March 18, 2010 Music News from the Rock Station, 92-7 WQLZ by Bishop Unauthorized If you like to read and are also a Metallica fan, you are one in a million. But instead of getting a cookie for your efforts, how about reading a book? A new, unauthorized biography about Metallica front man James Hetfield will be out soon. “James Hetfield: The Wolf at Metallica's Door” will be out April 22nd. Scottish author Mark Eglinton dug deep into Hefield's past, interviewing many key figures who had an impact on young Jimmy. Childhood friends aren't the only people the author interviewed for this unique look into Hetfield's life, fellow rockers take on their associate's life will also be included. Pick up the book to read what members of Anthrax, Alice in Chains, and Pantera have to say about the legendary, yet secretive Metallica front man. Another new song A new Deftones album is just around the corner and another new song has been released to stream online. A few weeks ago, the single “Rocket Skates” was released for free download. Then a video was released for the track (view the scintillating video here). Well now there is a new tune out and it just so happens to be the title track, “Diamond Eyes” (listen to the song below). The album, titled “Diamond Eyes,” will be available April 17th. The band had an album already recorded with original bassist Chi Cheng, but the album release was postponed because in 2008 Chi got into a serious car accident that left him in a “minimally conscious” state. So, while the band waits for Chi to come back around to release the new album and tour, Deftones recorded an entirely new album with a new bassist Sergio Vega. Front man Chino Mereno told AOL's Noisecreep that the band almost called it quits after Chi's accident, but they decided to push forward with a fresh batch of songs. To keep up with Chi's progress, visit the website OneLoveforChi.com. To get the latest from the Deftones, visit Deftones.com. Diamond Eyes by deftones_official Catch the Music Minute every weekday with the Free Beer and Hot Wings Show on 92-7 WQLZ, the Rock Station. |
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March 17, 2010 Music News from the Rock Station, 92-7 WQLZ by Bishop Abrupt ending In the past, unruly fans would get all upset when a musical act abruptly left the stage. Thankfully this was not the case at the Rams Head Live last night. After three songs deep into a headlining performance in Maryland, Megadeth left the stage. It wasn't because of people blatantly filming the show, something that made Axl Rose was all fussy about down at Riverport in St. Louis a bunch of years back. For Megadeth's show last night, the house public address system (PA) reportedly “took a dump” (though much harsher words were used). Video of Megadeth's front man Dave Mustaine surfaced online showing him coming out on stage, bitching about the house PA. In a recorded phone message from Mustaine, the front man explains how the Baltimore show was doomed from the beginning of the night and that Megadeth would indeed be back in Baltimore. Next time, Mustaine said they would rather play at a gas station with a few generators and their own PA which would work better than the POS PA the band couldn't play through last night. 80s glam rock vs 80s pop Reporting about celebrity reality television isn't my thing. But, when rock stars are involved, then it becomes music news. Poison's Bret Michaels has been featured in the latest season of Donald Trump's “Celebrity Apprentice” alongside celebrities like Sharron Osbourne, Cindy Lauper, Sinbad and even our very own former Governor Rod Blagojevich. The first project Trump put the celebs up to was running a restaurant with all the profits going to charity. There were two teams. The mens' team was fronted by Michaels, a rock icon from the 80s and a lifelong diabetic, while the womens' team was lead by 80s pop star, Cindy Lauper. So, who won? Well, the $100,000 prize was awarded to Team Michaels who then donated the cash money to the American Diabetes Association. Michaels recently celebrated his 47th birthday and to put even more sugar-free icing on his diabetic cake his latest single “Nothing to Lose” from his solo album “Custom Built” has reached No. 3 on AC radio … but you won't hear that garbage on QLZ … why? Because anything with Miley Cyrus (or Sasquatch Face … as I like to call her) will never make it on The Rock Station. Catch the Music Minute every weekday with the Free Beer and Hot Wings Show on 92-7 WQLZ, the Rock Station. |
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March 16, 2010 Music News from the Rock Station, 92-7 WQLZ by Bishop Streaming samples It's Tuesday which means there some new stuff to look forward to in the stores. But, if you want to peer into the future—here are a couple of new things to check out online. After 6 years of being apart and 9 years since their last album, Stone Temple Pilots have recorded a new one and controversial front man Scott Weiland said the album is done being mastered. The band even had an exclusive listening party a few weeks ago. Well, now there is an audio sample of the first single to check out online. Granted, it's only 18 seconds long, but it will give you an idea of if whether it's gold or not. With lyrics like “I like it when you talk about love ... You always were my favorite drug even when we used to take drugs,” the first single “Between the Lines” is sure to be a hit. Something new from something old, 80s glam rock group RATT has a new single. You can here it online through Roadrunner Records. The tune “Eat Me Up Alive” will appear on the forthcoming album “Infestation” due out April 20th. Listen to RATT's latest here. Getting back together Rumors are rumors, but most times in the music bizz, rumors tend to come true … especially when it's a first person rumor. System of a Down had been rumored a while ago to be getting back together. That still doesn't seem to be happening, but SOAD Drummer John Dolmayan posted on his Facebook page that his and Derik Malakian's side project, Scars on Broadway, will be getting together for an April show in LA. In 2008, after Scars did a brief headlining tour, Malakian announced a cancellation of the tour because his heart just wasn't into touring. So, look out for some updates about Scars on Broadway's show soon. If we can't have SOAD, then a combination of Serj's stuff mixed with some Scars will just have to do. Catch the Music Minute every weekday with the Free Beer and Hot Wings Show on 92-7 WQLZ, the Rock Station. |
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March 15, 2010 Music News from the Rock Station, 92-7 WQLZ by Bishop Going retro Tribute albums are always a fun time, unless they make you feel old. Metal Hammer out of the UK is lining up an exciting set of albums to celebrate the multi-decade anniversary of Black Sabbath, AC/DC, and Judas Priest albums. Recreations of vintage Sabbath tunes will be performed by Apocalyptica and Prong while the AC/DC tracks will be covered by 80s metal lampoon-ers Steel Panther and Skindred. Judas Priest's classic tunes will be reproduced by Trigger the Bloodshed and White Wizzard. No word yet when these new renditions of classic metal tunes will be out, but just know that it is happening. From real life to cartoons Comic book fans, listen up! Rob Zombie is getting back into the land where ink and text bubbles rule. He's mastered the music business, directed Hollywood motion pictures and even taken the lead on network television directing a prime-time crime drama. Now the horror rocker/director is in the process of producing the comic “Whatever Happened to Baron Von Shock?” It won't be your traditional super power driven dark world of misfits and mutants, but rather a depiction of celebrity life, it's seductions, and it's pitfalls. Image Comics' artists Danny Hadiwidjaja and Val Staples have taken up the mantel of this intimidating project. Zombie is on the record saying this will be a very different project. Unlike his past cartoon attempt of “El Superbesto,” Zombie wants to take real life and bring it into the comic world. You should be able to pick up the first issue of the dark dramady subtitled “Sex Drugs and Monster” May 26th. Check out the cover art here. Catch the Music Minute every weekday with the Free Beer and Hot Wings Show on 92-7 WQLZ, the Rock Station. |
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