30 Seconds To Mars Bomb Scare

Footage posted online shows Leto grabbing the man and pulling him away from the crowd into a back room. Police were called to the venue and the building was evacuated, with cops sealing off the streets around the area - Read more here

Steven Tyler Not Fired from Aerosmith- Sublime Settle Name Dispute- Pete Wentz Jokes About 'Breakup'- Oasis To Change Name- Jack White- Converge- Deftones and more

Joe Perry has exclusively told Classic Rock that Steven Tyler will remain a member of Aerosmith, even though another singer is being brought in. The guitarist now says of the situation: "Steven hasn't quit the band, nor have we sacked him. We're taking the attitude that he's going on a vacation from Aerosmith. While he's away working on other projects, the rest of us want to carry on playing live. So we will be bring another singer to make this happen." more

Sublime have settled a lawsuit with the family of their late singer Bradley Nowell over the use of the band's name. As a compromise, the band will be touring under the name Sublime With Rome more

Pete Wentz says talk of Fall Out Boy's demise has been blown out of proportion — but he isn't sure when the rock band will performing together again. Wentz said he has e-mailed Stump and the two are still cool with each other. "We just wanted to talk about how blown out of proportion it's gotten. It's to the point where we're gonna make 'I Quit Fall Out Boy' T-shirts, just goofing around about it," he said. "We don't want any animosity about it at all." more

Them Crooked Vultures has been confirmed for an appearance at this year's Rock Am Ring/Rock Am Park festivals June 4th-6th 2010 more

Jack White played a surprise show Thursday night (February 4) at his new Third Man music venue in Nashville. The show was in support of Dex Romweber Duo - whose new material he recently produced. more

Speaking of Jack White: White is set to give another country music icon a cool career boost - he's in talks to produce Dolly Parton's next record. The rocker, who previously produced Loretta Lynn's acclaimed 2004 album "Van Lear Rose", has reportedly approached Parton with a view to working with the "I Will Always Love You" hitmaker on her next release. more

Oasis rocker Liam Gallagher has confirmed he has ditched the band's name, following the departure of his brother Noel Gallagher. The younger Gallagher brother is now assembling his remaining bandmates to begin work on a new album, and he's promising fans a new name too. more

For their seventh album, "This Addiction" (due February 23), the members of Alkaline Trio decided to make big changes, starting with the way their music was released. The alt-punk group departed Epic Records in May to form its own imprint, Heart & Skull, in a joint venture with Epitaph Records. more

The initial schedule has been announced for Converge's "Axe To Fall" 2010 U.S. tour. The trek will also feature Coalesce, Harvey Milk, Gaza, Lewd Acts, and Black Breath on select dates. An additional band will be announced in the near future. announced dates

In a recent interview with Spin, Chino Moreno has revealed details on the forthcoming sixth album from the Deftones, as well as the existence of a new band entitled The Holy Ghost, featuring Shaun Lopez of Far more

Guitarist Joe Satriani will be a guest on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon tonight more

Contrary to rumors floating around on the interwebs, Radiohead have not finished recording a new album. more

Sleep has announced that they will be reforming to perform some shows in the United States later this year. These shows will happen around September time with the only confirmed show taking place on September 3rd in Monticello, New York. more -

Chickenfoot Begin Writing Next Album

Our friend Ross CAT of bestofwny.com has a great new interview with guitar god Joe Satriani. They cover a lot of ground in the discussion from Joe's new live release to the much buzzed about supergroup Chickenfoot. In the excerpt below Joe talks about Chickenfoot's plans for a new album. Here you go!

Ross CAT: Although fans are still savoring the debut album everyone wants to know will there be a second Chickenfoot record? Reports have Chad Smith back in the studio with the Red Hot Chili Peppers; will the FOOT reconvene when scheduling allows?

SATCH --Absolutely the four of us are all on the same page as far as this project goes, we're all committed to doing a Chickenfoot #2. As a matter of fact Sammy & I have already begun the writing process together.

That's really the beauty of this band is the respect we have for one another's time and career aspirations. I'm getting set for the Experience Hendrix tour next month & writing for a new record, Sammy's busy doing a million things at once, CHAD'S back working with the Chili Peppers & Mike's busy being Mike(Laughter). - more on this story

The Who Rock Super Bowl Halftime Show

(Band Statement) The Who, led by rock legends' Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey, transformed the Super Bowl Halftime Show into the most exciting 12 minutes in rock and sport, Sunday evening on CBS, unleashing a riveting live halftime performance at Super Bowl XLIV.

The British band commanded a circular stage at luminous Sun Life Stadium in front of approximately 72,000 thousand fans, the iconic Who logo blazing below them as they led the charge into a pyro-powered, multi-platform tour de force. The Who's spontaneous chemistry ignited the annual music extravaganza, now watched in 230 countries and territories around the globe, transforming the stage into a virtual Who-ville complete with wrap-around-video screen asking the illuminating question: WHO ARE YOU?

Super Bowl fans cheered the band's incendiary mash-up of Who classics, which kicked off with "Pinball Wizard," and segued in to the scorching "Baba O' Riley," "Who Are You," "See Me Feel Me" and a fireworks-emblazoned finale of "Won't Get Fooled Again." - more on this story

Jeff Beck Announces Tour

(Nightwatcher) Guitar legend Jeff Beck has announced the second leg of the worldwide tour promoting his first album in seven years, 'Emotion & Commotion'.

