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Сэр Пол Маккартни готовит новый альбом, на котором известные музыканты будут перепевать его песни и группы Wings, сообщает The Sun.

По сведениям британского таблоида, в проекте уже приняли участие группа The Cure и сын экс-битла Джеймс, которые записали совместный трек на студию в Сассексе. Кроме того, в трибьюте заняты Билли Джоэл и группа Kiss.

Никаких других подробностей об альбоме, его названии, возможной дате выхода и песнях, которые исполнят те или иные участники, не приводится.

Последним на данный момент студийным альбомом Пола Маккартни является пластинка “Memory Almost Full”, вышедшая в июне 2007 года. В ноябре 2008 года экс-битл выпустил диск “Electric Arguments” своего совместного проекта The Fireman с Мартином Гловером из группы Killing Joke. Еще год спустя Маккартни издал концертный альбом “Good Evening New York City”.

25 Лютого в приміщенні рок-клубу “Старушка” відбудеться великий сольний концерт монстрів українського важкого металу гурту “Моноліт” з програмою альбому “Жити, а не існувати”.

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В продажу поступили LED-телевизоры высокого разрешения, посвященные группе Kiss, сообщается на сайте Undercover.

Поклонникам коллектива предлагаются на выбор телевизоры четырех размеров – с диагональю в 32, 42, 46 и 55 дюймов. На каждом из них спереди в нижних углах размещены по два логотипа Kiss. Но основная особенность этих телевизоров в том, что при включении они восемь секунд демонстрируют изображение участников группы.

Стоимость телевизоров, посвященных Kiss, варьируется от 1 188 до 1 998 долларов США.

Отметим, что ранее в интернет-магазине на сайте Kiss уже можно было приобрести не только традиционные футболки, бейсболки и сумки, но и предметы, которые плохо ассоциируются с рок-атрибутикой. Например, в продаже имеются тематические мячи для игры в американский футбол, кии для бильярда и видеокамеры.

Good news today for Rush fans who enjoy a game of “Guitar Hero” now and then. It was recently announced that Rush’s ever-popular 2112 will be featured in the popular console game.

As if “Guitar Hero” wasn’t popular enough, this new release brings a legendary classic rock band to the table as the 2112 opus is added to the game, something that will surely have Rush fans scrambling to give this one a try.

I have never actually played “Guitar Hero,” but have heard enough about it from diehard fans of the game to assume that any aspiring musician would love to give it a shot, despite its lack of real guitar playing realism.

The game will combine classic and modern rock with an adventure-type game mode, which includes the objective of locating “the lost guitar” in the caves of 2112. “Guitar Hero” brings a unique game play experience by combining these two genres to attract fans of the musical and adventurous gaming audience.

Geddy Lee, lead singer of Rush made this statement: “In our story, the caves of 2112 are where our hero finds the lost guitar and this rediscovery of music is much like the Guitar Hero warriors’ journey to find the Demi-God of Rock’s Legendary guitar, which has been trapped in a cavern.”

The final stage of the game will be narrated by Lee himself along with their guitarist Alex Lifeson, who also made his own statement, “I love the idea of “Guitar Hero;” they have combined two great things – music and fun. I think it’s a great way to introduce people of all ages to music of various styles by all kinds of different bands, while providing a launching pad for kids who want to get into playing music.” The rest of the game will be narrated by Gene Simmons of KISS.

Rush is obviously not the only artist that will be featured in the new “Guitar Hero.” The following bands will also make an appearance: Black Sabbath, Foo Fighters, Queen, KISS, Slipknot, Muse and ZZ Top.

So far it looks as if this “Guitar Hero” will top its previous titles, since it features more songs than any “Guitar Hero” already in circulation. Megadeth will also be recording a new song exclusively for the new title.

The game will also feature eight playable characters that you can control throughout your quest to reach the 2112 caves and retrieve the lost guitar.

The new title, “Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock” is set to hit the shelves on September 28, 2010. Fans should keep an eye out for any new updates until the release in the meanwhile.

Everyone knows that KISS “demon” Gene Simmons isn’t a bashful kind of guy. So it may not come as a surprise to some that the rock star who has reportedly claimed to have had sexual encounters with more than 4,000 women has been accused of acting inappropriately while in the company of a an ESPN makeup artist.

Appearing on an episode of SportsCenter late last year, the fact that Simmons and Victoria Jackson found themselves in close physical contact is not surprising. Makeup artists must literally get in their client’s faces in order to do their job. This, according to Jackson, was seen as a window of opportunity for Simmons to indulge in a little impromptu “grinding.”

Jackson has said that the incident has caused her “humiliation, shame, anger, anxiety, and depression,” and is  seeking a $185,000 settlement from Simmons.

Simmons has reportedly refused to agree to the out-of-court settlement, and it appears that the case may be headed for trial.

Some sources also indicate that Simmons has not even denied the incident, and indicated that his actions do not constitute harassment when he’s in costume. Another report quotes Simmons saying that Jackson’s claim is “implausible if not impossible,” due to the restrictions imposed upon his anatomy by his costume.

