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Today's Day in Rock


Papa Roach Singer Planned Suicide
(Classic Rock) Papa Roach frontman Jacoby Shaddix planned to commit suicide as he failed to cope with alcoholism and marriage problems. But he decided against it at the last minute after realizing the move would be a "selfish act."
The singer, who was recently forced off the road with voice problems, tells Classic Rock's sister title Metal Hammer: "I went to Sausalito to hang myself. I was in a f***ing place, man.

"The booze, my lifestyle, this woman I'd been with since I was 16 – I've never been that f***ing broken. I was seriously going to finish it."

He reveals he'd had a drink problem for over a decade, and faced the end of his relationship with spouse Kelly which had lasted twice as long. "There was a point where she wanted to experience life without me," he reflects. "That was the moment I feared in life the most." more on this story



Muse Previewing New Album During Twitter Event
Muse will be giving their fans an advance listen to their new album, The 2nd Law, today during an online event.

Their site released these details: The band will be on Twitter from 19:00 GMT+1 (today Wed September 26th), at which point we invite you all to press play on the album stream and submit your questions to the band!

We'll be listening along at the same time so you can chat to the band about each song in turn, plus ask them any of those burning questions you've always wanted answered! We'll pick out the best ones and post as many answers as we can for the duration of the album! Check it out here.




Rolling Stones Hitting The Big Screen
(hennemusic) "Crossfire Hurricane," the new film from the Rolling Stones, will be shown live in cinemas across Europe on October 18.

Over 250 cinemas across the UK and Ireland will screen "Crossfire Hurricane" live from the 2012 London Film Festival in London's Leicester Square.

Fans will be able to watch live as Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood chat on the red carpet, with director Brett Morgen interviewed about his remarkable, no-holds-barred insight into key periods of the extraordinary career and incredible adventures of The Rolling Stones. more on this story



Duff McKagan To Host Classic Rock Roll of Honour
(Classic Rock) Duff McKagan will host this year's Classic Rock Roll of Honour event in London on November 13.

Lynyrd Skynyrd have confirmed they'll perform and ZZ Top will receive the Living Legend Award at what's become one of the most highly-respected ceremonies on the circuit.

McKagan, who's sold over 100 million records as a member of Guns n'Roses, Velvet Revolver and Loaded, says: "I'm pretty honoured to have been asked to host. God, I hope I don't f*** it up." more on this story



Motley Crue's Battle For Home Sweet Home
(hennemusic) Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx regularly spends time on his syndicated radio show, Sixx Sense, talking about touring, life on the road, and the group's history; recently, Nikki revealed the struggles the band endured in trying to release "Home Sweet Home."

"Our record company back in the day, Elektra Records, we turned in [the 1983 album] 'Shout At The Devil' and they rejected the album," explained the bassist. "They said they didn't like it, it didn't sound like [1981's] 'Too Fast For Love', we changed the logo, we changed our look. And so we said, 'Fine. Then we'll go to another record company.'"

"So [Elektra] put it out [after all], and it sold four million copies," continued Nikki. "Elektra was about to go bankrupt at the time, and that saved their ass. And then when our next record [1985's 'Theatre Of Pain'] got turned in, with 'Home Sweet Home' on it, they rejected that album. They said, 'This is horrible, and you have to take that song off the record. You guys aren't a ballad band.' So we did the same thing." more on this story




Friend Explains What Went Wrong With Green Day Singer In Las Vegas
(Celebuzz) Billie Joe Armstrong fell off the wagon while performing in Las Vegas over the weekend leading him to enter rehab, a family friend tells Celebuzz.

Claudia Suarez Wright, the ex-wife of Green Day drummer Frank Edwin Wright III (aka Tre Cool) confirmed Armstrong entered rehab on Monday.

What happened in Las Vegas? Claudia, whose son is Billie Joe's godchild, revealed details that led to the difficult decision to get help. "When he was in Vegas he was drinking a lot. The night of the show he had been drinking," said Claudia, adding that her ex-husband texted her yesterday about the band's ultimate conclusion.

"In Las Vegas there's a lot of temptation to drink and it's tough to be around when you're fighting against it," she said. "They have a new album coming out and it's a demanding lifestyle. It's very difficult."

According to Claudia, the famed frontman had been sober for over a year. more on this story



The Doors DVD Preview
(hennemusic) "The Doors: Live At The Bowl '68," featuring the legendary band in concert at The Hollywood Bowl on July 5, 1968, will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on October 23 and a new preview has gone online.

For the first time, the film from the historic performance has been painstakingly restored using the original camera negatives and the audio has been remixed and mastered from original multi-tracks by the group's engineer Bruce Botnick. This new restoration offers a stunning visual upgrade from earlier versions and will give fans the closest experience to being there live along side Jim Morrison, John Densmore, Robby Krieger and Ray Manzarek.

"The Doors: Live At The Bowl '68" will include three previously unreleased tracks from the performance. Technical issues with the recording of "Hello, I Love You," "The WASP (Texas Radio And The Big Beat)," and "Spanish Caravan" prevented them from being released in the past. Now, through meticulous restoration of the audio, all three will be included, marking the first time the concert has been available in its entirety. Watch the preview here.



Iron Maiden To Be First Rock Band To Play New Stadium
(hennemusic) On July 13, 2013, Iron Maiden's "Maiden England" tour will hit Sweden, where the band will play at Friends Arena, the new national stadium in Stockholm.

The Maiden date is the first rock show ever to be announced at this brand new 50,000-capacity venue.

"It is a great honor to be the first rock band to be announced to play the new national stadium, especially as we have always had a very close connection with your country and have massively enjoyed every visit," says Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson. more on this story



Tony Iommi Tops Dimebag, Randy Rhodes On Best Metal Guitarist List
(Classic Rock) Gibson have named Black Sabbath icon Tony Iommi as the greatest heavy metal guitarist of all time.

He heads a top ten which also features Metallica pair Kirk Hammett and James Hetfield plus late Ozzy Osbourne axeman Randy Rhoads.

Three of Ozzy's collaborators make the list, with Zakk Wylde taking the number seven position. Dimebag Darrell Abbott is the only other entry asides from Rhoads to have passed away. Read more and see the list here.



Journey Considered Replacing Steve Perry With Michael Bolton
(Classic Rock) Journey guitarist Neal Schon doesn't know why former singer Steve Perry won't take his calls.

And he admits the band considered hiring Michael Bolton as their new frontman after Perry's 1987 departure but didn't think about it for long.

Schon takes part in a question-answer session in Classic Rock Magazine No.176, on sale now.

He says: "The last time I spoke to Steve face-to-face was when we did the Hollywood Walk of Fame eight years ago. It was good – but there were so many reporters around, it had to be. To this day I don't understand why we can't just pick up the phone and talk." more on this story




TesseracT Announce New Singer and Post New Song Online
TesseracT have announced their new singer and have posted a new song teaser online so fans can get a taste of what is to come. They sent over these details:

TesseracT are excited to welcome Ashe O'Hara into the group as their new vocalist. Hailing from Northampton originally, Ashe spent his early years singing in many different groups, from choirs to musical theatre, and has more recently worked on a number of ambient/alternative metal projects as well as session work. Ashe currently resides in Hove, East Sussex and is eagerly awaiting the upcoming tour and working on the new album.

Comments Ashe: I have always been an admirer of their work so it's pretty awesome to be passed such a challenging flame. I am very aware of the anticipation and I am certainly feeling the weight of it; but I am equally excited for what shall be an amazing and sh*thot experience! more on this story



The Dears Patrick Krief Plans New Album and Tour
Longtime guitarist for The Dears Patrick Krief has big plans for 2013 which include releasing a new album and hitting the road for a North American tour.

Rock Ridge Music will be releasing Krief's new album, Hundred Thousand Pieces, in early 2013 in the United States and he will also be touring the U.S. in support of the album in 2013.

Says Krief of the partnership with Rock Ridge Music: "I'm super excited to have a partner in the U.S. for the first time as a solo artist. Rock Ridge is a no nonsense label, very artist friendly, and I am super excited to release this album with them." more on this story



Metric Plan Live TV Special
AXS TV will be broadcasting a live television special featuring Metric in concert next month.

Metric are currently touring the world in support of their most recently released album, Synthetica.

"Metric: Synthetica Live from the Ogden Theatre" will broadcast LIVE from Denver, Colorado, on Thursday, October 4th. more on this story




Vintage Trouble For The Who Tour
(hennemusic) The Who will be launching a North American tour that is set to kick off on November 1st in Sunrise, FL.

The trip, which marks the band's first dates on the continent in four years, will see the group - featuring founding members Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend - perform their iconic 1973 double album "Quadrophenia" in its entirety, along with a selection of Who classics.

The Who have announced Los Angeles band Vintage Trouble as the support act for the first leg of the arena tour, including shows running from November 1 to December 9. more on this story




Tony Iommi Recalls Wild John Bonham Adventures
(hennemusic) Yesterday marked the anniversary of the passing of Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, who died on September 25, 1980.

While promoting his autobiography, "Iron Man," last year, Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi spoke about Bonham.

"He was quite a wild character," said Iommi. "And it was good fun, he was good fun…unless we went out and he was driving – then that was bad fun. He used to get really pissed drunk and drive back and, in them days, police weren't so hot."

Iommi then went on to share a story about one of the pair's wild adventures, watch the video here.



Led Zeppelin CDs, vinyl and rarities
Metallica Kill 'Em All Anniversary Vans Coming
(hennemusic) 2013 marks the 30th anniversary of the release of "Kill 'Em All," the debut album by Metallica.

This summer, it was announced that Metallica will mark the anniversary next spring by teaming up with Vans.

The 'Kill 'Em All' Pack will consist of both the Vans Slip On and Sk8 Hi, with each one dressed in the hand and hammer design used for the cover art. See photos here.



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Singled Out: The Jerzey Street Band
Hey folks... This is Dave Wrobel from The Jerzey Street Band and I have been asked to tell the story behind our single, Pale Blue River...

I wrote this Song quite some time ago when I was working on a Demo and I had two days rehearsal with a Band of musicians that I didn't know and two Days booked in the Studio...

Anyway, we recorded and track called "Tombstone World" and one called "Landing" and then we ran out of time and Money so Pale Blue River was never recorded.... And we had pushed the time that much that we couldn't mix the two that had been recorded...

A very productive project I'm sure you'll agree..

So, Pale Blue River was the first song I presented at the very first Jerzey Street Band rehearsal.. In fact, we didn't have a name... We blasted through a couple of songs and went outside for a break and I said "we need a name" and then my brother Neil pointed at the Jerzey Street sign and said what about......... The Jerzey Street Band... Exciting huh? I don't know of many Bands that settled on the very first Band Name suggestion.....

Okay, the Song.........

