Florence + The Machine have announced the name of their forthcoming second album.
‘Ceremonials’ will be released in the UK on October 31st.
According to iTunes, the final tracklisting is as follows:
‘Only If For The Night’
‘Shake It Out’
‘What The Water Gave Me’
‘Never Let Me Go’
‘Breaking Down’
‘Lover To Lover’
‘Seven Devils’
‘Heartlines’
‘Leave My Body’
‘Spectrum’
‘All This And Heaven Too’
‘What The Water Gave Me’
In the spring of 2012, Versailles Records will be releasing an all-star tribute album featuring the works of Ozzy Osbourne.
It is said the album will feature covers of tracks from all eras of Osbourne’s career and include contributions from Steve Vai, Alice Cooper. David Lee Roth and Carlos Santana, as well as current/former members of Whitesnake, Slaughter, Night Ranger and Black Sabbath.
As yet, no final tracklisting has been revealed.
A previous tribute to Ozzy, ‘Bat Head Soup’, was somewhat of a mixed bag, but worth checking out for Lisa Loeb & Dweezil Zappa’s rendition of ‘Goodbye To Romance’.
Jeff Beck to receive the ‘Living Legend’ award at this years ‘Classic Rock Roll of Honour’.
The 67 year old musician – well known for his distinctive guitar style – is said to feel “honoured” with regards to receiving such an award.
He says: “The Classic Rock Roll Of Honour has always been about great music that inspires and excites others. To be named as a ‘Living Legend’ amongst so many fantastic musicians is an honor. Rock music continues to evolve and it’s great how established acts inspire the upcoming bands and vice versa, producing more and more great music. I am proud to be a small part of this.”
Previous recipients of the ‘Living Legend’ award are Lemmy, Ozzy Osbourne, Alice Cooper, Jimmy Page and Iggy Pop.
The ceremony will be hosted by Kiss man Gene Simmons and take place at The Roundhouse in London on November 9th.
Hardcore punk legends Sick of It All have re-recorded a selection of their old songs for a new release, due on October 31st.
The release – entitled ‘Nonstop’ – is a celebration of two and half decades of Sick of It All and was recorded with producer Tue Madsen, who worked with the band on their critically acclaimed 2010 release ‘Based on a True Story’.
According to an official band statement, drummer Armand Majidi has said “This whole thing is partially because of working with Tue Madsen — the man who has finally made Sick of It All sound the way we should in the studio.”
Tracklisting:
01. Clobberin’ Time
02. Injustice System!
03. Sanctuary
04. Scratch The Surface
05. Us Vs. Them
06. The Deal
07. Just Look Around
08. Ratpack
09. World Full Of Hate
10. Pushed Too Far
11. GI Joe Headstomp
12. Never Measure Up
13. Chip Away
14. Busted
15. Locomotive
16. My Life
17. Friends Like You
18. Relentless
19. No Labels
20. Built To Last
Kate Bush is to release a new album on 21st November.
This news comes as a surprise, since the new album – entitled ’50 Words For Snow’ – will be Bush’s second release in 2011. She has previously been renowned for extended breaks between releases.
The album was recorded during the sessions for the disappointing ‘Director’s Cut’ (released on Bush’s own Fish People record label back in May) and contains seven new tracks, with a total running time of 65 minutes.
The full tracklisting is:
Snowflake
Lake Tahoe
Misty
Wildman
Snowed in at Wheeler Street
50 Words for Snow
Among Angels