NEWSDESK, 4th March 2010
> LOU REED RE-MASTERS METAL MACHINE MUSIC
Lou Reed has finalised details of the digitally re-mastered edition of his seminal 1975 album Metal Machine Music. Reed will release the ground breaking album in the UK on April 19th on his independent label Sister Ray in the following three formats: double gatefold vinyl in quadraphonic sound, audio DVD and Blu-ray.
The album coincides with Lou Reed’s Metal Machine Trio UK concerts at the Cambridge Junction (April 17), Oxford O2 Academy (April 18) and London Royal Festival Hall (April 19, part of the Ether Festival).
Lou did the digital re-mastering from the original multi-tracks with the help of world-renowned mastering guru, Scott Hull. This is a new and improved re-mastered version, and is different from all previous releases on the RCA, Buddha and Sony affiliated labels.
Says Reed, “The out of print “Quad” release has been replicated for all formats, including a perfect vinyl version playable on your stereo turntable with the original rear sections moved to the centre of the front left/right speakers. It’s worth getting a turntable to hear this. We worked from digital transfers (95k 24bit) made from the original analogue masters. The original label supplied us with these files and photo copies of the analogue reels including copies of Bob Ludwig’s mastering notes.”
Although the Metal Machine Music album will be re-issued just in time for Reed’s Metal Machine Trio UK concerts, MM3 will not perform music from the legendary album, but instead will perform music loosely based on, and inspired by, the 1975 album.
http://www.loureed.com/metalmachinemusic/
> TESLA RELEASE ALIVE IN EUROPE!
After 25 years, 12 albums, over 2,500 shows, over 16 million albums sold worldwide, Tesla is stronger than ever; on the heels of the release of one of the band’s most successful studio releases to date Forever More.
Continuing the momentum, Tesla - Jeff Keith (vocals), Frank Hannon (guitars), Brian Wheat (bass), Troy Luccketta (drums) and Dave Rude (guitar) have toured Europe after the successful release of their latest studio opus Forever More on Frontiers Records.
As a testament to a very creative and productive chapter in the history of the band, Tesla release what can be considered a true “electric” live album recorded at various locations during the European shows in the summer of 2009.
Alive In Europe! is filled with sweltering live songs including all the band’s classics such as 'Modern Day Cowboy', 'Signs', 'What You Give', 'Little Suzi' and songs from the latest release such as the single 'I Wanna Live'”, the album title track and more.
A sincere and truly live sounding album which closes a chapter in the band’s history and shows a vibrant band ready for the next step.
Tracklisting: Forever More; I Wanna Live; Modern Day Cowboy; Heaven’s Trail; What a Shame; Shine Away; Love Song; What You Give; The Way It Is; Breakin’ Free; Hang Tough; So What!; Signs; Lil’ Suzie; Into the Now
http://www.myspace.com/teslatheband
> ANDY JAMES GUITAR SOLO CONTEST
Attention All Guitar Fans!
World-renowned shred metal guitarist Andy James (Sacred Mother Tongue) and Guitar Idol directors Owen and James Edwards have teamed up with Blackstar Amps, http://www.licklibrary.com/ and ESP Guitars to launch the online Andy James Guitar Solo Contest.
Watch this...
...and check out the amazing video by Hollywood director Adam Mason to Andy’s crushing backing track, read the entry rules, get practicing and then post your own video soloing over the top.
Prizes are up for grabs from Blackstar, ESP, http://www.licklibrary.com/ and Andy James himself – as well as the exposure from thousands of guitar fans worldwide who will be checking the competition on a daily basis.
The competition is live now, and open to anyone of any age from anywhere and will run until April 30th - so don’t waste a moment!
Experience the ultimate in Rock and Metal Guitar Playing!
http://www.myspace.com/andyjamesf1
