Today's Day In Rock News!

Lamb of God's Randy Blythe Freed From Czech Prison
(Classic Rock) Randy Blythe has been freed from prison in the Czech Republic, a spokeswomen for the Prague Court has confirmed.
The Lamb of God singer was arrested on June 27 in connection with the death of Daniel Nosek, a fan alleged to have sustained a fatal head injury when he invaded the stage while Blythe performed.

Blythe was never charged and posted bail of $200,000 a few days later. However, under legal proceedings in the former Soviet nation prosecutors can object to a suspect's freedom, which happened in his case. Although objections were not accepted, his bail was raised to $400,000. This again was paid, but another objection was lodged. more on this story



Incubus Going On Hiatus
(Gibson) It's hard to ignore that Incubus have a ton of fans that came up during the band's zenith in the late-'90s and early-2000s. That said, anyone gunning to see the guys live may want to try extra hard to catch the band on their upcoming Honda Civic Tour with Linkin Park, as Incubus frontman Brandon Boyd says the guys are planning to take an extended hiatus right after the tour wraps.

"As far as Incubus right now, we'll probably take another break," Boyd told Billboard regarding Incubus' post-Civic Tour plans. "Hopefully it won't be as long [as the five-year wait between If Not Now, When? and Light Grenades] but what we'd like to do is arrive with the best of intentions and try to create music from a sense of urgency as well as purity and not necessarily based on a schedule."

Boyd also added that he might release a second solo album during Incubus' impending break. If you're worried that means the end of Incubus, it's not. Boyd says Incubus plan to work on new music during their break, so while the hiatus "can be frustrating for our listeners and stuff, but I think we'll make better music as a result," he said. more on this story





Queensryche Deny Using Tapes Of Tate Live
(Classic Rock) New Queensryche singer Todd La Torre has denied fan suggestions that the band are using backing tapes of sacked frontman Geoff Tate's voice at live shows.

Last weekend the latest lineup made their first official appearance under the Queensryche title, after performing a handful of shows as Rising West before completing moves to get rid of Tate in June.

But La Torre, who's sticking with his other outfit, Crimson Glory, has taken to Facebook to deal with claims that the former singer's work could be heard from the stage. Instead, he says, it's all him and bassist Eddie Jackson. more on this story



ZZ Top's New Album Coming Next Month
(Classic Rock) The nine-year wait for a new ZZ Top album ends next month when La Futura is released, the Texan three-piece have announced.

They've set September 11 as launch day for La Futura, their 15th studio disc and the follow-up to 2003′s Mescalero.

Guitarist Billy Gibbons says: "We thought long and hard about what this album should be. We wanted to recall the directness of our early stuff, but not turn our backs on contemporary technology.

"The result of this melding of the past and the present is La Futura." A lot more details.




Doors, Deep Purple, Asia, Yes, Dream Theater Members Tribute Supertramp
Members of Asia, Yes, King Crimson, The Doors, Deep Purple, XTC, Toto, Mr. Mister, Dream Theater, Nektar, Porcupine Tree, Gentle Giant, Renaissance, and Rainbow will appear on Cleopatra Records Songs Of The Century: An All-Star Tribute To Supertramp which will hit stores on August 14th.

Supertramp hit songs are reenvisioned on Songs Of The Century, including "The Logical Song," "Take The Long Way Home," and "Goodbye Stranger," plus takes on gems like "Rudy" and "It's Raining Again."

Producer Billy Sherwood enthuses, "There are some cool, unique moments like Annie Haslam singing "Dreamer" and one of the other highlights for me is Rick Wakeman's piano playing on "Crime of the Century." And Joe Lynn Turner singing "Bloody Well Right" is just killer."" Richard Page offers a delightful version of "Give A Little Bit" that exudes all the sweet charm of the original. The bonus track is a new piece from Chris Squire and Tony Kaye of Yes. more on this story



Led Zeppelin Artist Dies
(Classic Rock) Classic Rock has learned of the death of cover artist Zacron, real name Richard Drew, best known as the sleeve designer for Led Zeppelin III. Drew died in January this year from bowel cancer but his estranged family have only just learned of his passing.

Zacron was born in Sutton, Surrey in 1943, and studied with Eric Clapton and members of the Yardbirds at Kingston College of Art between 1957-60. During this time he met fellow art student Jimmy Page and the pair reconnected in 1969 when Zacron was commissioned to do the sleeve for III. The artist took four months to complete the distinctive sleeve, featuring a rotating cardboard disc that revealed different images through holes in the sleeve as it was turned. The idea originated with Jimmy Page (based on a crop rotation volvelle) but the guitarist has since commented that he thought the finished product "very teeny-bopperish".

In 2007, Zacron designed the cover of Classic Rock's special issue dedicated to the Led Zeppelin reunion and talked through the genesis and meaning of the album cover. See it here.



Bad English Singer Slams Former Journey Bandmates
(Classic Rock) John Waite insists he'd rather shoot himself than sound like Journey, which he described as "super-white music".

And the singer is adamant there will be no reunion of Bad English, the band he formed with Journey men Neal Schon, Deen Castronovo and Jonathan Caine.

Waite is happy with his relatively low-key solo career and has no desire to return to the supergroup he co-formed in 1988 and split in 1991. "I think it's garbage," He tells Metal Sludge. "I hate to say it, but I listen to Journey and think, 'That is just wrong.' That's why there will never be a Bad English reunion." more on this story




Rush and Alanis Morissette To Receive RockWalk Honors
Rush and Alanis Morissette lead the classic of 2012 inductions into Guitar Center's RockWalk. They sent over these details:

Each Guitar Center RockWalk induction will be held at the retailer's historic Hollywood location on Sunset Boulevard. The inductions, which are invite only, will include an induction speech and ceremony, in which the musicians' handprints will be immortalized for the millions of music fans who visit Hollywood each year.

Each of the new inductees' handprints will reside in the RockWalk alongside other accomplished musicians and innovators such as, Eric Clapton, George Martin, Jimmy Page, Iron Maiden, Carlos Santana, Johnny Cash, Van Halen, AC/DC, Aerosmith, Marvin Gaye, James Brown, B.B. King, Stevie Wonder, Run-D.M.C. and Queen,among numerous others. more on this story



Bloc Party To Broadcast Terminal 5 Show in HD
Bloc Party's August 8th show at Terminal 5 in NYC is set to be streamed live in HD via The Bowery Presents Live.

The show precedes the August 21st release of their new album, Four, and will stream live from starting at 9:30 pm EDT here.

Bloc Party is currently on the road and making a number of festival appearances in U.S. In addition, they recently announced their Fall tour with Ceremony. more on this story



Even Boston's Singer Not Sure When New Album Will Be Released
(Classic Rock) Boston singer Tommy DeCarlo says he knows as much as the fans do about when Tom Scholz will release their next album. But he insists it will be worth the wait.

DeCarlo has been with the band for four years, but took over the mic full-time last year following the departure of Michael Sweet. He landed the job after writing a tribute song to classic-era frontman Brad Delp, who committed suicide in 2007.

Mainman Scholz has been working on the follow-up release to 2002′s Corporate America for several years. In 2011 he said it was "85percent complete" and rumours suggest it will see the light of day in 2013. Read what DeCarlo has to say about the new album.



Mastodon Release A Commotion Video
(hennemusic) Atlanta rockers Mastodon have released a video for their latest single, "A Commotion."

The song is a cover of the tune by Canadian indie singer Feist, who is featured in the video. The track was featured on a "split-single" that also included Feist's cover of Mastodon's "Black Tongue."

The "Feistodon" split-single was one of the most in-demand exclusives during Record Store Day this past April. Only 5000 color vinyl 7" singles were pressed and they sold out instantly. Watch the video here.



Judas Priest Preview Screaming Release
(hennemusic) Judas Priest fans are about a month away from the release of an expanded, 30th Anniversary edition of the band's 1982 set, "Screaming For Vengeance" and the band is giving them a preview.

The project will feature not only the remastered original album plus bonus tracks, but also a live DVD from the 1983 US Festival show, filmed in San Bernadino, CA on May 29, 1983.

The "Screaming For Vengeance – Special 30th Anniversary Edition" live DVD was filmed at the second, and what turned out to be last, US Festival in 1983. Headlined by Van Halen, Sunday was the Heavy Metal Day, billed as "the day new wave died and rock 'n' roll took over." It set the single-day concert attendance record for the U.S. with an estimated 375,000 people.

"On the day that we performed, we flew in by helicopter — and the first sight we saw was that of thousands of abandoned cars piled up around the crests of the hills that surrounded the festival arena, which as we went over took our breath away," said Priest in a statement. "For there, below us, spread throughout hundreds of acres was a massive crowd — over three hundred thousand strong! The summer heat was raging and combined with the hot Santa Ana winds made for a scorching metal furnace on stage." Watch a preview here.



Bob Dylan Retells Titanic Story With New Song
(Classic Rock) Bob Dylan has revealed the title track of his upcoming album, Tempest, includes a 14-minute retelling of the Titanic disaster. And he admits his account of the 1912 tragedy isn't accurate – but insists it doesn't matter.

Dylan tells Rolling Stone: "It's not very truthful. But a songwriter doesn't care about what's truthful. What he cares about is what should have happened, what could have happened. That's its own kind of truth.

"It's like people who read Shakespeare plays, but they never see a Shakespeare play – I think they just use his name."

Tempest, Dylan's 35th studio album, is released on September 11. A long clip from the track Early Roman Kings is to be used in TV series Strike Back. Check it out here.



Jeff Lynne Releasing Solo Album and New Versions of ELO Classics
Frontiers Records will celebrate the 40th anniversary of ELO with the October 9th release for a new look at some ELO classics and a new solo album from the group's mastermind Jeff Lynne.

Lynne's new solo album, Long Wave, is billed as a tribute to some of the songs that originally inspired him.

The second release, Mr. Blue Sky–The Very Best Of Electric Light Orchestra features Lynne revisiting and re-recording--at his home studio in Los Angeles--the greatest hits of Electric Light Orchestra. more on this story



Major Jimi Hendrix Exhibition For His 70th Birthday
EMP Museum will be holding a major new exhibition to celebrate the 70th birthday of Jimi Hendrix this November. We were sent these details:

Endorsed by Experience Hendrix LLC, Hear My Train a Comin': Hendrix Hits London focuses on Jimi Hendrix's arrival in London in September 1966, his rise to prominence on the British pop charts, and his subsequent return to America in June 1967 when his incendiary performance at the Monterey International Pop Festival created a worldwide sensation.

