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Entries from January 1, 2014 - January 31, 2014

Friday
Jan242014

The Burden Of Being Wonderful

Steel Panther just released a video for the single "The Burden of Being Wonderful." The song is on the upcoming album All You Can Eat. I have to say, I love it. Actually, this is my favorite Steel Panther song yet.


Thursday
Jan232014

Coldwell Banker, Motley Crue and 'Home Sweet Home'

Look for a new Coldwell Banker commercial during 56th annual Grammy awards this Sunday night. The real estate firm is using Motley Crue's "Home Sweet Home" in a new ad campaign. Props to the Crue for cashing in nice where royalties are concerned. The ad was created by Siltanen & Partners.


Also, Metallica will perform during the Grammy telecast and I'm looking forward to seeing some rock music during the show for a change!


Wednesday
Jan222014

Red Dragon Cartel Release New Video

Jake E. Lee's Red Dragon Cartel just released a video for the track "Deceived." The song is on the band's forthcoming self-titled debut. You can pick up that debut on Jan. 28.

I noticed some people online complaining that the track sounds too much like Ozzy's "Bark at the Moon." Personally, I don't see how that could be considered a bad thing!

 


Tuesday
Jan212014

Classic Rock Still Sells

Companies continue to rely on classic rock to sell products. Enter Yoplait Yogurt. I was getting ready for work the other day, and heard Boston's "More Than A Feeling" coming from the TV in the other room. I assumed the song was being used to hock this or that, but I didn't think much more about it... until yesterday. Because of the holiday, I was off work and happened to be watching TV in the middle of the day. On came a Yoplait commercial for Boston Cream Pie yogurt, set to "More Than A Feeling."

Yoplait sure must sell a ton of Boston Cream Pie yogurt to make the licensing on "More Than A Feeling" affordable!


Monday
Jan202014

Discuss Scorpion Child

All bands pay tribute to their influences, but Austin, Texas based Scorpion Child might be taking that notion to a whole new level. It's one thing to be a modern band with a throwback sound. It's quite another to be a modern band with a genuine classic sound so authentic, the Led Zeppelin comparisons are actually legitimate.

Scorpion Child just released a full-fledged, self-titled debut and I have to say I'm impressed. Then again, I'm a classic rock lover of the highest order. Let me know what you think.



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Sunday
Jan192014

The Relapse Symphony -- New Glam

Here's some new Glam for you on this winter Sunday. Meet The Relapse Symphony, a newish band from Washington, D.C. The band cites the Sunset Strip bands we love - as well as newer acts like My Chemical Romance - as major influences.

If you like what you hear, pick up The Relapse Symphony's debut EP Time's Running Out on iTunes.



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Saturday
Jan182014

Possible Motley Crue Tour Ad Leaks

Eddie Trunk tweeted out the above ad the other day (he has since deleted that tweet). The validity of the ad can't be confirmed, but if this really is the Motley Crue farewell ad mat, we know two things: one, that Dodge is sponsoring the tour and two, Alice Cooper is the opening act. Alice makes a ton of sense and would be a huge boon to the tour. We all know the guys in Motley cite Alice as a major influence. Having him along for the ride would be huge. Now I'm even more excited for this tour! We'll know if Alice is on board January 28th when Motley make their official farewell tour announcement.

Also, if Dodge really is the tour sponsor, I suspect we'll hear some classic Crue in a Dodge ad during the Super Bowl.