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Metallica: Rock's Not Dead But Some Bands Need To Die Off
Metallica frontman James Hetfield recently addressed the current state of rock and blasts the idea that rock is dead, but says that some bands have to die off.
Artisan News Service issued a new video report which included edited footage of Metallica's press conference for their Orion Festival and Hetfield addressed the idea of rock dying with, "It dying and popularity are two different things.... if it's not popular, fine. I kinda like it that way."

"I love being the underdog. I love being the thing that's not liked. I love to build it up again. That's part of the mission in life for me."

The clip then jumps to a clip of James saying, "Maybe saying, there's too many bands out there, and some have to die off so the strong survive. That's just my theory?"

Guitarist Kirk Hammett added "like lemmings" before drummer Lars Ulrich laughed and ended with "You heard it here first; there are too many bands out there. Some of them have to die off. Quote James Hetfield"

The video feature also included Marilyn Manson who compared rock to a zombie that will never die despite decades of declarations of its demise. They also talked to Slash, who took a more serious approach to answering the question. You can see what he had to say below:






Grohl Denies Foo Fighters Hiatus Reports
(Classic Rock) Foo Fighters mainman Dave Grohl has told fans to calm down after rumours spread saying the band were about to take a second hiatus.

The story arose after he told the crowd at the Reading Festival last weekend: "It's the last show of the tour and it's the last show for a long time."

Now he's said: "Relax – I was only talking to England, about England! Stop eavesdropping, internets!" More rock news.



Rolling Stones Movie Coming This Fall
With rumors swirling around about the Rolling Stones plans, we received some solid news about the group this week. There will be a new film about the rock veterans premiering on HBO on November 15th.

Rogers & Cowan sent over these details: Crossfire Hurricane, directed by Brett Morgen, provides a remarkable new perspective on the Stones' unparalleled journey from blues-obsessed teenagers in the early '60s to rock royalty. It's all here in panoramic candour, from the Marquee Club to Hyde Park, from Altamont to "Exile," from club gigs to stadium extravaganzas.

In addition to the U.S. premiere on HBO, in the UK the film will receive a theatrical release and can be seen by Stones fans in selected cinemas across the country in the fall. It will also broadcast on BBC 2 later in the year. more on this story



Deftones Set For New Album and Tour This Fall
The Deftones will release their new studio album, Koi No Yokan, on November 13th and will be hitting the road a month earlier to support the effort.

Koi No Yokan was recorded in Los Angeles, CA with Nick Raskulinecz (Alice In Chains, Foo Fighters, Rush) who also produced Diamond Eyes.

Front man Chino Moreno summed up Deftones' sound in a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, saying "Obviously we're an aggressive band - not the heaviest, but there's a lot of attack. He continues, "But there's also this lush beauty that flows within everything that we do, and that's my favorite part of the band. To me, it's the epitome of what the Deftones do." more on this story



Duran Duran Forced To Cancel Tour
Nick Rhodes' illness has forced Duran Duran to cancel the final dates of their North American tour.

The band had previously canceled shows this week in Pittsburgh, Atlantic City, Kettering and Chicago and announced on Thursday that they would not be able to perform the final dates of their All You Need Is Now world tour in Canada tonight and tomorrow (Friday 31st August and Saturday 1st September in Rama, Ontario.)

Rhodes issued the following statement to fans: Firstly, I would like to personally apologise to everybody who had tickets to attend the shows which we were forced to cancel during the final week of our world tour. I know how far some of you travel to see us perform and how seldom we reach some of your cities. We never want to let you down. In this instance, it was truly unavoidable. I contracted a virus, which dragged me down and left me entirely exhausted. Although I made it clear to doctors that it was my express wish to recommence the tour as soon as possible, they all strongly advised that I needed to recover properly, which regrettably, meant resting for the remainder of this week. more on this story



Marillion Set New Album Release
Marillion will release their 17th studio album, Sounds That Can't Be Made, on September 24, 2012.

Produced by Marillion and Michael Hunter, the collection has been two years in the making, recorded at Marillion's home studio, the Racket Club, as well as Peter Gabriel's Real World Studios.

On Sounds That Can't Be Made, frontman Steve Hogarth admits "More than a singer, I feel like an interpreter expressing a journey." Listeners will indeed take a lyrical journey, from Hogarth's open-diary prose for "Montreal," to the long-lost 1992 John Helmer lyric to "Pour My Love," as well as "Gaza," the record's 17-minute epic centerpiece. more on this story



Static-X, Emmure, Ill Nino, 9 Electric and Shogun Tour
Static-X have mapped out the initial dates for the North American fall leg of their Noise Revolution Tour which kicks off next month.

The tour will also feature Emmure, Ill Nino, 9 Electric and Shogun and will begin on September 19th Billings, MT.

Static-X, Emmure, 9 Electric will be kicking things off the day before with a concert in Cheyenne, WY. more on this story



Original Santana Singer All For A Reunion
(CBS Local) One of the hottest tours of the summer was The Beach Boys/Brian Wilson reunion. On the list of legendary bands who are estranged from important former (living) members, Santana ranks high. So what would it take to get the group's original singer, Gregg Rolie, back into the fold for an album and/or tour?

Rolie tells CBS Local that it should be pretty simple: "It's just a matter of putting it together and going and doing it. We've talked about it a number of times, but it never comes to fruition. I would do it, I think it's a great idea, people would love it. It could be great!"

Rolie, a founding member of Santana, played on their first four albums. The first three, Santana (1969), Abraxas (1970) and III (1971) are classic rock albums in the truest sense of the world, yielding songs including "Waiting," "Evil Ways," "Soul Sacrifice," "Black Magic Woman," "Oye Como Va" and "No One To Depend On." The fourth album, Caravanserai, saw the band go in a much jazzier direction, after which Rolie decided to leave the band. more on this story



Soilwork Recording Double Album
Soilwork have so much new music that they have been working on in the studio that they plan to release a double album.

The band is currently recording with producer Jens Bogren (Opeth, Amon Amarth, Bloodbath) and have entitled the upcoming release The Living Infinite.

Singer Björn "Speed" Strid tells fans, "So here's the scoop. Me and the boys have been waiting to share this for quite some time now: The Living Infinite will be a double album! A REAL double album, in the true sense of the word, which means no fillers and no left-overs. more on this story



Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza Releasing Final Album In October
The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza's final album, Danza IIII: The Alpha - The Omega, will be released on October 23rd.

Danza IIII contains guest vocal appearances by Whitechapel's Phil Bozeman and Obey the Brave/Despised Icon's Alex Erian. The album was engineered and mixed by Nicholas Scott (Miss May I). The artwork was created by Michael J. Windsor, known for his work with The Red Chord and Pig Destroyer, and for his book covers for bestsellers like The Da Vinci Code and Darkly Dreaming Dexter.

Josh Travis, now a full-time member of Glass Cloud with former Of Mice & Men frontman Jerry Roush, made this comment about Danza IIII: "For this album, Jessie and I were looking to create more of a visceral vibe than a completely technical vibe. There's parts that do still get a bit chaotic of course, but not nearly as much as the avid listener is used to. Everything about this record is way more to the point, with much more heart put into it rather than just seeing how many notes could be thrown into a part or seeking to create 'the heaviest sh*t ever' or any of that nonsense. The record being titled The Alpha - The Omega, to us symbolized the beginning and the end of Danza. Jessie and I hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed creating it for you all." more on this story



The Oral History of Led Zeppelin Set For Release
(hennemusic) Earlier this week, a Led Zeppelin book by British music writer Barney Hoskyns was announced for release next week. "Trampled Under Foot: The Power And Excess Of Led Zeppelin," by Hoskyns, will be published September 6.

Now, a second Zeppelin effort by Hoskyns has been announced for November. "Led Zeppelin: The Oral History Of The World's Greatest Rock Band" is set to be published November 6.

The 576-page hardcover is based on more than 200 interviews with everyone from Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones to road manager Richard Cole, their late manager Peter Grant, and many others central to the Zeppelin story. more on this story



Dispatch World Tour
Dispatch have expanded their tour plans into next year with the addition of a new European leg to following their North American trek this fall.

Kicking off on January 23rd in Vienna, Austria, Dispatch will also visit Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, and the Netherlands, wrapping up on February 4th in Dortmund, Germany.

They will be touring in support of Circles Around The Sun, which debuted at Number 24 on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart, marking the band's highest chart entry in their 16-year history. more on this story



Triumph's Rik Emmett, Mike Levine and Gil Moore In The Studio
(hennemusic) Rock radio series In The Studio: The Stories Behind History's Greatest Rock Bands heads north to Canada this week for the "Best of" Triumph as part of its Medium Rare series.

Triumph members Rik Emmett, Mike Levine and Gil Moore sit down with host Redbeard for an honest, heartwarming and hysterically funny interview about how this three-piece Toronto outfit made it in North America, first as an upstart live act and then
as platinum selling recording artists.

After years of playing in bands with multitudes of members, Triumph intentionally designed themselves as a trio. "The idea was really practical that we only wanted three musicians," says Moore. "We thought,' there's never going to be a tie vote'. (Laughs) That sounds crazy but that was part of it. The whole idea about what we wanted to do musically, we were looking at bands like ZZ Top, Cream, Zeppelin…generally dealing with no rhythm guitar and no keyboards. That was part of the philosophy of what we wanted to do musically. We knew the limitations. I use to always say,' In a three piece band there is no place to hide'." more on this story



Liverpool Residents Wish Beatles Fans Would Let It Be
(Gibson) The original Liverpool homes of The Beatles are increasingly becoming tourist destinations. Dozens of companies are now offering tours of the Fab Four's former haunts across the northern English city. But many Liverpool residents would wish tourists would – ahem - let it be.

They say their peace is being shattered with tourists arriving at all hours of the day and night. Local paper The Liverpool Echo spoke to Kathleen Hughes, 74, who lives in George Harrison's birthplace, Arnold Grove in the Liverpool district of Wavertree. She said she was scared by the "hoards of people outside my door". Retired care-worker Kathleen added: "The tour taxis come zooming up the street and in the summer there are hundreds of them every day. At the weekend they are turning up constantly, even as late as two o'clock in the morning.

"I live on my own and sometimes it's really frightening with the flashes going off through my windows. It's horrible having strangers sticking their faces in my window and knocking at all times of day.

"If the door's open some of them some are so cheeky they just walk straight into the house as though it's a museum." more on this story





Stolen Babies Map Out Fall Tour Plans
Stolen Babies plan to hit the road next week for the Epic Kings & Idols Tour featuring coheadliners Devin Townsend Project, Katatonia, and special guests Paradise Lost.

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

In addition to the tour, Stolen Babies also plan two dates scheduled before tour kick-off and several one-off headline dates during and after. more on this story



Black Tusk Plan Release Party Weekend
Black Tusk have added three new special headline dates in addition to their upcoming North American headline tour.

These dates are part of the release party weekend for the new Split 7" that Black Tusk recorded with fellow Savannah metallers Dead Yet? The 7" is being released on Hyperrealist Records.

These dates are scheduled for the weekend of September 21st in Jacksonville, FL, Savannah, GA, and Columbia, SC. more on this story



Seven Kingdoms Releasing New Album This Fall
(Freeman) Nightmare Records have set an October 9th release date for the new Seven Kingdoms album, The Fire is Mine.

