Today's Day In Rock News!

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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





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

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

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



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

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

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

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





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

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

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



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

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

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





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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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

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



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

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

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





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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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



B Sides


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

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

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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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

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

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

Today's Day In Rock News!

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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

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

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



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

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

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





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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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



B Sides


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

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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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

Today's Day In Rock News!

Former Misfits Singer Michale Graves Arrested
Former Misfits frontman Michale Graves was arrested for marijuana possession this week in Texas which forced him to miss a concert in El Paso. His camp sent out these details:

While passing through a border check point in Kennedy County in the great state of Texas on Monday, July 23rd, Michale Graves was arrested for possession of 6 grams of marijuana.
Graves was taken into custody by the Kingsville Sherriff's department and charged with a misdemeanor. He was held overnight missing the El Paso show at Lips Lounge.

Graves was released Tuesday, the 24th at 4:00pm on a $750 bond. He must return to Texas to answer to the charges. The band has been driving for 20 straight hours to reach tonight's show at the Silverdome in Lukachukai, AZ. He hopes to be able to make up the El Paso show in some way. more on this story



Aerosmith and Run DMC Reunite
It must have felt like 1986 all over again for Aerosmith fans on Tuesday at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, NJ, where the band was joined by Run-D.M.C.'s Darryl "D.M.C." McDaniels.

McDaniels jumped on stage for a performance of Aerosmith two-time (first in 1977 as an Aerosmith track and then again in 1986 as a Run D.M.C. and Aerosmith collaboration) hit "Walk This Way."

The show is part of Aerosmith's in progress "Global Warming Tour." As previously reported Aerosmith will release their new album, Music From Another Dimension, on November 6. See a Ross Halfin photo of the reunion jam



Lamb of God's Randy Blythe Bail Release In Doubt Again
(Classic Rock) Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe's jail ordeal is set to continue after prosecutors issued a new objection to setting him free.

It's believed his liberty will be decided at last at a hearing in Prague on Friday. If he's not allowed to leave prison then, he's likely to remain there until his trial – which may not begin for another six to twelve months.

Blythe has still not been charged in the manslaughter investigation connected with the death of fan Daniel Nosek after a concert in 2010. It's alleged Blythe was responsible for a head injury he may have received during the show in the Czech Republic, which could have led to his death from a brain hemorrhage a month later. more on this story



Mike Portnoy, Slayer's Kerry King and Free's Andy Fraser Join Marshall Event
Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater), Andy Fraser (Free) and Kerry King (Slayer) have been added to the lineup for the Marshall Amps 50th Anniversary Event.

They join the previously announced lineup featuring members of Iron Maiden, Slipknot, Whitesnake, Chickenfoot, The Cult, Black Label Society, Deep Purple, Judas Priest, Black Sabbath plus host comedian, The Pub Landlord, Al Murray at Wembley arena on Saturday 22nd September 2012.

Kerry King commented; "If I stand in front of my rig, if my nuts ain't shaking then I ain't satisfied . . . and the only stuff that can do that is my Marshalls! Marshall has help helped shape my career in so many ways. The company even produced my very own fearsome, ass kicking signature amp " The Beast" . To me Jim Marshall was the ultimate rock star because he and his team made us all sound better. It's an incredible honour to have my signature on an amp right next to him and an incredible honour to play at this event. Let's make it thunder!" more on this story



Rare Video Of Van Halen Unplugged Goes Online
(hennemusic) 1993 saw the first time members of Van Halen performed "unplugged" and now new pro-shot video of a few songs from the event have now surfaced.

Sammy Hagar had appeared at the Bridge School benefit shows in '89 and '92, but when he came out to support Neil Young for the event in '93, he brought someone with him: Eddie Van Halen.

Hagar began his set off with a solo performance of "The Love." Sammy then introduced Van Halen, saying, "If I can con this guy into doing this, man, I can con him into doing anything," as Eddie set up at a black grand piano.

"Love Walks In," and the mega-hit, "Right Now," followed, with strong piano work by Eddie, as Hagar's voiced soared into the night air. Van Halen then pulled out a black Parker Fly guitar, playing the instrumental "Spanish Fly" from VHII, before the pair rocked out with an acoustic version of "Best Of Both Worlds." Check out the video here.



Orleans' Larry Hoppen Dead at 61
Larry Hoppen, a founding members of the hit 70s band Orleans, died yesterday, July 24, 2012 at the age of 61. The cause of death has not been released but Kayos sent over these details about his career and legacy:

Between 1969 and 1971,his Ithaca, NY-based band, Boffalongo, made two LPs for United Artists. The second included the original recording of "Dancin' in the Moonlight," later a hit by friends King Harvest. Soon after Boffalongo disbanded in late 1971, Larry received a call from guitarist and future U.S. Congressman John Hall, inviting him to come to Woodstock, NY to join with the late Wells Kelly and John to form Orleans which he did in early 1972. Larry's younger brother, Lance, joined the band the following fall. Tens of millions know Larry's uplifting tenor from the Orleans hits "Still the One," "Dance With Me" and "Love Takes Time."

Larry also performed and/or recorded with Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, Livingston Taylor, Lulu, Graham Parker, Blues Traveler, Ricky Skaggs, Steve Wariner, Michael Franks, Levon Helm, John Sebastian, Bela Fleck, Felix Cavaliere, Edgar Winter, Robbie Dupree, Spencer Davis, Rick Derringer, Mark Farner, John Ford Coley, Jimi Jamison, John Cafferty, the late great Michael Brecker, the late great Chet Atkins, the late great Artie Traum, and many more notable artists. Hoppen released 2 solo albums: "HandMade" and "Looking for the Light," the latter being a flagship fundraising vehicle for his 501(c)3 nonprofit Sunshine for HIV Kids. more on this story



Crosby, Stills, Nash and Tommy Shaw For Eagles' Don Felder
(Gibson) Eagles legend Don Felder is ready to release his first solo album in roughly three decades. The record, titled Road to Forever, will arrive on October 9 and offer 12 tracks, all written or co-written by the songwriter. The album, which is his second solo release, also will feature guest performances by a slew of famous names: Graham Nash, David Crosby, Stephen Stills, Tommy Shaw of Styx, American Idol's Randy Jackson and more.

