AXS TV To Air Music Documentary - "Triumph: Rock & Roll Machine" on June 7 & 9 - In Honor of the Band's 50th Anniversary

 AXS TV PRESENTS A SPECIAL BROADCAST OF THE ACCLAIMED ROCK DOC TRIUMPH: ROCK & ROLL MACHINE IN HONOR OF THE BAND’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY ON JUNE 7 & 9

 

‘Rock & Roll Machine’ Puts the Spotlight on One of Canada’s Most Iconic Bands, and Boasts Appearances by Kiefer Sutherland, Sebastian Bach, John 5, Brian Posehn, Lawrence Gowan, Phil X & More

 

The Event Coincides with the Release of the All-New Tribute Album ‘Magic Power: All-Star Tribute To Triumph’ on June 6, Featuring Slash, Nancy Wilson, Dee Snider, Joey Belladonna & More; Fans will Have an Opportunity to Win Their Own Copy as Part of a Special Giveaway Via AXS TV’s Website Here

AXS TV PRESENTS A SPECIAL BROADCAST OF THE ACCLAIMED ROCK DOC TRIUMPH: ROCK & ROLL MACHINE IN HONOR OF THE BAND’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY ON JUNE 7 & 9

 

‘Rock & Roll Machine’ Puts the Spotlight on One of Canada’s Most Iconic Bands, and Boasts Appearances by Kiefer Sutherland, Sebastian Bach, John 5, Brian Posehn, Lawrence Gowan, Phil X & More

 

The Event Coincides with the Release of the All-New Tribute Album ‘Magic Power: All-Star Tribute To Triumph’ on June 6, Featuring Slash, Nancy Wilson, Dee Snider, Joey Belladonna & More; Fans will Have an Opportunity to Win Their Own Copy as Part of a Special Giveaway Via AXS TV’s Website Here

 

Photo Credit: Banger Films

LOS ANGELES (May 29, 2025) – AXS TV celebrates 50 Years of Triumph, with special broadcasts of the acclaimed 2021 rock doc Triumph: Rock & Roll Machine—airing in honor of the band’s milestone anniversary on Saturday, June 7 at 3P ET and Monday, June 9 at 9P ET, as part of the AXS TV’s special “Absolute ‘80s Week” block.

 

The film tells the true heavy metal underdog story of Canadian outfit Triumph, whose signature sound and revolutionary stage show rocked fans around the world—skyrocketing the band to superstardom on the strength of chart-topping guitar anthems such as “Fight The Good Fight,” “Hold On,” “Magic Power,” and “Lay It On The Line.” Rock & Roll Machine shines a deserving light on band members Rik Emmett, Mike Levine, and Gil Moore, exploring the impact and influence they had on the hard rock scene throughout the ‘70s and ‘80s, and capturing their long-awaited reunion. 

 

In addition to Emmett, Levine, and Moore, Rock & Roll Machine features commentary from a slate of fellow trailblazers, who are on-hand to provide rare insight into the band’s enduring legacy. Highlights include appearances by EMMY®-winning actor and musician Kiefer Sutherland, legendary vocalist Sebastian Bach, guitar mastermind John 5, Styx singer Lawrence Gowan, comedian and metal enthusiast Brian Posehn, Bon Jovi guitarist—and former Triumph member—Phil X, and more.

 

This special presentation coincides with the release of Round Hill Records’ all-new star-studded salute Magic Power: All-Star Tribute To Triumph on Friday, June 6. The album unleashes an all-out audio assault, as the band’s famous friends, collaborators, and contemporaries come together to put their own unique spin on 15 of Triumph’s biggest hits in celebration of five decades of rock & roll magic. Highlights include appearances and performances by icons such as Slash, Nancy Wilson, Dorothy, Dee Snider, Jack Blades, Nita Strauss, Joey Belladonna, Sebastian Bach, Kenny Aronoff, Phil X, and many more, fuelling a career-spanning track list featuring “24 Hours A Day,” “Allied Forces,” “I Live For The Weekend,” and “Follow Your Heart,” among others. As part of this landmark event, viewers will have the opportunity to win their own copy, in a special giveaway via AXS TV’s website here.

 

Triumph: Rock & Roll Machine was produced by Banger Films (Alice Cooper, Iron Maiden, Rush and ZZ Top) and directed by Sam Dunn and Marc Ricciardelli. The documentary was funded in part by Round Hill Music, Triumph’s global record label.

 

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'Beatles '64' revisits the magic of Beatles first visit to the U.S.

"Beatles '64" is now available on Disney+ / Photo credit: Apple Corps, Ltd.

More than 60 years after they first arrived in America, the impact and influence of the Beatles continues to loom large on seemingly every aspect of popular culture not only in the U.S. but around the globe. The marvelous new 107-minute documentary "Beatles '64" that premiered on Disney+ on Nov. 29 and is available to stream now sheds light on how John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr worked their magic with a sound, style and palpable energy all their own. The riveting documentary — produced by Martin Scorsese and directed by David Tedeschi — is anchored by black and white footage shot by Albert and David Maysles over the British quartet's 14-day trip to the United States in early 1964. 

