4/2/10
PHOTOS: Border Crossing presented by CJAM @ the Majestic Complex, 3/26/10
A packed night at the Majestic, with Windsor and Detroit bands playing all night in the Cafe and Stick. Funk Night was bumping over at the Theater and the place was popping. Carjack headlined the Cafe, and Four Hour Friends did upstairs.
Detroit's Latest Record Label: Motorcity Special Records - Est. March 2010 - Joint production of Product of Detroit (POD) & MOTORCITYBLOG (MCB)
Limited Edition Vinyl of Unique Detroit Recordings
Produced by
Product of Detroit
MOTORCITYBLOG
Established March 2010
Record Label Launch Show
Saturday May 8th 2010
7pm-2am
Music Hall of the Performing Arts
Detroit MI
Wild Bill Ketelhut provides the "blog" to this anti-blog
He has a radio program on WXOU out of Oakland University
Wild At Heart
He has a radio program on WXOU out of Oakland University
Wild At Heart
Just a quick little post about some stuff going on in the world of Wild Bill. Make sure to tune into my show this Saturday morning between 8-10AM on WXOU 88.3FM or www.wxou.org for some amazing interviews. I just got off the phone with the singer Sia who is coming to town on April 26th with the hard rocking chicks Girl In A Coma. In the interview, we talk about her dogs, how she met David Byrne and why she was rubbing Anthony Johnson's belly. We also talk a bit about her new album, "We Are Born".
I will also be interviewing the Director of Public Relations for the Palace of Auburn Hills, Jeff Corey, about success of their March schedule and members of the band HIM (Linde and Burton) about their side project Daniel Lioneye.
Have a good weekend and catch you on Monday for reviews of the new Runaways film and where to find my scenes in the direct-to-video film "American Virgin".
The Science Fair - New Way Bar Ferndale - Fri April 2nd
Callbacks and Joneskeeper
TSF are working material for a full-length record over the next couple
months
Catch them at the New Way Bar tonight in Ferndale
This Week In Moneypenny: Chelsea Handler Stand-Up @ the Fox / Book Signing @ Borders
- Book Signing - Borders in Birmingham, MI Fri Apr 2nd @ 5:30pm
- Stand-Up - wsg Josh Wolf - Fox Theatre - Detroit, MI Fri Apr 2nd @ 8:00pm
As one of the nation's fastest-rising female stand-ups, Chelsea Handler has performed to sold-out audiences at venues and festivals across the country, including, most recently, the prestigious Carnegie Hall. Her comedy mixes fearless honesty, ironic riffs and self-deprecations with an abundance of always fresh material. "I have made a recent living making fun of every person in Hollywood, so I'd like to take this tour as an opportunity to get back to my roots and make fun of myself along with the rest of America and of course,
Spain. Godspeed."
- Chelsea Handler
Spain. Godspeed."
- Chelsea Handler
Vodka, laughs and sassy girl talk. I'm one lucky brat today! You feelin lucky? Stay tuned to win an autographed copy of Chelsea's new book:
Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang
Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang
See you downtown! I'm gonna grab my best friend and some cocktails before the show...it wouldn't be prudent to see Chelsea without a buzz (She's that kinda girl...and so are we!)
Cheers,
Moneypenny
Moneypenny
ULTRA Music Festival 12 SELLS OUT... and MCB was there!
This past weekend, Friday, March 26 and Saturday, March 27, over 100,000 music enthusiasts descended on Miami’s Bicentennial Park for the 12th annual ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL (UMF), drawing its largest attendance numbers ever for its first sold-out show as a two-day event. This astounding number also marks the first time ever an event has sold out, let alone for two days, Bicentennial Park. The festival was also the recipient of an IDMA (International Dance Music Award) for “Best Music Event” for its fifth year in a row.
We had an MCB guest contributor in Miami check out over 200 international leading electronic music performers, DJs and cutting-edge bands alongside Miami regional artists performed over the two-day extravaganza in addition to the festival’s stellar line-up spearheaded by Friday mainstage headliner Tiësto and Saturday’s headliner Deadmau5.
