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On this date in 1962, Ringo Starr made his debut with The Beatles at the horticultural society dance, Birkenhead, England, having had a two-hour rehearsal in preparation. In 1977, The Police made their live debut as a three-piece band when they played at Rebecca's in Birmingham, England. Find out what else happened on this date in music history here -

Great White Singer Has Surgery For Nearly Fatal Bowel Injury

Great White frontman Jack Russell has been hospitalized and is currently recovering from surgery to repair a nearly fatal perforated bowel injury, according to his manager.

Jam reports that doctors discovered a hole in the bowel wall, which was allowing waste products to flow into his body. According to the Stockholm Rock Out festival's blog, where Great White was scheduled to perform, The surgery left Russell with a colostomy bag. Doctors are confident that this procedure is temporary.

Russell remains hospitalized in Southern California, and his condition is improving he is expected to recover in six to eight weeks. "It was touch and go for about 48 hours whether or not he was going to live," manager Obi Steinman said. "He's been in the hospital for several days, and he's doing a lot better." He faces another operation, but he was in good spirits today "I've felt better, but I've felt a hell of a lot worse. Nothing is going to keep me down," Russell said. "This whole thing definitely makes me appreciate life more than I ever have." - Read the Stockholm Rock Out blog for more details

Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax Tour

It's not quite the Big Four, but three out of four ain't too bad at all for thrash fans. Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax are hitting the road together for the Jagermeister tour.

Here is announcement and the dates: The Jagermeister Music Tour will bring three of the hardest hitting metal bands in the world to one stage and will feature complete performances of Slayer's much lauded Seasons In The Abyss album from 1990, Megadeth's landmark 1990 album Rust In Peace, and the return of Anthrax's singer Joey Belladonna. The tour kicks off September 24 and will play 20 venues across the nation.

"I've been working with Jagermeister since 2004 to try to make the first Jagermeister Music Tour Trifecta happen," said guitarist Kerry King of Slayer. "I always have such a killer time on the Jagermeister Music Tour, and this time we're coming through with Megadeth and Anthrax so you know everyone will be on the top of their game for these shows." Megadeth's Dave Mustaine adds, "It is a rush to finally be a part of the Jagermeister Music Tour!" - more including dates

Scorpions May Not Retire But Ratt Are On The Rocks

The Scorpions well publicized farewell tour featured a run of dates with the reunited Ratt opening for them. But Ratt's frontman Steven Pearcy says there are hints that The Scorps may carry on while his band is on the rocks.

Rock Radio reports: The Scorpions could be close to changing their minds over splitting up, Ratt singer Steven Pearcy has revealed. But his own band may not reconvene after their current album cycle finishes. "We had a great tour with the Scorpions. We jammed with them on the last night and it was very cool. They're just the utmost professionals." Pearcy tells BraveWords.com. "Hopefully they won't retire – there's chatter of them doing more stuff."

But Pearcy, who admits he's not back to full health after a hernia operation, is less optimistic when talking about his own band. He says"I don't need to give that book any more attention than it deserves. I've been working on something called Ratt Tales, and lo and behold, Tales of Ratt by Bobby Blotzer comes out? It's not too original." He adds, "I'm looking forward to a break. I'm ready to go with new solo stuff with the Rat Bastards and my new band Battering Ramm. Will we do another Ratt record? I don't know. Things didn't fall into place and I've left my options open. We'll see what happens." - more on this story

Zakk Wylde Goes Top 5

Being publicly fired by Ozzy Osbourne in a press interview apparently didn't hurt Zakk Wylde's solo career. In fact, his sales are up and his latest Black Label Society album looks to have made a Top 5 debut.

Gibson says reports indicate that Black Label Society's new album, Order of the Black, sold between 35,000 and 40,000 copies in its first week of release. The latest from Zakk Wylde and Co. hit store shelves and online retailers last Tuesday. [Hits Double Daily has the sales at 35,722 for a close 4th place finish ahead of Blake Shelton who reportedly sold 35,465 copies of his new album. Eminem, Arcade Fire and Camp Rock 2 hold the top 3.]

This means that BLS's new album will have topped the first-week sales of their previous CD, 2006's Shot to Hell, which reached about 31,000 copies in its first seven days. - more on this story

Iron Maiden Rocketing To The Top

It looks like Iron Maiden's new album The Final Frontier is rocketing to the top of the charts in the band's native UK.

