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September 23, 2020

TASH SULTANA Releases Official Music Video For ‘Beyond The Pine’

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DATE:        SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

FROM:       MARCEE RONDAN/MITCH SCHNEIDER

 
 
TASH SULTANA
RELEASES OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO FOR
‘BEYOND THE PINE’

Australian multi-instrumentalist TASH SULTANA today released the official music video for “Beyond The Pine” on Mom + Pop Music. The ARIA award-winning musical luminary connected with fans across the globe for the video premiere on YouTube this morning.

TASH SULTANA‘s music beautifully narrates a visual masterpiece starring Australian dancers Timothy Springs and Chris Haines. Directed by renowned Sydney-based cinematographer Patrick Rohl, the video cleverly illuminates the joys and trials of an intimate relationship through the contrast of light and shade, flow and tension.

TASH offered a deeper layer of meaning to the creative behind the video, explaining that “love is yours no matter the colour, race, gender, religion, sexuality or identity. Here is a visual representation of energy fluidity.”

WATCH THE OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO FOR “BEYOND THE PINE” HERE

Since premiering on triple j in their native Australia, “Beyond The Pine” has become the most played song at the network, received major support from DSPs globally, and has now surpassed over one million streams. TASH co-wrote this dreamy tune alongside Matt Corby and Dann Hume at their home studio in Melbourne. Of the single, TASH says “It’s a little bit of a slower, softer approach to a message from within, ‘Beyond The Pine’ is about finding solace in nature and realizing the depth of your relationship when you find your one.”

LISTEN TO “BEYOND THE PINE” HERE

Other recently released songs, “Pretty Lady” and “Greed‘” will join ‘Beyond The Pine,‘ on TASH SULTANA‘s forthcoming sophomore album, TERRA FIRMA (release date TBA).

About Tash Sultana:
For an artist that only released their debut album two years ago, TASH, who identifies as non-binary and prefers they/them pronouns, is not showing any signs of slowing things down. With over one billion total worldwide streams, 500,000 tickets sold globally including a sold out Red Rocks Ampitheatre, performing stand-out sets at Coachella, Lollapalooza, Governer’s Ball, Bonnaroo, Austin City Limits and more, TASH has also made their U.S. debut TV performance on “Late Night with Seth Meyers.”

In Australia, TASH‘s debut album FLOW STATE was nominated for six ARIA Awards including winning the ARIA for “Blues and Roots Album Of The Year,” they undertook a massive sold-out Australia headlining tour with over 70,000 tickets around the country, while “Jungle” and “Notion” are ARIA accredited 2x Platinum, “Mystik,” “Murder to the Mind” and the NOTION EP all are ARIA-accredited Gold.

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September 22, 2020

THE VERVE PIPE Announce ‘In The Round’ Livestream Concert October 10 Co-Hosted By Two Michigan Venues

DT: SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER, SRO PR
 
 
MULTI-PLATINUM ALTERNATIVE ROCK BAND
THE VERVE PIPE
ANNOUNCE SPECIAL TICKETED LIVESTREAM CONCERT
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10
 
FIRST-EVER COLLABORATION BETWEEN MICHIGAN VENUES:
THE ARK (ANN ARBOR) & THE LISTENING ROOM (GRAND RAPIDS)

TICKETS ON-SALE NOW VIA MANDOLIN
 
THE VERVE PIPE recently shared news of their first socially distanced, COVID safety compliant performance on October 17 in Omaha, NE at Orpheum Theater. Now, the multi-platinum alternative rock group are equally excited to announce a special virtual livestream leading up to that gig. The Michigan-based outfit have brought together two of their favorite venues, The Ark (Ann Arbor) and The Listening Room (Grand Rapids), to co-host a livestreamed experience to be filmed at The Listening Room on Saturday, October 10. The event will feature the band grouped “in the round” with multi-camera HD video and concert-quality audio, allowing fans an insider look at the band’s creative process and friendship as they play recognizable hits from their discography-such as 1997’s iconic #1 single “The Freshmen“– and share the stories behind them along with debut new, never-before-heard material.
 
“This will be a live stream like no other; an inside look at the band’s creative process,” reveals front man BRIAN VANDER ARK. “In addition to playing the favorites and telling some of the stories behind them, I’ll be introducing two new songs to the band for the first time, and we’ll work them out live in front of the virtual audience.”
  