In May of 2012 the band entered Morrisound Studios to create a record powerful enough to hang with the best in metal. With legendary producer Jim Morris (Iced Earth, Obituary, JOP, Jag Panzer etc) at the helm and much more experience gained, SEVEN KINGDOMS created their next melodic power thrash opus.

Today Seven Kingdoms revealed the tracklisting for The Fire is Mine which is set for an release on. more on this story



A Sound Of Thunder Offering EP To Kick Start New Album
A Sound Of Thunder are now offering their new Queen Of Hell EP exclusively through Kickstarter.com as a reward to fans that help fund their new album.

The EP serves as a follow up to the 2012 studio album "Out of the Darkness" and teaser for the band's next studio album Time's Arrow, due in spring 2013. Queen Of Hell was produced by Kevin "131" Gutierrez (Shinedown, While Heaven Wept, Deceased) at Assembly Line Studios in Virginia.

According to guitarist Josh Schwartz, "we had too much great material for our next album and weren't willing to shelve it, so the EP was a no-brainer. It gives us a great reward to offer the fans who support our fundraising campaign for the next album, and reduces the wait time for new music from the band." more on this story



The Peach Kings Plan Album Release Shows
The Peach Kings will be celebrating the release of their new EP, Handsome Moves, on September 6, 2012 with a run of bi-coastal shows.

The duo will be playing 3 special shows in New York City and one show in Los Angeles.

They describe their sound as "gypsydelic," which is just what it sounds like. Stemming from their inability to choose one genre of music to play, they coined the term in order to reflect their own personal view of the band. "Gypsy-" because they were inspired by playing outdoors and "-delic" because it contains just a hint of strange. more on this story



Pig Destroyer Releasing New Album in Multiple Configurations
Pig Destroyer will be releasing their new album, Book Burner, on October 22nd in various configurations.

Book Burner will be released as a CD, Deluxe 2xCD, LP, Deluxe 2xLP, Cassette, Digital and an extremely limited ultimate edition dubbed "The Order Of The Godless Swine."

The deluxe editions will each contain a bonus disc of punk covers and a short story, titled The Atheist, penned by frontman JR Hayes. The Atheist is a post-apocalyptic tale about a decaying world taken over by the violence of religion that showcases the renowned lyricists' unsurpassed style for the first time as prose. The deluxe 2xLP will also contain an etched b-side featuring artwork by Wormrot frontman Arif Rot. more on this story



B Sides


Singled Out: Thoughts In Reverse
Today Thoughts In Reverse singer Brian Magee and guitarist Scott Garland tell us about the song "Judged By Twelve, Carried By Six," from their new EP "Sightings". Here is the story:

Singer Brian Magee: When we wrote "Judged By 12, Carried By 6," I was in a very vengeful and angry place, so lyrically I put out everything that I was feeling at the time. Basically, like everyone on earth, I was taken advantage of by someone I called a friend and my way of coming to terms with the situation was to write out what I never got the chance to say. For me, being able to get my inner thoughts and aggression out was what I needed to move on from that event. Musically, I interpreted the song in a very bitter way, but also, it made me feel really hostile, so I let all that pent up emotion flow accordingly. What came out is just the words of a pissed off dude thirsty for closure.

Guitarist Scott Garland: We feel when listening to a CD, if the first 30 seconds of a song doesn't get your attention then you probably won't want to listen to the rest, so when writing "Judged By 12, Carried By 6" we wanted a solid, hard-hitting song to start the EP on. We incorporated our heavier side with breakdowns, noise chords, a few catchy parts and the all essential gang-vocals to create an energetic and memorable song. We were looking to just write a song that would get people amped up and open the EP with an "in your face" vibe. "JB12, CB6" came together fairly easily for us because we all had an agreement to bring together our heavier aspects and tie in mean, crushing vocals for a more pissed off sound. Overall "Judged By 12, Carried By 6" is one of our favorite songs to play live and we almost always open with it so we start off our set with raw energy and something heavy for the kids.

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



Dave Matthews Band Release Mercy Video
Dave Matthews Band have premiered their brand new music video for their latest single "Mercy," and the fans helped make the clip.

After the band invited fans to take part in the creation of the video, 14,334 responded, submitting original photos and videos. Those who contributed to the process were rewarded with an early look at the resulting clip, directed by James Frost (Radiohead, OK Go), before it premiered yesterday on Vevo. The "Mercy" video can be seen here

"Mercy" is the first single from Dave Matthews Band's forthcoming album, Away From The World, which is set for release on September 11. more on this story



Don Felder Recounts Working With Tommy Petty, Stephen Stills and Duane Allman
(Gibson) Don Felder has been speaking about his new solo album Road To Forever. It is his first solo album since 1983. Speaking to MusicRadar's Joe Bosso, Felder recounts his childhood guitar influences and friends, including some names you may not know Felder knew. (Read the full interview here.)

"I grew up in Gainesville, Florida, and there was an unusual number of unique talents that grew up there," says Felder. "Stephen Stills and I had a band together when we were 14, 15 years old. Tommy Petty is a few years younger than me – he was one of my guitar students. Duane and Gregg Allman lived in Daytona, but they would come to Gainesville and play in all the battle of the bands against us. They did all the fraternities and parties at the University of Florida.

"I first encountered electric slide guitar from Duane Allman. I became very good friends with him; in fact, I sat on the floor of his mother's house in Daytona, and he showed me how to play slide guitar, the tunings and positions. I never wanted to emulate and copy Duane, but I learned my foundation from him. He was brilliant, of course. I stole everything I could from him – and Petty stole everything he could from me!" more on this story





Whitesnake TV Launched
(hennemusic) Whitesnake have launched their own online TV channel, WSTV. "I want my...I want my...I want my Snake TV!!!!" wrote singer David Coverdale in announcing the channel on the band's website – with a nod to the opening of "Money For Nothing" by Dire Straits.

The premiere episode on the new channel features Coverdale in an extended interview with his granddaughter Georgina.

"She's going to ask me questions now for an interview for her school," David explains. "We thought it would be fun to film it so you can share in it, as well."

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Eddie Van Halen Has Emergency Surgery
Eddie Van Halen has had emergency surgery causing his band Van Halen to postpone their upcoming tour plans until next year.
The band broke the news to fans on Facebook Thursday evening with the following: "Eddie Van Halen underwent an emergency surgery for a severe bout of Diverticulitis. No further surgeries are needed and a full recovery is expected within 4 – 6 months.

"Van Halen's scheduled November 2012 tour of Japan is currently being rescheduled and the band looks forward to seeing and playing for their fans in 2013." more on this story



Rolling Stones Playing Four Shows This Fall?
Fans of The Rolling Stones may just get their wish to see the band play some concerts this year for their 50th anniversary.

Frontman Mick Jagger got fans hopes up earlier this year when he hinted that the band may be playing again this "autumn" and now it looks like it might just be happening.

A source has told Billboard.biz that the legendary group will be playing four shows in November; two at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn and two at the O2 Arena in London. You can read more details here.




Megadeth Star Competing On The Amazing Race
(hennemusic) Former Megadeth bassist James Lomenzo is set to compete in the new season of "The Amazing Race."

Lomenzo, 53 (pictured above on the left), will compete with teammate Mark "Abba" Abbattista, 45, a friend and entertainment lawyer.

Lomenzo has recorded and/or toured as a member of several high-profile acts, including White Lion, Slash's Snakepit, David Lee Roth, Black Label Society and Megadeth. more on this story



Kid Rock Giving Away New NFL Anthem
(Banana 101.5) Kid Rock has unleashed his new track 'In Detroit,' which was recorded to be the new anthem for the Detroit Lions which is being offered as free download.

Rock recorded the new track, 'In Detroit,' for the Detroit Lions, who are expected to have one of their best seasons in years.

After victories, you can just imagine the crowd screaming along with Rock's new battle cry — "That's how we do it in Detroit!" Check out the track



Lamb Of God Launch Auction for Randy Blythe's Legal Defense
Lamb Of God and their friends in the metal community are auctioning off equipment and memorabilia to raise money for LOG frontman Randy Blythe's legal defense against manslaughter charges in the Czech Republic. The band sent over these details:

While Lamb Of God singer Randy Blythe is back home in America after five weeks in prison in the Czech Republic, his legal problems are far from over. Manslaughter charges are still hanging over Blythe and at some point over the next few months he will have to return to Prague and stand trial. Faced with continuing massive legal bills, Lamb Of God has decided to create an eBay auction of equipment and memorabilia to raise money for Randy's legal bills. All equipment was either used on tour or in the recording studio or in a video. The auction features items provided by all five members of Lamb Of God.

In addition, a number of musicians have offered equipment to be used in the auction. Guitars have been donated by Machine Head's Robb Flynn and Phil Demmel as well as Slash and Five Finger Death Punch. Megadeth's David Ellefson and Five Finger Death Punch's Chris Kael have each contributed a bass and the members of Five Finger Death Punch also have contributed a signed skateboard.

Justice Now, the site set up for donations, will remain open for those wishing to donate to Randy's defense fund. The band appreciates all of the support Randy has received since his arrest on June 28th and is thankful for all of the donations that have been made in these tough economic times. As stated before, without the fans, there is no Lamb Of God.

Memorabilia auction can be found here and the donation site can be found here.



Linkin Park Put You In Their New Video
If you have ever wanted to be in a music video, Linkin Park is making your dream come true with their new interactive video for their new single "Lost In The Echo."

The track comes from their new album, Living Things, and premiered yesterday on a special website the band set up. Their camp sent over these details:

Co-directed by Tool's Jason Zada, renown commercial and video director, and interactive director Jason Nickel, creators of the award winning Take This Lollipop viral video, the interactive music video features the viewer's digital world through use of pictures from their own Facebook profile.

The video application asks permission for temporary access to the user's Facebook photos and incorporates them in the video. These photos are integrated into the storytelling through stunning visuals, set against the song. Check out the video here.



Socratic Bassist Injured Trying To Stop Carjacking
(Classic Rock) A rock bassist required pins placed in his leg after attempting to halt a carjacking in Linden, New Jersey, last week.

Lou Panico of the band Socratic went to the aid of a driver whose vehicle was being stolen in the car park of a guitar store.

Despite his efforts to prevent the crime, the thief succeeded in gaining control of the car, and drove over Panico during his escape. more on this story



Dio Bandmate Arrested
(Classic Rock) Former Rainbow and Dio bassist Jimmy Bain has been arrested after causing a car accident then failing a sobriety test.

Police found him in possession of Vicodin pills without a valid prescription. He's been charged with driving under the influence of drugs and released on $60,000 bail.

Bain, 64, also had an outstanding felony warrant for drugs charges, which was taken into account during his arrest. He's due in Los Angeles Country Superior Court on September 19. more on this story



The Smashing Pumpkins Map Out North American Tour
The Smashing Pumpkins have announced the dates and venue details for their fall tour of North America.

The tour is set to kick off on October 10 in Seattle, WA with stops in Los Angeles October 14, Chicago October 19 and New York City October 31, before concluding on November 4 in Connecticut.

During the concerts, the band will perform their new album Oceania in full for the first half of the show and then play fan favorites and past hits during the second half. more on this story



All That Remains Releasing New Album This Fall
Razor & Tie have set a November 6th release date for All That Remains' new studio album, A War You Cannot Win. The new album will be the band's seventh studio album to date and their follow up to For We Are Many.