Friday's Headliner - DJ Tiësto
Highlights of ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL encompassed several guest appearances. On Friday, France’s David Guetta was joined by Lil Jon, LMFAO and the Black Eyed Peas’ will.i.am and Apl.de.ap, while Felix Da Housecat welcomed Sean “Diddy” Combs. On Saturday, chanteuse Kelis guested with Benny Bennasi for their song “Spaceship” and the Guetta-produced track “Acapella”; Florence from Florence and the Machine graced the stage during Swedish House Mafia’s set; and drummer Tommy Lee along with vocalist Sofia Toufa joined deadmau5 to debut a brand-new untitled song during his closing set. Other special guests in attendance were singer Macy Gray and TV personality Kelly Bensimon of “The Real Housewives of New York.”
Yup, that's David Guetta on the left!
For additional info, visit:
www.ultramusicfestival.com
UPCOMING SHOW: April 8 - Drive-by Truckers @ St. Andrew's
Coming to St. Andrew's Hall on Thursday April 8th for a headlining appearance are Athens, Georgia's own Drive-by Truckers. Combining ass-kicking rock with Southern sensibilities and themes that resonate with working men and women everywhere, the Truckers have been winning audiences for over a decade. With a new album The Big To-Do, just out, Drive-by Truckers are coming to St. Andrew's Hall to rock Detroit with their unique but familiar blend of guitar-driven Southern rock, and indie/punk stylings and great collaborative song writing. Opening for them in Detroit is Langhorne Slim - at 7pm.
Drive-By Truckers’ The Big To-Do is out in stores On March 16th, and in celebration, the band has released the first of a series of webisodes about each track on the record. First up, in celebration form, is the beautiful number “Birthday Boy.”
Check it out here: Birthday Boy
The Drive-By Truckers’ North American tour kicked off Friday, March 12, with a two night stand at the Variety Playhouse in
The band is offering an exclusive deluxe pre-order from their web site www.drivebytruckers.com.
4/1/10
UPCOMING: Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings - Majestic Theatre Detroit - May 18th 2010
Look for these tix to hit the streets soon and catch a TV spot all over in April
MCB will have some tickets and signed vinyl and posters to offer up next month
We got your back and that aint no April Fools!!
I Learned The Hard Way Drops April 6th on Daptone Records (Next Tuesday!)
Seemingly the most sought after live act at this year’s SXSW, Sharon Jones continues her march toward Soul-Rock domination with the release of I Learned The Hard Way next week, April 6th, on Daptone Records.
Stream I Learned the Hard Way exclusively at NPR.org:
http://bit.ly/c77u0G
I Learned The Hard Way was produced by Bosco Mann and recorded on an Ampex eight-track tape machine by Gabriel Roth in Daptone Records’ House of Soul studios. This record drips with a warmth and spontaneity rarely found since the golden days of Muscle Shoals and Stax. Sharon’s raw power, rhythmic swagger, moaning soulfulness, and melodic command set her firmly alongside Tina Turner, James Brown, Mavis Staples, and Aretha as a fixture in the canon of soul music. From the lush Philly-Soul fanfare that ushers in “The Game Gets Old” at the top of the record, to the stripped down Sam Cooke-style “Mama Don’t Like My Man” at the tail, the Dap-Kings dance seamlessly through both the most crafted and simple arrangements with subtlety and discipline. I Learned The Hard Way is the “Daptone Sound” at its finest.
