| Rockin' News for July 20, 2009 |
Iron Maiden meets The Monkees in entertaining mash-up
Austrian DJ/remixer DJ Schmolli has created a hilarious mash-up of IRON MAIDEN's "The
Trooper" and THE MONKEES' "I'm A Believer" which can be heard at left.
DJ Schmolli has produced a number of other mash-ups, including "Hollaback Thriller Girl" (Gwen
Stefani vs. Michael Jackson), "Jacko Breaks Free On Earth" (Michael Jackson vs. Queen vs.
Belinda Carlisle) and "Justice For Billie Jean" (Justice vs. Michael Jackson vs. C&C Music
Factory).
"The Trooper", IRON MAIDEN's ninth single and the second from their 1983 album Piece of
Mind, was released on June 20, 1983. The song is about the Battle of Balaclava in 1854
Austrian DJ/remixer DJ Schmolli has created a hilarious mash-up of IRON MAIDEN's "The
Trooper" and THE MONKEES' "I'm A Believer" which can be heard at left.
DJ Schmolli has produced a number of other mash-ups, including "Hollaback Thriller Girl" (Gwen
Stefani vs. Michael Jackson), "Jacko Breaks Free On Earth" (Michael Jackson vs. Queen vs.
Belinda Carlisle) and "Justice For Billie Jean" (Justice vs. Michael Jackson vs. C&C Music
Factory).
"The Trooper", IRON MAIDEN's ninth single and the second from their 1983 album Piece of
Mind, was released on June 20, 1983. The song is about the Battle of Balaclava in 1854
during the Crimean War, and is at least partially based upon Alfred Lord Tennyson's poem "The Charge of the Light Brigade", taking the
viewpoint of one of the slain troopers, who, in the cover art, is perceived as a bald Eddie (Maiden's corpse mascot).
(Courtesy of blabbermouth.net; visit DJ Schmolli at djschmolli.wordpress.com)
viewpoint of one of the slain troopers, who, in the cover art, is perceived as a bald Eddie (Maiden's corpse mascot).
(Courtesy of blabbermouth.net; visit DJ Schmolli at djschmolli.wordpress.com)
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Robert Plant awarded CBE by Prince of Wales
Former LED ZEPPELIN frontman ROBERT PLANT denied he was now part of
the establishment after being awarded a CBE by the Prince of Wales at
Buckingham Palace.
Plant said the experience was humbling to take part in a ceremony alongside
“very selfless” military heroes and community volunteers.
With his long hair tied into a ponytail and wearing a simple blue suit and a
handful of heavy silver rings giving away his rock roots, he denied that the
award meant he was now part of ”The diversity of people who have moved
through here this morning prove there is no real establishment here,” he added.
Former LED ZEPPELIN frontman ROBERT PLANT denied he was now part of
the establishment after being awarded a CBE by the Prince of Wales at
Buckingham Palace.
Plant said the experience was humbling to take part in a ceremony alongside
“very selfless” military heroes and community volunteers.
With his long hair tied into a ponytail and wearing a simple blue suit and a
handful of heavy silver rings giving away his rock roots, he denied that the
award meant he was now part of ”The diversity of people who have moved
through here this morning prove there is no real establishment here,” he added.
Plant last year decided not to take part in a Led Zeppelin reunion tour, choosing instead to concentrate on his collaboration with American
bluegrass singer Alison Krauss.
Asked today if he would ever return to the stage with his old band-mates, he said: “Sometimes I go a bit deaf in either ear, especially when
people are talking nonsense.”
He said that he owed “everything to the musicians I work with”, adding: “From the UK to Africa to Tennessee, it is their brilliance that I
bounce off. Alone I’m nothing.”
He also joked that he and former Zeppelin band-mate Jimmy Page - who has an OBE - would not be fighting over rank.
“If we can remember each other’s phone number at this time in life it’s a miracle. We’re still good friends, we both enjoy a rather dark sense
of humour that comes I think from being from rather the wrong side of the tracks for all those wild years.”
(Courtesy of robertplant.com)
bluegrass singer Alison Krauss.
Asked today if he would ever return to the stage with his old band-mates, he said: “Sometimes I go a bit deaf in either ear, especially when
people are talking nonsense.”
He said that he owed “everything to the musicians I work with”, adding: “From the UK to Africa to Tennessee, it is their brilliance that I
bounce off. Alone I’m nothing.”
He also joked that he and former Zeppelin band-mate Jimmy Page - who has an OBE - would not be fighting over rank.
“If we can remember each other’s phone number at this time in life it’s a miracle. We’re still good friends, we both enjoy a rather dark sense
of humour that comes I think from being from rather the wrong side of the tracks for all those wild years.”
