Linkin Park Says MTV Doesn't Rock, Korn Slipknot Rap, Metallica Scorpions Tour?, Lily Allen Soph, Death Cab for St. Vincent and more

antiMusic reports: Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington blasted the 2008 "MTV Video Music Awards" in an interview with Entertainment Weekly last week. Bennington, who attended the September 7 awards show, was disappointed in the lack of rock acts represented at the event. He said, "Where were Foo Fighters and Nickelback? Or even a band like Three Days Grace, who had a pretty big year? There was no Vampire Weekend or Daughtry. It was very one-sided." The singer described the show itself as "raising the bar of confusion and disarray. The 'VMAs' are consistently clusterf***s, and this year set a new standard." more To be fair, interest in the VMAs are so low that MTV couldn't even lineup a real star to host this year.

It's been week or so since we reported on a rapper with a silly name being arrested. The wait is over: Rapper Webbie was charged with felony eluding, driving under the influence and misdemeanor possession of marijuana after a high-speed police chase. more

Korn singer Jonathan Davis has posted a new song called "Got Money" at his personal web site, jdsfa.com. The track is taken from his upcoming solo album and is a cover of the rap hit originally done by T-Pain and Lil Wayne. Davis' version features guest appearances from Slipknot guitarist Jim Root and Korn touring drummer Ray Luzier.

Metallica performed its new single, "The Day That Never Comes", earlier tonight (Tuesday, September 16) on the BBC television show "Later… with Jools Holland". wanna watch?

In Other Met news, apparently the band might have a bit of a Monsters of Rock reunion by sharing the stage with The Scorpions once again. Rock photographer Ross Halfin says in a blog posting that Kirk told him that the band was talking to the Scorps about putting together a co-headlining tour. more

The long awaited follow up to Lily Allen's debut Alright Still will be released in February 9th of next year. The working title for the new album is Stuck on the Naughty Step more

Rush have confirmed that their Snakes And Arrows Live DVD will be released "late fall." The DVD - which was partially filmed on July 22nd at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Alpharetta, GA - is expected to follow the same set-list as the band's Snakes & Arrows Live album more

From The Jam are putting the final touches on their soon-to-be-released live DVD. The two-disc set will feature their performance at London's Kentish Town Forum as well as in-depth interviews with each of the band members. The release date is TBD, but in the meantime here is a fun sneak preview of the band performing their hit song "Down In The Tube Station At Midnight" Jam it here

Pink will release her fifth studio album, Funhouse, on October 28th.

Tune into Chris Moyles BBC Radio1 breakfast show around 8.30am today (September 17th) to hear the first exclusive play of the Stereophonics brand new single 'You're My Star'! The band will also be popping into the studio for a chat with Chris in LA, so make sure you have a listen! listen here

Leaves' Eyes record label has pulled the plug on the band's upcoming North American tour with Amorphis, Samael and Virgin Black. "This is due to the fact that the release of our first DVD has been postponed," the band said in a statement. more

After 15 years without a new album in the U.S., Tom Jones will release a disc of almost entirely original material this fall. The 68-year-old singer will release "24 Hours" on Nov. 25 on S-Curve Records. more

Sammy Hagar is going to the mall. Billboard reports: Sammy Hagar is the first signing to new Roadrunner imprint Loud & Proud, which will focus on established artists. His label debut, "Cosmic Universal Fashion," will arrive Nov. 18. more

Nightwish have been forced to cancel their previously announced September 19 concert at The Meridian in Houston, Texas "because of the damages caused by hurricane Ike," according to a posting on the group's web site. more

"Flashback – the Classic Rock Experience", a national arena tour which "delivers anew the hit music of the all-time greatest artists — Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and more — presented in a mind-boggling multi-media spectacle one must see to believe," has cancelled its trek after playing only a couple of dates. more

Ten finalists have been named by Oklahoma's Official Rock Song Advisory Panel in a contest to elect the Official Rock 'N' Roll Song of Oklahoma. Among the contenders are bluesman J.J. Cale, new wavers the Call, surf heroes the Ventures, '50s rockabilly goddess Wanda Jackson, pop-rockers the All-American Rejects, and psychedelic eccentrics the Flaming Lips. more

Black Cherry, one of Hollywood's top bands of the late '80s and early '90s, will reunite for a one-time show at the Viper Room in Hollywood as a tribute to their rhythm guitarist Curtis Grant, who tragically passed away after losing his battle with non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma on Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at age 39. more

Comedy Central funnyman Stephen Colbert will debut "A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!" Nov. 23 on the network, featuring performances by Elvis Costello, Feist, Toby Keith, John Legend and Willie Nelson. more

Multi-instrumentalist Annie Clark, who goes under the moniker St. Vincent will be opening for Death Cab for Cutie for the first four dates of their tour, which all kicks off October 3 in Boston. - more

Foo Fighters Go On Hold

Music Radar reports: Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl has revealed that his band plan to take a long break and that fans shouldn't expect a new album any time soon.