http://www.sharonjonesandthedapkings.com/
East Coast TV Schedule:
Talk Stoop/WNBC: Week of April 5
Late Show w/ David Letterman: April 23
The Colbert Report: April 26
Late Night w/ Jimmy Fallon: April 28
Mo’Nique: Air date in April pending
CBS News: Air date in April pending
Full Tour Dates:
4/10 - Berlin, Germany - Astra
4/13 - Paris, France - Trabendo
4/14 - London, UK - Koko’s
4/15 - Amsterdam, NL - Paradiso
4/17 - Live Oak, FL - Wanee Music Festival
4/22 - Lafayette, LA - Festival International de Louisiane
4/23 - New Orleans, LA - The Howlin’ Wolf
4/24 - Oxford, MS - Double Decker Festival
4/30 - NYC RELEASE PARTY @ The Apollo Theater – SOLD OUT
5/1 - New York, NY - The Apollo Theatre
5/6 - Richmond, VA - Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
5/7 - Annapolis, MD - Ram’s Head Onstage
5/8 - Charlottesville, VA - Jefferson Theater
5/9 - Norfolk, VA - The NorVa
5/11 - Carrboro, NC - Cat’s Cradle
5/12 - Asheville, NC - Orange Peel
5/13 - Atlanta, GA - Center Stage Atlanta
5/14 - Nashville, TN - Cannery Ballroom
5/15 - Nelsonville, OH - Nelsonville Music Festival
5/17 - Newport, KY - The Southgate House
5/18 - Detroit, MI - Majestic Theatre
5/21 - Chicago, IL - Vic Theatre
5/22 - Milwaukee, WI - Pabst Theater
5/23 - Indianapolis, IN - The Vogue
5/25 - Toronto, ON - The Sound Academy
5/26 - Montreal, QC - Le National
5/27 - Boston, MA - House of Blues
5/28 - Hartford, CT - New England Dodge Music Center
5/29 - Hartford, CT - New England Dodge Music Center
6/20 - Vancouver, BC - The Commodore Ballroom
6/21 - Seattle, WA - Showbox Sodo
6/22 - Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom
6/25 - San Francisco, CA - Warfield Theatre
6/26 - Los Angeles, CA - The Wiltern
6/27 - Solana Beach, CA - Belly Up Tavern
MCB will have some tickets and signed vinyl and posters to offer up next month
We got your back and that aint no April Fools!!
I Learned The Hard Way Drops April 6th on Daptone Records (Next Tuesday!)
Seemingly the most sought after live act at this year’s SXSW, Sharon Jones continues her march toward Soul-Rock domination with the release of I Learned The Hard Way next week, April 6th, on Daptone Records.
Stream I Learned the Hard Way exclusively at NPR.org:
http://bit.ly/c77u0G
I Learned The Hard Way was produced by Bosco Mann and recorded on an Ampex eight-track tape machine by Gabriel Roth in Daptone Records’ House of Soul studios. This record drips with a warmth and spontaneity rarely found since the golden days of Muscle Shoals and Stax. Sharon’s raw power, rhythmic swagger, moaning soulfulness, and melodic command set her firmly alongside Tina Turner, James Brown, Mavis Staples, and Aretha as a fixture in the canon of soul music. From the lush Philly-Soul fanfare that ushers in “The Game Gets Old” at the top of the record, to the stripped down Sam Cooke-style “Mama Don’t Like My Man” at the tail, the Dap-Kings dance seamlessly through both the most crafted and simple arrangements with subtlety and discipline. I Learned The Hard Way is the “Daptone Sound” at its finest.
http://www.sharonjonesandthedapkings.com/
East Coast TV Schedule:
Talk Stoop/WNBC: Week of April 5
Late Show w/ David Letterman: April 23
The Colbert Report: April 26
Late Night w/ Jimmy Fallon: April 28
Mo’Nique: Air date in April pending
CBS News: Air date in April pending
Full Tour Dates:
4/10 - Berlin, Germany - Astra
4/13 - Paris, France - Trabendo
4/14 - London, UK - Koko’s
4/15 - Amsterdam, NL - Paradiso
4/17 - Live Oak, FL - Wanee Music Festival
4/22 - Lafayette, LA - Festival International de Louisiane
4/23 - New Orleans, LA - The Howlin’ Wolf
4/24 - Oxford, MS - Double Decker Festival
4/30 - NYC RELEASE PARTY @ The Apollo Theater – SOLD OUT
5/1 - New York, NY - The Apollo Theatre
5/6 - Richmond, VA - Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
5/7 - Annapolis, MD - Ram’s Head Onstage
5/8 - Charlottesville, VA - Jefferson Theater
5/9 - Norfolk, VA - The NorVa
5/11 - Carrboro, NC - Cat’s Cradle
5/12 - Asheville, NC - Orange Peel
5/13 - Atlanta, GA - Center Stage Atlanta
5/14 - Nashville, TN - Cannery Ballroom
5/15 - Nelsonville, OH - Nelsonville Music Festival
5/17 - Newport, KY - The Southgate House
5/18 - Detroit, MI - Majestic Theatre
5/21 - Chicago, IL - Vic Theatre
5/22 - Milwaukee, WI - Pabst Theater
5/23 - Indianapolis, IN - The Vogue
5/25 - Toronto, ON - The Sound Academy
5/26 - Montreal, QC - Le National
5/27 - Boston, MA - House of Blues
5/28 - Hartford, CT - New England Dodge Music Center
5/29 - Hartford, CT - New England Dodge Music Center
6/20 - Vancouver, BC - The Commodore Ballroom
6/21 - Seattle, WA - Showbox Sodo
6/22 - Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom
6/25 - San Francisco, CA - Warfield Theatre
6/26 - Los Angeles, CA - The Wiltern
6/27 - Solana Beach, CA - Belly Up Tavern
UPCOMING: Russell Industrial Center's Spring Open House, 24-25 April
We love the Russell.