Felder first hooked up with the Eagles in 1974 and helped make the band a success, thanks to his mad guitar skills and songwriting talents. He actually composed the music for the band's big hit, "Hotel California." He played in the Eagles until 2001 and wrote about his less-than-friendly exit from the group in his 2008 memoir, Heaven and Hell: My Life in the Eagles, which was on the New York Times bestseller list.

Felder has booked a selection of North American shows and is gunning to add more tour dates this fall. Check out the track list for Return to Forever here.





Experience Alice Cooper's Nightmare This Halloween
Alice Cooper fans will be able to experience the shock rocker's nightmare this Halloween with the debut of two new attractions at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood for their Halloween Horror Nights.

Universal sent over these details: Alice Cooper's own version of a demented and dark subconscious will come to life in the haunted maze, "Alice Cooper – Welcome to My Nightmare." Inspired by iconic elements from his first solo album, the attraction will put guests inside the haunted dreams of the album's recurring character, "Steven," as he endures the scream-inducing madness spawned from the mind of the legendary rocker.

Making an encore performance at Universal Studios Hollywood's acclaimed event, Alice Cooper's new haunted attraction, "Alice Cooper Goes to Hell 3D," will be inspired by the musician's classic concept album centered on unending darkness, eternal torment and unimaginable horrors. The terrifying maze will beckon guests to experience hell's interminable inferno as imagined through the eyes of hard rock visionary Alice Cooper. To experience this daunting new maze, guests will don 3D glasses for an optimum up close and personal three-dimensional encounter with Alice Cooper's underworld. more on this story



Ex-Bandmates Try To Take Whitesnake Guitarist's Name?
(Classic Rock) Whitesnake guitarist Adrian Vandenberg has slammed the former members of his band Vandenberg for attempting to take over the rights to his surname a second time.

He split the four-piece in 1986 in order to join David Coverdale's outfit, and insists he was fully in charge of its creative output during their three-album career. And he's branded the new action "ridiculous," "far-fetched" and "cheesy".

"Before joining my close friend David Coverdale in Whitesnake, I had my own band under my own name, which I founded, wrote all the music and lyrics for, made the album covers, designed the logo etc etc," Vandenberg says. "Here comes the surreal part: a year ago I got summoned by a lawyer representing the three guys I invited to play in my band, trying to claim my own name and trying to prohibit me from using my own name through a lawsuit. Now how bizarre is that? more on this story



Slipknot Celebrate Paul Gray With New Release
(Gibson) Slipknot unleashed Antennas from Hell this past Tuesday, which offers 19 career-spanning songs and a new mix of "My Plague," plus live cuts of "Purity" and "The Heretic Anthem." It's no secret that losing the band's bass player, the late Paul Gray, in 2010 took its toll on Slipknot, and singer Corey Taylor says this record is a tribute to Gray.

"To us, [Antennas from Hell] was just a compilation to celebrate the fact that our fans have been with us since day one, and… to basically celebrate what we call the Paul years," Taylor told Roadrunner Records. "To pay respect to that, to the years that we had Paul, and everything we built together."

Taylor added that picking which songs should be featured on the album was a piece of cake. "It was kind of an easy jump, to be honest," he said. "We basically just looked at our set list [laughs]. At this point, we're kind of the band that's got the best of both worlds. We've got these 'radio hits,' and then we've got songs the fans have made hits, the anthems. It really took no time at all to get those together, and it's a good problem to have. And trust me, this band shudders at the thought of calling something a 'greatest hits' or a 'best of.'" more on this story





Sex Pistols' Never Mind the Bollocks Box Set Coming in September
(Gibson) The Sex Pistols' legendary 1977 release, Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols, will get the box set treatment this fall in honor of the album's 35th anniversary, according to Rolling Stone. The deluxe package includes three CDs and one DVD.

The CDs feature the original album remastered from the original tapes (which were thought to be lost and were only rediscovered earlier this year).

Rarities include six demos from the Spunk bootleg, live performances and a demo studio take of "Belsen was a Gas." The DVD features all sorts of live footage from 1977.

The set will be released on September 24. more on this story





Rick Rubin Sank Crosby, Stills and Nash's Last Album?
(Classic Rock) Graham Nash says producer Rick Rubin was responsible for Crosby, Stills and Nash abandoning their last album.

He describes working with the controversial deskman as "not a great experience" – but he insists they'll finish the job, despite bandmate Stephen Stills' claims that they won't.

"Two things are happening. One, Stephen doesn't know the big picture. Two, Stephen is very deaf. He may have misheard or he may have been answering the question he thought you asked," Nash tells Music Radar. "Crosby, Stills and Nash will do another record. We're right in the middle of one, Songs We Wish We'd Written." more on this story



KISS FAQ Coming On 9/11
KISS fans get ready for the September 11th release of the new KISS FAQ, just ahead of next year's 40th anniversary of the group. The publisher sent over these details:

To some, KISS is a band. To others, KISS is a religion, a way to approach life. Dale Sherman takes readers behind the makeup and stage effects in KISS FAQ: All That's Left to Know About the Hottest Band in the Land (Backbeat Books, $22.99), showcasing the good, the bad, and the weird that has made KISS the legendary ultimate rock-and-roll party band.

KISS FAQ discusses tryouts, record labels, album covers, concerts, television appearances, comics, merchandise, the fanbase, band members' lives outside of and before the band, important people in the KISS sphere, and more. It tackles rumors and covers the various topics KISS fans discuss late in the night at the hotel bar after a KISS expo (KISS expos have continued strong since they started in the 1980s.) when feeling free enough to bring up topics they know would sometimes run them into ridicule otherwise. more on this story



Pearl Jam's Mike McCready Scores Fat Kid Rules The World
Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready was tapped to record original songs and the score for the new film Fat Kid Rules The World.