Speaking to BBC Radio One DJ Chris Moyles, Grohl suggested that playing the biggest shows of their career at Wembley Stadium in July prompted the decision.

Grohl commented: "We've never really taken a long break, I think it's time. After doing Wembley we shouldn't come back for 10 years because we've played to everybody." - more on this story

Motown Legend Dies, Sex Pistol Sells Out, Hall of Fame Axed, Unreleased Hendrix Coming, Deftones Surprise Gig, First AC/DC Review, Moosycat Dolls and more

antiMusic reports: A Motown Legend has died: Norman Whitfield, songwriter and producer who co-wrote a string of Motown classics including "War," "Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)" and "I Heard It Through the Grapevine," has died. He was 67.more

Sex Pistols' John Lydon is set to star in an advert for British butter brand Country Life. According to Mad.co.uk, Lydon was chosen by the brand because he is a "British icon". more

The UK Music Hall Of Fame - which currently includes Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan and The Beatles - is to be axed. The yearly ceremony was started in 2004 by Channel Four, but last year no-one was inducted because of funding problems. more

Hank Williams Jr. will be honored as an icon at this year's BMI awards. The honor puts Williams in elite company. Past honorees include Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, James Brown, the Bee Gees, Isaac Hayes and Steve Winwood. more

Buckcherry's fourth studio album, titled "Black Butterfly", is on track to sell around 40,000 copies in its first week of release more

The Deftones will play a very special, rare show Thursday night (September 18) at Spaceland in Los Angeles. more

Joe Bosso of MusicRadar.com checked in to let us know that he has the very first review of AC/DC's new album "Black Ice." Joe says of the effort "every song kicks a donkey's ass." You can read it here.

Brian "Head" Welch's debut solo album, SAVE ME FROM MYSELF, had blistering sales its first week, making its debut on Billboard's "Top Hard Rock Albums" chart at #13, #7 on Billboard's "Top Independent Albums" chart and #21 on SoundScan's "Top Current Rock Albums" chart. Overall, against all genres, including new releases and catalogue, Head's album debuted on Billboard's "Top 200 Albums" chart at # 63. "I am very excited with the first week numbers," says Head. "It's a great start to getting back out there and re-connecting with all of my fans. I'm just getting started!!!"

After almost 40 years in the vault, the never-before-heard or -seen multimedia material produced by Jimi Hendrix and the Ghetto Fighters is being readied for release more

Madball and Suicidal Tendencies will tour the East Coast together in December. Confirmed dates can be found here

If you didn't think it was possible for the Pussycat Dolls to suck any harder... think again: The Pussycat Dolls team up with Missy Elliott on their new single, "Whatcha Think About That," which appears on the new album Doll Domination. more

Starting October 3, electro-poppers Love Grenades will begin their residency at The Echo in Los Angeles, with a gig every Friday in October.

Liskfest is back on according to the Orange County music festival's official site. The event is set to take place on Oct 11th and will feature Pennywise, Vandals, Bleeding Through, Ignite, Everytime I Die, Living Sacrifice and more. Grab details here

The Crystal Method are gearing up for a two-month long tour in support of their upcoming album which will come out long after the tour had concluded. more

Albert Hammond, Jr. has announced details of a one-off UK solo gig. - more on this story

Metallica Rule The Charts

Billboard reports: In just a three-day sales window, Metallica's "Death Magnetic" skates close to the half million mark and will lead The Billboard 200 when Nielsen SoundScan releases its charts tomorrow morning (Sept. 17).

The band's first studio album since 2003 moved 490,000 copies (according to Nielsen SoundScan), in its abbreviated frame, scheduled off-cycle on a Friday to accommodate a worldwide release date.