“In this time when we can’t present artists in person the way we are used to doing,” states THE ARK‘s Program Director Anya Siglin. “The Ark is working to find ways to keep the music going and support artists, like The Verve Pipe, who mean so much to us and have been part of our musical family for so many years. It’s exciting to be able to work collaboratively and in partnership with The Listening Room in a new and creative way that supports both our venues and brings a truly special experience to our audiences.”
 
THE VERVE PIPE UPCOMING APPEARANCES:
VIRTUAL:
Sat., 10/10: Live streaming from The Listening Room – Grand Rapids, MI – TICKETS

LIVE:
Sat., 10/17: Orpheum Theater – Omaha, NE – TICKETS

THE VERVE PIPE formed in 1992 and are recognized worldwide for their radio hits “Photograph,” “Hero,” “Happiness Is,” “Never Let You Down“ and the #1 smash single “The Freshmen” as well as being featured in the movie Rock Star with the song “Colorful.” In addition to their success on radio, TV and film, the band have performed sold-out shows and tours across North America, Europe and Australia, including notable appearances at Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, Lincoln Center, Hangout Music Festival, SummerStage in Central Park and many more.
 

Photo Credit: Anthony Norkus

For more information on THE VERVE PIPE, visit the band online at:
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September 18, 2020

Heavy Metal Trio RUSTY EYE “Can’t Wait To Go To Hell” In New Music Video

DT: SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

FM: KELLY WALSH, SRO PR

HEAVY METAL TRIO
RUSTY EYE
“CAN’T WAIT TO GO TO HELL”
IN NEW MUSIC VIDEO
(WATCH HERE)

FIRST ALBUM IN SIX YEARS
‘DISSECTING SHADOWS’
DUE OCTOBER 23
VIA EPOCHÉ RECORDS/BLOOD BLAST DISTRIBUTION

Los Angeles-based heavy metal trio RUSTY EYE are back in ferociously fine form with their second single “Can’t Wait To Go To Hell.” It’s taken from their upcoming album, DISSECTING SHADOWS–the first new music from the band in over six years–due out on October 23 via Epoché Records/Blood Blast Distribution. The band yesterday (September 17)premiered the song’s blood-drippingly evocative music video viaDecibel Magazinewho laud the track for its “progressive metal riffing and the dual vocals of drummer Miss Randall and bassist Mr. Rust, (which) pack grooves, solos, synths and an anthemic chorus into the new song.” Watch it streaming below followed by a video message from co-vocalist/bassist Mr. Rust discussing the new song and limited-edition pre-order options for the new album.

Rusty Eye - Can't Wait to go to Hell (Official Music Video)

RUSTY EYE – “Can’t Wait To Go To Hell” Music Video

 

 

Mr Rust talks about Can't wait to go to Hell single
RUSTY EYE’s Mr. Rust Exclusive Video Message
DISSECTING SHADOWS highlights RUSTY EYE‘s definitive ‘Rust’n’Roll‘ sound combining a blend of prog, thrash, punk, blackened death and synthwave, while its lyrics celebrate exploitation cinema, Italian horror, and grindhouse. The album’s fierce debut single/video, “This Is Permanent,” was premiered via Metal Injection in August and was featured on several playlists including Spotify‘s official ‘Metal de Nuestras Tierras‘ playlist and Nuclear Blast‘s ‘Heavy Metal Lockdown‘ playlist.
Pre-order options are available now on CD, Vinyl (limited to 500 clear variants) and a special limited-edition branded boombox and cassette bundle at http://store.rustyeye.com. Digital pre-orders can be found here. 

RUSTY EYE–which along with Mr. Rust includes co-vocalist/drummer Miss Randall and guitarist Baron Murtland–have previously released five studio albums, a catalog of EPs, live records, singles, and music videos that have seen them featured in several notable music outlets including Noisey, Revolver, Metalsucks, Metal Edge, Exclaim! and Music Connection, while their horror-themed lyrics and videos have received praise from the likes of horror genre outlets including Rue Morgue and the defunct FEARnet.com. Their 2014 release ­Saca el Cobre, a cover album of Spanish language classics by Cuca, Amantes de Lola, Fobia, Caifanes, Café Tacuba, and Maldita Vecindad, caught the attention of famed Mexican musician and filmmaker Sergio Arau, who hired RUSTY EYE to be his backing band.

