Legendary Rock Band Motorhead Designs 2011 HEAD Ski Line

HEAD Tyrolia Winter Sports, a division of HEAD USA, Inc. has once again proven to be a pioneer and leader in the industry with the introduction of HEAD’s newest line of big mountain skis, Motörhead. Without sacrificing style or innovation, the Motörhead series combines groundbreaking technology with an edgy appeal, featuring graphics designed by the seminal metal band Motörhead.  Lemmy and his group of mountain marauders have designed what may be the coolest looking, best-skiing, big mountain skis to date.  These bad boys redefine the meaning of rocker when it comes to ski design.
 
The Motörhead family consists of four models varying in width from 94mm to 125mm. With a unique wooden core, the density from the tip to tail of the skis is eliminated, reducing swing weight and providing the skier with more controlled turns.  Full sidewall laminate constructions and heavy metal edges deliver the rock-solid stability that big mountain skiers crave.

Bret Michaels discusses upcoming heart surgery

“Extra caught up with Bret Michaels at the 2010 American Country Awards, where the rocker was presenting an award—and he told us that his heart surgery will be happening soon. “In January, I get my heart operation,” Michaels explained. “I’m feeling about 80% right now, but once I get that done, I’m gonna be feeling a lot better!” The singer continued, “I’m just excited to be here. My first music I listened to was country music. That’s what my dad raised me on.”

All of country music’s finest were at the ACAs, including big winner Carrie Underwood, who took home Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Female Single of the Year, Touring Headline Package of the Year and Female Music Video of the Year. Underwood swooned, “I feel awesome it’s been a great night for sure,” but admitted that she misses new hubby Mike Fisher, who couldn’t attend the event.  “My phone’s buzzing right now, bet that’s him!” Other winners included Lady Antebellum—who scored Group of the Year,  Group Video of the Year and Group Single of the Year honors, plus, Blake Shelton (for hisHillbilly Bone video), Alan Jackson (Greatest Hits Award)  and Rascal Flatts (Decade Award).

Bret Michaels new music video “Riding Against The Wind” Thursday Oct. 7th exclusively at Billboard

Starting Thursday, October 7th visit Billboard.com  to watch the premiere of the brand NEW Bret Michaels music video for the song “Riding Against The Wind” from the new ‘Custom Built’ album! This song is also the theme song for the brand new Vh1 show “Bret Michaels: Life As I Know It”, which premieres Monday, October 18th.

Metallica to release special recording on 11.26.10 of a fans only show at the Basement in Nashville

On November 26th, 2010 Live at Grimey’s will be released on cd and vinyl and sold exclusively though independent music retailers. On June 12th, 2008, on the eve of their headlining performance at the Bonnaroo Music Festival, multi-platinum rock band Metallica played an intimate, surprise performance at The Basement, an 150-capacity venue below Nashville record store Grimey’s New & Preloved Music. In attendance were ecstatic Metclub fan club members, Grimey’s staffers, a few lucky friends, and members of local law enforcement agencies!

Now the explosive energy of that hot and sweaty, packed-to-the-rafters show has been captured on the recording Live at Grimey’s, which will be released by Warner Bros. Records on the day after Thanksgiving, November 26th (known in retail circles as “Black Friday”).

Live at Grimey’s, which includes such highlights as “Welcome Home (Sanitarium),” a blistering “Master of Puppets,” and “For Whom the Bell Tolls,” will be released on standard CD plus as a limited-edition two-disc set on regular-weight 10” vinyl with a gatefold jacket.

In keeping with Metallica’s steadfast support of independent music retailers, Live at Grimey’s will be sold to those who support Record Store Day, an annual event on the third Saturday in April that celebrates the unique culture surrounding over 700 independently owned record stores in the U.S. and hundreds of stores internationally. Metallica officially kicked off Record Store Day at Rasputin Music in Mountain View, CA, on April 19th, 2008. Please visit www.mymetalclub.com for a list of all participating retailers.

Formed in Los Angeles in 1981 by drummer Lars Ulrich and guitarist and vocalist James Hetfield, Metallica have become one of the most influential and commercially successful rock bands in history, having sold 105 million albums worldwide and playing to millions of fans the world over. They have scored several multi-platinum albums, including 1993’s Kill ‘Em All (3x), 1984’s Ride the Lightning (5x), 1986’s Master of Puppets (6x), 1988’s .And Justice For All (8x),  1991’s Metallica (15x), 1996’s Load (5x), 1997’s ReLoad (3x), and 2003’s St. Anger (2x). Their latest album, Death Magnetic, was certified platinum just six weeks after it debuted atop the Billboard Top 200 Album chart in October 2008. Metallica have also garnered numerous awards and accolades, including seven Grammy Awards, two American Music Awards, and multiple MTV Video Music Awards, and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum last year.

The track-listing for Live at Grimey’s is as follows:
No Remorse
Fuel
Harvester of Sorrow
Welcome Home (Sanitarium)
For Whom The Bell Tolls
Master of Puppets
Sad But True
Motorbreath
Seek and Destroy

Bret Michaels in critical condition after suffering Brain Hemorhage

Bret Michaels’s health has taken a turn for the worse, PEOPLE has learned: After an excruciating headache late Thursday night, the star was rushed to an undisclosed hospital where doctors discovered he suffered a massive subarachnoid hemorrhage (bleeding at the base of his brain stem), according to a source close to the situation.

