Depeche Mode Singer Has Tumor Removed, Tour Rescheduled

Dave Gahan sincerely thanks his fans for their support, understanding and patience. Depeche Mode deeply regret any problems or inconveniences the cancellations and postponements may have caused. - more on this story

Zakk Wylde Slams Metallica and Aerosmith

Rock Radio reports: Zakk Wylde of Black Label Society and Ozzy Osbourne fame has slammed what he sees as fakes in the rock industry, including Aerosmith, Metallica and "professional" songwriters. In an interview with Gibson.com the guitarist explains he believes in honesty and strength, and if you don't have those you have "no business making records".

He says: "I laugh when I go into a music store and there's a title called How To Write Songs. You can't teach someone how to write a song.Angus Young didn't need books to learn to write Hells Bells. The musicians I grew up on and loved - like Led Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix - it's their names on their songs. That's the beauty of buying a record by a real artist.

"Appetite for Destruction was written by Guns n' Roses, not some weak-asses like those lame songwriters on Aerosmith. Aerosmith wrote great songs like Dream On and Back in the Saddle when they were on booze and drugs. Next thing you know, they get sober and bring songwriters in, and then it's the most watered-down shit. If you can't write songs you're as phoney as Britney Spears. You don't have any business making records." - Find out what he had to say about Metallica's weak-willed bullsh...

American Express Goes After Courtney Love

antiMusic reports: American Express Co apparently wants Kurt Cobain's widow Courtney Love to leave home without it. (It being her former AmEx Gold Card.)

Reuters reports: The financial services firm sued the "musician" in Los Angeles on Wednesday, alleging she owes more than $350,000 in unpaid charges and other fees on her AmEx Gold card.

The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court, seeks $352,059.67 for the unpaid balance, damages, attorney's fees and late charges, and says Love's charging privileges were suspended after she "failed and refused" to make payments. - They will have to get inline.... read on

The La's Are Ago Again

BBC reports: The La's frontman Lee Mavers is to revive the iconic indie band to record a second album, 19 years after the release of their first.

Known for the 1990 hit There She Goes, the enigmatic group enjoy legendary status among many fans and critics.

The news of their return has come from Babyshambles bassist Drew McConnell, who has joined Mavers in the band. - more on this story

'Selfish Prick Axl' Blocking Guns N' Roses Reunion?

MusicRadar reports: Original Guns N' Roses drummer Steven Adler has again revealed his desire to reunite the band's classic Appetite For Destruction lineup. However, his most recent quotes on the subject seem to read more like an extended middle finger than an olive branch.

Speaking at a drum clinic in Sydney, Australia, Adler was asked whether he is still hopeful of a GN'R reunion: "Axl is being a real selfish prick about it," he said.

"Forget about the original band for a second. Axl's not thinking about the fans. The fans want a reunion desperately. It's really sad because we are all still alive and I know there's so many people that want to see us. I hope Axl gets it together soon while the fans still want it." - That'll make Axl come around... read more here

Guitar Hero 5 Band Listing Tease

Blabbermouth reports: RollingStone.com reports that tracks from Queen & David Bowie (presumably "Under Pressure"), Kings Of Leon, Santana, Sonic Youth and A Perfect Circle will appear in Activision's Guitar Hero 5 game, which is due September 1.

The title will also come equipped with tunes by Weezer, Bon Jovi, Billy Idol, Elliott Smith and the Bronx.

The game will boast 85 brand-new master recordings, and this week Activision is announcing the band lineup in a series of scavenger hunt-like stories; fans who track down all the featured artists can enter a sweepstakes to win five tickets to concerts at a venue of their choice. - more on this story

Marilyn Manson Popularity Hits New Low

Blabbermouth reports: According to Hits Daily Double, the companion web site of music industry tip sheet HITS, the new album from Marilyn Manson, entitled "The High End Of Low", is on track to sell between 50,000 and 55,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release.

Marilyn Manson's previous album, "Eat Me, Drink Me", opened with 88,000 units to debut at position No. 8 on The Billboard 200 chart.

That marked a significant drop from the 118,000 first-week tally registered by its predecessor, "The Golden Age Of Grotesque." [So he has basically lost half of his fans. Sounds like Marilyn needs to hire a better publicist.] - More of the Blabbermouth report here

Singled Out: Oak Ridge Boys Cover White Stripes Seven Nation Army

antiMusic reports: Welcome to Singled Out! where we ask artists to tell us the inside story of their latest single. Today Duane Allen and William Lee Golden from The Oak Ridge Boys tell us how they came record a cover of The White Stripes "Seven Nation Army" for their brand new album "The Boys Are Back". We now turn it over to them for the story:

William Lee Golden: "Well, you know me. I've always loved all kinds of music. Joe Walsh was at one of our shows this year. I remember going to see Bruce Springsteen the first time he played Nashville, and the Opry House was only 2/3 full. I've always been open to new things. So I was willing to try anything that [Producer] David Cobb brought to the sessions. We're very excited about this song.

Duane Allen: "David Cobb had a vision for The Oak Ridge Boys. When he sent me 'Seven Nation Army,' by Jack White, I knew that his vision was somewhere else other than where we had ever been. I didn't know The White Stripes record. And even if I had, I would never have thought to record it. And I certainly wouldn't have sung it the way I sang it.

