Leading the headlines this week are new projects from Lou Reed & Metallica, and Megadeth, and reissue packages from Journey, U2, The Beach Boys, Jethro Tull and Queen.
New music DVDs include stuff from The Rolling Stones, Steve Winwood, Lindsey Buckingham, Chicago and Kings Of Leon.
In terms of books, there’s a new autobiography from original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley, as well as a paperback issue of Deep Purple legend Glenn Hughes' memoir, originally released in a limited edition hardcover back in the spring.
MUSIC
Here’s a look at some of the new music in stores this week - to check out all the new releases available, click here (Amazon).
• The Beach Boys (iTunes)
• The Beach Boys - The Smile Sessions (2CD) (Amazon)
• The Beach Boys - The Smile Sessions Vinyl (2LP)
• The Beach Boys - The Smile Sessions Box Set (CD) (Amazon)
• Jethro Tull (iTunes)
• Jethro Tull - Aqualung: 40th Anniversary (CD) (Amazon)
• Jethro Tull - Aqualung 40th Anniversary (mp3) (Amazon)
• Jethro Tull - Aqualung - 40th Anniversary Collector's Edition (vinyl) (Amazon)
• Journey (iTunes)
• Journey - Greatest Hits Volume 2 (CD) (Amazon)
• Journey - Greatest Hits Volume 2 (Vinyl) (Amazon)
• Journey - Greatest Hits 1 & 2 (CD) (Amazon)
• Metallica (iTunes)
• Lou Reed & Metallica – Lulu (CD) (Amazon)
• Megadeth (iTunes)
• Megadeth - TH1RT3EN (CD) (Amazon)
• Megadeth - TH1RT3EN (mp3) (Amazon)
• Queen (iTunes)
• Queen 40 Limited Edition Collector's Box Set Volume 3 [Amazon.com Exclusive] (CD)
• Steel Panther (iTunes)
• Steel Panther - Balls Out (CD) (Amazon)
• Steel Panther - Balls Out (vinyl) (Amazon)
• Steel Panther - Balls Out [Explicit] [+digital booklet] (mp3) (Amazon)
• U2 (iTunes)
• U2 - Achtung Baby (2 CD Deluxe Edition) (Amazon)
• U2 - Achtung Baby (Super Deluxe Edition) (CD) (Amazon)
• U2 - Achtung Baby (Uber Deluxe Box Set) (CD) (Amazon)
• U2 - Achtung Baby (Vinyl Box Set) (Amazon)
• U2 - Achtung Baby (CD) (Amazon)
• Various Artists - The Best of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame + Museum Live (3CD Box Set) (Amazon)
MUSIC DVD
Here’s some of the new music DVD releases in stores this week - to check out all the new DVD releases available, click here (Amazon).
• Lindsey Buckingham - Songs From The Small Machine (iTunes)
• Lindsey Buckingham - Songs From the Small Machine - Live in L.A. (DVD + CD) (Amazon)
• Chicago: Live in Concert (DVD) (Amazon)
• Chicago: Live in Concert [Blu-ray] (Amazon)
• Talihina Sky: The Story of Kings of Leon (iTunes)
• Talihina Sky: The Story of Kings of Leon (DVD) (Amazon)
• Talihina Sky:The Story of Kings of Leon (Blu-ray) (Amazon)
• 6 Ed Sullivan Shows Starring The Rolling Stones / [2 DVD] (Amazon)
• Steve Winwood: Live (DVD) (Amazon)
• Steve Winwood: Live [Blu-ray] (Amazon)
MUSIC BOOKS
Here’s a look at some of the new music book releases in stores this week - to check out all the new releases available, click here (Amazon).
• Ace Frehley - No Regrets (hardcover)
• Ace Frehley - No Regrets (Kindle Edition) (Amazon)
• Ace Frehley - No Regrets (iTunes download)
• Glenn Hughes: The Autobiography (paperback)
Lou Reed & Metallica
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