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Today's Day in Rock


Black Sabbath Have 15 New Songs
(Metal Injection) Almost a year after announcing their reunion, Black Sabbath are hard at work in the studio working on their first new album in 33+ years at Shangri La Studios in Malibu and we have some exclusive info on the progress.
The band is currently in the studio recording vocals with Rick Rubin. There are 15 songs that have been written, and according to Geezer Butler, 12 of them will make the record, most likely with the additional three serving as bonus tracks for different special editions.

Apparently, guitarist Tony Iommi completed all 15 guitar tracks during the band's sessions in England earlier this year. more details here.



Rolling Stones Leak Upcoming Concerts Setlists?
(Gibson) The Rolling Stones have hinted at the possible running order of their late 2012 dates with a hand-written setlist posted on Twitter.

The image, appearing to show a full set list of Stones tracks, was posted online shortly before the band announced their dates in London and New York in November and December.

Many hits are included, of course, but new songs "Doom and Gloom" and "One More Shot" from forthcoming compilation GRRR! are nowhere to be seen. And nor is "Satisfaction." See the list here.






Guns N' Roses and Jack White Bridge School Concert To Be Webcast
Fans that won't be able to attend this year's Bridge School benefit concert featuring Guns N' Roses and Jack White will be able to watch it online.

Organizers have announced that the entire event will be webcast as donate-per-view event on Facebook. They state that "a donation to The Bridge School of $5 or greater is asked to gain access to the webcast."

The concert will also feature Neil Young & Crazy Horse The Flaming Lips, Ray LaMontagne, Sarah McLachlan, Foster The People, Lucinda Williams, Steve Martin and The Steep Canyon Rangers, k.d. lang and the Siss Boom Bang, and Gary Clark Jr. and will take place at the Shoreline Amphitheatre this Saturday only, Oct. 20th. Link to the Facebook event page which also has a preview video.




Ozzy, Rolling Stones, AC/DC Score Top Riffs of the 80s
(Gibson) Gibson has selected their picks for the top guitar riffs of the 80s. Here are their top 3 picks:

3. Ozzy Osbourne (featuring Randy Rhoads), "Crazy Train": In the 1980s, you couldn't throw a dead cat in a music store without hitting some kid playing this Randy Rhoads warhorse. The churning, sinister opening section hurls the song forward and creates a momentum that never lets up, even as Ozzy takes it off the rails.

2. The Rolling Stones, "Start Me Up": Twelve years after "Honky Tonk Women," Keith Richards could still conjure an open-tuned gem like no one else. This 1981 classic is so stirring that nearly 30 years later you're still unlikely see a football stadium not use it to psych their fans up for a kickoff.

1. AC/DC, "Back in Black": Perhaps the greatest riff-oriented album of all time is the band's 1980 farewell to dearly departed singer Bon Scott. Brothers Angus and Malcolm Young cooked up some of the greatest riffs of their career on this magnum opus (including "You Shook Me All Night Long," "Hell's Bells" and "Have a Drink on Me"), but none is more memorable than the hard and heavy title track. See the full top 10 and read the readers complaints over omissions here.





Soulfly Member Retiring From Music
Soulfly drummer David Kinkade has decided to retire from music after a career which saw him also play with Borknagar, Arsis and Malevolent Creation.

Kinkade will play a final concert with Soulfly next Tuesday, October 23 at the Hollywood Awards in Bangkok, Thailand, according to Metal Nation

They report that he informed fans of the reason for his decision via a series of Facebook postings which read in part: "I decided two months ago that music is no longer worth the effort to me anymore. After this, I'm going to retire from drumming and music all together and focus on my family rather than myself.

"I've fought my hardest for 'my dream' in music over the past 10 years and failed. [Playing with Borknagar in] Norway was the pinnacle of mistakes and I'll never let myself off the hook for it. I moved across the world for music, spent hundreds of thousands of $$$ and in the end I ended up digging myself into a deeper hole than before. I'm still trying to recover from that f**k-up.

"The only bit of light that my career ever saw was in the end, I was able to make a record and play some huge shows with a guy [Soulfly/ex-Sepultura frontman Max Cavalera] whose music I grew up idolizing. Thats good enough for me." You can read the rest of his statement here.




Call Of Duty For AC/DC's Back In Black
(hennemusic) AC/DC's classic song "Back In Black" is featured in the new trailer for "Call Of Duty: Black Ops II", the upcoming video game published by Activision.

"Call Of Duty: Black Ops II" launches worldwide on November 13 on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Windows PC.

The game is billed as "Dive into the near-future world of 2025, unraveling a generation-spanning story that has led to a global conflict unlike ever before." Watch the trailer here.



