Slash has demanded live reunions for the original line ups of both Guns N Roses and Stone Temple Pilots.
The axe man who is now a part of Velvet Revolver which features members of both aforementioned bands, thinks it’d be fun for the bands to come back for live dates. He explained:
“I’m not saying never. You know, I was saying it would be a good idea to get, just for a couple of shows, to get the original STP and the original Guns N Roses just to do a couple of shows for the fun of it.”
Bad Brains have relaunched their website with updates on current projects.
The band’s new album will be released in June this year and will be called Build A Nation. In addition to that, bassist Darryl Jenifer has finished his solo project Vovasonic’s first album and will be working on the new album from Bedouin Soundclash.
HR will be continuing to work on his Human Rights project and is performing in the DC area.
The update finished by saying:
“We want to make this a great ‘official’ site and will continue posting news, tour dates, and archives. There are some nice un-official sites on the web that are an inspiration and we hope to add a valuable source to all our fans.”
Mogwai’s Barry Burns has been having a dig at Keith Richards recently.
Burns shared his thoughts on the band’s official website, in a post called “Keith please cease breating”. In the scathing attack, he referred to Richards as a “publicity hungry horrible prick” and went on to call The Stones “possibly the worst band in the history of human events”. He finished by saying:
“I hope you kick the bucket in the most humiliating of ways, like on the toilet and then being eaten by your own dog. Stop living and give us peace you attention seeking non relevant oxygen thief”.
Charming.
Blessed be The Sword, for verily these four Texans worship unashamedly at the altar of the riff.
Taken from last year’s excellent ‘Age Of Winters’ album, ‘Freya’ is an unapologetically heavy, groove-laden treat for your ears that indicates what Black Sabbath may have sounded like, had they come from the Deep South instead of the West Midlands.
The punked-up metallic juggernaut of ‘Iron Swan’ (recorded at CBGB’s last year) on the B-side only serves to further sweeten this already highly enticing deal.
Fans of Clutch found plenty to get excited about as The Sword wowed the crowds as the support on their recent tour of the UK. If you missed out on seeing the band then, consider yourself reprimanded, and make sure you get out to see them whenever they’re over next. In the meantime stream the track above and buy their album!
“Time to start spitting blood again/Punk rock needs you again!” roars TGOAT vocalist Tom Lacey on opening track Bored Of Math, and you can’t help but admire his conviction. This Brighton quintet are probably sick of being compared to Gallows by now, but they do share many of their best traits with Frank Carter’s mob:
The dissonant rock n’ roll swagger, the huge crashing waves of metallic guitar – and most notably, the welcome sense of danger and unpredictability that infuses every track on this debut album. If this is indeed where the fight begins, then you’d be well advised to sign up for TGOAT’s cause; because right now they’re sounding unbeatable.
The track you can hear here is the recklessly powerful Left For Dead, showcasing TGOAT’s supreme ability not only to thrash their way through a track, but also keep you interested, forcing your ears to open up to the pouding they’re about to take. With the drums hammering their way through the thundering guitars, Tom Lacey’s screamed vocals rip holes in the airwaves and show you just why these guys are getting the attention they so thoroughly deserve.
Check out Alex Gosman’s interview with the band by clicking here.
Happy Mondays have extended their upcoming comeback tour and have included a London date on the list.
Shaun, Bez and co will be starting their tour on April 20th in Bristol, before finishing with a hometown show at the Ritz in Manchester in July. The full tour dates:
April:
20th – Bristol Academy 2
21st – Nottingham Rescue Rooms
May:
22nd – Inverness Ironworks
23rd – Aberdeen Music Hall
25th – Sheffield Leadmill
26th – Middlesbrough Town Hall
27th – Hull University
29th – Cambridge Junction
30th – Northampton Roadmender
31st – Preston 53 Degrees
June:
1st – Dudley JB’s
3rd – Halifax Victoria Hall
4th – Aylesbury Civic Hall
6th – London Astoria
July:
8th – Manchester Ritz
Reports are coming through that a convict has been identified by a witness, who says the inmate confessed to his part in the killing of Jam Master Jay.
The information emerged during the trial of 43 year old Ronald Washington, who said “they” wanted to blame him for “all the blood in rap”. He denied allegations of involvement in the murders of Jam Master Jay and Tupac Shakur but was convicted of six armed robberies in November 2002.
Of the witness who alleged he was involved, Washington said:
“It’s all lies. She’s telling them that I was mad at Jay because he is doing better than I am, that I killed Stretch because he owed me something and I wanted it. She’s making up lies because they threatened to deport her”
Pete Rock has announced details on his new album, which will focus on New York.
The album, due out on Nature Sounds this summer, is to be called NY’s Finest will follow in the tradition of his Soul Survivor series, featuring his beats and guest rappers doing their bit on the vocals.
Most of the guests will be New Yorkers, such as Papoose, Raekwon, Ghostface, Cappadonna, Masta Killah and The Lox with support from Slum Village, Redman and MF Doom.
Victory Records have announced a series of special vinyl releases to come out on May 1st.
The label has put together five albums spanning the entire catalogue, with Bad Brains, Bayside, Blood For Blood, Atreyu and Comeback Kid included.
The leading release will be the out of print 10-inch Omega Sessions. The label is also promising many more vinyl releases before the year is out.
Modest Mouse have announced a full UK tour to support their number 1 American album We Were Dead Before The Ship Even Sank.
The band, who recruited The Smiths’ Johnny Marr recently, will also be releasing their single Dashboard on May 28th which has already gotten to number 7 on the Alternative US Radio charts. Their live dates are:
May:
20th – Somerset, ATP vs the Fans
23rd – London, Royal Albert Hall
26th – Glasgow, ABC
27th – Wolverhampton, Wulfrun Hall
28th – Nottingham, Rock City
29th – Manchester, Ritz Ballroom