U2 have just released three never before seen interview clips on MySpace Music, AOL’s Spinner, and The Wall Street Journal to coincide with the 25th anniversary of their creative breakthrough release, The Unforgettable Fire.
The largest rock band in the world sat down to discuss their favorite tracks from the album, what they really thought of their biggest single at the time, “Pride (In the Name of Love),” and what it was like working with Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois for the first time at Ireland’s Slane Castle for the making of this landmark album.
The recently re-mastered version of The Unforgettable Fire is now available everywhere in limited edition 2CD+DVD box set, 2CD deluxe edition, single CD and LP vinyl.
Watch each video in its entirety to learn something new about the band and make sure to check out www.U2.com for the band’s most recent tour dates.
http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2009/11/11/u2-on-the-unforgettable-fire-its-got-some-grandeur/
Formed in Scotland in 1994, and still considered a Scottish band, Snow Patrol is comprised of both Irish and Scottish members. Best known for their huge 2006 hit, ‘Chasing Cars,’ the band has had over twenty singles across five studio albums. 2009 sees the band coming out with their first compilation album, ‘Up To Here,’ which showcases their huge catalog of songs. In this video, http://www.WatchMojo.com chats with Nathan from the band to find out what it’s like to tour with bands as huge as U2 and Coldplay, and to find out if Snow Patrol themselves have any romantic ‘Chasing Cars’ moments.
For more information, check out www.SnowPatrol.com
In response to the leak of Them Crooked Vultures’ album, the band has made the unprecedented decision to stream the record in its entirety beginning with first track “No One Loves Me & Neither Do I” at YouTube. Check out the embed below.
Them Crooked Vultures’ self-titled debut album is due out November 17 in the United States and Canada on DGC/Interscope Records and can be pre-ordered here, http://themcrookedvultures.com/preorder. Its release has been preceded by first single “New Fang” currently streaming on MySpace and “Mind Eraser, No Chaser” now available as a free iTunes download.
Them Crooked Vultures recently announced its first ever shows in California and the Pacific Northwest: November 17 at the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles, November 19 at the Fox Theater in Oakland, November 21 at the Paramount Theater in Seattle, and November 22 at the Roseland Theater in Portland.The dates expand an itinerary that already includes a December tour of the UK and Europe and January dates in Australia and New Zealand.
For further information, updates, dates, etc., check back at www.themcrookedvultures.com.
Originally formed in 1985 under the name Majesty, Dream Theater is a band known for the skill of its instrumentalists. What is unique about the band is that they use a rotational set list for their shows, meaning every show is different. It also means the band needs to know a huge catalog of music for every concert they perform. In this video, http://www.WatchMojo.com speaks with guitarist and founding member of the band, John Petrucci about the band’s most recent album, Black Clouds & Silver Linings, and we find out more about how Dream Theater’s song writing has evolved in their 25 years together.
For more information, click http://www.dreamtheater.net/
Bon Jovi will perform “We Weren’t Born To Follow” at an historic event commemorating the 20th anniversary of the fall of Berlin Wall on Monday, November 9th in Berlin, Germany for the “Fest der Freiheit,” a commemorative event taking place at Brandenburg Gate.
In front of an enormous crowd, heads of state and global figures including Angela Merkel, Gordon Brown, Hillary Clinton, Dimitri Medvedev, Nicolas Sarkozy, Hans Dietrich Genscher, Mikhail Gorbachev, Lech Walesa and Nelson Mandela, Bon Jovi will perform their latest single, “We Weren’t Born To Follow,” an anthemic celebration of independence, dedicated to those who fight for freedom in the face of adversity.
In 1983, when Bon Jovi was formed, the Berlin Wall was the ultimate symbol of a divided world. The ultimate fall of the “iron curtain” in 1989 affected Jon Bon Jovi deeply. He recalls an exchange at Checkpoint Charlie in 1986 with a border official who looked to be the same age, and not too different in many respects, from the singer himself. Three years later Jon chipped a piece of the Wall off and has kept it ever since.