The album sees ATR reunited with longtime producer Adam D (The Devil Wears Prada, As I Lay Dying, Killswitch Engage). The record is the culmination of an intense writing period for the group that began shortly after 18 months of touring in support of their last album For We Are Many.

The band will tour heavily in support of the new album with a fall tour to be announced soon. more on this story



New Led Zeppelin Booking Coming Next Month
(hennemusic) A new Led Zeppelin book is due next week. "Trampled Under Foot: The Power And Excess Of Led Zeppelin," written by British music critic Barney Hoskyns, will be published September 6.

Hoskyns meticulously tracked down everyone involved with the band during its early years, at the height of its power, and during its dramatic decline.

The book is billed as the inside story of what went on behind the music, lifting the lid on the parties, the fights, and the unmitigated, unapologetic bad behavior of rock gods at the pinnacle of world stardom. more on this story



Chickenfoot Releasing Deluxe Version Of Their Debut
(hennemusic) Chickenfoot have announced that they will be re-releasing their debut album this fall as a deluxe edition with additional tracks.

Due October 16, the updated project will be issued as a deluxe double-disc version that will feature live tracks recorded on the band's "Different Devil" tour this past spring while supporting its sophomore album, "Chickenfoot III."

"'Chickenfoot' will always be special to me for exactly what it is," says singer Sammy Hagar. "Our former label went out of business and the album had been discontinued. You could not find the album anywhere, which is crazy! We got the masters back and our new label will re-release the first album and we thought we should include some live tracks from 'Chickenfoot lll'." more on this story



Duff McKagan Grants Sick 13-Year-Old Boy's Wish
(hennemusic) The Make-A-Wish foundation teamed up with Duff McKagan to help make a disease-stricken boy's rock dream come true.

NWCN Seattle reports 13-year-old Simone Capelli headlined Seattle's Hard Rock Café on Tuesday with some help from McKagan and local band Rewind. "Tonight is about making him feel like a rock star," said Wish Manager, Jessie Elenbaas.

The Make-a-Wish foundation took notice of Capelli because of his battle with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, also known as Brittle Bone Disease. "He is very fragile right now, but his prognosis is good. He is getting better," said Elenbaas. "I hope this night helps cushion what he's been going through." more on this story



Dave Matthews Band Radio Launching This Weekend With Live Broadcast
Dave Matthews Band will be launching their very own XM Radio Station this weekend with a live broadcast. We were sent these details

"Dave Matthews Band Radio" will launch on Saturday September 1st at 11:00 pm EST and will run through Sunday September 30th on Sirius channel 142 and XM channel 43 and will be available as a 24/7 channel online on channel 714 and through the Sirius XM Internet Radio App for smartphones and mobile devices.

"Dave Matthews Band Radio" will launch with an exclusive live broadcast of the Dave Matthews Band concert from the Gorge amphitheater in Washington state on Saturday, September 1st at 11:00 pm and will be rebroadcast throughout the month. more on this story



Motley Crue Writing New Music
(Gibson) Considering that Motley Crue haven't put out an album of new material since 2008's Saints of Los Angeles, it's safe to says it's about time to start thinking about the next Crue album. Right now, the guys are a little tied up touring with glam-rockers Kiss, but bass player Nikki Sixx says the band have at least started the writing process.

"It takes time to put together music," Sixx told Billboard. "Right now we're just writing music."

Of course, that doesn't mean the guys are going to pop out an album tomorrow. Sixx says it may take a while. "It's about finding the time to go home, be off the road, get everybody in a room and start riffing and see where it goes," Sixx said. more on this story





In The Studio For Aerosmith's Permanent Vacation
(hennemusic) In The Studio: The Stories Behind History's Greatest Rock Bands is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of one of rock's historical comebacks, Aerosmith's "Permanent Vacation."

Steven Tyler, Joe Perry and Tom Hamilton join host Redbeard for a look at Aerosmith's 1987 album, which featured the hits "Dude (Looks Like A Lady)", "Rag Doll", and the monster power ballad "Angel", all of which added up to over five million copies sold.

After blazing through the mid-70s with their first four studio albums, Aerosmith lost their way. Years of hard drug abuse, personal and professional conflicts would break down the band by the close of the decade. The stakes could not have been higher or the outcome more uncertain for the band's sober reunion, the 1985 "Done with Mirrors," which stumbled out of the gate. more on this story



Chiodos Craig Owens Reschedules Solo Tour
Chiodos frontman Craig Owens has rescheduled his 'An Evening with Craig Owens and Friends' until October which will be preceded by a number of Chiodos reunions shows.

The solo tour will kick off in his home state of Michigan, on October 25 at The Crofoot's Pike Room in Pontiac, MI.

Owens explains, "It feels great to finally have these shows rescheduled and announced; A huge sigh of relief. To me, there is nothing worse than having to cancel dates and let down the people who spent their hard earned money and time planning to come and see you. So, it's very important for me to make sure that I follow through on making it up to the fans giving them the show we both looked forward to having." He continues, "A lot really has happened over these past few months. In fact, so much has happened that I feel like each month has been about six months long. In that time though, I have personally accomplished more then I have in years previous - again, personally speaking. I have found a way to live a happier and better life; finding the balance in everything around me and still working very hard at maintaining it." more on this story



Joe Bonamassa Compares New Black Country Communion Sound To Jet Engine
(Gibson) The news Black Country Communion album will be called Afterglow and is set for release on October 29.

Planetrock.com reports Joe Bonamassa saying that the "sound is like a jet engine. It's a rock band, it's a really powerful rock band."

Glenn Hughes added: "There are signatures that people will understand of what we are, but there also nuances and a little quirkiness in the songs that are new to us. It's a deeper album musically, for me, but it does not step away from the genre of which we are." more on this story





Heart Sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson Releasing Autobiography
(hennemusic) Heart sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson will publish their autobiography, "Kicking And Dreaming," on September 18.

The story of Heart is a story of heart and soul and rock 'n' roll. Since finding their love of music and performing as teenagers in Seattle, Washington, sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson have been part of the American rock music landscape. From 70s classics like "Magic Man" and "Barracuda" to chart- topping 80s ballads like "Alone," and all the way to their forthcoming 2012 album, "Fanatic," Heart has been thrilling their fans and producing hit after hit.

With the help of bestselling music biographer Charles R. Cross, the Wilsons recount a journey that has taken them from a gypsy-like life as the children of a globe-trotting Marine to the frozen back roads of Vancouver, BC, where they got their start as a band, to the pinnacle of success—and sometimes excess. more on this story



B Sides


Singled Out: Ballyhoo!
Ballyhoo! kick off their North American tour tomorrow night in California. To celebrate we asked lead singer/ guitarist Howi Spangler to tells us about the song "Walk Way" from their latest album "Daydreams". Here is the story:

I was driving to rehearsal in the Winter of 2010, I drive in silence a lot. It's the only quiet time I have these days. The words and melody just came to me…

"Girl, we just can't take much more, you know we make each other miserable"...

It got stuck in my head and I had nothing else to go with it. I started thinking about ex-girlfriends, one of which that was on track to ruining my life about 10 years prior. I was thinking about how so many people stay in relationships that aren't working...and how most of those relationships will never work. But the comfort of having some sort of "life" is enough to keep it going. You've got two people that both hate where they're at, but they don't do anything to change it. Just sort of going through the motions.

-"Here we are again in fisticuffs just like last week. You got your brass knuckles and I got a machete."

These are the opening lines to the song. We find ourselves at the end of a rocky relationship. These things always start out great: you feel amazing and it's someone new and its exciting. Eventually, the honeymoon ends and you start showing who you really are. Of course, there are happy relationships, but I like to sing about the bad ones. :)

-"All the love letters stuffed into a Molotov cocktail."

Sh*t is hitting the fan and it's time to make a decision. This is where people make their mistakes and end up sticking around for a lot longer or until one of you dies. Not very romantic, I know. I just loved the visual appeal of that line. It would make a great t-shirt too.

-"Let's just call it what it is..."

Why can't we all just realize what's happening and move on? It doesn't have to end in bloodshed. Those are my thoughts there. I would rather not drag out a break up, just let it die. There is only so much time in the world and it'd be nice to spend it happy with someone that makes you feel good about yourself. Let's high five and be done with it.

I hated the situation I was in back then and I needed a change. We both did. I hope she's happy, but I don't care to see her again.

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



Hoobastank TV and Free Song
Hoobastank are set to perform on late night TV tonight and are also giving away a song from their new album.

The band will be performing on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno tonight, Thursday August 30th. They will be promoting their forthcoming album, Fight or Flight, which comes out on September 11th.

The band are also giving away a free download of the one of the album tracks, "No Destination", on their official website.



Aerosmith's Brad Whitford Talks Tour Gear
(hennemusic) Premier Guitar hooked up with Aerosmith's Brad Whitford last month when the band's Global Warming tour rolled into Milwaukee for its July 7 concert date.

Whitford and PG's Jason Shadrick took an extended look at the guitarist's collection of touring gear that includes guitars, amps, and effects from Fender, Gibson, Echopark, Marshall, Bogner, 3 Monkeys, Pigtronix, TC Electronic, Eventide, and more.

The summer tour was to pre-promote Aerosmith's forthcoming new album, "Music From Another Dimension."

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Rammstein Blamed For School Shooting
(Classic Rock) Rammstein are being blamed for a school shooting incident in the US after media discovered a quote from frontman Till Lindemann on the gunman's Facebook page.
Perry Hall High student Bobby Gladden, 15, of Baltimore, Maryland, is under arrest for attempted murder after launching an armed assault on a 17-year-old schoolmate on the first day of the new term.

Gladden describes himself as a "metalhead" – but the New York Daily News branded him "a misfit obsessed with Rammstein" after looking at his social media presence. Putting the ignorant blame game aside, there was a hero in this tragic tale.



Aerosmith Going Deluxe
Aerosmith have released two songs from their upcoming album, From Another Dimension, to radio this week and announced deluxe edition details and special guests for the effort.

The album is set to be released on November 6th and is the band's first new album in 11 years and features guest appearances by Johnny Depp and Carrie Underwood.

It was recorded in Los Angeles and at the band's studio in Massachusetts; it was produced by Jack Douglas, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, with the exception of three tracks produced by Tyler and Marti Frederiksen.
The album's 15 tracks include "Out Go The Lights," "Oh Yeah," "Luv XXX," "We All Fall Down," "Street Jesus" and "Can't Stop Loving You," on which Tyler duets with Carrie Underwood. The album also includes "Freedom Fighter" which features Johnny Depp on backing vocals. more on this story



Duran Duran Sidelined By Illness
(Gibson) Having just cancelled two shows, Duran Duran have been forced to add last night's Ohio gig to the list. NME reports that the band posted this statement on their website: "Following the loss of their last two dates, in Pittsburgh and Atlantic City, Duran Duran, have announced that they are being forced to cancel (Tuesday night's) performance in Kettering, Ohio, at the Fraze Pavilion, due to keyboardist, Nick Rhodes' continued illness.

"Rhodes, who has been unwell for the past week now, has been advised by doctors today that he is not yet ready to perform, as he is still experiencing the same symptoms that have kept him from the stage for the last few nights.