It marks the biggest number the chart has seen since five weeks ago, when the Jonas Brothers' "A Little Bit Longer" scaled the list with 525,000 copies with a traditional Tuesday release date. - more on this story

Eminem Plotting Comeback

NME reports: Eminem is working on new material and planning a comeback, according to his former protege 50 Cent.

Speaking to BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat, 50 Cent said Eminem was planning to return from his musical hiatus soon.

"You'll be seeing him shortly. He's working. I spent the weekend at his house. Even though he tries to relax and stay home it's impossible for him to stay in," he declared. - Not so fast, there is a hitch

 

Wednesday

The Cure Advise Fans Not To Buy EP

antiMusic reports: The Cure isn't happy about their fans being asked to pay full album price for their latest remix EP. They issued the following statement on their website earlier this week: Please don't buy hypnologic states EP from iTunes for £7.99 it is absurd! TMU has managed to fuck this up to another level! My email to them today is below its easier than writing it out again nicely... (those offended by colourful language look away now)

Dear... I fucking despair again. Hypnagogic States Pp is now up on UK iTunes... 5 tracks for £7.99? For fucks sake! And the package is completely missing the extra bonus track (65dos alt remix of "the only one") so you can buy the four remixes by 30stm/afi/mcr/fob individually for 79p each... But you only get the 65dos "exploding head syndrome" remix of all four singles if you pay £7.99 for "the album"... Ie you are being asked to pay £4.83 for the 65dos remix... !!! Who the fuck is going to pay this and not feel totally ripped off?

It's not a fucking album! It's a 5 track EP and you are supposed to get an extra free track (the 65dos remix of "the only one") if you buy it as a 5 track EP and its supposed to cost less if you buy it as a 5 track EP than if you buy the 5 tracks individually... - read more

Butch Walker Turns His Home Fire Into New Video

PR reports: Butch Walker to release new solo album Sycamore Meadows album in November. Single "Weight of Her" and an additional track "Ships in a Bottle" is available on iTunes this week.

Look out for a video piece by filmmaker Cloud of "Ships in a Bottle" that documents Butch walking on the grounds of his home in Southern California after it was destroyed by the wildfires last November, to premiere on the homepage of MySpace Music (www.music.myspace.com) on Wednesday, September 17. - tis here

Black Crowes Tour Grounded By Illness

antiMusic reports: The Black Crowes tour has been temporarily grounded by illness. The bad news is that a series of dates have been axed completely with no sign of rescheduling.

The west coast run for the tour got the knife starting with Tuesday's show in Mesa, Az through next week's show in Santa Rosa, Ca. The rest of the tour is expected to go on as planned.

The band said in a statement: "Despite our best efforts, it is not possible to reschedule the canceled shows at this time. However, we are working diligently to reschedule these markets in early 2009. Fans are encouraged to obtain refunds from their original place of purchase." - more on this story

Sony To Feed Your Vinyl Fetish

Sony reports: CDs soldier on in their third decade, but (as reported by Associated Press on June 10th) "according to the Recording Industry Association of America, manufacturers' shipments of LPs jumped more than 36 percent from 2006 to 2007, to more than 1.3 million."

In September 2008, the LP marketplace will welcome one dozen new slabs of Columbia, Epic, and RCA Victor polyvinyl chloride, joining their RIAA gold, platinum and multi-platinum CD counterparts as new catalog staples. The first six LPs will roll out on September 16th - more on this story

AC/DC Are Now Sirius

Sony reports: SIRIUS XM Radio announced that legendary rock band AC/DC will host their own music channel on SIRIUS. The channel celebrates AC/DC's iconic career and the upcoming release of Black Ice, the band's first studio album in eight years. AC/DC Radio will be broadcast on SIRIUS channel 29 and debuted on Monday, September 15, 2008 at 6 pm ET, to run through January 15, 2009.

AC/DC Radio will air AC/DC music 24/7, including classic rock recordings such as "For Those About To Rock (We Salute You)," "You Shook Me All Night Long," and "Back in Black" as well as new songs from their Brendan O'Brien produced album, Black Ice (Columbia).

The channel will also feature AC/DC band members Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Cliff Williams, Brian Johnson and Phil Rudd describing their singular rock & roll career spanning more than 30 years and sharing their personal insights into their music. The band will also guide SIRIUS listeners through an exclusive preview of every track on Black Ice, which will be sold in the U.S. exclusively at Wal-Mart and Sam's Club beginning Monday, October 20, 2008, and on the band's web site www.acdc.com. - more on this story

New Found Glory Epitaph

Reuters reports: New Found Glory has called time on its major-label career and signed a new deal with Epitaph Records.