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Kelly Walsh – [email protected]
585-765-5162

 
September 18, 2020

HARRY SHEARER Releases “Acquittal,” Eighth Song In Donald Trump Series

 

 

 
 
DATE:      SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
 
FROM:     MARCEE RONDAN
 
 
 
“THE SIMPSONS” AND “SPINAL TAP” STAR
HARRY SHEARER
RELEASES EIGHTH SONG IN DONALD TRUMP SERIES:
“ACQUITTAL”
 
  
 
When you cross me I remember
When you serve me I forget
They say I learned a lesson
I haven’t learned one yet
I wake up every morning
So angry and so brittle
But screw all that
It’s payback time
Ever since my Acquittal
#DonaldTrumpSong
 
LISTEN HERE
 
As the U.S. election campaign picks up pace, HARRY SHEARER releases the eighth song in his Donald Trump series. “ACQUITTAL” is the latest addition to the track-a-week cycle, in which “The Simpsons“ and “Spinal Tap“ star transforms the ups and downs of the current presidency into musical form.
 
“ACQUITTAL” is a song of bitterness and vengeance, which has SHEARER as Trump wielding the knife as he conducts a purge against both those who testified against him and even some who supported him. In this ‘prog rock revenge anthem,’ the president basks in the sheer vitriolic joy on offer when it’s time to settle scores.
 
As SHEARER says: “When you’re impeached, and survive, the natural human impulse is balls-out revenge.”
 
“ACQUITTAL” features Shearer on lead vocals as Trump, with backing by Sharlotte Gibson and CJ Vanston, Marc Bonilla on guitar, Toss Panos on drums and CJ Vanston on all other instruments. The track is released by Twanky Records.
 
“ACQUITTAL” follows the old school R&B anthem to Jared Kushner “SON IN LAW” (with groundbreaking motion capture video), the disco/plaintive folk number celebrating Trump’s consistent inconsistency in his approach to the pandemic “COVID-180,” “VERY STABLE GENIUS,” a low-power power-ballad, in which the leader of the free world vaunts his self-proclaimed intellectual prowess combined with his calm and balanced disposition, “STORMY DANIELS,“ a romantic ballad of passion, power and pay off, “ALABAMA,” a southern rock style tribute to the state that holds such a special place in the Trump ‘heart,’ “NUMBER ONE SON,” Donald Sr’s “electric chop suey” paean to his eldest child Donald Jr and “INEVER KNEW HIM,“an eclectic musical mix that demonstrates that the president might not have “one of the greatest memories of all time” as he purges his contact book and airbrushes his history of those who may be an impediment to his ratings.
 
HARRY SHEARER has vocally portrayed every U.S. president of his lifetime. Donald Trump is the third he has portrayed physically, having previously played Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan on screen.
 
Harry Shearer says of the series of Trump themed song series:
 
“My Donald Trump is almost as eager for continued public attention as the ‘real’ Trump.”
 
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For more about HARRY SHEARER, click here.
 
Here’s a link to HARRY SHEARER‘s series of Trump-themed songs.

 
September 18, 2020

OZZY OSBOURNE Celebrates Landmark Debut Album, ‘Blizzard Of Ozz’ With New Videos, Sirius XM “Ozzy’s Boneyard Special,” Live Twitter Chat And Limited-Edition Commemorative Merchandise

 

DATE:        SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
 
FROM:       MARCEE RONDAN/MITCH SCHNEIDER
 
OZZY OSBOURNE’S
LANDMARK DEBUT ALBUM
‘BLIZZARD OF OZZ’
TO BE CELEBRATED TODAY, RELEASE DAY (SEPTEMBER 18) WITH:
 
NEW ANIMATED VIDEO FOR “CRAZY TRAIN”
 
NEW HD VERSION OF
’30 YEARS AFTER THE BLIZZARD’ DOCUMENTARY
 
SIRIUS XM OZZY’S BONEYARD: “40 YEARS OF OZZY OSBOURNE’S ‘BLIZZARD OF OZZ'” SPECIAL
 
LIVE TWITTER CHAT SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 WITH FANS
 
AND LIMITED-EDITION COMMEMORATIVE MERCHANDISE
 
 
 
To commemorate the 40th Anniversary of OZZY OSBOURNE‘s landmark debut album BLIZZARD OF OZZ, fans will be able to celebrate with a new animated video for “Crazy Train,” a live Twitter chat, the release of a new HD version of ’30 Years After The Blizzard’ documentary, a Sirius XM Ozzy’s Boneyard radio special: 40 years of Ozzy Osbourne’s Blizzard Of Ozz, a selection of limited-edition Blizzard Of Ozz commemorative merchandise, and a black and red vinyl version of the album To purchase BLIZZARD OF OZZ, click here; for the special black and red swirl vinyl version of Blizzard (available exclusively at Best Buy on October 23), pre-order here.
 