Rock Radio reports: The band's fifteenth studio album has entered the UK midweek charts at number one, with over 22,000 sales since its release yesterday – three times as many as second-placed Eminem.

That puts the metal icons on course to top the official list on Sunday, which naturally delights McBrain. He tells MusicRadar.com: "It would be a great accolade. Would it mean the same now as it might have 15 or 20 years ago? I can't say – but at the end of the day I know we have a great album." - more on this story

Ted Nugent Settles Deer Baiting Charges

Ted Nugent has entered into a plea agreement after his reality TV show landed him in hot water in California. The rock legend pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor charges for baiting a deer and not having a properly signed hunting tag.

He was originally facing 11 charges after California Department of Fish and Game wardens saw Nugent kill an immature buck on a episode of his Outdoor Channel TV show "Spirit of the Wild," earlier this year.

Sleazeroxx reports that Investigators found that the deer had been eating bait called "C'mere Deer." Baiting wildlife is illegal in California. Nugent will have to pay a $1,750 fine. - more on this story

Exile Era Rolling Stones Hitting The Silver Screen

A classic Rolling Stones concert may be coming to a theater near you. Nightwatcher reports that 'Ladies and Gentlemen ... The Rolling Stones,' was filmed on the band's 1972 'Exile on Main Street' tour, and will appear at more than 800 cinemas this autumn.

It will subsequently be released on DVD and Blu-ray in November, just in time to make its way onto every self-respecting Stones fan's Christmas lists.

The footage was captured on 16mm film over four nights at concerts in Fort Worth and Houston, Texas. 'Ladies and Gentlemen ... The Rolling Stones' was originally released in 1974. - more on this story

Crash Ends Ignominious Incarceration and And Hell Followed With Tour

Ignominious Incarceration and And Hell Followed With's tour has been sidelined by a tour van accident. Here is the PR:

After a strong start to the tour, a few of the shows in mainland Europe fell through with promoters, so the bands had decided to head back to the UK to continue with the tour there and add some more shows.

Whilst driving through France on their way back to Calais, the van carrying the members of both Ignominious Incarceration and And Hell Followed With was involved in a crash on the motorway. All members are thankfully alive and well, although some had to be taken to hospital for injuries such as broken bones. - more on this story

Slash and Lemmy May Get Stoned

We just couldn't resist that headline. By stoned, we mean have their likeness made into stone statues. Ok, it wasn't that funny. Gibson reports: A British man is attempting to build a permanent tribute to Slash and Lemmy Kilmister in Stoke-on-Trent, England. Nile Plumb would like the city to erect statues of the two hard rock legends, in tribute to their musical legacies, according to the BBC.

Slash, guitarist for Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver, plus a successful solo artist, was born in Stoke-on-Trent. Lemmy, most famous for fronting long-running rockers Motörhead, was born in nearby Burslem.

"There's a lot of interest and people really want to get behind it," Plumb said. A Facebook campaign had drawn more than 400 followers, before apparently being removed. - more on this story

More Tracks For Rock Band 3 Announced

MTV Games and Harmonix Music Systems Inc. have announced more tracks for Rock Band 3. Here is the announcement:

[They] confirmed a selection of international acts to be featured on the 83 song on-disc soundtrack for the Rock Band3 music video game, including INXS, Bob Marley, Slipknot, Rammstein, Tokio Hotel, HIM, Poni Hoax and more.

"We believe music transcends boundaries, and intend to prove it with a committed effort to release more music from around the world on the Rock Band platform," said Paul DeGooyer, senior vice president of music and electronic games for MTV Games. "Fans will have access to our incredible line-up of music via simultaneous global releases, and we think everyone will find each song tremendously fun to play, no matter what language they speak." - more on this story

10 Years, Sevendust and Anew Revolution Fall Tour

Anew Revolution are following up their current tour with Volbeat by hitting the road this fall on the Hard Drive Xl Tour 2010 where they'll be supporting 10 Years and Sevendust.

"This Hard Drive XL tour is going to be a great run. I can't wait to share the stage once again with one of my favorite bands, Sevendust. I'm pretty pumped just thinking of the intensity this tour will bring! We're looking forward to many new fans joining our Revolution!" says bassist Frank Salvaggio.

Anew Revolution released their second studio record entitled "iMERICA" this past May via E1 Music. Produced by Ben Schigel, a musician, record producer and vocalist from the band Switched who has produced for such bands as Stemm, Walls Of Jericho, Chimaira & many more. - more on this story

Ohio City Renamed Snidersville for Twisted Sister Frontman

It's really happening, Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider is having a Midwestern town renamed in his honor. Here is the official word: What started as a joking request led the town of Cridersville, Ohio, to officially change its name for a day to Snidersville in honor of Dee Snider, front man for the 1980's heavy metal band Twisted Sister, and national spokesman for March of Dimes Bikers for Babies.

"I've had many dreams and been lucky enough to have most of them come true, but I would never dare to dream of something like this! Having a town change its name to mine — even though it is changing only a few letters — is one of the coolest things that's ever happened to me!" said Dee Snider, who jokingly requested the change when a listener from the town requested a song. "It's even better that we can support the March of Dimes work to give all babies a healthy start in life."

On August 21st, Cridersville, Ohio, will be officially changing its name to Snidersville. That same day, Mr. Snider will host a March of Dimes Bikers for Babies ride and will ride his motorcycle from Lima, Ohio, to "Snidersville" with other bikers to help raise funds to help fight premature birth. - more on this story

Singled Out: Jerry Jennings' One Blue Lady (With Ronnie Montrose)

Welcome to Singled Out! where we ask artists to tell us the inside story of their latest single. Today noted guitarist Jerry Jennings tells us about "One Blue Lady" from his album "Shortcut To The Center," which was produced by Ronnie Montrose who also appears on this track. We now turn it over to Jerry for the story:

On the song "One Blue Lady" you can hear Ronnie throughout. His guitar is the screaming overdriven tone, and mine is somewhat cleaner and bluesier. His sound is the one you hear doing leads in the intro. And I think you'll agree, his solo is off the map. There was no prep time, and the song is in 6/4 time. He knocked that out in about three takes. I remember just asking Ronnie off the cuff, "Hey so do you think you'd want to take a solo on one of the songs? We ended up doing a bunch of trading licks toward the end. The trading off actually starts before the bridge in the breakdown area, and continues through the outro section.

Ronnie is electronically knowledgeable and likes to rebuild all of his stomp boxes. I don't remember which pedal this was, maybe a ring modulator. It was one he had just finished working on. But after my struggling with getting the perfect take on so many of my solos, and then having this amazing solo falling in place in a second, I remember thinking, well I guess there is a reason they call him Ronnie Montrose! Anyway, that solo will always be a reminder.

Hearing is believing. Now that you know the story behind the song, listen for yourself and learn more about the album - right here!

John Mayall Anthology Coming

It's hard to over estimate John Mayall's impact on rock and blues. His band the Bluesbreakers introduced some of the biggest and most successful rock icons ranging from members of Fleetwood Mac to the Rolling Stones, not to mention Eric Clapton.

Now Mayall's earliest and best recordings with them in the Bluesbreakers as well as Mayall's other stellar work throughout his debut decade on record are heard on the 4-CD box set So Many Roads: An Anthology 1964-1974 (Hip-O/UMe), released August 17, 2010.

The anthology for the first time comprehensively covers a period during which Mayall released a staggering 10 albums each on Decca and Polydor. Filled with 74 vintage tracks, each newly digitally remastered from the original master tapes, the box also features a 40-page booklet with liner notes and previously unpublished photographs. - more on this story

Local H Going Undercover

Don't let Scott Lucas's announcement today that his other band is releasing a new EP worry you Local H fans, the dynamic duo have also announced a new release this fall. Here it is:

Local H will release its first-ever collection of covers, Local H's Awesome Mix Tape #1, on October 19th on G&P Records. The EP will be available on CD, digitally and, in a nod to the format for which it was named, on limited-edition cassette. It's the band's first release since 2008's critically acclaimed 12 Angry Months. (Frontman Scott Lucas will also release The Absolute Beginners EP with his solo project, Scott Lucas & the Married Men, on October 19th.)

"We'd talked about doing a covers record before, but it just never got off the ground," says Lucas. "We make these mix-tape type of comps that we play before our shows. On our last tour we had this mix of all the songs we've ever done as covers. And that clicked. That would be the way to do an all-covers record. Fashion it like an old school mix tape. Something that a crazy drug dealer out of 'Boogie Nights' could play to scare Mark Wahlberg," he says, acknowledging the EP title's reference to the film. - more on this story

Noel Gallagher Working On Mystery Project

What in the world could Noel Gallagher be up to? He is apparently prepared to begin work on a mystery project. Gibson has the clues: NME.com reports that Noel is set to head into the studio this week to record some drums for a musician whose name he would not give up.