This essential film captures the moment in time when the Beatles performed in front of 73 million Americans while appearing on "The Ed Sullivan Show" in February 1964; photos and archival footage are artfully interspersed with more recent interviews with McCartney, Starr and others who were there. There are also archival clips featuring the late Lennon and Harrison that add depth to the film.

The documentary features the Beatles in New York, Washington, D.C. (the latter where they performed their first American concert), and in trains where they are traveling.

The concert footage is extraordinary, as are the insightful interview segments.

"I was very excited when they recorded 'You've Really Got a Hold On Me'," recalls soul singer Smokey Robinson. "I had no idea they were going to record its until the record (With The Beatles) came out. I was elated."

For Baby Boomers and classic rock aficionados, the film will add to their appreciation of the Beatles' enormous legacy. And for those younger viewers who have heard about the Beatles but are not completely sure about why the Fab Four continues to be a "big deal," best to just sit back, watch and enjoy the exhilarating ride. 

Or as Lennon notes in one clip looking back at the Beatles' arrival in America: "It was like being in the eye of a Hurricane." 

On Nov. 22, one week before the documentary made its debut on Disney+, an eight-LP "1964 U.S. Albums In Mono" box set was released in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the arrival of the Beatles stateside.

Robert Kinsler

John Lennon & Yoko Ono 'Imagine' Restored and Remixed for Cinema Audiences - In Selected Theaters this September

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JOHN LENNON & YOKO ONO - "IMAGINE" RESTORED & REMIXED FOR CINEMA AUDIENCES WITH ADDITIONAL CINEMA-ONLY EXTRAS IN SPECTACULAR DOLBY ATMOS IN SELECTED THEATERS Official trailer HERE Screening in cinemas Worldwide from September 17 2018 Full cinema list and tickets available now from www.imaginefilmtickets.com New Cinemas Added Daily

New York, NY (August 14, 2018) -- Music fans will be celebrating this September, as John Lennon & Yoko Ono’s Imagine hits the big screen. Including previously unreleased cinema-exclusive bonus material, restored footage, remixed, remastered and immersive Dolby Atmos soundtrack mix, it’s a unique opportunity to witness Imagine like you’ve never seen or heard it before! Imagine is a cinematic collage of color, sound, dream and reality. Produced and directed by John and Yoko, who, with numerous guest stars including George Harrison, Fred Astaire, Andy Warhol, Dick Cavett, Jack Palance and Jonas Mekas, create a world of imagination as rich and moving as the music that accompanies it. The ground-breaking music film features a different visual treatment for every song, and follows John and Yoko during the recording sessions for Imagine in both the UK and New York, as they co-produced the record with Phil Spector. Imagine has been restored frame-by-frame, from the original reels with the audio remix by triple GRAMMY® Award-winning engineer, Paul Hicks. It is accompanied by 15 minutes of never-before-seen extras including studio footage of John and his band (including George Harrison, Nicky Hopkins from the Rolling Stones, Alan White from Yes and Klaus Voormann) performing "How Do You Sleep?" and "Oh My Love" in a specially created Dolby Atmos surround sound "raw studio" mix that puts you in the center of the recording studio while the band play live. “The people who all worked on IMAGINE were Peace People and it was so enlightening and exciting all the way through to be one of them. Remember, each one of us has the power to change the world.” – Yoko Ono For details of cinemas participating in this special event screening visit www.imaginefilmtickets.com Running Time 83 Minutes Certificate: TBC About Eagle Rock Entertainment Eagle Rock Entertainment is the world-leading producer and distributor of music-related audiovisual content. Founded in 1997, the multi award-winning company completes over 50 productions a year including concerts, documentaries, scripted formats and specials representing over 2,000 hours of programming. The vast catalogue includes work by award-winning filmmakers such as Martin Scorsese, Brett Morgan, Paul Dugdale, Stanley Nelson and Bob Smeaton. Eagle Rock has worked alongside a variety of artists including the Rolling Stones, Madonna, Mumford & Sons, Jay Z, Paul McCartney, Frank Sinatra, Katy Perry, Black Sabbath and Imagine Dragons. Eagle Rock Entertainment is headquartered in London, with offices in New York and Los Angeles, and is part of Universal Music Group. www.eagle-rock.com

Silversun Pickups confirm additional tour dates

Posted by Robert Kinsler on Tuesday, June 7, 2016:

Always nice to get news about Silversun Pickups, who delivered one of the outstanding sets I caught at Coachella back in April...You can read my review of that show on Music News Nashville here.

MINI DOCUMENTARY AVAILABLE ON VIMEO

BETTER NATURE OUT NOW

“…worth the wait.”—Entertainment Weekly

“Better Nature is a clearly realized vision of rocking guitar, 
deep musical landscapes and fluid style.”—The Daily Beast

“[‘Nightlight’] is a big, gleaming guitar-churn, the sort of big studio-rock anthem that not many people make anymore.”—Stereogum

Los Angeles based four-piece Silversun Pickups—which features Brian Aubert (guitar, vocals), Nikki Monninger (bass), Joe Lester (keyboards) and Christopher Guanlao (drums)—confirm new headline dates in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Arizona, Honolulu and more. After last night’s secret show in Seattle the band is adding an additional acoustic secret set in New York City on June 16. You can win tickets to the event via Sofar Sounds HERE and stream the upcoming set live at Facebook.com/SilversunPickups. See below for complete tour dates.

