EDDIE MONEY IS NEW MORNING SHOW HOST FOR THE RIVER:

From: blogs.ajc.com/radio-tv-talk/2011/10/06/eddie-money-new-morning-show-host-for-the-river
"Imagine when he does the two tickets to paradise giveaway. Classic rocker Eddie Money has been tapped to do mornings on The River 97.1 starting Monday at 6 a.m. The guy behind such radio classics as �Take Me Home Tonight,� �Baby Hold On� and �Think I'm in Love� will record the majority of his shows from his home in Los Angeles, but will come to Atlanta periodically. Money was in town last week to lay down a couple days worth of �Money in the Morning� shows. Cagle, program director at The River, said the station wanted to �make a big splash� and started thinking about different artists who might make a good radio host. A friend of Cagle's who knew Money approached him in Los Angeles and asked how he felt about doing radio. Money bit, and will now host a weekday show from 6-9 a.m.
�He's got a natural knack,� said Cagle. �He loves to talk, he tells some great stories and has great information that people would never hear otherwise about being on tour with Led Zeppelin, being on the road with the Eagles, those kinds of things.� As this is Money's first foray into radio, Cagle will serve as a coach, listening to Money's recordings and providing advice. The show won't air live � at least at first � while Money settles in. Keep an ear out for announcements about Money making some appearances in Atlanta to promote �Money in the Morning.�

Today's Day in Rock

Metal Star Impersonator Tried To Kill Girl
(Banana 101.5) After a full fledged on-stage brawl at Bring Me the Horizon's show in Salt Lake City this week, A man impersonating singer Oli Sykes allegedly lured a girl from America to Britain and then tried to kill her.

According to UK newspaper 'Daily Mail', David Russell has been jailed for life after attempting to murder a 19-year old Maricar Benedicto. Russell met the American teen on Facebook last year, claiming that he was BMTH vocalist Oli Sykes.

After ongoing communication via the internet, Benedicto flew from California to the UK to see him. Shortly after she arrived, Russell took her to a forest and convinced her to wear a blindfold claiming he had a gift for her. "Gift" must carry a different meaning overseas — Russell then slit her throat, stabbed her in the back four times, headbutted and hit her in the face with a log. more on this story



New Queen Singer Options Include Lady Gaga and TV Show
(hennemusic) Queen's "Radio Ga Ga" might turn out to be more than just a song, if guitarist Brian May has his way. The Daily Express reports Queen are in talks with Lady Gaga to work with the pop star, and maybe even tour together.

At the London BMI Awards Tuesday, where Queen were honored with the Icon Award, May spoke about where the legendary band might be headed. "We talk about going out on the road all the time, but there's a bit of a singer problem, to put it mildly," said May. "We get a lot of offers to work with other people. I worked with Lady Gaga and she's very creative, and is someone we've talked about singing, fronting the band with. She's not just a singer, she writes her own material."

He also said that 25-year-old Gaga isn't the only person he has considered. "We have talked about doing duets with other people and, in a strange way, I almost pressed the yes button. We were debating the idea of a TV show where we have all these guest stars. We didn't press it, today, but we are still looking at it. Lady Gaga has said she would like to do something with us." more on this story



McCartney: The Beatles Would Have Reunited
(Gibson) The Beatles parted ways in 1969 amid fatigue, conflict and even some bitterness, leaving behind a legacy of the most celebrated musical enterprise in rock and roll history. Thankfully, the guys patched things up in the 1970s, and had all of the members survived a bit longer, Paul McCartney says, eventually, the band would have properly reunited.

"If John [Lennon] and George [Harrison] were still here, it's highly likely we would've had a Beatles reunion," Sir McCartney told the Daily Express, "I think we would've mellowed to the point where we would've said, 'Come on, let's do it.'

"The thing was whenever we got ­together, no matter if we were arguing, we played great," the 69-year-old added. "We knew each other so well; we read each other… It would've been great, but I'm not a great believer in 'What if?' You can't do it, but I suppose it's nice to speculate." more on this story



Kurt Cobain Attempted Suicide Several Times
(Banana 101.5) Courtney Love may be trying to stir up some buzz for her forthcoming tell-all memoir, but in a recent interview she claims Kurt Cobain attempted to kill himself a few times before succeeding.

Hole vocalist Courtney Love and Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain shared three years together and gave birth to a daughter before the troubled icon took his own life. It's not a big jump in reasoning to assume that Love saw an entirely different side of Cobain that few (maybe no) others knew.

It was recently announced that Courtney would be writing a tell-all memoir that would "set the record straight" about Cobain. In her new interview with Vanity Fair, the outspoken singer-actress started the aforementioned "record straightening" a little early. When asked if she was angry at Kurt for taking his life.... read her reply here



Motorhead DVD Coming
(hennemusic) Hey, you go out on tour, you shoot some video to document it, and you've got yourself a DVD. Simple stuff.

Motorhead did just that on their current world tour in support of "The World Is Yours," and will release a DVD, "Around The Wörld Vol. 1," on November 14 to mark the occasion.

The DVD features live footage, interviews and some of the finest moments from the band's 2011 world tour. The package gives fans the complete set from Motorhead's performance in Chile at the Teatro Caupolican in Santiago. more on this story



More Guns N' Roses Reunion Talk
(hennemusic) Gilby Clarke was doing an audience Q&A last weekend at Rockmässan in Malmö, Sweden, when the subject of a Guns N' Roses reunion came up.

"I've always said if it's really a real reunion where Slash is involved, then I would do it, but I probably feel the same that you guys feel," Gilby replied.

"I think most people wanna see the original five [members] — with Izzy [Stradlin, guitar] and Steven [Adler, drums] — and I agree; that was a great band. But if they want other people — myself and Matt [Sorum, drums], then I would do it. But I would only do it if Slash was involved." more on this story



Biohazard and Suicidal Tendencies Persistence Tour
The Persistence tour is set to be coheadlined this January by Biohazard and Suicidal Tendencies. No word of additional support acts.

The Persistence Tour will take place from January 20 – 30 throughout most parts of Europe.

"Reborn In Defiance," Biohazard's first album with its original line-up in 18 years, will be released the same day the Persistence Tour starts: January 20, 2012. more on this story



Judas Priest Already Have New Songs Ready
(hennemusic) With one head in the present, Judas Priest vocalist Rob Halford is also looking forward to the band's next album.

"I think one of the things that we seriously considered was how to maintain the longevity of Priest, and one of the ways of doing that is just to cut back a little bit on these intense tours that we do," Halford tells SoundSpike. "We're still going to stay focused on recording and writing new songs; as you may have heard we have a new album coming out sometime next year."

The project will feature new material that he and guitarist Glenn Tipton penned in the first quarter of the year. It will be the follow-up to band's 2008 concept album "Nostradamus." more on this story



Lynyrd Skynyrd and Corey Taylor To Rock ZZ Top's La Grange Fest
ZZ Top will host the La Grange Fest, their very own music festival, later this month in Austin, TX and they have announced another special guest: Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor. Here is the official word with the details:

The ZZ Top- hosted music festival is set for Saturday, October 22 at Austin's The Backyard. Featured with ZZ Top are Lynyrd Skynyrd and Jamey Johnson. Just added to the show, for a very special acoustic set, is Slipknot/Stone Sour lead vocalist, Corey Taylor.

Taylor is the multiplatinum selling, New York Times best-selling author and Grammy Award winning singer/ songwriter in two of the most successful bands in rock music today. Rumor has it he may even join ZZ for a song or two. more on this story



Daughtry Album Details
RCA have sent over some more details for Daughtry's forthcoming album, Break The Spell, which is set to hit stores on November 21st.

