KISS Attorney Raymond E. Scott: "I Actually Had Somebody Sit In For Peter Criss, And Wear The Same Makeup And Nobody Knew"; Video Report Online

WBIR.com's Abby Ham reports:

Up in Tellico Village lives an attorney, but not just any attorney. This one has an interesting resume that rivals many hot shot Hollywood lawyers. Many know the music and style of the band KISS. Most importantly you know their faces. Raymond E. Scott is more familiar with those faces than most. After all, he did trademark them.

"No one had ever registered the face of an entertainer before. As a matter of fact, the trademark office said you can't do that," said Scott.

However, the trademark office went through with it after Scott's argument. He is an attorney, after all.

"I actually had somebody sit in for Peter Criss, the drummer, and wear the same make-up and nobody knew," explained Scott.

It wasn't just the famous KISS make-up. Scott helped Gene Simmons and his bandmates make millions of dollars starting with their first album.

Read more here and check out a video report below: 

KISS: Eric Singer Talks "Monster" In New Interview

Photo by Mitch Lafon

Mitch Lafon from BraveWords.com caught up with KISS drummer Eric Singer in the fifth and final installment of their series of interviews focusing on the 20th anniversary of the brilliant KISS "Revenge" album.

Here`s  an excerpt about the upcoming KISS new album "Monster".

How was it working on the new KISS album, "Monster"?

Singer: “When we first started working, Paul wanted to get all together and flush ideas out. He wanted it to be fresh with no old riffs that somebody had worked on a previous record (that you’re just trying to re-write). Gene will write 30 or 40 ideas just to come up with four songs for the record. That’s the way he works. Gene, Tommy and I went into a demo studio a couple of times to put some ideas down and I told Gene, ‘I think you have another solo record here.’ I told him that when we have a break, we should go in and put some of these other ideas down. He’s got a couple of songs that are in the style of ‘World Without Heroes.’ They’re really good. When, Gene writes in that style it kind of reminds me of a George Harrison kind of a thing, but Paul didn’t want any slower, mellower, ballad type songs on the record. He wanted everything rock n’ roll. Understandably, he had a point of view on the style and direction of the record. So, that’s what we’re going to do. We’re going to stick to that point of view. No outside writers. No old material. All new material written by the band now. Nobody, but the band plays on the record. Nobody, but the band sings on the record. Nothing and that’s what it is.” More

ZZ Top: "Texicali" EP Out On June 4; Gang of Outlaws Footage Posted

ZZ Top fans will get a generous preview of the band's forthcoming album next week, when the group releases "Texicali", a four-song digital collection, on 5 June.

The four tracks that comprise "Texicali", like the forthcoming album (to be issued via American Recordings in late summer or early fall), were produced by Rick Rubin and Billy F Gibbons and include "I Gotsta Get Paid", "Chartreuse", "Over You" and "Consumption". These songs are the first new studio recordings from "That Little Ol' Band From Texas" in nine years.

A couple of weeks ago, listeners were able to sample "I Gotsa Get Paid" in a campaign for the Jeremiah Weed line of malt beverages that has generated tremendous on-line buzz for the video that depicts Billy, Dusty Hill and Frank Beard performing - to the delight and amazement of the patrons of a convenience store - in a walk-in cooler.

"Based on the visibility of the `Gotsta Get Paid' song, we decided to make available more of a taste of the album than just the one song," said American's Rubin. "That's the beauty of the new digital landscape; we can put out what we want when we want, in the best service of the artist."

Notes Gibbons, "We were itching to get some new music out before the full album release. Making available these four tracks seems like a good way to accomplish that most expeditiously. Dusty, Frank and I are happy with what's been accomplished in the studio, so we figured we'd provide some hot and tasty 'hors d'oeuvres' before the main course is served this fall."

Fans who purchase "Texicali" will benefit from a pro-rated discount on the purchase of the full album when it is released. All four tracks will be previewed through an audio stream at Rollingstone.com for one day only, Monday 4 June.