"The band members are all extremely disappointed, as this is the final leg of their world tour and more than anything, they hate to disappoint their fans. Duran Duran are looking at whether it will be possible to reschedule the show within the next few days." more on this story





Iron Maiden Launching Picture Disc Campaign
Iron Maiden fans mark your calendars for Rocktober, that's when the band will be kicking off a new vinyl picture disc campaign for their albums released in the 80s starting with their self-titled debut all the way through to "Seventh Son of a Seventh Son." The band put out these details:

A series of special limited edition Iron Maiden vinyl picture disc albums are due to be released by EMI and UMe starting in October 2012. Comprised of the first eight albums of Maiden's career, all released in the 1980's, each picture disc will be packaged in a gatefold sleeve with full colour printed inner bags and the heavyweight vinyl will be cut from the original album master tapes.

The albums will be released chronologically between October and February, starting with 'Iron Maiden' and 'Killers' on 15 October 2012 followed by 'The Number Of The Beast' and 'Piece Of Mind' in November 2012.
To open the new year 'Powerslave' and the double album 'Live After Death' will be released in January, with the final two titles, 'Somewhere In Time' and 'Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son' coming out in February 2013. more on this story



Radiohead Kicking Off Austin City Limits
Radiohead will be making a rare television appearance during the new season opening of the PBS series Austin City Limits.

The show will kick off its 38th season on Saturday, October 6th with full hour of Radiohead.

The initial schedule for the new season has been announced and will include Bonnie Raitt with Mavis Staples, The Shins, and The Civil Wars. more on this story



Joe Perry and Ronnie Wood Contribute To New Slash Book
Insight Editions will release Slash: An Intimate Portrait, a new book by Guitar World senior editor Richard Bienstock and rock photographer Robert Knight, this fall.

The 144-page hardcover book will feature a foreword by Slash's close friend, Rolling Stones' guitarist Ronnie Wood, and a preface from Aerosmith's Joe Perry.

Amazon is listing a September 10, 2012 release date, while the announcement says it will be released in October with Barnes & Nobel listing an October 9th release dates.

The book will reportedly be promoted by Slash, to coincide with the release of a special edition of his 2012 album, "Apocalyptic Love". More info and preorder here.



Ill Nino Releasing New Album
Victory have set an October 22nd North American release date for Ill Nino's new studio album, Epidemia.

The band and their label have not released any additional information about the album aside from direct preorders from the label's website.

In other news, Ill Nino and Emmure will support Static X on their upcoming fall tour starting September 18 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. more on this story



DevilDriver's Dez Fafara Records Song For Sister's Cancer Battle
(Classic Rock) DevilDriver frontman Dez Fafara has recorded a track in order to raise funds for his sister's breast cancer battle.

He's collaborated with studio colleagues Greg Weiss and Logan Mader to prepare the song Dark Meadowland, which he describes as "badass."

Fafara's sister Kerri is facing years of surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, which will cost much more than her health insurance will pay. more on this story



Dokken Releasing New Album
Frontiers Records have set a September 25th North American release date for Dokken's new album, Broken Bones.

The album will be released in two configurations: standard CD and limited edition CD in digipak with a bonus DVD, which features a comprehensive "Making Of The Album" documentary.

Broken Bones was produced by frontman Don Dokken and was mixed Bob St. John (Extreme, Duran Duran, Collective Soul) and Wyn Davis (Black Sabbath, Dio, Whitesnake) and mastered by famed engineer Maor Appelbaum (Halford, Yngwie Malmsteen, Sepultura). more on this story



Kylesa Opening The Vaults This Fall
Kylesa have set a November 20th North American and November 16th European release date for their new collection, From The Vaults, Vol. 1.

The release is a twelve-song collection featuring unreleased, new and alternate versions of songs spanning their catalogue including one entirely new song ("End Truth") as well as the band's cover of Pink Floyd's "Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun".

"This project has been a labor of love," explained guitarist/singer/producer Phillip Cope. "We have spent over a year going through old songs, covers, etc. and collected those we felt went well together; remixing and finishing them up. We didn't want to release something just thrown together so we put a lot of thought and time into it. I am really happy about how this came together. I think it is a good representation of Kylesa's different styles from early on to present day." more on this story



AC/DC Classic Added To National Registry
(hennemusic) An AC/DC classic is one of ten songs which have been selected for inclusion in Australia's National Registry Of Recorded Sound.

The Sydney Morning Herald reports AC/DC's "It's A Long Way To The Top (If You Want To Rock And Roll)" will be included in the National Registry.

Written by Angus Young, Malcolm Young and Bon Scott, "It's A Long Way To The Top (If You Want To Rock And Roll)" first appeared on the band's 1975 album, "T.N.T." more on this story



10 Years Plot Cutting Like Knives Tour
10 Years will be launching their Cutting Like Knives Tour this fall with support from The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus and The Last Place You Look.

The tour kicks off September 18 in Cleveland, OH and wraps up on October 28th in Mobile, AL.

"After the last touring cycle, we realized where we should strive to be, and that's to be totally fine in the club environment," says lead singer JESSE HASEK. "We don't plan to chase after arena rock or amphitheaters. If things like that happen, then so be it, but we live and die by the loyalty of the club audiences. Our fans are loyal. They travel with us, and they want us to be loyal to ourselves. That's what keeps them coming back. What we tried to do on this album is really give them what they want and what they need because they've been so good to us through the ups and downs of our career." more on this story



Sammy Hagar Day Happening Next Month
(hennemusic) Roseville, California has declared that September 15, 2012 will be Sammy Hagar Day.

The Roseville Patch reports the date also marks the opening of the Red Rocker's new restaurant and entertainment venue, Sammy's Rockin' Island Bar & Grill, in Downtown Roseville.

Hagar will perform live at the restaurant during an invitation-only event on September 15th. more on this story



Kasabian Guitarist Wants To Collaborate With Jack White
(Gibson) Serge Pizzorno, guitarist with Kasabian thinks it's time for America to embrace British rock and roll again. According to an interview with the U.K.'s Daily Star he said:

"We hit a new level this year in America, something I didn't think existed. It feels like it's time for Americans to dig British rock again."

He also mentioned he'd be very interested in collaborating with Jack White. "We like to do our own thing most of the time but there's one person I can see me working with and that's Jack White. I respect Jack, and in some way, shape or form we'd love to kick around in the studio with him." more on this story





Shiny Toy Guns Plan Fall Tour
Shiny Toy Guns will be hitting the road this fall to play a series of dates in support of their new album, III.

The album is set to hit stores on October 22nd, that night the group will kick off their tour in San Francisco.

The headlining trek will hit venues in Los Angeles, Toronto, Philadelphia, Boston, Washington D.C., New York City before wrapping up on November 1st in Chicago. more on this story



Grave, Morbid Angel and Dark Funeral Tour
Grave will be hitting the road next month to kick off a North American tour with Morbid Angel and Dark Funeral.

Grave and Dark Funeral will kick things off on September 20th in Charlotte, NC before being joined by Morbid Angel for the rest of the trek which wraps up on October 19th in San Antonio, TX.

Dark Funeral and Grave will play three additional dates on the back end of the tour without Morbid Angel. more on this story



The Groundhogs Live DVD Coming Next Month
Eagle Rock will release The Groundhogs' 'Live At The Astoria' DVD on September 18th. Here is the official word:

Filmed in London on February 20, 1998, with audio in Dolby Digital Stereo, this 12-song 81-minute excursion into the blues has guitarist/vocalist T.S. McPhee, bassist Eric Chipulina and drummer Pete Correa celebrating the legendary bluesman Howlin' Wolf [1910-1976] while on tour in support of their Hogs In Wolf's Clothing album. Starting and finishing with songs from that album, the concert—the first such Groundhogs show ever filmed—also spans 30 years worth of material.

The Groundhogs formed in 1963. Their 1968 Scratching The Surface debut, with "Still A Fool" (included here) introduced an eccentric jam-happy band of Brits who became legendary for stretching their songs to interminable lengths. They disbanded in '76, reformed in '85, and by the time of this '98 show, had honed their craft into a razor-sharp no-frills blues blast of classic rock'n'roll proportions. more on this story



Set It Off and Sparks The Rescue Fall Tour
Set It Off will be staying on the road this fall, teaming up with Sparks The Rescue for a coheadlining tour of North America which will be supported by Handguns.

The tour will kick off on November 3rd in Dallas, TX and will wrap up on December 2nd in Douglasville, GA.

Set It Off will be touring in support of Cinematics, their debut full-length record which will be released on September 18 by Equal Vision Records. more on this story



B Sides


Singled Out: Brian Boggess Group
Today Brian from the Brian Boggess Group tells us about the song "Indigo" from their brand new limited edition vinyl and iTunes release "Debut EP". Here is the story:

For me, songs don't necessarily evolve in a purposeful manner. Most of the time I just wake up with a woody to write a song. Such was the case with "Indigo," the first track from my Debut EP.

Several years ago I was on a bit of an avant jazz bender chasing it down with a shot of prog even though I generally play in a more traditional rock idiom. The song opens with a compositionally unusual riff in 6/4 time which sort of naturally popped out based upon influences or being under the influence at the time. I was surprised when it drew a bit of attention from other NYC musicians and even considerable confusion as to what exactly I was playing. It sounds heavy and a little threatening. I thought it would be intriguing to follow up with some sweet jazzy major sevens mixed with simple power chords on the verse. The chorus is another series of power chords where I threw in a quick outside C# to spice things up the way some people put ketchup on spaghetti. A few Texas pull-offs tossed in for good measure, I felt like I had a tasty dish.

Lyrically, "Indigo" is not a specific linear narrative. It's a moon in the gutter urban noir...a collage of snapshots skipping through puddles of fantasy, romance and nightmare. On the surface it's about a street prostitute, but it's more of a word poem that depicts the mood or tone of New York City as seen through the eyes of a fictional individual. As much a portrait of the city as it is of a person. A bit of urban ennui reflected off surfaces of rain and neon. There's an abrupt shift in perspective in the last line of the chorus as a reminder that there's always a human being behind individuals too easily dismissed and marginalized simply as a stereotype.

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



Robert Plant Honors Delta Blues Influence On Led Zeppelin
(Gibson) Robert Plant performed at the Sunflower River Blues and Gospel Festival recently with his band The Sensational Space Shifters. The festival is held in Clarksdale, Mississippi, which also happens to be part of the name of Jimmy Page and Robert Plant's 1998 album Walking into Clarksdale, which is the only album of all new material that the duo has recorded together since the end of Led Zeppelin.

Plant decided to address Led Zeppelin's delta blues influences while at the festival. Said Plant: "So much Zeppelin did come from here. Almost subconsciously, just through the floor of the room where we were recording. With Jimmy's enthusiasm and knowledge and record collection, between the two of us, on that level, we had such a mutual preference towards that stuff, and the wild side of rock 'n' roll."

Plant continued by acknowledging the importance of his old band, and how Zeppelin continue influencing newer acts "It's all a long way back, even to go back to Led Zeppelin or the Stones or whatever, but it did shape, and still does shape, the music from around here. It goes through to the Black Keys, to Jack White, to all over the place. There's nothing new under the sun - you just get a can of paint out." more on this story





Coheed And Cambria Release Domino the Destitute Video
Coheed And Cambria have debuted the new music video for their new single "Domino the Destitute."

Directed by Robert Schober (Metallica, Mastodon, Disturbed), the eight-minute long epic tells the story of Domino the Destitute, a boxer who is fast on the rise, but who's career comes crashing down in dramatic fashion. Shot in black and white, the video uses classic cinematography and powerful fight scenes, against a powerful performance delivered by Coheed and Cambria throughout the video. Watch it here.