Hear My Train a Comin' opens at EMP Museum on November 17, 2012. Highlights from the exhibition are now on view at The Hospital Club (thehospitalclub.com) in London through August 31, 2012. more on this story



Motorhead's Lemmy Remembers Jon Lord
(Classic Rock) Lemmy Kilmister says he might not have got into rock'n'roll without Deep Purple keyboardist Jon Lord, who passed away last month aged 71.

His sudden death, as a complication of his cancer battle, triggered an outpouring of grief from the rock and metal community. One of the pioneering performer and composer's last interviews appears in the Classic Rock Fan Pack tied in with ReMachined: A Tribute to Deep Purple's Machine Head. The album, an official Purple release, features big-name acts including Metallica and Iron Maiden delivering their renditions of tracks from the acclaimed 1972 record.

Lemmy and Lord first met at a pub gig in Wales in the mid-sixties – and the Motorhead mainman believes it was a turning-point in his life. It's quite the story.



The Dear Hunter Line Up Coheed & Cambria And Intimate Dates
The Dear Hunter have lined up two shows supporting Coheed & Cambria next month in New England.

The Dear Hunter's Casey Crescenzo will also be playing a short series of intimate solo dates this fall and Equal Vision says that the dates will include a mix of older fan favorites as well as the revealing of several new, unreleased songs.

The Dear Hunter is currently recording at Vu Du Studios in Long Island, NY with producer Mike Watts. Of the band's forthcoming album Crescenzo explains, "I haven't been more happy, or felt more creative in years, and I am truly anxious to push myself, and my music, to places I still haven't ventured, and to create the best possible album I can." The full-length album is expected to be released in early 2013 on Cave & Canary Goods, Crescenzo's recently launched imprint label on Equal Vision Records. more on this story



Journey's Neal Schon Leading Legends Ride at Sturgis
(SM) Journey guitarist Neal Schon will help lead the 5th annual Legends Ride on Monday August 6, 2012 to kick off the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota.

Schon, along with actress Kristy Swanson, legendary motorcycle daredevil Robbie Knievel and custom motorcycle builders Arlen, Cory and Zack Ness, will be joining hundreds of riders at the event in support of the Black Hills Special Olympics and the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame.

Led by Schon, the Legends Ride departs Deadwood on a 55-mile guided tour of the scenic canyons of the Black Hills to a reception at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip. After the ride and catered reception, Journey will take over the main stage of the Sturgis Buffalo Chip to unleash their hits such as "Wheel In the Sky," "Anyway You Want It" and "Don't Stop Believing." more on this story



Abandoned Pools Set Album Release Party
Abandoned Pools will be playing a rare headline club show to celebrate the release of the new album, Sublime Currency.

The album is set to be released on August 28, 2012 by Tooth & Nail Records and the release show will take place at the The Roxy in Hollywood on Saturday, September 15.

Sublime Currency is the culmination of the eleven-year journey of Tommy Walter, bassist and co-founder of the critically acclaimed band eels. The album is the follow up to Abandoned Pools' 2005 release Armed to the Teeth. more on this story



Attika 7 Joining Uproar Festival Lineup For Several Stops
Attika 7 will be joining the Uproar Festival on several western U.S. tour stops this September.

The Uproar Festival also features Shinedown, Godsmack, Staind and Adelitas Way.

The band will join on September 19th in Salt Lake City, UT and will tour with the festival until September 30th in Albuquerque, NM. more on this story



Hardcore Classics From Right Direction, Warzone and More Get US Release
(Fresno) Dead City Records have digitally released eight classic European hardcore albums from Right Direction, Warzone, One Night Stand, Ultimatum and M-Town Rebels for the first time ever.

All of the bands/records come courtesy of the various musical endeavors of iconic European hardcore front man, Dave Reumers, over the course of more than a decade. These pivotal hardcore releases can be purchased now via iTunes.

Commented, Reumers, "This music was released between 1989 and 2002. I've wasted half my life screaming nonsense into a mic thinking I was Mick Jagger, but I wouldn't have done it any other way. I'm glad I was part of this and I was lucky to be in so many bands that helped spread the hardcore, punk, and metal sound throughout Europe in the early days. If you still dig our music in this day and age there's no hope for you anymore. Enjoy!" more on this story



B Sides


Anchor & Brail Singled Out Week: Goes Without Saying
Anberlin's lead singer Stephen Christian's released the new Anchor & Brail album "Quiet Life," this week. Today Stephen tells us about the song "Goes Without Saying":

Kevin and Micah (the co-production team) sat me down near the end of pre production and told me that did not feel we had a complete record, they needed a few more songs to round out the moment. They wanted an upbeat song in the vain of the others on the record and felt that that would be the missing puzzle piece to the record.

I drove straight home and sat down at my piano, inspiration struck immediately. Realize that inspiration never strikes me; it's more like a slow moving sloth that catches up to me when I sleep. This 'lighting in a bottle' moment just hit that night; I started to play the main melody line on the piano and the chords just followed.

I had the song in delivered to them the next morning and both agreed that it was their favorite song on the record. For me personally it is my favorite song on the record musically. The additional percussion and eerie guitar movements make me want to listen to it over and over.

Hearing is believing. Now that you know the story behind the song, listen for yourself and learn more about the album right here!



Lynyrd Skynyrd Release New Lyrics Video
(hennemusic) Lynyrd Skynyrd will release their first new album in three years, "Last Of A Dyin' Breed," on August 21. Skynyrd have released a lyric video for the album's first single, and title track.

The project reunites Skynyrd with producer Bob Marlette, and sees the debut of bassist Johnny Colt (Black Crowes, Brand New Immortals, Train, Rock Star Supernova).

"He's really cool; he's crazy like us," says guitarist and founding member Gary Rossington. "He's from the South and he was raised on Southern music, and I guess he was influenced by us. He knew all the songs, and it was an easy choice." Check out the video here.



Megadeth's David Ellefson Releases Thailand Video
(hennemusic) Megadeth are currently playing a series of dates in the Far East as part of their "Thirteen" world tour.

On Wednesday, the metal legends played in Bangkok, Thailand. Bassist David Ellefson checks in from Thailand as the he did some sightseeing the day after the show.

Ellefson and crew take an extensive boat tour of Bangkok and visit some of the local landmarks.

Today's Day In Rock News!

No Use For A Name Frontman Tony Sly Dead At 41
No Use For A Name lead singer and guitarist Tony Sly has died. The cause of death has not yet been disclosed. He was 41.
Sly's bandmate Matt Riddle, broke the news to fans via the group's Facebook page on Wednesday. He wrote:

"i've learned over the years there's really no right way to talk about this stuff. i was kind of hoping it wouldn't get out so fast for his family's sake but it's a little late for that now. i see that this news has gotten around pretty fast. so i wanted to tell you all personally that this morning i found out that yesterday tony passed away. i'm not sure of all the details yet, and i don't think that's really important. what's important is i lost a great friend and you lost a great songwriter. i've been playing with him for 15 years? 16? i haven't processed it yet. i've been on the phone all day with friends and family. i'm not looking forward to it sinking in. i'm worried sick for his wife and kids. i knew tony very well and he would definitely want to thank you for all the love and support for both no use and his solo career. if this doesn't sound like a professional statement, it's because it's not. it's just me venting and i wanted to let you guys know personally." more on this story



Terror Cancel Czech Show Due To Randy Blythe Arrest
The band Terror is standing in solidarity with Lamb of God's Randy Blythe, who is imprisoned on manslaughter charges in the Czech Republic following the death of a stage diving fan at one of their concerts. As a result, Terror have now canceled their upcoming concert in the country.

The band explains: "Terror is going to cancel their show in the Czech Republic this month. We feel obligated to stand up for Randy Blythe. This situation seems to be taken too lightly. Randy comes from punk and hardcore roots, just like Terror. He still supports underground music and has always supported Terror-- even singing on stage alongside us when we play Richmond. This hits really close to home for us having members of the band and our crew from the hometown of Lamb Of God."

"We love our Czech fans very much and have amazing shows there, but we need to 'stick tight' to our friend Randy, which is why we have chosen to cancel the show. As a band that could easily be in this same position at any given show, we don't think we can play there and act like this is OK - it isn't."

"This is bigger than a hashtag or a clever t-shirt-- we as a community need to take action and speak up. Free Randy Blythe." more on this story



Motley Crue Going Vegas?
(hennemusic) This past February, Motley Crue became the first hard rock band to host a Las Vegas residency.

The group performed a three-week series of shows at the city's Hard Rock Hotel. Now, Crue frontman Vince Neil says things went so well the first time, the band have been invited back to do it again.

A long-term resident of Sin City, Vince was asked by Grammy magazine if Vegas was is becoming a more rock and roll city. "Yeah. I mean, Santana has a residency at the [House of Blues]," says Neil. "It's just started opening up more and more. We've been asked to do another residency next year." But will they do it?



Green Day Box Set Coming
Green Day fans will not lack new releases from the band to buy in the foreseeable future. The band has announced that in addition to the release of their upcoming album trilogy, they will also release a new box set.

The eight-CD boxed set will be called, The Studio Albums 1990-2009, and will be released exclusively at Best Buy on September 4th, 2012. We were sent these details:

The collection treads the band's journey from their 1990 debut, 1,039/ Smoothed Out Slappy Hours, through Kerplunk (1992), Dookie (1994), Insomniac (1995) Nimrod (1997), Warning (2000), and American Idiot (2004), to 2009's 21st Century Breakdown. more on this story



Bruce Springsteen Plays His Longest Concert Ever
(Gibson) The Boss, renowned for giving value for money with lengthy sets, just played a show that went on for more than four hours.

According to NME.com, Bruce Springsteen played a 33 song set that lasted for four hours and six minutes in Hensinki's Olympiastadion in Finland.

In September, Bruce Springsteen kicks off the second U.S. leg of his tour to promote his new album, Wrecking Ball. more on this story





Primus 3D Tour Dates and Details
Primus will be embarking on a unique 3D tour this fall that will feature two sets per evening. They sent over the dates and these details:

Being that this is the first-ever traveling 3D-enhanced live musical performance, this groundbreaking tour is sure to provide a one-of-a-kind psychedelic experience, further enhanced by the fact that every show will also feature Quad Surround Sound.

Primus teamed with 3D Live from Burbank, CA to create original 3D content for this tour. Audience members will be given 3D glasses in order to fully experience a visual and audio performance like no other. more on this story



Lynyrd Skynyrd Founder To Be Honored By Georgia Music Hall of Fame
Gary Rossington, a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd is set to be honored at the 34th Annual Georgia Music Hall of Fame Awards Concert and Show, scheduled for Sunday, October 14 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Webster sent us these details:

Rossington will be honored in the Songwriter Category having written well over 120 songs throughout his career including classic iconic songs like "Sweet Home Alabama," "Simple Man," and "What's Your Name." Lynyrd Skynyrd release their new album, Last of a Dyin' Breed, on August 21, 2012.