Russell Industrial Center is quickly becoming the largest Art Mecca/Small Business Haven in the midwest. With over 125 commercial tenants from all different creative backgrounds, it is an ideal place to create and work. Architects, painters, clothing designers, glass blowers, wood craftsman, metal sculptors, graphic designers and the like find the R.I.C. an ideal place to network and exhibit. Russell Industrial Center also plays host to the People's Arts Festival once a year in September and several other art exhibitions. The R.I.C. works with film makers, photographers, local college classes, and is the proud home of two Detroit based art gallery's, Detroit Industrial Projects (DIP) The Cave, ORG, and MONA. If you haven't experienced Russell Industrial Center, then you haven't experienced Detroit.
Russell Industrial Center's Annual Spring Open House
Saturday, Apr 24 2:00p-11pm
Sunday April 25 1:00pm-5pm
Saturday, Apr 24 2:00p-11pm
Sunday April 25 1:00pm-5pm
NEW PHOTOS: Stone Temple Pilots / Fillmore Detroit / 03.31.10 by LAWRENCEcreative
I have to admit I was a little intimidated by this assignment, and I don't really get intimidated. For one thing, its the Stone Temple Pilots for f*** sake. That in itself is pretty intense, considering their history and how relevant they are to my youth and college days. Add to that that one of the best concert photographers I know is the one who hooked me up with this, I was feeling the pressure. (Thanks, Gene!) All that being said, I am happy as sh** with the results, and have been flying high ever since their final bow.
Now, here's the deal with the show: In case you missed it, or thought STP was a has-been group of glam/grunge rock and didnt wanna see them, the show effin' rocked! I never realized how much Scott resembles a cross between Mick Jagger's swagger on-stage and Vinnie Dombrowski's (local Sponge) bluesy-Rock-n-Roll voice (that is a compliment to all involved, believe it or not!). Backed up once again by guitarist Dean DeLeo, bassist Robert DeLeo and drummer Eric Kretz, classic STP revealed itself and all its raw power to a sold out crowd of rowdy teens to reserved grey hairs...and everyone inbetween!
Goddamn I love my Life!
p.s. Opening for the fellas was a band called FAIRCHILD. (I hope this is their MySpace link...I couldnt find anything else.)
p.s. Opening for the fellas was a band called FAIRCHILD. (I hope this is their MySpace link...I couldnt find anything else.)
FREE TICKETS: Detroit Music Awards 2010 - April 16th
MCB has a few pair of tickets to giveaway to the 19th Annual Detroit Music Awards
April 16th 2010
Thats about all we have to say about that
enter to win here
WILD ZERO with Guitar Wolf @ Burton Theatre Detroit - TONIGHT!! 8pm
WILD ZEROAliens are invading the planet and turning humans into zombies.
After saving his heros, Japanese rock band Guitar Wolf, from their manager, and having the honour of becoming their blood brother, wannabe rocker Ace finds himself caught up in the carnage. He didn't think he'd need Guitar Wolf's help quite so soon.
TONIGHT AT 8 PM
Burton Theatre
3420 Cass Avenue
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 473-9238
UPCOMING: Record Store Day - Saturday April 17th 2010
We wanted to remind you that Record Store Day is on the horizon
Saturday April 17th 2010
Check out
for a nice list of local detroit record stores
Check out the cool contest running right now on Record Store Day website
WIN A SAMSON AUDIO PRIZE PACK
FROM RECORD STORE DAY
The countdown to Record Store Day is on
The countdown to Record Store Day is on
and the people behind it are excited to bring you another great contest.
