LITA FORD Reunites With CHERIE CURRIE For Christmas Duet - Exclusive Premiere on USA Today

Two of the most influential women in Rock and Roll have reunited for a special holiday song.  LITA FORD has partnered up with her former Runaways band mate CHERIE CURRIE for what is sure to be a new Christmas Classic.  The song "Rock This Christmas Down" is the first time LITA and CHERIE have recorded new music together since 1977.

USA Today is hosting an exclusive premiere of "Rock This Christmas Down" as well as an interview with the LITA and CHERIE HERE. 

The single is available for pre-order on iTunes now HERE and will be released tomorrow December 3^rd. 

Tired of the same old Christmas songs LITA was ready for something new:

I thought the world could use a new Christmas song.   The song was Written by Mitch Perry, my guitarist and Michael Dan Ehmig, my lyricist, along with Marty O'Brien on bass, and Rodger Carter on drums. We so rocked it! 

What I didn't know is that I'd be singing it as a duet with my long lost sister, CHERIE CURRIE.  I am blessed to have her back in my life, and what an appropriate time and song to rehash an old friendship.  CHRISTMAS!!!

CHERIE hopped a plane from Chicago to L.A., and drove straight to the studio and threw down her vocal track on this rocking song!  Needless to say, it was magic and history in the making. 

We were left with such a smoking track for everyone to hear, every Christmas, every year!  Let's ROCK THIS CHRISTMAS DOWN!!!"

CHERIE was equally as excited to reunite and work with LITA again:

I have dreamed, literally, of seeing LITA again for over three decades.  Even after all that time I still thought of her often.  The Runaways was something that was always left unfinished to me.  Especially when it came to LITA, but I only knew her as a child.

What floored me more then the unbelievable gift of working with her again was the woman she had become.  She is the bravest, kindest, strongest, most loving human being I have met.

LITA asking me to be a part of this amazing song and a part of her astonishing life has filled that void, that hole I had in my heart that maybe we both shared.  It is now filled with love, support and admiration for a dear and wonderful friend whom I am so proud to say is LITA FORD.

"Rock This Christmas Down" has the flare of our Runaways legacy but its pure LITA.  It rocks like only she can.   We took a dim, negative and unfinished past and turned it into a positive future.  It doesn't get any better then that.  I know this will be the best Christmas I have had in decades.  Thank you sister!

What does "Rock This Christmas Down" signify?  Possibly more collaborations between the former Runaway members in the future...only time will tell.

THE ASYLUM Playlist for 10-17-13

This week on THE ASYLUM on BullspikeRadio.com we had Lita Ford call in to discuss her new live album The Bitch Is Back Live.  Below is the playlist (click here for podcast):

• Teenage Frankenstein by Alice Cooper
• Watchin' You by Kiss
• Monsters Keep Me Company by Lordi
• Batman (1989 Movie Theme) by Powerglove
• House of 1000 Corpses by Rob Zombie
• Dead Memories by Slipknot
• This Means War by Avenged Sevenfold
• Against You by Lacuna Coil
• Subtle Death of Kings by A Need For Reason
• All I've Become by Revel 9
• Best of Me by Ratt
• Relentless [Live] by Lita Ford
• Living Like A Runaway [Live] by Lita Ford
• I Love Playin' with Fire by The Runaways
• Slick Black Cadillac by Quiet Riot
• Ballad of the Lower East Side by Michael Munroe
• Blowtorch Nightlight by Otep
• Bleed the World by Gunfire-N-Sodomy
• It's Building Up by F-61
• Heartbreaker by Motorhead
• Kiss The Pavement by Continuum
• Curses and Epitaphs by DevilDriver
• I Walk Alone by Iced Earth
• Into The Darkness by Kittie
• Stargazer by Rainbow

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LITA FORD The Bitch is Back Live North American Release Date Moved to November 5th

 

The Bitch is Back...Live is a brand new live album from the queen of Hard Rock and Metal LITA FORD.  Hot on the heels of her TRUE comeback album "Living Like a Runaway", LITA took to the stage at the Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, California in early October of 2012 to showcase the new material as well as LITA FORD classics. Originally set for release October 22^nd in North America, the album will now be available November 5^th.

This killer show was recorded for the live album The Bitch is Back...Live.  Where does the title come from?  LITA opens the show with her rendition of the classic Elton John track "The Bitch is Back", which was previously released as a bonus track on "Living Like a Runaway".  It may be a strong proclamation, but it is true...the bitch is back and bringing it live.  Now fans have a chance to be a part of this memorable evening and performance.

The album will be released as a digipak with a special booklet including fan photos and download. Release dates are USA/Canada on November 5th, Germany on October 25th and Europe on October 28th through SPV/Steamhammer.

