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Tuesday, July 14, 2020

Brian May Says There Is Still A 'Chance' Of Collab With Tony Iommi

Brian May said in an interview that there is still a chance of a collaboration with his friend Tony Iommi.

"I think there's a chance," the Queen guitarist told Guitar World when asked about the rumors of a collaboration.

"We do more talking than anything else, but we do a lot of talking. He is really my dearest friend in the business and has been for so many years. I could write books about Tony because he's just the most... I don't even know how to put it into words. You know, he's a luminous human being is Tony, with a wonderful, kind nature and an incredible baffling sense of humor," May added.

In the interview, in which May reflects on his heroes and friends, he describes Iommi as "the father of heavy metal."

May was recently voted greatest rock guitarist in the world.

Iommi was part of Queen's 1992 Freddie Mercury tribute concert. The Black Sabbath mastermind featured May on his self-titled solo album eight years later.

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Bon Jovi Reflect On George Floyd's Death In New Song 'American Reckoning'

Bon Jovi have released a new song reflecting on the death of George Floyd and the impact of the Black Lives Matter movement.

The lyrics of "American Reckoning" depict the tragic incident that led to the death of the black man in police brutality: "Laying face down in cuffs on the ground // Bystanders pleaded for mercy // As one cop shoved a kid in the crowd".

The song, written by Jon Bon Jovi, offers a deeply compelling look at current times.

"I was moved to write American Reckoning as a witness to history," said Bon Jovi. "I believe the greatest gift of an artist is the ability to use their voice to speak to issues that move us."

"American Reckoning" will also be on the band's forthcoming album, Bon Jovi 2020, which takes a critical view of this staggering and historic year.

The song is available from Island Records on all digital platforms.

Bon Jovi and Island Records' net proceeds from the download of the song will support the Bryan Stevenson's Equal Justice Initiative throughout this year.

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Elvis Costello Releases New Single 'Hetty O'Hara Confidential'

Elvis Costello released his second song of the year, titled "Hetty O'Hara Confidential."

Elvis Costello released his second song of the year, titled "Hetty O'Hara Confidential." It follows "No Flag", which was released in June after a long gap.

The Grammy-winning English singer-songwriter described the song as the "tale of a tattler who outlives her time."

Produced by Costello at Suomenlinnan Studio in Finnish capital Helsinki, the song was recorded and engineered by Eetü Seppälä and mixed in Los Angeles by Sebastian Krys.

"Costello is credited with: Mouth, Hammond Organ, Fender Jazzmaster, Upright Piano, Rhythm Ace and All Other Noises," says a press release.

The audio recording and an accompanying video clip are available on Concord Records.

Costello promised that his next song will come out a month later on August 14.

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