Today's Day in Rock

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(BMN) Metallica frontman James Hetfield addressed fan concern that the band's collaborative album with Lou Reed, "Lulu", will sound nothing like the Metallica they know and love. He said, "It's definitely different. This is not the new Metallica studio record. This is 'Lulu'. And that's why we named it 'Lulu' — it's not Metallica [and] it's not Lou Reed; it's us together making something called 'Lulu'." A lot more here
(NME) Pete Doherty to avoid prison after being ruled too drunk to have robbed shop Police have said that the former Libs man was too drunk to have stolen records and a guitar more

(Classic Rock) Scorpions are to release an album titled Comeblack early next month. This will feature re-recordings of classic Scorps songs plus cover versions more

(The 1st Five) Relient K have release a full length documentary directed by Cale Glendening about the making of their album Forget and Not Slow Down. Watch it here

(Lambgoat) Protest The Hero will headline a three-week fall tour with support from Scale The Summit and Last Chance To Reason. more

(Submitted) Arctic Monkeys will be hosting a show for registered fans only at the Music Hall Of Williamsburg on October 19th. Fans that are on the bands email list should keep their eyes on their inboxes for further ticketing information.

(FMQB) KISS is currently putting the finishing touches to their next album, Monster, which is due for release early next year, and Paul Stanley told LA Weekly that fans can expect a tour in support of the record. more

(The 1st Five) Narrows and Helms Alee hitting the road for a few dates in the West Coast. more

(BMN) Down guitarist Kirk Windstein has confirmed via Twitter that the band is rehearsing in preparation for its next studio session, which is scheduled for later this month. more

(Lambgoat) Havok will embark upon their first European headline tour later this year. Support will be provided by UK band Eradication. more

(MU) Sister has been confirmed as the supporting act for the upcoming European tour of the mighty Gwar, starting the 11th of January, 2012. more




Bring Me the Horizon Singer Attacked On Stage
(Banana 101.5) Bring Me the Horizon were addressing their dislike for water bottles that were thrown at them when members of the audience rushed on stage and attacked vocalist Oli Sykes.

Bring Me the Horizon were playing at a club called In The Venue in Salt Lake City, Utah last night (Oct. 3rd) when all hell broke loose. According to reports from NME, there had been some back and forth between audience members and singer Oli Sykes over water bottles being thrown at the stage. Oli retaliated by throwing some sort of liquid into the crowd and yelled: "If you don't like our f—ing band, then go home. Get the f— out of here!"

Shortly after that statement, a few audience members rushed the stage and went after the frontman. The scuffle was rather swiftly and Sykes escaped with no major injuries. More including video here



Linkin Park's Chester Bennington To Undergo Surgery
Linkin Park have been forced to cancel their appearance at DeLuna Fest in Pensacola, Florida on October 16th because frontman Chester Bennington has to undergo shoulder surgery. Their camp had this to say:

Bennington suffered a shoulder injury while on tour in Asia last month that has been diagnosed as requiring immediate medical attention. "As much as I was looking forward to rocking our final date with our Florida fans, I've been advised to have immediate surgery, " said Chester.

"I'm sorry for any disappointment this has caused and look forward to seeing you again soon." more on this story



Van Halen's David Lee Roth Teases Fans
(Ultimate Classic Rock) The Van Halen camp has been their usual silent selves about the group's plans but frontman David Lee Roth has taken to Twitter and Facebook to give fans at least something.

Ultimate Classic Rock reports: Alas, the typically verbose wordsmith hasn't unleashed his full poetic fury yet, even though we've hit "refresh" about 73 times looking for something along the lines of "Hummala bebhuhla zeebuhla boobuhla hummala bebhuhla zeebuhla bop!"

In fact, so far, all he's said on his official Facebook page is "Get Ready…," while on Twitter he's being slightly more chatty ("Get Ready for…), but still not even coming close to the 140 characters he's allowed. more on this story



Corey Taylor Launching Solo Tour
(hennemusic) On the heels of slammin' Rock In Rio – not once, but twice – with both Stone Sour and Slipknot, singer Corey Taylor has announced a North American solo tour for this fall.

"An Evening with Corey Taylor" concerts will feature Corey performing an acoustic set along with a spoken word segment, and he'll also answer questions with a fan Q&A.

Taylor's memoir, "Seven Deadly Sins - Settling The Argument Between Born Bad And Damaged Good," has been out for a few months and he has just released the audio version of it. more on this story



Aerosmith Plan Rocks 35th Anniversary
(hennemusic) Aerosmith will mark the 35th anniversary of their 1976 classic, "Rocks," next month with a special reissue.

Sony Japan have announced a November 2nd release date for the 35 Anniversary Commemorative Edition of "Rocks." The two-CD set will feature the entire album, plus assorted rarities and live tracks from the era. More details are expected soon.

The release comes weeks before Aerosmith play an 8-show run in Japan, starting November 22 in Kanazawa. more on this story



System of a Down Will Record A New Album
(Banana 101.5) The words every System of a Down fan has longed to hear since 2006 have finally been spoken. Now that we know a new album is going to happen — the question is when?

System of a Down played the gigantic Brazilian music festival Rock in Rio on Sunday (Oct. 2nd). After the gig, Multishow caught up with drummer John Dolmayan and asked him about the possibility of a new album from the recently reformed quartet. John gave the cautious but re-assuring response:

"I know there's a lot of people waiting for an album; I'm waiting for an album just like they are. It's gonna happen when it's right and when we can make something that tops what we've done in the past." more on this story



Chickenfoot Tour Details Announced
(hennemusic) Chickenfoot have released the details of their 5-date fall road trip, as they take the music to the fans to support the launch of their new disc, "Chickenfoot III."

The week of shows kick off November 1 at The Warfield in San Francisco, and wrap up November 8 in New York.

The gigs will give 'Foot fans the first live in-person look at drummer Kenny Aronoff with the band, as he fills in for Chad Smith, currently doing his day job with the Red Hot Chili Peppers. more on this story



Phil Lewis Says Tracii Guns Damaging L.A. Guns Name
(superLOUD) For those who don't follow L.A. Guns closely, there are two versions of the sleaze-rock band out there. One features the classic singer Phil Lewis, while the other has the namesake guitarist Tracii Guns. Unfortunately, neither Phil nor Tracii currently get along at all.

Phil Lewis sent a letter to Metal Sludge last night regarding Tracii's recent decisions. In it, the singer didn't mince words regarding his thoughts on the situation. Tracii recently brought in a new singer for his band, a female named Dilana from Rockstar: Supernova fame.

In his letter to Sludge, Lewis wrote: "What bothers me is what damage he's doing to his credibility and to the damage he's doing to the name LA Guns." more on this story



Rancid's Tim Armstrong Launching Online Show
Rancid's Tim Armstrong plans to launch a new and original series entitled Tim Timebomb's RockNRoll Theater.

The debut episode will premier exclusively on VEVO, the world's leading all-premium music video and entertainment platform, on October 21, 2011 with a trailer airing beginning on October 4, 2011.

Homage to the classic American Musicals, Tim Timebomb's RockNRoll Theater will center on Armstrong as today's punk rock Rod Serling, leading and narrating suspenseful episodes with a variety of special guest actors and musicians. Each episode will feature extensive song and dance numbers with hard-hitting rock musical songs and rousing dance numbers all wrapped in a dark edge all written by Armstrong. more on this story



Angels & Airwaves Set New Album Release
Angels & Airwaves have set a November 11th release date for their fourth studio album, LOVE Part Two. We were provided the following details:

Fans will have a variety of choices when they step into AVA's world on 11-11-11, with LOVE Part Two available for purchase as an album on its own, or in a variety of packages: a standard version that contains both LOVE Part One and LOVE Part Two albums.

A deluxe version with both LOVE albums plus the 85-minute LOVE movie on DVD; a package that upgrades the deluxe version with a 128-page comic book based on the movie or adds a limited-edition t-shirt; plus a package (limited to 25) that contains a signed, customized TD Epiphone guitar similar to the one frontman Tom DeLonge uses during his performances. more on this story



Slash Has Almost 20 Songs Ready
(hennemusic) Slash has almost 20 songs ready for his next album. The guitarist has been working on songs for his second solo album for some time, and now we're hearing he has a wealth of material to choose from for the upcoming recording sessions.

On his blog this week, bassist Todd Kerns shares some details on Slash's project. "We have been working on riffs for a while…since we were on the road even," writes Todd.

"Those riffs have ballooned to almost 20 songs and growing. We have been hard at it in several writing sessions and are now in the midst of 2 weeks rehearsal. We'll be entering Barefoot Studios with Eric Valentine in a few days to start work on the first few songs. We'll finish up the record before the end of the year." more on this story



Soundgarden Just Needed A Break
(Banana 101.5) Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell says that he doesn't know why it took them so long to reunite and that despite their 12-year break from each other, it's feels like they never stopped.

Chris Cornell recently sat down with Rolling Stone about everything from his solo acoustic work to the forthcoming Soundgarden LP. Cornell seemed a bit baffled as to why the band took so much time apart from each other, saying:

"I feel like Soundgarden can continue…and probably should have always had the attitude of being a formed functioning band that just needed a break. With Soundgarden my feeling always was that as long as it was a unanimous decision and everyone was really into it that it was always possible that we could get back together. more on this story



The Gaslight Anthem To Release iTunes Session
The Gaslight Anthem will release their exclusive iTunes Session on December 13th, 2011. Here are the details:

The band stopped by the Magic Shop in New York City on July 25th, 2011 to track 7 songs. The release is comprised of 1 unreleased original track, "Our Father's Sons," 4 covers that have never before been put to tape, and a re-imagined version of "Boxer", the bands 2nd single off their album American Slang.

The iTunes Session was produced by Jason Marcucci and engineered by Mike Judeh and Ted Young. The track listing for the iTunes Session is here



Quiet Riot Documentary Trailer Goes Online
(superLOUD) It appears that progress is being made with the long talked about Quiet Riot documentary.

Titled Well Now You're Here, There's No Way Back: The Quiet Riot Movie, a trailer for the upcoming film has debuted on Noisecreep.

Filmmaker Regina Russell also spoke to the website about the project in an interview. You can check out her comments here



Cheap Trick Lobbying Against Possible Stage Collapses
(hennemusic) Cheap Trick aren't letting their close call in Ottawa this summer go away without a fight. Trick's July 17 set at the Ottawa Bluesfest was interrupted by a sudden storm that caused the stage to collapse around them as the band narrowly escaped without injury.

On Monday, guitarist Rick Neilsen and band manger Dave Frey were on Capitol Hill, where the Chicago Tribune reports the two intended to urge congressmen to regulate temporary stages to prevent such an incident from happening again. Besides their own near-miss, they'll have plenty to talk about with legislators.

