Holy crap! Do not pass go, do not collect $200. Just get thee to the De La Cruz website and download the band's self-titled debut album. This is like a modern Def Leppard people - you know, if it was still 1987 or something.
Australia's own De La Cruz has a ton of potential and could really go a long way in our cause to bring back glam. Seriously. Check them out below. Maybe if enough of us download the EP and create enough buzz, the band will get signed.
It was 80s night on American Idol... but there wasn't much Glam to be had. In fact, the only Glam we got was from Elise Testone and her version of Foreigner's "I Want to Know What Love Is." The judges -- especially Steven Tyler -- hated the performance. I didn't think it was too heinous. I mean, the song is freaking huge, hard to sing and I give Elise props for giving it a shot. I didn't care for the Mariah Carey-like run at the end... but that was the only part Steven did like, so there you go. Did you watch? If not, check it out:
I still don't know what to make of the movie adaptation of the musical Rock of Ages, but I'm willing to give it a fair shot. The movie stars Tom Cruise and will be in theaters June 15.
The new trailer looks amusing and I do agree, our music did inspire a generation... but I kept thinking that the entire trailer looks like a rip off of Rock Star. Maybe I'm wrong... I hope I'm wrong, because I want Rock of Ages to be a huge hit. Maybe some people will be exposed to our beloved Glam if that happens, right? Plus, the soundtrack is awesome!
It's only April so the year is still pretty young, but I'm just massively impressed with the new I See Stars album Digital Renegade. No, the band isn't Glam. They are more in the vein of Asking Alexandria. A mix of metal, electronica and screamo.
I See Stars is a young band and they are on Sumerian Records, just like Asking Alexandria. They formed in 2006 in Michigan, so much Midwestern mad love to them.
Digital Renegade was released March 13, 2012. Digital Renegade has 10 tracks. Every single one of them is awesome. Yes, this means Digital Renegade is one of those rare albums where you can sit, listen all the way through, and not skip. Also, I've found Digital Renegade is a great running companion.
I hope my dear, die hard Glam fans are still reading this... and that you will give I See Stars a chance. If you want to preview some tracks, my favorites from Digital Renegade are the title track, "Endless Sky," "NZT48" and "Gnars Attacks." I like the song writing, the pop layers underneath and the metal guitars. I wish I See Stars was playing Rock on the Range this year -- maybe that will happen in the future. For whatever reason, Digital Renegade brings me immense happiness.
If you are planning on attending M3 Rock Festival next month in Columbia, Maryland, you might consider showing up a night early for the official-unofficial pre-party.
BBG! readers can purchase tickets now. The pre-party goes down May 10 at Sonoma's in Columbia. The party features Wildstreet, Sin 4 Sin and Streetlight Circus. Tickets are ten bucks each and you can have them in your hands within seven days of payment. There will be a $2.00 charge per order (not per ticket) for shipping and handling.
Email dtoxinproduction@aol.com with questions. You can also order tickets via PayPal to that email address.
Remember, this pre-party is not an M3 Rock Festival sanctioned event.
Vince Neil just recorded a commercial for his new strip club, "Girls, Girls, Girls." Really, there are no words. It's just... I don't even know what it is, actually. Just watch. Geesh.
Have you heard the new Cult song, "For the Animals?" The song is dark and mysterious - seemingly a theme from the upcoming record Choice of Weapon. The new record will hit stores May 22. In interview after interview, guitarist Billy Duffy continues to reiterate that the band is "growing." Usually this is nothing more than PR-speak but this time... I honestly think it is true. Check out the sample of "For the Animals" below... and you can stream the whole tune on Rolling Stone.
Friday, April 6, 2012 at 12:01AM 