Charred Walls Of The Damned (Tim Ripper Owen) Talk Debut

Vocalist Tim "Ripper Owens adds, "Well…I must say, I'm not sure what people are expecting from this CD. I mean it's coming from the mind of a drummer and we all know the crazy things he does on the Howard Stern show. That being said…THIS WILL BLOW YOU AWAY, it is a Great CD! I love it!! All the way across the board…Nice Job Richard (and Carlos the Lizard)" - more on this story

Devildriver Announce North American Tour

Devildriver have announced a five-week winter tour of the US and Canada that will kick off in January 2010.

Death metal veterans Suffocation will provide main support, with Goatwhore and Thy Will Be Done also appearing on the bill.

DevilDriver vocalist Dez Fafara said, "Come on out to this tour and prepare to have your asses handed to you! It'll be an evening of full metal assault on your senses. Leave your earplugs at home and be prepared for several hours of headbanging." - more on this story

Apples in stereo's Robert Schneider Starts A New American Revolution

Lo-fi heavy psych-pop acid rockers Thee American Revolution began as a home-recording collaboration between Elephant 6 co-founder Robert Schneider and brother-in-law Craig Morris. Schneider is best known as front-man of The Apples in stereo, and producer of many beloved records, including both Neutral Milk Hotel albums.

According to legend, Thee American Revolution came together under the tutelage of W. Shears, a secretive British musician primarily active during the 1960's who relocated to Kentucky (where the band lives). Joined onstage by a rotating cast of friends, including drummer Otto Helmuth (Blueberries), Bill Doss (Olivia Tremor Control) and John Ferguson (Big Fresh/The Apples in stereo), Thee American Revolution shred with chaotic exuberance.

The band's highly anticipated debut album is built upon slabs of fuzz guitar and reckless troglodyte drumming, soaked in Mellotron seas, bright harmonies and bursts of pure noise. The record joyfully explores the terrain between Blue Cheer and The Beatles, with songs ranging from druggy pop to sloppy biker-rock anthems. Featuring album artwork by W. Cullen Hart (Olivia Tremor Control/Circulatory System) and bearing the classic Elephant 6 logo, Buddha Electrostorm is certain to turn on fans of garage rock and psychedelic pop.

- Download, Power House the lead single from Buddah Electrostorm

Aspera Turned InsideOut

InsideOutMusic is proud to announce the signing of the extremely talented progressive Metal band Aspera to a worldwide deal and the release of their debut album "Ripples" is now scheduled for January 25th, 2010.

These five aspiring musicians from Skien, Norway, are truly what can be described as 'youngsters' and 'newcomers', being just 20 years of age (all born in the last quarter of the year 1989!) and even only 18-19 years old whilst producing "Ripples". The name Aspera is taken from Latin and stands for 'thorns' or 'rugged ground', which describes the band's complex and colourful sound in an appropriate way.

Despite their young individual age, Aspera have gathered previous experience under the band name "Illusion" and shared stages in their native Norway with bands like Pagan's Mind, Circus Maximus or Audrey Horne and most recently also debuting internationally as support band for former Nightwish vocalist Tarja Turunen on two shows in Spain and one in Switzerland. - more on this story

Call Him Dr. Paul Rodgers

There were five honorary degrees handed out during a special ceremony at Middlesbrough Town Hall on Friday 27 November. Among the recipients were singer-songwriter Paul Rodgers, who received a Doctor of Letters and The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, who received a Doctor of Laws.

All the honorary graduates spoke of their pride at receiving such an accolade in the year Teesside was crowned University of the Year in the Times Higher Awards.

Paul Rodgers said: 'Middlesbrough is where my roots are. I left when I was 17 and travelled all around the world, but I never dreamed I would be invited back to come and receive a doctorate – I am very, very proud.' - more on this story

Great American Taxi Set New Album Release

In the past five years, Great American Taxi has become one of the best-known headliners on the jam band circuit, their uninhibited sound a swinging concoction of swampy blues, progressive bluegrass, funky New Orleans strut, Southern boogie, honky tonk, gospel and good old fashioned rock 'n' roll. That loose, anything-can-happen feel is the hallmark of Reckless Habits, the band's second album, which was recorded in Loveland, Colo., with producer Tim Carbone (from Railroad Earth) working together to bring the feel of an onstage performance to the recording process. Street date for the new album, which will be released through Thirty Tigers, is March 2, 2010.

When banjo player Mark Vann of Leftover Salmon died of cancer in 2002, the band lost momentum. Salmon singer/guitarist/mandolinist Vince Herman had a few rough years and survived a broken neck before joining keyboardist Chad Staehly for a superstar jam to benefit the Rainforest Action Group in Boulder in March 2005. "We put together a dream band of the best local musicians for a one-off gig," Herman recalls. "It worked so well we had to do it again, and again, and again." The band's current lineup includes Herman, Staehly, guitarist Jim Lewin, bassist Brian Adams and drummer Chris Sheldon.

Great American Taxi has been compared with roots rockers like New Riders of the Purple Sage, Grateful Dead, Wilco, Uncle Tupelo, the Byrds and Little Feat. Herman finds the comparisons flattering. "We're definitely connected to all the acts in the country/rock spectrum, as well as the spirit of Gram Parsons and Woody Guthrie," he says. "We want to address the issues appropriate to our times, while making music that gets people up and moving." - more on this story

Antagonist To Tour With Arsonists Get All The Girls

Prosthetic Records' recording act, Antagonist will be doing a west coast run with Arsonists Get All The Girls (Century Media) in January, called, "The Bdubs Or Bust Tour." Lionheart and Picture It In Ruins are also appearing on the run.

Guitarist Carlos Garcia had this to say about the tour: "We're very excited to be going out with our boys from Arsonists Get All The Girls on this short run of California (and Vegas too). I only wish we could go on tour with these guys forever! So come out to these shows if you're in town, it's seriously going to be a party 24/7. We'll be the ones suffering from the ITIS and passed out at our merch table from all the Garlic Parmesan wings we'll be consuming on this trip. B DUBS OR BUST!"

The Whittier based outfit released "Exist" in September, 2008. The band just wrapped up the The Flux Capaci-Tour through the west coast and southwest with Beg For Life. - more on this story

Miles Kurosky of Beulah Sets Solo Album Release

Miles Kurosky, former lead singer and songwriter of indie rock heroes Beulah, has announced that his first solo album, titled The Desert of Shallow Effects, will be released March 9 on Majordomo Records, an imprint of Shout! Factory.

Produced by Kurosky and engineered by former Beulah member Eli Crews (Deerhoof, Why?), The Desert of Shallow Effects is a meticulously crafted, ambitious gem, utilizing a cast of more than two dozen musicians (among them several ex-Beulah members) playing a vast array of instruments. The album release will be followed by a national tour.

For Kurosky, the six years since the demise of the San Francisco-based band have been the best and worst of times. Miles married a woman he met during the final Beulah tour, wrote the most personal and sophisticated music of his career, and recorded his first-ever solo album, The Desert of Shallow Effects. Along the way Miles suffered from severe shoulder problems that made playing the guitar impossible and required two reconstructive surgeries. Then, just as he was recuperating, he began to suffer from kidney problems that also required hospital time. - more on this story

Atlantic Records: Time Capsule

Atlantic Records has announced the release of Atlantic Records: Time Capsule, an unprecedented boxed set celebrating the iconic label's past and present through music, images, and words.

The most comprehensive project ever devoted to the Atlantic story, this numbered, limited edition collection spans the label's entire history, from its inception in 1947 to the present day. "Time Capsule" is housed in a custom-designed metallic box featuring:

• 9 CDs containing 165 tracks from 141 artists spanning more than six decades • DVD of the acclaimed PBS American Masters documentary, "Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built" • 140-page book featuring over 200 rare and/or previously unseen photographs from the Atlantic Archives; reflections and stories from artists and other key players in the company's history; and a complete Atlantic timeline • Boxed set exclusive 45 rpm vinyl single reissue of Atlantic's first hit, "Drinkin' Wine, Spo-Dee-O-Dee" by "Stick" McGhee and His Buddies (1949) • Reproductions of memorabilia and vintage swag, including posters, handbills, ticket stubs, lyrics, backstage passes, and more • Individually numbered certificate of authenticity - more on this story

Fall Out Boy Hits Comp Hits UK Stores

Fall Out Boy released a Greatest Hits album in the UK yesterday (November 30th) through the Mercury Music Group.

The 18-track Believers Never Die – Greatest Hits will contain two rarities and two never released tracks. Final track listing is listed below. Also included will be a DVD with Fall Out Boy's 14 Greatest Hit videos with exclusive band commentary.

Fall Out Boy have sold a total of over 7 Million albums worldwide. Their last three albums '(Folie A Deux', 'Infinity On High' and 'From Under The Cork Tree') have spurned such hits as 'Sugar We're Going Down', 'Dance, Dance', 'This Ain't A Scene, It's An Arms Race' and their cover of Michael Jackson's 'Beat It'. - more on this story

. Quick Flicks: All Tomorrow's Parties- U2- Umphrey's McGee- Renaissance

Kevin Wierzbicki checks out the new DVD releases All Tomorrows Parties, The Rebirth of Cool: U2 in the Third Millennium, Umphreys McGee Live, and Renaissance Song of Scheherazade and he gives us the lowdown. - Read the full All Tomorrow's Parties- U2- Umphrey's McGee- Renaissance review

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