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Doctor Charged For Death of Slipknot's Paul Gray
An Iowa doctor has been charged with eight counts of involuntary manslaughter for the deaths of patients including Slipknot bass player Paul Gray.
Daniel Baldi is accused of over-prescribing narcotic painkillers to patients who went on to die of overdoses, according to The Des Moines Register.

The paper reports that the charging documents claim Baldi "did unintentionally cause the death of Paul Gray by the commission of an act likely to cause death or serious injury, to-wit, continually wrote high-dose prescription narcotics to a known drug addict from 12/27/2005 until his death."

The doctor could face up to 16 years in prison if he is convicted of all charges. Gray died of an overdose in an Urbandale, Iowa hotel room back in May of 2010. You read more about the charges here.



Eddie Van Halen Almost Died?
A reported unnamed "insider" has told a tabloid that Eddie Van Halen was on the "brink of death" last week when he was rushed to the hospital.

Van Halen received emergency surgery for Diverticulitis, an inflammation and infection of the intestines, and the "insider" tells the National Enquirer that Van Halen intestines "exploded" causing doctors to battle to save his life, according to Radar Online.

The reported insider claims that Van Halen's problems came after he swallowed a fad diet concoction and he suffered excruciating pain leading to him being rushed to the hospital reportedly "clinging to life".

The identity and relation to Eddie Van Halen of the reported "insider" was not disclosed in the Radar Online report, but the issue of National Inquirer with the tabloid's report hit newsstands today. You can read the Radar Online story here.



KISS and Motley Crue Postpone Show After Tour Truck Flips
(hennemusic) KISS and Motley Crue postponed Wednesday night's concert in Detroit following an accident involving one of the entourage's tour trucks.

Crue bassist Nikki Sixx posted the news and photos of the truck on Twitter Wednesday afternoon, saying "Tonight's KISS & Motley Crue show at the DTE Energy Music Theatre in Detroit is postponed until tomorrow night Thurs Sept 6!"

The photos show a tractor trailer laying on its side in a field, with road cases strewn around the wreckage. "Thank god our driver is ok," wrote Sixx. Read more and see the photos here.



White Zombie Member Arrested For Rehab Fraud? Police Unsure
(Classic Rock) Police in California have arrested a man claiming to be White Zombie drummer Phil Buerstatte over multiple fraud offences but can't work out if he's telling the truth about his identity.

The 46-year-old has been identified as Loren Breckenridge, but investigating officers are yet to ascertain whether he's also Buerstatte using a pseudonym, or whether the Buerstatte title is actually a stage name.

Breckenridge is alleged to have tried to pay for a four-week stay in a rehab centre with a false $75,000 cheque. The alarm was raised after he left treatment a fortnight into his stay. more on this story



Bob Dylan's New Album Streaming Online
(Gibson) Bob Dylan's new album, Tempest, comes out Tuesday (Sept. 11) in the U.S., but fans who can't wait that long can listen to it right now.

All ten tracks on the disc are currently available for streaming at iTunes, free of charge here

The release of Tempest, Dylan's 35th studio album, coincides with the legendary songwriter's 50th year as a recording artist. Produced by Dylan himself, the album includes a tribute to John Lennon ("Roll On John") and a 14-minute epic (the title track) inspired by the story of the Titanic. more on this story





Lamb Of God, In Flames, Hatebreed, Hellyeah Tour
Now that Lamb Of God frontman Randy Blythe is back in the U.S. following his arrest in the Czech Republic, the band is ready to hit the road again. Their camp sent over these details:

Lamb Of God will launch a 38-date fall U.S tour on October 30th in Phoenix, Arizona. Joining Lamb Of God As direct support for the entire tour is In Flames. Hatebreed will be joining the package from October 30th until November 19th at which point Hellyeah will replace them for the remainder of the shows. Sylosis will open all dates.

Due to Randy Blythe's continuing legal situation, the band will not be able to perform in Canada on this tour but look forward to doing an entire Canadian run in the near future. more on this story



Pre-Beatles Ringo Starr Recordings Found and Set For Release
(Gibson) Early recordings made by Ringo Starr with his first band, Rory Storm and The Hurricanes, have been unearthed after 50 years, the BBC has reported.

The tapes, which were made in March 1960, were found in the cellar of Storm's sister's home. Starr became a member of The Hurricanes in 1959, three years before Beatles manager Brian Epstein convinced him to join The Beatles.

Led by a charismatic frontman—Storm, born Alan Caldwell, is said to have influenced Rod Stewart's performing style--The Hurricanes were among England's most popular bands during the early Merseybeat era. Included among the unearthed tapes are tracks recorded at the Jive Hive club north of Liverpool, and recordings made at Storm's house, where groups--including The Beatles—often gathered for night sessions. The recordings will be released as Rory Storm and The Hurricanes' first and only album later this month. more on this story





Why Poison Picked C.C. Over Slash
One of the strangest "what if" stories in hard rock involves legendary former Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash auditioning to join Poison.

Slash was between bands at the time he auditioned for the group, who ultimately gave the job to C.C. DeVille and now Poison frontman Bret Michaels discussed what happened in a new interview.

"Slash is one of my all-time favorite guitar players and I believe he would have steered our sound a little more in the Aerosmith direction. He was basically the same guy he is today. What you see is what you get. It never really had a chance to work out or not. The band decided C.C. (DeVille) was the best choice for us" Michaels tells Austin360.com.

Slash apparently agreed that C.C. was better fit as he discussed in this interview.



Bullet For My Valentine, Cancer Bats Supergroup AxeWound Set Debut
The End Records have set an October 2nd release date for metal supergroup AxeWound's debut album Vultures.

AxeWound was founded by Matt Tuck from Bullet For My Valentine and singer Liam Cormier of Cancer Bats and features drummer Jason Bowld (Pitchshifter), guitarist Mike Kingswood (Glamour Of The Kill) and ex-Rise To Remain bassist Joe Copcutt.

The roots of AxeWound go back to 2010, when Jason Bowld filled in for Bullet For My Valentine drummer Michael 'Moose' Thomas on a brace of shows. He and Tuck kept in touch and last year began discussing working together on a project separate from the hugely successful Welsh metallers. They eventually got together in December 2011 to write the songs that make up AxeWound's debut album, Vultures. more on this story



Riot Deny Trying To Cash In Following Mark Reale's Death
(Classic Rock) The surviving members of Riot have spoken out against claims they're trying to cash in on the death of guitarist Mark Reale, who passed away earlier this year after a lifelong battle with Crohn's disease.

