Rockin' News for Week of Dec. 8 ,2008
Metallica's releases clip for "All Nightmare Long"
Metallica have unleashed their new video for the Death
Magnetic epic “All Nightmare Long.” While the band doesn’t
actually show up in the video, the nine-minute clip could be the
best Metallica video since “One,” and possibly even the best
video of the year. Combining the a Grindhouse-esque worn film
look with equal parts Russian educational documentary,
Watership Down style animation and Re-Animator, the video
tells the story of a strange spore that falls to Earth that first
heals wounds and revives dead pets but eventually leads to a
zombie takeover in the former USSR. It’s like Planet Terror
wrapped into ten minutes without the terrible ending and
Quentin Tarantino cameo. Check out the video (left).
(Courtesy rollingstone.com)
Metallica have unleashed their new video for the Death
Magnetic epic “All Nightmare Long.” While the band doesn’t
actually show up in the video, the nine-minute clip could be the
best Metallica video since “One,” and possibly even the best
video of the year. Combining the a Grindhouse-esque worn film
look with equal parts Russian educational documentary,
Watership Down style animation and Re-Animator, the video
tells the story of a strange spore that falls to Earth that first
heals wounds and revives dead pets but eventually leads to a
zombie takeover in the former USSR. It’s like Planet Terror
wrapped into ten minutes without the terrible ending and
Quentin Tarantino cameo. Check out the video (left).
(Courtesy rollingstone.com)
Lars Ulrich Says Metallica Will Tour “Death Magnetic” Through 2010
Metallica’s massive world tour behind Death Magnetic is still in its infancy, but Lars
Ulrich has visions of it lasting beyond next year. “We’re booked up through August of
next year, and right now we’re sort of laying out Fall of ‘09 and the Spring of ‘10,” he
says. “We’re waiting for a few other countries to be actually formalized as nations so
we can be the first band in. We’re also waiting for the polar caps to stabilize so we
can go play there. There’s talk about some other planets too.” As of now the band is
on planet earth, playing American arenas for the first time in four years. “It’s great
to be back indoors,” says Ulrich. “We’re right in the thick of it in the middle of the
arena. It completely exposes every nuance and that adds a real tone of vitality and
excitement.” The setlist is heavy on 1980s classics like “Master of Puppets” and “One”
as well as about five songs from Death Magnetic. The setlist changes from night to
night, but they always end with 1983’s “Seek And Destroy.” “We’ve probably ended
our last 200 shows with that song,” says Ulrich. “The 17 or 18 songs before that get
mixed up every night, to the point of ridiculousness. So having a slight bit of
predictability at the end gives people the chance star thinking about putting their coats
on and remembering what fucking parking lot they were in.” (Courtesy rollingstone.com)
Metallica’s massive world tour behind Death Magnetic is still in its infancy, but Lars
Ulrich has visions of it lasting beyond next year. “We’re booked up through August of
next year, and right now we’re sort of laying out Fall of ‘09 and the Spring of ‘10,” he
says. “We’re waiting for a few other countries to be actually formalized as nations so
we can be the first band in. We’re also waiting for the polar caps to stabilize so we
can go play there. There’s talk about some other planets too.” As of now the band is
on planet earth, playing American arenas for the first time in four years. “It’s great
to be back indoors,” says Ulrich. “We’re right in the thick of it in the middle of the
arena. It completely exposes every nuance and that adds a real tone of vitality and
excitement.” The setlist is heavy on 1980s classics like “Master of Puppets” and “One”
as well as about five songs from Death Magnetic. The setlist changes from night to
night, but they always end with 1983’s “Seek And Destroy.” “We’ve probably ended
our last 200 shows with that song,” says Ulrich. “The 17 or 18 songs before that get
mixed up every night, to the point of ridiculousness. So having a slight bit of
predictability at the end gives people the chance star thinking about putting their coats
on and remembering what fucking parking lot they were in.” (Courtesy rollingstone.com)
(Photo: Gentner/Getty)
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Stars Pay Tribute to the Who at Kennedy Center
Last night’s Kennedy Center Honors was easily the strangest in its 31-year history. In
a first, Washington’s most glitzy event celebrated a legendary rock act. Along with
musicians George Jones and Barbra Streisand, actor Morgan Freeman and choreographer
Twyla Tharp, the event gave the honorable nod to the Who.
