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You should listen to Rush
In 1981, Rush released their eighth studio album ‘Moving Pictures,’ which was hugely successful worldwide, making it the most commercially successful Rush album to date . Flash-forward thirty years, ‘Moving Pictures’ will be released again on April 5th, this time it will have a 5.1 surround sound remix to as well as other little bonus features.
I’d say this album is perfect for you young ones that have no idea who Rush are. What makes them so great, you ask? Originality, constantly making great albums, accomplished musicians with one of the best drummers ever and you can’t forget Geddy Lee sounding like an old elderly woman. Those are a few reasons why Rush are a great band. More importantly for metal, they probably have influenced this genre more than any other rock band (AC/DC fans, don’t get upset, your band is second or maybe Kiss? Whatever).
Check out Blabbermouth for a lot more information regarding this upcoming release.
Fans still supporting Motörhead
Last week in North America, Motörhead released their 986th album, The Wörld Is Yours. The album cracked the top 100, selling 7,000 copies in its first week, which is considered an impressive amount for a metal, unless you’re Metallica. Sure, 7,000 copies might not seem a lot but that’s more than their previous two albums (Motörizer in 2008 sold 6,400 in its first week and their 2006 release Kiss Of Death sold 3,500).
When asked for comment on the bands success over the last 30 years and what keeps them still going strong, Lemmy said “that was a great time, the summer of 71. I can’t remember it, but I’ll never forget it!”
Deicide are still Bible Bashers
One of Jesus Christ’s favourite death metal bands ever, Deicide are back with a new album out February 15th, titled To Hell With God (haven’t they had a title similar to that in the past? Seems like it). They have also decided to stream the entire album on their record labels website, Century Media.
Have I listened to this? Not yet. I’ve been too busy tonight talking on a phone with a Russian escort that just turned 19 and has 34 FFF breasts. It’s costing me a fortune to bang her today on Valentine’s day but it will be worth it for those huge jugs!
Enough of that, back to Deicide, check out the album here . If you enjoy what you hear, don’t be cheap and order it for $10.
Are you ready for new Slaves On Dope?
In 2009, nu metal has-beens Slaves On Dope announced they were reforming to record their third studio album, ‘Over the Influence‘, which is hitting stores this spring. They released a bunch of videos on their official social network sites over the last two years and recently, they uploaded a new promotional video from their more recent ‘No More Faith tour’, hoping you guys get “hyped” up for their upcoming release.
I’m not really sure why they are back. I mean, it’s not the year 2000, they aren’t working with Ozzy Osbourne anymore, and definitely won’t sell 70,000 albums like they did with their debut, so I’m rather confused with the return.
I wish them well, though, I really do! They aren’t my taste, but I’d much rather listen to them than to this comedy act.
Anyway, make the jump for the Slaves on Dope video!
Down want your money
New Orleans’ finest, Down, have scheduled dates for a 7 date US tour, starting up on March 4th. The dates are as follows:
March
4 – New Orleans, LA – The Hangar
5 – Maxwell, TX – The Cotton Gin
6 – Houston, TX – Warehouse Live
11 – New Orleans, LA – The Hangar #2April
28 – New York, NY – Best Buy Theatre
29 – Philadelphia, PA – Trocadero
30 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
Now I’m not too fond of VIP Experience packages (I’m cheap more of an old school guy just interested in simply seeing bands perform live at a show) but I know lot of you guys are into these packages so here you go:
You get your typical meet-and-greet with band members, photo taken with them, early entry to see the pre-concert sound check, a general-admission ticket, a Pepper Keenan-designed T-shirt , a VIP access laminate and a $5 gift card to the Down-Nola.com online store.
Tickets to the shows can be found here and here
