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Rolling Stones Plan Live Return This Fall
(hennemusic) The Rolling Stones will mark their 50th Anniversary by playing their first live shows in five years this fall.
"You will definitely be seeing us all together soon," Mick Jagger told the Evening Standard on Thursday at a London exhibition of photographs taken throughout their career. "It's been great fun being back together and there are a lot of memories in here. I can't believe it's been 50 years. We've been hanging out together, seeing quite a bit of each other and we want to do some gigs."

When asked by the Standard when the band would next be performing live together, Jagger replied with a wink: "In the autumn." more on this story



Fan Dies At Warped Tour
A teenage female died at Sunday's stop of the Warped tour in Toronto, Canada. Other fans reportedly discovered the 19-year-old on the grass not breathing during Chelsea Grin's set.

Fans called 911 and attempted CPR but were unable to revive her. Chelsea Grin responded the tragedy with this posting on their Twitter page: "Our hearts go out to the person who died today. We still don't know everything that happened but it's no time for jokes on our page."

According to Lambgoat: the woman was reportedly Taylor Nesseth, age 19, of Ontario. Ironically, Nesseth Tweeted the following Sunday morning: "Have to be up in 10 minutes...oh well. Warped tour today! I'd say I'm excited, but that's not enough." Read their report here.



Travis Barker May Fly Again
(Classic Rock) Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker may rethink plans to sideline himself for his band's upcoming tour of Australia due to his fear of flying.

He narrowly escaped with his life in 2008 when a private jet he'd hired with collaborator DJ:AM crashed on takeoff, killing four of the six people on board. It was later revealed Barker's injuries nearly killed him too. DJ:AM later died as a result of becoming addicted to the medications prescribed for him after the accident.

Barker, 36, recently said his reluctance to board a plane meant a stand-in would have to be hired when the three-piece played down under. But after fans pleaded with him to change his mind, he says he's considering flying after all – although he'll do it under sedation. The drummer says: "I'm contemplating getting knocked out and getting on a plane to Australia. I want to overcome that eventually for me – and my kids are scared to death to fly. I want them to witness me overcome it." more on this story



Bret Michaels Recruits Joe Perry, Ace Frehley and Michael Anthony For CD
(Gibson) Poison frontman and reality TV star Bret Michaels has put together an all-star supporting cast for his new album. Bret Michaels and Friends: Get Your Rock On will be released in September and feature guest spots from musical luminaries from Loretta Lynn and Jimmy Buffett to members of Rascal Flatts and Lynyrd Skynyrd, according to Rolling Stone.

Aerosmith's Joe Perry plays on a reworking of "Every Rose Has its Thorn," while Michael Anthony, Lil Jon and Ace Frehley contribute to a new version of "Nothin' But a Good Time."

"Ace Frehley is the real deal," Michaels said. "He laid down this amazing solo and then Michael Anthony came in, he did the backups, and I was like, 'Just play some Michael Anthony licks.' He did, and that's what made magic on the song."

And Bret's still trying to add stars to the roster. He'd like to bring in Zakk Wylde for "Go That Far" and Cheap Trick axeman Rick Nielsen for a revamp of "Talk Dirty to Me." "I think that'd be great to have him come in and put his style on a song that I remade in an over-the-top, punk-metal fashion," Michaels said. more on this story





Producer Says Queensryche Wasn't On Mindcrime II
(Classic Rock) The producer behind Queensryche's 2006 album Operation Mindcrime II claims that only singer Geoff Tate and later-sacked guitarist Mike Stone appeared on the album.

Jason Slater was hired for the follow-up to the band's platinum hit 1988 release, and worked on their next two releases. He insists drummer Scott Rockenfield didn't even appear in the recording studio during sessions, and work done by guitarist Michael Wilton and bassist Eddie Parker had to be binned.

Slater's statement is part of Tate's court filing in answer to the allegations levelled on him by the band who sacked him last month. The parties are fighting over ownership of the band name and arguing over who has done most damage to the brand's value. more on this story



Eddie Van Halen Explains What Inspired Their New Album
(hennemusic) In a new Guitar World interview/cover story, Eddie Van Halen talks about what got the ball rolling on making the new Van Halen album, "A Different Kind Of Truth," the band's first with David Lee Roth in 28 years.

"Wolfgang's enthusiasm," explains Eddie. "He was going, 'Come on, come on!' We went up to 5150 and started jamming. It felt like a comfortable old pair of shoes. Working with Dave again was like we had never left each other. It was that comfortable. We've known each other since high school. When you have old friends, five or six years can go by when you don't see each other, but you just pick up where you left off."

"We started recording at the studio at my house with just Alex, Wolfgang and me," continued the guitar icon. "Basically it's the same way we start any record. We went through our archives of stuff we had already written. Wolfgang picked out a bunch of tunes. 'She's the Woman' was the first one. We started jamming on songs like 'She's the Woman' and 'Bullethead' and reworked them." more on this story



Mutemath Map Out Fall Tour
Mutemath will follow their late summer tour with Linkin Park and Incubus with their very own headlining tour this fall.

The headlining tour will kick on of September 13 in Phoenix, AZ and runs through October 25th and will feature support from Civil Twilight.

Before heading out on their own, MUTEMATH will join Linkin Park and Incubus for this year's annual Honda Civic Tour. The tour kicks off on August 11th in Virginia and will crisscross the U.S. before wrapping up in San Diego on September 10th. more on this story



Red Hot Chili Peppers and The Killers Lead Big Day Out
The Red Hot Chili Peppers and The Killers have been named as the headliners for the 2013 Big Day Out festival in Australia.

The annual touring festival is set to take place from January 18th thru 28th and is set to feature over 30 bands participating in the tour for the first time, including Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Vampire Weekend, Band Of Horses, Animal Collective, 360, Foals, B.O.B, , Sleigh Bells, Jeff The Brotherhood, Off!, Jagwar Ma, Delta Spirit, Every Time I Die and House Vs Hurricane.

Alabama Shakes, Childish Gambino, Logo, Death Grips, Adventure Club and Gary Clark Jr., will all be making their Australian debut at the festival. more on this story



Wallflowers Set Album Release, To Give Away Song Featuring Mick Jones
Columbia Records have set an October 2nd release date for The Wallflowers' new album, Glad All Over.

The band's new single, "Reboot The Mission," is a Clash-inspired track featuring Mick Jones on vocals and guitar.

The song will be available for FREE beginning Tuesday, July 24th at www.thewallflowers.com. The single is set to impact radio on July 23rd.

In addition to their new album, The Wallflowers have announced a series of tour dates that will kick off in select U.S. cities in July. more on this story



Iron Maiden Issue Video Road Report
(hennemusic) Iron Maiden are on the road this summer as they bring their "Maiden England World Tour" to fans across North America.

The tour closely mirrors, in terms of production and content, the original 1988 concert video of the same name, shot on the "Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son Tour."

Maiden have posted a US East Coast report from the road, featuring footage and interviews with band and crew members. "It's rocking along," says singer Bruce Dickinson. "It's an unrelenting set and it goes… 2 hours…just like that."

"I think the stage show is probably one of the best kind of shows we've had, since I've been with the band, anyhow," adds guitarist Janick Gers. "It's absolutely enormous. You don't notice it when you're on the stage 'cuz it's happening around you – you're kind of in the eye of the storm, as it were." Watch the video here.



Queen Classic Voted Top No. 1 Single Off All Time
(hennemusic) Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" has been voted the UK's favorite Number 1 single of all-time.

The Official Charts Company and ITV conducted a nationwide poll in honor of 60 years of the Official Singles Chart.

Queen's 1975 classic was revealed as #1 during a 60-song countdown Sunday evening. Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" was at Number 2, while Adele's "Someone Like You" (Number 3), Oasis' "Don't Look Back In Anger" (Number 4) and The Beatles' "Hey Jude" (Number 5) completed the Top 5. more on this story



KISS' Secrets To Success
(Gibson) Gene Simmons says KISS's famous black and white make-up was "warpaint." Speaking to U.K. newspaper The Guardian, Simmons said he used to think The Beatles were a family because they had identical haircuts, and wanted to create a similar effect of unity.

"[The make-up] was warpaint. Make-up does not give it enough respect. We played a place called the Daisy. There couldn't have been more than 50 to 100 people there. When we looked across the stage, we felt as if we belonged together. I remember seeing The Beatles as a kid and thinking there must have been a Beatle mother 'cause they all looked like they were connected. There's no question that our outfits and our boot-heels and our make-up was a unique definition of who we were and helped us become who we are."

Fellow frontman Paul Stanley shared another strategy that KISS used to make the group look popular in the early days. He said they created a myth of success, even though they were struggling at the time. "We had a rule that we wouldn't play more than once every eight or 12 weeks because we wanted people to think we were busy. We were literally sitting in our loft starving and rehearsing. And then we would go out and do a show and I would say, 'It's great to be back' we've been gone!' We weren't anywhere. But it was about creating this mythology from the ground up," he said. more on this story





Absu Streaming New Song
(ESM) Absu have released a new single, "Hall of the Masters" as part of Adult Swim Singles Program.

The track was recorded at Nomad Recording Studios in Carrollton, Texas and once again mixed by J.T. Longoria. (King Diamond, Solitude Aeternus) An official video to accompany the song will be released on September 10 directed by filmmaker Daniel Garcia. Listen here.

Absu have also confirmed new festival and tour dates for the Summer and Fall months. Late August will see the band performing at Slaughter By The Water III -- the annual fest taking place in Alameda, California aboard massive aircraft carrier the U.S.S. Hornet -- followed directly by two shows in Mexico City and San Luis Potosi, Mexico. November sees the band traveling to South America for a string of eight shows throughout Columbia, Chile and Brazil. More stateside tour actions are being confirmed to be announced in the weeks ahead. more on this story



The Specials 30th Anniversary Tour DVD Coming
Wienerworld will release The Specials 30th Anniversary Tour on DVD next Monday July 23, 2012. They sent over these details:

Filmed at the Wolverhampton Civic Hall in front of an adoring home crowd, the show was the biggest revival story of 2009 and the first time the band had been captured in concert for 28 years. With a 30th Anniversary set packed full of energy and hits, and a set of musicians on top of their game, it's a memorable record of a band who defined an era.

Includes all of their biggest hits including 'Monkey Man', 'Guns Of Navarone', 'Hey, Little Rich Girl' and 'Rat Race'. The DVD was also shortlisted in the best live coverage category in the 2010 UK Music Video Awards. more on this story



New Jersey ATP Event Moved To Manhattan
ATP Concerts have been forced to move the New Jersey based I'll Be Your Mirror festival event to Pier 36 in Manhattan, New York. They sent over these details:

Pier 36 was the intended home for I'll Be Your Mirror beginning in 2013 - but due to unavoidable logistical concerns (along with a lack of available fan accommodations in Asbury Park), ATP has decided to move there for this year's event.

