Kurt Cobain Hologram Coming?

 Deceased rapper Tupac Shakur was resurrected to “perform” at this year’s Coachella Festival. Thanks to the work of Musion Technology Ltd., 2Pac was brought back to life in the form of a hologram for a performance with Dr. Dre and Snoop Dog.While the hologram was a bit shocking, get ready for a whole new surprise, because Tupac was only the beginning. Should the founders of the Tupac hologram have their way they’ll be fostering a whole touring roster of hologram musicians from the past, including Kurt Cobain and Jimi Hendrix.
This highly contested method of bringing musicians back from the dead has brought about a lot of debate in the music community. With most purists against the medium, Sanj Surati from Musion Technology recently talked to NME about their future plans and the wide range of possibilities.
When asked what other artists the company would like to resurrect via hologram, Surati said, “Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain, oh and Michael Jackson would be the ultimate one. Maybe even Whitney Houston.” Surati also told NME that a performance between Justin Bieber and a holographic Elvis Presley “would be a cool thing.”
He continued to talk about the vast number of options, explaining, “This is obviously a historic and exciting initiative that we’re all witnessing currently, and it would make sense for them to bring it to Europe and maybe take it to the rest of the world,” he added.
With such a mixed reaction to the whole hologram phenomenon its hard to say how much interest a touring hologram of Jimi Hendrix or Kurt Cobain would receive, not to mention how the artists themselves might feel about it if they were alive to weigh in.

Given everything we know about the late Nirvana frontman, something tells us he would not be in favor. That said, Cobain is currently leading our poll of artists whom our readers would like to see resurrected as holograms. Click below to vote for your choice:by loudwire

Aerosmith Album Delayed

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When Aerosmith announced its ‘Global Warming‘ tour with Cheap Trick last month, most people expected that the shows would be in support of a new album. Hopes were high that the new album would be out in July. The band was even talking it up in interviews. However, bassist Tom Hamilton recently said that the album would not be released in time.
Speaking to Newfoundland radio station 97.5 FM K-Rock on April 19, Hamilton confirmed that the album would be “just about done” by the time the band plays the Freshwater Suzuki Salmon Festival in Grand Falls Windsor on July 14. Morning show host Mike Campbell said that Aerosmith’s performance would be the biggest show in the history of Newfoundland.
“That’s great,” Hamilton said. “That makes me even more excited about having an album that’s going to be just about done and having new songs to play because obviously it’s much more exciting when you can go out and show stuff that you just came up with. It shows that you still have your creative spark.”
The as-yet untitled album will be Aerosmith’s first collection of original material since 2001′s ‘Just Push Play.’ Jack Douglas, who produced the band’s legendary 1970s output, is behind the boards for the new project.
The audio provided doesn’t specify when Aerosmith’s new album will be out. However, their website is saying September, so it’s possible that it was edited out of the interview.
Aerosmith and Cheap Trick will begin their ‘Global Warming’ tour in Minneapolis on June 16. The June 29 show at the Times Union Center in Albany, N.Y. will be presented by Ultimate Classic Rock.

Anthrax Guitarist Scott Ian Auctioning Guitars, Amps + More

Scott Ian has opened his vaults and the Anthrax archive. The guitarist is auctioning off a multitude of items from over 30 years of his headbanging history. Everything from those famous yellow shorts imprinted with the “Not” saying all over them to a beat up pair of Adidas high tops (size 8, Patrick Ewing style) to vintage passes and tour itineraries are going on the block. If you are a diehard ‘Thrax worshipper or tried and true metal fan, there are plenty of items worth owning here. Some of the offerings are priceless.
Ian has quite an amassed quite a collection of stuff over the years. It’s a library-like vault. But there’s only so much stuff he can keep and store, so he’s shedding some items and lightening the load. His loss is your gain!
It’s a catalog of cool, rare and personal items, totalling over 180 pieces. Ian is also auctioning off guitars, like the signed snakeprint version that he used and his personal European tour itinerary from 1986. Another gem? The ‘Married With Children’ script from his Feb. 1992 appearance on the sitcom. It’s autographed by the entire cast, which means it could likely increase in value over time.

It’s a metallic treasure trove so if you are a collector or want in on heavy metal history, head on over here to bid on Scott Ian’s stuff. It’s a nice mix of utilitarian and collectible stuff.by Amy Sciarretto

Joe Bonamassa Jams At Rock n Roll Hall

ZZ Top‘s Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill took the stage to speak about their fellow Texas bluesman, with Gibbons saying that his unique style of guitar playing earned him the nickname “The Texas Cannonball.”
King’s daughter Wanda accepted, giving a speech that torpedoed any cynicism one might have about the induction ceremony: it clearly meant a lot to her to have her father finally recognized by The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She related a story about listening to a conversation between her father and a young Stevie Ray Vaughan, where King told the up-and-coming guitarist “You can’t get to rock and roll unless you know the blues!” It’s a lesson that clearly resonated with many rock legends, including those who were influenced by him, such as Vaughan, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Duane Allman.

After Ms. King’s speech, Gibbons and Hill hit the stage with blues rocker Joe Bonamassa and Allman Brothers Band guitarist Derek Trucks. The all-star lineup played “Hideaway” and “Goin’ Down”. As Rock Hall inductees get younger and younger, it was a solid reminder that rock and roll’s roots have always been in the blues.

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Motorhead’s Lemmy Kilmister Doesn’t Want to Reunite

Motorhead frontman/bassist/badass Lemmy Kilmister, a outlaw and legend among mere mortals, is known for speaking his mind, albeit in a whiskey-ravaged, gravelly voice. That’s just what the Lemster did in a recent chat with Artisan News Service, which polled fans for questions, selecting two to present to Lemmy for the ‘Ask the Artist’ segment. The first was about Lemmy’s consumption of libations, while the other was about the possibility of reuniting with former members, drummer Phil Taylor and guitarist Eddie Clarke.
Regarding Lemmy’s drinking, a fan asked, “Have you ever lied about your legendary alcohol consumption?” While Lemmy was at a bar while filming this interview, he was matter-of-fact, saying, “No, I haven’t said anything about it. People in the press have said things about it. I never said a word. I drink a couple Jack Daniels a day. I never said anything else.” There you have it.
The second question posed was this: “Will you ever do a reunion tour with Phil and Eddie?” Lemmy was also forthright, saying, “Why should I put this band on hold? Both of these guys have been in the band longer than those two.” He is referring to his current (and long-running) bandmates, drummer Mikkey Dee and guitarist Phil Campbell.
While Lem is loyal to his longtime bandmates, he did concede that perhaps his ex-bandmates aren’t interested in taking up residence in Motorhead again, anyway. He said, “I don’t even now if those guys want to play anymore or if they want to play with me anymore. They probably don’t.”
He continued, “Phil’s quite sick. I have to find out how he is…As far as touring, no, I don’t see why I should. That is nostalgia, pure and simple. We’ve been playing constantly…It wouldn’t be fair.”

So we learned that Lemmy Kilmister doesn’t talk about his drinking and that he is a standup guy who sticks by his crew. It’s just further proof of why Lemmy is so freakin’ cool and a heavy metal icon.by: Amy Sciarretto