Cheap Trick's near-fatal incident was one of four last summer in which temporary stages were blown down amid foul weather during or just before musical performances, some with tragic consequences. In the following weeks, stages collapsed in Tulsa, destroying $800,000 worth of gear owned by the Flaming Lips but causing no injures; the Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis, resulting in seven deaths and dozens of injuries; and the Pukkelpop Music Festival in Belgium, where five people were killed and 140 injured. more on this story



Riot Fest This Weekend
(Screen Door) Since 2005, Riot Fest has outdone itself annually, presenting the best bands from every genre under the umbrella of rock and punk, with epic reunions being a hallmark of the festival. In 2011, Riot Fest steps up the game to a new level: killer headliners abound, from Weezer and the Descendents to Social Distortion and X (playing their iconic Los Angeles album in its entirety).

There is also a very special Danzig "Legacy" performance with Glenn Danzig reuniting for Performances with Samhain Members, an onstage Reunion with Doyle from The Misfits as well as a blistering Danzig set. Tickets are nearing sell out, fans from all over the world travel to Chicago for the festival, which as grown exponentially in the past 7 years. A new addition to the bill is much loved locals the Smoking Popes, who'll play a free show Saturday night at Double Door!

It's never been disputed that music fans love nothing more than a good debate, from top 10 lists to best album by an individual artist, the arguments are heated and passionate to say the least. Weezer has inspired countless disputes as fans battle over the artistic primacy of The Blue Album vs Pinkerton advocates for each spool out their opinions on huge online threads worldwide. Weezer heard the voice of their fans! The Blue Album won the WXRT-sponsored voting and will be played in its entirety on Sunday, October 9th at Congress Theater. Urge Overkill, Teenage Bottlerocket and White Mystery will play with Weezer at this landmark show for their fans.

The line-up: Danzig * Weezer * Social Distortion * Descendents * X (play "Los Angeles") * Smoking Popes* Youth of Today * Suicide Machines * ALL (Scott, Chad and Dave) * Helmet * Down By Law * The Business * Strike Anywhere * The Tossers * Macabre* Nachtmystium * The Flatliners * Flatfoot 56 * The Menzingers * Banner Pilot * The Pavers * Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band * Shot Baker * The Copyrights* Cheap Girls * Larry and His Flask * Chinese Telephones * The Crombies * The Holy Mess * Neutron Bombs * The Infected




Neurosis' Scott Kelly Announces Solo Acoustic Tour
Neurosis/Shrinebuilder guitarist Scott Kelly has announced his next solo acoustic tour for late this fall, with sixteen shows confirmed throughout the western half of America from the end of November through mid-December.

Kelly will be playing most of his next upcoming studio album, which will be recorded immediately following the tour. He will be joined by several companions including country/folk artist Jay Munly and outlaw country rocker Bob Wayne as opening support on all dates.

Stated Kelly about the purpose of this new tour: "I have two main goals with this tour: The first is to play all of my new songs, as I will hitting the studio to record my new record the day after the tour finishes. The other is to keep forging a new path for underground folk and country inspired artists such as Munly, Bob and myself; this is something that I am committed to doing." more on this story



70s Rock Pioneer David Bedford Dead at 74
(Gibson) Top British composer, musician, orchestrator and '70s rock pioneer David Bedford, has died. He was 74.

His avant-garde meets rock music career coincided with the prog-rock boom of the early '70s and Bedford worked with a host of top artists including Kevin Ayers, Mike Oldfield, Roy Harper, Edgar Broughton Band , Camel and Robert Wyatt.

Classic Rock magazine reports that aside from the progressive rock genre he later worked with a diverse set of pop and rock acts including A-ha, Camel, Elvis Costello, Madness and Frankie Goes to Hollywood. more on this story


Def Leppard Laments Music Biz Changes
(hennemusic) Each weekday during October, Def Leppard is sharing video of either Joe Elliott or Phil Collen answering fan questions submitted during the past few months.

Phil handles today's question, which is "how has the music industry changed" since the band released their first album back in 1980.

"The music industry," responds Collen, "went from being an art form to a business, and then to an industry." more on this story



The Joy Formidable Going Late Night
The Joy Formidable have announced a performance on The Late Show With David Letterman tomorrow, Thursday, October 6.

The band will then hit the road for a UK tour that begins October 13 in Birmingham, and ends at the Cardiff SWN Festival on October 21.

The band also have recorded a new song, "Endtapes," which will appear as the opening track on the upcoming release The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, available in stores and at all online retailers on Nov 8th. more on this story



The Misfits Release New Album and Hit The Road
This week The Misfits released The Devil's Rain, their first album in nearly a decade and hit the road for a fall tour to support the effort.

The Devil's Rain was produced by Ed Stasium, who's credits include the Ramones' Road to Ruin and Too Tough to Die, as well as the Misfits' 1999 release Famous Monsters.

The band's current lineup – consisting of founding member Jerry Only on vocals/bass, Black Flag alum Dez Cadena, and drummer Eric "Chupacabra" Arce – just kicked off an extensive US tour. more on this story



Queen Receive Icons Honor
(hennemusic) Queen were named BMI Icons at the organization's annual London Awards Tuesday night.

The BBC reports Brian May and Roger Taylor were at London's Dorchester Hotel in person to collect the Icon Award.

"I'm very, very happy," May told BBC6 Music News. "It means a lot, I think, especially because it is an American award and, although we were married to America for a long time, we never really did much in terms of awards. We're not bursting with Grammys, so it's nice to have that tribute from our peers." more on this story



Cauldron Announce Mini Tour
(EA) Cauldron have just wrapped up a mini tour of the Eastern provinces of their home country and now confirmed another string of shows in November.

The November mini tour will see Cauldron venturing further west in Canada and into the USA for what will likely be the band's last shows of 2011.

Cauldron vocalist and bassist Jason Decay comments: "These are some of our favourite cities to play so we're coming back to make up for the shows we missed on our last tour and to play some again." more on this story



Redemption Record Release Show
Redemption have confirmed a North American record release show on October 15th in Tarzana, California at Paladino's.

The show will celebrate the release of their fifth studio album, "This Mortal Coil", which will be released in North America on October 11th, 2011 via InsideOut Music.

Redemption features guitarist/songwriter Nick van Dyk and legendary Fates Warning vocalist Ray Alder. more on this story



Alien Ant Farm Plan New Album and Will Tribute Michael Jackson
Alien Ant Farm have inked a new deal with the Executive Music Group label via Fontana/Universal and will take part in the "Michael Forever Tribute" concert.

The original line-up--Dryden Mitchell (lead vocals), Mike Cosgrove (drums), Terry Corso (guitar), Tye Zamora (bass)--will start to work on their fourth album in November and is looking to release it Spring 2012.

"We are pretty excited for the year to come," declares guitarist Terry Corso. "We just came off of a three-month tour in the U.S. that made us realize that with the original line-up back together, we have fire and hunger again. That being said, we can hardly wait to hit the studio and start putting a new record together. We've been writing on and off for the past year and have a really good pile of new material. Basically the goal is to write another pile. With a fresh new collection, we hope to get our core fans excited, as well as turn some brand new listeners on to the Alien Ant Farm sound and show the world we have a lot more to offer than the average rock band." more on this story



Happy Mondays' Shaun Ryder Getting Up Close and Personal
(Gibson) Former Happy Mondays star, Shaun Ryder will play a London show before embarking on a full U.K. tour later this year.

Ryder will take the stage at The Queen Of Hoxton pub in London on October 14. He'll be supported by a magician.

According to NME.com, the following Up Close and Personal tour starts on November 10 at Durham's Live Lounge before winding up at Reading's Sub 89 on December 23. more on this story


Singled Out: Hierosonic's The Media Taught You That
Hierosonic kick off a their tour with Seven Day Sonnet on October 7th and to celebrate we asked frontman Ben Stewart to tell us about their new single "The Media Taught You That" from their latest album 'Consciousness, Fame, God, Money, Power' .

Hierosonic's single 'The Media Taught You That' is a modern exploitation of a timeless cultural symbol. The media reflects exactly what mass psychology craves. Wars as entertainment, lies as collective denial, truth only when it suits our self image and everything under the sun that dies will make the front page. In no way shape or form does the song portray the media as a negative or positive force in our culture. Only as the television's representation of the condition of our mind.

Even the term "media" is a symbol of the medium between reality and our belief systems. Both of which are polar opposites. Hierosonic's inspiration for 'the Media Taught You That' comes from their curiosity about what constitutes our truth as a global society.

The chorus drives home the mantra "We are the free, the land of hopes and dreams", countered by telling us that the world is going to end. Yet again, we hear in the chorus "The world is full of lies, so don't open your eyes", because as always the masses crave excitement, death, disease, and trials to overcome. Therefore the last line of the song screams, "The world is going to end tonight", for the media taught you that.

B-Sides-Quick Hits!!

Zakk Wylde Vs Scott Ian
(Banana 101.5) Metal guitar giants Zakk Wylde and Scott Ian go head to head, not over who is the best shredder, but over whom has the more prolific beard.
Zakk Wylde recently caught up with members of Anthrax, Kerry King of Slayer for Revolver TV.

Instead asking frivolous questions about the new Anthrax album and such, Zakk got down to the real issue — who's got the best beard? Check it out here



KISS Rock Gene's Wedding
(hennemusic) KISSonline reports that the rocking at Gene Simmons-Shannon Tweed wedding was truly a family affair, as Sophie, Nick, Shannon and Gene all sang during the evening.

At one point KISS singer/guitarist Paul Stanley's son, Evan, played lead guitar as Nick sang The Doors' "Roadhouse Blues."

Then KISS, in wedding attire, took the stage and performed "Lick It Up", "Shout It Out Loud," and "Rock and Roll All Nite." more on this story



Watch Lenny Kravitz Rock in Rio
(hennemusic) Lenny Kravitz played Rock In Rio 4 on Friday, and video of his full set has surfaced.

Second on a bill headlined by Shakira, Kravitz is out touring to support the launch of his new album, "Black And White America."

The Rio fest is being streamed online so fans around the world can tune in to check out the action. more on this story



Remembering The Cars' Benjamin Orr
(Gibson) On this day in 2000, The Cars' singer and bass player Benjamin Orr died of cancer at home in Atlanta at the age of 53. Gibson takes a look back: Although Ric Ocasek will forever be the most identifiable figure in The Cars (and, if you've ever seen him, how could he not be?), some of the band's biggest hits were sung by member Benjamin Orr. The group's bassist sang lead on tunes such as "Just What I Needed," "Let's Go" and their highest-charting single, "Drive." While there have been rumors of a Cars reunion, sadly, Orr won't be able to take part. He passed away on this day in 2000.

Long before he helped found The Cars in 1976, Orr was born Benjamin Orzechowski in Lakewood, Ohio in 1947. As a young musician growing up in the Cleveland suburbs, he took to all sorts of instruments, including guitar, bass, keyboards and drums. Becoming well-known as "Benny 11-Letters," Orr dropped out of high school to sing lead and play guitar in a local band named The Grasshoppers. The group became the house band on the syndicated, Cleveland-based series Upbeat, and even released a couple of singles, one written by Orr.

