Mary Ouellette, shewillshootyou.com Here’s a look at the top stories of the day on Loudwire and around the Web: Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx talks to us about Motley Crue’s new single ‘Sex,’ tweeting, Dave Mustaine, the future of Sixx: A.M. + much more. [ Loudwire ] Slipknot percussionist and creative force Shawn ‘Clown’ Crahan says that Paul Gray ‘will be part of the next record.’ See what Crahan means right here. [ Loudwire ] We’ve all seen people get kicked out of shows, but it’s even sweeter when a band is the one to drop the axe. Check out 10 Amazing Concert Ejections Caught on Video. [ Loudwire ] Curious as to whether or not Led Zeppelin will reunite? Find out how the band handled questions on the subject. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] Songstress Fiona Apple has been released on bail after her Texas arrest for hash possession. [ Diffuser.fm ] My Dying Bride and radio goddess Full Metal Jackie are set to premiere the band’s song ‘A Tapestry Scorned’ this weekend. [ Rock Music Report ]
YouTube: sludge666ful Although a rock or metal show may seem like absolutely anarchy, there are a few unspoken rules. Generally speaking, if you start a fight in the crowd or throw something at the band, you’d better hope that none of the musicians notice you, because you’ll likely be humiliated publicly and kicked out of the venue. In these 10 concert ejections, we’ve teamed up with Ultimate Classic Rock and Diffuser.fm to bring you memorable scenes where artist turns against audience member, justifiably. If you’re a fan of confrontation and brilliantly articulated slews of naughty words, you won’t want to miss out on watching these videos. Please enjoy this list of 10 Amazing Concert Ejections Caught on Video. [button href=”http://loudwire.com/foo-fighters-concert-ejection/” title=”Click to See the 10 Amazing Concert Ejections Caught on Video” align=”center”]
Mary Ouellette, SheWillShootYou.com Whoever said that good things come in threes was obviously referring to the pack of trios that provide the core lineup of the ‘Triple Threat’ Tour. Headlined by the trio Seether with support by fellow three-piece acts Sick Puppies and Kyng , there’s a lot to love about the number three. Of course, opening quintet Young Guns broke the ‘three’ chain, but more of that later. Seether have quietly churned out five albums over the past decade on Wind-Up Records with their grunge infused brand of rock. Their massive collection of hits seem to sneak up on you and It’s not until you experience their live set that you realize how deep their catalog runs and the range of success they’ve had. Throughout their rock ‘n’ roll tenure they’ve impacted the genre with singles ranging from ‘Gasoline’ from 2002’s ‘Disclaimer’ all the way through to ‘Country Song’ from the trio’s latest release, 2011’s ‘Holding Onto Strings Better Left to Fray’ – both of which made it into the set list. Seether fans generally know what’s in store when the band hits the stage but with the ‘Triple Threat’ tour kicking off last night the band debuted their new stage set up for the headlining run. Seether have always sported imaginative sets and their latest is no different, but we encourage fans to check it out for themselves! We can tell you this, bassist Dale Stewart hit the stage sporting a silver facemask and drummer John Humphrey’s drum kit was flanked by swanky chandeliers while the more elusive Shaun Morgan settled in behind his microphone with guitar in hand, but the rest, well, tune in to check it out. Their meaty set flew by quickly so don’t blink or it will be over before you know it. Sick Puppies have stepped away from the live stage for a bit to concentrate on their upcoming disc but they dusted off the road rust for one of the best sets of the evening providing a high-energy, interactive romp that showed what the Aussie rockers are all about. With bassist Emma Anzai’s thumping basslines to Mark Goodwin’s rhythmic lead on drums and lead vocalist, guitarist, and all around Sick Puppies ring-leader Shimon Moore instructing the audience to bounce, clap, and get to know the people around them a little better because after all “this is a sweaty rock show,” their set clocked in at 45 minutes of intense rock. Highlights of the Sick Puppies set included a first listen to a new song, at least a short instrumental piece of it. (Fans who pre-ordered the new disc were entered to win a chance to hear the whole new album with the band backstage post show!), a moving cover of the Tears For Fears tune ‘Mad World,’ and their single ‘Maybe’ from their last disc ‘Tri-Polar.’ Throughout the set Moore’s vocals were complemented beautifully by Anzai’s female touch, just another element of the band that sets them apart from the rest. Kyng provided a short but powerful set with their “new age vintage” mix of classic rock meets classic metal with influences of the 90s era of grunge thrown in for good measure – paying homage to the best of the past and molding it into their own unique sound. Their no-nonsense approach to their set allowed for the maximum allotted time for head-banging and getting caught in a groove. Their disc ‘Trampled Sun’ came out in September of last year and the trio has been riding high since. Music fans who got to the House of Blues early met Wind-Up Record’s latest signing, the UK rockers in Young Guns. The youthful group showed a lot of promise and gratitude making the most of their opportunity to play in front of the large Boston crowd. Their set was highlighted by the title track off of their disc, ‘Bones.’ Four bands over the course of one night provided a ton of rock n’ roll goodness and all with their own spin on things making for an eclectic evening of music. The ‘Triple Threat’ tour rages on through the end of October so hit it up when it rolls into your town. Check out our exclusive photos from the show below. Seether: Mary Ouellette, SheWillShootYou.com Mary Ouellette, SheWillShootYou.com Mary Ouellette, SheWillShootYou.com Mary Ouellette, SheWillShootYou.com Mary Ouellette, SheWillShootYou.com Sick Puppies: Mary Ouellette, SheWillShootYou.com Mary Ouellette, SheWillShootYou.com Mary Ouellette, SheWillShootYou.com Mary Ouellette, SheWillShootYou.com Mary Ouellette, SheWillShootYou.com Mary Ouellette, SheWillShootYou.com Mary Ouellette, SheWillShootYou.com Kyng: Mary Ouellette, SheWillShootYou.com Mary Ouellette, SheWillShootYou.com Mary Ouellette, SheWillShootYou.com Mary Ouellette, SheWillShootYou.com Young Guns: Mary Ouellette, SheWillShootYou.com Mary Ouellette, SheWillShootYou.com Mary Ouellette, SheWillShootYou.com
Mary Ouellette, SheWillShootYou.com Slipknot are currently on a break from their last touring cycle, which included a headlining spot on the 2012 Mayhem Festival, the Heavy T.O. and Heavy MTL festivals, and the band’s very own live creation, Knotfest. In a recent interview Artisan News, Slipknot percussionist and creative pathfinder Shawn ‘Clown’ Crahan spoke about late bassist Paul Gray ‘s contributions will be heard on the next Slipknot album. “There are songs that he’s written that will be a part of the next record,” says Crahan in the video interview posted below. “We’re all going to have to think like him, and he’ll be there. He’ll be there; there’s no way [that] Paul Gray [will not be] a part of anything that we do for the rest of our career.” Gray’s bass was placed onstage during Slipknot’s last touring cycle, with the band’s touring bassist, Donnie Steele, remaining offstage during shows. We had the opportunity to speak with Clown at the 2012 Heavy MTL festival in Montreal, Quebec, where the masked musician explained the difficulties that Slipknot continue to face without Gray. “As we all know, Paul was a major writing force in the band,” says Clown. “We’ve been sporadically touring for two years to share the grieving process with our fans instead of doing it by ourselves and having them do it by themselves — we’re doing it together … Even though it’s been over two years, you’ve got to be able to go into the studio calm, cool and collected, because I’m not ready to walk into a studio and not see him.” Artisan News Talks to Shawn Crahan [button href=”http://loudwire.com/slipknot-clown-talks-knotfest-antennas-to-hell-legacy-of-paul-gray-more/” title=”Check out Loudwire’s Video Interview with Shawn ‘Clown’ Crahan” align=”center”]
