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Pennywise Reunite With Frontman Jim Lindberg
Pennywise have reunited with their original frontman Jim Lindberg and are planning a special anniversary/reunion show.
The band announced Lindberg's return to the group on Los Angeles radio station KROQ's morning show.

They will be playing a special Los Angeles reunion and 25th anniversary show at the Palladium on January 18th, 2013. more on this story



Jimmy Page Remastering The Entire Led Zeppelin Catalog
(hennemusic) Led Zeppelin manager Peter Mensch has told the U.K.'s Sunday Times that guitarist Jimmy Page is holed up in a west London studio "remastering every Led Zeppelin LP."

It is believed that the new remasters, which are tentatively due next year, will possibly include alternate takes and unreleased material as well.

Page recently told Mojo magazine that there are plans to release each Zeppelin studio album as a box set with additional material from each LP. In addition, it was revealed in an article in The Australian that artist Shepard Fairley has been tapped to re-design the artwork for the upcoming reissues. more on this story




Green Day Move Up Album Release and Cancel Tour
Green Day singer Billie Joe Armstrong's current stint in rehab has forced the band to pull out of their upcoming tour plans and they are moving up the release of their next album.

The band has officially canceled their planned club tour and they will be postponing the tour dates they had planned for January and February of next year.

Green Day also announced they would move up the release date of Green Day ¡Tré! to December 11, 2012 from its original date of January 15, 2013. more on this story



Van Halen Nominated For People's Choice Award
(hennemusic) Van Halen are among the nominees for "Favorite Band" at the 2013 People's Choice Awards.

The L.A. rockers are one of a dozen artists in the category, alongside Green Day, Dave Matthews Band, Linkin Park, The Black Keys and more.

The People's Choice Awards 2013 will be broadcast live from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 (9:00-11:00 p.m. ET/delayed PT), on the CBS television network. more on this story




Another Aerosmith Member Weighs In On Comic-Book Band KISS
(hennemusic) Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton has weighed in on the battle with KISS which was sparked when Steven Tyler called them a "comic book rock band" in a recent interview.

"It's funny. I don't know where that came from. I guess he just happened to say something in the course of an interview and it got blown up." Hamilton tells Pure Grain Audio

"Well, there's some entertainment value there... Rivalry. Any story with good conflict in it is interesting," continued Hamilton. "We used to tour with them in the '70s. Actually, we didn't really do that many tours together. We did some shows together and then we parted ways because we had made it and then they made it. So, they were out on their own. There was a rivalry and I remember the dressing room talk about the opening act and what they wear, what they look like and what they do, but over the years I've come to have more respect for KISS through fans that I know."

"They have very very loyal fans and as far as Steven's comment in a way their origins are... If you talk to Gene Simmons, he might even agree with it," added Tom. Read more of his comments here.




Hot Water Music Plan First Headline Tour in Eight Years
Hot Water Music will be kicking off the new year with their first headlining tour in eight years.

The trek is set to kick off on January 16th in Tampa, Florida and will conclude on February 10th in Seattle, Wa.

The band is set to be supported on the tour by La Dispute for the full tour and The Menzingers on most dates. more on this story




Hurricane Sandy May Delay KISS Kruise
The sold-out KISS Kruise II, which is set to launch on Halloween, may be effected by Hurricane Sandy. Organizers had this update on Monday:

We are aware that Hurricane Sandy is affecting many of your travel plans getting to Miami this week. We're working with Norwegian Cruise Line to delay our departure time from Miami on Wednesday as well as an alternate destination port to allow guests to meet the Kruise on Friday should they miss their Miami embarkation.

We hope to have more information to you by tomorrow afternoon, but please know we're putting all efforts into making sure this long-awaited vacation is everything it should be. Please note, there are no plans for a change of departure from Miami on Wednesday, only a potential delay of a few hours to accommodate guests arriving late. more on this story




Tremonti To Work Around Van Halen Schedule
Mark Tremonti says that he will work around Van Halen's schedule in order to keep Wolfgang in his band as a permanent member.

Wolfgang Van Halen joined the Creed guitarist's solo band earlier this year after Van Halen broke while Eddie recovers from a medical condition.

This have gone so well with Wolfgang in Tremoni, that the guitarist hopes to keep the young Van Halen in his group, according to the Van Halen News Desk.