However, the group disbanded in 1967 when two of the members were drafted for the Vietnam War. Orr was drafted soon after, although he only spent about a year and a half in the army because of a deferment. Once out of the service, Orr moved to Columbus in 1970, where he met Ric Ocasek at a party. The two would become friends and musical partners for the next two decades. more on this story


Corey Taylor Reflects on Slipknot's Iowa Darkness
(Banana 101.5) With the looming re-release of Slipknot's sophomore album 'Iowa' in honor of it's 10th anniversary, Corey Taylor reflects on how the darkest period of his life bled into their music.

As Slipknot readies the 2CD + DVD deluxe re-issue of their album 'Iowa', the band has done some interviews that will most likely be a part of the included Clown-directed documentary. In the most recent clip from the upcoming release, Corey Taylor discusses the album in such a manor that you almost think he hates it — using terms like "gross" and "disgusting".

Slipknot has no current plans for a new album, but a possible U.S. tour for next summer has been hinted at by the band members. Corey Taylor is currently working with Stone Sour on what may end up as a two-disc concept album.

Check out the video here



No Halos For Black Water Rising
Black Water Rising have released a new music video for the song "No Halos" from their self-titled debut.

The video was directed by acclaimed director Noah Shulman (Soil, Hellyeah). "No Halos" features Jose Hernandez Jr. (HBO's OZ) in the starring role.

Drummer Mike Meselsohn spoke about the video and BWR's work with Noah Shulman: "We are so proud and psyched to show our new video to the world. We jumped at the opportunity to work with Noah again and he didn't disappoint. He came up with an awesome concept that really captures the vibe of the song and is visually captivating at the same time." Check out the video



Watch Coldplay Rock in Rio
(hennemusic) Coldplay performed at Rock In Rio 4 on Saturday, and video of the band's full set has surfaced.

The group headlined a bill with Maroon 5 and others, as they continue to promote the October 24 release of their new album, "Mylo Xyloto."

Following their Rio gig, Coldplay are scheduled to perform two shows in South Africa this week. more on this story



Alter Bridge Check In From Madness Tour
(hennemusic) This summer, Alter Bridge were out on the road for the second annual Carnival Of Madness tour.

Along with Alter Bridge were Theory Of A Deadman, Black Stone Cherry, Adelitas Way and Emphatic, playing a few dozen shows across the States.

Alter Bridge have issued a new webisode from the tour, featuring interview clips and never-before-seen live footage from the trip. Check it out



Motorhead's Mikkey Dee Reflects on The Band's Best In Rio
(hennemusic) Motorhead played the opening weekend of this year's Rock In Rio 4 festival on September 25.

Motorhead have been touring all year in support of their latest album, "The World Is Yours," and they're not done…after Rio, the band has shows booked to the end of 2011.

Motorhead drummer Mikkey Dee was interviewed after the Rio show, and shared his thoughts on the performance. "Well, we never played Rock In Rio," said Mikkey. "We played Rock In Rio in Madrid and Lisbon, but never in Rio. So, of course, we had pretty big expectations [about the] Brazilian crowd – you know, they're very unique in the world. You guys in Brazil are very, very good. So, we had high hopes for the show tonight and I think we did alright, you know…no excuses. We did our best and, under the circumstances, we did ok." Check out the video here



Dr. Conrad Murray Marijuana Putting People To Sleep
(TMZ) Conrad Murray is still putting people to sleep -- only this time the "patients" are stoners who are buying the latest strain of marijuana -- named after the doc -- at California weed shops.

The strain is being sold under the name, "Conrad Murray OG." One weed shop owner boasted, "It puts you to sleep ... for a really long time."

As for whether Doc Murray will take legal action -- well, he's got bigger fish to fry. more on this story

Today's Day In Pop

Michael Jackson Feared Concert Assassination- T.I and Taylor Swift's Surprise Duet- Stevie B Arrested- Amy Winehouse Saw It Coming?- Black Eyed Peas Rock NYC- more
(Jam!) Michael Jackson was so convinced he would be assassinated onstage during his comeback concerts, he considered wearing a bullet-proof vest, according to the late star's former bodyguard. more

(AP) Rapper T.I. has joined country star Taylor Swift in a surprise duet at her concert in Atlanta. Toward the end of Swift's set on Sunday night, she introduced T.I. by singing the opening chorus of his hit song "Live Your Life." more

(Billboard) After thousands of disappointed fans were forced to leave Central Park in NYC back in June for threat of dangerous weather, the Black Eyed Peas returned in full force to rock a crowd of 60,000 on the Great Lawn Friday night (Sept. 30). more

(AP) Police say Stevie B, a singer known for his 1990 chart-topping love song, was hauled off a Massachusetts stage and arrested on charges of owing $420,000 in unpaid child support. more

James Morrison tops this week's UK album chart with his new record The Awakening. more

(TheWrap.com) Tony Bennett told Jon Stewart on "The Daily Show" that his "Duets" partner Amy Winehouse knew her alcohol addiction was going to kill her, when she recorded with him earlier this year. more





Tupac Sex Tape
(TMZ) A five-minute sex tape showing Tupac receiving oral sex while rapping and dancing has surfaced ... and TMZ has seen it.

The tape, shot in 1991, begins with a bunch of groupies in a living room during a house party. Tupac walks into the room with his pants down to his ankles, his shirt off ... sporting several chains.

Tupac -- whose head is shaved -- pulls one of the women toward him, and she begins performing oral sex. As she does her thing, an unreleased song of Tupac's is playing in the background, as Tupac is singing along and dancing, wiggling his hips.

And it gets even better. As the woman services Tupac, who is holding a cocktail in one hand and a blunt in another, Money B from Digital Underground walks over to him. Tupac puts his cocktail arm around Money B, continues singing and dancing ... and the woman never stops.

As the tape ends it appears he's ready to begin sexual intercourse. It's unclear if there's another tape.

We've learned the person in possession of the tape is making plans to release it. more on this story




La Toya To Return To The Stage for Michael Jackson Tribute
Michael Jackson's sister La Toya has been added to the line-up for the Michael Forever Tribute in Cardiff, Wales on October 8th.

Having put music performances behind her for almost twenty years, she has decided there is no better time to perform from her heart.

"I have put musical performance behind me for roughly two decades, but there will never be another magical moment such as this to celebrate Michael with his fans to perpetuate the importance of his legacy. I am honoured to share the stage with the incredible performers in this line up and am certain that nothing would make my brother smile bigger or brighter than this tribute concert. In speaking with my mother yesterday, I asked her where she thinks Michael would rather have us be, in this courtroom filled with negativity and lies or on a stage celebrating his music, his legacy and his life and she said without a second of thought, 'Celebrating his Life with family and fans. I am looking forward to putting on a great show and making my brother proud.'" more on this story




Brawl at Waka Flocka Charity Event
(TMZ) Waka Flocka was ruthlessly coldcocked Thursday night -- after a massive brawl broke out at the rapper's charity bowling event in Atlanta.

According to sources, the fight was over money -- the guy who throws the first punch is one of Waka's former proteges. He accused Waka of owing him cash.

Waka's rep tells TMZ, the rapper was trying to do a good thing for his community and got ambushed. Although Waka chases the guy down and his posse beats the dude up, Waka's rep says he was just defending himself.

Cops were called to the scene -- but no arrests were made. more on this story




Pop Up Video Officially Back
The wait is over and today is the day. After a 10-year hiatus, VH1 resurrects "Pop Up Video," with the new season launching today.

The series is set to air on weekdays beginning today, October 3rd at 12pm ET/PT. The network sent over the following details:

The network has ordered 60 episodes of the familiar format featuring current videos, some new graphics and the beloved pop-up "bubbles" of priceless details and insights. Slated to return this fall, "Pop Up Video" will also integrate interactive elements including user polling and user-generated pop up content that will be reflected in the show. more on this story




Michael Jackson's Kids Boycotting Death Trial
(TMZ) Prince, Paris, and Blanket Jackson have created a self-imposed blackout of Conrad Murray's trial ... TMZ has learned.

Sources directly connected to the kids tell TMZ ... the Michael Jackson manslaughter trial is just too painful to relive -- especially for Prince and Paris, who witnessed the demise of their dad firsthand.

We're told Katherine is relieved the kids don't have the kind of curiosity that would drive them to the screen, especially after prosecutor David Walgren displayed the body of Michael Jackson in the first graphic during opening statements.

We're told Katherine was unhappy and disturbed the shocking photo was displayed at all.

It's unclear -- and unlikely -- the kids will be called as witnesses, but as we previously reported, Prince is willing to take the stand. more on this story




Baaba Maal Kicking Off U.S. Leg of The Tales from the Sahel Tour
Baaba Maal will be arriving in the US this week to kick off his critically acclaimed Tales from the Sahel tour and is inviting local musicians to get involved.

Throughout October Baaba Maal will be headlining a series of speaking and performance dates moderated by renowned music journalist and author Chris Salewicz (The Sunday Times, the Independent, Bob Marley: The Untold Story).

Audiences can look forward to hearing Baaba's insights on his experiences growing up in Africa, his views on issues facing the African Diaspora. more on this story




Big Deal Releasing New EP This Month
Mute sent over word that Big Deal is set to release the Big Deal EP this fall on October 25th.

The four song digital EP will feature the first single, "Chair" and the song "Locked Up", two tracks from their upcoming debut album Lights Out (out January 24, 2012), plus a new exclusive song called, "Mai Joy", and "13", a Big Star cover.

Co-produced by Underwood and Dean Reid, Lights Out emerges from its bedroom beginnings as a collection of 12 deeply personal songs with universal appeal, innately tapping into the innocence, insecurity, wonder and (sometimes unrequited) love and lust of relationships. more on this story




Manny Ramirez Charged With Domestic Violence
(TMZ) Manny Ramirez -- former star of the L.A. Dodgers and Boston Red Sox -- has been charged with misdemeanor domestic violence and battery.

Ramirez was arrested in Florida earlier this month after allegedly slapping his wife in her face, which caused her to hit her head on the headboard. TMZ story.

TMZ also reports that Manny Ramirez's arrest for allegedly slapping his wife wasn't his only run-in with cops this month ... 4 days earlier he was pulled over for speeding

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Manny was popped by the Florida Highway Patrol, who pulled him over for speeding in his Porsche. We're told cops didn't write a ticket for speeding ... but did ticket him for failing to provide proof of registration. more on this story




Terminator 2 Star Edward Furlong Hit For Child Support
(TMZ) Judgment Day has come for "Terminator 2" star Edward Furlong ... and a court has decided the actor owes more than $15,000 in back child support payments to his ex-wife.

According to papers filed in L.A. County Superior Court, Furlong has only forked over $3,201 in payments to ex-wife Rachael Kneeland since December -- problem is, he still owes another $12,108 PLUS another $3,840 in interest.

Kneeland -- who starred as Becca in "The Ring" back in 2002 -- had a son with Furlong ... before divorcing him back in 2009.

As for Edward, dude appeared in court back in January and told the judge he's "completely broke" -- and judging by his child support record ... he wasn't kidding. more on this story




Chris Pierce and Shane Alexander Brothers From Another Mother Tour
Chris Pierce is hitting the road this fall with Shane Alexander for the Brothers From Another Mother tour of North America.

