John Paul Jones Talks Zeppelin Reunion and Them Crooked Vultures

Jones reveals there were indeed plans to hit the road after he, Plant and guitarist Jimmy Page reunited in December 2007, with dead drummer John Bonham replaced by son Jason. Jones tells the BBC: "Jimmy and I rehearsed a bit with Jason Bonham and we couldn't really agree on singers and that fell by the wayside. Then this [Them Crooked Vultures] came along and to be honest, I'm really happy." - more on this story

Guns N' Roses Support Acts Announced

antiMusic reports: It seems like just last week that Danko Jones were hit with very bad news that their upcoming tour with punk legends The Damned was called off for logistical reasons. Wait it was just last week, but on Wednesday they had good news: They are supporting another legendary group... Guns N' Roses.

Guns N' Roses recently announced that they will hit the road in Canada in January and February of next year. But support acts for the outing were not mentioned at the time. Now we know Danko Jones will join them for the 13 date outing. But they won't be alone.

Axl Rose knows what works for him, so he calling upon his old friend Sebastian Bach to play the tour as well. The former Skid Row frontman toured with GNR on their last tour and even jumped up on stage with Axl during the trek. - dates

John Lennon Biopic Trailer Released

Music Radar reports: The trailer for Nowhere Boy, the film based on John Lennon's turbulent teenage years, has debuted, right before the movie premieres at the London Film festival.

Based on the memoir Imagine This: Growing Up With My Brother John Lennon by Julia Baird, Lennon's half-sister, the film was directed by Sam Taylor-Wood, scripted by Matt Greenhalgh (Control) and was filmed in Liverpool.

Nowhere Boy, which stars Aaron Johnson as Lennon, details the Beatle's early life when he was raised by his Aunt Mimi, portrayed by Kristen Scott Thomas. Anne-Marie Duff plays Lennon's mother Julia, who gave him to Mimi when he was four years old. - more including the trailer here

Chris Cornell Scream Track Remixed To Rock Without Timbaland

FMQB reports: Chris Cornell's latest solo album, Scream, received mostly a confused reaction from fans of the Soundgarden/Audioslave singer. Cornell recorded Scream with R&B/Hip-Hop hitmaker Timbaland with electronic beats and production, and aside from a club tour behind the album, Scream quietly came and went early in 2009.

However, Explore Music's Alan Cross has revealed that some Canadian music types have been re-working the tracks from Scream into Rock songs.

Michael Friedman, who works in Los Angeles in music licensing and placement, told Cross, "I heard some 'Black Hole Sun' greatness deep within some of the songs...." Read more and grab a listen to the results - here

Stone Temple Album and Tour Planned- Dio Talks To Ghosts- Trivium Member Sitting Out Tour- Faith No More Sell Out- Down With Zombies?- Chickenfoot and more

antiMusic reports: Stone Temple Pilots are just about to hit Canada with a couple of random dates set after that. Sounds like a perfect time to get to work on an album, and that's the plan according to frontman Scott Weiland: "When we get back[from touring], we're going to finish the album. And then when we finish the album, there will be a big tour around its release and that will probably be a long tour." more

Ronnie James Dio has told of a bizarre séance experience which has underlined his belief in the afterlife. During a break in recording with Rainbow in the late 1970s, he and the rest of the band decided to try making contact with the spirit world – with, says Dio, dramatic results. more

Trivium drummer Travis Smith will not appear on the group's upcoming tour. Maruta's Nick Augusto will be filling in.more

Faith No More shows in Sydney and Melbourne sold out in seven minutes this week. more

Down had this bit of news in their latest update: The New Orleans Bingo! Show is spearheading an attempt to break the Guinness Book of World Records Record for "Largest Gathering Of Zombies" at the 2009 Voodoo Experience music festival in New Orleans, LA on Halloween Day October 31, 2009 The day Down and Kiss play. more

