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Always funny #aliceinchains tour diary by #baldy .. the arena employee story is very funny .. not the end i was expecting. haha

Las Vegas, NV - April 8th & 9th

I can’t remember all of Dante’s Nine Circles of Hell off the top of my head, but as far as I’m concerned, traffic on the Las Vegas strip should be a strong #3.

And if you’re a fan of the band and have read these write-ups before, you can probably guess what’s coming next.

Yep, with a 15 passenger van full of band, management, girlfriends, and family, I took a wrong turn off the horrible traffic on the strip and got us lost briefly on the way to the gig.

Let’s face it, you’re never really lost with modern technology sitting right in your hand, and someone in the back of the van had Siri on the case in no time.

But you know what? Siri is a jerk who likes to try and send you to a T-Mobile store in Henderson Nevada when you’re trying to go to the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, so after being bombarded with multiple comments and suggestions from the back of the van, along with Siri’s repeated annoying and incorrect instructions to “Make a u-turn in 500 feet”, I was ready to jump out of the van and go look for a cocktail instead of the gig.

By that time most of the human cargo in the van had joined Siri in insisting that I make the u-turn, but as I started to do it, I was swarmed by security guys outside of the casino we were in front of, and I was forced to take a left.

Which by some stroke of luck led us right to the backstage entrance of the arena.

So lesson #1 from night #1 is that sometimes four angry security dudes yelling at you are a better source of directions than a computer generated voice in your phone.

(Screw you Siri)

Lesson #2?

Opening the first official show for the reunited Guns N’ Roses is like taking a circus, putting it inside a giant snow globe filled with beautiful and famous people, and then shaking it up so hard that all the clocks get messed up and time becomes a very fluid and malleable thing.

That’s my fancy way of saying that a little GNR rubbed off on AIC, and the guys started their set 25 minutes late on night number one.

I’m not sure if that came at the GNR camp’s request or if we asked for it, but our guys usually start right on schedule, so I think I know the answer to that question.  

The guys played and sounded great, but the highlight for me came during Would?.

I was standing out in the crowd, about 20 feet from the stage, when Dave Grohl & Taylor Hawkins strolled by and stopped to watch.

They were rocking out and banging their heads, re-establishing in my mind that they not only have great musical taste, but they’re just normal dudes who aren’t afraid to head out in the heart of the crowd and mix with us regular folks.

Nice.

So with Alice’s set in the books, it was time to sit back and wait.

Which wasn’t too bad actually, as Guns N’ Roses started right around midnight (they were scheduled for 11:00).

Earlier in the night I was nearly run down in the hallway as crew guys were rolling Dave Grohl’s throne into the venue.

Dave Broke his foot last year on tour and was nice enough to loan his hand made throne to Axl, who had broken his foot the previous week during their surprise show in L.A.

Unfortunately this kind of rock star frontman broken footed technology didn’t exist back in 1992 when Layne broke his foot on tour.

He just did the gigs in a wheelchair, on crutches, and even a couch for a couple songs.

Back to present day though.

Guns N’ Roses were great, even with Axl glued to his seat.

Their show is full of everything that makes a rock show great; fire, bombs, lights, dancing girls, and of course an assload of timeless songs.

However, the real highlight for me came between bands.

A short woman with a bit of a weight issue came into the band’s dressing room after the show. She was decked out in T-Mobile gear, so we knew she was a venue employee.

The room was packed with band and crew and guests at the time.

It’s a bit unusual for venue staff to come into the dressing room area while it’s still being used, but we thought maybe she was there to clean something up or freshen up the food area, since that’s where she was headed.

She slowly made her way across the room, and she just mumbled incoherently when Sean’s tech Curtis and I said hello as she passed by.

He turned to me and said, “Wouldn’t it be funny if she went over there and started eating stuff?”.

And then that’s exactly what she did.

She picked up a cracker, sniffed it, and then stuffed it in her mouth.

Then she looked around a bit before reaching into an open bag of chips, grabbing one out, and dunking it in a bowl of ranch dip.

We were looking at each wondering what in the hell was going on, so Curtis walked over and told her she couldn’t be eating the band’s food.

Then she just looked at him for a second and slowly waddled back out of the room without saying a word.

It’s a bit sad that on an epic night in recent music history, one of the highlights for me was watching a peculiar venue employee eat the band’s food, but it was highly entertaining (to us at least).

Also weirdly entertaining was walking around to the side of the stage during GNR’s set and almost running into famed Las Vegas comedian Carrot Top.

This came only a few hours after nearly running into famed adult film star Ron Jeremy on the floor of the casino we stayed at.