The song comes from the band's forthcoming album, The Afterman: Ascension, which is set for release on October 9, 2012. more on this story



Boots And Bonnets Once More For AC/DC Frontman Brian Johnson
(Gibson) You might think that English is the same wherever you go, but Brian Johnson of AC/DC can tell you that it is not.

Classic Rock reports that the singer, who resides in the United States, has to be careful with how he expresses himself when he visits his native Gateshead in north east England.

Johnson recently told Sunday Sun "The trouble is, with living in America, I'll go back to Newcastle, got to a garage and I'll ask for gas. Oh my God, the hell I've got: 'Oh, you've changed, son!' I've got to be real careful not to call a car bonnet a hood, or a boot a trunk. I walk on eggshells." more on this story





Anthrax Audiobiography of Among the Living Goes Online
Anthrax's hit album Among the Living is the focus of Google Play's latest "Audiobiography" episode.

Anthrax's Scott Ian and Joey Belladonna recently pulled back the curtain exclusively for Google Play, discussing at length stories behind the making of their Gold-certified 1987 album.

The album includes some of the band's most popular tracks - "I Am The Law," "Indians," and Caught in a Mosh."

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Today's Day in Rock


Rolling Stones Recording In Paris
(hennemusic) The Rolling Stones have been hinting that they'll have soon have some news for fans as the band approaches its still-to-be-announced 50th Anniversary tour.
According to Mick Jagger, the Stones have been working in a Paris recording studio.

Late last week, Jagger posted a photo of him in the studio, surrounded by guitars and amps, along with the news: "Had fun in the Paris studio this week!" See the photo here.



Journey Sidelined By Hurricane Warning
(hennemusic) The impending threat of Tropical Storm Isaac is affecting many things in the U.S. Gulf region, including a Journey concert scheduled for Tuesday at the Cajundome in Lafayette, LA.

On Monday afternoon, the band issued the following statement: "Due to the terrible weather situation, we have had to postpone tomorrow's show in Lafayette, LA. We should have new date details for you before the end of today."

The governors of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama all declared states of emergency on Sunday as a hurricane warning went into effect for the northern Gulf Coast from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle due to the potential threat of Isaac's impact. more on this story



The Who's Roger Daltrey Auctioning One of Kind Tour T-shirt
Roger Daltrey donated a signed t-shirt that he wore onstage during The Who's 1976 US tour that went up for auction in the UK late last week.

According to the listing: 100% of proceeds from the sale of this item will so to Teenage Cancer Trust to help young people fight cancer

Mission statement: Teenage Cancer Trust is the only UK charity dedicated to improving the quality of life and chances of survival for young people with cancer aged between 13 and 24. The charity funds and builds specialist units within NHS hospitals where young people are treated together by teenage cancer experts in a place designed just for them. You can bid here.



Baroness Frontman Released From The Hospital
Baroness frontman John Baizley has been released from hospital where he was treated for a broken arm and leg, suffered during the band's bus crash earlier this month in the UK.

The group took to their Facebook to announce that all remaining 2012 tour dates have been canceled and aside from Baizley's release, Allen Blickle and Matt Maggioni, who each suffered fractured vertebrae, have arrived back in the United States.

Pete Adams was previously treated and released from the hospital and returned home to the U.S. Facebook link



The Offspring Kicking Off Tour This Week
The Offspring will be kicking off their North American tour this Thursday, August 30 in Rockford, IL.

The tour includes performances at The Fillmore Auditorium in Denver (September 27), Terminal 5 in New York City (September 19), the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles (October 5) and San Jose Civic in Northern California (October 2).

Supporting them at various engagements are Dead Sara and Neon Trees. Also on their itinerary: a headlining slot on the first night of Riot Fest in Chicago (September 14). more on this story



James Iha Streaming New Song Online
Smashing Pumpkins cofounder James Iha has debuted "Speed Of Love," the first single from his forthcoming album online.

The new album, Look To The Sky, will be released on September 18 and was written and recorded at Stratosphere Sound in NYC, a studio owned by James and Adam Schlesinger of Fountains of Wayne

Look To The Sky, out September 18, was produced by James and Nathan Larson of Shudder To Think and features special guests Karen O and Nick Zinner of The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Sara Quin of Tegan and Sara, Nina Persson of the Cardigans, Schlesinger and Tom Verlaine, frontman of New York rock band Television.

Over the years, James has been a member of A Perfect Circle, collaborated with Hanson, Cheap Trick and Fountains of Wayne to form supergroup Tinted Windows and was of course the co-founder and long-time guitarist of Smashing Pumpkins. Listen to the new song here.



Iron Maiden's Steve Harris Explains Origins of Solo Album
(hennemusic) Iron Maiden founder and bassist Steve Harris recently announced the September 24th UK release (Sept. 25 in North America) of his debut solo album, "British Lion."

In a new session with Classic Rock magazine, Harris explains the origins of the album: "How it started was that Graham Leslie came to me with a cassette of songs – which shows how long ago it was! – and I thought they were really good, so I said I'd try to help his band do something," says Harris. "I ended up managing them and producing them and writing with them, although I kept that fact under wraps, to the point where even some people in the band didn't know. Anyway, when that band imploded I thought, 'Well, I've got to do something with this', because I thought the songs were so strong."

"Over the years I've kept in touch with Richie [vocalist Richard Taylor] and Graham, and then Richie was working with another guitarist called David Hawkins, who's a really talented guy, and so we started writing songs together," Steve continues. "So on the album there are six songs written with Richie and David, there's one with just me and Richie, and the others are me, Richie, Graham and a couple of other guys that were around at the time." more on this story



Nonpoint Releasing New Album in October
Razor & Tie have set an October 9th release date for Nonpoint's new self-titled album.

The album was produced/mixed by Grammy Nominated Producer, Johnny K (Disturbed, Staind, Megadeth) and also features some additional production and mixing from Brian Virtue (30 Seconds To Mars, Chevelle).

Front man Elias Soriano explains the new album, "We wanted this record to be a punch in the face. There was a lot of stuff I wanted to artistically vent about. It's a fresh start for us, "We felt like having a self-titled record says it all. We hit the reset button, and there's life again. You can hear it musically. We're not going anywhere." more on this story



Pinback North American Tour Dates
Pinback will be hitting the road next month for the first in a series of North American tour dates.

The tour will kick off with the west coast leg on September 12th followed by an east coast leg in November

The trek is in support of their upcoming album Information Retrieved, which will be released on October 16th. more on this story



Tony Iommi and Ian Gillan's WhoCares Album Released Today
(Gibson) Tony Iommi and Ian Gillan's WhoCares album, already released in Europe, will hit the streets in North America today, August 28.

Iommi and Gillan were bandmates during Black Sabbath's Born Again era in 1984, and they renewed their collaboration when they released the single "Out Of My Mind" last year to rebuild and help a music school in Gyumari, Armenia. That track featured Jason Newstead (ex-Metallica), Nicko McBrain (Iron Maiden), Linde Lindström (H.I.M.) and late Deep Purple legend Jon Lord.

The WhoCares album features rarities and unreleased material featuring Iommi and/or Gillan, including a Deep Purple performance of "Smoke On The Water" featuring Ronnie James Dio and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, several tracks by Iommi and Glenn Hughes, and "Anno Mundi," one of the best but most overlooked Black Sabbath songs ever, featuring Tony Martin on vocals. more on this story





For Today Plan Fall tour
For Today will be returning to the road this fall for a North American headlining tour that will feature support from Impending Doom, Sleeping Giant, the Chariot, Texas In July and Hundredth.

The tour kicks off October 11th in St. Petersberg, FL and runs through the middle of November making stops throughout the country. For Today will also head to Europe this winter for a string of headlining dates.

They are touring in support of Immortal, produced by Will Putney (Lamb Of God, Suicide Silence) features 11 new tracks and includes special guest appearances from Sonny Sandoval of P.O.D., Jake Luhrs of August Burns Red and Tommy Green of Sleeping Giant. more on this story



Ringo Is The World's Richest Drummer
(Classic Rock) Ringo Starr is the richest drummer in the world, says pop culture analyst website Celebrity Net Worth.

His total value is believed to be $300m, making him $50m richer than Phil Collins, $75m better off than Dave Grohl and $100m wealthier than Don Henley.

Those first four spots are taken by stickmen who've also fronted bands, with the top-ten rounded out by Lars Ulrich, Charlie Watts, Larry Mullen, Roger Taylor, Joey Kramer and Chad Smith. Check out the list here.



Steel Panther Set North American DVD Release Date
Steel Panther have set an October 22nd North American release date for their upcoming DVD, The British Invasion.

The DVD will be first be released on September 28th in Australia and New Zealand followed by the October 22nd release in North America, Europe, Asia and the rest of the world, according to BW&BK.

The DVD features the band's set during a concert at London's Brixton Academy during their 2010 tour. The disc will also feature a documentary. You can get a preview of what's to come here.



Neurosis Release New Album Details
Neurosis have set an October 30th North American release date for their new album, Honor Found In Decay. Their camp sent over these adjective filled details as well as the tracklisting:

Neurosis forged the songs on Honor Found In Decay with the revered Steve Albini, marking their fifth collaboration with the engineer in their longstanding relationship. Their monolithic sound captured at Electrical Audio studios, Chicago, the seven tracks were then mastered by John Golden at Golden Mastering in Ventura, California.

Aesthetics have always been paramount for Neurosis and with Honor Found In Decay, Steve Von Till, Scott Kelly, Noah Landis, Jason Roeder and Dave Edwardson's musical vision is brilliantly evoked by Neurosis' visual guru Josh Graham. And with that, we proudly unveil the cover art and track listing for this prodigious album, which is shaping up to be one of the biggest releases in the band's extensive history. more on this story



TV News Show Host To Front Prog Awards
(Classic Rock) By night Gavin Esler presents one of the BBC's hardest-hitting current affairs shows. Later that night you might find him relaxing by listening to Pink Floyd, Jethro Tull or maybe even Testament.

But there's one night he won't be doing either. On September 5 he'll be hosting the inaugural Progressive Music Awards at London's Kew Gardens, run Classic Rock Presents Prog. "It's been a long time coming," Esler tells the Guardian. "For me, prog has always been essentially British – it combines all our great and eccentric genius. It's time our quiet little secret was shouted about a bit more."

The journalist started with the BBC in 1977 and in the following decade he was in charge of the corporation's coverage of news in North America. He won a Royal Television Society Award for his work, and later received a Sony Gold Award. He's interviewed a number of world leaders and he's the author of five novels. more on this story



Titans Eve To Support Arch Enemy
Titans Eve are about to set out on their very first European tour where they will be supporting Arch Enemy.

The tour will see Titans Eve perform in Switzerland, Austria, Germany, France and Spain for the 10 show dates in support of their sophomore album, 'Life Apocalypse'.

"Titans Eve has been trying to make Europe part of its touring circuit since we started. We never dreamed it would be Angela Gossow of Arch Enemy that would open the gate for us. Touring with them this fall will be truly awesome, and unstoppable." comments vocalist / guitarist Brian Gamblin. more on this story



Killinger Added To Black Label Society Tour
Killinger have mapped out some live plans in Canada this fall including a support slot on Black Label Society's upcoming tour in late October and early November.

