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On a recent episode of USA cable TV channel, VH-1 Classic’s, “That Metal Show“, Black Country Communion was unanimously named the No. 1 Rock/Metal band of the last 10 Years.
After each of the 3 hosts, Eddie Trunk, Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson; made their own Top 5 list of best rock/metal bands, they compiled a master Top 5 list from the 15 bands. The 3 hosts and the entire audience decided straight away that Black Country Communion was without a doubt, the No. 1 band.
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The tour of Europe has now concluded. Encompassing SOLD OUT gigs across the continent, the band are now heading home.
Black Country Communion have received many accolades for these shows from both fans and media alike. Some shows have been filmed for a DVD/Blu-ray which is currently scheduled for release well before Christmas!
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Glenn and Black Country Communion will be featured on an upcoming 90 minute HD television broadcast in the UK on Sky Arts Channel 243/244.
It will include Black Country Communion performing two songs, "One Last Soul" and "Crossfire", plus an interview with Glenn Hughes and Joe Bonamassa.
Are you ready to rock?
Tune into High Voltage 2011 on Saturday, August 20th, 2011 at 10:00PM - Sky Arts Channel 243/24
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The limited editions of Glenn's Autobiography, published by Foruli, are now shipping.
Glenn received his personal copy last weekend just before Black Country Communion hit the stage at the High Voltage Festival in London, UK.
The Paperback (softcover) edition is now scheduled for publication the first week of November. It can be pre-ordered by using this link.
The nominations are in for the 2011 UK Classic Rock Magazine Awards.
Black Country Communion are up for Band Of The Year and Album Of The Year.
You can vote from anywhere around the world!
http://awards2011.classicrockmagazine.com
Also nominated are Deep Purple's Come Taste The Band for Reissue Of The Year and the MKIV Phoenix Rising DVD for Film/DVD Of The Year.
Glenn and Black Country Communion have now completed their string of Summer dates in the USA which received rave reviews from both fans and media alike. They have now begun their tour of Europe and are preparing for the DVD/Blu-ray shoot while in Germany. Meantime you can now checkout setlists, photos and videos from the shows so far!
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Black Country Communion are currently No. 1 on the Official UK Top 40 Rock Album Chart and riding high at No. 23 on the Official UK Top 40 Album Chart.
A 'tweet' message from Glenn and the band...
"Thanks everyone for keepin' the freak flag flyin', as I say, we are building a foundation...
GH & BCC"
Later today, you can visit the Rockline website to listen to a replay of the show from last night. Questions from host Bob Coburn and calls from fans, plus new music from "2" were all included!
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Glenn and Black Country Communion, also featuring Joe Bonamassa, Jason Bonham and Derek Sherinian, will be appearing live on Rockline on Wednesday, June 8th, 2011 @ 8:30PM PDT (11:30PM EDT)
Fans are encouraged to speak with the band by calling 1-800-344-ROCK (7625).
For a station near you and for information regarding how to log onto the Internet for the broadcast go to www.RocklineRadio.com.
Glenn and Black Country Communion have just issued the official music video for one of their new songs, "Man In The Middle", from their upcoming album, "2".
A few days ago they issued some behind-the-scenes footage while recording the song in East West studios, Los Angeles back in January.
Glenn will launch an exclusive weekly radio show on Planet Rock from Sunday, June 5th at 6:00PM GMT (10:00AM PT / 1:00PM ET).
Every week, Glenn will choose his favorite rock songs, and seminal tracks that have influenced him over the years, plus songs that continue to inspire him today.
You can tune-in and listen to the broadcast from anywhere worldwide over at Planet Rock's website: www.planetrock.com
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With the tour of the UK now complete, Glenn and his solo band are now heading home for a well earned rest before their individual Summer gig schedules kick-in!
Excellent reviews of the gigs have been reported, as well as photos and video appearing. Be sure and visit the "Tour Pix" section of the site and check some out!
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Glenn and Black Country Communion have made available a FREE download for a song from their forthcoming album, "2", released in the U.K. on June 13th via Mascot Records, and June 14th in the U.S. on the J&R Adventures label.
