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Report: Metallica to finally hit the studio for “Death Magnetic” follow up, this Spring!!!

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Usually, whenever Metallica put out a new album and go on a big world tour, after that, they take a long break from music before another new album. Not this time. Lars Ulrich revealed that after they finish this tour, they will head back into the studio for new material this Spring. Possibly in March or April. This will be the band’s follow up album from “Death Magnetic”.

Read more on the story, here.

Good news. I’m glad Metallica is not making us wait for another new album after this tour! Hopefully they stick with the “Death Magnetic” speed metal stuff and not change their sound again like they do every album. They do a new style of music every album they do.

I know Metallica have a lot of haters, but I love them.

Kev

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BREAKING NEWS: Jimmy Buffett injured after fall from stage during concert in Australia…

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Jimmy Buffett, had an accident while performing during a concert in Sydney, Australia at the Hordern Pavilion. While he was performing the song, “Lovely Cruise”, he fell off the stage, onto the floor face first into the front row. He was bleeding badly and was out cold for a little bit. He was taken to the nearest hospital 30 minutes later. It was said that he was distracted by the bright stage lights.

Read more on the story, here. See the shocking video here at, TMZ.

No offense, Jimmy, but I think this is a good enough sign that you’re getting too old for this. Is it time to retire yet?

Kev

 

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Report: “The Big Four” to play one off show in the United States!!!

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“The Big Four” have announced the huge news today, that Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax will play their first show in the United States. Their show will be taken place on Saturday April 23rd, at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. If you live in California or near there and want to go, tickets go on sale Friday. Get ’em fast, ’cause this will indeed be a quick sell out. Tickets are $99.00 a pop, VIP are for $199.

Read more here, at Guitar World.

Man, wish I could afford this. If I had all that money, I would certainly travel to see this show. I would love to see it. I’m sure they’ll be video taping this for a DVD too.

Kev

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Report: Billboard finally gives opportunity to unsigned artists, they announced an “Uncharted” chart…

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Billboard magazine announced that they have created a new chart called, “Uncharted”. It’s for unsigned and signed artists who have the most plays on the internet whether it’s on myspace, youtube or twitter, they get listed in this chart. Signed artists can be on the chart, but they can’t be listed on any other Billboard chart.

Read more about it, here.

Yes, there are plenty of unsigned artists and bands out there, that gets a lot of plays. Maybe someday, I will get listed on this chart, somehow, lol. Ya never know. Good idea Billboard. It’s about time!

Kev

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Report: Clint Eastwood set to direct his first ever musical film for the big screen, starring Beyonce…

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This maybe hard to believe, but it’s true. Clint Eastwood is set to direct his first musical film for the big screen, he will do “A Star Is Born” remake. Beyonce Knowles is set to star the leading role. Many people don’t know this, but Clint Eastwood is a music lover and musician himself. Yes, that’s true. Eastwood composed music for his own films. Eastwood wrote the scores for “Mystic River”, and “Changeling”. He also wrote the song for the end credits of his own film, “Gran Torino”. That’s probably why Warner Bros. hired Clint to do the film because of his knowledge with music. Clint will probably write the music for “A Star Is Born” too.

Clint’s never done a musical before, so this is something new definitely. With the success of musical films such as “Chicago”, “Mamma Mia” and “Burlesque” winning awards, maybe Clint is trying to get into the award thing.

This may seem weird that Clint is doing this, I think he signed on to this project because this is something he always wanted to do. Make a musical.

Read the story here, at Deadline.

Kev

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Happy Birthday: Janis Joplin

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Yes, you can’t forget Janis. Have to pay your respects to Janis who is most famous for her cover of “Me and Bobby McGee” which the song was originally written by country singer, Kris Kristofferson. She’s also known for “Pieces of My Heart”, “Summertime”, “Cry Baby” and “Mercedes Benz”. Janis died of a heroin overdose in October of 1970. She was 27 at the time of her death. She would have been 67 today. RIP Janis, and Happy Birthday.

Kev

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Happy Birthday: Robert Palmer

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I’m posting this because Robert Palmer, a legendary singer/songwriter from the UK known for hits like, “Simply Irresistible”, “Addicted to Love”, “Bad Case For Loving You”, etc. birthday is today. I’ve admired his music for many years, and still love the guy’s music. He maybe pop and mainstream, but his songs are tight and so fun to listen to. He had a great singing voice, and he is in my opinion, one of the true great icons from the 80’s. This guy was the baddest rock star who made the coolest music videos. He just sang and dance, with hot women dancing behind him. He was the only male music artist to make rock n’ roll sexy in the 80’s. This is another artist that I think that deserves a Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame induction.  Robert would have been 61 if he was still alive today. He died of a heart attack in Sept. of 2003. RIP Robert and Happy Birthday.

Kev

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Report: Van Halen to go back to the studio again for new record…

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The reunited Van Halen, will return to  the studio again to record a new album with new original songs. The reason the band is going back into the studio is because, they want to go out on tour again and Eddie wants to have new songs for the tour. The current line up for Van Halen is of course, Eddie Van Halen, David Lee Roth, Alex Van Halen, and Wolfgang Van Halen. Bassist, Michael Anthony left the reunion to join the supergroup, Chickenfoot. This new album with Van Halen will be the first with David Lee Roth since the album, “1984”.

Read more on the story, here.

Van Halen haven’t been good since the Sammy Hagar era. I fuckin’ loved the Sammy Hagar era, more than David Lee Roth to be honest with ya. I thought Sammy was Van Halen and not David. The song “Right Now” is one of the best songs they’ve ever written.

I don’t know about their new album though. I love Eddie’s guitar playing, but with David singing in the band still, not sure how they will sound. Will they still sound like they did in the 80’s? I’ll wait ’til they release their new upcoming single and then I’ll decide if I want to get their new album or not. Hope their new record won’t suck.

Kev

 

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Thought: Who will be the three big headliners for this year’s Coachella? My predictions…

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Even if the official Coachella 2011 lineup haven’t been revealed yet, these are my predictions on the big headliners for this year’s 3 day festival. I’m thinking Eminem, Soundgarden and the Foo Fighters might be this year’s big headliners. The Foo Fighters announced a comeback this year, so they might surprise us of being a headliner for this year’s Coachella, never know.

I’m probably gonna be wrong on all three of them, but I’d be lucky if I get one right. Eminem is probably the one likely choice.

Kev

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Jay Reatard, died 1 year ago today…

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This legendary punk rock songwriter from Memphis, Jay Reatard, died one year ago today. Yes, that’s right, today is his 1 year Anniversary death. I have the album, “Watch Me Fall” on my Ipod and man, he kept me hooked. I just love his music, he is addicting to listen to.

RIP, Jay. When is this guy ever going to get a nod for the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame? He’s got a long way to go to get a nomination for the Hall of Fame, but I think he’ll get there 20 years from now.

Kev