The long awaited third album includes the chart-climbing "Renegade" and " Crawling Back To You," which is well on its way to becoming the band's fifth No. 1 at the Hot AC format. The new record will be released 5 years to the day from the release of their multi-platinum debut album in 2006.

Every song was co-written by Chris with either one of his band-mates (guitarists Josh Steely , Brian Craddock and bassist Josh Paul) or collaborators such as Marti Frederiksen, Busbee and Bret James. Produced by Howard Benson, who worked on Daughtry's two previous chart-topping albums, Break The Spell allows the band room to grow musically while still maintaining its knack for distinctive, melodic pop-rock anthems. Tracklisting



Steve Perry's Street Talk Revisited
Former Journey frontman Steve Perry's solo debut "Street Talk" is getting the reissue/remaster treatment. We were sent the following:

Nearly three decades after its initial release in 1984, Street Talk, the debut solo album from Journey lead singer Steve Perry, has been meticulously remastered for a new generation of rock fans who are rediscovering the sonic wonders of vinyl.

The RIAA double-platinum classic, featuring the #1 single "Oh Sherrie" (and follow-up hits "Foolish Heart," "I Believe," "She's Mine" and "Strung Out") will be available as an audiophile 180-gram LP in original artwork, starting November 1, 2011, through Columbia/Legacy, a division of SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT. The LP will also come with an exclusive free bonus download of the specially mastered-for-vinyl digital files. more on this story



Coldplay To Webcast Concert
Coldplay will be webcasting their performance from Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas in Madrid, Spain later this month.

The livestream is set to take place on at 4:00PM ET / 1:00PM PT on Wednesday, October 26 and will be available on mobile devices via VEVO and YouTube apps for iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and Android.

The global event will come just two days after Coldplay's fifth studio album, Mylo Xyloto (Capitol Records), hits stores.

Lead singer Chris Martin said: "Anton Corbijn has been a big hero to us for a long long time so we're thrilled to be beaming this concert out to the world through his cinematic lens. We can't wait to share this experience with him and with all of our fans watching." Webcast location link



Alice Cooper Horror Movie Night
(Gibson) Rock shocker Alice Cooper will be in London on October 28 hosting his own horror movie night.

Cooper, while on tour in the U.K with his Night of Fear Halloween tour, will appear on the prestigious BFI Southbank stage to discuss his passion for the horror movie genre and how film has inspired and informed his career, his songs and his life.

The evening will be illustrated by clips curated by Alice, from Barbarella through Alice's B-movie favorites to contemporary titles that bear the mark of his trailblazing influence. Special guests are also being lined up. more on this story



Throwdown Recruit Bleeding Through and Demon Hunter Members for Tour
Throwdown have announced their band lineup for the upcoming Brawloween tour that will feature from Carnifex, First Blood, and Suffokate

Throwdown's touring lineup for the trek will feature Dave Peters (vocals) (Throwdown 2000 - present), Mark Mitchell (bass) (Throwdown 2007 - present), Davie Nassie (guitar) (Bleeding Through / ex-No Use For A Name) and Tim "Yogi" Watts (drums) (Demon Hunter, ex-The Showdown).

Frontman Dave Peters had this to say: "I can't say I love having a chronically fragmented lineup for Throwdown, but it does leave the door open for cool opportunities like this. I'm VERY happy to be playing these shows with Yogi and Nassie as 'special guests' or whatever you want to call them under the circumstances. They're great guys and equally great musicians. It will be a cool thing for fans of the three bands too, as it's hard to say if or when we'd share a stage in the future. The only drawback is running the risk of them setting the sound bar too high for the next time we play in our backyard". more on this story



Morrissey Selling Out
Morrissey is quickly selling out dates for his recently announced North American tour. We received the following: The show at Puebla, Mexico's Auditorio del Complejo Cultural Universitario has become the fastest selling pop concert in the city's history and his two nights at Mexico City's Plaza Condesa are sold out.

Many of the US dates have also already sold out including his date at the legendary Shrine Auditorium which sold out in twenty minutes, his fastest selling Los Angeles concert in twelve years. The performance at Pomona's Fox Theater also sold out in twenty minutes.

The tour begins November 10 in Chicago and concludes December 13 in Guadalajara, Mexico. He will be performing songs from throughout his catalog including new unreleased tracks. Morrissey will also do two major US television appearances while in November. more on this story



Iced Earth Streaming New Song Online
Iced Earth are giving fans a taste of their upcoming album by streaming the title track "Dystopia" online.

Iced Earth 10th studio album, Dystopia, is set for release October 18th. Fans can now stream the title track here.

Although Dystopia is not a concept album, founder Jon Schaffer admits there are unifying themes to several of the songs - and even an appearance by band mascot "Set Abominae." "I've always been fascinated by the darker side of life," Schaffer said. "Movies like Metropolis, Brazil, and The Matrix resonate with me. The same for albums like 2112, The Wall, and of course Operation:Mindcrime. Their images of a soulless, repressive society stuck with me over the years. It must be the sci-fi fan in me." more on this story



Virgin Steele Revisit and Expand Age Of Consent
SPV / Steamhammer have announced plans for a deluxe reissue of Virgin Steele's "Age Of Consent" this November.

This 2 CD digipak rerelease comes with bonus tracks, 5 of them previously unreleased, and a massive booklet with new liner notes and unseen photos. And since 1988 the first time again on vinyl.

"Age of Consent" was the fourth full length album by Virgin Steele. It took eight months to be completed, in comparison with "Noble Savage" that was recorded in a few weeks, and was originally released in October 1988. The songs of this album follow in style and content the music of the previous album. Before the release of "Age Of Consent" Virgin Steele toured heavily in Europe as special guest for Black Sabbath and Manowar. more on this story



Puddle Of Mudd Announce Fall Tour and Leno Appearance
Puddle Of Mudd will be hitting the road for some headlining dates in North America this fall in support of their new covers album Re:(disc)covered, as well as a late night TV appearance.

Re:(disc)covered finds Puddle Of Mudd digging back into their own past for the songs that turned them on to becoming musicians in the first place.

Tracks include such classics as AC/DC's "TNT," Steve Miller's "The Joker," Elton John's "Rocket Man," the Stevie Nicks/Tom Petty duet "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around" (which Puddle Of Mudd recorded with BC Jean), Neil Young's "Old Man," and the first single, the Rolling Stones' classic: "Gimme Shelter." Puddle Of Mudd will perform "Gimme Shelter" on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno this Friday October 7th. more on this story



New Years Day Hitting The Road For All The Rage Tour and The Wake Up! Tour
New Years Day have mapped out a busy fall with two North American tours: All The Rage tour and The Wake Up! Tour.

The Wake Up!" Tour will also feature Me Talk Pretty, Madina Lake and Hell Or Highwater and will begin in Baltimore, MD on November 26th and wrap up on December 22nd in Rochester, NY. A handful of dates are listed have been announced with additional dates being announced shortly.

Prior to "The Wake Up!" Tour, New Years Day will head out on the "All The Rage" Tour with Blood On The Dance Floor and Angelspit on October 14th. more on this story



Rooney Frontman Robert Schwartzman Going Solo
Rooney frontman Robert Schwartzman has announced the release of a new solo album and a supporting tour this fall.

Schwartzman will independently release his solo debut, Double Capricorn, on October 25th. All album, licensing and touring revenue will benefit the Tibetan Healing Fund, a not-for-profit humanitarian organization established to improve primary healthcare and education for rural Tibetan women and children in the Tibetan regions of P.R. China.

"It brings me so much happiness to take something I love to do, write and record music, and use that music for an important cause like the Tibetan Healing Fund. I'm excited to perform these new songs and share them with everybody," says Schwartzman. more on this story



The Great Commission, A Bullet For Pretty Boy and The Air I Breathe Tour
The Revision: Revise Tour kicks off today and features The Great Commission, A Bullet For Pretty Boy and The Air I Breathe.

