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Post by TurnToDust86 on Apr 23, 2015 9:32:44 GMT -8
Ha! Better to fall on the stage than off it.
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Post by andylgr on Apr 24, 2015 1:32:00 GMT -8
Video for new single Open Fire
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Post by andylgr on Apr 24, 2015 1:50:05 GMT -8
www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/32419914/new-drummer-in-the-darkness-leaves-bandNew drummer in The Darkness leaves bandDrummer in The Darkness Emily Dolan Davies has left the band, after only joining earlier this year.
Emily made her live debut on 6 March but is departing to pursue "new projects".
The group said in a statement: "We part ways with fond farewells.
"Emily played a huge part in the recording of our new album Last Of Our Kind and makes a final appearance in the video for our single Open Fire, which is coming to a screen near you."
Emily posted this on her Facebook page just last month
The drummer had "revitalised" The Darkness, according to singer Justin Hawkins.
"She's a hard hitter," he previously told Classic Rock.
Speaking about The Darkness's split with founding member Ed Graham in 2014, Hawkins said: "Ed has had some well-publicised health problems in the past.
"And for one reason or another, he wasn't capable of doing his job anymore.
We're still friends with Ed but now that we have Emily in the band, the worry is gone."
It is not yet certain what they will do to replace Emily.
The Darkness's fourth album, Last Of Our Kind, will be released on 1 June.
The follow-up to 2012's Hot Cakes was recorded at Leeders Farm Studio in Norfolk, owned by The Darkness guitarist Dan Hawkins.
"The new album is brutal," Justin Hawkins said.
"It's definitely stripped back, with the exception of some mandolins.
"But when you're doing medieval rock, you should have a mandolin on it...it's medieval rock, but it still sounds like The Darkness."
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Post by freakygeek on Apr 24, 2015 20:02:31 GMT -8
CALIFORNIA BREED Featuring GLENN HUGHES And JASON BONHAM: Entire Debut Album Available For Streaming
"The self-titled debut album from CALIFORNIA BREED, the new band of 2014, built around the foundation of legendary vocalist-bassist Glenn Hughes, drummer extraordinaire Jason Bonham and 23-year-old newcomer guitarist-singer-songwriter Andrew Watt, can be streamed in its entirety below. Due on May 20 via Frontiers Records, the CD was produced by Dave Cobb (JAMEY JOHNSON, RIVAL SONS, SHOOTER JENNINGS)." LISTEN HEREBRILLIANT ALBUM I *Edited by Admin* love that album, big fan, but for some odd reason Jason walked away from it. |
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Post by andylgr on Apr 25, 2015 4:55:18 GMT -8
looks like Roger Taylor's son is getting the drummers role.
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Post by Praet on Apr 25, 2015 8:51:51 GMT -8
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Post by andylgr on May 12, 2015 4:59:15 GMT -8
The Darkness have announced a UK tour with a great press release. These dates will clash with the Leps UK tour so hopefully I'll find a free date for The Darkness: thedarkness.co.uk/2015/05/uk-tour-2015-blast-of-our-kind/UK Tour 2015 – Blast of Our Kind
Posted on 12th May 2015
Blast Of Our Kind – UK Tour
The Darkness are pleased to announce the Blast of Our Kind tour.
The Blast of Our Kind tour will commence on November 30th in Norwich and culminate in a triumphant show at London’s Roundhouse on December 20th. It is the first, and a golden, opportunity for enthusiasts to see The Darkness on their own stage in support of the new, fourth album’ Last of Our Kind’.
‘Last of Our Kind’ is an album of unparalleled beauty and power. It is to be released on June 1st, at which point children and adults alike will rejoice. The first single ‘Open Fire’ has already been unveiled and the video, directed by Simon Emmett, is currently lording over the internet, stamping it’s scaly feet and pecking at cyber grubs like a magnificent peacock. The album also features ‘Barbarian’, which was released as a ‘teaser track’, with a brutally beguiling animated lyric video illustrated by Nick Roche.
Blast of Our Kind will be The Darkness’ first UK tour since 2013. Those in attendance will be awestruck by the all-new material and downright delighted by the early works as The Darkness rip through their repertoire of ruddy great songs with new drummer Rufus Taylor.
The Darkness will spend the summer months honing their craft with a sold-out launch show at Dingwalls and choice slots at the various festivals listed below.
The Hawkins Brothers, Frankie Poullain and Rufus Taylor are The Darkness.
You’re welcome.