Ozzy & Friends Joined By Slash In Norway; Videos Posted

Ozzy & Friends was joined by Slash on the May 29th concert in Bergen, Norway at Bergen Calling Festival. It was the first of ten shows to feature Slash: "Jamming with Ozzy & Friends was a blast! Too short though! Bergen crowd looked like they were having a blast as well."

The setlist for the show was as follows:


01. Bark At The Moon 
02. Mr. Crowley 
03. Suicide Solution 
04. I Don't Know 
05. Killer Of Giants 
06. Shot in the Dark 
07. Rat Salad
08. Iron Man 
09. War Pigs 
10. N.I.B.
11. Fairies Wear Boots 
12. Into The Void 
13. I Don't Want To Change The World 
14. Crazy Train 
15. Mama, I'm Coming Home 
16. Paranoid 

Check out fan-filmed footage below: 

Black Sabbath: "Masters of Reality" Tribute In U.K.`s Metal Hammer Magazine

Ahead of Black Sabbath's history-making Download festival appearance, the massive, 172-page new issue of Metal Hammer is a tribute to the legendary heavy metal act, paying homage to one of the greatest, heaviest and most influential bands to ever walk this earth.

Metal Hammer talks to Sabbath members themselves as they look back on an unmatched legacy as the most influential and innovative band in metal's history, and looks to some of the biggest names in rock music to help them commemorate the masters' return. Members of Metallica, Slayer, Machine Head, Pantera, Manowar, KISS, Rush, Slash, Alice Cooper and more all join Metal Hammer in gauging Black Sabbath's seminal impact on rock 'n' roll, and well as picking their favorite Sabbath hits and memories. 

And, to top off the Sabbath worship, Metal Hammer is giving away a free "Sons Of Sabbath" CD.

For more information, click here.

Fan filmed multi-cam footage of the entire gig at the O2 Academy in Birmingham on May 19 is available.

Ozzy Osbourne & Friends: Jelling Festival, May 27 Footage Posted

Ozzy Osbourne & Friends live in Denmark at the Jelling Festival on May 27. Watch fan-filmed videos below:

Judas Priest: Final Epitaph Show Filmed For 2013 DVD Release; Hammersmith Apollo Footage Posted

Judas Priest played the final show of their "Epitaph" world tour this past Saturday, May 26 at the Hammersmith Apollo in London, England. The sold-out concert was professionally filmed for a 2013 DVD release.

The band's setlist was as follows:

01. Rapid Fire
02. Metal Gods
03. Heading Out To The Highway
04. Judas Rising
05. Starbreaker
06. Victim Of Changes
07. Never Satisfied
08. Diamonds & Rust
09. Prophecy
10. Night Crawler
11. Turbo Lover
12. Beyond The Realms Of Death
13. The Sentinel
14. Blood Red Skies
15. The Green Manalishi
16. Breaking The Law
17. Drum Solo
18. Painkiller

Encore:

19. The Hellion (taped intro)/Electric Eye

Encore 2:

20. Hell Bent For Leather
21. You've Got Another Thing Comin'

Encore 3:

22. Living After Midnight

Fan-filmed video footage of the show can be seen below.

Chickenfoot: All Access Video Interview; Rocklahoma

Sammy Hagar has nothing but love for Joe Satriani. In a new interview, the Chickenfoot lead singer praises his guitarist’s ability to write great music.

Speaking to HDNet Concerts in advance of their performance at Rocklahoma tonight (May 27), Hagar says that their songwriting process is sort of the opposite way that Elton John  and Bernie Taupin have written so many classic songs over the years.

“Elton waits for Bernie to write great lyrics and he just hands them to him with no musical thing in mind,” Hagar said. “And then Elton writes these fantastic songs. For me, as a lyricist, when I hear Joe’s music, it speaks to me. [He's] the well.”

The feeling is mutual, according to Satriani. The guitarist credits his respect for his bandmates as pushing him to write the best music he can.

“I’m inspired by the thought of recording with these guys,” Satriani modestly countered. “And it’s important that it goes beyond just being a professional musician, at least for me. I have to be really inspired and excited that I’m going to write something and Sammy and Mike and Chad are going to really love it, and they’re gonna add something to it. They’re gonna take it to the next step.”

