The Who And Teenage Cancer Trust Launch 'Who Cares'

"I hope that our fans will really get behind Who Cares and do their bit to make a difference to young people living with cancer. Your support will help Teenage Cancer Trust to build enough specialist units so that by 2012 every single teenager will be treated on one, giving them the very best chance of a positive outcome. Let's show them Who Cares!" - more details here

Testament Discuss Upcoming Slayer and Megadeth Tour

Testament guitarist Eric Peterson recently spoke with Metal Sucks about this upcoming American Carnage tour with Slayer and Megadeth among other topics. Here is a small part of the discussion about the trash heavy tour.

MetalSucks: Is it a point of pride for Testament to be part of this tour? This isn't some old-timers' nostalgia circuit, rather three vital bands all coming off monster albums.

Eric: Oh, totally! This isn't some reunion thing. This is old school music but f**king totally up-to-par. I don't know any newer bands that kick ass that could put together a package as vital as this. [You don't think] 'Oh okay. They have their greatest hits and their old shit is cool.' No, every band on this bill – from us to Megadeth to Slayer – not only is our old shit classic and not only did we all shape and form the blueprints to thrash metal in some way or form – Megadeth and Slayer being more at the forefront than us, though we definitely have our chops – it's like … right on the head. Boom.

MetalSucks: This tour can almost be looked at as an act of charity. So many people weren't old enough or maybe not in the right city to experience the thrash metal explosion.

Eric: Yeah. I think each band is better in a weird way. Even though we've all always been heavy, it just seems like everybody's really heavy now. We've gone full circle and all sound like our first three records. - Read the full interview at MetalSucks

DVD Alert: Historic T.A.M.I. Show Featuring Rolling Stones, James Brown, Chuck Berry, the Beach Boys, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, the Supremes

One of the rarest rock events ever captured on film, the 1964 concert known as The T.A.M.I. Show, featuring performances by future Rock and Roll Hall of Famers the Rolling Stones, James Brown, Chuck Berry, the Beach Boys, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, the Supremes, and many others, will be officially released for the first time by Shout! Factory on March 23. The T.A.M.I. Show: Collector's Edition includes exciting new bonus features including new commentary by director Steve Binder, original T.A.M.I Show radio spots, and a 20-page booklet with liner notes and rare photos and memorabilia.

The T.A.M.I. Show was filmed live at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in 1964, a mere seven months after the Beatles appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show and introduced the Swinging '60s to America. This legendary film has never been available on DVD and hasn't been seen in its entirety since it originally appeared in theaters, including its "world premiere" at 33 Los Angeles area theaters on November 14, 1964. Mastered from a new High-Definition transfer and restored to its original length, this complete version features the Beach Boys performances that were removed shortly after the film's initial theatrical run.

The T.A.M.I. Show is the first concert movie of the rock era, capturing such superstars as the Rolling Stones (with the late Brian Jones), James Brown, Chuck Berry, the Beach Boys, the Supremes, Marvin Gaye, the Miracles (featuring Smokey Robinson), and many other Motown and British Invasion acts in their early prime. Aside from the five rock groups, all the performers are backed by a band that we've now come to know as "the Wrecking Crew," famed for playing on all the Phil Spector-produced hits, and included future stars Glen Campbell and Leon Russell among others. Fanita James, Jean King, and future solo star Darlene Love, billed as The Blossoms, provide backing vocals. - more on this story

Your Chance To Smack Sick Puppies

THQ Inc. today announced the company has partnered with EMI / Capitol Music Group recording artist Sick Puppies to offer consumers the opportunity to connect with the band using WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010, the critically acclaimed addition to the renowned fighting videogame franchise.

On Friday, December 18 at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT, Sick Puppies band members will log into the Xbox LIVE online entertainment network for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft to compete against fans using the Gamertag "SICKPUPPIESband." The consumer gameplay session is expected to last for approximately two hours.

"Through our continued partnership with EMI / Capitol Music Group, we are pleased to unite Sick Puppies with our unparalleled WWE SmackDown vs. Raw audience," said Victor Rodriguez, music director, THQ. "The band's impactful sound and relationship with WWE make for the perfect fit with the franchise." - more on this story

Age of Evil Talking Bigelf

The latest episode of Talking Metal features interviews hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy conducted with Jeremy Goldberg and Jordan Ziff of Age of Evil. Topics include the "Get Dead" CD, the band's formation, songwriting, and New York City.

The podcast also features an interview Mark conducted with Damon Fox of Bigelf. Topics include Dream Theater, Dave Grohl, Christina Aguilera, Alicia Keys, and AC/DC.

The podcast can be downloaded at Talking Metal's all new website at this - location

Six Magics Go To Coroner

Chilean metallers Six Magics signed a deal with Coroner Records for the release of their new album entitled "Behind The Sorrow", scheduled on February 15th 2010.

After the amazing success got in South America with their previous album and their promotional tours with bands like Nightwish, Blind Guardian and Rhapsody of Fire, the female fronted quintet is ready to overrun all the other countries with their new amzing album, recorded, mixed and engineered by the legendary multi-platinum producer David Prater, the man behind the console for albums like "Images And Words" and "A Change Of Seasons" by Dream Theater.

"Behind The Sorrow" is described as an heavy metal album with classic influences and prog shades, full of epic and orchestral moments, played with a modern and actual attitude. - more on this story

The Lost Fingers Announce Digital Live Album

On February 2nd, iTunes will release the first ever live album from The Lost Fingers with Live From Montreal. The album will be an iTunes exclusive worldwide. Recorded this past June at the Montreal Apple store, the show was the most crowded event at the store to date.

The "Live From Montreal" concert series is identical to the iTunes "Live From Soho/London/Sydney/Berlin/Tokyo" series which has featured such varied artists as Taylor Swift, Linkin Park, Adele and the Jonas Brothers.

The Lost Fingers - Live From Montreal features several selections from the band's most recent album Lost In The 80's. Lost In The 80's has already achieved platinum+ status in Canada (over 130,000 units), and the band was nominated for two Juno Awards this year. The Lost Fingers are the best selling artists in Canada for the past two years in a row. They continue to charm and conquer territories beyond its borders with their tremendously fun live show. - more on this story

. Lovehammers - Heavy Crown

What can be said about Marty Casey and the Lovehammers? After being together for well over a decade, Casey tried out for Rockstar television show in 2005 featuring INXS and while he didnt win, it allowed him enough exposure to finally take his band to new heights. (3 stars) - Read the full Lovehammers - Heavy Crown review

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