And the crowd of 2,300 in the capitol’s Opera House reflected that odd mix. Dressed
in formal black tie, Newt Gringrich, Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice, Madeleine
Albright, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Reps. Daniel Patrick Leahey and
Patrick Kennedy streamed down the red carpet with Dave Grohl, Jack Black, Rob
Thomas, and the Who’s Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey, who earlier in the day
made the traditional visit to the White House for a chat with President Bush. Is
George W. a fan? “Let’s just say he appreciates them,” said a West Wing staffer.
First, Denzel Washington presented a warm salute to Morgan Freeman, a longtime fan
of the Mississippi Delta Blues. Onstage, a gathering of legendary blues musicians
including Willie “Big Eyes” Smith, Honeyboy Edwards and Pinetop Perkins arrived, each
Last night’s Kennedy Center Honors was easily the strangest in its 31-year history. In
a first, Washington’s most glitzy event celebrated a legendary rock act. Along with
musicians George Jones and Barbra Streisand, actor Morgan Freeman and choreographer
Twyla Tharp, the event gave the honorable nod to the Who.
And the crowd of 2,300 in the capitol’s Opera House reflected that odd mix. Dressed
in formal black tie, Newt Gringrich, Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice, Madeleine
Albright, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Reps. Daniel Patrick Leahey and
Patrick Kennedy streamed down the red carpet with Dave Grohl, Jack Black, Rob
Thomas, and the Who’s Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey, who earlier in the day
made the traditional visit to the White House for a chat with President Bush. Is
George W. a fan? “Let’s just say he appreciates them,” said a West Wing staffer.
First, Denzel Washington presented a warm salute to Morgan Freeman, a longtime fan
of the Mississippi Delta Blues. Onstage, a gathering of legendary blues musicians
including Willie “Big Eyes” Smith, Honeyboy Edwards and Pinetop Perkins arrived, each
one shuffling onstage slower than the first. With Coco Taylor taking vocals, the band slipped into “Everything is Going to be Alright” with
startlingly crisp, clear sound. Later, looking sagely and stoic, Freeman watched and mouthed the words to B.B. King playing “Let the Good
Times Roll” as his wife dabbed her tears. Next up was Lilly Tomlin who celebrated legendary choreographer Twyla Tharp, who has
created dances to music of Bob Dylan and Billy Joel and collaborated with David Byrne. Then there was Jack Black introducing the Who.
“When I was 10, I fell in love with the Who,” he said. “I saw Tommy and was deeply moved. I wasn’t deaf, dumb or blind, but I wanted
to be felt, seen, heard and healed. Seriously, I’m not going for laughs here … When I first heard them in 1979, it hit me like a torpedo
in my third eye. It was a collection of ass-kicking songs the likes of which will never see again. And it’s about time they get some sweet-
ass recognish.”
After a video montage, fellow Brit Joss Stone slinked about the stage in bare feet singing “My Generation.” Chris Cornell took on “Won’t
Get Fooled Again,” attempting Daltrey’s wild-boy act. Bettye LaVette sang a bluesy “Love Reign O’er Me.” By the time Dave Grohl took
the stage to rip the hell out of “Who Are You,” the volume was high and the speakers were warm. As he thrashed on a blue hollow-body
electric guitar, an elderly man nearby grasped his cane and began frowning and shaking his head. How many times do you get to
opportunity to sing “Who the fuck are you?” before the President of the United States? Rob Thomas did an anemic “Baba O’Riley” that
was saved when the flashing, lighted Union Jack backdrop parted to reveal an army of New York fireman and police men — the same who
attended the 9-11 concert that reunited the remaining members of the Who.
Traditionally, the Kennedy Center honorees are recognized for their lifetime contributions to American culture through the performing
arts, which makes it unique that the first rock band to be celebrated is a U.K. outfit. “This is a great thrill,” Townsend told the press
earlier. “Since the Who began in the early ’60s we have loved American music and audiences and have made deep and lasting friendships
with everyone involved in the industry there. Roger and I both feel our work in the United States has been as important as our work at
home. Because our medium rock music is quintessentially American music with broad and deep international and multicultural roots, this
honor is especially meaningful to we Brits.”