The two will co-headline the tour which launches on October 17th at Nashville's 12th & Porter. The run will include a show at The Living Room in New York City on October 28th.

Pierce, who has opened for such artists as Seal, B.B. King, Al Green, Toots and the Maytals, and Colbie Caillat, will also play a series of Southern California record release showcase parties. The first will be at Hotel Café in Hollywood on October 11th. more on this story




Jeff Conaway Had Multiple Causes of Death
(TMZ) Grease star Jeff Conaway died from multiple causes, from Aortic valve problems to pneumonia ... this according to the L.A. County Coroner.

And, the Coroner says, his death at 60 was an accident. Among the causes -- Septic Emboli ... an infected arterial blockage

-- Aortic Valve Endocarditis ... heart value infection -- Coronary Artery Disease -- Pneumonia -- Encephalopathy ... brain disorder resulting from drug overdoses more on this story




Kate Major Gets Whacking Protection From Michael Lohan
(TMZ) Kate Major has got pull with a judge in Florida, because she convinced him Michael Lohan is a threat -- and apparently the judge believes allegedly threatening to "whack" Kate's dad constitutes a threat.

Kate filed the petition for a protective order in Sarasota -- alleging Lohan has also been harassing her with incessant phone calls and texts, threatening to "ruin her career."

A judge issued the temporarily order Wednesday, ordering Michael to stay at least 500 feet away from Kate. The judge also ordered that Michael can't have Kate or her father followed by hired muscle. He also is prohibited from phoning or texting her.

Michael tells TMZ, "This is just another way of Kate trying to make money." more on this story

Today's Day in Rock


Motorhead Wine- Scott Weiland Delay- Surviving Beatles At Harrison Film Premiere- Gene Simmons Selling Weeding Merch- New Iron Maiden Book- The Get Up Kids- more
(Noisecreep) Motörhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister has just launched a line of wines. He warns his fans: "Approach it with caution. I mean, wine is deceptive, anything could happen." more

(AIR) Stone Temple Pilots vocalist Scott Weiland is getting knee-deep into the festive holiday this year, releasing a Christmas album, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, on Rhino Records. The set was originally scheduled to drop this Tuesday (Oct. 4), but the release date has been pushed back.... more

(BBC) Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr are among the guests at the London premiere of Martin Scorsese's George Harrison documentary. more

(Classic Rock) There's a new official hard back Iron Maiden book coming out on October 20. Called Onboard Flight 666, it documents the band's last two world tours more

(SRX) Gene Simmons Wastes No Time Cashing In On Recent Wedding On Saturday KISS bassist Gene Simmons married his longtime girlfriend Shannon Tweed, and today you can buy merchandise from the event. more

(BBC) The Who star Pete Townshend is to deliver the inaugural John Peel Lecture, in which he will give his view of the current state of music media. more

(The 1st Five) Converge have posted an update on Facebook about the writing of their new album. more

(Lambgoat) Gojira has revealed that they have finished writing their next album and will enter the studio next month to begin recording. more

(Classic Rock) The Darkness are to play a club show in London next month. This happens at the 100 Club on Monday, October 10. more

(The 1st Five) Despite reports this morning Kylewilliam Campol, formerly of imadethismistake, is not dead. A hoax email was sent out this morning to several news sites more

(Lambgoat) Obscura will headline a North American tour late this fall with direct support from Abysmal Dawn, in addition to Last Chance To Reason and Enfold Darkness appearing on select dates more

(The 1st Five) Elliot Babin, who plays drums in Touche Amore, has stepped out from behind the kit to play guitar and sing in Dad Punchers, as well as compose the rest of the songs. more

(FMQB) The Decemberists will release a new EP, Long Live The King, on November 1. more

(AP) Photographer Robert Whitaker, who shot some of the most famous — and infamous — images of The Beatles, has died at the age of 71. more

(The 1st Five) The Get Up Kids have sent out a clarification after some blogs mistook their previously announced hiatus as the band rebreaking up. This is not the case. more

(Lambgoat) Oathbreaker and Hierophant will team up for a handful of December tour dates more

(MU) Sworn to Oath has announced the dates for the upcoming 'Leave You For Dead' tour, which takes in place in October/November. more

(Reuters) Live rock returned to Afghanistan after three long decades on Saturday as young men and women cheered and leapt into the air to the sound of heavy bass beats and punk rock. more


Jackyl Frontman In Motorcycle Accident
We received the following word that Jackyl frontman Jesse James Dupree is recuperating at home following a motorcycle accident on Route 411 by the Georgia / Alabama state line.

Dupree was struck by an automobile, suffering a broken left ankle and foot, fractured right arm, and significant bruising to his lower back, alongside a severe case of road rash.

The Jackyl frontman and co-star of Full Throttle Saloon on Tru-TV is expected to make a full recovery. more on this story


Aerosmith Still The Same Idiots?
(hennemusic) More insight into working with Aerosmith comes in a new video clip featuring producer Jack Douglas.

Being a part of the Aerosmith team is familiar ground for Douglas – he worked on such classic albums as 1974's "Get Your Wings," 1975's "Toys in the Attic," and 1976's "Rocks," as well as 2004's collection of blues standards, "Honkin' on Bobo."

The band regrouped with Jack this summer to work on their current album, tentatively due next spring. Douglas hasn't worked on an original Aerosmith album in more than 20 years, and here he shares his thoughts on the process. "Everything's exactly the same," begins Jack. "Nothing has changed. We're all older, but we're still exactly the idiots we were when we started this thing out in the early 70s. We look at each other and laugh the same way and we develop the music the same way." Check out the clip


Gene Simmons Marries Shannon Tweed
(hennemusic) It happened: Gene Simmons married Shannon Tweed on Saturday in an evening ceremony outside on the crystal lawn at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

People reports the couple exchanged vows they wrote themselves, in front of 400 guests including Hugh Hefner, Bill Maher and fellow KISS members (Paul Stanley was in the wedding party).

Tweed walked down the aisle in an ivory Priscilla of Boston gown – one of three dresses she chose for the big occasion – and carried a bouquet of ivory garden roses. more on this story


Guns N' Roses Reunion for Rock Hall?
(hennemusic) Former Guns N' Roses bassist Duff McKagan was hit up for comments by the Miami Herald this week about Guns N' Roses nomination for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame during promotional tour for his new autobiography, "It's So Easy (And Other Lies)," and his reaction may be the rock n' roll equivalent of the deer in the headlights situation.

"I don't really know what to make of that, yet," responded Duff. "That's quite an honor and we will see what happens. I woke up very early on the West Coast and I got a couple texts from the East Coast — 'Congratulations, congratulations.' I had to get writing and get started for the book release and then go work out with my sensei."

And what about a reunited GNR lineup playing at the event, should they be among those honored in 2012? "Oh, I don't know (laughing). I guess I have to start preparing myself for these questions," McKagan responded. more on this story



Flaming Lips To Sell Song Encased In Human Skull
(Gibson) Flaming Lips plan to commemorate Halloween this year by releasing a 24-hour-long song encased in human skulls. As reported by O Music Awards, frontman Wayne Coyne insists the project is neither "bizarre" nor "illegal."

"In parts of the world and even on eBay you can actually buy real human skulls," he points out. "There's a place in town that's called 'Skulls Unlimited' that's been here for almost as long as The Flaming Lips have been here, and it sells human skulls." "Skulls Unlimited" is located in Oklahoma, where Coyne makes his home.

If all goes according to plan, Coyne will insert hard-drives containing the massive recording into five human heads, each of which will be chrome-plated and elegantly packaged. As regards the theme of the composition, which has yet to be recorded, Coyne says it's "another element of this Flaming Lips connection with death and beauty and all that." more on this story


A Generation Without Lead Singers?
(Gibson) The Who's Roger Daltrey says contemporary music is suffering from a lack of great lead singers, and TV shows such as American Idol are partly to blame. Speaking to the Associated Press, the veteran frontman said, "A lot of the new people they choose on shows like American Idol and things like that — I don't ever hear lead singers. They always seem to pick people that are great singers, fabulous singers, but they've never got the voice that makes a great lead singer."

Daltrey went on to cite several examples of lead vocalists he considers top-tier. "You hear ten seconds of Rod Stewart, you know it's Rod Stewart," he said. "Ten-seconds of Mick Jagger, that's Mick Jagger. Ten-seconds of Eddie Vedder, you know that's Eddie."

As regards the younger crowd, he did name one exception to what he considers the dearth of great vocalists. "I love Adele," he said, referring to the British soul singer whose sophomore disc, 21, is the top-selling album in both the U.S. and the U.K. this year. "That's a lead singer, [she's] the real deal." more on this story


13 Sums Up Megadeth
(Banana 101.5) Megadeth bassist David Ellefson recently gave a track by track breakdown of their new album 'TH1RT3EN', and says that the title track sums up the entire arc of the band.

Megadeth has had a 28-year long career. It would seem nearly impossible to encapsulate that entire experience into one song, but bassist David Ellefson says the album's closing track does just that. The recently returned bassist told Music Radar of the song '13′:

"It really epitomizes the story of Megadeth. Before starting the record, Johnny K had read Dave's autobiography, and I think that helped him understand Dave's psyche, as well as what Megadeth is all about. As the song was being developed musically, the words started to spill out onto the page, largely from Johnny's conversations with Dave. If you ever wanted to hear a song that summed up the arc of Megadeth as a band, '13′ is it." More from him here


Pearl Jam Rock Pink Floyd's Mother
(hennemusic) The Roots might want to be careful: Pearl Jam are becoming regulars on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.

Last month, the band stopped by to play two nights as part of the PJ20 celebrations; Friday night, PJ were in the house again, this time to wrap up Fallon's Pink Floyd week.

PJ performed a pretty faithful rendition of "Mother," from 1979's epic double-album, "The Wall." Check it out here


Dave Grohl Directing Film
(Banana 101.5) Foo Fighter Dave Grohl is quietly working on a documentary about Sound City Studios — where 'Nevermind' and several other classic albums where recorded.

Dave Grohl is well known as a rock vocalist, guitarist, drummer, comedian, and just all around kick ass dude. Lesser known are his directorial abilities, which we may get to experience soon enough.

In a recent interview with Artisan News, REO Speedwagon frontman Kevin Cronin spilled some details about Grohl's as-of-yet unannounced project. Read what he had to say here


Courtney Love To Tell All
(Gibson) Courtney Love says she "will set the record straight" about her marriage to Kurt Cobain in a forthcoming tell-all book. Characterized by publisher Harper Collins as the "definitive memoir," the yet-to-be-titled book will also delve deeply into Love's history of substance abuse and her relationship with her daughter.

Other topics covered will include Love's troubled childhood, her romances with actor Edward Norton and Smashing Pumpkins singer Billy Corgan, and her career as a singer and actress.

