We are getting to a point where there's no need for true live music anymore!
We have seen videos of dead musicians performing in hologram form. Most recently, Michael Jackson "performed" at the Billboard Music Awards, despite being dead for five years.
And, now, why even have a band or musicians at all?
Anytime Motorhead rock 'Ace of Spades,' it's definitely a concert highlight, but the band added an extra special touch to their performances of the track over the weekend. They brought out an extra guitarist -- special guest Slash -- to perform the song at both their Friday night Los Angeles show at Club Nokia and their Coachella performance over the weekend.
Memphis is the place to be this May as artists from all different genres converge on the city for the annual Beale Street Music Festival. For the hard rock and metal loving fans, such top names as Avenged Sevenfold, Kid Rock and Motorhead will be taking part in this year's event.
A new benefit album pays tribute to Ronnie James Dio with 13 interpretations of his music from Metallica, Motorhead, Scorpions, Anthrax and Judas Priest's Rob Halford, among others.
After a successful inaugural Rise Above Fest in 2012, Seether are bringing the event to a new venue in 2014. This year, Avenged Sevenfold will be the headliners for the May 10 festival in Bangor, Maine. Seether will of course be on the bill, as will Motorhead, Hellyeah, Trivium, Kyng, Devour the Day, Black Stone Cherry, Muckler's Circle and Skindred.
Guns N’ Roses, Motorhead and Kid Rock are among the expanded list of performers set to play Columbus, Ohio's Rock on the Range, which once again has been stretched to take place over three days.
After teasing a Motorhead appearance earlier in the day, the complete Coachella 2014 lineup was revealed late Wednesday night (Jan. 8). This year's event features the reunion of hip-heroes OutKast, alterna-rockers Muse and Grammy winners Arcade Fire headlining the three nights, though there is still plenty of rock to go around.
With Lemmy Kilmister's health issues, Motorhead have not had much opportunity to promote their excellent 'Aftershock' album, but the rocker says there's still plenty of music left in him, including a solo disc.
Motorhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister has been suffering from a myriad of health problems as of late, but things seem to be looking up for the rock 'n' roll legend, as Motorhead have announced rescheduled tour dates! Just last week, Motorhead postponed their entire late 2013 European trek, as Lemmy admitted he still needed more time off the road to focus on his health. Now, it looks as if Lemmy will
As you well know, music is released on Tuesdays (for the most part) but I typically post about New Music Tuesday on Wednesday so I can have some time to check out the week's new releases and maybe unearth something cool from a band I didn't know before...