The month long trek begins in Houston, TX and will make its way across the US, circling back to Fort Worth, TX to wrap up on November 6th.

The Plot In You, Legacy and Casino Madrid will also be appearing on select dates. more on this story



Gama Bomb Kick Off Tour Tonight
Gama Bomb are kicking off their headlining European tour today, Friday, October 7th, in Venlo in the Netherlands.

Having just completed a UK tour supporting British thrash legends Onslaught, Gama Bomb are now preparing to lead the charge into Europe for the two week headlining trek, with support from British thrashers Sworn Amongst.

Gama Bomb frontman Philly Byrne comments: "By the end of 2011 we'll have played around 180 shows in support of Tales from the Grave in Space - can you believe that? We tried to stop touring ages ago, but great offers just kept rolling in from people who wanted to see us! It's been great fun - but now we're putting the brakes on to make a new album. Before we go we'll be doing one more turn around Europe, including shows in a lot of places we've never visited before. We'll be back some time next year, but we don't know when - so get your ass out and come to see us before we disappear up our own arses." more on this story



You Oughta Know Mutemath
Mutemath are set to be named VH1's "You Oughta Know" artist for the month of November. We were sent these details:

Launched in 2004, VH1's "You Oughta Know" program introduces promising new artists on the rise to VH1's base of music lovers. Many "You Oughta Know" artists have gone on to win industry awards and accolades including "Best New Artist" Grammy Awards and nominations.

This highly acclaimed franchise has helped break artists such as Adele, Amy Winehouse, Bruno Mars, The Civil Wars, Colbie Caillat, Corinne Bailey Rae, Foster The People, The Fray, Grace Potter and The Nocturnals, James Blunt, Mumford & Sons, Sara Bareilles, Regina Spektor and many, many others. more on this story



P.O.D. Working with Howard Benson On New Album
P.O.D. (Payable on Death) have inked an exclusive, multi-album, worldwide deal with Razor & Tie.

The new, yet-to-be titled album will see the band reunited with long-time Producer Howard Benson who also produced the band's massive Satellite album alongside major hit albums for 3 Doors Down, Kelly Clarkson, Theory Of A Deadman, Daughtry, All American Rejects, and My Chemical Romance. The new P.O.D. studio album is expected for release in spring of 2012.

"We are really excited to be starting a new chapter of our career with Razor & Tie. We just can't wait to put out the new album and show everyone what we've worked so hard on," adds P.O.D vocalist Sonny Sandoval. more on this story



A Pale Horse Named Death Announce December Dates
(Freeman) A Pale Horse Named Death have confirmed two upcoming shows in the tri-state area in December.

The shows will take place Friday December 9th at The Studio @ Webster Hall in New York, New York and Saturday December 10th at Dingbatz in Clifton, NJ.

Front man Sal Abruscato commented about the upcoming shows: "I am honored to finally announce that APHND will be doing their very first show in NYC, being that we are all native New Yorkers it's definitely going to be special for us. We are very excited to close the year with APHND's "Death Before Christmas" show at the Studio @ Webster Hall Dec 9th." more on this story



Abysmal Dawn To Support Obscura Tour
Abysmal Dawn are hitting the road with Obscura for an extensive North American tour next month.

The tour will start Nov. 4 in Wilmington, Delaware and run through Dec. 7 with additional support from Last Chance To Reason (select dates) and Enfold Darkness (select dates)

The band will re-issue their long out-of-print debut album, 'From Ashes', on January 17th via Relapse Records. Originally released in 2006, this reissue will feature 3 bonus tracks. more on this story



Kaura Record Release Show This Weekend
Kaura will celebrate the release of their latest album, That Which Defines Us, with a special record release concert at The Viper Room in Hollywood, this Sunday, October 9th.

Doors open at 8pm and KAURA performs at 11pm. Entry is $10 with a flyer. The Viper Room is located at 8852 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA.

Kaura recently released their new album, That Which Defines Us, on September 20th, 2011. Produced by singer Malcolm Guess, That Which Defines Us is a testament of dedication, taking over two years to record with the assistance of rock luminaries such as Sylvia Massey (Tool, System of a Down, Danzig), Ken Andrews (Failure, A Perfect Circle) and Michael Romanowski (Dredg). Central to the album's sound were instruments that the band collected on their travels to India, Thailand, Bali, Cambodia, Laos, and Nepal. more on this story



Singled Out: Glyder's Don't Make Their Mistakes
Today Jackie Robinson from Glyder tells us about "Don't Make Their Mistakes" from their forthcoming album "Backroads to Byzantium," which is set to hit stores on October 25th. Here is the story:

It was a really difficult decision for me to single out one track; I love each song on the album for different reasons. Our new album "Backroads to Byzantium" has quite a bit of variety, it definitely rocks but I feel there is more to it than just that.

The song I'd like to talk about is "Don't Make Their Mistakes". This is one of the tracks off the album that holds personal significance for me; the subject matter regards the issue that has affected so many people in Northern Ireland. Regardless of what some people would like you to believe, the religious/political divide is still firmly in place. I know this is old news; the worrying thing is though that it seems to be getting worse, I see more unjust hatred in the youth now than I've ever seen before. So many kids are being bombarded by bigoted and prejudiced narrow-minded views from their parents; the religious segregation of some of our communities does nothing to stop this perpetuating either. Thankfully I was lucky enough to grow up in a family that didn't express those views, and I was allowed to form opinions for myself. It's seems crazy to me that this kind of sectarianism still exists today, even crazier that known terrorists are allowed to have political control. My family and friends have been directly affected by the "troubles"; they have affected the lives of so many decent people. If no one acts and things stay the way they are then this madness will just keep continuing. I'm under no illusions of my control of this situation (which is none), but maybe if this song helps to change one persons view then I've done a little good.

Due to the geographical distance between the members of the band now, we had to take a slightly different approach to the way we went about writing the songs for this album. We had to work on the songs using home recording software sending our ideas back and forth via email; you can watch a short documentary about how we made the album on Youtube. (Glyder- writing for "Backroads to Byzantium").

"Don't Make Their Mistakes" kicks off with a short ominous bass intro before your hit by the riffing guitars, and driving force of the drums. The vocals come in around the 20second mark with real grit and authority (if I do say so myself ha-ha). You will hear a heart filled vocal, with lots of emotion. You will not hear an angst filled performance as we're not a metal band, and it wouldn't suit the track. The tone and mood of the song is set by this point. Then it comes to the catchy chorus and bridge, before you come to the soaring guitar solo.

This track and a couple of others on the album are a bit of a departure from the original line-up sound, but due to great twin guitar work of Bat and Pete you still know its Glyder. "Don't Make Their Mistakes" is a great rockin song, that like the rest of the album you'll find hard to get out of your head!

Glyder are back on a new journey, will you follow us??

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(NME) Ex-LAPD detective: 'Suge Knight and P Diddy were behind hits on Biggie and Tupac' Ex-police officer claims he has proof pair ordered the killing of rap superstars more

(Billboard) "American Idol" 2011 winner Scotty McCreery is poised to become the first "Idol" champ since Ruben Studdard in 2003 (and only third overall) to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart with their first release.