“It’s a reminder that, while walls can separate us geographically, they can’t conceal the ways that we’re all human beings sharing similar dreams and desires,” he said.
See the “We Weren’t Born To Follow” video, featuring a salute to world leaders who have enacted change:
When dashing Danish duo The Raveonettes released In And Out Of Control to the masses last month, fans lucky enough to purchase the record from select indie retailers were rewarded with an exclusive bonus disc featuring “Planes Do Crash” and “The Chosen One,” two never-before-heard tracks. RecordStoreDay.com powered the promotion, pointing exclusive-hunters to retailers where the bonus disc was available. Of course, it was a “while supplies last” deal, so only a handful are still available (check out the website for details). But just as the stockpile begins to run low, RSD.com is offering up one of the songs — the jittery soda-shop stomp “The Chosen One” — for free. Fans who missed out on the physical goods can snag both exclusives when they buy the full album from ThinkIndie.com.
Download “The Chosen One” Bonus Track From The Raveonettes’ In And Out Of Control
The band is in the midst of a brief respite from the road, where they’ve been supporting In And Out Of Control alongside The Black Angels since mid October. On Thursday, they start pounding pavement again in Vancouver, and are joined for a west coast leg the following night in Seattle by Crocodiles. And, of course, the band is still giving away tickets to fans via Twitter. Remaining itinerary below.
Raveonettes Tour Dates:
11/05 VANCOUVER, BC – VENUE
11/06 SEATTLE, WA - NEUMO’S #
11/07 PORTLAND, OR - DOUG FIR LOUNGE #
11/09 SAN FRANCISCO, CA - BIMBO’S #
11/10 COSTA MESA, CA - DETROIT BAR #
11/12 SOLANA BEACH, CA - BELLY UP #
11/13 LOS ANGELES, CA - HENRY FONDA THEATRE #
11/14 POMONA, CA - GLASSHOUSE #
# w/Crocodiles
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In celebration of All Souls Day, Them Crooked Vultures a/k/a Dave Grohl, Joshua Homme and John Paul Jones are giving it away: As of midnight, “Mind Eraser, No Chaser” is available as a FREE download at iTunes. No obligation to buy anything. Not part of a pre-order. No strings attached. FREE. The band also took in the spirit of Halloween with a treat for fans in the form of two skeletons dancing to the tune of “Gunman,” another track off the forthcoming album.
Additionally, “New Fang,” the first single from Them Crooked Vultures’ self-titled debut album due out November 17 in the United States and Canada on DGC/Interscope Records, was recently premiered and is currently streaming at http://www.myspace.com/crookedvultures. The track is also being offered as an instant download for all fans who pre-order the album on iTunes.
While the band just announced their first shows in California and the Pacific Northwest, dates in Los Angeles and Portland both sold out in a number of hours. A few tickets are still available for November 19 at the Fox Theater in Oakland and November 21 at the Paramount in Seattle. For a full list of tour dates visit www.themcrookedvultures.com.
Possibly the coolest supergroup of all time. Check out the stream of first single “New Fang” below… its awesome.
Dave Grohl, Joshua Homme and John Paul Jones - aka Them Crooked Vultures - have confirmed November 17 as the release date of their eponymous debut album in the United States and Canada on DGC/Interscope Records. The self-produced 13-song record will feature first single “New Fang” as well as the debut of the studio versions of the material Them Crooked Vultures unveiled at their August 9 debut at Chicago’s Cabaret Metro and played on a first series of shows throughout a handful of UK and European cities and portions of the eastern U.S.
A string of teaser videos have also been released by the band in anticipation for the November 17 release. Through their YouTube channel, youtube.com/themcrookedvultures, fans have had the chance to preview “Scumbag Blues,” “No One Loves Me & Neither Do I” (studio / animated), “Elephants” as well as the full version of “New Fang.”
The band have also announced the first ever shows in California and the Pacific Northwest: November 17 at the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles, November 19 at the Fox Theater in Oakland, November 21 at the Paramount Theater in Seattle, and November 22 at the Roseland Theater in Portland.
