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Eminem Suffered Massive Memory Loss- Robin Gibb Released From Hospital- Taylor Swift Surprises Coming?- Michael Jackson Case To Resume- more
(Jam!) Eminem suffered massive memory loss because of his five-year battle with prescription drugs and still can't recall many key events from his career. He blames Ambien for erasing years of his life. more

(Jam!) Bee Gees legend Robin Gibb has been released after being admitted to John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, England last week after suffering acute abdominal pains, caused by inflammation of the colon. more

(FMQB) Taylor Swift says she is already writing for her next album, but that's not the only project she has in the works for 2012. The singer told MTV News she's working on "some surprise projects that may or may not happen, and possibly some acting." more

(AP) A judge says the involuntary manslaughter trial of Michael Jackson's doctor will resume Wednesday and defense attorneys will begin their case on Friday. more

(Billboard) Justin Bieber is in the holiday spirit: The singer says he's the first artist on the Universal Music roster to have part of his album sales benefit charity. "Universal never actually allowed money from the album to go to charity, so it's kind of a unique thing and I'm very happy and proud of what we've done," the 17-year-old said in an interview from Lima, Peru, on Monday. more

(FMQB) While Lil Wayne is still successful with Tha Carter series of albums, he has not forgotten about Rebirth or I Am Not A Human Being. He is currently working on sequels to both of those albums as well. more

(Billboard) Will Smith has acquired a minority stake in the Philadelphia 76ers along with his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, it was announced on Tuesday (Oct. 18). more

(FMQB) Justin Bieber will "perform" live in New York's Times Square as part of Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest on Saturday, December 31 more




Soulja Boy Arrested
(TMZ) The weed and the gun discovered during Soulja Boy's arrest Tuesday morning were inside a briefcase ... which allegedly belongs to the rapper ... law enforcement sources tell TMZ.

TMZ broke the story ... 21-year-old Soulja and 4 other men were arrested in Temple, GA early Tuesday morning ... after cops pulled over their Escalade because one of the lights on the vehicle was out.

Sources tell us ... when cops approached the car, they detected a "strong odor" of marijuana ... and searched the SUV.

We're told cops found a briefcase during the search, which they believe belongs to Soulja Boy ... and inside, officers claim they found a "substantial amount" of weed and a firearm.

Law enforcement sources tell us ... all 5 men were hauled to a nearby jail and booked for marijuana possession and a gun charge.

All 5 men have since been released after posting bond. more on this story



Lingerie Football League Wants Michael Jackson's Teenage Daughter
(TMZ) Michael Jackson's 13-year-old football playing daughter is being recruited to be the face of an organization that swears it's helping break down barriers for women ... problem is, it's the Lingerie Football League.

TMZ has learned .. the LFL took notice when Paris Jackson became the first female in her L.A. private school to join the flag football team earlier this month ... and fired off a letter to the MJ Estate in the hopes PJ would be the spokesperson for the league's "youth program."

In the letter, obtained by TMZ, LFL Commissioner Mitchell S. Mortaza acknowledges a "lack of options for competitive female football" ... and says the league will "be introducing youth clinics across the country to introduce the game of football to young ladies at an earlier stage in life."

Mortaza adds, "We ... would like to invite Paris to become the spokesperson for the LFL's youth program and perhaps start training for a future football career in the LFL when she reaches the age of 18."

Mitchell makes a good point about the lack of football options for girls, but is a league that parades adult women around in their underwear really the right fit for mentoring KIDS????

We gotta ask ... more on this story



Kelly Clarkson Going Unplugged Next Month
VH1 Unplugged: Kelly Clarkson is set to debut next month both online and over cable and satellite for subscribers to MTV's HD channel.

The online debut will be at Unplugged.VH1.com on Thursday, November 17 at 8PM ET. The on-air premiere follows on VH1 Friday, November 18 at 11PM* and on Palladia, MTV Networks' high-definition music channel on Saturday, November 19 at 9PM*.

Here is what the network had to say about it: Kelly's extremely personal set will include performances from her forthcoming album Stronger as well as other past favorites. more on this story



Lindsay Lohan Being Sent To The Morgue?
(TMZ) Good News for Lindsay Lohan: The judge who could end up sending her to jail has decided she doesn't have to do any community service, at least for now. Bad News for Lindsay Lohan: She'll be sweeping up blood and guts at the L.A. County Morgue.

Sources connected with the Probation Department tell TMZ ... Judge Stephanie Sautner contacted Probation officials and told them to immediately yank Lindsay from her current community service assignment with the Red Cross. We're told Judge Sautner ordered the Probation people to immediately assign Lindsay to morgue duty.

It's clearly a sign the judge is pissed off -- probably at the Probation Dept. for pulling a switcheroo by taking Lindsay out of the Downtown Women's Center, where the judge ordered Lindsay to perform 360 hours of community service. Judge Sautner also ordered Lindsay to do 120 hours at the morgue, and now that's taken top billing.

As for pissing off the judge, we've learned there's something in the Probation report that will probably do just that. Lindsay's probation officer wrote that Lindsay had problems with the Women's Center, because it was "not fulfilling." One more time -- Lindsay complained the Woman's Center was "NOT FULFILLING."

We broke the story the Probation Department believes Lindsay has NOT violated her probation, but prosecutors feel the opposite is true and they want her in the slammer.

Lindsay is ordered to court this morning at 10 AM PT. It promises to be a showdown -- and possibly an epic one. Yes, we'll livestream from start to finish.



Dixie Chicks Storytellers Coming to DVD and Blu Ray
Dixie Chicks Storytellers is being released for the first time ever on DVD and Blu Ray on Tuesday November 29, 2011.

Recorded live in September 2006 at the historic Los Angeles Theater, Dixie Chicks Storytellers was the grand finale in the whirlwind that surrounded the release of the band's 5x Grammy Award winning album Taking the Long Way.

Fans are treated to personal anecdotes and inspiration around some of the band's biggest hits including "Not Ready to Make Nice," "Cowboy Take Me Away" and "Wide Open Spaces." Dixie Chicks Storytellers will also feature three never before seen performances from the original broadcast including "Lullaby," "Easy Silence" and "So Hard" more on this story



Dave Koz for Christmas
Dave Koz is in the Christmas spirit. Not only has released a new Christmas album this week but he is also hitting the road for a Christmas tour. We were sent the following details:

Ultimate Christmas, featuring 18 holiday songs performed by Dave Koz, was released today by Capitol/EMI. The collection features Koz's renditions of such perennial holiday classics as "The Christmas Song," "Winter Wonderland," "Deck The Halls," "O Tannenbaum (O Christmas Tree)" and "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" plus "White Christmas" featuring Kelly Sweet and "Please Come Home for Christmas" featuring Kimberley Locke.

The songs were hand-picked from Dave's three previous holiday albums - December Makes Me Feel This Way, A Smooth Jazz Christmas and Memories of a Winter's Night. Koz also recorded two brand new instrumentals for Ultimate Christmas: "Welcoming the Season (Prelude)" and "Welcoming the New Year (Coda)." more on this story



Dr. Conrad Murray Defense To Call Michael Jackson Doctors To Testify?
(TMZ) Dr. Conrad Murray's lawyers will call one of Michael Jackson's doctors to the stand, and our sources say it could blow up in their faces.

Dr. David Adams -- a Las Vegas anesthesiologist -- treated MJ on 4 occasions, administering Propofol during dental procedures.

Dr. Murray told cops during his LAPD interview that Dr. Adams was one of the docs who gave MJ Propofol just to sleep ... once putting the singer under for 5 or 6 hours while Murray says he was present.

Murray also told cops MJ had asked Adams to be his doctor during the "This is It" tour, and Adams wanted between $1.2 and $1.3 million.

We're told the defense will call Dr. Adams to the stand -- possibly as early as today -- to establish that MJ was a hard-core Propofol user and that other doctors, including Adams, were fueling his addiction.

But here's what we know. Sources connected to Dr. Adams tell TMZ ... Adams will make it clear -- he NEVER put Michael under just to help him sleep, although Adams will say he did administer Propofol for legitimate dental procedures.

But even more important ... Adams wants to tell the jury he strongly believes Michael became a victim to Murray's financial greed. Adams will say Murray actually negotiated with him and cut him out of the tour so Murray would be the sole beneficiary of Michael's medical budget. more on this story



Shwayze & Cisco Island In The Sun Tour and Party With Ron Jeremy and Pauly Shore
Shwayze & Cisco sent over the following word that they will be hitting the road soon for the Island In The Sun Tour, starting November 2 in Washington D.C. and ending in San Diego, CA, on November 25th, to promote thier new album, Island In The Sun, which we released September 13, 2011.

Supporting artists on tour will be Mod Sun, who recently released his mixtape titled Blazed By The Bell, and G-Eazy who is most recently known for his Doo-Wop inspired mixtape, Endless Summer.

Also coming out soon is our new music video for Drunk Off Your Love feat. Sky Blu of LMFAO. The making of this video was a nonstop party with a carnival's worth of characters stopping by. Where else can you find Ron Jeremy and Pauly Shore at the same party as Olympic snowboarders and the best skaters in the world? more on this story



honeyhoney To Deliver New Album Next Week
honeyhoney will release their new album, Billy Jack, next Tuesday, October 24th , via their very own honeyhoney Records/Lost Highway.

Not country, not folk, not indie rock, their music is a hybrid that defies simple definition. Produced primarily by Raymond Richards (Local Natives), Billy Jack finds the musicians Suzanne Santo and Ben Jaffe threading sweet melodies from start to finish.

Their first single, "Turn That Finger Around," is a steady-grooving story detailing hard times with a memorable hook and some Southern twang. A slow burn seethes beneath the gospel-flavored tale of romantic doubt, "Don't Know How (Slow Mover)," while strings baste the mourning ballad "Angel of Death," and "Thin Line" explores dissatisfaction, good times and loss through the blues. From the dark smolder of "Glad I Done What I Did" and stark piano of "LA River," to the euphoric romp of "Let's Get Wrecked"—honeyhoney's music embraces the sound of what it means to be alive. more on this story



Cathy Rigby To Reprise Peter Pan Role
(Sub) Olympic gymnast, Cathy Rigby, is set to once again take flight in her Tony nominated and Emmy Award winning role as Peter Pan.

An all new production of the musical Peter Pan starring Cathy Rigby recently embarked on a 2 year international tour that will include a stop at Madison Square Garden December 14 - 30, for the 2011 holiday season.