Living up to its unusual title the film is also being released in an unconventional way. We were sent these details about the movie and how you can see it:

The film follows Troy Billings who is seventeen, overweight, and suicidal. Just as he's about to jump in front of a bus, he's saved by Marcus, a charming high school dropout/street musician. The two begin an uneasy friendship when Marcus enlists the musically challenged Troy to become the drummer in a new punk rock band. As Troy's relationship with Marcus grows, Troy's father becomes increasingly concerned about his son's new friendship. more on this story



Deep Purple Members Rock Benefit For Nashville Musician
(hennemusic) Deep Purple are in Nashville working on a new album and band members Roger Glover, Ian Paice and Don Airey took part in a July 15th benefit show.

The concert was for Jamie Simmons, a local bass player who was severely injured in a motorcycle accident earlier this year.

The Purple members teamed up with Mike Simmons (guitar) and vocalist Greg Mangus at the Mercury Lounge to jam out a couple of classics, including "Space Truckin'" and "Woman From Tokyo." Check out video here.



Paul McCartney Upset About Beckham's Absence From Olympic Team
(Gibson) Paul McCartney has spoken out about David Beckham's omission from the British Olympic soccer team.

The Sun newspaper reports that the Beatle legend said: "He's a national hero. I would've thought Beckham would be first choice because of his huge contribution to getting the Olympics.

"I feel a bit sorry for the three over-23s because we're going to be looking at them and saying, 'That should've been Beckham.' more on this story





Damn Glad To Be On Aerosmith Tribute
Damn Glad sent over word that they have been invited to contribute a cover to Versailles Records Aerosmith tribute album.

The album, will be called "Deuces Wild" and is set to be released late Fall 2012. Damn Glad will be recording the song "Make It" from Aerosmith's first record.

The record will feature current and former members of Motley Crue, Tesla, Poison, Kiss, Megadeth, Mr. Big, Alice Cooper Band, Lillian Axe, Ratt, Slash's Snakepit, LA Guns, King Crimson and others.

Damn Glad are recording their 3rd album entitled "It's Always Something" which is also due out this Fall. Check em out here.



B Sides


Singled Out: Troy Harley's End Of Summer
Today Russian rock star Troy Harley tells us about his new single "End of Summer," which was produced by American Idol's Randy Jackson. Here is the story:

I think 'End of Summer' boils down to accepting the unfortunate fact that sometimes the very best things in life, the things that make us the happiest, are fleeting. Temporary. But that doesn't make them any less important.

I hear it all the time. People claim they're in love with somebody -- 'summer love' -- then heartbroken when it doesn't work out. They mope around feeling like the whole world has done them wrong. Lied to them. We've all been there.

But when you finally reflect on some of these "lost" loves and memorable summers, I think you'll realize you were more in love with how that person made you feel. How happy you were in that moment. Sometimes -- too often, I think -- people become obsessed with trying to get that moment back. The thing is -- we can't. We have to move forward. Sure, it might be the end of 'us', but that doesn't diminish what we had. Not by any means.

Because there's always a next 'summer'. Another moment. Approach each one as if it were your last, and in the end, you'll die with a life.

Hearing is believing. Now that you know the story behind the song, listen for yourself right here!



Mars Attacks Suicidal Tendencies
Mars Attacks Podcast takes a look at Suicidal Tendencies' self-titled debut with special guests Charlie Benante (Anthrax), Gene Hoglan (too many to list), Alan Tecchio (Seven Witches), author Martin Popoff, Mark Strigl from Talking Metal, and Aaron from Iron City Rocks.

Mars Attacks also features written comments from members of Guns N Roses, Madball, Cancer Bats, White Wizzard, Gypsyhawk, Death Angel, and Forbidden among others.

You may read the aforementioned comments, stream or download the podcast right here



Nachtmystium Take You Further Behind Silencing Machine
Nachtmystium have released the third of five in-studio videos featuring exclusive footage and interviews to prepare fans for the release of their new album.

Filmed and edited by Justin Baron, who recently did the YAKUZA documentary, part 3 spotlights bassist Will Lindsay, and it can be viewed here

Nachtmystium's new album, Silencing Machine, will be released on July 30th in Europe and July 31st in North America.



Dream Theater's Jordan Rudess Releases New iApp
Dream Theater's Jordan Rudess released, Tachyon, his latest iOS app this week via iTunes. We were sent these details:

Tachyon allows images and sound to become one as they magically blend under the user's fingertips. Each note played is an individual expression, allowing independent control of pitch and tone far beyond that of traditional instruments. Most instruments only allow the user to play one sound at a time, but with Tachyon they can seamlessly blend between any two sounds as they slide their fingers up and down the screen. The visual experience of Tachyon is just as mesmerizing; fields of twinkling stars morph into the shape of the selected instrument, allowing a direct correlation between sight and sound.

As described by Jordan Rudess, "Tachyon is simple to use and at the same time it offers a unique musical expressive power. The sonic core of the app is a custom-crafted sound set from my personal library, encompassing sounds as familiar as those you would find in your home toolbox, and as exclusive as the ones I use on tour with Dream Theater." more on this story



This Is Hell Deliver Acid Rain Video
This Is Hell have released a new music video for the song "Acid Rain," which comes from their album, Black Mass.

The new video, directed by Jamie Horton, can be viewed on the band's Tumblr page here.

This Is Hell recently wrapped up the "Great American Thrash" summer headlining tour in support of Black Mass. The band will kick off a European run early next month.

Today's Day In Rock News!!

AC/DC Used As Weapon Against Iran
(Classic Rock) A computer virus that infected nuclear establishments in Iran forced machines to play AC/DC hit track Thunderstruck at full volume, claims an expert.
Mikki Hypponen of Finnish security firm F-Secure says he received a number of alert messages from the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran, Gawker reports.