Rock scribe Anthony Bozza – whose previous collaborations include autobiographies of Tommy Lee and Slash – will co-author the book with Love. "Courtney is one of the most fascinating and provocative artists of our time," said Harper Collins representative Lynn Grady. "She is one of those rare performers who's continued to reinvent herself time and again throughout the arc of her career. It's time for the public to hear her tell her story, as she lived it." more on this story


Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Lady Gaga Help Sting Turn 60
(hennemusic) Sting celebrated turning 60 with a special birthday party/concert at New York's Beacon Theatre Saturday night.

The former Police-man was joined by an array of guests, including Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Lady Gaga, Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock, Will.i.am and Rufus Wainwright.

Throughout the evening, the special guests performed covers of both Sting and Police songs. NJ.com reports Springsteen performed Sting's "Hung My Head" and "Fields of Gold"; Sting then joined Bruce to play "Can't Stand Losing You." The show's finale was "Every Breath You Take" with all of the evening's artists. Check out video here


2012 The Year Of The Doors
(Ultimate Classic Rock) The previously announced Doors five-CD box set marking the 40th anniversary of the band's 'L.A. Woman' album, which was originally due out by the end of 2011, has been pushed back to next year, according to a post from Jeff Jampol, the band's manager.

The set is being shelved for several months, Jampolls reveals, as the band gets ready to kick off the previously unannounced "Year of the Doors" promotion.

The first "Year of the Doors" release is a seven-inch vinyl box set for participating Record Store Day retailers. A lot more details here


Guns N' Roses Confirm More Tour Dates
(hennemusic) Guns N' Roses confirmed a US tour about ten days ago, providing a list of the 30 cities where the band will play this fall.

At the time of the initial announcement, info for only 7 of the shows were confirmed; now, GNR have filled in details for 10 more of the dates, including stops in Houston, Omaha, Chicago and East Rutherford, NJ, among others.

Four other cities are still listed on the schedule as TBA, which leaves 9 dates still to be announced in the near future. more on this story


Clapton, George Harrison and Peter Frampton Guest on Rhythm Kings Box Set
(Ultimate Classic Rock) Longtime Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings will release a five-CD 'Collectors' Edition Box Set' of their past studio albums on Oct. 25.

The set will feature guest appearance from Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Mark Knopfler, Peter Frampton, fellow former Stone Mick Taylor and others.

Wyman says he sees the Rhythm Kings — who mostly cover rock and R&B tunes from the '50s and '60s — as a chance to indulge in his love of roots rock. more on this story


Paramore Star Gets Married
(PopCrush) Gene Simmons wasn't the only rocker to get married this weekend, PopCrush reports Paramore band member Jeremy Davis, 26, also tied the knot over the weekend.

The bass player married British TV host/actress girlfriend Kathryn Camsey on Friday, Sept. 30.

On the official Paramore website, Davis, who is originally from Arkansas, posted a picture of him and his beautiful bride. Check out the photo and what he had to say


Anthrax, Megadeth, Fear Factory, GNR Members Attack Van Halen II
The latest episode of the Mars Attacks Podcast features Charlie Benante, Gene Hoglan, Glen Drover, Chris Poland, Alan Tecchio, Dave Reffett, Martin Popoff, Mark Strigl, and John from Iron City Rocks discussing Van Halen II.

The podcast forms part of the latest Classic Albums Column featured on the Mars Attacks Radio website.

At that same location you'll also find comments from legendary producer Chris Tsangarides, Guns N Roses guitarist Bumblefoot, comedian and That Metal Show co-host Jim Florentine, Dan Lorenzo of Hades, Steve Smyth of Forbidden, Chad Bowar from About.com Heavy Metal, journalist Greg Prato, Domonic from Maximum Threshold Radio and members of Y&T, Death Angel, White Wizzard, and Gypsyhawk among others. Check it out


Portishead Going Late Night This Week
Portishead are set to perform live on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon this Wednesday, October 5th.

This is the band's first U.S. television appearance since performing on Saturday Night Live in January of 1998.

This past weekend, Portishead co-curated All Tomorrow's Parties presentation, I'll Be Your Mirror in Asbury Park, N.J. According to Adrian Utley, "We've always thought that we must come back to tour in the states, something we wanted to do with the release of Third, but our schedule just wouldn't allow it. Being that we were asked to curate I'll be your Mirror, this just seemed like a good start to touring the states - it set's it off in absolutely the right way. We are absolutely delighted to come back."


3 Doors Down Continue To Give Back
(Banana 101.5) 3 Doors Down are long known for their generous charity work. Most recently, the gents joined up with the Home Depot Foundation and the Mission Continues to help rebuild the West Los Angeles Veterans Administration Medical Center, a home for homeless veterans recovering from substance abuse, mental illness and post-traumatic stress disorder.

The effort is part of 3 Doors Down's non-profit organization, the Better Life Foundation, named after their 2000 sleeper hit album.

Helping Home Depot with their do-good mission was a no-brainer. "Being able to give back, I think, is one of the coolest things about being in the business I'm in," guitarist Chris Henderson told Loudwire. "When you give something without accepting something in return, that's really giving. Home Depot just mentioned it to us and asked if we would want to be involved, and we were like, 'You don't even need to ask. Just tell us, and we'll be there.'" more on this story


Red Map Out Fall Tour Plans
Red have announced a headlining tour, entitled the Kill The Machine Tour, which kicks off in Abilene, Texas on October 7 and hits 14 cities before wrapping in Atlanta October 26.

The tour will also feature Brian "Head" Welch, Echoes The Fall and Icon For Hire.

Then, in November, Red will be part of the Winter Jam 2011 Tour Spectacular. RED teams with tour founders NewSong and high-octane acts such as Newsboys, Matthew West, Kutless and Fireflight to take Winter Jam to the West Coast for the first time ever, starting in Denver on November 3 and finishing the run in Ontario, Calif. on November 20. more on this story


Former Korn Guitarist Brian 'Head' Welsh Gets Paralyzed
(RockAAA) Ex Korn guitarist, Brian 'Head' Welsh has posted a stream of his upcoming single 'Paralyzed'

The track will be part of an EP to be released early next year and has been produced by former Red guitarist Jasen Rauch who has also worked with Breaking Benjamin.

Welsh has been touring his debut solo album 'Save Me form Myself' with his band and last month announced a split from his record label on his personal website: "Life is a crazy roller coaster ride, man. The ups and downs we go through are enough to drive us insane if we let them." more on this story


Steve Martin and His Band Named Entertainers Of The Year
(Gibson) Banjo picking comedian Steve Martin won a major award at the International Bluegrass Music Association Awards in Nashville last week.

According to BBC News, Martin and his band The Steep Canyon Rangers were named entertainers of the year on Thursday.

"I want to thank all the other nominees ... for losing," said Martin, accepting the award at the Ryman auditorium. more on this story


The Law of Elvis Presley 101
(Gibson) The King of Rock and Roll has become a king of legal study. As reported by the Associated Press, Legal Aid of East Tennessee is sponsoring a three-hour continuing legal education session titled, Elvis Law: The State and Federal Cases Dealing with the Late King of Rock 'n' Roll. Attorneys who attend the session, which will take place in Chattanooga, will receive three hours credit towards the 15 hours of continuing education they're required to accumulate each year.

"Elvis was fascinating," said Russell Fowler, who will lead the presentation. "He was not litigious, never sued anybody. He'd fire someone and then give them $50,000 to be nice. But when he died, litigation sprang from everywhere."

Attendees will be greeted by a 10-foot cardboard cutout figure of Presley. Approximately three-dozen attorneys from the East Tennessee area are expected to attend. Among the topics covered will be: ownership of Elvis's name, likeness and image; media access to his autopsy records; and disputes regarding what happened to concert tickets sold before Presley died. more on this story


Tank Working on New Album
(MMP) Tank have begun work on the follow up to the "War Machine" album from 2010 with an eye towards a release early next Spring.

Tank features Mick Tucker and Cliff Evans on guitar alongside ex-Rainbow/Yngwie Malmsteen frontman Doogie White, ex-Bruce Dickinson bassist Chris Dale and ex-Helloween/Firewind drummer Mark Cross.

Doogie, Mick and Cliff have been busy writing new material. While it is too early to give details on the tracks, they are said to be in a similar vein to "War Machine" but with a heavier angle. more on this story


Set It Off and City Lights Fall Tour
(ESM) Set It Off and City Lights will kick off the "Hello My Name Is Tour" on October 22nd in San Antonio, Texas at Ten 11.

Set It Off will be touring in support of their latest EP titled "Horrible Kids" available now on Equal Vision Records.

City Lights will be touring in support of their debut album "In It To Win It" available November 8, 2011 on InVogue Records. more on this story


Singled Out: Kyng's Falling Down
Today Tony Castaneda from Kyng tells us about "Falling Down" from their brand new album "Trampled Sun," which was released last week. Here is the story:

"Falling Down" was the first song that we ever wrote. While Pepe and I were on the road together prior to the start of KYNG, we started conceptualizing what we wanted to capture as a band. I was listening to a lot Testament at the time and it gave me the idea for the opening riff of the song. Eddie and I had played in a band prior to Pepe and I. From that band, I took a stock riff I had written from a song. It turned out to be the short bridge right before the blast beat.

Immediately I came up with the chorus riff that solidified the feel of "Falling Down" and how it was going to come across musically. There was so much power behind that riff that I knew Eddie would capture something special vocally. The chorus lyrics "You'll never see me falling down" is a mantra that explains the song. The song is about persistence and barreling your way through those who are expecting you to fail...from the start.

My personal favorite part of the song is the breakdown. When I came to Eddie with the bass line, he wrote the guitar solo on the fly and I said, "That's it!" It felt so right and fit like a glove. One of the things love about Eddie is how organic he layers what the bass is doing. On top of that, the drumming on the song is what makes the difference between labeling us a rock band vs. a metal band. I feel without the power that Pepe emits from his drumming, KYNG would not have the strength that it has. "Falling Down" set the pace for our writing style and defined the musical direction of the band, which we later coined as "California Heavy."

Aerosmith - The Ultimate Illustrated History of the Boston Bad Boys By Richard Bienstock

For over 40 years, Aerosmith delivered flat-out, four-on-the-floor blues-based rock unlike any band before. Referred to as "The Bad Boys from Boston," they combined memorable songwriting with a showmanship unlike any band on the planet.
Forty-plus years later, the band holds a spot in the rarified air of American rock royalty as one of the greatest—and most mercurial—rock 'n' roll bands of all-time.
This massive, illustrated celebration is the first of its kind to provide a front-row seat to the Boston Bad Boys' entire career: scrapping their way cross-country in the 1970s, scrapping their way back to the top of the heap in the late 1980s, and scrapping with each other the entire way. Music journalist Richard Bienstock's lively history of the band's rise, fall, and rebirth is illustrated with nearly 400 photographs and collectibles, including gig posters, backstage passes, ticket stubs, 7-inch picture sleeves, and vintage T-shirts.
Aerosmith also includes an extensive discography and assessments of each of the band's studio albums, written by such distinguished rock scribes as Daniel Bukszpan, Neil Daniels, Chuck Eddy, Bill Holdship, Greg Kot, Martin Popoff, Bud Scoppa, Phil Sutcliffe, and Jaan Uhelszki. The result is a visually stunning portrait of the band many have called America's best.

