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Queensryche's Cover of Pink Floyd's 'Machine' Released on iTunes
October 17, 2007 01:10:18With their new album coming out around the corner, Queensryche released their first single 'Welcome to the Machine' on iTunes yesterday (October 16). The song may be familiar to the ears for it's the hardcore metal band's cover of Pink Floyd's 1975 single of the same title.
'Welcome to the Machine' is just one of the 11 cover tracks that appears on 'Take Cover', the band's tribute to their favorite musicians. "We'll never top the originals, they're classics for a reason," vocalist Geoff Tate said. "We were more focused on finding different approaches that took the songs in unexpected directions."
Lupe Fiasco Aims Fall for "The Cool"
May 02, 2007 10:05:55
Lupe Fiasco is back in the studio to begin the process of sophomore set. In the weight of three Grammy nominations that entailed the first album "Food and Liquor", the rapper hopes that "The Cool" would work out well.
Tentatively aimed for October 31 release, "The Cool" is pretty much still raw. Lupe explained, "Nothing has developed yet. But once the stew gets swirling and people start talking, you never know. I hope it does work out."
The 10 Britain's Favorite Albums
August 30, 2006 02:08:12
In the recent poll on Britain's Favorite Albums, conducted by BBC Radio 2 to commemorate the album chart's 50th anniversary, music legend The Beatles scores great. Not only the music group tops the No. 1 spot, but also the 6th, 8th and 10th respectively.
It is their 1967 hit "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" that tops the No. 1 spot, while on the 6th spot is their 1966 "Revolver". Their 1969 hit "Abbey Road" chosen as the 9th Britain's Favorite Album, and "The Beatles [White Album]" (1968) is the 10th one.
The 10 Albums Voted the Greatest Album of All Time
June 03, 2006 10:06:32
"Definitely Maybe," the debut album of band Oasis has been voted The Greatest Album of All Time in a major music poll organized by the book of "British Hit Singles and Albums" and music website NME.com. Meanwhile, The Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" comes at 2nd, while the 3rd rank is secured by the pop and rock music group's another album titled "Revolver".
Top the poll, which votes involving of more than 40,000 music fans coming from as far afield as New Zealand, Croatia and Colombia, at No. 4 is Radiohead's "OK Computer", which is ahead of second Oasis title, "(What's the Story) Morning Glory?" at No. 5. In 6th place, in the meantime, is "Nevermind" by Nirvana, followed after by The Stone Roses' "The Stone Roses" at No. 7.
Pink Floyd's "Pulse" to Hit Stores June 27
May 18, 2006 10:05:06
Originally slated to hit stores last December, the Pink Floyd live DVD "Pulse" will now marry the street June 27. That's according to Columbia Records.
Originally released on VHS in 1995 in companion with a double-disc CD set of the same name, "Pulse" chronicles the band's 1994 tour in support of their last album "The Division Bell".
Pink Floyd's Reunion Is Not Happening
February 01, 2006 02:02:30In response to the reports claiming the band's plan for another reunion at London's Royal Albert Hall this year after their last performance at the Live8 charity concert in London, Pink Floyd finally issued statement which denied all the speculation of any intention to reform. "Nick, Richard, Roger and I are telling fans directly that this is not happening," David Gilmour said, representing other former members of Nick Mason, Richard Wright, and Roger Waters. This surely would turn out to be such a bad news for their hopeful fans indeed.
Pink Floyd's David Gilmour's Solo Tour
December 23, 2005 09:12:29David Gilmour of the rock band Pink Floyd has planned a solo tour. The singer and guitarist has scheduled 10 U.S. and Canadian dates in April as an attempt to support his upcoming solo studio album, "On an Island."
"I've had a fantastic time making On an Island and really want to perform tracks from it, along with my more familiar repertoire," Gilmour said. The tour reportedly will begin April 4 next year at Radio City Music Hall in New York.
"The Best of Pink Floyd" Donated to Aid to Africa
July 06, 2005 10:07:02Anyone but Pink Floyd is the high initiative band that willingly donates all profits made as a result of their performance at last weekend's Live 8 concert to charity, and encourages other acts to do the same. To everyone's notice their album sales have shot up since Live 8 concert, with fans rushing to buy copies of their greatest hits album titled "Echoes: The Best of Pink Floyd."
David Gilmour, guitarist of the British rock group uttered his opinion saying the main goal of the Live 8 was to raise awareness for the poverty in Africa and to pressurize G-8 to reach out to the continent, adding that profits from ticket sales of the Live 8 should be spent for saving lives. Joining them at a London concert was former singer Roger Waters.
Pink Floyd Classic Lineup at Live 8 Concert
June 13, 2005 10:06:44For the very first time in 24 years, the classic lineup of British rock band Pink Floyd would play together. This time the consisting of guitarist David Gilmour, drummer Nick Mason, keyboard player Richard Wright and bassist Roger Waters, will be on stage, playing at London's Live 8 charity concert for Africa on July 2.
They are set to perform along with Elton John, Madonna, Paul McCartney and Coldplay. "Like most people I want to do everything I can to persuade the G-8 leaders to make huge commitments to the relief of poverty and increased aid to the third world," Gilmor said about their teaming up for the concert.
