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New Simple Minds Video: "Rockets"

    As reported earlier; Simple Minds, of "Don't You (Forget About Me)" fame, is releasing their new album; "Graffiti Soul", next Tuesday.  If you want to hear what the new material sounds like, go to their website to check out the new video for their first single, "Rockets".
   They are currently on their 30th anniversary tour.  Alas, there are still no US dates.  Bombard their website with email, if you want to see them in the states.

New Helix Album Named

   The new Helix album is tentatively titled "It's Rock Science, NOT Rocket Science!".  I have no idea when it will be out, but I am sure they will play a couple of tracks when I see them in August at Rock Gone Wild.

New Europe Album Coming

   Europe's new album, "Last Look At Eden" will come out in August or September of this year.  Keep an ear on their website for a new single to be posted in May or June.

New Devo Album Coming!

   Devo will come out with their first album in almost 20 years this fall!  To get an idea of what to expect, check out the new video and single.

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The Cult Make "Love" This Summer

   When The Cult start a 2 month tour in August, they will be treating die-hard fans by playing their 1985 album "Love" in its entirety. 
   The Cult are continuing an awesome new trend by some of rock's biggest names to play entire albums in concert, including:

• Aerosmith - "Toys in the Attic"
• Ratt - "Out of the Cellar"
• Judas Priest - "British Steel"
• Motley Crue - "Dr. Feelgood"
• Todd Rundgren - "Arena"

   Let me know if you are going to catch The Cult at Amos' in Charlotte, NC on September 7th,, and you can buy me a beer!  The full schedule is after the jump.

Billy Squier Is Touring

Billy Squier is touring this summer, but that bastard isn't coming ANYWHERE near me!!!  What up wit 'dat?!?  You'd think he would play the Orange Peel in Asheville, NC so he could visit his parents over in Hendo!  I'll do the same; but, if anyone has any pull - suggest this to him!

Cheap Trick's New Album Title

   Cheap Trick has announced that the title of their next album is "The Latest".  Sorry; that's all I've got for you. 
   Cheap Trick is on tour this summer with Def Leppard and Poison.  If you are going to the Charlotte, NC show; let me know and you can buy me a beer!

New Billy Ocean Album?!?

    While I was looking around the internet yesterday; I discovered that Billy Ocean is still putting out albums!  His most recent album is "Because I Love You", and it came out in February. 
   Has anyone heard it?  Is it any good? 

New Live Judas Priest Album

   Judas Priest will release a live album this summer with eleven tracks — all previously unreleased live. The cd is due out in July and will be titled "A Touch Of Evil - Live".  All of the tracks were recorded throughout the band's world tours in 2005 and 2008.

Ratt & Extreme Touring?

   Word on the street is that Ratt and Extreme will be touring together this fall.  I should know more after I see them at M3 next weekend.

"Yes" and Asia Tour!

   The ultimate prog/rock tour of all time is taking place this summer! 
   "Yes" and Asia!  The reason I am putting " " around Yes is because Jon Anderson is not touring with them.  Benoit David is taking over vocal duties while Jon is healing his throat.  I saw this version of Yes last December and they put on a great show; but you better like older Yes music. 
   This will be the first time I have had the pleasure of seeing Asia.  If you haven't already done so; you need to check out there AWESOME new album:  Phoenix.  Let me know if you go to the Glen Allen, VA concert; I will be in the "gold circle" area!

   Tour dates are after the jump.

Discover Archive

    If you've never heard of a group named Archive; you need to check them out.  They just came out with a new album, "Controlling Crowds".  They've been putting out music since 1996 and are based out of London.  I describe them as a hypnotic Pink Floyd.  If you can find any of their albums, snap them up; Amazon has them listed for around $20-$40 each.