Saturday, July 14, 2012

Late News Update for Saturday July 14th, 2012

Hey All,
Hope your past week has been good?
Sorry for lack of updates, just started a new dayjob, that doesn't allow access to personal email or sites such as this during lunch breaks, so that was a bit of a shock to the system, as the four companies I worked for, had no problem with it. Ah well ...

Would've liked to have caught Night Ranger live tonight, playing 'down the road'- About hour and a half - two hours drive from where we're at ... - in Woodhaven, Michigan, but had to decline, due to other things going on.
Hopefully a friend that said she was going, can provide a guest review for 'Chambers of Rock,' that you'll appreciate.
They did play a little unplugged medley this morning on Fox 2 Detroit TV:

Well, that it from me, on with some news updates for you folks.
Cheers, Al




STYX JOINED ONSTAGE BY TED NUGENT
FOR GRAND FINALE OF “THE MIDWEST ROCK ‘N ROLL EXPRESS” TOUR,
PERFORMING DAMN YANKEES’ CLASSIC, “COMING OF AGE”



Ted and Tommy - Photo credit:  Jason Powell 

July, 2012 -- Special one-time-only surprises usually happen at the end of a long tour.  The final stop in Bangor, ME last Sunday, July 8 of “The Midwest Rock ‘n Roll Express” with STYX, REO Speedwagon and Ted Nugent was no exception.  
During STYX’s set, lucky fans at that final stop got what they were hoping for when Ted Nugent joined the band for a special performance of the Damn Yankees classic “Coming Of Age.”  

As STYX’s Tommy Shaw declared, “Working with Brother Ted has been a real treat.  Joining fellow Nugent alumni Dave Amato (REO Speedwagon guitarist) in the wings on a regular basis to watch Ted, Derek (St. Homes), Greg (Smith) and Mick (Brown) craft the perfect set for our collective audience.  Night after night, it has been inspirational.  Then, to finish the tour with Ted joining STYX on stage for a killer performance of ‘Coming of Age’ caught me off-guard how powerful it was.  I swear Nugent was levitating.  Damn Yankee brothers forever.”
 

“The Midwest Rock ‘n Roll Express” began May 1 in Hidalgo, Texas and quickly became one of Pollstar’s - www.Pollstar.com - top-grossing tours of the summer so far.  
Rolling Stone recognized the 30-date tour as one of the “Ten Hottest Summer Package Tours of 2012” noting, “Likely Highlight: Styx has played ‘Renegade’ and ‘Come Sail Away’ about six thousand times, but the fans keep coming back for more.”
 

In touring news, the band’s schedule isn’t slowing down now that “The Midwest Rock ‘n Roll Express” tour is done.  Check out STYX at any of the following stops, with more to be added in the coming weeks:

DATE               CITY                             VENUE

Thu 7/19            Interlochen, MI               Kresge Auditorium
Fri 7/20             Lac du Flambeau, WI     Lake of the Torches Resort Casino
Sat 7/21            Goshen, IN                    Elkhart County Fair
Sun 7/22           Harrington, DE              Delaware State Fair (with Cheap Trick)
Fri 8/3               Waverly, IA                   Bremer County Fair
Sat 8/4              Anderson, IN                 Hoosier Park Racing Casino
Sun 8/5             Muskegon, MI               Frauenthal Center
Tue 8/7             West Allis, WI                Wisconsin State Fair
Wed 8/8            Sioux Falls, SD             Sioux Empire Fair
Fri 8/10             Corbin, KY                    NIBROC Festival
Sat 8/11            Pittsburgh, PA              PNC Park (post-game Pittsburgh Pirates game)
Fri 8/24             Boise, ID                      Western Idaho Fair
Sat 8/25            Albany, OR                   Oregon Amphitheatre
Sun 8/26           Palmer, AK                   Alaska State Fair
Mon 8/27          Monroe, WA                  Evergreen State Fair
Fri 8/31             Marshfield, WI               Central Wisconsin State Fair
Sat 9/1              New Lenox, IL               New Lenox Commons
Sun 9/2             Wauseon, OH                Fulton County Fair
Thu 9/6             Lincoln, CA                   Thunder Valley Casino Resort
Fri 9/7               Madera, CA                   Madera District Fair
Sat 9/8              Pomona, CA                 LA County Fair
Sun 9/9             Saratoga, CA                Mountain Winery
Tue 9/11            Redding, CA                 Cascade Theatre
Thu 9/13            Spokane, WA                Interstate Fair
Sat 9/15            Deadwood, SD             Deadwood Jam
Fri 11/9             Biloxi, MS                     Hard Rock Casino & Resort
Wed 11/14        Provo, UT                     Covey Center

