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  • Lemmy Dead at 70

    Lemmy, born Ian Fraser Kilmister, the legendary frontman of iconic metal band Motorhead, died Monday at his home in Los Angeles due to complications from an aggressive cancer that was only discovered on Dec. 26, according to the band’s official Facebook page.

    There is no easy way to say this…our mighty, noble friend Lemmy passed away today after a short battle with an extremely…

    Posted by Official Motörhead on Monday, December 28, 2015

    If there were a definition of the term “badass” in the Oxford Dictionary, Lemmy’s picture would be it. The man lived a pure rock and roll lifestyle until his last breath. Famous for his deep vocals into a down-turned microphone and his unorthodox style of playing bass, Lemmy proved an inspiration to a generation of musicians of all genres. Many called his style of playing “lead bass” because he really wasn’t holding the low end as most bassists do. He was like a second lead guitarist in the Motorhead trio.

    Lemmy

    Lemmy had experienced a number of health issues in recent months, cutting shows short in Salt Lake City and Austin and canceling a show in Denver altogether. Prior to leaving the stage in Austin, he said, “I can’t do it,” before leaving the stage. The thin air of Salt Lake was named as the cause for Lemmy cutting the show short and also given as the reason for the Denver cancelation.

    Musicians the world over have taken to social media to express their sympathies and appreciation for Lemmy, including original Motorhead guitarist “Fast” Eddie Clarke, who wears the unfortunate title of sole remaining original member of the band following the November death of drummer Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor.

    I have just been told that Lemmy has passed away in LA.Like Phil, he was like a brother to me. I am devastated.We did…

    Posted by Fast Eddie Clarke Official on Monday, December 28, 2015

    Gene Simmons of KISS posted:

    Lemmy was born in Burslem, England on Dec. 24, 1945. The infamous Hollywood club, Whiskey A Go Go, hosted a private, star-studded 70th birthday celebration for Lemmy on Dec. 13. The show featured a band consisting of Slash, Duff McKagan, Matt Sorum and Gilby Clarke of Guns N Roses; Robert Trujillo of Metallica; Charlie Benante and Scott Ian of Anthrax; Zakk Wylde of Ozzy Osbourne and Black Label Society; and Steve Vai, among others.

    Comedian Jim Norton, who befriended Lemmy and had him as his band director on the short-lived HBO stand-up series Down and Dirty, tweeted the following:

    Lemmy began his musical career in the early ’60s and was heavily influenced by the Beatles. He served time as a roadie for Jimi Hendrix and earned his chops in the early prog-rock band Hawkwind. On his exit from the band, Lemmy said in his autobiography that he was fired “for doing the wrong drugs.”

    Motorhead and Lemmy’s legacy loom large on the metal scene and popular music as a whole. His death leaves a big hole in rock and roll. The world has lost a legend and as posted on Motorhead’s Facebook page:

    Celebrate the LIFE this lovely, wonderful man celebrated so vibrantly himself.
    HE WOULD WANT EXACTLY THAT.
    Ian ‘Lemmy’ Kilmister
    1945 -2015
    Born to lose, lived to win.

    We’d say “Rest in Peace, Lemmy” but you’d tell us to “Eff off.” RIP anyway, sir.

    https://youtu.be/XUJ0IYZKLvE

  • Anthrax’s Scott Ian Announces Spoken Word In Kingston December 30

    As the long awaited 11th album from Anthrax For All Kings is set for a February 26, 2016 release via Megaforce Records, fans in the Hudson Valley area can get excited for a one-off spoken word appearance from guitarist Scott Ian, who did a successful spoken word tour last year.

    Scheduled for Dec. 30 at BSP in Kingston, Ian will share tour stories, crazy encounters and other highlights over his three decade-plus career.

