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What’s John Bush been up to?
Whilst Anthrax try to make up their minds who their singer is, former vocalist John Bush has been busy recording vocals for a track on the new Long Distance Calling album.
The almost 100% (but obviously not quite) instrumental rock band have had Peter Dolving (The Haunted) and Jonas Renkse (Katatonia) feature on songs before, and have decided for their third album, they’d like Bush to feature on the track Middleville.
Long Distance Calling commented:
“From the beginning of the band we thought it’s cool to do the unexpected, especially from an instrumental band. [..] For the new one we made a list and John was on that list. We asked him and he wanted to do it, which is great because it’s a very strong song. We don’t like to go the easy way and ask the most obvious singers. Nobody is expecting John to appear on our album, but he’s such a great singer that the result speaks for.”
Dose of Metal commented:
“Of course people are expecting it. You just told us sillys.
Judas Priest’s pants are on fire
No, I’m not talking about the results of the Vindaloo Rob Halford had last night, but instead some little “white lies” the band have told. Despite announcing a farewell tour a while back, Judas Priest have clarified on their website that this does not mean the end of the band at all, it merely means it will be the last big world tour they will do.
Wow, way to go and get everyone’s hopes up. We were all hoping this was the band finished, but in fact they’re actually working on new material as I speak (well type duh). Anyway, I’m joking of course. This is great news, no one wants to see Judas Priest end, especially as they’re literally made of Metal. Unlike Rob Halford‘s latest album, Made of Metal, which is just made of cheese judging from the cover. So, to sum up: You have a new Judas Priest album to look forward to, a “farewell” tour and the potential of more albums and shows in the future. Just no more big world tours. Not bad right?
Nice use of semantics there though. Calling it a farewell tour is sure to get them higher festival slots, more hype and more money. Clever.
Metal Trek
Fantastic news for “Trekkies” and not so much Metal fans this week. Star Trek actor, William Shatner will be covering Black Sabbath‘s Iron Man on his upcoming album, with Zakk Wylde providing the riffage.
I’ve got to be honest, I had no fucking idea that Shatner was recording an album. And I would have liked to keep it that way. Now my day is ruined. Want your day ruined too? Read more here.
Spineshank reveal album title
No, you haven’t accidentally stepped into a time-warp. Yet another band from the Nu-Metal era obviously in need of some more cash, the reformed Spineshank have announced that their new album will be called Anger Denial Acceptance.
The band don’t make any great promises, instead saying that, for better or worse, the band are still just being themselves. If you’re still a fan of Spineshank (do Spineshank fans still exist?), I guess it can only be a good thing.
Read more here.
The Haunted ghost
The Haunted recently performed a brand new song from their forthcoming album, Unseen, entitled No Ghost. The track was performed yesterday at the P3 Guld, the Swedish radio’s annual music awards in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Watch crappy fan-made footage of the No Ghost after the jump. And whilst you’re at it, if you haven’t already, check out our crappy amazing interview with Peter Dolving right here.
