Heavy Rock

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

George Lynch Interviewed For Japanese MetalHead Show

Japan´s Metal Moment Podcast host, Chiaki, releases an unedited sneak peak version of the latest interview conducted with guitarist George Lynch (Lynch Mob, Souls of We, ex-Dokken) on his new experimental podcast, titled Japanese MetalHead Show, conducted on February 25th at Avalon Night Club in Santa Clara, CA.

"Lynch talks about the current tour with Lynch Mob, the new Souls Of We album, and his new project with Mick Brown and Jeff Pilson. Dokken without Don? We also talk about Jake E. Lee, Ray Gillen, and Richie Kotzen."

Link to the Japanese Metalhead Episode 001 (interview starts at the 34:12 min mark) :

Lynch spoke with Guitartricks at NAMM 2011 back in January. Check out the interview below:

Limited Edition 35th Anniversary Motörhead - Complete Early Years Box Set

To celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the formation of the UK’s finest metal band Universal are releasing Motörhead "Complete Early Years" box set (Limited Collector’s Edition). This amazing boxset is so special its contents are housed in the Motorhead. The head is made of metallic plastic, with eyes that light up. A truly remarkable boxset!

• 8x CD Albums – 5” Japanese Miniature Wallets (Motorhead (Chiswick) / Overkill / Bomber / Ace Of Spades / No Sleep Till Hammersmith / Iron Fist / Another Perfect Day / No Remorse)

• 7 X CD Singles – 3” Japanese Miniature Wallets (Beer Drinkers And Hell Raisers / Louie Louie / Golden Years Ep / St. Valentine's Day Massacre / Killed By Death (With Poster / Stand By Your Man / Shine)

• 1 X 7” Vinyl Single (Leaving Here / White Line Fever)

• Complete Collectors Guide To Motorhead Book – Cherry Red, Need New Cover, And Confirmation Of Order

• Limited Justin Hampton Motorhead Print

• Concert Programme Replicas Hard Back Book Featuring Full Colour Programes Of – Motorhead / Bomber / Ace Of Spades / Iron Fist

• 3 X Classic ‘Born To Lose, Live To Win’ Pin Badges

The product is now up for Pre-Order on Amazon!

And the UK only competition for a Motorhead canvas print is here

Thin Lizzy's The Boys Are Back - The True Story Book/DVD Set Due

Abstract Sounds Books are releasing Thin Lizzy's The Boys Are Back - The True Story book plus four-DVD set on March 28th.

A description reads as follows:

Featuring a masterful and comprehensive text by Dave Thompson plus a comprehensive track by track analysis by Robert M Corich, this unique production also includes four interview DVDs packed with candid film and audio interviews with past and present members. A heartfelt recollection from Philomena Lynott, mother of the late great Phil Lynott, is an unmissable addition. The interviewees span all eras of the band’s history and include original members Phil Lynott, Eric Bell, Brian Robertson, Snowy White and John Sykes. Insider interviews include the men who made Lizzy what they were including key producers, managers and album sleeve designers. The archive interviews with the band and insiders are compared and contrasted with the views of a leading team of music journalists, insiders and musicologists. This uncensored and independent title has not been viewed or approved by the band or its management and is completely free to tell the unvarnished story of the band as it really happened. The contents of this amazing book and DVD combination are completely essential reading and viewing for Thin Lizzy fans everywhere.

Tesla Guitarst Video Interview

Tesla guitarist Dave Rude discusses his Dave Rude Band in a recent video interview with Jiggy, conducted in Salina, Kansas on February 25th. Check it out below.

Other news from the Tesla camp: Tesla's Brian Wheat, Frank Hannon, and Jeff Keith have reviewed the tracks from the last recording sessions with former guitarist Tommy Skeoch from the 2005 "Acoustic Jam" tour, as well as the recently recorded tracks featuring the new TESLA song "Second Street" to be released this year.

Tesla's recordscompanyhas signed a deal with EONE distribution to release this new CD..tentatively titled "Twisted Wires"...(the acoustic sessions). Troy Luccketta, will be joining Frank and Brian at Sonic Ranch studios where the real to reel sessions were recorded and they will collectively wrap up the recording and mixing of "Twisted Wires" simultaneously, utilizing the studio's amazing analog equipment to record and mix down the tracks. The album will consist of 6 tracks recorded back in 2005 at Brian's J StreetStudio (luckily these tracks survived the infamous fire!) and 6 newly recorded tracks recorded at Frank Hannon's studio including acoustic remakes of songs from "Bust a Nut" and a brand new song "Second Street".

Uriah Heep`s Catalog Remastered

On May 25th, Sanctuary Japan is releasing a portion of UK hard rock legends Uriah Heep's catalog as cardboard sleeves (mini LP) faithfully replicating the original UK jacket designs for the first time. All reissues feature the the high-fidelity SHM-CD format (compatible with standard CD players) and digital remastering.

The titles include:

Very 'eavy Very 'umble (1970)
Salisbury (1971)
Look At Yourself ((1971)
Demons And Wizards (1972)
Magician's Birthday (1972)
Live (1973)
Sweet Freedom (1973)
Wonderworld (1974)
Return To Fantasy (1975)
High And Mighty (1976)
Firefly (1977)
Innocent Victim (1977)
Fallen Angel (1978)
Conquest (1980)
Abominog (1982)
Head First (1983)