New additions to the festival today include: Philip Glass & Tyondai Braxton, Lightning Bolt, Lee Ranaldo, Chavez, Kurt Braunohler, Afterhours, Joseph Arthur, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, The Album Leaf, The Psychic Paramount, Braids, Tall Firs, Blanck Mass, Endless Boogie, Demdike Stare and DJ Jonathan Toubin with more to be added to all three days. more on this story



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Duff N' Slash Jam
(hennemusic) There was a partial Guns N' Roses reunion in Seattle on Friday night. On tour in support of his new album, "Apocalyptic Love," Slash rolled into town for a gig at the Showbox SoDo, where he was joined by fellow- and former-GNR member Duff McKagan for a pair of their old band's classics.

Duff and Slash rocked out on "It's So Easy" and "Paradise City" to the delight of the packed house.

"Thanks to Duff McKagan for coming down & jamming a couple tunes as well. Made it a perfect night. #itssoeasy#" tweeted Slash after the show. Check out video here.



Megadeth Guitar Center Sessions Video Streaming Online
(hennemusic) Megadeth are featured on the latest edition of DirecTV's Guitar Center Sessions.

The Megadeth episode was filmed at Guitar Center in Hollywood, California on March 22 and premiered this weekend on DirecTV's Audience Network.

The metal legends appearance was designed to promote their latest release, "Thirteen." Watch the video clips here.



Sebastian Bach's Complete Hellfest Set Streaming Online
(hennemusic) Sebastian Bach spent the spring on the road across Europe playing a series of festival dates.

In June, Bach and crew rolled into Clisson, France to play the second day of Hellfest on a bill topped by Guns N' Roses; Megadeth and Motley Crue headlined the other nights.

Sebastian is touring behind his latest release, "Kicking & Screaming." Pro-shot footage of Bach's full set has now surfaced. Watch it here.



Vince Neil Jams Motley Crue Classic With Slaughter
(hennemusic) While Motley Crue are getting set to kick off a full summer tour with KISS, singer Vince Neil stepped out to join his pals in Slaughter recently at a show in Nevada.

During Slaughter's set at the Sunset Station Amphitheater in Henderson, the band brought Neil out for a performance of the Crue classic, "Home Sweet Home."

The Slaughter-Crue connection is simple: bassist Dana Strum and guitarist Jeff "Blando" Bland are both longtime members of Neil's solo backing band. Watch it here.



God Forbid Release Equilibrium Video
Victory sent over word that God Forbid have released a new music video for their title track of their latest album, "Equilibrium."

Filmed in Brooklyn, NY and directed by Eric Richter, "Equilibrium" takes you through the layers of life.

"It's about discovering that no matter how much you strive to achieve a goal, you become sidetracked. You look for ways to find patience and balance while becoming stable and finding a renewed feeling or belief in what may come your way." says vocalist, Byron Davis.

Bret Micahels looks to remake Poison songs with Zakk Wylde & Rick Nielsen.

Saturday, 14 July 2012

"I'd like to get Rick Nielsen to come in to play on 'Talk Dirty to Me,'" he says.
"I think that'd be great to have him come in and put his style on a song that
I remade in an over-the-top, punk-metal fashion."



Poison frontman looks to remake Poison classic with Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick
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While gearing up to take Poison on tour with Def Leppard this summer, Bret Michaels found time to assemble an all-star cast of guests for his new LP, Bret Michaels and Friends: Get Your Rock On, due out in September.

"Every song on it is a collaboration with other musicians," says Michaels. "And it's such a diverse range of people, from Loretta Lynn and Joe Perry [who play on a reworking of the Poision hit "Every Rose Has Its Thorn"] and Jimmy Buffett to Lil Jon, Michael Anthony, Ace Frehley, all the Skynyrd guys, guys from .38 Special and Blackfoot and Rascal Flatts' Jay [DeMarcus]. These are friends and people I've played with, partied with, jammed with throughout the years."

A new rendition of Poison's "Nothin' But a Good Time" unites Frehley, Anthony and Lil Jon. "Ace Frehley is the real deal," says Michaels. "He laid down this amazing solo and then Michael Anthony came in, he did the backups, and I was like, 'Just play some Michael Anthony licks.' He did, and that's what made magic on the song."

While many of the featured artists are now friends of Michaels, they started off as his rock & roll heroes. That's most apparent on his rendition of "Sweet Home Alabama." "I did [it] with all the guys from Lynyrd Skynyrd, the guys from Blackfoot and .38 Special," he says. "That was amazing because probably my first foot in the door as a child was traditional country, then I got turned onto the Beatles and Stones. Then I immediately fell in love with Southern rock, which was kind of a perfect mixture of country and rock."

Michaels isn't done recruiting collaborators. He hopes to get Zakk Wylde to come in and redo "Go That Far," the theme from Rock of Love. And after checking out Cheap Trick in concert recently, he got another idea. "I'd like to get Rick Nielsen to come in to play on 'Talk Dirty to Me,'" he says. "I think that'd be great to have him come in and put his style on a song that I remade in an over-the-top, punk-metal fashion."

Though Michaels says, "This could be the never-ending record," he's focused on finishing the LP and can't help but get excited about the prospects of future collaborations. "If I was to do another one of these records, it's overwhelming the amount of possibilities," he says. "I've been onstage with Jimmy Page, he's come and played with Poison in Reno, Nevada, and it was an amazing night. And last year, I played with Toby Keith and partied with him. The list is endless."

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Aerosmith's Steven Tyler Quits American Idol
Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler is focusing his attention back on his band and stepping away from his judging role on American Idol after two seasons on the hit show. His camp sent over the comments:
"After some long......hard......thoughts…I've decided it's time for me to let go of my mistress 'American Idol' before she boils my rabbit," said Steven Tyler. "I strayed from my first love, AEROSMITH, and I'm back--but instead of begging on my hands and knees, I got two fists in the air and I'm kicking the door open with my band. The next few years are going to be dedicated to kicking some serious ass--the ultimate in auditory takeover… On Nov 6, we are unleashing our new album, Music from Another Dimension on the Earth, Moon, Mars, and way beyond the stars…'Idol' was over the top fun, and I loved every minute of it…Now it's time to bring Rock Back. ERMAHGERD."

"It's been a tremendous honor to have Steven--one of the most prolific artists in the world--on AMERICAN IDOL for the past two seasons," said Mike Darnell, President of Alternative Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company. "He's been a terrific judge, a true friend and great mentor to everyone involved with the show, and we know he'll continue to be a huge inspiration to IDOL hopefuls for years to come. We are very sad that Steven has chosen to focus more on his music, but we always knew when we hired a rock 'n' roll legend, he would go back to the music. We all wish him all the best and would love to have him back on the show anytime." more on this story



Marilyn Manson and Rob Zombie Tour
Marilyn Manson and Rob Zombie are teaming up for a co-headlining tour this fall which will hit North America and Europe and will feature support from J Devil, the DJ alter ego of KoRn's frontman Jonathan Davis.

The tour will kick off September 28 when both Zombie and Manson co-headline the first day of the Desert Uprising Festival in Phoenix, Arizona and the U.S. leg will wrap in Dallas on Halloween, October 31.

"Finally! Why did the most obvious tour take so long to happen? Who knows? Who cares? It's happening now," stated Zombie. "If good taste is the chief enemy of great art, then we should be able to fill the Louvre with this f**king tour. Be prepared for something wicked this way a-coming." more on this story



Motley Crue Tease New Song
(hennemusic) Motley Crue are giving fans a preview of their new single, "Sex." The track was written when the band was together during their residency in Las Vegas last February.

"Sex" will debut today, Friday, July 13 on Sirius/XM and be available on Tuesday, July 17.

The Crue hit the road with KISS for a North American summer tour that will play more than 40 shows following its July 20 launch in Bristow, VA. Listen the tease here.



Fleetwood Mac Will Be Back
(Classic Rock) Fleetwood Mac will reunite for a tour next year, according to Stevie Nicks. Fleetwood Mac last toured in 2009.

Nicks confirmed the band's comeback plans during an interview on CBS This Morning.

She said: "It's the plan, because that's what we do. I do my thing. And Lindsey [Buckingham] is out doing his thing now."

Nicks also commented on the recent suicide of former Mac guitarist Bob Welch. Find out what she had to say here.



Lamb of God Singer Gets Court Date In Manslaughter Case
(Classic Rock) Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe will return to court in Prague on Thursday, three weeks after he was arrested for manslaughter after the death of Daniel Nosek at a 2010 concert. But even though he posted $200,000 bail nearly two weeks ago, the new hearing won't necessarily lead to a criminal charge or freedom.

A panel of judges will consider prosecutors' objections to his release. However, if they decide in his favour, the prosecutors are allowed to challenge the new decision too. Under Czech procedural law this cycle can continue for up to six months.

Prague Post reported Jonathan Crane believes there's not enough evidence to secure a conviction against Blythe, even if he was responsible for the incident that led to Nosek's death from a brain haemorrhage a month after rushing the stage three times during a Lamb of God show. "Who is to say that Nosek wasn't accidentally kicked or trodden on, or left without help by fans below the stage?" he asks. more on this story



Flanagan Speaks Out On The Cro-Mags Stabbing
(Classic Rock) Cro-Mags founding bassist Harley Flanagan says the knife attack against ex-bandmates that got him arrested last weekend was self defense.

He insists he was invited backstage and planned to settle his long-standing differences with the outfit he left in 2002 – but instead found himself the victim of a "beatdown" and feared for his life, and wound up stabbed in the leg.

He says the violence spilled out to the VIP area of the Webster Hall in New York during the inaugural CBGB Festival, and that's when he stabbed current bassist Michael Couls and William Berario. more on this story



Charlie Sheen Insults Axl Rose at Slash Event
(Classic Rock) When Slash was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame earlier this week, the guitarist was accompanied by his friend Charlie Sheen. In a speech, the wayward actor couldn't resist taking a pot-shot at Slash's former Guns N' Roses band-mate, Axl Rose.

Sheen said: "You know, it's quite fitting, I think, that Slash is getting a star on the very street that Axl Rose will one day be sleeping on."

Slash couldn't resist a sly chuckle at Sheen's comments. Sheen also quipped: "This star is going to be stepped on more than the coke we did in the 80s." Watch video of it here.



Slipknot To Broadcast Knotfest Performance
If you can't make it to see Slipknot perform at their upcoming Knotfest, don't worry you will still be able to watch it. But it will cost you.

The band have announced that they will offer a pay-per-view broadcast of their performance at their new two-day music fest at this location.

"One of our long-time dreams, is finally coming to fruition with the creation of Knotfest," says M. Shawn Crahan aka clown of Slipknot. "Our goal was to create a festival experience which screamed our vision. It means everything for everyone to see the live spectacle we're creating in the flesh, but we understand some fans around the world can't be at the show. We've now made it possible for you to be there in spirit--so join us Live on August 18th." more on this story



Historic Bob Dylan Treasure Uncovered
(Classic Rock) The guitar that shocked Bob Dylan fans at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965 has been found and valued at $500,000. And the case holding the Fender Stratocaster also contained some unpublished lyrics written by the iconic musician.

