Sole surviving member of Lynyrd Skynyrd honours fallen bandmates on new release

Mon, 28 Sep 2009

Gary Rossington, the only surviving original member of rock legends and LickLibrary featured artists Lynyrd Skynyrd, has honoured his deceased bandmates Ean Evans, Leon Wilkeson and Billy Powell on forthcoming Skynyrd album 'God and Guns.'

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AC/DC become the latest act to suffer with sickness - six dates cancelled

Mon, 28 Sep 2009

After having to cancel their Antwerp gig in March, AC/DC have now had to reschedule a number of dates on the fifth leg of their Black Ice world tour, due to Brian Johnson undergoing a medical procedure.

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New Foo Fighters track leaked online ahead of Greatest Hits release

Fri, 25 Sep 2009

LickLibrary can report that one of the new Foo Fighters songs, intended for release with their much-talked about forthcoming Greatest Hits album, have been leaked on the internet!

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Jeff Beck & Eric Clapton to play 2010 London gig

Fri, 25 Sep 2009

Two of LickLibrary's favourite featured artists, two of the most celebrated guitarists in history, Jefff Beck and Eric Clatpon are set to re-create their joint performance in Japan earlier this year, with a one off show in London due for Feb 2010!

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Chickenfoot debut to get re-release

Thu, 24 Sep 2009

It has been announced that the self-titled debut album by Chickenfoot is set for a deluxe re-issue, to be released throughout the UK next month.

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Slash brings in big guns for new solo record - Grohl & McKagan join Ozzy & Flea on the roster

Thu, 24 Sep 2009

As Velvet Revolver continue in their ever-lengthening hiatus, seemingly searching in vain for a new vocalist, Slash continues his solo project - and has drafted some big names into the studio.

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Red Hot Chili Peppers and Kiss top nominees for induction into 2010 Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame

Thu, 24 Sep 2009

LickLibrary are happy to announce that Red Hot Chili Peppers and Kiss have topped the ballot for 2010's Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame. 

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LickLibrary joins Jeff Beck masterclass before intimate London gig

Wed, 23 Sep 2009

It's 3pm on Monday September 21st and LickLibrary's Kim Waller is one of a small invited group is waiting patiently for a true guitar legend to appear. As part of a recent hook-up between American Express and Harvey Goldsmith, Jeff Beck has agreed to do an hour long masterclass before the evening's gig at the Indigo2 with the Imelda May band.

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Green Day: "21st Century Breakdown" inspires street-art exhibition, "American Idiot" the musical

Wed, 23 Sep 2009

Fresh from their VMA victory, and near-on riot causing performance of the same night, Green Day have now commissioned various street artists, to interpret their "21st Century Breakdown" album, and create original artistic pieces for exhibition. The news comes just after the stage musical of "American Idiot" began it's run in California.

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Guthrie Govan collaborating with East London MC, Dizzee Rascal

Wed, 23 Sep 2009

Guthrie Govan and The Young Punx are to become East London rapper Dizzee Rascal's full time live backing band! Anyone who witnessed the performance of "Bonkers" on Later with Jools Holland, will have noticed that LickLibrary favourite Guthrie was providing the alternative sounding slide guitar throughout the performance, and this is neither a first, nor a last for the guitar virtuoso. 

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Bon Jovi sides with Nirvana members on Guitar Hero use of Kurt Cobain

Tue, 22 Sep 2009

Jon Bon Jovi has spoken out about the use of Kurt Cobain's avatar on the new Guitar Hero game, and the Bon Jovi front-man has sided with Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic.

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Aerosmith set to make live comeback after Steve Tyler's injury

Tue, 22 Sep 2009

As LickLibrary reported back in early August, Steve Tyler had fallen from the stage during a performance of Love in an Elevator in South Dakota. Now after Joe Perry vented his frustration at the singer's ill health, it would appear that the Aerosmith frontman is back to form, as the Boston band gear up for two shows in Hawaii.

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10 more years of unreleased Hendrix

Tue, 22 Sep 2009

The sister of guitar legend Jimi Hendrix has promised fans that there is still another 10 years worth of unreleased material which is set to be launched every 12-18 months over the next decade.

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John Lennon biopic "Nowhere Boy" to premiere at London Film Festival

Mon, 21 Sep 2009

With The Beatles dominating the album charts, and Beatlemania returning to its lofty stature, it has now been announced that Nowhere Boy, a new film chronicling the early life of Beatles legend John Lennon, is to premiere at the 2009 London Film Festival.

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Radiohead's Thom Yorke releases solo 12"

Mon, 21 Sep 2009

With all the confusion surrounding both Radiohead's future (and present), Thom Yorke has now released his solo 12", Feeling Pulled Apart by Horses / The Hollow Earth. As of today (Sep 21st), fans of the Radiohead frontman have the opportunity to check out the songs on line.

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AC/DC forthcoming boxed-set to include an amp?

Mon, 21 Sep 2009

Since the huge success of The Beatles re-masters and complete boxed-set, it would appear that AC/DC are set to jump in on the action with a boxed-set release of their own.

