Showing posts with label Matt Sorum. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Matt Sorum. Show all posts

Friday, October 28, 2022

Judgement Day

Matt Sorum, the Grammy-winning drummer of Guns N’ Roses and Velvet Revolver, has signed with AFM Records for his first-ever album with his all-star musical collective, Kings of Chaos.

 

The first single HERE and video HERE from Kings of Chaos is available October 28. Titled “Judgement Day”, the song is a scorching rocker performed & co-written by Sorum, Slash, Dave Kushner & Duff McKagan featuring the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer on drums, as well as lead vocals.

 

“Drawing inspiration from the 1971 film Vanishing Point morphed with imagery inspired by Natural Born Killers, Director Brian Cox (Bring Me The Horizon, Cypress Hill, The Misfits) and I conceptualized a man running from his demons on a wild ride to find redemption guided by The Reverend Willy G (portrayed by Billy F Gibbons), an Angel (portrayed by Matt's fashion designer, choreographer wife Ace Harper) on a motorcycle and his inner child. A Wayward Wanderer searching for the light” says Matt Sorum of the video.

 

The debut album from Kings of Chaos is set for release in Autumn/Winter 2023. Expect original music and guest collaborations with some of rock’s biggest names — including some of today’s most talented and iconic female artists.

 

From the Sunset Strip to South Africa, Argentina and Brazil, Kings of Chaos have enthralled fans around the world with their ever-changing lineup of Rock and Roll Hall of Famers and multi-platinum artists. If you’ve been lucky enough to score a ticket to a KoC show, you might have caught Billy Idol, Steven Tyler from Aerosmith or Ann Wilson from Heart fronting the band — or even Corey Taylor from Slipknot, or the late Chester Bennington from Linkin Park. And yes, that was Slash on lead guitar — or Brian May from Queen, or Billy F Gibbons from ZZ Top. It’s a party on stage, and everyone’s invited.

 

“It’s a celebration with your bucket list artists you’ve always wanted to play with,” Sorum says.

 

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Jive Talkin'



DOUBLE TALKIN’ JIVE: TRUE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL STORIES

FROM THE DRUMMER OF GUNS N’ ROSES,

THE CULT, AND VELVET REVOLVER RELEASES SEPT. 7


In Double Talkin’ Jive (Available September 7, 2021) legendary drummer Matt Sorum takes music lovers behind the scenes of a remarkable life in rock. Sorum, whose albums have sold tens of millions of copies around the world, provides an honest, engaging account of the highs and lows of superstardom. Sorum recounts his childhood years idolizing Ringo Starr and surviving an abusive stepfather. After leaving high school, Sorum sold pot to get by. Over time, his drug dealing escalated to smuggling large quantities of cocaine, a career that came to a halt following a dramatic shoot-out. Sorum fled his old life and settled in Hollywood, where he’d enjoy a rapid ascension to rock ’n’ roll immortality. He caught his big break drumming for the Cult, and only a year later was invited to join Guns N’ Roses, with whom he’d record two of rock’s most iconic albums: Use Your Illusion 1 and 2.

 

The Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame inductee & Grammy Award winning Sorum opens up with forthright honesty, sharing anecdotes from his time touring the globe, battling drug and alcohol addiction, as well as working with Axl Rose, one of the greatest frontmen in rock, Slash and the rest of the GNR team. His career with the Cult, Guns N’ Roses, Velvet Revolver, Motörhead, the Hollywood Vampires, and Kings of Chaos costars an ensemble of rock royalty, from Billy Idol to Steven Tyler, Billy F Gibbons and Alice Cooper.

 

Double Talkin’ Jive goes beyond the clichés of sex, drugs, and rock ’n’ roll, telling the very human story of what it takes to make it in music, and the toll stardom exacts from those who achieve success. Sorum invites fans to revel in the debauchery of the good times, but also paints a stark portrait of life after the party. Music fans of any generation will find value in the pages of this evocative, thoughtful, and candid autobiography.


