Song of the day: Trent Reznor - "Black Ops II Theme"

Yesterday (November 13), video game Call of Duty: Black Ops II (alongside its soundtrack) came out as well as Trent Reznor's side project How To Destroy Angels new EP entitled Omen (stream it here).

As you know, Trent Reznor has written a theme track for above mentioned video game. One day ahead of its release date, theme surfaced online. It sounds pretty much the same as preview from July. Really it doesn't evolve anywhere. It's just a mixture of keyboards, pounding rhythms and little distortion.

I'm not saying I don't like it, I just expected something more. Trent Reznor really didn't experiment a lot and instead used practices he has previously used on music scores for The Social Network, Girl With The Dragon Tattoo or on both How To Destroy Angels' EPs.

Anyway, listen to the song below. Do you like it?

Song of the day: My Chemical Romance - "Boy Division"

Song called "Boy Division" is one of two new songs recently revealed by band My Chemical Romance. Second track's name is "Tomorrow's Money".

Both tunes were recorded during Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys recording sessions back in 2009. Although, they didn't make it to the actual album, they will be featured on band's upcoming series of singles called Conventional Weapons.

Conventional Weapons will feature 10 previously unreleased tracks. They will be released as five singles (each containing two songs) between October 2012 and January 2013. The release dates are, respectively, October 30, 2012; November 23, 2012; December 18, 2012; January 8, 2013; and February 5, 2013.

Check out tracks "Boy Division" and "Tomorrow's Money" (they were already released on October 30) below.

Tracklisting of Conventional Weapons:

Number 1:

1. "Boy Division"

2. "Tomorrow's Money"

Number 2:

3. "Ambulance"

4. "Gun"

Number 3:

5. "The World Is Ugly"

6. "The Light Behind Your Eyes"

Number 4:

7. "Kiss The Ring"

8. "Make the Room!"

Number 5:

9. "Surrender the Night"

10. "Burn Bright"

Song of the day: The Rolling Stones - "One More Shot"

The Rolling Stones' celebration of their 50th anniversary as a band will have a peak at the end of this year when they will perform 4 huge shows. Two are set to take place on November 25 and 29 at London's O2 Arena and other two will happen on December 13 and 15 at Newark's Prudential Center.

If they'll continue touring in 2013 is uncertain for now. However, I think they may do it and I even assume they might headline Glastonbury 2013. It would be awesome.

Anyway, their compilation album entitled GRRR! is set to be in stores next week (November 12). However, two new tracks featured on the record are already available on YouTube. You can listen to previously revealed song (also in my opinion better one) called "Doom and Gloom" here.

Second new track "One More Shot" was revealed just couple of days ago. I think it's not as good as "Doom and Gloom", but it sounds like typical Rolling Stones and that's definitely a good thing. Check the track along with official audio video below.

Blink-182 and Angels and Airwaves will both release new music

Finished tracking bass for this batch of songs! instagr.am/p/RyECaiNaYc/
— Mark Hoppus (@markhoppus) November 8, 2012

Great news for fans of both bands! Blink-182, which recently left their major label and have become an independent band, are currently planning to release new music in form of an EP.

Mark Hoppus recently announced via his Twitter account several news such as the band is recording and people should hear new tracks in near future and so on. Tom Delonge also tweeted that new EP will come out by Christmas.

No tracklisting, exact release date or title have been announced yet, but I feel we won't have to wait for them for too long.

Similar plans has also Delonge's second band - Angels and Airwaves. They are even set to release two new EPs. Name of this doubel EP is Stomping The Phantom Brake Pedal and official release date is set to be December 18. It will be the first record on which band collaborated with new drummer Ilan Rubin (former Lostprophets and tour member of Nine Inch Nails).

First track revealed from Stomping The Phantom Brake Pedal is song called "Diary". They recently also revealed new music video for it. Check it out below.

Song of the day: The Black Keys - "Sister"

On the election day, there was revealed already fifth music video from The Black Keys' latest album El Camino (which is awesome by the way; check out my mini review of it here).

After "Lonely Boy", "Gold on the Ceiling", "Dead and Gone" and "Little Black Submarines" we have a new video for track called "Sister". The track itself is one of my less favorite of the album, but the video is good. Even though, the video is probably not official (it is fan-made), I think that they should make it official.

As it was described by Noisey: "a group of rebellious young women’s trip to the laundromat". Well, I think that pretty much sums it up. Check it out below.

Dave Grohl will drum on new Queens of the Stone Age album!

This is pure awesomeness. Dave Grohl and QOTSA recording new album together? Hell yes!

First of all, exciting news is that Queens of the Stone Age are recording new album, which should be out prior to their Download Festival 2013 appearance. I think only this fact made a lot of people happy.

