Sevendust vs. Twisted Sister

Did you know that Sevendust covered Twisted Sister years ago? I received an email yesterday about people talking about the cover on a message board. I had no idea about this cover but I'm VERY excited. I love Sevendust in a big, bad way. Actually, they are one of my favorite bands. So color me surprised to learn that Sevendust did a most awesome cover of "I Am (I'm Me)." This song is from the tribute album Twisted Forever.

I don't have this album and that's why I had no idea Sevendust had covered a glam band (but of course it makes sense because Twisted guitarist Jay Jay French was managing Sevendust at the time of this recording). Now, you need to note: the song is in Twisted Sister style and doesn't really sound like Sevendust. It's almost punk -- very interesting to hear Lajon Witherspoon in this way. Check it out:

I've always liked "I Am (I'm Me)" because of the song's message. Other bands on the Twisted Forever tribute are Overkill, Nashville Pussy, Fu Manchu and Motorhead.

The New Chickenfoot Is Going to Rock

Chickenfoot just released another teaser for the new album. Chickenfoot III will be released September 27. If you are not aware (but I know you are) Chickenfoot is the supergroup featuring Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani and Chad Smith. The first single from Chickenfoot III will be "Big Foot," officially available August 2nd.

Apparently, the first video and even the album's cover will be in 3D. That's all the rage these days with movies and whatnot and Chickenfoot has the cash to do cool production, so good for them. I think this new Chickenfoot is one of my most anticipated albums of the year. I'm a big Sammy fan and he always delivers the rock. I'd like to see Chickenfoot live. A tour for the new album would be very cool.

Here's the new teaser:

Here's the first teaser:

Festival Alert: Outlaw Jam

East coast readers, listen up: the Outlaw Jam is July 30 and 31 in Frederick, Maryland. The festival looks pretty awesome (KIX is playing!) The event is geared to bikers and music fans alike. The event will go down at the Frederick County Fairgrounds. Here's the lineup:

Saturday
Motley Crue
Poison
New York Dolls
Shooter Jennings
Black Stone Cherry
The Nighthawks w/ Bob Margolin
& Kid Ramos
The Freddie Long Band & Korupt
Jeanette Lee - The Black Widow
Arlen Ness
Frederick Rock School

Sunday
Brian Setzer's Rockabilliy Riot
Kix
The Edgar Winter Band
Elvin Bishop
Black Stone Cherry
The Nighthawks w/ Bob Margolin
& Kid Ramos
No Shame
Jeanette Lee - The Black Widow
Charlie Hunnam (Jax from SOA)
Kim Coates (Tig from SOA)
Theo Rossi (Juice from SOA)
Emilio Rivera (Marcus from SOA)
Tommy Flanagan (Chibbs from SOA)
Arlen Ness
Frederick Rock School

The best part is that this festival is cheap. Two-day tickets are just $79.50. There are some special seating packages available as well. If you are planning on attending this fest, let me know!

Farewell Motorhead Guitarist Michael 'Wurzel' Burston

Motörhead guitarist Michael "Würzel" Burston has died at the age of 61. He had heart disease (specifically, ventricular fibrillation, triggered by cardiomyopathy).

"Würzel" joined Motorhead in 1984 and left the band in 1995 (but made occasional Motorhead appearances, including at the Download Festival in 2008). He had his own band called Leader of Down. Many props to his metal legacy.

'Someone, Somewhere' Is Definitely A Glam Song

One more Asking Alexandria post and I'll quit talking about them for awhile. I freaking love this band! Their new album Reckless & Relentless is awesome -- basically the only thing I've listened to for weeks.

Here's the thing: Asking Alexandria is not a Glam band. But, they are influenced by 80s metal and the entire vibe of the Glam scene. AA guitarist Ben Bruce even told me that he's "bringing back Glam!"

So, I thought I would post another AA song, in the off-chance I could convert another fan or two. I think "Someone, Somewhere" should be a single from Reckless & Relentless. Actually, I think this is the song that could crossover and make the band huge. And there's Glam guitars in this track, too! "Someone, Somewhere" is my favorite Asking Alexandria song by a mile. Please check it out and let me know what you think.

Oddest Album Cover Ever?

Sebastian Bach will release Kicking & Screaming September 27th via Frontiers. The first single will be the album's title track. So check out the cover: oddest ever? For sure.

Twisted Sister Announce DVD Package

Attention Twisted Sister fans! The glam rockers will release a double DVD package on July 26 called Twisted Sister Double Live: North Stage '82, New York Steel '01. You can tell by the dates that the DVD chronicles the band at the beginning of their career and picks up again during their reunion after the September 11 terrorist attacks.

Here's the track listing:

DISC ONE: North Stage Theater 1982

1) What You Don't Know (Sure Can Hurt You)
2) Destroyer
3) Tear It Loose
4) Bad Boys Of Rock 'n' Roll
5) Lady's Boy
6) Leader Of The Pack
7) Under The Blade
8) Shoot 'Em Down
9) Sin After Sin
10) I'll Never Grow Up Now
11) You Can't Stop Rock 'n' Roll
12) You Know I Cry
13) It's Only Rock 'n' Roll (But I Like It)
14) Rock N Roll Saviours

DISC TWO: New York Steel 2001
1) What You Don't Know (Sure Can Hurt You)
2) The Kids Are Back
3) Stay Hungry
4) Burn In Hell
5) You Can't Stop Rock 'n' Roll
6) Under The Blade
7) Shoot 'Em Down
8) Come Back
9) You Know I Cry
10) I Wanna Rock
11) We're Not Gonna Take It
12) The Price
13) S.M.F.