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Today's Day in Rock


Rush and Heart Lead Rock Hall Inductees List
(hennemusic) Rush and Heart lead the list of 2013 inductees into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame and will be inducted on April 18th, 2013 at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles.
Joining the rock legends are Public Enemy, Donna Summer, Randy Newman and Albert King.

"It's a terrific honor and we'll show up smiling," Rush's singer and bassist, Geddy Lee, tells Rolling Stone. "It made my mom happy, so that's worth it." Lee is especially happy for Rush's army of hardcore fans. "It was a cause they championed," he says. "I'm very relieved for them and we share this honor with them, for sure." more on this story




Jimmy Page Plans Solo Tour
Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page says in a new interview that he plans to launch a solo tour next year.

Guitar World interviewed Led Zeppelin about their 2007 reunion show that was the basis for their new Celebration Day release. In the cover story, Page revealed that he is planning a solo tour, according to Ultimate Classic Rock.

"This time last year I intended to be actually playing by now in a live outfit," Page tells Guitar World. "So that will have to be postponed now into sort of next year, tail end of next year. But I definitely want to be doing that."




New Blink-182 Streaming Online
With diehard Blink-182 fans counting the days until the Dec. 18 release of their new Dogs Eating Dogs EP, the band has delivered an early holiday present by unveiling the first song from the record, "Boxing Day."

Backing up earlier claims that the EP would feature a folksier side of the band, the Christmas-themed "Boxing Day" is a break-up song reminiscent of older tunes like "Adam's Song," delivering gentle, emotional melodies powered on acoustic guitars and an understated beat from the usually hyper-kinetic drummer Travis Barker.

"Dogs Eating Dogs will be nothing like Neighborhoods, but it's also not just a return to the band's early releases," the band's singer and guitarist Tom DeLonge explained to Billboard. " Read more and listen to the song here.




Ravi Shankar Dead at 92
Sitar legend Ravi Shankar, best known in the west for his influence on the Beatles, died on Tuesday in a San Diego area hospital. He was 92.

Pandit Ravi Shankar, whom George Harrison dubbed the 'godfather of world music,' was also the father of singer Norah Jones.

His family released this statement on his website: As you all know, his health has been fragile for the past several years and on Thursday he underwent a surgery that could have potentially given him a new lease of life. Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of the surgeons and doctors taking care of him, his body was not able to withstand the strain of the surgery. We were at his side when he passed away.

We know that you all feel our loss with us, and we thank you for all of your prayers and good wishes through this difficult time. Although it is a time for sorrow and sadness, it is also a time for all of us to give thanks and to be grateful that we were able to have him as a part of our lives. His spirit and his legacy will live on forever in our hearts and in his music.

The Daily Mail has an in-depth article about his career and legacy that you can read here.




Album That John Lennon Signed For His Killer Goes On Sale
This past weekend marked the 32nd anniversary of John Lennon's assassination on December 8, 1980. Disturbingly enough, the album Lennon signed for the man who would shoot him five hours later, Mark David Chapman, is up for sale.

As the story goes, Lennon signed a copy of his then-new album Double Fantasy for Chapman near his home at the Dakota on NYC's Upper West Side, as documented by this photo that circulated widely following the assassination.

The signed LP was later found in a flower planter outside Lennon's apartment building and used as evidence against Chapman, whose fingertips were all over the cover and sleeve more on this story




Volbeat and Danko Jones Tour
Volbeat have announced the dates for their upcoming North American spring tour.

The tour is set to kick off on March 6th in Dallas, TX and will conclude on April 11th in Philadelphia.

Danko Jones also announced that they will perform as direct support throughout the tour. more on this story




Stacey Blades Leaves L.A. Guns
Stacey Blades has announced that he has left L.A. Guns due to "extenuating circumstances and musical differences," according to Sleaze Roxx.

"This isn't an easy announcement but as of this month I will no longer be playing guitar for L.A. Guns," says Blades in a statement published by Sleaze Roxx. "I dearly wish Phil, Scotty and Steve much continued success. It's been a crazy ten year ride filled with some amazing tours, albums and memories to last a lifetime! Due to extenuating circumstances and musical differences I have decided not to continue with the band. L.A. Guns was a dream come true but life is full of new beginnings and journeys. I will be taking some time off and have some different things lined up that I will share with you in the near future. I would like to first and foremost thank the fans for allowing me into your hearts! You guys Rule!! Hope to see you all soon!"

Blades filled the guitarist void in the group when the band's namesake Tracii Guns left due to commitments with Brides Of Destruction (which also features Nikki Sixx of Motley Crue). more on this story




Rammstein Deliver Six-Track Digital Release
(Sub) Rammstein have released a new six-track digital single of the Mutter track "Mein Herz Brennt" on iTunes.

The release includes a digital booklet along with the previously unreleased track, "Gib Mir Deine Augen."

