Today In Rock: July 2nd, 2005 – Live 8 Concerts
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Today In Rock: July 2nd, 2005 – Live 8 Concerts

On this day…The Live 8 concerts took place to raise awareness of the extreme poverty across Africa. U2 (pictured), Velvet Revolver and R.E.M. appeared at London’s Wembley Stadium. Pink Floyd’s London performance was the original lineup’s first show since “The Wall” tour in ’81. Green Day and Audioslave played Berlin. On the other side of…

Rage Against The Machine’s Tom Morello Says Change Is Up To You

Rage Against The Machine’s Tom Morello Says Change Is Up To You

“There’s really one message that is a thread through all of my music, and that is that the world is not going to change itself,” Tom Morelllo stated during a Hellfest press conference over the weekend. “That is up to you. And by you.” The guitarist performed a solo set on Friday during the festival…

New Music: Jager Henry, Daughtry, Tom Morello, Moggs Hotel & Beast In Black

New Music: Jager Henry, Daughtry, Tom Morello, Moggs Hotel & Beast In Black

 Jager Henry: Heart Of Thorns The son of drummer Jason Bonham and the grandson of Led Zeppelin’s John Bonham has released the title track from his debut EP, scheduled for release on August 23rd.  The song features Lil Lotus.  Daughtry: Nervous “When you find yourself stuck in a cycle of anxiety and depression from the punches that life inevitably throws…

The Exies Comeback With “Closure”

The Exies Comeback With “Closure”

The Exies long-awaited comeback EP, “Closure,” containing “Spirits High,” “For “What It’s Worth” and “s.A.D.,” has arrived. “Spirits High” was the band’s first song in fifteen years. “‘Closure’ is about moving from the past so one can walk through the door to the next chapter,” noted frontman Scott Stevens. The Exies formed in ’97 taking their…

Tom Morello’s “Soldier In The Army Of Love” Released

Tom Morello’s “Soldier In The Army Of Love” Released

Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello has released the solo single, “Soldier In The Army Of Love,” Co-written with his son Roman, the track was described by the senior Morello as “a generational Rock anthem.” Morello will launch a European tour next month and “Soldier In The Army Of Love” is expected to be prominent. “We open the set…

The Warning’s “Keep Me Fed” Is Out

The Warning’s “Keep Me Fed” Is Out

The Warning, the sister-trio from Monterrey, Mexico, have released its fourth full-length album, “Keep Me Fed” with the track “Burnout.” “Throughout the whole process, the work was consuming us. By impacting everything we did, the album kept us fed both creatively and personally,” shared drummer Paulina “Pau” Villarreal. Another featured song is “Hell You Call A…

Imagine Dragons Album & Tour

Imagine Dragons Album & Tour

Imagine Dragons have delivered the nine-track “Loom” – that will be followed by an extensive area tour.  The set features the singles “Eyes Closed” and “Nice To Meet You.” Lead vocalist Dan Reynolds said the album has “heavy concepts but playful at the same time.” For “Loom,” the group collaborated with songwriting and production duo…

Anvil’s 20th Album: “One And Only”

Anvil’s 20th Album: “One And Only”

Anvil’s 20th studio album “One And Only” has dropped. It contains the singles “Feed Your Fantasy” and “World Of Fools.” “This particular time, I went about it from a different perspective,” stated frontman Steve “Lips” Kudlow. “I knew exactly how many riffs go in the verse, how many choruses, where they go. The songs were totally written…