Prior to the commencement of these dates, Killinger will be play two benefit shows in support of The Alberta Diabetes Foundation in Calgary and Edmonton, respectively.

The Black Label Society shows will kick off on October 27th in Winnipeg and the trek will wrap up on November 4th in Vancouver. more on this story



Forever's Edge Tap Clay Barton and Noah Martin For New Album
(Sub) Forever's Edge have announced the return of singer Clay Barton (Suspyre) for their sophomore album, Hereafter, as well as bassist Noah Martin (Arsis).

Clay Barton comments: "When I was first approached about being a part of the second album I wasn't sure if I was going to have the time or energy to put forward what was needed from a vocalist, but when I started hearing the rough mixes I knew that it had a chance to be something very special. Sal has always been nice enough to give me the freedom to be creative and that makes recording his albums a much more enjoyable experience. If you aren't having fun with a project, it comes across in the music for everyone to hear. My hope is that when everyone hears the album they experience not only the music, but also experience a little bit of the fun that went into recording it."

Noah Martin comments: "I'm glad to have done this recording session with friends, the majority of whom I've known for nearly ten years. It's definitely an effective gelling of musicians, Their music seems to capture the riffs of say, Iced Earth, the length and complexity of Blind Guardian's arrangements, and the grandeur of Symphony X. It's been hectic finishing both this and the Arsis album. Much thanks to the guys for asking me to play on their album, being patient, and even giving me a bass solo." Facebook link.



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Singled Out: Viasava
Today Viasava guitarist Gogi Randhawa tells us about "New Frontier" from their brand new album "One Year Down". Viasava is fronted by Dustin Lowery, the younger brother of Clint (Sevendust) and Corey (Eye Empire, Dark New Day). Here is the story:

"New Frontier" was a fitting first single for us because it pretty much encompasses everything we were feeling when getting this band together and writing the songs – all the while, thinking about the uncertainty the future holds. The song wrote itself pretty quickly musically. I had just started playing the intro guitar riff while messing around during a writing session, and Dustin almost immediately started singing that intro vocal melody. Honestly, the rest was kind of a blur for the next thirty minutes, but the song was pretty much done not long after we started with it. We listen to the demo version we recorded that day and it's kind of scary at how similar it is to the final product.

Lyrically, the song kind of encompasses everything everyone is feeling as we start this journey known as "Viasava." We've all been doing this music thing for a while and have collectively dealt with the good and the bad that comes with it. The landscape of the business has changed so much in such a short amount of time, and the risk is greater than it ever has been. I think we really just tried to convey everything we were feeling about the journey we were about to take – the passion for what we do, the excitement, the anxiety, the fear, the need for acceptance and confidence from those that love us. For us it wasn't really a choice...music is just something we all feel compelled to do and its not easy to shake off. So we had to just jump in head first and go for it without over-thinking it or putting too much reason into it while at the same time reassuring ourselves that we would be fine and come out of this whole experience okay. I think in some weird way it may be our constant message to ourselves that we don't have a choice but to make this work out.

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



Things You Might Not Know About AC/DC's Angus Young
(Gibson) It's been nearly four decades since Malcolm Young invited his kid brother, Angus, to join a new band he was putting together. Who could have imagined, at that time, that all these years later AC/DC would still be churning out some of the world's greatest riff-rock? Here are some things you may not know about Angus.

He still owns the very first Gibson SG he bought – 42 years ago. Young purchased a late '60s Gibson SG from a music shop located within walking distance of his family's home in Sydney, Australia, when he was just 16 years old. To this day, it remains one of his main go-to guitars. "I think it was the little devil horns [that sold me]," he told the New Zealand Herald, in 2010. "I've still got it and it's still my favorite guitar of them all."

His main pre-AC/DC job prepared him well for the band's bawdy lyrical content. Young left school before his 15th birthday. Not long afterwards, he took a job working as a typesetter at a "men's" magazine that sported the title, Ribald. Malcolm, incidentally, had by then put in a couple of years doing sewing machine maintenance for a company that manufactured bras.

His older sister, Margaret, suggested something even more important than Angus' trademark schoolboy uniform. Most AC/DC fans know that it was the Young brothers' sister, Margaret, who encouraged Angus to wear his schoolboy get-up on-stage. But fewer fans realize that it was also Margaret who christened her siblings' band "AC/DC" after noticing the letters on a vacuum cleaner. According to biographer Susan Masino, Angus and Malcolm liked the fact that the letters denoted power and electricity. Read 7 more things you might not know about Angus here.





A Life Once Lost Streaming New Song Online
A Life Once Lost are streaming their brand new track, 'Madness is God', on their Facebook page.

The track is available now at the band's Facebook page under the BandPage tab. "Like" the page and listen now here.

The song comes from their new album Ecstatic Trance, due out in North America on October 23rd and internationally on November 16th via Season of Mist.

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AC/DC Frontman Lands Radio Show Gig
(hennemusic) After years of being played on the radio daily, AC/DC singer Brian Johnson is now set to host his own radio series.
"Brian Johnson's Rockers and Rollers" will kick off on BBC Radio 2 on Thursday, August 30 at 10pm.

The series, which runs for six weeks, will provide a soundtrack to Brian's life featuring music from ZZ Top, Led Zeppelin and The Sensational Alex Harvey Band – and there'll be plenty of car talk too. more on this story



Vince Neil's Motley Valet Meltdown Caught On Video
(TMZ) Vince Neil exploded on a group of parking attendants at the Planet Hollywood in Vegas last week -- banging on windows and screaming "GIVE ME MY F**KING CAR" ... and the outburst was all caught on tape.

It's unclear why the Mötley Crüe singer was so [angry] -- and he was REALLY [angry] -- but according to sources on scene, Vince flew off the handle when the valet refused to return his Rolls-Royce.

In the video, you can see Vince walk over to the valet booth, yelling, "Give me my f**king car! Give me my f**king car! Give me my car!" -- and then bang on the window.

Vince continues, "Call the police! This is my car. What the f**k is wrong with you?"

We're told the parking attendants wouldn't hand over the vehicle because Vince couldn't produce a parking ticket. You can hear Vince respond in the video, saying, "They didn't give me a f**king ticket!"

According to sources, police were called to the scene -- but by the time they arrived, Vince had already taken off ... and the valet company decided against filing a report. So that's that.

Calls to Vince Neil's camp were not returned. Watch the video here.



Aerosmith Release New Album Trailer
(hennemusic) Aerosmith have released the official trailer for their forthcoming album, "Music From Another Dimension."

Due November 6, it's the Boston band's first studio album since 2004 and first project of new material since 2001's "Just Push Play."

Aerosmith recorded the album with producer Jack Douglas, who worked on such band classics 1974's "Get Your Wings," 1975's "Toys in the Attic," and 1976's "Rocks"; the veteran producer reunited with the band on its 2004 collection of blues standards, "Honkin' on Bobo."

"[The new album] was the first time that we got together as a band in a room, with a producer, and started cranking stuff up," says Joe Perry. "It's basically been the same way we've made records all along. It feels good." watch it here.



$5 Metallica Tickets Being Scalped For Much More
(hennemusic) After two shows in Vancouver over the weekend, Metallica are filming one last concert on Monday night as part of the group's upcoming 3D movie.

The band put tickets on sale for $5, with proceeds to benefit the Greater Vancouver Food Bank.

According to the Vancouver Sun, scalpers are offering the charity event tickets for as much as $50 or more on Craigslist. more on this story



Green Day Debut New Songs At Surprise Appearance
(hennemusic) Green Day had a few surprises for their UK fans over the weekend. The band played an unscheduled set at the Reading Festival on Saturday, with frontman Billie Joe Armstrong tweeting the news just before the group hit the stage.

"Green day - READING FESTIVAL CONFIRMED!! On stage in 45 minutes! In the NME / RADIO 1 tent. 11am!! Be there!" tweeted Armstrong.

The band's hour-long set covered most of their career, and included the debut of "Stay The Night," a new track from the forthcoming "Uno" album due out next month, as well as the project's lead single, "Oh Love." Watch video here.



John Lennon's Killer Denied Parole
(Classic Rock) Mark Chapman has been denied parole for the seventh time, and will remain in jail for the murder of John Lennon in 1980.

The parole board told him: "Despite your positive efforts while incarcerated, your release at this time would greatly undermine respect for the law, and tend to trivialise the tragic loss you caused as a result of this heinous, unprovoked, violent, cold and calculated crime."

Chapman becomes eligible again in two years. More rock news



Papa Roach Leave Uproar Festival For Medical Reasons
Uproar Festival mainstage schedule will be adjusted to allow longer performances from Shinedown, Godsmack, Staind and Adelitas Way following the departure of Papa Roach from the tour for medical reasons. We were sent this information:

Papa Roach singer Jacoby Shaddix has been diagnosed with a nodule on his left vocal cord, and at the advice of his physician he will undergo corrective surgery to remove the nodule and prevent further damage.

"It's no secret that I've been having issues with my voice lately. I was hoping to be able to go out there and kill it on this tour by resting and doing vocal exercises, but my voice has just gone out on me. I hate to let our fans down, but unfortunately surgery is the only way to fix it," Shaddix said. "The last thing we want to do is give our fans less than 100% every night. We know they'll understand and we'll be back better than ever." more on this story



Linkin Park and Incubus TV Special
Linkin Park and Incubus will be broadcasting their sets live from the Carson, California stop of their current tour on AXS TV.

This one-night only concert event will air Saturday, September 8th all starting at 10pm ET / 7pm PT exclusively on AXS TV.

"If you couldn't make it out to the shows, this is the closest experience you will get," said lead singer Chester Bennington. " This has been an incredible tour, and we're excited for our fans to see it in the highest quality." More info.



Black Country Communion Reveal More Album Details
(hennemusic) Black Country Communion have revealed more details about their forthcoming new album. Due October 30, the band has confirmed it will be titled "Afterglow," and have posted the cover artwork.

Black Country Communion is made up of bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple, Trapeze, Black Sabbath), blues rock guitarist/vocalist Joe Bonamassa, drummer Jason Bonham (Led Zeppelin), and keyboardist Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater).

"Afterglow" was produced by Kevin Shirley, who also worked on the band's first two efforts. more on this story



Dirge Within Having Issues With Their Singer
Dirge Within took to their Facebook page on Friday to address the issues they have been having with their singer Jeremy "Jerms" Genske. Here is what they had to say:

"As a few of you have been inquiring, we feel the need to be honest with our fans. We did have a fill in singer last night at the House of Blues Chicago with Static-X. There have been many events leading up to our singer's departure from the band, although he has not contacted any of us yet and officially quit. Jerms has been absent from many practices while the rest of the band has been hard at work rehearsing and preparing for shows. He refused to be in certain scenes in our latest video unless his girlfriend could also be in the video, which the rest of the band did not agree with. He has made it very difficult for us to work with him and has not shown interest in being a part of this band. We were told by Jerms that he could not play this show due to personal reasons.

As a band, we decided that we wanted to be there for our fans and continue on to play the show last minute using fill in singer "Adam Gilley" from Product Of Hate. We were asked personally by Wayne Static to play this show and no one in the band wanted to miss out on playing such a killer show with good friends. We have had to decline three shows prior due to Jerm's personal schedule and the band did not feel like he has been honest with us. This band respects our fans and will continue to put forth are best efforts as we always have, in order to deliver an amazing show and music."




