Alter Bridge Facebook Here’s a look at the top stories of the day on Loudwire and around the Web: – Alter Bridge have announced that they plan to release a new album and embark on a world tour in 2013. [ Loudwire ] – Linkin Park are set to play only one live show in 2013. Find out where you can see them here. [ Loudwire ] – Zakk Wylde is recording a Hurricane Sandy benefit song with members of Sevendust and Candlebox . [ Loudwire ] – Lacuna Coil have released a new music video for ‘End of Time.’ Check it out here. [ Loudwire ] – All Shall Perish guitarist Ben Orum has announced his departure from the band. Orum has also joined a new band who will be releasing an album on Jan. 1, 2013. [ Loudwire ] – Metallica offer fans another sneak peek of ‘Quebec Magnetic’ with a video of the band performing ‘Damage, Inc.’ live. [ Ultimate Metallica ] – Musical legend Ravi Shankar has passed away at the age of 92. Slash , the Who + more react on Twitter. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] – 42 years ago: Jim Morrison plays his final show with the Doors. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] – Rocket From the Crypt announce reunion tour. [ Diffuser.fm ] – Fleetwood Mac announce expanded + deluxe ‘Rumours’ reissue [ Rock Music Report ]
Archive for December 12th, 2012
Linkin Park to Play Only North American 2013 Concert in Las Vegas
Mary Ouellette, SheWillShootYou.com North American fans will have only one chance to see Linkin Park live in 2013. The band has announced they will play their lone U.S. show of the year at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas on Feb. 16. With this being Linkin Park’s one show of the year on the continent, demand will probably be through the roof. And having the show in a venue like Planet Hollywood, instead of an arena or stadium will make seats even more scarce. Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday (Dec. 14) at 10AM. Last weekend, Linkin Park performed at L.A. radio station KROQ’s ’23rd Annual Almost Acoustic Christmas.’ In an interview taped before the show, Chester Bennington talked about his first encounter with Kiss’ Gene Simmons. “So the first time I met Gene Simmons, I was like, ‘Whoa, that’s Gene Simmons. He’s like right here,’” Bennington explained. “So I went over and introduced myself. He grabs me by the shoulders, and he says, ‘You are a powerful and talented young man.’ He’s staring at me in my eyes and says, ‘If we were in prison, I would make love to you.’ I was like, ‘Oh.’” If you’re not able to make it to Vegas to see the band, you’ll have to travel across the world to see them in 2013. Linkin Park have dates scheduled in Australia and New Zealand next February and March. [button href=”http://loudwire.com/linkin-park-announce-clean-energy-promotion-rock-american-music-awards/” title=”Next: Linkin Park Announce Clean Energy Promotion” align=”center”]
Watch the 12-12-12 Concert for Sandy Relief
Beginning at 7:30 PM ET tonight (Dec. 12), fans around the globe can tune in above to stream 12-12-12: The Concert for Sandy Relief at Madison Square Garden in New York, with all proceeds benefiting the Robin Hood Relief Fund. Although musicians from a wide range of genres are participating in the humanitarian effort, the rockers are definitely coming out in record numbers. Heavyweights like Dave Grohl , Eddie Vedder , Bruce Springsteen, the Rolling Stones, Roger Waters and the Who rank among the star-studded lineup, joining forces with pop and hip-hop acts like Alicia Keys and Kanye West. One rumored performance that music fans won’t want to miss is Sir Paul McCartney playing with the surviving members of Nirvana, Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic. However, instead of performing a Nirvana or Beatles tune, the all-star collaboration will apparently debut an all-new song for the special event. The stacked lineup for the charitable affair opens up a world of possible collaborations with some already confirmed performances to look forward to. The legendary Roger Waters of Pink Floyd fame has gone on record to say that he’ll be performing with Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder. The historic event will bring together celebrities from actors and actresses to athletes and comedians to support the worthy cause, working the live phone-banks and taking donations from the general public to assist those in the Tri-State area impacted by superstorm Sandy. For more on ’12-12-12,’ visit the official website , and to donate, click on the button below: [button href=”https://donate.121212concert.org/” title=”Click Here to Donate to ’12-12-12′ Now” align=”center”]