Sebastian Bach Reconciles With Skid Row's Sabo After 16 Years
The chances of a Skid Row reunion with Sebastian Bach just improved as Bach met with his former bandmate Dave "The Snake" Sabo for the first time in 16 years.

Bach broke the news to fans via a photo posting on his Facebook page. The caption of the photo read:

Here it is.. the 1st picture taken of me & Snake Sabo in 16 years. I know there are those of you reading this that have been waiting since 1996 to see this happen. We got to hang out together for the first time in .... well, a long time.
We talked, laughed, & in the end, even hugged.
It was great to see my old friend.
It was great to talk with Dave about the past.....
And the future :)






Richie Sambora Cancels Several Solo Concerts
Richie Sambora has cancelled his upcoming solo concerts in New York, Philadelphia and Toronto for medical reasons.

The shows were set to take place this week and were in support of his recently released solo album, "Aftermath of the Lowdown". At the moment his shows next month in California look like they will be going ahead as scheduled.

Sambora's website had this message for fans: Richie unfortunately had to cancel these performances due to direction from his doctors that he go on full vocal rest, as he is suffering from a case of laryngitis following a couple months of promotion for his recently released solo album Aftermath of the Lowdown, which included a run of sold-out shows in Europe. He is incredibly disappointed to not be able to perform for his fans this month. more on this story



Journey Cancel Show For Medical Reasons
Journey were forced to pull out of last night's concert in Lafayette, Louisiana after their frontman Arnel Pineda was ordered by a doctor to rest his voice.

The band had this to say yesterday when they broke the news to fans on their official website:

Journey was looking forward to tonight's show after Hurricane Isaac forced the August concert to be postponed. The band truly regrets now having to cancel the show tonight due to Arnel's illness, but hopes to be able to perform in Lafayette the next chance they get. Journey's tour resumes as planned on October 30, 2012 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Visit their site for the latest.




Guns N' Roses To Play Jakarta For The First Time
(hennemusic) Guns N' Roses have announced the band's first ever live appearance in one of the world's most populated cities: Jakarta, Indonesia.

Making only one stop in southeast Asia, GNR are set to invade the popular coastal town performing at the Lapangan D (D Field) Senayan, Jakarta on December 15, 2012.

This weekend, GNR will perform at Neil Young's annual Bridge School Benefit concert, and then kick off their "Appetite For Democracy" residency at The Joint inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, where the band will play 12 shows between October 31 and November 24. more on this story



Ringo Starr To Tour The Pacific Rim
Ringo Starr is taking his All Starr Band to the Pacific Rim early next year for a tour of New Zealand, Australia and Japan.

The band is the same line up which just completed a North American tour this past summer and features Steve Lukather (Toto), Richard Page (Mr.Mister), Todd Rundgren, Mark Rivera, Gregg Rolie (Santana & Journey)and Gregg Bissonette.

'The tour this summer was just GREAT - I love playing with this band and I can't wait to get back out and play with them again," Ringo said. "I am looking forward to revisiting Japan with the All Starrs and of course New Zealand and Australia. Peace & Love!" more on this story



New Dropkick Murphys Album Set For Release
Dropkick Murphys have set a January 8 release date for their new studio album, Signed and Sealed in Blood.

The new album is their second effort recorded with producer Ted Hutt (Gaslight Anthem, Old Crow Medicine Show), which was recorded at Boston's Q Division studios and mixed by Joe Chiccarelli (The White Stripes).

"We had such a great time writing our last album, Going Out In Style, we were excited to get back into the studio right away," says bassist and co-lead singer Ken Casey. "Where Going Out in Style was a concept album-kind of intricate and difficult-this one is catchy, fun, and as sing-along as can be." more on this story



Patti Smith First Live DVD and Blu-Ray Coming
Eagle Rock have set a November 13 DVD, Blu-ray, and Digital Video release date for Patti Smith's Live At Montreux 2005.

Smith's live performance is captured on Live At Montreux 2005 via DTS Surround Sound, Dolby Digital 5.1, and Dolby Digital Stereo. This Montreux concert was filmed in the midst of their 2005 tour in support of the 2004 album Trampin'.

This is the first ever live video release by Patti Smith and includes classic tracks such as "Because The Night," "Dancing Barefoot," "People Have The Power," "Redondo Beach," "25th Floor," and many more. In addition, they also serenade the legacy of Bob Dylan, with a performance of "Like A Rolling Stone." more on this story



Carradine Narrates Neil Young
(Gibson) Neil Young's memoir Waging Heavy Peace is already acclaimed. An audiobook version is out also, read by actor Keith Carradine, brother of David and part of the Carradine acting dynasty. Carradine may seem an odd choice to some, but he's long been a musician himself. In 1975, he performed his own song "I'm Easy" in the movie Nashville – it won a Golden Globe and an Oscar.

