Today's Day In Pop!

TLC Singer Had Brain Tumor- Tony Bennett Saw Lady Gaga Naked- Beyonce Accused of Plagiarism- Amy Winehouse Book- Drake Album Delayed- more


(FMQB) TLC singer T-Boz has been very public about her battle with sickle cell anemia, and now she revealed in a CNN interview that she had a brain tumor removed. "I started having headaches. They were so frequent; something was wrong," T-Boz told CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta more

(Jam!) Tony Bennett was left aghast after walking in on Lady Gaga's naked photo shoot during the recording of their duet of The Lady Is A Tramp for Bennett's new Duets II album. more

(BBC) Mitch Winehouse is to publish a memoir about his daughter Amy, with the proceeds going to the charity set up in the singer's name. more

(Jam!) Beyonce is facing fresh allegations she plagiarized a Belgian choreographer's dance moves in her new music video Countdown. The superstar premiered the song in America on Thursday and has been accused of copying a routine more

(FMQB) Drake has informed fans that his sophomore album, Take Care, has been pushed back from October 24 to November 15, due to a delay in clearing samples. more

Adele is adamant the throat issues which prompted her to cancel her U.S. tour were caused by her talkative nature, and not her smoking habit. more

(BBC) Rihanna scores the sixth UK chart-topping single of her career with We Found Love. more

(BBC) Ugly Betty star America Ferrera is to make her London stage debut in the long-running musical Chicago, it has been announced. more




Singled Out: Candice Night's Call it Love
Blackmore's Night's Candice Night is releasing her new solo album "Reflections" today and to celebrate we asked her to tell us a little bit about the first single "Call it Love". Here is the story:

Although I released Call It Love from my cd Reflections as my 1st radio single, it was a song that I had written and recorded years before in a completely different style than what wound up on the cd. Originally, when I first sat down with a producer to breathe life into it from the skeletal way that I write, (just piano and voice), his approach was in a very different vein than I heard it in my head. It wound up turning out more basic, even slightly jazzy, and my original vision of the song was worlds away from the direction that the producer brought it to.

So when I decided to compile some songs for my 1st solo cd release, Call It Love was one of the ones I really wanted to try to approach again with the hopes of recreating it in the way that I had heard it in my head from the start. It was important for me to be able to add this song on the cd because it was so true to so many situations I had been through or seen through friends and family, lyrically. Just a simple storyline of true love, yet as we go through relationships, even if they feel so right often we are scarred by what we have been through before, or don't want to put a scary big word like "love" to define our feelings because it is the admission of something so much deeper, and that makes us vulnerable. So we call these feelings anything else to escape the gravity of the scary love situation, which makes it so much easier to run away, if we need to , and escape is an easy way out. Serious emotions can be frightening and confining. We call it luck or "fate that our paths have crossed", or "its a dream to be with someone like ..." and finally when we are ready we take that scary leap and actually use the "L" word. Love. Then somehow it all fits into place.

With my BN producer, we worked out the instrumentation that I originally heard in my head, added a few parts in the arrangement, some Beatle-esque background harmonies to the bridge and finally it took shape to be the song I always knew it could be.

Now that you know the story behind the song, learn more about the album right here!



Terrell Owens Rushed To The Hospital
(TMZ) NFL star Terrell Owens was hospitalized in L.A. last week -- after someone called 911 to report a medical emergency at an apartment where the football player had been staying ... TMZ has learned.

An ambulance was sent to the apartment at 11:02 PM Thursday night -- and police arrived soon after.

Officials are not disclosing the nature of the emergency -- or explaining why cops were called to the scene.

We're told T.O. had already been rushed away by ambulance by the time cops arrived to the apartment, so they followed up with the football star at the hospital.

He has since been released from the hospital. more

TMZ followed up with this: Emergency officials were responding to a call about a possible prescription pill overdose when they were dispatched to the L.A. apartment where Terrell Owens was staying last week ... law enforcement sources tell TMZ. more on this story



M83's New Album Streaming Online
Urban Outfitters is streaming M83's new double album Hurry Up, We're Dreaming on their website ahead of next week's release and the store will carry an exclusive colored vinyl format of the release.

On Saturday October 15, Urban Outfitters will play the full album in each of their 165 stores across the country starting at 3pm local time. To stream Hurry Up, We're Dreaming through Urban Outfitters go here

M83 is excited to announce that Active Child will support the band throughout the fall US tour dates which start in Washington D.C on October 28th. more on this story



American Idol's Randy Jackson Gets New Vh1 Series
American Idol's Randy Jackson has landed a new series for Vh1 which the network bills as Jackson schooling "celebrities about what life is in the real world for those who didn't get their big breaks in "Aptitude Test" (working title). The one-hour series will premiere in 2012."

Here are the details they sent out: "Aptitude Test" is a show from Randy Jackson and Shed Media where each week a high profile celebrity gets a chance to see what might have happened if they never had their big break in the entertainment business. After retaking their high school career aptitude test to determine their "rightful calling," the celebrity will then don a disguise and undergo on-the-job training before revealing their true identity to their boss and co-workers. The show will mix both humor and heart in this fish-out-of-water experience.

"We immediately loved this idea from Randy Jackson as it hits all the right notes for us – celebrities, real-life experiences and good storytelling," said Jeff Olde, EVP Original Programming and Production. "We get to dive in with a celebrity and learn what their 'day job' might have been had the star thing not worked out. But the heart and humor of the show is following the celebrities on that real life journey as they train in a new craft and ultimately get to reveal their true identities to the people training them." more on this story



David Crosby and Graham Nash Go HD
David Crosby and Graham Nash's new record label Blue Castle are today releasing the HD DVD Crosby-Nash: In Concert, capturing a full concert filmed in high-definition at the Palace Theatre in Stamford, CT on May 22 during the U.S. portion of the duo's 2011 tour.

Crosby-Nash: In Concert features stirring versions of career-spanning classics including "Guinevere," "Marrakesh Express," "Deja vu," "Wooden Ships," "Our House," "They Want It All," "Just A Song Before I Go," "Almost Cut My Hair," and "Don't Dig Here." HDNet (hd.net) broadcast the concert live last spring, and will air highlights from the DVD on Sunday, October 16 (10PM/EDT, 7PM/PDT).

Crosby-Nash: In Concert's bonus content features previously unreleased bonus videos of Crosby & Nash songs, including "Immigration Man," and an intense live version of "Don't Dig Here." more on this story



NOW That's What I Call Music Announces 40th Release
NOW That's What I Call Music! Vol. 40 will be released November 8th in single-disc and deluxe 2CD packages. Both configurations will also be available for download purchase from all major digital service providers.

NOW That's What I Call Music! Vol. 40 features 16 current major chart hits from today's hottest artists, including Britney Spears, Rihanna, Christina Aguilera, Foster The People, David Guetta featuring Usher, and more, plus four up-and-coming "NOW What's Next" New Music Preview tracks.

The Deluxe Edition adds a bonus disc with 16 more smash hits showcasing many of the top artists featured in the NOW series to date, including Katy Perry, The Black Eyed Peas, P!nk, Lady Gaga, and more. more on this story



Kelsey Grammer Wants To Gag Camille
(TMZ) We've learned Kelsey Grammer is going into court this week ... asking a judge to impose a gag order on ex-wife Camille after her encounter with TMZ last week.

Our camera guy ran into Camille and her son last Tuesday -- and asked Camille which activities she enjoys doing with her kids. Camille instructed her son to answer the question and he replied, "Play."

Sources tell us Kelsey wasn't happy with the situation -- and wants the family judge to prohibit Camille from exposing their kids to media cameras in the future.

Sources connected with "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" tell us ... Camille is indignant because just days later Kelsey paraded both of their children in front of a bank of cameras at Boa, a place ALWAYS buzzing with paparazzi. more on this story



Dolly Parton Talks Sacrifice
Dolly Parton talks about "Sacrifice," the second single from her latest album Better Day.

The new single release coincides with a second leg of U.S. tour dates, which kicked off this past Friday, October 7 and wraps October 18 in Florida.

Of the new song, Dolly says, "'The Sacrifice' is another song that is just so, totally, me. I think it's so totally everybody that has a dream and desire to be successful, and in order to be successful we have to give up things that we'd rather not. But if we're not willing to make that sacrifice usually we don't see those dreams come true." more on this story



Magma's Christian Vander Releasing John Coltrane Tribute Album
(Glass Onyon) Magma's Christian Vander will be releasing a tribute to jazz innovator John Coltrane on October 15, 2011 - l'homme suprême .

Christian Vander explains, "On July 17, 1967, time stopped. The great saxophone player John Coltrane left us. I was lucky enough to discover, at a very young age, an exceptional musician. The beauty, the spirituality, the strength, the softness, as well as the fragility of notes. The expression of that sound which spoke to me like a voice. From that moment on, he became my daily bread. Indispensable. No one can ignore the immensity of his visionary works. It still resonates in all of today's musical productions, and certainly in those of tomorrow.

"In 1997, I had a dream, a record, dedicated to John Coltrane. A child painted the sun on a white cardboard, and below that sun, he wrote a title in blue... John Coltrane l'homme suprême."

Today's Day in Rock

Freak Accident Derails Rev Theory Plans
Rev Theory's guitarist Julien Jorgensen suffered an injury from a freak accident at a wedding and it has forced the band to pull out of their upcoming fall dates including a tour with Five Finger Death Punch, All That Remains, and Hatebreed.

The Rev Theory camp sent over these details: While at a post-wedding reception gathering, an individual standing adjacent to Jorgensen was opening a beer bottle without an opener. It slipped, shattered on the edge, and sliced the guitarist's left hand on the follow through. The resulting cut has been operated on, and he is unable to perform at this time. A full recovery is expected.

Jorgensen shared, "I am super bummed that happened, and it is a freak accident. It is a helpless feeling. I feel bad about dropping off the tour and disappointing the fans. As soon as I am able, we will be back on the road." Singer Rich Luzzi added, "After being a band for 10 years, Rev does not feel comfortable taking the stage without our brother as it would not be a true representation of the band."

Future plans for touring will be announced once available.



Weezer's Mikey Welsh Predicted His Own Death
(Banana 101.5) Weezer's former bass player Mikey Welsh was in Chicago to see his old band perform, the 40-year old was found dead by hotel staff prior to the show. The strangest part of the story is that he actually foresaw his untimely passing.

News of his "unexpected" death was first reported by his family via Twitter, yet it was not a surprise to everyone. On September 26th, Welsh posted the following eerily cryptic message on Twitter himself: "Dreamt I died in Chicago next weekend (heart attack in my sleep). Need to write my will today."

Welsh later corrected his timing mix up saying, "Correction: weekend after next." Whether this was a desperate cry for help or a genuine vision of his own doom will probably never be clear. more on this story



Panic! at The Disco Singer Hospitalized But Band Rocks On
Salt Lake City rockers King Niko sent over this bit of news about how their frontman and Neon Trees' Tyler Glenn helped save the day for a Panic! at The Disco appearance at a radio festival this past weekend after the PATD's singer Brendon Urie was hospitalized.