Official weblinks:




EAGLE ROCK ENTERTAINMENT TO RELEASE HENDRIX TRIBUTE BY GARY MOORE
 

Blues For Jimi Lands September 25
 

New York, NY (July, 2012) — Eagle Rock Entertainment is proud to announce the September 25 release of the Gary Moore CD, DVD and Blu-ray title Blues For Jimi.

This release captures a unique concert featuring Moore playing Jimi Hendrix tracks, including such classics as “Purple Haze,” “Foxy Lady,” “The Wind Cries Mary,” “Hey Joe,” “Voodoo Child (Slight Return)” and many more. Filmed at the London Hippodrome on October 25, 2007, it was part of the launch for the Jimi Hendrix “Live At Monterey” program.

At the end of the night, Gary was joined by Mitch Mitchell and Billy Cox of the Jimi Hendrix Experience for three tracks.  The full line-up for this show was Gary Moore (guitar, vocals); Dave Bronze (bass); Darrin Mooney (drums) with Billy Cox (bass on tracks 9-11, and also vocals on the first two of those) and Mitch Mitchell (drums on tracks 9-11).

Both Gary Moore and Mitch Mitchell have passed since this concert took place, which makes the recording of this incredible night so special. Gary Moore was one of the finest British guitarists of all time and is one of the few players who could pay homage to Jimi Hendrix’s groundbreaking and truly distinctive guitar style. This is a stunning tribute from one master guitarist to another.


TRACK LISTING:

1) Purple Haze 
2) Manic Depression 
3) Foxy Lady 
4) The Wind Cries Mary 
5) I Don’t Live Today 
6) My Angel 
7) Angel 
8) Fire 
9) Red House 
10) Stone Free 
11) Hey Joe 
12) Voodoo Child (Slight Return)

Official weblinks:



THIN LIZZY ANNOUNCE TWO LONDON SHOWS!

Thin Lizzy are pleased to announce two very special intimate London shows ‘for the fans’ at Chelsea’s Under The Bridge venue at Stamford Bridge football ground as part the special Irish themed shows during the Olympics. The show dates are August 7th and 8th.

Scott Gorham commented ‘After having a phenomenal year and a half on the road, including some great shows with Guns n’ Roses last month, we jumped at the chance to play a couple of dates at the London Irish Village 2012 at Under the Bridge to give something back to the London fans who have been so loyal to us.

These are intimate shows in a state of the art venue with very limited tickets available, and will be our only London shows for the rest of this year, so will be very special. We may even throw in a surprise or two!’

Tickets are £29.50 General Admission and £60.00 VIP plus fees where applicable
Tickets are available from www.ticketweb.co.uk and www.underthebridge.co.uk.

For further details visit: www.underthebridge.co.uk

Official band site:




Kiss new song 'Hell or Hallelujah' Available for Download Now

'Hell or Hallelujah,' the first single from KISS' upcoming 'Monster' album is officially available for purchase in North America on iTunes now and I have to say, it's not half bad if you ask me!

Let's make some noise on the charts and click here
to download.



 
Be sure to visit Vevo and watch the brand new lyric video too.

The summer tour starts in just a couple weeks, see you on the road this summer!

Official weblink:




News Briefs ...


Queensryche still a mess and getting worse

The issues with the saga of Queensryche, sadly continue on, with major revelations from other band members against former vocalist Geoff Tate, who they decided to fire, when tempers got to the stage of violent attacks by Tate on his fellow band members, including a series of spitting and punching incidents ahead of a concert in Brazil back in April this year.

What a disaster it's all become!

Classic Rock Magazine got the scoop and shared much of it here:
http://www.classicrockmagazine.com/news/violent-geoff-tate-cut-secret-queensryche-movie-deal/

The rest of the band members have now filed a legal lawsuit against Tate, which can be read here:http://www.classicrockmagazine.com/news/violent-geoff-tate-cut-secret-queensryche-movie-deal/2/



NEW EUROPE VIDEO COMING SOON!

