WHOCARES: IAN GILLAN, TONY IOMMI & FRIENDS - New Charity Single Hits The UK Charts
April 16, 2011, 13 years ago
WHOCARES: IAN GILLAN, TONY IOMMI & FRIENDS - "the greatest of heavy rock supergroups" - is releasing its debut CD single via earMUSIC on May 24th. The release currently sits at #2 on the Amazon UK charts!
Two brand new studio tracks called 'Out Of My Mind' and 'Holy Water' will raise funds for the rebuilding of a music school in Gyumri, Armenia. Aside from the DEEP PURPLE and BLACK SABBATH legends, the tracks feature IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain, former Deep Purple/WHITESNAKE keyboardist Jon Lord, ex-METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted and guitarist Mikko Lindström (H.I.M.).
The release will be available as digital download and two-track CD single plus video and 30 minute documentary. The Super Deluxe 7" vinyl edition is limited to 1000 units worldwide.
Check out a sneak preview on YouTube below:
“Some twenty years ago when the call came, I thought, well at least I’ve helped,” said Iommi, “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.”“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,” added Gillan in an interview with Rockaaa.com. “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."
For more info visit Ear-Music.net.