Between the Buried and Me and Animals As Leaders Down Under
Between the Buried and Me have tapped Animals As Leaders to support them of their upcoming tour of Australia and New Zealand.

Beginning Nov. 13, the bands will play throughout each major city in Australia and will commence in New Zealand.

Before heading to Australia, Animals As Leaders will also headline the Rock Party Festival in Long Beach, Ca. on Sept. 29. more on this story



Paul Weller Sick Of Seeing Bands Reunite
(Gibson) With a spate of anniversary reunions happening, and more on the horizon, The Jam founder Paul Weller has said that he is opposed to bands reforming.

Talking to the Daily Mirror in England he said: "It drives me potty to be honest and I'm sick of seeing it. It is big business at the moment and I find it really disappointing and I think all the time that is spent on bands reforming and nostalgia.

"What about new bands, or young bands, coming in which don't get a look in." He said. "I don't know what the reason is. Why is it so prevalent? Is it because people stick to what they know or what they are comfortable or safe with?" He has more to say.





Glenn Hughes, Steve Vai and Chad Smith Rock Deep Purple Classic
(Rock Guitar Daily with Tony Conley ) Tony received a guided tour from producer Fabrizio Grossi of the Deep Purple classic track Highway Star as performed by Glenn Hughes, Steve Vai, Chad Smith, and Lauchlan Doley for the soon to be released Re-Machined: A Tribute To Deep Purple album.

Tony asked Fabrizio about tracking the guitars: "We recorded for, I would say about a couple days in total. All the guitars were done at the Melody Hut, Steve's new studio, which is nothing less than a guitar sanctuary! I love his work on this because it was respectful enough with Ritchie's landmarks parts, but able to turn the whole thing around and make it sound just like Vai.

"For long time I've wanted to hear him on a power vocal track, and this was just the confirmation of why I've always been drawn to his music. It's not just the guitar playing, but it's the overall orchestration concept of guitar overdubbing behind this man, that makes him who he is." Read the full interview here.



Neil Young and Crazy Horse Set New Album Release
(hennemusic) In June, Neil Young and Crazy Horse returned with "Americana," the group's first album together since 2003's "Greendale," and their first with the full Crazy Horse line-up of Billy Talbot, Ralph Molina and Frank "Poncho" Sampedro since "Broken Arrow" in 1996.

Now, the band have announced a second album, "Psychedelic Pill," will be released in October, the same month the group begins its full North American tour.

The new project was recorded right after "Americana" at Audio Casa Blanca. A double-CD and triple-vinyl will be released due to the lengths of many of the songs, some of which were previewed in Crazy Horse's live performances earlier this month at Red Rocks. more on this story



Robert Plant Gets His Big Voice Back and Plans New Album
(Gibson) In a new interview with the U.K. newspaper The Daily Telegraph, Robert Plant has revealed that he is ditching his recent "country" vocal style, which he employed on recent Band Of Joy and Alison Krauss collaborations.

Plant says: "That was the great thing about the adventures with Alison, and singing with Patty and Buddy, that I started singing differently. Somebody said to me in London when we played the Forum recently, 'You had your big voice back.' I put the big voice away for quite a long time because I thought; we know how to do that. So it was good to get it out again. It's all the same really, you just have to use the right colors for the right picture."

Plant's next album is underway. It will under the name Sensational Space Shifters. No songs are yet named. But Plant does say there will be "12 tracks, 11 originals and no sentimental stuff." more on this story





Tom Waits Set To Appear On The Simpsons
(hennemusic) Tom Waits is set to appear on an episode of The Simpsons, which returns to Fox for its 24th season on September 30.

Waits will appear – but won't sing - in the episode entitled "Homer Goes to Prep School." The episode will air sometime in December.

Yahoo reports Waits will playing himself as someone who helps introduce Homer to a community of survivalists. more on this story



Stryper Releasing New DVD in October
MVD have set an October 23rd release date for Stryper "Live In Indonesia At Java Rockin' Land" on DVD.

"This show was an unexpected, but welcomed, addition to our tour schedule," said Michael Sweet (singer, guitarist, songwriter).

"It was added last minute and we scrambled to make it happen, but I'm glad it worked out. It was an opportunity to go to a primarily Muslim country and share our faith. Java Rockin'Land was a highlight moment of our career and I'm thrilled that we were able to capture its on video. It's definitely one of the better live performances by the band in a long time, and the fact that it was captured on video makes it even more exciting. I think the fans are going to really enjoy it." more on this story



Motorhead Launching Motorheadphones
(hennemusic) Motorhead will launch a complete assortment of headphones and earphones this fall.

The first generation's assortment will consist of nine products in total, three headphones, and six in-ear models. All will be sold under their new brand name Motörheadphönes.

"No weak-kneed, lily-livered, tin-pot and skinny sounding little pieces of garbage, no, that ain't Motorhead's style," says the band. "These are headphönes designed to deliver everything louder than everything else BUT with the sort of range, clarity and TRUE rock reproduction you'd expect from a band of road warriors who have been at the top of the tree year after year. Because, like üs, these don't f**k around... remember, if it's too loud, you're too old." more on this story



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Video Of Black Sabbath's Full Lollapalooza Set Goes Online
(hennemusic) Fan-shot video of Black Sabbath's full set at Lollapalooza earlier this month has surfaced online.

The Chicago stop was the third and final 2012 date for the mostly-reunited band, following an intimate homecoming show in Birmingham in May and a headline performance at Download in June.

All three appearances featured original members Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler, along with Tommy Clufetos (from Ozzy's solo band) handling drum duties in the absence of original player Bill Ward, who continues to sit things out over a contract dispute. Watch it here.



Pink Floyd Were Part of Apollo 11 Moon Landing Broadcast
(hennemusic) The world stood still on July 20, 1969, when Apollo 11 landed on the moon. The first manned mission to do so was led by astronaut Neil Armstrong, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 82 following complications from heart surgery a few weeks ago.

The 1969 event was televised to an estimated global viewing audience of 600 million, a sixth of the world's population at the time. In the UK, all three TV channels - BBC1, BBC2 and ITV - ran coverage on and off over the mission's 8-day period.

Pink Floyd were a part of the BBC broadcast, as guitarist David Gilmour wrote in The Guardian in 2009. "We [Pink Floyd] were in a BBC TV studio jamming to the landing. It was a live broadcast, and there was a panel of scientists on one side of the studio, with us on the other. I was 23," wrote Gilmour. "The programming was a little looser in those days, and if a producer of a late-night programme felt like it, they would do something a bit off the wall," he explained. more on this story



Wolfgang Van Halen On Hand For His Mom's Walk of Fame Induction
(hennemusic) Actress and rock and roll mom Valerie Bertinelli was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame last Wednesday.

Bertinelli, a fixture on American television since the mid-1970s, received the 2,476th star on the Walk of Fame at a ceremony held across the street from Grauman's Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard.

Valerie was joined by her family - including son and Van Halen bassist Wolfgang Van Halen - as well as her "Hot In Cleveland" co-stars Betty White, Jane Leeves and Wendie Malick.

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Today's Day in Rock


Metallica $5 Dollar Concert
Metallica are holding a concert on Monday where they are charging just $5 for admission and giving the proceeds to charity. Why are they doing it? Here is what they had to say:
You may have heard us mention just once or twice (or 700 times!) that a Metalli-3D movie is in the works... we now need your help to finish filming it!! This Monday, August 27, we will be shooting what we hope will be the final live portion of the movie and have our last chance for quite some time to play on the gigantic, massive over-the-top stage that we rolled out in Mexico City, took to Edmonton and end our film excursion/mini tour with in Vancouver. As we have been saying a lot recently we would love to have you join us and be a part of our movie making adventure.

Here's how it works: We will be running though the full live show one last time at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, but unlike the Friday and Saturday shows there will be lots of breaks in it to allow for cameras and lights to be repositioned as the director sees fit. Since it is way more fun for us to have YOU there, tickets will be available for just $5 (no extra fees or service charges!) and all the proceeds will benefit the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. Grab ticket info here.


Bret Michaels Taking Part In Celebrity Apprentice All-Stars
Poison frontman Bret Michaels revealed in a new video tour diary that he will be taking part in All Star Celebrity Apprentice.

BW&BK reports that Michael's new Adventures From The Road video ended with the following words:

"Be sure to watch and root Bret on as he fights his way to the top on All Star Celebrity Apprentice."

The show is expected to air next Spring. You can see the video and read more here.



Def Leppard's Joe Elliott Explains Vocal Issues
(hennemusic) At a recent show in Saratoga Springs, NY, Def Leppard did not perform an encore, which caused a buzz amongst fans searching for a possible explanation, frontman Joe Elliott addressed the issue Thursday with the following post on the band's website:

"OK, just to nip in the bud any Twitter/Facebook rumours you may have read regarding our recent performance at Saratoga Springs where the band didn't do an encore, here's the deal...

After the Boston gig, which was the first show on the whole tour where it was actually cold afterwards, I caught a hacking cough which just ripped the hell out of my voice. Despite all the usual stuff singers do such as lemon tea, steam, etc. it just wasn't going to heal overnight, but with sufficient rest and plenty of warming up I thought I might manage to do the following show in Saratoga Springs. I was tough and I was ploughing through it as best I could, but by the time we got to 'Photograph', there was barely anything left in the tank and it was starting to hurt, so I decided after struggling through 'Sugar' that I had to make a decision... do the encore and risk doing so much damage that we might have to cancel a bunch of shows, or blow out one song and sort out a doctor to have a look at me, which we did the following morning.

The result being after a couple of cortisone shots, I seem to be mending quite nicely!! Read the rest of his comments here.



Kings of Leon Planning Next Album
(Gibson) It's been two years since Kings of Leon released a new album, but bassist Jared Followill says the wait may soon be over.

Speaking to BBC Radio 1, Followill said the band hopes to enter the studio in the not-so-distant future. "We've been meeting with producers every day, so we're starting to get the ball rolling on album six," he said. "I don't know what I can say, but we're definitely planning on starting the record at some point in the near future."

In the meantime, Followill has been busy with Smoke & Jackal, his side project with fellow Nashville native Nick Brown. The duo's debut album, EP1, is set for release on October 16. Followill says the side project has sparked new ideas that he will bring to the next Kings of Leon album. "Doing the side project got my creative juices flowing again," he said. "Just doing something completely different, I feel like it can bring more creativity to our band." more on this story





Why The Kinks Used Jimmy Page and A Common Myth Debunked
The producer of one The Kinks biggest hits debunks a common myth about Led Zeppelin legend Jimmy Page's role in the recording of "You Really Got Me," and explains the real reason Jimmy was brought in to record with the band.

Finding Zoso this week published an extensive interview with producer Shel Talmy, who not only produced early albums by The Kinks and The Who but also worked with David Bowie and had a favored studio guitarist by the name of Jimmy Page.

Below is a small excerpt from the interview where Talmy is asked to rate The Kinks Dave Davies as a guitarist, but we also learn the truth about why Jimmy Page recorded with the band and a common myth is struck down:

FZ: How would you rate Dave [Davies] as a guitarist?

ST: I think he's one of the more under-rated guitarists there are. He was an extremely good guitarist.

FZ: He doesn't quite get the credit that he deserves.

ST: Never, I don't think he ever got the credit. His inventions of the solos and stuff, I mean, Jimmy Page did not play the solo on "You Really Got Me" which I've said about 5,000 times to people who insist that he did. The reason I used Jimmy on The Kinks stuff is because Ray didn't really want to play guitar and sing at the same time. In fact, Jimmy was playing rhythm guitar.