Two new videos for the single have also been filmed which fans can purchase on iTunes. A piano version of "Mein Herz Brennt" debuted online last week (watch it here) and will be available on iTunes soon. more on this story




Metric Forced To Unplug
When Metric's equipment failed to arrive from Miami for Friday's Night 1 of LIVE 105′s Not So Silent Night at Oakland's Oracle Arena, it didn't stop them from performing.

"For some reason that we will never understand the freight company just didn't put it on the plane," explained Metric's Emily Haines.

Joked guitarist Jimmy Shaw, "Our gear is still partying in South Beach." Not to disappoint fans, Metric and LIVE 105 staff scrambled to find acoustic instruments including a baby grand piano for the band to use. Haines and Shaw hit the stage a wowed concert goers with stripped down, intimate acoustic versions of some of Metric's signature tracks plus a cover of Bob Dylan's "Don't Think Twice, It's All Right." more on this story




Hollywood Undead Plan Underground Tour
Hollywood Undead will launching a tour of North American small clubs early next year.

'The Underground Tour' will launch on January 8th, the release date of their new album, Notes From The Underground.

The new studio album was produced by Griffin Boice, Sam & Sluggo, and Danny Lohner. more on this story




Rolling Stones' Mick Jagger Delivers Top 10 List On Letterman
(hennemusic) Mick Jagger made a special guest appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman Tuesday night.

The Rolling Stones frontman was on hand to deliver the nightly Top 10 list based on "10 Things I, Mick Jagger, Have Learned After 50 Years In Rock N' Roll."

Keith Richards was originally billed to join Jagger for the visit, but the singer arrived at the show on his own.

Mick walked onto the Ed Sullivan Theater stage to wild applause while Paul Shaffer and band played the Stones classic, "It's Only Rock 'N Roll (But I Like It)". Watch video here.




The Who Taking Vintage Trouble On Tour
Vintage Trouble will be joining The Who for the second leg of the rock legends' Quadrophenia and More North American tour.

The band says that response to the initial 5-week run was so strong that the trek has now doubled with this second leg to become a 10-week national tour.

Vintage Trouble is on the road in support of their self-released debut, The Bomb Shelter Sessions. more on this story




Rush Respond To Rock Hall Induction
(hennemusic) Rush were announced Tuesday as inductees into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame's Class of 2013.

Rush have been eligible for the Rock Hall since 1998; artists are considered for inclusion 25 years after the release of their first recording.

"We are honored to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame," said the band. "The 3 of us are especially appreciative of our loyal fans whose support and dedication has gone a long way to making this possible. P.S. And special thanks to our moms for voting 6000 times!" more on this story




Misery Index Releasing Limited Edition Live Album
Misery Index will be releasing a limited edition live album in February that is entitled "Live in Munich".

The album was recorded at Backstage in Munich, Germany on February 18th, 2012.

It will be released on February 15th in Europe and February 19th in North America as hand-numbered die-cut LP, strictly limited to 500 copies worldwide. more on this story




Godflesh's Hymns Expanded For Reissue
The End Records have set a February 19th release date for the deluxe reissue of Godflesh's 2001 album "Hymns."

The reissue will come as a Special Edition 2CD Deluxe Remaster with bonus tracks, liner notes, lyrics and never before seen photos and images.

In addition to the remastered studio album, the seven-track bonus disc features demos of several of the album tracks. more on this story




Acoustic Basement Tour With Thursday and I Am The Avalanche Members
The Acoustic Basement Tour will take place in February and feature Geoff Rickly (Thursday), Vinnie Caruana (The Movielife, I Am The Avalanche), A Loss For Words, Koji, and Brian Marquis (Therefore I Am).

The tour will kick off in New York, NY on February 1st, and will conclude in Boston, MA, on February 23rd.

Here is a little information on the formation of the tour: After the breakup of his band, Therefore I Am, Acoustic Basement producer and performer Brian Marquis approached Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman with the idea of an acoustic stage in the fall of 2011. He hoped to find a new home for artists wanting to showcase their music in a more stripped down setting. The stage was a hit, garnering crowds of up to 1000 people at each date of the Vans Warped Tour. more on this story




Ben Folds Five, Hoobastank On New Season of Guitar Center Sessions
The new season of Guitar Center Sessions features Ben Folds Five, Hoobastank, Skylar Grey, Jimmy Cliff and more.

Ben Folds Five will star in the next episode which airs this Friday, Dec 14th. The season is set to until early March

The performance and interview television series is created and executive produced by Guitar Center and airs exclusively on DirecTV at 9pm in 2D hi-definition on DIRECTV's The Audience Network (channel 239). more on this story




Heart's Ann Wilson Shock By Rock Hall Induction
(hennemusic) Heart were among the honorees announced Tuesday for induction into the 2013 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame.

Joining the Seattle rock legends are Rush, Public Enemy, Donna Summer, Randy Newman and Albert King.