Having spent much of my earlier life growing up in the South Pacific on the Island of Papua New Guinea and taking long holidays travelling to Australia, America and all kinds of wonderful places, I was certainly set up to be a BMX riding, Skateboarding, Beach Running Mall Rat... Haha, well not quite but I was cultured in a way that never prepared me for life in the Grey and Gloomy industrial town of Oldham, Lancashire....

The reason for this upbringing was due to my Father's work commitments and when we finally came back to England he continued to travel and pursued his Job in the Middle East...

One night, just out of College while sitting out the back of my Parent's Home cradling my Guitar and sipping a Cold Beer I got to thinking about where I was in reality and where I was in my head ... To describe the two as unrelated would be an understatement and even though I had been in England for a substantial amount of time I identified myself as uprooted and I felt that I just didn't belong where I was... That is when I thought of the line "It's like this World was mine to roam".....

It was the first time I had really sat back and compared my childhood to my progressing adult life and the two didn't make any sense to me and in fact brought an intense feeling of sadness for a few reasons... I missed my Dad, I felt sorry for my Mum because her husband was miles away and I just missed the life that I knew and identified with...

The Chords came quickly because I had the melody already going and I started to sing Rivers, Blue Rivers, Pale Blue Rivers, Pale Blue Rivers Running Down...

With the lyrics in the verse I was trying to express the feeling of the reality that was in the small Northern English Town "Never thought I'd make it back here don't you know"... And the reality that I really felt in my mind "Jumped this Train about a mile from Mexico"... In my head that is what I should've been doing...

It's a story of what actually is, and how the Character(me) felt life should be....

The last Verse says "I've got aching heels and a pain I can't describe, but I feel like I've been lifted" and then the final Bridge "Pale Blue Rivers running down, got to make it out of this Town".... Got to move, my feet are hurting but there is a fire burning inside I need to keep moving... Got to get the hell out of this place... I'm too uprooted

The lyrics in the Chorus were dedicated to my Dad... I'm going crazy here but "we're all crazy too" I guess we're all in it together... I started to feel positive and I felt a great pride and I saw my Dad as a river.... Unstoppable, pure and fast and I began to make more sense of the initial confusion...

The Song was a bit of a journey for me and it made me realise that I should think less about what I feel I've lost and more about what I have gained in the process... Also, it made me notice that my Parents had sacrificed much more than I ever had in order to keep me safe and from that I tried to look forward and not back...

When I had finished writing the song I knew it would be an opener and even though it didn't make it on the demo I intended it to be on, I always knew that when the time came it would be the anthem that set me off... It epitomises exactly what The Jerzey Street Band's sound is and the song that made us call our sound "Freight Train Rock" ...

That's pretty much it.. I hope I haven't bored you all...


Thanks

Dave

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



Glenn Hughes on WIkimetal
Glenn Hughes is the featured guest in the latest episode of Wikimetal, they sent over these details about the discussion:

Among several other topics, Glenn discusses about the release of 'Re-Machined Head' (the tribute album of Deep Purple's Machine Head) and why he chose 'Maybe I'm a Leo'.

He also recalls what he felt when he heard the first full audition of 1974 Burn, he talks about his dear friends Jon Lord and Tomy Bolin and he tells our listeners who were the main bands that in his opinion were the architects and creators of Heavy Metal.

Listen to the full episode here or the Interview (in English) here.



Ill Nino Release Depression Lyric Video
Ill Nino have released a new lyric video for their new single "The Depression" which comes from their forthcoming coming album Epidemia, that will be released on October 22nd.

"Twelve years and five studio releases later, Epidemia has all the harsh elements and dark Latin rhythms that make Ill Nino's Latin metal sound different in this genre of metal", drummer and founding member Dave Chavarri said of the upcoming release. Watch the video here.

Ill Nino is currently touring alongside Static X and Emmure on the Noise Revolution Tour. The tour goes through the end of October. more on this story



Neil Young and Crazy Horse Release Giant New Video
(hennemusic) Neil Young and Crazy Horse will release their second album this year, "Psychedelic Pill," on October 30. Ahead of that, the group has just issued a video for "Walk Like A Giant."

The project follows the June release of "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.

Recorded right after "Americana" at Audio Casa Blanca, "Psychedelic Pill" will be released the same month the group begins its full North American tour. Watch the video here.



Cradle of Filth Release New Lyric Video
Cradle of Filth are giving fans a taste of their forthcoming album with the posting a new lyric video.

The video is their new song "For Your Vulgar Delectation," which comes from the band's 10th studio album, The Manticore and Other Horrors, which is set to released in North America on October 30th via Nuclear Blast.

Recorded in eight weeks at both Springvale and Grindstone studios (where it was also mixed by Scott Atkins) in Suffolk, UK. Check out the video here.



Sites & Sounds: Liverpool Psychedelia- Rock Vegas- More
As summer turns to fall temperatures are dropping but the music festival scene is just starting to heat up. antiMusic Travel Editor Kevin Wierzbicki takes a look at some of this autumn's bumper crop.

Editor's Pick: Liverpool International Festival Of Psychedelia
September 29, Liverpool, England

An amazing roster will keep things trippy all day long: Dead Skeletons, the Time & Space Machine, Wolf People, Will Sergeant (from Echo & the Bunnymen), Mugstar, Baltic Fleet, the Lucid Dream, Black Manila, Plank!, Koolaid Electric Company and many other mind blowing acts. www.liverpoolpsychfest.com

A Taste Of St. Louis
September 28-30, St. Louis

Okay, technically A Taste of St. Louis is a food festival. But besides lavish spreads of delicious edibles and drinkables, A Taste is known for offering lots of art, cultural activities and music. The event takes place outdoors at Soldiers Park, adjacent to the mighty Mississippi River and in the shadow of the city's famous Gateway Arch and all concerts are free. Scheduled to appear are the All American Rejects, Macy Gray, Taj Mahal, Divine Sorrow, Joe Dirt and the Dirty Boys, the Jeremiah Johnson Band, King Omowale and the Majestic Lions and many others. www.tastestl.com

Fort Worth Music Festival
September 28-29, Fort Worth

Does Fort Worth ever cross your mind? It should right about now if you want to take in the fun of the Fort Worth Music Festival, to be held on the lawn of the Will Rogers Memorial in the city's Camp Bowie district. Scheduled to appear are Dr. Dog, Kevin Eubanks, Hayes Carll, the Reverend Horton Heat, Charles Bradley, the Relatives, the Orbans, Telegraph Canyon, Burning Hotels and many others. The best chefs in the Dallas/Fort Worth area also turn out to show off their skills. www.fwfest.com

Rock Vegas
September 28-29, Las Vegas

It's Sin City; what else do you need to know! This two-day blowout features Rob Zombie, Shinedown, Marilyn Manson, Godsmack, Staind, Stone Sour, Adelitas Way, All That Remains, P.O.D., Art of Dying and many other head-rattling acts. www.rockvegasfest.com

Today's Day in Rock News!

Today's Day in Rock


Kid Rock Returning With Rebel Soul
Top Dog/Atlantic Records have set a November 19th release date for Kid Rock's new studio album, "Rebel Soul".
Rock produced the album and has completed recording. The first single "Let's Ride" will be at radio imminently.

The label says that, "'Rebel Soul' is a return to form for Rock who with this album cements his place as the premier genre-hopping rock and roller of all time."



Avenged Sevenfold's New Song Streaming Online
(Banana 101.5) Avenged Sevenfold have a new song out, "Carry On," and you can listen to the new track online!

Aside from a few summer tour dates, Avenged Sevenfold took a well-deserved breather for much of 2012. After all, the band had a pretty rough couple of years following the 2009 death of drummer Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan. In addition to dealing with the unbearable loss, the band took on a pretty hefty workload by releasing and touring extensively behind 'Nightmare.'

Now that they have sat out much of 2012 (as they had previously announced their intention to do) A7X is jumping back into the fray with 'Carry On.' This is their first new release since 2011′s 'Not Ready to Die,' a song that was recorded in April of 2011 for the 'Call of Duty: Black Ops' expansion 'Call of the Dead.' Their newest recording is to be featured on that game's sequel 'Call of Duty: Black Ops II.' Listen here.



KISS and Motley Crue Plan Another Tour Leg?
(Gibson) KISS and Motley Crue will bring their imaginatively titled 'The Tour' tour to Australia in early 2013, according to Crue drummer Tommy Lee.

Over the weekend Tommy posted on Facebook [edited for clarity]: "Wow! How time flies! Last night of the U.S. part of the tour. One show in Mexico in a few days but it's a rap for 2012, kids! A little break 'til January 2013 then off to Australia with KISS and Motley. Been going like [expletive] since February in Vegas! Nine months! [Expletive] Whooped…"

The just-wrapping-up The Tour tour encompasses 40 dates across the USA, Canada and Mexico, with both bands playing 90-minute sets. KISS are of course about to release their new album Monster, while the Crüe are still running on the heat generated from "Sex," the new song they released to coincide with their Las Vegas run earlier this year. more on this story





Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and Joe Perry Debate American Idol On TV
(hennemusic) On Monday, Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler and guitarist Joe Perry were featured on ABC's Good Morning America, where the two discussed their new album, " Music From Another Dimension "…and some of the tension created by Tyler's decision to join American Idol two years ago.

"It was the biggest show on TV," explained Tyler. "And every night millions of people got to see that big-lipped, singer guy from Aerosmith sing up there, you know, being what he is. And it didn't hurt Aerosmith. They were a little jealous in the beginning that I took it. I didn't tell them I did."

"Well, speak for yourself, because I wasn't jealous," interjected Perry. Read the rest and see the video here.



Korn Frontman Pulls Out of Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson Tour
Korn frontman Jonathan Davis has pulled out of Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson's upcoming 'Twins of Evil' tour.

He was set to perform under the moniker of JDevil, and the official Facebook for JDevil, broke the news to fans with the following:

Hey Guys- we wanted to let you know right away that JDevil will no longer be able to join Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson on their co-headlining Twins Of Evil Tour this October. Due to exhaustion from his recent eight week overseas tour with KORN, Jonathan's doctors have ordered him to refrain from any travel and performing for the next few weeks while he recuperates. We got this from management: "Jonathan is really bummed right now and regrets having to disappoint anyone, especially his fans and his good friends Marilyn Manson and Rob." We'll keep you updated here, everyone expects he'll be back on track soon. Facebook link.



Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Experience Tour Expanded
(hennemusic) Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Experience has announced the addition of new dates to the band's fall North American tour.

The band will play a series of US shows starting October 5 in Napa Valley, CA; concerts are currently scheduled to November 20 in Milwaukee.