Panic! At The Disco arrived at Gallivan Plaza in downtown Salt Lake to headline the X96 FM Big Ass Show without their lead vocalist, Brendon Urie. Urie, who with the rest of Panic! At The Disco had recently returned from a tour in Indonesia, had a fever of 105 degrees [PATD's site said 102], and doctors at the Los Angeles hospital where he was being treated warned the singer against travelling, fearing malaria.

In a moment of desperation the band considered their options: cancel a sold-out festival-headlining gig, or figure out a way to play without their charismatic front man. Luckily, Panic! At The Disco bassist Dallon Weekes caught Salt Lake City rock band King Niko's Big Ass Show set, and found in frontman Ransom Wydner the onstage persona he needed to fill in for Urie. more on this story



Kid Rock Hitting The Clubs
(hennemusic) Kid Rock has been giving back for years, so it's no surprise the rocker is stepping up to help some U.S. cities struggling in the current economic climate with an upcoming club tour.

Rock has assembled a team of Detroit business leaders to show support for other cities in need, and to show that the Motor City, while experiencing its own difficulties, still has the power to unite to help others around the country.

Kid Rock, in association with his partners, will donate money to local charities, causes and individuals via the Kid Rock Foundation, along every stop of his "Underplay" club tour. The tour will feature stops at Nashville's famed Ryman Theater and New York's Beacon Theater to name a few, a big change from Kid Rock's "Born Free" Tour, which saw him playing the country's biggest stadiums, arenas and amphitheaters. more on this story



Paramore Delivering New Songs- Evanescence Web Event- The Academy Is No More- Quiet Riot Twister Sister Supergroup- Macca Gets Hitched and Expands Tour- more
(NME) Paramore have announced that they will be releasing three new singles over the next three months. The band, who have just finished a summer tour, have set up a new 'Singles Club', which offers fans the chance to buy one new track per month for the next three months. This begins with new single 'Renegade', which is available now and which you can hear here

(The 1st Five) The Academy Is… have announced their break up via a message on Facebook. The band's last album was 2008′s Fast Times at Barrington High. Here is their statement. "After nine years and three albums, The Academy Is… have decided to go our separate ways." more

Evanescence will be on LIVE on Ustream today. Don't miss the exclusive Q&A today, Tuesday, October 11th at 1pm PT / 4pm ET right here.

(SRX) Rudy Sarzo (Dio, Ozzy Osbourne, Whitesnake, Quiet Riot), drummer AJ Pero (Twisted Sister) and guitarist Mike orlando (Adrenaline Mob) have joined forces to form a new hard rock band. Fifteen tracks are currently in pre-production and the band will announce the vocalist very shortly. more

(Lambgoat) The Red Shore has called it quits. Formed in 2004, the band has released material with Rise Records and Mediaskare Records, among others. Tragically, the group made headlines in late-2007 when their singer was killed in an automobile accident while on tour. more

(FMQB) Paul McCartney married for the third time on Sunday in a modest civil ceremony before a small group of family and friends. He exchanged vows with his new bride, Nancy Shevell, at the same London register office where the former Beatle wed his first wife, Linda, in 1969. more

(Reuters) The day after he tied the knot with American heiress Nancy Shevell, ex-Beatle Paul McCartney announced 11 extra dates for his 'On the Run' tour ending in his native town of Liverpool, England, on December 20. more

(MU) Seventh Void, which features Type O Negative members Johnny Kelly and Kenny Hickey, tell fans: 'Sad to report that Matt Brown has left the band. No replacement has been made yet. more

Join original KISS drummer Peter Criss for the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk this Sunday, October 16th in Point Pleasant Beach NJ more

(Lambgoat) Norma Jean has announced an early-2012 tour tour of Europe with support from The Chariot, Stray From The Path, and Admiral's Arms. more

(FMQB) The Roots announced on their Facebook page that they will release their thirteenth studio album, Undun, on December 6 via Def Jam. more

(Lambgoat) Harm's Way, Dead End Path, and Brutality Will Prevail will team up for a tour of Europe this winter. more

Jon Oliva's Pain drummer/producer Chris Kinder has checked in with the following update: "Jon and I will begin the daunting task of going through new material as we prepare for a new JOP CD, due out in 2012." more




Megadeth's Mustaine Recovering From Surgery
(Banana 101.5) Years of headbanging will take it's toll on your neck — just ask Dave Mustaine of Megadeth. The metal vet had to undergo surgery for that very reason, but after just two weeks he already "feels great".

The metal community just let out a collective sigh of relief as Dave Mustaine has emerged from his neck surgery healthy and unscathed. Mustaine risked serious injury (and the possibility of being paralyzed) by fulfilling Megadeth's obligation to play at the Yankee Stadium show with The Big 4 September 14th. Regarding his decision to postpone his surgery until after the gig, Mustaine told Rolling Stone:

"I thought about it and I thought, 'You know what? I trust God and I know he's got me in his hands. I know that he hasn't brought me this far through all this adversity and done all this reconciliation with all the bands and us all getting along this well to have the finale show here in the States stopped. And I just thought, either God's everything or it's nothing, and I believe in him, so that's why." more on this story



Queens of the Stone Age Mix Up Jack White
(Banana 101.5) Jack White's imprint Third Man Records have announced a release that has his recorded works getting the remix treatment by artists like Queens of the Stone Age's Josh Homme, Beck, and Mark Lanegan.

After the split of The White Stripes, Jack White has spent much of his time focusing on his label as well as producing and collaborating with artists like fellow Detroiters Insane Clown Posse.

His latest projects include the release of a Raconteurs live album recorded at the Third Man Records studio and a 7″ Vinyl featuring some of White's most beloved tracks with a new twist. more on this story



The Killers, Jack White, Depeche Mode and Patti Smith Take On U2
(Gibson) U2's Achtung Baby album has been covered by artists including The Killers, Jack White, Depeche Mode, Snow Patrol and Patti Smith in commemoration of the landmark album's 20th anniversary.

The collection, titled AHK-toong BAY-bi Covered, is the brainchild of Q Magazine. It also marks the magazine's 25th anniversary. Q Editor in Chief Paul Rees says the album sets a new standard for the growing trend of free unique CDs bundled with magazines, pointing out that it features the first new material heard by several acts – The Killers, Damien Rice and Garbage – in years.

"'This is an entirely appropriate way to mark Q's anniversary and that of Achtung Baby, one of the pivotal albums in our lifetime," Rees said. The magazine/CD package will be available starting October 26. more on this story



Judas Priest Fans Got Another Thing Or Two Coming
Legacy Recordings have announced the release of two new compilations from metal legends Judas Priest. A boxset and a single disc greatest hits with a twist. They sent out these details:

On October 18th, fans will have 20 discs of Priest to sink their teeth into, when 'Single Cuts' arrives. The box set presents all of the group's UK 7" and 12" A and B sides from 1977 through 1992 (a total of 51 tracks), and each single will be featured as a vinyl-replica disc, and housed in a wallet featuring the original artwork. Additionally, the set will feature track-by-track notes by Kerrang! founder Geoff Barton, as well as rarely seen photos.

And for those metal-heads who are looking for a stellar single disc of Priest classics, 'The Chosen Few' will certainly fit the bill. Released a week earlier than 'Single Cuts,' 'The Chosen Few' is comprised of 17 Priest classics, chosen by some of the biggest names of the hard rock/heavy metal community (including Ozzy Osbourne, James Hetfield, Slash, and Alice Cooper, among countless others). more on this story



Five Finger Death Punch Found New Member Via Facebook
(Rock News Desk) Five Finger Death Punch bassist Chris Kael got the audition for his new job via Facebook, he's revealed.

And he made sure he'd seal the deal by wearing a combat sport shirt to the rehearsal room.

Earlier this year Kael replaced Matt Snell after he was fired at the end of 2010. He appears on 5FDP's new album, American Capitalist. Read what he had to say here.



Guns N' Roses Now What Axl Wanted It To Be Says Former Member
(hennemusic) Former Guns N' Roses guitarist Gilby Clarke was asked his opinion about the current version of his former band. Here is what he had to say:

"As it stands? Well, knowing Axl, and knowing Axl 20 years ago, and knowing what he wanted to do, I would assume that he's a happy guy," says the guitarist.

"This is, [from] what he explained to me, what he wanted the band to be. When we had our, what I call, a disagreement, he wanted to take the band in a new direction. He wanted to bring in lots of people and this is what he envisioned. I assume he is happy. Is it the kind of music that I enjoy? Some of it, some of it. I think it's creative and I think it's what music is supposed to be. It's supposed to be original and creative and I think it is all those things. It's just, to me, when I think of Guns N' Roses, it doesn't sound like Guns N' Roses to me. But as I say, if this was an Axl Rose album, it'd be fantastic, because it's good music. It is! I can't say it's not good music." more on this story



James Durbin To Appear On Rockline
(hennemusic) American Idol's James Durbin's debut album, "Memories Of A Beautiful Disaster," is set for release on November 21…and a week later, he'll be on the nationally-syndicated program Rockline to take your calls.

On Monday, November 28, Durbin will sit in with Rockline host Bob Coburn to discuss the project, his plans moving forward, and anything else fans want to talk about when they phone-in to the show.

Rockline starts at 11:30pm EST/8:30pm PST and fans can speak with James, at that time, by calling 1-800-344-ROCK (7625). more on this story



No More Beers For Ozzy
(Rock News Desk) Ozzy Osbourne finally quit drugs after he realised almost all the friends he used to go on benders with were dead. And he started by focusing on what he says is the most difficult substance to stop using – tobacco.

Osbourne tells Classic Rock Revisited: "I got fed up with quitting. To be honest with you I was not having a good time. I would make all of these grandiose statements about how I was 'Mr Sober' now. In the National Enquirer the following day you would see me on the floor in a bog covered in piss.

"The first thing I stopped was tobacco – and don't ask me how I did that. I have been in nearly every rehab around; I have been in rehab with heroin users and they say, 'I can put the smack down but I can't give up tobacco'. more on this story



Joe Walsh Sets Solo Album Release
(hennemusic) Joe Walsh of The Eagles is gearing up to release his first solo album in 18 years.

Walsh tells Ultimate Classic Rock that he has completed work on the record, which will be called "Analog Man," and should be released sometime in the winter of 2012.

"I know in the past, I've had screwy album titles, but I decided to call it 'Analog Man'," Joe explains. "Because, you know, my generation of musicians, we grew up analog, and now it's a digital world." more on this story



Nightwish Set A Date and Announce One-Off
Roadrunner Records have set a January 10, 2012 release date for Nightwish's new album Imaginaerum.

Nightwish will also play a one-off show at the Gibson Amphitheater in Los Angeles on Jan. 21 and the band will then set sail on the 70,000 Tons of Metal cruise, which heads for the high seas on Jan. 23 in Miami, Fla.

Here is the background Roadrunner sent over for the album: The band examined its catalog when sitting down to write what would become Imaginaerum. The songs for the album were written between 2008 and 2010, after the Dark Passion Play tour cycle ended. more on this story



Former Yngwie Malmsteen Singers Return With New Projects
(Gibson) Two former Yngwie Malmsteen singers are working on new releases for early 2012.