About the Author: Richard Bienstock is a senior editor with Guitar World magazine and the executive editor of Guitar Aficionado magazine. He is also a musician and journalist whose writings have appeared in numerous U.S. and international publications, including The Village Voice and Classic Rock magazine. He currently lives in New York City.
Publisher: www.voyageurpress.com.

Today's Day In Pop!!

La Toya To Tribute Brother Michael Jackson- A Tribe Called Quest Members Reunite- Kandi TV- The Ethiopians Frontman Dies- more
(Jam!) La Toya Jackson will take to the stage for the first time in 20 years next month when she performs at a tribute show for her late brother Michael in Britain. more

(Jam!) The members of hip-hop supergroup A Tribe Called Quest have reunited for their first joint interview since 1998 to mark the 20th anniversary of their landmark second album The Low End Theory. more

(BBC) Michael Jackson's doctor told the performer's bodyguard to pick up vials of medicine before phoning for help on the day he died, his trial hears. more

(Billboard) Kandi Burruss is willing to see if her success with making a hit out of "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" cast mate Kim Zolciak's single, "Tardy For The Party," can be replicated and Bravo's cameras will be there to capture the whole process. more

(Jam!) Reggae and ska pioneer Leonard Dillon has died at the age of 68. The frontman for The Ethiopians lost his battle with cancer at his daughter Patrice's home in Jamaica on Wednesday. more

(AP) Steve Martin and The Steep Canyon Rangers turned the International Bluegrass Music Association Awards into funny business Thursday night. more




Topless Rihanna Sparks Objection
(superLOUD) Rihanna's video shoot for her new single "We Found Love" hit a little snag the other day in Ireland.

A farmer took offense as Rihanna proceeded to get topless in his wheat field. Farm owner Alan Graham had this to say about the incident:

"I had a conversation with Rihanna. I hope she understands where I'm coming from. We shook hands." more on this story



Adele Goes Black and White For Someone Like You Video
The Vevo camp sent over word that they have premiered the music new video for Adele's "Someone Like You."

They say of the clip: Black-and-white and shot early-morning in Paris, the video features a lonely Adele wandering romantic looking streets, yearning for her long-lost love.

The lonely atmosphere and Adele's vocals makes for a video that is sure to resonate with viewers. Check it out here.



Beyonce Tops Vh1's 100 Greatest Songs of the '00s List
Beyonce and Jay-Z's "Crazy in Love" has grabbed the top spot on Vh1's 100 Greatest Songs of the '00s list. They sent over the following details and the full list:

Hosted by Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz, VH1 will take viewers on a ride to relieve the decade of Y2K with the 5-night, 1-hour special VH1's "100 Greatest Songs of the '00s" starting Monday, October 3 at 10/9c.

Additional guest commentators and artists scheduled to appear include Natasha Bedingfield, Kelly Rowland, Train, Colbie Caillat, Lil' John, The Plain White T's and more. more on this story



American Idol Scotty McCreery Releasing Album In A New Way
Last season's American Idol winner Scotty McCreery has been chosen as the first artist to release a CD in the 'ZinePak configuration, which features his debut album, Clear As Day, and exclusive elements, including a magazine with never-before-seen family photos and personal information about Scotty.

The 'ZinePak – pronounced "ZEEN-pack" – will be on sale exclusively at Walmart beginning Oct. 4. It will be available in the music department, alongside the standard edition of Clear As Day. Fewer than 80,000 'ZinePaks will be produced, making this a truly limited edition.

"I am honored and flattered to be the first one chosen for a deluxe edition 'ZinePak," Scotty says. "It was a lot of fun working with Kim and Brittany, the editors of 'ZinePak. more on this story



T.I. Now A Free Man
(TMZ) T.I. is a free man ... the rapper made a quiet exit from an Atlanta halfway house just after midnight yesterday morning .. TMZ has learned.

T.I. -- real name Clifford Harris -- spent 10 months in federal prison for a probation violation after he was arrested in L.A. last year for drug charges. He was on probation for firearms charges.

Unlike his Aug. 31 release from federal prison, T.I. left the halfway house with no fanfare -- no tour bus, no documentary producers -- simply getting into a chauffeur-driven SUV and leaving. Check out video here



B.o.B and Lil Wayne Score Digital Hit
B.o.B's new single, "Strange Clouds," featuring Lil Wayne, has topped both of iTunes' Hip-Hop/R&B and Top Songs charts

The Dr. Luke-produced song, set to impact Urban and Rhythmic radio on November 15th.

"Strange Clouds" is the title track from the Atlanta rapper's upcoming sophomore album of the same name. Take a listen here.



7 Walkers Announce Fall Tour
7 Walkers have announced a run of fall tour dates that bring them to U.S. points south and west.

7 Walkers features Grateful Dead co-founder Bill Kreutzmann, guitarist Papa Mali, multi-instrumentalist Matt Hubbard (Willie Nelson, Fastball) and New Orleans bass man George Porter Jr. (The Meters, Funky Meters).

Included along the tour are stop in hometowns of New Orleans and San Francisco, where very special local guest musicians are expected to sit in with the band. more on this story



Katherine Jackson Not Selling Jackson Family Home
(TMZ) Katherine Jackson has had a change of heart, deciding she doesn't want to sell the Jackson family home after all.

During a court hearing today, Howard Weitzman. the lawyer for the Michael Jackson Estate, announced they were withdrawing their petition to get the judge's approval to sell the Hayvenhurst estate in Encino.

Weitzman said they submitted the petition because Katherine expressed a desire to sell the property but has since had second thoughts.

The court did, however, approve a petition for Katherine to buy another house. Sources tell TMZ ... she wants to buy the home she's currently renting in Calabasas, where she can live with Michael's 3 kids. more on this story



Special Edition Billets For Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
(PR) Munitio have partnered with Activision to launch a licensed Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Special Edition version of its upcoming Billets 9mm tactical earphones. Modern Warfare 3 will release worldwide November 8.

"We're thrilled to partner with an iconic entertainment brand like Call of Duty to introduce one of the most kick-ass mobile audio devices to music and gaming lifestyle enthusiasts worldwide with the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Special Edition Billets 9mm earphones," said Robert Benjamin, co-founder of MUNITIO.

"The Billets line of 9mm earphones has been engineered for ultra high performance audio at a level normally found only in much larger and more expensive headsets." more on this story

Today's Day In Rock!!

Ellefson Previews New Megadeth- Blink-182's New Video- Courtney Love To Tell All- Brand New Weapon- No More Love For Rival Schools- more
Music Radar caught up with Megadeth vet David Ellefson for track-by-track preview of the band's forthcoming coming album, TH1RT3EN, which will hit stores on November 1st.


(The 1st Five) Blink-182 have released a new video for "Heart's All Gone" compiled from live footage taken during their recent touring. The track comes from their recently released comeback album Neighborhoods. Watch it here

(The 1st Five) I Am The Avalanche have announced two instore performances next week in Long Island and New Jersey. more

(FMQB) Radiohead performed Wednesday night in New York City, their first show in a two-night stand at the Roseland Ballroom. The band stuck mostly to songs from this year's The King Of Limbs and their previous record, In Rainbows. more

(The 1st Five) The vinyl repressing of Brand New's debut lp Your Favorite Weapon will feature new cover art, for some reason, this 10th Anniversary reissue of Your Favorite Weapon will also feature new linear notes and download card with previously unreleased demos. more

(Lambgoat) Rival Schools, whose line-up includes Walter Schreifels and Sam Siegler, has announced the departure of guitarist Ian Love. more

(FMQB) Peter Gabriel is always being asked about the possibility of a Genesis reunion, and in a new interview with Rolling Stone, he said the idea is unlikely. "I won't say never ever, but it's in the outside department of the betting shop," Gabriel explained. more

(AP) Courtney Love is ready to spill. The hard-living rock star and actress known for her band Hole and for her brief marriage to Kurt Cobain has a book deal with William Morrow. more

(BW&BK) Soundgarden will be headlining the 20th Anniversary of the Big Day Out Festival in New Zealand and Australia. more

(Lambgoat) Agoraphobic Nosebleed (or at their least singer, Jay Randall) are apparently not too happy with Phobia frontman Shane Mclachlan. Earlier this morning, the ANb Twitter account was enriched with a diatribe. Read it here

(MU) The Chaos Agent will be releasing a EP through Inzane Records this October. The EP was produced by Paul Trust (Die Cast, Atom Smash) and Matt Laplant (Bieler Bros.) more

(Lambgoat) Complete Failure is set to record their third studio full-length this November titled 'The Art Gospel of Aggravated Assault.' The album will be produced entirely by the band at their private studio more

Let's hope Rocktober brings a lot more activity to the rock world.






Steven Adler Launching New Band
(superLOUD) Steven Adler has responded on Twitter to the news that his right-hand man in Adler's Appetite, Chip Z'nuff has left the group. @StevenAdlerSite (Steven Adler) Fact #1. I luv @Chip_Znuff like a brother and wish him the best in all his future endeavors.

Fact #2. Chips departure was my decision due to the fact that I am working on an original band with @MichaelThomas19 and Lonnie Johnson.

Fact #3. I have a record deal and we were just in the studio this past Sunday recording our first single that will drop in the next 2 months.

Fact #4. Our first single has one of the hottest new singers in the game right now on vocals. Hint his bands initials are just like mine. AA And who could that be? There is a guess here and one more fact from Steven




Metallica and Lou Reed Deluxe
(Gibson) One of the most-anticipated releases of the year is Lulu, the collaboration between Metallica and Lou Reed.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers teamed up for the album, due November 1 in North American and October 31 in the rest of the world.

The guys also have a deluxe edition planned, which comes in what looks very much like a decorated poster tube. This version includes a two-CD digipack, a big poster with lyrics on it and three photos of Lou and the boys taken by Anton Corbijn, according to BraveWords. Check out photos of the set here


More on Metallica - Metallica CDs, vinyl and rarities - Metallica Tour Dates/Tickets
Bruce Springsteen Album Release Rumor
(Ultimate Classic Rock) As rumors go, you can take this one with the biggest grain of salt that you can possibly find.

But according to Comic Book Resources, the new Bruce Springsteen album, which is apparently in some form of creation, will be called 'Arcade at Night' and released on Nov. 8.

Don't worry about the fact that there's been no official word from Bruce or his publicists, something that looks like a press release means that it must be true, right? more on this story




Black Label Society Go 8-bit
(Banana 101.5) The new video for Black Label Society's features low-budget digital versions of the band members wielding swords and setting their 8-bit surroundings ablaze.

The latest BLS video continues the humorous approach the band took with their 'Kill Bill' inspired video for 'Overlord' — another track from their latest album 'Order of the Black'.

The clip is set to the tune of 'Crazy Horse' and features digital animation compliments of Machinima director Kootra. more on this story




Reality Star Joins L.A. Guns
(superLOUD) Tracii Guns announced on Metal Sludge that the new singer for his version of L.A. Guns is Dilana, best known for her stint on the reality TV show Rockstar: Supernova.