His illness had made it nearly impossible for him to take part in recording sessions for the band's latest album, and forced him to miss their last planned shows together.

He was Riot's only remaining original member – a situation that's generated negative comments from some quarters as the band try to continue working together. In a Facebook post the band say: "We are not cashing in on the name. Riot has never really made lots of money – not even Mark. He lived with his parents until the day he passed. And we all have day jobs." Read the rest of the statement here.



The Sword Plan Fall Tour
The Sword will be hitting the road in October for a fall headlining tour of the United States, in support of their new album, Apocryphon, which hits stores on October 22nd.

The tour is set to kick off on October 29th in Corpus Christi, Texas and will runn through December 18th.

Gypsyhawk will be support on the entire tour while Eagle Claw will appear through November 24th and American Sharks will appear December 2nd through December 18th. more on this story



Dispatch To Broadcast Radio City Music Hall Concert
Dispatch will be streaming their concert at New York City's Radio City Music Hall live on Friday, October 5th.

The HD worldwide broadcast will take place on The Bowery Presents Live channel on YouTube here The fans will be able to watch the show and participate in a live chat.

The sold out show is part of Dispatch's North American tour in support of their first album in over a decade, Circles Around The Sun, was released on August 21st. more on this story



Night Ranger Unplug For New CD/DVD Release
Frontiers Records have set an October 22nd North America release date for Night Ranger's newly-recorded live "greatest hits" CD/DVD package: 24 Strings & A Drummer - Live & Acoustic.

The album and DVD were recorded live in an intimate, all-acoustic setting with a select number of fans at TRI Studios in San Rafael, CA in May, 2012.

The collection features some of their greatest hits such as "(You Can Still) Rock In America" and "Sister Christian" with refreshing new acoustic arrangements. more on this story



Afghan Whigs To Rock Kimmel and Play First American Tour In 13 Years
The Afghan Whigs will be hitting the road this month to embark on their first full North American tour in thirteen years.

The tour will be starting September 22nd in New York City. Prior to the launch of the tour, the band will perform on Jimmy Kimmel Live on September 19th.

Since their reformation earlier this year, The Afghan Whigs have also released two brand new cover songs for free on their website: "See And Don't See" (originally recorded by Marie "Queenie" Lyons) and "Lovecrimes" (originally recorded by Frank Ocean). more on this story



Ramones, Misfits, Clash, Black Flag Songs Given Lullaby Treatment
Rock N' Roll Baby Lullaby Ensemble will release Punk Rock Baby Lullaby Arrangements on September 11th.

What would happen if you turned the Ramones "Bye Bye Baby into a lullaby? You don't have to wonder, you can find out right here.

The album transforms 16 of the greatest punk rock songs into lullabies including classics from Ramones, Misfits, The Clash, Black Flag, The Stooges, Dead Kennedys, Social Distortion and more. more on this story



Classic Live Muddy Waters and Rolling Stones Recordings Hitting Vinyl
Eagle Rock have set a September 11th vinyl release date for a special edition 2LP/DVD/CD of Muddy Waters And The Rolling Stones Live At The Checkerboard Lounge Chicago 1981, and The Rolling Stones Some Girls: Live In Texas '78 Vinyl Special Edition 2LP/DVD/CD.

Both sets were previously released in DVD/CD formats – Some Girls in November 2011, Checkerboard Lounge in July 2012.

Each set contains an 180g vinyl in a three-panel gatefold sleeve. With audio presented in DTS Dolby 5.1, these sets truly allow fans to fully experience and enjoy these brilliant artists and moments in music. more on this story



Brian Setzer Orchestra Plan Fall Tour and Special Shows
Brian Setzer Orchestra has some special touring plans this fall and winter following the release of Setzer's new album, Rockabilly Riot! Live from the Planet.

Setzer will first play a three-night-stint at the Hollywood Bowl beginning September 14th. For the first time ever, the 18-member Brian Setzer Orchestra will unite with the renowned 78-piece Hollywood Bowl Orchestra for an unprecedented musical event.

On November 17th, the Brian Setzer Orchestra will kick off their Christmas Rocks! Extravaganza tour. more on this story



Paul McCartney To Receive French Legion of Honor
(Gibson) Paul McCartney will receive France's highest cultural distinction this Saturday (Sept. 8), when he's presented with the Legion of Honor medal in a gala ceremony.

The former Beatle will be given the rank of officer, which is the Legion's middle grade. As reported by The Guardian, French President Francois Hollande will present the medal to McCartney, who will become the first British musician to be awarded the distinction.

Previous recipients include Ravi Shankar, Clint Eastwood, J.K. Rowling and Liza Minnelli. In recent years, McCartney has been the recipient of several high-profile honors. more on this story





Talk Normal Album and Tour Coming
Joyful Noise Recordings have set an October 23rd release date for Talk Normal's sophomore album, Sunshine.

Talk Normal have also announced a fall tour with Future Islands in support of the release.

The tour will kick off on November 2nd in Raleigh, NC and will wrap up on November 19th in Cleveland, OH. more on this story



B Sides


Singled Out: Sarah Fimm
Today Sarah Fimm tells us about her recently released "Barn Sessions" EP which was recorded in its entirety in a barn with Loudboy (Botanica and Peter Murphy). Here is the story:

"Barn Sessions was a simple way to record and perform new music outside of the box. I felt the need to create the place for the music, instead of going to an already existing place. You have much better control over the environment in many ways (I think of the mouse that appears behind John's head in 'Hiding' and laugh at myself when I say that). Having less variables tends to create a more focused piece, in my experience.

I feel there is a profound lack of interconnectedness in the world today, despite our ability to communicate so easily using new methods. There is an explosion of new technology, but sometimes feel the humanity has become obscured. There are more barriers, more illusions, more mechanisms to hide behind. Music, art and simplicity help to deconstruct these barriers. Simplicity is where I go, when complexity of the practical realities become an encumbrance. We have to go back to the beginning. Music begins in nature. It is all around us constantly in every waking moment.