Come on, you know you are interested in hearing how this came out. Check the song out - right here!

Deep Purple History, Hits, & Highlights on Double DVD

Kayos reports: Deep Purple are easily one of the most influential and dynamic British rock bands of the 20th Century. On June 2, eager fans will have the opportunity to experience highlights from the early days of this legendary band, when Eagle Rock Entertainment releases History, Hits, & Highlights, a special 2DVD set that hits stores June 2.

A vivid compilation of rare and unreleased material, live performances, archival interviews and studio/television footage, History, Hits & Highlights chronicles the years 1968-1976 when the band survived four line-up changes and produced such classic albums as In Rock, Fireball, Burn, and Machine Head. It was at this time that essential tracks like "Hush," "Speed King," "Black Night," and, of course, "Smoke On The Water," were produced. These solid rock staples, plus many more, are prominently displayed on this set. As a bonus, a photo gallery is included on the second disc.

Hot on the heels of front man Ian Gillan's new CD One Eye To Morocco (March 31, Eagle Rock), this 2DVD set is a revealing look at the band. It also follows a grand tradition of great Deep Purple releases from Eagle Rock, such as Around The World Live 5DVD set (June 2008), and They All Came Down To Montreux DVD (June 2007). - more on this story

Chris Brown Sued For Assault- Own Elvis' Pill Bottle!- Clapton and Winwood TV Special- Eminem No 1- Relapse Escape Plan- Glee Cheese Tops Idol Cheese and more

antiMusic reports: A photographer has sued Chris Brown over a scuffle with the singer's bodyguards at a Los Angeles gym. Robert Rosen sued the R&B singer and the gym on Wednesday for claims including assault and battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.more

Possessions that belonged to Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe are to be auctioned in Las Vegas. Personal effects including Monroe's receipts for alcohol and Presley's pill bottles are among the lots up for sale.more

Blind Faith band mates Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood team up for a once-in-a-lifetime reunion concert in Eric Clapton & Steve Winwood: Live From Madison Square Garden Thursday, May 28 at 8 p.m. (ET) on Thirteen's Great Performances on PBSmore

Berry Gordy and James Taylor have been added to the lineup for this year's Songwriters Hall Of Fame Awards, set to take place in New York City on June 18.more

Eminem's new album, "Relapse," has sold more copies in its first week of release than any other album this year. Nielsen SoundScan says the Detroit rapper's first album in nearly five years sold 608,000 copies. more

Double Platinum: The RIAA has announced its Gold and Platinum certifications for the month of April. Most notably, Nickelback's latest album Dark Horse and the soundtrack to the hit film Twilight were both certified double-Platinummore

The Dillinger Escape Plan have parted way with Relapse and have inked a deal with Season Of Mist Records. The band's fourth studio album will be released in early 2010 in collaboration with the band's brand new label, Phonogetic Records. more.

Saving Grace and drummer Simon Power have parted ways. Here's an explanation from the band: "The decision to depart was purely based on Simon not being prepared to commit to the time, finances and touring involved with Saving Grace especially when all of the other members are 8 hours away..." more

Former Smiths singer Morrissey has been forced to cancel yet another gig after doctors warned him not to sing. Thursday's concert at London's Brixton Academy has been shelved more

The Charlatans have announced a tour of the US and Canada, kicking off September 17 in San Diego, CA.more

George Strait will be saluted as the Academy of Country Music's artist of the decade in an all-star concert that airs Wednesday night on CBS.more

Jay-Z is close to signing a deal that will bring his future recordings to Sony, Billboard sources confirm.more

The West Australian reports that organizers for the much-anticipated AC/DC "Black Ice" tour should know by tomorrow whether the popular band will hold a third concert in Perth, Australia after the first two concerts sold out within hours.more

Sepultura will be heading back to Europe for the summer.more

Be afraid, be very afraid: Glee Cheese outsells Idol Cheese!Nine combined tracks from "American Idol" winner Kris Allen and runner-up Adam Lambert enter this week's Hot 100 tally, but each track lags behind "Don't Stop Believin'" by the cast of the Fox series "Glee," which is the chart's Hot Shot Debut at No. 4.more

A few overeager AT&T employees brought demo phones to "American Idol" viewing parties in Arkansas and helped fans text their votes, but their actions did not affect the outcome between native son Kris Allen and Adam Lambert, the company said Wednesday. more

David Gray has revealed details of his forthcoming studio album, 'Draw The Line'. The follow-up to 2005's 'Life In Slow Motion' is due out in the US on September 22. more

Lizzy Borden has announced the addition of guitarist Dario Lorina to the group's ranks. Lorina is a 19-year-old guitarist who at the age 16, began touring with Warrant frontman Jani Lane. more

Trivia question of the day: Back to the 80s. Which famed keyboard player appeared on Def Leppard's "Pyromania" album under the moniker of Booker T. Boffin?

The answer to yesterday's question: KISS' Vinnie Vincent was a songwriter for the TV show 'Happy Days'. Vincent replaced original guitarist Ace Frehley in the group.
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