Atlanta's celebrated television icon Monica Pearson will be Mistress of Ceremonies of the event. A Special Performance by American Idol stars and recording artists Snellville, GA-raised Diana DeGarmo and her fiancée Ace Young, who met while appearing in the Broadway revival of "Hair," will be another highlight of the evening. Many of the inductees will also perform during the Concert. more on this story



Grateful Dead's 1990 Tour Celebrated With Box Set and 2-CD Release
Grateful Dead fans will have a lot to be grateful for in September as Rhino plans two new special releases from the legendary touring band. They sent us these details:

On September 1, Dead.net will begin shipping SPRING 1990, an 18-disc boxed set that spotlights six complete shows (one from each city visited on the tour) from this historic outing that is widely considered one of the group's most excellent tours in their 30 years on the road. The collection – limited to 9,000 individually numbered copies.

The on September 18th they will release "Spring 1990: So Glad You Made It," a 2-CD set that features 20 favorite unreleased tracks from the box set. more on this story



Poison's Bret Michaels Single Again
(Classic Rock) Poison singer Bret Michaels has split from long-time girlfriend and fiancé Kristi Gibson.

She helped him through the health issues which nearly killed him in 2010 and she's the mother of his daughters Raine and Jorja.

A spokesman says: "Although the couple have separated they remain great friends and are committed to jointly raising their daughters." More rock news



How Mandy Moore Helped Five Finger Death Punch
(Classic Rock) Five Finger Death Punch guitarist Jason Hook is proud of the fact his career was kickstarted by pop singer Mandy Moore. Before he joined the metal outfit Hook toured as a member of her live band.

He tells CourierPress: "When I moved to LA I was broke. I made a pact with myself that if I could get into the field I was going to take the job to learn whatever I could.

"I had to beat out about 50 guys at the audition, then it was like, 'Pack a bag, we're going on tour.' Every situation, whether it's your favourite or not, there's something to be learned. The Mandy Moore gig taught me a lot" More rock news



The Early November and Cartel Fall Tour
The Early November will be hitting the road in Rocktober for a North American headline tour.

Beginning on October 5 in Danbury, CT, the tour will take in ten evenings in the Midwest and on the East coast of the U.S., including stops in Philadelphia, PA, on October 6, New York City on October 9, Cambridge, MA, on October 10 and Chicago, IL, on October 19.

The Early November will be touring with special guests Cartel in support of its latest full-length album, In Currents, which was released by Rise Records on July 10. more on this story



Sunset Strip Music Festival Details Announced
The lineup and set times for this year's installment of the Sunset Strip Music Festival have been announced. We were sent these details:

The event will take place on Saturday, August 18 and will feature performances by Marilyn Manson, The Offspring, Steve Aoki, Bad Religion and more than 70 artists throughout the day and into the night.

In addition to the August 18 street festival, SSMF will host performances by artists including X with special guest Ray Manzarek of The Doors (The Roxy), RZA (Key Club), Hank III (House of Blues), Robby Krieger of The Doors & Rich Robinson (Viper Room) and James Ingram (Whisky) in the venues on Thursday, August 16 and Friday, August 17. SSMF 2012 will also celebrate the music and legacy of The Doors throughout the festival. more on this story



Exodus To Lead Slaughter By The Water Lineup
Exodus is set to headline the third annual Slaughter By The Water which will be hosted by Testament's Chuck Billy.

The event will take place on August 25, 2012 on the USS Hornet Aircraft Carrier in Alameda, CA.

The main stage will also include performances by Philm, Severed Fifth, Absu, Witchaven, Impaled, Autopsy, Fog of War and Abysmal Dawn. The Pier stage will include performances by Enemy In Peril, Desecrator, Necrosin, Hemotoxin, Ulysses, Siren, Scars of Envy and ZH.



Van Halen TV Special Air in Japan Next Week
(hennemusic) Van Halen recently confirmed the details of a fall Japanese tour in support of their latest album, "A Different Kind Of Truth."

The band will play three concerts in Japan this November, including two in Osaka and one in Tokyo; these shows represent the first Van Halen have played in the country in 14 years.

Now, the Van Halen News Desk is reporting details about an upcoming Van Halen Japanese TV special set to air next week. The program will be broadcast in Japan on Tuesday, August 7th on BS-TBS, as part of the "Song To Soul" series. more on this story



The Last Good Year Kick Off Tour Next Week
The Last Good Year will be hitting the road next week for their "The Steady Road Tour" of North America.

The tour kicks off on August 8 in Louisville, KY and throughout the month of August, The Last Good Year will play in cities across the country including Nashville, Atlanta, New York City, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Minneapolis, Cleveland and St. Louis, among others.

They are currently working on a new record with Travis Wyrick (P.O.D., 10 Years) in Knoxville, Tenn. more on this story



Jane's Addiction Pick UME For Lollapalooza Aftershow
Jane's Addiction have selected UME as the opening act for their official Lollapalooza Aftershow on Saturday August 4th at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago.

Ume was personally selected by Jane's frontman Perry Farrell to perform at the SOLD OUT concert.

Guitarist/singer Lauren Larson describes the exciting phone call from Perry: "My cell phone rang while we were sitting by the dumpsters outside a club in Jacksonville, FL eating peanut butter on saltines. I've been dreaming of playing Lollapalooza ever since I was a kid in the early 90's wearing my brother's over-sized Lollapalooza shirts. To be called by the artist who started it all is surreal. One of the symbolisms of the word "ume" is perseverance and devotion. I'm glad we've stuck with this and never given up on our dreams." more on this story



New Dio Compilation Details
(hennemusic) More details about a new Dio compilation have been released. Due October 9, "The Very Beast Of Dio Vol. 2" will feature 17 songs, including three bonus tracks, including one that hasn't been released before.

The new CD picks up exactly where the first volume left off — from 1996 onward. And in addition to featuring such latter-day Dio classics as "Killing The Dragon", "Push" and "Fever Dreams".

The compilation will also include several rarities that fans have long requested on a single disc — "Electra" (which previously was only a part of the ultra-rare "Tournado" box set), "Prisoner of Paradise" and "Metal Will Never Die" Check out the tracklisting



Johnny Winter Fights Back Against His Demons
(Classic Rock Revisited) Johnny Winter found a guardian angel in his manager, producer and rhythm guitarist Paul Nelson. In only six years, Nelson has taken a rock icon that had damaged himself with drugs and alcohol, to the brink of death, and rebuilt both the man and his career.

Johnny Winter's triumphant return can be heard on his new CD Roots. "It was very important for Johnny to do great on this album," states Nelson. "Johnny is off the drugs and the drinking, and all of the stuff that he was on for all of those years."

Winter admits he is surprised he was able to change, "Heroin was the hardest thing that I ever had to go through. It was worth it to go through it and get clean. I am not taking any drugs and I am not drinking. I am not smoking cigarettes anymore and I am not doing anything bad. I never thought this would be possible. I never thought I would see the day that I didn't have any vices at all."

Nelson took over as that artist's manager and made immediate changes that made it possible for Winter to begin to recover from decades of abuse. "I had to wait, wait and wait until he was primed and ready. Johnny had just gotten off methadone about a year before. Once he got off that, then his voice got stronger, and his playing got stronger, and it was time to record. The music doesn't lie. That is why this is so important; this album had to be strong." A Lot more here.



Saint Diablo To Continue Touring Despite Slaves On Dope Pulling Out
Saint Diablo were dealt a blow when Slaves On Dope canceled their tour plans due to a family emergency.

But the band still plan to hit the road in support of their new self-titled album, released last month.

"It was as honor and a pleasure to work with such awesome metal vets as Slaves On Dope. I will never forget the experience," states vocalist Tito Quinones. "Our hearts and prayers go out to them in their time of loss. Family is first and we wish them safe travels back home. A death in the family is never easy to deal with and we hope they all get to spend this time with their loved ones as we continue onward to perform at the remaining dates without Slaves. We hope that we can join forces with them again in the future, and until then we wish them all the best in the world." more on this story



The Casualties Set New Album Release
Season of Mist have set a September 25th release date for The Casualties new album, 'Resistance'.

The effort will be available on CD, limited edition LP (with bonus track and download card) and limited edition Digibox including the CD with a bonus track, bandana, bottle opener and patch.

The Casualties are currently on the road co-headlining the "Tonight We Unite!" tour alongside the Nekromantix. The tour also includes Down By Law, Lower Class Brats, and more. more on this story



B Sides


Iron Maiden Jr's Rise To Remain Takes On Metallica Classic
(hennemusic) Kerrang! issued a 21st anniversary tribute to Metallica's "Black" album with its June 20 issue of the magazine.

The collection featured a variety of new artists, including Rise To Remain, whose singer is Austin Dickinson – the son of Iron Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson.

Rise To Remain are now sharing their version of "Enter Sandman" from the project. Check it out here.


Deep Purple's Steve Morse Over The Moon With Mars
(Classic Rock) Deep Purple guitarist Steve Morse believes Mick Mars, his opposite number in Motley Crue, is one of the world's leading musicians.

"Thanks to my son, Kevin, I got to spend some time with Mick," Morse explains. "He is one of my heroes for spending time with us and for patiently answering the questions my son had.

"Kevin regards him as one of the best guitar players in rock, and I have to agree. His tone and rhythm ideas are exceptional." More rock news


Burton C Bell Says Audience Went Nuts At Nirvana's Teen Spirit Shoot
(Classic Rock) Burton C Bell of Fear Factory has recalled his appearance in the video for Nirvana's Smells Like Teen Spirit single after seeing the grunge icons perform in LA.

He says: "After the show, they threw out flyers saying, 'Hey, come to our video shoot.' And so me and my roommate got the flyer with the directions on it and we went to the video shoot the next day.

"What happened in the video wasn't even supposed to happen. The audience just went nuts. I saw Nirvana once after that, and I knew it was going to be the last time because Smells Like Teen Spirit was on the radio and they were blowing up." [MusicFrenzy.net] More rock news



Jerzey Street Band Giving Away New Song
Jerzey Street Band have set a September 18, 2012 for their US debut album, Breaking Radio Silence.

To celebrate the album release announcement, the band has track "Pale Blue River" available for free download/stream.

But what do they sounds like? BBC RADIO declares, "It's like a freight train running wild somewhere between The Eagles & The Rolling Stones…"

Today's Day In Rock News!

Today's Day in Rock


Peter Frampton Injured In Car Accident
(Classic Rock) Peter Frampton has slammed a woman who was texting while driving after she crashed into him and caused an injury to his back.
The guitarist believes he's suffering from whiplash following the incident in Southern California.