This is somewhat indicative of the downward trajectory of my career running into famous people.

Years ago when Soundgarden played Saturday Night Live I literally ran into Elle Macpherson at the after party. She was very soft and girly and supermodel-y.

Nowadays it’s Carrot Top & Ron Jeremy.

And if you’re not familiar with either of them, do a (safe) google search and then prepare to rinse your eyes out with soap.

I don’t like the direction my encounters with famous people have gone.

But there was still another show to go and a chance that a more palatable collection of famous folks would be backstage.

Show #2 rolled around and Alice played another short yet powerful 50 minute set, which got me thinking:

Alice In Chains and Guns N’ Roses go together like a punch in the neck and a kick to the crotch.

They both have a staggering catalog of songs, they both put on stellar shows, and they both have a ton of loyal fans.

It’d be cool if this could happen again.

But regardless of whether these two amazing bands play more shows together or not, it was an incredible couple of nights in Las Vegas.

Just ask Dave Grohl, Carrot Top, and a hungry T-Mobile Arena staffer…

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#SunriseToSundown #SpiritualBeggars is back

SPIRITUAL BEGGARS will release its ninth studio album on March 18 in Europe and March 25 in North America vía InsideOut Music.

La banda lanzar+a su noveno disco, el 18 de Marzo en Europa y el 25 en Estados Unidos a través de InsideOut Music.

source: blabbermouth.net

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#ForeverStill "Tied Down": New Album Review

Danish metallers will release a new effort on January 15th which will be available worldwide, but before you can purchase it, I had the oportunity of listening to it and gave you a glimpse of "Tied Down", the final act of a series of EP´s that i have introduced to you before. Here is my top 5 songs from the album!.

5 -  Miss Madness: if i had to introduce FOREVER STILL on it´s softer side i would pick this song, simply because it is the band´s spirit in motion. You will not think of another song, another band, while listening to it, but you will get into a tale where a story is taking place.  It may sound soft to your ears, but it is as deep as all the songs you will listen,  also hopeful; and now i will be tottally subjective and personal, but Miss Madness seems to shed some light into the dark.

4 -  Your Light: this track not only shows the band at the beginning of its career but also its growth. Definetly a must listen if you just met the band. Besides, who hasn´t met someone who, in spite of all the help we´ve given, still bring us down? so down, that there´s no other choice than to leave.

3 - Tied Down: I choose this song for a variety of factors; first the fact that in spite of its various releases the band still conserves the same honest attitude towards writing its lyrics, secondly because it shows that you can make a great song without adding too many things, you don´t always need a solo to make a good song, just creativity and a lot of passion and third it has some great harmonies.

2 - Awake The Fire: it caught my attention not only because of its lyrics, but because in my opinion,  it has more rock  than metal elements, which is cool, since it refreshes the air accentuating the rebelius side of this amazing band.

A declaration of independency in all its splendor.

1- Scars: I couldn´t with myself and i had to pick up a classic, it´s one of my favorites from this band, casually number one in the tracklist too.. fate? perhaps..but I think it reflects the brutal, in your face attitude forever still has always had, and I hope it continues like that for a long time...

As I always say, and to sum up, music is an art, and as such is subjective, so make up your own view, purchase the album, support independent musicians and share your ideas on this post later. I´d love to read your insights!

Forever Still will embark on an extensive tour in Europe after Tied Down´s release so check on the band´s twitter, Facebook or its official site to be updated.

written by: Andrea Melado.

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#Nightiwsh live Argentina Luna Park setlist: 

Roll Tide (Hans Zimmer song) Shudder Before the Beautiful Yours Is an Empty Hope Ever Dream She Is My Sin My Walden The Islander (First half performed solo by Marco) Élan Weak Fantasy 7 Days to the Wolves Wishmaster I Want My Tears Back Nemo Stargazers Sleeping Sun The Greatest Show on Earth (Chapter II: Life; Chapter III: The Toolmaker) Ghost Love Score Last Ride of the Day The Greatest Show on Earth

WATCH THE ENTIRE SHOW HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ciw0IRFs98&sns=fb

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#Nightwish live Argentina 

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#Metallica #RockInRio full show HQ

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#RichardCrane To Release Debut Album Worldwide / Lanzará álbum debut mundialmente

Richards/Crane ´s self titled, debut album is available worldwide from Monday 14th September.

