just happened to go to Alice's official website last night and noticed that he's giving away "Elected" right now as a free download, so make sure you go there and snatch that up.

If you want to buy the entire Alice Does Alice record, it's only $4.99. I'm seeing Alice in exactly one week - I can't wait. He is one of the most consistent live performers bar none. His shows are high energy and a hoot, too. Plus Keri Kelli is on the guitar! What more could a Glam girl want? The name of this tour is "Theatre of Death 2010." Seems fitting.

Now, what do I think of the new "Elected?" I think it's major win! I have the original on vinyl, which means it has that great, crackly sound. Plus, Alice's voice is younger. But still, this "new" version has some great screams and punched-up audio. I eagerly await Alice's 26th studio album.

Beavis & Butt-head to Return?

Oh my Glam - Metal Hammer is reporting that Beavis & Butt-head just might be returning to MTV. I can't imagine MTV making room in their action-packed schedule of reality-driven crap for something quasi-music related, but hey, I hope I'm wrong. Beavis & Butt-head always entertained me. The show was not fair to Winger but maybe a new round of episodes could lessen the hate on Kip and Co.

I wonder what Beavis & Butt-head would say about modern metal? Or the fact that Winger has a new, awesome album? Apparently creator Mike Judge is working on 30 new episodes. We'll see if this rumor pans. Also, I wonder if Beavis & Butt-head would get new band T-shirts. Hmmm...

Yahoo! Taps 'Home Sweet Home' for New Ad

Add some more cash to the Motley Crue bankroll. Yahoo! is using "Home Sweet Home" in a new ad campaign! The commercial is airing on television now, which is good for the Crue...I think. I say "I think" because over half the YouTube comments are asking "Who is this band?"

Seriously.

Anyway, any Glam exposure on the national circuit is good. The commercial itself isn't great -- although I like the part with the band and the jumping bull in front of a moving stock ticker. Plus, it sort of sucks that "Home Sweet Home" is so edited, but hey. You take what you can get, right? Check it out below.

'Tom Sawyer,' Live for the First Time

Holy...Glam.

Man, I could waste a lifetime clicking through YouTube, looking for obscure things to share with all of you...but this one takes the cake. Today, I present the supposed first-ever live performance of Rush's "Tom Sawyer." According to the comments, the song hadn't even been recorded yet and the band was still working it out. What would it have been like to have heard "Tom Sawyer" before it was set in stone? Good grief! Pay attention to the lyrics and the rhythm.

I'll admit, I was so excited in finding this last night I sort of jumped around on the couch. But, I'm a music nerd, so there you go. I'm not the biggest Rush fan in the world but I would like to see them in concert...but it doesn't look like that's going to happen this summer. The 'Time Machine' tour is going on right now.

Showing Some Van Hagar Love

Remember honestly loving an album without knowing any of the back story? Not hearing a million different reviews from critics trying to outdo each other? Before forums when anyone with a computer could cut down the band you love?

For me, those were the salad days of music. Oh man, how I loved Van Halen's Balance when that record came out. I thought it was just the best thing ever. I mean, it rivaled Aerosmith and if you knew me in 1995 - well, let's just say there wasn't much more important to me at that time than Aerosmith.

Anyway, I'm sick of reading of how crappy an album Balance is...I love it, no matter what the detractors say. Which brings me to today's post. Last night, my husband says (ok, demands) "Write about favorite Sammy Hagar - Van Halen songs for tomorrow." Well, I aim to please, so here goes. My top five Van Hagar tunes, in no order:

The Seventh Seal - from the album Balance
Dreams - from the album 5150
Top of the World - from the album For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge
Why Can't This Be Love - from the album 5150
Can't Stop Lovin' You - from the album Balance

Now I realize it's highly dangerous for me to post about favorite Van Hagar tunes when there's a huge contingent of Van Roth lovers who will pounce if they think Diamond Dave has been slighted. Look, I'm not slighting David Lee Roth at all. My husband prefers Van Hagar and he wanted other people's opinions regarding Van Hagar...so, let's have 'em. Give me your favorite Van Hagar tunes. And for the record, I love (LOVE!) Sammy's solo work, too. He's a party music machine! Woo hoo!

(Oh, and if you're wondering, my husband's favorite Van Hagar tune is "When It's Love" from the album OU812).

Speaking of Van Halen...it looks like the talk of a new studio album to be released next year was just...rumors. We'll see I suppose.

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Drive, She Said: Glam or Not?

Drive, She Said recently released a new album called Dreams Will Come (via Metal Heaven). I always put them more in the AOR category but last night, I came across a few websites where people were throwing the New York band into the Glam category. Of course, that often happens when a band has long hair and was from the mid-80s to early nineties.

In fact, Drive, She Said released their self-titled debut in 1989. The band is lead by Mark Mangold and Al Fritsch, the former being a big time songwriter. I actually didn't know the band even had a new record until I started clicking around online last night. I don't even remember what it was that made me think of Drive, She Said but off I went, on a virtual wild goose chase for information on the quasi-obscure band. I say "quasi" because Drive, She Said has released something like six albums. Still, I'd argue they are not a household name.

Back to the original question at hand: Glam or not? For those wondering, the band is still active live. They played Firefest last year. I guess it doesn't matter if they are Glam or not - you like what you like of course. Still, I'm putting Drive, She Said in the AOR category. Also, I think their name did not help them - not great from a marketing perspective, but I digress.

"Think of Love"

Obscure Monday: Kiss of the Gypsy

Remember Kiss of the Gypsy? The English band released its self-titled debut in 1992 via Atlantic and made a video for the single "Whatever It Takes." By the debut date you should be able to decode that the band didn't have much chance of lasting very long.

Does anyone own Kiss of the Gypsy? There are a few copies on eBay that are reasonably priced so I need to get on that I guess. Here's "Whatever It Takes."

If that tune didn't do it for you, try this one: "Promised Land." Just listen.

Still not convinced? Try this ballad on for size: "Take This Old Heart."

I'm really excited over this obscure find and I think you will be too. Kiss of the Gypsy rules. Too bad they only did one album.

"No Prize for the Loser"