Jeff Scott Soto, who appeared on Yngwie's first two solo releases, Rising Force and Marching Out, says he is two vocals tracks away from wrapping up work on Damage Control, which he describes as combining the best elements of his first two Frontiers Records. Soto's bandmates and cowriters on the album are Joel Hoekstra of Rock of Ages/Night Ranger, and Jamie Borger of Talisman/Treat. The album is due in March 2012 on Frontiers, with a full European and South American tour and possible U.S. dates to follow.

Meanwhile, Joe Lynn Turner, who appeared on Malmsteen's Odyssey album in 1988, is putting the finishing touches on a new Sunstorm album to be called Emotional Fire. The first two Sunstorm albums were inspired by the AOR catalogue of songs Turner penned for himself or other artists of the genre, but Emotional Fire is inspired by Turner's numerous 1980s background vocal sessions for other artists. The album is due in winter 2012. more on this story



Bob Ezrin The Other Half of Alice Cooper
(hennemusic) Alice Cooper is currently on the road across Europe, touring in support of his new album, "Welcome 2 My Nightmare" - the sequel to his classic 1975 concept album.

Before he hit the road, Alice sat down with WDHA-FM 105.5 FM, the rock music station licensed to Dover and Morristown, New Jersey, to discuss the project, its inspiration, and working with longtime partner, producer Bob Ezrin.

"He [Ezrin] brings out the very worst in me, and I bring out the worst in him," explains Cooper, "which makes us make really good albums. Bob is really the other half of Alice: he understands Alice as much as I do... and we write for the character; we don't write for me, cuz Alice is another being. [for example] 'I would say this, but Alice would never say that.' So, when I write 'I'll Bite Your Face Off," that's coming from Alice." Check out the video interview here



Testament Taking Gene Hoglan on Anthrax Tour
Testament sent over word that current Dark Roots Of Earth studio drummer Gene Hoglan will be joining them on the road for select dates on their upcoming co-headlining run with Anthrax.

Hoglan will be joining Testament for the tour from October 28th through November 13th. "As many of you know, I just played on the new Testament record, Dark Roots Of Earth, which went amazingly well," states Gene Hoglan.

"The dudes were kind enough ask me to join them for a couple weeks on this tour with Anthrax and Death Angel. I'm super stoked to do the shows. It's going to be a great time. Just so everybody knows, I will be selling my Drum Instructional DVD, The Atomic Clock, at the shows (shameless plug). If you can't make it out to one of the shows, buy it on line!" more on this story



Mick Fleetwood To Tell All Today
Fleetwood Mac's Mick Fleetwood is launching his new tell-all video today (Tuesday 11th October), as part of the Off The Record music conversation series.

Fleetwood and Nicole Atkins have been tapped as the first acts to front the Off The Record music conversation series presented by Cabo Wabo Tequila, founded by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Sammy Hagar.

The double-act came together in Mick's hometown of Maui, at his new bar Fleetwood's on Front Street (opening early 2012), to share tales of career beginnings, legendary nights on stage, song inspirations, tour secrets and rumored band romances. Their musical journey together was captured on video for Off the Record, and will launch through Cabo Wabo's YouTube page today October 11th
here.



New York Dolls Golden Era Coming To DVD
(hennemusic) Trip back to the early 70s for a new DVD featuring footage of the New York Dolls from the era.

Due November 22, a new package, "Lookin' Fine On Television," features 15 live cuts shot during the band's formative years - from early shows in NYC all the way to the TV studios, clubs and swimming pools of Los Angeles.

In the 70s Rock photographer Bob Gruen, who shot all the major acts of the day, also hooked up with the Dolls; he and wife Nadya Beck filmed over 40 hours of the band, capturing rock history as it developed before their eyes. more on this story



Sammy Hagar Gives Back
(hennemusic) Following the news that Sammy Hagar has been named in a breach of contract and defamation lawsuit over his autobiography, the Red Rocker could use a feel-good headline right now.

MauiNow reports The Hagar Family Foundation has donated $5,000 to Na Hoaloha – Neighbors Helping Neighbors, a Maui non-profit that recruits volunteers to provide seniors with friendly visits, transportation and caregiver respite.

"There are people that need immediate help. I'm a grassroots guy. The day I write the check, the next day I want to have someone benefit from it," said Hagar, rock 'n' roll hall-of-famer and part-time Huelo resident, in a written statement. more on this story



Dropkick Murphys TV
(AMM) Dropkick Murphys are set to bookend their October 13 performance on Conan (TBS, 11pm PDT/EDT, 10pm CDT) with a pair of appearances on Fuel-TV's The Daily Habit Tuesday, October 11 and Friday, October 14.

The Tuesday, October 11 show will feature Dropkick Murphys performing "Going Out In Style" – a rousing, celebratory tale of an Irish wake as seen through the eyes of the deceased – from their CD of the same name (Born & Bred Records).

The October 14 episode of the The Daily Habit will include a performance of the band's signature hit "I'm Shipping Up To Boston." The Daily Habit premieres at 11pm ET/8pm PT each night, with additional airings to follow. more on this story



Canadian BLAST CMJ Showcase Lineup
The fifth annual Canadian BLAST CMJ Showcase is set to take place on October 19 at Arlene's Grocery. Here is the lineup:

8:00pm: Bikini: Bikini is an electronic collective originally from British Columbia, formed in Montreal, and now largely rooted in New York City. In the wake of their 2010 EP RIPJDS, band members converged from four points of the continent to write and direct their first music video, prep their live show and tour it in select cities. The year culminated with an unforgettable night at the Austin Museum of Art at SXSW, which ended a year of logistical pangs with an old fashioned band brawl. With a renewed focus, Bikini's Aaron Aujla and Kieran Magzul are in the midst of finalizing their next LP. The new album has been built between Aujla's New York City studio and the forests of northern British Columbia where Magzul summers as a tree planter. -http://biikiinii.com/

9:00pm: PAPERMAPS: Dean Marino is the principal and founding member of Toronto indie rock band, PAPERMAPS. He is a Toronto-based recording engineer who spent years behind the scenes, manning the console for artists as varied as Tokyo Police Club, Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, Born Ruffians, C'MON and the Black Keys.The current line-up includes Marino plus Bobby Lee (drums), Wendy Leung (keyboards/vocals) and newest member Betty Dimo (bass). The band just recently created their own "fan-made" music video for Reunion and have just shot a new video for a remixed version of the track "Complicate Things". They are signed to Sparks Music [Toronto]. more on this story



Rich Kids On LSD Rarity Being Reissued
(HWM) After 22 years of being "out-of-print" Destiny Records is re-releasing Rich Kids On LSD's "Greatest Hits - Live in Berlin" on October 14.

This re-issue is being done with the full cooperation with all surviving band members and close friends and has been in the works for the past 2
1/2 years.

Guitarist Chris Rest was interviewed for the liner notes, guitarist Barry D`Alive enlisted Mark McCloud ("LSD-Art-Coryphee") to provide new acid-hits graphics for the cover and Joe Raposo (Bass) reconstructed and personally painted the original Dany Sites lettering & logo with pen and ink (all the original artwork for "Greatest Hits" vanished years ago). more on this story



Trapt Revisiting Old Songs For New Release
(Sub) Cleopatra Records have set an October 25, 2011 release date for Trapt's new album, Headstrong.

The 17-track album offers a fresh take on platinum-selling hits as well as rare live songs, demos and remixes.

Trapt signed with Warner Bros. Records and their national debut, Trapt, became a platinum seller with the single "Headstrong" a #1 Modern Rock Track. more on this story



Singled Out: White Willow's Floor 67
White Willow release their brand new album, "Terminal Twilight," today and to celebrate we asked Jacob to tell us about one of the songs from the effort, "Floor 67". Here is the story:

The song "Floor 67" off our latest album "Terminal Twilight" actually started with me reading a newspaper article about a couple in Brazil. This was back when the first big financial crack happened, back in 2008. This well-off couple had bought the penthouse apartment in Brazil's newest, fanciest, most luxurious high-rise apartment building.

They were the first couple to have bought an apartment, and they moved in immediately. And just, like almost on the very day that they moved in, the market crashed and everything stopped. No-one bought another apartment, development in the area stopped completely. But they had paid for their apartment, and refused to budge on the matter. So they lived alone, in the topmost apartment of this gigantic skyscraper, while the world pretty much fell apart all around them.

I read that and I thought, THIS is a song if ever I heard one. So I wrote it, and sort of took the story to its extreme conclusion, so there are lines like: "The empty cabana, the wolves by the poolside, the hawks in the grand foyer", which sort of puts an apocalyptic spin on the whole thing. But the story seemed apocalyptic to me from the outset.

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Jennifer Hudson No Show At Michael Jackson Tribute Concert
(TMZ) Jennifer Hudson's no-show at the Michael Jackson tribute concert this weekend caught the show's producers completely off-guard ... especially since she was already paid to do the gig ... this according to sources close to the show.

JHud tweeted Saturday afternoon she wouldn't be doing the show -- citing "major production issues."

According to our sources, Hudson is claiming she felt the show's producers didn't give her enough time with the music she was supposed to be singing. According to our sources, Jennifer received her music the same time as all the performers.

Our sources say JHud signed her contract and was paid in full.

A rep for Hudson confirms the reason she cancelled, but says producers "completely understood." Our sources say that's not the case at all. more on this story



Lady Gaga Blu-Ray & DVD Coming
Next month Lady Gaga will release Blu-Ray & DVD versions of the Emmy Award winning HBO special Lady Gaga Presents The Monster Ball Tour at Madison Square Garden that includes exclusive, never before seen footage.

Also being released is the album Born This Way The Remix – a 14 track collection of remixes by some of today's most prominent artists, DJs and producers, including Foster the People, Michael Woods and The Weekend.

The new products are also available in a special package called Born This Way, The Collection, that will include the multi-platinum 17-track record Born This Way, the brand new Born This Way The Remix album and the Monster Ball Tour DVD. more on this story



Sugarland To Return To Indiana For Free Show
(Sandbox) Sugarland will return to Indiana for a free concert at Conseco Fieldhouse on October 28th.

This full-band show will also serve as the final stop of Sugarland's 2011 Incredible Machine Tour. Special guests will be announced at a later date.

It is Sugarland's intention to honor all previous ticketholders for the August 13th Indiana State Fair date at this newly-added show, regardless of refund status. more on this story



Demi Lovato Announces North American Tour Dates
Pop singer Demi Lovato has announced a mini tour of select North American cities this fall.

The limited tour is being billed as a celebratation the success of her new album Unbroken, out now on Hollywood Records.

The 10-date tour is set to kick off in Detroit, MI on November 16th and will run until December 3rd where it wraps up in Chicago. more on this story



New Kylie Minogue CD, DVD, Blu-ray Coming
EMI sent over word that Astralwerks Records will release Kylie Minogue's 'Aphrodite - Les Folies', filmed live at London's O2 Arena last April, on CD, DVD, Blu-ray and audio digital download on November 29th.

The tour was Kylie's most ambitious and spectacular to date and the DVD footage, filmed over 2 nights, captures the show at its absolute peak. Directed by William Baker and Marcus Viner, all formats also feature an exclusive tour documentary.