Digital Preorder: iTunes: hyperurl.co/3gzrq8

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Richards-Crane/dp/B014LDVUXM

Digital + Physical CD (Hear the album exclusively on Pledgemusic this Saturday 12th September) Pledgemusic: www.pledgemusic.com/uglykidjoe

On tour in the UK with Ugly Kid Joe in September.

Richards/Crane álbum debut será lanzado mundialmente el 14 de Septiembre.

El mismo puede pre ordenarse aquí o en Amazon

Podrán escucharlo excusivamente en Plegdemusic este sábado 14 de Septiembre.

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#UglyKidJoe New Lirycs Video / Nuevo video disponible

UGLY KID JOE will release a new full-length album titled "Uglier Than They Used Ta Be" in North America on October 16 via Metalville/UKJ Records. The CD was recorded at JT Studios and Balance Studios in Louisiana with producer (and UGLY KID JOE guitarist) Dave Fortman (SLIPKNOT, GODSMACK, EVANESCENCE).

The official lyric video for the song "Hell Ain't Hard To Find" from "Uglier Than They Used Ta Be" can be seen above.

In addition to the nine newly written original songs, the album features a couple of cover songs, including RARE EARTH's version of "Papa Was A Rolling Stone", with Australian chart-topping vocalist Dallas Frasca lending her unmistakable vocals behind Crane, and the MOTÖRHEAD classic "Ace Of Spades", with a very special guest appearance from MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Phil Campbell, who lends his signature sound to the timeless track. Campbell also appears on the songs "My Old Man" and "Under The Bottom".

"Uglier Than They Used Ta Be" track listing:

01. Hell Ain't Hard To Find 02. Let The Record Play 03. Bad Seed 04. Mirror The Man 05. She's Already Gone 06. Nothing Ever Changes 07. My Old Man (feat. Phil Campbell) 08. Under The Bottom (feat. Phil Campbell) 09. Ace Of Spades (feat. Phil Campbell) 10. Enemy 11. Papa Was A Rolling Stone (feat. Dallas Frasca)

This September, UGLY KID JOE will head to the U.K. for an intimate tour, finishing with two shows at the Underworld in London.

Los rockeros UGLY KID JOE lanzarán un nuevo álbum titulado “Uglier Than They Used To Be”  en los Estados Unidos el 16 de Octubre vía Metalville/UKJRecords. El mismo fue grabado en los JTStudios y Balance Studios en Luisana con el productor y guitarrista de la banda David Fortman (SLIPKNOT, GODSMACK, EVANESCENCE).

El video oficial con la letra de “Hell Ain´t Hard To Find” se encuentra disponible arriba.

El disco, además incluye covers de RARE EARTH ( Pappa Was A Rolling Stone) ft el cantante australiano Dallas Frasca, y el clásico de MOTORHEAD “Ace Of Spades”, con la participación especial del guitarrista de la banda, Phill Campbell, quien aparece también en los temas “My Old Man” y “Under The Bottom”.

UGLY KID JOE se embarcará este mes en un tour íntimo por el Reino Unido.

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#Anthrax New Video Footage From The Video / En el estudio

ANTHRAX is putting the finishing touches on the follow up to 2011's critically acclaimed, Grammy-nominated album "Worship Music" for a tentative early 2016 release via Megaforce Records.

In this new in-studio clip, bassist Frank Bello talks about ANTHRAX's writing and recording process, drummer Charlie Benante gets into the pressure that ANTHRAX has felt with this new project and gives his thoughts about why the new album is "the next level" for ANTHRAX, and guitarist Scott Ian explains why the band recorded the 18 new songs in batches.

ANTHRAX will hit the road late summer into fall, playing major U.S. festivals, a series of North American dates with MOTÖRHEAD, including MOTÖRHEAD's MotörBoat cruise, and then dates in Japan and Europe, many with SLAYER.

ANTHRAX esta finalizando la grabación de su nuevo álbum, el cual se espera saldrá a la venta en 2016 vía Megaforce Records.

En este clip, el bajista Frank Bello habla sobre el proceso de grabación del  nuevo disco, Charlie Benante habla sobre  la presión que la banda sintió durante la grabación de su nuevo material,  y explica porque para él este álbum lleva a la banda al siguiente nivel, mientras que Scott Ian explica porque grabaron las 18 canciones por separado. 

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#Introducing #LucidFly

Lucid Fly is an alternative rock band from the United States.

Lucid Fly founders Nikki Layne and Doug Mecca joined forces in Orlando, Florida in 2001. On the hunt for the perfect name, a friend stumbled over an old newspaper with a headline that read Lucid Flies Into The Record Book, featuring an article on astronaut Shannon Lucid, who had broken the record for the longest duration in space by an American, as well as by a female. From that headline, Lucid Fly was born. The band exploded onto the Orlando music scene and quickly gained a large and devoted following. 2005 saw the release of their debut EP, Adapting To Gravity.

