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Rock Band 2 To Feature New Guns N' Roses

antiMusic reports: Today's Running Out of Patience Meter® reading: it has been 5,348 days since the last new Guns N' Roses album was released. Now here is some big GNR news from the New York Times: A decade and a half after releasing its previous album, Guns N' Roses plans to put out a new song in September, on the video game Rock Band 2.

MTV expects to announce on Monday that the sequel to its popular Rock Band game will include "Shackler's Revenge," a track from the Guns N' Roses album that has been in the works for more than a decade, said people familiar with the deal who spoke on condition of anonymity because the arrangement has yet to be announced.

The inclusion of the song on a game suggests that the Guns N' Roses album "Chinese Democracy" will come out this fall, after years of delays. Axl Rose, who has selected replacements for the other original members, has said that the album is finished, but a release date has not been announced.
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Zeppelin Tour Hopes Now Further Away, The Verve Album Delayed, Every Time I Die Label less, Darker My Love Free Shows, Night Ranger Talking and more

antiMusic reports: If you were hoping for a Led Zeppelin reunion tour, it looks like you are going to have to wait a bit longer as Robert has some other plans to attend to. Billboard has the scoop: Robert Plant and Alison Krauss have extended their smash hit "Raising Sand" tour through early October. The next round of dates begins Sept. 23 in Kansas City, Mo., and will wrap Oct. 5 in Saratoga, Calif. more

The upcoming record from The Verve 'Forth' will be released a week later than the previously announced date of August 19th. August 26th marks the new release date in the US and Canada, a day earlier in the UK.

Darker My Love are kicking off their dual hometown residencies this week! The guys will debut their new material this Thursday, July 17 at Popscene in San Francisco and will make the voyage south to rock The Echo in LA the very next day. Then back to SF for The Rickshaw Shop next week, and The Echo again the following night. Not only are these four shows FREE but each fan will receive a limited edition 7-inch as well as the opportunity to pre-order the band's sophomore LP for a special, discounted price at these performances.

Every Time I Die is currently seeking a new label home. Speaking to the UK's Rock Sound magazine, the group's vocalist Keith Buckley revealed, "Our latest album was the last thing we had to deliver for Ferret so we are in limbo. We are talking to some labels right now, I think people will be very pleased to know that it looks like we will not be signing with a major. more

Victor Willis, the original lead singer of disco-era band the Village People, was released from a San Diego hospital on Monday after vocal cord surgery and said he could resume singing within months. more

Death Row Records, the legendary West Coast hip-hop label that launched such seminal rappers as Snoop Dogg, Tupac Shakur and Dr. Dre to superstardom and made mint at the front of the early '90s gangsta-rap boom, has been auctioned off for a relatively measly $24 million. more

The Rock Against Diabetes auction just got a little better: Port City Amps has added an amazing guitar cabinet to the prize package, and Rock Against Diabetes has also added a one night stay at the Paramount Hotel in Times Square, to use for the day of your guitar lesson. This adds over $1,000.00 to the already stunning package of a Gibson Les Paul BFG in hard case, a 3 hour private lesson with Guns N Roses guitarist Ron Thal (Bumblefoot) in the NYC Gibson showroom and so much more. When buying a limited edition Bumblefoot/Rock Against Diabetes t-shirt, your name will be entered to win this amazing package that is already worth well over $5,000.00. go here

MixMeister announces that MixMeister Scratch, the first DJ program for iPhone and iPod Touch, is available as a free download from the iTunes Store. MixMeister Scratch enables users to scratch anywhere, anytime, regardless of DJ experience or technique. The program is easy-to-use and fun for DJs of all levels.

Elvis Costello and The Imposters, The Roots, and Canada's own Broken Social Scene are among the artists that have been tapped for the inaugural Whistler Music Festival, set to take place July 19 and 20 in Whistler, BC.

