In Which Tom Keifer Releases New Music

Holy Glam! Out of the blue, Tom Keifer just released new music! Tom released two songs, "Solid Ground" and "The Flower Song" via his website and also his new Facebook page.

There weren't any YouTube clips of the song yet, so you'll have to go to Tom's website to listen. basically both songs sound like Heartbreak Station-era Cinderella. There's also a bit of a country twang as well (just a little, not too much).

It's interesting that Tom decided to release a couple solo songs instead of working on something with Cinderella, but I'm just happy for the new music. Maybe a solo album will actually see the light of day. It's been promised to us for years now. A couple months ago, Tom officially announced his solo record would be released (but I remain skeptical). Here's that press release from back in August:

August 20, 2012 -- Singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Tom Keifer is finally releasing his long-awaited and highly anticipated solo album in the Spring of 2013 after entering into a partnership with Merovee Records (a joint venture with Worldwide Pants, Inc.). The as-yet-untitled collection of 14 new songs ranges from intimate, organic, acoustic tracks to driving hard rock. It embraces the blues, rock and country roots that have always been present in his unique sound that has generated the sale of over 15 million records worldwide.

The upcoming release is a raw, introspective look at the roller coaster ride that has been Keifer's life for the past 15 years. From being told that he would never sing again as a result of a partially paralyzed left vocal cord, to the emotional and personal battles that followed, his solo debut is a story of perseverance, a testament to the power of passion and will, when combined with a true love of music.

Cinderella will play the Monsters of Rock Cruise March 2013.

Vain, 'Down Payment Blues' -- Awesome Cover

Happy Monday.

The other day, I received a treat in my inbox: a video clip of Vain doing an AC/DC cover of "Down Payment Blues." The clip was filmed all the way back in 1990. Be warned: the clip is very cool. It's a definite window into the history of Glam. You can just tell the guys in Vain were on top of the world during this show. The music industry was different, fans were actually excited to buy music and bands played live to not only make a living but also to have a blast.

I hope you enjoy this clip.

The Scarlets Are A Great Band!

Do you know The Scarlets? The Australian band is female-fronted and has a great, throw back feel. There's no gimmicks here: just straight rock n' roll. The band has an EP out called Bombshell and is currently working on a new album.

The Scarlets refer to their music as "glamour punk." I'd say that is accurate. The band has opened for a slew of bands, including Bon Jovi, so there's definitely some Glam cred here. Check them out:

Aerosmith, 'What Could Have Been Love' -- New Video

Aerosmith just released the video for "What Could Have Been Love" a single from their upcoming album Music From Another Dimension. I like the video a lot... but what is it with Aerosmith and the slow songs? I mean, really. Aerosmith is a gritty rock band. I need fast songs, darn it. Fast songs! I'm not a soccer mom. When I go to concerts, I want to move around - and I want to see the band jump around, too. I guess a slower song guarantees the band a hit, right?

Get the new Aerosmith album November 6.

The Rolling Stones, 'Gloom & Doom' -- Lyric Video

The new Rolling Stones song "Gloom & Doom" is just awesome. It is the band's first new recording in seven years. To me, the song is catchy and has a nice, heavy edge. I wish the band would release an album of all new material, but who knows when (if) that will ever happen again.

The band will play a smattering of live shows in November and December.

Oni Logan May or May Not Have Just Quit Lynch Mob

Amongst the thousands of unread emails, a note with the subject line "A message from LYNCH MOB & DIO DISCIPLE vocalist Oni Logan" caught my eye. My eyes got wider and wider as I kept reading. See, Oni sort of, but didn't exactly, quit the band yesterday. Read the note and let me know what you think:

"A note to all Lynch Mob listeners,

The Lynch Mob is on hiatus, for how long? I don't know. Without getting long winded, truth is I haven't left Lynch Mob, I'm just taking the time in pursuing other projects that I would like to be a part of. I'm sure we'll regroup somewhere down the road.

Other projects... One being The Dio Disciples US tour dates that start on October 20th at the House of Blues in Anaheim, CA as a guest vocalist. I had been asked by the band to join them in paying homage to Dio's music and legacy. I have many great memories of Ron, I first met him in 1989 in West Palm Beach Florida, we had spoken for a couple of hours back stage which led to the bar, by the end of the night I told him that I was interested in coming out to California to catch the dream. His answer was, "well, come to LA then," as easy as that, I couldn't help but chuckle as to how easy he made the journey appear to me but I did, I took his advice, it had been one of the best pieces of advice anyone has ever given me. As fate would have it, we would become family friends in sharing Thanksgiving dinners, Christmas holidays as well as Halloween and New Years Eve party's together, sort of surreal to think about it now, he always was such a great host and organized the best New Years Eve party's every year, those were and still are some great memories.

Ron had such a great quality in how he was able to engage with people, no matter who you were he always made you feel like you were the only person in the room, I believe this had been one of the reason why his arms had reached so many people across the globe. It's an honor to have been asked to represent a friend's legacy and music, I truly believe he would have wanted his songs to continue being celebrated in all four corners of the globe through his fans, fellow musicians, friends and family and loyal band members... we'll all keep on singing his songs." - Oni Logan

Sure sounds like a goodbye letter to me. At any rate, there's more to this story. I guess we'll wait and see how it plays out.

Five Finger Death Punch Releases Video For 'The Pride'

New video week continues!

Five Finger Death Punch is one of my favorite modern metal bands. 5FDP just released a video for 'The Pride,' which is one of my favorite tracks on American Capitalist.

Video footage is taken from the band's recent tour and their set at Rock on the Range last May.

Five Finger Death Punch singer Ivan Moody shares, "One of the best parts of being in this band is that we have the chance to design and build bigger and bigger live shows. Our concerts became spectacular gatherings of our extended family and we wanted to share this amazing experience with everyone. So we wrote & designed this video in dedication of our loyal, dedicated, militant fan base known as Knuckleheads who deserve the best experience we can give them.  You've all stood by us & diligently helped us introduce the world to Five Finger Death Punch and this is our way of saying Thank You! We couldn't have done any of this without all of you."