“As a teenager growing up in the austerity of post-war England, it was the music I heard emanating from America that gave me a dream
to hang my life on,” Daltrey said. “To make music and make it there. I am deeply touched at receiving this honor, the warmth and
affection I feel from our U.S. audience is humbling indeed. To be added to the list of past recipients of this award makes that dream
come true.”
After a brief intermission, Laura Bush introduced the George Jones tribute and a who’s who of modern country gave tributes, including
Brad Paisley, Randy Travis, Alan Jackson and Shelby Lynne. Bush chewed gum and sang along to Garth Brooks doing “The Race is On.”
Rounding out the evening was Queen Latifah and Glenn Close paying tribute to Barbra Streisand, and Beyoncé emerged from beneath the
stage boards to sing “The Way We Were.”
The event will be telecast on CBS December 30th at 9:00 p.m. EST. (Courtesy of rollingstone.com)
startlingly crisp, clear sound. Later, looking sagely and stoic, Freeman watched and mouthed the words to B.B. King playing “Let the Good
Times Roll” as his wife dabbed her tears. Next up was Lilly Tomlin who celebrated legendary choreographer Twyla Tharp, who has
created dances to music of Bob Dylan and Billy Joel and collaborated with David Byrne. Then there was Jack Black introducing the Who.
“When I was 10, I fell in love with the Who,” he said. “I saw Tommy and was deeply moved. I wasn’t deaf, dumb or blind, but I wanted
to be felt, seen, heard and healed. Seriously, I’m not going for laughs here … When I first heard them in 1979, it hit me like a torpedo
in my third eye. It was a collection of ass-kicking songs the likes of which will never see again. And it’s about time they get some sweet-
ass recognish.”
After a video montage, fellow Brit Joss Stone slinked about the stage in bare feet singing “My Generation.” Chris Cornell took on “Won’t
Get Fooled Again,” attempting Daltrey’s wild-boy act. Bettye LaVette sang a bluesy “Love Reign O’er Me.” By the time Dave Grohl took
the stage to rip the hell out of “Who Are You,” the volume was high and the speakers were warm. As he thrashed on a blue hollow-body
electric guitar, an elderly man nearby grasped his cane and began frowning and shaking his head. How many times do you get to
opportunity to sing “Who the fuck are you?” before the President of the United States? Rob Thomas did an anemic “Baba O’Riley” that
was saved when the flashing, lighted Union Jack backdrop parted to reveal an army of New York fireman and police men — the same who
attended the 9-11 concert that reunited the remaining members of the Who.
Traditionally, the Kennedy Center honorees are recognized for their lifetime contributions to American culture through the performing
arts, which makes it unique that the first rock band to be celebrated is a U.K. outfit. “This is a great thrill,” Townsend told the press
earlier. “Since the Who began in the early ’60s we have loved American music and audiences and have made deep and lasting friendships
with everyone involved in the industry there. Roger and I both feel our work in the United States has been as important as our work at
home. Because our medium rock music is quintessentially American music with broad and deep international and multicultural roots, this
honor is especially meaningful to we Brits.”
“As a teenager growing up in the austerity of post-war England, it was the music I heard emanating from America that gave me a dream
to hang my life on,” Daltrey said. “To make music and make it there. I am deeply touched at receiving this honor, the warmth and
affection I feel from our U.S. audience is humbling indeed. To be added to the list of past recipients of this award makes that dream
come true.”
After a brief intermission, Laura Bush introduced the George Jones tribute and a who’s who of modern country gave tributes, including
Brad Paisley, Randy Travis, Alan Jackson and Shelby Lynne. Bush chewed gum and sang along to Garth Brooks doing “The Race is On.”
Rounding out the evening was Queen Latifah and Glenn Close paying tribute to Barbra Streisand, and Beyoncé emerged from beneath the
stage boards to sing “The Way We Were.”
