Classics Du Jour

Paul McCartney recently posted a video clip on his website with exclusive behind the scenes footage from his performance at the Olympics Opening Ceremony.  The video also features interviews with McCartney and Opening Ceremony artistic director Danny Boyle. Check it out here:

Earlier this month Eagle Rock Entertainment announced that they would be releasing a tribute version of Deep Purple’s Machine Head on September 25th to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the landmark album.  Re-machined: A Tribute To Deep Purple’s Machine Head features a wide array of performers, including Metallica, Chicken Foot, Joe Elliott, Joe Bonamassa and … Continue reading Re-Machined: Metallica Covers Deep Purple (Video) →

Paul Simon’s Live in New York City concert documentary will be released on September 18.  The intimate 90-minute show took place at the historic Webster Hall in Greenwich Village in June 2011 and included some of Simon’s best-loved songs, such as: “50 Ways To Leave Your Lover”, “Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes” and … Continue reading Paul Simon To Release ‘Live In New York City’ Concert Film Next Month →

Lynyrd Skynyrd have released their new studio album, Last of a Dyin’ Breed via Roadrunner Records.  Guaranteed to feed the needs of the multi-generational Skynyrd Nation, Breed continues the renewed vigor the band exhibited with their last album, 2009’s God & Guns. Check out the tracks below, available now on iTunes. More about Last of … Continue reading Lynyrd Skynyrd Releases “Last of a Dyin’ Breed” →

The man who killed John Lennon, Mark David Chapman, has made headlines once again as he makes his seventh bid for freedom this week.  The New York State Department of corrections announced on the weekend that the 57-year-old Chapman will stand before the parole board once again, having been denied parole at his previous six … Continue reading John Lennon’s Killer Up For Parole (Again) This Week →

ELO’s Jeff Lynne is releasing his first solo record in 20 years this fall – but that’s not all. He’ll also release Mr. Blue Sky – The Very Best of Electric Light Orchestra – a collection of ELO songs re-recorded at his home studio. Tracks include “Evil Woman,” “Don’t Bring Me Down,” Livin’ Thing” and … Continue reading ‘Best Of’ ELO Album Coming this Fall →

ELO’s Jeff Lynne will release his first solo album in 20 years this coming fall. Long Wave is described as “a heartfelt and vivid tribute to some of the very songs that originally inspired him.” “I call this new album ‘Long Wave‘ because all of the songs I sing on it are the ones heard … Continue reading Jeff Lynne’s First Solo Album in 20 Years Coming This Fall →

The New Zealand Herald published a set of rules set by Slash and his publicist for potential interviewers in their profile of the legendary guitarist this past Thursday. The seven conditions must be met in order to be granted an interview with Slash – a pratice that is quite common among celebrities, though rarely published.  … Continue reading Slash Sets Rules for Interviewers →

NHL Goalie Chris Mason, who is making a return to the Nashville Predators this year, has revealed a new mask for the upcoming season which portrays Iron Maiden’s beloved mascot Eddie.  According to InGoal magazine, the mask features Eddie, as originally portrayed on the 1984 album cover for Powerslave. Check it out here.

Guns N’ Roses will join the likes of Celine Dion, Garth Brooks and Elton John this fall with a residency in Sin City, kicking off on October 31st.  Axl Rose and the band will perform 12 shows at The Joint in Las Vegas’ Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. The show is billed as Appetite for … Continue reading Guns N’ Roses Launching Vegas Residency →

Neil Young and Crazy Horse will release a new album this coming October, guitarist Frank “Poncho” Sampedro revealed to Rolling Stone earlier this week.  The album will be titled Psychedelic Pill – the same name as one of the many new songs featured on the band’s tour. Neil Young and Crazy Horse released Americana, their … Continue reading Neil Young and Crazy Horse to Release Another Album →

Many music fans were embittered last night when NBC decided to pare down their coverage of the 2012 Olympics closing ceremonies.  Though they dedicated 2 and a half hours of airtime to the show, NBC ended up cutting some of the most anticipated performances, while leaving some of the more disappointing one in.  Kinks frontman … Continue reading NBC Frustrates Fans By Cutting Closing Ceremonies Short →