The ultra theatrical tour that was devised with Kylie's creative director William Baker, concluded on July 14th, 2011 in South Africa after performing a total of 77 spectacular shows to an audience in excess of 575,000 people throughout Europe, Japan, North America, Australia and Southeast Asia. The elaborate production visited 55 cities in 27 countries in 150 days on the road. more on this story



Twilight Saga Tuesdays
Twilight Saga Tuesdays will be taking place leading up to the premiere of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 on November 18, 2011.

Twilight Saga Tuesdays is an exclusive "fan appreciation" series of in-theater events that will be presented beginning with Twilight on Tuesday, November 1; The Twilight Saga: New Moon on Tuesday, November 8; and The Twilight Saga: Eclipse on Tuesday, November 15, all at 7:30 p.m. local time.

Each Fathom event contains footage never seen before in theaters—such as a special clip of Robert Pattinson performing the song "Bella's Lullaby," which is featured in Twilight—as well as new, compelling cast interviews and entertaining footage from fan fests over the years. More info here



Rico Suave Singer Vs Lady Gaga Musical Director
(TMZ) The one-hit wonder who sang that catchy "Rico Suave" song back in the '90s claims he's been swindled out of millions of dollars by Lady Gaga's musical director ... this according to a lawsuit obtained by TMZ.

Gerardo Mejia grew up to be a bigshot music executive with Interscope Records -- but according to the suit, filed in L.A. County Superior Court, Gerardo left his gig in 2004 to become a personal manager for an up and coming music stud named Fernando Garibay.

Gerardo definitely has an eye for talent -- because Garibay has been a MASSIVE success, as the musical director for Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" album ... and has also worked with megastars like Britney Spears, Sting and Enrique Iglesias.

But according to the docs, Gerardo claims he never got his commissions for the "lucrative" deal he scored for Garibay back in 2007 ... and now, he wants his revenge in court.

Gerardo is now demanding AT LEAST $4,000,000 for his troubles.

We called Garibay for comment -- so far, no response. more on this story



The McClymonts Coming Announce TV Appearances
(Webster) The McClymonts will be hitting the national TV and radio outlets all month long.

The girls take on the Big Apple with visits to Fox News Channel's Fox & Friends Weekend and The Better Show.

Their Fox & Friends episode is set to air on October 16 and The Better Show taping will be broadcast nationally on October 24. more on this story



Paris Hilton's Sex Tape Partner Being Stalked?
(TMZ) Paris Hilton's sex tape partner Rick Salomon claims a mentally unstable woman has been terrorizing him and his teenage daughters -- once even leaving her "soiled" pants on his front steps.

Rick filed a request for protection last week in L.A. County Superior Court, claiming 44-year-old Heidi Thomas -- his former real estate agent -- showed up at his home several times on September 16 ... refusing to leave the property.

According to Rick, Heidi threatened and terrified his daughters, leaving her "soiled pants" on the front door step ... which may have been a contributing factor in her arrest.

Rick claims Heidi is emotionally unstable and appears homeless -- and wants a judge to keep her at least 100 yards away from him and his family at all times.

Heidi is still in custody. A hearing for the restraining order is set for October 12th. more on this story



Daryl Wright Wildy Inappopriate Tomorrow
Comedian Daryl Wright's CD debut, Wildy Inappopriate, is set for release tomorrow(Tuesday, October 11th).

Eardrum Records was founded by comedian George Carlin in 1986 and is currently run by Jerold Hamza, Carlin's long time manager of more than three decades. Wright is the first and only other artist besides Carlin to be signed to Eardrum Records since its formation.

Hamza said, "Having been partners with George for more than 35 years, I was no hurry to work with another comedian. But then Daryl was brought to my attention by my now partner, Rocco Urbisci, producer/director of George's last 10 HBO specials and found that Daryl had a very special and unique comedic voice. Raised in the streets of Washington, DC and being a former felon gives Daryl that wonderful "edge" to his stand-up."



Casey Anthony's Attorney Commends Amanda Knox's Parents
(TMZ) Casey Anthony and Amanda Knox have a lot in common -- they were both recently freed from jail, they're both big celebrities now and they're both hot. What they don't have in common ... supportive parents, at least according to Casey Anthony's lawyer.

Jose Baez tells TMZ he was very happy for Amanda Knox and her family when the verdict was overturned. Baez says he watched the verdict and it was " a very surreal moment for me because I remembered being in that situation -- where a young woman's life hung in the balance -- and in a split second, her life was given back to her."

Baez says he felt Amanda's family played a key role in things, saying they should "be applauded" for sticking with her through the entire process -- unlike Casey's parents, who did not support her and instead, he feels, "hurt her case."

In the end, Baez says they're just a pair of "all-American girls." more on this story

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Singled Out: Nat & Alex Wolff's Maybe
Nat & Alex Wolff (formerly of Naked Brothers Band) are releasing their debut album, "Black Sheep" tomorrow. To celebrate we asked Nat to tell us about one of the songs from the album. Here is the story of "Maybe":

I wrote this song from a different point of view than most of my songs. As opposed to a traditional love song, this is a song where the Narrator has "never even spoke" to the girl he longs for. It's a song about someone falling in love with someone from afar, but the lyrics are disguised as a normal love song.

I was inspired to write "Maybe" after seeing a movie, and for a little while after, I couldn't stop thinking about the lead actress. I wished she loved me instead of her character's love interest (I still have not met this particular actress to this day).

This song was recorded in LA with the rest of the album. Alex played a great laid back drum part, some fun keyboard parts throughout and sang some badass background vocals. I played bass and guitars on it. I'm pretty sure I sang on it too. My playing was influenced by the band Big Star.

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Weezer Star Found Dead
Former Weezer bassist Mikey Welsh was reportedly found dead in a Chicago hotel room on Saturday.

Loudwire reports: "He was found unresponsive and on the floor of a hotel room at Raffaello Hotel at 2:50 p.m. on Saturday, according to the Cook County medical examiner's office." Read their report here

Weezer writes on their website "our beautiful, creative, hilarious and sweet friend Mikey Welsh has passed away at the very young age of 40. A unique talent, a deeply loving friend and father, and a great artist is gone, but we will never forget him. His chapter in the weezer story ('98 - '01) was vital, essential, wild, and amazing.





Ozzy Confirms Black Sabbath Reunion
(hennemusic) After months of rumors, innuendo and speculation about a Black Sabbath reunion, Ozzy Osbourne has confirmed the band has reconnected.

While speaking with Billboard about his upcoming second book, "Trust Me, I'm Dr. Ozzy," Osbourne touched on the swirling Sabbath reunion rumors. "Yes, it's a very, very strong possibility," he says of getting the old band back together.

"It's in the very early stages, so we haven't recorded anything yet. If it works out, it'll work out. If it doesn't, I'll keep doing my thing." more on this story



Velvet Revolver Eye New Singer
Apparently Velvet Revolver isn't entirely on the backburner and a member of the band reveals in a new interview that they are looking at a new singer.

The singer in question is Ours acclaimed frontman Jimmy Gnecco who jams three songs with Velvet Revolver members Duff McKagan, Slash and Matt Sorum at the recent Road Recovery concert which honored Slash.

When OCWeekly.com asked Duff McKagan about finding a new vocalist for Velvet Recover, he responded: "Slash and I played in New York a couple weeks ago and Matt Sorum was there. There was a singer there we might write some songs with. None of us have really tried [to find anyone] in the last few years. We've all been busy with other things. I think once that whole thing went down with Scott [Weiland], we thought we'd find a guy right away. Once a few months went by, it was like, 'Oh f**k.'

"We didn't give up on the band but you can't force a singer into a situation. It's got to just kind of happen. So playing a few weeks ago with that singer, it seemed really natural. So we'll see. I'll come back to you on that."

Check out the full interview here



Lost Evanescence Album May Be Released
(Banana 101.5) The new Evanescence album will be their third and arrives in stores this Tuesday (October 11th). Singer Amy Lee says the album that got scrapped prior to recording the new self-titled effort may see the light of day after all.

Amy Lee had tossed aside the initial "next Evanescence record" and decided to start fresh. The result was the self-titled album that will be available at digital outlets and stores everywhere next week. In a recent interview with Billboard, Amy discussed the possible future of that "lost" album:

"We really do have a lot of extra songs from that time and also songs that the band wrote together; we just wrote a ton in the past few years and especially in the last one year. I think it's totally possible that some of those songs will end up on different projects someday — maybe solo, maybe something else." more on this story



Historic Metallica Show in Jeopardy
Metallica's historic first concert in India, schedule to take place on October 30th in Bangalore, is reportedly in jeopardy.

DNAIndia.com had this bad bit of news: "DNA Entertainment Networks, the event organisers, have not yet sought police permission, sources confirmed to DNA.

"Even Additional Commissioner of Police (Law and Order), T Suneel Kumar, has confirmed that no permission has yet been sought from the police department for the Metallica's mega event, 'Rock in India'." Read the DNA report for more details



Phil Anselmo Discusses Dimebag's Murder
(Rock News Desk) Former Pantera frontman Phil Anselmo recently revealed he'd spoken to the cop who stopped the shooting rampage which ended Dimebag's life.

And he said any member of Pantera would have been a target for the ex-Marine who opened fire on Dime and three others at a Damageplan concert in 2004. Ohio police officer James Niggemeyer shot the madman in the face, killing him instantly and ending the horror.

Dimebag's brother and bandmate Vinnie Paul, who was also a member of Damageplan after Pantera split, has not spoken to Anselmo since. The tragedy appears to have cemented the distance between them. The singer wasn't allowed to attend his former colleague's funeral – but he's spoken of the conversation he had later with Niggemeyer. more on this story



The Doors Recording New Music
Ultimate Classic Rock reports that three members of The Doors have reunited to record some new music with an unlikely partner.

UCR says: Ray Manzerek, Robbie Krieger and John Densmore have teamed up with hipster DJ/producer Skrillex, (aka Sonny Moore), for a song the keyboardist considers the first new Doors music since 1972′s 'Full Circle.'

As Manzerek told Rolling Stone, "I like to say this is the first new Doors track of the 21st century," Manzerek and Krieger apparently having done some hatchet burying with Densmore along the way." more on this story



Sammy Hagar Tell All Told Too Much?
(hennemusic) Looks like Sammy Hagar could be on the hotseat over his best-selling autobiography, "Red: My Uncensored Life in Rock."

The WCFCourier reports a Waterloo, Iowa woman is taking Hagar to court, claiming his recent tell-all book tells too much.

The woman alleges Hagar broke a secret agreement and distorted the facts when he wrote about a child he allegedly conceived with her in the late 1980s while he was the lead singer for Van Halen. more on this story



Guns N' Roses Talk Late Starts
Axl Rose is infamous for taking the stage late, some times hours late. This weekend the issue was addressed on the official Guns N' Roses Facebook page with this posting:

"Love it Hate it Accept it Debate it - You want 8 o'clock shows go find F-R-I-E-N-D-S or hit a cinema somewhere.. or you wanna be informed go catch the 10 o'clock news.. this is Rock N' Roll! Treat yourself don't cheat yourself thinking you're gonna go to school or work or whatever you "normally" do the next day.