Previous productions of Peter Pan starring Cathy Rigby have grossed over $200 million dollars in ticket sales while, receiving multiple Tony Award nominations including "Best Actress in a Musical & Best Revival of a Musical". A nationally televised broadcast of the show on A&E earned the show 2 Emmy Awards. more on this story



Ultimate Fighting Champ To Show His Country Faith
(Webster) Three time World Ultimate Fighting Champion Rich "Ace" Franklin will be a part of the 17th Annual ICM Faith, Family & Country Music Awards at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center on October 28.

"Rich Franklin is a legend, a champion, an ambassador for his sport, and one of the most respected athletes in the world, so we are especially thrilled with his involvement with this year's Awards," noted Association Executive Director, Jason Higgins in making the announcement. "For a sports hero of this caliber to add his enthusiasm to support our 2011 theme message for Breast Cancer Awareness Month moves the media awareness to a whole new level," added Higgins.

Franklin is recognized as one of the most competitive fighters to ever step into the Octagon™ . His popularity as one of the most popular UFC fighters in the history of the sport is widely credited as a major factor in propelling Ultimate Fighting over to wider market mainstream awareness and audiences. UFC now boasts the fastest growing fan base in the world of sports.

Today's Day in Rock

Guns N' Adler Halloween- Sonic Youth Founders Split- Clarence Clemons Songs Coming- Historic Beatles Letter Up For Auction- Silverstein Short Songs- more
Rocktober has turned out to be blahtober so far, let's hope things pick up soon. In the meantime, here are some quick rock news bits that might be of interest:

(Loudwire) Asking Alexandria and ex-Guns N' Roses drummer Steven Adler will join forces to perform songs from Guns' classic 'Appetite for Destruction' album on Halloween at the Wiltern in Los Angeles. The set will be filmed for an upcoming DVD. more

(The 1st Five) Matador Records have confirmed that Sonic Youth founding members Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore have announced their separation after 27 years of marriage. The couple were two of the original members of Sonic Youth, who formed in 1981, and married in 1984. more

(The 1st Five) Silverstein has announced via video that they've entered the studio to record material for a new release. The band is working, yet again, with producer Jordan Valeriote to record twenty-two songs, each clocking in around 90 seconds or less. The record will be titled Short Songs, and the band hopes to have it out in January of 2012. More including the video here

(FMQB) Fans of the late E Street Band saxophonist Clarence Clemons will get to hear the Big Man in time for Christmas. Two Christmas songs recorded by Clemons will be released at The Wonder Bar in Asbury Park, N.J., on Nov. 18. more

(BBC) A handwritten letter from Sir Paul McCartney inviting an unknown drummer to audition for the Beatles is to go under the hammer in London next month. more

(Lambgoat) Graves of Valor is breaking up. Vocalist Damon Welch sent the following statement to Lambgoat: "After 6 years, Graves of Valor is at its end. This isn't a decision reached overnight. It has been coming for a while." more




The Stone Roses Announce Reunion
(Gibson) It's official. After 15 years apart, the original members of The Stone Roses are reforming for a world tour in 2012. The band announced the news in a London press conference, according to Spinner.

The Roses, who include Ian Brown (vocals), John Squire (guitar), Gary "Mani" Mounfield (bass) and Alan "Reni" Wren (drums), will play two hometown shows in Manchester, England on June 29 and 30. A tour will follow.

There have been rampant rumors about the group getting back together in recent years – following a long spell during which Brown and Squire didn't speak to each other. But things have changed. According to a report in the Manchester Evening News, Squire said, "It might even be enjoyable." more on this story



Metallica Obey Your Master Exhibit Coming
An interesting bit of news from Metallica land: Exhibit A is teaming up with pro skateboarder Tony Alva for the Obey Your Master art exhibit which will feature a collection of artists from the worlds of Art, Fashion, Film, Music and Skateboarding coming together to pay tribute to Metallica.

For the exhibit, the artists have all chosen a song by the heroes of metal, and will execute their vision in their individual artistic mediums, based on their interpersonal relationship to Metallica's lyrics and music.

The final art pieces will represent each chosen song, and will be revealed on January 20th, 2012 at Exhibit A Gallery to a private reception, with all of the artists and Metallica in attendance. The pieces will be available for purchase starting that evening, through March 23, 2012.

Rock music has always inspired fans and creative types alike, empowering and influencing them personally, sonically and artistically. Some examples of the influence of Metallica's music on artists are with Obey Giant's renowned street artist Shepard Fairey and his politically driven propaganda art. One could make the connection between Fairey's art and an album like Metallica's ...And Justice for All. Starting in the early 1980's, iconic skateboarder, Steve Caballero during skate competitions would correlate his music with his aggressive skate style, he would insist to organizers to turn up the volume and blast songs off Metallica's Kill 'Em All album. more on this story



Rush Sectors Box Sets Details
UMe have set a November 21, 2011 released date for Rush Sector box sets consisting of three separate six-disc box sets which together spans their entire historic Mercury Records recording career.

Each "Sector" contains five of their 15 Mercury albums in chronological order, all transferred to high resolution 96kHz/24-bit audio and digitally remastered for optimal quality.

In addition, each volume includes an exclusive booklet packed with unpublished photos, original album lyrics and credits, and features one album from each set specially remixed on DVD in high resolution 96kHz/24-bit, 5.1 surround sound and stereo, compatible with both DVD-Audio players and DVD-Video players. Each album is packaged in a replica vinyl mini-jacket of the original album release with all three box sets forming a Rush CD road case track details



Radiohead Star Confirms Tour Plans
(Gibson) In an interview with BBC 6 Music Radiohead guitarist Ed O'Brien said that the band are finalizing their 2012 tour of the U.K. and U.S. O'Brien revealed that the trek will likely take the band from the end of February through November and hit "the usual ports of call."

Although there will be some shows at outdoor spaces, the tour will focus on indoor venues. The guitarist said that playing music from The King of Limbs (released earlier this year) "just doesn't feel right this time." He also said that the setlists won't just combine Radiohead hits with new album selections, but will be a bit different.

"I think the important thing is that it's got to be a set in itself, it's got to work," O'Brien said. "Last time we went out, it felt very much like In Rainbows plus the greatest hits. And it's not going to be like that this time. I guess it's going to be predominantly from this record and the last record, and then see which songs fit around that."



Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds Unplugged Dates
Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds are teaming up for a pair of acoustic shows next month.

The duo will play one acoustic show at New York City's United Palace Theater on Friday, November 18.

On Saturday, November 19, Matthews and Reynolds will perform at the Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, CT. more on this story



The Smashing Pumpkins Classics Revisited and Expanded
EMI have set a November 29th release date for The Smashing Pumpkins' reissues of Gish and Siamese Dream in CD, deluxe 2CD/DVD, vinyl LP, and digital configurations (They will be released internationally on December 5th). They sent us these details:

Both albums, each with bonus content and special features that were curated from the band's archives by founding member Billy Corgan, have been painstakingly remastered for the first time from the original master tapes by Bob Ludwig.

With the full support and guidance from The Smashing Pumpkins--who've created one of the most acclaimed bodies of work in musical history, selling over 30 million albums--EMI's global catalog reissue campaign will last through 2013; it will encompass all the band's albums and B-sides from 1991-2000, with other release dates to be announced. more on this story



Adele, Sting and Patti Smith Doing Bob Dylan
(Gibson) Adele, Sting, Patti Smith and Ke$ha are teaming up to cover songs by Bob Dylan for a new compilation.

U.K. newspaper the Daily Express, reports that Adele, Dave Matthews Band, Sting and Ke$ha are featured on Chimes of Freedom: Songs of Bob Dylan.

Ke$ha, it turns out, is a massive Dylan fan. She told Rolling Stone magazine, "When you think of me, you wouldn't think of Bob Dylan. My music is more about going crazy than politics. But he's a huge influence – he writes his own music and means what he says. I write my own music and I f---ing mean every word I sing. [In the song] you can hear the snot running down my face."



New Home For Bruce Springsteen Collection
(hennemusic) Bruce Springsteen's home state has found a new home for a Boss collection. The world's largest Springsteen printed memorabilia collection, having outgrown its long-time home at the Asbury Park library, will move to Monmouth University in West Long Branch on November 1.

The Star-Ledger reports the move has involved a four-year search for a new home, as the collection now features 14,900-documents devoted to the Boss and his music.

Songbooks, tour programs, magazines and other documents from 44 countries are now housed at the Asbury Park Public Library, where they are kept in storage and available for viewing only by appointment. At Monmouth University, the collection will be better preserved and more widely available to the public, school officials said. more on this story



Joe Bonamassa Resumes Tour
Joe Bonamassa has resumed his UK tour. We were sent the following details: On Saturday October 15th, Joe Bonamassa came down with the flu and was forced to re-schedule his Blackpool Opera House concert Saturday October 15th to the new date of Thursday April 5th 2012.

Joe's Nottingham Capital FM Arena concert on Sunday October 16th has now been re-scheduled to Monday April 2nd 2012.

The good news is that Joe has now fully recovered from the flu, and will perform the remaining dates on the current leg of his UK tour more on this story



Young the Giant Unplugged
MTV Unplugged: Young the Giant is set to debut online at Unplugged.MTV.com on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 7:00pm EST.

The band will perform selections from their self titled debut album, as well as a cover song.

Additionally, Young The Giant was nominated for an MTV Music Group O Music Award in the "Best Artist With A Cameraphone" category. The MTV Music Group O Music Awards 2 will announce winners October 31, 2011 live beginning 11:30pm ET at OMusicAwards.com. more on this story



Aborted Preview
Aborted recently finished recording their seventh studio album, Global Flatline, which is set for release January 23rd in Europe and January 24th in North America.

The band is now giving fans a preview of Global Flatline in their new teaser trailer on Youtube here.

Global Flatline was recorded, mixed, and mastered by the renowned Jacob Hansen (Volbeat, Pestilence, Hatesphere) at Hansen Studios in Ribe, Denmark, and it features several guest vocalists, including Trevor Strnad (The Black Dahlia Murder), Julien Truchan (Benighted), Jason Netherton (Misery Index), and Keiijo Niinima (Rotten Sound). more on this story



Periphery Announce New Member
Periphery have named their new guitarist and announced winter tour dates including a run with Dream Theater.

Periphery will be touring as direct support to the legendary Dream Theater throughout Europe from Jan. 23rd through Feb. 26th. They will play two headlining shows amidst those dates. Brussels, Belgium, and Prague, Czech Republic, have been added to the band's schedule.

