Zint Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 (edited) I thought there was a thread,can't find it...anyhoo.......................................................WHOCARESDeep Purple singer Ian Gillan and Black Sabbath axeman Tony Iommi have formed a supergroup with bassist Jason Newsted (Metallica), keyboard player Jon Lord (Deep Purple, Whitesnake), drummer Nicko McBain (Iron Maiden) and Linde Lindstrom (HIM).This is according to music-news.com. The hard rock stars are calling themselves WhoCares and have come together to show that they do, and record a single, Out of My Mind/Holy Water, which will benefit the rebuilding of a music school in Gyumri, Armenia which was destroyed by an earthquake back in 1988. The single will be released May 6. Gillan and Iommi were part of a fundraising effort in 1989 called Rock Aid Armenia that released an album and a cover version of Smoke on the Water.Gillan and Iommi have been awarded the Armenian Medal of Honor for their work. Iommi said in a statement "Some twenty years ago when the call came, I thought, well at least I've helped but it was going to Armenia and seeing the actual devastation caused by the earthquake that really made me realize that funds were still needed. Despite all the money that was raised last time, here was a music school doing their best, forgotten, in basic tin sheds. After the warmth and honor bestowed upon us during our visit, we just had to help make a difference and get the school re-built. And what better way than to hook up with some of rock's greatest players and my old mate Ian, both an honor and a pleasure."Gillan added "The idea came as Tony and I flew back from Yerevan together after being inspired by the enthusiasm of everyone there to get this thing done. It was brilliant working with Tony again after all these years; he makes life easy for a singer. The other guys need no introduction do they."Music-news.com says the new tracks will be released via digital sources as well as on CD with a 40-minute documentary on the musicians' involvement with Armenia. A 7" vinyl version, limited to 1,000 copies, will also be released. Edited April 14, 2011 by zint61 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Sephiroth- Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 That IS a supergroup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sabbath Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Sounds awesome, but can't say I'm the biggest fan of Ian's singing style.Still sounds good, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrandyk Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Are these supergroups ever very good? The only one I can think of that I actually cared for was Velvet Revolver, that was nothing but watered down GNR with Scott Weiland singing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moreblack Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 should be fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scumcat Esq. Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Are these supergroups ever very good? The only one I can think of that I actually cared for was Velvet Revolver, that was nothing but watered down GNR with Scott Weiland singing.I believe this one is going to be more than just very good. Ian, Lord and Tony? Jason and Nicko McBrain? Fuck yeah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zint Posted April 19, 2011 Author Share Posted April 19, 2011 Yeah I like what I'm hearing.That's a solid line up...I'd go see these guys in a heartbeat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scumcat Esq. Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Yeah I like what I'm hearing.That's a solid line up...I'd go see these guys in a heartbeat.Same here. It's almost a dream line-up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scumcat Esq. Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 What we've got here is... nothing but good news. Just watch it, guys! It's so great! (And I can hear Jason's bass. ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moreblack Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 What we've got here is... nothing but good news. Just watch it, guys! It's so great! (And I can hear Jason's bass. )Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zint Posted May 6, 2011 Author Share Posted May 6, 2011 I'm really digging this!Jon Lord man... B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerage5 Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Sounds AWESOME! Anyone have a link to buy the 7"? Can't find anything on that anywhere... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moreblack Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdHeartBreaker Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Absolutely awesome track, it has really grown on me.I will pick up the CD but for now you can download both tracks "Out of my Mind" and "Holy Water" from amazon, about to purchase now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheapJon Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 What we've got here is... nothing but good news. Just watch it, guys! It's so great! (And I can hear Jason's bass. ) no, No! NOOOOO!!!!can't watch it in sweden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdHeartBreaker Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 What we've got here is... nothing but good news. Just watch it, guys! It's so great! (And I can hear Jason's bass. ) no, No! NOOOOO!!!!can't watch it in sweden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GivenToFly Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 ^ Wow! That was impressive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sweet Tooth Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 will they be releasing an album or simply a two song collection for the charity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sabbath Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 (edited) Okay, that was awesome.______ Edited May 10, 2011 by Black Sabbath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moreblack Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Did they name the band after thinking what people will say about who the other guitarist is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersillyspacemonkey Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 Did they name the band after thinking what people will say about who the other guitarist is?Indeed, everybody else in the whole band its like HOLY SHIT!!! HES IN THERE!?!??! WHOA THIS IS GONNA BE SO AWESOME!!!!!!some guy from the band H.I.M !........ what a fuckings elephant in a small room! what a black fly on a white wall! what a shitty band grouped with a bunch of awesome bands!liam lindstrom?Who Cares? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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