"Oh and remember before you get high and never want to come down. "you can have anything you want but you better not take it from me!" This is Guns N'Roses and when the time is right the stage will ignite. Looking forward to sharing that with rockers soon!"





Warrant Tried To Help Jani Lane
(Rock News Desk) Warrant paid for a sobriety coach for their 2008 reunion tour with singer Jani Lane, hoping it would keep the frontman on the wagon, says guitarist Erik Turner.

But when the professional life trainer quit, saying there was no saving Lane, the band realised they'd have to part company with him again.

The singer was found dead in a hotel room in August, and toxicology reports have now confirmed he died of alcohol poisoning. more on this story



Pearl Jam Get Their Own Ale
(Banana 101.5) Pearl Jam have branched out to all sorts of mediums in celebration of their 20th anniversary: literature, film, music — now Dogfish Ale Craft Brewery is putting them in a bottle with 'Faithfull Ale'.

Okay so maybe they won't be in the bottle literally, but later this month the beer crafted in honor of the band's milestone will be available for purchase. The Delaware based brewer post the following press release on their website:

"Faithfull Ale is a celebration of Pearl Jam's 20th anniversary as a band and its extraordinary debut album, "Ten." In recognition of these milestones, this Belgian-style golden ale is delicately hopped to 20 IBUs and fruit-forward from 10 incremental additions of black currants over a one-hour boil. Faithfull will clock in at 7% ABV. more on this story



Zakk Wylde Has No Grudge Against Ozzy
(hennemusic) All is well between Black Label Society leader Zakk Wylde and his former boss, Ozzy Osbourne. Zakk had two lengthy stints as Ozzy's guitarist: the first, from 1987 to 1995, and then from 2001 to 2009, when Osbourne brought in Firewind axeman Gus G. to handle things.

The days with Ozzy are behind him now — at least for the time being — since Osbourne announced in 2009 that he was replacing Wylde. But Zakk harbors no hard feelings. On the contrary...Osbourne simply decided his band was starting to sound like BLS.

"Yeah, no, totally, I still talk to Oz," Zakk tells NewsOK. "No, no fallin' out or nothin'. No, we never got in any arguments ever. I mean, we were too busy dyin' of laughter. It was just like with Oz, 'Zakk, I don't wanna be the lead singer in Black Label,' you know what I mean? I mean, if Randy Rhoads, if Saint Rhoads was still around, and if Randy was leavin' Oz, goin' to Quiet Riot and comin' back to Oz, Quiet Riot, Ozzy, Quiet Riot, after a while you go, 'Uh, Randy, it's startin' to sound like Quiet Riot. I don't wanna be in Quiet Riot...I wanna have my own thing.' And you know, you can't blame Ozzy for that at all." more on this story



Hear William Shatner Sing Bowie, Sabbath, U2, Deep Purple and Pink Floyd
(hennemusic) William Shatner's new album, "Seeking Major Tom," will be released Tuesday, October 11, but a full, streaming preview of it is now available.

The album features Shatner covering the music of major rockers, including Black Sabbath, David Bowie, Deep Purple, Queen, U2, Pink Floyd, Hawkwind, Steve Miller, The Police, and many others.

Guests on the record include Ritchie Blackmore and Ian Paice of Deep Purple fame, Peter Frampton, Johnny Winter, Michael Schenker, Steve Howe of Yes, and others. more on this story



Chickenfoot Plot European Invasion
(Noble) Chickenfoot have announced a 5-date UK & European tour for January 2012; their first European concerts since July 2009.

Chickenfoot will perform songs from their eponymous debut album, alongside tracks from the new album 'III', for the very first time outside of the United States.

The European tour kicks off at the Manchester Academy on Thursday January 12th, followed by London's O2 Academy Brixton (Saturday January 14th), Paris Olympia (Monday January 16th), Tilburg O13 (Tuesday January 17th) and Dusseldorf Mitsubishi Electric Hall (Thursday January 19th). more on this story



Courtney Love Still Angry About Cobain's Suicide
(Rock News Desk) Courtney Love says she's still so angry about husband Kurt Cobain's suicide that she's kill him if he was still alive.

The Hole frontwoman claims the Nirvana icon attempted suicide several times before succeeding in 1994, and overdosed on heroin on a number of occasions.

Asked if she's still angry over Cobain taking his own life, Love tells Vanity Fair: "You think? If he came back right now I'd have to kill him for what he did to us. I'd f**king him – and then I'd kill him." more on this story



Steel Panther Going Soph
(Sub) The legends of the Sunset Strip, Steel Panther, are getting ready to release their sophomore album Balls Out via Universal Republic Records.

The album will be released on November 1st and will continue the raucous tradition of the band's 2009 debut, Feel The Steel.

The latest album features 14 soon to be classics such as "Just Like Tiger Woods," ""Gold Digging Whore" and "Weenie Ride." The album also features cameos by Dane Cook on the album opener "In The Future" and Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger and Extreme axeman Nuno Bettencourt show up on an instant classic, "It Won't Suck Itself." Balls Out was produced by Grammy nominated producer/mixer Jay Ruston who produced the band's Feel The Steel debut and is known for his work with Anthrax, Meatloaf, The Donnas and Morrissey to name a few. more on this story



Four Year Strong Album and Tour Coming
Four Year Strong have set a November 8th release date for their fourth album, In Some Way, Shape, Or Form.

The band, who currently graces the cover of Alternative Press, will be headlining the magazine's annual fall trek, The AP Tour, which kicks off October 13th in Allentown, PA with support acts Gallows, Title Fight, The Swellers and Sharks rounding out the lineup.

The album's first single, "Just Drive," is the most added at Modern Rock Radio. O'Connor explains, "'Just Drive' is about being on the brink of disaster, and just saying "f**k it" and living your life like there's no tomorrow." more on this story



The Dear Hunter Color Spectrum Boxset
The Dear Hunter have announced a November 1st CD boxset release of their epic nine-EP project, The Color Spectrum.

This release marks the first time the 36-song collection is available in its entirety in CD format.

Originally released earlier this year digitally and on vinyl, The Color Spectrum claimed two separate spots on Billboard's Heatseekers chart. more on this story



Russian Circles Map Out Fall Tour Plans
Russian Circles plan to hit the road this Fall for a headlining tour across North America beginning in November.

They will be touring in support of their fourth full length, Empros which will be available worldwide via Sargent House on October

Taking to Chicago's Phantom Manor studio once again with producer Brandon Curtis of The Secret Machines & Interpol -- who also helmed the band's previous album Geneva -- Russian Circles set out to experiment with their sound in new ways that would still reflect their live sound. In so doing, the band reached a new creative apex in which each of the musicians, guitarist Mike Sullivan, drummer Dave Turncrantz and bassist Brian Cook impart a streamlined and intensified attack to their songs that pummels even as it shifts throughout a range of moods and tempos. more on this story



Elton John Plays His 3,000th Live Public Performance
Elton John played his 3,000th live public performances on Saturday, October 8, 2011 when he took the stage for "The Million Dollar Piano" show at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.

Caesars sent out background about the milestone: Elton has enjoyed an extraordinary and unique voyage from the first ever public concert he played on his 23rd birthday, March 25, 1970, at the Revolution Club in London. At that time Elton was promoting the Elton John album, which had just been released on the DJM label.

Over the past forty-one years Elton's concerts have been presented in many formats. He has played with his band, solo, in a two-man show with percussionist Ray Cooper, with Billy Joel, with Leon Russell, with Eric Clapton, with orchestras, with choirs and, now, with a full band plus four backing vocalists and the 2CELLOS. Two of the great musicians in his current band, drummer Nigel Olsson and guitarist Davey Johnstone, have been with Elton since those very early concerts in the 1970s. more on this story



Magnum Look Back For Evolution
Magnum will release their new album "Evolution" on Steamhammer / SPV, on November 14th (Germany November 11th, USA/Canada November 22nd).

Evolution' contains eight songs from their previous comeback albums which were partial re-recorded and fully re-mixed.

Two from their much acclaimed "The Visitation" album (which cracked the Top 20 in Germany and made it to #3 in the UK Rock Charts as well as high chart entries in Sweden and Switzerland) and two totally new recorded songs. more on this story



Hot Graves Join Goregrowler's Ball Festival Lineup
(Sub) Hot Graves will be appearing at this year's incarnation of the Goregrowler's Ball festival, held yearly in San Antonio, TX.

The three-day event kicks off November 18th, and Hot Graves will be bringing things to a gruesome end on November 20th, desecrating the stage alongside Suffocation, Lecherous Nocturne, Bloodsoaked, Viral Load and plenty more.

In addition, Hot Graves will be appearing at Fast Forward to the Apocalypse Fest in Savannah, GA on November 12th, and will be playing a slew of East Coast dates around the two events, including two d-beaten destruction rituals with kindred hellions Midnight in Richmond, VA (10/14 at Strange Matter). more on this story



Murder Death Kill and The Devastated Mini Tour
Murder Death Kill have mapped out dates for a west coast mini-tour with The Devastated.

The trek is set to kick off on November 3rd in Mesa, Arizona and will wrap up on November 12th in Goleta, CA.

In other news, Murder Death Kill recently shot a music video with director Scott Hansen (Whitechapel, Evergreen Terrace) for their track "Abomination" in Canoga Park, CA which will be premiered in the coming weeks. more on this story

Happy Birthday to Van Halen’s David Lee Roth!

Happy Birthday to Van Halen’s David Lee Roth!
Monday, 10 October 2011

Diamond David Lee Roth celebrates his 57th birthday today. We salute you!

STEVE PERRY'S STREET TALK � A VINYL CLASSIC:

Steve Perry Oversees Meticulous Remastering of His 1984 Solo Album Debut, Featuring #1 �Oh Sherrie�
180-gram virgin vinyl edition available everywhere starting November 1, 2011, through Columbia/Legacy
Street Talk is released simultaneously with CD and gatefold double 180-gram virgin vinyl edition of brand new Journey collection, Greatest Hits Vol. 2 � and gatefold double 180-gram virgin vinyl edition of original Greatest Hits. All overseen by Steve Perry.

