If you dig Guitar Hero then you will love Rock Band…and you will love the next generation of Guitar Heros as well. Rock Band took Guitar Hero 1 step forward by adding a drum kit and microphone. The next generation of Guitar Hero is going to feature these as well. Rock Band has just released Rock Band for Nintendo Wii and will be going on tour with a few ‘fests’ and tour this summer. Read on:

Rock Band(TM) Heats Up the Summer

Critically Acclaimed Game Hits Towns Across America and Goes On-Tour with Some of the Biggest Names in Music

NEW YORK, June 27 /PRNewswire/ — Harmonix and MTV Games, a part of Viacom’s MTV Networks (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:VIA.B) , have turned up the heat on this summer’s concert season by putting Rock Band(TM) on the road. The best-selling video game is going mobile and bringing music to the masses — hitting State Fairs across the country and some of this year’s biggest tours and festivals, including Bonnaroo, the Vans Warped Tour and Crue Fest, to name a few.

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“Tell sanchito that if he knows what is good for him he best go run and hide. Daddy’s got a new .45. and I won’t think twice to stick that barrel straight down sancho’s throat. Believe me when I say that I got somethin for his punk ass.”

Sublime - Santeria~

This is one of my favorite Sublimesongs. Sublime were a great band that sampled many other classic rock and reggae bands and put their own mix of punk rock and ska into the songs. This song is pretty obvious what it’s all about. In case you’re not fluent in Spanish as I am not either, a “Sanchito” or “Sancho” is “The other guy”. When the video was shot it was after Bradley Nowell had passed away from a heroin overdose, an addiction he struggled with for a long time and was often a part of his lyrical content. Sublime’s last release was their self titled album but there were a few great ones before that and they are all classic Sublimealbums in my opinion. If you like Sublime’s self titled album check out 40 oz To Freedom, Robbin’ The Hood and Second Hand Smoke . Lyrics after the fold. Read more

Us And Them: Symphonic Pink Floyd is a work of art that no Pink Floyd an should be without. Symphonic Pink Floyd you say? Hell yeah! Originally released in 1995, the London Philharmonic Orchestra did an amazing job. If you can already imagine the phenomena of the sound of Pink Floyd and then imagine it done by an orchestra. There isn’t much more I can say to describe just how cool this cd is. Some critics may say that it lacks some things that make a Pink Floyd song what it is, but I beg to differ. When you do a tribute to a legendary band such as Pink Floyd, you can’t expect to have everything you need to make it perfect or try to emulate the band. It’s a tribute not an attempt to out-do the original.  You can sample the songs from Us And Them at Amazon.com. It’s a great addition to anyone’s Pink Floyd Collection. Even if you have never listened to Pink Floyd and like Symphony Orchestras, check this out and you may just find out that you ARE a Pink Floyd fan.

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“Take the light, undarken everything around me
Call the clowns and listen closely, I’m lost without you
Call your name every day when I feel so helpless
I’m fallin’ down but I’ll rise above this, rise above this.”

Bring it up to modern day today. Seether’s Rise Above This video from the new cd Finding Beauty In Negative Spaces. I’m not 100% sure, but it’s said that this song is about Shaun Morgan’s (The Singer) brother that committed suicide but was actually written before his death. I think the message here is that suicide is not a way out. It hurts everyone around you and no matter how depressed you are and the problems you have, there are people that love you and can help. Of course we know this is nothing that hasn’t been said before but sometimes people need to be reminded. Lyrics after the fold.

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Want to spend some time with Poison’s Brett Michaels? Me neither. But for all the skanks that didn’t get on the show, he’s offering an opportunity for 100 people to purchase time with him for 100 bucks at a cocktail party. Here is what’s reported from Blabbermouth.net:

“POISON frontman and star of VH1’s “Rock Of Love” Bret Michaels will hold an exclusive private cocktail party following his performance at Rocklahoma Thursday, July 10, 2008. For “only” $100 plus tax per person, fans can enjoy a rare treat as Michaels spends quality time with each and every person, including pictures and autographs. This intimate affair is being sold on a limited basis, as only one hundred tickets will be available. The price includes free drinks and hors d’ oeuvres. The Bret Michaels cocktail party tickets can be purchased by all three-day ticket holder by calling the Catch the Fever Music Festival’s office at 1-866-310-2288. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience a rare moment with one of rock’s living legends.”

OK, you don’t have to be a “Skank” per se to want to spend time with Brett Michaels…but chances are…

“Sister Christian, oh the time has come
And you know that you’re the only one to say, OK
Where you goin’, what you looking for
You know those boys don’t want to play no more with you”

This is one of those timeless classics…that you don’t want your friends to catch you listening to. An early 80’s movie anthem that has that drum beat that builds up and then MOTORIN’!!!! You know your singing along right now, maybe bobbin your head a little. Don’t be ashamed. This song is cool and everyone knows it, it’s just been over played.

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Play XBox live? Play Call Of Duty 4? Want to play Call Of Duty 4 on XBox live with Airbourne drummer Ryan O’Keeffe? You may just have that chance next week. Check out this press release:

Play Call of Duty 4 with Ryan O’Keeffe of Airbourne

Hard-rocking Aussie band Airbourne has been blistering the eardrums of fans around the world, especially with their new release Runnin’ Wild, including the hit songs “Too Much Too Young Too Fast” and “Stand Up for Rock N Roll.” Airbourne is currently on tour throughout Europe, but after the Gods of Metal Festival in Bologna, Italy, drummer Ryan O’Keeffe will take a break to play Xbox LIVE® members in Call of Duty® 4: Modern Warfare™ on Tuesday, July 1, 2008.

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“If you drive a car, I’ll tax the street
If you try to sit, I’ll tax your seat
If you get too cold, I’ll tax the heat
If you try to walk, I’ll tax your feet”

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So Bonnaroo was a hell of a festival this year with all sorts of artists from all aorts of genres. Metal, R&B, Bluegrass, yuo name a genre it was probably there (With the exception of Black Metal). Wish I could have been there..in the heat…and the stink…and all the overpriced vendors. But really…I wish I could have been there.

Pearl Jam’s show ran later than everyone had expected…to include Kanye West. It ran an hour over and ruined everything for Kanye West and people gave him a bad review to which he was furious about. FURIOUS!! Kanye, you need to be mentally “Stronger” and grow up a bit. And as for you Pearl Jam, you late running, show stealers…I don’t know who you guys think you are, having only been around for over 15 years, but you better stop ruining everything for the next guy, damn it!

Read more about Kanye crying at Earsucker.com

Call me old, whatever. But I like VH1 and VH1 Classic…sometimes. Like when they are showing good stuff and not crap, which is opnly about half the time. But that’s the MTV network for you. What used to be Music Television has hardly anything to do with music except for off peak hours when no one is watching. That’s when they show the videos. Anyway, VH1 Classic is showing all sorts of Rock N Roll goodies next weekend. So if you’re off for the holiday weekend and have nothing better to do than sit inside and relax, then tune in to VH1 and check out this line up…

‘Rock Across America’ with VH1 Classic! Read more