The event will be telecast on CBS December 30th at 9:00 p.m. EST. (Courtesy of rollingstone.com)
(Photo: Getty)
Fire damages "Girls, Girls, Girls" L.A. strip club
The Body Shop strip club, where Motley Crue filmed the video for the song "Girls, Girls, Girls" was shuttered Wednesday after a dawn
fire burned through its roof. A cleaning crew discovered smoke billowing from a side door of the West Hollywood building when they
arrived at 6:45 a.m. No one was inside when the blaze began in the attic, the owner said. The kitchen, dressing room and office were
seriously damaged. The source of the fire seemed to be faulty electric wiring, said owner Salas Almudarris. He said he hoped to reopen
the Body Shop in a month.
(Courtesy of latimes.com)
The Body Shop strip club, where Motley Crue filmed the video for the song "Girls, Girls, Girls" was shuttered Wednesday after a dawn
fire burned through its roof. A cleaning crew discovered smoke billowing from a side door of the West Hollywood building when they
arrived at 6:45 a.m. No one was inside when the blaze began in the attic, the owner said. The kitchen, dressing room and office were
seriously damaged. The source of the fire seemed to be faulty electric wiring, said owner Salas Almudarris. He said he hoped to reopen
the Body Shop in a month.
(Courtesy of latimes.com)
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Godsmack's Shannon Larkin featured in "Behind the Player" series
Shannon Larkin is the explosive drummer of the band GODSMACK. His distinct approach
to drumming and ballistic stage presence have made him a dominant force in arenas and
in the studio.
In his IMV "Behind the Player" DVD, Larkin offers an intimate behind-the scenes look at
his life as a professional musician including rare photos and video footage. Larkin then
gives in-depth lessons for how to play "Straight out of Line" and "Voodoo" by GODSMACK
on drums and jams the tracks with GODSMACK bassist Robbie Merrill.
"Video Tab" shows exactly how Shannon plays the two tracks. The video-game-style
animated tablature is similar to Guitar Hero, but shows how to play the tracks for real.
Get your copy at Guitar Center or www.IMVdvd.com. The producers of the IMV series
donate $.25 from the sale of each DVD to Little Kids Rock, an organization that gets
instruments in the hands of underprivileged kids.
Shannon has been drumming for 25 years. He has built his career playing with bands
such as: WRATHCHILD AMERICA, SOULS AT ZERO, UGLY KID JOE, BACK ALLEY
GATORS, FEAR OF GOD, Glenn Tipton, VANILLA ICE, POUNDHOUND, GLASSJAW,
AMEN, SNOT, CANDLEBOX, ANOTHER ANIMAL and current band for the past six
years, GODSMACK.
With more than 20 records recorded, he is now preparing to write the new GODSMACK
album, due out in 2010.
For more info visit: http://www.imvdvd.com/shannon_larkin.htm
Shannon Larkin is the explosive drummer of the band GODSMACK. His distinct approach
to drumming and ballistic stage presence have made him a dominant force in arenas and
in the studio.
In his IMV "Behind the Player" DVD, Larkin offers an intimate behind-the scenes look at
his life as a professional musician including rare photos and video footage. Larkin then
gives in-depth lessons for how to play "Straight out of Line" and "Voodoo" by GODSMACK
on drums and jams the tracks with GODSMACK bassist Robbie Merrill.
"Video Tab" shows exactly how Shannon plays the two tracks. The video-game-style
animated tablature is similar to Guitar Hero, but shows how to play the tracks for real.
Get your copy at Guitar Center or www.IMVdvd.com. The producers of the IMV series
donate $.25 from the sale of each DVD to Little Kids Rock, an organization that gets
instruments in the hands of underprivileged kids.
Shannon has been drumming for 25 years. He has built his career playing with bands
such as: WRATHCHILD AMERICA, SOULS AT ZERO, UGLY KID JOE, BACK ALLEY
GATORS, FEAR OF GOD, Glenn Tipton, VANILLA ICE, POUNDHOUND, GLASSJAW,
AMEN, SNOT, CANDLEBOX, ANOTHER ANIMAL and current band for the past six
years, GODSMACK.
With more than 20 records recorded, he is now preparing to write the new GODSMACK
album, due out in 2010.
For more info visit: http://www.imvdvd.com/shannon_larkin.htm
