The rapper will not only be coming back, but he will be coming back in a very big way. It looks like Ice Cube plans on reuniting with Dr. Dre on his upcoming album, “I am the west”. This is what the rapper wrote on the matter on his blog: “I wanna answer a few questions you have for ya’ boy – Beats by Dre? Not yet. Haven’t asked him, but I will. Any collabos? Not yet. I would give you guys the concept but I’mma save that and let you see it for yourself. Now I know it seems like my record is West Coast crazy- Yeah it is. But I got a lot of real shit to say on this record just like I always do. So my political fans won’t be disappointed.” Well, none of Ice Cube’s fans will probably be disappoint it. After all, what reason would Dr. Dre have to turn his old war-buddy down? It’s not like he’s got anything better to do.
The lead singer of the band the Foo Fighters, Dave Grohl, has recently announced that they are beginning to work on their seventh studio album. Dave said “Foo Fighters have just started writing and we’re going to start recording in September so life is full of music.” Let’s hope for the best and get ready for the worst since their last albums haven’t really be as good as their earlier stuff. Dave has also been performing with the band Them Crooked Vultures, a super group with Queens of Stone Age member Josh Homme and Led Zeppelin’s John Paul Jones. I hope Dave can bring the interesting sound from his side project onto the new Foo Fighters album.
It does seem that a breath of fresh air is needed around this sector as all American Idol-related record sales seem to have gone down the past week. Maybe it is just a minor setback before the great revelation that is to be this season even though the female performances of last night were not as amazing as was hoped. Still, there is promise of the future and that promise probably has The X Factor written all over it. After all, Simon Cowell may be a good sport, but when it comes to sinking your own boat, the Earl of Exigency is probably not that good a captain.
It seems the singer’s latest record was not released on Super Bowl Sunday as intended and isn’t going to see the inside of a store until Usher signs the deal with his management. This is what a source said about Usher’s setback, which is apparently due to him not getting along professionally with his former manager, Jonetta Patton, his own mother: “She walked away from the project because Usher had his girlfriend Grace Miguel all in the mix. She felt as though if she didn’t end things when she did, it would permanently affect their personal relationship.” Way to stick for the family there! Surely Usher appreciates what his mother did for him, making his album late and all that. Guess who’s getting a very special cheese-cake this Mother’s Day?
After releasing his long-awaited comeback, “Relapse”, in May, Eminem promised that there will be a follow-up called “Relapse 2” later this year, but he has recently announced that he will be postponing it until 2010. But he’s not going to leave his fans hanging for Christmas, no sir! Eminem is going to re-release “Relapse” and also throw in seven bonus tracks for all those of you kids waiting patiently at home. What’s Eminem trying to pull here anyway? What, is he really relapsing and he isn’t sure he can do it a second time? But then again, one must never rush a true artist… he takes the time he takes, right?
Well, well, no sleep for the lip-synch singers. Well, after not getting such a warm greeting as she was expecting in Australia, Britney Spears has a lot of extra energy from all the anger and she plans to put that energy to good use. Britney Spears will be collaborating with producer Max Martin and songwriter Sean Garrett and it seems there will be a new album with her name on it out in the coming spring. It seems Britney Spears isn’t wasting any time… she probably doesn’t have enough songs to “sing” in concerts any more and needs new stuff to be able to dazzle the world with her artistic prowess.
The band is apparently thinking about taking on a new direction in their music so they are planning for their next album to be a rave one. Their singer, Johnny Borrell, said the following about their next record: “It’s going to be a different sound. I want to collaborate with someone. I’m thinking a house music extravaganza.” Right… considering the reviews they got on their last record, “I want to collaborate with someone” sounds more like Razorlight’s running out of that old voodoo that they do… well, in this case, did. Oh well, it’s probably too late for Razorlight to go out in the blaze of glory now so they’ll probably have to make the best of getting out of the mud first… onwards to the rave!
Dave Matthews Band release second track, “Shake Me Like A Monkey,”
Fans that have purchased the Dave Matthews Band iTunes pass will get a little closer to celebrating the new album, Big Whiskey and The GrooGrux King, with a second track from the upcoming record. The exclusive download of “Shake Me Like A Monkey” from the iTunes pass is the second in a series of pre-album releases with the deluxe iTunes package. Also exclusive with the package is a behind the scenes look at the making of the album as well as unreleased b-sides, a digital artwork booklet and live music from the band’s Spring and Summer 2009 tours.