This is why I wanted to combine the intimacy of a live performance with the natural environment and history of Woodstock. I do not like performing in clubs with urine on the floor. I would rather hear the sound of the crickets making a perfect chorus in the starry Catskill night. My hope is to one day do many Barn Sessions featuring different unique and wonderful musicians. I hope it will inspire artists and musicians around the world will take a piece of that spirit, break out their instruments and tell the world what it really sounds like. That is what my dreams look like, anyway."

Hearing is believing. Listen for yourself and learn more about the EP right here!



David Coverdale Talks Deep Purple on Whitesnake TV
(hennemusic) Whitesnake recently launched their own online TV channel, WSTV with the premiere episode featuring singer David Coverdale in an extended interview with his granddaughter Georgina.

Now, the rockers have posted episode number 2, with footage of Coverdale receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award at the recent Vegas Rocks Magazine Awards.

"I'd like to thank Deep Purple for giving an unknown singer an opportunity," said Coverdale in his acceptance speech, before acknowledging Whitesnake members and his family. Watch it here.



Rush's Geddy Lee Finds Touring Difficult
(hennemusic) Rush kick off their "Clockwork Angels" world tour this Friday in Manchester, NH. The North American leg runs to December 2 when it wraps in Houston, following which the band takes a break before heading to Europe to begin a series of dates in May.

As the Canadian rockers prepare for the tour's launch, bassist Geddy Lee spoke with Grammy.comabout life on the road. "I find it more stressful than when I was younger. I think the physical part of it takes its toll on me, and the other guys I know for sure," says Geddy.

"Staying healthy becomes a more difficult challenge, and as the tour winds on, nerves fray in a different way than they used to. Although, you have more confidence than when you were younger, and more command of your instrument [and], as a result, more command of your audience's attention, which makes it easier. There is kind of a physical price you pay as the tour winds on, whereas when I was younger I could be in almost any condition, get out there and bang it off. I'm grateful for the audiences that we have, wherever we go. But it's a difficult thing for me to do right now." more on this story



Heart To Be Featured On CBS Sunday Morning
(hennemusic) 70s rock band Heart will be featured on an upcoming edition of CBS Sunday Morning.

Set to air September 16, CBS' Tracy Smith takes Ann and Nancy Wilson all the way back to their beginnings in Vancouver, and visits their old family home in Seattle with them.

The show also captured Heart in concert in Vancouver and filmed in-depth interviews at Ann's house that bring to life Ann and Nancy's new book - "Kicking & Dreaming" - and meaning and context to their new album, "Fanatic," which is due October 2.

LOVERBOY WOWS FANS, CRITICS ON TOUR WITH JOURNEY, PAT BENATAR + NEIL GIRALDO:

Legendary Canadian rockers celebrate new album release, Rock 'n' Roll Revival, with blockbuster tour through end of year
Los Angeles, Sept. 4, 2012—Loverboy are not just "Working for the Weekend" these days. They're performing overtime, wowing fans and critics alike, while on their current North American tour with Journey and Pat Benatar + Neil Giraldo through December.
The band recently released a new studio album, Rock 'n' Roll Revival, on Frontiers Records, featuring three new tracks, "Heartbreaker" and "No Tomorrow," produced with their original engineer, Bob Rock (Metallica, Aerosmith, Bon Jovi) at Bryan Adams' famed Warehouse Studios in Vancouver, as well as "Rock 'n' Roll Revival, penned by Paul Dean and Mike Reno. The group still features the original line-up of vocalist Mike Reno, guitarist Paul Dean, drummer Matt Frenette and keyboardist Doug Johnson with bassist Ken "Spider" Sinnaeve replacing the late Scott Smith. The album also includes live re-recordings of some of the band's greatest hits like "Working for the Weekend," "Turn Me Loose," "Lovin' Every Minute of It," "The Kid Is Hot Tonight," "Queen of the Broken Hearts" and "Hot Girls in Love."

Reviews for the band's current tour with Journey and Pat Benatar + Neil Giraldo, which began July at San Bernardino's San Manuel Amphitheatre and ends Dec. 4 at Victoria, BC's Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre, have been ecstatic.
The Kansas City Star raved: "Loverboy's set was punctuated by a killer rendition of 'Turn Me Loose' and the crowd-pleasing 'Working for the Weekend.'"
Salt Lake Tribune was effusive in its praise: "[Loverboy] and lead singer Mike Reno haven't lost much after decades of touring. Classics such as 'Turn Me Loose,' 'Hot Girls in Love' and 'The Kid is Hot Tonight' had an appreciative audience on its feet, singing along and showed that Reno can still hit the high notes. But the final song, 'Working for the Weekend,' might have set the tone for the night. The audience had been working all week long and seemed ready to enjoy a night of good old '80s rock 'n' roll."
Kentucky's Scene and Heard noted: "The band was very tight, Paul Dean was excellent on guitar, his chords and solos are the driving force of the band."
The Pioneer Press enthused: "None of these three acts dabbles in camp, but instead plays the old hits as faithfully as possible… Loverboy opened the show with a concise, seven-song set that found room for pretty much every hit…The grandstand already was hopping when they ambled on shortly after 7 p.m., and lead singer Mike Reno seemed to feed off the energy."
Today.com got into the spirit, too, chiming in: "Loverboy is embracing its past while setting its sights on a future that … will bring them more music, fans and fun."
Michigan Live offered: "But if truth be told, the Canadian band that still holds the record for winning the most Juno Awards in one year—six of Canada's equivalent to the Grammy Awards—is still working hard, and OK, loving every minute of it, too."

For its 30-year-plus career, Loverboy has delighted audiences around the world since forming in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. With their trademark red leather pants, bandannas, big rock sound and high-energy live shows, Loverboy has sold more 30 million albums, earning four multi-platinum plaques, including the four-million selling Get Lucky and a trio of double-platinum releases in their self-titled 1980 debut, 1983's Keep It Up and 1985's Lovin' Every Minute of It, not to mention having hit songs featured on multi-platinum soundtracks, like Footloose and Top Gun.
For a full list of tour dates, go to: www.loverboyband.com/tours.html.

Today's Day in Rock News!

Today's Day in Rock


Rolling Stones Releasing New Songs
(hennemusic) The Rolling Stones have announced the fall release of a new greatest hits collection to mark the band's 50th Anniversary that will include two newly recorded songs.
Due November 12 worldwide (November 13 in North America), "GRRR!" will be available in five different formats, including a three-CD 50-track version and a four-CD super-deluxe version that includes 80 songs.

