I came across this tonight and had to share. For all you comic book geeks out there it looks as if we have a winner of a film coming out next year…
I found out some info about the movie thanks to Wikipedia. The movie is acutally is a prequel to the X-Men film trilogy (approx. 20 years before), focusing on Wolverine and his time with Team X, before Wolverine’s skeleton was bonded with that indestructible metal.
This is one movie I will be checking out in the theater.
For all you Coheed & Cambria fans:
Neverender was the landmark event where for the first time ever, Coheed and Cambria performed all four of their concept albums in entirety over four nights. Now for the first time, you can re-witness this incredible journey through an amazing box set containing not only a DVD and audio CD of each night’s performance, but also a must-have photo book and documentary DVD that captures the journey leading to this spectacular event. In addition, the limited edition deluxe NEVERENDER: CHILDREN OF THE FENCE EDITION box set also contains a collectible dragonfly.
Set includes:
– 4 Live DVDS
– 4 Live CDs
– 1 Documentary DVD
– 10 x 10 hardcover photo book
– Custom metal dragonfly keepsake piece 7.5 x 5.5
Plus if you pre-order before 12-16-2008 your name will be printed in the special “Children Of The Fence” section of the book. If that is not enough, the first 3000 pre-ordered box sets will be signed by the band.
The box set is scheduled to be released on 03-03-2009.
I may have or may not have pre-ordered one… I am a pretty big fan of them you know…
…and for the record this is one performace I wished came a little closer to my home so I could have see it live in the flesh. I kick myself for not making arrangements to travel to see it. It is one of those one in a life time things I missed out on, but with good reason. I am a working man you know. I am just glad they are releasing the DVD so I can at least say I saw it, even it I was not there.
What do you do when you wake up one day and find yourself a little older, a little wiser, and still broke, even after you spend most of your life fronting a punk rock band? Chances are, if you are like Tim Barry, you keep doing what you do when you can just so you can get by and love every minute of it. The Avail front man recently has released his third solo project titled Manchester
again on Suburban Home Records and I must say it is outstanding.
Tim Barry rubs off more as a folk singer on Manchester, even though he is mostly known for being part of one of the more important punk rock acts from the 1990s. Still touring with Avail but not as a fulltime gig, Tim Barry also performs on his own with family members and close friends. I still have yet to witness a live show and after listening to Manchester I really hope he comes to my neighborhood again.
Currently residing in Richmond, Virginia, the carefree musician has his day job, loves his beer, and continues his passion with music. With help from friends and family Tim Barry has recorded a personal album that displays his thoughts as well as encourages you to think for yourself.
Not knowing Tim Barry had a previous solo album this was the first time I heard him minus Avail and I had no idea what to expect. Opening track “Texas Cops” immediately perked my ears with a more personal track about the law, not missing home, and admitting that having a “bad time is better than no time any day”. This track really reminded me of Hank III with the tough lyrics and fun country twang.
“On And On” is not as fast paced as the first track, but more a slowed down folk hymn. I really could feel the emotion in this track. The backing music was just amazing as well complimenting Tim Barry’s gruff voice. “South Hill” was one of the few songs that I have heard where I actually got angry while listening. The track tells the tale of a young soldier thinking he is fighting the good fight, only to return home not knowing right from wrong. I seriously was angry with the outcome of this story turned song and it was not because Tim Barry sung his beliefs, he left that up to me.
The cover of Avail’s “This November” was just awesome and sounded just as good slowed down a tad with the same message, take a breath and deal. “Sagagity Gone” was fun jam about not caring what one more drink will do to you.
The album has its ups and downs midway through but Tim Barry really keeps up with his personal lyricism on all. In “Tile Work” Time Barry declares “consider where I been” possibly letting everyone know why he is the way he is. Slow jam “222” was very sad, yet passionate about not feeling alone, and was one of my preferred tracks on the disc.
For a guy who has been in the punk rock scene for years, it is great to see him continue even if it is a tad slowed down. Where I am a fan of Avail, I can say I am even a bigger fan of Tim Barry’s solo material. It strikes me stronger with his approach at life and personal battles.
With so many artists recording material on their own, some may say that this is a trend. For Tim Barry that is not the case at all as you can almost hear in each song that he is doing it for the sake of recording music, something you can tell he truly loves. His mix of punk and folk throughout really is appealing and begs to be played over and over again. The CD is genuine, honest, and a must have for any aging punker out there who is finally coming to terms with themselves that maybe it’s time to slow things down a little.
Want a taste of the CD?
If you really want to hear more proof why I love the CD so much, click on Manchester
Head over to his website for some more music and info: http://www.timbarryrva.com/
Rough times still for the Deftones and their fans as it was announced recently on Deftones.com that Chi Cheng, bassist for the Deftones, remained in a coma after being involved in an accident November 3rd.
I found the following while checking out the Deftones’ blog:
Chi remains in a coma, and as of this morning there’s been no significant change in his condition. Last week he was moved out of the Intensive Care Unit and transferred to a brain rehabilitation hospital in Northern California. The hospital specializes in the care and management of traumatic and non-trauma related brain injuries with a team of highly skilled therapists, nurses and consultants. He’s in great hands.
It’s always tough to see a rock star involved in something so tragic. Not only is Chi Cheng a member of the very important heavy rock act, he is also involved in his community helping the homeless.
My thoughts go out to the big guy and his family.
The band’s sixth studio album titled Eros is set to be released early 2009.
For more updates on Chi check out the Deftones’ blog.
You decide:
While reseaching how this came about I found the following on Foxnews.com:
Joe Satriani, the famed and respected guitarist, has filed suit again Chris Martin and Coldplay.
The issue: that their soaring, magnificent song, “Viva La Vida,” also the title track from their Grammy-nominated albumof the same name, is plagiarized.
Satriani says a major portion of the song comes from his 2004 instrumental, “If I Could Fly.” The song is on his 10th album, “Is There Love in Space?” Listen to it and decide for yourself. And a You Tuber has already done the comparison work if you’re interested. Yikes!
Frankly, the similarity is shocking. It’s not going to take a musicologist very long to testify on this one. Not only are the two strikingly similar, the melody, the chord structure is surprisingly reminiscent of “Viva La Vida.” Listening to it, you can only wonder why it wasn’t a hit in the first place. That, of course, is another story altogether!
The Coldplay record is credited to all four members of the group. So the question will be, which one of them heard “If I Could Fly” and transposed it over to the group, either by accident or intentionally.