Previous singer Jizzy Pearl announced he was leaving the band last week, right before their new Acoustic Gypsy Live album hit store shelves.

Dilana has the honor of becoming the 38th overall member of L.A. Guns, as well as being the very first without a... more here




The Beatles First Recordings To Be Released
(Webster) 50 years after The Beatles first entered a recording studio, the complete collection of those tracks will be available for the first time in North America when The Beatles With Tony Sheridan: First Recordings: 50th Anniversary Edition, is released to stores November 8th on Time Life.

The 2-CD set comes with a specially-designed book that is a historical trove of concert and intimate photos taken by Astrid Kirchherr and others who were with The Beatles during the early days of their career.

The book also includes handwritten biographies by each member of the group, signed contracts, original artwork taken from posters and records, and text by Hans Olof Gottfridsson, who has spent years researching this period of the Beatles' career. more on this story




KISS Launching Beer and Wine
(Gibson) Despite being famed teetotalers, Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley have announced official KISS wine and KISS beer. The legendary band has partnered with Rewine to bring the alcoholic beverages to Europe. No U.S. release has been revealed yet, according to Ultimate Classic Rock.

KISS Zin Fire is a 2010 California Zinfandel that combines blackberry and pepper. KISS Destroyer Beer is a German beer with "balanced flavor" that will be available in cans and bottles.

"This isn't just something we put a label on," Stanley said in a statement. "We wanted wine and beer unique to KISS and we got it. This stuff will set your taste buds on fire." more on this story



Korn Release New Video
(Banana 101.5) Korn is set to return with their 10th studio album 'The Path of Totality' on December 6th.

The latest single may have came out a few months ago, but the band finally released the new video for 'Get Up'.

Korn's latest venture will throw them head-first into the world of dubstep, as every song will be a collaboration with a producer or artist specializing in the English electronic dance music. Skrillex is the artist featured on their first single 'Get Up' and will also appear on two other tracks on the record. Check out the video here




Chris Cornell Songbook Keeper
(Banana 101.5) The tracklist for the recently announced live solo album from Chris Cornell's 'Songbook' tour has been released, the video for his new song 'The Keeper' was unveiled today as well.

Chris Cornell's live disc 'Songbook' will feature 16 tracks recorded during the spring outing of his solo acoustic tour and is set to hit stores and digital outlets November 21st.

The album will feature songs from his days with Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog, Audioslave, as well as his solo albums. Check out the tracklisting and video here




Mick Jagger Really 'Likes' Facebook
(Gibson) Who would have marked Mick Jagger a Facebook junkie? It's true. It seems Jagger has moved passed his initial distaste for micro-blogging and social networking sites, confessing he now spends "way too much time" online looking up old chums.

"I spend way too much time on the computer and not enough time playing the guitar," Jagger told Britain's Daily Express. "There's an underlying problem of this screen life taking over all of your life," he added. "It's easy to keep in touch with people, some of whom I wish I'd never kept in touch with. But there they are on Facebook."

The Rolling Stones frontman had previously stated he needed to hire a personal assistant to update his online blogs, because he couldn't stay current enough keep up with modern technology. So, apparently, those days are over. more on this story



A Decade and a Half of Evergrey
Evergrey have set a November 22nd North America release date for "A Decade and a Half," a two disc greatest hits collection.

This deluxe package containing previously unreleased songs, live tracks and an extensive booklet.

Evergrey is currently on the road in North America with Sabaton, the tour is set last until October 12th in Dallas, Texas. more on this story




Hull Album and Tour Coming
Hull will be hitting the road next month for a U.S. tour that will feature The F*cking Wrath on select dates.

Hull will be touring in support of their upcoming album, Beyond The Lightless Sky, which set for North American release on October 11, 2011.

The band is also set to play a special record release party on October 10 at The Mercury Lounge in New York City. more on this story




Queensryche High Def Mindcrimes
Queensryche will release their first Blu-Ray ever when Eagle Rock delivers Queensryche: Mindcrime At The Moore on October 18th.

Filmed in front of the band's hometown crowd in Seattle over three nights in 2006, the story of Nikki, as originally told on two albums—1988's Operation: Mindcrime and 2006's Operation: Mindcrime II—is the story of one of the most enigmatic characters in the history of Progressive Rock.

Nikki's a junkie, a political revolutionary and an assassin. His relationships with Sister Mary and the manipulative Dr. X form the backbone of a complex tale that is told at the Moore Theater with actors, staging and film. more on this story




Obscura Plot North American Tour
Obscura will hit the road in November for a North American headline tour in support of their latest album Omnivium.

The tour will start Nov. 4 in Wilmington, Delaware and run through Dec. 7 with support from label-mates Abysmal Dawn, Last Chance To REASON (select dates) and Enfold Darkness (select dates).

Obscura recently completed an extensive South East Asian tour as well as their first ever shows in Dubai. more on this story




Jimmy Cliff To Be Eclectic Headliner
KCRW-FM (89.9) in Los Angeles have recruited Jimmy Cliff to headline night one of its "Are Friends Eclectic?" Holiday Benefit Concert on December 2nd and 3rd at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles.

Brett Dennen, Other Lives, Fool's Gold, Mia Doi Todd, and White Denim will round up the lineup on December 2nd. Tickets for the benefit will become available to KCRW Members beginning Tuesday, October 4th at 10:00 AM and the general public beginning Tuesday, October 11th. Proceeds from ticket sales will help support the station's programming costs.

Grammy-winning musician/actor/singer/songwriter/ producer Jimmy Cliff will release the Sacred Fire EP, his first studio effort in seven years, in November. The EP, produced by Tim Armstrong (Operation Ivy, Rancid, The Transplants) will be released on Collective Sounds and features a combination of originals and covers, including a cover of The Clash's seminal "Guns of Brixton" Listen to it here




Warbringer's America Torn Asunder Tour Kicks Off Next Week
Warbringer will be kicking off the "America Torn Asunder" tour next week where they will headline with support from Lazarus A.D., Landmine Marathon, and Diamond Plate.

Warbringer have also recently released a brand new video for the song "Shattered Like Glass" here

"Shattered Like Glass" comes off their brand new album Worlds Torn Asunder which was just released by Century Media Records. more on this story




A Different Side To Frank Zappa
(Gibson) A new book by one-time Frank Zappa assistant Pauline Butcher paints a fascinating picture of the American guitar pioneer.

"Frank Zappa was so serious about his work: it was his whole life. He did nothing but get up in the morning, compose all day at the piano and then go to bed. Between times he was chain-smoking and drinking endless cups of coffee. The melee went on around him but he ignored it.

"I was as odd to the freaks as they all seemed to me. I was this straight English girl and when I wrote letters home to say that Frank Zappa didn't take drugs – because my parents were very concerned – nobody believed it because of the way he looked. But he was the most conventional, conservative man." more on this story



Dropkick Conan
Dropkick Murphys have announced plans to perform their single "Going Out In Style" on Conan (TBS, 11pm PDT/EDT, 10pm CDT) on Thursday, October 13.

Dropkick Murphys' Conan performance is sandwiched between shows in San Diego (October 11-12), the Hard Rock Casino in Las Vegas (October 14) and The Palladium in Los Angeles (October 15).

Immediately following this west coast swing, the band heads to Australia for a week of tour dates. more on this story




Paradise Lost, My Dying Bride, At The Gates Supergroup Vallenfyre
(CM) Death metal supergroup Vallenfyre will be releasing their debut album A Fragile King in North America on November 1st.

The group features Gregor Mackintosh (Paradise Lost), Hamish Glencross (My Dying Bride), Mully, Scoot (Doom, Extinction Of Mankind) and Adrian Erlandsson (At The Gates, Paradise Lost)

In regards to A Fragile King and the formation of Vallenfyre, Greg comments, "The album is called A Fragile King which is a reference to my fathers' battle with cancer...In the late summer of 2009, my father John Mackintosh was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Later in the Autumn as his treatment progressed, Paradise Lost embarked on the their European tour to support the latest album [Faith Divides Us - Death Unites Us]. A week into this, I received a call from my mother telling me that the doctors had found cancer in his lungs and it was terminal. He only had weeks to live. I made the decision to leave the tour leaving my very able guitar tech Milly [not be confused with Vallenfyre's Mully] to take my place. I went and stayed with my parents for the next few weeks. After a very sad and painful time he passed away on the 2nd of December early in the morning. Over the next few weeks I experienced all the famous stages of grief. It started to become very self destructive so I decided to channel it into creating something. To pay respects to the man that drove us to our very first gigs because none of us could drive. The only Dad I knew that listened to Bolt Thrower's Peel Sessions on the radio. The guy who gave me my first chord book. I decided that I was going to go right back to the beginning. To my roots in Death, Crust and Doom. It all started very angst ridden. This wasn't originally meant for anyone else to hear. It was a release. After recording some material I realized that I was actually enjoying doing this but I wanted friends involved so it could actually become real fun."




Gods And Queens Map Out Fall Tour
(Earsplit) Gods And Queens have confirmed twenty-five shows for a European tour this fall.

Gods And Queens have almost been killed driving off a cliff in the Massif Central region of France, accidentally stabbed their European driver early this year, resulting in 38 stitches, and once finished a five-week tour of Europe with a broken-footed drummer.

Besides headlining several of their own DIY-booked Euro tours, they've also toured stateside with Coliseum, Blacklisted, Young Widows and more. Their live shows consist of a raucous blend of volume and seriousness, blatant antagonism aimed directly towards the audience, or ditching their own songs mid-set to play the entire Land Speed record by Hüsker Dü. more on this story




Coliseum Announce Dates With Boris
Coliseum are set to hit the road with Boris for a string of North American dates next month.

Shortly after the tour, Coliseum will release the explosive eight song Parasites EP on November 15th

Coliseum's Parasites EP is the follow up and companion piece to their critically acclaimed third album, House With A Curse ¬ and their first release since this year's Record Store Day split release with Superchunk. more on this story




MxPx All-Stars Announce Fall Tour
MxPx All-Stars have announced a three-week tour through South America and Europe starting on October 12 in Mexico City, Mexico and ending on October 29 in Stadthalle Buelach, Switzerland.

In 2010 the All-Star version of MxPx originated as an outlet for frontman and bassist Mike Herrera to still tour while guitarist Tom Wisniewski and drummer Yuri Ruley took time off.

After the success of 2010's Japan and Asia shows and 2011's Soundwave Festival dates throughout Australia, featuring Ataris frontman Kris Roe on guitar and Chris Wilson of The Summer Obsession on drums, Herrera decided to keep the momentum going and the impromptu performances alive by shaking up the line-up and bit. This tour's line-up features Herrera along with Jose Garzon of FLF on guitar and Harley Trotland of Tumbledown, on drums. more on this story




Ghost Thrower To Deliver Album and EP in Roctober
Equal Vision have announced two upcoming releases from Ghost Thrower, a full length album and a new EP.

Ghost Thrower's first full-length album 10 Songs will be released on October 25th. The CD will feature five brand new songs, as well as five songs from the band's debut EP Get Miserable, which was released digitally earlier this year.