Uriah Heep: New Video Interview With Mick Box, Phil Lanzon Available

Metal-Trails.com conducted an interview with Mick Box and Phil Lanzon of progressive rockers Uriah Heep before the band's April 20 concert at Fabrik in Hamburg, Germany with Nazareth. You can now watch the 12 minute chat below.

Uriah Heep will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the release of its classic fourth album, "Demons And Wizards" by performing the LP in its entity at select U.S. shows this fall. 

"Demons And Wizards" is regarded by many fans and critics alike as Uriah Heep's best album, often ranked against the preceding "Look At Yourself". Even Rolling Stone magazine, which printed an infamously negative review of the band's debut album, ran a positive assessment of "Demons And Wizards". The songs "The Wizard" and "Easy Livin'" were released as singles in the United Kingdom and North America, as well as many other markets. "Easy Livin'" entered the U.S. Top 40 at #39, making it Heep's first and only American hit. "Easy Livin'" was also a mega hit in the Netherlands and Germany, countries which were becoming a strong market for the band. The album itself was certified gold in the U.S. on October 27, 1972.


Uriah Heep will perform the entire "Demons And Wizards" album on selected dates.

Metallica: Rock In Rio, Lisbon 2012; Footage Posted; 10 Videos

Metallica continued their European Summer Vacation tour Friday night with a stop at Rock In Rio in Lisbon, Portugal.
The metal icons headlined the opening night of this year’s festival, with 250,000 people expected during the five-day event. Watch videos below.

Metallica
Rock In Rio - Lisbon, Portugal – May 25, 201201. Hit The Lights 
02. Master Of Puppets 
03. Fuel 
04. For Whom The Bell Tolls 
05. Hell And Back 
06. The Struggle Within 
07. My Friend Of Misery 
08. The God That Failed 
09. Of Wolf & Man 
10. Nothing Else Matters 
11. Through The Never 
12. Don't Tread On Me 
13. Wherever I May Roam 
14. The Unforgiven 
15. Holier Than Thou 
16. Sad But True 
17. Enter Sandman 
Encore: 
18. Fight Fire With Fire 
19. One 
20. Seek & Destroy

Van Halen: Multi-Cam Footage Of Entire Pittsburgh (March 30) Show Posted

Plenty of fans are taking the band up on the chance to film the 2012 shows, including the group’s late March stop in Pittsburgh at the Consol Energy Center. Watch it in three parts below.

Van Halen
Consol Energy Center – Pittsburgh, PA – March 30, 2012
(1^st part)
01 - Unchained
02 - Runnin' With the Devil
03 - She's the Woman
04 - Romeo Delight
05 - Tattoo
06 - Everybody Wants Some!!
07 - Somebody Get Me a Doctor
08 - China Town 

(2^nd part)
09 - Jamie's Cryin' 
10 - Oh, Pretty Woman (Roy Orbison cover) 
11 - Drum Solo 
12 - You Really Got Me (The Kinks cover) 
13 - Blood and Fire 
14 - Dance the Night Away 
15 - I'll Wait 
16 - Hot for Teacher 

(3^rd part)
17 - Women In Love 
18 - Girl Gone Bad 
19 - Beautiful Girls 
20 - Ice Cream Man (John Brim cover) 
21 - Panama 
22 - Guitar Solo 
23 - Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love 
24 - Jump 

Ozzy Osbourne & Friends: Stockholm May 25 Footage Available; 15 Videos

Ozzy Osbourne & Friends live in Stockholm, Sweden on May 25. 15 videos available - enjoy!

Black Sabbath: Multi-Cam Of Entire Birmingham O2 Academy Gig Posted

Fan filmed multi-cam footage of the entire gig at the O2 Academy in Birmingham on May 19 is available. You can now watch the full show below.