(Courtesy of robertplant.com)
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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN Announces 'Home Game' Online Poker Tournament
Get ready to rock the UltimateBet poker tables in the encore performance of Scott Ian's
Home Game, an online poker tournament set to take place August 19 at 9:00 p.m. ET. Swap
your guitar chips for poker chips to win one of 11 exclusive seats in ANTHRAX guitarist Scott
Ian's Home Game where you could find yourself seated next to rock legends and poker pros,
and shooting for the stars in the ultimate rock 'n roll sit-and-go for a trip to the Aruba Poker
Classic.
"UltiimateBet players showed huge support for my first 'home game' on UB back in March,"
said UltimateBet pro Scott Ian, who was reached for comment on a break from play during the
2009 World Series of Poker main event. "With an Aruba Poker Classic package up for grabs
this time, expect the competition to be fierce."
The star-studded lineup in Scott Ian's Home Game is headlined by Ian, Jerry Cantrell of
ALICE IN CHAINS, Vinnie Paul of PANTERA, METALLICA's Kirk Hammett and Greg Tribbett
of MUDVAYNE, who are set to put their own unique metal edge on the UB Hold 'em tables,
where online poker players will be able to chat with the rock stars through the UltimateBet
software's chat feature.
Get ready to rock the UltimateBet poker tables in the encore performance of Scott Ian's
Home Game, an online poker tournament set to take place August 19 at 9:00 p.m. ET. Swap
your guitar chips for poker chips to win one of 11 exclusive seats in ANTHRAX guitarist Scott
Ian's Home Game where you could find yourself seated next to rock legends and poker pros,
and shooting for the stars in the ultimate rock 'n roll sit-and-go for a trip to the Aruba Poker
Classic.
"UltiimateBet players showed huge support for my first 'home game' on UB back in March,"
said UltimateBet pro Scott Ian, who was reached for comment on a break from play during the
2009 World Series of Poker main event. "With an Aruba Poker Classic package up for grabs
this time, expect the competition to be fierce."
The star-studded lineup in Scott Ian's Home Game is headlined by Ian, Jerry Cantrell of
ALICE IN CHAINS, Vinnie Paul of PANTERA, METALLICA's Kirk Hammett and Greg Tribbett
of MUDVAYNE, who are set to put their own unique metal edge on the UB Hold 'em tables,
where online poker players will be able to chat with the rock stars through the UltimateBet
software's chat feature.
Rounding out the list of poker legends featured in the Texas Hold'em tournament are 11-time WSOP bracelet winner Phil Hellmuth and world
poker champion Annie Duke.
Online poker players are invited to secure their spot in Scott Ian's Home Game main event qualifier via daily satellites at 10:30 p.m. ET for
as little as 1000 UltimatePoints, with each one paying out one seat for every ten players entered. Winners will receive automatic entry to the
August 18 10,000 UltimatePoints main event, where 10 seats in Scott Ian's Home Game are at stake. One additional seat will be offered up
to UB's VIP players through a special invitation-only online poker freeroll.
The top five places in Scott Ian's Home Game will be awarded a range of prizes and tournament entries, including an $8,500 Aruba Poker
Classic prize package to go to the Home Game champion, plus Scott Ian will have a $200 bounty on his head. The 18-player Sit-and-Go is
sure to fill even faster this time around, and with only 11 seats available exclusively at UltimateBet, players should be quick to get in on the
action.
A full rundown on the tournament schedule for Scott Ian's Home Game can be found at UltimateBet.com. (Courtesy of blabbermouth.net)
poker champion Annie Duke.
Online poker players are invited to secure their spot in Scott Ian's Home Game main event qualifier via daily satellites at 10:30 p.m. ET for
as little as 1000 UltimatePoints, with each one paying out one seat for every ten players entered. Winners will receive automatic entry to the
August 18 10,000 UltimatePoints main event, where 10 seats in Scott Ian's Home Game are at stake. One additional seat will be offered up
to UB's VIP players through a special invitation-only online poker freeroll.
The top five places in Scott Ian's Home Game will be awarded a range of prizes and tournament entries, including an $8,500 Aruba Poker
Classic prize package to go to the Home Game champion, plus Scott Ian will have a $200 bounty on his head. The 18-player Sit-and-Go is
sure to fill even faster this time around, and with only 11 seats available exclusively at UltimateBet, players should be quick to get in on the
action.
A full rundown on the tournament schedule for Scott Ian's Home Game can be found at UltimateBet.com. (Courtesy of blabbermouth.net)