(BBC) A recording of Michael Jackson bemoaning his unhappy childhood is played to the trial of the doctor charged with his death. more

(Jam!) Michael Jackson suffered "an episode" days before he died from a prescription drug overdose, according to new evidence introduced to his doctor's involuntary manslaughter trial on Wednesday. more

(Billboard) Close to seven months after debuting her second single, "21st Century Girl," on the "Oprah" Show, Willow Smith returns with "Fireball," featuring Nicki Minaj. Check it out here

(FMQB) Lil' Jon's club-heavy next album will be called Party Animal, but it does not yet have a release date. more

(BBC) Pirates of the Caribbean star Johnny Depp apologises for "regretful" comments made in an interview comparing photo shoots to being raped. more

(FMQB) Lifetime is planning a biopic on Lady Gaga, titled Fame Monster: The Lady Gaga Story. According to Deadline, the made-for-TV movie would be based on the 2010 book Poker Face: The Rise And Rise Of Lady Gaga. more




Katy Perry Back In The Recording Studio
(superLOUD) Katy Perry recently sent the single "The One That Got Away" to radio, her 6th single from her Teenage Dream album. Should her new song go to #1, she'd break a record made by Michael Jackson.

However, Katy isn't just keeping herself busy getting the new music video ready. MTV reports that she's gotten back into the studio to dust off some Teenage Dream outtakes.

Producer Tricky Stewart, who worked on the Teenage Dream cuts "Hummingbird Heartbeat," "Circle The Drain," and "Who Am I Living For," comments here.



Justin Bieber's Christmas Album Will Feature Mariah Carey
Island Def Jam have set a November 1st release date for Justin Bieber's Christmas album which has been titled Under The Mistletoe and will feature a special guest appearance by Mariah Carey.

Under The Mistletoe will be available both as a standard and as a deluxe CD + DVD edition. The deluxe CD edition includes 25 minutes of behind-the-scenes footage plus the video for "Pray," along with four additional holiday songs.

Under The Mistletoe's first single "Mistletoe" will be launched worldwide on October 18th and the accompanying video was shot last week in Franklin, Tennessee by Roman White, who also directed Justin's "One Less Lonely Girl" video. more on this story



Tupac's Family To Fight Sex Tape Release
(TMZ) Tupac's 1991 sex tape will NEVER see the light of day ... according to the rapper's family, which has now threatened to SUE anyone who attempts to distribute the footage.

TMZ spoke with a spokesperson for Pac's estate, who was VERY clear, "We will sue anyone who tries to sell a Tupac tape."

The rep insists ... only the estate has the power to authorize the use of Tupac's image for commercial use ... and there's NO WAY the sex tape will ever get the proper approval.

We're told Tupac's mother, Afeni Shakur, is aware of the tape -- and has told her spokesperson, "Get the legal team ready because [we] will not allow someone to put it out."

The rep tells us ... the estate is trying to figure out who is marketing the tape by attempting to identify the individuals who appear on film, including the leading lady, believing one of them might be the culprit. more on this story



Gorillaz Collection Coming in November
(EMI) Virgin have set a November 29th release date for career-spanning collection from Gorillaz called The Singles Collection: 2001-2011.

A 15-track collection of the band's singles, videos and remixes, The Singles Collection: 2001-2011 celebrates 10 years of audio visual innovation and three studio albums from the most successful virtual band in the world ever.

The Singles Collection will be released as a standard CD, CD and DVD and 140 gram vinyl. A special edition import-only 7" box set will also be made available. more on this story



Swedish House Mafia Members Announce Solo Shows
(EMI) Swedish House Mafia's Axwell, Steve Angello and Sebastian Ingrosso, will be lighting up dance floors across the nation with upcoming solo shows.

After the historic announcement of their Madison Square Garden show on December 16th 2011, the guys will play solo shows leading up to the magical night that will make history by becoming the first dance act to headline Madison Square Garden.

The band are also set to release a live album 'One Night Stand' (date tbc) taken from the road this year. The album will feature their much sought-after, previously unavailable Coldplay Vs Swedish House Mafia 'Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall' plus "Antidote", their new collaboration with Knife Party (Rob Swire and Gareth McGrillen from Pendulum). more on this story



Lady Antebellum To Play CMA Awards and Hit The Road
Lady Antebellum will continue to support their new album Own the Night by performing at this year's CMA Awards a couple of days before they hit the road for a tour.

They join previously announced performances by Keith Urban, Taylor Swift, Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean and Brad Paisley.

The 45th annual Country Music Awards will air live from Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on November 9th on ABC-TV beginning at 8pm ET. more on this story



The Backstreet Boys Howie D Previews Solo Album
The Backstreet Boys Howie D [Howie Dorough] is giving his fans a taste of his upcoming debut solo album by streaming a new song online.

Howie D has set a November 15th release date for his debut solo album, Back To Me.

But fans don't have to wait to hear new music as he is currently streaming his new single, "Lie To Me," online here.



Sunday Best's Jessica Reedy Tops The Charts
BET's "Sunday Best" runner-up Jessica Reedy's debut album, From The Heart, has debuted at the top of the Billboard Gospel Album Chart.

Produced and co-written by Warryn Campbell, Reedy, Claude Kelly, Chuck Harmony, James "Big Jim" Wright, Shep Crawford, Daniel Moore, and Mali Music, From The Heart features the Faith Evans, The Soul Seekers and Doc Powell.

In addition to claiming the #1 spot on the Billboard Gospel Album Chart in its first week of release, From The Heart premiered on the Christian & Gospel iTunes Chart at #1. more on this story



Britney Spears Taking Destinee & Paris Back On The Road
Britney Spears has invited tapped teen pop duo Destinee & Paris to continue to open for her throughout the European leg of her Femme Fatale tour.

Destinee & Paris will be touring in support of their forthcoming debut album from Streamline/Interscope records.

Taking the girls from Russia to England, Ireland, Germany and more, Destinee & Paris will open the tour for nearly 30 dates that began September 20th and will finish with a show in Abu Dhabi on November 11th. more on this story



You Say France & I Whistle Set for US Debut
(Freeman) You Say France & I Whistle has signed a worldwide deal with SPV GmbH. The band will release their debut album "Angry Men" in January of 2012 in North America.

They will be following up their mini tour in Germany with a Popkomm showcase and a bigger European tour. Furthermore they are scheduled for live appearances in North America to play at Culture Collide and CMJ.

You Say France & I Whistle was born out of the frustration of having played in too many "cool" pop bands without any love. In their cold Swedish environment, the band members wanted to share some colorfulness that could be spread throughout the people. But when every stage had a smoke machine it wasn't that easy to reach out. Though with a little bit of creative playfulness and a lot of hugs the band has since succeeded to find a mixture of loving warmth and energetic frustration that seems to be able to reach out to almost anyone. more on this story



NBA Star Marcus Camby Won't Face Drug Charge
(TMZ) NBA star Marcus Camby is off the hook in his pot arrest ... TMZ has learned, he won't be prosecuted.

As we previously reported, policed pulled Camby over in Pearland, TX last month for an equipment violation -- and noticed the car reeked of marijuana.

Cops claim they found pot -- less than 2 ounces -- so Camby and his passenger were arrested.

But now, Camby's lawyer Randall Novak tells TMZ ... prosecutors have assured him Marcus won't be prosecuted for drug possession ... because the evidence only implicated the passenger.

According to his lawyer, Camby's passenger already pled guilty to misdemeanor pot possession. more on this story



Michael Jackson Estate Loans Katherine Jackson Six Million Dollars
(TMZ) Katherine Jackson the Six Million Dollar Mama -- because the Michael Jackson Estate just loaned her that amount to pay off her settlement with a South Korean newspaper.

According to an order entered by the court -- the Estate is giving Katherine the $6 mill to help her wrap up a 17-year old lawsuit filed against her by the Segye Times.

The paper originally won a $4 million judgment against Katherine and others for failing to deliver on a promised Jackson family concert -- but with interest she would owe more than $14 million.

Katherine's attorneys and the paper agreed on a settlement of $6 million -- which clearly she couldn't pay without help from the Estate.

There are strings attached -- according to court docs, Katherine must repay the full amount to the Estate, plus interest, within one year. But check this out -- she got a hell of a deal -- the interest rate is only .16%.