The band has also recruited guitarist Mark Holcomb to their lineup. (He had a project with Misha Mansoor called Haunted Shores and filled in on the "Frak The Gods" tour). more on this story



God Bless Ozzy Osbourne Hitting Canadian Theaters
(hennemusic) Canadians will get a chance to check out "God Bless Ozzy Osbourne," the new documentary by son Jack Osbourne, on the big screen when it comes to Canadian theaters on October 26.

"God Bless Ozzy Osbourne" examines many vital moments of the famed performer's life beginning with his troubled youth, through his career with Black Sabbath, his battles with fame and addiction, and his life as a family man with Sharon.

The documentary will also provide unprecedented behind the scenes clips of Ozzy - on and off stage - as well as interviews with Motley Crue's Tommy Lee and others. more on this story



The Haunted Headed To China
The Haunted have announced three shows in China as part of their upcoming Asian tour in December.

The band says, "We are currently preparing for some club shows in Greece, in Sweden with Entombed, as well as a tour of Japan & China. China will be a first for us and we are very excited about this. We are also looking at some more touring next year, but more info about that soon. 'Til then, keep checking our website & facebook for updates and news."

The Haunted have launched the first promotional video clip for the Unseen album. The song "No Ghost" (in a special live rendition from Wacken Open Air festival 2011) can now be viewed online. more on this story



Twelfth Gate Reunion
(PR) Twelfth Gate have reunited with original singer Scott Huffman and guitarist Rich Knight, and have scheduled a reunion show to take place on Saturday, Dec 10th at Reggie's Rock Club in Chicago, IL.

Rounding out the live lineup will be original bass player Rob Such, original live rhythm guitarist Gabe DeLaurie, and drummer Sean Scala. The band is planning on playing their debut album, Summoning (2003, Crash Music) in its entirety, with maybe a select track or two off their sophomore album Threshold of Revelation (2006, Season of Mist).

Rob also commented: "Jamming with Rich and Scott again has made me realize how much I really missed the old Twelfth Gate lineup...the chemistry we have, both musically and as friends, just makes jamming that much more fun! Also, bringing Gabe back into the fold, with his flawless execution of our songs, and adding the monster of a drummer in Sean, has brought a new life back into the band. I believe that without all these players, the reunion would not have been possible. Rich and I have also always been a great writing team, and the material we're already coming up with is proof positive of that fact! I can't wait to finish some of these new ideas and have Scott add his unquestionable creativity into the mix. Once everything gets rolling again, there will be nothing stopping us...Twelfth Gate is back!"



Scars on 45 Streaming New EP Online
Scars on 45 will release their new four song digital EP, "Heart on Fire," next Tuesday, October 24th.

But if you can't wait until next week, "Heart On Fire," is currently streaming exclusively at PasteMagazine.com here

Scars on 45 will support the "Heart On Fire" EP with a series of North American tours, including dates alongside Matt Nathanson beginning October 18th at The Pageant in St. Louis. more on this story



Abacinate Return With Original Frontman
Abacinate have ended their year-long hiatus which followed the tragic loss of vocalist Jason "Plunger" Sica.

Rejoined by original vocalist Ian Neal, who appeared on the band's full-length debut, Ruination, Abacinate is picking up right where they left off over a year ago.

Denied the opportunity to tour in support of their last album, Genesis, which was released earlier this year, Abacinate is currently planning on hitting the road in the spring of next year in order to give fans across the country a dose of their energetic live performance. more on this story



Graham Parker Knocked Up
(Gibson) Comedy writer-director-producer extraordinaire Judd Apatow is currently at work on a spin-off to 2007's blockbuster Knocked Up, and the movie will feature cult music hero Graham Parker reuniting with his band, The Rumour. Rolling Stone reports that the untitled film is due out next year and stars Paul Rudd.

Rudd and Leslie Mann reprise their Knocked Up roles as Pete and Debbie, who are both dealing with midlife crises. Albert Brooks, Jason Segel and Megan Fox also appear in the movie.

So how does the former "angry young man" Parker fit in? Pete is a record industry A&R man who starts his own record label and signs Parker and the Rumour. "As far as I can tell, I'm basically a metaphor for abject failure in Judd's movie – and I couldn't be more thrilled," Parker said.. "This whole experience is proof of that old show business rule I did not think would ever apply to me – that if you stick around long enough, anything can happen. You can't write this stuff. Except Judd did." more on this story



Singled Out: Dischordia's Creator, Destroyer
Today progressive death metallers Dischordia tell us about the title track to their new EP "Creator, Destroyer". Here is the story:

Our new EP's title track, "Creator, Destroyer," was the first song we wrote after our vocalist, Josh Turner, joined the band. He presented a rhythmic idea based on his experience in marching percussion. The main riff is a 7/8 sextuplet figure layered over two different 4/4 drum ideas.

Our drummer, Josh Fallin, took the initial idea and ran with it. He and Keeno then met up soon after and finished the song in a night. Keeno then wrote the lyrics within a week. Musically, this is easily our heaviest and most straightforward, death metal type song.

Lyrically, the song is based on Keeno's personal, spiritual journey; namely his questioning of faith. The song itself is one our favorites in that it came together so easily and is a departure from our other material.

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Shia LaBeouf Brutally Attacked
(TMZ) Shia LaBeouf was repeatedly PUNCHED IN THE HEAD by a shirtless, hairy-bellied man on a Vancouver sidewalk last week -- and TMZ has obtained footage of the brutal ass whooping.

It's unclear exactly what provoked the attack -- but we're told Shia originally got into it with the man inside a bar called Cinema Public House ... and after security kicked them both out, the man tore off his shirt and unleashed the fury all over Shia's face.

Moments after the attack, Shia tries to chase after the guy -- but someone who appears to be his friend holds him back, telling him, "You gotta lay low right now!"

A rep for Cinema Public House tells TMZ, no one on staff noticed the brawl outside -- but the rep confirms ... Shia has been a regular at the place since he's been in town to shoot "The Company You Keep." Check out the video here



LAPD Investigating Selena Gomez Death Threat
(TMZ) Justin Bieber's girlfriend Selena Gomez has received a death threat that is so serious ... the LAPD's Threat Management Unit is on the case, and Selena has obtained a restraining order ... TMZ has learned.

Thomas Brodnicki -- a man with a criminal history of stalking -- allegedly told his shrink he was going to kill Selena.

According to the declarations of Selena and her lawyer, Blair Berk ... Brodnicki told the shrink he traveled from Chicago to L.A. to meet her, visited her workplace at least 3 times and has told people he had conversations with God about killing her. Selena says she is in "extreme fear," believing he will carry out his death threat against her if he isn't stopped.

Brodnicki was picked up for mental evaluation last month for allegedly threatening to "scratch people's eyes out on the street." While he was being held for mental evaluation, he made the threats to the shrink.

According to court docs, LAPD detectives are taking the threats "extremely seriously" because of Brodnicki's history of mental illness and making criminal threats.
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The Roots undun For New Album
The Roots have set a December 6, 2011 release date for their new album which is entitled "undun". Here is the official word:

undun marks the first conceptually-based album from The Roots and quickly reaffirms the creativity of the outfit that are notorious for pushing the envelope. The album's first single, "Make My" featuring Big K.I.R.T. is set for release November 1st on iTunes. In addition to their new album, The Roots are set to perform in New York City on November 29th and 30th and December 5th at the Highline Ballroom.

undun is an existential re-telling of the short life of one Redford Stephens (1974-1999). Through the use of emotives and Redford's internal dialogues the album seeks to illustrate the intersection of free will and prescribed destiny as it plays out 'on the corner'. Utilizing a reverse narrative arc, the album begins as the listener finds Redford disoriented--postmortem--and attempting to make sense of his former life. As he moves through its pivotal moments he begins to deconstruct all that has led to his (and our own) coming undun. more on this story



Rick Ross Taking Bus To Avoid Seizures
(TMZ) No more emergency landings ... for now -- TMZ has learned Rick Ross will be traveling back home to Atlanta on his friend's badass tour bus ... after suffering two in-flight seizures last week.

Ross -- who was hospitalized in Alabama Friday -- was picked up by his friend DJ Khaled ... who transported him to Memphis in his luxury tour bus for the opening of a chicken wing joint last night.

Sources close to Ross tell us ... Khaled has offered to take Ross back to Atlanta in the bus, so he won't have to risk another in-flight emergency. more on this story



Hannah Montana Star Arrested
(TMZ) Mitchel Musso -- the Disney star who played Oliver Oken on "Hannah Montana" -- was arrested for drunk driving in Burbank, CA this weekend ... TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell us ... 20-year-old Musso was pulled over at 3:43 AM Sunday ... after he failed to slow down for cops who were directing traffic for an unrelated accident.

We're told ... cops approached Musso's 2007 black Mercedes Benz and detected a "strong odor of alcohol."

Musso -- who also stars on the Disney hits "Pair of Kings" and "PrankStars" -- was given a field sobriety test ... and we're told he performed poorly.

Law enforcement sources also tell us ... Musso was given a breathalyzer test and blew WELL ABOVE .08 ... the legal limit in CA for people who are OVER the age of 21.

Musso was booked on suspicion of DUI and hauled to a nearby station. Bail was set at $5,000.

According to his booking sheet, Musso is 5'8" and 133 lbs. more on this story



Neal McCoy A-OK Today
(Webster) Neal McCoy is releasing "A-OK," the first single off his twelfth career album, XII, today at all digital music outlets.

In the 21 years since the 'consummate live performer' released his first single, Neal McCoy has had his share of feel good radio records. With over 25 charted singles, five #1 hits, two BMI Song of the Year awards with "Wink" and "The Shake," and a whole lot of fun along the way, the entertainer has spent the better part of two decades chasing 'that song.'

With "A-OK," McCoy's quest may be complete. "Everybody wants to find that song that hits the sweet spot, which is pretty much them, but everybody else, too. I think I finally found that song!," McCoy explains. more on this story



Tommy Emmanuel Christmas Album and Tour
(Noble) Tommy Emmanuel will release the new holiday album 'All I Want For Christmas' in the UK on Monday November 7th.

The album coincides with Tommy's nationwide UK tour that starts on Thursday December 1st at Hull City Hall. 'All I Want For Christmas' follows Emmanuel's last studio album, 'Little By Little', released February 2011.

Released on Steve Vai's 'Favored Nations Entertainment' record label, Emmanuel, honoured as the Country Music Awards' Global Artist earlier this year, co-produced the album with veteran Nashville picker/arranger John Knowles, CGP. The pair collaborated of new arrangements on nine Yuletide classics including 'I'll Be Home For Christmas', 'The Christmas Song', and 'Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer'. Emmanuel also wrote one original for the collection, 'One Christmas Night', and arranged a second new composition, 'The Magic Of Christmas Time'. more on this story



James Morrison Livestream Today
James Morrison will be doing a Livestream Performance this afternoon (Oct 18th) at 3 PM EST.