Kevin Winter, Getty Images For Red Hot Chili Peppers fans who’ve ever wanted to get up close and personal with the band, here’s your chance, and it’s all for a good cause. RHCP bassist Flea, who founded the non-profit Silverlake Conservatory of Music 10 years ago, has announced an event to support the school that will be held at his own Los Angeles home on his birthday – making for quite a momentous day. His bandmate Anthony Kiedis will join Flea in serving as co-host of the very special event. Set for Tuesday, Oct. 16 the intimate evening will include performances by both Red Hot Chili Peppers and Rancid, in addition to a dinner and a silent auction with all funds benefiting the school. The auction features donations from President Bill Clinton and musicians like Tim Armstrong, Chad Smith, Maroon 5 and more. A tax-deductible donation of $1500 gets fans in the door; find out all the details here . According to its website, the Silverlake Conservatory of Music was created “to fill in the cultural landscape of our community” with a promise to “offer the people of our area the opportunity to study music with exceptional teachers at a reasonable price.” That sounds like something we can all rally behind! [button href=”http://loudwire.com/top-albums-of-2002/” title=”Where Did RHCP Land on Our Top Albums of 2002 List?” align=”center”]
Tim Whitby, Getty Images Here’s a look at the top stories of the day on Loudwire and around the Web: Slash defends Lindsay Lohan on her recent hit-and-run arrest. We’ve also got our review and exclusive pictures of Slash’s recent New York show with Foxy Shazam. [ Loudwire ] Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian claims, This will be the only version of Anthrax until there is no Anthrax.” Plus, Anthrax bassist Frank Bello discusses his role in the film ‘Greetings From Tim Buckley. [ Loudwire ] Randy Blythe goes one-on-one with Metal Hammer, reminiscing about his Czech arrest in great detail. Blythe says about the police, “They looked like they were there to apprehend a terrorist.” [ Loudwire ] Guitarist faces jail after convincing investors to fund bogus charity album featuring Jimi Hendrix, Beatles + More. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] Songstress Fiona Apple has been arrested in Texas for Possession of Hash. [ Diffuser.fm ] Green Day reveal that Best Coast will join the band as support for January + February dates. [ Rock Music Report ]
Sean Gardner / Jonathan Wood / Karl Walter, Getty Images As cliche as it may sound, it seems unbelievable that these 2002 landmark albums were released a decade ago. In a time when MTV was still playing music videos on heavy rotation, mainstream rock as well as underground metal had a very memorable year in 2002. Bands such as Queens of the Stone Age and Chevelle rocketed to worldwide notoriety, while various types of 'core' and progressive metal crowned some new heroes. Although 10 years have passed since the release of these albums, each one of them shares a timeless quality that to this day, allows these records to be constantly re-spun. Check out our list of the Top 10 Albums of 2002: ? 10 'Audioslave' Audioslave ? ? When it comes to rock 'supergroups,' few have been as successful as Audioslave were in the 2000s. Consisting of Tom Morello, Tim Commerford and Brad Wilk of Rage Against the Machine along with Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell, Audioslave's self-titled album is home to rock anthems like 'Cochise,' 'Show Me How to Live' and 'Like a Stone.' The band would release two more albums before breaking up in 2007. ? 9 'Perseverance' Hatebreed ? ? As the New Wave of American Metal swept through the 2000s, different types of 'core' began to gain a tremendous amount of attention. With the release of Hatebreed 's 'Perseverance,' they became one of the first truly heavy bands of the era to succeed on a major label [Universal]. As an essential piece of the New England metal scene, bands such as Killswitch Engage constantly praise Hatebreed for paving the way for modern metal acts and allowing others to succeed on major labels. Tracks such as 'Proven,' 'Call for Blood' and 'I Will Be Heard' allow for a unique catharsis, letting the listener “get the red out.” ? 