    Ian wrote when announcing the show on his website:

    It’s my birthday party! Come hear some crazy stories and killer music from me and the Paul Green Rock Academy rippers. It’s your New Year’s Eve warmup!
    In related news, Anthrax recently announced they will be touring with Lamb Of God.  Tour dates are below:
    Jan. 15 – Pittsburgh, PA@ Stage AE (Indoor)
    Jan. 16 – Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory
    Jan. 17 – Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore Silver Spring
    Jan. 19 – Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle
    Jan. 22 – Norfolk, VA @ Constant Convocation Center
    Jan. 23 – New York, NY @ Hammerstein Ballroom
    Jan. 24 – Wallingford, CT @ Toyota Presents Oakdale
    Jan. 28 – Detroit, MI @ Royal Oak Music Theatre
    Jan. 29 – Indianapolis, IN @ Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
    Jan. 30 – Chicago, IL @ Aragon Ballroom
    Jan. 31 – Grand Rapids, MI @ Orbit Room
    Feb. 02 – Kansas City, MO @ Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland
    Feb. 04 – Houston, TX @ Revention Music Center
    Feb. 05 – Dallas, TX @ Bomb Factory
    Feb. 06 – Corpus Christi, TX @ Concrete Street Pavilion –
    Feb. 08 – Austin, TX @ ACL Live at The Moody Theater
    Feb. 09 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom
    Feb. 11 – Las Vegas, NV @ Brooklyn Bowl
    Feb. 12 – Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium
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  • Metal Allegiance To Release Debut Album

    So, what do you get when you mix members of Anthrax, Megadeth, Slayer, Pantera and Lamb of God? The answer is, you get the supergroup Metal Allegiance.

    With many rock bands touring with each other throughout the years, one can only expect that some of these guys will in fact become friends with each other from their common bond of music, among other things.

    Metal Allegiance 2

    Something that could arise from these situations, and seems to happen more than ever these days, is that “supergroups” form through these friendships.

    Allegiance was formed in 2011 by Mark Menghi, who is a creative marketing director in New York. The band started with Alex Skolnick and Mike Portnoy from Testament and Megadeth’s Dave Ellefson as the core members. Since then, some of metal’s biggest names are throwing their hat in the ring for the self-titled debut studio album with all original material on Sept. 18.

    Go to MetalHammer to see full Metal Allegiance track listing and appearing guest stars.

    Alex Skolnick Mike Portnoy and Dave Ellefson
    Alex Skolnick Mike Portnoy and Dave Ellefson

  • Metal Monthly Fix: Top Ten Most Anticipated 2015 Metal/Hard Rock Releases

    With a month already into 2015, one of things to get excited about is upcoming album released we are expecting or hope to see the light of day. We expect big things from 2015 as far as heavy music, so without further ado, here are the top ten most anticipated metal/hard rock releases.

    10. Biohazard

    Brooklyn, NY hardcore metal outfit Biohazard is still as vital as ever, even with Evan Seinfeld out of the fold since 2012, which makes their yet to be titled tenth album, targeted for a 2015 release via Nuclear Blast USA, even more intriguing. This album would mark the first time with the lineup of Billy Graziadei, Bobby Hambel, Danny Schuler, and now Scott Roberts completing the lineup in place of Seinfeld. It will be interesting to see what this new line up of Biohazard brings to the table.

    9. Tremonti

    Back in 2012, Alter Bridge/Creed guitarist Mark Tremonti launched his solo project Tremonti with the debut album All I Was which was arguably one of the best albums of 2012. Now hard at work with the second album, Wolfgang Van Halen is officially a member of the band and playing bass for Tremonti.. Any lover of shred should be salivating at the thought of Mark Tremonti and Wolfgang Van Halen in the same band. This album will be solid.

    8. Mastodon

    What makes this release fascinating is Mastodon is always willing to take risks and making every album sound different which is why everyone should be excited for another Mastodon album.

    7. Deftones

    The last two albums from Deftones, Diamond Eyes and Koi No Yokan, are easily some of their best work to date, so high expectations are set for this yet to be titled album slated for a fall 2015 release.  Also hope that someday their scrapped album Eros sees the light of day as well.

    6. Lamb Of God

    After all the things Randy Blythe and the rest of Lamb Of God went through with the trail and incarceration in Prague, you know that the band is coming back with a vengeance with this upcoming album. Blythe wrote a lot of music about his time in Prague, which is going to add such a compelling element to what will be the band’s eighth album. This makes Lamb of God one of the top ten most anticipated hard rock and metal releases of 2015

    5. Coal Chamber

    Set for an April release via Napalm Records, Coal Chamber’s comeback album is definitely the most interesting. After a much publicized split in 2002, it seemed highly unlikely Coal Chamber would ever get back together. Then a decade goes by, Coal Chamber reunited for select shows in Europe and Australia which led to a successful US tour in 2013 which ultimately set recording process for this album in motion. It’s amazing how frontman Dez Fafara has kept busy in the spotlight with DevilDriver, he still managed to bring Coal Chamber back in the spotlight. And to top it off, Ministry frontman Al Jourgensen is having a guest appearance on this album. It will be interesting to see how Coal Chamber will evolve its sound for 2015.

