album reviews : Prince - 20ten

 release date: 10 Jul 2010 // label: NPG Records 

reviewer: Amanda Hall-Davis

Raw, legendary musical royalty to behold - finally - as Prince blasts away the cobwebs of today’s music scene with his new creation; 20ten. 

Ingenuity flows as natural as blood through veins when Prince takes the reins of music artistry to the ultimate level with this scorching production.

Ash and Bloc Party guitarist bitten by lion

Russell Lissack has had to be rushed to hospital during a trip to South Africa after being bitten by the predator.

Apparently Lissack was playing with a lion cub at an animal sanctuary when it attacked him reports Spinnermusic.co.uk.

Joe Satrian’s Guide To His New Album

Joe Satriani is giving fans an exclusive preview of his new albumBlack Swans & Wormhole Wizards released in the UK on October 4.

Phil Lynott Exhibition In Dublin

An exhibition of Phil Lynott memorabilia is happening in Dublin this weekend.
It takes place at the RDS on Saturday, October 2 and Sunday, October 3. Among the items being displayed are guitars, tour jackets, lyrics books, flight cases…and his shares in Manchester United!

Iommi, Gillan Rock For Armenia – Again

Four top musicians are teaming up next week, to record a charity song.
Tony Iommi, Ian Gillan, Jon Lord and Nicko McBrain will be in the studio, doing an undisclosed tune, the idea being to use the money to help rebuild a music school in Armenia.

Green Day frontman to make Broadway debut

Billie Joe Armstrong will appear in 'American Idiot' on Broadway for a week... 

Armstrong composed the Broadway show - which is based on the Green Day album of the same name.

Rush ‘Living Legends’ At Classic Rock Awards

Classic Rock has today announced that Rush will be honoured with the ‘Living Legend’ award at this year’s Marshall Classic Rock Roll Of Honour Awards in association with Currencies.co.uk.

Alice Cooper Nominated For Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

The nominations are out for induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame next year, and there are a few Classic Rock-friendly artists who’ve made it.

Seb Bach Vs. Classic Rock: Here’s Our Side Of The Story

Sebastian Bach has launched into an online tirade against Classic Rock following our article about Skid Row’s debut album in the latest edition. Come inside to read Seb’s rantings – and our response to them.

Heaven & Hell: New Live Release

Heaven & Hell are to release a live CD/DVD in November on the Eagle Records label.

Tune In To The Zloz Hour

Legendary rock photographer Neil Zlozower has launched his very own YouTube channel.
Zlozower – aka Zloz – takes you into his uncensored underground world and gives you a blow-by-blow, no-holds-barred look into the rock and roll industry.

Soundgarden Play Secret LA Show

Soundgarden played a secret show on September 27, in Los Angeles.
The reunited grungesters perfomed at the launch of the Guitar Hero: Warriors Of Rock game, which happened at Paramount Studios.
This is the set list:

1. Hands All Over
   2. Spoonman
   3. Rusty Cage
   4. Outshined
   5. Burden In My Hand
   6. Black Hole Sun
   7. Black Rain
   8. Gun

See them playing Spoonman right here.

Nelson Release New Album

Cult AOR band Nelson release a new album on November 5.
It’s called Lightning Strikes Twice, and the band – featuring twins Gunnar and Matthew Nelson

Radiohead To Ditch New Album?

Radiohead might scrap their planned new album.
Talking to Canadian Press, drummer Phil Selway revealed:

Frampton Goes On The Road

Peter Frampton has announced five shows for next year.
They are:
March 1: Leamington Spa Assembly
March 2: Glasgow ABC Academy
March 3: Manchester Academy 2
March 5: London Shepherds Bush Empire
March 6: Bristol Academy
Find out more at www.frampton.com

Velvet Revolver To Try Out Singers

It appears that things are stirring again in the Velvet Revolver camp.

Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine to stop singing about women

The 'Misery' singer admits it is 'absolutely ridiculous' how many models are featured in the band's songs, videos and album covers, and is planning for the group to take a new direction.

Robert Plant and Elton John at BBC Radio 2 Electric Proms

Following the announcement of the stellar line up for this year's Radio 2 Electric Proms, the BBC have announced details on how tickets can be purchased and further details of how the unique performances can be enjoyed across the BBC networks. 

John Bonham Remembered

On September 25, 1980 John Bonham, one of the all-time great drummers, died at the age of 32. That’s exactly 30 years ago today!
On December 4, 1980 Led Zeppelin announced they were splitting up,

Bad Company To Split Up?

Is it all over for Bad Company? Vocalist Paul Rodgers has hinted that this might be the case.
Blabbermouth are reporting that the famed singer said: “After this Tulsa show [on October 7], there will be no further plans

Mr. Big In The Studio

Mr. Big are working on a new studio album for release next year.

John Bonham Offer: Gone But Never Forgotten!