It has been confirmed that Europe are to begin filming their second video from the excellent new album,"Bag Of Bones".

The second single and video will be for the majestic song 'FIREBOX.'

Filming will take place in Gothenburg with director Patric Ullaeus who has successfully made the bands three latest videos.

It is expected to be premiered in August, just prior to the start of 'Bag Of Bones World Tour.'
Official band site:http://www.europetheband.com



 

Friday, July 13, 2012

Styx / Ted Nugent live review in Detroit!


Styx / Ted Nugent live review at DTE Energy Music Theatre, Clarkston, MI
June 28th, 2012

Hey folks,
Well, this is where I turn the reviewing over for a day, to a guest reviewer.

Yes, a good friend of ours, LeeAnn Hoffman, kindly volunteered to review the recent show featuring REO Speedwagon - Yes, they were there too, but as you'll learn, our guest reviewer did not arrive on the venue site until late ... Read on ...  - Styx and Ted Nugent at the venue just north of Detroit in Clarkston, Michigan, affectionately known by locals and artists alike, as Pine Knob.

Sadly it had its name changed back in 2001 by the big old corporation that is DTE Energy, to the DTE Energy Music Theatre, but to all locals, everyone calls it Pine Knob!

LeeAnn's friend Laura that attended the show with her, took a few pictures ..., but hadn't got these to our reviewer at the time this review went live, but she sent them to me last night. Sadly, they are a little limited, but you can see how packed the place was! Laura also helped with remembering some of the song titles! 

You can always go to each artist's website - Links at the bottom - to see some pictures from the whole 'Mid-West Rock 'n' Roll Express Tour' for yourself. :)

 So here you go, a new live gig review thanks again to guest reviewer LeeAnn Hoffman and friend Laura for pic's!


 



Well, by the time we arrived at Pine Knob or DTE as it's now called, we all STILL call it Pine Knob! Anyway, we only got to catch three songs from tonight’s opener, R.E.O. Speedwagon, after being stuck in crazy traffic for ages as it backed up so, so bad.


It was 7:40pm and they were midstream with ‘Time For Me To Fly,’ then ‘Keep on Lovin’ You’ followed and finally ‘Riding The Storm Out’ clearly though the crowd enjoyed it, so we missed out.


 


Styx hit the stage at around 8:20pm and opened their set with ‘Blue Collar Man.’
Great excitement even though the temperature this evening was over 95°F and the air was still ..., phew!
The band certainly got the lawn crowd up on their feet. Great sound, vocals so clear and stunning visuals on big screens.


'Grand Illusion' next and the lead guitar sound is crystal clear. Drums rocked too!
Close up views on the overhead screens reveal that they haven’t aged at all … Ahem …Still very hot as the women around scream in delight with every close up.

Ed’s note: Alright … Ease up here, there's a mixed crowd reading this ….! ;-)

 After this Tommy Shaw, James JY Young and Ricky Phillips get jamming together at the front of the stage to end the song. Then the comment is made that they have a lot of work to do to beat REO’s performance and they’re off to the next song.


'Too Much Time On My Hands' is next and the ending is always a crowd pleaser as the sound fades off and we are all left whispering along with the band, “Too much, time on our hands …'
The screen shows the video of the song with all the clocks and visual effects and it looks spectacular!

Tommy Shaw addresses the crowd and tells us how important it was to be back in Michigan, since he lived here for ten years.

The best thing about the long winters and short hot summers was having a good basement to jam in!
Thanks to the Panozzo brother’s basement, it’s where we first came together and started forming Styx. John may be gone - Never forgotten! - but Chuck is still with us on bass!’



 
‘Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)’ is next up and the crowd is singing along and there was no “fooling ourselves” with that one. It certainly got the crowd up on their feet.
“GET UP” and “COME ON” in huge letters were displayed on the screen and the crowd did just that, shouting the words out loud and proud!

The keyboard solo from Lawrence Gowan on this was great to see and hear! To play one handed, behind his back to the audience, with a brilliant show of skillful energy and fun. What a sight to see a keyboard player move so much. His high energy was undeniably a thrill to see.