After playing venues all over Florida for a couple of years, singer Nikki and guitarist Doug saw it was time to head out to California to win over the West Coast. In L.A., they teamed up with drummer Aaron Ficca, who has toured with acts like Macy Gray. In October 2014, the band released a collection of 3 singles called "Stasis" to follow up their second EP titled "The Escape Stage" which has received stellar feedback and has also continued to grab audiences' attention and widen their fan base.

Lucid Fly has spent the last few months working on new material for their upcoming full length album and are looking for help to finance it. You can do so by entering the indegogo campaign which offers many benefits. 

For more information visit: http://lucidfly.com/#

and follow the band on twitter - facebook - instagram - youtube - reverbnation

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#ZakkWylde live Argentina - Teatro Vorterix setlist:

                                                                                The Battle of Ever(Led Zeppelin song)

Losin' Your Mind (Pride & Glory song)

Suicide Messiah (Black Label Society song) (Acoustic)

Road Back Home 

Spoke in the Wheel (Black Label Society song)

Guitar Solo 

Machine Gun Man (Pride and Glory song)

In This River (Black Label Society song)

Scars (Black Label Society song)

Empty Promises (Black Label Society song)

Throwin' It All Away 

The Blessed Hellride (Black Label Society song)

My Dying Time (Black Label Society song)

Stillborn  (Black Label Society song) (Acoustic w/ extended solo)

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#Amorphis live Q&A - September 3, at 9 am PDT 

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#NitaStrauss visitará Argentina en el marco de sus nuevas clínicas. La entrada será gratuita. Este domingo 13 de Septiembre a las 19.00hs en #SanTelmo

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#Rammstein new “Amerika DVD” teaser released / adelanto del nuevo DVD

Rammstein have released a clip from upcoming live DVD In Amerika, featuring their performance of Ich Tu Dir Weh.

It was recorded at New York’s Madison Square Garden in 2010, and will be released via Island/UME on September 25. The show is accompanied by a feature-length documentary and a 20-minute film on the making of 2009 album Liebe Ist Fur Alle Da.

Rammstein recently said: “The venue’s more than 18,000 seats were snatched up for the special appearance within less than 30 minutes of going on sale.”

TRACKLIST

01. Rammlied 02. B** 03. Waidmanns Heil 04. Keine Lust 05. Weisses Fleisch 06. Feuer Frei! 07. Wiener Blut 08. Frühling In Paris 09. Ich Tu Dir Weh 10. Du Riechst So Gut 11. Benzin 12. Links 2 3 4 13. Du Hast 14. Pussy 15. Sonne 16. Haifisch 17. Ich Will 18. Engel

Rammstein lanzó un nuevo video de su próximo DVD  “In Amerika” donde pueden ver la performance de Ich Tu Dir Weh. 

El dvd fue grabado en el Madison Square Garden en Nueva York en el año 2010 y será lanzado a la venta vía Island/UME el 25 de Septiembre. Además del show, contiene un documental y un film de 20 min sobre las grabaciones de el álbum lanzado en el 2009 Liebe Ist Fur Alle Da.

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#LeavesEyes “The Waking Eye” New Video Premiere / presenta nuevo video “The Waking Eye” 

Symphonic metallers Leave´s Eyes present its new video clip which, according to singer Liv Kristine is "a portrayal of Harald's mother's dream whilst he is still a child. The dream is of a garden, in which a tree is growing tall into the heavens. Its stem is golden white and the roots blood-red... This is followed by Harald's fathers’ own vision of a young man with long golden hair – its ringlets spreading out over the entire country, Harald's parents then confront a seer with their dreams."

The video was filmed in several locations in Norway and Germany. 

La banda de metal sinfónico Leaves Eyes presenta un nuevo video musical, que de acuerdo a la cantante Liv Kristine es un “retrato de el sueño de la mamá de Harald mientras él era todavía un niño. El sueño se desarrolla en un jardín, en el cual un árbol esta creciendo alto hacia el cielo. Sus ramas son doradas y los raíces rojo sangre. Esto es seguido por la visión del padre de Harald de un joven de cabello dorado, y sus rizos esparciéndose por el país. Luego los padres de Harald confrontan a la adivina con sus sueños”

El video fue filmado en varias locaciones a lo largo de Noruega y Alemania. 

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#AtTheGates en Argentina este 10 de Septiembre