I knew the Whites had a thing for read, but their taking it to a whole new level in their new video, for the Corky Robbins-penned “Conquest.” Here, Jack is a matador in a hispanic arena, dueling a really bad ass bull. Soon Jack and the bull embark in a deadly dance of blood as he dodges and repeatedly stabs the oversized cow. Jack is however a man with a big heart and can’t manage…
U2 makes surprise stage appearance
They have been known for doing surprising things before. This time they went and sang as a warmup act at a charity concert in London. But just Bono and The Edge were there. The band members have invested time and money in good causes and it is obvious that charity is an important part of them. The show delighted the 250 people who attended the fund raiser on Friday night for Mencap, a charity that…
The Eagles were ready to retire
They were in fact ready to give up music for a quiet life. But what they did was that they regrouped and recorded their first new album in 28 years. “We either had to fold our tent or make a record,” guitarist Glenn Frey tells CBS’ “60 Minutes” in an interview scheduled to air Sunday. “We were going to be done,” Frey says. “And I wouldn’t want to have it end . . . where…
Chris Cornell: the lonely wolf
Although he’s been the frontman for one of the grunge pioneers with Soundgarden,before the early ’90 hard rock bum and also the lead singer for one of the most iconic rock groups of the new millenium Audioslave, [tag]Chris Cornell[/tag] feels better riding alone. According to him “I am in a situation where I can kind of spontaneously make decisions and do whatever I feel like doing,” he says. “Any future ideas in terms of recordings…
Wu-Tang Clan reveals tracklist + tours
Christmas came early today when the clan announced their definitive final tracklist for their forthcoming “8 Diagrams,” a record eagerly awaited by fans worldwide for nearly 7 years. The album is scheduled to be released on December 11, via Loud/Universal/SRC/Wu Music Group. Feat your eyes on the tracklist from bellow, where most of you might recognize the wordclass featurings from the likes of: Erykah Badu, George Harrison son Dhani Harrison, and John Frusciante (on The…
New Music Monday: 26 November
The holidays are just weeks away and this also reflects into poor releases, being that special time of the year when new records are kept to minimum, but not necessary in quality. Shinning this week is indisputably the invigorated [tag]Kylie Minogue[/tag], with her latest 10th album, suggestively titled “X”. [tag]Genesis[/tag] and live got well together, so the band’s latest record “Live Over Europe” should please a lot of fans. Ireland’s most famous boy band [tag]Westlife[/tag]…
Jordin Sparks: ‘Jordin Sparks’
Artist name: Jordin Sparks Album name: Jordin Sparks Label: Jive Records Gender: Pop/R&B Release date: November 20, 2007 ZMErating: 8/10 Website: http://www.jordinsparks.com The girl won American Idol when it was obvious that there were better singers than her. But she has personality and she is very young at 17 and her talent could grow and turn into something very good. This release is not at her highest level as she could do better but it…
My Bloody Valentine to make digital release
Their initial reunion shock hype has died off a bit, so it’s a good thing the band’s taking it a step at a time, with new updates each week. Feels like a soap opera already. This week [tag]My Bloody Valentine[/tag]’s manager has announced the band intends to pull a Radiohead-wise stunt and release, their much awaited followup to the classic 1991 “Loveless,” as a digital download. Don’t expect a freebie though, according to manager Vinita…
New The Killer video: “Don’t Shoot Me Santa”
Vegas’ favorite quartet, [tag]The Killers[/tag], are back with a holiday special single, suggestively titled “Don’t Shoot Me Santa,” the second of this sort after last year’s A Great Big Sled. The video is beautifully unique and really well directed, by renowned Vegas native Matthew Grey Gubler, and catches on tape a regular Christmas in the Mojave Desert with Brandon and a psycho hobo Santa. The video cycles through scenes of the band, all dressed in…
Sebastian Bach: ‘Angel Down’
Artist name: Sebastian Bach Album name: Angel Down Label: MRV Gender: Rock Release date: November 20, 2007 ZMErating: 10/10 Website: http://www.sebastianbach.com What happened to [tag]Sebastian Bach[/tag] is a bit unfair. He emerged with Skid Row to be one of the last true stars of the heavy music just before the pre-Nirvana hard-rock era. With his look and charisma but above that with his voice he managed to make it big fast. But just as they…