Samson, a pioneering audio company, and maker of ZOOM products is helping celebrate Record Store Day with some new and awesome audio-video gear. One very lucky winner will receive a Samson prize pack worth over $600! All you have to do is go to RecordStoreDay.com and enter to win. The prize pack includes: 1 Zoom Q3 Handy Video Recorder 1 Zoom G1U Guitar Effects Pedal + USB interface 1 Samson StudioDock 4i USB studio monitors w/ built iPod dock 1 Samson G-Track USB condenser mic w/ Audio Interface
The contest closes on April 19.
Samson, a pioneering audio company, and maker of ZOOM products is helping celebrate Record Store Day with some new and awesome audio-video gear. One very lucky winner will receive a Samson prize pack worth over $600! All you have to do is go to RecordStoreDay.com and enter to win. The prize pack includes: 1 Zoom Q3 Handy Video Recorder 1 Zoom G1U Guitar Effects Pedal + USB interface 1 Samson StudioDock 4i USB studio monitors w/ built iPod dock 1 Samson G-Track USB condenser mic w/ Audio Interface
The contest closes on April 19.
Enter to Win here: www.recordstoreday.com
About Record Store Day:
Record Store Day, organized by the Music Monitor Network, the Coalition of Independent Music Stores (CIMS), and the Alliance of Independent Music Stores (AIMS) celebrates the culture of independent record stores by playing host to in-store events/performances, signings and special product releases on a global scale.
About Record Store Day:
Record Store Day, organized by the Music Monitor Network, the Coalition of Independent Music Stores (CIMS), and the Alliance of Independent Music Stores (AIMS) celebrates the culture of independent record stores by playing host to in-store events/performances, signings and special product releases on a global scale.
It takes place on Saturday, April 17, 2010.
For more information on exclusive Record Store Day events, products and participants,
For more information on exclusive Record Store Day events, products and participants,
DEATH plays a show with Rough Francis in NYC - Friday April 2nd 2010
If you happen to be in the big apple this weekend
head on over my pal Frankie's side of town over in Brooklyn
to check out Detroit old schoolers
DEATH
DEATH
on Friday April 2nd
this aint no April Fools joke son
get to this show!
get to this show!
FFF FEST 09 - DEATH from uLOVEi on Vimeo.
Here is our video interview with the band last year in Austin
The original punk band DEATH
with Rough Francis
Friday April 2nd 2010
You heard about them and now they are in Brooklyn, New York
You heard about them and now they are in Brooklyn, New York
performing @ The Club Europa
Tickets are available at
Tickets are available at
www.europalive.net
The Club Europa
98 Meserole Avenue
Greenpoint, Brooklyn 11222
(718) 383-2322
Death merchandise original design from 1975
The Club Europa
98 Meserole Avenue
Greenpoint, Brooklyn 11222
(718) 383-2322
Death merchandise original design from 1975
will be available to purchase (T-Shirts, CD’s & Albums)
3/31/10
The_Zone_by_Origix-3-31-2010
The Zoneby Origix
(March 31, 2010)
In today’s music game, sometimes I wonder if new formats will be created; such as the days of when hip-hop was a new genre to our ears. The only way we can evolve is to have new blood pumped into the scene and this week’s subject is just that. From the city to the suburbs, twenty two year old “Stir Crazy” has been busy daily, producing bangers. In the day and age of most production being created on computers, Stir Crazy still keeps it old school by using hands-on hardware sequencing. One recent project he produced “Dood Computer” was first released only on cassette tape with a free digital download card. Stir crazy Explains, “Once I had a keyboard/piano in front of me it took up my life” he ad’s “I would say I do hip hop with metal and rock influences with a splash of wicked and darkness at times.” In 2003, Stir Crazy was created and influenced by his dad’s friend and mentor DJ Rec who was a part of Eminem’s crew in the 90’s. Rec produced beats and did DJ work on many of Eminem’s older work.