Investigators on TV show History Detectives have verified it's the genuine article after the person who currently keeps it told how Dylan left it on a plane after the controversial concert.

His brief set provoked a massive backlash from the folk music fraternity, with one leading light calling Dylan's transition to electric music "tenth-rate pop-pap drivel." Recordings include booing from the crowd, although it's said the negative reaction was simply because he was only given time to perform three songs. more on this story



Allman Brothers Band Reveal Peach Music Fest Details
The Allman Brothers Band have announced the lineup and details for their Peach Music Festival which is taking place from Aug 10th - 12th.

We were sent these details: This will be the first-ever Allman Brothers Band-inspired festival in the Northeast Pennsylvania (NEPA) region, which will take place on multiple stages over the course of three days at Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain and Sno Mountain Ski Area & Water Park in Scranton, PA Friday, August 10 through Sunday, August 12th. Previously-announced artists include Zac Brown Band, Warren Haynes Band, Tedeschi Trucks Band, O.A.R., Railroad Earth, The Wailers, Dark Star Orchestra, Jaimoe's Jasssz Band, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Blackberry Smoke and more.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 10: Zac Brown Band, The Allman Brothers Band, Warren Haynes Band, Dark Star Orchestra, Blackberry Smoke, Trigger Hippy, Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk, Cabinet and 61 North

SATURDAY, AUGUST 11: The Allman Brothers Band, Tedeschi Trucks Band, O.A.R., The Wailers, Rebelution, Jaimoe's Jasssz Band, Railroad Earth, Toubab Krewe, Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, JD & The Straight Shot, Grimace Federation, Tauk and Miz

SUNDAY, AUGUST 12: Wake Up With Warren (Warren Haynes acoustic solo), Robert Randolph & The Family Band and Blind Boys of Alabama



Queensryche Angered That Geoff Tate Made Mindcrime Movie Deal
(Classic Rock) Queensryche drummer Scott Rockenfield says the band were forced to fire singer Geoff Tate as a result of ongoing violent and dominating behaviour.

Rockenfield has detailed a series of events which he says proves they had no option but to oust the frontman, including a series of spitting and punching incidents ahead of a concert in Brazil in April.

He says Tate's statement that the band didn't write songs is untrue – and that claims he taunted his ex-bandmate by saying "I've fired your family and now I'm going to fire you" is "a complete lie."

And he reveals the crunch came when the band discovered Tate had cut a secret deal to make a movie based on classic album Operation: Mindcrime. more on this story



Rolling Stones Deliver Latest Bootleg
(Gibson) Rolling Stones fans are in for a treat, as the fourth installment of the legendary group's new series of authorized bootlegs has arrived. Live at the Tokyo Dome (Tokyo 1990) offers footage from the rockers' second to last gig during their 10-concert residency in the Japanese capital in February 1990.

The shows were the first The Rolling Stones had ever performed in Japan and came at the end of their Steel Wheels/Urban Jungle tour to promote 1989's Steel Wheels.

Rolling StonesThe Live at the Tokyo Dome release groups together 23 songs – everything from newer cuts off Steel Wheels to the group's catalog of favorites. "Start Me Up," "Sad Sad Sad," "Harlem Shuffle," "Tumbling Dice," "Miss You" and "Ruby Tuesday" are just a few of the selections. Longtime engineer Bob Clearmountain worked on the mixes for the album, which is available only as a digital download. Fans can score it in the U.S. via the Google Play music store. more on this story





Job For A Cowboy Recruit The Red Chord Guitarist For Tour
Job For A Cowboy have recruited The Red Chord guitarist Mike "Gunface" McKenzie to fill in for bassist Nick Schendzielos on the Summer Slaughter tour.

The tour which also features Cannibal Corpse, Between The Buried and Me, The Faceless, Periphery, Veil of Maya, Goatwhore, Exhumed, Cerebral Bore, is set to kick off next week and Schendzielos is going to miss part of the trek run due to a serious family emergency.

Comments Schendzielos: "Hey friends: On June 28, immediately after landing in Boston to rehearse for Puerto Rico/Summer Slaughter, my girlfriend was in a head-on collision on her scooter. She sustained very serious head and bodily injuries. I flew right home, and we've been in the ICU for a week and are still in the hospital to make sure everything is okay. She needs 24/7 supervision for at least two weeks once we get out of here, so I'm very grateful to announce that Gunface from The Red Chord is going to help me out filling in on Summer Slaughter until I can meet back up with it. We love the dude very much and it's going to be really cool for both JFAC and TRC fans to see. Enormous thanks for understanding this difficult situation and I'll be back as soon as possible!" more on this story



Richie Sambora Sets Solo Release and Streams New Song
Bon Jovi's Richie Sambora has set a September 18, 2012 release date for his third solo album, Aftermath of the Lowdown.

Aftermath of the Lowdown is his first album in 14 years. Lyrically, he tackles the universal tribulations of divorce, substance abuse, single parenthood, independence and self-reliance.

"A lot has happened in my life over the last ten years, personal stuff that's cathartic for me to get out," says Sambora. "Really things that could happen to anybody, but I just happened to be in a band with the biggest concert tour in the world, and in the glare of the public eye."

The first single, "Every Road Leads Home To You," is available here.



Gary Moore's Jimi Hendrix Tribute Show Being Released
Eagle Rock have set a September 25 CD, DVD and Blu-ray release date for Gary Moore's Blues For Jimi. Here are the official details and the tracklisting:

This release captures a unique concert featuring Moore playing Jimi Hendrix tracks, including such classics as "Purple Haze," "Foxy Lady," "The Wind Cries Mary," "Hey Joe," "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)" and many more. Filmed at the London Hippodrome on October 25, 2007, it was part of the launch for the Jimi Hendrix "Live At Monterey" program.

At the end of the night, Gary was joined by Mitch Mitchell and Billy Cox of the Jimi Hendrix Experience for three tracks. The full line-up for this show was Gary Moore (guitar, vocals); Dave Bronze (bass); Darrin Mooney (drums) with Billy Cox (bass on tracks 9-11, and also vocals on the first two of those) and Mitch Mitchell (drums on tracks 9-11). more on this story



Slash Reflects On Walk of Fame Honor
(Gibson) Slash should be a happy guy at the moment, as the guitar great was honored Tuesday (July 10) with his very own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Now, Slash is speaking out about the honor, and he says it's reflective of how great he feels about his music at this point in his career.

"I definitely feel like I'm cresting a certain wave in my career where I'm having a really great time, I love what I'm doing, I love the people I'm working with and I'm feeling very energized," he told Rolling Stone after the star ceremony. "I haven't had that feeling since when Guns started."

He added that his current solo project, and recent #4 Billboard smash album, Apocalyptic Love, is something of a "Cinderella story."

"It's kind of a Cinderella story," he said. "I had no idea this was going to be a band I was going to do things with – I thought it was a pickup band. It turned out to be really, from the get-go, this kickass band, and now it's more like a group." more on this story





Bob Seger Comments On Metallica's Cover Of His Classic
(hennemusic) Detroit rocker Bob Seger has written many legendary songs over the course of his career. Seger was rewarded by the industry for his craft recently when he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall Of Fame during a June 14 event in New York City.

That evening, Seger performed one of his classics, "Turn The Page," a song that originally appeared on his "Back In '72" album. Although never released as a single, Seger's live version of the tune on his 1976 "Live Bullet" album became a mainstay of rock radio stations, and still gets significant airplay to this day on classic rock stations.

While in New York, Seger was asked for his thoughts on Metallica's version of the song, which appeared on the band's 1998 covers/compilation album "Garage Inc." "I loved it. They told me they were gonna do it and I loved it," said Seger. "I really liked the drums, especially, because our drums are really simple. [It was] a cool take on it. It's been done before. Another guy did it in Australia and won a Grammy with it." more on this story



Next Week's Riot Fest East Postponed
Organizers of next week's Riot Fest East 2012 in Philadelphia but have pulled the plug on the event for unknown reasons.

The event's homepage states that the date, which was led by Refused and August Burns Red, has been postponed and they are looking to reschedule but they are offering refunds.

They issued this statement: "Riot Fest East 2012, scheduled for Thursday, July 19 at Festival Pier in Philadelphia, PA has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. Refunds will be available at point of purchase. more on this story



The Sheepdogs Set Album Release and Preview New Song
Atlantic Records have set a September 4th release date for the new self-titled album by The Sheepdogs.

The album was produced by The Black Keys' Patrick Carney and Austin Scaggs, and the first single, "The Way It Is," can be heard here.

The Sheepdogs will celebrate their new album with their first coast to coast U.S. headline tour. The trek gets underway September 16th at the Rapids Theatre in Niagara Falls, New York, and then continues through late October and will feature support acts Black Box Revelation and Buffalo Killers. more on this story



B Sides


Singled Out: Beasto Blanco (Alice Cooper)
Today Chuck Garric, long time bass player for Alice Cooper tells us about the song "Break Down" from Beasto Blanco, the band he formed with guitar player Chris Latham. Here is the story:

It was the first song I sat down to write as the new band was being formed and dates were being scheduled for tracking. "Break Down" started as most songs do - with a guitar riff. I had a riff I liked and when I put down a vocal melody, it had a percussive rhythm to it - a bounce I liked. I didn't have lyrics yet, it was more of a rhythmic scat that really started to grow on me. I wasn't sure where it was going to go after the verse, but I knew I had something I liked.

I remember having this other melody in my head. And when I would sing it back, I kept hearing a group of girls singing it. So, on the demo version I sang the melody in my best "Cherie Currie" voice, knowing that when we'd track it I'd have to find a female voice for the song.

As the song starting to take on its own life, I had a dream - one of those dreams you have where you're trying to run but you move slowly or trying to punch someone but its like your hands won't move.

That idea came to me as a chorus and lyric idea. The song "Break Down" is about trying to get somewhere and sh*t keeps happening. You get stuck, something gets in your way. Or you have to start over again. But you keep on keeping on!

The final touches came in the studio. Producer Tommy Henriksen got Glen Sobel on drums and Calico Cooper to get that aggressive female sound the song needed.

Beasto Blanco is currently in the studio writing for their new album and looking forward to a fall release with upcoming tour dates. Hearing is believing. Now that you know the story behind the song, listen for yourself and learn more about the album right here!



Ted Nugent and Tommy Shaw Damn Yankees Reunion Jam Online
Video has emerged online of the Damn Yankees semi-reunion jam that occurred on the final date of The Midwest Rock 'n Roll Express tour featuring Styx, REO Speedwagon and Ted Nugent.