In addition to these rarities, be sure to check out the Dave Matthews Band channel on You Tube to watch the Groo Grux album artwork come alive with a fun and unique musical animation.
Dave Matthews Band’s latest album Big Whiskey and The GrooGrux King hits stores June 2nd, but is now available for pre-order with the exclusive iTunes pass! For more news, tour dates and to pre-order the album in a variety of configurations visit DaveMatthewsBand.com.
First Single “Know Your Enemy” Remains No. 1 at Alternative Radio
21st Century Breakdown, Green Day’s highly-anticipated eighth studio album, was released worldwide on Friday May 15th, by Reprise Records. The album is the follow-up to 2004’s two-time Grammy Award-winning punk-rock opera American Idiot, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard chart, spawned five hit singles, and went on to sell more than 12 million copies worldwide.
The album’s first single, “Know Your Enemy” is already capturing the imagination of listeners across the country. It has been No. 1 at Alternative radio for three weeks and is the band’s ninth No. 1 single at the format, making them the artist with the second most No. 1’s of all-time at Alternative.
Green Day, which is singer-guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, bassist Mike Dirnt, and drummer Tre Cool, are preparing to launch their first proper tour of the United States and Canada in more than three years. The tour begins July 3rd at Seattle’s Key Arena and will cross North America through the summer, including a July 27th stop at New York City’s Madison Square Garden, before finishing up with a show at the Forum in Los Angeles on August 25th. Please visit greenday.com for all cities, venues, and ticket on-sale dates.
The guitarist from The Rolling Stones will be recording a new solo album and is drawing to his recent split from his former wife Jo Wood for inspiration. A source said the following about Ronnie Wood’s upcoming release: “Ronnie had a pretty turbulent year breaking up with Jo and finding new love with Ekaterina Ivanova so he’s got plenty to write about on his new record.” This one will probably be a real blockbuster! Just imagine Ronnie Wood singing about how he ended his marriage because of drinking in Ireland with a Russian waitress… now that makes for one hell of a record.
Green Day will release 21st Century Breakdown, the long awaited follow-up to American Idiot, on Friday May 15th. The album, produced by Butch Vig (Nirvana, AFI, Smashing Pumpkins), features the single “Know Your Enemy.” While fans can buy the album in-stores on the 15th, those eager to hear the new record can do so now on Rhapsody.com where the album is streaming in its entirety.
Hear all 18 tracks plus 2 live exclusives now at http://www.rhapsody.com/green-day/21st-century-breakdown.
Disturbed Release New Interactive iPhone App and Release New Show On Their Official Bootleg Site
Metal kingpins Disturbed have released a new iPhone app. This latest apple interface allows you to keep in constant contact with the band through up to the minute feeds of the latest news and direct updates from the band. The new application is compatible with the iPhone and the iPod touch and will allow users to interact directly with live features available on Disturbed1.com.
Disturbed have also just uploaded their live set from the March 21st Waterloo, IA show onto their official bootleg site. During the rest of the tour check back on site to see when other shows are released. Every single show on the 38-city, nine-week trek will be available for purchase to the fans. The download package includes the entire show in 256K, DRM-free MP3 format, exclusive photographs from the show, exclusive artwork, and the full set-list — all for just $9.99. The Official Bootlegs Series gives Disturbed fans the chance to own audio not only of the shows they attend, but also of the shows they cannot attend, and collect the whole series.
Disturbed’s latest studio album Indestructible is now available in stores and at all digital markets.
“Know Your Enemy,” the first single from Green Day’s upcoming eighth studio album, 21st Century Breakdown, is available now. After teasing fans with a snippet of the track, the full version has finally hit iTunes for the world to hear.
21st Century Breakdown, which will be released by Reprise Records worldwide on May 15th, is the best-selling trio’s first studio album since 2004’s two-time Grammy Award-winning punk-rock opera American Idiot, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard chart, spawned five hit singles, and went on to sell more than 12 million copies worldwide. In a recent feature, Rolling Stone called 21st Century Breakdown “even more ambitious than American Idiot” and “a record of die-hard punk ideals…tightly scripted, continually ascending classic-rock excitement.”
Get “Know Your Enemy” now on iTunes.
Kate Voegele checked in with fans from her trailer on the set of One Tree Hill before shooting her last scene of the season. Tune in to watch the spunky singer/songwriter talk about her new song “Manhattan From The Sky,” her upcoming single “99 Times,” and why it’s bittersweet to wrap up shooting season 6 of the show. Kate can’t wait to get back on the road, so be sure to check out tour dates on MySpace.com/KateVoegele.