Blackmore`s Night: "A Knight In York"; DVD Tracklist, Video Preview

When Blackmore's Night rolled in to York, England, on September 30, 2011, the heat scorched the medieval streets and the sunlight bathed the old city walls. Inside the Grand Opera House, Ritchie Blackmore, Candice Night and their band of minstrels were generating their own heat as they took their devoted audience on a musical journey through the ages with songs from their two new albums, "Secret Voyage" and "Autumn Sky". 

Tracklist

:
'Locked Within The Crystal Ball'
'Gilded Cage'
'The Circle'
'Journeyman'
'World Of Stone'
'The Peasant‘s Promise'
'Toast To Tomorrow'
'Fires At Midnight'
'Barbara Allen'
'Darkness'
'Dance Of The Darkness'
'Dandelion Wine'
'All The Fun Of The Fayre'
'First Of May' 

Ian Gillan, Tony Iommi: WhoCares Album (2CD) Ready For Pre-Order

Ian Gillan and Tony Iommi took everybody by surprise in 2011 by releasing a charity single: “Out Of My Mind”, renewing the collaboration that led the pair recording the Black Sabbath album “Born Again” in 1984. None other than Jason Newsted (Metallica), Jon Lord, Nicko McBrain (Iron Maiden) and Linde Lindström (HIM) supported the two rock legends. Not only jamming together for the shear fun of things, this new project has united for a cause - rebuilding and helping the music school in Gyumari, Armenia. The single was a joyful and inspired moment. Iommi and Gillan have now decided to make WhoCares an album for their devoted fans. Classic songs and a lot of rarities and unreleased material in 2CDs of fantastic rare music.

This is much more than a Gillan solo album or a Deep Purple anthology – this is a real collector’s item and must have for every Ian Gillan and Tony Iommi fan.

The album is set to release on July 13th, 2012.

CD11. WhoCares “Out Of My Mind” (first time on an album)
Featuring Jon Lord, Linde Lindström (HIM), Jason Newsted (Metallica), Nicko McBrain (Iron Maiden)
2. Black Sababth “Zero The Hero”
3. Ian Gillan feat. Iommi, Ian Paice and Roger Glover “Trashed”
4. M. Rakintzis feat. Ian Gillan “Get Away” (first release on a Gillan album, only released in Greece before)
5. Tony Iommi feat G.Hughes “Slip Away” (first time on CD)
6. Gillan “Don’t Hold Me Back”
7. Ian Gillan “She Thinks It’s A Crime” (vinyl single B-side, fi rst time on CD)
8. Repo Depo feat. Ian Gillan “Easy Come, Easy Go” (previously unreleased)
9. Deep Purple feat.Ronnie James Dio “Smoke On The Water” (live with the Royal Philaarmonic Orchestra)

CD21. WhoCares “Holy Water” (fi rst time on an album)
Featuring Jon Lord, Linde Lindström (HIM), Jason Newsted (Metallica), Nicko McBrain (Iron Maiden)
2. Black Sabbath “Anno Mundi”
3. Tony Iommi feat. G. Hughes “Let it Down Easy” (first time on CD)
4. Ian Gillan “Hole in My Vest” (7“ vinyl single B-side, fi rst time on CD)
5. Gillan & Glover feat. Dr.John “Can’t Believe You Wanna Leave me”
6. Ian Gillan & The Javelins “Can I Get A Witness”
7. Garth Rockett & The Moonshiners aka IG “No Laughing in Heaven” (rare track)
8. Ian Gillan “When A Blind Man Cries” (Live at Absolute Radio, previously unreleased)
9. Deep Purple “Dick Pimple”

Order the album here: Amazon

Saxon Have Started Recording Their 20th Studio Album

Bass player Tim 'Nibs' Carter laying down bass tracks 

Saxon have started recording their new as yet untitled studio album with producer (and Little Angels vocalist) Toby Jepson at the helm.

This will be their 20th studio album in a career that has spanned over 30 years. Already drum tracks have been recorded by long time drummer Nigel Glockler.

Says Toby Jepson: "Nigel has finished 9 drum tracks!!! The dude is a monster player!!!"
The producer then went on to describe the direction of the new album as "sounding heavy as hell... sweet!"