8 'The Art of Balance' Shadows Fall ? ? In a quest to find the perfect balance between melody and aggression, Shadows Fall created 'The Art of Balance.' With tracks about yoga and meditation mixed in with negative points in life and thrashing aggression, the experiment worked, and 'The Art of Balance' received gleaming praise from critics and fans. Vocalist Brian Fair explains, “It's the idea of oneness and unity between all people and all things. It's the idea that all systems begin from the same spark and it's something we get further away from. We're all in this together.” ? 7 'Wonder Whats Next' Chevelle ? ? Chevelle released their breakthrough album 'Wonder What's Next' in 2002, and the disc went on to achieve platinum certification. The success of the album is largely due to Chevelle's signature track, 'The Red.' 'Wonder Whats Next' had a long and impressive ride after the its release, as the singles 'Send the Pain Below' and 'Closure' kept Chevelle going through a monumental period in the band's history. ? 6 'Alive or Just Breathing' Killswitch Engage ? ? Widely considered as pioneers of the 2000s metalcore explosion, Killswitch Engage released 'Alive or Just Breathing' to mass acclaim. It was the last album featuring original vocalist Jesse Leach, who returned to Killswitch in 2012 after a decade-long tenure elsewhere. The highly addictive album consists of fan favorites 'My Last Serenade' and 'Fixation on the Darkness,' among others. ? 5 'Oceanic' Isis ? ? Crushing, gorgeous, stunning, sludgy, mesmerizing … 'Oceanic.' New England post-metal band Isis delivered a true gem with the release of 'Oceanic.' Their sophomore effort is a conceptual masterpiece, which revolves around the themes of water, romance, incest and suicide. 'Oceanic' feels like it hasn't aged a bit in it's 10-year existence, with old and new fans continuing to immerse themselves in Isis' isolating depths, even if there is no land in sight. ? 4 'By the Way' Red Hot Chili Peppers ? ? With 'Californication' achieving phenomenal success, Red Hot Chili Peppers needed another incredible album to keep the momentum going. With the song 'Can't Stop' being a perfect manifesto to define RHCP, their 'By the Way' album carried the band into another monumentally high point in their existence. With the album's release, songs like 'By the Way' and 'The Zephyr Song' flooded the airwaves into the ears of joyful listeners. ? 3 'Deliverance' Opeth ? ? Opeth truly boast one of the most incredible discographies in metal music. With ironclad critical praise following their entire career, 'Deliverance' is one of 10 full-length milestones in the lifespan of Opeth. Although 'Deliverance' only consists of six tracks, the album clocks in at over an hour, with mastermind and frontman Mikael Akerfeldt brewing one of his best progressive death metal concoctions to date. ? 2 'Remission' Mastodon ? ? Mastodon 's debut album, 'Remission' proved to be the launching pad for an incredibly important and critically acclaimed band. Loosely based on the theme of fire, 'Remission' is an album with the power of an atomic bomb. The disc is home to a myriad of modern classics such as 'Crusher Destroyer,' 'Mother Puncher,' 'Where Strides the Behemoth' and 'March of the Fire Ants.' Simply put, 'Remission' is an album that redefines your perception of what humans can create. ? 1 'Songs for the Deaf' Queens of the Stone Age ? ? Queens of the Stone Age are a difficult band to nail down. Despite not fitting into any particular musical genre, 'Songs for the Deaf' exploded into the mainstream with an unexpected burst of originality and balls-out rock. The disc is thickly layered with addictive singles like 'No One Knows' and 'Go With the Flow,' combined with challenging and unrelenting barrages of guitar-driven tracks such as 'A Song for the Deaf.' For its overall originality, 'Songs for the Deaf' tops our list of the best 2002 albums. ? What's Your Favorite Album of 2002? Which of these 2002 albums is your favorite? Did we get the order right? Did we miss an album? If we didn't include your personal favorite, post it in the comments section below: ?