With James' new album "The Awakening" having come out last week in the United States and no North American tour dates currently planned, James has specifically scheduled this performance with his U.S fans in mind!

You'll be able to watch the stream directly from James' website and he will also be answering fan questions, which you can ask by commenting here



Scott Lucas & the Married Men Recording New Music
(JMM) Scott Lucas & the Married Men are in the studio this month to record the follow-up to their 2010 debut George Lassos the Moon and last fall's The Absolute Beginner's EP.

The Local H frontman's seven-piece "solo" band laid down tracks at Steve Albini's Electrical Audio studio, with producer Andy Gerber (the Tossers, Smoking Popes, the Effigies) and engineer Greg Norman (Neurosis, Pinebender, Russian Circles).

The band is finishing the album at Gerber's Million Yen Studios, with renowned metal producer Sanford Parker (Bloodiest, Pelican, Yakuza) lined up to mix it. An early 2012 release on a to-be-determined label is planned. more on this story



Anya Marina For Valentine's Day
Anya Marina will deliver her new album "Felony Flats" on Valentine's Day, February 14th, 2012.

The self-produced album sees Marina joined by some of the Pacific Northwest's finest musicians, including guitarist Cody Votolato (Blood Brothers, Telekinesis), bassist Jeff Bond, drummer Joe Plummer (Modest Mouse, Mister Heavenly), and Blitzen Trapper's Eric Earley, who contributes additional piano and guitars.

"If albums are like children, this one is my favorite (don't tell the others)," Marina says. "It's the one I put the most heart and soul into. It's the one that taught me the most about myself, and it's the one that looks most like me."

http://www.anyamarina.com/



Jacob Latimore BET's Young Starz 2.0 Week
RCA sent over word that 15 year old singer, dancer and actor Jacob Latimore joins BET's Young Starz 2.0 week.

BET will be premiering the video for his first official single, the "Like 'Em All" Radio Version Ft. Issa on today during "106 & Park" hosted by Terrence and Rocsi. Jacob will be on "106 & Park" for his first live performance of the track on Friday, October 21, 2011.

Last year BET's Young Starz week helped launch the careers of Willow Smith and Diggy Simmons and is now seen as one of the go to destinations for new talent to explode. more on this story



Renee & Jeremy With You A Sunny Christmas
(SpinLab) Family music duo Renee & Jeremy have a holiday single entitled "Sunny Christmas" which ships to radio this week and will soon be at online retail outlets everywhere.

A warm and bouncy holiday message that entreats music fans to spread love and appreciation to everyone in their lives.

"Sunny Christmas" features the cheery vocals of Renee Stahl and Jeremy Toback, who are both parents in addition to being accomplished veteran solo artists. Listen here



Camron and Macy Gray Begin Filming Percentage
42 West sent over word that Queen Latifah and Shakim Compere of Flavor Unit Entertainment, announced the start of principle photography on the company's first feature film, "Percentage."

Here is the synopsis: 2 New York hustlers who are on the run from a drug deal gone bad. Ant (played by Camron) and Carter (played by Omar Gooding) move to Miami to build a new empire in the world of credit fraud. As the business grows, so does the unwanted attention from law enforcement and Miami's most notorious criminals. The film also stars Macy Gray, Ving Rhames, Antwan Tanner, Robert Watson and Malinda Williams.

The film is Flavor Units first production to be shot in their new sound stage, Flavor Unit Studios. Located in Miami, FL, Flavor Unit Studios will be home to multiple Flavor Unit productions. Flavor Unit Entertainment is owned and operated by Shakim Compere and Queen Latifah. Among their many accomplishments, they have served as producers on Paramount's box office hit THE PERFECT HOLIDAY, Disney's # 1 film BRINGING DOWN THE HOUSE, MGM's BEAUTY SHOP and Lions Gate THE COOKOUT.

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Bandmate Punch Lands Guitarist in Coma
(Rock News Desk) Doctors fear a guitarist may never wake up from a coma after being punched once by a bandmate.

Bassist Michael Sorden of veteran Ohio rock outfit Aleister Wild first knocked singer Ernest Munoz to the ground then turned on six-stringer Terry Span in a brawl over loading out gear after a pub gig.

Span is on life support after being knocked out by the single blow while Sorden is in jail, while Munoz remains bewildered over the tragedy. The singer tells the Colorado Springs Gazette how an argument started because Sorden wanted him to help load his gear into their van. Read that here



The Stone Roses To Reunite?
(hennemusic) 15 years after the band last played together, The Stone Roses are rumored to officially announce their reunion plans at a UK press conference on Tuesday.

Formed in 1983, The Stone Roses were one of the pioneers of what became known as the "Madchester" movement, as the Manchester group mixed the worlds of alt-rock, psych-rock and dance music…get yer groove on, man.

With rumors circulating for days, The Telegraph now says singer Ian Brown has reportedly confirmed that the band are to reunite, with one of his friends claiming the star told him: "It's happening." more on this story



Axl Vs Slash
(Rock News Desk) Axl Rose has been filmed gloating to fans over stealing girlfriends from Slash and claiming the guitarist regularly wet himself during drinking sessions.

There's no love lost between the Guns N' Roses singer and his former guitarist. But in a short video shot by GnR fan Ollie Fabeck in Paraguay last week, Rose takes great pleasure in getting personal about his former friend.

"It was great, 'cause he would pass out and piss his pants, and then I would get to be with the girl," Rose says. "So I always followed Slash 'cause I knew he would pass out and I would get the girl. The girl would be like, 'Ah, he just peed in my bed!' And I'd be like, 'It's okay, it's okay.'" More including the video



Hole Cancel Soundwave Over Limp Bizkit?
(Gibson) It appears Courtney Love and Hole have pulled out of Australia's Soundwave Festival because they don't want to play with Limp Bizkit.

Promoter AJ Maddah, who (despite the recently-cancelled Soundwave Revolution with Van Halen) has been behind many successful tours, confirmed reports that Love wanted out because she didn't want to play support to Limp Bizkit.

"That seems to be the excuse," Maddah tweeted. "Funny that they reconfirmed after seeing the rest of the line-up and artwork," Maddah later posted. "No point talking her back, only for her to cancel later, or turn up & act like a rotten [expletive] to other artists, fans, etc." more on this story



Blink-182's Travis Barker Can't Fly After Nearly Fatal Crash
(Rock News Desk) Travis Barker is desperate to cure his fear of flying so Blink-182 can tour all over the world again.

The drummer hasn't set foot on a plane since the 2008 crash in which four of the six people on board will killed, while he and his friend Adam Goldstein were left severely injured.

The aftermath of the tragedy saw Blink 182 reuniting after years of acrimony – and now Barker would like to wipe out the remaining negativity from his life.

He tells Rolling Stone: "I'm trying to get hypnotised and I've been talking to a doctor who retrains your brain. more on this story



Some Hope For Disturbed Future
(Banana 101.5) Disturbed Guitarist Dan Donegan spoke to Billboard regarding the nature of the band's hiatus and when, if ever, we will hear music from the band again:

"We're not stopping to pursue other things — at least I'm not. We're kind of looking to just go away for a bit, give the fans a little bit of a break, give ourselves a bit of a break. There's not some great game plan or design to all of this. I don't know if it will be six months or six years or whatever. I really don't. It's kind of scary to me to think, 'What if we don't return?' That part of it bothers me."

Despite his fear that the band is finished, Donegan reassured fans that he doesn't believe that Disturbed is going away for good: "My hopes are if we're away from it long enough we're gonna want it that much more. I like to think that as much as we've done together and how good the chemistry has been in the band, there's going to come a time — hopefully sooner than later — that we're gonna turn around and say, 'Man, I f—in' miss this. I want to get back there.' I'll be surprised if that doesn't happen, really." more on this story



Duff McKagan Hits The Best Sellers List
(hennemusic) Duff McKagan has a hit on his hands. His new book, "It's So Easy (And Other Lies)," has entered the New York Times Best Sellers List in the #17 spot.

MacKagan has been out on a book-signing tour since its October 4th street date, starting with an appearance in New York City; most of the stores are on either the East or West coast of the US.

Prior to its release, Duff offered fans a preview by sharing the first 80 pages online - that's 9 chapters of material (10 if you count the prologue). more on this story



Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi Open To Recording With Ozzy
Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi tells Metro.co.uk that his relationship with original Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne is "good."

"We've had our ups and downs in the past but it's been blown out of proportion to the point where, from the outside it looks really bitter, but we've never really fallen out."

As for the rumblings of a Black Sabbath reunion with Ozzy, Iommi seems open to the idea to recording with him, "It's like when we had Ronnie James Dio with us, we broke up, got back together, did another album and tour. You can never tell. We got back together with Ozzy in 1997 and toured so you never know what's around the corner." Read the full interview



Metallica Turned Down Quentin Tarantino
(Rock News Desk) Quentin Tarantino wanted Metallica to appear on the soundtrack of 2003 movie Kill Bill but Lars Ulrich avoided giving him an answer because he couldn't understand the script.

The drummer describes the move as his "favourite mistake" in a Newsweek series of similar stories. And he reveals Tarantino choreographed the movie's fight scenes to match the thrash band's tracks Enter Sandman and Sad But True.

Ulrich explains how the conversation unfolded after he "facilitated" a dinner with the director. "One of the most surreal 30 minutes of my life was having QT six inches from my face, eyes dancing, intensely animated, explaining in intricate detail how he had written and choreographed the two main fight scenes." But what was the problem?



Coldplay TV and Album Preview
Coldplay have announced a number of U.S. television appearances to promote the October 24 release of their new album, Mylo Xyloto and fans can also get previews from the album as the release date approaches.

The band will be the musical guest on "Saturday Night Live" on November 12. Emma Stone will be the host. Coldplay will also appear on "The Colbert Report" (10/20), "TODAY" (October 21) and "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" (10/27).

Starting today the iTunes Store will exclusively stream one song from Mylo Xyloto each day leading up to the album's release on October 24.



The Story of The Beatles Apple Records To Become A Movie
Ultimate Classic Rock reports that to filmmaker Michael Winterbottom is bring the story of the Beatles and Apple Records to the big screen.

The film will be called 'The Longest Cocktail Party' and will focus on the brief but important period between the founding of Apple Records in 1968 until the Beatles recording sessions for 'Let It Be.'