Summer Activities:
3 June LONDON, Dingwalls album launch
4 July WICKLOW, Groove Festival (Ireland)
5 July WATERFORD, Daytripper Festival (Ireland)
12 July CHELMSFORD, Brownstock Festival
9 August NEWQUAY, Boardmasters Festival
30 August PORTSMOUTH, Victorious Festival
Blast of Our Kind UK Tour:
30 November NORWICH, Open
1 December CAMBRIDGE, Corn Exchange
2 December NOTTINGHAM, Rock City
4 December NEWCASTLE, O2 Academy
5 December GLASGOW, O2 Academy
9 December LEEDS, O2 Academy
10 December MANCHESTER, Academy
11 December BIRMINGHAM, O2 Academy
13 December BRISTOL, O2 Academy
14 December SOUTHAMPTON, O2 Guildhall
15 December BEXHILL, De La Warr Pavillion
17 December BOURNEMOUTH, O2 Academy
19 December OXFORD, O2 Academy
20 December LONDON, Roundhouse
Tickets go on sale at 9am on Friday 15th May priced £25.00 & London £27.50 adv. Click here to buy.
Live Nation presale from the 14th and O2 / Fanclub presale from the 13th
‘Last of Our Kind’ will be released on limited edition colour vinyl, Compact Disc and downloadable computer files in partnership with Kobalt Label Services.
new single; ‘OPEN FIRE’ – 1st June 2015
new album: ‘LAST OF OUR KIND’ – 1st June 2015
‘Last of Our Kind’ Track Listing:
Barbarian * Open Fire * Last of Our Kind * Roaring Waters * Wheels of the Machine *Mighty Wings * Mudslide * Sarah O’Sarah * Hammer & Tongs * Conquerors
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Post by edwardcreighton on May 12, 2015 15:32:08 GMT -8
Bon Jovi Asian tour announcement due Friday, apparently playing Shanghai, where i live, September 14. Reliable source.
Listening to Kings X, 1988/89 the rock music press in UK said they were next big thing, I never gave em a chance. So far this week only listened to their first album, Out of the Silent Planet, good stuff.
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Post by Dan on May 13, 2015 12:27:52 GMT -8
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Post by TurnToDust86 on May 16, 2015 14:39:50 GMT -8
Saw Rush in St. Louis on 5/14. Really good show as always. The entire setlist was played in reverse chronological order, starting with three songs from 2013's "Clockwork Angels" album and closing with two songs from 1974's self titled debut album. As they moved through the set, stagehands came on stage and changed the scenery to reflect each era as the band played. It was really cool.
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Post by Lynx on May 19, 2015 7:54:38 GMT -8
I saw them last night in Dallas. It was my 10th or 11th time seeing them, and they have never, ever disappointed me. Last night was no exception! Fantastic show!
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Post by andylgr on May 20, 2015 4:15:49 GMT -8
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Post by deaf_leopard on May 20, 2015 7:40:18 GMT -8
Great news on Bruce. Glad to see him fighting it off aswell!
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Post by primeaugurl25 on May 22, 2015 11:10:59 GMT -8
I'm not sure if any of you were able to see Sixx AM on their 10 cities tour this past April, but that was one of the best concerts I have seen lately. I was already a fan of their 3 first albums and seeing them live was such an enjoyment. I was lucky enough to have met all 3 members of the band and have them signed my leg (which I got tattoed) with the song title Life is Beautiful (in memory of my dad). They are doing a world wide tour in 2016 which is really exciting !
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Post by andylgr on May 26, 2015 1:06:49 GMT -8
The Darkness aren't happy that their album has leaked early.
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Post by andylgr on May 26, 2015 4:26:12 GMT -8
So maybe as an act of damage control The Darkness are now streaming it themselves on their OS: I've already pre-ordered the album, but I'm listening to it now on their site. The first 2 singles they released (Barbarian and Open Fire) are amongst some of the best they've done IMO. I can imagine the title track being played live with a montage of their career and childhood playing on screens behind them  There are some good riffs and hooks on this album and so far I'm finding it easier to get in to than their last one (Hot Cakes). |
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Post by TurnToDust86 on May 26, 2015 6:55:20 GMT -8
The Darkness aren't happy that their album has leaked early. Interesting, I didn't realize that it leaked. When I first saw that it had been posted on their website I was annoyed because I once again had that "why the hell have I been counting the days until the album release" that comes with nearly ever album release these days. But it's better for them to get it out there officially I guess. |
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Post by Shawn on May 26, 2015 9:57:35 GMT -8
The Darkness aren't happy that their album has leaked early. Interesting, I didn't realize that it leaked. When I first saw that it had been posted on their website I was annoyed because I once again had that "why the hell have I been counting the days until the album release" that comes with nearly ever album release these days. But it's better for them to get it out there officially I guess. I think it's Brilliant. I think overall awareness of this album just tripled by announcing it leaked. Real fans will still buy the album. Those that had no plans on buying it might listen to it now and end up liking what they hear and might end up buying a ticket to a show. It's a promotional expense at this point imo. |
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Post by andylgr on May 26, 2015 23:42:09 GMT -8
So the new Whitesnake Purple album has been getting a lot of plays in my car this last couple of weeks, this morning I heard one of the original Deep Purple tracks on the radio (Sail Away), it sounded great and very different to the new WS version. So I think I will be picking up certainly 2 of the Coverdale fronted Deep Purple albums in Stormbringer and Burn.