Then it’s 'Miss America,' with JY taking the lead vocals. Great visual effects, not to mention the Statue of Liberty was the centre of attention along with the silhouettes’ of beautiful women dancing and rocking to the beat.




 
Then the crowd was challenged with a bit of a lyrical sing-along to The Who’s 'Pinball Wizard' and then Queen’s 'Fat Bottom Girls' and that led straight into the great 'Come Sail Away' featuring a drum solo from Todd Sucherman that was as rocking as the keys in this song.
No doubt how impressive the visual effects on the screen of the earth, satellites, space stations and rockets were to the crowd. It left us in awe the way it was formatted specifically for the song to close the main set.


The band then all gather center stage, take their bows and they leave the stage briefly and come back out for an encore of ‘Rocking the Paradise.’ It rocked out with great volume and clarity.

Finally to ‘Renegade’ to close the set and it was still going on 9:30pm and the ending solo of the lead guitar was crisp, clear, and right what the crowd wanted.
Totally fulfilling entertainment by them with a multi song, medley encore too!





 Ted Nugent takes the stage at 9:42pm and opens with ‘Gonzo’ and there’s great energy from the crowd.

The lawn is full even though a lot of people have left. The die hard rock and rollers are still here though. It's surprising to see so many younger fans singing the lyrics alongside what could be their parents or grandparents. A lot of camouflage clothing in this crowd … The hunters are in!

 Next it's ‘Just what the Doctor Ordered’ and it is certainly giving us an overdose of Rock and Roll!

 
 ‘Wango Tango’ is up next and it totally rocks!
Those that were sitting down are now on their feet.
The lead solo is spectacular, this is great, it’s a ‘Rock and Roll sensation!’


 Ted goes into another bluesy guitar solo, for ‘Turn it Up’ as he tells his band to "turn it up, turn it loud as hell!" This leads into ‘Free for All’ and now the crowd is totally into the show!
What an awesome sound! Ted is wild and crazy as he struts from one side of the stage to the other, then laying his head back, tongue out, eyes closed and just jamming!


 Next is ‘Stormtroopin’’ and at the end of the song, Ted introduces his bass player / vocalist Derek St. Holmes, Greg Smith (Guitars / vocals) and on drums ‘Wild’ Mick Brown (Dokken). 

Ted talks to the audience and tells us he is from Redford, MI. Speaking about his home town and love of Michigan and the great outdoors.

 ‘Wang Dang Sweet Poontang’ is introduced and some sweet guitars playing together and rolls into some more bluesy guitar riffs.
 ‘Live it Up’ next and the audience is singing along and most certainly ‘living it up’ to the song title, even though it is still about 90 degrees out. Seriously humid!
 
Ted gives us ‘Hey Baby’ next, before a long lead guitar intro for ‘Fred Bear.’ Ted is playing his Zebra striped guitar, loving it and shares that, ‘This totally cleanses the soul!’


 It’s ‘Cat Scratch Fever’ time and Ted addresses the audience with some political banter …, saying that ‘We American's need to take back our government.’ This gets a huge response of total agreement from the audience with ‘Yeah!’
Fists are pumping the air and it is a good indication of how unhappy we the people really are with the state of our nation ….

‘Stranglehold’ is crisp and clear to close the evening and Ted has totally rocked the motor city!

He is the motor city madman! He speaks to the audience telling us to give thanks to our service men and women of the Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force, Army and the US Marine Corp.
He says he is very proud to be a Michigander and that it is the spirit of the wild that keeps him going.

He once again introduces his band members and the show is over.
I was not able to hear much more of what he said, over the roar of the crowd!



 
Even from the top of the hill my ears are ringing from how loud this show was.
Clearly this concert rocked and you could see Ted has a mixed age group of followers, still interested in seeing Uncle Ted rock!

I saw him in the mid 80's on tour with Aerosmith for the first time and hopefully will not be missing another one of his concerts. He still mentions his gratefulness to his beautiful wife Shemane and gives her credit for putting up with him even to this day.

A great night, great show and boy was that rock ‘n’ roll!


Official weblinks:

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Late News Update for Tuesday July 10th, 2012


Triumph Live in Sweden CD / DVD Official Trailer

Here you go folks, with the pending release from one of Triumph's 're-union' gigs back in 2008, at Sweden Rock Festival, the official trailer for it is now up on You Tube!