"The Jason Bonham Led Zeppelin Experience," says Jason, "was something that came about through my passion and love of the music. To cut a long story short, after I stopped working with Jimmy [Page] and John Paul Jones in late '08, I was so 'Zeppelined-up,' if you know what I mean, everything was Zep for me at that time. I had just done the reunion so, after about twelve months of persuasion, I put together a show – cause I didn't want to just go out there and play Led Zeppelin music…I didn't want to tarnish the fact that I had just played with them." more on this story



Gaslight Anthem Pearl Jam With Eddie Vedder
Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder joined The Gaslight Anthem on stage this past weekend.

Vedder jumped up on stage at DeLuna Fest in Pensacola, Florida and footage from the jam has been posted online.

You can check out fan filmed video of their rendition of Pearl Jam's "State of Love and Trust' here.



Paul McCartney Releasing New DVD and Blu-Ray This Fall
Paul McCartney has set a November 13th 2012 release date for "Live Kisses" on DVD, Blu-Ray and Digital Video.

The footage for the new release was captured during intimate concerts in support of McCartney's "Kisses On The Bottom" album.

The package will feature the concert footage, exclusive promo videos directed by Paul himself, behind the scenes interviews and a 40 page hardback book featuring an extensive collection of photographs from the event and rehearsals. more on this story



High On Fire Map Out Fall Tour
High On Fire will be hitting the road this fall for a headlining North American tour in support of their new album De Vermis Mysteriis.

The is set to kick off on November 15 in Austin, TX and will run through December 22 in San Francisco, CA.

The tour will be supported by Goatwhore and Lo Pan with special guests Primate (featuring Mastodon's Bill Kelliher and Kevin Sharp of Brutal Truth) joining the trek from November 23 to December 1 and Corrosion of Conformity hopping on the caravan from December 18-21. more on this story



Marshall Crenshaw Releasing New Music in Innovative Way
While most artists are complaining about changes in the music business, Marshall Crenshaw is taking the initiative and reaching out directly to fans to provide them with new music.

Crenshaw will be launching his new EP subscription vinyl/download series on November 23rd with the release of the first EP of the series, I Don't See You Laughing Now.

"I wanted to think of a different way of working that would inspire me and keep me motivated," Marshall Crenshaw says of his newest endeavor: a subscription-only service that addresses the recent seismic changes in the music-industry landscape by cutting out the record-company middle man to distribute his new recordings directly to fans. more on this story



Beatles Catalog Being Released As Limited Edition Box Set
EMI have set a November 13, 2012 release date for 'The Beatles Stereo Albums 180g 16LP Limited Edition Box Set.'

The box set will feature all 12 studio albums plus Magical Mystery Tour and Past Masters which were sourced from the original master tapes and cut at Abbey Road Studios.

Music Direct had these details: Twist and shout, shout, shout: The Beatles are at long last getting the treatment they've always deserved on vinyl. The most anticipated catalog reissues in music history have arrived and feature the pristine remastering that fans have craved for decades. Your wishes have come true: Every Beatles album. Every official Beatles song. Faithfully reproduced album jackets. All in this glorious box set. more on this story



Dickinson Talks Iron Maiden's Download History
(hennemusic) Last week, Iron Maiden announced that they will headline the 2013 Download Festival on Saturday, June 15, which sees the band return to the legendary Donington Park to headline for a record fifth time, following appearances in 1988, 1992, 2003 & 2007.

In part one of a new series of sessions with Metal Hammer magazine, Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson speaks about the band's illustrious history at the event, as well as what's in store for the 2013 show.

"This one is unashamedly celebrating the era of 'Seventh Son [Of A Seventh Son]' and a lot of stuff off that record," says Dickinson. "Although we've chucked a few other tunes in the pot, ones we haven't played in a while… big hits in their day – 'Phantom Of The Opera' being a case in point." more on this story



Metallica's Hammett Doing Hometown Book Event
(hennemusic) Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett's new book, "Too Much Horror Business," will be published on October 1.

Hammett is doing a series of book-signing events to promote the new project, including a newly-announced stop in San Francisco.

Kirk Von Hammett presents a Day of the Dead/"Too Much Horror Business" book release event. Wear your finest ghoulish and ghastly costumes and come to Public Works – San Francisco on Thursday November 1, 2012 at 9pm PT to celebrate all things horror. Come join us for Zombies, Burlesque Dancers, horror face painting, special guests Judgement Day and a LIVE set by Bay Area favorites Death Angel. Also featuring DJ sets by Motion Potion and guest MC Nikki Blakk. more on this story



Saigon Kick Reunite With Original Lineup
(Gibson) Florida hard rock band Saigon Kick have reunited in their original line-up, and tour dates will be announced shortly.

The reunion includes Matt Kramer, Phil Varone (ex-Skid Row), Jason Bieler, Tom Defile and Chris McLernon. The band's high point was 1992's The Lizard, which went gold with more than 500,000 copies sold. Their biggest single was "Love Is On The Way" from the same album: it peaked at #12 on the Billboard Hot 100.

But like a lot of bands of the era, they got unfairly lumped in with the hair metal stuff that came before them, and while they struggled on against grunge amidst a number of line-up changes, the last Saigon Kick tour took place in 2000. more on this story





New Queensryche Singer Says Geoff Tate Wasn't Pleasing Fans
(Classic Rock) New Queensryche singer Todd La Torre says Geoff Tate wasn't making music the band's fans wanted to hear – and he's talking as a fan.

The Crimson Glory frontman was confirmed as Tate's replacement earlier this year in a messy split which has resulted in legal action and the sacked singer forming his own version of Queensryche.

But La Torre is focusing on the task in hand: leading his outfit in a direction he believes the fans want it to go. And he's falling back on the experience of replacing former Crimson Glory singer Midnight. more on this story



Eric Johnson Plans UK Tour
Famed guitarist Eric Johnson has mapped out the dates for a UK tour he will be launching next April.

The tour is set to kick off at the London o2 Shepherd's Bush Empire on Wednesday 3rd April.

The 6-date tour will showcase material from his current album Up Close, as well as from his rich back catalogue, including the classic Cliffs of Dover. more on this story



Journey Headlining One Night One Show One Cause Benefit
(Sub) Journey will headline the 13th Annual Paul Reed Smith Guitars' "One Night One Show One Cause Benefit" concert on Sunday, October 14, 2012 at the Modell Performing Arts Center at The Lyric in Baltimore, Maryland.

Real Housewives TV starlet Michaele Salahi will host a VIP pre-concert event, the "Journey of Hope Fashion Show".

Months ago, Paul Reed Smith contacted renowned guitarist Neal Schon to ask if Neal could secure Journey for this year's benefit. Neal immediately seized the opportunity to launch his vision of integrating his music with Michaele Salahi's fashion background to make this year's benefit a memorable event and to raise even more money for the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. more on this story



Pink Floyd House Sells At Auction
(hennemusic) The former north London home of the original band members of Pink Floyd has been bought by a Singaporean developer.

BBC reports Sham Masterman, who admitted not being a big fan of the band, bought the Highgate house and the one next door for £1.2m each. The properties were made available via a Savills auction last Thursday.

Roger Waters, Nick Mason, Richard Wright and Syd Barrett lived in the house in the 1960s. more on this story



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Singled Out: Honey Rider
Today Honey Rider's lead singer Lindsay O'Mahony tells us about "You Can't Say That" from their latest UK album release, "Marley's Chains". Here is the story:

We started writing this backstage at The Belfast Empire in Northern Ireland while we were waiting to go onstage. The rest of the topline and lyrics were written fairly quickly during the rest of the tour however it ended up taking a long time to finalise the track from a production point of view as we wanted as many melodic riffs in the instrumentation as possible. It ended up being a labour of love for our producer Jon….but hopefully it was the worth the blood sweat and tears!!

The inspiration behind the lyrics comes from a doomed relationship – where one side is desperate to end it, but when their lover pleads for forgiveness they are unable to resist temptation and end up being manipulated back into the destructive trap they've been trying to escape from. They will continue to yo-yo until this person finds the strength to let go and move on…..and by the end of the song they realise which path they're going to take…..

We recorded this track in a studio called Karma Sound in Thailand – a once in a lifetime opportunity which came about in 2010. Despite the dark feeling behind the lyrics, our surroundings definitely had an impact on us and so the track has a very light, summery feel-good vibe to it. Originally we had the solo on guitar…but after a trip to Nashville we felt inspired by the Nashville sound and decided to replace it with the mandolin.

Recording Process: This was one of the first songs that we recorded for the new album, and as soon as we started it we knew where it would end up from a production point of view. We started recording after a nice Thai dinner and a few JD's at Karma Sound Studios in Bang Saray, Thailand and we recorded a couple of takes with the whole band playing live. A few more JD's into the early hours and the backbone of the song was done, the guitarists had found some late night inspiration for some of the riffs, we'd recorded backing vocals with everyone who was in the room at the time (even Jason's wife made it onto the final mix), and the lead vocal was done in about half an hour. It all came together so fast.

On returning to England with the track, Jon (producer) called on long-time collaborator James Sanger who had programmed and played keys for Dido's first album 'No Angel' and also Keane's 'Hopes & Fears'. The uber eccentric programmer quickly added some quirky keys & effects to the track, most of which made the final cut. Dave Bronze (bass player for Eric Clapton, Tom Jones) was also drafted in to replace the guide bass, and finally we replaced the acoustic guitar intro and solo with a mandolin, and called on Ilya Toshinskiy (Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift) to perform this duty. We had met Ilya whilst writing and recording in Nashville, he's a fantastic Russian guitarist with a deep South / Russian accent…has to be heard to be believed!

The mix of the track also turned into a labour of love, we ended up having 5 different mixes done by as many different mix engineers. The final mix itself was put together using elements of the different mixes, the vocals from one, drums/bass/guitars from another, and additional production/mandolin from another…! I think we got it right in the end! All in all, the track took about 5 hours to record the guts and 5 weeks to flesh it out how we all wanted it. Hopefully the listener enjoys the end experience.

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



Led Zeppelin Preview Celebration Day With Black Dog Video
(hennemusic) Led Zeppelin have offered up the first video preview from their forthcoming live package, "Celebration Day" by sharing a clip of their 1971 classic, "Black Dog."

"Celebration Day" captures the band's December 2007 reunion at London's 02 Arena, which saw the three founding members joined by Jason Bonham, the son of their late drummer John Bonham, headline a tribute concert for dear friend and Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun.

The film of "Celebration Day" will see a worldwide theatrical release on 1,500 screens in over 40 territories on October 17. The theatrical screenings will follow premieres in London, Los Angeles, New York, and other major cities. Watch the preview here.



Green Day's iHeartRadio Festival Set Streaming Online
(hennemusic) Green Day made headlines Friday night at the iHeartRadio Festival in Las Vegas and video of their set has now gone online.

On the first of the two-night event, the band played on a bill with No Doubt, Usher, Rihanna and more.