Ann and Nancy Wilson discussed the Rock Hall honor in a new session with Rolling Stone. "I wasn't quite sure this was real when I got the news," revealed Ann. "We've just had this long running joke about it for so many years. But I got the text while I was at the airport and it took a little while to sink in. We were just getting back from the Kennedy Center Honors [where they performed as part of a tribute to Led Zeppelin] and we were caught up in all that. Then I got the news. I went, "Holy sh*t! Really?" more on this story





Jack White Rocks Conan
(hennemusic) Jack White stopped by Conan O'Brien's TBS show Monday night to perform "I'm Shakin'" from his solo debut album, "Blunderbuss."

White's project has been nominated for 3 Grammys, including "Album of the Year" and "Best Rock Album", while the track "Freedom at 21″ is nominated for "Best Rock Song."

The 55th Annual Grammy Awards will be broadcast live on CBS at 8 pm ET/PT on February 10, 2013. Watch the Conan performance here.




Lynyrd Skynyrd Release Good Teacher Lyric Video
(hennemusic) Lynyrd Skynyrd have released a lyric video for "Good Teacher," the latest single from the band's latest album, "Last Of A Dyin' Breed."

The project debuted at No. 14 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart, the highest charting for a Skynyrd album since 1977.

The band kick off their 2013 live dates on January 15 at the Beacon Theatre in New York. Watch the video here.




Metallica Release Damage, Inc Video From Quebec Magnetic
(hennemusic) Metallica has issued footage of the "Master Of Puppets" track, "Damage, Inc.," from their new live package, "Quebec Magnetic."

"Quebec Magnetic" includes 26 songs plus bonus material, with over three hours of footage recorded live at Colisée Pepsi in Quebec City, Quebec on October 31 and November 1, 2009.

Filmed by director Wayne Isham, "Quebec Magnetic" is the first project to be released by Metallica under their own label, Blackened Recordings. more on this story




Frightened Rabbit Release The Woodpile Video
Frightened Rabbit have released a new music video for the track "The Woodpile" from the band's forthcoming album "Pedestrian Verse," which will be released February 5th in the U.S.

The album was recorded at the famed Monnow Valley Studio in Rockfield, South Wales with producer Leo Abrahams (Brian Eno, David Byrne, Grace Jones) and mixed by Craig Silvey (Arcade Fire).

Singer Scott Hutchison says of the new album, "The title is taken from a lyric in 'State Hospital.' I felt it was a nicely faceted title, with enough layered meaning to remain open to interpretation. Above all though, it was a gauntlet I threw down for myself. If you call your album 'Pedestrian Verse,' you can't settle for any old lyric. It forced me to better myself. In fact, I think we all stepped up on this album and I believe that our producer Leo Abrahams had a major role in that step. He threw our music into areas we had not previously imagined. More than any other record we've done this has been a genuine journey of discovery into new ways of working in order to develop and fully realize each of the songs. As a result, I think 'Pedestrian Verse' is the strongest and most interesting record we've made to date." Watch the video here.




The Fuzz Drivers Deliver Discordia Song Lyric Video
Portuguese rockers The Fuzz Drivers have released a new lyric video for their "Discordia Song".

The track comes off the band's self-titled debut album, which will be released on January 31, 2013 on CD, vinyl and digital. Watch it here.

"Our main goal now is to present our band to the world and find a label who can represent us and release our music in Europe and the rest of the World, so we can focus on what we do best, play live and kick some serious a**!" more on this story




The Killers Release Miss Atomic Bomb Video
The Killers have release a new music video for the song "Miss Atomic Bomb," which is billed as a companion to "Mr. Brightside."

Part traditional animation, part live action; it reunites the cast of the "Mr. Brightside" video almost a decade later. Watch it here.

The band is currently touring behind their latest album, Battle Born, with support from Tegan and Sara. more on this story




James Durbin Releases Lyric Video For Elvis Christmas Song
(hennemusic) Last month, James Durbin released a cover of Elvis Presley's "Santa Claus Is Back in Town." Now, Durbin has issued a lyric video for the holiday-themed tune.

"One day while we were writing and recording the new record in Nashville, and we sat down with our producer James Michael and started jamming on this song," explained Durbin. "We found this killer, Van Halen-esque punk hybrid sound, and decided to record."

"Except for the background vocals, it's all one take, hence my cough and [drummer] Jeff Fabb's opening line, 'One take, come on,'" adds James. "We just hope everyone has as much fun with the song as we did, and has a very Merry Christmas." Watch the video here.




Wikimetal Discuss Maiden, Deep Purple and Judas Priest's Japan Shows
Wikimetal is figuratively travelling all the way across the world for this week's episode.

The show focuses on a country that has many stories related to Heavy Metal History: Japan.

Since, one of the show's hosts, Rafael Masini is traveling to Japan, they decided to talk about legendary bands and their memorable concerts in Japan. Bands such as Iron Maiden, Deep Purple, Judas Priest and much more.