● First up, earlier today, a new animated video by Tiny Concert for “Crazy Train” debuted on YouTube. The clip features OZZY and his band in an animated live performance. Watch the clip here.
 
● A newly uprezzed HD version of 2010’s documentary 30 Years After the Blizzard–originally only released as part of the Blizzard of Ozz/Diary of a Madman boxset–will debut today at 6:00 PM (ET)/3:00 PM (PT) and run for seven days on YouTube, with a chat with OZZY before the premiere. Watch here.
 
● OZZY will discuss BLIZZARD OF OZZ in a special one-hour “40 Years Of OZZY OSBOURNE‘s Blizzard of Ozz” special on his Sirius XM, Ozzy’s Boneyard Channel. Set to debut tonight (Friday, September 18) at 5:00 PM ET/2:00 PM (PT) and airing multiple times throughout next week, the special–which features a conversation between OZZY and his close friend/musician, Billy Morrison–will take listeners track-by-track through OZZY‘s first solo album on its 40th anniversary.
 
● On Sunday, September 20 at 7:00 PM (ET)/4:00 PM (PT), OZZY will host a special BLIZZARD OF OZZ listening party on his Twitter (talking about all the tracks from the album) on its official release date anniversary.
 
● A selection of commemorative BLIZZARD OF OZZ merchandise (t-shirts, jersey and a track jacket) is available via OZZY‘s website.
 
 
All of this coincides with the official 40th anniversary of BLIZZARD OF OZZ. Initially released on September 20, 1980 in the UK, BLIZZARD OF OZZ marked OZZY‘s debut studio album (following his departure from Black Sabbath). The new package includes the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy®-winning singer and songwriter’s hits: “Crazy Train,” which will hit certified 5x platinum status to coincide with its September release date; the gold-certified (in four countries) “Mr. Crowley” (both of which feature Randy Rhoads on guitar); along with “Suicide Solution,” plus live versions of seven tracks that are currently unavailable digitally. The record was ultimately certified 5x platinum and was ranked #9 on Rolling Stone‘s list of “100 Greatest Metal Albums of All Time” in the U.S.; platinum (or multi-platinum) in another 12 countries and gold in an additional 13 countries. BLIZZARD OF OZZ was the first of two studio albums recorded with guitarist Randy Rhoads. The album’s “Crazy Train” went on to become one of OSBOURNE‘s signature tracks; the song has also become one of the most played sports anthems frequently heard at NFL, NBA, MLB & NHL games. It peaked at #9 on Billboard‘s Top Tracks chart upon release–and in 2009, the song achieved a 5× platinum certification. The live tracks–“I Don’t Know,” “Crazy Train,” “Mr. Crowley,” “Revelation (Mother Earth),” “Steal Away (The Night)” and“Suicide Solution”–were recorded on the “Blizzard of Ozz” tour and were previously found only in the BLIZZARD OF OZZ/DIARY OF A MADMAN 30th Anniversary Deluxe Box Set. “You Said It All” (live) was originally found on the 1980 MR CROWLEY live EP, recorded in 1980 at the Gaumont Theater, Southampton, UK and was also not previously available digitally.
 
Earlier this year, OZZY‘s ORDINARY MAN album–released in February–marked his first new solo music in almost 10 years. It was the #1 rock album in the world, topping multiple charts in its triumphant first week of release. Worldwide, ORDINARY MANentered the charts in the Top Ten in seven countries making it the highest-charting album of OZZY‘s career. Recorded in Los Angeles, the album features producer Andrew Watt on guitars, Duff McKagan (Guns N’ Roses) on bass and Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers) on drums. Beyond the core band, ORDINARY MAN, features a who’s-who of OZZY friends and collaborators including Elton John, Slash, Post Malone, and Tom Morello.
 
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September 17, 2020

THE VERVE PIPE Announce Socially Distanced Concert 10/17 at Orpheum Theater in Omaha, NE

DT: SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
 
FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER, SRO PR
 
 
THE VERVE PIPE
ANNOUNCE SOCIALLY DISTANCED SHOW
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17
AT THE ORPHEUM THEATER
(OMAHA, NE)
 
TICKETS FOR REDUCED CAPACITY EVENT
ON SALE NOW
HERE
 

Photo Credit: Anthony Norkus

Multi-platinum alternative rock outfit THE VERVE PIPE will perform to a live audience for the first time since spring as they headline the Orpheum Theater in Omaha, NE on Saturday, October 17. It is a socially distanced event with strict COVID safety protocols enforced. The venue will be reduced to a limited capacity of 450 from 2,600 to comply with local regulations and provide a safe environment for the audience, staff and artists. Tickets are on sale now here.
 
