New Supergroup? "WhoCares"

A new hard rock/metal supergroup called WhoCares features the monster talents of Deep Purple's Ian Gillan and Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi, who are joined by bassist Jason Newsted, keyboardist Jon Lord, Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain, and HIM's Linde Lindström.

Built around Gillan and Iommi, WhoCares are about to release their debut single and the project has even loftier goals: raising funds to support the rebuilding of a music school in Gyumri, Armenia. Both Gillan and Iommi have spent a lot of time in Armenia and have dedicated a lot of work to a nation still shocked after the earthquake that struck Armenia on December 7, 1988 at 11:41am.


There's some history here: in 1989, within the framework of Rock Aid Armenia, the British rock stars recorded Deep Purple's classic, "Smoke On The Water", and also released a disc called "Rock Aid Armenia".

In October 2009, Gillan and Iommi were awarded the Orders Of Honor - which were delivered to them by Prime Minister of Armenia Tigran Sargsyan - for the Armenia Grateful To Rock program, set up to express gratitude to those musicians who participated in the Rock Aid Armenia all those years ago.

"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. "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..."

Due for release on May 6, WhoCares issues "Out Of My Mind" and "Holy Water"; the single will be available in the following formats:
CD with bonus video clip of Out Of My Mind and a 40-minute documentary that shows Gillan’s and Iommi’s involvement with the Armenia cause over the years
digital download for all of the above
7″ vinyl limited to 1000 units worldwide

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I am really excited about this.
What do you guys think? Discuss.

 

[Coinshare]

Wow this is amazing members from Black Sabbath, Metallica, Iron Maiden and more combined?! (When I say members I mean they've been/are members of that band)

Looks good I'll probably download them

 

[Its 4 19 Got a Minute]

this shit looks intense cant wait to here em

 

[Swan]

As much as I love the lineup, I think dubbing them as a supergroup is wrong. The moment someone achieves instant fame for their work before it's even released is the moment they fail. People raise their expectations too high.

 

As much as I love the lineup, I think dubbing them as a supergroup is wrong. The moment someone achieves instant fame for their work before it's even released is the moment they fail. People raise their expectations too high.

Just copied the title from source: http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/new_supergroup_whocares.html

@Coinshare, Don't forget Deep Purple.

 

[Mephistopheles]

To be completely honest, it's pretty much the shitty members from each band with the exception of Tommy Iommi.

Will be interesting none the less..

 

[Swan]

To be completely honest, it's pretty much the shitty members from each band with the exception of Tommy Iommi.

Will be interesting none the less..

... You have something against Nicko McBrain?

 

[JohnK]

Could be promising.

 

[xOneDown]

As much as I love the lineup, I think dubbing them as a supergroup is wrong. The moment someone achieves instant fame for their work before it's even released is the moment they fail. People raise their expectations too high.

*cough* Miami Heat *cough*. =]

Anyway, it's not exactly my type of music, but that's a pretty damn strong lineup. Can't wait to see how things turn out for 'em

 

[Mephistopheles]

... You have something against Nicko McBrain?

Nothing against him at all.. but when you have the lineup of:

Dickinson - Arguably one of the best Metal Singers of ALL TIME
Harris - Arguably THE BEST Metal bassist EVER.
Murray/Smith - Legends as far as Guitar duos go.
Gers - Fantastic player Awesome Melodys

In order of ownage lol

 

[Swan]

Nothing against him at all.. but when you have the lineup of:

Dickinson - Arguably one of the best Metal Singers of ALL TIME
Harris - Arguably THE BEST Metal bassist EVER.
Murray/Smith - Legends as far as Guitar duos go.
Gers - Fantastic player Awesome Melodys

In order of ownage lol

They're all as good as each other. Iron Maiden wouldn't be the same without them, despite the way their lineup has changed over the years. The same goes; Nicko holds up Maiden as much as any of the others do.

 

[U_N_T_I_L]

Great

 

[Mephistopheles]

They're all as good as each other. Iron Maiden wouldn't be the same without them, despite the way their lineup has changed over the years. The same goes; Nicko holds up Maiden as much as any of the others do.

I liked the lineup changes over the years..we got the punk maiden, the metal maiden, and the dark maiden, and now most likely the final maiden.

 

I liked the lineup changes over the years..we got the punk maiden, the metal maiden, and the dark maiden, and now most likely the final maiden.

Hehe never heard anyone explain it like that yet, Made me laugh (=

 

To be completely honest, it's pretty much the shitty members from each band with the exception of Tommy Iommi.

Will be interesting none the less..

What..? Have you heard Jason Newsted actually play? You must be coked up if you think he's bad.