The collection follows the history of The Stones, from their first single, 1963's cover of Chuck Berry's "Come On", through hits like "The Last Time," "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction," "Get Off Of My Cloud," "Jumping Jack Flash," "Honky Tonk Women," and concert staples "Brown Sugar," "Tumbling Dice," "Miss You" and "Start Me Up."

"GRRR!" will also feature two new songs - "Gloom And Doom" and "One Last Shot" – recorded last month in Paris. The tracks mark the first time Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood have all been together in the recording studio since completing 2005's "A Bigger Bang" album. more on this story



Vince Neil Blames Valet Blowup On Stupidity and Incompetence
(hennemusic) Motley Crue singer Vince Neil is offering his side of the story regarding a recent outburst in a Las Vegas parking lot.

Neil was caught on video yelling and screaming at a group of parking valets at the Planet Hollywood in Vegas last month. TMZ reported that Vince flew off the handle when the valets refused to return the keys to his Rolls-Royce.

Now, the Crue frontman has released a statement to Las Vegas' Fox 5 TV program "More Access," saying, "I was not given a valet ticket when I first parked my Rolls-Royce. They then refused to give me the car even though it was parked only ten feet away. I gave them my license and told them to simply open the car and look at my registration, and again they refused. This could have been avoided except for the stupidity and incompetence of the valets and security." more on this story



New Black Country Communion Album May Be Their Last
(hennemusic) As Black Country Communion gear up for the October 30 release of their third album, "Afterglow," bassist Glenn Hughes dropped a bombshell about the group's future during an interview last week with ABC News Radio.

"This may be the [band's] last album," said Hughes. "I hate to break it to you, but it just may be, because I need to be in a band that tours on a regular basis."

Black Country Communion - made up of bassist/vocalist Hughes (Deep Purple, Trapeze, Black Sabbath), blues rock guitarist/vocalist Joe Bonamassa, drummer Jason Bonham (Led Zeppelin), and keyboardist Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater) – have faced the challenge of building a global identity and following due to the busy schedules of its players, especially Bonamassa's heavy solo touring commitments, explained Hughes. more on this story



Green Day Frontman Out Of The Hospital
(TMZ) Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong is out of the hospital and back in L.A. following a medical scare ... and upon his arrival Monday, the singer mouthed to TMZ that his voice is completely gone.

The band was supposed to play a show in Italy this weekend, but the guys were forced to cancel the gig when Billie Joe was "rushed to the hospital due to illness."

The rest of the band released a video statement saying, "We're beyond devastated ... We're as sad as you guys are. Billie's extremely upset about it."

The guys never revealed the nature of Armstrong's illness ... but now it's obvious, it has something to do with his throat.

On his way out of the airport, we asked Billie Joe about some other stuff ... but for some reason, he didn't have much to say. more on this story



Red Hot Chili Peppers Going Vegas For New Year's
(Banana 101.5) The Red Hot Chili Peppers have spent the better part of 2012 rocking arenas and stadiums as they continue to tour behind last year's 'I'm With You' album, but they'll close out the year in a much more intimate setting.

As MTV.com reports, the band has lined up a New Year's Eve gig at the Chelsea Ballroom at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

Fans who don't manage to snag tickets to the show but find themselves in Vegas on New Year's Eve can still watch the entire concert on the 65-foot outdoor digital marquee of the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas hotel, which also is home to the Chelsea. more on this story



Peter Gabriel's So Expanded For 25 Anniversary Reissue
Peter Gabriel will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of his landmark solo album, So, with a reissue campaign featuring various format including a box set.

The digitally remastered 25th Anniversary Edition is set to be released on October 23rd in North America and October 22nd internationally.)

So's 25th Anniversary Edition will be available on CD and digitally, as well as in an expanded 3CD and digital Special Edition, which adds a previously unreleased 1987 Athens concert recording from Gabriel's 'So' tour, and as a 4CD/2DVD/LP/12" Deluxe, Limited Edition box set. more on this story



Halestorm, In This Moment and Eve To Adam Tour
Halestorm will be hitting the road this fall for a North American headline tour featuring support from In This Moment and Eve To Adam.

The is set to kick off on November 8th in Mobile, Alabama and wrap up on Decenver 15th in Orlando, FL .

Following the trek, Halestorm also have two additional shows scheduled on December 29th in Montclair, NJ and on December 31st in Baltimore, MD as well as two shows with Alice Cooper in November.
more on this story



Sex Pistols Bollocks Anniversary Box Set Preview
(hennemusic) The 35th Anniversary super deluxe box set of "Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's The Sex Pistols" will be released on September 24th through Universal Music UK.

The package features the original master tapes from the album's 1977 recording sessions, which were thought to be lost for many years. They were rediscovered during the recent move from Virgin Records to Universal Music Catalogue in January, and have been remastered, for the very first time, by Tim Young under direction from original producer Chris Thomas.

Also included is a 100-page hardback book that features a Sex Pistols' diary of 1977, packed with exclusive images, recording details, memorabilia and rare photos detailing every significant band event in their breakout year, with quotes from key figures. The band has offered up a video preview of the diary



Cannibal Corpse Heading East
Cannibal Corpse are heading east in October. As in the far east with a new tour trek that will take them to Asia and Down Under.

The tour will mark the band's first time in many of the cities, which include Jakarta, Tokyo, Perth, Seoul, as well as a show in Hawaii on their way back into the western hemisphere.

The trek starts off with a five date run in Australia beginning on October 4th. From there they will head to Asia for dates ranging from Bangkok to Japan to China. more on this story



Voivod Set New Release of 30th Anniversary
Voivod will release their new effort, Target Earth, on January 21st throughout Europe and the 22nd in North America via a new partnership between Century Media Records and Voivod's Iron Gang Factory.

"Our goal has been to find a partner for Iron Gang Factory to help get new Voivod music to the world and Century Media, we are proud to say, is the right company to do so globally We can't wait to release, tour, and promote 'Target Earth," says the band.

The album release coincides with the band's 30th anniversary. They formed in January of 1983 and released their debut, War and Pain, a year later. more on this story



David Lee Roth Sends Eddie Van Halen Get Well Message
(hennemusic) Following news of Eddie Van Halen's surgery as a result of a digestive disorder known as Diverticulitis, lead singer David Lee Roth has sent his guitarist some 'get well' wishes from Japan.

