The WQLZ Music Minute--Music news written by Bishop for 92.7 WQLZ, The Rock Station
New frontman
Stone Temple Pilots have filled the role of front man, even if only temporarily and against the wishes of original front man Scott Weiland. During a show over the weekend out west, STP surprised an audience in LA when instead of Weiland, Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington took to the stage. This was during a radio station’s Weenie Roast where the band performed a new tune called “Out of Time.” The band “fired” Weiland back in February, something Weiland says isn’t possible because he started the band. The tune “Out of Time” featuring Bennington is available to stream online.
NIN change up
Late last week there was a switch up with the refreshed Nine Inch Nails lineup that supposed to be hitting the festival circuit very soon. It’s reported that Jane’s Addiction bassist Eric Avery is bowing out and NIN standby Robin Fink is stepping back in. Avery says he wants to focus more on music and film projects in LA. Nine Inch Nails is set to play Lalapalooza in Chicago this August.
Film festival debut
Metallica has premiered their 3D movie at Cannes Film Festival. During which, more of the movies plot has been revealed. Drummer Lars says that “Metallica Through The Never” is a movie not like any other that is part drama, part concert film. Some may say it is very similar to Pink Floyd’s “The Wall” movie, but that wasn’t primarily live concert footage shot in 3D. “Through The Never” is. The film features a roadie sent out on a task who then quickly finds his world upside down. After a run at IMAX, there will be a standard theater release here in the states later this year.
New video and song released
Queens of the Stone Age keep pumping out animated shorts with songs from their forthcoming album … Like Clockwork. The band has now put out at least 4 different tunes … each with an accomapying video. To get the latest releases, be sure you check QOTSA on YouTube. The most recent release is for the song “Keep Your Eyes Peeled” where two masked beings duke it out. … Like Clockwork hits stores June 4th.
Sevendust interview
In case you missed it, Bishop interviewed Clint and Vinnie from Sevendust before Saturday's Show. Watch that below or at this link.
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Bishop sat down with Clint and Vinnie from Sevendust before Saturday's Show. Watch the three discuss the new album Black Out the Sun, Lejon's future and their thoughts on the music industry and their love for fans:
The WQLZ Music Minute--Music news written by Bishop for 92.7 WQLZ, The Rock Station
What will it sound like?
When members can step away and take a break, it helps make the music better when they do get back together, that’s according to bassist Vinnie Hornsby and guitarist Clint Lowery from Sevendust. The band was in town Saturday and QLZ sat down for a chat with the two. Among the topics of discussion were the reports that front man Lajon Witherspoon may break off for a solo attempt. What that would be is still up in the air, but Lowery says that Lajon has a wide pallet for music.
“I don’t know what the outcome will be because he likes so much stuff. He likes country, he likes pop, you know, he likes so much kind of stuff. Whatever he does will showcase whatever he likes to do. Whether or not we can stop touring enough for him to do it, you know?!”
Lowry himself has his share of side project experience having worked with bands like Still Rain, Dark New Day, Hello Demons … meet skeleton and others.
No love for the biz, only for the fans
The two also sounded off about the music industry saying it's crooked and the only thing that keeps them going is their connection with the fans. Before taking the stage at Boondocks Saturday, QLZ got to sit down and talk about the toils of the music biz. Lowery says it’s a dirty industry, but there’s one thing that keeps them going.
“The music business beats the love of music out of you. We’ve been grinding this out for 15 almost 20 years and we’ve seen a lot of things in the industry that aren’t in the artists favor. It’s always based on the labels and that. The only thing that keeps us alive is that we have a good connection with our fan base. I don’t have much love for this industry and what they take from the artist.”
Both Lowry and Hornsby says that future generations of musicians will be the ones to change the face of the industry. Video of the interview, along with meet-and-greet photos will be posted to WQLZ.com soon.
Sevendust with QLZ's Bishop and Goose
Roid rage
Over the weekend it was revealed that As I Lay Dying singer Tim Lambesis is blaming steroids for his erratic behavior. His lawyer suggests that his mind was ravaged by steroid use and that set him over the top to try and hire an undercover cop to murder his estranged wife. Lambesis’ wife filed for divorce late last year and said in documents that the singer was more interested in a mistress, tattoos and working out. Lambesis was arrested earlier this month and charged in a murder-for-hire plot.
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The WQLZ Music Minute--Music news written by Bishop for 92.7 WQLZ, The Rock Station
Dropping off the tour
And they’re off … the tour lineup. As I Lay Dying has dropped off their planned tour with Killswitch Engage. The band is still reeling from the arrest of their singer Tim Lambesis who was arrested earlier this month in a murder-for-hire plot where he’s accused of paying an undercover officer cash money to kill his estranged wife. In an arraignment hearing last week, prosecutors said they had Lambesis on video working the deal for someone to kill his wife. Lambesis has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Killswitch Engage and others will be at Pops in Sauget June 18th and in Joliet July 8th at Mojos.
Sabbath on CSI
Black Sabbath was the featured guest on prime time last night as they performed the tune “End of the Beginning” on CSI: Crime Scene Investigators and front man Ozzy actually gets some face time. The episode, which aired on network TV last night, opens with Black Sabbath on stage performing for a small club. Some cops are there talking about other concerts they’ve attended. Something happens to where Ozzy gets interviewed by a member of the press. Apparently he gets to drop a plug for the band’s new album 13 which comes out June 11th. The episode is available to view online.
Sevendust tomorrow
Sevendust will be in Springfield at Boondocks Saturday rocking out in continued celebrations for QLZs 20th Birthday. The 21 and up show will also feature Monster Truck and Shaman’s Harvest. Tickets are available at Boondocks, but you better get them quick. Some lucky QLZ listeners are gonna do a meet and greet and you can expect some Sevendust news in Monday’s Music Minute right here on QLZ.