Its debut for the indie label, produced by former Blink-182 member Mark Hoppus, is due next spring.

The Florida-reared group signed to Drive-Thru in 2000, but found its biggest success after parent label MCA took over with 2002's "Sticks & Stones," which has sold more than 863,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan. - more on this story

Gamma Ray Announce Massive Donald Duck Free Live Pack

PR reports: Gamma Ray's long-awaited 2-DVD/2-CD DVD package "Hell Yeah! The Awesome Foursome (And The Finnish Keyboarder Who Didn't Want To Wear His Donald Duck Costume) Live in Montreal", is scheduled for release on October 27 in Europe and November 4 in the U.S. via SPV. The set will feature a multi-camera recording of the band's May 6, 2006 show at Medley in Montreal, Quebec, several "road movies," promotional clips, and footage from the group's January 2008 concert in Barcelona, Spain.

Band leader Kai Hansen looks back at GAMMA RAY's first American tour with pride and great joy, saying: "We had played in the States only once before, so this was our first headliner tour of America. Of course we had no idea what exactly to expect, but the reactions were overwhelming. The tickets sold extremely well, and the atmosphere was amazing night after night. What you see on the footage from Montreal is what we experienced at almost every show." - more on this story

No Criminal Conduct In Levert Death

AP reports: Prosecutors determined Tuesday that there was no criminal conduct involved in the March death of R&B singer Sean Levert, who was in jail when he became ill.

Levert, a member of the 1980s R&B trio LeVert and son of lead O'Jays singer Eddie Levert, died March 30 after he was taken from the Cuyahoga County jail to a hospital.

Prosecutor Bill Mason ruled out criminal conduct after his office reviewed an internal investigation conducted by the sheriff's department. - more on this story

Misheard Lyrics of the Day: Metallica's Creeping Battery Death

antiMusic reports: Who hasn't misheard a song lyrics. We thought it might be fun to feature some favorites here for you to enjoy. In honor of Metallica's new album release we'll be focusing on them this week.

Today's misheard lyric is to the song "Battery" and the line "Feeding off the weaker." That lyric has been misheard as "Hungry Bob Seager." And now a bonus lyric from "Creeping Death"! The line " So let it be written / So let it be done" has been misheard as "So let me retard / Celine Dion."

If you have a misheard lyric we'd love to hear from you. See the contact link at the bottom of the page for how to get a hold of us to tell us about your favorites. If you want to check out more misheard Metallica song lyrics like this one check out - Am I Right.com!

Thrash Talk

PR reports: The latest episode of "Talking Metal" features an interview hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy conducted with "Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal" producer/director, Rick Ernst, and associate producer /founding Overkill member, Rat Skates.

Topics include the making of "Get Thrashed", Overkill, Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Exodus, Anvil, Malcolm Dome, Walter Morgan, and the Old Bridge Militia.

The podcast can be downloaded at this - location

Broken Arm Sidelines Motorhead, Stray Cat Supergroup Tour

Blabbermouth reports: The Head Cat, the psychobilly side-project of Motorhead mainman Lemmy Kilmister which also features Stray Cats' Slim Jim Phantom on drums/percussion and Danny B. Harvey (Rockats, 13 Cats, Lonesome Spurs) on guitar, has issued the following statement:

"It is with the greatest regret that we have to announce that the Head Cat shows in October has been canceled. We are incredibly sorry for the disappointment that this will cause. As many of you already know, Jim fell and broke his arm at last week's STRAY CATS show; specifically he has broken his wrist in three places and is now in a plaster cast up to his elbow.

He had hoped that he would be able to play next month, but as you will understand, it is just not feasible for Jim to do this against his doctor's advice. Jim is devastated by this turn of events. - more on this story

Butcher Boy Is Coming

PR reports: Following the appearance of their song "I Know Who You Could Be" in the CBS show "Moonlight", Butcher Boy's debut album, "Profit In Your Poetry", receives a domestic American release on October 7. It will be distributed by Red Eye Distribution.