Now with a catalog and endless hours of studio time Stir crazy’s music has appeared on Bizarre, Project Pat, Tech N9ne, ICP, Twzitid, and many others releases. His long relationship with Shaggy 2 Dope's younger brother Tre Pound got him placement on a couple of Psychopathic records. “Some people just click and I really love and respect their whole family as they all have helped me out a lot. With out them I would not even be close to where I am now. No one else could give you the type of motivation and work ethics like they can.” Stir crazy states. Check out his other CD’s with Ikkurruz ,T.O.N.E-z as well as his new absolutely free “InSTIRmentals” project at www.StirCrazy.BandCamp.com
The Zone Radio with Origix & DC airs Mondays 9 p.m.-12 a.m. 89.3 FM, stream at whfr.fm Visit 2raw4fm.com
Lac La Belle - Trumbullplex Detroit - Thur April 1st
You want to support local detroit music?
Get to this show and put a couple bucks in the pockets
of Lac La Belle
before they head out on tour
Photo by Garrett MacLeanThursday April 1st 2010
4210 Trumbull Ave.
Detroit, MI, 48208
$6
NEXT WEEK: Sisters of Your Sunshine Vapor w/ Dead Meadow & Imaad Wasif - Magic Stick Detroit - Thur April 14th
Dead Meadow / Imaad Wasif / Sisters of Your Sunshine Vapor
Thursday April 14th 8pm
Magic Stick Detroit
Download the new SYSV LP for FREE
www.sistersofyoursunshinevapor.com
www.myspace.com/siksiknation
DANZIG is back after 6 yr hiatus - World Tour in 2010
We don't usually post "news" but this is a good one
DANZIG'S SIX YEAR NEW MUSIC DEARTH BROKEN WITH
DETH RED SABAOTH
Extensive Global Tour Schedule Planned for 2010
The charismatic and complex singer/songwriter Glenn Danzig is set to unleash his first new Danzig studio album in six years. Deth Red Sabaoth, produced by Glenn and recorded in Los Angeles over the course of 2009, will be released on June 22, 2010 (Evilive/The End Records).
The 11-track collection, penned by Danzig, is laced with Glenn's lycanthropic growls and blues-infected wailing. Tracks including "Black Candy," "The Revengeful," and the first single, "On A Wicked Night," emit a spectral glow to rival the highest points in Danzig's colossal discography. Part 1 of the exquisite two-part "Pyre of Souls" opens with acoustic guitar, haunting piano, Glenn's plainsong vocal, and an almost dirge-like feel; Part II explodes with electric guitars and a driving, mesmerizing cadence.
"I think that fans will really dig this new album," said Glenn. "I've been told several times that the album has a cool vitality to it, it sounds energized, and I got that feeling when I was recording it. I wanted it to have an organic sound, bigger and thicker, so I went out and bought some 1970's Kustom tuck 'n roll bass amps to play some of the guitar parts through. You'll hear real reverb, real tremolo on this album, which sounds completely different than the stuff that's done with computer chips."
Joining Glenn in the studio for the recording of Deth Red Sabaoth were guitarist Tommy Victor (Prong, Ministry), a Danzig cohort on and off since 1997, and drummer Johnny Kelly (Type O Negative, Seventh Void). While Kelly has toured with Glenn intermittently since 2002, this is the first time he has recorded with the band. Glenn handled the bass chores for most of the album, and played drums on "Black Candy."
As is with all of Danzig's releases, the CD cover artwork for Deth Red Sabaoth is provocative and ominous. The cover is an original piece created specifically for the CD by the award-winning artist Joe Chiodo whose work has graced not only Danzig's Verotik publishing line, but the covers of numerous graphic novels and comic books, including "X-Men Unlimited." Deth Red Sabaoth isn't the first time one of Chiodo's paintings has been part of a Danzig package - one of his erotic "good girl" pinups was part of 2007's The Lost Tracks of Danzig.
Deth Red Sabaoth marks Danzig's ninth studio venture that began back in 1988 with the Rick Rubin-produced, Platinum-certified, Danzig. A live version of his oedipal projectile "Mother," was a major hit, and added to his iconic status that began a decade earlier when he founded the near-mythic punk band Misfits and then Samhain. Sales of ten-million albums later and having been dubbed "goth-punk's godfather" by SPIN, Glenn Danzig is arguably the most versatile talent to emerge from hardcore's first wave, and truly is a renaissance man - a graphic designer, photographer, comic book publisher and composer. His venture into composing and recording classical music yielded Black Aria, that debuted at #1 on Billboard's Classical charts, and Black Aria II, that had Glenn sharing the Billboard/Classical's Top Ten with Itzhak Perlman and Andrea Bocelli. His indelible stamp is on artists like Marilyn Manson and Nine Inch Nails, and he has written songs that have been sung by a diverse array of artists, from Metallica to Johnny Cash.