Fan website VHND has posted a photo of Roth and friends, with the message: "Love and support from all of us in Japan. Get well soon. Love, Dave."

Roth has been in Japan for some time doing sword training with a Shungendo monk, Sueyoshi Akeshi. The singer has a lifelong history of martial arts training, which he says he began at the age of 12. See the photo here.



Iron Maiden Singer Running Free In Sports Race
(hennemusic) Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson took the band's 1982 track, "Run To The Hills," literally last weekend when he competed in the annual Grasmere Sport's Guides Race in England.

The Westmorland Gazette reports Dickinson and Maiden guitarist Dave Murray were in the northern UK town for the wedding of band manager Andy Taylor's daughter Louise.

While there, Dickinson suited up for the Sports Race on Sunday, which he completed in 26 minutes and 21 seconds, landing him 161st out of 181 runners. more on this story



Danko Jones Plan U.S. Shows
Danko Jones will be playing two concerts in the U.S. this month ahead of the release of their new album.

The band will release their new album, Rock And Roll Is Black And Blue, stateside on October 9th.

The band will make a stop in Phoenix, AZ on September 26th at Pub Rock (sponsored by KUPD) and another stop in Las Vegas, NV at the House of Blues on September 27th, both stops including performances by Hoobastank and Hyro da Hero. more on this story



Witch Mountain Tap Castle For Fall Tour
Castle will be hitting the road next month where they will be supporting Witch Mountain on their North American fall tour.

The five-week trek will kick off in Portland, Or on October 11th and come full circle and wrap up in Portland on November 18th.

Castle will be touring in support of their new album "Blacklands" which will be released on September 11th and was produced by Billy Anderson (Cathedral, Sleep, Eyehategod, Neurosis). more on this story



B Sides


Singled Out: Shane Gamble
Today indie rock/country/Americana star Shane Gamble tells us about "Turn My Way," the hit single from his forthcoming self-titled album which is set to hit stores on September 18th. Here is the story:

"Turn My Way" is a track that was written quite quickly on my studio couch one day. The basic premise of the song is about a guy that sees a girl that just blows him away... but she doesn't really notice him. It's his determination to meet the girl that propels the song.

Originally, I made an acoustic "demo" of "Turn My Way" that I just LOVED. To me the song felt done. It was essentially acoustic guitar vocal and a set of concert bells for the pre chorus. At this same time I was talking with Atlanta based producer Rick Beato. Rick said, "why don't you send me some new songs?"... So I said, "well, I have this new song 'Turn My Way' that I just recorded but I might just keep it like it is." He responded, "Shane..."I'm a producer! send it to me!" After he heard the song he called me and said "Dude, I have to produce this song...I got it"... So off to Atlanta from Washington, DC I fly... As it turns out, Rick did and amazing job producing the song!

I found that tempo was a really important factor. For this song, it needed to have enough drive to feel urgent, but enough space to allow the lyrical message to breathe. By the time I got off the airplane and arrived back home the song was well on its way to sounding complete, but there was one element missing; the female vocal. So Rick provided me the tracks and I completed the song at my Maryland studio by pulling in good friend Jaqueline Claypool on harmony vocals. The song is now complete, it tells the whole story. Enjoy!

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



The Black Keys Release Little Black Submarines Video
(hennemusic) The Black Keys have released a video for "Little Black Submarines," the latest track from their current album, "El Camino."

Filmed by Danny Clinch in Nashville's Springwater Supper Club, guitarist Dan Auerbach tells Rolling Stone that a live performance wasn't the original vision for the video.

"There was a storyline but it didn't work," the guitarist says, so the band let a select group of fans into the minuscule bar for the filming of the one song - and they ended up playing an entire show. "We all just sort of kind of mutually agreed that it should probably just be the performance and not any of the other extra stuff," he says. "Luckily we had live footage so we turned it into a live video. We just sort of said 'You know, it was fun kind of performing here at a small club with the fans. Why don't we just have it be that?'" Watch the video here.



Metallica Share Live Memory Remains Footage
(hennemusic) Following an 8-night run of shows in Mexico City, Metallica wound down its summer 2012 series of concerts with a few Canadian concert dates, including an August 17 stop in Edmonton, Alberta.

The band brought along its extensive, career-spanning stage from the Mexico City trip, which featured a variety of props and effects used over the past 30 years.

Metallica are sharing footage from the Edmonton stop, including video of the pre-show meet and greet, the tuning room and "The Memory Remains" from the concert. more on this story



Green Day Release Kill The DJ Video
(hennemusic) Green Day have released a new music video for "Kill The DJ," a track from the band's forthcoming album, "Uno."

"[Bassist] Mike [Dirnt] asked me to write a song with a four-on-the-floor rhythm," Billie Joe Armstrong told Rolling Stone while explaining the origins of the tune.

"I'd never done it before. It's kind of like [The Clash's] 'Sandinista!,' Ian Dury's 'Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll' and the Tom Tom Club song, 'Genius of Love.'" We were trying to figure out how to make dance music without turning into a dance band." Watch it here.



The Darkness Release New App
(hennemusic) In sync with the recent release of "Hot Cakes," their first new album in seven years, UK rockers The Darkness have unveiled their official App.

Included is "The Darkness Scanner" - hold your phone over The Darkness album artwork, tour poster or concert ticket and there may be some hidden content for you.

"The Darkness Soundboard" includes clips from the new album that can be used as ringtones, text alerts and to share with friends. more on this story



Aerosmith's Joe Perry Rig Rundown Video Goes Online
(hennemusic) Premier Guitar hooked up with Aerosmith when the band's Global Warming tour rolled into Milwaukee for its July 7 concert date.

The guitar site recently shared video of guitarist Brad Whitford's live setup as part of their Rig Rundown series, and now they've posted a behind the scenes look at Joe Perry's touring gear.

PG's Jason Shadrick hooked up with Perry's guitar tech, Trace Foster, to review Joe's equipment and stage setup. Watch it here.



Sites & Sounds: Rockapalooza- Pop Montreal- ATP I'll Be Your Mirror- Gonerfest 9
antiMusic Travel Editor Kevin Wierzbicki gives us the low down on music events taking place in North America this month including Rockapalooza, Pop Montreal, ATP I'll Be Your Mirror and Gonerfest 9.