Read the full story on Metaltalk.net.

Slash: CD-Release Concert Footage Available

Slash and his solo band - Myles Kennedy (vocals), Brent Fitz (drums) and Todd Kerns(bass) - broadcasted their sold-out concert on Tuesday May 22 from Irving Plaza in New York City exclusively on the new Livestream. You can now watch the show here or in the YouTube clip below.

Setlist:
01. Mean Bone (SLASH'S SNAKEPIT song)
02. Dirty Little Thing (VELVET REVOLVER song)
03. Nightrain (GUNS N' ROSES song)
04. One Last Thrill
05. Back From Cali 
06. Ghost 
07. Standing in the Sun 
08. Rocket Queen (GUNS N' ROSES song)
09. Doctor Alibi
10. Speed Parade (SLASH'S SNAKEPIT song)
11. Apocalyptic Love 
12. Watch This 
13. Starlight 
14. Just Like Anything (SLASH'S SNAKEPIT song)
15. Halo 
16. You're a Lie 
17. Sweet Child O' Mine (GUNS N' ROSES song)
18. Slither (VELVET REVOLVER song)
Encore:
19. By the Sword 
20. Paradise City (GUNS N' ROSES song)

Rush: 10/10 Review of "Clockwork Angels" By Martin Popoff/BraveWords Posted

Martin Popoff, Editor in Chief of BraveWords.com has reviewed Rush`s new album "Clockwork Angels". Read excerpts of the sparkling 10/10 review below:

"Hard to believe, but this is the first full concept album for the Willy Wonkas of prog metal, Clockwork Angels being a complicated, oblique, angled tale involving less steampunk than rumour had it and much more about the march of time, all wrapped up in the meaninglessness for the non-believer, except for some sort of inner temple-building, or a garden as it were, Candide-style. If Vapor Trails was in the spirit (but not the sound) of red, yellow and blue Crimson (frantic, textured, high on the shelf), Clockwork Angels is in the glorious yet dour (an apt result of ascribing to Neil’s belief system) spirit of Wetton-era Crimson mixed with Van Der Graaf Generator, with all the Victorian weight lead-lined in a box of the two institutions. And therein lies one of a few steampunk nods, as there’s no one more “watchmaker” than Peter Hammill.

A singular Rush triumph results, and yes, before we even get to the music, there really is so much to ponder here, as there’s lyrics, light narration, visuals, and then an exo-story by Kevin J. Anderson. And like the best concept albums, the lyrics alone are mostly abstraction, with further abstraction caused by demarcation into their necessary chapters, welcome, so that these hugely ambitious and exclusively dark songs can stand on their own as Rush songs, soon to be mouthed by crowds in the wrongness for this of hockey barns."

Read the full review on BraveWords.

Aerosmith: "Music From Another Dimension"; Album Artwork, Track List Unveiled; Joe Perry, Steven Tyler Talks New Album (Video)

Aerosmith will release their new studio album, "Music From Another Dimension" unveiled. Watch a brand new album update from Tom Hamilton below.


Track list:


1. What Could Have Been Love

2. Beautiful
3. Street Jesus
4. Legendary Child
5. Oh Yeah
6. We All Fall Down
7. Another Last Goodbye
8. Out Go the Lights
9. Love Three Times a Day
10. Closer
11. Shakey Ground
12. Love a Lot
13. Freedom Fighter
14. Up on the Mountain

Aerosmith: New Album "Music From Another Dimension" Out In August; "Legendary Child" Single Artwork Revealed; Audio Available

The artwork and pre-order details for Aerosmith's new single "Legendary Child", has been released. Originally written during the sessions for the band's album, "Get A Grip", the single will be included on the soundtrack for the upcoming movie GI Joe: Retaliation, which hits theaters on June 29th

The band's long-awaited new studio album, "Music From Another Dimension", will be released on August 28th. Columbia will issue the digital version of "Legendary Child" on May 29th. Check out the single art on top - and listen in the YouTube clip below:

Aerosmith: Performs New Single "Legendary Child"; Video Posted; Tom Hamilton Talks New Album; Video Posted

Aerosmith performed their new single, "Legendary Child", on the season finale of American Idol onWednesday, May 23rd. Check out a video clip below!