Over his decades-long career, Glenn Danzig's intense musical and lyrical statements have left a permanent mark on rock music, and continue to do so going into the 21st century. Glenn's song "13," originally written for Johnny Cash and then recorded for Glenn's own Satan's Child album, was the opening song in last year's box office smash and Golden Globe winner, "The Hangover."
Danzig - Glenn, guitarist Tommy Victor, drummer Johnny Kelly and bassist Steve Zing - also a founding member of Samhain with Glenn - plan to tour extensively to support Deth Red Sabaoth; dates will be announced shortly.
www.danzig-verotik.com
DETH RED SABAOTH
Extensive Global Tour Schedule Planned for 2010
The charismatic and complex singer/songwriter Glenn Danzig is set to unleash his first new Danzig studio album in six years. Deth Red Sabaoth, produced by Glenn and recorded in Los Angeles over the course of 2009, will be released on June 22, 2010 (Evilive/The End Records).
The 11-track collection, penned by Danzig, is laced with Glenn's lycanthropic growls and blues-infected wailing. Tracks including "Black Candy," "The Revengeful," and the first single, "On A Wicked Night," emit a spectral glow to rival the highest points in Danzig's colossal discography. Part 1 of the exquisite two-part "Pyre of Souls" opens with acoustic guitar, haunting piano, Glenn's plainsong vocal, and an almost dirge-like feel; Part II explodes with electric guitars and a driving, mesmerizing cadence.
"I think that fans will really dig this new album," said Glenn. "I've been told several times that the album has a cool vitality to it, it sounds energized, and I got that feeling when I was recording it. I wanted it to have an organic sound, bigger and thicker, so I went out and bought some 1970's Kustom tuck 'n roll bass amps to play some of the guitar parts through. You'll hear real reverb, real tremolo on this album, which sounds completely different than the stuff that's done with computer chips."
Joining Glenn in the studio for the recording of Deth Red Sabaoth were guitarist Tommy Victor (Prong, Ministry), a Danzig cohort on and off since 1997, and drummer Johnny Kelly (Type O Negative, Seventh Void). While Kelly has toured with Glenn intermittently since 2002, this is the first time he has recorded with the band. Glenn handled the bass chores for most of the album, and played drums on "Black Candy."
As is with all of Danzig's releases, the CD cover artwork for Deth Red Sabaoth is provocative and ominous. The cover is an original piece created specifically for the CD by the award-winning artist Joe Chiodo whose work has graced not only Danzig's Verotik publishing line, but the covers of numerous graphic novels and comic books, including "X-Men Unlimited." Deth Red Sabaoth isn't the first time one of Chiodo's paintings has been part of a Danzig package - one of his erotic "good girl" pinups was part of 2007's The Lost Tracks of Danzig.
Deth Red Sabaoth marks Danzig's ninth studio venture that began back in 1988 with the Rick Rubin-produced, Platinum-certified, Danzig. A live version of his oedipal projectile "Mother," was a major hit, and added to his iconic status that began a decade earlier when he founded the near-mythic punk band Misfits and then Samhain. Sales of ten-million albums later and having been dubbed "goth-punk's godfather" by SPIN, Glenn Danzig is arguably the most versatile talent to emerge from hardcore's first wave, and truly is a renaissance man - a graphic designer, photographer, comic book publisher and composer. His venture into composing and recording classical music yielded Black Aria, that debuted at #1 on Billboard's Classical charts, and Black Aria II, that had Glenn sharing the Billboard/Classical's Top Ten with Itzhak Perlman and Andrea Bocelli. His indelible stamp is on artists like Marilyn Manson and Nine Inch Nails, and he has written songs that have been sung by a diverse array of artists, from Metallica to Johnny Cash.
Over his decades-long career, Glenn Danzig's intense musical and lyrical statements have left a permanent mark on rock music, and continue to do so going into the 21st century. Glenn's song "13," originally written for Johnny Cash and then recorded for Glenn's own Satan's Child album, was the opening song in last year's box office smash and Golden Globe winner, "The Hangover."