Frampton last night tweeted: "Texting woman driver just ran into back of me while I was stationary in traffic 101 freeway. Can u say whiplash? People put the phones down!" more on this story



Aerosmith Recruit Special Guests For New Album
(Gibson) Aerosmith are getting ready to release their first album of all new material since Just Push Play, back in 2001. Music From Another Dimension is set to be released on November 6, having been pushed back from its initial release date of August 28. But aside from the five bad boys from Boston, the album will also feature a couple of guest appearances by, among others, Julian Lennon and Johnny Depp.

Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler met Lennon while working on American Idol, and he got Lennon to sing harmony vocals on the track "Love Three Times a Day." Tyler told Rolling Stone "He's such a sweet f---ing guy, and he's John's first son with that voice and sense of humor – gimme a break!"

Depp is no stranger to the world of music, having played slide guitar on the Oasis song "Fade In-Out," and playing guitar for the band P in the mid-'90s. Depp contributes backing vocals to the song "Freedom Fighter," which may not be on the official album, but rather as a bonus track according to Joe Perry. more on this story





Bloc Party Calling It Quits?
(Gibson) Bloc Party have made comments to the effect that they may be calling it quits after finishing their touring duties behind their new album, Four. In fact, Bloc Party singer and rhythm guitarist Kele Okereke thought the band was done after touring behind their last album, Intimacy.

According to NME.com, Okereke told Australia's Triple J magazine: "When we took a break in 2009 I was in the mindset that we were done, our relationships were in such a difficult place that this was it, this was the end." Okereke added, "I don't know where we'll go from here. I don't know what will happen. But I know if this is the last thing we ever do, then we've done everything I wanted to do."

Two tracks from Four have seen the light of day so far: "Octopus" and "Day Four." "Octopus" is driven by an infectious clean guitar riff, while "Day Four" is more of a mellow and melodic affair. more on this story





Gwar's Oderus Won't Be Leading Randy Blythe Benefit Show
(Banana 101.5) Gwar vocalist Oderus Urungus, aka Dave Brokie, has regretfully announced his exit from an upcoming Randy Blythe benefit show that was due to take place Aug. 31 in Richmond, Va.

The Gauntlet reports that the singer's co-host, Eve Alleyne, issued a statement saying, "SORRY to have to tell everyone Dave Brockie will not be able to attend the show due to his recording of the TV series 'Hollister'!

"He is really bummed out and wishes he could be here to support his very close friend Randy! We all support you Dave in your adventures! And we will make sure this show rocks their faces off!! xoxox and FREE RANDY !!" more on this story



Coheed and Cambria Set New Release
(Classic Rock) Coheed and Cambria will release the first disc of double concept album, The Afterman on October 8.

Volume one will be subtitled Ascention, with the second installment, Descension, due in February 2013.

Following appearances at the Reading and Leeds festivals in August, the band tour the UK in November. Dates here.



Alice In Chains, Lemmy Part Of Duff McKagen Film Project
(hennemusic) A film project entitled "The Taking," featuring Duff McKagan's Loaded, is on its way. Directed by Seattle filmmaker Jamie Burton Chamberlin, the series explores the lyrical content of Loaded's studio album of the same title, which was released last year.

The project will be released in episodes, with a total of 10 vignettes/music videos telling a tale of totally bizarre adventures, imprisoned band members, and kids' size ice cream cones.

Among the people involved in the series are Sex Pistols guitarist Steve Jones, Jerry Cantrell and Sean Kinney from Alice In Chains, Lemmy from Motorhead and Gilby Clarke. Check out the trailer here.



Saint Vitus Plan First U.S. Headlining Tour Since 1993
Saint Vitus will be hitting the road next month for their first U.S. headlining tour since 1993.

Weedeater and Sourvein will provide support for the five week trek which begins on September 14 in Little Rock, AR and will wrap up on October 19

"We're stoked to destroy America again; the last Saint Vitus U.S. headlining tour was in 1993," commented Dave Chandler. "This time we'll be playing "Lillie" as well as fan favorites and some old surprises. Leave your ear plugs at home and come bleed with us." more on this story



Motorhead Were Also Blamed For Fan Injured At Concert
(Classic Rock) Motorhead drummer Mikkey Dee says his band were once chased in an attempt to blame them for an injury sustained by a fan who decided to jump from a balcony while they played.

It's a similar situation to the current ordeal of Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe, who's been behind bars in Prague since June. Blythe remains in jail without charge in the Czech Republic having paid $200,000 bail – which was later doubled – a month ago. He was arrested in connection with an incident in 2010 when fan Daniel Nosek voluntarily invaded Lamb of God's stage several times, during which he may have sustained the head injury which led to his death four weeks later.

"One guy years ago threw himself from the second floor in a theatre and ended up breaking his back on one of the seats," Dee tells Artisan News. "And they came after us for that."

And he says Motorhead have their own experience of the legal system in the Czech Republic



Muse Reveal Some New Album Details
(Gibson) Muse have revealed the artwork for their sixth album The 2nd Law, which is due to hit stores on September 18. The artwork features a map of brain pathways in neon colors.

The album title reportedly refers to the second law of thermodynamics, the study of the relations between heat and other forms of energy.

Muse are known for their unconventional approach to rock music, with singer and guitarist Matt Bellamy playing the most outlandish guitar riffs with the help of various effect processors, like for example the outlandish riff in their 2006 song "Map of the Problematique."

On The 2nd Law , the band is apparently even taking things a step further and delving in to dubstep on one of the tracks. See the artwork here.





Queensryche Break Out Rarities For Debut Gig With New Singer
(Gibson) The new lineup of Queensryche played their first official gig over the weekend, pulling out some vintage classics as well as a few rarely played deep cuts at the Halfway Jam in Minnesota.

The band recently parted ways with singer Geoff Tate after 31 years, amid claims of frustration at the direction the band had taken. Tate contends that his former bandmates weren't submitting ideas and had never spoken up to say they weren't happy with how things were going. Queensrÿche claims, among other things, that their ideas were being brushed aside in favor of outside writers. The conflict became physical in Brazil in May, with Tate being fired in June. The matter is before the courts but for now, Queensrÿche have upheld the right to continue to use the band name for now.

Some Queensrÿche fans are thrilled with the decision to hire Todd La Torre on vocals and to focus on Queensrÿche's harder-hitting material. Others are concerned that without Tate, the band will lose much of its theatric edge. And they have a point: previous Queensrÿche tours have included actors playing parts from Operation: Mindcrime; a mock bar for the performance of the epic title track to the Promised Land album; and of course the notorious Queensrÿche Cabaret tour, which saw the band performing with dancers, jugglers, contortionists and drag queens. more on this story





Tom Waits Teases Fans With Cryptic Pirate Message
(hennemusic) Tom Waits posted a cryptic message to fans on Tuesday under the heading of "Permission To Come Aboard?."

Waits shared a photo of himself in a bit of a pirate outfit, wearing an eye patch, smoking a cigar, with a sword drawn and at the ready. The caption on the photo reads "Coming August 7."

No further details were provided, so it's anyone's guess what the legendary performer has up his sleeve. more on this story



Frank Zappa Classics Going Digital
(Gibson) Frank Zappa's music will soon be available digitally. Zappa's family and trust have made a deal with Universal Music to re-release 60 of the composer's recordings.

"The ink is not yet dry on The Zappa Family Trust's worldwide deal with Universal Music Enterprises," says Frank's widow Gail Zappa… "It is a win-win for all of us, but mostly for Frank Zappa. Long may his baton wave. We are so ready to go."

Bruce Resnikoff, President/CEO of Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) added, "The artist and composer, Frank Zappa, is one of the most important and influential artists in music history with his prolific body of work, including his breakthrough rock 'n' roll concept albums. We are honored that Gail Zappa and the Zappa Family Trust have entrusted us with his legacy. We intend to honor him and bring high-quality releases, digital and physical, for his new and longtime fans." more on this story





The Jam's Bruce Foxton Releasing First Solo Album In Almost 30 Years
Bruce Foxton of The Jam/From The Jam/Stiff Little Fingers fame will be releasing his first new solo album in nearly 30 years, 'Back In The Room,' on October 1st. 2012. His camp sent over these details:

Joining Bruce on the album are Russell Hastings and Big Country's Mark Brzezicki, both of whom are also members of From The Jam. The album boasts a very special guest on three songs in Paul Weller, who had Bruce as a guest on his 2010 album 'Wake Up the Nation' and at a show at the Royal Albert Hall in the same year. Other guest musicians include Steve Cropper (Booker T & the MG's/The Blues Brothers) and Spandau Ballet's Steve Norman.

Commenting on working again with Paul Weller and having Steve Cropper guesting Bruce said: "It was such a pleasure to work and hang out with Paul again. What an honour to have both Paul and Steve play on the album." more on this story



Mike Oldfield Hopes For Resurgence of Music By Musicians Not Computers
(Classic Rock) Mike Oldfield hopes his Olympic performance of Tubular Bells marks a resurgence of instrumental rock music and that it might herald an end to the era of computer music.

The veteran composer appeared as part of the sport event's opening ceremony, delivering a part of his iconic 1973 work in a segment which hailed the UK's National Health Service.

Oldfield says he felt a "glow of pride" when director Danny Boyle invited him to be part of the show – and it was a refreshing contrast to the negative energy he received in the punk era. "Hopefully it will inspire some kind of renaissance in instrumental rock music." he says. "Let's throw away all the computer software. You just get a load of software and click a few buttons. You don't have to have the slightest bit of musical talent." more on this story



Rock Stars Say the Funniest Things To Feature Duff McKagan, Scott Ian
(Classic Rock) Duff McKagan, Scott Ian and Chris Jericho will each perform a spoken-work show at the Garage in London as part of a season called Rock Stars Say the Funniest Things.

McKagan will recount stories from his book and perform acoustic tracks on October 25. Ian will deliver a series of touring anecdotes on November 4.

And Jericho will look back on his musical and wrestling careers on November 25. More rock news here.



Marilyn Manson, Lou Reed and Neil Young Teepee Tale Part Of Billy Corgan Book
(Gibson) Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan has spoken to Australia's Channel Seven about the memoir he is writing. He hinted at stories involving Marilyn Manson, Lou Reed and Neil Young.

When asked about his celebrity encounters, Corgan balked about saying too much on the breakfast TV show but said: "I'll put in the slight plug, I'm writing a book that does reveal some of those stories."

He continued, "It's sometimes hard to tell those stories out of context because, during times of drug and drink, there was a lot of crazy stuff that went on. I'll give you a perfect example, I'll give you something that doesn't give anything away.