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MASTODON To Stop At Madison’s Orpheum Theater During 2010 North American Tour

Globally celebrated, critically revered hard rock masterminds, MASTODON can now announce their spring headline tour of North America which will begin April 16, 2010. The tour presented by Volcom, will feature support from special guests, Between The Buried And Me, Baroness and Valient Thorr.

MASTODON’S current Reprise album, CRACK THE SKYE continues to command media attention finishing out 2009 even stronger than it started by placing on numerous “Year End / Best of 2009” critics’ lists and readers’ polls including an impressive #8 entry on the prestigious Village Voice Annual Pazz & Jop Critics Poll’s “Top 25 Albums of 2009” list.

For the past eleven months MASTODON have toured the world on their own as well as a co-headline tour with Dethklok and dates overseas supporting Metallica which continues to expand their notoriety as a peerless live force of nature. This tour will bring the band to the fans in American cities that have yet to experience the CRACK THE SKYE live event.
                   
Volcom Tour Mastodon Headline dates as follows:

Fri       Apr 16             Music Farm                         Charleston, SC
Sat       Apr 17             Lincoln Theater                     Raleigh, NC
Sun     Apr 18             The National                         Richmond, VA
Tue     Apr 20             Rams Head                          
Wed     Apr 21             Starland Ballroom                   Sayreville, NJ
Thu     Apr 22             Webster                             Hartford, CT
Fri       Apr 23             Palladium / New Eng Metal Fest     Worcester, MA
Sat     Apr 24             Higher Ground                     Burlington, VT        
Mon     Apr 26               Palace Theater                     Pittsburgh, PA
Tue       Apr 27             Water Street                       Rochester, NY
Thu     Apr 29             Orbit Room                       Grand Rapids, MI
Fri       Apr 30             Vogue                             Indianapolis, IN      
Sat       May 1             Blue Note                           Columbia, MO
Mon     May 3             Sunshine Theater                   Albuquerque, NM
Tue       May 4             Rialto Theater                       Tucson,  AZ
Wed     May 5             House Of Blues                     San Diego, CA
Fri       May 7             Fox Theater                         Pomona, CA
Sun     May 9             Knitting Factory                       Reno, NV
Mon     May 10           McDonald Theater                   Eugene, OR  
Tue     May 11           Knitting Factory                       Spokane, WA
Thu     May 13           The Shrine                       Billings, MT
Fri       May 14           The Venue                       Fargo, ND
Sat       May 14           Sokol Hall                       Omaha, NE  
Sun     May 16           Liberty Hall                       Lawrence, KS
Tue       May 18           Orpheum                         Madison, WI  
Wed     May 19           Canopy Club                     Urbana, IL
Thu       May 20           Minglewood                     Memphis, TN
Fri       May 21           Valarium                         Knoxville, TN
Sat       May 22             Busters                           Lexington, KY

Hey collectors – we’ve got some news for you:  In keeping with MASTODON tradition, we will offer a new, Limited Tour Only color vinyl edition of CRACK THE SKYE. As always, these sell out fast so be prepared.  Also, April 17, 2010 is National Record Store Day and MASTODON will celebrate with special vinyl reissues of BLOOD MOUNTAIN in both standard and Deluxe Editions, the later pressed on double 45 RPM discs on super heavy 180 gram vinyl housed in a grand gatefold sleeve. Naturally both will feature new custom art from Paul Romano. These too, will not last long.

As previously reported, the limited “ROYAL EDITION” of CRACK THE SKYE (album on disc along with a second disc containing the complete album score housed in gold foil embossed Digi-book package with all new gold and black logo artwork designed by Paul Romano) is very close to becoming extinct and gone for good, along with all the previous limited edition packages and vinyl pressings. Get ‘em while you can. Keep an eye on the website for future offers.

Madison Musicians STAND WITH HAITI Benefit Concert

An eclectic lineup of gifted Madison-based musicians will donate their talents this Sunday to provide funds for medical relief in Haiti. Featuring the Gomers, Honor Among Thieves, the Sean Michael Dargan Band, the Stellanovas with Chris Wagoner and Mary Gaines, Tony Brown and 608 Riddim Section, and members of the Piper Road Spring Band, “Madison Musicians STAND WITH HAITI” will donate all proceeds to Partners in Health, (www.standwithhaiti.org). Partners in Health has been working on the ground in Haiti for over 20 years and urgently needs our support to help those affected by the recent earthquake. Please help us spread the word!

When: Sunday, January 24th, 2010; 3-9pm
Where: The Barrymore Theatre; 2090 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI
Cost: Suggested Donation is $15.
Proceeds will benefit: Partners in Health (www.standwithhaiti.org)
Lineup:

• The Gomers
• Honor Among Thieves
• Tony Brown & 608 Riddim Section
• The Stellanovas with Chris Wagoner and Mary Gaines
• Sean Michael Dargan Band
• Members of the Piper Road Spring Band

Enjoy fine live music and help in the recovery efforts of our brothers and sisters in Haiti.

This event is being sponsored by the Barrymore Theatre and Intellasound, and welcomed by WORT-FM. For more information, contact event producer Jacob Mills at (608) 206-0093.

A second fundraiser, the BENEFIT FOR HAITI RELIEF, will be held on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 8:00pm at the Cardinal Bar, 418 E. Wilson Street. Proceeds will go to Doctors Without Borders Haitian Relief Fund. Performers will include Bonobo Secret Handshake, Aniv de la Rev, the VO5 and DJ
Trini. This benefit is sponsored by the Cardinal, Madison-Arcatao Sister City Project, Community Action on Latin America (CALA) and the Madison-Camaguey Sister City Association and welcomed by WORT-FM.