About 30 minutes into their set, producers notified Green Day – via teleprompter – that they had one minute left on stage, causing the group to abruptly stop playing while frontman Billie Joe Armstrong addressed the situation by calling out the show's producers, flipping them a middle finger and smashing his guitar before storming off stage.

Rumour has it that Green Day's set was cut short in order to give Usher more time. Fans can now watch the band's iHeartRadio Festival set here.



Anthrax Thank Fans For Year of Worship Music
Anthrax have issued an open letter thanking fans for supporting them as they celebrate the anniversary of the release of their latest album, Worship Music. Here is what they had to say:

It was a little more than a year ago - September 13, 2011 - that Worship Music was released, and all of us in Anthrax can't believe how much has happened since then.

Our friends in the press gave the album great reviews, and so many writers singled it out as one of the best metal albums of the year. Our label just told us that Worship Music has just passed the 100,000 mark on albums sold. Since Worship Music's release, we've played 107 concerts all over the world - in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Japan, Russia, South America, and the U.K. - we've gone home to New York to not only play Yankee Stadium as one of The Big Four, but had September 14 named "Anthrax Day" in The Bronx, where Charlie, Frankie and Rob grew up.

News Bits Today!

Steven Tyler says the stage fall that sent him to rehab in 2009 and led to the near-collapse of Aerosmith turned out to be “magic.” The singer explains: “The guys were angry because it was a great tour, and I was angry. I fucked it up by falling off the stage. I know what I did. I didn’t get back to them and they started to look for other lead singers, which pissed me off even more. It was not nice at the moment. I was totally incensed that these guys didn’t call me back – but I had done something to them. It’s just the boys’ club. We can be rough with each other.” [Noisecreep]

Eighteen big-name stars were amongst those who assembled at London’s Wembley Arena to mark the 50th anniversary of Marshall Amps on Saturday. The even, which also commemorated the life of founder Jim Marshall, was hosted by comedian Al Murray and Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain. Guest musicians included Andy Fraser, Bully Duffy, Dorey Taylor, Doug Aldrich, Glenn Hughes, Joe Satriani, Kerry King, Mike Portnoy, Tim Ripper Owens, Yngwie Malmsteen and Zakk Wylde. Between them they performed a 28-song set of covers, culminating in a mass jam of Deep Purple Classic Smoke on the Water. Marshall died in April aged 88.

The London house in which Pink Floyd based themselves in the mid-1960s has sold at auction for the expected price of £1.2m. Roger Waters, Syd Barrett, Nick Mason and Rick Wright all lived at No.39 Stanhope Gardens, although not all at the same time. The building remains in the condition they left it, with old musical instruments still to be found in its storage spaces. Property developer Sham Masterman, who says she’s not a fan of the band, bought No39 and its next-door premises. She comments: “I’ll maybe put some of the stuff on eBay.” [BBC]

Poison are considering the possibility of recording a new album. Frontman Bret Michaels says: “Never say never. We have no concrete plans, but the guys are like family to me. I’ve been out all summer with them on tour with Def Leppard, and you never know what can happen.” [Delmarva Now]

The boy who appeared on the cover of Placebo‘s 1996 debut album is suing the band, saying they ruined his life. David Fox, now 28, says the image of him was shot just after his brother’s death and he’d never given permission for it to be used. The fame associated with the album’s success led to bullying and abuse, he claims, and to him dropping out of school. The band’s management say it’s a matter for their record label to deal with.

Linkin Park have become the first rock band to reach one billion views on YouTube. They’re far ahead of next-in-line Red Hot Chili Peppers, who have notched up 327m views, and Green Day, who have been watched 245m times. Pop star Justin Bieber has been viewed nearly three billion times. [NME]

The next Slipknot album will feature songwriting elements from late bassist Paul Gray, who threw the band into turmoil when he died of an accidental overdose in 2010. Percussionist Clown Crahan says: “There are songs he’s written that will be part of the next record. We’re all going to have to think like him and he’ll be there.” Meanwhile, frontman Corey Taylor is due to announce a “brand-new project” at the New York Comic Con on October 13. It’s believed to be connected with a comic book based on new Stone Sour concept album House of Gold and Bones.

The man who filmed Glenn Danzig being punched out by North Side Kings singer Danny Marianino in 2004 insists it wasn’t a stunt. Dan Stone says: “The two of them started talking and things got a little heated so I figured, ‘Let’s see where this goes.’ I had no idea what was about to happen – I just imagined I’d get some footage and Glenn Danzig and Danny talking: two guys from Jersey yelling at each other. There was no intention of doing anything with it; it was just a weird moment caught on video.” Responding to Danzig’s claims the video was altered, Stone says: “If you watch the video it’s clearly one continuous shot. There are no cuts – that’s everything.” [Decibel]

Bret Michaels: "Poison have no concrete plans for a new album at the moment."

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OCEAN CITY — Bret Michaels and his Poison bandmates just wrapped up the Rock of Ages summer tour with Def Leppard and Lita Ford, which was named after the successful Tom Cruise movie of the same name.

Now Michaels is back on the road as a solo artist in support of a new album called “Get Your Rock On.”

Michaels’ tour will include a performance with his backing band at Sunfest at 8 p.m. Saturday. Tickets to his postponed Sunfest 2011 concert will be honored. He will also play an acoustic show at the Moodswing nightclub in Wilmington on Tuesday.

While he gained a whole new generation of fans with his reality show “Rock of Love” and his turn on “Celebrity Apprentice,” Michaels is letting the music do the talking again at the moment. He answered a few questions about his Delmarva ties, the new album and “Margaritaville.”

You celebrated the holidays with your Poison bandmate Rikki Rockett and his family at their home at the beach in Delaware many years ago, and he still visits. Did you enjoy the area?

It’s a great area — the beach is awesome, the people are fun and it has such a cool, laid-back vibe. I’m looking forward to coming back for sure. Let’s just say both Maryland and Delaware have always showed me a good time in the past. I know both the Wilmington show and the Ocean City show are going to be parties; myself and my solo band all have a lot of family from the area, so we’re looking forward to both places.

You’re bringing your band to Ocean City and then you’ll play an acoustic show a few days later in Delaware. How different will the set lists be?

You know, I bring it 200 percent no matter what I do. The acoustic shows may be a little quieter but the energy is still there. The acoustic stuff is more spontaneous so I never know what the set list will be. But then again, so is the big rock show. We just go out there and ride the wave; our set list is just an unofficial guide.

For your new solo album, you recruited a dream team of guest players including Joe Perry, Michael Anthony, Ace Frehley and many others. Is it safe to say that the majority of them are people who were your heroes when you were a kid?

Absolutely. Most of these people I consider not just heroes, but also friends. To make music with those guys — as well as Loretta Lynn and Jimmy Buffett — is unforgettable. Working with newer artists like Lil Jon and Sal Costa has been awesome as well.

The heat seemed to be excruciating this summer throughout much of the country. How did you deal with all of the outdoor shows?

It’s certainly been hot, but I have a ranch in Scottsdale, Ariz., so the heat is part of my life. I tour throughout the year across the country and abroad and I’ve seen it all weather-wise. I always joke that I’m a weather warrior now — rain or shine, heat or cold, I get out there and give it all I’ve got.

How often did you hit the arena rock shows as a kid in Pennsylvania?

As a kid with a passion for live music, I hit any concert I could. Honestly, back then there were many more tours and lots of shows to go to. You could always catch a great band. But even today I go see shows. Recently, I’ve been to Kenny Chesney/Tim McGraw, Dave Matthews Band, Bruce Springsteen & the E-Street Band. And Jimmy Buffet, which is when Jimmy had me come out and do the live version of “Margaritaville” that is on the new album.

It seems like a lot of classic hard-rock bands like Van Halen and KISS are spending more time in the studio working on new material than in recent years. Any chance of a new Poison album?

Never say never. We have no concrete plans for a new album at the moment, but the Poison guys are like family to me.

I’ve been out all summer with them on the Rock of Ages tour and you never know what can happen.


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Green Day Frontman In Rehab After Concert Tantrum
(hennemusic) Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong has entered rehab following his on stage meltdown in Las Vegas Friday night.
"Billie Joe is seeking treatment for substance abuse," posted the band on Sunday. "We would like everyone to know that our set was not cut short by Clear Channel and to apologize to those we offended at the iHeartRadio Festival in Las Vegas. We regretfully must postpone some of our upcoming promotional appearances."

About 30 minutes into their set, producers notified Green Day – via teleprompter – that they had one minute left on stage, causing the group to abruptly stop playing while Armstrong addressed the situation by calling out the show's producers, flipping them a middle finger and smashing his guitar before storming off stage. Watch specific video of the incident here.



Led Zeppelin Members Avoid Answering Reunion Question
(hennemusic) Led Zeppelin members Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones made a rare appearance at a London media event on Friday to promote the band's forthcoming live set, "Celebration Day" and the question of them reuniting again came up.

"Let me ask you a question," said Page when the band were first asked if they might play together again. "Have you seen the film? Did you enjoy it? Then we've done our job, haven't we?"

When a second questioner asked if Zeppelin would "do it again", singer Robert Plant replied: "With you?" more on this story



Paul Gray To Be Part Of Next Slipknot Album
(Classic Rock) The next Slipknot album will feature songwriting elements from late bassist Paul Gray, who threw the band into turmoil when he died of an accidental overdose in 2010.

Percussionist Clown Crahan says: "There are songs he's written that will be part of the next record. We're all going to have to think like him and he'll be there."

Meanwhile, frontman Corey Taylor is due to announce a "brand-new project" at the New York Comic Con on October 13. It's believed to be connected with a comic book based on new Stone Sour concept album House of Gold and Bones. More rock news.



Metal Star Accused Of Infringing His Own Copyrights
YouTube's race to remove copyrighted material from the streaming video site has proven to be a bit too aggressive as a notable metal star has called out the service for removing material that he posted himself claiming he was infringing on himself.

Last week Devin Townshend notified fans of the actions by Youtube via another notable website Twitter. On the 18th, Townsend Tweeted: "HA! Got a copyright infringement warning from YouTube for posting my own sh*t... AWESOME!!!! Suck it! =]"

A short time later he Tweeted: "Wow! The music industry is at war with itself! Who will win? ...stay tuned for more wacky adventures! woopwoopwoop! =] "

The following day he Tweeted: "Youtube is pulling lots of my own stuff for illegal content. So freaking weird. Get over yourself, money isn't everything."



Steven Adler Releasing Back From The Dead This Fall
Original Guns N' Roses drummer Steven Adler will release the debut album from his new band, Adler, in November.

New Ocean Media have set a November 26th release date for Adler's album, "Back From The Dead". We were sent these details:

"Back From The Dead" was recorded in Los Angeles with producer Jeff Pilson (Foreigner, Dokken) and mixed by Jay Ruston (Anthrax, Stone Sour). more on this story




Steven Tyler Would Return to American Idol
(hennemusic) In a new interview with E! News to promote Aersomith's forthcoming album, frontman Steven Tyler talks about how his participation on American Idol caused some drama with his bandmates and he says he would be up to returning to the show.

"We'd just come off a tour and I took Idol and I didn't tell these guys, to be fair, and they got bummed out," says the singer. "We got into a lot of ya-ya because of tumult that happens in a band. Sometimes stuff doesn't get talked out quite properly, but it always turns out as songs down the line anyway."

When asked if he would ever return, Tyler seemed totally for it...but not as a judge. "I wouldn't go back and be a judge, but I'd be a mentor," he says. "I loved the fact that you go through 700 people, and out of that, you really can pick someone that has talent, because they have to audition anyway. And I'm just grateful that Jennifer and I and Randy could pick people that wound up being so good." more on this story



Black Country Communion Feud Goes Online
(Classic Rock) The feud between Glenn Hughes and Joe Bonamassa over the future of Black Country Communion has gone public, with the pair indulging in a brief exchange on Twitter.

The supergroup's future has been in doubt since frontman Hughes warned he was ready to quit, saying he was frustrated with Bonamassa's solo career meaning they couldn't tour their new album, Afterglow.

On Friday, Bonamassa tweeted: "I am very sorry about the Black Country Communion canceled gig. But principle still stands for something in 2012. I ready to move on." Find out what Hughes had to say.



Placebo Coverboy Claims Band Ruined His Life
(Classic Rock) The boy who appeared on the cover of Placebo's 1996 debut album is suing the band, saying they ruined his life.

David Fox, now 28, says the image of him was shot just after his brother's death and he'd never given permission for it to be used.

The fame associated with the album's success led to bullying and abuse, he claims, and to him dropping out of school. The band's management say it's a matter for their record label to deal with. More rock news.



Big Names Turn Up For Marshall Amps Event
(Classic Rock) Eighteen big-name stars were amongst those who assembled at London's Wembley Arena to mark the 50th anniversary of Marshall Amps on Saturday.

The even, which also commemorated the life of founder Jim Marshall, was hosted by comedian Al Murray and Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain.

Guest musicians included Andy Fraser, Bully Duffy, Dorey Taylor, Doug Aldrich, Glenn Hughes, Joe Satriani, Kerry King, Mike Portnoy, Tim Ripper Owens, Yngwie Malmsteen and Zakk Wylde. Between them they performed a 28-song set of covers, culminating in a mass jam of Deep Purple Classic Smoke on the Water. Marshall died in April aged 88. More rock news.



Sammy Hagar To Appear On History Channel's American Restoration
(hennemusic) Sammy Hagar will guest on the History Channel's hit show American Restoration.

The series features Rick Dale and his crew at Rick's Restorations in Las Vegas, Nevada, as they take rusty, beat-up items and restore them to their original glory.

In an episode entitled "Right Here, Rum Now," Sammy hires Rick to restore a vintage refrigerator into a rum dispenser - something Hagar calls a "Rumerator." more on this story



Motorhead's Lemmy and Joe Bonamassa To Tribute Chuck Berry
(Gibson) Joe Bonamassa, Earl Slick and Lemmy Kilmister are among those set to perform when the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame pays tribute to Chuck Berry at this year's annual American Music Masters event in October.

Titled Roll Over Beethoven: The Life and Music of Chuck Berry, the celebration will last a full week, beginning Monday, October 22, and will feature interviews, panel discussions, films and educational programs.

Saturday, October 27, will feature a conference exploring the impact of Berry's music on popular culture, but the real highlight occurs that evening, when a who's who of stars pay tribute to Berry in live performance. more on this story





Linkin Park Pass One Billion Landmark On YouTube
(Gibson) Linkin Park has become the first rock band to garner more than one billion hits on YouTube, NME.com has reported.

The group achieved that milestone on their YouTube channel, LinkinParkTV, joining Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber and Rihanna as part of the rare "Billion Hits Club."

The rock bands closest to Linkin Park in terms of YouTube hits are Red Hot Chili Peppers and Green Day, although both lag far behind. The Chili Peppers have scored 327 million hits, while Green Day boasts a total of 245 million. more on this story






Billy Corgan Plans Cruel Smashing Pumpkins Album
(Gibson) Billy Corgan has vengeance on his mind, and says the next Smashing Pumpkins album will be "a cruel record."

Speaking to MTV Hive, the veteran frontman said, "I'm starting to write new songs for the next Pumpkins album. I've got a lot going on. I have a title … but I won't tell. It's going to be a cruel record. Vengeance is mine."

Corgan went on to say the growing tendency of bands to dig into their back catalogs is a bad idea. "That overly sentimental culture as a new business model is really weak," he said. "I'm in my 40s, I should be making new music predominantly. I think that that expectation that's been created is really bad for people." more on this story





Current Anthrax Lineup Will Be Their Last
(Classic Rock) Scott Ian insists the current Anthrax lineup will be their last and he's heaped praise on returned frontman Joey Belladonna for powering the band's rise to success in the 1980s.

He left in 1992 and was replaced by John Bush, who led the band through what many fans feel was a same-but-different era.

But in the last six years the thrash outfit faced difficult times, after a proposed double-header with Belladonna and Bush wound up with Bush refusing to take part then Belladonna leaving after an anniversary tour. more on this story




Rammstein To Make Download Debut
(Classic Rock) Rammstein will make their Download Festival debut when they headline the third and final night of the event on Sunday 16 June next year.

The German outfit have been confirmed as third headliners, following the announcement that Iron Maiden will return to Donington on Friday 14 June to close the first day's show and mark 25 years since they first appeared at Monsters of Rock.

Promoter Andy Copping seems to harbour no hard feelings after Till Lindemann and co added the event to their tour listings 24 hours earlier than the agreed announcement date. He tweets: "If you haven't already sussed it, Rammstein are the second headliner. Thanks to our German friends for announcing 24 hours early!" more on this story



Cirque du White Zombie Korn For Halloween
(The Metal Den) Den Headz, members of White Zombie, HEAD, and Cirque du Soliel to release "Black Sunshine" cover on Halloween!

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the release of White Zombie's ground breaking album La Sexorcisto: Devil Music Volume I, original White Zombie drummer Ivan de Prume along with Scott "SVH" Von Heldt (former guitarist/vocalist for Brian "Head" Welch ex-Korn, Love and Death), and Cirque du Soliel violinist Martin St. Pierre are slated to release a cover of the White Zombie classic Black Sunshine under the moniker of Healer. more on this story



Bolt Thrower Lead Chaos In Tejas Lineup
Chaos In Tejas organizers have announced the initial lineup for next year's event which will feature 150 artists in total.

Chaos In Tejas 2013 will take place in Austin, Texas from May 30th to June 2nd, of next year.

The initial lineup of 20 bands is headed by Bolt Thrower will return to the states and the festival will also see the Ashes to Ashes-lineup of Final Conflict, Terveet Kadet (Finland), Integrity, Manilla Road, Abigail (Japan), Merchandise, Lower (Denmark), Cruciamentum, Milk Music, Kromosom (Australia) & many many more to be added in the following weeks. more on this story



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Singled Out: Dead Fish Handshake
Today Dead Fish Handshake guitarist Rob Ferreira tells us about the lead single, "Turning A Blind Eye" off their latest album, "The Sixes," which was produced by Clint Lowery (Sevendust, Call Me No One). Here is the story:

After last year's "Across State Lines", it was time to start thinking about a new record and as we compiled a song-list of both new and existing songs, "Turning a Blind Eye" was one of those ideas that came together in the later days of writing and immediately became a band favorite. The end result is slightly different than the arrangement we went into the studio with. Credit to Mr. Clint Lowery (Sevendust, Call Me No One). Working with Clint was an incredibly rewarding experience. We're a band that prides itself on not only finding the right balance of song and melody but doing it in different ways each time. That was the main focus of this new record. "Turning A Blind Eye" exemplifies that intent. With its infectious chorus, we thought it'd be a great first single to bridge lyrical substance and hook sensibility.

Lyrically, the song can be interpreted in a few different ways. It's one of those fascinating things about music - it's all relative to the listener and their life stories. Essentially, the song addresses that age-old topic of 'ignorance is bliss', what it means and how it's experienced. The failure to seize that defining moment that's presented in front of you as a result of unintentionally 'turning a blind eye' is an occurrence that we've all experienced at one time or another in our lives. They say that being none the wiser about our surroundings may sometimes be beneficial. But is it really? The passing of missed opportunities can sometimes make all the difference in our worlds. It could mean the difference between refinement or confinement. Arguably, what you don't know can't hurt you, right? But is that so or is it just an excuse to be less involved with important matters that shape our future? And does that shunning behavior contribute to our metaphorical nightmares or are we content turning a blind eye? It's a topic that you can talk in great lengths about. Sometimes all you need is a 3 minute song to set the table for hours of contemplation.

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



Led Zeppelin Celebration Day Press Conference Streaming Online
(hennemusic) Led Zeppelin members Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones made a rare public appearance together at a London media event on Friday to promote the band's forthcoming live set, "Celebration Day" and the band are sharing video of the full press conference.

Directed by Dick Carruthers, the package captures the band's December 2007 reunion at London's 02 Arena, which saw the three founding members joined by Jason Bonham, the son of their late drummer John Bonham, headline a tribute concert for dear friend and Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun.

The film of "Celebration Day" will see a worldwide theatrical release on 1,500 screens in over 40 territories on October 17. The theatrical screenings will follow premieres in London, Los Angeles, New York, and other major cities. Watch the press conference here.



Iwrestledabearonce Feature Film Coming This Fall
Iwrestledabearonce have announced a November 6, 2012 release date for A Beary Scary Movie, a feature film starring the band.

A Beary Scary Movie was written and directed by Justin Beasley of Kotk Productions and features the musical stylings and acting debut of Iwrestledabearonce. The horror-comedy follows the tale of Shreddy - the deranged guitarist from legendary 80's hair metal band White Vulture - who comes straight from hell murdering bands one by one by hacking them to pieces. Now it's up to Steven, Mikey, John, Krysta and Ricky to make it out alive.

The film also features an impressive cast including M. Shawn Clown Crahan, Larry Parks, John Dillion, Phillip Wright, Jim Babel, Charlie Huffman and Kelly Keodara, with a special appearance by Jake Busey.

Iwrestledabearonce has premiere the official trailer for the film here.



Classic Rush Song In New VW Commercial
(hennemusic) A Rush classic is featured in a new advertising campaign for the 2013 VW Passat.

"Fly By Night" provides the soundtrack to the latest tv commercial for the brand. The ad features a middle-aged businessman stopping at a traffic light and rocking out to the song – full air drums included.

The title track to Rush's second album was released as a single in May of 1975. Watch the ad here.



Cameraman Insists Danzig Punch Out Wasn't A Stunt
(Classic Rock) The man who filmed Glenn Danzig being punched out by North Side Kings singer Danny Marianino in 2004 insists it wasn't a stunt.

Dan Stone says: "The two of them started talking and things got a little heated so I figured, 'Let's see where this goes.' I had no idea what was about to happen – I just imagined I'd get some footage and Glenn Danzig and Danny talking: two guys from Jersey yelling at each other. There was no intention of doing anything with it; it was just a weird moment caught on video."

Responding to Danzig's claims the video was altered, Stone says: "If you watch the video it's clearly one continuous shot. There are no cuts – that's everything." [Decibel] Watch the Video here.



Rob Halford Goes Track By Track For Judas Priest's Screaming Anniversary
(hennemusic) Earlier this month, Judas Priest released the "Screaming For Vengeance – Special 30th Anniversary Edition" package.

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

Legendary singer Rob Halford talks about the album in the track-by-track commentary below: "The Hellion" (instrumental) – "We'd never done that type of opening before. And obviously it came from Glenn (Tipton, guitars) and Ken (K. K. Downing, former guitarist) at the time. I can't really remember how it came together in the studio, was it one person? Was it collective? I don't know. But we were always experimenting, always trying to do something that we hadn't done previously. We were inspired by what Brian May was doing with a lot of the Queen stuff. We've always been big fans of Queen. But Brian was doing those same types of multi-guitar track things. As you get a bit more experienced in a band, you understand the value of setting the scene – we quickly thought, 'We can use this as an intro tape.' And we did. In terms of set-up, in terms of getting an audience's attention, it just works magically, even now, when we did it at our last show at Hammersmith – once you start it, the audience just grabs onto it right away."

"Electric Eye" – "I love the rhythmic set up on that song. Emotionally again, it starts roaring right from the opening bars. We're a metal band and if you're that sort of band it's important that you make sure you have that type of attitude and approach within your first two or three tracks. It reinforces who you are and what you're trying to do. The way that Electric Eye kicks off is very much a statement, an assertive statement… It's a really good song and I think it's just got the attitude and the in-your-face drama that Priest has always tried to put forward." Read the rest here.



Heart Discuss New Book In TV Interview
(hennemusic) Heart sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson's new autobiography, "Kicking And Dreaming: A Story Of Heart, Soul And Rock & Roll" was published last week.

The sisters stopped by CBS New York's The Couch to talk with hosts Carolina Bermudez and John Elliott about the memoir, their history, and some of the unique pressure they felt as pioneering women in rock.

"Especially in the MTV generation," says Ann, "When it first came out, suddenly women were highly objectified even more than before. It was a rapid change and I think I was at the vortex of that."

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Led Zeppelin Members Reuniting Today For Celebration Day Event
(Gibson) The men of Led Zeppelin will be back together in London today (Sept. 21) to take part in a special press event promoting Celebration Day, the movie showcasing the legendary rock group's December 2007 reunion concert that's slated to premiere in theaters across the globe in October.
In a rare appearance, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones will be at the event to chat with the media and grace fans with their presence at an advance screening of the film.

Celebration Day will be shown in roughly 1,500 cinemas on Oct. 17, following exclusive gala premieres in several major cities, including New York City, London and Los Angeles. The movie will be released to retail sellers in several video and audio formats on Nov. 19, just in time for Christmas shopping season.

Led Zeppelin's 2007 reunion show was at London's famed O2 Arena. more on this story





Velvet Revolver Update From Duff McKagan
(hennemusic) In a new interview with Australia's Faster Louder, bassist Duff McKagan was asked for a Velvet Revolver status update.

As for who might fill Weiland's shoes as frontman, Duff said "I have no idea." And the group? "Um … I think it's at nowhere," he replied.

"I think everybody just kind of got sick of talking about it, because there's really no guy, so there's nothing that me or Slash or Matt [Sorum] or Dave [Kushner] could say that would change the course of this question. So there's nobody now, I think the longer that Slash is out touring, and that I'm out touring, people will stop asking as much. Maybe once it's settled down, we'll find the guy." more on this story



Eric Clapton Planning New Album and Tour
(Gibson) Fans haven't heard much from the legendary Eric Clapton in 2012, but as it turns out, the guitarist is plotting a big 2013. After all, next year will mark the 50th anniversary of the beginning of his lengthy music career, so there's no better time to hear some new Clapton tunes.

In a post on his official website, Clapton broke the news that, indeed, he has been recording a new studio album that will reach fans' ears in early 2013.

As for live performances, for overseas fans who want to see Clapton live, he also has some U.K. shows booked for May. Those dates include gigs in Birmingham on May 13, Manchester on May 14 and a five-night residency at London's Royal Albert Hall on May 17, 18, 20, 21 and 23. At the live shows, Clapton will be joined by several key players of his longtime backing band: guitarist Doyle Bramhall II, drummer Steve Jordan and bass player Willie Weeks, to name a few. Paul Carrack will also be on the trek. more on this story





Lamb of God's Randy Blythe Recalls Manslaughter Arrest
Metal Hammer have released some excerpts from their exclusive interview with Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe following his release on manslaughter charges.

Here is an except: On Being Arrested Upon Touching Down In Prague "It still didn't sink in that something weird was happening with my band, but as soon as I got to the top of the ramp, the first thing I noticed was four or five really large men with guns and great pig pointy knives, pistols and facemasks. All you could see was their eyes and their mouths and they looked like they were there to apprehend a terrorist.

"After a minute this woman goes, 'Mr Blythe', and I said, 'Yes?' and she's looking at my passport, then she hands me a piece of paper that said I was to be charged with…well..we're using the term 'manslaughter' because it's the nearest translation in English. It said I was to be charged with, what I think in English would be, GBH, grievous bodily harm with malicious intent resulting in someone's death." Find out what happened next.



Iron Maiden To Headline Download Fest
(Classic Rock) Iron Maiden will headline the UK's Download Festival on Saturday, June 15, 2013, marking the 25th anniversary of their first appearance at Donington Park.

The NWOBHM giants topped the bill at Monsters of Rock in 1988 then again in 1992. They were first headliners in 2003 when Download replaced the old event with a multi-day show, and they returned once more in 2007.

And their performance, part of their current Maiden England world tour, will be based on the Seventh Son of a Seventh Son concert they delivered a quarter of a century ago. more on this story



Robin McAuley To Sit Out Schenker Tour For Medical Reasons
(Classic Rock) Michael Schenker Group frontman Robin McAuley will miss the band's upcoming North American tour as he undergoes surgery for a hernia.

Guitar icon Schenker has confirmed that David Van Landing, who's previously performed with MSG and spent a short time with Crimson Glory, will take the mic for the scheduled shows next month.

McAuley, previously of McAuley Shenker Group, Grand Prix and Far Corporation, says: "I'm regretfully forced to cancel my appearance with Michael. I expect to be back in the saddle soon as this is taken care of. I make a point of staying healthy and always ready to meet the challenges of each day as it comes. This is one of those days I rarely have to confront, but here it is nonetheless. more on this story



Cliff Burton's Isolated Bass Track From Metallica's Orion Goes Online
Next Thursday marks the 26th anniversary of Metallica bassist Cliff Burton's death and a new Youtube clip illustrates what a huge loss his untimely death was.

Metal Injection ran an article earlier this week about the posting of a new Youtube video which features an isolated bass track from one of Cliff's most beloved recordings.

The clip features the bass track to Orion, the instrumental from Metallica's Master of Puppet's album which has long been heralded as one of Cliff's finest works. You can listen and find out why here.



Black Country Communion Pull The Plug On One-Off Show
(Classic Rock) Black Country Communion have cancelled the one-off show which could have been their last-ever appearance.

The band's future is in doubt after frontman Glenn Hughes revealed his frustrations with not being able to tour because of guitarist Joe Bonamassa's hectic solo schedule.

Last week they announced they'd play a single show in Wolverhampton, England, on January 5 next year. Now they've said it's cancelled "due to unforeseen circumstances." more on this story



Fans To Pick Songs For Metallica's New DVD
(hennemusic) Metallica have announced plans to release a two-disc DVD set this December featuring a mix of two 2009 World Magnetic concerts from Quebec City.

Fans are being invited to vote on the setlist for the package - here's the full details from Metallica: "Happy September... we've got an early Christmas present for you! As we get ready to head back into the studio, we thought we would round out the Death Magnetic experience with the DVD/Blu-Ray release of the two nights we filmed in Quebec City way back in the fall of 2009. We were in the thick of the World Magnetic tour at that time and thought it would be cool to invite our friend Wayne Isham out to capture the shows, so while we were getting ready to film the 3D movie and all the other shenanigans we've been up to since then, Wayne and his team have been quietly editing and working with our team of next level audio engineers. The resulting two disc set will be ready in early December of this year with all the details coming very soon. However, we need your help now!"

"As we mentioned before, we played two shows... we would like YOU to pick which setlist is the main feature with the remaining songs not played in the setlist that you choose appearing later on the disc in the "extras" section." more on this story



Iron Maiden's Steve Harris Streaming New Album Online
(hennemusic) Iron Maiden founder and bassist Steve Harris will release his debut solo album "British Lion," on September 24 (UK) / September 25 (North America), but you can listen to it now online.

The project features ten songs that Steve and his collaborators have been working on for the past few years between Iron Maiden tours and releases. Metal Hammer is streaming the album here

"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," Harris recently told Classic Rock. "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." more on this story



Aerosmith Found New Energy Working With Old Producer
(hennemusic) Aerosmith spoke with Fuse TV recently about making their forthcoming new album, "Music From Another Dimension."

According to Steven Tyler, the band discovered a new energy by revisiting methods that worked for them in their earlier days.

"The band has been around for 40 years [and] we found a new energy," he says. "An energy in fighting and making up; an energy in not playing forever; an energy in getting together in a room with an old producer named Jack Douglas that we could sit in there and write the songs all together like the old days. Sometimes you need a little energy to blow into the mix because it gets a little boring putting a record out, going on tour, putting a record out, going on tour….so this definitely had a whole new vibe to it." more on this story



ZZ Top Score Their Highest Debut Ever With La Futura
(Gibson) ZZ Top's first studio album in a lengthy nine years, La Futura, enjoyed a major showing on the Billboard 200 chart this week, landing at No. 6 and selling 31,000 copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

La Futura's first-week sales showing at No. 6 is actually the highest sales week to date for ZZ Top.

The last time the Texas trio entered the Billboard's Top 10 was in 1992 with their Greatest Hits compilation, which topped out at No. 9. more on this story





Wolfsbane To Release Long Lost Album
(Classic Rock) Wolfsbane have found recordings they made in 1993, which they say shows what the band would have turned into had Blaze Bayley not left and joined Iron Maiden.