THE VERVE PIPE–who garnered worldwide recognition for their radio hits “Photograph,” “Hero,” “Never Let You Down,” and their classic 1997 #1 single “The Freshmen” along with a feature of the song “Colorful” in the 2001 movie Rock Star–have managed to maintain their legacy over their 25+ year career by expanding their musical boundaries and honing in on their powerful live performances of which they are excited to return to.
 
“Like most of our peers, we’re creating, creating, creating; songs and videos mostly,” shares lead singer/principal songwriter Brian Vander Ark on how they’ve kept busy during quarantine. “It’s also been a good time to revisit our instruments, better ourselves as players for when the pandemic lifts. We’re tweaking the live show, finding new ways to make performances more interesting and impactful for an intimate audience. I for one am looking forward to the new challenges we have to face.”
 
THE VERVE PIPE‘s latest studio album, 2017’s Parachute, featured a refreshed lineup accompanying Vander Ark including Lou Musa (lead guitars), Randy Sly (keyboards, backing vocalist), Joel Ferguson (bass, backing vocals), Sam Briggs (drums, percussion) and Channing Lee (backing vocals). A new, yet-to-be-titled full-length album is planned for release in early 2021. Stay tuned for further details.

For more information on THE VERVE PIPE, visit the band online at:
Website | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Instagram

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http://sropr.com/portfolio/the-verve-pipe/ 

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September 17, 2020

DARK SIDE OF LIGHT To Release “Summer Breeze” Cover 9/18; Tease Music Video

DT: SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

FM: MITCH SCHNEIDER, KELLY WALSH/SRO PR
 
 
DARK SIDE OF LIGHT
CLOSE OUT THE VERY UNUSUAL SUMMER OF 2020
WITH TOMORROW’S RELEASE OF THEIR
COVER OF SEALS AND CROFTS’
“SUMMER BREEZE”
 
NEW LOS ANGELES INDIE DUO

TODAY PREVIEW THE TRACK WITH TRAILER FOR UPCOMING SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA-FOCUSED MUSIC VIDEO

 
  
New Los Angeles-based indie rock duo DARK SIDE OF LIGHT–conceived out of the pandemic to fill the anxiety-charged hours of our new normal–are closing out the very unusual summer of 2020 by celebrating the spirit of the endless summer with their cover of Seals and Crofts‘ “yacht rock” classic, “Summer Breeze.” Having already received airplay on KCRW after the band sent the track to DJ Liza Richardson who played it on her Saturday show, the band’s debut single will be released across all digital platforms this Friday, September 18.
 
Today (September 17), the duo–singer/songwriter/DJ Nik Frost (The Bangkok Five, Air Liquide) and Emmy Award-winning producer/engineer Grant Conway on drums–share a preview of the music video for “Summer Breeze” directed by Eden Tyler. It was shot in various locations around their hometown of Los Angeles, including the popular Valley Relics Museum in Van Nuys. Watch the preview directly via YouTube here and stay tuned for its release.
 
“Since mid-March, some lost jobs, some lost love, and tragically some lost this precious thing we call life,” recalls NikFrost–a singer/songwriter/DJ who’s worked with everyone from Malcolm McLaren to Photek. “Somewhere in this endless summer loop of loss, me and a good friend found a classic track that while it might not be more than a band-aid in these times, we hope it can give everyone 3:49 back on this lost summer.”

“No graduations, no vacations, just lots of “NO’s,” says Grant Conway–a drummer by nature and a producer/engineer by trade. “No one got to do the usual things of summer.  But I did find a little piece of nostalgia that seemed to offer a little bit of light, hope and love. Let’s close out the unusual summer of 2020 with some positive vibes, ‘Summer Breeze.'”
 