A Fine Mess will be in stores on May 19th.
16 Frames’ new album! The Los Angeles based band teamed up with producer Matt Serletic (Matchbox 20, Santana) for their major label debut. Tracks from Where It Ends have been featured on MTV’s The Hills and recently appeared in the promos for ABC’s Private Practice.
Steve, Josh and Dylan from the band sat down to talk about their favorite songs on the album and how everyone needs to learn all the words to sing along on their upcoming tour. Head over to iTunes to grab Where It Ends featuring the single “Back Again” today.
No Line On The Horizon, the new album from U2 featuring the single “Get On Your Boots” is in stores now. The album is the band’s 12th studio album and their first release since the nine million selling album How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb, released in late 2004.
The new album, produced by Brian Eno, Daniel Lanois and Steve Lillywhite, has been chose as Amazon’s “Deal of the Day” for today’s release and offers special pricing for one only.
No Line On The Horizon is also being released in a standard format with a 24- page booklet and in digipak format. The digipak includes an extended booklet and the album’s companion film “Linear” by Anton Corbijn. A limited edition package with album, cd and 64-page magazine will also be available, featuring the band in conversation with artist Catherine Owens, and new Anton Corbijn photographs. No Line On The Horizon will be released on 180gm vinyl.
It looks like it is going to be a very strong 2009 for rock band, Hollywood Undead.
According to recent reports, Hollywood Undead’s album, Swan Songs has topped its own best sales numbers in multiple weeks since its debut. Hit single “Undead” as tracks “Everywhere I go,” and “City,” have also drawn a significant amount of attention from radio and fans alike.
The band has been reported as the fastest selling developing rock band, reaching the Top 15 in modern & Top 10 in active rock radio, as well as hottest night record of the year. Look for them on the Saints and Sinners Tour which kicks off February 27th in Fr. Lauderdale. Check out their MySpace page to find a show near you!
For the first time ever, a musical act will be hogging the stage of a talk show by performing five nights in a row on the Late Show with David Letterman. The band selected to do so is none other than iconic rock band U2. The band will guest on the show on March 2 through March 6 and with their new album ‘No Line on the Horizon’, heading to stores on March 3, I’m pretty certain that we will be subjected to the musical monstrosity that is ‘Get on Your Boots’. I’m at least hoping that it’s just going to be one performance and that they will bring out some of their classics or even a new song that is much much better than their current single.
Heavy rock iconoclasts MASTODON will release their new album, Crack the Skye on March 24, 2009. However, hardcore fans will have the opportunity to pre-order a very special Deluxe Limited “Tunnel Book” Edition of Crack the Skye online only via the band’s website: mastodonrocks.com.
This super-deluxe version of Crack the Skye will come housed in a hard box case featuring a third dimension worm hole design that will contain exclusive and additional album art by long-time Mastodon artist, Paul Romano. The special package will include the full-length Crack the Skye album on CD, plus a DVD containing The Making of Crack the Skye with photo gallery, Track by Track band commentary and more by director Jimmy Hubbard.
Shortly thereafter, Mastodon will unveil a new online destination designed to bring fans into direct focus on the upcoming new album, Crack the Skye. cracktheskye.org will launch the week of Feb 16, and will compliment its existing sibling location of mastodonrocks.com.
As previously announced, Mastodon will tour Europe with Metallica this summer. In addition, they have been invited to perform as part of the Sonisphere Touring Rock Festival this summer in Europe and the UK with Metallica, Linkin Park, Slipknot, Lamb of God and more. Go to sonispherefestivals.com/ for details, dates, etc.
The singer’s manager, Tim Clark, recently mentioned that Robbie Williams will release only two more albums with EMI, in accordance to his contract. Tim Clark said: “Robbie’s got a Best Of to come on his contract after releasing a new album this year. He will then look to his future. We will engage with a range of people and Robbie will have his ideas.” Wait a minute… didn’t Kanye West mention something about Robbie Williams being in rehab a while back? And what about the aliens, I mean look at him! The man desperately wants to get around the best of the universal circles. Robbie Williams is very likely to start a new pop group that will sing songs intended to bring our intergalactic friends closer to discovering us. I’m sure that it will also be a very monstrous record deal, especially if the somehow manages to involve scientology in it.
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