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Mr Big larger than life as they rock London - Exclusive LickLibrary interview now on-line!

Mon, 21 Sep 2009

It is no small secret that Eric Martin, Billy Sheehan, Pat Torpey and shred-legend Paul Gilbert (a.k.a Mr Big) are back in town. After announcing their reunion in February (2009,) and subsequently touring Japan, Mr Big were destined for live dates throughout Europe, in order to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut release in style. LickLibrary spoke to Paul Gilbert and Billy Sheehan before they took to the stage.

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Fri, 18 Sep 2009

Mick jones and Topper Headon of The Clash have got together for their first recording session in 27 years! They have recorded a new version of The Clash classic "Jail Guitar Doors"for charity, and the new recording features Billy Bragg and 4 ex-prison inmates.

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Alice in Chains catchy new single storms the charts

Wed, 16 Sep 2009

Alice in Chains' new single entitled "Check My Brian" has rocketed to No.1 in both the Billboard Rock Songs Chart and the R&R Rock Chart ahead of their forthcoming album release, and European tour. 

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Joe Satriani / Coldplay legal battle ends

Wed, 16 Sep 2009

In December 2008, Joe "Satch" Satriani filed suit against Coldplay for plagiarising his song "If I Could Fly" on their huge hit "Viva La Vida." Yesterday the case was dropped by California District Court "upon stipulation" indicating that an out of court settlement may have been made.

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Eagles bassist Timothy B. Schmit to release new solo album.

Tue, 15 Sep 2009

Timothy B. Schmit - otherwise known as the bass player for the Eagles - is to release his next solo effort. 8 years on from "Feed the Fire" Schmit's 5th solo release, entitled "Expando" sees him team up with a host of varied artists.

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Rolling Stones "murder" enquiry takes another turn

Tue, 15 Sep 2009

As LickLibrary detailed previously (01/09) police have been re-examining evidence in the case surrounding the death of Brian Jones. The former guitarist and co-founding member of the Rolling Stones was found dead in a swimming pool in 1969. Now, Sam Cutler (former Stones road manager) has spoken out and pointed the finger at who he believes is responsible.

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Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer - could the Big Four be ready to tour?

Mon, 14 Sep 2009

Amidst the past feuds, current quarrels, and problematic logistics, could the "Big Four" of Thrash be coming together in a combined effort to make even the most hardened of metallers tremble at the knees? Dave Mustaine admits he would be "foolish not to take the opportunity!"

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Slayer to play a host of UK dates in support of their forthcoming album, World Painted Blood

Mon, 14 Sep 2009

Slayer have announced that they will perform a selection of UK dates, following the release of their latest album World Painted Blood. 

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Green Day clean up at the VMA's

Mon, 14 Sep 2009

Green Day stormed to win 3 awards at last night's MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall, New York, and rocked the crowd with a live rendition of East Jesus Nowhere.

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Nirvana's remaining members: "dismayed and disappointed" with use of Kurt on Guitar Hero 5

Fri, 11 Sep 2009

As LickLibrary announced Aug 28th, Guitar Hero had included Kurt Cobain on their forthcoming edition of the Guitar-playing simulation game. Now it seems, after all the usual legal wrangling between Dave Grohl and Courtney Love, both Krist Noveselic and Grohl have blasted the game's use of his character.

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Fri, 11 Sep 2009

While Rob Halford (Judas Pries/Fight) may not be known throughout the metal world for Christmas jingles, Halford III: Winter Songs is set to turn the festive season on it's head! As well as containing original Halford material, the C.D will also feature Halford-style re-workings of more traditional Christmas songs!

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Van Halen set for 2010 tour

Thu, 10 Sep 2009

It was disclosed to an unlikely audience that Van Halen will be embarking on a live tour, set up for next year (2010)

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Beatlemania returns

Thu, 10 Sep 2009

As many will know, the past four-years has seen the enormous undertaking by EMI, of what was dubbed by Enersto Schmitt (head of their global catalogue business) as "the biggest catalogue reissue ever conducted in the history of the music business", and now Beatlemania has been born again.

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Wed, 02 Sep 2009

Them Crooked Vultures are at it again! They have now released a new song snippet to the masses and fans should be pleased at the result of Josh Homme, (Queens of the Stone Age) Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters / Nirvana) and John Paul Jones' (Led Zeppelin)) creation. 

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Them Crooked Vultures to tour UK

Tue, 01 Sep 2009

After rocking the BBC Radio 1 / NME stage in a much-rumoured Reading festival set, Them Crooked Vultures, who have caused a media storm since their debut gig almost a month ago, finally announced a mini UK tour today. 

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Police re-examine the death of The Rolling Stones former guitarist Brian Jones

Tue, 01 Sep 2009

It has been reported that Police will re-examine the death of guitarist Brian Jones in 1969. Jones was found dead in a swimming pool in Hartfield, East Sussex, UK.

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Oasis split

Tue, 01 Sep 2009

After a week of speculation and reaffirmation of the bands solidity, Noel Gallagher sensationally quit the Manchester rock 'n roll outfit Oasis at the weekend.

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