For further information visit www.themcrookedvultures.com and be sure to sign up for the e-mail list to receive installments of “The Crooked Times” which include the latest updates, tour dates, merch and the occasional hidden gem. Pre-order the album now on Amazon.com, http://bit.ly/TCVpreorder.
The complete track listing of Them Crooked Vultures is as follows:
No One Loves Me & Neither Do I
Mind Eraser, No Chaser
New Fang
Dead End Friends
Elephants
Scumbag Blues
Bandoliers
Reptiles
Interlude With Ludes
Warsaw or The First Breath You Take After You Give Up
Caligulove
Gunman
Spinning In Daffodils
TOUR DATES:
11-17 - Los Angeles, CA - The Wiltern - Tickets go on sale to the public Saturday, October 31st at 10am here: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/414414
11-19 - Oakland, CA - Fox Theater - Tickets go on sale to the public Sunday, November 1st at 10am here: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C0043538EBD42C1?artistid=1360584&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=60
11-21 - Seattle - Paramount - Tickets go on sale to the public Saturday, October 31st at 10am here: http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?pid=6631020
11-22 - Portland - Roseland Theater - Tickets go on sale to the public Saturday, October 31st at 10am here: http://ev12.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventInfo?ticketCode=GS:TWS:PROS09:PROS1122:&linkID=twspok
12-6 Munich - Zenith / Tickets http://www.eventim.de
12-7 Berlin - Columbiahalle / Tickets http://www.eventim.de
12-6 Cologne - Palladium / Tickets http://www.eventim.de
12-10 Plymouth, England - Pavilions / Tickets http://gigsandtours.com
12-11 Portsmouth, England - Guildhall / Tickets http://gigsandtours.com
12-13 Blackpool, England - Empress Ballroom / Tickets http://gigsandtours.com
12-14 Birmingham, England - O2 Academy / Tickets http://gigsandtours.com
12-15 Edinburgh, Scotland - Corn Exchange / Tickets http://gigsandtours.com
12-17 London, England - HMV Hammersmith Apollo / Tickets http://gigsandtours.com
12-18 London, England - HMV Hammersmith Apollo / Tickets http://gigsandtours.com
01-19 Perth - Challenge Stadium / Tickets http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/
01-22 Melbourne - Festival Hall / Tickets http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/
01-25 Brisbane - Riverstage / Tickets http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/
01-26 Sydney - Hodern Pavilion / Tickets http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=CROOKEDV&searchId=619369aa-be72-48ea-a190-96cb64421e1e
01-29 Wellington - TSB Bank Arena / Tickets http://www.ticketmaster.co.nz/Them-Crooked-Vultures-tickets/artist/1360584
01-30 Auckland - Vector Arena / Tickets http://www.ticketek.co.nz
Shwayze have just unveiled the track list for their upcoming album Let It beat. The album features the hit single “Get U Home” and guest appearances from hip-hop heavyweight’s Snoop Dogg, The Knux and Tabi Bonney. Let It Beat is the second studio album from the Malibu based hip-hop duo and will be available for purchase and download on Novemeber 3.
Shwayze and Cisco also had the chance to sit down with MTV recently and talk about their biggest fears, favorite scary movie, and some of their best Halloween memories. Check out the video here to get amped for Halloween and make sure to pre-order your copy of Let It Beat now. Visit www.shwayze.com for more information and a list of upcoming tour dates with LMFAO.
Let It Beat Track List:
1. Livin? It Up (feat. Snoop Dogg)
2. Get U Home
3. Crazy For You
4. Maneatrr
5. Sally Is A?
6. Dirty Little Girl (feat. The Knux)
7. Down At The Motel
8. Daze Like This
9. Wait All Night (feat. Tabi Bonney)
10. Perfect For Me
11. Make a Lil? Love
12. Heart and Soul
Nirvana headlined the 1992 Reading Festival and by all accounts this was the band at the top of their game and one of the most memorable and pivotal performances in the last 20 years. Based on the trailer alone I might have to agree, this looks badass:
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