This coming Saturday, September 25, marks the 30th Anniversary of John Bonham’s death. To commemorate the passing of one of the greatest rock drummers of all time, we will be offering 30 percent off all Led Zeppelin merchandise purchased

Bret Michaels To Have Heart Op

Bret Michaels is to undergo surgery in January to repair a hole in his heart.

Quo Release BBC Recordings

Status Quo are to release Live At The BBC on October 24. And it’ll be available in a number of different formats.

W.A.S.P. Announce Tour

W.A.S.P. are all set to play seven shows over here towards the end of the year.
The tour’s being called Return To Babylon 2010,

Slash Releases Expanded Edition Of Album

Slash is to release a deluxe edition of his self-titled solo album next week.

The Charlatans drummer is undergoing treatment for a brain tumour

A statement from The Charlatan's camp reads:

The Charlatans drummer Jon Brookes is currently undergoing treatment in the UK for a brain tumour following the postponement of the remaining dates of Charlatans North American tour.

Lynyrd Skynyrd inspirational namesake Leonard Skinner dies

Leonard Skinner, the Florida school teacher who  taught students who would go on to name their band Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died at the age of 77.

Gibson celebrate John Lennon's 70th with signature guitars

Gibson Acoustic are releasing a series of three limited edition John Lennon guitar models to celebrate his 70th birthday.

Jimmy Eat World live webchat today

JIMMY EAT WORLD has announced they will be  chatting live online tomorrow, Tuesday, September 21st at 2pm PST / 5pm EST / 10pm UK on their official page, http://www.jimmyeatworld.com/invented/. 

Pearl Jam singer Eddie Vedder has got married

The rocker tied the knot with his model fiancee Jill McCormick in Hawaii on Saturday (18.09.10).

According to UsMagazine.com, the ceremony was witness by around 70 guests, including Hollywood actor Sean Penn and musician Jack Johnson and a number of family members and close friends.

The couple got engaged in December 2009 when the 45-year-old singer proposed to Jill, 32, at the Kennedy Center Honors gala dinner in Washington DC. 

Eddie was present to pay tribute to Bruce Springsteen who was receiving an award from US President Barack Obama.

The pair have two daughters together, Olivia, six, and Harper Moon, who will be two on Thursday (23.09.10).

The 'Jeremy' singer was previously married to Hovercraft bass player Beth Liebling but they divorced in September 2000 after a six-year marriage.

Taking Dawn Name Their Top 5 Cover Versions

It’s another Classic Rock video exclusive. Come inside to watch (and hear) Chris Babbitt, vocalist/guitarist with fast-rising Las Vegas rockers Taking Dawn, name his Top Five classic rock cover versions of all time.

Sherinian: Portnoy Will Return To Dream Theater

Former Dream Theater keyboard player Derek Sherinian believes that drummer Mike Portnoy will return to the band sooner rather than later.

Soundgarden Release New Video Clip

As any Soundgarden fan will know, the Seattle band release a new compilation called Telephantasm next week.

Iron Maiden Announce Nordic Shows

Iron Maiden are to play a handful of Nordic shows next summer.

‘Scumbags’ Steal Breed 77’s Gear

In the midst of their recent headline UK tour, scumbag thieves ransacked Breed 77’s van in East London on the morning of September 17, stealing every piece of equipment that the band had saved up for and purchased over the last five years.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra In London

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra are coming to the UK for the firs time next year.
The American band are to play the Hammersmith Apollo on March 28, as part of  a European tour, where they’ll

Danny Vaughn On Tour

Danny Vaughn, of Tyketto/Waysted fame, is to play six shows at the end of the year.

rock news - Glen Matlock: New Album, Gig

Sex Pistols/Faces bassist Glen Matlock has just released new albumBorn Running.

Roger Waters updates The Wall

Roger Waters is planning to make minor updates to The Wall to better reflect where he is in life.

'We had to deal with the fact that it was one thing for a man in his 30s to sing about his young adult life,' Waters told Rolling Stones. 'But it's something else to go on doing that when you're in your 60s.

My Chemical Romance reveal album title with video

My Chemical Romance have released a video on YouTube to announce the title of their next album will be called `Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys'.

Primitai

 PRIMITAI are without doubt one of the best kept secrets in British metal but with the upcoming release of their stunning new album 'THE LINE OF FIRE' on Monday October 4th they look set to announce their arrival on the big stage in spectacular fashion!

rock news - Steven Tyler To Release Solo Single

Steven Tyler is to release a solo single in November.

Album Reviews : Slash - debut solo album R&FN'R

label: Roadrunner Records

reviewer: Claudia A.

 What can be said about the iconic Slash with his iconic top hat that hasn’t been said (or written) already? Not much really, so let’s cut straight to his debut solo album R&FN'R – a collaboration with some of the most prominent artists from planets rock and pop. A lot can be said about the album though, which is by and large excellent all round.

Blink-182 Big Day Out leak

Looks like a reporter has let it slip that Blink-182 will be on the 2011 Big Day Out.