TRACKLISTING: 

1. The Bitch Is Back

2. Hungry

3. Relentless

4. Living Like a Runaway

5. Devil in My Head

6. Back to the Cave

7. Can't Catch Me

8. Out For Blood

9. Dancing On The Edge

10. Hate

11. Close My Eyes Forever

12. Kiss Me Deadly

LITA FORD to Release Live Album in October via Steamhammer/SPV

 

Artwork and Tracklisting Revealed 

The Bitch is Back...Live is a brand new live album from the queen of Hard Rock and Metal LITA FORD.  Hot on the heels of her TRUE comeback album "Living Like a Runaway", LITA took to the stage at the Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, California in early October of 2012 to showcase the new material as well as LITA FORD classics. 

This killer show was recorded for the live album The Bitch is Back...Live.  Where does the title come from?  LITA opens the show with her rendition of the classic Elton John track "The Bitch is Back", which was previously released as a bonus track on "Living Like a Runaway".  It may be a strong proclamation, but it is true...the bitch is back and bringing it live.  Now fans have a chance to be a part of this memorable evening and performance.

The album will be released as a digipak with a special booklet including fan photos and download. Release dates are USA/Canada on October 22nd, Germany on October 25th and Europe on October 28th through SPV/Steamhammer.

TRACKLISTING: 

1. The Bitch Is Back

2. Hungry

3. Relentless

4. Living Like a Runaway

5. Devil in My Head

6. Back to the Cave

7. Can't Catch Me

8. Out For Blood

9. Dancing On The Edge

10. Hate

11. Close My Eyes Forever

12. Kiss Me Deadly

CURRENT LINE UP: 

Lita Ford - vocals, guitar

Mitch Perry - guitar

Bobby Rock - drums

Marty O´Brien - bass

Drums on "The Bitch Is Back...Live" by Scot Coogan

THE ASYLUM Playlist for 11-15-12

This week on THE ASYLUM we were joined by Lita Ford to talk about her latest album "Living Like A Runwaway".  Below is this weeks playlist (click here for podcast):

• Paint It Black by The Rolling Stones
• White Room by Cream
• The Giver by Black Country Communion
• Lighten Up by Chickenfoot
• Perfect Crime by Midnight Mob
• Something Just Snapped by Machine Elves
• Best of Me by Ratt
• Relentless by Lita Ford
• Living Like a Runaway by Lita Ford
• Have A Nice Day by Bon Jovi
• We Win by Duff McKagan's Loaded
• We Will Roam by Slash featuring Myles Kennedy
• Welcome the Blistering by Seas Of Wake
• The Crown by Beyond Visible
• Slow Burn by Generation Kill
• Raised By Wolves / Sell Me Something Diferent by Borgo Pass
• Ashes In Your Mouth by Megadeth
• Master Of Glory by BAD DOG BAD
• Phantom Of The Opera by Iron Maiden
• World Ablaze by Killswitch Engage
• A Looking In View by Alice In Chains
• Nights in White Satin (Including "Late Lament") by The Moody Blues & London Festival Orchestra

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Heather Williams Is A Jill of All Trades

Very few people manage to do all the things they wish to do in this life. Many of us leave aspirations behind us as childhood dreams, stop due to physical differences in ourselves, or just need to let things go so that we can find a spot to survive in this crazy world. But there are a rare few who somehow manage to do it all and Heather Williams is one of those people. I recently spent some time with her to get some insight into this Jill of all trades.

-What inspired you to become a musician?
Heather: I started on piano when I was 10 and took lessons for a little while then moved to snare drum in the middle school band then high school sports took over.

I always wanted to play guitar and so a couple of years ago went to the local music store and told the manager that I love AC/DC and Van Halen and wanted a guitar with a whammy bar.

-Who are your biggest influences in music and why?
Heather: My biggest would be Van Halen and Lita Ford. My older brother played 80's metal all the time so I got a heavy dose as a kid.

-Being that your music career in still young, what are you aiming for as a musician?
Heather: Yes, I'm definitely green so that means I have to work five times as hard to catch up to todays competition. I'm aiming to be a step above the competition. For me there's no point in setting high goals if they will place me within the norm.

-Anyone who visits your website (www.heather-williams.com) will see a ton things to check out, what are some of the things you do when your not rockin’ out?
Heather: Besides sports and being a real estate agent I love during my down times getting on my myspace page http://www.myspace.com/rockatlanta , my facebook page http://www.facebook.com/trajet and my twitter http:www.twitter.com/willheat.

-I was looking through your bio and noticed that athletics was a big part of your teen years, what made you decide to go for a career as a musician instead of an athlete?
Heather: Actually I like to do both at the same time.

-What should people expect from you in the upcoming year?
Heather: This year I'm racing motocross,
which I just picked up a sponsorship with Pirelli tires, and just landed a roll in the new reality show XTREME TEAM where I'm the only female with a group of Elite Protection Specialists. www.extremeteamtv.com. Plus I've been running some 5k road races and skateboarding with my nephew.

She's a rocker, an athlete, and soon to be a reality star. I think it is safe to say that it won't be too much longer before Heather Williams bursts into our homes with everything that she throws herself into.