Originally written during the sessions for the band's album, "Get A Grip", the track will now be included on the soundtrack for the upcoming movie GI Joe: Retaliation, which hits theaters on June 29th. Earlier today, bassist Tom Hamilton checked in from Vindaloo to talk with AF1 about the band's new album due out in September. 

"All right, the record's being mixed," Hamilton revealed. "We're getting ready to put this thing out. Actually the record is not coming out in its entirety until September, but we're going to feed you little chunks of it until now and then. We're at the end phase out in Los Angeles, Steven is putting his voice on everything, Joe is working on his final leads. A few more songs came along while we were out there."  (lower video)

Ozzy Osbourne & Friends: Helsinki May 23 Footage Available

The first Ozzy Osbourne & Friends concert took place on Wednesday, May 23 at the Hartwall Arena in Helsinki, Finland.


Setlist:


Ozzy Osbourne (vocals)
Gus G. (guitar)
Rob "Blasko" Nicholson (bass)
Tommy Clufetos (drums)

Bark At The Moon

Mr. Crowley

Suicide Solution

The Ultimate Sin

I Don`t Know

Killer of Giants

Shot In The Dark

Rat Salad

Iron Man

War Pigs

N.I.B.

Fairies Wear Boots

Into The Void

I Dont`t Want to Change The World

Crazy Train

Encore:

Mama, I`m Coming Home

Paranoid

Lynch Mob: Pro-Shot Of M3 Rock Festival Available

Professionally filmed video footage of Lynch Mob's May 12 performance at the M3 Rock Festival at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland can be seen below.

Dokken: "Burning Empire"; Snippet Posted Online

Dokken have officially released a 30 second sample of the song "Burning Empire" from their forthcoming album, "Broken Bones". The snippet is a rough mix designed to give fans a first taste of what's in store for the new album. "Burning Empire" continues the "throwback" vibe Dokken undertook with their last release, the highly acclaimed "Lightning Strikes Again".

Hear the sample of "Burning Empire" in the YouTube clip below.
Dokken tour dates:

6/1 - Cubby Bear, Chicago, IL
6/2 - Midwest Bikefest / Off Road Ranch, Norfolk, NE
6/8 - The Dome, Bakersfield, CA
6/9 - Thunder On The Lot, Lancaster, CA
6/15 - Awesome Biker Nights, Sioux City, IA
6/16 - Wingstock / Fifth Third Ballpark, Comstock Park, MI
6/23 - Rock the Falls 2012, Idaho Falls, ID
6/30 - Buffalo Valley Music Festival, Duluth, MN
7/14 - Kavarna Rock Festival, Kavarna, Bulgaria
8/4 - Asylum, Portland, ME
8/10 - Surf Ballroom, Clear Lake, IA
8/11 - Sycuan Casino, El Cajon, CA

Ace Frehley, Jannick Gers, Paul DiAnno Featured In New "Talking Metal Pirate Radio; Video Available

Talking Metal - Self-Produced Web Series Talking Metal Pirate Radio Announced. 

Talking Metal hosts Mark Strigl and John “Ostronomy” Ostrosky have announced a new self-produced web series called Talking Metal Pirate Radio premiering on May 22nd on their YouTube page. 

The debut episode features exclusive interview clips with original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley, Iron Maiden guitarist Jannick Gers, former Iron Maiden vocalist Paul DiAnno, and current Ace Frehley and former Danzig guitarist Todd Youth. The episode also spotlights two of Talking Metal’s signature jams featuring Mark and John performing with musicians including Rob Dukes (EXxodus), Ron Lipnicki (Overkill), Dan Lorenzo (Non-Fiction, Hades), Billy May (KISSNation), and Chandler Mogel (Outloud). 


The episode, which also includes the return of their masked announcer Bud Friendly, can be seen below: