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Today's Day in Rock


Previously Unheard Jimi Hendrix Song Now Streaming Online
(Classic Rock) One of Jimi Hendrix's earliest recordings has been streamed ahead of an album containing his work with Curtis Knight & The Squires. Station Break is an instrumental piece, recorded in 1965 before the axe icon established his place in musical history.

It's taken from You Can't Use My Name: The RSVO/PPX Sessions, which is released on March 24. Veteran engineer Eddie Kramer cleaned up the original tapes, saying: "We've taken every performance as far back as we could do in terms of source, stripped them back, remixed them and made the best representation of these recordings."

Hendrix said in 1967 of his time with Knight: "I was a backing musician playing guitar. I was always kept in the background - but I was thinking all the time about what I wanted to do."






Foo Fighters Releasing Early Recordings
(hennemusic) The Foo Fighters will release "Songs From The Laundry Room", a 10-inch vinyl collection of early demos and an unreleased track as part of Record Store Day 2015 on April 18.

Recorded at Barrett Jones' Laundry Room Studios in Seattle, Washington, the package features demos of "Alone + Easy Target" and "Big Me", a cover of Kim Wilde's "Kids In America" and a previously unreleased song, "Empty Handed."

Head Foo Fighter Dave Grohl was recently named 2015 Record Story Day Ambassador. The annual event is held the third Saturday of every April and is a celebration of the unique culture surrounding over 700 independently owned record stores in the USA, and hundreds of similar stores internationally. Read more here.




Megadeth Begin Recording New Album Next Week
(hennemusic) Megadeth leader Dave Mustaine confirms the band are continuing to audition guitarists as they search for a replacement for Chris Broderick, who left the group last fall.

On Tuesday, Mustaine tweeted: "I'm excited to be auditioning one of my final picks for my new guitarist today." The frontman also confirmed the band will begin recording the follow-up to 2013's "Super Collider" next week. He writes: "One more week! Load in for the next record starts 3/17. So pumped!!"

Bassist David Ellefson recently confirmed Megadeth are moving forward with plans to hit the studio to record a new album as planned with as-yet-to-be-announced new members in place of recently departed duo. Read more here.




Tom DeLonge Reveals New Song Called 'New World'
(Radio.com) Blink-182 fans might still be grieving over Tom DeLonge's recent sorta-departure from the band, but the guitarist and vocalist is already onto the next thing.

After announcing his debut solo album To the Stars ' Demos, Odds and Ends, DeLonge has shared the first taste of it, fittingly titled "New World." The sounds are right on brand for the Blink-182 founding member.

It's a nostalgic pop punk track that sounds in-part inspired by his departure from the band: "My head will ache, I brave the fire/ Yeah, I found a new world/ My heart awaits, the grand design/ I found a new door," he sings. And if it has origins that precede 2015, well, it certainly is a fitting soundtrack nonetheless.

Out April 21, To the Stars ' Demos, Odds and Ends compiles new material written by DeLonge as well as sketches and demos that were written for Blink-182. Check out the new song and read more here.




Dillinger Escape Plan Overwhelmed By Metallica Star's Praise
(TeamRock Radio) The Dillinger Escape Plan say they've been floored after Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett tweeted about them. He linked to the video of their 2010 track Farewell, Mona Lisa, from fourth album Option Paralysis and praised the band.

Hammett said: "The breakdown/building in this song f***ing kills. Stay weird, Dillinger!" Responding to a fan comment, Hammett later added: "Yeah bro - TDEP are sick! Ignore anyone who says different!"

Greg Puciato and co were moved to make their own statement. They reported: "This is just too much. Knock it off, life. Excuse us while we mop our childhood thrash filled brains up off the floor.

"Those of you who have been on this ride with us for a long time will share the excitement/confusion over this 'what is life' moment." Read more here.




Bruce Springsteen Going Back To Early Years For RSD Releases
(hennemusic) Bruce Springsteen will issue his first seven albums on vinyl as part of Record Store Day 2015 on April 18th and he will also be releasing a special box set.

Available as seven individual 12" vinyl, the records were recently reissued as part of "The Album Collection Vol. 1 1973-1984", a box set featuring remastered versions on both vinyl and CD.

The albums include "Greetings From Asbury Park, NJ" (1973), "The Wild, The Innocent And The E Street Shuffle" (1973), "Born To Run" (1975), "Darkness On The Edge Of Town" (1978), "The River" (1980), "Nebraska" (1982) and "Born In The U.S.A" (1984).

box set sees five of the albums make their first appearance on CD and all seven are making their remastered debut on vinyl. Read more here.




Blink-182 Announce Another Show With Matt Skiba As Frontman
(TeamRock Radio) Blink-182 have confirmed a second show with Alkaline Trio's Matt Skiba in place of Tom DeLonge. Skiba had been named as temporary frontman for the band's appearance at the Musink Festival in California on March 22.

Skiba was named as the fill-in after relationships broke down between DeLonge and former colleagues Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker. Now the duo have confirmed they'll play with Skiba on March 20 at Soma in San Diego.

The situation remains strained after the remaining original members announced their "indefinite" split from DeLonge in January - but he insisted he hadn't left. Read more here.




Green Day Singer Opening Music Store
(Gibson) Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong is about to open his very own music store in Oakland, California. According to the East Bay Express, the store, called Broken Guitars, will open on April 3 at 423 40th Street.

It was formerly the location of indie store and record label 1-2-3-4 Go Records, but they've moved across the street. Armstrong's partner in the venture is Bill Schneider, who plays with Armstrong in the punk band Pinhead Gunpowder. Schneider and Armstrong helped 1-2-3-4 Go owner Steve Stevenson to create a back-room concert space at their new premises.

The name of the new store was inspired by the famous 'This guitar has seconds to live' poster of The Who's Pete Townshend about to send a Gibson Les Paul to its untimely end. Read more here.





Deftones Releasing New Album This Year
(Classic Rock) Deftones' eighth album is expected in September or October - and the work is "a little screwy" when compared to their previous material, says frontman Chino Moreno.

The band are still preparing the follow-up to 2012's Koi No Yokan, after having wound up with more material than ever before ahead of studio sessions.

Moreno tells Rolling Stone: "It's a little more of a heady record. We've gone into the songs and really dissected them. If something sounded a little straight we took a left turn. We tried something completely opposite - not to sabotage it, but to challenge ourselves and try new things." Read more here.




Don Dokken's Voice 'Isn't What It Used To be' Says Lynch
(Classic Rock) George Lynch has taken another swipe at former bandmate Don Dokken - saying the singer's voice "isn't what it used to be." Lynch has recently released an album with Michael Sweet called Only To Rise and says the experience of working with the Stryper man was a pleasure compared to his days with Dokken.

Guitarist Lynch tells NI Rocks: "We thought we could bring back the sort of chemistry that existed with me and Dokken in that era. I felt that Don's voice isn't really what it used to be these days and he's kind of hard to work with and deal with.

"Michael is the opposite. He has really taken care of his voice. He's a phenomenal singer and obviously he is really driven and inspired. He works hard and is really straight-up and honest and dependable without any drama." Read more here.




Tank Release New Album Details
(Classic Rock) Tank have revealed the tracklist and cover art for their upcoming new album. The NWOBHM veterans release Valley Of Tears on June 8 after extending their deal with Metal Mind Productions.

Guitarists Mick Tucker and Cliff Evans are joined on the new record by former Dragonforce singer ZP Theart, who has toured with the band for the last two years.

The album is Evans' and Tucker's version of the band's follow-up to 2012's War Nation. Fortmer singer Algy Ward launched his own version of Tank and issued the album Breath Of The Pit in 2013.

Evans says: "The title comes from the famous tank battle during the 1973 Yom Kippur War where one side was massively outnumbered but fought on regardless and against all odds secured a heroic victory." Read more including the tracklist and see the cover art here.




Green Jelly Going Old School For Home Video
(Classic Rock) Green Jelly have launched a crowdfunding appeal to help produce what will be a very limited edition VHS tape featuring the band on tour. The band have had more than 600 members down the years, including Maynard James Keenan, Danny Carey, Weird Al Yankovic and Hulk Hogan.

Drummer Rob Gabriele, boss of one of the outfit's "regional franchises," is behind the Kickstarter campaign. The aim is to follow the band on a short tour of Ontario, Canada, and use the resulting footage to put together a concert and behind-the-scenes movie.

Green Jelly Suxx Live will never be made available anywhere else - only fans who support the campaign will ever own the videotape and accompanying digital edition.

Gabriele says: "Before Gwar, before Slipknot, hell even before Nintendo, there was Green Jelly, the Godfathers of punk rock puppets. It's been three years since I joined, playing one or two gigs annually. This year will be different. I booked a four-day tour of Ontario. I'm ecstatic.

"We will be filming the entire tour and professionally recording audio from one of the gigs. The release will be 60-90 minutes, limited to only copies of VHS and will not be available after this campaign." Read more here.



Graham Parker & The Rumour Announce New Album
(Classic Rock) Graham Parker & The Rumour have confirmed the release of an album entitled "Mystery Glue" on May 18. It was recorded in just six days and features the original lineup of Graham, Bob Andrews, Brinsley Schwarz, Martin Belmont, Andrew Brodnar and Stephen Goulding.

The band say: "Written in Graham's second home of New York and recorded in the legendary RAK Studios in London, Mystery Glue is a real return to form for this seminal British songwriter and powerhouse band."

The follow-up to 2012 comeback album Three Chords Good is available for pre-order via Universal in CD and vinyl formats. The first 100 copies of each are signed. Read more here.




Sabaton Announce 3-Disc Limited Edition Release
(TeamRock Radio) Sabaton have announced that they will be releasing a deluxe version of their 2014 album Heroes in April. The package is limited to 5000 copies worldwide.

The Swedish metallers will issue the limited edition, three-disc package on April 6 via Nuclear Blast. It includes two CDs of live tracks recorded on last year's Sabaton Cruise, as well as the original Heroes album.

Meanwhile, Sabaton star in the current issue of Metal Hammer magazine, in which singer Joakim Broden encourages up-and-coming bands to keep going, even when things don't look so promising.

He says: "For f***'s sake, if we can make it, with all the mistakes we've made - if somebody comes and does it right, they'll run past us in a heartbeat. There's no manual to heavy metal." Check out the album details here.



New Model Army and Glen Matlock Added To Camden Rocks Festival
(Classic Rock) New Model Army and former Sex Pistols bassist Glen Matlock have been added to this year's Camden Rocks festival. The festival - which is in its fourth year - will take place on Saturday, May 30 in most of Camden's venues, pubs and bars, including Electric Ballroom, Underworld, Proud Camden, Barfly, Jazz Cafe and Dingwalls.

Says Glen Matlock: "Played the first Camden Rocks, missed the second, so third time lucky amongst all the spring and not-so-spring chickens. People ask me if I have advice to young bands. Sure do - get out of my way, I'm not done yet."

Also joining the bill are: Glamour Of The Kill, The Graveltones, Jaws, Damn Dice, Tropical Contact, Ducking Punches, In Search Of Sun, White Room, Lost Gravity and Broken Witt Rebels. Read more here.




Xandria Recording New EP
(Prog) Xandria have revealed that they are working on a new EP that will include new songs, reworked versions of older tracks and a handful of cover versions.

The German symphonic metallers will follow up 2014 album Sacrificium with the as-yet-untitled EP, set for a summer release. It is being recorded at Sandlane Studio in The Netherlands.

Xandria say: "Everything we are recording right now will end up on this yet-to-be-titled EP. Not only it will contain three brand new tracks. No, here comes the fuzz - we are also going to have two remakes of Xandria classics and one or two cover versions for you." Read more here.




Raging Speedhorn, Godsized Lead Bloodstock Open Air Additions
(TeamRock Radio) Bloodstock Open Air, Britain's premier heavy metal festival has bolstered its line-up once more with five additions across the main stage and Sophie stage for this year's installment of the festival this summer.

Making their way to the main stage are the recently reunited sludge heroes Raging Speedhorn. Speaking about their upcoming bout of brutality, Gordon Morison says: "We're over the moon to be playing Bloodstock 2015. It'll be awesome to share the stage with some of our old friends like Orange Goblin and Napalm Death. See you down the front!"

Speedhorn will be joined by proggy metallers Xerath who'll be hitting Derbyshire on the Friday for their main stage debut, which the band say "promises to almost certainly be a career defining moment for the band."

And rolling into the Sophie stage this August are the zany French groovesters Trepalium, hotly-tipped hard rock troupe Godsized and Dutch death metallers Villainy. Read more here.




The Heretic Order Reveal New Album Title
(TeamRock Radio) London outfit The Heretic Order will release their debut album, All Hail The Order, later this year via Massacre Records. The band - guitarist and vocalist Lord Ragnar Wagner, bassist Rotted Skull, drummer Evil E and guitarist Count Marcel La Vey - issued a video for their track Burn Witch Burn last summer, just prior to their performance at Bloodstock in August.

Skull tells Metal As F***: "It's been a good first year for us. We were born last March, we played at Bloodstock and we also finished our album - so our goal for this first year has been achieved.

"We're starting to see all the classic bands get to retirement age. In the next five to ten years, metal might go further underground. Watch out for The Heretic Order in 2015 - be very afraid!" Read more here.






Led Zeppelin Movie Theater Event Preview Released
(hennemusic) A video preview trailer for the upcoming theatrical screening of a compilation of live Led Zeppelin performances in US theaters on March 30 is available.

The second evening in the Fathom Events Classic Music Series - the first featured the premiere of "Aerosmith Rocks Donington 2014" - will deliver footage of Led Zeppelin live performances from two previously released sources: 1976's "The Song Remains The Same" concert film and the 2003 "Led Zeppelin" DVD.

Fathom Events have pulled clips of the band at London's Royal Albert Hall in January 1970, their July 1973 shows at New York's Madison Square Garden, their five-night run at London's Earl's Court in May 1975, and their two performances at England's Knebworth Festival in August 1979.




Muse Preview New Song In Latest Studio Video
(Classic Rock) Muse have issued another teaser clip from the studio where they're recording their seventh album. The video shows drummer Dominic Howard listening to a mix of a track called Psycho.

Muse have not yet given full details or a release date for the follow-up to 2012's The 2nd Law, which bassist Chris Wolstenholme has confirmed will be called Drones.

Accompanying the video is a caption which reads: "Mixing #psycho to a very tight deadline #MuseDrones." The sessions are being helmed by AC/DC and Def Leppard producer Mutt Lange. Check out the studio update video here.




Hellyeah Tackle Domestic Violence In New Single
(Classic Rock) Hellyeah will release a single entitled "Hush" on March 13 in a bid to raise awareness about domestic violence. Chad Gray's lyrics aim to support the values of the No More organization and its current week-long program of campaigns across the US. His words carry a message to those who have had to deal with the issue.

Hellyeah say: "The lyrics to Hush discuss Chad's personal experience growing up in a home with domestic violence, and aim to shed light on a hidden subject while letting other survivors know they're not alone."

The band add: "No More is a unifying movement focused on engaging bystanders to end violence and sexual assault. No More Week is designed to spark conversations around the issues, and galvanize communities, organization and corporations to make them a priority." Read more here.




Steve Hackett Releases 'The Wheel's Turning' Video
(Classic Rock) Steve Hackett has premiered his video for "The Wheel's Turning" with TeamRock. It's taken from his album Wolflight, his first original solo outing since 2011.

Hackett recently explained: "Wolflight reflects everybody's struggle for freedom on a journey travelling through both inner and outer space. It explores sounds from as far afield as Greece, Azerbaijan, the deep American South, Sahara desert and beyond, from all our yesterdays, evoking the ancient past."

The former Genesis guitarist last month confirmed Flower Kings mastermind Roine Stolt as a member of his band for his 2015 tour dates, which include a run of UK appearances in October. See the dates and watch the video here.




Pre-Yes Band Mabel Greer's Toyshop Release New Video
(Prog) Mabel Greer's Toyshop have released a video for the title track of long-awaited debut album New Way Of Life. The band formed in 1966 and morphed into Yes two years later. In the 21st-century version, co-founders Clive Bayley and Bob Hagger are joined by Tony Kaye, Billy Sherwood and Hugo Barre.

Sherwood, who produced the album, recently admitted: "On hearing Mabel Greer's Toyshop wanted to get back together after so long, I was sceptical about how it would all sound. To my surprise, it was actually very cool - not only will this new album appeal to diehard Yes fans, but also to a whole new breed of followers. It's such an exciting project to be involved with."

The New Way Of Life video was shot during band rehearsals in France and features Bayley, Hagger and Barre with guitarist Alex Keren and vocalist Annouchka Bayley. Watch the video here.




Bullet For My Valentine's Padge Is 'On Fire' In Studio Video
(TeamRock Radio) Bullet For My Valentine have released a video clip shot during recording sessions for their fifth album. The follow-up to 2013's Temper Temper and is inspired by BFMV's earlier work - but the band insist it won't be a backwards step.

The Facebook clip shows guitarist Michael 'Padge' Paget recording a solo for one of the tracks, and is accompanied by a caption which reads: "Someone call emergency services to the studio - Padge is on fire. #BFMV5"

The Welsh outfit last month split with bass player Jason 'Jay' James and said they would announce a replacement in due course. They added: "Until then we're gonna be busy recording our next record, and making sure it's the best album we've ever made." Check out the video here.




The Tangent Streaming New Song 'A Spark In The Aether'
(Prog) The Tangent have launched a stream of A Spark In The Aether, the title track of the band's eighth album. It will be released on April 20 via InsideOut and sees mainman Andy Tillison joined by Jonas Reingold, Theo Travis, Luke Machin and Morgan Agren.

Tillison says: "In many ways it's a bit of a rallying cry to people to keep open minds about newer music in a world where remasters and reissues are more eagerly anticipated than new material. But it's a hugely optimistic piece that's primarily about keeping a young spirit as you go through life."

The promo was created from YouTube clips shot by fans. Tillison explains: "We wanted a video that showed the real energy of the band on stage - something that has always been important to the group.

"We've never set much store by big light shows or video projections. 'We do it with our bodies' is the philosophy. And what the fans do with our music, we use and give back to them." Stream the song here.



Singled Out: Santa Cruz's My Remedy
Today Helsinki hard rockers Santa Cruz's frontman Archie Kuosmanen tell us about the song "My Remedy" which comes from their brand new self-titled album (out in North America this week). Here is the story:

Our new single My Remedy is basically a story of trying to escape reality what ever the way. It's about when the surrounding world is inch away from suffocating you. But still doesn't mean that all hope is gone it's more like a reach out to somebody to drag him out of the quicksand he's sinking in.

Riff was handed to Johnny by an elf who flew into his bedroom in a Kentucky Fried Chicken bucket after he sacrificed 4 white goats to gods of rock 'n' roll in this darkened room covered with posters of Miley Cyrus.

But really the song is pretty much based around this riff with a RATM feel in it, juiced up with a chorus that is meant to be stuck in your head for the rest of the week.

We feel that we found our own voice and sound on this new self-titled album and "My Remedy" is the perfect example of it, which makes it my favorite song on the album.

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Def Leppard's New Album Is 'Finished' Says Joe Elliot
Def Leppard frontman Joe Elliott was in a good mood as he began his Planet Rock radio show last week, excited that the band has completed recording their new studio album.

Fans have waited for a new album since 2008′s "Songs from the Sparkle Lounge" and Elliot opened his radio show with the following good news, "Yes, I do sound very jolly, don't I?!

"I'm jolly because we have finished the new album. Yes, well, apart from the mixing of it. We have sung our last word, played our last solo, hit our last drum. It's done!"

He didn't indicate when the band planned to release the album, but Ultimate Classic Rock reports that he suggested last month that they would release it following their upcoming tours (Europe and Canada this spring and this summer and fall in North America with Styx and Tesla. See all the upcoming dates here.



Former Guns N' Roses Members Reunite In Concert
(hennemusic) Former Guns N' Roses members Duff McKagan and Gilby Clarke reunited with Slash during his concert in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Saturday night and video from the jam has been posted online.

McKagan hit the stage with Slash at the city's Mandarine Park to play "It's So Easy" as the first encore before they were joined by Clarke for the show-closer, "Paradise City."

It was the second night in a row for McKagan, as he teamed with Slash for the same pair of tunes on March 6 at Teatro Vorterix. Both concerts saw Duff McKagan's Loaded and Clarke open for their former Guns N' Roses bandmate.

"Its been an amazing couple of days," says Slash. "SO much love from Argentina fans; + jamming w/ @DuffMckagan & @GilbyClarke Good X's THANK YOU!"




Wrong Band Targeted As Dimebag Grave Vandals
(TeamRock Radio) A Florida metal band have appealed for calm after being confused with the outfit involved in the desecration of Pantera icon Dimebag Darrell Abbot's grave.

Fans erupted with fury last month after an outfit called Nuclear Hellfrost claimed responsibility for vandalising the Texas memorial to the guitarist, who was shot dead on stage in 2004. A statement from Pantera spoke of their "absolute disgust."

Now a band named Hellfrost say they're being misidentified as Nuclear Hellfrost - and that they've been receiving death threats ever since the grave desecration was revealed.

Mainman Sinjin Wheatley says: "Lately we have been receiving a lot of hate mail because people have been confusing us with Nuclear Hellfrost. We just want to clarify that we are not associated with them or the recent vandalism to Dimebag's grave." Read more here.




Jack White Plans Special Release For Elvis Presley's First Recording
(Radio.com) Jack White is one of rock's quirkiest figures but he took that unofficial title to a new level last month. In early January, when the only copy of Elvis Presley's first ever recording, "My Happiness," sold for $300,000 at a Graceland auction, no one knew who the buyer was.

As it turns out, the figure behind the extravagant purchase was Third Man Records head Jack White--and he has big plans for it, according to his new cover story for Billboard.

This Record Store Day, White will reissue the recording done by a then-18-year-old Elvis in 1953. Though the details haven't been announced, it will likely arrive in a sleek package since his label has a history of coming up with innovative ways to package vinyl. Recall the Lazaretto hologram LP. Read more here.




Papa Roach Frontman Predicts Rock Resurgence
(TeamRock Radio) Papa Roach frontman Jacoby Shaddix predicts the rock genre will enjoy a resurgence - and it'll be the "biggest thing on the planet" by the year 2020. And he's namechecked Bring Me The Horizon, Of Mice & Men, Falling In Reverse and others as the bands who'll spearhead the explosion of interest.

