Lindsey Buckingham Fired From Fleetwood Mac

So the members of Fleetwood Mac fired Lindsey Buckingham over disagreements about the band's upcoming tour. No tour dates have yet been announced but Mike Campbell and Neil Finn will take the place of Buckingham. This seems stupid to me, but whatever. I can't imagine Buckingham cares too much or needs the money. We'll see how this pans out.

Fleetwood Mac has fired longtime member Lindsey Buckingham after a disagreement over the band’s upcoming tour https://t.co/sOwEib3Jxr pic.twitter.com/kGvu4tre1A

— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) April 9, 2018

Holiday Road

Stryper Release 'Lost' Audio

Stryper will release God Damn Evil on April 20. One of the singles on that album is "Lost" and you can how hear that track below. Singer Michael Sweet produced God Damn Evil himself.

The album title is a prayer request. The band says the title reflects the evil around us. Have a listen and let me know your thoughts.

Richie Sambora, Bon Jovi Members Ready For Rock Hall Induction

Richie Sambora gathered with his former Bon Jovi bandmates to rehearse for their big Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony and concert later this month. Sambora said it was fun and there was no bad blood. I hope that's true. I'm looking forward to seeing the performance and mini reunion.

.@TheRealSambora talks Bon Jovi reunion at Rock Hall of Fame: "Everybody falls back into place" https://t.co/3LjyRnLUK9 pic.twitter.com/hkXBc17RBj

— billboard (@billboard) April 6, 2018

Megadeth Announces Restored 'Killing Is My Business...and Business Is Good - The Final Kill'

From my inbox, for the Megadeth fans:

Hailed as “The Best Thrash Metal Debut Album All Time” (VH1), legendary thrash metal trailblazers MEGADETH will continue to celebrate the band’s 35th Anniversary with a deluxe re-issue of their revolutionary debut album, “Killing Is My Business…and Business Is Good!”.  The band have partnered with Century Media and Legacy Recordings for a June 8, 2018 release in North America & Europe, and in Japan on June 6, 2018 via Sony Japan.

“Killing Is My Business...and Business Is Good - The Final Kill” has been completely restored to DAVE MUSTAINE’s intended vision. Remixed by veteran metal mixer, Mark Lewis (Trivium, Death Angel, Devildriver, Whitechapel) and re-mastered by Ted Jensen for an optimal listening experience, the 2018 version reveals previously unheard parts and performances throughout the record, including a missing drum performance found during the mixing sessions. This rare gem includes the full original album, along with 7 live audio tracks from VHS tapes found in MUSTAINE’s own attic!

In addition to the bonus live tracks, the re-issue also features MEGADETH’s 1984 3-track demo and the previously removed cover of “These Boots”, that has been added back to the record with recut vocals true to Lee Hazelwood’s version.

 A complete track listing is as follows:

“Killing Is My Business...and Business Is Good - The Final Kill”

1. Last Rites / Loved to Deth (Remastered)   

2. Killing Is My Business...And Business Is Good! (Remastered)   

3. The Skull Beneath the Skin (Remastered)   

4. Rattlehead (Remastered)

5. Chosen Ones (Remastered)   

6. Looking Down the Cross (Remastered)   

7. Mechanix (Remastered)   

8. These Boots (Remastered)   

9. Last Rites / Loved to Deth (live) (1987 London, UK) 

10. Killing Is My Business...And Business Is Good! (live) (1986 Denver, CO)   

11. The Skull Beneath the Skin (live) (1990 London, UK)   

12. Rattlehead (live) (1987 Bochum, Germany) 

13. Chosen Ones (live) (1986 Denver, CO)   

14. Looking Down the Cross (live) (1986 Denver, CO)   

15. Mechanix (live) (1986 Denver, CO)  

16. Last Rites / Loved to Deth (demo) (Remastered)    

17. The Skull Beneath the Skin (demo) (Remastered)   

18. Mechanix (demo) (Remastered)   

The re-issue is further enhanced by new album cover artwork, as seen showcased above, featuring a fully executed sculpture of the iconic skull that has been lost over the many years since the album’s initial release. The packaging also includes classic flyers and band photos pulled from their archive of timeless metal moments from MEGADETH’s storied 35-year history. 

‘The Final Kill’ is the complete vision of main man, MUSTAINE, who commented stating, “I am just as much amazed at the music we made as I am at the pure fact that we survived it all!” 

MUSTAINE further delves into the struggles during that time period as well as some of the surprising moments during the remixing sessions throughout the re-issue’s liner notes.

“Killing Is My Business...and Business Is Good - The Final Kill” is now available for pre-order in the below format options:

North America:
CD Digipak (In stores & Online)
Gatefold Red 2LP – Limited to 1500 copies (In stores & Online)
Gatefold Black 2LP (In stores & Online)
Gatefold White 2LP -  Limited to 500 copies (FYE Exclusive)
Gatefold Silver 2LP – Limited to 500 copies (Band Exclusive available on www.megadeth.com)

M3 Adds Warrant, Stryper and Sebastian Bach

M3 Rock Festival is next month. If you pay attention to online comments, it seemed like people were overwhelmingly disappointed with the lineup this year. The promoters paid attention and added Warrant, Stryper and Sebastian Bach. Interestingly Warrant will be on an acoustic set only. Single day tickets go on sale this Friday.

Pouring Sugar On Stuff

Def Leppard is touring this summer. To promote the tour, Joe Elliott made a video of himself... pouring sugar on stuff. Because of course he did.

That Time Rick Astley Performed With The Foo Fighters

I had no idea this happened, but back in the early fall of 2017, Foo Fighters played the O2 Arena in London... and they invited Rick Astley to share the stage for a song. Of course, Rick did his massive number one hit "Never Gonna Give You Up" for the crowd and he looked like he had a ball.

I post this because yesterday I said to some people that I was going to turn my work life into a sitcom. The theme song would be "Never Gonna Give You Up" because I'm constantly Rick Rolled by someone. Finding this clip on YouTube last night really did crack me up. Sometimes you have to laugh... otherwise you'd just cry.