Snow Patrol have released their latest video for new single, "Just Say Yes". Capturing the band's 15 year career in 30 tracks, Up To Now, drops November 10th via Fiction/A&M. Check out the video here

Chickenfoot will be the celebrity participant in week eight of the Best Buy Weekly Fantasy Football Challenge. Chickenfoot is comprised of ex-Van Halen members Sammy Hagar (vocals) and Michael Anthony (bass, alongside Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith and guitarist Joe Satriani. more

Lacuna Coil has announced they will be performing a live acoustic performance at Criminal Records in Atlanta. The acoustic show will take place on Saturday, November 7th at 3 PM. more

One of the best live bands on the planet, Bigelf have released a live video for their song Evils of Rock n' Roll. Shot on the Progressive Nation tour, the Evils of Rock n' Roll features spooky mellotrons, blistering guitar riffs and some scary surprises. Check it out here

Echo And The Bunnymen are to release a live album. Entitled 'Live At The Royal Albert Hall', the Liverpool band recorded the album at last months London show more

The Steve Hillage Band is confirmed as special guest on Gong's forthcoming nationwide November UK tour, which kicks off at the Bristol O2 Academy on Thursday November 19th. This marks the first time since 1979 when Hillage will perform material from the following renowned Steve Hillage Band solo albums - 'Fish Rising' (1975), 'L' (1976), 'Motivation Radio' (1977) and 'Green' (1978).

Some of Augusta's Wounded Warriors got to go see KISS in Atlanta Monday night (October 26), but for those who couldn't, KISS came to see them. On Wednesday, some of the band members stopped by the uptown Augusta V.A. Medical Center, on Wrightsboro Road. more

Parlour to Parlour makes its first venture away from the West Coast in Episode 16, where they're treated to the warm hospitality and "world Americana" sounds of The Spring Heeled Jacks Original Swinging Jass Band. Check it out here -

Marillion Return With Less Is More

Kayos reports: For 23 years, UK progressive maestros Marillion have built a solid career crafting unique and thought-provoking music. On December 8, Eagle Rock Entertainment will release their latest studio album Less Is More.

A band with an abundant musical history, Less Is More is an acoustic re-creation of their vast back catalogue. These eleven stripped down tracks, accentuated by soaring melodies and haunting rhythms, evoke a listening experience that is deeply moving and powerful.

Considered to be one of the founding bands of Neo-Progressive rock, Marillion finalized their line-up in 1988 with charismatic lead singer Steve Hogarth (formally of The Europeans). Joined by guitarist Steve Rothery, keyboardist Mark Kelly, bassist Pete Trewavas and drummer Ian Mosley, Marillion consistently defy preconceptions and dodge trendy labels. Having released nine studio albums, some of which have been released on their own label Intact, UK's Classic Rock Magazine has deemed the band "an enduring and undervalued treasure." - more on this story

Rob Zombie Goes Loud and Proud

BW&BK reports: In a sudden and unexpected move, multi-platinum hard rock artist Rob Zombie has inked a new worldwide deal with Roadrunner Records through its Loud & Proud imprint.

This shocking announcement comes as Zombie exits [Geffen] his former label of eighteen years, where he sold fifteen million records as a solo artist and with his former band White Zombie. Zombie's new album, Hellbilly Deluxe 2, previously set for release on November 17 will now be released by Roadrunner/Loud & Proud Records in early 2010.

"It certainly wasn't an easy decision to make after all this time, but it had to be done," states Zombie. "I love this new record and wanted to surround myself with an excited new group of people who can reignite my enthusiasm for working within a hard rock record label. Roadrunner seems to be the perfect place." [Tune in after the record is released to see how that worked out] - more on this story

We Wish You A Metal Xmas And A Headbanging New Year CD and EP

Kayos reports: Although the weather's starting to get chilly, Eagle Rock Entertainment is positively blazing with Christmas spirit! To kick off the holiday season, a special digital-only holiday 4-song EP will be released on November 24.

This EP, available via all North American digital service providers, promises to deliver good tidings to all headbangers. It features appearances from Anvil's Steve "Lips" Kudlow on "Frosty The Snowman," Doro Pesch and Michael Schenker on "O Christmas Tree," Whitesnake's Doug Aldrich and DevilDriver's Dez Fafara on "Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer," and Girlschool on "Auld Lang Syne," as well as other notable artists for a cornucopia of metal talent.

Continuing the Christmas cheer, Armoury Records, through Eagle Rock Entertainment, is happy to present We Wish You A Metal Xmas And A Headbanging New Year: an all-star collection of rock artists reinterpreting Christmas carols for a one-of-a-kind listening experience. Initially released October 14, 2008, this CD boasts members of Foo Fighters, Mötörhead, KISS, Dio, ZZ Top, Black Sabbath, Anthrax, Queensryche, Ratt, and Alice Cooper, throwing down on such holiday classics as "Run Rudolph Run," "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town," "Deck The Halls," and "Grandma Got Ran Over By A Reindeer." This compilation of epic collaborations was produced by Bob Kulick. - more on this story

Shadows Fall Takes Over Fuse TV On Demand

Adrenaline reports: The media onslaught from Shadows Fall continues in the month of November as Shadows Fall Takes Over Fuse Tv On Demand. Starting November 2nd on Fuse TV on demand an exclusive interview with Shadows Fall will be available for viewing. The interview features the band speaking about their new album Retribution, their success in the metal world, starting their own label and much more.

The video for their first single "Still I Rise" is also available for viewing on Fuse TV on demand. After you have watched the video, you can go behind the scenes with SHADOWS FALL as the band give a no-holds barred commentary on their video.

Shadows Fall is also pleased to announce their participation in the "Live Nation Ultimate Access Triple Play Wednesday" All tickets that are purchased today for the show this evening will not have any service charges and ticket buyers are entered "Golden Ticket" giveaway, where the grand prize is a ticket to every show in 2010 at the Fillmore. The band will be taking part in an autograph signing at their merchandise stand from 7-8 PM. - more on this story

Devin Townsend Project Hitting The Road

Century Media reports: Devin Townsend triumphantly returns with a greatly ambitious new endeavor under the DTP (Devin Townsend Project) moniker with a new album and tour.

The new, mind-blowing disasterpiece takes the man's genius to unprecedented levels as he embarks on a massive 4-part album series, which kicked off with Ki and is followed up with the Addicted album that is set for a Nov. 17th release throughout North America via Inside Out Music.

Townsend, easily one of metal's most intriguing, ominous and immensely talented figures is taking this project to the masses as he will join genre visionaries Between The Buried and Me, Cynic and Scale The Summit for a massive North American trek which kicks off Jan 8th. - more on this story

Athlete Album and EP Releases Set

PR reports: Since bouncing to prominence seven years ago with the spirited, electro-tinged, indie-pop of their Mercury-nominated debut, Vehicles And Animals, Athlete have established themselves among the UK's finest songsmiths. The southeast Londoners have sold more than a million copies of their three hit albums (the other two being 2005's Tourist and 2007's Beyond The Neighbourhood); packed out venues across the world; picked up an Ivor Novello award; and topped both the UK's album and airplay charts.

Athlete is now set to return with their finest work to date, Black Swan, which will be released early next year on Original Signal Recordings in the U.S. In advance of the release of Black Swan, Athlete will release their first single "The Getaway" as a digital EP on November 3rd. On the same day, the band will arrive in New York for a special one off U.S. performance to preview the album live at the Bowery Ballroom, Nov, 3.

Black Swan is a musical summary of everything Athlete have been through; the good, the bad and the ugly. But although its songs burn with literate emotion, this certainly isn't a downbeat record. In fact, the album begins with the hurtling FM rush of the glorious track, "Superhuman Touch," which catapults the album to life with the opening line, "I'm on fire and nothing's gonna hold me back." - more on this story

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