Based on Richard DiLello's book, the title references the hey days of Apple Records, when entertaining guests in lavish style was a common practice and one that helped lead to the company's downfall. But don't look for the fab four in the film and there is an Oasis connection as well.



Thirty Seconds To Mars Eye World Record
EMI sent over word that Thirty Seconds To Mars are about to set a new Guinness World Record. Here are the details:

Thirty Seconds To Mars will celebrate their 300th and final show in support of their third studio album This Is War with a special Tribus Centum Numerarae concert at New York City's Hammerstein Ballroom on Dec. 7th, 2011.

They will also set a new Guinness World Record for the most shows played during a single album cycle. This Is War was released in December, 2009 and the band has since circled the globe numerous times, playing over 300 shows in almost 60 cities in 6 continents. more on this story



Mutemath Announce Winter Tour
Mutemath will ring in 2012 with a new tour that is set to kick off on January 26th and criss-crosses the U.S. before finishing up on March 18th in Atlanta.

The band will be touring in support of their new album Odd Soul, which was released on October 4th on Teleprompt/Warner Bros Records.

Mutemath are also appear on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno on November 4th more on this story



Aqua Teen Mastodon
(Banana 101.5) Mastodon have already hung out with Master Shake, Frylock, and Meatwad when the New Jersey food detectives took to the screen in the 'Aqua Teen Hunger Force' movie. Now the prog-metal outfit will return for an appearance on the re-named show 'Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1'.

Mastodon have had a long-standing love affair with the Adult Swim crew. The two worlds first collided when Mastodon recorded the opening song for 'Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters' in 2007 — a parody of the classic movie theater jingle 'Let's All Go to the Lobby' called 'Cut You with a Linoleum Knife'.

The band also co-headlined a tour in 2009 with the real life version of the fictional band Deathklok from the popular Adult Swim show 'Metalocalypse'. The most recent collaboration came when Adult Swim created a video for the unreleased 'Crack the Skye' track — 'Deathbound'. more on this story



Kid Rock For Tootsies Bash
(Gibson) Tootsies Orchid Lounge 51st Birthday Bash will take place on Wednesday, November 23, in association with Kid Rock. The star is performing that evening at the Ryman Auditorium as part of his nationwide tour, giving money to and raising awareness for people in need.

"We couldn't be happier that Kid Rock is working with us to make the Tootsie's Birthday Bash a 'rockin' good time for everyone in Nashville," said Steve Smith, owner of the historic Nashville honky tonk. "Kid Rock is a part of Tootsie's history. It's going to be a memorable night."

"Every time I end up at Tootsie's it's a good night, and I don't expect this night to be any different," Kid Rock said. "It's cool to be celebrating their birthday party with them; I like parties and seem to excel in that type of atmosphere." more on this story



All Time Low for Conan
Tune in tomorrow night to watch All Time Low perform their new single "Time Bomb" on Conan (air date 10/19/11).

All Time Low are also set to kick off their "The Rise and Fall of My Pants" headline tour on October 25th in Huntington, NY, performing twenty-two dates in the US wrapping November 19th in Poughkeepsie, NY.

"We're really stoked to be touring with some bands that we haven't toured with before and playing some cities that we haven't played in a while. There's nothing we enjoy more than playing live shows and this tour should be a blast" says front man Alex Garskath. more on this story



Bridge School Benefit Concerts 25th Anniversary Hitting Theaters
Reprise Records have set a October 24th release date The Bridge School Benefit Concerts 25th Anniversary Edition - a three-DVD set and a two-CD collection that feature unique live performances from the annual event.

To celebrate their release, the concert film from the DVDs will screen in theaters in select cities for one night only on the same day, October 24th.

The film features some of the biggest names in music, including Bruce Springsteen, Patti Smith, Pearl Jam, David Bowie, Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, The Who, Tom Petty, Simon and Garfunkel, Neil Young and Crazy Horse performing rare, acoustic versions of songs never heard anywhere else. more on this story



The Sword Name New Member
The Sword have tapped Santiago "Jimmy" Vela III as the band's new full-time drummer according to Loudwire.

Loudwire reports that Vela is: officially taking over the skins from Kevin Fender, who had acted as a temporary drummer for the band since early 2010.

Founding Sword drummer Trivett Wingo (pictured above) quit the band in the fall of 2009, just five dates into the band's 'Warp Riders' headlining tour of North America (and immediately following the Sword's stint opening for Metallica in Australia, New Zealand and Japan). more on this story



Dez Fafara Looks Back and Forwards With Coal Chamber
(Rock News Desk) Dez Fafara is glad he didn't give the real reason for quitting Coal Chamber in 2003, because he's sure it would have killed his bandmates.

He decided to walk away and start again because guitarist Meegs Rascon, drummer Mikey Cox and original bassist Rayna Foss had developed serious drug issues.

It meant killing his own career, but he believes it saved his friends' lives. Since then Fafara has found success with DevilDriver and Racon and Cox have come off drugs, which is why Coal Chamber will play a series of shows at Australia's travelling Soundwave festival next year. more on this story



Beatles' Sgt. Pepper in Danger Danger
We told you a couple weeks ago that former Danger Danger guitarist Andy Timmons was taking on a Beatles classic. Today we have more details:

One of the most beloved cultural milestones of the '60s generation and every generation since, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles gets creatively interpreted and re-imagined in this all-instrumental rendition by a guitarist whose lifelong love of this material has resulted in an album that transcends all musical boundaries and genres. Two years in the making, guitar fans, Beatle fans and everyone in-between will come together when Favored Nations Entertainment releases Andy Timmons Band Plays Sgt. Pepper on October 24.

"I must hip you to new music I just heard that floored me! It is, without a doubt, one of the coolest things I have ever heard…originality, as well as virtuosity, will make this the best guitar instrumental record in decades, if not ever."—Guitarist Steve Lukather more on this story



Jane's Addiction's Great Escape Artist Arrives
(Gibson) Jane's Addiction's new album, The Great Escape Artist, is out today . The album, only the band's fourth in an on-again/off-again career dating back to 1985, features Perry Farrell (Vocals), Dave Navarro (Guitars) and Stephen Perkins (Drums) along with TV on the Radio's Dave Sitek on bass, although live bassist Chris Chaney and Navarro contributed bass, too.

Chaney played on 2005's Strays, but when original bass player Eric Avery decided not to stick around after Jane's post-Strays-breakup-reunion, Duff McKagan of Guns N' Roses stepped in for a while. Three of McKagan's songs, "Broken People," "Words Right Out of My Mouth" and "Ultimate Reason," appear on the finished album.

In a May 2011 interview with Spinner magazine, Farrell said of Chaney, "I have to keep him away from Queen, who want him and they're not gonna get him unless we're not doing anything. Then they can have him. I'm getting him on the record and then he's gonna come out with us for eight months." more on this story



Sick Of It All's Us Vs. Them Revisited
Sick Of It All will be celebrating their 25th anniversary by releasing an album of re-recorded classics titled Nonstop on November 1st (North America) / October 31st (Europe).

After the immensely positive response from "Built To Last", Sick Of It ALL has just unveiled another newly re-recorded track from Nonstop .

The song "Us Vs. Them" can be heard on the band's Facebook page here and they also have a handful of live dates coming up next month. more on this story



Awolnation For Leno
Awolnation will be the musical guest on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on Friday, October 28.

They are to set to perform their single "Sail," from their debut album Megalithic Symphony.

They will also be kicking off the "AWOLNATION Fall Harvest Tour" on November 2, the 15-date outing with Middle Class Rut and Twin Atlantic supporting will take the bands coast-to-coast with shows in Los Angeles at the Music Box on November 3 and New York's Webster Hall on November 21. more on this story



Such Gold Hitting The Road With Hit The Lights
Such Gold are set to hit the road with Hit The Lights on their headlining tour this fall. The Dangerous Summer will provide additional support.

The tour will kick off on October 31st in Toledo, OH with Such Gold as support throughout November 19th in Nashville, TN.

Such Gold recently announced their signing to Razor & Tie and in the Spring 2012 will release their new studio album to be produced by Steve Evetts (Every Time I Die, Saves The Day, Lifetime, The Dillinger Escape Plan). more on this story



Singled Out: Kidneythieves' The Invisible Plan
Today Free Dominguez from Kidneythieves tells us about the title track to their brand new EP "The Invisible Plan". Here is the story:

Most kidneythieves songs do not transpire in linear fashion and The Invisible Plan is no exception. I've always visualized the next album during the near completion of the current one. Bruce bought a new synthesizer that had very strong and clear sounds, and he was just starting to play around with it. I instantly liked the groove and the bass synth that started The Invisible Plan. So visceral and raw.

Imagery of a futuristic Kali destroying the city streets at 3 a.m. came to mind, as if she were clearing the way for only those who obeyed the laws of nature. Using the dream as power in real life almost seemed to become the basis of what one needed to survive in this. Then came the EP; the thread tying in these two stories -- everything we think, dream, project -- used positively, become weapons of change. They are invisible to the eye, but are the seeds of power.

During this time I was also listening to a lot of The Roots "How I Got Over" (I love Black Thought's lyrical genius) and it really got me thinking about how I could blend these thoughts of "an invisible plan" and people coming together. Using the mind to create things is an art, and it's a hustle….3 a.m. starts to bring a sun rise—how are we gonna get what we want in this world—no one can do it alone, we gotta do it together, bringing the invisible into light. Most of the lyrics happened when I was driving at night in LA. There's a lot to think about at night and about surviving in this town alone….These are the things that I thought, made it into the song—and as usual, Bruce and I were on the same page musically. Done.

That Metal Show New Season Guests Announced.

That Metal Show staff announces new season of guests


That Metal Show guest lineup announced.


GUEST GUITARISTS (each seen in 2 shows):

Chris Broderick (Megadeth)

John 5 (Rob Zombie)

Glenn Hughes (playing bass)

Warren DeMartini (Ratt)


SEASON #9 GUESTS:

Herman Rarebell (Scorpions) & Andrew Dice Clay

Marilyn Manson & Biff Byford (Saxon)

Tracii Guns & Michael Monroe

Paul Rodgers & Josh Todd/Keith Nelson (Buckcherry)

Sully Erna (Godsmack) & Jesse James Dupree (Jackyl)

Slash & Sam Dunn (metal filmaker)

Brian Johnson (AC/DC)

Dave Mustaine & Vinnie Appice/Rex Brown


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Tone Loc Collapses On Stage
(TMZ) Tone Loc collapsed on stage during a performance on Saturday night ... TMZ has learned.

