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Dimebag Hits the Books

Dr. Feelgood — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:55:14 +0000

In honour of the legend that was Dimebag Darrel, a book entitled “He Came To Rock!” is being released to commemorate his hard-rockin’ life that inspired countless more musicians - as well as motivating the likes of you and me to stand up for real music, and take rubbish from no-one.
It is being published by Big Vin Records, a label in which his brother, Vinnie Paul Abbott heads who never really delved into the heavy metal business, but shows his support and remorse for his departed brother with this literary collection of the rocker behind the scenes - as well as photographs of Dimebag as well as his friends and the families own collections.
The book is available on www.bigvinrecords.com

China-Town Democracy

Dr. Feelgood — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:05:43 +0000

Dont you just LOVE it when big things happen to small people!!?!! Well, the time has come once again. Jimmy Reay and Jamie DeBarge, were set a challenge by Kerrang in November 2008 to put on the greatest air-guitar performance, by the 20th centurys most dangerous band, Guns N Roses. (And just to prove we’re living in the 21’st century, it had to be uploaded onto youtube - I attempted to upload one myself, but sadly i have the technoligical skills of a drunken gorilla. Even attempting to access the internet for me brings on a mini-seizure.)
Anyway, It was to be performed to Axl’s new track ‘Chinese Democracy’, and anyone whom wished to enter had to present their “craziest, most inappropriate air guitar” performance.

These two lucky buggers, and their choice of 100 friends, will be picked up from the comfort of their own homes, and taken by limo to a venue of their choice to party hard and be the first people in the world to hear the longest awaited, most expensive album ever! Chinese Democracy ladies and gents, is HERE!

The video itself was shot in various locations across London. On a crowded underground tube, a rather famous station, and surprise surprise, China Town (Oh the originality.)
Yet despite all my envious, sarcastic remarks - the lads actually did a fabulous job! So i should really end on a congratulations……………. But being the typical jealous git that i most certainly am! This is not going to happen.

Heres the winning video! Enjoy!

Digital album from State of Shock

Dr. Rock — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:46:32 +0000

Canadian melodic-rockers State of Shock will be digitally releasing their album, Life, Love & Lies on December 23rd. Already a headlining act up north (USA), the band have set their sites on the States with a supporting slot on Staind’s current U.S. tour. State of Shock have also just re-released their track “Rollin” which was originally released on their Canadian debut album. The slow-burning track will also be available on Life, Love & Lies when hits all digital outlets.

State of Shock - Money Honey
http://umrg.edgeboss.net/download/umrg/_promo/state_of_shock/stateofshock_moneyhoney.mp3

Life, Love & Lies is out 12/23 on Universal Records

*all dates with Staind, Seether, and Papa Roach
11/18/2008 Hammerstein Ballroom - New York, NY
11/19/2008 Wicomico Civic Center - Salisbury, MD
11/20/2008 Big Sandy Arena - Huntington, WV
11/22/2008 Hara Arena - Dayton, OH
11/23/2008 Pepsi Coliseum - Indianapolis, IN
11/25/2008 Ford Park - Beaumont, TX
11/26/2008 Freeman Coliseum - San Antonio, TX
11/28/2008 Midland Horshoe Arena - Midland, TX
11/29/2008 Amarillo Civic Center - Amarillo, TX
11/30/2008 County Coliseum - El Paso, TX
12/2/2008 The Fillmore Auditorium - Denver, CO
12/4/2008 Brown County Arena - Green Bay, WI
12/5/2008 McElroy Auditorium - Waterloo, IA
12/6/2008 The Venue at Horseshoe Hammond Casino - Hammond, IN
12/8/2008 Sound Academy -Toronto, Ontario, CA
12/10/2008 The Fillmore Detroit - Detroit, MI

That was a small press release I got from Total Assault (promotion company) and I must say that the song you can listen to is kinda sweet, take a listen to it if you haven’t. A band that you should consider if you want to hear something new

Ulrich Gettin’ Arty

Dr. Feelgood — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:08:52 +0000

Simply for the need to snoop around the lives of our favourite Heavy Metal heroes, Metallica drummer, Lars Ulrich, recently made a whopping $13.5 million, at a New York auction, in the selling of a painting by the late Jean-Michel Basquiat.
Well, I know who I’m gonna try and mug on the weekend!

Buckcherry - Don’t Go Away

Dr. Rock — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:12:03 +0000