DSOL Summer Breeze Video Trailer
DARK SIDE OF  LIGHT – “Summer Breeze” Video Trailer

 

Pre-save DARK SIDE OF LIGHT‘s “Summer Breeze” cover here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/darksideoflight/summer-breeze
 

For more information on DARK SIDE OF LIGHT, please visit:
WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK
 
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September 15, 2020

40th Anniversary Expanded Digital Edition Of OZZY OSBOURNE’S Landmark Debut Album ‘Blizzard Of Ozz’ Due Out This Friday (September 18)

 

DATE:        SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
 
FROM:       MARCEE RONDAN/MITCH SCHNEIDER
 
 
 
 
 
OZZY OSBOURNE
CLOSES OUT BUSY 2020 WITH
40TH ANNIVERSARY EXPANDED DIGITAL EDITION OF
HIS LANDMARK DEBUT ALBUM
‘BLIZZARD OF OZZ’
 
DUE OUT SEPTEMBER 18 ON SONY/LEGACY,
THE PACKAGE INCLUDES SEVEN LIVE TRACKS
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
 
TWO LONGFORM VIDEOS:
“LIVE & LOUD” AND
“LIVE AT BUDOKAN,”
ALSO AVAILABLE DIGITALLY
 
 
OZZY OSBOURNE kicked off 2020 with his critically acclaimed #1 rock album ORDINARY MAN–his first new solo album in ten years–and a planned return to the road. And then came the pandemic. Now, fans of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy®-winning singer and songwriter can enjoy a variety of projects celebrating his legacy this fall. First up was the September 7 premiere of A&E Network’s “Biography: The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne.” He’ll also wrap the year by releasing the 40th anniversary expanded digital edition of his landmark debut album BLIZZARD OF OZZ and digital versions of two classic longform videos, LIVE & LOUD and LIVE AT BUDOKAN.
Initially released on September 20, 1980 in the UK, BLIZZARD OF OZZ marked OZZY‘s debut studio album (following his departure from Black Sabbath); the expanded digital 40th anniversary edition is set for release September 18 on Sony/Legacy. The new package includes OZZY hits: “Crazy Train,” which will hit certified 5x platinum status to coincide with its September release date; the gold-certified (in four countries) “Mr. Crowley” (both of which feature Randy Rhoads on guitar); along with “Suicide Solution,” plus live versions of seven tracks that are currently unavailable digitally. The record was ultimately certified 5x platinum and was ranked #9 on Rolling Stone‘s list of “100 Greatest Metal Albums of All Time” in the U.S.; platinum (or multi-platinum) in another 12 countries and gold in an additional 13 countries. BLIZZARD OF OZZ was the first of two studio albums recorded with guitarist Randy Rhoads. The album’s “Crazy Train” went on to become one of OSBOURNE‘s signature tracks; the song has also become one of the most played sports anthems frequently heard at NFL, NBA, MLB & NHL games. It peaked at #9 on Billboard‘s Top Tracks chart upon release–and in 2009, the song achieved a 5× platinum certification. The live tracks–“I Don’t Know,” “Crazy Train,” “Mr. Crowley,” “Revelation (Mother Earth),” “Steal Away (The Night)” and“Suicide Solution”–were recorded on the “Blizzard of Ozz” tour and were previously found only in the BLIZZARD OF OZZ/DIARY OF A MADMAN 30th Anniversary Deluxe Box Set. “You Said It All” (live) was originally found on the 1980 MR CROWLEY live EP, recorded in 1980 at the Gaumont Theater, Southampton, UK and was also not previously available digitally.
 
Next up are two digital releases of two classic OZZY video releases: LIVE & LOUD and LIVE AT BUDOKAN. The “LIVE & LOUD” home video–originally released on June 28, 1993–was issued alongside the CD. The collection is a compilation of live footage from several shows rather than a single concert. The “LIVE & LOUD” DVD includes guest appearances from OZZY‘s Black Sabbath bandmates (Geezer Butler, bass, Bill Ward, drums and Tony Iommi, guitar), along with his own band from that era (Michael Inez, bass; Randy Castillo, drums; Zakk Wylde, guitar; and Kevin Jones, keyboards). The “LIVE AT BUDOKAN” DVD–released June 25, 2002–was shot earlier that year as part of the 2002 world tour. It features the song “Suicide Solution” and Zakk Wylde‘s accompanying guitar solo. Running in excess of 13 minutes, this track was cut from the CD version because of time restraints. OZZY is backed by his 2002 touring band on “LIVE AT BUDOKAN” DVD: Zakk Wylde, guitars; Robert Trujillo, bass; Mike Bordin, drums; and John Sinclair, keyboards.
 