"Our nuclear program has once again been compromised and attacked by a worm which has shut down our network at Natanz and Fordo. The automation network and hardware were shut down," One email said. "There was also some music playing randomly during the middle of the night with the volume maxed out. I believe it was Thunderstruck by AC/DC." more on this story



Punk Band To Remain Jailed Without Trial
(Classic Rock) The three jailed members of Russian punk band Pussy Riot will remain behind bars until January without trial.

A court yesterday refused their application for release on bail following their arrest in February on charges of hooliganism, which could result in a sentence of seven years if they're tried and found guilty.

Musicians Nadya, Masha and Katya will have been in prison for 11 months if the hearing goes ahead next year. And what was their big crime?



Don Dokken Close To Being Suicide Bombing Victim
(TMZ) Don Dokken (singer of the band Dokken) came dangerously close to becoming a victim in the recent Bulgaria suicide bombing ... telling TMZ, he was on the same bus that was bombed ... just ONE DAY before the deadly explosion.

In case you didn't know ... a bus carrying Israeli tourists in Varna, Bulgaria was targeted by a suicide bomber last week, killing 5 and injuring 30 more.

Now, Dokken -- who was in Bulgaria for a rock music festival -- tells us, he nearly became another statistic -- because he took the same Varna bus just a day before the bombing.

Had he been held up an additional few hours, he might have been killed too. more on this story




Queen, Who and Zeppelin Stars Call For Filesharing Crackdown
(Gibson) A group of British musicians have signed a letter to U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron, calling for government to do more to stem the tide of illegal music downloads.

BraveWords.com reports that Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend (The Who), Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin) and Brian May (Queen) are among those who signed the note.

The musicians suggest that the British economy could be strengthened if illegal file sharing laws were enforced more strictly. They have requested the implementation of the 2010 Digital Economy Act, which forces internet service providers, search engines and advertisers to prevent users from going to sites with illegal content. more on this story




KISS and Motley Crue Give Hiring Our Heroes Program $250K
(hennemusic) The night before KISS and Motley Crue kicked off their summer co-headlining tour, KISS performed a private show for US troops and veterans at Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, Virginia.

Prior to the concert, KISS and the Crue presented a check for $250,000 to the National Chamber Foundation's Hiring Our Heroes program.

"A free country's greatest national treasure are the people that make that country free," said Paul Stanley. "You are heroes. None of us could enjoy the freedom that we have without the sacrifices that you people make for us. God bless our troops. God bless America." more on this story



Aerosmith Reaction To Steven Tyler Leaving American Idol
(Classic Rock) Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton says singer Steven Tyler's decision to quit TV gameshow American Idol came after band meetings aimed at hammering out a solution.

Hamilton says: "The thing is it turned out to be quite a demand on his time. The whole plan of how we were going to deal with Idol is something we hammered out last year. It almost got to the point of using real hammers."

The bassists says Tyler's schedule caused few problems with the recording process, but continues: "What would have slowed us down is if we released the album and only had a few weeks to tour behind it. What pleases me most is that if we want to extent the tour we can now do it." He also discussed how he deals with his cancer battle.



GWAR, DevilDriver, Cancer Bats Tour
Gwar will be landing in North America this fall for their Fate or Chaos Tour which will also include DevilDriver, Cancer Bats and Legacy of Disorder.

The trek is currently scheduled to kick off October 12th in Philadelphia, PA and run through November 26th in Millvale, PA. More dates are expected to be added in the coming weeks.

As always, Gwar offered up a humorous announcement for the tour: When asked for comment on the upcoming tour, GWAR front-thing Oderus Urungus muttered something incoherent, then when prodded a bit more muttered something else incoherent. After the third attempt for comment something more intelligible came from the mouth of the warty one: "Once again GWAR returns, hoof and nail, to our old stomping grounds, North America, on a tour of utter destruction, and this time nothing less than the greatest power in the universe will do as our primary victim! That's right, this time GWAR, fresh from our battle with Death, takes on another of history's biggest assholes...God himself! Seeing as we don't have the new album done yet, we really had to do something spectacular..." more on this story



All-American Rejects and Boys Like Girls Fall Tour
The All-American Rejects will be teaming up with Boys Like Girls this fall for a North American coheadlining tour.

The tour is set to kick off September 13 in Hampton Beach, NH and will feature support from The Ready Set and Parachute

"I've always been a big fan of The All-American Rejects and couldn't be more delighted to be sharing the stage with them this fall," Boys Like Girls frontman Martin Johnson says. "I think it's going be a great time for both the fans and bands alike. Looking forward to a really great couple of months." more on this story



Slash Reflects On Guns N' Roses' Appetite For Destruction
(hennemusic) Guns N' Roses' "Appetite For Destruction" is marking its 25th anniversary this year. The record that put GNR on the global stage has reportedly accumulated worldwide sales in excess of 30 million since its 1987 release, including 18 million in the US alone.

Former GNR axeman Slash was asked about the creation of "Appetite" in a new interview with Fuse TV.

"'Welcome To The Jungle' was one of the first Guns N Roses' collaborative songs that we ever wrote together," says Slash. "It was definitely one of the first songs we made a demo of. When it came time to put the album together, as far as sequencing was concerned, I think it was a given that 'Welcome To The Jungle' was going to be the flagship song for the record." Watch the interview here.



Maximo Park Plan First Tour in Five Years
Maximo Park will be embarking on their first tour in five years this fall, which includes eight U.S. dates will support from Stagnant Pools, Zambri, and The Neighbourhood.

Maximo Park will be touring in support of their new album "The National Health" which was released digitally on July 3 with a physical release date of August 28.