The Bank of Michael Jackson ... best rates ANYWHERE! more on this story



Woman Accuses Pawn Stars Expert of Choking Attempt and Death Threat
(TMZ) The Las Vegas toy expert often featured on "Pawn Stars" has been named in a police report -- by a woman who claims Johnny Jiminez choked her and held a knife against her throat ... and she tells us, he also threatened to kill her.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Las Vegas Metro PD received a call from a woman claiming to be Johnny's girlfriend. The woman says she had been in an intense verbal argument with Johnny at his home ... when things escalated and Johnny got physical.

We're told the argument began when Johnny accused the woman of stealing $1,000 from him.

The woman told police Johnny choked her pretty hard -- leaving several marks around her neck and chest. The woman also claims Johnny grabbed a knife at some point in the argument and held it against her throat.

TMZ spoke to the alleged victim who tells us ... Johnny was threatening to kill her during the argument and she feared for her life when Johnny put the knife against her throat.

We're told the woman met with police after the incident -- and filed a formal complaint. An ambulance was also called to check out her injuries.

Police are investigating the incident -- and we're told cops would like to speak with Jiminez ASAP.

TMZ spoke with a staffer at Johnny's toy shop, who tells us the woman was Johnny's housekeeper -- not his girlfriend.

The alleged victim insists she and Johnny have been dating since March -- and claims she was only cleaning his home as a favor.

Today's Day in Rock

Queen Want Lady Gaga As New Singer- Bret Michaels Extreme Makeover- Metallica Want To Help Save The Next Girl- Blink-182 No 2- Fake Singer Murder Plans- more

(Jam!) Lady Gaga is in talks with Queen guitarist Brian May to take over as the band's new lead singer. May is hoping Gaga, whose stage name is inspired by their hit song Radio Ga Ga, will accept an offer to sing for them. May is hoping Gaga, whose stage name is inspired by their hit song Radio Ga Ga, will accept an offer to sing for them. He has a lot say about it and another interesting option here
Bret Michaels confirmed as special guest on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. The show's facebook page says "We are putting him to work on the house enroute to his concert in Sloan on Saturday" more

(BW&BK) Metallica have posted the following message via Facebook: "The parents of Morgan Dana Harrington, the Virginia Tech student who disappeared from our show in October, 2009 and whose body was discovered in January of 2010 launched a campaign Monday called Help Save The Next Girl. The program aims to facilitate the search for Harrington's killer, as well as to educate about and prevent the abduction of young women as well as assist parents whose children have been abducted. Our continued support and thoughts and prayers go out to Morgan's friends and family as they reach out to help others." more

(FMQB) Blink-182 makes their long-awaited return with a no 2 chart debut with Neighborhoods, shifting 151,500 copies in its opening frame. more

(Lambgoat) In one of the strangest cases you'll read about all year, a British man has been accused of pretending to be Bring Me The Horizon singer Oliver Sykes, luring an American teen to Britain, and then attempting to murder her. more

(The 1st Five) The Gaslight Anthem have officially signed to Mercury Records. Not many details are currently known other than the fact that their debut for the label (and their major label duebut) is due out sometime in 2012 more

(BW&BK) The official Ronnie James Dio Facebook page have issued the following update: "We have some very sad news to report, Ronnie's longtime Front Of The House Engineer for years from the Sabbath, Dio and Heaven & Hell days, dear friend and family member David (Davy) Kirkwood passed away on Monday." more

(The 1st Five) Red Dons (members of The Observers, Clorox Girls, etc) album Fake Meets Failure, released early last year on CD & LP on Deranged Records, has been pressed on cassette in a one time release more

(Noisecreep) If bassist Rex Brown doesn't stop drinking soon, his former Down and Pantera bandmate Phil Anselmo says, he could be headed for an early grave. In an video interview with () () High Times magazine, Anselmo reveals that booze was behind Brown's split with Down earlier this year. more

(BW&BK) Poison's management has issued the following statement: "Ads in Lima, Peru announcing a Poison concert there are false. The band has not scheduled this show and has no involvement in it." more

(The 1st Five) The Mighty Mighty Bosstones have confirmed dates for their annual Hometown Throwdown. In its 14th year, the Hometown Throwdown will take place at the House of Blues in Boston more

(PNO) More than a quarter century after it's founding, long-running indie/rock magazine Spin is scaling back significantly on their print edition. more




Steve Jobs RIP
We are sad to report that the visionary cofounder of Apple Computer, Steve Jobs, died Wednesday after a long fight against pancreatic cancer. He was 56. Here is our tribute to the man and his legacy:

Steve Jobs' impact on modern society can not be understated. He may not have invented the internet, but he helped make it possible. Jobs helped usher in the age of personal computing by first seeing the potential of his friend Steve Wozniak's homemade computer and helping to create the first mass-market personal computer with the Apple II.

It was a visit to Xerox PARC where Steve's dream of something "Insanely Great" was first sparked. It was on that visit that Jobs was exposed to three technologies which dominate computing today: object oriented programming, Ethernet and a revolutionary new way of computing... the Graphical User Interface (GUI). more on this story



Warrant's Jani Lane Died From Alcohol Poisoning
(hennemusic) Authorities have determined the cause of death of former Warrant singer Jani Lane.

Lane's autopsy proved inconclusive pending the results of toxicology tests; Los Angeles Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter said, at the time, that it may take seven or eight weeks to finalize the cause of death.

Law enforcement sources now tell TMZ that Lane died from alcohol poisoning. TMZ has been told the L.A. Coroner's Office has finished its investigation and concluded Lane had suffered from "acute ethanol poisoning" when he died in an L.A. motel room on August 11. more on this story



Why Anthrax Ditched Their Singer
(hennemusic) In a new interview with Guitar World, Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante and guitarist Scott Ian shed some light on the abrupt 2009 resignation/firing of singer Dan Nelson, after he spent less than two years with the band. At the time, the group issued a press release stating Nelson's departure was 'due to illness', and that upcoming tour dates were cancelled.

Nelson fired back online with a statement of his own: "It was the other band members' decision to cancel the tour dates, not mine. I was ready, willing and able to do my job. After issuing the press release, the other band members decided, on their own accord, that I had 'resigned' from the band. I never resigned from the band."

Until now, Anthrax have chosen not to elaborate on what went down.... According to Ian, "(Nelson's) words were, 'I quit. I'm not doing this. Don't come to my house. Don't try and talk me out of this.' Again. Because that wasn't the first time he had quit Anthrax; it was the third time. But that was his M.O. He would quit, and then he would make a bunch of demands on us, and we would cave and he would come back."

"First show we did with him, backstage, big argument, big blowout," added Benante. "It was unbelievable. And from that moment we should have known. And all along, he just kept pulling weird s**t. Like, he would call me and not tell the other guys, or call one of them and not tell the rest of us, and just talk s**t." more on this story



Billy Corgan Refutes Smashing Pumpkins Break-Up Reports
(Banana 101.5) Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan explains an ominous statement he made last week about the band's fate being tied to the success of their new album 'Oceania'.

Most reports on the interview with Billboard cited his comments as a dark cloud over the future of the band. Corgan recently did some clarifying in an interview with Crestfallen.com:

"I would say those reports are irresponsible. We are very happy together as a band and as friends, and there are no plans to disband, nor any discussions about disbanding. My point was if Oceania is not well received, it would be time to change our focus as a band. I have plenty of projects that have been sitting on the shelf for a while that I'd be more than happy for us to get into. That said, Oceania is a record we are very proud of and we hope people feel about it as strongly as we do." more on this story



Avenged Sevenfold Was The Beginning of Portnoy's End in Dream Theater
(hennemusic) The Mike Portnoy situation is a topic Dream Theater will likely have to address for some time to come, and guitarist John Petrucci does just that in a new interview with Guitar World. One of the first signs of an issue with Portnoy was the drummer's plan to tour with Avenged Sevenfold at a time when Dream Theater were planning to record.

