Today In Rock: April 20th, 2017 – Rush Is Honored
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Today In Rock: April 20th, 2017 – Rush Is Honored

On this day… Rush — Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart — received the Allan Slaight Humanitarian Spirit Award at the annual Canadian Music & Broadcast Industry Awards Gala Dinner.  The honor was for the group’s achievements and longstanding career in the music industry, social activism and support of humanitarian causes.  “They’re giving us…

Billy Morrison’s Third Solo Album Released

Billy Morrison’s Third Solo Album Released

British guitarist, singer, and songwriter Billy Morrison has released “The Morrison Project.“  Morrison’s third solo album, first since ’15, includes guest performances by Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Idol, Steve Vai, Linda Perry and John 5 – among others. “Crack Cocaine,” features Ozzy and guitarist Steve Stevens. “I was in the same room as Billy and Steve,” said the legendary vocalist about co-writing the song. “The lyrics just…

Linkin Park Earns Tenth #1

Linkin Park Earns Tenth #1

“Friendly Fire” is Linkin Park’s 10th #1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart (dated 4/20). The song displaces Foo Fighters’ “The Glass,” which lasted only a week at the top. “Friendly Fire” was recorded during the sessions for “One More Light” but was not included on the ’17 album. The ballad is now on “Papercuts (Singles Collection 2000-2023),”…

My Dying Bride’s New Album

My Dying Bride’s New Album

My Dying Bride have delivered their 15th studio album, “A Mortal Binding.” The set contains the single “Her Dominion.” “The video very closely represents the downward spiral the song itself is portraying,” founding guitarist Andrew Craighan commented. “A twisted internal division masquerading as beauty.” The album was recorded last year, between July to September, in…