"I was at Neil Young's house once – a beautiful, incredible house out in Northern California. And he had a teepee, a real, legitimate Native American teepee. So, in the teepee there was myself, Marilyn Manson, Lou Reed, Neil Young, probably like Harvey Keitel or something. You can imagine that round table." Let's hope Corgan remembers if it was "probably" Keitel or "definitely" Keitel. If he can't, his story may lack gravitas? more on this story





KISS Reveal Monster Track Details
(hennemusic) The current lineup of KISS has revealed the tracklisting for their 20th studio album, Monster, which is set for release October 16.

The 13-song effort kicks off with the lead single, "Hell Or Hallelujah," which is out now.

"Monster" is KISS' first studio effort since 2009's "Sonic Boom"; it was produced by Paul Stanley with Greg Collins at Conway Studios in Hollywood, California, and The Nook in Studio City, California.

01. Hell Or Hallelujah
02. Wall Of Sound
03. Freak
04. Back To The Stone Age
05. Shout Mercy
06. Long Way Down
07. Eat Your Heart Out
08. The Devil Is Me
09. Outta This World
10. All For The Love Of Rock & Roll
11. Take Me Down Below
12. Last Chance
13. Right Here Right Now

Read more and hear the first single here.



Winds Of Plague Finish Recording New Album And Lose A Member
Winds Of Plague just finished recording their new album and are hitting the road this week for The All Star Tour but you won't see Art Cruz behind the drum kit as the band has officially parted ways with drummer due to creative differences.

"After many years of having Art Cruz with us we have decided its best for both parties involved to go our separate ways," states vocalist Johnny Plague. "Art is a great drummer and I'm sure he will be back behind the drums one way or another soon."

Art Cruz adds, "I'm very thankful for the experience. I love those dudes. I will continue to play drums and on the business side, I am currently pursuing artist management. To keep up with what I'm doing, follow me on twitter at twitter.com/artimusplague." more on this story



Devildriver Map Out Fall Tour Plans
Devildriver have a busy fall ahead of them as they plan to hit the road one final time in North America in support of their latest release Beast.

The tour is scheduled to kick off October 7th in Grand Junction, Colorado with a string of headlining dates before the band meets up with Gwar on October 12th in Philadelphia, PA to start the "Fate or Chaos" tour.

Devildriver will also play select headline dates during off days of the tour with GWAR. Frontman Dez Fafara commented on the upcoming tour with GWAR: "Devildriver was going to take some time off from our touring schedule in October and November, but when we were asked to support GWAR, it was a resounding YES in our Camp! more on this story



B Sides


Anchor & Brail Singled Out Week: Knew Then Know Now
Anberlin's lead singer Stephen Christian's released the new Anchor & Brail album "Quiet Life," this week. Today Stephen tells us about the song "Knew Then Know Now":

My brother and I once wrote a song for my sister upon high school graduation, honestly it was a really good song. It was a 'the world is yours go find it' type of song. I wanted to continue in that vein and approach this song as motivational song to try to show people that they do not have to be a slave to their circumstances or past. We are not our fathers or mothers, we are not what we came out of; we can stop the forward progression of apathy and change it.

I constantly think about all the decision I had to make in early high school, I remember feeling how heavy they were, how weighty. But now I look back on those 'hard times' and laugh. I would give anything for the lack of responsibility and carefree moments that those formidable years exude. The funny thing is that I believe in 20 years from now I will look back at these times and laugh at how good I had it. In other words our personal circumstances may feel insurmountable right this second but in time we will see that life simple works out the way it should.

These are some of the best lyrics on the record, so I felt inclined to include them:

KNEW THEN KNOW NOW

Life is beautiful open your eyes whether you see it believe it or not

It's not somewhere out there; it's them by your side, its here in today its there in your smile

Take all of it in, let it all go, where you end up well nobody knows

dance like you care, act like you don't. if life wants to drowned well pretend that you float


if I knew then what I know now

I would tell tell myself again

life works out the way it should

if I could go back in time awhile

I would tell myself to rest awhile

don't worry about all the have been what could

life works out the way it should


life is here and gone, no one denies, we live we learn we love then we die

so while were still young lets take on the town lets travel the world follow the sun don't quit till we're there, I know it seems long but this road only takes those who are still strong feeling the wind brushing your face this is a freefall not a human race.

Hearing is believing. Now that you know the story behind the song, listen for yourself and learn more about the album right here!



Metallica Show Off New Live Special Effects With 9 Minute Video
(Banana 101.5) Metallica's eight-concert run in Mexico City has begun at the Palacia de los Deportes. A video of the 'best effects' during the opening show on Saturday, July 28 is now available.

The nine minute clip includes shots of various pyro and lighting effects, including what appeared to be stagehands catching on fire.

During 'Enter Sandman,' a flare malfunctioned, and two stagehands examining it were engulfed in flames. The show was stopped while the fire was extinguished and the crew members were taken off the stage on stretchers. The horrifying event apparently was all a stunt, as a spokesman for the promoter described it as "part of the show." Watch it here.



KISS For Tots Preview
(hennemusic) Rockabye Baby!, which transforms timeless rock songs into beautiful instrumental lullabies, will release "Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions Of Kiss" on August 28.

"Rockabye Baby" was developed by Van Halen singer David Lee Roth's sister Lisa Roth, in conjunction with CMH Records. The series includes collections made from the songs of artists like AC/DC, Metallica, Aerosmith, Pearl Jam, The Beatles, and many others.

Here's the KISS album description: "There will never be a better show opener than 'Detroit Rock City'. 'Beth' is the gold standard for power ballads. And 'Rock And Roll All Nite' is the quintessential rock 'n' roll national anthem. Given Rockabye's kid-tested, parent-approved lullaby treatment, these KISS Klassics are as alive as ever — just as thrilling when xylophones and bells replace Ace Frehley's Gibson Les Paul and Gene Simmons' demonic snarl. Except come bedtime, junior won't be able to keep partying into the 'nite;' these lullabies will have him counting a veritable KISS Army of sheep."

Today's Day In Rock News!

Killing Joke's Jaz Coleman Missing
(Classic Rock) Killing Joke say they're concerned for the welfare of frontman Jaz Coleman, who's gone missing after insulting the Cult online.
KJ, The Cult and The Mission were due to tour the UK together in September. But earlier this month a Facebook post, believed to be by Coleman, stated his band wouldn't take part.

Now Killing Joke members Geordie Walker, Martin 'Youth' Glover and Paul Ferguson report they haven't heard from Coleman since that announcement. The band say: "A statement was posted on Facebook, reputedly by our singer, maligning both The Cult and The Mission and pulling us out of the shows. He is now AWOL and has not contacted any of his band mates." more on this story



Metal Show Halted Over Threat of Violence
(Classic Rock) A rock concert in Florida featuring Job For A Cowboy was halted last night after venue owners were warned a member of the audience was armed and planning to shoot and stab people.

The Summer Slaughter tour stop at the Ritz in Tampa was suspended for two hours when police were called to investigate. No one was injured during the incident.

Officers evacuated the venue and searched fans for weapons before allowing the event to continue. "A note was passed to the bartender stating that during our set a man with two knives and a gun was going to hurt people," Job For A Cowboy drummer Jon 'Charn' Rice told Blabbermouth . "Cops were called, and after the proper precautions were taken the show set off again, albeit a bit behind. No one was hurt and everyone involved is safe." more on this story



Anthrax Star Says Wife Attacked Him
(Classic Rock) Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante's wife Sandra attacked him from behind in an assault that led to both of them being jailed, his attorney has said.

The couple found themselves behind bars in Indiana at the weekend, charged with domestic battery in front of a child. Benante's head was bandaged when his police booking photo was taken.

They return to court on Friday, where the drummer's representative, William L Hotopp, says his client will be vindicated. The lawyer explains: "Last Friday Charlie was assaulted several times during an altercation that sent him to the emergency room with a gash at the back of his head that required several staples to close." He goes into more details



Emergency Surgery Sidelines Bleeding Through
Bleeding Through informed fans yesterday that they have been forced to cancel their tour with Demon Hunter and Cancer Bats so that their frontman Brandan Schieppati can recover from emergency surgery.

The message reads: "It is with deep regret that I am here to report that we have to drop off the current Demon Hunter tour. As you all know, Brandan had to undergo and emergency orthodontic surgery day before yesterday. Due to the severity of his procedure and upon Dr.'s orders.

"He has been advised not to perform as too not further increase the painful situation he has found himself in. To anyone who has had this done, then you know if it is complicated how painful it can be. He is recovering well and we will do make-up dates for the shows we are missing. We all express our most heartfelt apology to Demon Hunter, Cancer Bats, Willows, and The Plot in you. more on this story



Back To The Future For Van Halen
(Classic Rock) Wolfgang Van Halen tried to push dad Eddie back into his seventies state of mind before the band began working on recent album A Different Kind of Truth.

The young bassist believed his father, David Lee Roth and Alex Van Halen could create material as good as their early work if they could be reminded how they used to think.

"I wanted to remind my dad of the mindset he was in when he wrote songs like Runnin' With The Devil and Dance The Night Away," Wolfgang tells Guitar World. "I thought recording those old songs would make it easier for Dad, Dave and Al to put their minds where they were back then, and get back to writing how they would have then." He had a lot more to say.



Arctic Monkeys Score A Hit With Beatles Cover
(Gibson) If you didn't catch Friday's Summer Olympics opening ceremony in London (directed by Danny Boyle), you missed quite a show: James Bond and the Queen parachuting down to the stadium, Mr. Bean nearly screwing up a performance of "Chariots of Fire" and the legendary Paul McCartney bringing the house down.

But the musical moment that appears to have garnered the most attention was Arctic Monkeys' version of The Beatles' "Come Together". The live performance – led by frontman Alex Turner on vocals and a pretty Les Paul – is currently sitting at #14 on the iTunes download chart, according to NME.

In addition, Boyle's soundtrack to the whole ceremony (featuring songs by The Rolling Stones, the Sex Pistols, The Jam, Muse, Queen and more) is currently at #1 on the iTunes album charts in Great Britain, Spain, France and Belgium. It has hit #5 in the U.S. Check out video of the cover here.





Ronnie James Dio Box Set Coming Soon
(hennemusic) A new Ronnie James Dio box set, "Dio: The Singles Collection," is due August 31st in Europe and September 3rd in Japan.

"Dio: The Singles Collection" compiles a box of the band's classic singles on Vertigo/Universal in replicas of the original release, along with a DVD featuring all of the corresponding promo videos,

The 14 CDs include 48 songs from 14 previous singles, while the DVD presents 12 music videos. The package comes with a reprint of a UK tour poster and Dio family tree (subject to change), as well as 32-page complete discography of the Vertigo years. Tracklisting



Jane's Addiction Plan New Album and Lollapalooza Expansion
(Gibson) Jane's Addiction plan to hit the notepads for a new album as soon as they wrap up the current round of touring in support of their latest, The Great Escape Artist.