Meanwhile, earlier this month, A&E Network debuted “Biography: The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne” which delves into the many lives and incredible career of the man who has personified rock and roll rebellion for decades. “Biography: The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne” traces OZZY‘s life from his childhood in poverty and time in prison, to fronting the iconic Black Sabbath and a successful solo career, to one of rock’s elder statesman and a loveable 21st century television dad. The two-hour documentary explores how OZZY has continually reinvented himself and his career to propel himself toward greater success. As the Grammy-winning artist turns 70, he reflects on the intimate details of his successes, failures, and his unique ability for survival and perseverance–including never-before-seen interviews about his recent Parkinson’s diagnosis. The documentary, a selection of the 2020 SXSW Film Festival, also features interviews with Sharon, Kelly and Jack Osbourne as well as friends and fellow musicians including Rick Rubin, Ice-T, Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie, Jonathan Davis, Post Malone and more. Watch a clip here.
 
Earlier this year, OZZY‘s ORDINARY MAN album–released in February–marked his first new solo music in almost 10 years. It was the #1 rock album in the world, topping multiple charts in its triumphant first week of release. Worldwide, ORDINARY MAN entered the charts in the Top Ten in seven countries making it the highest-charting album of OZZY‘s career. Recorded in Los Angeles, the album features producer Andrew Watt on guitars, Duff McKagan (Guns N’ Roses) on bass and Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers) on drums. Beyond the core band, ORDINARY MAN, features a who’s-who of OZZY friends and collaborators including Elton John, Slash, Post Malone, and Tom Morello.
 
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The 40th anniversary edition of BLIZZARD OF OZZ track listing is as follows:
1. I Don’t Know
2. Crazy Train
3. Goodbye to Romance
4. Dee
5. Suicide Solution
6. Mr. Crowley
7. No Bone Movies
8. Revelation (Mother Earth)
9. Steal Away (The Night)
10. You Looking at Me, Looking at You (current bonus track – originally the b-side to “Crazy Train”)
11. Goodbye to Romance [2010 Guitar & Vocal Mix] (current bonus track)
12. RR [Outtake from “Blizzard Of Ozz” Sessions] (current bonus track)
 
New bonus tracks (never before available):
13. I Don’t Know – from Ozzy Live
14. Crazy Train – from Ozzy Live
15. Mr. Crowley – from Ozzy Live
16. Revelation (Mother Earth) – from Ozzy Live
17. Steal Away (The Night) – from Ozzy Live
18. Suicide Solution – from Ozzy Live
19. You Said It All (live) – from Mr Crowley EP
The “Live & Loud” DVD track list is as follows:
I Don’t Want To Change The World
Desire
Mr. Crowley
I Don’t Know
Road To Nowhere
Flying High Again
Paranoid
Suicide Solution
Goodbye To Romance
Shot In The Dark
No More Tears
Miracle Man
War Pigs
Bark At The Moon
Mama, I’m Coming Home
Crazy Train
Black Sabbath
Changes
 
The “Live at Budokan” DVD track listing is as follows:
“I Don’t Know”
“That I Never Had”
“Believer”
“Junkie”
“Mr. Crowley”
“Gets Me Through”
“Suicide Solution” (Osbourne, Rhoads, Daisley)
“No More Tears”
“I Don’t Want to Change the World”
“Road to Nowhere”
“Crazy Train”
“Mama, I’m Coming Home”
Encores: “Bark at the Moon” and “Paranoid”
 
YouTube

 
September 11, 2020

HARRY SHEARER as Donald Trump On New Song, “I Never Knew Him”

DATE:      SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
 
FROM:     MARCEE RONDAN
 
 
“THE SIMPSONS” AND “SPINAL TAP” STAR
HARRY SHEARER
RELEASES SEVENTH SONG IN DONALD TRUMP SERIES
 
LISTEN TO THE SONG HERE AND WATCH THE LYRIC VIDEO HERE
 
 
John Kelly was a chief of staff
Like I needed one of those
I never liked his manner
I was creeped out by his clothes
Now he’s talking lotsa trash
I probably should sue him
And here’s the beauty part
I never even knew him
(Never knew him)
#DonaldTrumpSong
 
 
HARRY SHEARER, as Donald Trump, has just released a new song in a series which runs with a song a week leading up the November election. “I NEVER KNEW HIM” is the seventh track of a song cycle in which the star of “The Simpsons” and “Spinal Tap” explores the often absurd and sometimes sinister vagaries of the presidential mind during his time in office. Listen to the song here and watch the lyric video here.
 