Maximo Park's Paul Smith says, "we've been waiting for a few years to make our return to North America and now, with "The National Health" under our belts, we're pleased to announce some new dates! The new album is a crowd-pleasing blockbuster (in our not so humble opinion!) so spread the word and let's make these shows special. We assure our American friends we'll make it up to them with a dose of pure, melodic, ROCK!" more on this story



Rock Hall To Honor Chuck Berry
(Gibson) Rock and roll and guitar pioneer Chuck Berry, who turns 86 in October, is set to be honored by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame through its American Music Masters series this year.

The guitar great, who still duck-walks on stage with his trusty Gibson ES-335s and ES-355s, will be the focus of a weeklong celebration in Cleveland starting October 22 and finishing with an all-star concert, featuring Mr. Berry, on October 27.

The Belfast Telegraph reports that Berry said that he's: "looking forward to reelin' and rockin' in Cleveland." more on this story





Dave Grohl Pens Liner Notes For New Beatles Compilation
(Gibson) To mark the release of a new iTunes Beatles compilation, Tomorrow Never Knows, Foo Fighter Dave Grohl has written some words outlining his love of the British band.

"If it weren't for The Beatles, I would not be a musician," he said according to NME.com. "The Beatles seemed to be capable of anything. They knew no boundaries, and in that freedom they seemed to define what we now know today as Rock and Roll."

Grohl also reveals that his six-year old daughter is also a fan, saying, "From one generation to the next, The Beatles will remain the most important rock band of all time. Just ask Violet." more on this story





INXS Including Unseen Michael Hutchence Footage on Kick Reissue
(Gibson) Australian rock band INXS will celebrate the 25th anniversary of their groundbreaking Kick album by reissuing the record along with unseen footage of Michael Hutchence footage and previously unseen handwritten lyrics from the charismatic singer who passed in 1997.

The U.K.'s Daily Express newspaper reports that the deluxe set will be released in September. The band's manager Chris Murphy said: "It'll be an amazing, super-duper package. There's stuff that was recorded with Michael for Kick that didn't go on the album."

There are also plans for the band, with singer Ciaran Gribbin, to perform Kick in its entirety in Australia this year. more on this story





Roger Waters Takes Stand Against Autograph Business
(Gibson) Rock legend Roger Waters, the biggest-selling live act of 2012 so far, has stopped signing autographs.

According to the Daily Express, the Pink Floyd legend is upset about the commercialization of the autograph business.

Waters told the Daily Telegraph, "I don't sign any guitars or scratch-plates or anything like that any more. There's a little sort of industry that's about eBay. It's about getting a little bit of you that they can sell to somebody who cares, and I find that ugly." more on this story





Paul McCartney Pokes Fun at Springsteen Jam Interruption
(Gibson) Paul McCartney has posted a rehearsal video promoting the upcoming Olympics concert at his website, PaulMcCartney.com.

Macca shows that the famous Beatle humor is alive and well when responding to his July 14 concert appearance with Bruce Springsteen, which was ended by the power being disconnected (for curfew reasons).

In the video, his rehearsal is abruptly ended. You can watch the video clip right here.





Ringworm Releasing Live Album Next Month
Ringworm informed fans on Facebook yesterday that they will be releasing their very first live album next month.

The album will be called 'Stigmatas In The Flesh' and will be issued by A389 Recordings. They offer up a preview here. They had these details about the show and the album:

Recorded in 2010 at A389's 6th Anniversary Bash (aka The Show That Ends The World), anyone there could testify that there was a lot of tension in the air that night. After Gehenna's set almost ended in a riot, Ringworm took the stage and just leveled the place with their most vicious set in years. more on this story



Fleetwood Mac's Jeremy Spencer Sets New CD Release
Original Fleetwood Mac guitarist Jeremy Spencer will be releasing his album, "Bend in the Road" on CD on August 28, 2012. Glass Onyon sent over these details:

On April 21st, legendary guitarist Jeremy Spencer, an original member of Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac, member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and featured artist on Propelz, released a limited edition double vinyl album titled 'Bend In The Road' for International Record Store Day.

The release packs a "vintage vibe" by way of Jeremy's handmade touch, fusing his artistry as a consummate slide guitarist, singer/songwriter, interpreter, and illustrator. His evocative watercolor graces the timeless gatefold cover, recalling enduring albums when records were the sum of their parts and made with consequence. more on this story



Twin Atlantic Hitting The Road With The Used
The Used have invited Twin Atlantic to support them on their upcoming West Coast tour dates.

The tour begins on September 18 at The Fox Theater in Pomona, CA, and includes stops in Sacramento, Reno, and other cities before ending on September 28 in Boise, ID.

Before returning Stateside for The Used Tour, Twin Atlantic are scheduled to appear on the NME/Radio 1 Stage at the Reading and Leeds Festivals in late August. This Fall, they will embark on their largest headline UK tour to date including 2 sold out homecoming shows at Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow. more on this story



Blessed By A Broken Heart Change Singers
There has been a lineup change in Blessed By A Broken Heart with their guitarist Sam Ryder taking over vocal duties from Tony Gambino, who is leaving the band for personal reasons. The band issued the following:

Gambino has released a video statement explaining his decision, which is excerpted here: "This is one of the hardest decisions I've ever had to make. But I recently decided to leave the touring life so I can stay home with my family. With that said, I have some exciting news - I'm super stoked to announce that Sam Ryder is going to be stepping in as lead vocalist, and I couldn't be more honored to have anyone else take my spot. Sam is a world class musician and vocalist and I have nothing but confidence in him." Watch the full statement here.

By filling the "vacant position" of singer from within, the international shred-metal group can ensure fans of a fluid, flawless transition into the next era of Blessed By A Broken Heart's music. Driving that point home is the release of a previously unheard track, "Out of Control" - featuring vocals from the newly promoted Sam Ryder - that illustrates in no uncertain terms his talent and capability as the band's new frontman. more on this story



L.A. Guns Respond To Tracii Guns Announcement
L.A. Guns have responded to comments made by the group's namesake Tracii Guns in a recent interview that he is retiring his version of the group.