Vocalist Perry Farrell tells LocalBozo.com the band is already planning the writing phase for the next record. "I'd like to give it a six-month window and just get another Jane's record out, coming off the heels of The Great Escape Artist," Farrell said. "I think that's the way to do it for us. I don't think we'll wait eight years to do another record."

Farrell went on to say that after 2003's Strays, the band had no intention of recording another album. "We didn't plan on getting back together," he said. "We had broken up. That was part of the reason that we took so long, but these days, the best thing that an artist can do or a group can do is stay busy and stay on the trail. And that's what our plan is."

Farrell also dropped the tantalizing teaser that the Lollapalooza festival – which he founded as a farewell festival for Jane's Addiction's first breakup back in 1991 – will soon announce another new location. more on this story





Queensryche Battle Goes Digital
(Classic Rock) Geoff Tate is continuing to block his former bandmates from accessing the Queensryche website and social media channels, they say.

And the singer's representative argues that a court ruling allowing them to continue using the band name means he can do the same – raising the suggestion there could be two outfits operating under the title.

The band played their first show with new singer Todd La Torre at the weekend. But they say they've been forced to launch a new website because Tate won't give them access to their old one. more on this story



Rick Rubin Changed Linkin Park's Approach To Recording
(Gibson) Linkin Park guitarist Brad Delson says the band's new album, Living Things, came together at lightspeed compared to their previous, much more drawn-out creative efforts.

In an interview for Beat magazine to be published on August 1, Delson told me the band started writing Living Things during a break between tour legs for 2010's A Thousand Suns, so by the time they'd finished the previous album cycle they had a wealth of ideas to work from. "I think sonically or maybe in terms of song approach this album is very different from A Thousand Suns, and part of that was the inspiration of doing something in contrast to what we'd just done," Delson said. "That's what makes the studio so fun. There are no rules."

Delson said producer Rick Rubin suggested one particular change in the band's working methods that had a profound difference on the outcome. "One thing that Rick would encourage us to do is to put vocals on it right away. That helps us to know if the content is good. Is this song in its barebones form a good song? Whereas our method of working on our first two albums was almost entirely music-focused first, and then the vocals would go last. People say, 'Is there a message in the album?' and it's like, 'I don't know! We don't even know what we just said! We don't even know what we just played!' In fact, we make the songs in such a postmodern way that when it's time to prepare for our tours we literally have to learn how to perform the songs for the first time." more on this story





Michael Schenker Plans 2013 Tour
Michael Schenker and his Temple of Rock band will embark on a 12-date UK tour in April 2013. Noble sent over these details and the dates:

Boasting Ex-Scorpions stars Herman Rarebell (drums) and Francis Buchholz (bass), MSG stalwart Wayne Findlay (keyboards) and Scottish vocalist Doogie White (ex Rainbow, Yngwie Malmsteen), the Temple Of Rock concerts will feature plenty of hits spanning Schenker's career with the Scorpions, UFO and MSG.

Songs to be performed by the Temple of Rock include UFO's Rock Bottom and Doctor Doctor, MSG's Armed and Ready and Into The Arena, and Scorpions classics including Rock You Like A Hurricane. Schenker will also perform new songs from his latest album, Temple of Rock, including Before the Devil Knows You're Dead. more on this story



Wolves In The Throne Room Going On Hiatus
Wolves In The Throne Room assure fans that they are not breaking up, but are instead putting the band on hiatus.

"After months of journeying we're settled back into our life at home. Soft, warm breezes, the calls of Ravens and Eagles, the scent of Cedar and Salt Water. The Northwest Summer is a soothing balm to the stresses and strains of the road and the alchemic pressure-cooker of the recording studio. But it has been a great two years for us. We are so proud of Celestial Lineage, and our tours in the United States and Europe were inspiring and full of good experiences.

"Contrary to sensationalist rumor, we have no desire or intention to end Wolves In The Throne Room. It is very possible that future albums will be recorded. Live performances might transpire. But for now, we are reconnecting to hearth and home. more on this story



KISS Reveal Monster Cover in Unusual Way
(hennemusic) KISS will release their 20th studio album, "Monster," on October 16 and the band revealed the cover for the project, which was unveiled piece-by-piece over the course of the past week.

Using the group's recently launched "Monster Hunt" Facebook app, the classic rockers have been exposing portions of the image at various web sites around the Internet so that fans could put it together themselves.

"Monster" is KISS' first studio effort since 2009's "Sonic Boom"; it was produced by Paul Stanley with Greg Collins at Conway Studios in Hollywood, California, and The Nook in Studio City, California. Check out the new cover here.



Married Couple Denied Apartment Because Husband Plays In Metal Band
(Classic Rock) A married couple were refused an apartment in Toronto after the landlord discovered the husband played in a heavy metal band.

Mike and Lara Crossley had reached a verbal agreement with the property owner, named Suzanne. But she changed her mind after researching Mike online and discovering he played bass in Canadian outfit Vilipend.

In an email Suzanne told them: "We were quite ready to make a decision in your favour the other night. However, upon investigation of the band Vilipend, it has brought forward some concerns for us.

"We are uncomfortable with the energy that this music manifests." And he's not happy about it.



Burton C. Bell's City Of Fire Release New Music
(Gibson) City Of Fire, the Vancouver-based hard rock/metal band featuring Burton C. Bell of Fear Factory and Byron Stroud (ex-Strapping Young Lad, ex-Fear Factory), have released a new track from their forthcoming second album, Trial Through Fire.

The track, titled "Deliver Me," features a stomping triplet groove and lush, ambient production. It's the second track to be released from album number two: the band released "Bad Motivator" through Metal Hammer magazine in January. Listen to it here.

Bell is currently committed to Fear Factory but the album is expected to be released this fall or winter in the U.S. The album was partially funded by a campaign on Pledge Music. more on this story





Nashville Pussy Plan Summer Tour Dates With ZZ Top
Nashville Pussy will be hitting the road in August for a string of West Coast tour dates that include shows supporting ZZ Top as well as a string of headline dates.

Frontman Blaine Cartwright is beyond excited to be touring with one of his favorite bands of all time ZZ Top: "It is the high point of our career to be playing with ZZ Top."

Guitarist Ruyter Suys added: "Nashville Pussy will bring the meat and the fire, the audience can marinate in beer and ZZ Top can slow cook it til the meat falls off the bone!" more on this story



Queen Greatest Video Hits Double DVD Details
Eagle Rock have released details about the upcoming release of the double DVD set from Queen, Greatest Video Hits:

The two DVD set will be released on August 28th and clocks in at over three hours long featuring 33 videos.

Upgraded digitally in DTS 5.1 Surround Sound, with added commentary from lead guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor, this 2DVD set packages Queen's pioneering and groundbreaking video history into a seamless whole. more on this story



Slash Heading Across The Pond This Fall For Tour
(hennemusic) Slash has announced a fall UK tour is support of his sophomore solo release, "Apocalyptic Love."

The guitarist will play a series of 5 dates across the UK beginning October 7 in Edinburgh.

Slash recently completed a full European tour, which included an appearance at this summer's Download Festival and a one-off show at London's HMV Hammersmith Apollo on June 6. more on this story



The Ataris and Red City Radio Fall Tour
(Sub) The Ataris and Red City Radio will be teaming up for a tour this September and October across the south and the northeast.

The tour begins September 13 in Dallas, TX and runs through October 6 in Brooklyn, NY.

The Ataris are due to release their next full-length via Paper + Plastick Records in fall or spring, and Red City Radio is supporting its LP The Dangers of Standing Still, which came out on P+P in 2011. Red City Radio also released a split with The Gamits, and Paper + Plastick is re-issuing the band's To the Sons and Daughters of Woody Guthrie EP on vinyl soon. more on this story



Stolen Babies Set New Album Release
Stolen Babies will release their new album, Naught, digitally on September 18, 2012 and physically on October 16, 2012.

This September, Stolen Babies will be touring the United States with co-headliners Devin Townsend Project, Katatonia, and special guests Paradise Lost as part of the "Epic Kings & Idols Tour" (DTP and Katatonia will alternate in headlining each show).

The tour kicks-off in Seattle, WA at Studio 7 on September 4, 2012 and travels throughout the United States until September 24th when it comes to a close in Baltimore, MD at Rams Head Live. more on this story



Skunk Anansie Accuses Muse Of Trendy Dubstepping
(Classic Rock) Skunk Anansie have shouted down Muse's recent claim that dubstep is the new rock'n'roll, and accused them of jumping on a trendy bandwagon.

Prog-pop frontman Matt Bellamy last week said: "The moshpit has moved the guitars and gone towards the laptop" as he explained why two tracks on upcoming Muse album The 2nd Law were dubstep compositions.

But Skunk Anansie guitarist Ace tells Gigwise: "It's not the new rock'n'roll, because rock'n'roll is the new rock'n'roll. Dance and dubstep are two different art forms. They jump on the art form to be trendy." more on this story



B Sides


Singled Out: Hyro Da Hero's Sleeping Giants
Today Hyro Da Hero tells us about the new single "Sleeping Giants" from his brand new album "Birth, School, Work, Death," which hits stores today and features an all-star band backing him with members of Blood Brothers, At The Drive-In and Idiot Pilot. Here is the story:

Sleeping Giants is a special song to me. Its one if my most energetic, anti-authority, and uplifting songs on my album. A guaranteed mosh starter.

It has always been a dream of mine to work with Ross Robinson and when given the opportunity I stepped up to the mic with a vengeance. Having such an amazing band backing my record ( Mark and Cody from Blood Brothers, Paul from At the Drive-In, and Daniel from Idiot Pilot.) I wanted Sleeping Giants to be the loud gunshot to wake up this zombie like society we have today.

This is one of my first tracks to be recoded with Ross. I remember hearing so many crazy stories of Ross Robinson's recording process that i was a bit nervous. I soon found that to be true when he planned for me and him to do a 3 day fast before recording any vocals. Luckily he needed me to do a rough take before we both starved. Once I stepped up to the mic and started rapping the words to Sleeping Giants he was amazed. I remember him saying to skip the fast we are recording now. From that moment I rocked the mic and created my album Birth, School, Work, Death.

Hearing is believing. Now that you know the story behind the song, listen for yourself and learn more about the album right here!



Green Day Preview Another New Song
(hennemusic) Green Day release "Uno," the first album in their new trilogy, on September 25 and the band is giving fans another taste of the effort.