Styx's camp sent over the details and comments: During Styx's set, lucky fans at that final stop of the tour in Bangor, ME last Sunday got what they were hoping for when Ted Nugent joined the band for a special performance of the Damn Yankees classic "Coming Of Age."

"Working with brother Ted has been a real treat," said Styx's Tommy Shaw. "Joining fellow Nugent alumni Dave Amato (REO Speedwagon guitarist) in the wings on a regular basis to watch Ted, Derek (St. Homes), Greg (Smith) and Mick (Brown) craft the perfect set for our collective audience. Night after night, it has been inspirational. Then, to finish the tour with Ted joining Styx on stage for a killer performance of 'Coming Of Age' caught me off guard how powerful it was. I swear Nugent was levitating. Damn Yankee brothers forever." Watch video of the jam here.



Free Song From We Are the Fury and Head Automatica Supergroup Romans
The Muse Box sent over a free download of "Mystery Girl," a new single from Romans, the supergroup formed by Jeremy Fury from We Are the Fury, and Craig Bonich of Head Automatica / Jaguar Love.

Backing up the two on recording are Rick Penzone, Christopher Hatfield and Los Angeles native drumming monster, Jon Safley.

Produced by L.A. based noise-smith Manny Nieto (The Breeders, Rumspringa, Health) and assisted by Rick Parker (Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, The Von Bondies, Good Old War) Grab the song here.



Travis Barker Discusses His Love Affair With Cars
We received this bit of news which might be of interest to Blink-182 fans: Travis Barker recently sat down to talk about his love of cars for the most recent episode of "Sanctiond Stories" directed by famed photographer Estevan Oriol.

"I think cars and drums are two things I've always been passionate about," Barker divulges. He also discusses his appreciation for classic rides, how his kids have inherited a love for cars, differences between West and East Coast car culture and how a unique paint job reflects the personality of its owner.

"Sanctiond Stories" dive into the lives of tastemakers from art, music, fashion and more, while showcasing their passions, lifestyles and endeavors as it relates to the mission statement of Mister Cartoon's Sanctiond premium car care products.

SEBASTIAN BACH LAUNCHES OFF NEW SKID ROW SALVO:

This should fire things up between the members of Skid Row for a while to come. Sebastian Bach has posted an open letter to his Facebook page. And it reads like this:

Open Letter to Skid Row & The Original Skid Row Fans:
One of my favorite bands in history is Kiss. One of the coolest things I've always loved about Gene Simmons is that he truly lets the fans be the boss. Whatever the fans think is cool, Gene tries to give us what we want. Always. For almost 40 years now, Kiss has let the fans be the boss, and the fans love them for it. They really know how to succeed in this business.
My old band? Is the complete opposite of that.
Individually, I'm sure we all appreciate the fans for putting us where we are today and giving us a great life. I know I do! But collectively, as a band, we don't care at all about what it is that the fans want.

Nowhere in the world can you buy a DVD of our original band. Nowhere in the world can you buy a Skid Row box set with unreleased goodies like every other band in the world. No 'Deluxe Editions' for our fans. Nowhere can you go buy a copy of the '18 & life' Video or 'Roadkill' or 'Oh say can you Scream', all Platinum releases that do not exist anymore. That's because we, collectively, as a band, put the fans very last on what is important to us. Individually, I'm sure we all love our fans who put us where we are today. But collectively, Skid Row has treated Skid Row fans worse than any other band I can think of in history. The name is completely destroyed. For many reasons.
There is another reason while you may never see the original Band reunite. Not just because the band itself could care less about what the fans want. There is a journalist named Jonathan Parks who has gone out of his way to undermine our fragile relationships and pit us against each other online with lies and bullshit. This piece of shit 'journalist' makes up whatever he wants to say on his website and I can guarantee you I never said what ended up in my online "interview". Every time there is a question in the interview from Jonathan Parks I answer (on his site) "well you know John," I can guarantee you I did not know this person's name doing the interview & I never put his name in my answers because I did not know his name! I can guarantee Snake, and everyone else in the band he has interviewed, did not know his name either. I challenge Mr. Jonathan Parks to put up the the Audio of what I actually said, so you can hear for yourself what bullshit lies ended up in his online 'interview'. I can guarantee you I never said his name once in my interview, because I did not know his name!

This guy Jonathan Parks pulls our pants down, sucks our dicks in the interview, rips apart the other members to each one of us behind our backs, and then turns around and does the exact same thing with the other band members. This is why it's futile for me to respond to my replacements ridiculous claims. Because I'll bet you Jonathan Parks used more than a little creative license in his interview, as he did in mine.
But I will address some points. Number one: I can guarantee you it's not "crap" when I say that four out of five band members would reunite Skid Row. I can guarantee you it's not "crap" that we were offered to play two shows at Sonisphere in Europe this year as the original band. I can guarantee you it's not "crap" they even printed up posters for the show which had us on the bill.

I talked with Snake years ago with Doc McGhee and we even planned a box set with unreleased stuff, going on tour, and all that great stuff. He was the first one to say that he would reunite... for the fans. I have talked to Rob many times & he would do it. I talked to Scotti and he seemed very into putting the band back together for a world tour. I called the bass player but never heard back. Of course they could change their mind in public, but in private that is the truth, and the one thing the fans know about me is that I am not afraid to say what the truth is. Never have been.
Another thing I would like to say is that I did not say anything about a Skid Row reunion to "get attention for myself". My little fingernail has forgotten about more attention it has recieved than my replacement will ever receive for his whole life's work. I answered a Tweet from someone on my Twitter account with the response "4 out of five of us would reunite". That was all. My one tweet made news the world over. I cannot help it if news outlets look at my twitter feed and take one individual tweet and make it into news stories around the world. Believe me, when I send out a tweet I do not expect it to turn into world news. The fact that my replacement thinks I answered a tweet "to get attention for myself" is as hilarious as his attempt to sing "I Remember You" accurately. If there is one thing I do not need, & am certainly not looking for, is 'attention'.

Another comedic factor that I must address is when someone says "I have wanted back in that band since day one". Nothing could be further from the truth. I do not want to be in their band even now. All I ever said was that, for the fans, I could get on stage with them and sing "I remember you" and "youth gone wild", even in the right key. I am completely happy with my new record "Kicking & Screaming". I am the only musician from the Original Skid Row to place anything at all on the Billboard Top 200 album chart, with 'Kicking' reaching #68 & ''Angel Down' reaching #1 on the Billboard Heatseekers Chart. My record deal for Frontiers is demanding that I do another solo album right now. I am completely happy playing the main stage at festivals such as M3 while my old band plays 2nd stage. I am completely happy with my band members in my solo band . But for the fans, I do understand their frustration at the fact that all five members of Skid Row are still alive, but because of ego, and journalists such as Jonathan Parks, we cannot get in the same room together. It's not fair to the fans. I do not want anything more in this life than to make great music and play great shows. I do not need my old band to do that. But, for the fans, I would be willing to put my ego aside and do something that would be special for the people who put us where we are today. I do not personally want it myself. But its not always about "what I want". If the fans really want to see us together, I would do it for the fans. Sometimes you can do things for people other than yourself.

So to my old band members, if you want to try and get out of the Internet bullshit and come together for the sake of the fans, you can give me a call.
One last gigantic 'fuck you' to Jonathan Parks for being a slimy scumbag and going around starting fights with each one of the members of the band. You are the worst kind of 'music journalist', one who would put band members against each other, & further jeapordize our already fragile relationships, just for the sake of your own personal 'gain'. One thing is for sure, if we ever do get back together, you will be banned from every single show that we do. Jonathan Parks, the fans have you to thank for completely fucking up this years chances for a reunion, and making it even more of a remote possibility than it already is. Way to go, stupid! Fuck you, and your piece of shit website of lies.
Yours Sincerely, Sebastian Bach.

Today's Day In Rock News!

Tommy Lee Fan Rant Was Inspired By Heartless Disrespect
Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee sparked controversy last month when he issued an open letter to fans complaining about them asking him to take pictures with him. He has now explained the event what inspired the rant, which should quiet down the criticism now that fans understand the circumstances.
The one point which sparked the most criticism in his rant was this line: "What I have a problem with is... taking pictures! I hate it! Irritates the f*** out of me when people say... 'You owe it to your fans, they put you where you are, etc. etc.!' I certainly don't owe anybody anything!" However, Lee has now explained the incident which inspired those words in a new interview, which puts his complaint in context that most people should understand.

"My mother passed away recently," Lee tells Fuse TV. "I was picking up her ashes to take them home with me to do a service for my mother. And so I'm at the mortuary, I've got my mom's ashes in my right hand, and my girlfriend, I'm holding her hand with my left hand, and we're walking out. And the F***ing lady, the receptionist, goes, 'Oh my god, can I take a picture with you?' And I looked and her and went [takes a deep breath], 'I'm sorry, but I'd rather not.'"

But it gets worse; instead of being respectful, the woman pushes the issue. Lee explains, "Then she was like, 'Are you sure?' And I couldn't even believe it—she asked me if I was sure. I'm F***ing standing there with my mom's ashes and it's not the F***ing happiest day on the planet for me. I couldn't believe it. I go, 'Okay, that's officially the most F***ed up thing that has ever happened to me.' I called the manager and said, 'You're not going to believe what just happened. I don't expect you to fire her or anything like that, but that was the most disrespectful bulls*** I've ever experienced in my life.'

Lee had more to say, you can read that here.


Slipknot's Corey Taylor Passes Out On Stage
Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor passed out on stage on Tuesday night at the Dallas date on the Mayhem tour.

Fortunately the cause didn't end up being a major medical issue. Taylor reassured fans on his Twitter page yesterday with the following message:

"Hello everyone. I'm fine- just overheated in Dallas last night. Ready and waiting for Houston! Thank you to everyone for your concerns!" You can watch video of the incident here.



Sebastian Bach Addresses Fans About Skid Row Reunion Talk
Former Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach issued an open letter to fans yesterday where he addressed recent speculation about a Skid Row reunion.

However, the open letter was later deleted from Bach's Facebook page for an unexplained reason. Here is what he had to say according to BW&BK: One of my favorite bands in history is KISS. One of the coolest things I've always loved about GENE SIMMONS is that he truly lets the fans be the boss. Whatever the fans think is cool, Gene tries to give us what we want. Always. For almost 40 years now, KISS has let the fans be the boss, and the fans love them for it. They really know how to succeed in this business.

My old band? Is the complete opposite of that. Individually, I'm sure we all appreciate the fans for putting us where we are today and giving us a great life. I know I do! But collectively, as a band, we don't care at all about what it is that the fans want. more on this story



Rolling Stones Have Rehearsed For 50th Anniversary Tour
(Classic Rock) Keith Richards says the Rolling Stones have started rehearsing for a 50th anniversary tour, although he can't confirm when it will take place. And looking back over a career that started on July 12, 1962, the guitarist says he has very few regrets about what has been an "incredible adventure."