Loc's manager tells TMZ he collapsed due to exhaustion. He was transported to a nearby hospital and given an IV ... but the manager says he is fine now.

Loc's episode comes just a day after rapper Rick Ross was hospitalized TWICE in one day for seizures. more on this story



Lindsay Lohan Facing A Year In Jail
(TMZ) Lindsay Lohan could be sentenced to nearly a year-and-a-half in jail if Judge Stephanie Sautner decides she violated her probation ... TMZ has learned.

We're told the computations are complicated, because Lindsay has had so many cases. But based on the 120 day suspended sentence for shoplifting, time served under house arrest, and her prior DUIs, Lindsay could be thrown in jail for a long, long time.

We've learned Lindsay MUST be in court Wednesday to face the judge ... and the judge has lots of questions, including why Lindsay was a no-show 9 times at the Downtown Women's Center, where she was performing her community service. And the judge will almost certainly want to know why Lindsay didn't comply with the order to spend a minimum of 4 hours at a time when she showed up at the Women's Center.

TMZ broke the story, Lindsay was booted from the Women's Center because of all the problems and reassigned to the American Red Cross.

And one more thing. The judge will almost certainly ask Lindsay why she didn't meet with her shrink every Monday for 1 hour, as required by court order. Lindsay claims she did a bunch of therapy sessions by phone.

TMZ will be livestreaming Wednesday's hearing, which starts at 10:00 AM PT, so stay tuned.
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Before Adam Lambert Was An Idol
An album featuring American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert's "complete and only" pre-Idol recordings is set to be released on December 6th.

"Paramount Sessions" feature Adam Lambert and Steve Cooke's interpretation of ten rock ballads each on an exclusive double deluxe collection "Paramount Sessions" with Madonna and Seal's backing band.

The re-mixed and mastered songs feature new tracks, extended plays and out takes from Adam Lambert and Rocking vocals from Steve Cooke. more on this story



Jennifer Lopez Dating Again?
(TMZ) Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lopez are not a couple just yet ... but a source close to the pair tells TMZ they are indeed "casually dating."

As TMZ first reported, the two went on a dinner date in New York City last month. They had not been spotted out again until yesterday -- when a photo surfaced of Bradley Cooper driving an SUV and a woman who certainly looked like JLo ... covering her face in the passenger seat.

According to our sources, the woman in the photo is definitely JLo. We're told the two enjoy each other's company but are keeping things simple for now.

So while they aren't boyfriend/girlfriend yet, our sources say "they are definitely dating." more on this story



Tupac Sex Tape Rap Offer
(TMZ) Good news on the Tupac Shakur sex tape front ... Pac's estate has finally begun talks with a potential buyer ... but it ain't for the XXX part ... it's all about the music.

As TMZ first reported, an anti-hangover drink company called NOHO has offered to pay $1,000,000 for the rights to the unreleased song 2Pac was rapping along with ... while he was being "tended to" by a very friendly female in the 1991 footage.

Sources connected to the negotiations tell us ... the offer was big enough to catch the estate's attention, because a rep for Pac's people reached out to NOHO and the two sides are trying to work out a deal.

There's only one problem ... the estate doesn't have possession of the sex tape and aren't even sure which song is playing on it.

Oh yeah ... NOHO hasn't heard the song either -- but the CEO is banking on the fact that it's a Tupac song ... which means is has to be awesome.

We're told if the estate can't get a hold of the tape, they have other unreleased Tupac songs they're willing to part with ... if the price is right. more on this story



Noah and the MegaFauna Record Release Shows
Noah and the MegaFauna will celebrate the October 18 release of their new album, Anthems for a Stateless Nation, with two hometown shows.

The official record release show will be held at The Satellite in Silver Lake on Friday, October 21 followed by a special performance at Echo Park Jazz at Lot 1 in Echo Park on Thursday, October 27

Noah and the MegaFauna is the 10-member musical vessel helmed by singer/songwriter/guitarist Noah Lit, the former frontman for revered indie rockers Oliver Future. His new project is a complex amalgamation of dark indie folk, swinging gypsy jazz and big band orchestration threaded together by a series of apocalyptic allegories. Early reviews for the record have been nothing short of glowing.



Security Scare at Johnny Depp's Home
(TMZ) L.A.P.D. officers rolled over to Johnny Depp's L.A. mansion early Friday morning ... responding to a call about a possible breach in security ... but TMZ has learned, it was simply a "false alarm."

Law enforcement sources tell us ... Johnny wasn't home at the time ... but when officers arrived to the house, they checked out the property to make sure everything was okay.

Eventually, cops determined there was no actual threat -- and Johnny's house got the "all clear." more on this story



Disney Star Sentenced To Look Death in the Face For DUI
(TMZ) Shelby Cobra -- who used to sing for that Disney girl band KSM -- just got sentenced in her DUI case ... and the judge took no mercy ... ordering her to look death right in the face at a hospital morgue.

TMZ broke the story ... 18-year-old Cobra -- real name Shelby Spalione -- was arrested last month on suspicion of DUI ... registering a blood alcohol level of .15, nearly twice the legal limit.

Shelby was sentenced on Thursday to enroll in the L.A. County Hospital and Morgue program -- which requires participants to visit a real-life morgue with real-life dead people ... and potentially even witness an autopsy.

According to court records, Shelby is also required to complete a 3-month alcohol education program and attend 16 AA meetings. She's also required to pay $1,738 in fees.

Remember kids, don't drink and drive. more on this story



No Relationship Rehab For Survivor Villain and Top Model
(TMZ) Former "Survivor" villain Jonny Fairplay has once again been REJECTED by his ex-wife ... who SHOT DOWN an offer to reunite on a VH1 reality show ... because she still hates his guts.

TMZ has learned ... Fairplay and his ex Michelle Deighton -- a former "Top Model" contestant -- were both asked to appear on the upcoming VH1 show "Relationship Rehab."

The show would require both Johnny and Michele to attend couple's therapy together ... while living in the same house during production. Both were offered a lucrative 5-figure deal.

Johnny agreed immediately ... but Deighton, not so much ...

Not only did she TURN DOWN the offer, but she also told producers she still HATES Johnny so much, she wouldn't live under the same roof with the guy for A MILLION DOLLARS.

Deighton and Fairplay divorced earlier this year -- Michelle claimed the relationship was simply "unhealthy."

The "Rehab" search continues

Today's Day in Rock

Steven Tyler Movie?
A biopic about Aerosmith frontman and American Idol judge Steven Tyler may be coming. Apparently one 70s icon has taken the initial step to make a film about this 70s iconic rocker.

Tyler tells Women's Wear Daily that Happy Days star turned film director Ron Howard has purchased the rights to his biography, 'Does the Noise in My Head Bother You?'.

However, Tyler has no idea when or if the film will be made. According to Ultimate Classic Rock he said, "it's either as soon as the plane goes down, or in my lifetime. I'm thinking since Ron Howard bought my book, his production company is thinking about doing something." more on this story



Metallica and Lou Reed May Play Together Live
(Gibson) According to an interview with frontman James Hetfield, Metallica would live to do some live shows with their Lulu collaborator Lou Reed.

"We would love to do some shows," Metallica frontman James Hetfield told an Argentinian radio station (via Blabbermouth). "I don't know how many, I don't know where. How many can we do together? It doesn't need to be 20 shows and it doesn't need to be one show – somewhere in the middle there, I think, to give everyone a taste of it and just see what it's like."

Hetfield also tried to explain that Lulu shouldn't be seen by fans as the "new Metallica album." more on this story



Jason Newsted's Papa Wheelie Announce Dates
Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted is hitting the road for a handful of shows with his group Papa Wheelie, including a date with Kyuss Lives.

Loudwire reports: The band doles out "stoner punk metal" and Newsted has adopted the moniker "Jaylor" when playing in the band.

He is joined by Swiiglor (real name: Steve Wiig), who smashes the skins, while Joefus (Joe Ledesma) plays bass. Newsted is rocking guitar and singing in this project. More details and the dates.



Pearl Jam Coming Home
(hennemusic) Pearl Jam Twenty debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival, appeared in theatres, and now comes to DVD on October 25.

The Cameron Crowe-directed movie documents an intimate first glimpse into Pearl Jam's journey, culled from more than 1,200 hours of rarely and never-before-seen footage, over 24 hours of recent interviews with the band, as well as live footage of their spellbinding concert performances.

Before it's in stores, PJ fans can check out the film, via PBS, on its U.S. television premiere October 21 at 9 p.m. (ET/PT), as part of the PBS "American Masters" series, airing during the first-ever PBS Arts Fall Festival. more on this story



Wrestling Pumpkins: Billy Corgan Jumps In The Ring
(Gibson) Longtime wresting fan and, of course, rock star, Billy Corgan has started his own professional wrestling company, Resistance Pro, in Chicago.

NME.com reports that the Smashing Pumpkins frontman will be creative director and come up with storylines for the company that will debut on November 25 at Chicago's Excalibur Club.

Corgan told Fox News Chicago: "I've been involved sort of behind the scenes with pro wrestling for about a decade and made a lot of friends in the business. It's a very insular business and it's a long story, but I essentially got involved with some brothers who had a wrestling promotion. We decided to form our own promotion and we're going to try to bring back the glory days." more on this story



More Rush Classics Getting 5.1 Treatment
(hennemusic) Rush producer/mixer/engineer Richard Chycki had some exciting news for fans of the band. He blogged this weekend:

Based on the strong feedback from the Moving Pictures 5.1 remix, Universal Records had asked me to remix Fly By Night, A Farewell To Kings and Signals in surround to be included in their 'Sector' series of box set releases currently underway. Like Moving Pictures, all the multitrack masters I worked with were transferred from the original analog tapes at 96 kHz/24 bit resolution and this quality was maintained right down to the finished master. Listeners are in for a revelation of new detail for these releases.

Currently, Rush, producer Nick Raskulinecz and myself are reconvening to complete the recording of Rush's next studio album, Clockwork Angels. Sorry, no timeline for completion yet …" more on this story



Motley Crue Fans May Be Refunded For Bogus Concert
(hennemusic) Looks like Motley Crue fans in Indonesia may be getting refunds for tickets to a bogus concert, after all.

The Jakarta Globe reports the promoter of a now-abandoned Motley Crue concert that seems to have never been remotely likely to occur, has promised to refund all 1,500 tickets sold...at a cost of $60,000.