They thought the recordings, consisting of tracks taped live in a studio, had been lost for ever – until they discovered an unmarked cassette.

Now the contents have been remastered and will be available to fans only during the reunited band's upcoming UK tour. more on this story



The Wallflowers Plan Tour and TV Appearances
The Wallflowers have lineup a number of TV appearances and a fall tour in support of their new album, Glad All Over.

The band will launch their North American tour in San Antonio, Texas on October 6th.

The band will also be making appearances on Good Morning America (10/1), The Late Show with David Letterman (10/5) and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (10/8). more on this story



Jon Bon Jovi Help Big and Rich's Hillbilly Jedi
(Classic Rock) Jon Bon Jovi is responsible for country band Big and Rich being allowed to call their new album Hillbilly Jedi.

He stepped in when the duo's record label told them they couldn't use the title because George Lucas had trademarked the Star Wars word. And it took just one call from the singer to turn things round.

Big Kenny Alphin and John Rich co-wrote the song Born Again with Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora, during which the title "Hillbilly Jedi" came up.

Rich tells Billboard: "I don't remember who actually said it first, but I remember Jon Bon saying: 'If I ever saw a couple of hillbilly Jedis it would be you knuckleheads.' The title just kind of stuck. Find out how Jon helped make the album title possible.



Rolling Stones Ronnie Wood Years Focus of New DVD
The Rolling Stones Under Review 1975-1983: The Ronnie Wood Years Part 1 is set to be released on DVD on November 20th. Here is the synopsis:

By the end of 1974 all was not well in the camp of the group tagged 'the greatest rock n' roll band in the world'. Their last two records had received little in the way of critical acclaim, the co-songwriters and main players had drifted far apart and in one notable quarter heroin addiction was rife. So when the man who had, for the previous five years, often been seen as the ensemble's anchor announced his resignation, many fans wondered if the game was all but up for The Rolling Stones.

But those of little faith had no further need to fret once Ronald David Wood, formerly of the much loved but shambolic Faces, plugged his Fender Strat into the Stones' PA, having been offered, to rapturous acceptance, the coveted position formerly occupied by Mick Taylor, and before him, the late Brian Jones. more on this story



Yuppicide Streaming New Album Online
Yuppicide are currently streaming their first studio album in 14 years, 'American Oblivion' EP, online. The EP was released this week.

"Even when the band was apart, I wrote songs for Yuppicide: I'd hear Jesse's voice or Joe's bass," said Yuppicide guitarist and founding member, Steve Karp. "Once we started working with new drummer Jay, the reunited band got back into songwriting mode quickly and almost too easily - like we never stopped. 'American Oblivion' is our very best effort yet, and sums up all our hard work since forming way back in 1988." Stream the album here

Yuppicide will play a CD release show on Sunday, September 30th at St. Vitus in Brooklyn, N.Y. to commemorate the release. more on this story



Mars Thinks Album Without Vince Neil Was Motley Crue's Best
(Classic Rock) Mick Mars believes Motley Crue's 1994 self-titled album, featuring John Corabi on vocals instead of Vince Neil, is their best work.

The guitarist says: "Musically, to me, it was my Beatles' White Album. I'm not saying any other albums are crumby or anything.

"I love every album that we did – but that one just has a special thing for me." [93.3 WMMR] More rock news.



Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund Awards Gala Details
The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund have announced the details of their second Awards Gala.

The event will take place on Halloween night, Wednesday, October 31 at the Avalon nightclub in Hollywood. Awards will be presented to seven distinguished honorees for their contributions to spreading awareness of Fund's important work, which was founded in memory of the world-renowned voice of Dio, Black Sabbath and Heaven & Hell, who lost his life to cancer.

SUASA privately funded 501C3 charity organization dedicated to cancer prevention, research and education, the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund has already raised more than $500,000 in its short history. Monies raised have been committed to the cancer research work of the T. J. Martell Foundation for Cancer, AIDS and Leukemia Research and the gastric cancer research unit of the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, where Ronnie was treated for gastric cancer during the last six months of his life, according to Wendy Dio, widow of the late singer and Fund President/Founder. more on this story



Vivian Campbell Tributes Late Def Leppard Contributor Dick Decent
(Classic Rock) Vivian Campbell of Def Leppard and Ricky Warwick of Thin Lizzy have paid tribute to their colleague Dick Decent, who died suddenly.

Campbell says: "It is with great sadness that I heard of the passing of Dick, a super-talented musician, friend, and occasional keyboard player for Def Leppard.

"He was a young man and he should have lived a lot more life. Our time here is short and never fully in our control. Live well and be good to each other." Read Ricky's comments here.



Sammy Hagar and Matt Sorum Taking Part In Little Kids Rock Event
(hennemusic) On Saturday, September 29, Sammy Hagar and Matt Sorum are among the musicians that will be at Facebook headquarters in Menlo Park, California to support music education at the inaugural "Rock Their World Celebration," a fundraiser and celebration of national nonprofit Little Kids Rock's decade of service, restoring and revitalizing music education for disadvantaged public schools nationwide.

Little Kids Rock makes this possible by training teachers to teach their students to perform, improvise and compose the music kids love - pop, rock, reggae, funk, blues, rap and hip-hop.

Little Kids Rock also provides all the instruments and resources necessary for teachers in underfunded public schools to reverse the trend of budget cuts by restoring and revitalizing music programs for their students. more on this story



The Replacements Documentary Coming To DVD
MVD have set a November 20th DVD release date for The Replacements documentary, "Color Me Obsessed." Here is the synopsis:

Told through the eyes of fans, friends, and contemporaries, Color Me ObsesseD breaks from the traditional music documentary format of music and performances. Not looking to make a VH1/where-are-they-now style documentary, director Gorman Bechard took a unique approach, "I decided to present the band in a more iconic way," he explains. "I thought, people believe in God without seeing or hearing him but rather through the passion, faith, and stories of others. After watching COLOR ME OBSESSED, I'm pretty sure music fans will believe in The Replacements in much the same way."

Telling the band's story was a project close to the heart for Bechard. Like many who were weaned on punk music he latched onto this brash young Minneapolis band with fervor. Dubbed "the last best band" by Spin Magazine, their live shows could be miraculous or downright disasters. Their fans, unwaveringly faithful. As critic's darlings, their albums were wrought with angry guitars and passionate well-written lyrics that hinted at potential commercial success. Yet, somehow, the band managed to continually shoot themselves in the foot. Their relative obscurity was a motivating factor in presenting their story on film. "The Replacements should have been the next Rolling Stones," Bechard says, "And to the people who loved them, I think they were." more on this story



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Becoming The Archetype Singled Out Week: The Sky Bearer
Becoming The Archetype released their new album, "I Am," this week and we asked the band to tells about some of the tracks. Today drummer Chris Heaton tells us about the song "The Sky Bearer". Here is the story:

When I first entered the writing process for this album, most of the songs had already been completed, at least from a compositional standpoint. Daniel had created some fabulous pre-production tracks that he sent to me in Nashville, which I was using to learn the songs and write my drum parts. At that time, there was only one song that had yet to be fully fleshed out. "The Sky Bearer."

Although the song was hardly half-finished when I received it, I could not stop myself from playing it over and over again. I had a feeling early on that it would become one of, if not my most favorite track on the record. I just love the vibe of the song. It flows in a really interesting way right from the beginning, and has a great chaotic feel that suddenly tightens up at the first "breakdown" section.

I remember hearing that part for the first time, and having to rewind it right away to hear it again. From a drummer's perspective, talk about fun!

To say the least, I was very excited to see how the song would progress from there. A few days before we entered the studio, I went down to Georgia to meet up with everyone for final rehearsals and, of course, to finish "The Sky Bearer." Daniel and Seth already had some things in mind for how the song might develop. They knew it should change gears and move into a softer middle section, so with that in mind, the three of us began hashing out ideas and trying to put something together.

It's interesting to me how certain songs reveal themselves differently during the writing process. Some songs just come out all at once, almost spontaneously, while others almost need to be coaxed into existence over a longer period of time. "The Sky Bearer" seemed like a bit of both. It sat unfinished for a pretty long while, and during that time didn't change at all. Once we started working on it again, however, it almost seemed to write itself. It didn't take long at all before the rest of the song began taking shape, and within a day "The Sky Bearer" was finally constructed.

Because drums were the first thing to be recorded, we mainly just focused on the structural and rhythmic aspects of the song at that time, so when the vocals, keyboards, harmonies, and guitar solos got added into the mix, the song really took on an exciting new life! I believe this song is a really great combination of new and old BTA sounds, and hopefully listeners will pick up on that as well.

After everything was said and done, "The Sky Bearer" definitely became a personal highlight of the album. So I suppose my original feeling was correct!

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



Black Country Communion 2nd Afterglow Webisode Released
(hennemusic) Black Country Communion's third studio album, "Afterglow," will be released on October 30.

BCC are also sharing the second webisode in a new series entitled "The Making Of Afterglow."

"Let's be clear," says Hughes of the band's sound. "I went about writing all these albums to sound like an early '70s thing. We went out of our way to be that way."

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Evanescence Planning To Take Another Break
Evanescence frontwoman Amy Lee says the band plans to take another break after they complete touring in support of their self-titled album.
"I'm really not sure what I'll do next," Lee tells NME. "At the end of any really long tour you need to get your head in order. I think at the end of the run we'll go on a break for a while and figure things out."

Fans had to wait five years between the release of the band's latest album and "The Open Doors". Lee explains her view on the band taking long breaks. "Taking long breaks is seen as a bad thing, but I don't think it's a bad thing. People have the idea that you have to keep putting stuff out while people remember you. But I'd rather make something that's awesome and then make people remember again. I hope it doesn't take five years, but I don't want to put a timeline on it either." more on this story



Metallica Beats Black Sabbath For Top Metal Album Honors
(hennemusic) Metallica's 1986 album, "Master Of Puppets," has been named the Greatest Heavy Metal Album Of All Time in a new online poll by readers of Rolling Stone magazine.

Metallica dominated the poll, which launched last Friday, by taking four of the top ten spots. "Metal fans are a very passionate bunch," wrote the Rolling Stone editors. "They're also very opinionated, so when we asked them to vote for their favorite metal albums we expected a huge response. We also expected a big debate about the very definition of 'heavy metal.' Some metal fans say that groups like Led Zeppelin and Guns N' Roses are metal. Others think that's completely insane. We aren't here to settle these debates. We're merely here to count the votes."

Black Sabbath's "Paranoid" and 1970 self-titled debut took second and third, respectively; Iron Maiden's 1982 album, "The Number Of The Beast" landed in fourth, with Metallica's "…And Justice For All" rounding out the top 5. more on this story



Deftones Giving Away New Song
Deftones are offering their fans a free download of their new song, "Leathers" on their official site.