Rockapalooza Ohio Back to College Jam
September 8, Cleveland, Ohio

Taking place at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds in suburban Cleveland, this last-of-summer blowout will be headlined by The Devil Wears Prada, Machine Gun Kelly, Attack Attack!, Twista, Inspectah Deck, Bobaflex, Texas in July, Ionia, iPhonic and Cleveland's very own TEZO. Among the acts appearing on secondary stages are Autumn Burning, Helix Reign, Jet City Vega, Skinbound, Oceans of Atrophy, Wixor and Black Cloud Syndrome. The Crowne Plaza Hotel in host city Middleburg Heights is offering festival goers a special room rate of $89 per night. (440) 243-4040.
www.rockapalooza.net

Pop Montreal
September 19-23, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

The most anticipated show at Pop Montreal this year is the pairing of former Talking Head David Byrne with St. Vincent, also known as Annie Clark. Their show will take place on September 21; before and afterwards you can catch an eclectic bunch of performances by the likes of Grimes, Purity Ring, Cadence Weapon, Cuff the Duke, Katatonia, Hot Snakes, Chevalier Avant Garde, Eliza Gilkyson, Mozart's Sister, Deerhoof, Austra, Rich Aucoin, Change of Heart, Soupcans and many more.
www.popmontreal.com

ATP I'll Be Your Mirror
September 21-23, Manhattan, New York City

Originally scheduled to take place in New Jersey, the ATP I'll Be Your Mirror Festival has moved to Pier 36 in Manhattan. The line-up remains stellar: Philip Glass & Tyondai Braxton, Braids, Janeane Garofalo, Lightning Bolt, Lee Renaldo, Chavez, Joseph Arthur, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Tall Firs, Blanck Mass, Endless Boogie, Kurt Braunohler, the Psychic Experiment and many others. www.atpfestival.com

Gonerfest 9
September 27-30, Memphis, Tennessee

Put together by the good folks at Goner Records, Gonerfest 9 features bands from all over the world like Australian acts Mad Macka, Slug Guts and Native Cats, French groups Cecila & the Sauerkrauts and Jack of Hearts and out-of-this-world participants Spits who claim to be from Mars. Also appearing are Hussy, Legs, Bad Sports, No Bails, River City Tanlines and more. www.gonerfest.com

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Green Day Singer Rushed To The Hospital
(hennemusic) Green Day were forced to cancel their appearance Sunday at the I-Day Festival in Bologna, Italy after frontman Billie Joe Armstrong was rushed to the hospital for an undisclosed illness.
"We apologize profusely, this is really unfortunate, but Billie got rushed to the hospital last night due to illness," said bassist Mike Dirnt in a video posted on the band's website. "The doctors don't think it's a good idea for him to play today. This sucks, we really, really were looking forward to playing in Bologna as the highlight of our tour."

"We're beyond devastated, we're as sad as you guys are," added drummer Tre Cool. "Billie is extremely upset about it and we'll see you very soon." more on this story



Aerosmith Approached Sammy Hagar To Replace Steven Tyler
(hennemusic) When Steven Tyler was announced as a judge on American Idol in the fall of 2010, Aerosmith were left at a crossroads: work around Tyler's Idol schedule, take a break, or move forward with a new lead singer.

Guitarist Brad Whitford now reveals the band – without Tyler – seriously considered their options at the time. Clearly the band realized the challenge they were facing in trying to replace an iconic frontman like Tyler. "It's impossible to fill Steven's shoes, that's not gonna happen," said the guitarist, although he went to say that the band "spoke to a couple of people that were semi-interested," including the Red Rocker, Sammy Hagar.

"Well, we spoke to Sammy, and he was really excited about it," Whitford explained. "I love Sammy, and I was like, 'Oh man this would be so cool!' (But) it all started to come back together on its own, like it was going to and should have." more on this story



Starship Guitarist Mark Abrahamian Dies Following Concert
Starship lead guitarist Mark Abrahamian suffered a fatal heart attack following a concert on Sunday night. He was 46.

Starship was performing a concert with Boston and Survivor in Norfolk, Neb and Abrahamian collapsed following the show according to road manager Scott Harrison, reports Mercury News .

"We had just finished the show. We were back in the dressing room eating. He apparently told the bass player he wasn't feeling well," Harrison said. Then Abrahamian reportedly collapsed in his room while talking to his fiance on the phone. more on this story



Geoff Tate's Queensryche Features Ex-Ozzy, Ratt and Megadeth Members
(Classic Rock) Geoff Tate has delivered on his promise to use the Queensryche name, and unveiled a band including Rudy Sarzo ex of Ozzy Osbourne and Quiet Riot, Bobby Blotzer of Ratt and Glen Drover, formerly of Megadeth.

The move follows Tate's failed attempt to force his former bandmates to stop using the Queensryche name after they sacked him. When a judge ruled against him he stated it meant both parties could employ the title.

Now he's confirmed his band is also called Queensryche – and slammed former colleages Michael Wilton, Scott Rockenfield and Eddie Jackson for having "no spark". more on this story



Suicide Silence's Mitch Lucker Hospitalized
Suicide Silence frontman Mitch Lucker was hospitalized over the weekend for an infection related to a recent broken elbow injury.

Lucker kept fans informed during the weekend via his Twitter account. He told them on Saturday that he had a double IV to his heart installed and that he was at Orange Coast Memorial hospital under intensive IV antibiotics.

On Sunday he told fans how he ended up in the hospital, "had an ambulance come to my house. I woke up inside of it because everyone thought I was dead... Apparently I just passed out & had a nap."