The latest episode of "Talking Metal" features an interview with Night Ranger members Jack Blades, Kelly Keagy, and Brad Gillis. Topics include their new album, "Hole in the Sun," Jeff Watson, Michael Lardie, Reb Beach, and new members Joel Hoekstra and Christian Cullen, Rocklahoma, and their recent gig at Guantanamo Bay. Additional podcast topics coverd by Ostronom and Mark Strigl include AC/DC, Black Sabbath, Sinister Fate, and the "KISSology" DVD series. Photos as well as the podcast can be downloaded - here

New AC/DC CD In Rocktober

Blabbermouth reports: According to a posting on the unofficial AC/DC web site AC/DC Electric Shock, AC/DC's new album, which will most likely be called "Black Ice", will be released by Columbia Records on October 28 in North America and October 27 in the rest of the world.

The first single, "Runaway Train", which was also a contender for the album's title, will be released in late August.

Details for a world tour starting in late 2008 should be announced in the coming days. [there also some rumors that the release will have something to do with a video game. If we hear anything solid we'll pass it on. But for now Blabbermouth does have some solid info on where you'll be able - to pick the disc up]

Metallica The Game

BW&BK reports: Microsoft has announced that Metallica will join the Guitar Hero series, and how! Their now album Death Magnetic will be completely downloadable for Guitar Hero III and Guitar Hero: World Tour. On top of that this will only be possible for the Xbox360 version.

Metallica have posted the following statement at their official website: "Death Magnetic," the entire album, available for Guitar Hero too! It's a first in both music and gaming . . . the same day that "Death Magnetic" hits the streets, you'll be able to download every song from the album for Guitar Hero III!

"We are so psyched that we'll be the first out of the gate with this simultaneous release . . . who knows, maybe a few years from now this will be the norm when your favorite band's new record comes out."
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Alice In Chains Hard At Work on New CD

Metal Underground reports: Alice In Chains, having not released a full length studio album of original material since 1995's self titled album, are working hard in the studio to have the record done by the end of 2008.

Although the band did record a few songs that were released on their box set Music Bank in 1999, "Alice In Chains" was the final album with original vocalist Layne Staley, who died of a drug overdose in 2002. The band has since reunited with new vocalist, William DuVall who toured with Alice In Chains on their reunion tour.

Jerry Cantrell's comment on the upcoming album: "We just kind of met and got along you know and ended up playing together on my solo tour and when we started thinking about doing some playing I suggested him coming in and jamming with us and the guys had a good time with him. That was like three years ago and we're still hanging out and having a good time and making some music. We're in the middle. Yeah, we're in the middle." - more on this story

Coheed and Cambria Announce Very Special Shows

Columbia Records reports: Coheed and Cambria are excited to announce "Neverender." Neverender is an event created by the band in which this progressive rock juggernaut will, for the first time ever, perform live over four nights all four of their concept records in their entirety.

The albums will be played in order from beginning to end. Each night's production will be specifically catered to the record being performed. Tickets for the shows go on sale on Friday July 18 at 1pm EST through Ticketmaster.

A special, limited VIP package will be offered via the band's ticket site. The package includes tickets for all four nights, early entry to the shows, a VIP laminate, an intimate acoustic performance, an exclusive poster and a meet and greet with the band. These tickets go on sale Tuesday, July 15 at 1pm EST. The full Neverender itinerary is below. - more on this story

Snot Returns

Blabbermouth reports: The surviving members of the legendary Santa Barbara metal/punk rock hybrid SNOT have reunited and are planning to hit the road next month.

The group disbanded in 1998 following the death of the group's lead singer, Lynn Strait.

Now Mikey Doling (guitar), John "Tumor" Fahnestock (bass), Jamie Miller (drums) and Sonny Mayo (guitar) have enlisted former DIVINE HERESY vocalist Tommy Cummings (a.k.a. Tommy Vext) and have already booked two shows, with many more to follow during the coming months. - more including initial dates

Rise Against Reason this Fall

UMe reports: You will be seeing a lot more of Rise Against this fall. The Chicago based band have announced a fall headlining tour to coincide with the release of their new album Appeal To Reason.

The tour will include openers Alkaline Trio, Thrice and The Gaslight Anthem. Official tour dates to be announced soon.

Rise Against are putting the finishing touches on their fifth studio album, Appeal To Reason, which will be released on DGC/Interscope Records October 7th. - more on this story

Jake E. Lee Confirmed for Full Enuff Z'nuff Album

antiMusic reports: We can confirm that Jake E. Lee will appear on the entire forthcoming Enuff Z'nuff album, now titled 'Dissonance.' The band issued a special collectors edition of the disc at the Rocklahoma festival this past weekend.