"We're talking about doing this arrangement for good," Tremonti tells Metal Express Radio (via BW&BK. correspondent Mick Burgess. "Van Halen will always be his priority, whenever they are touring. When he's not touring, he'll be with us. He will write and play on the records and, if he is on tour with Van Halen, we will find somebody that he is comfortable with filling in his shoes." Read the Van Halen News Desk report.




Bullet For My Valentine Album Coming In Time For Valentine's Day
Bullet For My Valentine have set a February 12, 2013 release date for their new studio album, Temper Temper, according to Raw Power Management's Facebook page.

The album was produced by Don Gilmore (Linkin Park, Pearl Jam) who worked with the band on their previous album, 2010's Fever, and was recorded in Thailand and Wales.

The first single from the album, also the effort's title track is being released digitally today. The group will also be launching a UK tour next March with support from Halestorm. Facebook link.




Former Elysium Singer Found Dead
Former Elysium vocalist Terry Allen, 46, was found dead in his apartment last week, according to Noise Creep.

The site reports that Elysium's drummer, Tim Jorgensen, issued the following "open letter" about Allen's passing:

It is with my deepest regret that I must pass on the news of the death of Terry W. Allen. He was found dead in his apartment on Monday, October 22nd, 2012. To most reading this he was a great guitarist, innovative song writer, talented singer and the backbone to Elysium and the Inspired Hatred cd. He also played in Paramoure in the late 1980's, Phoenix Rising (a country band of all things) in the early 90's, Parricide, Rage (this goes way back to high school in the early 80's) and I am sure I am missing some as well. He was truly a rocker indeed. He brought the best out of me as a drummer and had a profound influence on me both musically and personally. I have truly been privileged to be part of Terry and his family since we started jammin' together at 11 years old. Read the rest of his statement here.




Robert Plant To Appear On New Primal Scream Album
(hennemusic) Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant will guest on the forthcoming album by Primal Scream, due for release next year.

NME reports that Plant, in a new interview with Mojo magazine, said he wants to carry on singing, but doesn't want to start a new band or make a full album.

"Everything we did back in those days, and everything I have done since, has been based on a fresh approach," said Plant. "What's going on? What can I be as a singer that doesn't play much? That's how I see everything: what can I be a part of that's exciting? And if anybody's got any ideas, then I'm always up for it." more on this story




The Walkmen Plan Winter Tour
The Walkmen will be kicking off the new year by hitting the road for a short tour with Father John Misty.

The Walkmen will be kicking off the tour on January 11th in Philadelphia at Union Transfer, and will be joined by Father John Misty beginning at the following show on January 15th at Corona Theater in Montreal. The tour wraps up at Commodore Ballroom on January 28th in Vancouver.

The Walkmen are also releasing a limited edition 7", featuring the previously unreleased tracks "Dance With Your Partner" and "Vermeer '65." The release is limited to 1000 copies and will be available on Tuesday, November 6th. more on this story




Saxon Set Release Date For Heavy Metal Thunder Movie
Saxon have set a November 20th, 2012 release date for their new documentary, "Heavy Metal Thunder - The Movie." Chipster sent over these details:

The double-disc set features the soon-to-be-celebrated story of Saxon, while the second disc is packed with bonus features including a full-length performance (on St. George's Day) from April 23rd, 2008. Rivetingly honest, and including the frank memories of every musician who has played in the band, Heavy Metal Thunder – The Movie pieces together the earliest incarnations of Saxon, from frontman Biff Byford's teenage years in the coalmines of Yorkshire and Son Of A Bitch (the first incarnation of Saxon) all the way through to top 10 hits and world tours.

"Our music was more sort of machinery banging together, wheels turning, machines making noise," says Biff of those early, industrial days, "It's what Heavy Metal is all about. Heavy Metal is all about hard, big sounds bashing your skull in. I used to work in factories where big machinery made lot of noise and I used to sing along to the noises they made." more on this story




Monks of Mellonwah Plot U.S. Return
(Sub) Australian rockers Monks of Mellonwah will be making the trip to the U.S. for a 2nd time to perform at the 2012 Los Angeles Music Awards, (where the band has received 3 award nominations including 'Best International Artist'), tour the California and New York regions, and record some new tracks that will feature in their up and coming debut album.

The Monks have had a whirlwind of a year since their "Best Indie Rock Band" win at the 2012 Artists in Music Awards earlier in 2012 and the Summer release of their new EP "Neurogenesis".