Shaddix tells Higgo: "I feel it coming back pretty strong. There's the contingent of bands that have stuck around like Korn, Deftones, Incubus - then there's this new wave of younger, heavier bands coming up.

The vocalist says, "Everything's cyclical and we've survived a few of the phases. I definitely feel there's a resurgence in rock. Give it another five years and it's going to be the biggest thing on the planet again. It's cool - it's exciting." Read more here.




Zeuss Producing New Queensryche Album
(Classic Rock) Queensryche have started recording their second album with vocalist Todd La Torre - and they've named Chris 'Zeuss' Harris as producer. The news was confirmed to those who've signed up for the PledgeMusic campaign associated with the project.

Drummer Scott Rockenfield says: "Zeuss has a great history of working with some of the top-notch metal and rock bands in the industry. He's recently done some work with Rob Zombie, so super-fun stuff for us and we're really excited about it."

He adds: "We've been digging in deep with pre-production and we're going to start recording all sort of stuff." La Torre - who replaced replacedGeoff Tate in controversial circumstances in 2012 - recently said the album would see Queensryche returning to their 80s roots and that 15 songs had been written for their second album since a controversial split with original singer Geoff Tate. Read more here.



Motorhead Reveal New Album Release Plans
(Classic Rock) Motorhead have confirmed their 22nd album will be released in the autumn of 2015 - their 40th anniversary year. Lemmy and co have been sharing video clips and images from their Los Angeles sessions, where they recently ran into Tool working in the same premises.

A statement reports: "Motorhead are currently in the recording studio with longtime producer Cameron Webb working on their upcoming album, which is due out fall 2015."

And the launch will be accompanied with a second edition of their Motorboat cruising festival in late September. The inaugural 2014 edition featured Anthrax, Down, Zakk Wylde, Testament and many others and the raucous adventure was captured on film. Read more here.




Mastodon Added To Forthcoming Game Of Thrones Mixtape
(TeamRock Radio) Mastodon have contributed a track to the upcoming Game Of Thrones mixtape release - joining Anthrax and Killswitch Engage on the free release. The collection, number two in a series, will be launched to coincide with the fifth season of the fantasy TV show, which begins broadcast via HBO on April 12.

The production firm say of Catch The Throne: "Volume 2 will transcend genres by adding Grammy-nominated metal bands Mastodon, Anthrax and Killswitch Engage to the mixtape lineup.

"Showcasing the importance of music in Game of Thrones, each song on the mixtape samples music from the show's season 4 soundtrack. This year's mixtape also weaves in the overarching theme of fire and ice, providing listeners with an exciting line-up of heavy metal and hip-hop artists." Read more here.




Rammstein Making No Plans This Year Says Richard Kruspe
(Classic Rock) Rammstein guitarist Richard Kruspe says the band will only return when they have an artistic vision they want to explore - and that moment is at least another year away.

They met in late 2014 for an annual discussion but agreed to remain on hiatus and compare notes again towards the end of next year. Meanwhile, he's concentrating on side-project Emigrate, while Rammstein vocalist Till Lindemann - who last year said he wasn't certain the German giants would regroup - focuses on his self-titled duo.

Kruspe tells Loudwire: "We meet always once a year and talk about things. We decided to postpone for another year. Next year in September we'll meet again.

"There's no plan for an album and no plan for a tour at the moment. That's where we stand." And he argues the advantages of the arrangement: "We don't have pressure to do certain things when there's no vision. I think it's a problem that sometimes you have to do records to promote a tour without a vision." Read more and watch the interview here.




The Replacements Releasing Box Set
(TeamRock Radio) The Replacements will reissue their full catalogue in an eight-disc collection, The Complete Studio Albums 1981-1990, in April via Rhino Records.

The box set from the Minneapolis outfit includes seven albums and the 1982 EP Stink, all issued during their original 12-year run after forming in Minneapolis in 1979.

The band split in 1991 but frontman Paul Westerberg and guitarist Tommy Stinson regrouped in 2012 for the EP Songs For Slim, a limited edition 10-inch vinyl release that was auctioned to raise money for former bandmate Slim Dunlap following a stroke.

It was Dunlap who inspired the group to reunite. Westerberg says: "We were talking to Slim when he was in the hospital, and I was like, 'Should we play?' And he said, 'Yeah, play.'"

The Replacements did just that, delivering their first show since 1991 at Riot Fest in Toronto in 2013. They will launch their first US tour in 25 years - Back By Unpopular Demand - in Seattle in April. Read more including the box set details here.



Pink Floyd's David Gilmour Adds Dates To Fall Tour
(hennemusic) David Gilmour has added two more shows at London's Royal Albert Hall to his fall European tour. The Pink Floyd guitarist - who is currently working on his fourth solo album - will now perform on October 2 and 3 for a total of five nights at the legendary London venue.

Tickets for all shows went on sale Friday morning and the extra dates were added on the fly due to overwhelming demand from fans, who scooped up seats for the first three concerts.

The fall shows will sync up with the launch of Gilmour's first solo record in eight years. Roxy Music's Phil Manzanera recently shared an update on the project, telling Uncut: "It's going very well. I think it sounds fantastic, people will be very happy." Read more here.




King Crimson Releasing Limited Edition Rarities For RSD
(Classic Rock) King Crimson will launch three rare live recordings as limited-edition releases for Record Store Day. This year's annual event, designed to offer more reasons to visit independent retail outlets, takes place on April 18 and already features special titles from Metallica, Mastodon, Robert Plant and others.

Mainman Robert Fripp's offerings include Live At The Marquee, July 6, 1969; Live At The Marquee, August 10, 1971; and Live In Gulldford, November 13, 1972.

The band say: "Previously only available as part of the King Crimson Collectors Club mail order series, these titles are available for a limited period of time. They represent some of the most exciting and interesting dates in the Crimson calendar." Read more here.




Atreyu Finished Recording New Album, Plan Fall Release
(TeamRock Radio) Speaking to Metal Hammer at Soundwave in Australia, Atreyu's Alex Varkatzas and Brandon Saller talk about the importance of time off, getting new tattoos, and plans for the band's next album.

"We just finished tracking our next record," says Brandon. "We have some festival shows we're doing throughout the summer, and we should have some new music out in the fall."

"It'll come out in September or October," adds Alex. "It doesn't have a title yet, but the tentative working title is Kick You In The Face." Watch the video interview here.




U2 Add New Dates To Innocence + Experience Tour
(hennemusic) U2 have announced that they have added an 8th and final show at New York's Madison Square Garden as part of their 2015 "Innocence + Experience" tour.

The July 31 date will be the last North American concert on the trek in support of 2014's "Songs Of Innocence" before it heads to Europe for shows this fall.

With the band performing multiple shows as they stop in different cities through North America and Europe, Bono has described how the band plan to mix things up.

"We are going to try to have a completely different feeling from night one to night two and have some fun playing with the idea of innocence and experience. More to be revealed!" Read more here.




Mike Portnoy Apologizes For London Health Care Rant
(Prog) Mike Portnoy has apologised to anyone offended by his health service rant after a visit to Accident & Emergency in London on Saturday. The drummer caused controversy after issuing a "no thanks" message to London's Whittington Hospital on Saturday. He'd had to leave their A&E ward without medical attention in order to perform with the Neal Morse Band at the Islington Assembly Hall.

His Facebook post generated nearly 3000 responses in 24 hours, with some offering support and others suggesting his ego had got the better of him. One comment even came from a Whittington staff doctor.

Now Portnoy says: "I'd just like to apologise to anybody I offended. It was not a personal attack or rage against England's health care system in general, of which I know nothing.

"Yesterday I was the sickest I've ever been in my life. Paramedics came to see me at the gig and decided to take me to the emergency room - only for the ambulance to run out of gas. I was then driven to the hospital by a very kind fan.

"Neal and I calmly waited in the A&E without any indication of when I would be seen. I did not expect any special treatment, or want to be put ahead of anybody else in need, as I have been so wrongly accused. We only wanted some - any - answers as the clock was ticking until showtime."

Portnoy says he got to the point where he had to decide to keep waiting or return to the venue, and finally left with 15 minutes before he was to take the stage. He continues: "I played the show in the worst physical condition of my life. I'm sure you can imagine how frustrating this experience was, and I stupidly posted about it on my social media." He had a lot more to say. Read the rest here.




Hawkind Fan Paying Band's Tour Bus Parking Ticket
(Classic Rock) A Hawkind fan has volunteered to pay a band parking fine - after he drunkenly swiped the ticket from their tour bus. Dougie Kell from Livingston, Scotland, woke up the morning after the space-rockers' appearance in Glasgow last week, to discover the official document in his pocket.

And now he's going to add it to his collection of rock'n'roll memorabilia. Dougie, 50, tells TeamRock: "The gig was mind-blowing, and a few of us that interact online met Mr. Dibs, Richard Chadwick and some of the guys afterwards. We spoke for over half an hour and it was brilliant.

"Basically I was pissed. I took the ticket, then I woke up the next morning and there it was. So I'm going to pay it!" The lifelong fan adds: "I first saw them in 1979. I've seen them about 15 times, and they're a very friendly band." Read more and see the photo here.




Steve Hackett Leads Night Of The Prog Lineup
(Prog) Steve Hackett leads the tenth anniversary Night Of The Prog bill at the Lorelei Amphitheatre in Germany on July 17-19. The bill also features Pain Of Salvation, Steve Rothery, Camel, Fish, Pendragon, Riverside, The Enid and more.

Organiser Winfried Volklein, who runs the festival in association with InsideOut Music, says: "Back in 2006 we started by accident when the owner of the amphitheatre asked me if I wanted to set up a show there.

"This led me to start a small festival with Fish, Mostly Autumn and Sylvan. The success was astonishing - it was pretty clear that we could continue, and make it two days. Read more here.



Crosby, Stills and Nash Announce UK Fall Tour
(Classic Rock) Crosby, Stills and Nash will return to the UK for eight shows in September, they've confirmed. The veteran trio will deliver material from across their career as a band, while also debuting new solo tracks from each member.

They say: "Prior to beginning the tour dates in London, the group will be will perform a series of exclusive concerts on board the Cunard's flagship, Queen Mary 2, during her September 4-11 transatlantic crossing. CSN will also participate in a Q&A session and autograph opportunity for passengers."

David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash joined by guitarist Shane Fontayne, drummer Russ Kunkel, bassist Kevin McCormick, keyboardist James Raymond and organist Todd Caldwell. Read more including the dates here.




In Hearts Wake Releasing Secret Album
(TeamRock Radio) In Hearts Wake have revealed they recorded a second album while working on last year's release Earthwalker. The resulting record, Skydancer, can be regarded as a twin work, and it's to be launched on May 4 via UNFD. They've released a video for lead track Breakaway.

Frontman Jake Taylor says: "I'd been searching for a concept that could explain the relationship between the masculine and feminine worlds, and how we need to be at peace with both.

"Many cultures believed the human body was a bridge between Mother Earth and Father Sky. One could not exist without the other - and therefore everything was one. To me, the essence of those energies could be seen even within my own parents. I felt like I was the product of both."

Skydancer includes an alternative version of the previously-released title track. Jonathan Vigil of The Ghost Inside, Marcus Bridge of Northlane and Ben Marvin and J Hurley of Hacktivist. Watch the video here.






KISS Unplug For Led Zeppelin and Beatles Classics
(hennemusic) KISS delivered covers of tunes by Led Zeppelin and The Beatles during an acoustic performance at a soundcheck for VIP ticket holders prior to their March 3 show at the Tokyo Dome in Japan and video of the full set has been posted online.

The band played Zeppelin's "You Shook Me" (originally recorded by Muddy Waters) and two Beatles songs - "If I Fell" and "You've Got To Hide Your Love Away" - alongside a selection of their own classics like "Hard Luck Woman", "Calling Dr. Love" and "Beth."

"Biggest KISS Meet & Greet acoustic ever!", reports the band. "Over 700 in attendance at Tokyo Dome!" The March 3 stop was the final date of a Japanese tour by the band in support of the Japanese special edition of their greatest hits collection, "KISS 40."

The package differs from the 2014 North American release with the addition of the band's collaboration with Japanese pop idols Momoiro Clover Z, "Samurai Son", plus a DVD featuring three songs filmed at the Budokan in Tokyo on October 24th, 2013.




Incubus Present Dancing Biker Gangs In 'Absolution Calling' Video
(Radio.com) A month after releasing new single "Absolution Calling," Incubus now have a music video to debut for the track. The clip, a big budget affair from start to finish, finds the band riding motorcycles through the streets, complete with tricks performed without helmets. While we can't vouch for the safety of this, it does certainly look cool.

As the video progresses, the band appears a various biker gangs, from gruff Harley riders to hipsters on scooters. And when the gangs meet, they have no choice but to have a dance-off.

It's all in good spirits, with ace choreography and costumes. And in the end, Incubus make a pretty epic exit from the video. "Absolution Calling" is the lead single from Incubus' new EP Trust Fall: Side A, due out on March 24. A second EP is expected out later in the year. Watch the video here.




Black Star Riders Release 'The Killer Instinct' Video
(hennemusic) Black Star Riders have released a music video for the title track to their newly-released second album, "The Killer Instinct." The band recently delivered an acoustic performance of the song after issuing the lead video for the track "Finest Hour."

The follow-up to the group's 2013 debut, "All Hell Breaks Loose", was recorded in Nashville last year with producer Nick Raskulinecz (Rush, The Foo Fighters, Alice In Chains, Mastodon).

"The Killer Instinct" debuted at No. 13 on the UK album charts as the band continues a co-headline UK tour with Europe in support of the new project. Watch the new video here.



Hatebreed Frontman Jamey Jasta Releases Solo Track
(TeamRock Radio) Hatebreed frontman Jamey Jasta has released solo band track The Immortal, inspired by UFC fighter Matt 'The Immortal' Brown. The Immortal will be available as a digital download on March 10.

The Immortal was written after Brown approached Jasta to create his latest entrance music. He says: "When Matt asked, an idea instantly came to mind. I'm a big fan of his so this worked out perfectly. Matt is fighting on March 14 at UFC 185 - it's going to be a war!"

Jasta and Hatebreed are no strangers to UFC - they're longtime sponsors of fighter Chris Camozzi. They commence a run of US shows later this month that includes a series of appearances on Slipknot's Prepare For Hell Tour. Listen to the new song here.



Richie Kotzen Reveals 18-Minute Preview Of Forthcoming Live DVD
(Classic Rock) Winery Dogs frontman Richie Kotzen has launched an 18-minute preview of his upcoming solo live DVD. A tour last year brought him to London's Islington O2 Academy in September, and now he's is giving fans a first taste of footage from the trek.

Kotzen says: "Something that's going to be appearing soon is a live DVD. I've got a very rough cut here - so rough that you can see the time code - but I figured, why not share a little sneak-peek of what's to come?"

The guitarist issued his 20th solo album, Cannibals, in January. The Winery Dogs - also featuring bassist Billy Sheehan and drummer Mike Portnoy - plan to record their second album in May and they're eyeing a late summer release.

Kotzen says: "In my studio and I'm holding a stack of paper. This paper contains song lyrics that will eventually become Winery Dogs songs. I've been working well - I've got almost five here." Watch the video here.




Frank Black And The Catholics Stream 'How You Went So Far'
(Classic Rock) Frank Black And The Catholics will release 'The Complete Recordings' on April 20 through Cooking Vinyl and Team Rock has an exclusive stream of How You Went So Far, which is not available on the forthcoming release.

The seven-disc box set collects the band's six studio albums and adds a bonus disc, True Blue, featuring recordings from the 2002 Black Letter Days sessions.

The tracks, which were recorded between 1998 and 2003, will be presented in alphabetical order. Black explains: "It feels like an approximation of randomness and its a way to randomise something, especially if its titles.

"We get away from the preciousness of LPs we put out and its more about the body of work, the good times that we had. It's all recorded live to 2-track, as was our rule in the band."





Thunder Streaming New Single 'Resurrection Day'
(Classic Rock) Thunder have released a stream of the song Resurrection Day as the latest single from 10th album Wonder Days. It's the second track to appear from the follow-up to 2008's Bang! after the title number appeared in November.

Wonder Days, recorded at Rockfield Studios in Wales, last month debuted at number 9 in the UK album chart. Frontman Danny Bowes reacted by saying: "Thanks yet another million to you Thunder-loving maniacs for not only buying it, but telling others to do the same. It would appear we are very much back!"

Thunder play three UK shows this week with Reef, before returning to the Download festival on the weekend of June 12-14 and a one-off show with ZZ Top at London's SSE Arena, Wembley on June 24. See the dates and stream the song here.



Soilwork Release 'Bastard Chain' Live Video
(TeamRock Radio) Soilwork have released a live video for Bastard Chain. Originally appearing on the band's 2001 album A Predator's Portrait, the new version is taken from the Live In The Heart Of Helsinki DVD.

The footage was shot in March last year at the Circus Club in Helsinki, and features guest appearances by Nightwish, After Forever and Revamp singer Floor Jansen, and Sonic Syndicate's Nathan J. Biggs.

Soilwork have previously released a video for This Momentary Bliss from the live DVD, which is released on March 16 and can be ordered now. Watch the new live video here.



Anthrax Tease New Album Vocals In New Studio Video
(Classic Rock) Anthrax have released a studio teaser video featuring a hint of Joey Belladonna's lead vocals on their upcoming album. They're at work on the follow-up to 2011's Worship Music, which is expected during the summer. It's being produced by Jay Ruston.

In the newly released studio video clip Belladonna says: "Really not much more to it than just get in there and start hammering away at each song. Stay tuned!"

Drummer Charlie Benante recently told how he got a head-start on writing duties while he was sidelined with a hand injury, saying: "These ideas would come out of me and I don't even know where they came from. Before I knew what was going on I had huge stack of riffs. It was a great way to work." Watch the video here.



Singled Out: Melechesh's Lost Tribes
Today Ashmedi from Melechesh tells us about the song "Lost Tribes" which features a guest appearance from Max Cavalera of Soulfly and comes from their brand new album "Enki" (out this week in North America). Here is the story:

Our Latest Single which is a hectic multi layered song is entitled Lost Tribes, it is taken from our upcoming album ENKI. The song is very personal, being Assyrian Armenian from Jerusalem I have many family in the entire region, the song has a few meanings one of which refers to the ancient tribes in the near east and the great cultural legacy they left. But another meaning is what is happening to the indigenous people there especially by ISIS.

I was writing the song when I heard my cousin was shot by ISIS and was still alive, no further news was given. He lives in Syria and he is of an Armenian Christian background. His city is taken over by the ISIS terrorists. It did hit home last time I saw him was in the mid 80s we were little kids. This gave me further motivation to adjust the lyrics and speak about the roots of the peoples in the region and how they are being lost.

Musically the song has various thrash and black metal touches with middle eastern scaling and drum beats aside from the fast paced drums as well, we were honoured to have Max Cavalera of Soulfly on guest vocals as well he offered a different vocal approach than mine.

The song itself comes in two sections that have different moods. A very intense song and deeply personal to me. The song is performed with 12 string and 6 string electric guitars and all was tuned on 432 HZ

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Paul McCartney Duets With Alice Cooper On Supergroup Project
Paul McCartney has added even more star power to Alice Cooper's new supergroup Hollywood Vampires which also features Aerosmith's Joe Perry and actor Johnny Depp.

Perry revealed last year that he had recorded with McCartney as part of a secret project and now he has provided more details in an interview with Rolling Stone, explaining that the collaboration is part of the cover album being made by the new supergroup led by Alice Cooper.

The Aerosmith guitarist says that they worked with McCartney on a cover of Badfinger's "Come and Get It," which the Beatles legend wrote and produced for the group in the late 1960s, with McCartney and Cooper sharing the lead vocal duties on the track.

McCartney "knew all the chords, the lyrics, everything," says Perry. "He didn't have any cheat sheets. It was like he'd been playing it his whole life." He also explained what it was like to be in the studio with McCartney, "[We] were standing there and looking at each other and I tell you -- if there's any ego-lever in a room, it's Paul. It doesn't matter who you are or what you've done. If Paul's in the room, he's there. It was hard to focus on playing."

The song was recorded for the album project that will pay tribute to the original Hollywood Vampires, which was a group of rock stars that gathered together at the Rainbow Bar and Grill on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood during the 1970s.

The original Hollywood Vampires included late rockstars like John Lennon, Harry Nilsson, and The Who's Keith Moon. The Badfinger cover was recorded in tribute to late members Pete Ham and Mark Evans who both committed suicide. Ham in 1975 and Evans in 1983.



Motionless in White In Tour Van Crash
Motionless in White revealed that they crashed their touring van while driving on Interstate 80 between Cheyenne, Wyoming and Salt Lake City, Utah. Fortunately, no one was injured in the crash.

The group is currently on a headline tour, dubbed the Beyond The Barricade Tour, that features For Today, New Years Day and Ice Nine Kills. They said that the tour will go on as planned despite the crash.

The band posted the following message on their Facebook page on Thursday, "Well, after years of touring the country in the winter, 2 days ago we finally experienced the wrath of the notorious stretch of Interstate 80 between Cheyenne WY and Salt Lake that everyone seems to wreck on.

"We are all 100% okay, and considering the tragedy and loss far greater than ours that many other bands/people in general have suffered on I-80 or I-70, we are incredibly lucky and grateful that all we lost was a van and not someones life.

"Fortunately for us, we are traveling with 2 vans on this tour and we were able to jump in our other van with our crew members and continue on the tour as planned. All upcoming dates of the tour remain entirely intact and nothing has changed. We're still coming!

"We do want to extend a special thank you to the fans in SLC for their understanding in us pushing the show a day forward so we had time to make it last night. Regardless of what has happened, this has seriously been the best tour we can say that we have ever done. The crowds have been unbelievable every night and we are so thankful to everyone who has attended and anyone who is planning on coming out to a show for making it all worth it. To anyone out there driving in winter conditions, please be safe!
We hope to see you soon. Thank you! - MIW"





Iron Maiden Give Update On Bruce's Cancer Fight
Iron Maiden's manager Rod Smallwood posted an update on the band's website on Wednesday, informing fans how frontman Bruce Dickinson is doing in his battle with cancer.

As we previously reported, last month the band revealed that Dickinson has undergone treatment for a small cancerous tumor on his tongue. The band reported that the cancer was found early and Dickinson is expected to make a full recovery.

Here is Smallwood's message, "Bruce has asked me to thank everyone for their tremendous support and kind wishes. He has been extremely touched and encouraged by the genuine and affectionate response from our global family of Maiden fans.

"Radiology is cumulative and continues to build in the body for around three weeks after treatment, so even though Bruce's seven week course is completed, he's had a long period of considerable pain and discomfort. He is happily now starting to recuperate and the pain will continue to abate and the swelling to reduce for the next couple of months at which time he will be able take an MRI scan. It is not until then that we will have full confirmation that the cancer has been completely destroyed. However prognosis continues to be extremely good and everyone is optimistic for a full recovery. Following the scan, we will officially update you on this website at the appropriate time, probably in late May.

"After that, it will take a few more months for Bruce to get back to full fitness. Naturally the rest of the band are totally supportive and Maiden's plans will be determined by Bruce's progress. Please continue your positive thoughts. They are very much appreciated."

Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain revealed in a recent interview that the band has completed a new studio album but plans for release and a supporting tour are on hold as Bruce recovers.




Travis Barker, Sebastian Bach, Mick Mars Guest On DMC's Solo Album
(TeamRock Radio) The latest episode of Talking Metal features a special interview with Darryl McDaniels, better known as DMC from Run DMC, as well as interviews with Rob Dukes and Rob Moschetti from Generation Kill.

The hip-hop legend revealed that he recruited some heavy rockers as special guests on his next solo album including Generation Kill, Sebastian Bach, Motley Crue's Mick Mars, Rancid's Tim Armstrong, Blink-192's Travis Barker, and Sublime with Rome's Rome Ramirez. The album will also feature Public Enemy's Chuck D.

McDaniels also explained why fans will never see Run DMC perform again. He says, "We can't be Run DMC without Jam Master Jay. The only time you will see me on stage after March 19 this with either my band or with Rob Dukes and Generation Kill."




Buddy Holly's Fatal Plane Crash May Be Reinvestigated
(Classic Rock) The plane crash that killed Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper in 1959 could be reinvestigated by US authorities. The tragedy - often referred to as "the day the music died" after Don McLean's lyrics in American Pie - took place amid wintery conditions in Iowa.

Pilot Roger Peterson, who also died, is thought to have lost control as a result of bad weather and human error. Holly was 22, Valens was 17 and JP Richardson, the Big Bopper, was 28.

Now the US National Transportation Safety Board have confirmed they've received a request to reopen the investigation. A spokesman says: "We are reviewing the petition to reconsider the Buddy Holly crash, based on certain criteria in our regulations."

The NTSB are only allowed to re-investigate if new information has come to light. Read more here.




Motley Crue's Mick Mars May Work With John Corabi Again
(Classic Rock) Former Motley Crue frontman John Corabi says he's preparing to work with guitarist Mick Mars again. He reports that the pair will start writing songs together once Crue's farewell tour is completed at the end of the year.

Corabi - who replaced Vince Neil in 1992 but was ousted on the original singer's return four years later - tells Do You Know Jack: "A lot of people already know about it. Mick and I have had some discussions about possibly going in and doing a record, and maybe going out and doing some shows.

"I was just talking to him the other day. So we'll see how that works out." The singer says his abilities as a guitarist may have offered Mars additional opportunities while the pair worked together in Crue. Read more here.




Metallica May Play New Music At Summer Shows
(Classic Rock) Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich says the long-awaited follow-up to 2008 album Death Magnetic is "pretty close" to being written - and they'll play some of their new tracks live during the summer.

But he's asked fans for their continued patience over the project, which has been gradually taking shape over the past few years. Asked about the chance of hearing new material during the summer - including headline appearances at this year's Reading and Leeds festivals - he replies: "I hope so. Absolutely."

And he adds that the release, when it comes, will be treated in the usual fashion with a long run-in. "It's not like we're going to just give it to iTunes on Thursday without telling anybody. That's not on the cards." Read more here.


Armored Saint Announce New Album and Tour With Saxon
Armored Saint has announced that they will release their first new studio album in five years, entitled "Win Hands Down," on June 2nd and they have also announced a string of tour dates with Saxon.

Frontman John Bush had the following to say, "When we began talking about a new record I told Joey Vera (bass) to pretend we were a really huge band and that we could do anything we wanted. At least that was the mindset we should have, from the writing to the production. What came out was Win Hands Down, which is our first record in five years.

"There's everything from classic Armored Saint rocker songs to epic songs and we all dug deep to deliver something special. If we weren't going to, then we shouldn't have bothered. I'm glad we did. In May we are doing some shows in the States with Saxon. It's a great way to get the ball rolling."

Vera adds, "We're very excited about our new record coming out in June! We've been writing over the past year and half and we feel like we've written some amazing music. We can't wait to share it! To get our whistle's wet, we're super excited about doing some warm up gigs before the record release with the legendary Saxon this May! We're doing a total of six shows between the East Coast, Texas, West Coast and we couldn't think of a better way to start off the summer! See you all soon."

The tour dates with Saxon will be kicking off on May 12th in New York City at BB Kings and will include stops in Massachusetts and Texas before wrapping up with shows in Northern and Southern California. See the tour dates here.




Brian Wilson Announces Summer Tour
Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson has announced that he will be embarking on a summer tour of North America and he will be joined by his former bandmates Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin.

Wilson will be touring in support of his forthcoming solo album "No Pier Pressure," which also features guest appearances from Jardine and Chaplin. The album will be released on April 7th.

The tour will be kicking off on June 18th in Saratoga, CA at The Mountain Winery and concluding on July 12th in Seattle, WA at Benaroya Hall. The tour will include support from acclaimed Searching for Sugarman star Rodriguez. See the tour dates here.



The Yardbirds Postpone Spring Tour Due To Health Concerns
The recently revealed new lineup of The Yardbirds has announced that they have been forced to postpone their upcoming North American spring tour "due to health concerns."

We received the following announcement from their camp, "Unfortunately, due to health concerns and extenuating circumstances, The Yardbirds' Spring 2015 tour dates have been postponed."

Founding member Jim McCarty gave more details on his official website. He wrote, "I'm very sorry to announce that due to medical reasons, the tour this Spring to the US has had to be cancelled. Whilst it is (these days anyway) a minor procedure that I'm having, it will take me a little while to recuperate.

"It's very disappointing for all concerned and not least for those of you looking forward to seeing us, but I'm sure we'll be back very soon. I'll post more news when I have some. Best wishes, Jim."

The tour was set to feature the new lineup of the band which includes original members McCarty and Top Topham, along with Kenny Aaronson, Myke Scavone, and John Idan.




Kim Seviour Leaving Touchstone
(Prog) Kim Seviour has announced that she is leaving Touchstone and her last performance with the band will be at this month's HRH Prog festival on March 20.

She's been living with a debilitating medical condition for some time, and it's now forced her to rethink her career after eight years fronting the Hertfordshire prog outfit.

Seviour says in a statement: "As many of you will know, I've dealt with ME for the last five years. The condition and lifestyle changes that it has resulted in - including a move cross-country - have made it impossible for me to commit to Touchstone in the way that it truly deserves.

"I need to take time to concentrate on my health and getting myself back to peak condition. I love my boys to bits and we've shared many amazing adventures - which would have been impossible without the support of incredible music lovers, and friends such as yourselves." Read more here.




Steven Wilson Wouldn't Want To Lead A Porcupine Tree Reunion
(Prog) Steven Wilson insists he wouldn't want to take the lead on writing duties in any Porcupine Tree reunion. The frontman has never ruled out a return to the band, although in January he shot down rumours that it was set to happen in the near future.

But if they do get back together, he has no interest in bringing in a near-complete album like he used to. Wilson tells Under The Radar: "I would have to say to the guys, 'Look, there's no point in me writing the material. If I were to do that I might as well do it for a solo record. Let's try writing together, or writing in partnerships."

He accepts that, no matter how successful his solo career becomes, he'll always be asked about Porcupine Tree. "I think of someone like Peter Gabriel - people are still asking him when Genesis are getting back together," says Wilson.

"It's not a bad thing; it's a flattering thing. When you step out of a reasonably successful band it doesn't matter how good your solo work is. People always have a nostalgic attachment to the band identity. I'm used to it now.

"But it is frustrating sometimes that I have to explain, four albums into my solo career, that if Porcupine Tree get back together, it will be a side-project." Read more here.




Peter Gabriel's Play DVD Set For Reissue
(Prog) Peter Gabriel's Play DVD will be re-released on May 18 via Eagle Rock Entertainment. Originally launched in 2004, it includes videos for 23 tracks, plus bonus material.

Eagle Rock say: "For the majority of the songs the videos included are the originals, but Games Without Frontiers has been reworked and there are new promos for In Your Eyes, Solsbury Hill and Washing Of The Water, for which no original footage was created.

"The DVD features 5.1 mixes by Daniel Lanois, which are unique to this collection. Bonus features include optional video introductions plus also a live performance of Games Without Frontiers from 2004. Additionally, we include the original videos for both Modern Love (1977) and The Nest That Sailed The Sky, plus trailers for A Family Portrait, Growing Up Live and Secret World Live." Read more here.

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Asia and UK Singer John Wetton Has Two Albums Out This Month
(Prog) Asia and UK vocalist John Wetton is releasing two albums this month - a live set and a double-disc anthology of his solo material. The former King Crimson man, who's been fronting prog icons UK on their final tour, will release both titles through Cherry Red.

The first, New York Minute, sees him performing many of the tracks that inspired him - some of which have never previously been available on record. It's topped with his solo hit Battle Lines and Asia classic Heat Of The Moment.

Then comes The Studio Recordings Anthology, containing 32 tracks from six of his solo albums and featuring guest appearances by Robert Fripp, Steve Hackett, Geoff Downes, Steve Lukather and many others. Read more here.




Behemoth's Nergal Unplugging For Solo Project
(TeamRock Radio) Behemoth frontman Adam 'Nergal' Darski has revealed he's working on a solo acoustic project. And it's currently more important to him than following up his main band's 2014 album The Satanist.

Nergal tells the Broward Palm Beach New Times: "I'm actually working on a project now, but I don't want to let too much out about it yet - very stripped down and simple. The most primitive, acoustic-based stuff. That's what I'm really into."

He adds: "I'm always creating. I do stuff on the side and some of it's not suitable for Behemoth. I've got some other projects that will eventually see the light of day. Or not!" Read more here.




Kataklysm Announce New Album 'Of Ghosts and Gods'
Nuclear Blast have announced that they will be releasing Kataklysm's new studio album, entitled "Of Ghosts and Gods", on July 31st and the band will be playing a special album release party at a music festival that night.

The band had following to say about the album, "KATAKLYSM has been full of inspiration and are in full determination mode lately; a rejuvenated band that is out to conquer the world with no sign of stopping!

"This promises to be the album that will once and for all establish KATAKLYSM as one of the top pioneers of the genre! The latest material will be touching on some new ground while maintaining the aggressive edge the band has always been known for.

"The chemistry with new drummer Oli Beaudoin is incredible, and the four horsemen promise some crushing new material coming your way. Death metal hymns are arriving!"

On the night the album is released the band will be taking the stage at the Wacken Open Air in Germany for the official Album Release Party during the famed music festival. The group has also lined up a number of other festival appearances this spring across Europe. See the dates here.