"There's things in the works. There's nothing final. We've had a couple of rehearsals lately – I think it's definitely happening, but when, I can't say," he tells here. "There might be life in the old dog yet. We'll die gracefully, elegantly wasted/"

Fifty years ago today Richards and singer Mick Jagger hit the stage in London's Marquee Club accompanied by Elmo Lewis, Dick Taylor, Ian Stewart and Mick Avory. more on this story



Flanagan Says The Cro-Mags Stabbings Were Self Defense
The Cro-Mags founding bass player Harley Flanagan claims that he stabbed members of his former group last week in self defense.

We previously reported The Cro-Mags were set to perform at Webster Hall in New York on Friday as part of the CBGB music festival. Flanagan reportedly went backstage and allegedly cut the band's current bass player Michael "The Gook" Couls in the arm and stomach with a hunting knife and slashed William Berario (whom the New York Post reports is a member of the band) above his eye and bit him on the cheek, according to the Post.

nynatives.com report that Flanagan and his attorney have told them that "Harley was not the aggressor and any and all of his actions were in self defense." The have promised that an in-depth interview will be published in the coming days. Read their report here.



Children of Bodom Frontman Leaving Hospital
Children of Bodom announced on Wednesday that their frontman Alexi Laiho will be released from the hospital today.

They told fans, "We are happy to announce that Alexi will be leaving the hospital in Oslo tomorrow, Thursday, 12th of July, and are also glad to confirm that the band will be able to play Ilosaarirock Festival. The Hate Crew is rolling again! More info shortly..."

As previously reported, he hospitalized in Norway on July 3rd for what the band described as a "serious infection" which caused him severe stomach pain. Previous report here.



Geoff Tate Accused of Threatening To Kill Queensryche Bandmate
(Classic Rock) Queensryche guitarist Parker Lundgren says singer Geoff Tate threatened to "kill" drummer Scott Rockenfield after a concert during which he'd attacked two of his bandmates.

The frontman assaulted Rockenfield and guitarist Michael Wilton before warning bassist Eddie Jackson "You're next," then later regretted he hadn't hit Wilton hard enough, says Lundgren in a court submission.

The drama took place after the band's performance in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in April – an event which led to "Operation Knifecrime" rumours circulating online, alleging Tate had pulled a blade on the other members of Queensryche.

Lundgren's testimony is part of the band's papers arguing that the sacked singer should not be allowed to stop them continuing under their current name with new frontman Todd La Torre. more on this story



The White Stripes Release Recording of Live Debut
(Gibson) The White Stripes have released their first-ever live show. The vinyl-only release is part of a package available through Third Man Records' "Vault" series, a quarterly subscription service offered by the Jack White-owned label.

The 7-inch vinyl recording was taped on July 14, 1997, during an open-mic night at the Gold Dollar in Detroit. The soundboard recording features a version of "Jimmy the Exploder," which later appeared on the White Stripes self-titled debut, along with covers of "Love Potion #9" and the traditional blues tune, "St. James Infirmary."

Also included in the package is a Live at the Gold Dollar 12" LP, recorded on August 14, 1997. The August performance, which includes a "blistering cover" of The Stooges' "TV Eye," constitutes the band's first full-length concert. Rounding out the package is a tote bag emblazoned with the White Stripes' classic peppermint logo. The deadline to sign up to The Vault, in order to obtain this package, is July 31. more on this story





Metallica Guitarist Making Special Appearance
(hennemusic) Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett will be making an appearance at San Diego's Comic-Con convention this Friday.

Hammett will be on hand to sign "a few pre-determined cool thingies" pertaining to his forthcoming book, "Too Much Horror Business - The Kirk Hammett Collection."

The guitarist will be at the Tokyo Toy Booth #5336 in Hall G from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. In addition to the above details, Metallica posted the following: "A word to the wise...this will ONLY be open to those who ALREADY HAVE CONVENTION CREDENTIALS and those who have ALREADY REGISTERED via our "cryptic" sign-up last week, but if even if you DIDN'T get in the sign-up, if you have your badge, drift on by the TOKYO TOY BOOTH and eyeball the Too Much Horror Business action, organized by our old friend Pushead who may be lurking around!" more on this story



Peter Gabriel's So Getting Classic Albums Treatment
The next installment in their Classic Albums DVD and Blu-ray series will focus on Peter Gabriel's blockbuster 1986 album, "So," and will be released on September 18 by Eagle Rock. Here are the details:

It was his fifth solo album and the first one to have a title (all others were self-titled). The album spawned a number of hit singles on both sides of the Atlantic including "Sledgehammer," "Big Time," "Don't Give Up," (a duet with Kate Bush) and "In Your Eyes" which drove So to multi-platinum sales, the No.1 spot in the UK and No.2 in the US.

The acclaimed Classic Albums series is a definitive collection of the stories behind the albums that form the soundtrack to our lives. Made with the full authorization and co-operation of the artists, Classic Albums: So offers contributions from many of those involved in the making of the album and the landmark videos. Those featured include Peter Gabriel himself, co-producer Daniel Lanois, engineer Kevin Killen and musicians Jerry Marotta, Laurie Anderson, Tony Levin and Manu Katché and many more. more on this story



Jane's Addiction Giving Away New Album and Plan After Show Party
Jane's Addiction have made a limited number of the their latest album, The Great Escape Artist, available for free download on the Lollapalooza.com homepage beginning July 10.

Jane's Addiction have also announced a special Lollapalooza after show concert at Chicago's Aragon Ballroom on Saturday, August 4.

They will be joined by very special guests, Franz Ferdinand, with dubstep pioneers Skream and Benga closing out the late night celebration. More info and the download here.



Paul McCartney's Nova North American Premiere Set
Paul McCartney's Nova, an orchestral adaptation composed by McCartney for his late wife, Linda, will have its North American premiere this Fall.

Nova will be part of Heart Strings event and will be performed by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Friday, September 7, 2012, 8 p.m., at Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, to benefit pediatric cardiac research.

"We are so honored Pittsburgh and its magnificent symphony will host and perform NOVA's North American premiere," said Kris Fischerkeller, who with her husband, Paul, founded Rock for the Heart after their son Matthew passed away suddenly at age 16 because of cardiac arrest. "We are equally excited about the importance of generating awareness about sudden cardiac arrest among children and teenagers." more on this story



Ozzy Osbourne Explains The Schizophrenic Life of Rockstars
(Gibson) Ozzy Osbourne believes rock stars share traits with some people afflicted with a certain personality disorder. He also says entertainers risk going "crazy" if that can't separate their personal lives from their onstage personas.

"[Rock] performers are like schizophrenics," Osbourne said, speaking to Kerrang! magazine. "When you're onstage that's what you do, but when you are offstage you've got to be different."

Osbourne admitted he speaks from experience, having struggled through the years to draw a division between his professional life and his personal life. "It got me in all kinds of trouble," he said. Still, be believes there's at least one category of entertainer that behaves even more erratically than rockers. "Rock and roll is bad for that stuff," he said, "but if you think that's bad, you want to get involved in the acting world. They go nuts!" more on this story





Freddie Mercury DVD and Blu-ray Coming
Eagle Rock have set a September 25 DVD and Blu-ray release date for Freddie Mercury's The Great Pretender. Here is the official word:

Created by the same team behind the widely acclaimed Queen: Days of Our Lives BBC documentary, The Great Pretender, in similar vein, presents a compelling insight into its subject matter, unearthing previously undiscovered or rarely seen footage and presented for the first time in High Definition.

Produced and directed by Rhys Thomas, life-long Queen fan and expert (to the extent that Rhys famously broke the Mastermind all time record points score with a specialist subject of Queen), Rhys has this time turned his attention to the Freddie archive, going back as early as 1976 in search of vintage gems which reveal more than ever before the inside story of Freddie's life and career and the solo projects he worked on outside of Queen. more on this story



David Geffen TV Documentary To Air This Fall
David Geffen will be the focus of a new two-hour documentary, American Masters Inventing David Geffen, which will be premiering nationally Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 8 p.m. (ET) on PBS (check local listings).

We were sent these details: Two-time Emmy-winning filmmaker, American Masters creator and executive producer Susan Lacy paints an unflinching portrait of Geffen, who narrates his unorthodox rise from working class Brooklyn boy to billionaire entertainment power broker in extensive interviews.

American Masters explores the highs and the lows in Geffen's professional and personal life through more than 50 new interviews with his friends, colleagues and clients, as well as other media luminaries. Irving Azoff, Jackson Browne, Cher, David Crosby, Barry Diller, Maureen Dowd, Rahm Emanuel, Nora Ephron, Tom Hanks, Don Henley, Jimmy Iovine, Elton John, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Calvin Klein, Steve Martin, Lorne Michaels, Mike Nichols, Yoko Ono, Frank Rich, Slash, Steven Spielberg, Neil Young, and many others illustrate Geffen's riveting story filled with extraordinary achievements. more on this story



Nachtmystium Take Fans Behind The Scenes of New Album
Nachtmystium are giving fans a behind the scenes look at their forthcoming album, Silencing Machine, which will be released on July 30th in Europe and July 31st in North America.

Nachtmystium has now posted the first of five in-studio videos featuring exclusive footage and interviews with the band. Filmed and edited by Justin Baron, who recently did the Yakuza documentary, this first video spotlights Charlie Fell (drums), and it can be viewed here

Recorded at Engine Studios with the band's own synths/electronics specialist Sanford Parker (YOB, Pelican) handling producer duties, Silencing Machine is, as front-man/lead guitarist Blake Judd puts it, "A F***in' black metal record". more on this story



Parkway Drive Working On Next Album
Parkway Drive sent out word that they are currently in a Los Angeles studio working on their fourth album. Their camp provided these details:

The recording is due to take seven weeks, which is the longest time the band has spent on any album. Production is being overseen by Matt Hyde, whose vast resume includes Slayer, Sum 41, Alkaline Trio, Hatebreed and Children of Bodom.

Parkway Drive vocalist Winston McCall says new material flowed easily in the wake of Deep Blue, which saw the group tap a rich vein of creativity. more on this story



Godhunter Putting Together Southwest Terror Fest
Godhunter have two special events planned in Tucson including a new metal music festival that they are putting together.

The band are one of the local musical acts confirmed to annihilate The Nest Skatepark on July 28th, where several pro skaters from the city will be in attendance and a documentary crew will be filming a short movie about Tucson's local scene.

Godhunter are also fully coordinating and booking the first ever Southwest Terror Fest, a two-day event that will take place on October 19th and 20th, 2012. more on this story


Morbid Saint Reunite
Morbid Saint have decided to reunite to play a string of reunion shows and their debut album has also received a special reissue. Here is the official word:

The reunion shows include performances at Maryland DeathFest X, Metal on the Rocks in Mexico City, The Barbary in Philadelphia in support of Whiplash, and as the headliner at Club Europa in Brooklyn, NY.