So go grab your FREE download of their new single, “The Outsider“ NOW!
http://bccommunion.com/outsider/
'2' is now available for pre-order!
Black Country Communion, the Anglo-American rock supergroup featuring the talents of bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple, Trapeze, Black Sabbath), blues rock guitarist/vocalist Joe Bonamassa, drummer Jason Bonham (Led Zeppelin), and keyboardist Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater), has announced the title of its much-anticipated second album, produced by Kevin Shirley. The album will be called "2" and will be released in the U.K. on June 13th via Mascot Records, and June 14th in the U.S. on the J&R Adventures label.
You can pre-order the album on April 25th, 2011 via the band's website @ www.BCCommunion.com
The album track listing is as follows:
1. The Outsider
2. Man In The Middle
3. The Battle For Hadrian's Wall
4. Save Me
5. Smokestack Woman
6. Faithless
7. An Ordinary Son
8. I Can See Your Spirit
9. Little Secret
10. Crossfire
11. Cold
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You can now flip-thru some pages from the limited edition hardback versions of Glenn's Autobiography:
"Deep Purple & Beyond:
Scenes From The Life Of A Rock Star".
Click on pages to view Full Screen and then flip!
![Glenn Hughes : The Autobiography [Paperback]](images/gh_dp-bcc_book_s.jpg "Glenn Hughes : The Autobiography [Paperback]")
A Paperback (softcover) edition will be published through JAWBONE in November.
It will contain the same text as the hardcover binding, but it will not be fully illustrated or include premium features, as do the currently available limited editions.
"Glenn Hughes : The Autobiography
From Deep Purple To Black Country Communion".
The Paperback (softcover) is now available for pre-order.
Glenn and his solo band have arrived in the UK and are ready to begin an 11 date tour covering all corners of the country.
Kicking off TONIGHT, Saturday, May 14th in Northampton and ending in Birmingham, it promises to be one of the many highlights Glenn has planned for you in 2011!
A few tickets are still available.
www.seetickets.com and www.thegigcartel.com
View the full list of dates now!
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Glenn's long awaited Autobiography gets it's first release TODAY!
Direct from Foruli, the UK based publisher:
"We are pleased to announce that there will be a launch event in London for Glenn's book this evening - Thursday, 12th May. We have invited everybody who has pre-ordered a copy of Glenn's book and record package, but would also like to extend an invitation to Glenn's wider loyal fanbase.
The evening will feature a solo acoustic set by Glenn, a preview of the book packages, and the opportunity to meet Glenn, co-author Joel McIver and the team at Foruli.
Anybody who would like to enter a draw to receive an invitation to the event should please email their name and the title of the first track on the first Black Country Communion album to glennlaunch@foruli.co.uk - all entries will be entered into a draw to receive one of twenty invitations to this exclusive event."
For those that pre-ordered, your invitation by email has now been sent.
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Black Country Communion featuring Glenn Hughes will be performing on the Main Stage at the celebrated High Voltage Festival on Sunday July 24th in London's Victoria Park. High Voltage will be the band's only UK festival appearance during the summer of 2011.
Glenn recently participated in a Question and Answer session with the organizers, fielding both their questions, as well as from fans across the world!
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Black Country Communion is pleased to announce a series of 5 major headline UK summer concerts in Wales and the North of England.
It has also today been confirmed that the legendary Michael Schenker Group (MSG) will support Black Country Communion on their forthcoming UK concerts.
In a pairing that unites one of the most well-respected metal guitarists of all time with the hottest rock and roll band for years, the pair join forces in Llandudno @ Llanddudno Cymru Arena (July 23rd), Leeds O2 Academy (Tuesday, July 26th), Newcastle O2 Academy (Wednesday, July 27th), Glasgow O2 Academy (Friday, July 29th) and Manchester Academy (Saturday, July 30th).
A special ticket pre-sale will be available to O2 Academy Priority subscribers from Wednesday, February 2nd at 9:00AM GMT.
To become an O2 Academy Priority customer please register at www.o2blueroom.co.uk
Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, February 4th at 9:00AM GMT.