Nearly three decades after its initial release in 1984, Street Talk, the debut solo album from Journey lead singer Steve Perry, has been meticulously remastered for a new generation of rock fans who are rediscovering the sonic wonders of vinyl.
The RIAA double-platinum classic, featuring the #1 single �Oh Sherrie� (and follow-up hits �Foolish Heart,� �I Believe,� �She's Mine� and �Strung Out�) will be available as an audiophile 180-gram LP in original artwork, starting November 1, 2011, through Columbia/Legacy, a division of Sony Music Entertainment. The LP will also come with an exclusive free bonus download of the specially mastered-for-vinyl digital files.
As many long time fans remember, Street Talk was one of the most successful albums of the original MTV era. The classic video for �Oh Sherrie� - in which Steve lampoons the high-concept video making that was popular at the time - became a memorable touchstone on its own, marking one of the first times an artist broke the standard album-version formula of early MTV. Two other videos, �Foolish Heart� and �Strung Out� followed, with Perry showing his varied roots � namely Soul and Rock music � as well as poking fun at the industry that was rapidly making him a household name.
For the new remastering, Steve worked at long-time industry standard The Mastering Lab in Ojai, CA � using the original master tapes � with engineer Robert Hadley to achieve what he feels is the definitive vinyl version of the album.
�I started with a pristine 24bit/96khz transfer of the original stereo mix and went from there. We used Pro Tools to bring out some of the subtle frequencies and moments in the original mixes that, in the old world of live analog hands-on console mixing would get compromised. Now we can take our time and really make the original tracks shine. This hybrid of analog and digital is, in my opinion, the wave of the future. The vinyl pressings also sound fantastic! The RTI pressing plant really knows how to take the lacquers we created and press some amazing audiophile-quality vinyl. I truly feel like this is the way this album was supposed to sound!� � Steve Perry

Street Talk by Steve Perry (Columbia/Legacy 88697 93882 1originally issued April 1984, as Columbia 39334) Selections: 1. Oh Sherrie (1st single, Rock #1, Hot 100 #3) � 2. I Believe (2nd single, Rock #43) � 3. Go Away � 4. Foolish Heart (5th single, Hot 100 #18) � 5. It's Only Love � 6. She's Mine (3rd single, Rock #15, Hot 100 #21) � 7. You Should Be Happy � 8. Running Alone � 9. Captured by the Moment � 10. Strung Out (4th single, Rock #17, Hot 100 #40).
WebLinks: www.legacyrecordings.com.

EDDIE MONEY IS NEW MORNING SHOW HOST FOR THE RIVER:

From: blogs.ajc.com/radio-tv-talk/2011/10/06/eddie-money-new-morning-show-host-for-the-river
"Imagine when he does the two tickets to paradise giveaway. Classic rocker Eddie Money has been tapped to do mornings on The River 97.1 starting Monday at 6 a.m. The guy behind such radio classics as �Take Me Home Tonight,� �Baby Hold On� and �Think I'm in Love� will record the majority of his shows from his home in Los Angeles, but will come to Atlanta periodically. Money was in town last week to lay down a couple days worth of �Money in the Morning� shows. Cagle, program director at The River, said the station wanted to �make a big splash� and started thinking about different artists who might make a good radio host. A friend of Cagle's who knew Money approached him in Los Angeles and asked how he felt about doing radio. Money bit, and will now host a weekday show from 6-9 a.m.
�He's got a natural knack,� said Cagle. �He loves to talk, he tells some great stories and has great information that people would never hear otherwise about being on tour with Led Zeppelin, being on the road with the Eagles, those kinds of things.� As this is Money's first foray into radio, Cagle will serve as a coach, listening to Money's recordings and providing advice. The show won't air live � at least at first � while Money settles in. Keep an ear out for announcements about Money making some appearances in Atlanta to promote �Money in the Morning.�

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Metal Star Impersonator Tried To Kill Girl
(Banana 101.5) After a full fledged on-stage brawl at Bring Me the Horizon's show in Salt Lake City this week, A man impersonating singer Oli Sykes allegedly lured a girl from America to Britain and then tried to kill her.

According to UK newspaper 'Daily Mail', David Russell has been jailed for life after attempting to murder a 19-year old Maricar Benedicto. Russell met the American teen on Facebook last year, claiming that he was BMTH vocalist Oli Sykes.

After ongoing communication via the internet, Benedicto flew from California to the UK to see him. Shortly after she arrived, Russell took her to a forest and convinced her to wear a blindfold claiming he had a gift for her. "Gift" must carry a different meaning overseas — Russell then slit her throat, stabbed her in the back four times, headbutted and hit her in the face with a log. more on this story



New Queen Singer Options Include Lady Gaga and TV Show
(hennemusic) Queen's "Radio Ga Ga" might turn out to be more than just a song, if guitarist Brian May has his way. The Daily Express reports Queen are in talks with Lady Gaga to work with the pop star, and maybe even tour together.

At the London BMI Awards Tuesday, where Queen were honored with the Icon Award, May spoke about where the legendary band might be headed. "We talk about going out on the road all the time, but there's a bit of a singer problem, to put it mildly," said May. "We get a lot of offers to work with other people. I worked with Lady Gaga and she's very creative, and is someone we've talked about singing, fronting the band with. She's not just a singer, she writes her own material."

He also said that 25-year-old Gaga isn't the only person he has considered. "We have talked about doing duets with other people and, in a strange way, I almost pressed the yes button. We were debating the idea of a TV show where we have all these guest stars. We didn't press it, today, but we are still looking at it. Lady Gaga has said she would like to do something with us." more on this story



McCartney: The Beatles Would Have Reunited
(Gibson) The Beatles parted ways in 1969 amid fatigue, conflict and even some bitterness, leaving behind a legacy of the most celebrated musical enterprise in rock and roll history. Thankfully, the guys patched things up in the 1970s, and had all of the members survived a bit longer, Paul McCartney says, eventually, the band would have properly reunited.

"If John [Lennon] and George [Harrison] were still here, it's highly likely we would've had a Beatles reunion," Sir McCartney told the Daily Express, "I think we would've mellowed to the point where we would've said, 'Come on, let's do it.'

"The thing was whenever we got ­together, no matter if we were arguing, we played great," the 69-year-old added. "We knew each other so well; we read each other… It would've been great, but I'm not a great believer in 'What if?' You can't do it, but I suppose it's nice to speculate." more on this story



Kurt Cobain Attempted Suicide Several Times
(Banana 101.5) Courtney Love may be trying to stir up some buzz for her forthcoming tell-all memoir, but in a recent interview she claims Kurt Cobain attempted to kill himself a few times before succeeding.

Hole vocalist Courtney Love and Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain shared three years together and gave birth to a daughter before the troubled icon took his own life. It's not a big jump in reasoning to assume that Love saw an entirely different side of Cobain that few (maybe no) others knew.

It was recently announced that Courtney would be writing a tell-all memoir that would "set the record straight" about Cobain. In her new interview with Vanity Fair, the outspoken singer-actress started the aforementioned "record straightening" a little early. When asked if she was angry at Kurt for taking his life.... read her reply here



Motorhead DVD Coming
(hennemusic) Hey, you go out on tour, you shoot some video to document it, and you've got yourself a DVD. Simple stuff.

Motorhead did just that on their current world tour in support of "The World Is Yours," and will release a DVD, "Around The Wörld Vol. 1," on November 14 to mark the occasion.

The DVD features live footage, interviews and some of the finest moments from the band's 2011 world tour. The package gives fans the complete set from Motorhead's performance in Chile at the Teatro Caupolican in Santiago. more on this story



More Guns N' Roses Reunion Talk
(hennemusic) Gilby Clarke was doing an audience Q&A last weekend at Rockmässan in Malmö, Sweden, when the subject of a Guns N' Roses reunion came up.

"I've always said if it's really a real reunion where Slash is involved, then I would do it, but I probably feel the same that you guys feel," Gilby replied.

"I think most people wanna see the original five [members] — with Izzy [Stradlin, guitar] and Steven [Adler, drums] — and I agree; that was a great band. But if they want other people — myself and Matt [Sorum, drums], then I would do it. But I would only do it if Slash was involved." more on this story



Biohazard and Suicidal Tendencies Persistence Tour
The Persistence tour is set to be coheadlined this January by Biohazard and Suicidal Tendencies. No word of additional support acts.

The Persistence Tour will take place from January 20 – 30 throughout most parts of Europe.

"Reborn In Defiance," Biohazard's first album with its original line-up in 18 years, will be released the same day the Persistence Tour starts: January 20, 2012. more on this story



Judas Priest Already Have New Songs Ready
(hennemusic) With one head in the present, Judas Priest vocalist Rob Halford is also looking forward to the band's next album.

"I think one of the things that we seriously considered was how to maintain the longevity of Priest, and one of the ways of doing that is just to cut back a little bit on these intense tours that we do," Halford tells SoundSpike. "We're still going to stay focused on recording and writing new songs; as you may have heard we have a new album coming out sometime next year."

The project will feature new material that he and guitarist Glenn Tipton penned in the first quarter of the year. It will be the follow-up to band's 2008 concept album "Nostradamus." more on this story



Lynyrd Skynyrd and Corey Taylor To Rock ZZ Top's La Grange Fest
ZZ Top will host the La Grange Fest, their very own music festival, later this month in Austin, TX and they have announced another special guest: Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor. Here is the official word with the details:

The ZZ Top- hosted music festival is set for Saturday, October 22 at Austin's The Backyard. Featured with ZZ Top are Lynyrd Skynyrd and Jamey Johnson. Just added to the show, for a very special acoustic set, is Slipknot/Stone Sour lead vocalist, Corey Taylor.

Taylor is the multiplatinum selling, New York Times best-selling author and Grammy Award winning singer/ songwriter in two of the most successful bands in rock music today. Rumor has it he may even join ZZ for a song or two. more on this story



Daughtry Album Details
RCA have sent over some more details for Daughtry's forthcoming album, Break The Spell, which is set to hit stores on November 21st.

The long awaited third album includes the chart-climbing "Renegade" and " Crawling Back To You," which is well on its way to becoming the band's fifth No. 1 at the Hot AC format. The new record will be released 5 years to the day from the release of their multi-platinum debut album in 2006.

Every song was co-written by Chris with either one of his band-mates (guitarists Josh Steely , Brian Craddock and bassist Josh Paul) or collaborators such as Marti Frederiksen, Busbee and Bret James. Produced by Howard Benson, who worked on Daughtry's two previous chart-topping albums, Break The Spell allows the band room to grow musically while still maintaining its knack for distinctive, melodic pop-rock anthems. Tracklisting



Steve Perry's Street Talk Revisited
Former Journey frontman Steve Perry's solo debut "Street Talk" is getting the reissue/remaster treatment. We were sent the following:

Nearly three decades after its initial release in 1984, Street Talk, the debut solo album from Journey lead singer Steve Perry, has been meticulously remastered for a new generation of rock fans who are rediscovering the sonic wonders of vinyl.

The RIAA double-platinum classic, featuring the #1 single "Oh Sherrie" (and follow-up hits "Foolish Heart," "I Believe," "She's Mine" and "Strung Out") will be available as an audiophile 180-gram LP in original artwork, starting November 1, 2011, through Columbia/Legacy, a division of SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT. The LP will also come with an exclusive free bonus download of the specially mastered-for-vinyl digital files. more on this story



Coldplay To Webcast Concert
Coldplay will be webcasting their performance from Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas in Madrid, Spain later this month.

The livestream is set to take place on at 4:00PM ET / 1:00PM PT on Wednesday, October 26 and will be available on mobile devices via VEVO and YouTube apps for iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and Android.

The global event will come just two days after Coldplay's fifth studio album, Mylo Xyloto (Capitol Records), hits stores.

Lead singer Chris Martin said: "Anton Corbijn has been a big hero to us for a long long time so we're thrilled to be beaming this concert out to the world through his cinematic lens. We can't wait to share this experience with him and with all of our fans watching." Webcast location link



Alice Cooper Horror Movie Night
(Gibson) Rock shocker Alice Cooper will be in London on October 28 hosting his own horror movie night.