Channel V host Danny Clayton tweeted last night: 'Blink 182 are playing at Big Day Out. This is going to be the best BDO since 2000.'

Mystifyingly, the tweets are all still up on his dannyjclayton account.

Three hours after he wrote it, he noted: '...turns out i wasn't suppose to mention anything about Blink 182. Let's forget this ever happened.'

Then: 'Oh dear. You know when you read about those "Leaks" in the media. Turns out that's what i am.'

And finally, half an hour ago: 'Oh dear. I'm in trouble.'

The Big Day Out have previously alluded to a Californian act on the bill, and while that could be anyone, Blink-182 are conspicuously Californian.

The official announcement of the BDO 2011 line-up is Tuesday September 28.

Waters: Floyd Reunion Might Happen

Roger Waters has revealed that there may yet be a Pink Floyd reunion.
The bassist/vocalist got together in July with guitarist David Gilmour recently for a charity show.

Sabbath To Release Ozzy Era Box Set

Black Sabbath are to release a box set on November 11 – and it will have every album the original band recorded.

Borat To Play Freddie Mercury

Sacha Baron Cohen is to play Freddie Mercury in a new movie about Queen.
The actor, best known for creating characters like Ali G and Borat, will take the role in a film that goes into production next year.

Remember Jimi Hendrix

On September 18, 1970 Jimi Hendrix died. That’s 40 years ago today.

rock news - ZZ Top In The Studio

ZZ Top have now started work on their first studio album in seven years.

Track Of The Day: Alter Bridge

Alter Bridge are about to release their third album. And they want you to hear it so much that they’ve provided the latest Track Of The Day.

Classic Rock’s New Releases Round-Up

This week, we’ve goodies (or not so goodies) from Soundgarden, Michael Schennker Group, Angra, Methods Of Mayhem, Survivor…

ZZ Top hit the studio with Rick Rubin

by: undercover.com.au 

ZZ Top have gone into the studio with legendary producer Rick Ruben in what promises to be the beardiest album ever recorded.

Speaking to Spinner.com, singer Billy Gibbons said of Rubin, 'He's very instrumental in striking a resonant chord. He's able to find ways to pull things out that you might not know were there in the first place.'

Lacuna Coil announce intimate show

/ by: Jonathan Bradwell

Epic metal band Lacuna Coil have announced a unique intimate show in London on the 9th of October this year. 

The extraordinary set in England's capital city is to be inclusive of an acoustic performance by the band, and also an electrical instrument act as well. 

Win Ozzy…

…Well, a lifesize cutout of the Prince Of Darkness, anyway!
We’re serious. Think of the fun you can have. Take Ozzy with you to the local supermarket,

Steel Panther Announce Last Minute London Show

Steel Panther are to play a surprise club date in London tomorrow (September 17).

Sex Pistols Song In New Advert

The Sex Pistols have authorised a song for use in a commercial for the first time.
Pretty Vacant is to feature in a new ad from William Hill, aimed at encouraging football betting.

Track Of The Day: The Losers

Here’s an unusual duo. The Losers who combine vocals and synth in a very rock stylee.  And there’s plenty of geetar as well. As the band release a new single, they provide the latest Track Of The Day.

rock news - Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper US Halloween Hootenanny Tour

The masters of musical mayhem have paired up yet again to embark on a three week tour of debauchery. 

Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper have returned to destroy a city near you on The Halloween Hootenanny Tour with special guests Murderdolls.

Jack White turns inventor on new music format

Jack White has turned inventor for The Dead Weather's new single, 'Blue Blood Blues' 

The Triple Decker Record has been designed and trademarked by Jack White. It is essentially a 12-inch version of the single embedded with a previously unreleased 7-inch vinyl, which can only be listened to once removed from inside the 12-inch record.

rock news - More Black Sabbath Reissues

There are two more Black Sabbath albums ready for reissue next month.
These are Seventh Star from 1986, with Glenn Hughes on vocals, and The Eternal Idol (87), with Tony Martin singing. Both are due out on October 25 and have been expanded.

rock newsm- Bruce Dickinson Gets Another New Job

Singer, radio DJ, fencer, scripwriter, pilot… now Bruce Dickinson has another job.
Blabbermouth has reported that he’s just been made marketing director for Astraeus Airlines, the company with whom he’s been a pilot for a number of years.

Bonus Track Of The Day: Joe Satriani

Joe Satriani is to release his new album on October 4. And he provides a bonus Track Of The Day. Check out all the Tracks Of The Day.
The new Satriani album is called Black Swans And Wormhole Wizards. It’s his 14^th solo record, and the first single from it is titledLight Years Away.
Now you can download this single for free here. All you have to do is leave a tweet or a Facebook post.

rock news - Crispian Mills Releases Solo Single

Kula Shaker mainman Crispian Mills is about to release a solo single – one he recorded a decade ago.
It’s to be made available on seven inch vinyl through the Ho Hum label on September 27, with the songs in question being Healing Hands and Be Merciful.