While the project's first single, "Oh Love," is out now, the band has unveiled the premiere of another new song from the forthcoming release.

"Let Yourself Go" was captured live in concert on November 17, 2011 at the Red 7 in Austin, Texas. Check it out here.



Behind The Scenes With Megadeth
(hennemusic) Megadeth continue their world tour in support of their latest release, "Thirteen."

The band are currently in the Far East, where they played Manila in the Philippines on Sunday.

Bassist David Ellefson checks in from the road with footage from their Manila experience, including a behind-the-scenes look at Sunday's show at the World Trade Center. more on this story



Lynyrd Skynyrd Share Recording Studio Footage
(hennemusic) Lynyrd Skynyrd return on August 21 with "Last Of A Dyin' Breed," the band's first studio album in three years.

The new project reunites Skynyrd with producer Bob Marlette, and sees the debut of new bassist Johnny Colt (Black Crowes, Brand New Immortals, Train, Rock Star Supernova).

The Southern rock legends are giving fans a peek in the studio as they worked on the album at Blackbird Studio in Nashville, Tennessee. "We come to Nashville a lot because it's like a second home to us," explains guitarist Gary Rossington. "We've been coming here some much, and we have so many friends here." Watch the video here.



Sites & Sounds: Late Summer Music Festivals
The summer music festival season keeps rolling on! No matter where in the world you're headed there's music and fun awaiting you and antiMusic travel editor Kevin Wierzbicki has lowdown on the upcoming events!

Stockholm Music & Arts
Stockholm, Sweden August 3-5
This festival takes place on Stockholm's beautiful Skeppsholmen Island and the setting will surely inspire the eclectic group of artists set to perform: Anthony and the Johnsons, Patti Smith, Marianne Faithful, Frida Hyvonen, Laleh, Emmylou Harris, Tinariwen, Ane Brun, Amanda Jenssen, Bjork, Buffy Sainte-Marie and iamamiwhoami. www.visitstockholm.com

Beloved Sacred Art And Music Festival
Siuslaw National Forest, Oregon August 10-13
The forest setting for this world music festival is in Oregon's Coast Range about two hours outside of Portland. In addition to the music there'll be healing lectures, yoga and a camping area that overall will give festival-goers a holistic musical spa-like experience. Scheduled to perform are kirtan chanter David Stringer, the Everyone Orchestra, Garifuna singer Aurelio Martinez, dance floor shamans Lulacruza and more. www.belovedfestival.com

Sweetwater Blues And Brews Festival
Rock Springs, Wyoming August 11
If you're headed to Yellowstone to see bears and bison why not stop off in nearby Rock Springs to enjoy two other fascinating "b's": blues and beer! This year's headliners are the Eric Jerardi Band, Randy McAllister, Hamilton Loomis and Lionel Young. There's a lot of other stuff to do in Sweetwater County too; you can explore the expansive Flaming Gorge Lake, rugged terrain full of hiking trails, camping, fishing and biking spots and even places to see where dinosaurs took their last plodding steps. www.tourwyoming.com

The Power Of The Riff
Los Angeles, California August 11
Back for a third go-round, TPOTR takes place at L.A. nightclub the Echoplex and will feature Sunn O))), Off!, Dr. Know, Repulsion, Noothgrush, Xibalba, Eagle Twin, Power Trip, Ancestors, Gaza, DNF, Cops, Bio-Crisis and many others. There will also be a record swap meet, pop-up indie label stores, curated DJ sets and food available from some of L.A.'s best gourmet food trucks. www.thepoweroftheriff.com

Today's Day In Rock News!

Metallica To Begin Work On New Album
(hennemusic) During a conference call with reporters this week to promote their upcoming headlining set at the Outside Lands festival, Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich revealed the band's plans to begin a new album following the event.
"Pretty much when we're done with the [3D] movie [project] and with Outside Lands, which should all be wrapped up by early September," explained Ulrich, "We're gonna basically just concentrate on new music and try to get another Metallica record [done]."

As for new music, Ulrich says there's no shortage of inspiration. Every time James Hetfield picks up a guitar, there are some brilliant riffs that come out of it, and I try to make sure that they are all recorded and try to do my best to keep up with them and try to put some drums in behind them," he says. "So there are, obviously, tons of ideas sitting around waiting to be had at in terms of turning ideas of James' into songs." more on this story



Blink-182 Frontman Sidelined By Illness
(Classic Rock) Blink-182 cancelled their London show last night after bassist and vocalist Mark Hoppus was diagnosed with bronchitis, laryngitis and sinusitis.

They say: "This is the last thing the band wanted to do but it has been advised that Mark cannot perform. Regrettably a rescheduled date cannot be arranged."

Blink recently cancelled a series of shows when drummer Travis Barker required emergency surgery after six ulcers were found in his stomach. More rock news



Steven Tyler Replaced Drugs With Idol
(Classic Rock) Steven Tyler believes he became a judge on TV gameshow American Idol in order to replace the adrenaline buzz heroin used to give him.

The singer caused dissent among his Aerosmith bandmates when he announced he'd signed up to appear on the talent search series – because his 2009 stage fall followed by the admission he was back on drugs had nearly led to the band's collapse.

He thinks his drug habit cost him over $20m during the years he was a habitual user. But now that he's quit the show in order to concentrate on the band and their upcoming album Music From Another Dimension, he believes he needed the rush live TV offered him. more on this story



Van Halen Jump To The Top
(Classic Rock) Van Halen's only Billboard number-one single, Jump, has topped a poll of the world's best sporting songs, ahead of the Olympic Games in London.

Music rights body PRS For Music held a vote among its members to mark the London Olympics. The resulting top 20 also includes the Rolling Stones, Hawkwind, Queen, the Beatles, Survivor, Tina Turner and Journey.

PRS boss Guy Fletcher says: "Music plays such a classic role for both the spectator and participant. As a Brit I would have to vote for Spaundau Ballet's Gold – I think we might get a few of those, fingers crossed." See who else made the list.



Animals Legend Eric Burdon To Undergo Surgery
The Animals and former War frontman Eric Burdon has canceled his upcoming tour dates because he will be undergoing back surgery later this week.

Earlier this year Eric, who has been suffering back pain for over 3 years, was forced to cancel his Summer European Tour. It has been a debilitating situation and as a performer whose schedule has been unrelenting, Eric is excited to finally have a solution that will enable him to get back out on the road.

Eric's surgery involves micro-decompression in the lumbar region of the spine and will be performed in Los Angeles, California. This is considered a routine surgery, however Burdon's doctors report that he will experience a reduction in his activities during a recuperation period that can last anywhere from 3 to 6 months. more on this story



Lamb Of God, Dethklok and Gojira Tour Canceled
Lamb Of God announced yesterday that their coheadlining tour with Dethklok, supported by Gojira, has been canceled because frontman Randy Blythe remains in jail in the Czech Republic on manslaughter charges that stem from a fan being injured during a concert by the band.

Lamb of God says: "The band regrets the decision but the uncertainty of Randy's release makes it impossible to carry on with the tour. Upon Randy's release, it is the band's intention to rebook a tour in the fall and at this time the band fully intends to participate in the Mayhem Cruise in December.

"Lamb Of God wishes to thank Dethklok, Adult Swim and Gojira for their support and patience as well as all of the promoters who had dates on the tour. Last but certainly not least, the band thanks all of the fans who bought tickets for the tour and who have been supportive of Randy and the band over the last month that Randy has been held in Prague. Without the fans, there is no Lamb Of God. " more on this story



Pinback Is Back
Pinback (Rob Crow and Zach Smith) have set an October 16th release date for their first album in five years, Information Retrieved. Sacks & Co sent over this info:

The record marks their full-length label debut for Temporary Residence Ltd., following a pair of highly sought-after limited edition Record Store Day singles last year.

Information Retrieved is the follow-up to the group's 2007 release Autumn of the Seraphs. Crow and Smith have continued to perform with a multitude of other projects in between Pinback releases, including the return of Smith's long-standing critically acclaimed group Three Mile Pilot and Crow's third solo album, He Thinks He's People more on this story



Incubus HQ Live Details
Chipster sent out details about the upcoming Incubus HQ Live release and the various packages that will be offered:

In summer of 2011, celebrating their 20th year together, alt-rock giants Incubus turned a Los Angeles storefront space into a low-key, hi-tech residency that resulted in six nights of free performances and fan encounters now chronicled on Incubus HQ Live.

The celebration takes place across three separate multi-disc packages released by Legacy Recordings. The three configurations are: Incubus HQ Live (16-track CD + DVD, available August 14th)

Incubus HQ Live Special Edition (28-track double-CD + DVD, available August 14th);
Incubus HQ Live Limited Edition Box Set (available ONLY at http://incubushq.com for a limited time.).

(Special note: The DVD content is the same for all three configurations. The DVD will also contain significantly different song sequences than the CDs.) more on this story



Joe Walsh Says James Gang is Alive and Well And Hope To Tour
(Gibson) Joe Walsh has revealed that the James Gang is not only "alive and well," but that the legendary trio will likely tour small venues in the not-too-distant future.

Speaking to M – Music & Musicians, the guitarist said, "I went to Cleveland and saw [drummer] Jimmy [Fox] and [bassist] Dale [Peters], and we played some together. It's great; we can still do it. The James Gang is alive and well.

"The first little window I get from my current project, and the Eagles, we'll probably go out as a three-piece. At some point we'll go out and play some small places. I don't think we should have a 'comeback' tour and I don't think we should try to fill 10,000-seat places. But in House of Blues and Hard Rock Café venues – those types of places – I think we would do great." more on this story





Static-X, Winds Of Plague, The Browning, & Davey Suicide Tour
Static-X have announced the initial dates for the third leg of the Noise Revolution Tour which will also feature Winds Of Plague, The Browning, & Davey Suicide.

Static-X frontman Wayne Static commented on the tour "We are having an awesome time, and the shows have been absolutely crazy! So we're gonna keep the tour rolling. I wanna play every town possible!"

Winds Of Plague will be playing select dates of this summer's "All Stars Tour" and they will be wrapping up their next album slated for a late Fall release. The Browning is continuing to support their Fall 2011 release, and Davey Suicide continues on the tour while preparing for his forthcoming debut release on Standby Records this Fall. more on this story



Hawkwind Fans Are Just Fine But Band Was Never Booked For Event
In a follow up to a story earlier this week we learn that Hawkwind fans are indeed desirable and there appears to be some kind of communication break down over an upcoming event, because the venue says that the band's appearance wasn't canceled, it was never booked. Conkers offered their side of the story on their website:

Space Rock legends Hawkwind have never been strangers to courting myth and legend, but the team here at CONKERS never thought they'd find themselves wrapped up in rumours surrounding the band. Imagine our surprise then when this week we start receiving emails and calls asking why we've cancelled Hawkwind from playing at CONKERS.