The band will also travel to Germany and play the Keep it True Festival next year. Morbid Saint's next scheduled appearance is on July 27th at Reggie's in Chicago, IL in support of Diamond Plate. more on this story



Kaipa Releasing New Album Next Month
Swedish rockers Kaipa have set an August 28th release date for their new studio album, Vittjar.

InsideOut Music sent over these details: While recording Vittjar, each of the musicians recorded their parts separately using several different studios. As the voice of the band, Hans Lundin led the group in deciding how songs would be assembled, giving credence to the old-school belief that present day technology - no matter how useful it may be in the studio - is no substitute for experience. Lundin is as experienced as they come, having recorded his first single in 1965.

"It doesn't matter what we do, we'll always be placed in progressive rock," says Lundin. "When I'm writing songs I actually try to avoid a traditional way of writing and playing progressive rock, but at the same time those elements are a part of me and my history. So, I hope the result is something new and fresh. Of course, the special influence of Swedish folk music helps accomplish that, and I think it grows with every Kaipa album." more on this story



Stars Stream New Song and Map Out Fall Tour
Stars will be hitting the road this fall for a North American tour and are also offering up a taste of their forthcoming album.

Stars will be touring in support of their sixth full-length album, The North, which will be released on September 4.

Fans who purchase tickets for any of the US headlining shows will receive a digital copy of the album on release day and an instant download of "The Theory of Relativity". more on this story



Beardfish Set New Album Release
InsideOut Music have set a August 28th release date for Beardfish's new album, The Void.

The band comments: "We went full-on with this one... We've had some trouble in the past conveying our live energy on the studio albums. This is the one that shines through! It's an album about loss. It's about love. It celebrates both life and death and the struggle in between to heal the wounds that don't show and to actually take the step to move forward in life.

"We've been waiting to share these songs with all of you for a while now and we, Beardfish, are really proud to present to you 'The Void'." more on this story



B Sides


Tom Waits Makes Rare TV Appearance on Jimmy Fallon
(hennemusic) Following his appearance on David Letterman's show Monday evening, Tom Waits rolled into Late Night with Jimmy Fallon's show for a Tuesday guest slot.

On back-to-back nights, the music legend delivered the first live performance of songs from his latest recording, "Bad As Me."

After Tom joined Fallon for a chat, he and his band performed "Raised Right Men." Watch it here.



Metallica Release Live Fight Fire With Fire Footage
(hennemusic) Metallica wrapped up their 2012 European Summer Vacation tour with a show at the Nova Rock Festival in Austria on June 10.

The 16-date series, which kicked off May 7 in Prague, saw the band perform their 1991 self-titled ("Black") album in its entirety for the first time.

Metallica are now sharing some footage from the event, including video from the Tuning Room and "Fight Fire With Fire" from the concert.

Today's Day In Rock News!

Bassist Arrested For Stabbing Members of Former Band
The Cro-Mags founding bass player Harley Flanagan is facing two counts of 2nd degree assault and weapons charges after a backstage altercation where he allegedly slashed two members of his former group.
The Cro-Mags were set to perform at Webster Hall in New York on Friday as part of the CBGB music festival. Flanagan reportedly went backstage and allegedly cut the band's current bass player Michael "The Gook" Couls in the arm and stomach with a hunting knife and slashed William Berario (whom the New York Post reports is a member of the band) above his eye and bit him on the cheek, according to the Post.

Police shut the event down after the altercation and both members of the band were taken to Bellevue Hospital for treatment of their wounds. Flanagan, who reportedly suffered a broken leg while be subdued by security, was also treated at the hospital. Read the New York Post report for more details.



Children of Bodom Hospitalized With Serious Infection
Children of Bodom frontman Alexi Laiho is suffering a "serious infection" and remains in a hospital in Norway.

On Thursday the band issued this update: "This is not an easy letter for us to write. Alexi is suffering from a serious infection.

"He is still in hospital in Oslo under supervision of the doctors and we don't know yet when they will release him." more on this story



Amen Singer Arrested After Smashing Into Several Parked Cars
(Classic Rock) Amen frontman Casey Chaos has been charged with DUI offences after being arrested in Studio City, California, for mowing his SUV into at least 12 parked cars.

Police say he abandoned his vehicle and hid at home, where he was detained and found to be just above the legal limit of blood alcohol.

More rock news stories including Whitesnake, Anthrax, Duff McKagan, Aerosmith and more here.



Nirvana's Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic Making New Music?
(Gibson) Former Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic revealed that he's working on music with Dave Grohl. "I think there's something cooking – ask Dave," he said.

Novoselic also says he's put his bass aside recently because he's become "obsessed" with an accordion given to him by Kurt Cobain.

Novoselic, who released a Gibson signature bass last year, has ben learning "Light My Fire" by The Doors. He told Rolling Stone: "I got that whole solo part. My inner Manzarek is being channeled." more on this story




Aerosmith Focused On Classic Sound For New Album
(hennemusic) Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and Joe Perry have addressed reports that for their new album the band has dipped back into the sleazy '70s rock at which they excelled.

"People didn't think we had it in us," said Tyler. "But, by the grace of God, (producer) Jack Douglas was available. That first year I was doing 'Idol,' Jack happened to be working at a studio, Swinghouse, here in Hollywood, we did four, maybe five months with Jack, just like old times, and it worked.

"There's no doubt he has a vision of how things should sound," Perry said of the producer who helmed "Get Your Wings," "Toys in the Attic" and "Rocks." "We fight with Jack and with each other still. But if we didn't, the album would sound like (expletive). We were trying to prove something, we were fighting over songs, but that's how you make a great album." more on this story



Lamb Of God Guitarist Addresses Legal Fund Backlash
(Classic Rock) Lamb of God guitarist Willie Adler has spoken out after the band faced a backlash for creating a donation fund for frontman Randy Blythe.

He says they acted after being inundated with offers of help for the musician, who's in jail in the Czech Republic over the death of fan Daniel Nosek two years ago – even though bail has been posted and video evidence appears to make it clear he wasn't involved.

"We are by no means requesting charity, nor are we demanding money from our fans," Adler says. "We have received dozens upon dozens of requests from supporters wanting to help in any way possible. This was a direct response to that, in order to give fans a voice in all of this – if they choose to do so.

"By no means are we trying to make a dime off this. We live for our fans and would never attempt to profit off them. This is purely a response to those that reached out wanting to help. more on this story



Scorpions Working On Unreleased Blackout and First Sting Era Songs
(Gibson) Scorpions are reworking unfinished songs from the early '80s for a new album promised for next year. Guitarist Matthias Jabs tells Billboard.com the veteran German metal band has raided the vaults for "leftovers from the Blackout album [and] Love at First Sting, which some people think is our best time."

"It's actually very good material," he said. "We're doing it the way we are recording albums today, but the basic ideas, the riffs, the feel, the way they were written and arranged, we try to keep as much from the old recordings as possible. Thirty years later no one would come up with these ideas we came up with when we were younger, so we want to keep that spirit in there."

Last month, Scorpions delighted fans with news they were not breaking up, but they do remain firm in their decision to retire from the road at the end of this year. "We decided to stop at this point because we are still in great form and would like to be remembered as a great live band," Jabs said. "We don't want to grow old in the spotlight." more on this story





Paul Weller Guests On Former The Jam Bandmate Bruce Foxton's Album
(Gibson) Bruce Foxton, the bass player for new wave legends The Jam, will be joined on his new album by old bandmate Paul Weller.

The album will be releases via Pledgemusic, whose Managing Director Malcolm Dunbar said: "As well as being a key member of legendary band The Jam, Bruce has forged a very strong solo career over the years and this new campaign is a great way for him to connect with his fans and a very effective way for him to get his fantastic new album out into the market."

Bruce Foxton added, "I'm very pleased to be working with PledgeMusic on this new project. It is a great opportunity for me to work closely with all the people who support my music and to make them a real part of the whole creative process." more on this story





Duff McKagan Says Classic Guns N' Roses With Probably Never Reunite
(Classic Rock) Ex Guns N' Roses bassist Duff McKagan admits he understands why he's still being asked if the band's classic lineup will ever reform.

"It's the question I get asked most at rock gigs," he says. "I don't get annoyed because it's out of love – they love that lineup. So I get it.

"I try to answer the best I can: Probably never. But I never say 'never'. It would be fun. It would have to be for the right reasons." More rock news.



Whitesnake Plan Live Album and DVD Release
(hennemusic) This past spring, Whitesnake announced plans to spend 2012 in the studio, mixing live recordings made during their 2011 Forevermore World Tour, including the production of a live in-concert DVD from the trek.

Whitesnake leader David Coverdale checks in with an update: "We are busily mixing and editing a live album and a separate in-concert DVD from the 'Forevermore' world tour, plus mixing an special expanded editions of 'Into The Light' and 'Restless Heart'. Plus archiving so much audio and visual material and content from so many years.

"But [we're] definitely not [working on] a whole new studio album at this time. Quite simply we wouldn't have time to write and record a new studio album. It was never on our agenda for 2012." more on this story



Geoff Tate Won't Let Queensryche Go Without A Fight
(Classic Rock) Geoff Tate says he can't let Queensryche go without a fight, because the band has been his life's work.

He doesn't believe his former bandmates should continue under the name after dramatically sacking him last month.

And he's revealed the "horrible" experience he lived through when the rest of Queensryche refused to play the last gig they had on their schedule, leaving him to hastily assemble a solo performance. more on this story



Forbidden Lose A Member and Singer Taking A Break
Forbidden have pulled out of this year's Wacken Open Air Festival after losing one member and another member went on hiatus.

The band announced that long time bass player Matt Camacho has left the band and vocalist Russ Anderson has decided to take a break from music business.

They say in a statement: "I am extremely saddened to have to announce that our bassist and brother since 1986, Matt Camacho, has decided to retire from the music business and leave Forbidden permanently. For those that know and love Matt, this may be a shock to you. Matt's always been gung-ho for the band since the beginning and was a positive guy. But ever since he went to law school after Forbidden split up the first time, he was on a career path that would eventually take him to this day. His job position keeps getting better and taking care of our families is the most important thing." more on this story



Red Fang Working On Documentary
Red Fang have kicked off their European tour and also announced that they are working on a documentary about their first headlining tour of the continent. Here is the official word:

The tour which includes numerous festival appearances runs through August 4th at the "Porifestival" in Pori, Finland.

The band is completing work on a documentary that was shot by the band's resident director Whitey McConnaghy. Whitey followed the band while they were on the road in Europe with label mates Black Tusk. This short film will be released in the coming months. more on this story



In Dying Arms Plan Fall Album Release and Summer Tour
In Dying Arms plan to release a new studio album this fall under a new deal with Artery Recordings.

"We are very excited to be signing to Artery! We know they know exactly what to do to push to the next level," said vocalist Orion Stephen. "We've been fond of Artery for years now, and this is quote the honor and privilege to us."