“I NEVER KNEW HIM” has SHEARER as Trump demonstrating that he might not have “one of the greatest memories of all time” as he purges his contact book and airbrushes his history of those who may be an impediment to his ratings. From Stormy, to Kelly, to Rudy and on, “I NEVER KNEW HIM” proves that, in SHEARER‘s words:
 
“A very famous guy has so many people claiming to be his friends or family. It’s always important to clear the air.”
 
The eclectic musical mix features SHEARER on lead vocals as Trump, with backing by Sharlotte Gibson and CJ Vanston, Marc Bonilla on guitar, Toss Panos on drums and CJ Vanston on all other instruments. The track is released by Twanky Records.
 
“I NEVER KNEW HIM” follows the old-school R&B anthem to Jared Kushner “SON IN LAW”; the disco/plaintive folk number celebrating Trump’s consistent inconsistency in his approach to the pandemic “COVID-180“; VERY STABLE GENIUS” a low-power power-ballad, in which the leader of the free world vaunts his self-proclaimed intellectual prowess combined with his calm and balanced disposition; “STORMY DANIELS,” a romantic ballad of passion, power and pay off; and last week’s “ALABAMA,” a southern rock style tribute to the state that holds such a special place in Trump’s “heart”; and “NUMBER ONE SON,”Donald Sr.‘s “electric chop suey” paean to his eldest child Donald Jr.
 
HARRY SHEARER has vocally portrayed every U.S. president of his lifetime. Donald Trump is the third he has portrayed physically, having previously played Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan on screen.
 
Harry Shearer says of the series of Trump themed song series:
 
“My Donald Trump is almost as eager for continued public attention as the ‘real’ Trump.”
 
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For more about HARRY SHEARER, click here.
 
Here’s a linkto HARRY SHEARER‘s series of Trump-themed songs.

 
September 10, 2020

TASH SULTANA Debuts New Song “Beyond The Pine” Via Exclusive Performance On The “Late Show With Stephen Colbert”‘s Play At Home Series

DATE:        SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

FROM:       MARCEE RONDAN/MITCH SCHNEIDER

PHOTO CREDIT: IAN LAIDLAW

“BEYOND THE PINE”
NEW SONG FROM
TASH SULTANA
OUT TODAY
SONG DEBUTS VIA EXCLUSIVE PERFORMANCE
ON THE “LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT”‘S
PLAY AT HOME SERIES
WATCH HERE AND
LISTEN HERE

To coincide with the release of TASH SULTANA‘s next single “Beyond The Pine” from their forthcoming album TERRA FIRMA, the multi-instrumentalist and global sensation debuted the track today (Thursday, September 10) on “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert”‘sPlay At Home Series. Watch it here.

The dreamy tune (available now on Mom + Pop Music) sees TASH team up again to co-write with Matt Corby and Dann Hume at their studio in Melbourne.

LISTEN TO ‘BEYOND THE PINE’ HERE

TASH explains, “A little bit of a slower softer approach to a message from within, ‘Beyond The Pine’ is about finding solace in nature and realizing the depth of your relationship when you find your one. Love is yours no matter the color, race, gender, religion, sexuality or identity.”
2020 has seen TASH creatively at her best–releasing new music while working on their sophomore album in their Melbourne hometown. So far, tastes of what is to come from TERRA FIRMAhave been “Pretty Lady” and “Greed,” both co-written with TASH, Matt Corby & Dann Hume in TASH‘s studio in Melbourne. TASH also recently covered and released “Through The Valley”–the iconic track from one of the biggest gaming title launches of the year, PlayStation®4 exclusive The Last of Us™ Part II, to much acclaim from fans and media around the world.
For an artist that only released their debut album two years ago, TASH, who identifies as non-binary and prefers they/them pronouns, is not showing any signs of slowing things down. With over one billion total worldwide streams, 500,000 tickets sold globally including a sold-out Red Rocks Amphitheater, performing stand-out sets at Coachella, Lollapalooza, Governer’s Ball, Bonnaroo, Austin City Limits and more, TASH has also made their U.S. debut TV performance on “Late Night with Seth Meyers.”
In Australia, TASH‘s debut album FLOW STATE was nominated for six ARIA Awards including winning the ARIA for Blues and Roots Album Of The Year, they undertook a massive sold-out Australia headline tour with over 70,000 tickets around the country, while “Jungle” and “Notion” are ARIA accredited 2x Platinum, while “Mystik,” “Murder to the Mind” and the NOTION EP are all ARIA-accredited gold.

Stay tuned for more news to come from TASH SULTANA.
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