However, when all the fans found out that Dave Grohl is back in the band, everybody probably was like: "Holy Shit, this is even more awesome!". At least that was my reaction...

Anyway, I think this is great and really unexpected news. I mean, Dave Grohl drummed on QOTSA's best album called Songs for the Deaf (2002), but nobody probably thought he could be on their new effort as well. Well, dream of many came true.

I wonder if he will perform live though. It would be awesome and since Foo Fighters are on hiatus, I think it is not impossible.

Dave Grohl also recently revealed poster for his documentary movie Sound City. It looks pretty cool.

Stream new albums from Deftones, Soundgarden and How To Destroy Angels

I'm finally back writing new post to my blog. Even though, it's been only like a week or so, a lot of new stuff have happened during the time I wasn't writing anything new. Here are all the new upcoming albums that I think you should check out.

Deftones - Koi No Yokan

I think that many people have been waiting for new album from awesome band Deftones entitled Koi No Yokan. Although it isn't out until next week (November 13), you can listen to it now in its entirety. Follow-up to 2010's Diamond Eyes features 11 tracks, which you can check here (via RollingStone).

Tracklisting of Koi No Yokan:

1. "Poltergeist"
2. "Romantic Dreams"
3. "Leathers"
4. "Swerve City"
5. "Entombed"
6. "Graphic Nature"
7. "Tempest"
8. "Gauze"
9. "Rosemary"
10. "Goon Squad"
11. "What Happened To You?"

Soundgarden - King Animal

Soundgarden's very anticipated new album is also going to be out next week (November 13). It is their first LP featuring new songs in long 15 years. And I know they made a lot of people happy after they announced their new record. People started to be even more excited when they revealed first song of the album "Been Away Too Long". The track's really really good.

Anyway, stream King Animal here (via NME). I've listened to the album twice so far and I like it. Of course, it has to grow on me more over time (I'm sure it will), but so far, it is really good and I think they still got it.

How To Destroy Angels - Omen EP

Last new album, which you can stream is from Trent Reznor's side band called How To Destroy Angels. Their second EP entitled Omen features 6 new tracks and are driven by beautiful voice of Reznor's wife Mariqueen Maandig. You probably know that this band's music is very experimental electronic music, but I think it is damn good. However, I also get that this kind of music isn't for everyone... Anyway, stream their new EP below.

Song of the day: Eddie Vedder - "Sleeping By Myself"

I've been quite silent lately on my blog, but I am currently really busy with my school and stuff. Therefore, I haven't got much time to write. However, I'll try to make it up to you next week with several posts per day.

Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder released his sophomore solo record last year. It is called Ukulele Songs and it features original songs collected over longer period of time and also some covers. All tracks are obviously performed with ukulele.

Just today, Eddie revealed new music video for second track of the album - "Sleeping By Myself". The video actually doesn't reflect lyrics of the track, but it shows how Eddie's ukulele was made in Hawaii. It is really interesting how the ukulele is made. Check this pretty video out below.

Song of the day: The Gaslight Anthem - "Here Comes My Man"

The Gaslight Anthem released an awesome record this year called Handwritten. I admire how this band found perfect combination of punk and stadium rock very similar to Bruce Springsteen's style. Many people talk shit about this band because they think they are copy of Bruce Springsteen. I don't think it is true and I just think it works very well for these guys and they proved it once again with this album.

Track called "Here Comes My Man" is after "45" and "Handwritten" third single of the album. Couple of days ago, they revealed music video for this track. It also features very sexy actress Elisha Cuthbert. Check the video below.

New video: Paul Banks - "Young Again"

You all probably know very awesome post-punk band from New York called Interpol. Their musical style could be best compared to bands such as The Strokes, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Franz Ferdinand or Talking Heads. However, Interpol's music is little darker, so for a lot of people they are very similar to Joy Division and I agree.

Anyway, during their career they've released four studio albums. Their debut entitled Turn On The Bright Lights is considered as one of the most important albums of this genre. The album was very unique back in 2002 and it still sounds brilliant. Sad thing though is, they haven't made such good record anymore. The latest is self-titled and was released in 2010. After touring behind this record in 2010 and 2011, the band announced they will go on hiatus

Main reason is probably frontman's (Paul Banks) focus on his solo career. He previously released debut solo album under the name Julian Plenti called Julian Plenti Is... Skyscraper in 2009. He also released 5-track EP earlier this year. Couple of days ago, he released his very anticipated sophomore record simply called Banks.

It features 10 new tracks and based on my two listens to it, I don't actually like it as much. To me, it is kind of boring and maybe also pointless. I mean, it is very similar to his main band and it just brings nothing new.

Anyway, Paul Banks recently revealed new music video for the first single of the album called "Young Again". You can now check it out below. In my opinion, the music video is better than the song itself.