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The WQLZ Music Minute--Music news written by Bishop for 92.7 WQLZ, The Rock Station
Lewis at Boondocks tonight
Staind fans with a bit of country in their blood will be headed out to Boondocks tonight to see Aaron Lewis perform with his country act. Then this Saturday Sevendust will be in town as part of QLZ’s 20th Birthday Celebrations. Joining them on stage for this 21 and up show will be Monster Truck and Shaman’s Harvest. We’ll see you there!
Lyric video posted
Metal legend Rob Halford has hooked up with Five Finger Death Punch in a collaboration for the song “Lift Me Up” and now the band has released a lyric video for the track. The tune is your typical catchy and driving FFDP, with Ian Moody directing the audience to lift him up. Halford then joins the song in the second verse. The lyric video is set against stormy skies with images of lightening and ants battling screen time with the song’s lyrics. FFDP has a double album coming out this year called The Wrong Side of Heaven and The Righteous Side of Hell. The first disc will be out July 23rd.
Another side project
The moody side of Deftones’ front man Chino Morino will come out this summer with the side project Palms. Chino hooked up with the leftover members of the defunct band Isis for the new album that is expected out June 25th. The first song “Patagonia” is streaming online. This isn’t the first side project from the front man. Several years ago he released an album with Team Sleep. Then he dabbled around with a projected called Crosses. Chino is still out on the road with the Deftones supporting their most recent album Koi No Yokem
France film festival
Metallica fans attending the Cannes Film Festival in France this week are getting a chance to see the band’s new movie Metallica Through The Never 3D. The band took the film to the festival in hopes of wowing a critical crowd and getting an even more attention when the film debuts in IMAX theaters this September and an expanded release in regular theaters in October.
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The WQLZ Music Minute--Music news written by Bishop for 92.7 WQLZ, The Rock Station
Puddle of Trouble
Wes Scantlin is just a puddle of trouble these days with more arrests for a variety of things than I can count dollars in my pocket. The Puddle of Mudd singer was picked up again earlier this week for allegedly battering his ex-wife in front of several witnesses. Earlier this month the singer was picked up for outstanding warrants. He’s also, in recent memory, was in trouble for steeling his ex-wife’s car, getting disorderly on an airplane and also some other drug charges. Surely his traffic record is abysmal as well. It’s reported Scantlin posted $20,000 bail for the most recent arrest.
Creepy video
Queens of the Stone Age have yet again released another song with a video from their upcoming album ... Like Clockwork. The two-minute video for the song “Kalopsia” picks up from where the last video for “I Appear Missing” left off and shows a devious character with a creepy grin and glowing eyes destroying everything it comes in contact with. … Like Clockwork comes out June 3rd. Watch the video below or at this link.
Teaser trailer
Another featurette from Black Sabbath is available online. The latest video is called “That Sabbath Sound” and is a teaser for the forthcoming album 13. In the video, original band members Ozzy, Geezer and Tony talk about the goal of the album alongside of producer Rick Rubin and Rage Agains the Machine Drummer Brad Wilk. Wilk, who is in place of original drummer Bill Ward, talks about how others in the band are producing heavier music in their 60s than most bands in their 30s are producing. The new album hits stores June 11th. Watch the trailer below or at this link.
Best album yet
Speaking of new albums, Korn’s forthcoming attempt is the best album from the band to date, according to front man Jonathan Davis. Davis took to Twitter to update fans about the album saying “Korn has done by far the best album we have ever done so excited!!!” The new album will be the first in 10 years with guitarist Brian “Head” Welch. There’s no word yet on when the album will be out, but we’ll keep you posted. Korn will be in St. Louis at the Peabody with Love and Death and Device May 25th.
@korn record is done by far the best album we have ever done so excited!!!
The WQLZ Music Minute--Music news written by Bishop for 92.7 WQLZ, The Rock Station
Staley's mom files suit
Layne Staley’s mom is suing Alice In Chains for money she says she is owed in royalties. The late singer’s mom, Nancy McCullum says she’s owed 16 percent of the band’s revenue. McCullum’s suit filed earlier this month in Seatle contends that she was told payments would be cut off. The band’s lawyers fired back and said that Staley’s heirs have been paid more than what is due and future payments will continue. Staley passed away even years ago from a drug overdose. The band took a hiatus but emerged again with a new singer in 2009 to release the critically acclaimed album Black Gives Way to Blue. Their new album The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here is due out May 28th.
New album details
Details are out about the new Five Finger Death Punch double album. The title will be The Wrong Side of Heaven and the Righteous Side of Hell. Volume 1 will hit shelves July 23. Volume 2 doesn’t have a release date yet. We’ll keep you posted.
Taking to the road
Drowning Pool is taking to the road with Eye Empire for a tour with a stop in Steger, Illinois, later this summer. Drowning Pool just finished up some dates with Flyleaf and now will pick back up later this month down in Florida to end the trek June 30 in Steger. They’ll be joined by new kids on the rock block Eye Empire who are just now breaking onto the scene in a big way. Eye Empire was in the QLZ downtown studio a couple of weeks ago performing an acoustic tune before a show at a small Springfield club. You can watch that performance online.
In town this week
It’s another big week for concerts in the capital city. Thursday at Boondocks, Staind’s Arron Lewis will be in town with his country act. Tickets are on sale now at Boondocks on North Dirksen. Then Saturday, QLZ’s 20th Birthday celebrations continue with Sevendust at Boondocks. Tickets for that show are also on sale.
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