In the meantime, the band will hit the road this summer with label-mates Attila as well as Crown The Empire and For All I Am this summer. more on this story



12 Stones Kick Off Summer Tour
12 Stones kicked off the first leg of their Beneath The Scars tour of North America last week.

12 Stones is headlining the trek with support from Blameshift, Digital Summer and Throwing Gravity.

The summer leg is set to will wrap up in Marietta, Ga. on August 7th, with a second round of dates to kick off on August 9th. more on this story



Metallica's James Hetfield Releases Limited Edition Sunglasses
(Gibson) Metallica's James Hetfield has partnered with Sutro Eyewear to produce a line of limited-edition signature sunglasses.

The JH Sutro Sunglasses, dubbed simply "the Hetfield," carry a retail price of $219. "[These shades] are built to look faster than a speeding riff and tJames Hetfield Sutro Sunglasseso handle the life of a road dog like me," Hetfield said, in a prepared statement.

According to Metallica's merchandise page, the frames sport hinges that are 10 times stronger than traditional hinges, and the Zeiss polycarbonate lenses are scratch resistant and protect from both UVA and UVB rays. "James was very particular in what he was looking for," said designer Jeff Sand, according to Allaxess.com. "He just wasn't finding it out there, so we sat down and after extensive prototyping we put his vision into this frame." more on this story





B Sides


Video Surfaces of Van Halen Rocking Rare Classics At Soundcheck
(hennemusic) Some rare Van Halen soundcheck video from their "A Different Kind Of Truth" tour has surfaced. Footage of the band's April 21st soundcheck at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, NC was caught on video and synced with soundboard audio captured from the signal to the inner ear monitors worn by the band members.

As David Lee Roth skips the pre-show ritual in order to save his voice for the show, it's up to the Van Halen family to perform the daily soundcheck routine, with Wolfgang often filling in on vocals for the absent Roth. In part 1 of the footage, Eddie, Alex and Wolfgang Van Halen run through instrumental versions of "Unchained," "Runnin' With The Devil," "She's The Woman" and "Tattoo."

Part 2 features two rare gems that have yet to make appearances in the show: "As Is," from the new album, and Van Halen II's "Light Up The Sky." Watch it here.



Megadeth Guitar Center Sessions Preview
(hennemusic) Megadeth are featured on the next edition of DirecTV's Guitar Center Sessions, as they continue to promote their latest release, "Thirteen."

The series features exclusive performances and intimate, enlightening conversations conducted by host Nic Harcourt.

The Megadeth episode was filmed at Guitar Center in Hollywood, California on March 22 and will premiere in 2D hi-definition on DIRECTV's Audience Network (channel 239) and in 3D on DirecTV's n3D powered by Panasonic on Friday, July 13 at 9 PM.

Fans can check out a preview of the Megadeth show as the guys rip through "Symphony Of Destruction" here.



Masachist Streaming New Song Online
Masachist are streaming a new song from their forthcoming sophomore album, Scorned, which they just completed work on.

The new album was recorded in mid-2011 at Monroe Sound Studio, with final production touches taken care by guitarist Aro. Featuring nine brutal and intricate songs, Scorned will be released worldwide by Selfmadegod Records on September 3rd, 2012.

Masachist's Thrufel says of the album: "I'm really glad that after a long silence I can finally give you some details regarding our much anticipated new album. Scorned is 40 minutes of your agony, another relentless death march. You could say that the new album is a natural evolution of our style. This time the songs are much more demanding than those heard on our previous one, while still retaining their primal brutality. Yes, we are still playing 100% Death Metal Kurwa Maæ!"

The album's cover art and album details for Scorned will be revealed in the weeks ahead. For now, hear the opening track, the punishing "The Process of Elimination," here.



Pink Floyd, Rolling Stones, Raconteurs, Stone Temple Pilots Previews
It looks like it's going to be a rather quiet summer for big rock album releases but Eagle Rock plan some big DVD and Blu-Ray releases this summer including new titles from Pink Floyd, Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones, Stone Temple Pilots, The Raconteurs and Duran Duran and we have previews of each release along with some details:

Pink Floyd – The Story of Wish You Were Here – In Stores Now
Pink Floyd The Story Of Wish You Were Here on DVD and Blu-ray. This is the authorized story of the album made with the full involvement and approval of the members of Pink Floyd. Wish You Were Here, released in September 1975, was the follow up album to the globally successful The Dark Side Of The Moon and is cited by many fans, as well as band members Richard Wright and David Gilmour, as their favorite Pink Floyd album.
Watch The Story of "Wish You Were Here" (trailer) here.

Duran Duran – A Diamond In The Mind – In Stores 7/10: Filmed at the MEN Arena in Manchester on 16 Dec. 2011, this stunning Duran Duran Live show is the combination of great music & amazing visuals which has been the band's trademark throughout their career. Following the release of their acclaimed "All You Need Is Now" album, this concert combines new songs from that release with their classic hits. Whether in the studio or the live arena, Duran Duran are masters of their craft and this latest concert bursts with energy and oozes class in the way that only they can. Watch the trailer here.

Muddy Waters And Rolling Stones – Live at the Checkerboard Lounge – In Stores 7/10: On 22 November 1981, in the middle of their mammoth American tour, the Rolling Stones arrived in Chicago prior to playing 3 nights at the Rosemont Horizon. Long influenced by the Chicago blues, the band paid a visit to Muddy Waters' club the Checkerboard Lounge to see the legendary bluesman perform. It didn't take long before Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood and Ian Stewart were joining in on stage and later Buddy Guy and Lefty Dizz also played their part. It was a unique occasion that was fortunately captured on camera. Now, restored from the original footage and with sound mixed and mastered by Bob Clearmountain, this amazing blues night is being made available in an official release for the first time. Watch "Manish Boy" here

Stone Temple Pilots - Alive In The Windy City Lands – In Stores Now:
Alive In The Windy City, the first-ever Stone Temple Pilots concert to be authorized by the band for commercial video release. Watch "Interstate Love Song" here and "Plush" here

The Raconteurs – Live at Montreux 2008 – In Stores Now: First ever video release by The Raconteurs and features tracks from both their top 10 albums including the singles "Steady, As She Goes", "Many Shades Of Black", "Broken Boy Soldier", "Salute Your Solution" and more.
Watch "Steady, as She Goes" here and "You Don't Understand Me" here more on this story



Def Leppard Guitarist Looks Back At Hysteria 25 Years Later
(Gibson) Def Leppard's Phil Collen has vivid memories of recording Hysteria, the multi-platinum album the band released 25 years ago. "I can remember being in the studio, what guitars we used … I think I remember what we ordered for lunch on some days," the veteran guitarist tells MusicRadar.com, in a lengthy interview about the 1987 classic.

Collen said the band was determined to fulfill producer Mutt Lang's vision of making a hard rock version of Michael Jackson's Thriller. "Mutt wanted to open us up to any kind of sound, make us like a hybrid in a way, and we thought that was really exciting," he explains. "A lot of rock albums can sound thin and reedy. But listen to hip-hop albums and R&B records – they sound huge! We found that we could get a lot of crossover appeal by making the songs big and open."

Hysteria was three years in the making, but when Collen heard the finished product for the first time, he was ecstatic. "I thought, 'If it sells one copy and my mom's the only one that buys it, I'll be happy'," he said . "It was the best thing I'd ever heard. I was completely satisfied. I was so proud and pleased. I can still listen to it and feel the same way." more on this story





Napalm Death Release The Wolf I Feed Video
Napalm Death have released a new music video for their song "The Wolf I Feed," which comes from their latest album, Utilitarian.

The video was shot by Tim Fox (Tesseract, Skindread), Singer Mark "Barney" Greenway explains the story behind "The Wolf I Feed":

"This is one of Mitch's lyrics. It is about Armageddon ideology and the way this is used to drive populations sensitive towards religious dogma. When they can fear 'The Great Satan', that is of course a very powerful tool. It can be used to propagate everything from racial suspicion and superiority, to wars based around the dogmatic quest for moral purification."

Today's Day In Rock News!

The Cult Singer Injured In Tour Bus Accident
(hennemusic) The Cult are currently on tour across Europe playing shows in support of their new album, "Choice Of Weapon."
The band experienced a terrifying crash just before 6:00AM local time Wednesday while in their tour bus traveling from Split, Croatia to Ljubijana, Slovenia. "I was the only one awake," said vocalist Ian Astbury, who was seated in the bus's front lounge. "All of a sudden, the bus veered violently, hit the guard rail and tipped on a 45-degree angle, then righted itself and came to a halt. The guard rail was the only thing that prevented us from going over an 80-foot drop."

Astbury was thrown into the aisle and suffered injuries to his neck, back and shoulder. The rest of the band and crew were asleep in their bunks, so no one else was badly hurt. Read more and see photo here.



Zakk Wylde Names Newborn Son After Black Sabbath
(hennemusic) Black Label Society and former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Zakk Wylde and his wife, Barbaranne, welcomed a new addition to the family this week.

Zakk posted the news on Thursday: "VALHALLA JAVA ALMIGHTY BLACK LABEL!!! SABBATH PAGE WIELANDT WYLDE Has Come to Join The Mother Chapter!!!! JULY 4th,11:40"

Sabbath weighed in at eight pounds, 1.3 ounces and measured 21 inches long. The couple's fourth child, Sabbath is named after the legendary metal pioneers Black Sabbath. more on this story



Lamb of God Didn't Know Of Fan's Death Prior To Arrest
(Classic Rock) The moment Czech police arrested Randy Blythe in a manslaughter investigation was the first time anyone involved with Lamb of God knew fan Daniel N had died after a show in 2010, says the band's manager.

Blythe is still behind bars without charge in Prague, despite posting $200,000 bail for his release – and admin man Larry Mazer has been told another 20 days could pass before the frontman is allowed to leave.

"Randy should be released immediately. His lawyer told us so. In the US he would have been – you post the bail and you're free," Mazer tells Czech website Blesk. "Everybody is shocked. It's absurd. It seems like a bad joke – Randy did nothing wrong. He is innocent.

"Nobody contacted us in the last two years. My contact information is publicly available but I never heard from the family. We didn't even heard from the concert organiser. Nobody called us." More from him here.



Stephen Stills Says Unheard Jimi Hendrix Tapes Are Usable
(Classic Rock) Stephen Stills has been through the tapes he made with Jimi Hendrix, but believes almost none of the material they jammed together is usable.

He's paid tribute to his friend for teaching him a lot about guitar playing. And he's admitted there won't be another Crosby, Stills and Nash album, because the trio would never finish the work.

He spent many happy nights playing and talking with guitar icon Hendrix, and recently trawled through their recordings in a hunt for songs which could be made public.