Lacuna Coil Unveil ‘End of Time’ Video
Vimeo Lacuna Coil ’s one-two punch of Cristina Scabbia and Andrea Ferro have no problem sharing vocal duties throughout the band’s latest disc ‘Dark Adrenaline,’ so it comes as no surprise that the two would share the spotlight in their new video for the single ‘End of Time.’ Produced by K48 and directed by Robert Cinardi (A.K.A. Saku), the outcome is a visually stunning work of art that accompanies the beautiful ballad. The video opens to a monochromatic palette of Scabbia and Ferro sitting across from each other at a decked out table, sporting a steampunk meets Victorian wardrobe divided only by a few scattered candelabra, a skull on a plate and a song. Throughout the video, contrasting images of Scabbia and Ferro play out with unexpected props that include a victrola and a hairless cat, just to name a few. The curious images add to the suspense and beauty of the elegant piece. Saku has been an instrumental part of Lacuna Coil’s visual display of their music, previously working with the band on videos for ‘Spellbound’ and ‘I Won’t Tell You’ from the band’s 2009 disc ‘Shallow Life.’ More recently Saku directed the mini-movies that accompanied the ‘Dark Adrenaline’ bonus DVD and limited editions. As far as touring plans in 2013 for Lacuna Coil, the Italian metal act returns Stateside in early February to kick off a tour with Sevendust, check out all the dates below the video. Watch Lacuna Coil’s Video For ‘End of Time’ [button href=”http://loudwire.com/lacuna-coil-sevendust-early-2013-u-s-tour/” title=”Lacuna Coil and Sevendust Join Forces for Early 2013 U.S. Tour” align=”center”]
Eye Empire vs. Evans Blue – Cage Match
Photos: Facebook: Eye Empire / New Ocean Media Eye Empire continue to pile up the casualties as they beat out 10 Years in the last round of the Loudwire Cage Match. Will they be able to beat out today’s competition for another win? Evans Blue heat things up with their latest single ‘Beyond the Stars’ off of their fourth studio album ‘Graveyard of Empires.’ Check out the lyric video for ‘Beyond the Stars’ here . So will Eye Empire remain triumphant with their track ‘I Pray’ or will Evans Blue rise ‘Beyond the Stars’ for a win? Get in on the action and vote for your favorite track below! (This Cage Match will run until Friday, Dec. 14 at 8AM ET. Fans can vote once per hour! So come back and vote often to make sure your favorite song wins!) Listen to Eye Empire, ‘I Pray’ Listen to Evans Blue, ‘Beyond the Stars’ Sorry, you need to have javascript running to see this poll. Email Me When Cage Match Winners Are Announced Enter your email address below to receive the Loudwire newsletter, which will include notification of the daily winner of the Cage Match, as well as our top stories of the day. Email Rules of Cage Match: Fans can vote once per hour for their favorite song. If a song remains the reigning champ for five straight cage matches, it is retired to the Loudwire Cage Match Hall of Fame. With so many great songs out there, we have to give other bands a chance!
Alter Bridge Planning New Album + World Tour for 2013
Mary Ouellette, SheWillShootYou.com Guitar great Mark Tremonti may have spent the tail end of 2012 engrossed in supporting his first solo album, but it looks like 2013 is all systems go for Alter Bridge . According to a tweet posted by Tremonti yesterday (Dec. 11), the Alter Bridge brain trust of singer Myles Kennedy , drummer Scott ‘Flip’ Phillips and Tremonti met up with their management in sunny Florida to plan the immediate future of the band. Although specific details were not disclosed, AlterBridge.com has confirmed that the band’s 2013 schedule includes a new album and a world tour. “Had a meeting today with Myles, Flip, our managers and myself. Starting to plan 2013!,” tweeted Tremonti , giving fans lots to be excited about. The only member seemingly missing was bassist Brian Marshall, who also had to duck out of touring with Tremonti earlier in the year citing personal reasons. The news probably comes as a relief to Alter Bridge fans, providing confirmation that the band is alive and well. With frontman Myles Kennedy currently out on tour providing vocals for Slash while Tremonti tours Europe through February with his solo side project, it’s been a busy time for everyone juggling multiple creative endeavors. Alter Bridge’s last studio offering was their third album, 2010’s ‘AB III.’ Tremonti has also been working on a new album with his longtime band Creed . [button href=”http://loudwire.com/tags/alter-bridge/” title=”Mark Tremonti Reveals Plan to Keep Wolfgang Van Halen in His Band” align=”center”]