    4. Anthrax

    Anthrax set the world on fire back in 2011 with their comeback album Worship Music which saw the return of CNY’s Joey Belladonna back in the fold. Now after successful album sales, several laps around the world, the band has been hard at work with the next album which will be released sometime this year. If it’s even half as good as Worship Music was, this album can be and will be the best album of 2015. Expect nothing from great things from Anthrax.

    3. Black Sabbath

    This will be the last Black Sabbath album. Lots of bands always say “This is our last album/tour” but this time coming from Black Sabbath, who are all pushing 70, I would certainly say it’s a safe bet they mean it. Their comeback album 13, which saw Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, and Geezer Butler on an album together for the first time since 1978’s Never Say Die, was the most successful metal album of 2013. Iommi has been battling cancer but yet still touring with Sabbath, is still a riff machine and has solidified himself as one of the best guitarist that ever lived, said wants to bid farewell one last time with Sabbath with an album and farewell tour to follow. It would be nice to see the return of Bill Ward but that’s unlikely that will happen.

    2. Faith No More

    Already announced for a May release, Faith No More has made their long awaited return with their first album since 1997’s Album Of The Year and a US tour to kick off this spring including a headlining slot at Heavy Montreal, with more shows to be announced. 2015 is looking the year of Faith No More and fans around the world now wait in anticipation.

    1. Tool*

    I put an asterisk on this because this is the only album on this list where the band hasn’t made an official announcement. But I believe that 2015 is the year the new Tool album sees the light of day.  The band has been quoted stating that there IS an album in the works and they have been recording.  So we all ask….what the fuck is the hold up? The world needs another Tool album. It has been close to a decade since 10,000 Days and enough is enough.

    So that rounds off the list of the top ten most anticipated hard rock and metal releases of 2015. What metal or hard rock album on this list are you excited about? What upcoming album do you think should be included on this list? Sound off in the comments below.

  • Members of Anthrax and more to form Motor Sister, Play First Show February 12 in Brooklyn

    Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian with his wife Pearl Aday, have teamed up with The Cult drummer John Tempesta, Armored Saint bassist Joey Vera, and Mother Superior vocalist Jim Wilson have formed Motor Sister.

    Scott Ian spoke of the formation of Motor Sister via Blabbermouth:

    “I wanted to cherry-pick a set list of my favorite Mother Superior songs and get these guys together and have the concert at my house.” Which lead them making an album together. Then Ian emailed producer Jay Ruston and asked if he thought it was possible to recapture the same spontaneous energy Motor Sister generated at their makeshift gig, and if an album could be recorded quickly. “He said, ‘Yeah, we can make the record in two days and we can make it sound really good.’ So that’s what we did…A week and a half later, we made the record in L.A. over a two-day period. We recorded the whole thing live in the studio and the set-up was at my house.”  He continues: “Jim was totally into the idea. Pearl was a huge Mother Superior fan from way back and was in. I asked my good friends Joey Vera and John Tempesta to be a part of it because I knew they were both big fans as well and with no hesitation they said, ‘We’re in.’”

    Motor Sister Band Photo

    Their debut album entitled Ride will be released March 10 via Metal Blade Records.

    The song “This Song Reminds Me Of You” can be streamed below.

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    The track listing for Ride:

    1. A-Hole
    2.  This Song Reminds Me Of You
    3.  Beg Borrow Steal
    4.  Fool Around
    5.  Get That Girl
    6.  Head Hanging Low
    7.  Fork in the Road
    8.   Little Motor Sister
    9.   Pretty in the Morning
    10.  Whore
    11.  Doghouse
    12.  Devil Wind

    Motor Sister "Ride" Album Cover

    Motor Sister is also set to make their debut live appearance at Saint Vitus Bar in Brooklyn, NY on February 12. No further live dates announced, but you can purchase tickets for the show here.

    In other related news, Anthrax is also hard at work on their follow up to 2011’s Worship Music tentatively slated for a 2015 release.