New Aerosmith Song 'Street Jesus' Leaks

The new Aerosmith song "Street Jesus" just leaked online. The song is on the upcoming album Music From Another Dimension, due November 6.

Guitarist Brad Whitford has been sitting on the song a long time apparently. Steven Tyler wrote some lyrics for the tune, and here we are. Bassist Tom Hamilton says the song has a Toys In the Attic vibe. I don't know about that exactly, but it does have a throw back vibe. Check it out:

Kix 'Live In Baltimore' - The Bring Back Glam! Album Review

Kix recently released the CD/DVD combo Live in Baltimore via Frontiers. This review focuses on the CD only. A digital version with alternate tracks is also available (more on that below).

Kix performed to a capacity crowd at Ram’s Head Live in Baltimore and the show was recorded for this combo.

Here’s the track listing:

1. No Ring Around Rosie
2. Atomic Bombs
3. Lie Like A Rug
4. Don’t Close Your Eyes
5. Girl Money
6. Cold Blood
7. Cold Shower
8. She Dropped Me The Bomb
9. Blow My Fuse
10. Kix Are For Kids
11. Midnite Dynamite
12. Yeah, Yeah, Yeah

A quick glance by any Kix fan will reveal that most of the live tracks were taken from the band’s most successful album Blow My Fuse.

Highlights of the record include “Girl Money,” “Cold Blood” and “Cold Shower.” These songs represents a very tight portion of the band’s live show.

Beginning with “No Ring Around Rosie” surprises me, as Kix usually start their show with “Hot Wire,” which isn’t part of the “core” CD but is on the DVD release. I think this is an error as “Hot Wire” deserves to be on the CD.

Kix has done a good job of spanning their entire career with the chosen tracks, even if Cool Kids and Show Business are ignored and really, the track “Cool Kids” should be here. Still, the casual fan gets what the band is about in a nice and tidy package that clocks in at under an hour. The die hard fans already own this record and wanted it in their collections a decade ago!

In 1993, Kix released the album called Kix Live (sometimes called contractual obligation live), largely touted as one of the best live albums of the Glam genre. The sound on Kix Live is huge. There is some song overlap here, but several tracks are different, making Live In Baltimore a must purchase.

One of the things I hate of all new releases these days are all the different versions available to the consumer. When I buy an album, I want to know that I am getting every track. Unfortunately, the physical release of Live In Baltimore leaves out tracks like “Sex” and “Same Jane,” two of my favorites. These songs are bonus material on the digital release. You can head to Amazon and buy each song download separately, including the bonus tracks. ("Same Jane" is available as a bonus track on the Japanese version of the CD audio part of the CD/VD package).

Now, to be fair, the limited amount of songs on the CD isn't really the band's fault. The band was only allowed to put 12 tracks on the CD, which is why there are so many more songs on the DVD.

The disc ends with a 17 minute (!) rendition of “Yeah, Yeah, Yeah” which is always a good time. Every Kix fan knows that each live show is different – you never know which version of “Yeah” you’re going to get. I’ve even been to a Kix show where the song was cut for time (travesty!) and people left confused.

Bottom line: you need this album. As a band, Kix has recently promised that they are working on some new songs and that will be huge. In the meantime, Live In Baltimore should tide you over.

Deep Purple Vs. Rush - Who Do You Choose For the Rock Hall?

So by now you probably know the 2013 nominees for the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame. In case you don't know, here's the list:

·    The Paul Butterfield Blues Band
·    Chic
·    Deep Purple
·    Heart
·    Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
·    Albert King
·    Kraftwerk
·    The Marvelettes
·    The Meters
·    Randy Newman
·    N.W.A
·    Procol Harum
·    Public Enemy
·    Rush
·    Donna Summer

New this year, the Rock Hall is allowing for a fan vote! This means you will have some say (it isn't clear how much weight the fan vote gets) in picking one of the new inductees. To be eligible for nomination, an individual artist or band must have released its first single or album at least 25 years prior to the year of nomination... this means 1987.

I'm sure that the top vote getters from the BBG! crowd will be either Deep Purple or Rush, hence the post title. I'll let the cat out of the bag... and let you know I believe both bands deserve to get in. After all, five acts from the above list will get inducted. I also think Joan Jett and the Blackhearts deserve a nod, as does Donna Summer and Public Enemy.

Vote for your favorites now. Voting is open until Dec. 3.

KISS To Appear ‘Live On Letterman’ Tonight

KISS are set to perform “Live on Letterman” at New York’s historic Ed Sullivan Theater tonight!

The KISS concert will air live on CBS.com and VEVO, with an audio stream available through Radio.com, starting at 8 PM EST tonight.

This will be the 50th webcast of “Live on Letterman.” Presumably KISS will perform a song or two from their new album Monster, which just came out yesterday. The band also promises classic tunes, too. I'm not exactly sure how long the performance will last - but CBS is touting the event as something significant.

Former Roxy Blue Singer Todd Poole Has A New Band

Former Roxy Blue singer Todd Poole has a new band called 714 and I dig it! It's not totally Glam, but the songs are definitely throw back. The band is based in Memphis. In addition to Poole, 714 features Matt Dees (Bass), Chris Turnbow (Guitars) and Jimmy Fulp (Drums).

You can get the band's self-titled debut album now.

Jake E. Lee Is Back And Looking For A Vocalist

Are you a singer looking for a gig? Guitarist Jake E. Lee may want to hear from you.

Apparently Jake is in the process of recording a new record and he needs a singer to lay down tracks. The chosen singer will also tour the world with Jake during 2013. The singer must be able to perform some Ozzy Osbourne and Badlands songs.

Jake is also collaborating with some famous musicians for his new record including Robin Zander and Paul Di'Anno.

If you want to give it a shot, send an email to Ronnie@HideoutLV.com containing an MP3 or a link to an MP3 of yourself singing an Ozzy or Badlands song. You'll also need to submit a sample of you performing another song as well. If Jake likes what he hears, you'll be contacted.

I can't help but wonder if this means we'll be seeing Jake and his new lineup at M3 Rock Festival in May? We can only hope I guess. I'm glad he's back in action. It's been a very long time.

Crashdiet Releases Demo of 'Circus'

Crashdiet, my favorite Swedish band, is working on a new album. The band just released another demo, this time for the song "Circus." I think this snippet sounds great - the new album is going to be awesome.

The new album is due in January.