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Post by Shawn on May 28, 2015 8:58:26 GMT -8
So the new Whitesnake Purple album has been getting a lot of plays in my car this last couple of weeks, this morning I heard one of the original Deep Purple tracks on the radio (Sail Away), it sounded great and very different to the new WS version. So I think I will be picking up certainly 2 of the Coverdale fronted Deep Purple albums in Stormbringer and Burn. WHITESNAKE's "The Purple Album", which revisits singer David Coverdale's time as the frontman for DEEP PURPLE's "Burn", "Stormbringer" and "Come Taste The Band" studio albums, sold around 6,900 copies in the United States in its first week of release to land at position No. 84 on The Billboard 200 chart (which includes stream activity). Other "The Purple Album" first-week chart positions: #8: Japan
#9: Finland#11: Switzerland #13 in Germany #17: Czech Republic #18: Sweden #18: United Kingdom #24: The Netherlands #34: Norway Read more at www.blabbermouth.net/news/whitesnakes-the-purple-album-first-week-sales-revealed/#adEezr5z07jV1Hr4.99 |
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Post by andylgr on May 28, 2015 23:32:56 GMT -8
Whitesnakes new one only sold around 7000 copies in the U.S.  Their tour started last night in Spokane. Heres the setlist, very Deep Purple heavy with 9 (yes 9) covers from their 'new' Purple album! Don't get me wrong some of them are great (like Stormbringer and Burn for instance, but 9 is too many IMO). Only 6 WS original songs in the set. Plus the obligatory guitar and drum solos that they always do. 1.Burn 2.Lay Down, Stay Down 3.Love Ain't No Stranger 4.The Gypsy 5.Give Me All Your Love 6.You Keep On Moving 7.Forevermore 8.Guitar Solo 9.Mistreated 10.Soldier of Fortune 11.You Fool No One 12.Drum Solo 13.Is This Love 14.Lady Double Dealer 15.Stormbringer 16.Here I Go Again --------------------- 17.Still of the Night |
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Post by DesertSun81 on May 29, 2015 5:36:40 GMT -8
Whitesnakes new one only sold around 7000 copies in the U.S. Their tour started last night in Spokane. Heres the setlist, very Deep Purple heavy with 9 (yes 9) covers from their 'new' Purple album! Don't get me wrong some of them are great (like Stormbringer and Burn for instance, but 9 is too many IMO). Only 6 WS original songs in the set. Plus the obligatory guitar and drum solos that they always do. 1.Burn 2.Lay Down, Stay Down 3.Love Ain't No Stranger 4.The Gypsy 5.Give Me All Your Love 6.You Keep On Moving 7.Forevermore 8.Guitar Solo 9.Mistreated 10.Soldier of Fortune 11.You Fool No One 12.Drum Solo 13.Is This Love 14.Lady Double Dealer 15.Stormbringer 16.Here I Go Again --------------------- 17.Still of the Night Wow that's a lot of covers (even with it being Deep Purple). So how many of you would like this as a set?  20th Century Boy He's Gonna Step On You Again Animal Waterloo Sunset Armageddon It Golden Age Of Rock And Roll Hysteria Switch 625 Street Life No Matter What Rock On Rick Solo Rock Of Ages 10538 Overture Don't Believe A Word Pour Some Sugar On Me ------------------------- Photograph |
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Post by DLManiac on May 29, 2015 17:39:45 GMT -8
I saw Halestorm on Tuesday, and I must say that they are a fantastic and very talented band. They were extremely entertaining to see live. They played TEN songs from their newest album (Which I thought was pretty neat), and 5 songs from their 2nd album, and 1 from their debut.
They put on an incredible show, and have a great catalogue, and I would suggest for anyone to check them out. (Especially Into the Wild Life and The Strange Case Of...)
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Post by VictimOfYouth on May 30, 2015 9:41:11 GMT -8
I was lumped into the Aerosmith fanbase for a while because I had a lot of friends in there, and they convinced me to buy this album so I did when it first came out. Really really good album. I really liked hearing Joe singing on Freedom Fighters lol. He's got a really weird voice but I liked that he was featured vocally. I had this album on repeat for probably like two or three weeks. I was really impressed!