"Leathers" is the first track released from the band's forthcoming studio album Koi No Yokan, which comes out November 13th. You can grab the free download here. But act fast as it will only be available for a limited-time.

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



Turner Apologizes To Van Halen's Anthony For Supergroup Rumor
(Classic Rock) Joe Lynn Turner and Carmine Appice have apologised to Michael Anthony after rumours circulated the three were forming a supergroup.

The story made headlines after Melodic Rock said former Rainbow frontman Turner and drummer Appice had started work on a musical project, and Chickenfoot bassist Anthony was involved.

Turner has dismissed the rumor as just that and states he didn't speak to the press or send out a news release on the subject. But he does admit they've discussed the possibility and that Anthony's name was mentioned.

A press statement says: "Turner and Appice would like to specifically apologise to Anthony and his fans for any confusion this rumour or any casual conversations might have caused."

Read the rest of his statement and find out where the story originated (which was taken out of context and not properly sourced in the report which sparked the news) here.



Rex Brown's Surprise Reunion Jam With Down
Down fans in Dallas received a special treat this week when the band reunited with former bass player Rex Brown during their show on Tuesday night.

Brown jumped on stage to jam 'Stone the Crow' and 'Bury Me in Smoke' with the band during the encore. Video footage of the jam has been posted online.

Brown left the group last year, which also features his former Pantera bandmate Phil Anselmo. Rex went on to join another metal supergroup, Kill Devil Hill. Watch video here.



Black Country Communion Giving Away New Song
(hennemusic) Black Country Communion are gearing up for the release of their third studio album, "Afterglow" and are offering a free song download.

The band 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).

Black Country Communion are offering a free download of the track, "Confessor," from the new album, featuring lead vocals by Hughes. more on this story



Pearl Jam and Joseph Arthur Group RNDM Set Album Release and Tour
RNDM, featuring Pearl Jam's Jeff Ament along with Joseph Arthur and Richard Stuverud, have set an October 30th release date for their debut album, Acts, in CD, vinyl LP and digital formats. The band will also be hitting the road for a North American tour.

Fans can get a taste of what's to come with the release of a video for the first single off Acts, "Modern Times." silent film style video here which was shot on a rooftop in Brooklyn all in one day and shows the band's transformation into RNDM. Watch it here

Joseph Arthur comments about the making-of and concept for the video: "The video acts as an introduction to the band. I had the idea about us shaving our heads when I was in Mexico and figured Jeff and Richard wouldn't be into it but much to my chagrin they were! But instead of shaved heads Jeff suggested mohawks. I've never had a mohawk so I figured it would be an exercise in abandoning vanity in front of the camera." more on this story



The Acacia Strain and Veil of Maya Fall Tour
The Acacia Strain will be teaming up with Veil of Maya for a North American coheadlining tour this fall.

The tour is set to kick off on November 24th in Albany, New York and will feature support from Upon A Burning Body, Volumes and Twitching Tongues.

Before this trek, The Acacia Strain will launch a record release tour in support of the October 9th release of Death is the Only Mortal. more on this story



Tremonti Wanted Wolfgang Van Halen All Along
(hennemusic) Last week, Wolfgang Van Halen joined Tremonti as bassist for the band's fall tour when Brian Marshall notified the group that he was unable to hit the road with them due to personal matters.

"Wolfgang had been a bass player that we had considered for the band in the first place," revealed Mark Tremonti to Horns Up Rocks! "But he was on tour with Van Halen. The situation just came up and he happened to be in New York and had his bass gear – he was hanging out with the guys from Sevendust – and I called him up and said hey man, we have a show tomorrow night and we need a bass player, whaddya think? He's like,'Let me call you back.' Calls me back and says 'I'll be there in an hour.'"

"We rehearsed for an hour and a half, two hours," continued Tremonti, "Went through another rehearsal the next day, and within 24 hours he's up on stage with us playing in the band. He's a kick-ass musician and he's learned faster than anybody I've ever seen. He's amazing and he saved the day." more on this story



The Jam To Reissue The Gift For 30th Anniversary
The Jam will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of their final studio album, The Gift, with a special reissue.

NME spoke with Paul Weller about the album and has some details about the reissue plans which include a remastered album, bonus tracks, a previously unreleased concert recording from the band's final tour on DVD along with additional live clips and TV appearances. The feature did not mention a release date

"I don't remember any feeling at first of it being the last record, when we first went into it anyway," Weller tells NME. "It was done in two halves, we started it in '81 before Christmas and we finished it off after Christmas. But I think it was alright, there were a lot of tunes written upfront and there was a pretty positive atmosphere among everyone."

More from Weller and more details on the reissue here.



Thirty Seconds To Mars Release New Single
Thirty Seconds To Mars have released a new single entitled "Night Of The Hunter (Shannon Leto Remix)".

The single which was originally on the Thirty Seconds To Mars' 3rd album This Is War has been re-worked for the dance floor by the band's drummer Shannon Leto.

"'Night Of The Hunter' is one of my favorite songs to play live with my band [Thirty Seconds To Mars] and I really wanted to reinvent it, to shed a different light on it by bringing a dance element to it. I'm excited share the remix out there in the world!" expressed Leto. more on this story



New George Martin Documentary Released
Famed Beatles producer George Martin is the focus of a new DVD, Blu-Ray and digital video released by Eagle Rock entitled, Produced By George Martin. We were sent these details and a link to the trailer.

The documentary is a feature-length profile of Britain's most celebrated record producer. In this very personal film, Sir George talks about his childhood, his war experience and his early days as a music student. Originally broadcast to great acclaim in 2011 as part of the BBC's "Arena" series, this version contains over 50 minutes of additional interviews not included in the TV broadcast version. These extras include contributions from Rick Rubin, T-Bone Burnett, Howard Goodall, Jimmy Webb and Ken Scott.

Truly, George Martin has had a career like no other. In the early '50s, he joined EMI/Parlophone and started working on orchestral music, music for children and single handedly pioneered a range of hugely successful comedy records with Peter Sellers, Spike Milligan, Peter Ustinov and others. Then, in 1962, he signed The Beatles and everything changed. Together, George Martin and The Beatles revolutionized pop music and recording techniques, forging probably the greatest producer/artist collaboration there will ever be.

Produced By George Martin features numerous classic clips of the artists he has produced, and new interviews with many of them including Sir Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Michael Palin, Jeff Beck, Rolf Harris, Cilla Black, Millicent Martin and Bernard Cribbins. A fascinating man, and a compelling film. Watch the trailer



Pink Floyd House Going On The Block
(hennemusic) A north London house where Pink Floyd lived in the 1960s is to be auctioned.

The BBC reports all four founding members of the band lived at 39 Stanhope Gardens in London's Highgate, although Roger Waters, Syd Barrett, Nick Mason and Rick Wright weren't all there at the same time.

The property has not been changed since the band left, Savills auctioneer Russell Taylor said, and it may even have pieces of drummer Nick Mason's Aston Martin in the garden. more on this story



Go Camping With Animals As Leaders
Animals As Leaders plan to host their very own winter retreat entitled "Camping With Animals".

The retreat will feature their current line-up - Tosin Abasi, Javier Reyes, and Matt Garstka, as well as The Faceless bass player Evan Brewer and other guest appearances.

The retreat will consist of four days of seminars from January 2nd to 6th at the Full Moon Resort in Big Indian, New York. Participants will have the chance to get one-on-one instruction from the band members, workshops, seminars, gourmet meals, exclusive performances, and of course regular camp activities. More info and registration is here.



Doro Pesch Plans North American Tour
Doro Pesch will be launching a North America tour early next year in support of her forthcoming album.

The tour will kick off on February 1st in Tampa, Florida and will feature support from Sister Sin.

Doro will be touring in support of her new album, Raise Your Fist, which is due out in North America on November 6 and features guest appearances by Motörhead's Lemmy Kilmister as well as Ozzy/Firewind guitarist Gus G. more on this story



Young Buffalo Announce New EP and Tour
Young Buffalo will release their new self-titled EP on October 9th, 2012 in the US and November 5th, 2012 in the UK.

The band has a number of live dates lineup for later this month and October including a run of dates with Admiral Fallow.

They will kick off the live action by joining White Arrows for a show in St. Louis, MO on September 26th. more on this story



Steve Vai Releases Ocean Way Microphone Locker app
Favored Nation sent over this big news for Steve Vai fans: Vai has released the new Ocean Way Microphone Locker app, based on the renowned CD-ROM created in the 90s, and long unavailable.

Utilizing Allen Sides' microphone collection at Ocean Way Recording studios in Hollywood, this new app allows the recording engineer to easily find the right microphone for the right instrument .

"When the app revolution hit, I remembered that great CD-ROM and knew it would make an extraordinary app," explained Steve Vai. "I acquired the rights for the Ocean Way Microphone Locker CD-ROM contents and worked with Allen Sides, who is a very good friend, and Metal Sidecar, LLC to build an app from the material. Metal Sidecar did a fabulous job and the app is phenomenal. You can actually access Allen's mic collection and match them with a complete range of musical instruments. You get tips on the best miking techniques and can listen to samples played by top session cats like Hal Blaine on drums." more on this story



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Singled Out: Miss Anderson
Today guitarist Peter Rundh from Swedish country rockers Miss Anderson (you read that correctly) tells us about their debut single "Love For You All". Here is the story:

The first single "Love For You All" is a story about night life, that most people can relate to. It is my somewhat cynical reflection on the unwritten social rules that exist everywhere in society, and it is a reflection on how you can sometimes feel lonely even though you are among people. In the middle of all this there are individuals searching for love in life, and my main message with the song is that I hope everybody will find real love.

As a songwriter I am mostly driven by the secrets and surprises of life. I am also a philosopher who is constantly thinking about, and reflecting on, life events and personal encounters with an impact on us.

The recording took place in western Sweden's forests, as well as in Nashville, USA.

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



More Q&A With Whitesnake
(hennemusic) Whitesnake are sharing part 2 of a Q&A session with singer David Coverdale and guitarist/songwriting partner Doug Aldrich.

The video is the fourth episode of material from the band's recently launched online TV channel, WSTV.

During the conversation, the two players break into improvised, acoustic performances of "Slide It In," the title track of Whitesnake's 1984 release; a brief take on the Stevie Wonder classic, "Superstition"; and, "'Til The End Of Time," from Whitesnake's 2008 album, "Good To Be Bad." Watch the video here.



Miggs Releases Stars Video
Miggs have released a new music video for "Stars," the latest single from their new album 15th & Hope.

The band enlisted 14-time Grammy Award winning producer Phil Ramone, who has worked with artists such as Ray Charles, Bob Dylan, and Billy Joel, to record the album. Watch the video here.

Miggs will be hitting the road in support of 15th & Hope later this month including a number of dates across North America with Stephen Kellogg and The Sixers