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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Pink Floyd To Release Physical Versions Of Ukraine Benefit Single 'Hey Hey Rise Up'

Pink Floyd will release on July 15 two physical versions of their first newly recorded music in over 25 years, "Hey Hey Rise Up."

The single, which was initially released digitally in April in support of the people of Ukraine, was No. 1 in 27 countries..

It will be available on 7" and CD single. Both formats will also feature a newly reworked version of "A Great Day For Freedom" taken from the band's 1994 album, The Division Bell.

The single will be available in Japan on August 3 and in the U.S., Canada, Australia and Mexico on October 21.

David Gilmour and Nick Mason will be joined in the lead track by Andriy Khlyvnyuk of Ukrainian band Boombox in the vocals. Long time Pink Floyd bass player Guy Pratt will be on bass and Nitin Sawhney on keyboards.

When the track was first recorded at the end of March, Andriy, who left his band's U.S. tour to return home and fight for his country, was in a hospital bed in Kyiv recovering from a shrapnel injury. Proceeds for the physical release and the ongoing digital proceeds will go to Ukraine humanitarian relief.

Talking about the inspiration for "Hey Hey Rise Up," Gilmour said, "Any war, but particularly a war that is started by a world superpower against an independent democratic nation, has got to raise enormous anger and frustration in one. It's an enormously difficult, frustrating, and anger-making thing that one human being could have the power to invade another independent democratic nation and set about killing the population. It's just obscene to an extent that is just beyond my belief".

The artwork for the track The Sunflower Look features a painting of the national flower of Ukraine with a twist by the Cuban artist Yosan Leon. The cover is a direct reference to the woman who was seen around the world giving sunflower seeds to Russian soldiers and telling them to carry them in their pockets, so that when they die sunflowers will grow.

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Paramount+ Announces Documentary About Don McLean's 'American Pie'

Paramount+ has announced that a documentary revealing the secrets behind Don McLean's iconic song, "American Pie," will premiere exclusively on the streaming service on July 19.

Additionally, the documentary will have a special Academy qualifying run in New York City and Los Angeles starting on July 8 and will screen in Showcase Cinemas and associated theaters globally on July 14 and July 17

The day the music died: the story of Don Mclean's 'American pie' is produced by Spencer Proffer and executive produced by Bruce Gilmer.

McLean and Proffer tell the story of the song by using contemporary audio/visual storytelling techniques to artistically reimagine the music for a modern audience.

With a narrative running deeper than a catchy tune and cryptic verses, "American Pie" is a musical phenomenon woven deep into the history of American culture, entertaining audiences around the world for over 50 years.

The documentary highlights cultural moments in America's history that are as relevant now as they were in 1971, when the song was released. The film tells stories of the people who were a part of this moment from the beginning and shows the point of view of a new generation of artists who are motivated by the same values and ideas that inspired the song's creation.

"This documentary is something that will make people think, especially since so many throughout the years have asked me what certain lyrics meant or whom I was referring to, but now I finally can solve many of those mysteries," says McLean.

He added, "Everyone from Madonna to Garth Brooks to Weird Al Yankovic has recorded 'American Pie' and made it their own. So many people have their own interpretation of the song, and I love it."

(Photo: 2911 Media)

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Judas Priest Announce '50 Heavy Metal Years Tour' With Queensryche

Judas Priest have announced a set of fall 2022 U.S. dates for their "50 Heavy Metal Years Tour" with Queensryche.

After embarking on a North American run earlier this year, Judas Priest are currently touring Europe as part of their 50-year celebration.

The newly-announced fall tour will kick off on October 13 in Wallingford, Connecticut, and conclude at on November 29 in Houston Texas. Queensryche are scheduled to join them for the entirety of the tour.

Tickets for the whole tour are on sale now.

Judas Priest Fall Tour Dates:

Oct. 13 - Wallingford, Ct. @ Toyota Oakdale Oct. 15 - Albany, N.Y. @ MVP Arena Oct. 16 - Boston, Mass. @ MGM Music Hall Fenway Oct. 18 - Uniondale, N.Y. @ Nassau Veterans Oct. 19 - Wilkes-Barre, Pa. @ Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza Oct. 21 - Kalamazoo, Mich. @ Wings Event Center Oct. 22 - Detroit, Mich. @ Masonic Temple Theatre Oct. 24 - Cincinnati, Ohio @ The Andrew J Brady Music Center Oct. 25 - Waukegan, Ill. @ Genesee Theatre Oct. 27 - Green Bay, Wis. @ Resch Center Theater Oct. 29 - Moline, Ill. @ TaxSlayer Center Moline Oct. 30 - Mankato, Minn. @ Mayo Clinic Event Center Nov. 1 - Sioux City, Iowa @ Tyson Events Center Nov. 2 - Rapid City, S.D. @ The Monument Nov. 7 - Ontario, Calif. @ Toyota Center Nov. 8 - Tucson, Ariz. @ TCC Arena Nov. 10 - Loveland, Colo. @ Budweiser Events Center Nov. 12 - Park City (Wichita), Kan. @Hartman Arena Nov. 13 - St. Charles, Mo. @ The Family Arena Nov. 15 - Corbin, Ky. @ The Corbin Arena Nov. 17 - Southaven, Miss. @ Landers Center Nov. 18 - Baton Rouge, La. @ Raising Canes River Center Nov. 20 - Oklahoma City, Okla. @ Paycom Center Nov. 22 - San Antonio, Texas @ Tech Port Center & Arena Nov. 23 - San Antonio, Texas @ Tech Port Center & Arena Nov. 25 - Dallas, Texas @ The Factory in Deep Ellum Nov. 26 - Corpus Christi, Texas @ Concrete Street Nov. 28 - Edinburg, Texas @ Burt Ogden Arena Nov. 29 - Houston, Texas @ 713 Music Hall

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