Danzig - Glenn, guitarist Tommy Victor, drummer Johnny Kelly and bassist Steve Zing - also a founding member of Samhain with Glenn - plan to tour extensively to support Deth Red Sabaoth; dates will be announced shortly.
www.danzig-verotik.com
Solex vs. Cristina Martinez + Jon Spencer - Amsterdam Throwdown, King Street Showdown!
We have had this record jamming for about a month nowits awesome - MCB Staff
Solex vs. Cristina Martinez + Jon Spencer
Amsterdam Throwdown, King Street Showdown!
(Bronze Rat Records, May 18)
The Tripwire Premieres “Galaxy Man” MP3!
check this
Punk rock royalty Jon Spencer and Cristina Martinez and Dutch electronic heroine Elisabeth Esselink, aka Solex, bring you the single “Galaxy Man” - premiered on The Tripwire! Taken from the forthcoming album Amsterdam Throwdown, Kingstreet Showdown!, "Galaxy Man" is 2 minutes and 40 seconds of life-affirming therapy! A re-animation party with Link Wray’s corpse on the decks! In outer space!
To whit: an instant pop hit.
Elisabeth, Cristina and Jon - they understand.
May we all follow their lead and join hands across the world
as we look skywards and contemplate our place in the universe.
And as we stand united, let us shake our collective ass.
Amsterdam Throwdown, Kingstreet Showdown! is back-to back with it, kicking off with the sugar-fix that is “Bon Bon”: a dirty, funky bastard of a concotion, complete with strings. “Dog Hit” is a tale of irresponsible pet ownership, as if told by sexed-up and AWOL philharmonic orchestra members on mephedrone! “Aapie” is a tribute to our ancestry and invites us to unleash our inner monkey! As you can see, there is something for all tastes.
Throughout, Elisabeth Esselink has ingeniously fattened up a rich tapestry of cool, the perfect canvas for Cristina and Jon, who pepper-spray it with personalized lunacy whilst shrugging off the wannabes scrambling for their plinth.
Amsterdam Throwdown, King Street Showdown! will be released on May 18. Consider it the most exciting collaboration/confrontation since The Jetsons Meets The Flintstones, and get ready for a genre-bending dance-off!
You lucky bastards you.
FREE TICKETS: Mixed Martial Arts // FightXC @ Fillmore Detroit - Friday April 23rd 2010 7pm
Mixed Martial Arts is coming to The Fillmore Detroit
Friday April 23rd 2010
Enter to win a pair of killer Main Floor Seats
right near the action
Random winner to be drawn Thursday April 22nd
and notified by email
Your email must include your full name for will call listing at the door
The Fillmore Theater brings mixed martial arts to Downtown Detroit
Mixed martial arts will return to Downtown Detroit when regional promotion FightXC makes its debut at The Fillmore Detroit (formerly known as the State Theatre) in late April with a show designed to pack the building.
FightXC is promising The Fillmore Detroit’s management team a show stacked with all-star caliber regional talent, as well as some appearances from MMA’s elite performers on April 23rd.
Albert Rowe, FightXC’s promoter, stressed how thrilled he was with the partnership between his MMA promotion and one of Detroit’s most storied venues.
“The history behind The Fillmore Detroit is mind blowing when you really sit back and consider it,” Rowe said. “When you say that anybody who is anybody in music history has performed at the Fillmore, it’s not just hyperbole. We’re honored to add another exciting and original facet to that history.”
FightXC, which is headquartered in Redford, Michigan, made a profound impression on the local MMA landscape on January 22nd when it sold out its first major show at Crystal Gardens in Southgate.
Jennifer Berkemeier, special events director for The Fillmore Detroit, expressed her excitement at having FightXC perform in her building.
FightXC, which is headquartered in Redford, Michigan, made a profound impression on the local MMA landscape on January 22nd when it sold out its first major show at Crystal Gardens in Southgate.
Jennifer Berkemeier, special events director for The Fillmore Detroit, expressed her excitement at having FightXC perform in her building.
“The Fillmore Detroit is thrilled to have FightXC grace our lovely building, and we hope this is just the first of many live mixed martial arts events that FightXC will allow us to host for them,” Berkemeier said. “MMA is a sport with a huge, burgeoning fanbase, and The Fillmore Detroit’s management team is looking forward to contributing to its growth.”
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