"Mike had played on Avenged's album ['Nightmare'] and that was fine," explains Petrucci. "We all do side projects when time permits. But touring with the band, that was a different story. That was taking significant time away from Dream Theater at a point when we were all planning to start recording. Initially, we put off recording to go on tour with Iron Maiden — that was too good an opportunity for us to turn down. And then when Mike said he was going on the road with Avenged Sevenfold right after the Maiden tour, that didn't feel right."

Portnoy then asked DT to take an extended hiatus, with no timeline to regroup. "In the end, it was something we couldn't do," says John. "Mike wanted to hold all the cards. He wanted to get back together when it suited him. We couldn't abide by that. So he decided to quit. It was quite a blow. As much as we wanted to continue as a band, we didn't want Mike to leave."




U2 Going All Out for Achtung Baby 20th Anniversary
U2 have announced the details for the 20th anniversary edition of Achtung Baby which is set for release on October 31st and will come in various configurations. Here are the details they released:

Recorded at Hansa Studio in Berlin and Windmill Lane in Dublin, Achtung Baby was U2's seventh studio album and went on to win the Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance, becoming one of the most significant records of the 1990s.

A raft of unreleased material including video, remixes, b-sides and documentary footage features in the anniversary edition - scroll down for complete tracklistings of the five physical formats. more on this story



Switchfoot Score Top 10 Debut
(AR) Switchfoot have scored a No.8 debut on The Billboard 200 album chart with their new album Vice Verses.

Vice Verses also debuted at No.5 at iTunes Album chart, No.5 on the Internet Album chart and No.3 on iTunes Alternative chart.

The band will perform "Dark Horses," their new Top 15 Modern Rock hit, on "Conan" on October 25th. more on this story



Fleetwood Mac Won't Be Back In 2012
(Ultimate Classic Rock) Contrary other recent rumblings in the press, it now appears that Fleetwood Mac won't be back in 2012. Ultimate Classic Rock caught up with Lindsey Buckingham to discuss his new solo album and learned that things have changed. They report:

"If I knew the real story, believe me, I would tell you. I wish I could. I would like to know what I'm doing next year," the guitarist tells Ultimate Classic Rock. "If you had asked me two months ago, I would have said 'Absolutely.' Now I'm not sure."

One reason, said Buckingham, is that vocalist Stevie Nicks is enjoying the success of her just-released solo album. more on this story



ZZ Top Embrace A Tribute From Friends
(hennemusic) The new ZZ Top album, "A Tribute From Friends," is out next Tuesday (October 11), and it is exactly what it says it is: other rockers playing the tunes of "That Little Ol' Band From Texas."

It's a high-profile salute from the likes of Nickelback, Steven Tyler, Wolfmother, Daughtry, Filter and more….and guitarist ZZ guitarist Billy Gibbons is humbled and excited at the same time.

"Of course, we were stunned, flattered and humbled...and also very intrigued," Billy tells Music Radar. "We rang up some of our pals, spilled the secret, and we got the good guys on the record. And gals! There's some very impressive women on here, too." more on this story



Jane's Addiction To Rock Jimmy Kimmel Tonight
Jane's Addiction are set to perform on tonight's edition of Jimmy Kimmel Live on ABC.

This October 6th appearance makes Jane's Addition's first late-night TV performance in eight years.

On the show's outdoor stage, the band will perform "Irresistible Force," a Top Ten hit on the alternative rock chart, and then one of their classic songs. more on this story



Rod Stewart To Tell His Tale
(hennemusic) Another rock n' roll autobiography is on the way. A year away, to be precise: Rod Stewart has signed a deal with Random House to publish his memoirs in October, 2012.

"I thought long and hard before committing to write my book," says Stewart. "It is a funny old thing telling my life story but I truly intend to hold nothing back. I've had quite a life, known some extraordinary people and had some amazing experiences. I've waited all this time, until my 50th year in the business, and realize I can no longer put it off. Forget skeletons in the closet; this one's going to be socks and knickers under the bed."

With his soulful and singular voice, narrative songwriting and passionate live performances, Rod Stewart has paved one of the most iconic and successful musical careers of all time. After more than five decades at its pinnacle, he is finally ready to take a candid and romping look back at his life - both on and off the stage. more on this story



Savoy Brown Celebrate 45th Anniversary With New Album
Ruf Records have set a November 8th CD and vinyl release date for Savoy Brown's label debut, Voodoo Moon.

Led by founding member and lead guitarist Kim Simmonds, Savoy Brown will celebrate the new album and its 45th anniversary with a series of CD party shows, including a very special concert at B. B. King Blues Club in New York City on October 7.

"I believe the songs on Voodoo Moon are the best I've written since the early '70s," says Kim Simmonds. "It is modern blues rock but with more song orientation than normally associated with the genre." more on this story



Sebastian Bach Ends Feud
(hennemusic) Sebastian Bach and CBC host George Stroumboulopoulos last saw each other 11 years ago, and the interview did not end well. It ended abruptly.

A host at MuchMusic back then, Strombo was speaking with Bach about his work on Broadway, and the conversation turned to hair metal and Poison; Sebastian lost it, said "this is over, f**k this," took off his microphone and walked off, ending the session on the spot.

Fast forward to 2011: Bach has a new album to promote, "Kicking & Screaming," and Strombo now has his own show at the CBC, Canada's public broadcaster. The two hooked up recently to chat, and the episode aired Tuesday evening. Check it out



Stabbing Westward, Murderdolls Supergroup The Dreaming Debut New Song
The supergroup The Dreaming, which features members of Stabbing Westward, Murderdolls & Living Dead Lights, have premiered the title track "Puppet" from their new album online.

The Dreaming's new album Puppet is set for release on November 1st, 2011 through Epochal Artists Records/EMI. You can listen to the title track here

"Universally 'Puppet' is about losing yourself in another person and allowing them to change you against your will into someone you don't even recognize anymore. It's about finding the strength to stand up and fight and take your life back. 'Puppet' is exorcising those demons for me and taking myself back," commented The Dreaming vocalist Christopher Hall. more on this story



Machine Head Score With Locust
Machine Head have scored a No 22 Billboard Top 200 chart debut for their new album, Unto The Locust, with over 17,000 albums scanned.

The new album debuts at #4 on the Hard Music chart and the Current Hard Music chart, as well as the top internet chart at #26.

The album came in at #19 on the overall digital albums chart with nearly 6,000 albums sold digitally, 35% of the overall scan. more on this story



Bob Dylan Classic Gets Reissue
(Ultimate Classic Rock) Ultimate Classic Rock Reports: Bob Dylan's classic 1989 album 'Oh Mercy' has been given the vinyl reissue treatment.

'Oh Mercy' reportedly came about as the result of an unexpectedly sudden burst of songwriting from Dylan, who had gone a while without feeling inspired to pen anything.

At the suggestion of U2 lead singer Bono, Dylan brought in Daniel Lanois, who had worked on their landmark 'The Joshua Tree' album as well as records by Peter Gabriel and others, to produce the album. more on this story



Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi Adds 2nd U.S. Tour Date
(hennemusic) Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has added a second US stop on his fall book-signing tour.

His new memoir, "Iron Man: My Journey Through Heaven And Hell With Black Sabbath," will be released November 1 in the States, and Tony will be in New Jersey on that day for his first US appearance.

Iommi's second date is now confirmed for the Book Revue in Huntington, New York on November 2. more on this story



English Dogs Map Out Tour With The Casualties, Toxic Holocaust and Havok
English Dogs plan to hit the road for headlining Forward Into Battle North America tour with support by The Casualties, Toxic Holocaust and Havok.