"On Tuesday, we began paying [fans] back," said Astri Darmawanti, chief executive of MLive, adding that 100 ticket buyers had already been reimbursed. more on this story



Thin Lizzy Announce North American Headline Dates
(hennemusic) Thin Lizzy will doing a little dancing in the moonlight – aka moonlighting – on their current North American trip supporting Judas Priest.

Lizzy have announced some headlining shows scheduled around their US dates with Priest on that band's farewell Epitaph tour, which launched last week in San Antonio.

Five (5) Thin Lizzy shows have been confirmed for this fall in the States. Grab them here



Pete Townshend, Bob Seger, Steve Miller Lead 2012 Songwriters Hall Of Fame
(hennemusic) Pete Townshend, Bob Seger, Steve Miller and Lou Reed are among the rockers nominated for the 2102 Songwriters Hall Of Fame.

In the Performer category, the four are joined by Tom Waits, Elvis Costello, The Eurythmics' Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart, Deborah Harry and Chris Stein of Blondie, George Michael, Gordon Lightfoot, Yusuf Islam (aka Cat Stevens) and Dion DiMucci.

The Non-Performer category nominees include Jim Steinman, notable for his work with Meat Loaf, as well as 11 other professional writers. more on this story



Sibling Rivalry Preventing Kinks Reunion
(Rock News Desk) Dave Davies says a Kinks reunion couldn't last more than an hour – because he couldn't put up with his brother Ray for any longer. And he says he tries not to think about the band he spent 32 years with.

A regathering has been on and off in recent years with both brothers moving towards and away from the idea. But now Dave says he couldn't consider getting back together because he'd be forced into a second-fiddle position.

"I thought what we were doing in the Kinks was collaborative. But Ray uses different words to me. He would talk about me as his muse," He tells the Telegraph. "So I'm important to be in his life, but only as a support for what he's doing. That's a pretty hard pill to swallow." more on this story



The Who's Quadrophenia Revisited
(hennemusic) The Who are reissuing their 1973 classic, "Quadrophenia," next month, in various formats including a "Quadrophenia: The Director's Cut" boxset, on November 14th (UK) and November 15th (US).

Considered by Pete Townshend himself to be the Who album that he is most proud of, "Quadrophenia" is the last album in the Who back catalogue to be given the deluxe treatment. See the full track listing below.

Based around the story of Jimmy – Quadrophenia tells the tale of a young mod and his struggle to come of age in the mid-1960s. The story also takes its influence from the band's early fans from the original mod era, and its themes of teenage angst and disaffection still resonate today. more on this story



First Pressing of Led Zeppelin Album Fetches High Price Online
(Gibson) Vinyl's not dead. Indeed, it costs more than ever if you want the right disc. An early copy of Led Zeppelin's first album, simply titled Led Zeppelin, has sold on eBay for £2,200 (approximately $3,500).

This example of a first Led Zeppelin pressing is rare: it has a turquoise sleeve, a Superhype label credit and an all-important – to collectors – "label matrix" of "Side 1: 588171 A//1" and "Side 2: 588171 B//1."

Is the music any different to that on your old copy/CD/MP3 version of Led Zeppelin? No. But the seller stated, "This is the most perfect example that I have ever seen and I think that it is very unlikely that you'll find a better one." more on this story



Robert Plant Scores Album Of The Year
(hennemusic) Robert Plant snagged Album Of The Year at the 10th Annual Americana Music Honors and Awards event in Nashville, Thursday evening.

Plant was acknowledged for the "Band Of Joy" release, and his co-producer/band leader Buddy Miller was honored in two categories: Artist Of The Year and Instrumentalist Of The Year. Miller has now won 12 AMHA honors over the years.

Robert received the award from The Black Keys' Dan Auerbach, and he shared the stage with his Band Of Joy crew while accepting it, before the group performed "Monkey" from the album. Check it out here



Jimmy Gnecco Revisits The Heart
Ours frontman Jimmy Gnecco will be revisiting his 2010 solo debut The Heart with the release of The Heart: X Edition.

Due out on November 7, The Heart: X Edition features newly recorded versions of 9 songs from the original album, as well as one new song, "Bells."

Gnecco explains "My original intention with The Heart was to make an acoustic record. As some of the songs came out of me, they sounded like they could also exist in a much larger sonic landscape. Rather than changing the original record, I decided I would revisit them in time. These new versions have a lot more energy and depth to them." more on this story



Gregg Allman Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
(hennemusic) Gregg Allman the Lifetime Achievement Award for Performance at the 10th Annual Americana Music Honors & Awards in Nashville on Thursday.

Allman reportedly received the biggest ovation of the night, as Keb' Mo' presented him with the honor, saying,

"When he sings, we are given a glimpse of his soul," adding, "Gregg Allman has held the torch for traditional soul and the blues with his music." more on this story



La Dispute, Young Statues Part of Doghouse Cassette Series
Doghouse Records have set a November 22nd release date for their new Cassette Series.

The series will feature La Dispute, Young Statues, Kurt Travis (A Lot Like Birds). Here are the details they sent over:

La Dispute's Wildlife (which just debuted at #135 on the Billboard Top 200) with over 3,000 albums sold. more on this story



Black Tusk Streaming New Song Online
(Freeman) Black Tusk are streaming another new track from their upcoming new album online.

The album, Set the Dial, will be released October 25th on Relapse Records and you can hear the song "Carved in Stone" right here

Black Tusk also recently announced an Eastern US headlining tour and a string of regional record release shows in support of the forthcoming new record. more on this story



We Are Augustines Release Book of James Video
(For The Win) We Are Augustines have released a new music video for the song "Book of James".

The song comes off of their recently released debut album Rise Ye Sinking Ships (Turnout/Oxcart Records).

The video was edited and directed by Matthew Amato of The Masses, and follows the band through New York City, from a ride on the A Train to the beaches of the outer boroughs. Check it out here



Creations, Float Face Down, Redeemer Tours With Friends
Creations, Float Face Down, Redeemer, and Deserters are teaming up for a west coast tour.

The tour will take place this November has been dubbed the 'Tours With Friends'.

The trek will begin on November 4th in Murietta, CA and end at the second annual Turkey Fest in Canoga Park, CA. more on this story



Singled Out: Janet Robbins' Gypsy Tree
Today Janet Robbins tells us about "Gypsy Tree" from her brand new album "Sparks". Here is the story:

Sparks may be my favorite track from the Cd. I was living in Asheville NC when I wrote it. It began from a piece of a guitar loop I'd made, sort of a rhythmic drone part and I began singing over it. The melody was there from the beginning so I started working on lyric.

I like to write in the hours before sunrise during fall and winter months, and from my home there in Asheville, I could see Mt. Pisgah and the Blue Ridge mountains, usually with a cloud of mist at the base and over the valley. This song is part prayer, thank you note, and reminder. For the gifts of this earth I'm so grateful. For whatever spark of divinity we might be inspired by, I pray for. And in this realm, this society of death culture, remember to live a passionate life.

MONSTERS OF ROCK CRUISE COMPLETED:

Press Release / "With our Monsters Of Rock Cruise closing in (just under 5 months) we are ready to cap this party off! www.MonstersOfRockCruise.com.

Lets recap the past few months....

May 2011 - MOR goes live on Facebook and announces cruise for 2012!

June 2011- The initial line-up is announced with Tesla, Cinderella, Kix, Stryper, Y&T, Lynch Mob, Firehouse, Faster Pussycat, Eric Martin from Mr. Big, John Corabi, Black n Blue, Keel, Bang Tango, and Sunset Strip Rockers XYZ...Can't forget Big John from VH1's Rock Of Love (John will showcase his new show Rock n' Lock). The cruise goes on sale!

July 2011 - Eddie Trunk from VH1s "That Metal Show" joins the cruise and will be hosting events and signing his book for cruise attendees. From London, England, U F O signs on and Eddie Trunk is even happier! Famed LA tribute band Atomic Punks and Motley Inc. see our cruise and chime in: "Hey Dude... Let's Party!" The Cruise has grown into a full ship Rock n' Roll bash!!

August 2011 - MOR staff working on shipboard events decide to kick it off early and throw a bash the night before the cruise! Enter Route 66 in Fort Lauderdale, FL (a quick drive to the port)! Route 66 has a great history as Summers On The Beach, a famed spring break hangout that some of the bands played back in the day...MOR pre-cruise bash features performances from Kix, and the Atomic Punks.
September 2011 - All quiet on the west front...

And now the final performers:

First up... This band has a tie to Guns N' Roses... Most people don't know it, but when these LA rockers were playing the Coconut Teaser, Axl Rose was in the audience, saw them perform, and went back to GnR's label and told them to sign them ASAP! Another label won out the battle.... and "One Night Stand" hit the airwaves via the Warner Brothers label. Please welcome Rhino Bucket to the cruise!!
These AC/DC style rockers will bring their gritty rock to the MOR cruise with a couple of surprises! Joining Georg Dolivo onstage performing "One Night Stand�, "Blood On The Cross" and "Ride With Yourself"� why that's Brian Forsythe from Kix on guitar, Simon Wright (former AC/DC and DIO) on drums, along with Reeves Downes on bass!

MOR cruisers please meet Flametal! Ben Woods takes an interesting twist to songs by Ozzy, Rainbow and Iron Maiden�We will let the music do the talkin' on this one! Ben combines his wealth of talent of flamenco guitar with his love of heavy metal and the outcome is original...check it out www.Flametal.com. Flametal will be doing performances at the pre-cruise party as well as on board the MOR cruise...Enjoy!

Next up, our travels take us north, and we had to cross into Canada for this one! These rockers were early Heavy Metal favorites of MTV. Currently these Canadian stars are doing dates with Anvil in Europe and knocking it out of the park! Please welcome, all the way from Toronto, Canada�Helix!!
Brian Vollmer (Vox) and his band have toured the world with the likes of Kiss, Alice Cooper, Motley Crue, Whitesnake and Motorhead over the past 30 years and have had hits like "Heavy Metal Love" and �Rock You". They even made an appearance on cult favorite Trailer Park Boys, "The Big Dirty" motion picture in 2009.

You know we couldn't leave it there, so in true Classic and Current fashion.... Welcome the reunited Odin!!
These guys ruled the Sunset Strip...Randy O and the boys set the bar on how to Rock in LA in the mid 80s. Odin released "Don't Take No For An Answer" and, of course, were a main feature in the film, �The Decline of the Western Civilization�The Metal Years�. Recently they rocked the Sunset Strip again... killing it at the Whiskey!

Fast-forward to today...Welcome DC4 to the stage! The Brothers Duncan (from Odin) formed a new band with former Dio guitarist Rowan Robertson!! DC4's aggressive style will bring a modern edge to our High Seas bash! If you get a chance check them out @ www.facebook.com/DC4HardRock. PS...We will be doing a screening of �The Decline Of Western Civilization... The Metal Years� during the MOR Cruise!