Interviewed by U.K. radio station TalkSport, the former Oasis member talked about his beloved soccer team Manchester City's start to the new English Premier League season, denied that he will be Russell Brand's best man at Brand's upcoming celebrity wedding to singer Katy Perry (though he will be attending the bachelor party and wedding) and also revealed some interesting personal insights during the in-depth chat.

For example he prefers chocolate sauce over raspberry on his ice cream, his favorite potato chips are square-shaped and salt and vinegar in flavor and his favorite childhood cartoon character was Hong Kong Phooey. Gallagher has been under great scrutiny since he quit Oasis in 2009. Gallagher wrote on the band's website: "It's with some sadness and great relief to tell you that I quit Oasis. People will write and say what they like, but I simply could not go on working with Liam a day longer." -

Finntroll, Ensiferum, Barren Earth, and Rotten Sound Finnish Metal Tour 2

Finntroll, Ensiferum, Barren Earth, and Rotten Sound will be teaming up in the new year for The Finnish Metal Tour 2.

The trek will kickoff on January 31st 2011 in Orlando FL, and conclude on March 4th in Raleigh NC.

Finntroll will be touring in support of Nifelvind. It was recorded at Sonic Pump Studios (Apocalyptica, Amorphis, Ensiferum) in Helsinki, Finland and mastered by Mika Jussila (Children Of Bodom, Sonata Arctica, HIM) at Finnvox Studios. - more on this story

Eddie Veddar and Dixie Chicks Go Acoustic for the West Memphis 3

We told you a little bit about this in yesterday's digest but Gibson has more details for you today: Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder and the Dixie Chicks' Natalie Maines will lend their voices and acoustic guitar playing to a Little Rock, Arkansas, rally in support of the West Memphis 3 on Saturday, August 28.

Both artists, along with "special guests," will perform at the Robinson Center Music Hall to increase awareness about "the continued injustice visited upon Jason Baldwin, Damien Echols, and Jessie Misskelley, collectively known as the West Memphis 3," according to PearlJam.com.

The event, called Voices for Justice: A Rally in Support of the West Memphis 3, will include new video messages from Baldwin, Echols and Misskelley, who remain in prison after being convicted 17 years ago of three murders they say they did not commit. "We are incredibly honored to have Eddie and Natalie lend their voices to this important evening," said Arksansas Take Action co-founder Capi Peck. "Their willingness to join us for Voices for Justice will help raise even more awareness about the profound injustice that continues to occur. We will not rest until our political and judicial leaders hear our voices and do the right thing." - more on this story

Voivod and Porcupine Tree Add Their Two Cents To Prog Metal Book

Voivod and Porcupine Tree members contribute to the Jeff Wagner's new book, 'Mean Deviation: Four Decades of Progressive Heavy Metal'. Here is the announcement:

Bazillion Points Books is proud to announce the late 2010 release of 'Mean Deviation: Four Decades of Progressive Heavy Metal', by Jeff Wagner-a former editor of Metal Maniacs magazine and veteran supporter of metal's most risk-taking bands.

Wagner analyzes the heady side of metal in this exhaustive history of a relentlessly ambitious musical subculture. The book features extensive original artwork throughout by Voivod drummer Michel "Away" Langevin, including the lavish front cover. - more on this story

R.E.M. Landmark in Danger

It's the end of the Murmur cover landmark as we know it. Maybe? Gibson reports: The fate of the trestle that graced the cover of R.E.M.'s Murmur album is hanging in the balance.

As reported by OnlineAthens.com, unless voters in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, vote to extend a one percent sales tax for capital projects, the landmark tourist attraction will likely be torn down.

Construction on a hiking and biking trail is set to begin in a few months, but money has not been appropriated for the section that includes the trestle. - more on this story

Scott Lucas & the Married Men's New Release Inspired By David Bowie

Scott Lucas & the Married Men have announced an October 19th release date for their The Absolute Beginners EP.