Here is the background we were sent: In 1980, British punk / metal crossover band English Dogs were formed and gained immediate acclaim with top 10 indie chart releases.

Though these initial releases were more straight-forward punk rock, the band's metal leanings appeared on the highly acclaimed "Forward Into Battle" record, released in 1985. more on this story



All Mankind Deliver Can You Hear Me
All Mankind have released a new single, "Can You Hear Me" from their debut album, Simple Desire, physically in the UK and digitally worldwide this week.

Simple Desire was recorded with Mike Crossey (Arctic Monkeys, Razorlight, The Kooks, and Mercury Prize-nominated act Foals) at The Motor Museum studios in Liverpool, England.

The band is currently on tour throughout the UK with shows still set to hit Manchester, Liverpool, Sheffield, Leeds and Brighton more on this story



Butch Walker Previews New Autobiography With Free Chapter
(superLOUD) Butch Walker has a new autobiography due out soon. Titled Drinking With Strangers: Music Lessons From A Teenage Bullet Belt, the memoir is due to be released on October 25th. Butch announced that he's made the first chapter available for free with this post on Facebook:

"Hi. I guess by now the cat is out of the bag about me having a book coming out this month. 'Drinking with Strangers' is coming your way for some quality nightstand reading or bathroom literature.

"Hey, I'm no Hemingway, but this shit is pretty accurate and sometimes funny. Here's the first chapter to reel you in, hopefully. That's what they said in the marketing meeting anyways...." more on this story



Thousand Foot Krutch Repackage Masquerade
Tooth & Nail Records announced plans to release a Fan Edition of Thousand Foot Krutch's 2009 release, Welcome To The Masquerade, which will feature three new songs as well as exclusive fan photos.

They have set a October 11th release date and provided these details: It has been over two years since the release of their project Welcome to the Masquerade, which produced three No. 1 Christian Rock singles ("Fire It Up," "Bring Me To Life," "E For Extinction"), three top 10 Christian CHR singles ("Forward Motion, "Already Home," "Look Away"), one top 15 Active Rock single ("Fire it Up").

The band has been working hard on their new studio release in between tour dates, and will be performing at various Acquire the Fire events this fall as well as dates in Germany and Switzerland. more on this story



The White Buffalo Eyes Album Release
The White Buffalo has set a January 24, 2012 release date for his forthcoming album: Once Upon a Time in the West.

The White Buffalo is the apt alter-ego of Jake Smith, a southern California native who has been making waves with his powerful live performances.

Already a fixture on west coast's live music scene, the buzz on The White Buffalo is spreading, thanks to the intensity of the band's shows, including a much-talked-about appearance at Bonnaroo this year. more on this story



The Michael Williams Band Announce Dates With Buddy Guy
The Michael Williams Band will be hitting the road with Buddy Guy for the fall leg of Buddy's North American Tour.

The tour leg is set to kick off on November 4th in Rahway, NJ and finishing on November 20th in Newark, OH.

Just prior to the November run, The Michael Williams Band will once again join Jonny Lang for a 3-date California swing hitting Northern California at Napa's Uptown Theatre before heading south for two shows in the Los Angeles area. more on this story



Autopsy Recording New Songs
Autopsy will enter Fantasy Studios in Berkeley, CA later this month to record a few new tracks for an upcoming collection entitled, All Tomorrow's Funerals.

The 21-track release will contain remastered versions of all of Autopsy's EPs - everything from 'Retribution For The Dead' to the now sold out 'The Tomb Within' - as well as the new cuts.

All Tomorrow's Funerals will be presented on CD and vinyl with all original artworks, liner notes from the band and a killer new cover from Matt Cavotta.

SCORPIONS REVEAL PRETTY ORDINARY ALBUM TRACK LISTING:

The tracklist of Scorpions' upcoming album Comeblack has been revealed. And the choice of cover tunes seems pretty ordinary in my opinion:

Re-recordings: 1.Rhythm Of Love 2. No One Like You 3. The Zoo 4. Rock You Like A Hurricane 5. Blackout 6. Still Loving You 7. Wind Of Change.
Covers: 8. Tainted Love (Soft Cell), 9. Children Of The Revolution (T. Rex) 10. Across The Universe (The Beatles) 11. Tin Soldier (Small Faces) 12. All Day And All Of The Night (The Kinks) 13. Ruby Tuesday (The Rolling Stones).

The Still Loving You single (named Still Loving You - Je T'Aime Encore) will be available for download in France on October 10:
www.amazon.fr/Still-Loving-You-taime-encore/dp/B005RCPG46/ref=sr_shvl_album_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1317746887&sr=301-1.
Scorpions French Fan-Club (www.crazyscorps.com).

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Rihanna for Thanksgiving- Michael Jackson Dead at Hospital- Black Eyed Peas Won't Tribute Jackson- Jay-Z Decoded Some More- Billy Elliot No More
(FMQB) Rihanna announced on Facebook today that her new album will be titled Talk That Talk and it is due in stores on November 21, the Monday before Thanksgiving. more

(BBC) Jurors at the trial of Michael Jackson's doctor Conrad Murray have been told the singer was clinically dead when he arrived in hospital in 2009.

(BBC) The Black Eyed Peas will not be taking part in the Michael Jackson tribute concert in Cardiff at the weekend. Event organisers said the cancellation was due to "unavoidable circumstances". more

(Billboard) Jay-Z will re-release his New York Times bestseller, "Decoded," on paperback with a special bonus section on Nov. 1. Hova will give the back story on three more songs more

(BBC) Hit musical Billy Elliot is to close on the New York stage in January, three years after its began its run on Broadway. more

(Billboard) Mitch Winehouse, father of the late Amy Winehouse, will perform tracks from his new jazz-crooner album "Rush Of Love" following a charity boxing match at London's Proud2, a cancer research benefit more

(FMQB) Weeds actress Meital Dohan has released her new Pop single, "Yummy Boyz," and will be performing the song for the very first time at a party for dating website Grindr on October 21 at Club Eleven in West Hollywood more

(BBC) Gary Barlow has admitted that Take That are a four-piece again, saying the group's time with Robbie Williams had ended "perfectly". A spokesman said the band was simply "on a break" from its present line-up. more

(AP) Not content simply to follow Jay-Z and Will Smith into the world of Broadway producers, Alicia Keys will also compose original music for the upcoming production of 'Stick Fly' on the Great White Way. more

(Billboard) 2011 breakout star Jessie J will take her over-the-top persona to the UK version of "The Voice," set to debut on BBC One this Spring. more

(FMQB) BET recorded its 2011 Hip-Hop Awards show on Saturday night in Atlanta, with the show set to air on Tuesday, October 11. The awards show opened up with a performance from T.I. more




Adele Suffers Vocal Chord Hemorrhage
Adele has been ordered off the road after suffering a hemorrhage in her vocal chord. Due to medical advice the chart topping singer has been forced to pull the plug on her upcoming 10 city sold-out tour of the U.S.

Here camp put this out: Vocal chord issues forced the British singer to postpone dates earlier this year as well. Adele has just wrapped up touring around the UK and was preparing to kick off her US tour on October 7 in Atlantic City, NJ when her illness reappeared (see below for full list of cancelled US tour dates).