Cooper, while on tour in the U.K with his Night of Fear Halloween tour, will appear on the prestigious BFI Southbank stage to discuss his passion for the horror movie genre and how film has inspired and informed his career, his songs and his life.

The evening will be illustrated by clips curated by Alice, from Barbarella through Alice's B-movie favorites to contemporary titles that bear the mark of his trailblazing influence. Special guests are also being lined up. more on this story



Throwdown Recruit Bleeding Through and Demon Hunter Members for Tour
Throwdown have announced their band lineup for the upcoming Brawloween tour that will feature from Carnifex, First Blood, and Suffokate

Throwdown's touring lineup for the trek will feature Dave Peters (vocals) (Throwdown 2000 - present), Mark Mitchell (bass) (Throwdown 2007 - present), Davie Nassie (guitar) (Bleeding Through / ex-No Use For A Name) and Tim "Yogi" Watts (drums) (Demon Hunter, ex-The Showdown).

Frontman Dave Peters had this to say: "I can't say I love having a chronically fragmented lineup for Throwdown, but it does leave the door open for cool opportunities like this. I'm VERY happy to be playing these shows with Yogi and Nassie as 'special guests' or whatever you want to call them under the circumstances. They're great guys and equally great musicians. It will be a cool thing for fans of the three bands too, as it's hard to say if or when we'd share a stage in the future. The only drawback is running the risk of them setting the sound bar too high for the next time we play in our backyard". more on this story



Morrissey Selling Out
Morrissey is quickly selling out dates for his recently announced North American tour. We received the following: The show at Puebla, Mexico's Auditorio del Complejo Cultural Universitario has become the fastest selling pop concert in the city's history and his two nights at Mexico City's Plaza Condesa are sold out.

Many of the US dates have also already sold out including his date at the legendary Shrine Auditorium which sold out in twenty minutes, his fastest selling Los Angeles concert in twelve years. The performance at Pomona's Fox Theater also sold out in twenty minutes.

The tour begins November 10 in Chicago and concludes December 13 in Guadalajara, Mexico. He will be performing songs from throughout his catalog including new unreleased tracks. Morrissey will also do two major US television appearances while in November. more on this story



Iced Earth Streaming New Song Online
Iced Earth are giving fans a taste of their upcoming album by streaming the title track "Dystopia" online.

Iced Earth 10th studio album, Dystopia, is set for release October 18th. Fans can now stream the title track here.

Although Dystopia is not a concept album, founder Jon Schaffer admits there are unifying themes to several of the songs - and even an appearance by band mascot "Set Abominae." "I've always been fascinated by the darker side of life," Schaffer said. "Movies like Metropolis, Brazil, and The Matrix resonate with me. The same for albums like 2112, The Wall, and of course Operation:Mindcrime. Their images of a soulless, repressive society stuck with me over the years. It must be the sci-fi fan in me." more on this story



Virgin Steele Revisit and Expand Age Of Consent
SPV / Steamhammer have announced plans for a deluxe reissue of Virgin Steele's "Age Of Consent" this November.

This 2 CD digipak rerelease comes with bonus tracks, 5 of them previously unreleased, and a massive booklet with new liner notes and unseen photos. And since 1988 the first time again on vinyl.

"Age of Consent" was the fourth full length album by Virgin Steele. It took eight months to be completed, in comparison with "Noble Savage" that was recorded in a few weeks, and was originally released in October 1988. The songs of this album follow in style and content the music of the previous album. Before the release of "Age Of Consent" Virgin Steele toured heavily in Europe as special guest for Black Sabbath and Manowar. more on this story



Puddle Of Mudd Announce Fall Tour and Leno Appearance
Puddle Of Mudd will be hitting the road for some headlining dates in North America this fall in support of their new covers album Re:(disc)covered, as well as a late night TV appearance.

Re:(disc)covered finds Puddle Of Mudd digging back into their own past for the songs that turned them on to becoming musicians in the first place.

Tracks include such classics as AC/DC's "TNT," Steve Miller's "The Joker," Elton John's "Rocket Man," the Stevie Nicks/Tom Petty duet "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around" (which Puddle Of Mudd recorded with BC Jean), Neil Young's "Old Man," and the first single, the Rolling Stones' classic: "Gimme Shelter." Puddle Of Mudd will perform "Gimme Shelter" on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno this Friday October 7th. more on this story



New Years Day Hitting The Road For All The Rage Tour and The Wake Up! Tour
New Years Day have mapped out a busy fall with two North American tours: All The Rage tour and The Wake Up! Tour.

The Wake Up!" Tour will also feature Me Talk Pretty, Madina Lake and Hell Or Highwater and will begin in Baltimore, MD on November 26th and wrap up on December 22nd in Rochester, NY. A handful of dates are listed have been announced with additional dates being announced shortly.

Prior to "The Wake Up!" Tour, New Years Day will head out on the "All The Rage" Tour with Blood On The Dance Floor and Angelspit on October 14th. more on this story



Rooney Frontman Robert Schwartzman Going Solo
Rooney frontman Robert Schwartzman has announced the release of a new solo album and a supporting tour this fall.

Schwartzman will independently release his solo debut, Double Capricorn, on October 25th. All album, licensing and touring revenue will benefit the Tibetan Healing Fund, a not-for-profit humanitarian organization established to improve primary healthcare and education for rural Tibetan women and children in the Tibetan regions of P.R. China.

"It brings me so much happiness to take something I love to do, write and record music, and use that music for an important cause like the Tibetan Healing Fund. I'm excited to perform these new songs and share them with everybody," says Schwartzman. more on this story



The Great Commission, A Bullet For Pretty Boy and The Air I Breathe Tour
The Revision: Revise Tour kicks off today and features The Great Commission, A Bullet For Pretty Boy and The Air I Breathe.

The month long trek begins in Houston, TX and will make its way across the US, circling back to Fort Worth, TX to wrap up on November 6th.

The Plot In You, Legacy and Casino Madrid will also be appearing on select dates. more on this story



Gama Bomb Kick Off Tour Tonight
Gama Bomb are kicking off their headlining European tour today, Friday, October 7th, in Venlo in the Netherlands.

Having just completed a UK tour supporting British thrash legends Onslaught, Gama Bomb are now preparing to lead the charge into Europe for the two week headlining trek, with support from British thrashers Sworn Amongst.

Gama Bomb frontman Philly Byrne comments: "By the end of 2011 we'll have played around 180 shows in support of Tales from the Grave in Space - can you believe that? We tried to stop touring ages ago, but great offers just kept rolling in from people who wanted to see us! It's been great fun - but now we're putting the brakes on to make a new album. Before we go we'll be doing one more turn around Europe, including shows in a lot of places we've never visited before. We'll be back some time next year, but we don't know when - so get your ass out and come to see us before we disappear up our own arses." more on this story



You Oughta Know Mutemath
Mutemath are set to be named VH1's "You Oughta Know" artist for the month of November. We were sent these details:

Launched in 2004, VH1's "You Oughta Know" program introduces promising new artists on the rise to VH1's base of music lovers. Many "You Oughta Know" artists have gone on to win industry awards and accolades including "Best New Artist" Grammy Awards and nominations.

This highly acclaimed franchise has helped break artists such as Adele, Amy Winehouse, Bruno Mars, The Civil Wars, Colbie Caillat, Corinne Bailey Rae, Foster The People, The Fray, Grace Potter and The Nocturnals, James Blunt, Mumford & Sons, Sara Bareilles, Regina Spektor and many, many others. more on this story



P.O.D. Working with Howard Benson On New Album
P.O.D. (Payable on Death) have inked an exclusive, multi-album, worldwide deal with Razor & Tie.

The new, yet-to-be titled album will see the band reunited with long-time Producer Howard Benson who also produced the band's massive Satellite album alongside major hit albums for 3 Doors Down, Kelly Clarkson, Theory Of A Deadman, Daughtry, All American Rejects, and My Chemical Romance. The new P.O.D. studio album is expected for release in spring of 2012.

"We are really excited to be starting a new chapter of our career with Razor & Tie. We just can't wait to put out the new album and show everyone what we've worked so hard on," adds P.O.D vocalist Sonny Sandoval. more on this story



A Pale Horse Named Death Announce December Dates
(Freeman) A Pale Horse Named Death have confirmed two upcoming shows in the tri-state area in December.

The shows will take place Friday December 9th at The Studio @ Webster Hall in New York, New York and Saturday December 10th at Dingbatz in Clifton, NJ.

Front man Sal Abruscato commented about the upcoming shows: "I am honored to finally announce that APHND will be doing their very first show in NYC, being that we are all native New Yorkers it's definitely going to be special for us. We are very excited to close the year with APHND's "Death Before Christmas" show at the Studio @ Webster Hall Dec 9th." more on this story



Abysmal Dawn To Support Obscura Tour
Abysmal Dawn are hitting the road with Obscura for an extensive North American tour next month.

The tour will start Nov. 4 in Wilmington, Delaware and run through Dec. 7 with additional support from Last Chance To Reason (select dates) and Enfold Darkness (select dates)

The band will re-issue their long out-of-print debut album, 'From Ashes', on January 17th via Relapse Records. Originally released in 2006, this reissue will feature 3 bonus tracks. more on this story



Kaura Record Release Show This Weekend
Kaura will celebrate the release of their latest album, That Which Defines Us, with a special record release concert at The Viper Room in Hollywood, this Sunday, October 9th.

Doors open at 8pm and KAURA performs at 11pm. Entry is $10 with a flyer. The Viper Room is located at 8852 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA.

Kaura recently released their new album, That Which Defines Us, on September 20th, 2011. Produced by singer Malcolm Guess, That Which Defines Us is a testament of dedication, taking over two years to record with the assistance of rock luminaries such as Sylvia Massey (Tool, System of a Down, Danzig), Ken Andrews (Failure, A Perfect Circle) and Michael Romanowski (Dredg). Central to the album's sound were instruments that the band collected on their travels to India, Thailand, Bali, Cambodia, Laos, and Nepal. more on this story



Singled Out: Glyder's Don't Make Their Mistakes
Today Jackie Robinson from Glyder tells us about "Don't Make Their Mistakes" from their forthcoming album "Backroads to Byzantium," which is set to hit stores on October 25th. Here is the story:

It was a really difficult decision for me to single out one track; I love each song on the album for different reasons. Our new album "Backroads to Byzantium" has quite a bit of variety, it definitely rocks but I feel there is more to it than just that.

The song I'd like to talk about is "Don't Make Their Mistakes". This is one of the tracks off the album that holds personal significance for me; the subject matter regards the issue that has affected so many people in Northern Ireland. Regardless of what some people would like you to believe, the religious/political divide is still firmly in place. I know this is old news; the worrying thing is though that it seems to be getting worse, I see more unjust hatred in the youth now than I've ever seen before. So many kids are being bombarded by bigoted and prejudiced narrow-minded views from their parents; the religious segregation of some of our communities does nothing to stop this perpetuating either. Thankfully I was lucky enough to grow up in a family that didn't express those views, and I was allowed to form opinions for myself. It's seems crazy to me that this kind of sectarianism still exists today, even crazier that known terrorists are allowed to have political control. My family and friends have been directly affected by the "troubles"; they have affected the lives of so many decent people. If no one acts and things stay the way they are then this madness will just keep continuing. I'm under no illusions of my control of this situation (which is none), but maybe if this song helps to change one persons view then I've done a little good.