The band recently completed an Australian national tour and are excited to be heading to the U.S.A for a more in-depth visit. "We are so pumped to be returning to the US and playing at the LA Music Awards. Being able to tag a tour and some recording on the back of the awards show is just fantastic and a dream come true." Explains Monks lead guitarist Joe de la hoyde. more on this story




Dave Stewart Documentary Premieres On TV This Week
MTV's high definition station Palladia is set to premiere Dave Stewart's documentary "The Ringmaster General" this Friday, November 2 at 9:00 PM (ET/PT).

Here is the synopsis: Filmed in Nashville during Stewart's recording sessions for two explosive albums--the acclaimed 2011 release, The Blackbird Diaries, and this year's The Ringmaster General (Weapons of Mass Entertainment/Surfdog)--this tongue-in-cheek documentary follows Stewart's adventures in songwriting, letting the viewer witness his eccentric but compelling methods of creativity. The days were filled with mayhem and martinis, while a circus of characters cross Stewart's path; many muses appear to join in the fun including Alison Krauss, Martina McBride, Colbie Caillat, The Secret Sisters, Joss Stone, Stevie Nicks, Jessie Baylin, Diane Birch and Orianthi.

The road that led to The Ringmaster General begins in London with the eruption of Iceland's Eyjafjallajokull volcano. Dave Stewart was grounded there with no hope of getting home to Los Angeles. A wander down Denmark Street leads him to a vintage guitar shop where an old acoustic guitar catches Dave's eye. Learning the previous owner was an eccentric country and western star named Red River Dave, Stewart gets inspired. The next morning a flight opens up, by way of Nashville, and Stewart jumps at the chance to investigate the music city. Magically Big Kenny (Big and Rich) leads the way into adventure with the documentary capturing a unique moment in time where the music business is locked out and the lunatics take over the asylum.




Iamdynamite Hitting The Road With Sum 41
Sum 41 have recruited Iamdynamite to support them on their upcoming North American tour.

The tour is set to kick off on Halloween in Indianapolis, IN and concludes on December 9th in Ft Lauderdale, FL.

Then on December 14th Iamdynamite will head to Dallas, TX for a Christmas radio show and they play another one on December 16th in Austin, TX. more on this story





Metallica Cover Green Day
(hennemusic) Metallica paid tribute to Green Day at the Voodoo Music + Arts Experience in New Orleans on Saturday when they headlined the second of the three-day event at New Orleans City Park following a cancellation by the punk rockers.

"They're getting help, alright, they're getting it sorted out," Metallica's James Hetfield told the New Orleans crowd. "We're here stepping up for them. Hopefully, he gets it together 'cause the world needs them, alright. I think so."

Metallica then jammed the opening of the title track to Green Day's 2004 album, "American Idiot," before launching into their own classic, "Creeping Death." Check out video here.




Brian May InTheStudio For Queen's News Of The World
(InTheStudio) The latest episode of the syndicated Rock radio show InTheStudio celebrates Queen's 1977 classic News Of The World.

News Of The World featuring perhaps the two most recognized Rock anthems in history. "We Will Rock You" and "We are the Champions." Brian May recalls to InTheStudio host Redbeard how Queen's singer Freddie Mercury envisioned those songs to be and why that spirit continues today.

"He (Freddie) could already see how it would be, if we played it in a concert and everyone had their hands in the air and we sang "We Are The Champions". And I could see that's what it's about. Years later we talked about it and he said to me, 'Rock'n'Roll is the only place where everybody has a feeling of like being on a team, but you're not fighting anybody.' It's like if you're at a game you have two sides who are singing their songs and feeling very much part of a team, but they all want to kill the other side. The difference at a rock concert is, everybody's in the same team." Stream the program here.




Ill Nino Recruit Emmure Frontman For New Video
Ill Nino have released a brand new music video for their new single "La Epidemia," which features a guest appearance from Emmure vocalist Frankie Palmeri.

The song comes from the band's just released sixth album, Epidemia (release Oct 22nd by Victory Records).

The video was filmed in Milwaukee, WI at The Rave, and fans can watch it online right here.




Guns N' Roses Members Given Official Street Sign In Las Vegas
(hennemusic) On Monday, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas and Clark County renamed a street in honor of Guns N' Roses.

To mark the band's first-ever residency, "Appetite For Democracy," at The Joint, Paradise Road is now known as Paradise City Road.

The street will remain a GNR tribute through the band's dozen shows, which run Wednesday, Oct. 31 - Saturday, Nov. 24.

Clark County Commissioner Mary Beth Scow declared the street be temporarily known as Paradise City Road and presented band members with an official street sign.