Adele has been advised by doctors that she'll need an extended rest period in order to begin to recuperate properly. Further details to follow regarding these cancelled dates. Refunds may be obtained at point of purchase. Adele recently posted the following on her site about the cancellations:

"singing is literally my life, its my hobbie, my love, my freedom and now my job. I have absolutely no choice but to recuperate properly and fully, or i risk damaging my voice forever. i have great confidence in believing you know how much this upsets me, how seriously i take it and how truly devastated and annoyed i am by this. wanting to do something so bad and not being able to is the most frustrating thing as im sure you know! my voice is weak and i need to build it back up. I'm gonna be starting up vocal rehab as soon as, and start building my over all stamina in my voice, body and mind. i will be back and im gonna smash the ball out the park once im touring again. i apologise from the bottom of my heart, sincerely i do. i know its not only disappointing because of the show, but its plane tickets, hotel bookings, birthdays, anniversaries and time wasted. but please have faith in me that this is the only thing i can do to make sure i can always sing and always make music for you to the best of my ability. truly yours and yours only forever, adele xx " more on this story



Tone Loc Cops Plea In Spousal Abuse Case
(TMZ) Rapper Tone Loc has pled no contest to spousal abuse ... and TMZ has obtained documents outlining the brutal attacks against his baby mama.

We've obtained the probation report, which details what Tone Loc did to Elise Ann Sharkey. In the first incident, he allegedly punched Sharkey in the face and then sped away in a car with their son. She then went to his home demanding an apology, and then he allegedly spat in her face and threatened to shoot her unless she left. According to the report, Tone Loc -- famous for "Funky Cold Medina" and "Wild Thing" -- then punched her in the head.

Sharkey called the cops who came to the house and found an assault rifle and a semi-automatic shotgun.

Tone Loc pled no contest Monday to felony corporal injury to a spouse as well as possession of an assault weapon. He must complete a one year anger management course. As for the sentence, it's up to the judge. more on this story



Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert and The Band Perry For CMA Awards
Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert and The Band Perry have been added to the lineup for The 45th Annual CMA Awards. CMA sent over these details:

"The 45th Annual CMA Awards," hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, airs live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Wednesday, Nov. 9 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network. Previously announced performers include Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton, Taylor Swift, and Keith Urban, plus Paisley and Underwood in their first live televised-performance of their No. 1 song "Remind Me."

Lady Antebellum has won six CMA Awards, including New Artist (2008) and two consecutive wins for Vocal Group of the Year (2009 and 2010). They also won Single of the Year twice (2009 for "I Run to You" and 2010 for "Need You Now"), and received an additional trophy for co-producing the 2010 Single of the Year. The trio is nominated for Vocal Group of the Year in 2011. more on this story



P!nk Lands Role In Gwyneth Paltrow Film
(superLOUD) Alecia Moore, better known as P!nk, will co-star with Gwyneth Paltrow and Tim Robbins in the upcoming comedy Thanks For Sharing, a film that is reported to be about sex-addiction.

P!nk has appeared in several movies such as Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, Rollerball, and Get Him to the Greek. However, in most of those roles she was playing herself in cameos.

Although P!nk did have a meatier role in 2007 with the Lionsgate straight-to-DVD release Catacombs, Thanks For Sharing should be the pop singer's first serious role in a mainstream release. more on this story



Jersey Shore Star Throws A Fit Over D Listing
(TMZ) In case you forgot why she's on "Jersey Shore" ... Deena Cortese launched into an all-out verbal onslaught last weekend in Connecticut -- ripping apart a nightclub bouncer for booting her out of the VIP -- and TMZ has obtained the footage.

Deena was at The Alchemy in New Haven for a paid appearance -- but once her scheduled 2-hour hosting gig ended, sources tell us a bouncer asked her to make room for paying guests.

We're told the bouncer tried to physically guide Deena out of the VIP section -- and the "Jersey" star flipped ... unleashing foulmouthed mayhem.

According to sources, Deena eventually calmed down and hung out in the non-VIP with the riffraff. Calls to the club were not returned. more on this story



James Morrison Tops The UK Chart and Eyes American Release
James Morrison's third full-length studio album, The Awakening, has debuted at the top of the UK charts.

North American fans will have to wait until next Tuesday to their hands on it as Universal Republic will release it on this side of the pond on October 11th.

The Awakening snagged the UK top slot by selling 62,000 copies last week (nearly 30,000 more then the previous week's No. 1 album – Kasabian's Velociraptor) and marks Morrison's second No. 1 UK album. more on this story



Kevin Costner Takes His Music Seriously
(Gibson) Oscar winning Hollywood actor and director Kevin Costner wants the world to know that he's serious about his music career and wants to be "accepted."

Music-News.com reports that Costner, who plays a Gibson J-185 with his country rock band Kevin Costner & Modern West, told U.K. TV show Daybreak that he sees no reason why actors should not also perform music.

"It shouldn't be shocking. If you grow up wanting to perform, music is so much a part of that,' he said." It is only other people that would limit somebody to think that they can't do that. Because we certainly don't limit musicians from coming into the movie industry." more on this story


David Cook To Run For A Cure
(PR) American Idol champion David Cook will run his first marathon and launch a fundraising campaign to help find a cure for brain cancer, which claimed his brother's life two years ago.

Cook says he hopes to raise $100,000 leading up to the 2012 Honda LA Marathon on behalf of Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure (ABC2).

While the Honda LA Marathon will be Cook's first time completing 26.2 miles on foot, the musician is not new to running or the fundraising scene. Over the past three years, he ran the Race for Hope - DC 5K race to raise funds for ABC2, a non-profit that provides researchers with the support they need to make critical breakthroughs, and the National Brain Tumor Society. Cook's older brother's struggle with brain cancer has provided him with the extra motivation to raise charitable funds for the cause while training for the marathon. more on this story



Swamp People Star Allegedly Assaulted Female Cop
(TMZ) "Swamp People" troublemaker Nicholas Payne allegedly battered a FEMALE cop on the night he was arrested ... and then tried to escape into the woods ... this according to Louisiana police.

TMZ has learned ... the 26-year old gator huntin' apprentice was arrested last month for allegedly striking a female police officer in the chest ... while she was trying to write him a citation for disturbing the peace at a private home.

Law enforcement officials tell us Payne tried to run off into the woods after the attack ... so a K-9 unit was dispatched to find him.

We're told one of the dogs located Payne ... and bit the guy so hard, the reality star had to be taken to a nearby hospital so doctors could treat the wound.

Cops say Payne's injury has since healed up.

Payne is still behind bars -- because he has not paid his $10,000 bail. more on this story



Wrestler Jeff Hardy Begins Drug Sentence
(TMZ) Former wrestling star Jeff Hardy has checked into a North Carolina jail to serve his 10-day sentence stemming from a drug arrest back in 2009 ... TMZ has learned.

Hardy was arrested on Sept. 11, 2009 after cops say they found all sorts of drugs in his home -- including opium and cocaine.

Hardy struck a deal with prosecutors ... in which he agreed to plead guilty to two counts of possession of a controlled substance and one count of conspiracy to traffic in exchange for a 10 day jail sentence, 30 months of probation and a $100k fine.

34-year-old Hardy -- who took a brand new mug shot upon arrival to the jail -- was listed at 6'1" and 215 lbs.

Sources close to the wrestler tell us ... this weekend, Jeff was adamant that he wanted to get his jail stint over with ... so he decided to check in first thing Monday morning. more on this story



Rachel Uchitel's Secret Marriage
(TMZ) Rachel Uchitel is off the market ... TMZ has learned she got hitched over the weekend.

We've obtained documents from Clark County, Nevada, showing Rachel and Matt Hahn got a marriage license Sunday night and filed it with the court the next day at 8:58 AM.

Matt was a football player at Penn State and is now a businessman in San Francisco. The two have been living together in San Fran for several months. Matt is 26. Rachel says she's 36.

Rachel -- famous for her fling with Tiger Woods and a $10 million settlement -- was married in 2004 but it only lasted 4 months.

Better luck this time, Rach.

Today's Day in Rock



Lulu Not Metallica or Lou Reed- Pete Doherty Ruled Too Drunk for Crime- Scorpions Do Overs- Relient K Documentary- KISS Almost Done- Down-

(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.