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Post by VictimOfYouth on May 30, 2015 9:53:37 GMT -8
I recently took my dad last year to see Boston. See, my dad hates seeing bands live he only saw leppard once with me and agreed they were good but wouldn't see them again. He doesn't like the atmosphere and the fact that you can't really just sit down whenever you want without missing the show.. He doesn't get why I spend all of my money on M&G every year either, and said he'd never want to meet any band and wouldn't dream of paying that much lol. Anyway Boston is his favorite band and I thought he needed to see them at least once just to say he did. And we were both VERY impressed by them. Even without Brad Delp, they were still very good. I've become not a big fan of Tom Scholz just because he seems like kind of an A hole but he delivered, man. And for being expected to mimic the big flawless vocals of Brad, Tommy DeCarlo didn't disappoint at all. I highly recommend going. Everyone around me was really surprised i knew the entire catalogue of what they chose to play. All i said was that it's my dads fault! He never shows his passion for music like most of us do, he comes off as just a casual fan who just likes the music and doesn't need to see any live shows. I knew he had fun and I was really glad I got to go with him They were my favorite band before DL, and now they're my second favorite band lol. And if any of you ignored their later album Final Stage GO PICK IT UP IT'S BETTER THAN YOU THINK! That is all |
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Post by andylgr on May 30, 2015 12:59:56 GMT -8
Their tour started last night in Spokane. Heres the setlist, very Deep Purple heavy with 9 (yes 9) covers from their 'new' Purple album! Don't get me wrong some of them are great (like Stormbringer and Burn for instance, but 9 is too many IMO). Only 6 WS original songs in the set. Plus the obligatory guitar and drum solos that they always do. Wow that's a lot of covers (even with it being Deep Purple). I'll be seeing them supporting Leppard in dec so it'll be interesting to see how many remain in the set then. I can understand them plugging the new album, but 9 is a lot. Especially when WS have such a huge back catalogue of songs. |
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Post by andylgr on Jun 2, 2015 2:26:01 GMT -8
Slash best of to be released in Japan. melodicrock.com/articles/news-feed/2015/06/02/japan-issue-slash-best-july-8#.VW0tvqDumk0.twitterSo just what is 'Conspiracy Theory Volume 1'? Well, it is the name assigned to a 12 track SLASH 'BestOf' release due via Universal Japan on July 8.
It looks as if that's not a title Slash came up with, but rather a new Best Of compilation series that will take on one artist at a time. Further information as it comes to hand.
As for this release - it's all a bit pointless really - but will feature the following tracks:
01． Beautiful Dangerous (Feat. Fergie)
02． Doctor Alibi (Feat. Lemmy Kilmeister)
03． Watch This (Feat. Dave Grohl & Duff Mckagan)
04． Sahara (Feat.Koshi Inaba)
05． Apocalyptic Love
06． One Last Thrill
07． You’re A Lie
08． Bad Rain
09． World On Fire
10． Shadow Life
11． 30 Years To Life
12． Too Far Gone |
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Post by TurnToDust86 on Jun 2, 2015 9:43:40 GMT -8
What a pointless release with a bit of an odd tracklist. Slash best of to be released in Japan. melodicrock.com/articles/news-feed/2015/06/02/japan-issue-slash-best-july-8#.VW0tvqDumk0.twitterSo just what is 'Conspiracy Theory Volume 1'? Well, it is the name assigned to a 12 track SLASH 'BestOf' release due via Universal Japan on July 8.
It looks as if that's not a title Slash came up with, but rather a new Best Of compilation series that will take on one artist at a time. Further information as it comes to hand.
As for this release - it's all a bit pointless really - but will feature the following tracks:
01． Beautiful Dangerous (Feat. Fergie)
02． Doctor Alibi (Feat. Lemmy Kilmeister)
03． Watch This (Feat. Dave Grohl & Duff Mckagan)
04． Sahara (Feat.Koshi Inaba)
05． Apocalyptic Love
06． One Last Thrill
07． You’re A Lie
08． Bad Rain
09． World On Fire
10． Shadow Life
11． 30 Years To Life
12． Too Far Gone |
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Post by andylgr on Jun 2, 2015 22:39:32 GMT -8
TurnToDust86 seeing as you like The Darkness, did you ever listen to the Stone Gods album? When The Darkness split up the drummer, guitarist and their second album album bass player formed The Stone Gods. They only released one album and I believe had a second in the can ready to release before The Darkness surprisingly reformed. I hear some of Burn the Witch in Barbarian.
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Post by TurnToDust86 on Jun 3, 2015 10:40:12 GMT -8
TurnToDust86 seeing as you like The Darkness, did you ever listen to the Stone Gods album? When The Darkness split up the drummer, guitarist and their second album album bass player formed The Stone Gods. They only released one album and I believe had a second in the can ready to release before The Darkness surprisingly reformed. I'd heard of them but never really checked them out. Just listened to those tracks and I really enjoyed them. Obviously there is some Darkness flavor in there but the singer definitely gives them a different sound. Might have to pick up that CD. |
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