Sadly we've never booked Hawkwind to play at CONKERS, although we think this is a brilliant idea! If they happen to read this and find themselves 'In Search of Space' then please get in touch. We'd love to have you and think our covered amphitheatre would be the perfect space for a Hawkwind gig. more on this story



Aaron Lewis To Play New Solo Songs on Fox News Today
Aaron Lewis will debute music from solo album, The Road, during his performance live from New York City as part of the FOX & Friends "All American Concert Series" today, July 27th during the 8am (EDT) hour.

The concert is open to the public (corner of 48th St and 6th Avenue) with free food offered all morning from Famous Dave's BBQ.

This free live performance by Lewis is the 10th of the 14-week outdoor concert series held in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, directly outside the FOX News studios (48th & 6th). more on this story



Previously Unreleased Dio Track On New Compilation
(hennemusic) A new Dio compilation is on its way. "The Very Beast Of Dio Vol. 2" will feature 17 songs, including three bonus tracks, including one that hasn't been released before.

The cover has been created by artist Marc Sasso, who has previously done two Dio projects ("Killing The Dragon" and "Master Of The Moon") as well as covers for Judas Priest, Fight, Two and Rob Halford.

The new package is the companion to 2000's "The Very Beast Of Dio" album, an exclusive North American release that has sold more than 800,000 copies to date. more on this story



Snow Patrol Won't Be Cut Off Like McCartney and Springsteen
(Classic Rock) London council bosses who forced Bruce Springsteen and Paul McCartney to stop playing mid-song in Hyde Park last week will allow pop-rock group Snow Patrol to play two and a half hours later into the night.

Fans were astonished after a moment hailed as "music history in the making" ground to a halt when promoters of the Hard Rock Calling cut the PA due to strict noise abatement rules.

Now Westminster Council, responsible for both performance licences, say they'll allow Snow Patrol to keep playing until 1am on Friday, supported by Duran Duran, Stereophonics and Paolo Nutini – and insists it's a special case because it's connected with the budget-busting Olympic Games. more on this story



One Man Army Return
One Man Army will return next month with the release of their first new material since 2004 and they will be releasing it via the label where it all started for them.

The band will release their new 4-song EP, She's An Alarm, on August 28 on Adeline Records /ILG. The effort was mastered by Mass Giorgini (Rise Against, Alkaline Trio, Screeching Weasal).

In tandem with the EP release, Adeline Records will also be releasing One Man Army's first two records digitally for the first time: their 1998 debut album Dead End Stories and 2000's Last Word Spoken. more on this story



Abandoned Pools Streaming First New Track In 7 Years
Abandoned Pools fans have waited seven years to hear new music and now the wait is over as they are streaming the title track from the forthcoming album, Sublime Currency, which will be released on August 28, 2012.

Abandoned Pools will play a rare club appearance for their CD release when they headline The Roxy in Hollywood on September 15.

Sublime Currency is the culmination of the eleven-year journey of Tommy Walter, bassist and co-founder of the critically acclaimed band eels, who played all the instruments on the new album, with the exception of the drums. "I went back to my core of writing on my own and recording on my own because it keeps the project focused," he explains. "I had a lot of range on the first album and I wanted to keep that going here, this range of styles. The songs come from a long span of time, but I feel like they're all appropriate to now." Listen to the title track here.



Candlelight Red Recruit Sevendust's Morgan Rose To Produce New EP
Candlelight Red have tapped Sevendust's Morgan Rose to produce their new EP. They sent out these details about how it came to be:

When Candlelight Red recently toured with Sevendust, they automatically struck up a friendship with drummer Morgan Rose. Realizing that they saw completely eye-to-eye musically, it made perfect sense for Rose to produce Candlelight Red – which will soon become a reality, as both factions will work together on an EP.

"While having Candlelight Red on tour with Sevendust, I was able to get familiar with their music and build a friendship with some of the band members," explains Rose. "So when they approached me with a desire for me to produce them, I jumped at the opportunity. After talking about what our goals were for the recording, we were happy to realize our goals were one and the same. To capture the band's live sound is the objective, and it's gonna happen. I'm beyond excited to get these songs finished and out to their fans!" more on this story



KISS Star Ace Frehley Planning Biography Sequel
(hennemusic) Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley is playing a few shows this summer following a series of autograph signing events this spring.

Ace has a few projects on the go these days, including work on a new album – the follow up to 2009's "Anomaly" – as well as a sequel to 2011's "No Regrets: A Rock 'N' Roll Memoir," which debuted at #10 on the New York Times "Hardcover Nonfiction" best sellers list upon its release last fall.

"Writing that book opened the floodgates and put me in contact with a lot of people I haven't spoken to in a while," Frehley tells The Oakland Press. "A lot of stories came up I had forgotten about, and there were a lot of stories I came across too late. I've spoken with a couple of my old bodyguards, roadies and stuff; they helped me with the first book and they're helping with stories for the second book, too." more on this story



Scale The Summit Tap Trioscapes (Between The Buried And Me) For Tour
Scale The Summit will be hitting the road this fall for a North American tour that will feature support from Trioscapes, which features members of Between The Buried And Me.

SCALE and BTBAM are no strangers to one another, having toured together on the latter's early 2010 headline run that also featured Cynic and Devin Townsend.

This will likely be Scale The Summit's final tour in support of their 2011 release "The Collective." more on this story



Loudness Set New Album Release
FrostByte Media have set an August 14th release date for Eve To Dawn, the new album from Japanese heavy weights Loudness. We were sent this info:

Eve To Dawn marks the legendary Japanese band's 26th studio album since their inception in 1981 (Loudness just celebrated their 30th anniversary last year). Eve To Dawn is a spectacularly heavy opus from the "beast from the east" and is Loudness' first North American release in years.

Known for their blistering technical ability, Loudness was formed in Japan in 1981 by guitarist Akira Takasaki and late drummer Munetaka Higuchi. With four very successful and critically-acclaimed albums under their belt in their native Japan, Loudness became the first Japanese heavy metal band to sign to a major label in the United States.



Mike Shinoda Explains Beatles Influence On Linkin Park
Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda offered his perspective on the Beatles for the release of their new iTunes compilation album, 'Tomorrow Never Knows,' which was released this week.

"Nearly everything my band knows about how to approach recording a song is attached to The Beatles in some way," said Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda. "Directly or indirectly, they've shaped the way every album is recorded, and have changed the world."

Also the classic promo film for "Hey Bulldog" is available free to stream or as a purchasable download on the iTunes Store. more on this story



Pathology Need Fans For New Video
Pathology have invited fans in the Chicago area to take part in their upcoming video shoot next week. Their camp sent out this call to action:

Pathology will be shooting a brand new music video on Tuesday, July 31 at Mojoes in Joliet, Illinois. The video will be for the new single from their upcoming album The Time Of Great Purification, out everywhere on September 25.

Fans in Joliet and the surrounding Chicago areas are encouraged to come out and join in. Video shoot address: Mojoes 22 W. Cass St Joliet, IL 60432. more on this story



Danko Jones Set Rocktober Album Release
Danko Jones have set an October 9, 2012 release date for their new album, Rock And Roll is Black and Blue.

The album was produced Matt DeMatteo and was mixed by Mike Fraser, known for his work with AC/DC, Aerosmith, Franz Ferdinand and Elvis Costello to name a few. It is also the first album recorded with "new" drummer Atom Willard (Offspring, Social Distortion and Angels & Airwaves), who is the sixth person in Danko Jones history to hold the "drummer" title.

The first single – "Just A Beautiful Day" – will be serviced to radio all over the world soon. more on this story



Touche Amore and The Casket Lottery Split Coming
No Sleep Records have set an October 2nd release date for a limited edition Touche Amore/The Casket Lottery split vinyl 7".

The forthcoming split EP will feature one new song and one cover song from each band, with LA's Touche Amore having their way with The Replacements' "Unsatisfied" and Kansas City's The Casket Lottery taking a turn with Beach House's "Myth."

"This is a big win for TA," says Touche Amore frontman Jeremy Bolm. "We met Nathan and Junior when we toured alongside Coalesce in 2010 and had gushed to them our love for The Casket Lottery. Their album Survival is for Cowards was produced by Ed Rose (who produced Parting the Sea Between Brightness and Meas well as the rest of the CL catalog) and served as the focal point for the sound we wanted to achieve. This being their first release since 2003, we are very honored to be apart of it." more on this story



Holy Grail To Celebrate New Album With Sebastian Bach Show
Holy Grail will celebrate completing the recording their sophomore album "Ride The Void," with a live show supporting Sebastian Bach at L.A.'s Club Nokia on Aug. 2.

The new album was tracked with producer Matt Hyde (Slayer, Hatebreed, Children of Bodom) on and off throughout the year, working around national tours with Dragonforce and Valient Thorr.

Says vocalist James Paul Luna, "Album finished! You don't know how good those words feel! Day after day and month after month, we've been listening back, tweaking and fine-tuning this wretched beast of an album we call 'Ride The Void.' Finally, after many hours in the cave, we can gladly say it's done. more on this story



B Sides


Science Proves Rock and Metal Fans Right About Pop Music
(Classic Rock) A scientific experiment has confirmed what rock and metal fans already knew: pop music is too loud and it all sounds the same.

Using an archive called the Million Song Dataset, researchers in Spain reduced pop songs from 1955 to 2010 into a series of numbers which were then analysed by a supercomputer.

After analysing the results, artificial intelligence expert Joan Serra concluded that recordings have become much louder over the years, while employing fewer combinations of musical notes.

Chart-fodder has also come to rely on a narrower set of instrument sounds as use of digital production increased over the years. more on this story



KISS Play Private Set For Lucky Fans
(hennemusic) KISS and Motley Crue kicked off their summer co-headlining tour of North America last weekend.

As the rockers rolled into Raleigh, NC on Sunday for the third show, the schedule was tight, and KISS' crew needed all available time to set up the massive stage for the evening's show. This left KISS without enough time to do a sound check.

So, rather than cancel the sound check part of the KISS Meet & Greet, Paul Stanley came up with the idea of performing an impromptu "private" set for the Meet & Greet tent. more on this story



Motorhead Guitarist Not Allowed To Rock With Kids
(Classic Rock) Motorhead guitarist Phil Campbell isn't allowed to play music with his children's bands any more, he's revealed.

The Welsh-based musician has three offspring and he used to jam alongside as they learned their chops – but he says those days are long gone.

Asked if he ever gets involved with their projects Campbell tells CityBeat: "I used to when they were younger, but they won't let me play any more. I'm not good enough."