NHL Arizona Coyotes Goalie's Mask Tributes Alice Cooper
(hennemusic) A tribute to longtime Phoenix resident and NHL Arizona Coyotes supporter Alice Cooper is featured on a new mask worn by the team's goalie Mike Smith.

The goaltender worked with artist David Arrigo to design a retro-style mask that combines a coyote on the front, an old Coyotes team logo on the side, and Cooper on the back.

"I think it turned out unbelievable," says Smith. "It's very simple, it's very retro, and that's the theme we went with this time around. It's the old Coyote head with different things involved, obviously the whole head of the coyote and then the old logo on the side.

"Probably the coolest thing about the helmet is the backplate. It's a tribute to Alice Cooper. He's been a lifer as a Coyote fan and a big supporter of the team.

"David been wanting to paint Alice Cooper on my helmet for quite a few years now and finally I let him have at it. Obviously it's an amazing tribute to Alice and the support he gives our team, and a throwback to him."

Arrigo explains each new design presents its own challenges and opportunities as the pair work through the design process.

"With EVERY mask I work on with Smitty, there will be… let's say, some locking of the horns, and this piece was no different," says the artist. "Smitty was looking for a clean break all around, including the backplate. In contrast, I push as much as possible to have something on the mask that have people look twice.

"He wanted the Coyotes moon logo vs. I was looking for something more entertaining and had a punch. Enter Alice Cooper, rock star, Arizona resident and Coyote fan. What is more retro than Alice Cooper!" Read more and check out video and photos of the mask here.





IZZ Announce Final Release In Album Trilogy
(Prog) New York prog ensemble IZZ will complete an album trilogy with the launch of Everlasting Instant on April 7. It's the third instalment in a series that started with 2009's The Darkened Room and continued with 2012's Crush Of Night - and it's their seventh studio title in total.

Vocalist, keyboardist, producer and engineer Tom Glagano explains: "Many of the melodies, rhythms and lyrics in Everlasting Instant began as seeds on the two previous albums, and they've come to fruition on this release.

"Listeners will recognise the subtle variations on prior themes, and they'll also be presented with an exciting collection of new musical ideas." Read more here.




Y&T Plan European Tour This Fall
(Classic Rock) Y&T have confirmed a 12-date UK tour at the end of the year. It's the last leg of a wider European trek that kicked off in Spain and takes in Norway, Sweden, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany.

The band just completed a successful Kickstarter campaign to fund the making of a documentary - they secured nearly $59,000 after setting a $26,000 target.

Mainman Dave Meniketti said: "In the past we'd ask a record company or a big corporation for funding - and in exchange, sign away our rights and artistic control. But we can do it differently, and tell the story the way it should be told, uncut, with all the nitty-gritty, the stories you want to hear, in a film you want to see." Read more here.






Judas Priest Streaming Expanded 'Defenders Of The Faith' Online
(hennemusic) Judas Priest are streaming material from the upcoming 30th anniversary expanded edition of "Defenders Of The Faith" ahead of its release on March 9 (March 10 in North America).

The 3CD set will include a remastered version of the album along with a complete live recording from the 'Defenders' tour from the Long Beach Arena in California.

A preview runs through the first 2 discs of the package: the full album plus the first half of the 1984 live recording including the performances of "Love Bites", "Metal Gods," "Breaking The Law," "Some Heads Are Gonna Roll," "Sinner," The Sentinel" and more. Check out the stream here.





Jack White Visits Detroit Tigers Spring Training
(Radio.com) Last year, Jack White's touring was notably marked by lengthy sets, and by a remarkable amount of baseball stadium appearances. Well, with spring training back in session, White now has an excuse to head back on the diamond. And that is just what he has done.

White stopped by to see the Tigers at their Lakeland, Florida spring training facility, stopping to chat it up and take pictures with everyone from stars Jose Iglesias to team legend and current special assistant, Alan Trammell.

As is expected when White visits a baseball event, social media went nuts. Iglesias tweeted "jack white Thank you for cóming today / Unos de los grandes en la música !!!!" Read more here.




Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi Tribute Album Preview Goes Online
(hennemusic) Audio previews are available of the 20 songs that make up "Great Lefty: Live Forever. Tribute To Tony Iommi Godfather Of Metal", a collection featuring new interpretations of the work of the Black Sabbath guitarist.

Due May 4, the set includes participation from former Sabbath and Heaven And Hell drummer Vinny Appice, former Black Sabbath vocalist Tony Martin, Boston guitarist Barry Goudreau, Hugh McDonald (David Bromberg, Alice Cooper, Bon Jovi, Lita Ford), Mark Boals (Savoy Brown, Malmsteen, Dio Disciples, Dokken) and many others.

Listen to samples of each of the songs at Tanzan Music here. The first-ever tribute to the pioneering musician is the brainchild of Iommi supporters and Facebook communities Tony Iommi The Man The Master The Legend and Global Black Sabbath Convention. Read more here.




Supergroup Killer Be Killed Hit At Tour Plans
(TeamRock Radio) Speaking to Metal Hammer at Soundwave in Australia, Killer Be Killed's Greg Puciato talks about the excitement the band feel about playing live, and about playing shows in the UK and US.

"We're gonna try and squeeze in whatever we can, probably towards the end of the year," says Puciato. "We've talked about the UK and the US. The UK is a great possibility, because you can play the whole lot in about two weeks, whereas with the US it might be that we do New York and Los Angeles, because we won't have time for a five or six week tour... I just know we're gonna play."

Last week the band's Troy Sanders told the Metal Hammer Radio show how much he'd like to play further shows after the band's debut live performance at Soundwave. Watch the full interview here.




Anthrax Release New Studio Video
(hennemusic) Anthrax have released a new video update from the recording studio as they continue to work on their 11th album. Anthrax are working with producer Jay Ruston on the follow-up to 2011's "Worship Music", which is expected to be released this year.

The band are sharing footage featuring clips of new music; it's the latest update following video released in December at the start of the project and rhythm track sessions last month.

This past week, guitarist Scott Ian made a cameo appearance as a zombie on the latest episode of AMC's zombie apocalypse drama "The Walking Dead."





Moonspell Release 'Extinct' Video
(TeamRock Radio) Moonspell have released a new music video for the song 'Extinct', which comes off of their forthcoming album of the same name, which will be released this month.

Extinct - their follow-up to 2012's Alpha Noir/Omega White - will be available as a two-disc edition, which will contain the full album, along with bonus tracks and a behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of the album titled Road To Extinction. It will also be issued as a mediabook, limited deluxe edition and on vinyl.

Say the band: "It puts the D of darkness back into dark metal. It's a true lesson for the new generations of goth metal about how it's played and felt with body and soul - a lesson taught by no others than our Portuguese gentlemen wolves."






Kurt Cobain's Childhood Home Up For Sale Again
(hennemusic) Kurt Cobain's childhood home in Aberdeen, Washington is back on the market for less than $100k less than its previous listing. In the fall of 2013, the late singer's mother originally listed the property for sale at $500k.

Journalist and Nirvana fan Jamie Dunkle launched a crowdfunding campaign in the spring of 2014 to buy it and turn it into a Kurt Cobain museum; supporters helped raise a mere $2,385 towards a goal of $700,000 via GoFundMe.com.

Now, Aberdeen Realty has a new listing for the 1.5 story, 4 bedroom, 1 bath, 1,522-square-foot home at a reduced price tag of $400k. The Puget Sound Business Journal reports the home is much more expensive than nearby properties due to its legendary former resident; the median price for homes in the east Aberdeen area is $100k. Read more here.





Ticket Resellers In The UK Promise More Transparency
(Classic Rock) Secondary ticket sellers in the UK have agreed to provide more information to buyers after government body the Competition and Markets Authority stepped in.

Websites including Stubhub and Seatwave have been mired in controversy in recent months, with people from many sectors of the music industry calling for action over the way they operate. Criticisms have included the fact that original ticket prices aren't listed alongside the reseller's rate, buyers aren't told about restricted views, and difficulties with contacting sellers over problems.

Last month bands including Black Sabbath and Iron Maiden backed the Put Fans First campaign in a bid to have ticket sales laws overhauled.

Now the CMA report that resellers have agreed to list original prices, state whether views are restricted, explain whether multiple bookings refer to seats beside each other, full details of additional charges and a contact email address where help can be requested. Read more here.




Singled Out: Roxy Roca's Love Maker DeVille
Today Taye Cannon and Errol Siegel from Roxy Roca tells us about their new single "Love Maker DeVille" which comes from their brand new album "Ain't Nothing Fancy". Here is the story:

Taye Cannon: Physical attraction isn't everything, but it's a very real thing. "Love Maker DeVille" came together during a time when I was trying to bounce back from a little heartache. I was hanging out in downtown Austin, Texas, one morning looking for a little inspiration for a comeback song, when a sight to behold of a woman came down the street and filled me with so much inspiration that I felt resurrected. I looked away and made a deal with myself that I was only gonna take one more look and then jot down the first description that came to my mind, unfiltered, and that would be the name of the song and the chorus. I took one more look and I said to myself, "She was a milk-fed, long-legged, heartbreaker; a fatback Cadillac love maker DeVille."

Errol Siegel: When it came time to make a video for this song, we called up our good friends Josh and Nick Holden from Mishnoon. We worked with them on our video for "Try My Love" so we knew whatever they did was going to come out great. We ended up shooting the video at one of our favorite south Austin hangouts, C-Boy's Heart & Soul. The video is mostly about the chase -- the magnetic attraction that can happen from across the room. There was not a whole lot of direction. They (the directors) just set the scene and let the action unfold organically. We were trying to capture the feel of a la

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Paul McCartney Duets With Alice Cooper On Supergroup Project
Paul McCartney has added even more star power to Alice Cooper's new supergroup Hollywood Vampires which also features Aerosmith's Joe Perry and actor Johnny Depp.

Perry revealed last year that he had recorded with McCartney as part of a secret project and now he has provided more details in an interview with Rolling Stone, explaining that the collaboration is part of the cover album being made by the new supergroup led by Alice Cooper.

The Aerosmith guitarist says that they worked with McCartney on a cover of Badfinger's "Come and Get It," which the Beatles legend wrote and produced for the group in the late 1960s, with McCartney and Cooper sharing the lead vocal duties on the track.

McCartney "knew all the chords, the lyrics, everything," says Perry. "He didn't have any cheat sheets. It was like he'd been playing it his whole life." He also explained what it was like to be in the studio with McCartney, "[We] were standing there and looking at each other and I tell you -- if there's any ego-lever in a room, it's Paul. It doesn't matter who you are or what you've done. If Paul's in the room, he's there. It was hard to focus on playing."

The song was recorded for the album project that will pay tribute to the original Hollywood Vampires, which was a group of rock stars that gathered together at the Rainbow Bar and Grill on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood during the 1970s.

The original Hollywood Vampires included late rockstars like John Lennon, Harry Nilsson, and The Who's Keith Moon. The Badfinger cover was recorded in tribute to late members Pete Ham and Mark Evans who both committed suicide. Ham in 1975 and Evans in 1983.



Motionless in White In Tour Van Crash
Motionless in White revealed that they crashed their touring van while driving on Interstate 80 between Cheyenne, Wyoming and Salt Lake City, Utah. Fortunately, no one was injured in the crash.

The group is currently on a headline tour, dubbed the Beyond The Barricade Tour, that features For Today, New Years Day and Ice Nine Kills. They said that the tour will go on as planned despite the crash.

The band posted the following message on their Facebook page on Thursday, "Well, after years of touring the country in the winter, 2 days ago we finally experienced the wrath of the notorious stretch of Interstate 80 between Cheyenne WY and Salt Lake that everyone seems to wreck on.

"We are all 100% okay, and considering the tragedy and loss far greater than ours that many other bands/people in general have suffered on I-80 or I-70, we are incredibly lucky and grateful that all we lost was a van and not someones life.

"Fortunately for us, we are traveling with 2 vans on this tour and we were able to jump in our other van with our crew members and continue on the tour as planned. All upcoming dates of the tour remain entirely intact and nothing has changed. We're still coming!

"We do want to extend a special thank you to the fans in SLC for their understanding in us pushing the show a day forward so we had time to make it last night. Regardless of what has happened, this has seriously been the best tour we can say that we have ever done. The crowds have been unbelievable every night and we are so thankful to everyone who has attended and anyone who is planning on coming out to a show for making it all worth it. To anyone out there driving in winter conditions, please be safe!
We hope to see you soon. Thank you! - MIW"





Iron Maiden Give Update On Bruce's Cancer Fight
Iron Maiden's manager Rod Smallwood posted an update on the band's website on Wednesday, informing fans how frontman Bruce Dickinson is doing in his battle with cancer.

As we previously reported, last month the band revealed that Dickinson has undergone treatment for a small cancerous tumor on his tongue. The band reported that the cancer was found early and Dickinson is expected to make a full recovery.

Here is Smallwood's message, "Bruce has asked me to thank everyone for their tremendous support and kind wishes. He has been extremely touched and encouraged by the genuine and affectionate response from our global family of Maiden fans.

"Radiology is cumulative and continues to build in the body for around three weeks after treatment, so even though Bruce's seven week course is completed, he's had a long period of considerable pain and discomfort. He is happily now starting to recuperate and the pain will continue to abate and the swelling to reduce for the next couple of months at which time he will be able take an MRI scan. It is not until then that we will have full confirmation that the cancer has been completely destroyed. However prognosis continues to be extremely good and everyone is optimistic for a full recovery. Following the scan, we will officially update you on this website at the appropriate time, probably in late May.

"After that, it will take a few more months for Bruce to get back to full fitness. Naturally the rest of the band are totally supportive and Maiden's plans will be determined by Bruce's progress. Please continue your positive thoughts. They are very much appreciated."

Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain revealed in a recent interview that the band has completed a new studio album but plans for release and a supporting tour are on hold as Bruce recovers.




Travis Barker, Sebastian Bach, Mick Mars Guest On DMC's Solo Album
(TeamRock Radio) The latest episode of Talking Metal features a special interview with Darryl McDaniels, better known as DMC from Run DMC, as well as interviews with Rob Dukes and Rob Moschetti from Generation Kill.

The hip-hop legend revealed that he recruited some heavy rockers as special guests on his next solo album including Generation Kill, Sebastian Bach, Motley Crue's Mick Mars, Rancid's Tim Armstrong, Blink-192's Travis Barker, and Sublime with Rome's Rome Ramirez. The album will also feature Public Enemy's Chuck D.

McDaniels also explained why fans will never see Run DMC perform again. He says, "We can't be Run DMC without Jam Master Jay. The only time you will see me on stage after March 19 this with either my band or with Rob Dukes and Generation Kill."




Buddy Holly's Fatal Plane Crash May Be Reinvestigated
(Classic Rock) The plane crash that killed Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper in 1959 could be reinvestigated by US authorities. The tragedy - often referred to as "the day the music died" after Don McLean's lyrics in American Pie - took place amid wintery conditions in Iowa.

Pilot Roger Peterson, who also died, is thought to have lost control as a result of bad weather and human error. Holly was 22, Valens was 17 and JP Richardson, the Big Bopper, was 28.

Now the US National Transportation Safety Board have confirmed they've received a request to reopen the investigation. A spokesman says: "We are reviewing the petition to reconsider the Buddy Holly crash, based on certain criteria in our regulations."

The NTSB are only allowed to re-investigate if new information has come to light. Read more here.




Motley Crue's Mick Mars May Work With John Corabi Again
(Classic Rock) Former Motley Crue frontman John Corabi says he's preparing to work with guitarist Mick Mars again. He reports that the pair will start writing songs together once Crue's farewell tour is completed at the end of the year.

Corabi - who replaced Vince Neil in 1992 but was ousted on the original singer's return four years later - tells Do You Know Jack: "A lot of people already know about it. Mick and I have had some discussions about possibly going in and doing a record, and maybe going out and doing some shows.

"I was just talking to him the other day. So we'll see how that works out." The singer says his abilities as a guitarist may have offered Mars additional opportunities while the pair worked together in Crue. Read more here.




Metallica May Play New Music At Summer Shows
(Classic Rock) Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich says the long-awaited follow-up to 2008 album Death Magnetic is "pretty close" to being written - and they'll play some of their new tracks live during the summer.

But he's asked fans for their continued patience over the project, which has been gradually taking shape over the past few years. Asked about the chance of hearing new material during the summer - including headline appearances at this year's Reading and Leeds festivals - he replies: "I hope so. Absolutely."

And he adds that the release, when it comes, will be treated in the usual fashion with a long run-in. "It's not like we're going to just give it to iTunes on Thursday without telling anybody. That's not on the cards." Read more here.


Armored Saint Announce New Album and Tour With Saxon
Armored Saint has announced that they will release their first new studio album in five years, entitled "Win Hands Down," on June 2nd and they have also announced a string of tour dates with Saxon.

Frontman John Bush had the following to say, "When we began talking about a new record I told Joey Vera (bass) to pretend we were a really huge band and that we could do anything we wanted. At least that was the mindset we should have, from the writing to the production. What came out was Win Hands Down, which is our first record in five years.

"There's everything from classic Armored Saint rocker songs to epic songs and we all dug deep to deliver something special. If we weren't going to, then we shouldn't have bothered. I'm glad we did. In May we are doing some shows in the States with Saxon. It's a great way to get the ball rolling."

Vera adds, "We're very excited about our new record coming out in June! We've been writing over the past year and half and we feel like we've written some amazing music. We can't wait to share it! To get our whistle's wet, we're super excited about doing some warm up gigs before the record release with the legendary Saxon this May! We're doing a total of six shows between the East Coast, Texas, West Coast and we couldn't think of a better way to start off the summer! See you all soon."

The tour dates with Saxon will be kicking off on May 12th in New York City at BB Kings and will include stops in Massachusetts and Texas before wrapping up with shows in Northern and Southern California. See the tour dates here.




Brian Wilson Announces Summer Tour
Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson has announced that he will be embarking on a summer tour of North America and he will be joined by his former bandmates Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin.

Wilson will be touring in support of his forthcoming solo album "No Pier Pressure," which also features guest appearances from Jardine and Chaplin. The album will be released on April 7th.

The tour will be kicking off on June 18th in Saratoga, CA at The Mountain Winery and concluding on July 12th in Seattle, WA at Benaroya Hall. The tour will include support from acclaimed Searching for Sugarman star Rodriguez. See the tour dates here.



The Yardbirds Postpone Spring Tour Due To Health Concerns
The recently revealed new lineup of The Yardbirds has announced that they have been forced to postpone their upcoming North American spring tour "due to health concerns."

We received the following announcement from their camp, "Unfortunately, due to health concerns and extenuating circumstances, The Yardbirds' Spring 2015 tour dates have been postponed."

Founding member Jim McCarty gave more details on his official website. He wrote, "I'm very sorry to announce that due to medical reasons, the tour this Spring to the US has had to be cancelled. Whilst it is (these days anyway) a minor procedure that I'm having, it will take me a little while to recuperate.

"It's very disappointing for all concerned and not least for those of you looking forward to seeing us, but I'm sure we'll be back very soon. I'll post more news when I have some. Best wishes, Jim."

The tour was set to feature the new lineup of the band which includes original members McCarty and Top Topham, along with Kenny Aaronson, Myke Scavone, and John Idan.




Kim Seviour Leaving Touchstone
(Prog) Kim Seviour has announced that she is leaving Touchstone and her last performance with the band will be at this month's HRH Prog festival on March 20.

She's been living with a debilitating medical condition for some time, and it's now forced her to rethink her career after eight years fronting the Hertfordshire prog outfit.

Seviour says in a statement: "As many of you will know, I've dealt with ME for the last five years. The condition and lifestyle changes that it has resulted in - including a move cross-country - have made it impossible for me to commit to Touchstone in the way that it truly deserves.

"I need to take time to concentrate on my health and getting myself back to peak condition. I love my boys to bits and we've shared many amazing adventures - which would have been impossible without the support of incredible music lovers, and friends such as yourselves." Read more here.




Steven Wilson Wouldn't Want To Lead A Porcupine Tree Reunion
(Prog) Steven Wilson insists he wouldn't want to take the lead on writing duties in any Porcupine Tree reunion. The frontman has never ruled out a return to the band, although in January he shot down rumours that it was set to happen in the near future.

But if they do get back together, he has no interest in bringing in a near-complete album like he used to. Wilson tells Under The Radar: "I would have to say to the guys, 'Look, there's no point in me writing the material. If I were to do that I might as well do it for a solo record. Let's try writing together, or writing in partnerships."

He accepts that, no matter how successful his solo career becomes, he'll always be asked about Porcupine Tree. "I think of someone like Peter Gabriel - people are still asking him when Genesis are getting back together," says Wilson.

"It's not a bad thing; it's a flattering thing. When you step out of a reasonably successful band it doesn't matter how good your solo work is. People always have a nostalgic attachment to the band identity. I'm used to it now.

"But it is frustrating sometimes that I have to explain, four albums into my solo career, that if Porcupine Tree get back together, it will be a side-project." Read more here.




Peter Gabriel's Play DVD Set For Reissue
(Prog) Peter Gabriel's Play DVD will be re-released on May 18 via Eagle Rock Entertainment. Originally launched in 2004, it includes videos for 23 tracks, plus bonus material.

Eagle Rock say: "For the majority of the songs the videos included are the originals, but Games Without Frontiers has been reworked and there are new promos for In Your Eyes, Solsbury Hill and Washing Of The Water, for which no original footage was created.

"The DVD features 5.1 mixes by Daniel Lanois, which are unique to this collection. Bonus features include optional video introductions plus also a live performance of Games Without Frontiers from 2004. Additionally, we include the original videos for both Modern Love (1977) and The Nest That Sailed The Sky, plus trailers for A Family Portrait, Growing Up Live and Secret World Live." Read more here.

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Asia and UK Singer John Wetton Has Two Albums Out This Month
(Prog) Asia and UK vocalist John Wetton is releasing two albums this month - a live set and a double-disc anthology of his solo material. The former King Crimson man, who's been fronting prog icons UK on their final tour, will release both titles through Cherry Red.

The first, New York Minute, sees him performing many of the tracks that inspired him - some of which have never previously been available on record. It's topped with his solo hit Battle Lines and Asia classic Heat Of The Moment.