The interview is filled with great exchanges like the above, read it in full here.



Gregg Allman, Dierks Bentley and More To Honor Levon Helm
An all-star casts of musicians will be gathering together in October to pay tribute the late Levon Helm the only way they know how- with a live concert.

The "Love For Levon," benefit concert will take place at the Izod Center in Rutherford, NJ on Wednesday, October 3, 2012.

The event will also feature collaborations and performances by Gregg Allman, Dierks Bentley, Marc Cohn, Patty Griffin, Warren Haynes, John Hiatt, Bruce Hornsby, Jorma Kaukonen, Ray LaMontagne, John Mayer, Robert Randolph, Mavis Staples, Joe Walsh, Lucinda Williams, The Levon Helm Band and many more including Eric Church who had this to say about the event: "I can't possibly overstate what Levon Helm meant to my music or my life. He was a giant. A man among boys. I miss him personally, but that pales in comparison to how much music will miss his presence," says Church. More info here.



Foo Fighters Use AC/DC Defense
(Gibson) More developments in the Foo Fighters noise in Belfast story and the band respond by quoting rock and roll legends.

The Daily Express reports over that one hundred complaints made their way to the Belfast City Council while the police received some 20 complaints after the Foo Fighters played a loud show at a Belfast festival.

In response, the band have simply quoted AC/DC on their Facebook page: "A wise man once said... 'Rock and Roll ain't noise pollution. Rock and Roll ain't gonna die.'" more on this story





How The Darkness Got Jimmy Page's Guitar
Gibson caught up with The Darkness guitarist Dan Hawkins to discuss their comeback album but we also learn about how Dan got his hands on Jimmy Page's guitar.

Gibson: And you have a Gibson Custom Shop "Black Beauty" Les Paul especially made for Jimmy Page – but he returned it because it was too heavy for him? And you got it?

Dan Hawkins: Yep. I call that my "Love is More Than a Feeling" guitar. It wasn't on that first album track, but it's on both other albums since and live for the song. I had the Bigsby taken off, and a hardtail put on. I had a Fishman Powerbridge pickup put on so I could switch to an acoustic sound.

It's had an interesting life already, that Les Paul. I was waiting for delivery of a different humbucker to fit on it, but my then-guitar tech said he had a 'bucker that he'd taken out of one of Angus Young's SGs. He fitted Angus's old pickup, it sounded awesome, so I left it in. It's become my Page-enstein Les Paul.




Paul Stanley Says New KISS Album Won't Be Recycled Old Stuff
(Gibson) KISS promises there will be no recycled riffs on their forthcoming new album, Monster, set for release October 16.

Speaking to Billboard.com, singer-guitarist Paul Stanley said, "I'm a big believer that when people recycle old stuff, they should leave it where it was. When you hear bands that are lifting riffs that they had 15, 20, 30 years ago, I think, 'My God. Can't they come up with anything new?'"

Stanley went on to describe his 40-year-plus relationship with bassist Gene Simmons as "a marriage where thankfully I don't have to see him naked." Asked if KISS will one day be celebrating their 50th anniversary, Stanley replied, "All bets are off at this point. We're in uncharted waters. I never thought we'd be here today. Forty years ago, if you told me I'd be doing this now and loving it and doing it with pride, I'd tell you that you were crazy." more on this story





Original Further Seems Forever Lineup Reunite For Album and Tour
The original lineup of Further Seems Forever will release a new album and hit the road in Roctober.

Rise Records will release the band's new studio album, Penny Black, on October 23rd.

The band announced the initial dates for the supporting tour where the original lineup -- Chris Carrabba (vocals), Joshua Colbert (guitar), Chad Neptune (bass), Steve Kleisath (drums), and Nick Dominguez (guitar)-- are set to perform in Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Anaheim, performing together for the first time since the band's 2001 debut album, The Moon Is Down. more on this story



Dream Theater Record New Live DVD
(hennemusic) Dream Theater played two shows in Buenos Aires this week and the action was captured for a forthcoming live DVD.

The August 19 and August 20 concerts at Estadio Luna Park were professionally filmed and recorded for the band's next live DVD, to be released sometime next year.

Part of the group's latest world tour in support of "A Dramatic Turn of Events," the concerts were filmed by Over the Edge Productions with Mike Leonard in the director's chair. more on this story



The Smashing Pumpkins Plan Fall Tour
The Smashing Pumpkins will be hitting the road this fall for an arena tour of North America.

The band released the tour routing for the trek which is set to kick off on October 10 in Seattle, WA.

The concerts will be broken up into two parts; during the first half the band will perform their latest album Oceania in full and for the second half of the show they'll play classics and deep cuts. more on this story



Evergreen Terrace Working On New Music Not Breaking Up
Evergreen Terrace guitarist and vocalist Craig Chaney took to Facebook yesterday to assure fans that the band is not breaking up.

The speculation stems from co-founder Josh James' announcement that he was leaving the group to devote his full attention to his new band, Stick To Your Guns.

Chaney reassured fans on the band's Facebook page with this message: "For all those curious about the future of Evergreen Terrace, here's an update: We are writing new material which we will record and release. We will also be playing shows. Thank you for sticking by us throughout the years and during this transition. You keep us going. More news to come." more on this story



Classic 1975 Concert From The Who Set For DVD Release
A concert DVD featuring The Who's classic lineup of Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey, Keith Moon and John Entwistle is set to be released. Eagle Rock have set an October 9th release for The Who Live In Texas '75. Kayos sent over these details:

Filmed in Houston, Texas 11/20/75, it was right at the start of a massive tour of the U.S. to promote The Who By Numbers, their seventh album in their 10th year of existence. With Dolby Digital Stereo sound, this 117-minute 25-song bomb blast—previously only available as a muddled bootleg—has been pridefully restored to its rightful visual and sonic superiority by longtime Who collaborator Jon Astley.

Filmed only five years after what arguably is the greatest live album in rock, Live At Leeds, The Who Live In Texas '75, lives up to and in some ways actually surpasses its predecessor's greatness. The Who, at that particular point in time, had achieved an unerring almost magical mystical chemistry. Between the windmilling antics of guitarist Townshend, the mic wire lasso of lead singer Daltrey, the crazed bombastic danger of drummer Moon (1946-1978) and, of course, their secret weapon, genius bassist John Entwistle (1944-2002), this was a truly revolutionary band who changed all the hard rock rules. Even the punks, in the anti-rock star era of the late '70s, loved The Who. more on this story



Yakuza Set New Album Release
Yakuza have announced some details about their next release, which is entitled 'Beyul.'

'Beyul' will be released on October 16 on CD and digitally with a vinyl version arriving the following month.

The seven track album was produced by Sanford Parker (Nachtmystium, Minsk, Twilight). more on this story



Robert Plant and The Sensational Space Shifters Heading South
(hennemusic) Robert Plant and The Sensational Space Shifters have announced a fall tour of South America.

The series of dates start October 18 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and wrap on November 9 in Lima, Peru.

Robert debuted his new band in May at the Guildhall in Gloucester, UK. and the lineup includes: Robert Plant – vocals, harmonica the rest and the dates.



Amorphis Beginning Next Album
Amorphis will be hitting the studio next month to begin recording their next album, which they expect to be released in March or April of next year. They sent out these details and comments:

The follow-up to 2011's The Beginning Of Times will be produced and mixed by no less than Hypocrisy, and Pain mastermind Peter Tägtgren. Peter has worked with some of the biggest bands in the past, such as Children of Bodom, Celtic Frost, Immortal, and Dimmu Borgir, among others.

"We had to face the fact that if we want to develop our music and sound we need a producer who has a vision and whom we can accept as an authority," commented Amorphis guitarist and founding member Esa Holopainen. "I know that we're not the most flexible guys when it comes to letting outsiders into our camp for telling us how to do things. We spent one evening at our management office, talking about the right producer and the recording sessions in general. As usual, the best decisions are not far to seek. We've been talking to Peter about him producing Amorphis for ages. I think the first time we spoke about this was when we met first at the Nuclear Blast festival tour in 1994, and it was in Helsinki around a year ago when we last speculated about the idea. We've been following Peter's career - he's developed as a musician and especially as a producer over the years. Plus he's one of the true survivors from the 90's death metal scene who is still around just like us, so we share kind of an old school mental level." more on this story



No Bragging Rights Set October Album Release
No Bragging Rights shared good news with fans on Facebook on Wednesday: their new album is coming soon.

The band posted an update on the social networking site adviings fans that their new studio album, "Cycles," will be released on October 16, 2012.

Frontman Mike Perez commented: "We cannot wait to get this album out to our friends and fans. We are very proud of the sound and even more proud of the message behind it. We're looking forward to playing these songs live and seeing everyone at the shows." Facebook link



Jake Shimabukuro's Collaboration With Alan Parsons Set For Release
Jake Shimabukuro has set an October 2nd release date his new album 'Grand Ukulele,' which is a collaboration with producer Alan Parsons (The Beatles' 'Abbey Road' and Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side Of The Moon'). We were sent these details:

'Grand Ukulele' is the follow-up to 2011's 'Peace Love Ukulele,' for which critics lauded Shimabukuro as the "Jimi Hendrix of the ukulele" (Guitar Player) and "the greatest living ukulele player" (Boing Boing).

Shimabukuro "fuses a multitude of genres" (Billboard) on the new LP, which can be heard on album highlight "Island Fever Blues," merging classical & blues over a fast-paced flamenco beat. more on this story



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Steel Panther Preview New DVD
(hennemusic) Steel Panther have offered up the first full-song preview of their forthcoming live DVD, "The British Invasion."

Fans can now watch Panther rocking out on "Party All Day (F** All Night)" from the DVD which will be released on September 28th in Australia and New Zealand, with release dates for North America, Europe and Asia to be announced soon.

The band was captured in concert in London, England in 2010 for the set, which was directed by Daniel E. Catullo III, who has previously worked with artists like Rush, Chickenfoot, Godsmack and Alter Bridge. Watch the video here.



The Cult Deliver Honey From A Knife Video
(hennemusic) The Cult have released the music video for their new single, "Honey From A Knife."

Directed by Rick Rodgers and produced by The Cult's Ian Astbury and New York City-based film company Mechanizedmules.

The clip was shot on location in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan. Watch it here.



Metallica Share Live Master Of Puppets and Behind The Scenes Footage
(hennemusic) Metallica have posted official footage from the eighth and final date of their recent concerts in Mexico City.

The August 9th video includes bassist Rob Trujillo and drummer Lars Ulrich at the meet and greet, the band's pre-show huddle, and "Master Of Puppets" from the concert.

Released March 3, 1986, "Master Of Puppets" was Metallica's third studio album and major label debut. Watch the live video here



Please Don't Ask Slash About Guns N' Roses
(Classic Rock) Slash is so keen to move on with his solo career that he now issues journalists with seven rules ahead of interviews.

The no-go areas are designed to underline the guitarist is looking forward and not back as he begins work on this third album with his band, fronted by Myles Kennedy.

The New Zealand Herald reveals the rules are: Guns N' Roses is a topic that Slash can briefly touch on.

You can briefly discuss the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction – but only to the extent of the honour of that.

You can't talk about the ceremony itself and Axl not showing up and their performance etc.

No questions about Axl whatsoever.