The former Ozzy Osbourne/Badlands guitarist was originally believed to only make a guest appearance on the album, but ended up playing lead guitar on all of the tracks that are believed to be on the final version of the effort.

On the guest appearance front, original Guns N' Roses drummer Steven Adler will appear on the album. Adler also joined the band onstage at Rocklahoma last weekend for a jam of the Beatles classic "Come Together" as well as "Knocking on Heaven's Door," Tracii Guns also jumped in on the latter. [Videos have been posted at enuffznuff.com ]

It is not know yet if Jake E. Lee will join Enuff Z'nuff on the road when they tour to support this effort. - more on this story

Blues Traveler Shooting for August Release

conqueroo reports: After selling ten million records worldwide, six gold or platinum albums, and 2,000 shows in front of three million fans, Grammy Award-winning Blues Traveler ventured out of its creative comfort zone to explore some adventurous new horizons for its new album (and Verve Forecast label debut). Street date is August 26, 2008.

The resultant North Hollywood Shootout is a landmark in the quintet's large and widely loved body of work, demonstrating the enduring strengths of the band's songwriting while capturing the spontaneous spirit of their legendary live shows.

According to frontman and harmonica slinger John Popper, "We're still trying to cultivate what we're individually good at into something that's bigger than the sum of its parts. When we're all playing and it's working, it becomes this separate entity, and that's still the thing that we're chasing." - more on this story

Hatebreed Set DVD Release

Adrenaline reports: Hardcore Metal heavyweights Hatebreed have announced a September 2, 2008 release date for their first ever DVD, Live Dominance.

The DVD will include the band's entire 80 minute show shot in front of a crazed, sold-out crowd at Harpo's in Detroit on the Supermacy tour, plus additional live concert footage shot all over the globe in such cities as Philadelphia, New-Haven, New York and more.

Live Dominance will include over 2 hours of live footage. In addition, the DVD is set to include a ton of bonus features shot specifically for the release including brand-new band interviews, concept videos, fan testimonials, and much much more.

The Harpo's Detroit show was shot entirely in hi-definition and directed by Kevin Custer with musical production/mixing from Grammy Award winner, Josh Wilbur (Lamb Of God). - more on this story

Donnie Darko Sequel with Harcourt Score

PR reports: Ed Harcourt is about to add film scoring to his repertoire, as he's signed on for "S. Darko," the supernatural sequel to the cult favorite film, "Donnie Darko."

Set in 1995, seven years after the original, Donnie Darko's younger sister Samantha is the focus as she deals with her brother's death and finds herself caught in the midst of a meteorite crash.

The movie, which began shooting in May, is slated for a 2009 release and directed by Chris Fisher ("Nightstalker," "Rampage: The Hillside Strangler Murders"). "I read the script and loved it, so I jumped at the opportunity," exclaims Harcourt. "I'm really looking forward to experimenting and getting to do whatever I want. I have tons of ideas. This is all I'm thinking about - Darko on the brain." - more on this story

Cypress Hill, Biohazard, Slipknot and Hate Members Guest on Rob GEE CD

PR reports: Rob GEE is giving a big shout-out to his roots by planning a number of DJ dates throughout the rest of 2008 which will take him around the world and spinning for clubbers at many points on the globe.

GEE's history of DJing and live performances shows his dedication to bringing the fusion of organic and electronic music to a wide variety of listeners. Rob GEE is the only artist of his kind to collaborate and create with members of respected rock, metal, hardcore and hip-hop acts such as Slipknot, Hatebreed, Biohazard, Wu-Tang Clan, Cypress Hill, and System Of A Down (just to name a few), creating a unification of electronic, metal, hardcore, hip-hop, and any other style for that matter, known as gabber music.

Before he hits the road in August, GEE has been hard at work in the studio on the album that will be the third in a trilogy (following "Says," which was released in May and his self-titled album, which came out last fall). Joining him on some tracks have been none other than Sen Dog (of Cypress Hill), Sean Martin (of Hatebreed) and DJ Starscream (of Slipknot), all of whom respect GEE's work greatly - more on this story

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