 “A colorfully dark look into the f * * * ed-up psyche of a legendary and badass drummer. I want to read it over and over.” — Jonas Åkerland, Film Director


Available in hardcover, e-book, and audiobook,including a signed limited-edition hardcover with vinyl audiobook bundle, narrated and performed by Matt Sorum

Signed preorders bundles ship August 2021—Preorder at rarebirdlit.com -HERE

Trade hardcover, e-book, and audiobook formats wherever books are sold Sept 7th, 2021

 

In addition, Hardware, the third solo album from ZZ Top frontman Billy Gibbons, is set for release June 4 on Concord Records. The album was produced & written by Gibbons along with Matt Sorum.  The album release is preceded by the first two singles “West Coast Junkie” HERE  and  “My Lucky Card” HERE. Sorum co-wrote the tracks and also serves as Hardware’s drummer.

 

“Chasing Whiskey” sdtrk w/Matt Sorum & Shooter JenningsHERE

 

Follow Matt Sorum here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattsorum/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattsorum

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattwsorum

Official website: Www.mattsorum.com   

Friday, March 19, 2021

Oh Baby!

Matt Sorum & Ace Harper
Photo:
Michael Segal Photography 

MATT SORUM (GUNS N’ ROSES,VELVET REVOLVER)

AND FASHION DESIGNER WIFE ACE HARPER EXPECTING FIRST CHILD

A lot can happen during a pandemic and it did with Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy Award winning musician Matt Sorum (Ex Guns N’ Roses Velvet Revolver drummer) and his wife, choreographer, singer-songwriter, visual artist & fashion designer Ace Harper as they have announced exclusively with People Magazine HERE they are expecting their first child this summer. 

Matt & Ace have been married since 2013 and are elated to welcome this new baby into their lives.  We are beyond elated with God’s gift of our baby girl. Of all the beautiful adventures we’ve been fortunate enough to have in our lives there is nothing that compares to the joy we feel of finally creating our own family. We’re excited to show our child all the wonderful experiences life has to offer.” said Matt & Ace. 

Prior to the new baby being born, ZZ Tops’ Billy F Gibbons will release a new album that Matt co-wrote and co-produced.  In addition, Matt is set to release his new book “Double Talkin’ Jive: True Rock N’ Roll Stories” via Rare Bird Books in the fall.  Double Talkin' Jive goes beyond the clichés of sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll, telling the very human story of what it takes to make it in music, and the toll stardom exacts from those who achieve success.

About Ace Harper Ace's journey began studying ballet. She then spent years as a professional dancer working with a myriad of music legends. Lenny Kravitz, Jennifer Lopez, Duran Duran and famed director David LaChapelle to name a few. In the midst of everything, she constantly wrote songs and collected ideas, quietly assembling a sound and vision of her own.  After a storied dance career; Ace started creative directing her own stage shows with music, performance art, fashion, and visuals encapsulating her kaleidoscope of creativity. Ace is launching her name sake fashion line, Ace Harper later this year. She is vehement about empowering ALL women. She believes in telling real women's stories and plans on using fashion as a means to have women cultivate a deeper connection with themselves and the world around them.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattsorum/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattsorum

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattwsorum

Official website: Www.mattsorum.com

Learn more about Ace here: http://www.aceharper.com/music  

Saturday, May 16, 2020

Dreaming Of Smashing Pumpkins On The Blvd...

It's Cherie Currie!
Photo:
Robert Sebree
Cherie Currie is back with a new solo album produced by Matt Sorum (Guns N' Roses, Velvet Revolver).  Blvds of Splendor via Blackheart Records is available here: - https://music.apple.com/us/album/blvds-of-splendor/1506715461 

CLICK HERE to  listen & watch the lyric video to title track, "Blvds of Splendor" which was written by Billy Corgan and features Billy & Cherie sharing vocals.  "Blvds of Splendor" is one of the few tracks on the album to feature a live string section and reckons back to the sounds of Smashing Pumpkins "1979" era. 

Blvds of Splendor  features guest collaborations with Billy Corgan of Smashing Pumpkins, Slash and Duff from Guns N’ Roses, as well as Juliette Lewis, Brody Dalle, The Veronicas and drummer Matt Sorum,  



The special digital only release features three bonus tracks (including a remake of The Runaways classic “Queens of Noise” featuring Brody Dalle, The Veronicas, Juliette Lewis and Matt Sorum paying homage to late Runaways drummer Sandy West).  

View the Queens of Noise Recording Session  




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