The group sent out the following: All the members of L.A. Guns (Phil Lewis, Steve Riley, Stacey Blades, and Scotty Griffin) believe this will help everyone to move on from the past, from the confusion, and wish Tracii all the best in the future.

L.A. Guns continues to tour the U.S. and Europe in support of the critically-acclaimed new record, Hollywood Forever. more on this story



45 Grave Releasing First New Album in 2 Decades
45 Grave have set an August 14th release date for their first full length release of new material in 19 years, Pick Your Poison. They sent out these details:

The current incarnation of the 45 Grave is fronted by founding member Dinah Cancer and features a new line-up featuring Adolescents founding member Frank Agnew.

Known primarily for the bands goth/deathrock/goth-rock sound they solidified in the '80's, 45 Grave have released a new release that is more musically adventurous than previous efforts. Cancer credits Agnew with the guts and the honesty to push the bands boundaries while still remaining true to their roots more on this story



B Sides


Singled Out: Boy Meets Machine
Today Joel Monet from Boy Meets Machine tells us about the song "Under Your Bed" from their brand new album "War Horn". Here is the story:

Under Your Bed was one of the very first songs Joel wrote when we were tossing around the idea of putting together a 'futuristic rock' group in 2009.

It came together in about a week along with a couple other tunes that our listeners are likely never to hear. All the guitars and vocals were tracked into my friend John Baxley's Line 6 Toneport UX2 which produced an incredibly shrill tone. Since I was writing it as a single, very little forethought went into the lyric writing process or chord structure but it seemed to resonate with our Australian fan base as we managed to amass over 50,000 plays in a matter of weeks within its first demo release on Myspace.

Fast Forward to the Future... We are now playing a much heavier version of the same basic tune with slightly abridged lyrics, lower 7 string guitar tuning, a slower tempo, and the diabolical guitar melodies of Christian Colabelli.

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



Chickenfoot Star Jams 'You Really Got Me' With Steel Panther
(hennemusic) After spending some time on the road promoting their latest album, "Balls Out," Steel Panther have returned to their regular Monday night gigs at the House Of Blues in Hollywood.

This week, Steep Panther were joined by special guest Kenny Aronoff, currently the fill-in drummer for Chickenfoot while Chad Smith continues his road work with the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Aronoff sat in with Panther as they launched into The Kinks classic, "You Really Got Me." Watch it here.



Korn and Godsmack Headlining ShipRocked 2012
Korn and Godsmack are set to headline the fourth annual ShipRocked, the annual rock themed cruise, which is set to sail from November 27 to December 1 this year.

Other lineup additions for ShipRocked 2012 include Pop Evil, Helmet, The Halo Method (featuring Ben Moody, ex-Evanescence/We Are The Fallen; Dave Buckner, ex-Papa Roach; and Lukas Rossi, winner of Rockstar Supernova), Dead Sara, Write This Down and Andy Wood & The Amalgam.

"I did a cruise last year DJing as J Devil, and it was a f**king blast--such a great time," says Jonathan Davis of Korn. "We're really looking forward to doing it this year as Korn with Monster Energy and all these great musicians. This is going to be an unbelievable event." more on this story



Sebastian Bach Rock Fest Video Footage Goes Online
(hennemusic) This past weekend, Sebastian Bach played Wisconsin's Rock Fest on the fourth and final night of the event; Sebastian was third on the bill behind headliners Def Leppard and Poison.

Bach is currently touring North America in support of his 2011 release, "Kicking & Screaming."

Pros-shot footage of Sebastian performing the song "As Long As I Got The Music" at Rock Fest has now surfaced

Today's Day In Rock News!

Aerosmith's New Album Delay Explained
(hennemusic) Aerosmith guitarist Brad Whitford explained why the release of the band's new album, "Music From Another Dimension," was pushed back until November 6 from the original August 28th release date.
"It's unfortunate," Whitford tells the Long Branch-Eatontown Patch. "We were going to have the song 'Legendary Child' as part of a movie soundtrack that was going to come out this summer and the movie ["G.I. Joe: Retaliation"] was delayed to next year, so the whole marketing campaign that went along with that and the album's release went right down the toilet. So the record company wanted time for a whole new approach and they wanted to get a slot to release the album they thought would be good for it. It'll be worth the wait."

Whitford's comments follow those of singer Steven Tyler, who told the Alan Cox Show on 100.7 WMMS Cleveland last month that "Too many people [other notable recording artists] are releasing [new albums] those weeks [in late summer]. We don't wanna step on their release dates. So we just said, 'You know what?! We've got the goods… ain't no doubt about it. We'll wait another couple of months.'" Find out what Tom Hamilton had to say about it.



Bruce Springsteen Felt Suicidal In The 80s
(Classic Rock) Bruce Springsteen battled suicidal thoughts in the early 1980s, he's revealed. The Boss began seeing a psychotherapist as a result of his childhood relationship with his father along with experiencing a mixed reaction to achieving fame and fortune.

Many of his songs discuss the difficulties of dealing with his father's own depression, and fears he'd have to face similar demons – which turned out to be true. Springsteen tells the New Yorker: "My issues weren't as obvious as drugs. Mind were different. They were quieter – just as problematic, but quieter."

His friend and biographer Dave Marsh says: "He was feeling suicidal. The depression wasn't shocking, per se. He was on a rocket ride from nothing to something. Now you're getting your ass kissed day and night. You start to have some inner conflicts about your real self-worth."

But along with help from his associates, the Boss found solace on stage. more on this story



Layne Staley Replacement For Pearl Jam Side Project Found?
(Banana 101.5) Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready recently revealed that there is roughly an album's worth of songs that the mid-90′s side project, Mad Season, never got to record with vocalist Layne Staley before his return to Alice in Chains and eventual death. Now it appears that Screaming Trees singer Mark Lanegan will lend his voice to the project that may be out as early as this year.