Fortunately, on Monday he updated fans with "Thanks for all the positive vibes! Last night was crazy, but I'm ok and Getting way better. Thank you all for the support. I will be fine <3" You will find any updates here. Duff McKagan Has Close Call On Charity Mountain Climb (Classic Rock) Former Guns N' Roses bassist Duff McKagan suffered his own life-endangering moment while taking part in a charity climb of 14,411ft Mt Rainier in Washington state. He reports: "My right eye suddenly blurred at about 11,000ft. I kept it quiet – I didn't want to be the guy who held up the group. Pride plays a factor and pride is dangerous in those slippery, steep and treacherous places. At 12,000ft both my eyes went blurry and nausea was overcoming me. At about 12,800ft a guide from another climb came up to me and announced he thought I had a cerebral edema, and 'could die soon if he doesn't get down very quickly.' "I guess my eyes were rolling about a bit and I was stumbling like a drunken sailor. It was time to turn the climb around. I had to pull everything I had from deep inside me just to get down." [Seattle Weekly] More rock news Late Queen Frontman Freddie Mercury Becomes An Angry Bird Hollywood Records sent over word that late Queen frontman Freddie Mercury has been made an honorary member of the Angry Birds family for the Freddie For A Day campaign. To start the week in which Freddie's memory is celebrated with Freddie For A Day on his birthday, September 5, on Monday, September 3 the creators of Angry Birds released an all-new animation of Freddie the Angry Bird riding his bicycle to the famous Queen track "Bicycle Race." The video is streaming on Rovio's YouTube channel here To further raise additional awareness for the Mercury Phoenix Trust, Angry Birds in partnership with Bravado will be releasing a limited-edition Freddie Mercury Angry Bird T-shirt which will be made available from the Angry Birds and Bravado webstores. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Mercury Phoenix Trust. T-shirt numbers are limited. more on this story Vivian Campbell Regrets Mudslinging With Ronnie James Dio (Classic Rock) Vivian Campbell regrets the mudslinging between him and former bandmate Ronnie James Dio and he's aiming to reclaim ownership of Dio songs he wrote, but couldn't even bring himself to listen to for many years. The pair had a musically successful, but personally difficult, relationship in Dio between 1982 and 1986, when Campbell was fired. He went on to play with Whitesnake before replacing Steve Clark in Def Leppard in 1992. When Dio died in 2010 the guitarist said he was "numb" to the news, partly because his mother had died the previous week. Since then he's reformed the original Dio lineup with Vinny Appice, Claude Schnell and Jimmy Bain – who was arrested for drugs offences last week. Read what he had to say here. Eddie Van Halen Checks In Following Emergency Surgery (hennemusic) Guitar icon Eddie Van Halen is thanking fans for their support following news of his recent surgery as a result of a digestive disorder known as Diverticulitis. "Thank you for all of your cool comments!," posted Eddie on Friday. "Hanging out, taking it easy and following the doctors orders." Last week, it was revealed that Eddie is recovering following emergency surgery. "Eddie Van Halen underwent an emergency surgery for a severe bout of Diverticulitis," the band posted on Wednesday. "No further surgeries are needed and a full recovery is expected within 4 - 6 months. more on this story Sunn O))) Cancel Tour Sunn O))) have been forced to pull out of their upcoming tour of Australia and New Zealand after running into issues with the Aussie promoter. The band still plan to perform their planned dates in Japan this fall. The band had this to say: We apologize to our great and loyal fans in Australia and New Zealand. We have had 2 amazing tours of Australia in the past and were looking forward to going back for a third. We have never had the chance to travel to New Zealand to date, and it pains us to cancel those concerts, but alas the travel is tied together and we can not afford to do NZ alone at this time. more on this story Sebastian Bach Says Press Put Words In His Mouth About Book Plans (hennemusic) In a recent interview with Billboard, Sebastian Bach was asked about his plans to write a memoir about his rock n' roll life. "Oh, my story is insanely insane," he is quoted as telling the music industry magazine. "I think I could do a hell of a book. I could make (Motley Crue's) 'The Dirt' look clean if I wanted to." Now, Bach has posted his thoughts on the Billboard story, which has spread to rock news sites around the globe. "Why does the press always put words in my mouth? You would think I would know better by now," he wrote on Saturday. "Someone asked me about my book & my answer was exactly this: 'I could make the dirt look clean if I wanted to.' Now, every single thing I read about my book says, Sebastian says his book will surpass Motley Crue's The Dirt.' Only thing is....I never said that. I don't even know what kind of book it will be yet." more on this story Wishbone Ash Members Reunite At Garden Party (Classic Rock) Martin Turner insists he was not trying to seize back power of ownership of the Wishbone Ash name by being joined on stage by fellow former members Ted Turner, Laurie Wisefield and Steve Upton during an intimate fan gathering last week. The vocalist/bassist's line-up of the group, known as Martin Turner's Wishbone Ash, is about to go to court with guitarist Andy Powell, who trademarked the name several years ago. Powell is the only original member of his line-up of his rival group. Last Friday afternoon MWTA appeared at an invite-only Garden Party for around 200 people at the home in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, of their manager Martin Darvill. Attendees were astonished when Ted Turner, who these days resides in Arizona, strolled on and plugged in midway through Valediction, a rarely played track from the band's second album, Pilgrimage, then hung around for a few further tunes, before Wisefield, Turner's replacement, took his place for Living Proof. Read more and see photos here. David Coverdale Joins Sammy Hagar For 4 Decades of Rock Debut (hennemusic) Back in May, Sammy Hagar announced plans to test drive a new format for his 2013 live shows. Billed as "4 Decades Of Rock," Hagar's plan is to mark 40 years since the release of the debut Montrose album by building an evening featuring highlights from his lengthy career. Sammy & The Wabos would open the show, followed by The Other Half (including former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony); a Montrose tribute set would be next, and then the evening would wrap up with Chickenfoot. Hagar's September 1 show at the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harvey's in Stateline, Nevada was the first event with the new format. For the Montrose tribute set, Hagar was joined by the band's Denny Carmassi and Bill Church, with Joe Satriani sitting in; Carmassi stuck around for the closing portion with Chickenfoot. Whitesnake leader David Coverdale was on hand to join Chickenfoot, as well, performing a cover of Led Zeppelin's "Rock & Roll" with the band. Watch video here. Iron Maiden To Reissue Maiden England (hennemusic) Iron Maiden toured North America this summer on a trek billed as "Maiden England" after their 80s era concert video release. In terms of production and content, the 2012 live show closely mirrored the original 1988 concert video of the same name, shot on the "Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son Tour." Now, Metal Rules reports that bassist Steve Harris has confirmed that "Maiden England" will be re-released next year. In a new interview with German magazine Rock Hard, Harris says the rerelease will be expanded to comprise the show's encores, which were not included in the original VHS. more on this story Dan Spitz Explains Anthrax Exit (Classic Rock) Former Anthrax guitarist Dan Spitz has discussed his surprise departure from the band in 1995 and why he gave away all his guitars. The acclaimed axeman shocked fans by leaving the thrash giants just as they were enjoying a new lease of life with vocalist John Bush, and turning instead to a career as a watchmaker. Spitz tells Hodinkee: "I had been living on a tour bus since I was 14 years old, and played in bands with others of equal skill set – but they were much older and I was. "I excelled at what I was doing and Anthrax soon hit and was playing sold-out colosseums for years. "By the time 1995 rolled around I was the first one in the band to have children, and I missed them when I was on the road. We'd do an album and tour for years at a time, then start the cycle over again. Time at home was not there. more on this story Chickenfoot's Deep Purple Tribute Cover Happened By Accident (Classic Rock) Chickenfoot's Joe Satriani says the band fell into playing Deep Purple's Highway Star by accident. Their take on the song appears on Re-Machined, the official tribute to Purple's iconic 1972 album Machine Head, which is on sale as part of a Classic Rock Fan Pack. Satriani explains: "We started our first tour and we were threatening to play it. I don't think Sammy wanted to do it – he'd never really memorised the lyrics. Somebody printed them up and threw them on the stage. At the beginning of the song you hear me starting up Bad Motor Scooter because that's what was on the setlist. "Chad Smith, in a most mischievous way, started playing Highway Star, so I had to kind of segue into it. I think for the second verse, Sammy is literally on his hands and knees reading the lyrics." [Music Radar] More rock news Decapitated Recruit Former Vadar Member For Upcoming Tour Decapitated have recruited former Vader drummer Pawel "Pawulon" Jaroszewicz to join them on their upcoming "Asian Invasion" tour which kicks off on Saturday. Jaroszewicz will be filling the void left by drummer Kerim "Krihm" Lechner who left group. The PRP> had the following statement which they report was issued by Lechner about his departure.