More info. over @ www.noblepr.co.uk
/Press_Releases/blackcountrycommunion
/tour.htm
Glenn will be in New York City next week promoting '2', the upcoming album from Black Country Communion.
He'll be a featured guest on the Eddie Trunk Live broadcast over @ "The Boneyard" that can be found on Sirius Channel 19/XM Channel 53,
between 6-10:00PM ET.
In addition, he'll be appearing Tuesday night on the VH1 broadcast, "Classic Rock Nights" hosted
by Eddie Webb at 7:00PM ET.
For those in the USA you can now view the episode online of "That Metal Show" featuring Glenn.
Glenn will be a guest on an upcoming edition of “That Metal Show” – on the USA based cable TV channel, VH-1 – it will first air on Saturday, April 16th, 2011 at 11:00PM ET/PT. The show in it's 7th season is hosted by Eddie Trunk, Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson.
Also guesting on that night's epidsode is Duff McKagan (Velvet Revolver & ex-Guns n' Roses).
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Glenn and Pat Travers have recently made available a song they recorded together, back in 2000, titled, "Cold". Coincidentally, Black Country Communion also have a song called, "Cold", that will appear on their forthcoming second album, "2". The only thing in common here, is the title!!
Take a listen to both!
2000 - Cold - Pat Travers and Glenn Hughes
2011 - Cold - Black Country Communion
Glenn recently visited a Hollywood studio, to record a very special version of his song, "Coast To Coast", as part of the Artists For Japan charity, that is helping the people of Japan with donations through the artists that support them.
You can view other videos with some of the artists involved, by visiting their YouTube channel @
www.youtube.com/user/ArtistsSupportJapan
Latest news from the publisher:
"Got an iPhone or Blackberry? Give this "QR Code" a scan to find out more about the book.
Work is progressing beautifully on Glenn's book. We have added a large quantity of extra material, and Glenn and Joel (McIver - British author and co-writer) are writing some more material to reflect the success of Black Country Communion. We are on track to ship copies in May of this year."
More details over @ http://foruli.co.uk
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Along with their already announced European live shows and festival dates this Summer; Black Country Communion; Glenn Hughes, Jason Bonham, Joe Bonamassa and Derek Sherinian, have announced their debut tour dates for the USA.
Thursday, June 9th
Civic Theatre - San Diego, CA.
Friday, June 10th
The Grove - Anaheim, CA.
Saturday, June 11th
The Depot - Salt Lake City, UT.
Monday, June 13th
The Pageant - St. Louis, MO.
Wednesday, June 15th
Murat Theatre - Indianapolis, IN.
Friday, June 17th
Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom - Hampton, NH.
Saturday, June 18th
Starland Ballroom - Sayreville, NJ.
Sunday, June 19th
9:30 Club - Washington, DC.
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Black Country Communion is pleased to confirm that they will perform on the Main Stage at the celebrated High Voltage Festival on Sunday July 24th in London's Victoria Park. High Voltage will be the band's only UK festival appearance during the summer of 2011. Other bands confirmed for High Voltage include Judas Priest, Dream Theater, Jethro Tull, and the Michael Schenker Group.
High Voltage tickets are priced £99 for the weekend and £56.50 per day, VIP tickets are available at £105.00 per day, and £199.00 for the weekend (stbf).
More info over @ www.highvoltagefestival.com
Black Country Communion have now completed their sold out debut UK shows to fans who travelled far and wide for these much anticipated gigs.
The band; Glenn Hughes, Joe Bonamassa, Jason Bonham and Derek Sherinian, thank everyone for the support and love and promise to return in 2011, along with many other worldwide appearances!
Meantime, whether you were there or not, you can now view photos, setlists and some fan filmed video from the shows!
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Planet Rock has announced the results from its annual end of year listener survey. The survey, conducted throughout December, had listeners vote for their rock music highlights of 2010.
Black Country Communion beat Alice Cooper, Iron Maiden and Muse to top 'Band Of The Year', as well as taking the 'New Band Of The Year' category. The super-group which features Glenn Hughes, Joe Bonamassa, Jason Bonham and Derek Sherinian released their debut album in September and have remarkably only played two UK shows.
All the details over @ planetrock.com/poll