Named for the David Bowie track that they cover, the 4-song recording also features re-workings of two songs that appeared on the collective's debut, George Lassos the Moon, which came out earlier this year, as well as a cover of Local H's "Hey, Rita," from their 2004 album Whatever Happened to PJ Soles.

Andy Gerber produced the EP, which will be released on CD, digitally and on limited-edition vinyl by G&P Records. (Scott Lucas' band Local H will also release an EP of cover songs, Local H's Awesome Mix Tape #1, on October 19th.) - more on this story

Liverpool May Destroy Beatles Birthplace

It looks like another music landmark faces destruction. Gibson has the details: The Telegraph is reporting that the birthplace of Beatles drummer Ringo Starr is in danger of destruction at the hands of the Liverpool City Council. Proposals are in place to demolish 9 Madryn Street in the district know as the Dingle. Starr (born Richard Starkey) was born there on July 7, 1940. The house had fallen into disrepair in recent years, along with neighboring streets.

Longtime Beatle tour guide Philip Coppell said: "What the council is proposing to do is nothing short of criminal and they will be convicted in the court of international public opinion if they go ahead with it. If the council in Stratford wanted to knock down Shakespeare's birthplace and move it to the NEC, there would be outrage. The only difference between the two is that Shakespeare has a 400-year head start on the Beatles."

In response to a government proposal to move the home, Coppell said, "If they move it to the museum, it will lose the sense of the area where it stands. Seeing it in a museum is just not going to have the same impact as visiting the street where Ringo was born. Ringo Starr lived in other houses, but he was only born in one. If it's knocked-down – even if it is moved – fans all over the world are going to be up in arms. They will just not understand how Liverpool can carry-out this kind of cultural vandalism." - more on this story

Bonded By Blood Kick Off 5 Month Tour

Last night Bonded By Blood kicked off five months of North American touring in Vancouver, BC as part of the March of Brutality Tour which also features Exodus, Malevolent Creation and Holy Grail.

Bonded By Blood are touring in support of their new album, Exiled To Earth, which hit stores last week.

Following March of Brutality tour, the band will hit the road Early Man and Evile for three weeks followed by a two month run with Overkill, Forbidden, Evile and Gama Bomb - more on this story

Blondie Plan New Album

For those holding out for a new Blondie album, the wait is apparently almost over. Gibson has the story: New wave rockers Blondie have announced that they plan to release their ninth studio album in 2011. Titled Panic of Girls, the release was recorded last November and December in Woodstock, New York.

Drummer Clem Burke told Billboard.com that the album has more of a live feel. "We tried to make the recording process as organic as possible and tried to stay away from programming as much as we could, because [The Curse of Blondie] had a lot of programming on it," he said. "So in the spirit of Woodstock, we kept going in the studio and playing."

Burke also said that frontwoman Debbie Harry wrote most of the lyrics on the new album. Blondie have been playing some of the new songs while on tour this summer. "What I Heard," "The End" and "Mother" have found slots in the set list next to classics like "Heart of Glass" and "Call Me." - more on this story

The Hush Now To Release Free EP

The Hush Now will be self-releasing upcoming EP, Shiver Me Starships, for free on September 28th through their website.

The band has already seen significant buzz, thanks to early radio support on both sides of the Atlantic with their last album Constellations.

It charted in CMJ Top 50, received some Morning Becomes Eclectic love, as well as from BBC's Radio 6 drawing comparisons to such influential artists as My Bloody Valentine, Guided By Voices, The Cure, and more. - more on this story

Tony Iommi Offers Reward for Stolen Guitar

Tony Iommi is offering a ransom for the safe return of his prized guitar. Gibson reports: Iommi's axe was stolen following a show at London's High Voltage Festival that honored his late friend and musical collaborator Ronnie James Dio. The guitar god was performing with fellow Heaven and Hell members Geezer Butler and Vinnie Appice, with all proceeds from the concert benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund.

Apparently, somebody thought that the tribute concert would be the perfect occasion to steal the Black Sabbath legend's Gibson Custom Tony Iommi Signature SG. When Iommi realized that his prized instrument was missing, the guitarist reportedly began contacting different people involved in the performance, thinking that his SG had simply been accidentally packed up by someone else.

However, that turned out not to be the case and the guitar is still out there somewhere. Via his website www.Iommi.com, Iommi has announced that he's offering a reward for any information leading to the recovery of the guitar. Anybody who has information about the incident is being encouraged to post on the message board section of www.Iommi.com. -