"A lot of it us waiting for somebody to start something. It isn't really usable. It deteriorates into giggles and then the tape stops," He tells Music Radar. "There's a couple of things in there – now the family has worked their business out I've done some of the things I did at Electric Lady with him. I've finished a couple of those. There's one song that's sitting there in want of a lyric. There's babbling but no good lyric." more on this story



Iwrestledabearonce Singer Pregnant, Band Recruits Temp Singer
Iwrestledabearonce recruited Courtney LaPlante to sing for them on this summer's Warp tour after their singer Krysta Cameron discovered she was pregnant.

Guitarist Steven Bradley explains: "So here it is... complete transparency. A press release written by me (Steven, original IWABO guitarist) with the truth on what's going down.

"The day before our Warped Tour show in Dallas, TX we had a day off in the DFW area. Krysta lives there now, so she went home to relax and do some laundry. The next day, we received word from her minutes before our set that she discovered she and her fiancé are expecting a kid and she would not be returning to finish Warped Tour with us. Obviously this is an insane curveball for everybody, but in typical IWABO fashion we will press on. And no matter what happens, Krysta has been our best friend for years and we want her to be happy. more on this story



Superchunk, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Duff McKagan For CBGB Event
CBGB Festival organizers announced a free outdoor concert will take place on Saturday, July 7th, in Times Square as part of the larger city wide festival.

The bands confirmed to appear are Superchunk, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Duff McKagan's Loaded, The Hold Steady, Upper West, Zulu Wave and GLINT.

Also Agnostic Front will reprise their infamous performance from 1989's, Live at CBGB at Webster Hall with NY hardcore favorites, Madball, the Cro-Mags, Vision of Disorder and Sick of It All also at Webster Hall, an amazing show at SummerStage in Central Park with Guided by Voices, Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Cloud Nothings and War On Drugs, as well as line ups with Fishbone, FIDLAR, The Virgins, David Johansen, Glen Matlock (the Sex Pistols), D Generation, The Baseball Project (Mike Mills of R.E.M & Steve Wynn of Dream Syndicate), JD Samson & MEN, MXPX, Reggie Watts, The Dirty Pearls, LA Guns, Dale Earnhardt Jr Jr, Lissy Trullie and many more.



Thin Lizzy Planning Special Shows Next Month
(hennemusic) Thin Lizzy have announced two very special intimate London shows 'for the fans' at Chelsea's Under The Bridge venue at Stamford Bridge football ground as part the special Irish-themed shows during the Olympics.

The show dates are August 7th & 8th. "After having a phenomenal year and a half on the road, including some great shows with Guns n' Roses last month, we jumped at the chance to play a couple of dates at the London Irish Village 2012 at Under the Bridge to give something back to the London fans who have been so loyal to us," says guitarist Scott Gorham.

"These are intimate shows in a state of the art venue with very limited tickets available, and will be our only London shows for the rest of this year, so will be very special. We may even throw in a surprise or two!" more on this story



Exhibition Planned For 30th Anniversary of Pink Floyd's The Wall
(hennemusic) A new exhibition celebrating the 30th anniversary of Pink Floyd's movie, "The Wall," is set to open in London next week.

Pink Floyd: The Wall Retrospective features photographer David Appleby's most iconic 'on set' images which have never been seen before.

Over 40 black and white images will be showcased, traditionally hand printed by dish on silver gelatine from the original negatives.

Pink Floyd: the Wall Retrospective opens to the public from July 13 – 18 at Blackall Studios in Shoreditch, London. more on this story



KISS Releasing Deluxe Reissue of Destroyer
(Gibson) KISS's blockbuster Destroyer album is being re-released with plenty of new material. The deluxe edition will be released as a 2-CD set on August 21, according to BraveWords.com.

The double-disc release will include the original tracks (remixed late last year by super producer Bob Ezrin, who helmed the original album's sessions).

It will also feature outtakes, rare tracks and the original cover art. Destroyer was first released on March 15, 1976. more on this story





History of Grateful Dead Vol. 1 Remastered Vinyl Set For Release
A reissue of "History Of The Grateful Dead Vol. 1 (Bear's Choice)" is set for a July 10th release date on 180-gram virgin vinyl. Audio Fidelity sent out these details:

When the Grateful Dead left Warner Bros. to form their own label in 1973, after six years and eight albums, they delivered their first live "best-of" anthology, History Of The Grateful Dead Vol. 1 (Bear's Choice).

The album documents the band's February 13-14, 1970 stand at New York's Fillmore East as recorded by Dead sound manager (and creator of 'Owsley' LSD) Owsley "Bear" Stanley. According to Audio Fidelity President Marshall Blonstein, the new release will be issued in a numbered, limited edition and will be available at both online and brick-and-mortar retail stores. more on this story


Iggy Pop Questions The Clash's Sincerity
(Classic Rock) Iggy Pop has called into question the sincerity of the Clash and punk bands like them – saying he never believed they were genuine.

The Stooges icon has been credited with being one of the inspirations behind the British anti-establishment movement of the mid-1970s. But he remains unconvinced over how many of those acts believed what they were saying.

"I reacted to it better than I had to the hippie thing. As it developed, I couldn't stand the 'sincere' punks. I never believed them – I still don't," Iggy tells the New York Times. "Like the Clash were going to make the world politically correct for everybody's benefit, but only if you kept buying Clash records. I never really went for the righteousness; I want more for the profligate, sneering groups." more on this story



Ozzy Tried To Recruit Vinny Appice
(Classic Rock) Vinny Appice has confirmed rumours he was offered a job in Ozzy Osbourne's band before he accepted an invitation to join Black Sabbath.

But he decided not to pursue Sharon Osbourne's phone call because his brother Carmine advised him Ozzy was "still nuts".

And the sticksman reveals he agrees with some of the reasons Vivian Campbell had for falling out with Ronnie James Dio. Read what he had to say about both.



Eric Johnson Kicks Off Tour Tonight
Noble reminds us that Eric Johnson will kick off his first ever solo UK tour tonight (Friday 6th July) at the Holmfirth Picturedrome.

Originally a 5-date tour, Johnson added a second London date at the Leicester Square Theatre, due to phenomenal public demand.

This tour will showcase material from his current album "Up Close", and from his rich back catalogue more on this story



Rolling Stones' Ronnie Wood Receives Radio Awards
(Gibson) While the music world waits for news on The Rolling Stones' anticipated 2013 anniversary tour, guitarist Ronnie Wood has picked up a couple of prestigious U.K. radio awards for his work on his Absolute radio show.

Woods won the Feature of the Year and Specialist Program of the Year awards.

In addition, Wood's employer, Absolute, was named radio Station of the Year. more on this story





George Martin Documentary DVD To Feature Unaired Interviews
(Gibson) Check it out, Beatles fans. A new BBC documentary about illustrious Beatles producer George Martin is hitting the U.S. on DVD and Blu-ray this fall.

The documentary, named simply Produced by George Martin, features lengthy interviews with Martin, plus discussions with a handful of the big names Martin has put on tape, including the one and only Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and Jeff Beck. Moreover, the fresh release packs over 50 minutes of interviews not aired when the documentary was first broadcast in the U.K. last year.

Martin started working with the Beatles in 1962, and he arranged and produced their studio albums, eventually scoring a Grammy in 1967 for Album of the Year for his work on Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Martin is also one of the lucky few to have his name in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, getting inducted in 1999. more on this story





Pathology Set New Album Release
Pathology have set a September 25, 2012 release date for their new album, The Time Of Great Purification, out.

Pathology is wrapping up their time in the studio with Daniel Castleman at Lambesis Studios for their third Victory Records release.

"This is definitely our heaviest and most technical album to date," states drummer Dave Astor. more on this story



B Sides


Duff McKagan Jams With Motorhead
(hennemusic) Motorhead are currently playing the traveling Mayhem Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival, along with fellow headliners Slipknot, Slayer and Anthrax.

On Tuesday, the tour rolled into Auburn, Washington, where Motorhead were joined by Duff McKagan for a performance of "Killed By Death."

"Great time w/2 of my nephews at the Mayhem Fest in Seattle 2nite," tweeted Duff after the show. "Motorhead/Slayer/Anthrax/ Slipnot?!! I was voted best Uncle of the nite." Watch video here.



Watch KISS Perform New Song
(hennemusic) KISS rocked London's HMV Forum on Wednesday, where they played an intimate show to benefit the UK Help For Heroes organization.

The guys delivered their debut live performance of their new single, "Hell or Hallelujah."

The song is the lead track from the band's 20th studio album, "Monster," due in October. Watch it here.



Watch Robert Plant & The Band Of Joy Jam Led Zeppelin Classic
(hennemusic) "Robert Plant & The Band Of Joy: Live From The Artists Den" will be released on DVD and Blu Ray this coming Tuesday, July 10.

The band was filmed at Nashville's War Memorial Auditorium for the music TV series.

Fans can now check out an advance look of the band's performance of "Gallows Pole," which appeared on "Led Zeppelin III." here.



Hear Metallica's Robert Trujillo Suicidal Tendencies Reunion Jam
(Metal Injection) Metal Injection has just posted three exclusive soundboard audio clips from last month's Orion Music and More festival, curated by Metallica.

You can hear Metallica's Robert Trujillo on stage with Suicidal Tendencies, The Black Dahlia Murder and Landmine Marathon each performing one track here:

You can hear full set performances from these three bands as well as Sepultura, Charred Walls of the Damned, Red Fang, Kyng, Thy Will Be Done and Jim Bruer's Heavy Metal Comedy, as part of SiriusXM Liquid Metal's weekend-long ORION Reloaded coverage starting today (Friday, July 6th) at noon eastern time, 9am Pacific. In addition to full sets from the bands mentioned, you will hear one Metallica live track an hour from Orion, as well interview recaps conducted at Bader Field during the festival. Check it out here.

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Iron Maiden Photographer Interviewed
The latest episode of the Wikimetal podcast features an interview with Iron Maiden photographer John McMurtrie.

McMurtrie is the official Iron Maiden's photographer that has spent almost 3 years onboard Ed Force One.

He has travelled to 28 different countries in order to photograph Iron Maiden during their world tours. Check out the podcast here.



Singled Out: Michael Des Barres' You're My Pain Killer
Today legendary rocker and veteran actor Michael Des Barres tells us about his new song "You're My Pain Killer" from his brand new album "Carnaby Street," which is set for release next week. Here is the story:

There's not a person alive who hasn't felt the pain of a child, lover, relative or friend that has to take anti-depressant medication...our culture needs it, it seems.. my song "You're My Pain Killer" deals with this difficult subject in a metaphoric and metaphysical way.

I know from personal experience (a family member) that the right meds taken correctly can really help save a life ...I know the frustration and powerlessness of family and friends is almost unbearable. My song aims at that issue. perhaps ingeniously I posit that love and care, unconditionally supplements this painful condition. I am simply drawing attention to this punishing plight. Of course I understand the need for medication...I am underscoring the need, also ,for non judgmental understanding of this manifestation of the ennui of today's challenges.

I think music has proved to be the great communicator and I pray that this song can be seen as a plea for love and understanding.