Rolling Stone says, "Waging Heavy Peace isn't a traditional rock memoir. Written throughout 2011, it addresses everything from the recent Crazy Horse reunion back to the formation of Buffalo Springfield – but it's presented in a completely non-linear way. Young also stops the narrative from time to time to complain about the audio quality of MP3s and go into detail about his on-going electric car project. The end result is a glimpse right into Young's brain." Listen to Keith Carradine reading Neil Young





Playing With Styx Helps Panozzo Stay Healthy With AIDS
Chuck Panozzo hasn't let his battle with AIDS stop him from performing with Styx. In fact, he believes that the performances are helping him stay healthy.

Panozzo still performs with the band at select concert dates following his news over a decade ago that he is living with AIDS and in an extensive new interview, he credits the band and his continued involvement with them in helping him with the battle.

"What the band has taught me psychologically is that I need to go out and be with my band as they continue their legacy in the rock n' roll world forever," he told JC Online. "How could that not help me in my recovery process? I have a band that is willing to make sure that I stay healthy."






Aerosmith Release Latest Another Dimension Video
(hennemusic) Aerosmith have released the fifth installment of recently launched an 8-part series called "The Making Of Music From Another Dimension."

The footage presents a behind-the-scenes look as the rockers create their first new album in more than a decade.

In episode five of the series, the band members talk about the new track, "Oh Yeah." Watch it here.



Electric Sister Streaming Van Halen Cover Online
Electric Sister are streaming their new version of Van Halen's "Drop Dead Legs," online.

The track comes from Versailles Records, Take Your Whiskey Home: A Tribute To Van Halen 1978-1984 (October 2012).

Other Van Halen homage-payers on Take Your Whiskey Home include Jeff Scott Soto (Journey), Jake E. Lee (Ozzy Osbourne/Badlands), Jimmy Crespo (Aerosmith), Stephen Pearcy (Ratt), Frankie Banali (Quiet Riot, W.A.S.P.), Vinny Appice (Black Sabbath / Heaven & Hell / Dio), Rowan Robertson (Dio), American Dog (featuring members of Dangerous Toys / Salty Dog), and rock acts including Leaving Eden, Takara, Richard Kendrick, Steve Pugh, Fair Warning, and American Hellbilly. Listen to the track here.



A Rocket To The Moon Release Whole Lotta You Video
A Rocket To The Moon have posted their new music video for the song "Whole Lotta You" online.

The song comes from their "That Old Feeling" EP, released ahead of forthcoming "Wild & Free" LP. You can watch it here.

A Rocket to the Moon are currently on the road for their intimate club tour which will wrap up on Halloween. more on this story



Heart's Youtube Event Streaming Online
(hennemusic) Heart appeared live Tuesday afternoon on the latest edition of YouTube Presents and you can watch the show online.

The hour-long event featured an acoustic set and moderated Q&A with the band at the YouTube offices in New York City.

Heart were on hand to promote their new album, "Fanatic." The new project is the first album of new music from Ann and Nancy Wilson since 2010's "Red Velvet Car." Watch it here.



Youngblood Hawke Release New Video
Youngblood Hawke have premiered the new music video for their song "We Come Running."

The band headed to the coast of the Bahamas to swim with a live tiger and lemon sharks as well as enlisting award-winning director Marc Klasfeld (Jay-Z, Foo Fighters, fun., Red Hot Chili Peppers) to work on the video. You can watch it here.

The song became the most requested song on legendary LA rock station KROQ upon its release and they will be playing a showcase for the station next month. You can currently catch the band on tour with Passion Pit. more on this story



Miss May I Release Day By Day Video
Miss May I have released their new music video for the song "Day By Day," which comes off of the band's latest release At Heart.

At Heart was produced by Machine, known for his work with bands like Chiodos, Lamb Of God, and Suicide Silence. You can watch the video here.

The band is headlining the fall Alternative Press tour along with The Ghost Inside, Like Moths To Flames, The Amity Affliction, and Glass Cloud. more on this story



David Coverdale Talks Life, Music And Career
(hennemusic) Whitesnake TV continues to deliver new episodes. The latest features part 2 of singer David Coverdale answering fan-submitted video questions about his life, music and career.

The video is the sixth episode of material from the band's recently launched online TV channel, WSTV.

Coverdale updated fans this summer on the band's current projects, saying, "We are busily mixing and editing a live album and a separate in-concert DVD from the 'Forevermore' world tour, plus mixing an special expanded editions of 'Into The Light' and 'Restless Heart'. Plus archiving so much audio and visual material and content from so many years. But [we're] definitely not [working on] a whole new studio album at this time. Quite simply we wouldn't have time to write and record a new studio album. It was never on our agenda for 2012."