Mad Season was a side project featuring Staley and John Baker Saunders on bass (both of whom are now deceased) with McCready and Screaming Trees drummer Barrett Martin rounding out the lineup. The band almost became more than just a passing side project, as both Pearl Jam and Alice in Chains were going through "growing pains." Ultimately, Staley returned to AIC and Pearl Jam moved forward as well.

During the time following the release of their only album, 'Above,' the group reconvened without Staley and recorded a number of demos. "We have 13 unreleased songs we never did," McCready explained before announcing his intentions to draft another singer to finish the songs. We're trying to find singers that are up to the caliber of Layne to do justice to it. I know a lot of [great singers] but it's just getting the commitment." And how does Lanegan now figure into it?



Metallica, Iron Maiden, Santana and More Tribute Deep Purple
(hennemusic) Deep Purple's landmark 1972 album, "Machine Head," is getting the tribute treatment.

"Re-Machined: A Tribute To Machine Head" is a compilation CD featuring re-interpretations of songs by Metallica, Iron Maiden, Chickenfoot, Carlos Santana, Black Label Society and more.

The disc will be made available with Classic Rock magazine's upcoming Deep Purple fanpack. Due on September 4, the fanpack also comes with an in-depth, official, band-endorsed 124-page magazine featuring exclusive interviews with Metallica, Maiden, Chickenfoot, Joe Bonamassa and Steve Vai. more on this story



Dream Theater Plan New DVD
(Gibson) Dream Theater are planning to shoot a live DVD in Argentina in August. Dream Theater have traditionally followed up most album releases with a corresponding DVD based on a particular theme or exotic location. The new DVD will be the band's first to feature new drummer Mike Mangini, who took over after Mike Portnoy departed in 2010.

Vocalist James LaBrie told Tri-State Rock that the band planned to work with Mike Leonard, who was responsible for The Spirit Carries On, the three-part documentary which the band used to chronicle their drummer auditions and the decision to welcome Mangini into the band. "We're using Rich Chycki, who's worked on the last few Rush albums as engineer and mixer, and he also worked on the 30th-anniversary DVD with Rush," LaBrie said. "And we have some technological things that are gonna be going on this DVD that should make it quite interesting."

Dream Theater will film two nights – August 19 and 20 – at Estadio Luna Park in Buenos Aires. "It's a beautiful, beautiful area, and it will be outside, so hopefully the weather gods will work in our favor," LaBrie said. "But yeah, it's a really great place. We thought it was the perfect venue for us to do this DVD. And we're pretty stoked. I think it's gonna be very cool, very unique, and I think it should step it up, once again, from our last official DVD, which was Score, at Radio City Music Hall." more on this story





Rob Zombie, Shinedown, Marilyn Manson Lead Rock Vegas Lineup
Rob Zombie, Shinedown, Marilyn Manson, Godsmack and Staind lead the lineup for Rock Vegas.

The two-day music festival will take place on Friday, September 28 and Saturday, September 29 at Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas.

The event will also feature Stone Sour, Adelitas Way, All That Remains, P.O.D., Art of Dying, Redlight King, New Medicine, Deuce, Otherwise and more. more on this story



Former Black Sabbath Singer Hopes Bill Ward Returns
(Gibson) Tony Martin says he knows his former Black Sabbath bandmates love drummer Bill Ward, and he hopes they can come to an agreement which would see Ward return to the band for their in-progress reunion album.

In an interview with Born Music Online, Martin said he didn't understand the fuss over "this Bill Ward stuff. I spent 10 years with the band and not once did they speak badly of Bill Ward. They love him, so why didn't they go the extra yard to make it work?"

Martin released five albums with Black Sabbath, including a few which remain critically acclaimed (Headless Cross and Cross Purposes), and he shared the stage with three quarters of Sabbath's founding members when Ward joined Martin, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler for a 1994 South American tour. more on this story





The Wallflowers Giving Away New Song Feature Clash Legend
The Wallflowers are giving fans a free MP3 download of their newest single, "Reboot The Mission."

Following yesterday's exclusively stream on RollingStone.com, the band is offering a FREE Mp3 download of the track on their website.

The song of the lead off single from the band's new album, Glad All Over, which hits stores October 2nd, features legendary Clash guitarist Mick Jones on vocals and guitar. more on this story



The Outlaws Releasing First New Album in 18 Years
The Outlaws have set a September 25th release date for "It's About Pride," their first new album in 18 years.

"Because The Outlaws have been out of the public eye for so long, it's almost like starting over," explains singer/songwriter/guitarist Henry Paul.

"But because of the band's history, we're seeing this as a new chapter. We've written and recorded this album on our own terms, and we're out to make a significant impression. What our fans loved then they still love now, because we are just as good or even better than we were. Most of all, they recognize the heart of what it is we still do." more on this story



KISS and Motley Crue Heading South
(hennemusic) KISS and Motley Crue launched their summer North American tour on Friday. The pair of classic rockers will play more than 40 shows before the trek wraps up in Hartford, CT. on September 23.

A week after the North American dates finish, KISS will play a series of newly-announced concerts in Mexico.

KISS will play Mexico City (September 29 with Motley Crue) and Monterrey (October 1 - KISS only). more on this story



Less Than Jake 20th Anniversary Tour
Less Than Jake will be celebrating their 20th anniversary with late summer tour featuring support from A Wilhelm Scream and Junior Battles.

The dates will take place in the Northeast and Midwest between Riot Fest Toronto and Riot Fest Dallas, with Riot Fest Chicago included in the middle.

This tour is part of Less Than Jake's 20th Anniversary Tour, a year-long celebration of the band's second decade together. This year has taken the band across the northeast, to South America, and across the pond to the UK and Europe so far. more on this story



Rush Clockwork Angels: The Novel Special Limited Editions Coming
(hennemusic) ECW Press have announced two very special, limited editions of "Clockwork Angels: The Novel," the side project of the latest Rush album.

