Soundgarden are telling that a new cd will be with you for your listening pleasure VERY soon.
Sounding much like early 90’s Soundgarden here is a little sneak peak at a song from said cd!
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Chad Kroeger, Nickelbacks head boozer and crooner is engaged to Avril Lavigne according to People magazine.
Family are reporting that he makes her “so happy”.
Well so did Brody Jenner and ex husband Deryk Whibley.
Kroeger is surely smart enough to protect his assets pre nuptially.
…and really who wouldn’t be happy to wear a 14karat diamond and marry one of the most successful record executives of his era? It’s hardly rocket science Rocket Man!
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Maiden England and still giving good Ed(die)
Twenty plus years in between shows is probably considered a long time.
Singers come and go, some come again….
A selection of guitarists appear to have started mummification.
Drummers disappear totally. Yes, really, Nicko McBrain appeared (or not) to be invisible for most of the Iron Maiden show at Rexall Place, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on July 27 2012.
Alas the show support has few viewers as there is a serious lack of speed in getting people through the doors in a timely manner. Coheed and Cambria could be forgiven for thinking no-one has shown up. Entry to the venue was slow, but on a good point, security excelled.
The crowd know the headliners are on the way, prompted by the pre-show track Doctor Doctor, by UFO and give it their all to welcome the band with screams and shouts, loud enough to wake the baby next door and the one in the next block!
Loud, bright, hot pyro accompanies the entry of the mighty Maiden, followed by a blur of Bruce Dickinson. No longer sporting his bad bangs of the late 1980’s, Dickinson is the only band member to have had a haircut. Marauding upon the stage, the vision of a mission driven warrior who had a rather large and painful metal object rammed up his arse. Maybe he misplaced his foil! The returning lead voice is not still for a second. In 30 plus years the man with the voice has not slowed and he does not falter. Perfection in his delivery, both theatrically and vocally is at full throttle.
Bassist and songwriter Steve Harris is alongside and upfront, beating his bass like it owes him money. Harris aside from the odd laughter line appears as he did back in the day. A master of his craft, with the look of determination and I told you so. You can hear him screaming telepathically at the crowd…
Ave sam you fakkers!
Guitarists Dave Murray, Adrian Smith and Jannik Gers give the crowd exactly what they want, loud, melodic guitar excellence, providing among others, classic songs Run To The Hills, The Number Of The Beast and Running Free with ease and expertise. These boys are so professional in their delivery they mesmerise and although music mogul Sharon Osbourne may have long ago formed a negative opinion of these NWOBHM legends, whatever she thinks or thought, she cannot take away from the fact that after so long these British blokes are still filling stadiums worldwide and producing a show that is worth waiting in a three hour plus, long line for. Skinny jeans, Hi- Tops and sleeveless T’s intact. No lip syncing, no prompter, flash bangs, Egyptian animals with glowing eyes and a 10 feet tall wanking Eddie providing the crowd with mid show entertainment.
What more could you the modern day metal head possibly want?
Well, another tour in 2014 would be nice!!
All Photographs and written article By Karen Graham 14/08/2012 11:59 AM
This article is dedicated to my good friend Mark Browne who lost his hard fought battle with cancer today. Mark was a musician and a music lover to the end.
Mark Browne 1966-2012
For Teresa, Mercedes, Imogen and Jak, inspirational and much loved.
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SLAYER
July 1, Shoreline Amphitheatre, Ca, USA
Not a vampire in sight, however one might presume that Buffy would be just hanging out side stage just in case. We are just a few miles from her home town of Sunny Vale, Ca.
No, you say? My bad, Sunny Dale does almost sound the same .
Why the hell would we need a skinny blonde girl anyway?
We have a bald bloke with a beauteous beard, who is built like a brick bathroom and a six foot plus dude with hair Rapunzel would be envious of.
The reference is of course to Kerry King and Tom Araya. Members of one of the big four for 30 years and still providing a service to the metal head along with a dis-service to the eardrums.
As the crowd comes alive it is noted that a Slayer fan must be dedicated. Much more so than most. Slayer is fast and fluid and to understand and/or decipher song lyrics must be a labour of love.
But they are here, the Slayer disciple. Shaking their fists and banging their heads and rattling off words that will forever remain a secret to non-worshippers.
Of course thereare those outside the venue who are not happy at another type of non-worshiper, but then their band leader, would probably have not made many friends here, so they were wasting precious time, energy and breath.
Slayer give the music fans what they want, a sermon in things that do not require baptism, drinking of wine and prayer. Well, not in a biblical sense at least!
Upside down flaming Marshall Amps hanging from the stage scaffold and are set on fire at various intervals during the show. The heat can be felt at least ten rows back from the stage. A sneak peak at the afterlife perhaps?
Blazing, burning, guttural screaming, fist shaking and head banging, just over an hour of forget it all and say what you think. A much needed freedom for the fan, once again proving to Slayer that they remain relevant. They bring it well and they are well aware.
No silver bullet for this band just yet.
By Karen Graham 17 August 2012
Turn It Up To Twelve 