With so many rock and metal acts playing entire albums in full these days, it was only a matter of time before the band responsible for one of the biggest (and longest) records of all time decided to give it a go themselves. Selling over twenty-five million copies worldwide, the idea for Def Leppard to play 1987’s Hysteria (Phonogram/Mercury) in its entirety began in 2012 when the band were offered an eleven date residency at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, which they played during March and April of 2013.Continue reading
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Anti-Flag – American Reckoning
Anti-Flag is an institution and a treasure of American punk rock. The kind of band we need more bands to emulate and follow in 2018. After two very good albums of anthemic, activist pop-punk the band has mined for almost 30 years with American Spring and American Fall (both Spinefarm), the question is where to go next? The band chose to switch things up and have made an all acoustic album from the best of their last two albums and some well-chosen covers for American Reckoning. Although the “punk goes acoustic” isn’t new or a trend, it’s a good way to re-imagine these tracks the band is not quite done with yet. Continue reading
Steel Panther Releases She’s Tight Video And Lower The Bar Details
Steel Panther fans rejoice! They’ve just announced that they will be releasing Lower The Bar on February 24th, and we have the first video from their upcoming album.Continue reading
News: Music Series Breaking Band Launching On AXS TV In January
AXS TV will be launching an all new original music series Breaking Band on Sunday, January 24, 2015 at 9:30 PM EST. The documentary style series is hosted by Donovan Leitch (of Royal Machines) and features six 30-minute episodes of the country’s most talented emerging acts to be mentored by Mark McGrath (Sugar Ray); chart-topping music artist Belinda Carlisle (The Go-Go’s); rock legend Robin Zander (Cheap Trick); award-winning producer and techno star Moby; master of metal Sebastian Bach (Skid Row); and beloved guitar guru Dave Navarro (Jane’s Addiction). Breaking Band was filmed at YouTube Space LA, and concert highlights are available on youtube.com/axstvconcerts.
The Complete Episode Schedule is as Follows (All Times Eastern):
• Dave Navarro mentors “Andie Case” (Seattle-based band) – Jan. 24 at 9:30 p.m.
• Moby mentors “Runaground” (Los Angeles-based band) – Jan. 31 at 9:30 p.m.
• Sebastian Bach mentors “Santa Cruz” (Finnish band) – Feb. 7 at 9:30 p.m.
• Robin Zander of Cheap Trick mentors “Set The Charge” (New York-based band) – Feb. 14 at 9:30 p.m.
• Belinda Carlisle mentors “Sick of Sarah” (Minneapolis-based band) – Feb. 21 at 9:30 p.m.
• Mark McGrath mentors “Stick Figure” (Los Angeles-based band) – Feb. 28 at 9:30 p.m.