I love Slash and Myles Kennedy and the work they do together. It’s the perfect pairing ❤
Alter Bridge
New Music Monday: Alter Bridge & Shallow Side
Alter Bridge gave their fans a huge surprise this morning. Their first single from The Last Hero, “Show Me a Leader,” aired on Sirius XM Octane during Grant Random’s show.
Stream it here. The Last Hero is due out on 10/7. “Show Me a Leader” will be available for purchase tomorrow.
In local music news, Shallow Side has finally posted the official video for “Rebel”. The song is the debut single from their first full-length album One, set to be released later this year.
Happy Birthday + News
Today, we were given two great talents! Happy birthday to Ringo Starr and Brian Haner, Junior (aka Synyster Gates).
And now for the news: Alter Bridge had their listening party for the upcoming album last night. The title is The Last Hero, and it will be released in October. ❤
Stranded on an Island (Music Edition)
So we’ve all seen the hypothetical “if you were on an island and could only bring five things, what would they be?” Well, this is the music version. What ten albums would you have to have with you? Obviously, this is my list and it is in no particular order.
Pink Floyd: The Wall
Almost everyone’s essential Pink Floyd, and why wouldn’t it be? I also love the movie.
Tom Petty: Wildflowers
I was such a Tom Petty fangirl when I was little. This is my favorite, closely followed by Full Moon Fever.
Marilyn Manson: Mechanical Animals
Love this album from start to finish.
Avenged Sevenfold: Nightmare
It used to be City of Evil, but I like the diversity from track to track on Nightmare.
Tremonti: All I Was
Another one I can play without skipping a single song ❤
Collective Soul’s self-titled album
My other original band crush ❤
Disturbed: Down With the Sickness
Though I’d hate not having their version of “Sound of Silence.”
The Beatles: Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
Gotta have something by the Fan Four and my mom used to sing me “Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds.”
Alter Bridge: Blackbird
Um, duh!
Lynam: Slave to the Machine
Still my favorite by them and always will be.
Feel free to make your own list! 🙂
My Top 10 Vocalists in Current Rock
Obviously this is simply a matter of opinion, limited to the artists I am familiar with. But isn’t that always the case with these things?
10. Mark Tremonti (Alter Bridge/Tremonti Project)
Okay, I admit it, I’m quite partial to Alter Bridge. However, that is not the reason Mark made the list. Though I’m sure there are better vocalists out there, I feel he deserves to be recognized. He and his band (Tremonti) are terribly underrated.
9. Corey Taylor (Slipknot/Stonesour)
I’m not a huge Slipknot fan, but even in their early days I couldn’t fail to notice his voice. Stonesour — and Slipknot’s later work — served only to further showcase his abilities.
8. Ville Valo (HIM)
Do I even have to explain? As Bam Margera once said, “All girls love HIM.”
7. Matt Bellamy (Muse)
I wasn’t overly familiar with Muse until I saw them with My Chemical Romance in 2007. That was when I discovered that A) Muse rocks, and B) Matt has one hell of a voice!
6. Ivan Moody (Motograter/Five Finger Death Punch)
First with Motograter and now with FFDP, this man’s voice…it gives me shivers down my spine!
5. Jonny Hawkins (Nothing More)
He has won my heart. Hands down my favorite of the more recent frontmen.
4. Brent Smith (Shinedown)
Look, if you weren’t sold by “.45” or “Burning Bright,” I doubt there’s much I can say to change your mind.
3. David Draiman (Disturbed/Device)
This one may seem odd — until you hear him cover “Sound of Silence.” From day one, I’ve loved his voice, but it was “Darkness” from Disturbed’s second album that sealed his place forever in my top ten.
2. Jacob Bunton (Lynam/Adler)
Jacob is probably the best vocalist you’ve never heard of. He now fronts Adler, which boasts Stephen Adler of Guns N Roses, but I discovered him through his work with Lynam.
1. Myles Kennedy (Alter Bridge)
Duh! His voice is gorgeous!!! He has an amazing range and can hold a note forever… and did I mention his voice is gorgeous?!?!
Listen to Tremonti’s New Single!
Check out “Dust” from the upcoming album of the same name, which will be released on April 29th.
If you pre-order the new album, you will get “Dust” instantly for free, or you can buy the single on iTunes or Google Play.
Dust is Coming!!!!
Tremonti has finally announced the release date for his album Dust. April 29th. I am beyond excited! I loved Cauterize, and I’m interested to see what else the band came up with during recording.
Unfortunately, the only touring they will be doing to promote Dust is going to be overseas. That makes me a sad panda. 😦 However, Alter Bridge is currently in the studio working on AB V, so hopefully they’ll be touring the U.S. sometime next year. 🙂
Weekly Focus: Alter Bridge, Day Seven
Alter Bridge — “Lover,” from the album Fortress (2013).
Weekly Focus: Alter Bridge, Day Six
Alter Bridge — “Metalingus,” from the album One Day Remains (2004).
Weekly Focus: Alter Bridge, Day Five
Alter Bridge — “Wonderful Life,” from the album AB III (2010).
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