"I sadly have to inform you about some major change that happened in the last months. I am no longer a member of Decapitated! Too many personal differences and other difficulties made me decide like this." The rest of his statement is here. more on this story



Talking Heads' Stop Making Sense Named Best Gig Movie
(Classic Rock) The Talking Heads' Stop Making Sense has been named the best gig movie ever by Classic Rock's sister magazine, Total Film.

Total Film says Stop Making Sense is its No.1 choice because: 'The rock gig is deconstructed as Jonathan Demme captures the innovative staging of a Talking Heads gig, from solo performance to full band to David Byrne dancing in an oversized suit.

'Best song is the opener, Psycho Killer – just Byrne, an acoustic guitar and a drum machine whose staccato rhythms cause the singer to stagger around like a murder victim.' See what else made the list



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Singled Out: Ron Pope
Ron Pope kicks off his Across the Yard North American tour tomorrow in Syracuse, NY. To celebrate we asked him to tell us about the song "In My Bones" from his latest album "Atlanta". Here is the story:

I only had a few months between my Spring/Summer tour and my fall tour in 2011. In that time, I needed to figure out the concept for what would eventually become the "Atlanta" album, then write and record it. I gave myself four weeks to write the songs for the album. Every weekday, I'd get up in the morning, and then I'd bang my head against the wall all day, hoping that a song would fall out. After a few weeks of non-stop writing, I started to go a little bit crazy. One morning, I had a song idea that refused to get finished. Hour after hour after hour went by and I just couldn't work it out. Eventually, I decided to take a break and hop in the shower, because I was starting to smell a little bit hobo-esque. While I was in the shower, all the sudden a melody hit me, so I started humming. Then words just popped into my head. I got out of the shower singing, dried off, then sat down at the keyboard, and played "In My Bones" all the way through. It was like the song had been sitting out there in the ether, waiting for me to reach out and grab it. That doesn't happen to me very often, but when it does, I'm always amazed. To me, that song feels like it always existed and was just waiting for the right moment to reveal itself to me.

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



Jay-Z Jams with Pearl Jam At Made In America Festival
(hennemusic) Pearl Jam closed out the inaugural Made In America festival in Philadelphia Sunday night.

The event was curated by rapper, songwriter, record producer and entrepreneur Jay-Z, who named the 2-day festival after one of his collaborative tracks with Kanye West.

Jay-Z joined Pearl Jam during the Seattle rockers' encore, as the two performed a rocked-up version of his 2004 track, "99 Problems." Watch it here.



KISS Share Live Footage
(hennemusic) KISS continued their summer tour of North America with Motley Crue with a show on Saturday at the Klipsch Music Center in the Indianapolis suburb of Noblesville, Indiana.

KISS have offered up front row footage of their opening number, "Detroit Rock City."The classic track is featured on the band's latest reissue, "Destroyer: Resurrected," the group's 1976 multi-platinum, landmark album that has been newly remixed from the original master tapes by the album's original producer, Bob Ezrin.

Ezrin pulled the tapes from the vaults and painstakingly remixed the entire album, enhancing the sound and bringing out its rich texture and vibrancy, while keeping the integrity of the original recording intact. watch it here.



Metallica Share Live Wherever I May Roam Footage
(hennemusic) Metallica played two shows in Edmonton last month as the band wound down its summer concert activity.

The band brought along its extensive, career-spanning stage from the recent 8-show run in Mexico City, which featured a variety of props and effects used over the past 30 years.

Metallica are sharing footage from the second Edmonton date, on August 18, including video of the tuning room and the 1991 "Black" album classic track, "Wherever I May Roam," from the concert. Watch it here.



Rush Release The Wreckers Lyric Video
(hennemusic) Rush have released a lyric video for "The Wreckers," the new single from their latest album "Clockwork Angels."

The Canadian rockers are currently gearing up to kick off their North American tour, which begins September 7 in Manchester, NH.

The project's companion piece, "Clockwork Angels: The Novel," by Colorado-based sci-fi author Kevin J. Anderson and Rush drummer/lyricist Neil Peart, had its world premiere book launch in Toronto on August 23. Watch the video here.



Steel Panther Release Another DVD Clip
(hennemusic) Steel Panther have offered up the second full-song preview of their forthcoming live DVD, "The British Invasion."

Fans can now watch Panther's performance of "Asian Hooker." The band was captured in concert in London, England in 2010 for the set, which was directed by Daniel E. Catullo III, who has previously worked with artists like Rush, Chickenfoot, Godsmack and Alter Bridge.

"The British Invasion" will be issued on September 28th in Australia and New Zealand, and the rest of the world on October 22.

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

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

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

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

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






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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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

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





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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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



B Sides


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

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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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





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

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

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

Today's Day in Rock News!

Today's Day in Rock


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

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



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

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

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




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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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

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

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



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

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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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





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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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





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

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

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



B Sides


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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