Due to the geographical distance between the members of the band now, we had to take a slightly different approach to the way we went about writing the songs for this album. We had to work on the songs using home recording software sending our ideas back and forth via email; you can watch a short documentary about how we made the album on Youtube. (Glyder- writing for "Backroads to Byzantium").

"Don't Make Their Mistakes" kicks off with a short ominous bass intro before your hit by the riffing guitars, and driving force of the drums. The vocals come in around the 20second mark with real grit and authority (if I do say so myself ha-ha). You will hear a heart filled vocal, with lots of emotion. You will not hear an angst filled performance as we're not a metal band, and it wouldn't suit the track. The tone and mood of the song is set by this point. Then it comes to the catchy chorus and bridge, before you come to the soaring guitar solo.

This track and a couple of others on the album are a bit of a departure from the original line-up sound, but due to great twin guitar work of Bat and Pete you still know its Glyder. "Don't Make Their Mistakes" is a great rockin song, that like the rest of the album you'll find hard to get out of your head!

Glyder are back on a new journey, will you follow us??

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(NME) Ex-LAPD detective: 'Suge Knight and P Diddy were behind hits on Biggie and Tupac' Ex-police officer claims he has proof pair ordered the killing of rap superstars more

(Billboard) "American Idol" 2011 winner Scotty McCreery is poised to become the first "Idol" champ since Ruben Studdard in 2003 (and only third overall) to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart with their first release.

(BBC) A recording of Michael Jackson bemoaning his unhappy childhood is played to the trial of the doctor charged with his death. more

(Jam!) Michael Jackson suffered "an episode" days before he died from a prescription drug overdose, according to new evidence introduced to his doctor's involuntary manslaughter trial on Wednesday. more

(Billboard) Close to seven months after debuting her second single, "21st Century Girl," on the "Oprah" Show, Willow Smith returns with "Fireball," featuring Nicki Minaj. Check it out here

(FMQB) Lil' Jon's club-heavy next album will be called Party Animal, but it does not yet have a release date. more

(BBC) Pirates of the Caribbean star Johnny Depp apologises for "regretful" comments made in an interview comparing photo shoots to being raped. more

(FMQB) Lifetime is planning a biopic on Lady Gaga, titled Fame Monster: The Lady Gaga Story. According to Deadline, the made-for-TV movie would be based on the 2010 book Poker Face: The Rise And Rise Of Lady Gaga. more




Katy Perry Back In The Recording Studio
(superLOUD) Katy Perry recently sent the single "The One That Got Away" to radio, her 6th single from her Teenage Dream album. Should her new song go to #1, she'd break a record made by Michael Jackson.

However, Katy isn't just keeping herself busy getting the new music video ready. MTV reports that she's gotten back into the studio to dust off some Teenage Dream outtakes.

Producer Tricky Stewart, who worked on the Teenage Dream cuts "Hummingbird Heartbeat," "Circle The Drain," and "Who Am I Living For," comments here.



Justin Bieber's Christmas Album Will Feature Mariah Carey
Island Def Jam have set a November 1st release date for Justin Bieber's Christmas album which has been titled Under The Mistletoe and will feature a special guest appearance by Mariah Carey.

Under The Mistletoe will be available both as a standard and as a deluxe CD + DVD edition. The deluxe CD edition includes 25 minutes of behind-the-scenes footage plus the video for "Pray," along with four additional holiday songs.

Under The Mistletoe's first single "Mistletoe" will be launched worldwide on October 18th and the accompanying video was shot last week in Franklin, Tennessee by Roman White, who also directed Justin's "One Less Lonely Girl" video. more on this story



Tupac's Family To Fight Sex Tape Release
(TMZ) Tupac's 1991 sex tape will NEVER see the light of day ... according to the rapper's family, which has now threatened to SUE anyone who attempts to distribute the footage.

TMZ spoke with a spokesperson for Pac's estate, who was VERY clear, "We will sue anyone who tries to sell a Tupac tape."

The rep insists ... only the estate has the power to authorize the use of Tupac's image for commercial use ... and there's NO WAY the sex tape will ever get the proper approval.

We're told Tupac's mother, Afeni Shakur, is aware of the tape -- and has told her spokesperson, "Get the legal team ready because [we] will not allow someone to put it out."

The rep tells us ... the estate is trying to figure out who is marketing the tape by attempting to identify the individuals who appear on film, including the leading lady, believing one of them might be the culprit. more on this story



Gorillaz Collection Coming in November
(EMI) Virgin have set a November 29th release date for career-spanning collection from Gorillaz called The Singles Collection: 2001-2011.

A 15-track collection of the band's singles, videos and remixes, The Singles Collection: 2001-2011 celebrates 10 years of audio visual innovation and three studio albums from the most successful virtual band in the world ever.

The Singles Collection will be released as a standard CD, CD and DVD and 140 gram vinyl. A special edition import-only 7" box set will also be made available. more on this story



Swedish House Mafia Members Announce Solo Shows
(EMI) Swedish House Mafia's Axwell, Steve Angello and Sebastian Ingrosso, will be lighting up dance floors across the nation with upcoming solo shows.

After the historic announcement of their Madison Square Garden show on December 16th 2011, the guys will play solo shows leading up to the magical night that will make history by becoming the first dance act to headline Madison Square Garden.

The band are also set to release a live album 'One Night Stand' (date tbc) taken from the road this year. The album will feature their much sought-after, previously unavailable Coldplay Vs Swedish House Mafia 'Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall' plus "Antidote", their new collaboration with Knife Party (Rob Swire and Gareth McGrillen from Pendulum). more on this story



Lady Antebellum To Play CMA Awards and Hit The Road
Lady Antebellum will continue to support their new album Own the Night by performing at this year's CMA Awards a couple of days before they hit the road for a tour.

They join previously announced performances by Keith Urban, Taylor Swift, Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean and Brad Paisley.

The 45th annual Country Music Awards will air live from Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on November 9th on ABC-TV beginning at 8pm ET. more on this story



The Backstreet Boys Howie D Previews Solo Album
The Backstreet Boys Howie D [Howie Dorough] is giving his fans a taste of his upcoming debut solo album by streaming a new song online.

Howie D has set a November 15th release date for his debut solo album, Back To Me.

But fans don't have to wait to hear new music as he is currently streaming his new single, "Lie To Me," online here.



Sunday Best's Jessica Reedy Tops The Charts
BET's "Sunday Best" runner-up Jessica Reedy's debut album, From The Heart, has debuted at the top of the Billboard Gospel Album Chart.

Produced and co-written by Warryn Campbell, Reedy, Claude Kelly, Chuck Harmony, James "Big Jim" Wright, Shep Crawford, Daniel Moore, and Mali Music, From The Heart features the Faith Evans, The Soul Seekers and Doc Powell.

In addition to claiming the #1 spot on the Billboard Gospel Album Chart in its first week of release, From The Heart premiered on the Christian & Gospel iTunes Chart at #1. more on this story



Britney Spears Taking Destinee & Paris Back On The Road
Britney Spears has invited tapped teen pop duo Destinee & Paris to continue to open for her throughout the European leg of her Femme Fatale tour.

Destinee & Paris will be touring in support of their forthcoming debut album from Streamline/Interscope records.

Taking the girls from Russia to England, Ireland, Germany and more, Destinee & Paris will open the tour for nearly 30 dates that began September 20th and will finish with a show in Abu Dhabi on November 11th. more on this story



You Say France & I Whistle Set for US Debut
(Freeman) You Say France & I Whistle has signed a worldwide deal with SPV GmbH. The band will release their debut album "Angry Men" in January of 2012 in North America.

They will be following up their mini tour in Germany with a Popkomm showcase and a bigger European tour. Furthermore they are scheduled for live appearances in North America to play at Culture Collide and CMJ.

You Say France & I Whistle was born out of the frustration of having played in too many "cool" pop bands without any love. In their cold Swedish environment, the band members wanted to share some colorfulness that could be spread throughout the people. But when every stage had a smoke machine it wasn't that easy to reach out. Though with a little bit of creative playfulness and a lot of hugs the band has since succeeded to find a mixture of loving warmth and energetic frustration that seems to be able to reach out to almost anyone. more on this story



NBA Star Marcus Camby Won't Face Drug Charge
(TMZ) NBA star Marcus Camby is off the hook in his pot arrest ... TMZ has learned, he won't be prosecuted.

As we previously reported, policed pulled Camby over in Pearland, TX last month for an equipment violation -- and noticed the car reeked of marijuana.

Cops claim they found pot -- less than 2 ounces -- so Camby and his passenger were arrested.

But now, Camby's lawyer Randall Novak tells TMZ ... prosecutors have assured him Marcus won't be prosecuted for drug possession ... because the evidence only implicated the passenger.

According to his lawyer, Camby's passenger already pled guilty to misdemeanor pot possession. more on this story



Michael Jackson Estate Loans Katherine Jackson Six Million Dollars
(TMZ) Katherine Jackson the Six Million Dollar Mama -- because the Michael Jackson Estate just loaned her that amount to pay off her settlement with a South Korean newspaper.

According to an order entered by the court -- the Estate is giving Katherine the $6 mill to help her wrap up a 17-year old lawsuit filed against her by the Segye Times.

The paper originally won a $4 million judgment against Katherine and others for failing to deliver on a promised Jackson family concert -- but with interest she would owe more than $14 million.

Katherine's attorneys and the paper agreed on a settlement of $6 million -- which clearly she couldn't pay without help from the Estate.

There are strings attached -- according to court docs, Katherine must repay the full amount to the Estate, plus interest, within one year. But check this out -- she got a hell of a deal -- the interest rate is only .16%.

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Woman Accuses Pawn Stars Expert of Choking Attempt and Death Threat
(TMZ) The Las Vegas toy expert often featured on "Pawn Stars" has been named in a police report -- by a woman who claims Johnny Jiminez choked her and held a knife against her throat ... and she tells us, he also threatened to kill her.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Las Vegas Metro PD received a call from a woman claiming to be Johnny's girlfriend. The woman says she had been in an intense verbal argument with Johnny at his home ... when things escalated and Johnny got physical.

We're told the argument began when Johnny accused the woman of stealing $1,000 from him.

The woman told police Johnny choked her pretty hard -- leaving several marks around her neck and chest. The woman also claims Johnny grabbed a knife at some point in the argument and held it against her throat.

TMZ spoke to the alleged victim who tells us ... Johnny was threatening to kill her during the argument and she feared for her life when Johnny put the knife against her throat.

We're told the woman met with police after the incident -- and filed a formal complaint. An ambulance was also called to check out her injuries.

Police are investigating the incident -- and we're told cops would like to speak with Jiminez ASAP.

TMZ spoke with a staffer at Johnny's toy shop, who tells us the woman was Johnny's housekeeper -- not his girlfriend.

The alleged victim insists she and Johnny have been dating since March -- and claims she was only cleaning his home as a favor.