Blackened Machines
New York, NY (Roadrunner Records) -- MTV.com recently sat down with Machine Head's Rob Flynn to discuss the progression of the band's upcoming album, The Blackening. And by progression, we mean it... "Flynn said Machine Head was on a Rush kick (particularly 1977's A Farewell to Kings) during the writing ...
| Setting Womens' Rights Back 30 Years
New York, NY (Roadrunner Records) -- DragonForce will select two lucky female fans (sorry gents) at each and every one of their upcoming UK shows to receive backstage passes, and have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get up on stage to jump on their legendary TRAMPOLINES! To enter, simply send ...
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KISS Debuts Epic 6 Hour Box Set 'KISSology: Volume One 1974-1977' as #1 DVD
NEW YORK, NY (VH1) -- KISS has proven once again to be the biggest, baddest, most triumphant show band in rock & roll history, debuting as the #1 music DVD of the week with "KISSology: Volume One 1974-1977" -- the first of a definitive three-part collection from VH1 Classic Records. The six-hour, 2-DVD ...
| 50th Anniversary of Famous Liberace-Elvis Photo
LAS VEGAS, NV. (Imperial Palace) --It was 50 years ago Tuesday when a popular piano player and a young up-and-coming rock 'n' roller posed for a publicity photo in Las Vegas. Who could have predicted then that both performers not only would become worldwide legends but would continue to attract thousands ...
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Kse Befriend 2-Headed Dog
New York, NY. (Roadrunner Records) -- MTV2 has officially added Grammy-nominated hard rock heroes Killswitch Engage's new video "My Curse" to regular rotation. The song is the first single from the band's new album As Daylight Dies, out November 21st. Directed by Lex Halaby (Mudvayne, Hoobastank), ...
| Avril Lavigne Gets Fantastical On The Movie 'Eragon' With New Song
Sydney, AU. (SONY BMG MUSIC Entertaintment) -- Pop/punk princess Avril Lavigne is set to feature on the soundtrack for the upcoming blockbuster 'Eragon' with a brand new track, 'Keep Holding On'. It's yet to be seen whether or not the sting laden number will also appear on Lavigne's highly-anticipated ...
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Get Ready To Be Conquered: Kasabian To Rock Big Day Out 2007
Sydney, AU. (SONY BMG MUSIC Entertaintment) -- Salute all you Aussie Big Day Out-ers 'cos the rulers of the Empire, UK rock squad Kasabian, are coming to Australia for the very first time to lead the charge at the 2007 Big Day Out. While you know they're gonna rock you silly, if guitarist Serge Pizzorno ...
| Metallica Release Their Videos On Dvd - Dec 2
Sydney, AU. (Universal Music Australia) -- 1988 – Metallica put out their 4th album “……And Justice For All”, and for the first time ever, they release a single and shoot a video. The song was called �One� and it was possibly the most harrowing video of it�s time. Inspired ...
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The Killers: Destiny Is Calling Me
(www.ManicDPress.com) -- The Killers: Destiny Is Calling Me, by Jarret Keene, the untold story and biography / photo documentary about the Las Vegas rock group and American's hottest rock band, The Killers, is now available. What's all the fuss about The Killers? In this candid biography/photo book ...
| The Struggle Between Instinct And Intellect..
New York, NY. (Roadrunner Records) -- Daath will release their debut album The Hinderers on January 30th, 2007. Produced by James Murphy (ex-Death, Obituary, Disincarnate, Testament), co-produced by Daath, and mixed by Colin Richardson (Bullet For My Valentine, Machine Head, Cradle of Filth, Fear ...
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Neil Young's 'Let's Impeach The President' Video Available Immediately
BURBANK, CA (Reprise Records) - There have been very few songs in recent history with the flashpoint reaction of Neil Young's "Let's Impeach The President." Included on his recent album "Living With War," the song was immediately pinpointed by both sides of the political spectrum for its direct indictment ...
| Graham Nash to Make Northern California Appearances November 1 & 2, 2006
SAN FRANCISCO (Jensen Communications for Graham Nash) - Art, photography, music and politics are all on the agenda as legendary singer-songwriter, fine art photographer, digital realm pioneer and activist Graham Nash makes a swing through Northern California this week. Nash's Northern California itinerary ...
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The Who 'Wires' up for eBay Charity Auction Offering Lucky Bidder Once-in-a-Lifetime Access to Band's Sold out U.S. Tour
NEW YORK, NY. (Universal Republic Records) - A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience an entire day behind the scenes/on the road with The Who - including a chance to meet the band and witness one of their sold-out 2007 U.S. shows from VIP seats - is up for bid in a charity auction on eBay. A ...
| Exclusive Video Footage of Yusuf/Cat Stevens Now Available for Viewing on Amazon.com
SEATTLE, WA. (By Sean Sundwall/ Amazon.com Media Relations) - Amazon.com (Nasdaq:AMZN) today premiered exclusive video footage of Yusuf (the artist formerly known as Cat Stevens) performing 'Maybe There's A World' from his new album 'An Other Cup,' slated for release on November 14th. This footage is ...
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Guitar Legends Cale And Clapton Unite For An Epic, Soulful CD Release The Road To Escondido
Los Angeles, CA. (www.jjcalemusic.com) - After years of admiring each others musical masterworks and Clapton covers of Cale songs such as "After Midnight" and "Cocaine," guitar greats J.J. Cale and Eric Clapton have teamed up for the first time to create an original album together, The Road To Escondido. ...
| Kurt Cobain Catapults Onto Forbes' List of Top-Earning Dead Celebrities at No. 1
NEW YORK, NY. (www.Forbes.com) - Kurt Cobain catapulted onto Forbes.com's sixth annual ranking of Top-Earning Dead Celebrities (www.forbes.com/deadcelebs) in the No. 1 spot, knocking Elvis Presley out of the top spot for the first time since the list's inception. Cobain (who earned $50 million from ...
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Don Henley to be honored as 2007 musicares person of the year during grammy week
SANTA MONICA, CA. (Recording Academy) - Multi-GRAMMY-winning recording artist Don Henley will be honored at the 2007 MusiCares Person of the YearSM dinner and concert; it was announced today by Neil Portnow, President of the MusiCares Foundation and The Recording Academy, and Les Bider, Chairman of ...
| The Who's First Studio Album in 25 Years 'ENDLESS WIRE' in-Stores on October 31, 2006
NEW YORK (By Serena Gallagher/ Universal Republic Records) - Legendary rock band, The Who, will release their first studio album in nearly 25 years, ENDLESS WIRE, scheduled to hit stores on October 31. The first run of the historic 21 track offering, released by Universal Republic Records, will include ...
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Neil Young's 'Living With War-Raw' Scheduled For Release Via Digital Download On November 7, 2006
BURBANK, CA (Reprise Records) - Long known as an artist who follows his own rules, Neil Young is releasing his acclaimed 2006 album "Living With War" in a brand new form. Remastering the tapes of the live trio recordings - which featured Young on guitar and vocals, Rick Rosas on bass and Chad Cromwell ...
| The Doors' 40th Anniversary Celebration Kicks Off November 8, 2006 On The Sunset Strip
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA (Rhino Entertainment) - The launch of a yearlong celebration of the 40th anniversary of The Doors, one of the most important and influential American groups in the history of rock, is set for the famed Sunset Strip on Wednesday, November 8, 2006. Along with the Rock and Roll Hall ...
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