In addition, Silversun Pickups discuss the making of their latest record, Better Nature, as well as starting their own record label in a Scott Weintrob directed mini documentary. The film is a story about friendship, independence and the making of a record. The video can be purchased via Vimeo on demandat http://vimeo.com/ondemand/silversunpickups.

Recently, the official music video for “Circadian Rhythm (Last Dance)” premiered on Stereogum. Of the track, Stereogum says it’s, “a healthy dose of melodrama, smoke, and glitter, the band shows off their ability to produce visuals to match their high-energy dream-pop sound.” The song is the latest single offBetter Nature, out now on New Machine Recordings. Watch the video here: http://bit.ly/1U7XRPc.

 “Circadian Rhythm (Last Dance)” features a duet between lead singer Brian Aubert and bassist Nikki Monninger. Lead vocalist Brian Aubert explains, “I wrote the music for this song but Nikki wrote the lyrics to it. It’s really an homage to a friend of hers that passed away recently. I think it’s the first time Nikki wrote most of the lyrics. We knew we were going to do this duet together and I really knew she had something going on that needed to come out and I’m happy this was the vessel for it.”

The band’s critically acclaimed album, Better Nature, is available now via the band’s newly formed label New Machine Recordings. Under The Radar calls the album “...as propulsive and arena-ready as ever” while the LA Times says it “has a clarity and inventiveness that’s rare for a big band a decade into its career.”

Better Nature is Silversun Pickups’ first new album in more than three years and was produced by Jacknife Lee (U2, Two Door Cinema Club, Crystal Castles), with whom they collaborated on 2012’sNeck Of The Woods. The album was mixed by Grammy award-winning engineer Alan Moulder (My Bloody Valentine, Nine Inch Nails, Royal Blood).

In August, the band released the first single “Nightlight,” which was accompanied by a hallucinatory music film written and directed by legendary filmmaker Mark Pellington (Arlington Road, The Mothman Prophecies, Foo Fighters, Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam). “Nightlight,” which Absolute Punk called “one of the most deliriously catchy and undeniably immediate songs Silversun has made in their careers,” reached Top 5 on the Billboard and Alternative Radio Charts.

TRACK LIST

1.     Cradle (Better Nature)

2.     Connection

3.     Pins & Needles

4.     Friendly Fires

5.     Nightlight

6.     Circadian Rhythm (Last Dance)

7.     Tapedeck

8.     Latchkey Kids

9.     Ragamuffin

10.  The Wild Kind

SILVERSUN PICKUPS LIVE

June 6                                                          Seattle, WA                                             The Showbox^

June 7                                                         Portland, OR                                       Crystal Ballroom^

June 8                                                          Eugene, OR                                     McDonald Theatre^
June 16                                                      New York, NY                                                        TBD*

June 17                                                        Camden, NJ                                            BB&T Pavilion
June 18                                                         Dover, DE                                   Firefly Music Festival

June 20                                                    Chattanooga, TN                                                 Track 29^
June 21                                                       Knoxville, TN                                     The Mill & Mine^

June 22                                                       Asheville, NC                                       The Orange Peel^

June 24                                                        Raleigh, NC                                                     The Ritz^

June 25                                                      Columbus, OH                                Newport Music Hall^
June 26                                                      Columbia, MD                                      DC 101 Kerfuffle

July 21                                                         Boston, MA                                           House Of Blues

July 22                                                       New York, NY                                      Panorama Festival 
July 23                                                    Trumansburg, NY            Finger Lakes Grassroots Festival
July 25                                                        Portland, ME                                               State Theatre

July 26                                                 South Burlington, VT                                     Higher Ground

July 28                                                  Ville De Quebec, QC                                     L’imperial Bell

July 29                                                       Montreal, ON                                        Osheaga Festival

July 30                                                        Toronto, ON                                   Danforth Music Hall

July 31                                                         Chicago, IL                         Lollapalooza Music Festival
August 9                                                         Maui, HI                                          MACC Courtyard

August 11                                                   Honolulu, HI                                              The Republik

August 13                                                Los Angeles, CA                          Hollywood Palladium**

August 14                                                   Riverside, CA            Riverside Municipal Auditorium**

August 16                                                     Tempe, AZ                                            The Marquee**

August 17                                                     Tucson, AZ                                          Rialto Theatre**

August 19                                               Albuquerque, NM                                Sunshine Theatre**

August 20                                                  Las Vegas, NV                                     Brooklyn Bowl**

August 21                                                      Reno, NV     Grand Sierra Resort @ Grand Theatre**

August 23                                                      Bend, OR                              Century Center Events**

August 24                                                      Boise, ID                                     Revolution Center**

August 27                                               Salt Lake City, UT                        Brent Brown Ballpark**

^ Bear Hands supporting

* acoustic intimate short set at NYC venue –TBD
**A Silent Film and Kiev supporting