This from the band's management ...


TRIUMPH - Live at Sweden Rock Festival CD/DVD

Read more about the 'Live at Sweden Rock Festival' CD/DVD release here: http://www.triumphmusic.com/news/triumph-sweden-rock-festival-dvd-cd/
 
I for one, having been a Triumph fan since '79, can't wait to see this!
Excellent! Now how about a few more dates, eh guys?!
 
 
 
 
 

LAST OF A DYING BREED TO BE RELEASED AUGUST 21, 2012; LYNYRD SKYNYRD’S FIRST STUDIO ALBUM SINCE GOD & GUNS
 
BASSIST JOHNNY COLT, ORIGINAL MEMBER OF THE BLACK CROWES, JOINS LYNYRD SKYNYRD
NEW YORK, NY
 
 
 
 
This news is actually not that new, but I don't know how many people are aware of Lynyrd Skynyrd's latest activities, since there's only Gary Rossington as a sole founder member and Rickey Medlocke who was originally in the band as a second drummer believe it or not, in the early 70's, but went back and forth, as he was putting Blackfoot on the American map, at the same time as Skynyrd started breaking through!
Anyway, here's the official and latest press release, that's a little over a month old, but no worries folks, as the album isn't out until August! 
 
 
Loud & Proud/Roadrunner Records announced today the release of Last Of A Dying Breed from Lynyrd Skynyrd, the band’s first studio album since the September 29, 2009 release of God & Guns which debuted at #18 on the Billboard Top 20 and gave the band their highest debut since 1977. Last Of A Dying Breed reunites the band with producer Bob Marlette who produced God & Guns.
 
“It was great to get back in the studio with Bob for this new album,” said Gary Rossington “we kind of went back old school this time. All of us playing together in the studio as a band, tracking songs and creating licks. We had a lot of fun and the music really flowed for us, so that’s when you know you are on to something good. We can’t wait to let the fans hear these songs and play ‘em live.”
 
Led by core members Gary Rossington (guitar), Johnny Van Zant (vocals) and Rickey Medlocke (guitar), Lynyrd Skynyrd have recorded an album that continues the tremendous legacy that began over 35 years ago in Jacksonville, Florida, a legacy that was halted for a decade after the 1977 plane crash that killed three band members, including Ronnie Van Zant and Steve Gaines. Since then, the band tragically lost Billy Powell, Ean Evans, Allen Collins, Leon Wilkeson and Huey Thomasson, yet they rock on.
 
 
Joining Lynyrd Skynyrd will be bass player Johnny Colt, an original member of the Black Crowes who has also played with Train and Rockstar Supernova. When asked about receiving a phone call from Rickey Medlocke on behalf of Lynyrd Skynyrd to join the band, Johnny said, “What else do you say to Medlocke, Rossington and Van Zant? We’re talking southern rock royalty. We’re talking Lynyrd Skynyrd. The only thing out of my mouth was when and where!”
 
With a catalog of over 60 albums, sales beyond 30 million worldwide and their beloved classic American rock anthem “Sweet Home Alabama” having over two million downloaded ringtones, Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Lynyrd Skynyrd remains a cultural icon that appeals to all generations.
 
Lynyrd Skynyrd will be on tour throughout the summer in North America and Europe.
View a complete list of dates here:
 

Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Current Line Up:
 
Gary Rossington- Guitar Johnny Van Zant- Vocals Rickey Medlocke- Guitar Mark "Sparky" Matejka- Guitar Michael Cartellone- Drums Johnny Colt - Bass Peter Keys - Keyboards Dale Krantz Rossington- Honkettes Backing Vocals Carol Chase- Honkettes Backing Vocals

Official website:http://www.lynyrdskynyrd.com
 
 
Aerosmith Premiere "Legendary Child" Video

"LEGENDARY CHILD" VIDEO PREMIERE
The wait is over! 
Aerosmith has officially released the "Legendary Child" music video, the first single from their upcoming album Music From Another Dimension.
 
 
 
 
CHECK IT OUT!

 
Music From Another Dimension is available November 6. - Yeah, that's a long wait for sure isn't it?! Makes you wonder if it's still being recorded?!
 