Additionally, the five new Ghost Thrower songs will be released separately as a digital EP entitled, …Has A One That Got Away –also available on October 25th through online retailers. more on this story




Bolero Giving Away New Single
Bolero are giving fans a free download of their latest single "When The Legends Die."

The single is from Bolero's debut full length "Voyage From Vinland" released earlier this year. Grab the download here.

The band has announce announced a string of Canadian dates in November which will see them share the stage with Aegnymist, Arkona, Talamyus and Sonburst. more on this story




Alberta Cross Singled Out Week: Final Day
This week Alberta Cross releases their The Rolling Thunder EP, which features 5 songs, each recorded in a different city around the world. To celebrate we asked frontman Petter to tell us about each song:

Money for the Weekend / Pocket Full of Shame Musically speaking, this track was inspired by Mr. Keith Richards. I was reading a book about him, and it went into detail about the tunings that he used to use. When I wrote the main riff using one particular tuning, it reminded me of a Stones song. In the end, though, I think it seems more inspired by The Stooges, but lyrically it covers something entirely different.

Driving With Myself This song was the product of a jam session in Woodstock, NY when we lived there last winter. We stayed at an art hotel in the mountains that dated back over 100 years -- it was very literally in the middle of nowhere. Technically speaking, it wasn't even supposed to be open in the winter. We just convinced them to let us practice and write with our gear set up in the lobby and living room. I wrote a lot of this track on keys while Alec played guitar and Sam played keys as well. All the while, Austin and Terry came up with the groove.

Many times when I write music, it just comes out of me, and I'm not completely sure what it's about til a bit later down the line -- its kind of this out of body experience. "Driving With Myself" was like that, but now I know that it was written about being an outsider.

This track was also recorded at Electric Lady Studios. I remember that I used an old Wurly keyboard that the the Stones used on Sticky Fingers. That felt pretty special.

Rolling Thunder This song is actually the oldest one on the EP. I wrote this tune on the piano just after returning to London from my first trip to New York. I remember that Terry and I really wanted to move out there, but financially it was really impossible at the time. We recorded this song in the middle of nowhere Wales. I remember that the only company we had out there was a group of sheep that constantly stood outside the cottage and looked in at us. I'm sure they thought we were weirdos. It was like Withnail and I.

SCORPIONS COMEBLACK AND HERMAN INTERVIEWED:

Scorpions French Fan-Club Crazyscorps has conducted an interview with former Scorpions drummer Herman Rarebell, who has just released his autobiography entitled "And Speaking of Scorpions". The drummer talks about his book, his chaotic beginnings with the band, the Scorpions upcoming album Comeblack and about the state of the world and his regrets as an absent father. The interview (in 3 parts) can be consulted below: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfEuO-EtlFs / www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tVJP8YHwCA / www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUq6dPoNF4g.
The book is available on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Speaking-Scorpions-Autobiography-Scorpions-Rarebell/dp/1463601107/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1317155789&sr=1-1.

And we have a little info on the Comeblack album, due for release November 4. I'm told the album consists of Scorpions classics newly recorded by today's line-up.

Prince Protege's Morris Day and The Time Members Reunite For New Album

All the original members of the Minneapolis funk band The Time have reunited under a different name to record together for first time in 21 years. Here is the official word:

Morris Day, Jesse Johnson, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Jellybean Johnson, Jerome Benton and Monte Moir revitalize the classic Minneapolis sound on their first new album together in 21 years.

Condensate, due October 18th on SRR Records, features 14 brand new but instantly familiar tracks by the band formerly known as The Time. From their origins in the early '80s as Prince's first protégés led by the dynamic Morris Day, this seminal group continues to deliver groundbreaking funk-rock dance grooves as only they can. Today the Original 7ven remain a fascinating and outrageous musical congregation.

Michael Jackson Death Photo Leaks, Trial Starts

A disturbing picture of Michael Jackson lying dead on a hospital gurney emerged yesterday in the trial of Dr. Conrad Murray. Murray is the doctor on trial for the involuntary manslaughter of Jackson, accused of negligence leading to the pop star's death.

As a warning, I do show the photo below, so please exit the page if you do not wish to see. I debated using the picture and decided I would. ABC's website already had done so, convincing me it was newsworthy and not too "tabloid" for me to show.

Also heard in court was a recording of a drugged Michael Jackson on the telephone, sounding completely incoherent. Michael Jackson was preparing for a 50-date comeback tour when he passed away. The cause of death was the drug propofol, which was apparently legally prescribed to Jackson by Murray. The doctor could face 4 years in prison if convicted, as well as have his license revoked. Jackson died on June 25, 2009 at the age of 50.

To hear the phone call or for the latest on the Michael Jackson trial, head on over to ABC News. The manslaughter trial of Dr. Conrad Murray is expected to last for 6 weeks.

Quick Hits!

Metallica's Lars Tributes Cliff Burton- Watch Steven Tyler and Jeff Beck Jam- Feist Full Album Preview- Accept Plan Next Album- Junos Go Metal- Symphonic Queen- more

Revolver caught up with Lars Ulrich for the 25th anniversary of Metallica bassist Cliff Burton's death to discuss his late bandmate. Here is how Lars remembers meeting Cliff: I had just never really seen anything quite like it. It was just unique and so original. And there was just this incredible stage presence and this uniqueness to the whole vibe. I had just never seen anything like it. It was new, it was different. And obviously you could tell there was an incredible ability, and there was a stage presence, and all this type of stuff wrapped up in this incredible type of personality. And I think we were a little intimidated by him in the beginning because he was just so unique. But then as we got to know him a little bit, and I sort of started courting him to try and jump ship [from his band Trauma], then I started realizing he was a pretty chill dude." Lars has a lot more to say here

(BW&BK) Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler performed at the iHeartRadio festival in Las Vegas on Saturday, September 24th. Tyler was joined on stage by Jeff Beck and Damon Johnson on guitar, Randy Jackson on bass, Tal Wilkenfeld on bass and Marti Frederiksen on drums. check out video footage here

(SRX) Accept have started work on their next album. The new album is scheduled to be finished and released in the spring of 2012 and will once again be produced by Andy Sneap. more

This Juno goes to 11. The annual Canadian music awards will hand out a trophy for metal / hard music album of the year beginning in 2012, organizers have announced. more

(PNO) The New York Times is reporting that Scion is and has been backing indie and punk bands to help sell their brand and have developed Scion A/V. One of the artists quoted in the piece is historic punk act The Melvins who will be releasing a "mini-album" next year on Scion's dime. more

(Billboard) Feist makes her return since 2007's "The Reminder" with her new record "Metals," and now fans can hear the album in full before its Oct. 4 release date. Listen here.

(BW&BK) Celebrating 40 years of legendary hits, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra: Symphonic Queen is scheduled for Tuesday, October 18th at at 7:30 PM at London, England's Royal Albert Hall. more

(BW&BK) In a new update from Eric Greif, Esq. - President of Perseverance Holdings Ltd. which runs everything related to Death/Control Denied legend Chuck Schuldiner's intellectual property - they have started work on three new Death releases including a double live CD (The Sound of Perseverance-era), a live DVD (Leprosy-era) and the overhaul of the band's 1990 album Spiritual Healing. more

Billy Corgan Says Oceania will Make or Break Smashing Pumpkins

Smashing Pumpkins’ frontman Billy Corgan says new album Oceania will be a make-or-break moment for his band.

The Pumpkins, who have been releasing single tracks online as part of their Teargarden By Kaleidyscope project, will put out a full album Oceania, later in 2011. Corgan says how it is received will define the future of his band.

Corgan told Billboard: “If we’re able to get that sense that something is happening again and get people to rally behind us a bit, I think the next three, four years will be very interesting for the band. I think if [Oceania] basically hits the same wall a lot of the other stuff has hit, we’re going to have to step back and really evaluate where we’re going, because it’s a tremendous amount of energy to put out to just feel like you’re throwing a pebble in the ocean.”

Corgan acknowledges that he overestimated the impact that releasing music straight to the Internet. He says the traditional album release of Oceania is needed to have a real impact.

“I just saw we weren’t getting the penetration in to everybody that I would have hoped. We have 1.3 million followers on our Facebook page, right? So you think you put a song up and 1.3 million people are going to see it, but only if they’re looking at the exact moment it goes up. They’re not necessarily searching and their friends aren’t necessarily going to tell them about it. I just saw that we weren’t reaching the sort of casual person who still gets their information from traditional sources. So I thought, ‘What do I need to do?’ And then I thought; ‘OK, I’ll go back to making an album.’”

Of Oceania, Corgan says it features “some of the most melodic work I’ve ever done, but somehow it rocks pretty hard, too. It’s probably the most open-sounding album I’ve ever made. The general description I’ve heard from people who have heard it is that it reminds them of the Pumpkins in the way they like the Pumpkins, but somehow it sounds new.”

Oceania will be Smashing Pumpkins’ first “proper” release since 2007’s Zeitgeist. Smashing Pumpkins start a 12-date U.S. tour in November 2011 and plan to tour the rest of the world in 2012.

Dave Grohl Once Quit Nirvana

(Gibson) Dave Grohl briefly left Nirvana in 1993. Why? Because Kurt Cobain, astonishingly, complained about Grohl's drumming skills.

An upcoming biography, This Is a Call: The Life and Times of Dave Grohl, reveals the drummer/guitarist, already fed up of tensions within Nirvana, decided he'd had enough after overhearing Cobain talking about him on a plane. Remembering a band flight from Seattle to Los Angeles in '93, Grohl says: "Kurt was kinda f----d up. And I heard him talking about how s----y a drummer I was."

At the flight's end, Grohl learned from Novoselic that Cobain wanted him to "play more like" Mudhoney drummer Dan Peters, who briefly played drums for Nirvana prior to Grohl. This was the last straw for Grohl, who called Nirvana's tour manager Alex McLeod and told him he wanted out of the band.

Bob Dylan Accused of Plagiarism

(Ultimate Classic Rock) Bob Dylan's latest collection of paintings has come under fire by art buffs.

The works of art for the singer's 'The Asia Series' collection went on display at the Gagosian Gallery in New York City on Sept. 20 and quickly came under question as being possibly plagiarized.

Dylan was reportedly inspired by his travels to the Far East for this paintings, but The New York Times reports that art critics are raising their eyebrows and are calling the paintings direct copies of photographs that are from the 20th century and are widely available.

Roger Waters To Bring The Wall Tour To Stadiums

(hennemusic) The day after a seriously rocking performance of a track from "The Wall" on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Tuesday – with the Foo Fighters, no less (see it here) - comes news that Roger Waters will be bringing his live show of the Pink Floyd classic back to the States for a return engagement next year.

And it's occasionally going to be a super-size trip, including some U.S. stadium shows in cities like New York, Chicago and Boston.

"There are quite a few markets we didn't cover last time, like Austin," Waters tells Rolling Stone. "But we want to base the tour around Saturday nights in baseball stadiums. As we speak, I'm at my office working on an outdoor version of the show."