Then comes The Studio Recordings Anthology, containing 32 tracks from six of his solo albums and featuring guest appearances by Robert Fripp, Steve Hackett, Geoff Downes, Steve Lukather and many others. Read more here.




Behemoth's Nergal Unplugging For Solo Project
(TeamRock Radio) Behemoth frontman Adam 'Nergal' Darski has revealed he's working on a solo acoustic project. And it's currently more important to him than following up his main band's 2014 album The Satanist.

Nergal tells the Broward Palm Beach New Times: "I'm actually working on a project now, but I don't want to let too much out about it yet - very stripped down and simple. The most primitive, acoustic-based stuff. That's what I'm really into."

He adds: "I'm always creating. I do stuff on the side and some of it's not suitable for Behemoth. I've got some other projects that will eventually see the light of day. Or not!" Read more here.




Kataklysm Announce New Album 'Of Ghosts and Gods'
Nuclear Blast have announced that they will be releasing Kataklysm's new studio album, entitled "Of Ghosts and Gods", on July 31st and the band will be playing a special album release party at a music festival that night.

The band had following to say about the album, "KATAKLYSM has been full of inspiration and are in full determination mode lately; a rejuvenated band that is out to conquer the world with no sign of stopping!

"This promises to be the album that will once and for all establish KATAKLYSM as one of the top pioneers of the genre! The latest material will be touching on some new ground while maintaining the aggressive edge the band has always been known for.

"The chemistry with new drummer Oli Beaudoin is incredible, and the four horsemen promise some crushing new material coming your way. Death metal hymns are arriving!"

On the night the album is released the band will be taking the stage at the Wacken Open Air in Germany for the official Album Release Party during the famed music festival. The group has also lined up a number of other festival appearances this spring across Europe. See the dates here.





NHL Arizona Coyotes Goalie's Mask Tributes Alice Cooper
(hennemusic) A tribute to longtime Phoenix resident and NHL Arizona Coyotes supporter Alice Cooper is featured on a new mask worn by the team's goalie Mike Smith.

The goaltender worked with artist David Arrigo to design a retro-style mask that combines a coyote on the front, an old Coyotes team logo on the side, and Cooper on the back.

"I think it turned out unbelievable," says Smith. "It's very simple, it's very retro, and that's the theme we went with this time around. It's the old Coyote head with different things involved, obviously the whole head of the coyote and then the old logo on the side.

"Probably the coolest thing about the helmet is the backplate. It's a tribute to Alice Cooper. He's been a lifer as a Coyote fan and a big supporter of the team.

"David been wanting to paint Alice Cooper on my helmet for quite a few years now and finally I let him have at it. Obviously it's an amazing tribute to Alice and the support he gives our team, and a throwback to him."

Arrigo explains each new design presents its own challenges and opportunities as the pair work through the design process.

"With EVERY mask I work on with Smitty, there will be… let's say, some locking of the horns, and this piece was no different," says the artist. "Smitty was looking for a clean break all around, including the backplate. In contrast, I push as much as possible to have something on the mask that have people look twice.

"He wanted the Coyotes moon logo vs. I was looking for something more entertaining and had a punch. Enter Alice Cooper, rock star, Arizona resident and Coyote fan. What is more retro than Alice Cooper!" Read more and check out video and photos of the mask here.





IZZ Announce Final Release In Album Trilogy
(Prog) New York prog ensemble IZZ will complete an album trilogy with the launch of Everlasting Instant on April 7. It's the third instalment in a series that started with 2009's The Darkened Room and continued with 2012's Crush Of Night - and it's their seventh studio title in total.

Vocalist, keyboardist, producer and engineer Tom Glagano explains: "Many of the melodies, rhythms and lyrics in Everlasting Instant began as seeds on the two previous albums, and they've come to fruition on this release.

"Listeners will recognise the subtle variations on prior themes, and they'll also be presented with an exciting collection of new musical ideas." Read more here.




Y&T Plan European Tour This Fall
(Classic Rock) Y&T have confirmed a 12-date UK tour at the end of the year. It's the last leg of a wider European trek that kicked off in Spain and takes in Norway, Sweden, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany.

The band just completed a successful Kickstarter campaign to fund the making of a documentary - they secured nearly $59,000 after setting a $26,000 target.

Mainman Dave Meniketti said: "In the past we'd ask a record company or a big corporation for funding - and in exchange, sign away our rights and artistic control. But we can do it differently, and tell the story the way it should be told, uncut, with all the nitty-gritty, the stories you want to hear, in a film you want to see." Read more here.






Judas Priest Streaming Expanded 'Defenders Of The Faith' Online
(hennemusic) Judas Priest are streaming material from the upcoming 30th anniversary expanded edition of "Defenders Of The Faith" ahead of its release on March 9 (March 10 in North America).

The 3CD set will include a remastered version of the album along with a complete live recording from the 'Defenders' tour from the Long Beach Arena in California.

A preview runs through the first 2 discs of the package: the full album plus the first half of the 1984 live recording including the performances of "Love Bites", "Metal Gods," "Breaking The Law," "Some Heads Are Gonna Roll," "Sinner," The Sentinel" and more. Check out the stream here.





Jack White Visits Detroit Tigers Spring Training
(Radio.com) Last year, Jack White's touring was notably marked by lengthy sets, and by a remarkable amount of baseball stadium appearances. Well, with spring training back in session, White now has an excuse to head back on the diamond. And that is just what he has done.

White stopped by to see the Tigers at their Lakeland, Florida spring training facility, stopping to chat it up and take pictures with everyone from stars Jose Iglesias to team legend and current special assistant, Alan Trammell.

As is expected when White visits a baseball event, social media went nuts. Iglesias tweeted "jack white Thank you for cóming today / Unos de los grandes en la música !!!!" Read more here.




Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi Tribute Album Preview Goes Online
(hennemusic) Audio previews are available of the 20 songs that make up "Great Lefty: Live Forever. Tribute To Tony Iommi Godfather Of Metal", a collection featuring new interpretations of the work of the Black Sabbath guitarist.

Due May 4, the set includes participation from former Sabbath and Heaven And Hell drummer Vinny Appice, former Black Sabbath vocalist Tony Martin, Boston guitarist Barry Goudreau, Hugh McDonald (David Bromberg, Alice Cooper, Bon Jovi, Lita Ford), Mark Boals (Savoy Brown, Malmsteen, Dio Disciples, Dokken) and many others.

Listen to samples of each of the songs at Tanzan Music here. The first-ever tribute to the pioneering musician is the brainchild of Iommi supporters and Facebook communities Tony Iommi The Man The Master The Legend and Global Black Sabbath Convention. Read more here.




Supergroup Killer Be Killed Hit At Tour Plans
(TeamRock Radio) Speaking to Metal Hammer at Soundwave in Australia, Killer Be Killed's Greg Puciato talks about the excitement the band feel about playing live, and about playing shows in the UK and US.

"We're gonna try and squeeze in whatever we can, probably towards the end of the year," says Puciato. "We've talked about the UK and the US. The UK is a great possibility, because you can play the whole lot in about two weeks, whereas with the US it might be that we do New York and Los Angeles, because we won't have time for a five or six week tour... I just know we're gonna play."

Last week the band's Troy Sanders told the Metal Hammer Radio show how much he'd like to play further shows after the band's debut live performance at Soundwave. Watch the full interview here.




Anthrax Release New Studio Video
(hennemusic) Anthrax have released a new video update from the recording studio as they continue to work on their 11th album. Anthrax are working with producer Jay Ruston on the follow-up to 2011's "Worship Music", which is expected to be released this year.

The band are sharing footage featuring clips of new music; it's the latest update following video released in December at the start of the project and rhythm track sessions last month.

This past week, guitarist Scott Ian made a cameo appearance as a zombie on the latest episode of AMC's zombie apocalypse drama "The Walking Dead."





Moonspell Release 'Extinct' Video
(TeamRock Radio) Moonspell have released a new music video for the song 'Extinct', which comes off of their forthcoming album of the same name, which will be released this month.

Extinct - their follow-up to 2012's Alpha Noir/Omega White - will be available as a two-disc edition, which will contain the full album, along with bonus tracks and a behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of the album titled Road To Extinction. It will also be issued as a mediabook, limited deluxe edition and on vinyl.

Say the band: "It puts the D of darkness back into dark metal. It's a true lesson for the new generations of goth metal about how it's played and felt with body and soul - a lesson taught by no others than our Portuguese gentlemen wolves."






Kurt Cobain's Childhood Home Up For Sale Again
(hennemusic) Kurt Cobain's childhood home in Aberdeen, Washington is back on the market for less than $100k less than its previous listing. In the fall of 2013, the late singer's mother originally listed the property for sale at $500k.

Journalist and Nirvana fan Jamie Dunkle launched a crowdfunding campaign in the spring of 2014 to buy it and turn it into a Kurt Cobain museum; supporters helped raise a mere $2,385 towards a goal of $700,000 via GoFundMe.com.

Now, Aberdeen Realty has a new listing for the 1.5 story, 4 bedroom, 1 bath, 1,522-square-foot home at a reduced price tag of $400k. The Puget Sound Business Journal reports the home is much more expensive than nearby properties due to its legendary former resident; the median price for homes in the east Aberdeen area is $100k. Read more here.





Ticket Resellers In The UK Promise More Transparency
(Classic Rock) Secondary ticket sellers in the UK have agreed to provide more information to buyers after government body the Competition and Markets Authority stepped in.

Websites including Stubhub and Seatwave have been mired in controversy in recent months, with people from many sectors of the music industry calling for action over the way they operate. Criticisms have included the fact that original ticket prices aren't listed alongside the reseller's rate, buyers aren't told about restricted views, and difficulties with contacting sellers over problems.

Last month bands including Black Sabbath and Iron Maiden backed the Put Fans First campaign in a bid to have ticket sales laws overhauled.

Now the CMA report that resellers have agreed to list original prices, state whether views are restricted, explain whether multiple bookings refer to seats beside each other, full details of additional charges and a contact email address where help can be requested. Read more here.




Singled Out: Roxy Roca's Love Maker DeVille
Today Taye Cannon and Errol Siegel from Roxy Roca tells us about their new single "Love Maker DeVille" which comes from their brand new album "Ain't Nothing Fancy". Here is the story:

Taye Cannon: Physical attraction isn't everything, but it's a very real thing. "Love Maker DeVille" came together during a time when I was trying to bounce back from a little heartache. I was hanging out in downtown Austin, Texas, one morning looking for a little inspiration for a comeback song, when a sight to behold of a woman came down the street and filled me with so much inspiration that I felt resurrected. I looked away and made a deal with myself that I was only gonna take one more look and then jot down the first description that came to my mind, unfiltered, and that would be the name of the song and the chorus. I took one more look and I said to myself, "She was a milk-fed, long-legged, heartbreaker; a fatback Cadillac love maker DeVille."

Errol Siegel: When it came time to make a video for this song, we called up our good friends Josh and Nick Holden from Mishnoon. We worked with them on our video for "Try My Love" so we knew whatever they did was going to come out great. We ended up shooting the video at one of our favorite south Austin hangouts, C-Boy's Heart & Soul. The video is mostly about the chase -- the magnetic attraction that can happen from across the room. There was not a whole lot of direction. They (the directors) just set the scene and let the action unfold organically. We were trying to capture the feel of a late-night, after-hours party at C-Boy's, and I think that came together pretty well!