And finally�These guys were actually one of the first bands we wanted, but were in the middle of one of this summer's hottest selling tours. You can always Rock in America with these Damn Yankees...
Night Ranger!! Not only will Jack Blades, Kelly Keagy, Brad Gillis, and Joel Hoekstra bring their monster songs like "Don't Tell Me You Love Me", "When you Close Your Eyes", " You Can Still Rock In America", and the power ballad "Sister Christian"... They will also be doing a special acoustic performance, and maybe a surprise song or two as well!
All right! There is the Official 2012 Monsters of Rock Cruise Artist Line-up...Hope you like what we have created�Enjoy the Experience!

Get some rest folks; you aren't going to sleep on this cruise! No rest for the wicked!! www.MonstersOfRockCruise.com.

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Devil Went Down to Georgia Co-writer Killed- Lady Gaga Beats Lady Goo Goo- Big Boi Avoids Jail- Britney Twits- The Wedding Game- more
(Billboard) Joel "Taz" DeGregorio, a longtime keyboardist in the Charlie Daniels Band and co-writer of the group's biggest hit, "The Devil Went Down to Georgia," was killed Wednesday night in a one-car crash west of Nashville. more

(NME) Lady Gaga has won a lawsuit against the animated character Lady Goo Goo that will stop her from performing on YouTube. Goo Goo, a character in the children's social network game Moshi Monsters, became popular earlier this year after releasing a music video called 'The Moshi Dance' as well as a spoof of Gaga's single 'Paparazzi' titled 'Peppy-razzi'. more

(Billboard) Big Boi has reached a deal on Florida drug charges that allows him to avoid jail time. Big Boi, real name Antwan Patton, appeared in a Miami courtroom Thursday (Oct. 13) as prosecutors outlined the deal. more

(Jam!) A cardiologist testified Wednesday that Michael Jackson's physician made major mistakes in giving the singer the anesthetic propofol to help him sleep and the doctor's lawyers made an adjustment in their strategy . more

(Billboard) Ke$ha's "Sleazy" already featured the gifted Andre 3000 of OutKast, but the remix hosts a who's who of hip hop, adding T.I., Lil Wayne, and Wiz Khalifa to the fold. more

(FMQB) Britney Spears has become to sixth person on Twitter to reach the milestone of 10 million followers. She joins the company of Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, and more

(Jam!) Rapper The Game has asked his longtime girlfriend to be his wife in a romantic proposal at her workplace. more




Michael Jackson Doctor May Get House Arrest If Convicted
(TMZ) If Dr. Conrad Murray is convicted of felony involuntary manslaughter (of Michael Jackson) and sentenced to the maximum -- 4 years in state prison -- he will not spend a single day in prison ... and he could end up on house arrest.

A new law went into effect in California on October 1, which says, because of overcrowding, people convicted of non-violent felonies cannot be sent to State prison. Instead, non-violent felons serve their time in county jail.

Law enforcement tells TMZ ... involuntary manslaughter is a non-violent felony, which means if Murray is convicted he'd go to L.A. County Jail.

As for how much time Murray would serve ... L.A. County Sheriff's officials tell TMZ ... Murray would be jailed for half the actual sentence. So if he gets the max -- 4 years -- he would only serve 2.

But there's a twist ... Murray could actually serve way less than 2 years. Because of severe overcrowding, inmates are eligible for house arrest, based on 2 factors -- their prior criminal history, and risk to the community. Murray has a clean record and, as one law enforcement official put it, he poses no risk ... it's not like he's going to go out with a bottle of Propofol and kill people.

So if the jail is filled to the gills, the Sheriff could put him on house arrest with an electronic monitoring bracelet. But one official from the Sheriff's Department told us ... Murray wouldn't be placed on house arrest right out of the box. He would almost certainly do some time before the jailhouse doors would open. more on this story



Lindsay Lohan Facing Return To Jail?
(TMZ) Lindsay Lohan has violated the judge's order in her probation case by not seeing a psychologist at least once a week ... TMZ has learned ... and that may be enough to send her to the slammer.

Judge Stephanie Sautner made it clear to Lindsay during her sentence last May ... she MUST see the shrink every week, but she has not. We're told one of her excuses is that she's been working out of the country, but Judge Sautner made it extremely clear ... work is not an excuse for failing to comply with the terms of probation. And, Judge Sautner said, if Lindsay violates any court order, she's going to jail ... period.

As we first reported, it's even worse, because Lindsay was kicked out of the Downtown Women's Center, where Judge Sautner ordered her to perform 360 hours of community service ... kicked out because she repeatedly failed to show up, and when she did she frequently did not stay the required 4 hours at a time. That's another violation of Judge Sautner's court order.

And there's even more bad news for Lindsay. Judge Sautner is going to be extremely unhappy when she learns how much community service Lindsay has completed. Sources connected with the Probation Department tell us, as of September 30, Lindsay logged a grand total of 21 hours, leaving 339 hours which must be completed by May 11, 2012.

Short story ... Lindsay could go to jail next week, when she appears before Judge Sautner for her progress report. more on this story



Dashboard Confessional's Chris Carrabba Solo Tour
Dashboard Confessional frontman Chris Carrabba will play eight solo acoustic shows this fall.

The dates will take place in Midwest and East Coast cities between November 17 and December 4.

The tour will hit clubs in the Chicago, Detroit, Pittsburgh, Boston, New York, Baltimore and Philadelphia markets. more on this story



Joe Firstman and Zach Myers Fall Tour
Joe Firstman will be hitting the road for a 12-city tour with Zach Myers (Shinedown, The Fairwell) this fall.

The tour kicks off on November 16 in Centereach, NY and wraps in Hillsboro, OH on December 4th.

Firstman released his 7th studio album, "Swear It Was A Dream," on September 6, 2011. The album features 10 new songs written and recorded over the last year in studios in Charleston, SC, Mexico, Los Angeles, and Nashville. more on this story



Tegan and Sara Releasing DVD and CD Package
Warner Bros have set a November 15th released date for a new Tegan and Sara DVD/CD package, called Get Along. Here are the details they sent over:

Get Along is a collection of three films and a live album that offers viewers a rare and intimate look into the lives of widely celebrated songwriters, performers, and musicians Tegan and Sara Quin. The first film, States, is a 30-minute documentary that uses American touring footage and interviews with Tegan and Sara as a backdrop to illuminate their early career beginnings and unique connection with their fanbase.

The second film, India, is a 25-minute documentary shot during Tegan and Sara's first-ever tour of India, using interview footage with Tegan, Sara, and a cast of family and friends to chronicle diverse reflections on road life. The third film, For The Most Part, is a 70-minute stripped-down studio concert, shot before a live audience of 75 fans, friends, and family over two days at The Warehouse Studios in Vancouver, BC. more on this story



Celebrity Rehab On Ice
(TMZ) Dr. Drew Pinsky hasn't permanently checked out of "Celebrity Rehab" -- the show is currently on hold ... but TMZ has learned, VH1 is keeping Drew on deck for a possible reboot.

As we first reported -- VH1 is taking a break from "Celebrity Rehab" while producers ponder a new show centered around struggling celebrity couples. In the meantime, Dr. Drew is busy with two other TV shows -- a daytime program on CW and another show on HLN.

Howard Lapides -- Dr. Drew's longtime manager and producing partner -- tells us, Drew's exit from "Rehab" is merely a "timing issue."

Howard adds, Drew's still in talks about rejoining the show -- "No doors are closed." more on this story



West Side Story 50th Anniversary Event
NCM Fathom and Turner Classic Movies will be bringing The West Side Story 50th Anniversary Event to movie theaters nationwide on Wednesday, November 9th at 7:00 pm local time.

This unprecedented opportunity allows audiences to enjoy every sensational song and dazzling dance number in this cinematic masterpiece, which originally won a stunning 10 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, in 1961.

The West Side Story 50th Anniversary Event will open with an exciting new TCM original production featuring a discussion with Walter Mirisch of The Mirisch Company, which produced the classic; Oscar®-winning actor George Chakiris; and vocalist Marni Nixon, who served as Natalie Woods' voice double. TCM Host Robert Osborne moderates the discussion, which was taped at the 2011 TCM Classic Film Festival in historic Hollywood. more on this story



Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears Fall Tour
Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears will be hitting the road for a series of tour dates in November and December.

The band will kick off the tour Friday, November 11 in Santa Fe, New Mexico before making their way up the west coast, including a stop in Los Angeles on November 11.

The tour will head to the Midwest to wrap up in Chicago, Illinois for a New Year's Eve party on December 31. more on this story



New Capsula Album Coming
Krian have set an October 25th North American release date for Capsula's new album In the Land of SilverSouls.

Capsula, who hail from Bilbao, Basque Country, just north of Spain, have been touring the world over with their psychedelic based punk/rock sound earning criticlal praise from Rolling Stone Magazine and invites to SXSW Music Festival, CMJ Music Festival and Filter Magazine's Culture Collide Festival.

Their newest release, In the Land of Silver Souls, delves deeper into Capsula's psychedelic rock explorations led by the dual male/female vocals from Martin Guevara (vocals/guitars) and Coni (vocals/bass).



Singled Out: Drop The Lime's Shake Baby Shake
Today Drop The Lime tells us about the new single "Shake Baby Shake". Here is the story:

The rain was falling hard, the city streets were packed with umbrellas and midnight hounds in heat. I was late for practice, traffic was bad. DQ, my drummer shouted through the wire, "hurry up, the Limettes made a new dance routine, it's simply unbelievable!" 45 minutes later, I came crashing through the rehearsal space doors, soaking wet, umbrella black like tar, door slammed shut behind me and the music stopped. DQ spit onto his snare, and rattlesnakes the sticks into infinity. Kacie and Kate snapped into a shaking move as I shook the umbrella off to dry.

I plugged the guitar in, and we get to our usual jam session before rehearsal. We dove into 50's classics like johnny b goode, wipeout, train kept a rollin… and then it happened. The still wet umbrella slumped in the corner, lonely stared up at us, needing to shake. Kacie turned and yelled, "shake!" and Kate, "Shake!" and DQ, "Shake shake baby shake!". The absurdness of the situation caused a riot of laughter in the room. I continued to play wipeout strumming the opening note over and over faster and faster as DQ laid a 4/4 kick drum over top. Something happened that rainy Brooklyn night. A new song was brought to life, all from a little wet black umbrella.