“He said, she said” cases can be quite difficult to prove, especially in a case like this where no physical evidence is present. If reports that Simmons has not denied the accusations are accurate, it appears he could be setting himself up to be on the wrong end of an expensive transaction.

As a rock star and an entrepreneur, a substantial payout is not going to put him in the poor house, but at the same time, it’s probably not a good idea to look like a pushover – a move that could result in more trouble of this variety in the future.

Perhaps the 60-year-old rock legend just regards these kinds of things as a cost of doing business the way he likes to do business. Then again, depending on which account is accurate, maybe Simmons is totally innocent.

Simmons is said to have filed his own complaint in court against Jackson for threatening to file a lawsuit against him if he does not agree to the settlement.

Them Crooked Vultures, the group that includes former Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones, landed in London to do their part for the Teenage Cancer Trust, a charitable effort dedicated to “improving the lives of teenagers and young adults with cancer.”

The Vultures took to the stage at Royal Albert Hall in London last night for a two-hour set, and were quite happy to be part of the effort, according to front man Josh Homme, who said, “What an absolute pleasure to see you all here this evening. London let its hair down for the right reason, huh?”

Check out more on the story from NME and the video below from Absolute Radio.
Gene Simmons Speaks His Mind on Fox News

Anyone at all familiar with KISS rocker Gene Simmons knows he’s not the least bit bashful about telling things the way he sees them. In a recent appearance on Fox News, Simmons had a few things to say about President Obama and the current state of U.S. foreign policy.

Simmons told Fox’s Megan Kelly that, “I voted for Presidents Clinton, Bush and Obama. We can disagree for instance on certain social issues, and completely disagree with our pathetic foreign policy. It’s wimpy.”

With regard to the white-hot health care issue, Simmons does not sound like he’s in Obama’s corner on that issue either. “I think the worst thing we can do right now is health care… When the government gets involved it’s disaster.”

Simmons has described himself on occasion as an “Ayn Randian of sorts,” and has credited some of Rand’s work for inspiring his own creative efforts. Something he apparently has in common with Rush drummer and lyricist Neil Peart.

Red more on Simmons’ comments at Charlotte Conservative News.
ZZ Top Announces Chile Benefit Show

Texas rock trio ZZ Top will appear at Movistar Arena in the Chilean city of Santiago on May 18th for a benefit concert for victims of the magnitude 8.8 earthquake that shook the region on February 27th.

On the band’s official website, guitarist Billy Gibbons announced news of the show via video. Gibbons, speaking in Spanish, expressed the band’s sentiment with the following statement:

“I’m Billy from the band ZZ Top. The whole world knows about the effects caused by the earthquake that happened in your beautiful country. We know that the Chilean spirit can never be broken and that right now it is stronger than ever. ZZ will be in Santiago on May 18 at the Movistar arena. We hope that you can join us for a special night.”

2009 gave us Chickenfoot, featuring Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony – both Van Halen alumni.

More recently, John Paul Jones (I think we are all familiar with his claim to fame!) teamed up with Dave Grohl – who is well known for his work as part of Nirvana and Foo Fighters – and Josh Homme from Queens of the Stone Age, deciding to call themselves Them Crooked Vultures. Seems that 2009 was a good year for bird-inspired supergroup band names.

Breaking from the bird theme, this year’s first supergroup announcement comes to us from Jason Bonham, Joe Bonamassa, Derek Sherinian, and Glenn Hughes. Black Country is born.

For those wondering where such a name would come from, it is a reference to an area of the United Kingdom that was once well-known for the pollution that resulted from coal mining and steel manufacturing.

Bonham, who has followed faithfully in his father’s footsteps as a rock drummer, may be best known for his time spent as part of Foreigner, and for his performance with his father’s former band mates at the much-celebrated Led Zeppelin reunion show at London’s O2 Arena in 2007.

The other names, although they may not be as recognizable as Bonham’s, represent some pretty serious musical talent. Bonamassa, who was said to have been playing Stevie Ray Vaughan songs note-for-note on guitar at the age of seven (wow!), has since worked with the likes of Foreigner, Stephen Stills, Joe Cocker, Gregg Allman, Steve Winwood and Eric Clapton.

Sherinian’s skill behind the keyboards has earned him credits alongside Alice Cooper, KISS, Billy Idol and Slash.

Hughes, the bona fide classic (another word for ‘old guy’) in the line up, is a bass player who goes back to some of the earliest classic rock in my memory – groups like Black Sabbath and Deep Purple. Like so many of his peers from that era, Hughes battled drug and alcohol addictions, but emerged clean and healthy in 1991, and has kept busy touring and recording.

Black Country are currently at work in the studio, hoping to have their debut album ready for release late this year or in early 2011. So far they have reportedly completed six tracks, but their work will be interrupted at various times to allow band members to honor other commitments.