The Silver Edition, slipcased and autographed by authors Kevin J. Anderson and Rush drummer/lyricist Neil Peart, will be available in a limited edition of 300 copies. It will be available for $74.95 from ECW Press and rushbackstage.com.

The Gold Edition, slipcased and signed by both authors, is accompanied by a lithograph image from the book, signed by artist Hugh Syme, and a unique autographed page of the original Clockwork Angels manuscript. Both pieces are presented in an attractive frame with an engraved and numbered plate. With only 302 copies available, the Gold Edition will retail for $299.95. more on this story



Henry Rollins Cast In New TV and Web Series
OMEN Communications informs up that Henry Rollins has been cast in the new web and TV series Dark Prophet, with the show's pilot scheduled to begin shooting this summer in Los Angeles. They provided these details:

Dark Prophet is set to debut on-screen this fall. The plot follows Dai Shepherd, an extraordinarily gifted, yet rebellious music student with time-traveling abilities who discovers that government Intelligence agency, Black Box, has a catastrophic secret embedded in song patterns--Dai is the key to saving the world as we know it.

In addition to Rollins, the cast includes Josh Meyers ("That '70s Show"), Rick Gonzalez ("Reaper"), Bill A. Jones ("Glee"), and rising star, Chase Fein in the role of Dai Shepherd. more on this story



Slash Recruits Foxy Shazam For Fall Tour
Slash has tapped Foxy Shazam as a support act for the former Guns N' Roses guitarist's Fall tour.

The North American trek will be running from September 4 to October 4, culminating at the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles.

Foxy Shazam will be hitting the road with Slash in support of their album, The Church of Rock and Roll. more on this story



Aimee Mann and The Voice's Beverly McClellan On Steve Vai's New Album
Favored Nation reminds us that Steve Vai has set an August 14th release date for his new studio album, The Story of Light, which will feature a special duet with Aimee Mann.

The 12-song set continues a conceptual and cosmic narrative arc that began with the artist's most recent studio release, 2005's acclaimed Real Illusions: Reflections.

Although The Story of Light is largely instrumental, the album does feature guest vocalists including singer-songwriter Aimee Mann-dueting with Vai on "No More Amsterdam," which she also co-wrote. Beverly McClellan, a season one finalist on The Voice, appears on "John the Revelator," a track inspired by a vintage recording of blues singer Blind Willie Johnson, whose acid-soaked vocals are in the mix as well. Other highlights include the title track (which opens the album), "Gravity Storm," "The Moon and I," and "Velorum." more on this story



Vigilance Begin Work On New Album
Metal Tank Records have signed Vigilance to a new record deal and will release the band's sophomore album.

A release date has not been announced but the band is ready to begin recording the effort and offered these comments:

"We are thrilled to announce that we are returning to Zalokar studios. The time is at hand to record the successor of our debut album 'Steeds of Time'. We have been working harder than ever before so you can expect nothing but fast, dark and untamed heavy metal!" You can check out a live video from the band here.



Loverboy Helped Bob Rock Escape From Michael Buble
(Classic Rock) Loverboy presented Bob Rock with a perfect opportunity to escape from working with pop star Michael Buble.

The Canadian AOR outfit's history with the producer goes back to their roots. As a member of the Payolas Rock started out in the same province as Loverboy, and manned the desk for their 1980 self-titled debut and four later outings.

These days Rock is known for his work with Metallica, Motley Crue and the Cult among many others – but earlier this year he found time in his schedule to reunite with Loverboy. more on this story



B Sides


Rush's Lifeson Laments The Fall Of The Album Format
(Gibson) Rush's Alex Lifeson is fiercely forward-looking when it comes to the band's music, but he's saddened that albums no longer reign as the premier musical format.

"We grew up with albums, and for us, the album was always the thing," he told M-Music and Musicians. "We've never been a singles band. We've released singles, sure, and we've had some moderate success with some, but we've never been that kind of band. So yes, I'm sorry to see the album and everything it represented go. It was like a book, and now you're buying chapters that don't always relate to the whole book."

Still, Lifeson said it "was fun" releasing a couple of songs from the band's new album, Clockwork Angels, as teasers. "It got us thinking that in the future we might record two or three songs and release them every six months," he said. "But for now, especially with a project this size, an album was the only way to go." more on this story





Why Eddie Van Halen Donated 75 Guitars
(hennemusic) Earlier this year, Eddie Van Halen donated 75 electric guitars from his personal collection to the Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports music education in public schools across the country.

Per Van Halen's request, the Foundation distributed the guitars to music programs in public schools throughout the Los Angeles area where there are not enough instruments to meet the demand of students enrolled.

"Music is the universal language. It has the ability to transcend and convey every human emotion that exists without saying a word," said Eddie. "Music kept me off the streets and out of trouble and gave me something that was mine that no one could take away from me. Music education and families are dealing with the economic times, and I wanted to help them. If I can help a kid discover a liking, or even a passion for music in their life, then that's a wonderful thing. Music has provided a good life for me and hopefully it can help make life better for others with this donation." more on this story



Rob Zombie Remixed
(Gibson) Rob Zombie will release Mondo Sex Head, an album of remixes by some of today's top DJs, on August 7. The album includes remixes by Korn's Jonathan "JDevil" Davis, Photek, the Bloody Beetroots, Drumcorps and Ki:Theory.

It was curated and executive produced by Jason Bentley, music director at L.A.'s influential KCRW and electronic dance music expert. It was supervised by Richard Bishop, co-executive producer of the RE:GENERATION music project and documentary film. But the final say was Zombie's: he hand-selected each track, road-testing many in his car while driving around L.A. "I like the idea of taking songs and reconfiguring them," Zombie explains.

The album will be preceded by two separate digital-only EPs featuring tracks taken from Mondo Sex Head and exclusive bonus tracks. Mondo Sex Head will be released by Universal Music Enterprises (UMe).