Until now, "Profit In Your Poetry", which was released in the UK in April 2007, has only been available in the US on import, a cult item for fans of Scottish orchestral indie pop. One such fan was "Moonlight" scriptwriter Erin Maher, who penned a scene of the vampire drama with "I Know Who You Will Be" in mind, and then pushed for the scene to be cut precisely to the song rather than the other way around. - more on this story

Another DVD Looks At Dylan's Jesus Years

PR reports: During Bob Dylan's long and celebrated career, there were a few years that had both fans and critics scratching their heads. For few short years, Dylan found himself in the arms of the Lord and released some of the most controversial music of his career. This period would come to be known as the Jesus Years.

Inside Bob Dylan's Jesus Years: Busy Being Born…Again!, a new film from director Joel Gilbert takes a closer look at this period of Dylan's music. In stores October 28th on DVD, the films shows a Dylan that had some fans confused, and a whole new audience taking notice. - more on this story

Gov't Mule Back Door Slammed

PR reports: Rising blues-rock trio Back Door Slam has been recruited to open on Gov't Mule's "Kinder Revolution" fall tour and report for duty at the Orpheum Theatre in Boston on Friday, October 31.

Prior to hooking up with Gov't Mule, Back Door Slam, which features singer-writer-guitarist Davy Knowles, bassist Adam Jones and drummer Ross Doyle—all 21-years-old—joined the Kid Rock/Lynyrd Skynyrd "Rock and Rebels" tour for a series of August dates. - more on this story

Dolly Parton Giving Shinola To Leno and Ellen

Webster and Associates reports: Dolly Parton will make her national TV debut for her Backwoods Barbie album with performances of the newly-released single "Shinola" on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (Friday, September 19) and the Ellen Show (Monday, September 22).

These performances will advance another round of U.S./Canadian tour dates of her successful and critically acclaimed "Backwoods Barbie World Tour." The new leg begins October 17 in Florida and continues through middle November. - more on this story

Dead Confederate Release Debut and Hit The Road

PR reports: Dead Confederate's debut album, Wrecking Ball, is in stores this week.

Dead Confederate is gearing up to hit the road. If you don't see your city listed below, sit tight. Many more dates to come...

09.18.08 – The Hummingbird – Macon, GA
09.19.08 – 40 Watt – Athens, GA - w/ Kuroma, Twin Tigers, Gift Horse

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Karma To Burn Again

MMP reports: Metal Mind Productions presents rerelease of the third studio album by Karma To Burn, "Almost Heathen" (2001). New digipak edition is limited to 2000 copies and includes 6 bonus tracks recorded live at Dynamo Festival 1997.

Digitally remastered using 24-Bit process on golden disc. "Almost Heathen" re-release will be available on 13th October 2008 in Europe and 25th November 2008 in USA (via MVD).

The album slashed a thousand-mile-wide path through any perceived musical borders and provided a rare mainline connection to real rock 'n roll freedom. There are no hidden agendas on "Almost Heathen", no underlying hackneyed messages, just inspired rock 'n roll mastery. - more on this story

Mraz and Hannigan Tour

PR reports: Lisa Hannigan Will Release Her Much Anticipated Solo Debut Album Sea Sew Sometime Next Year. The First Single Off Sea Sew "Lille" Is Available As A Free Download Now.

This Fall Hannigan Will Open For Jason Mraz On His 42-Date North American Tour. Hannigan Plays Her Own Special Shows On October 7 At Joe's Pub In New York City And October 30 At Largo In Los Angeles. - more on this story

Portugal. The Man Week: Day 3

antiMusic reports: Alaska rocker's Portugal return to record stores this week with their third album 'Censored Colors,' which promises to take them from underground heroes to the mainstream of the rock world with their incredible sound which takes us back to the day when it was "the music stupid" and not just image that made rockstars. To celebrate the release we asked the band's newest member Ryan Neighbors to pick his favorite tracks from the album and tell us a little bit about each one. Here is Ryan with today's song:

"Colors" was a song we had around for quite a while but didn't really bloom completely until the recording. John had written it outside the Ottobar in Baltimore on an acoustic and Zach and I just started adding in harmonies and such. I think this was the first song where both Zach and I sing with John for almost the entire song which is something that ended up being prominent throughout most of the record.

As the recording of the song progressed throughout the day it just started coming together. The beat Jason played gives it an added intensity and makes fall closer to the side of a rock song. Phil and his sister Tori did all the strings and that really brings out the beauty of the song itself. Its also fun to sing really high (pitched), I think we all enjoy that. Colors being the central them of the record as well, this song is important to the album as a whole.

Wanna hear what it's all about? You can do that plus grab tour dates, learn more about the band and their new album and more - right here!

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