Pre-Order the album now on iTunes and get an instant download of "Legendary Child."
http://itunes.apple.com/us/preorder/music-from-another-dimension/id529652829
 
 
Official band website:http://www.aeroforceone.com
 
 
 
 
 
Former Iron Maiden vocalist says 'I'm pulling the plug.'
 
 
Posting over on the former Iron Maiden frontman's Facebook page, Paul Di'Anno says he's decided to call it quits in 2013.
The man and voice behind the first two Iron Maiden album's, their self titled debut and Killers said this:
 
 
ANNOUNCEMENT:

I am gonna be "Pulling The Plug" next year 2013, and making it my "Farewell Tour"... it was good whilst it lasted.
Details will follow in the next few weeks/months.
 
 
He then later on posted this on Facebook also:
 
To all of you who have been with me from the start and many new friends who have given me the privilege of being able to play and meet so many of you through the years I can't find the right words to tell you all how much I'll miss you.

All of you have my love & respect forever, and anyone who knows me knows that ain't a load of bollocks you have kept me going through difficult times, happy times and a lot of heartbreak.

I thank you all with all my heart and I'm glad you're not here right now watching me write this crying like a big Jessie (for you mates it means a wuss!) thank you all again, I love you all and wish you all health good fortune and most of all love & happiness.

You will be with me always thankyou thankyou thankyou .
Timao Corinthians n again te amo simper, Love Paul
Go here to check it out for yourselves:http://www.facebook.com/#!/diannothebeast
 
Official weblink:http://www.pauldianno.com/
 
 

Brief Note update for Tuesday July 10th, 2012

Hi folks, just a note for now, sorry there's no more right now.

Got in from the first day on the new job and I guess it's like anywhere, first day you get so much information, it's mentally draining, so I was not able to get any update done last night.
I also learned at lunchtime yesterday, that it's not like any of the last three places I worked, where I can work on site updates during my lunch ..., as I cannot access my personal email account to use press releases received or even access 'Chambers of Rock ...' So it looks like the site is going to become even more of a challenge ... We'll see how it all goes folks.
Thanks for having stuck with me for the past two and a half years, I've really appreciated it ...

Have a great week folks, I'll try to get a decent update tonight.
Cheers, Al 

Monday, July 9, 2012

Slight Update for Monday July 9th, 2012

Hi folks,

Just a slight update, as I'm running out of time again, to get this posted.
Great that our temperatures here in Michigan are finally cooling off a bit.
I hear and see in the UK that they are struggling with torrential rain storms, all through the summer.
Awful, I'd happily trade off some of this for some of theirs!
That's it from me for now.
Cheers, Al 



THIN LIZZY ANNOUNCE TWO LONDON SHOWS!




Thin Lizzy are pleased to announce two very special intimate London shows ‘for the fans’ at Chelsea’s Under The Bridge venue at Stamford Bridge football ground as part the special Irish themed shows during the Olympics. The show dates are August 7th & 8th.

Scott Gorham commented ‘After having a phenomenal year and a half on the road, including some great shows with Guns n’ Roses last month, we jumped at the chance to play a couple of dates at the London Irish Village 2012 at Under the Bridge to give something back to the London fans who have been so loyal to us.
 These are intimate shows in a state of the art venue with very limited tickets available, and will be our only London shows for the rest of this year, so will be very special. We may even throw in a surprise or two!’

Tickets are £29.50 General Admission and £60.00 VIP plus fees where applicable
Tickets are available Friday 6th July at 9am from www.ticketweb.co.uk  and www.underthebridge.co.uk.



Official band site:




Kiss new song 'Hell or Hallelujah' Available for Download Now


'Hell or Hallelujah,' the first single from KISS' upcoming Monster album is officially available for purchase in North America on iTunes now!

Let's make some noise on the charts and click here
to download.



Be sure to visit Vevo and watch the brand new lyric video too.

The summer tour starts in just a couple weeks, see you on the road this summer!

Official weblink:




NEW EUROPE VIDEO COMING SOON!

It has been confirmed that Europe are to begin filming their second video from their latest album "Bag Of Bones".

The second single and video from the very strong album, will be for the majestic song 'FIREBOX.'
Filming will take place in Gothenburg with director Patric Ullaeus who has successfully made the bands three latest videos.

It is expected to be premiered in August, just prior to the start of the Swedish rockers 'Bag Of Bones' World Tour.

Official link: