Archive for October, 2012

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Something Else! sneak peek: Asia – Resonance: The Omega Tour (2012)

Here’s a sneak peek at the upcoming live 2CD/DVD package by Asia — a smart new take on “Only Time Will Tell,” the No. 17 hit off the group’s eponymous 1982 debut. You May Also Like: John Wetton, Geoff Downes say success nearly killed Asia: ‘The pressure got to someRead More

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‘I’ll kick their ass and maybe sue them’: Steven Tyler responds to hacker takeover of Aerosmith’s web site

Aerosmith’s official web site has been hacked, and Steven Tyler is impressed in his own inimitable way — saying these crafty cyber-criminals “got the balls.” You May Also Like: Final memory with John Lennon led Julian to Steven Tyler: ‘He is a very insightful man’ Steven Tyler – We’re AllRead More

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‘It wasn’t fun anymore’: Peter Criss on how Kiss’ celebrated 1990s-era reunion turned sour

Co-founding Kiss drummer Peter Criss talks about leaving the band after their long-awaited 1990s reunion in a new talk with BackstageAxxess. You May Also Like: How ‘Revenge’ Became Kiss’ Last Gasp of Greatness

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Halloween special: The Haunted – The Haunted (1995)

Formed in 1965, the Haunted from Montreal, Quebec, Canada were one of the area’s most popular bands until 1971, the year they split up. You May Also Like: David Wiffen – ‘Coast to Coast Fever’ (1973): Forgotten Series How ‘Nuggets: Original Artyfacts’ Ended Up Changing Rock Forever

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Jon Irabagon – I Don’t Hear Nothin’ But The Blues, Volume 2: Appalachian Haze (2012)

Jon Irabagon is jazz’s merry subversive, often turning long-held jazz precepts inside out while paying respects to many of tradition’s icons. You May Also Like: Jon Irabagon – ‘I Don’t Hear Nothin’ But the Blues Vol. 3: Anatomical Snuffbox’ (2020) Andrew Barker + Jon Irabagon Duo – ‘Anemone’ (2020) JonRead More

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Halloween special: Vincent Price – Master of the Macabre (2008)

This is a collection of three American radio plays called “The Pit And The Pendulum,” “Fugue In C Minor” and “Present Tense” from 1944 and 1957, as broadcast on CBS’ Suspense program. You May Also Like: Rob Zombie – ‘The Electric Warlock Acid Witch Satanic Orgy Celebration Dispenser’ (2016) InsideRead More

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Desert Island Discs: Guitar Record Edition

Stuck on a desert island, you’re going to want to rock every once in a while, right? That’s where this string-bending, axe-swinging, fretboard-melting, amp-blowing list comes in. You May Also Like: Here’s how Genesis’ ‘The Musical Box’ gave rise to Eddie Van Halen Robben Ford’s Tasty, Energetic ‘Soul on Ten’Read More

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Paul Kelly – Spring and Fall (2012)

It’s all well and good, these love songs from Paul Kelly. But then, maybe inevitably, it all goes to shit — and that’s when Spring and Fall starts to get good. You May Also Like: I-Ten – ‘Taking a Cold Look’ (1983): Forgotten Series Wes Montgomery with the Wynton KellyRead More

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Rob Mazurek Pulsar Quartet – Stellar Pulsations (2012)