The first leg of the U.S. tour will begin on April 16 in San Francisco and head through the world famous New Orleans Jazz Festival on May 1, while the newly-added second U.S. leg starts on June 3 in Boston and hits Atlanta, New Jersey, Detroit, and Indianapolis.

Accompanying Beck at these special engagements, as well as the World Tour, will be a brand new touring band, including the Grammy award winning producer and songwriter Narada Michael Walden on drums, Rhonda Smith on bass, and Jason Rebello on keyboards. - more on this story

Now Sammy Hagar Rumored To Join Aerosmith and We Name The Perfect Replacement

Classic Rock has linked yet another big name singer as a possible replacement for Steven Tyler in Aerosmith. This time the big name singer is Sammy Hagar. While their past reports concerning Paul Rodgers, Chris Cornell and Billy Idol were based on personal approaches by the band, this new report comes from an unnamed "source."

But the validity of this source was questioned when Classic Rock contacted Hagar's manager, John Carter, and told him that they had it on good authority that Sammy was joining Aerosmith. Carter responded: "Good authority must mean The Enquirer because his Led Zep gig conflicts with the Aerosmith job.... Seriously, Sam is very happy to be going into the studio with Chickenfoot to start the second album in April." You can read their full report here

Guitarist Joe Perry has gone on record that the band was looking for a "big name" singer, but if we could add our two cents to the discussion, might we suggest a lesser known singer by the name of Drew Stiles. While his isn't a household name, he has a strong music pedigree; his dad was a sideman for music greats like James Brown, Ella Fitzgerald and Tony Bennet. Aside from his mellower solo material, Drew fronts the group Yummy who gave us the exceptional debut album, elegante, where they produced some impressive music that covered a lot of musical territory from funk to rock to melodic rock to power pop and even hip-hop, but the reason we suggest Drew is that his voice is the closest we've heard to Steven Tyler. While he is not a clone, he could do a credible job filling in for Steven while he sorts out what he needs to sort out and bring a new dynamic to the band while they are at it. You can listen to a few songs from elegante and see if you think he would be a good fit. - Hear it here.

Muse Under Review Coming To DVD

Sexy Intellectual and MVD Visual are proud to announce the DVD release of Muse "Under Review" on March 23, 2010.

This film looks at Muse's entire career, and by using rare performance and interview footage of the band, contributions from their closest colleagues and from those who have witnessed and written about their journey, plus seldom seen photos, news reports, scene shoots and a range of other features, creates the finest documentary to date on this extraordinary band, the music they make and the lives they lead.

Includes exclusive interviews with former manager Safta Jaffrey, legendary producer John Leckie, band engineer Ric Peet, video director Mat Kirby, official biographer and NME writer Mark Beaumont and many other close confidantes. - more on this story

Smile Empty Soul Announce Tour With Soil & Black Sunshine

Smile Empty Soul has announced the group will hit the road with Soil, and special guests Black Sunshine this spring. The tour will start in Tempe, AZ on March 26th, 2010 and run through May 15th in Springfield, MO.

"This upcoming spring tour with Soil is going to be a blast," says Smile Empty Soul's Sean Danielsen. "This is going to be a no gimmick, no bulls***, badass, hard rock tour. Everyone come out to the shows and party, while rocking out to some awesome music."

Soil bassist Tim King added, "It will be great to finally get back on tour in the States and hit every market. We're looking forward to touring with Smile Empty Soul, a band I've been a fan of for years." - more on this story

biffy clyro Set Digital Release and Tour With Manchester Orchestra

Warner Bros Records has announced the release of breakthrough UK band biffy clyro's new album Only Revolutions. The follow up to 2007's Puzzle, Only Revolutions will be available exclusively on iTunes beginning March 9, 2010.

Produced by Garth Richardson (Rage Against the Machine, Red Hot Chili Peppers) and mixed by Andy Wallace (Coldplay, Nirvana, Faith No More), the fifth release from the Scottish trio also features the orchestration of multi Grammy-winning composer David Campbell. Only Revolutions came out in the UK November 9, 2009 to chart success and critical acclaim. It is already certified gold in the UK, and the Sunday Times, Kerrang and Q each gave it four stars, with The Guardian declaring, " their songs pack a punch, but are full of light, shade and sophistication." The first UK single off the album, "Mountains" is a top 5 radio hit that has sold over 100,000 copies, and their current UK single, "Many of Horror" is rapidly climbing the charts: it is #6 on the national airplay chart. "Mountains" will impact at US radio on February 9, 2010.

To support the release, biffy clyro will head out with Manchester Orchestra on a nationwide US tour. The month-long string of dates kicks off March 6th in Tempe, AZ and runs through April 9th in Columbia, SC. The tour comes on the heels of a successful UK headlining tour, including a sold out performance at London's Brixton Academy. - more on this story

Singled Out: Broken Teeth (Jason McMaster)

Welcome to Singled Out! where we ask artists to tell us the inside story of their latest single. Today Jason McMaster from Broken Teeth tells us about "Break The Spell" from their brand new album "Viva La Rock, Fantastico". We now turn it over to Jason for the story:

We were in a hotel room between shows, I think it was Tucson, AZ. I had been writing on the road in the back of buses and vans all year. We were rounding out material, making sure we had killer grooves, trying different keys, and checking out how many "heaters," or fast songs we had, as opposed to how many slow songs we had, whatever. The important thing is that we wanted to try something slightly different. We had always been missing the cool sorta "Hell's Bells," or "For Those About To Rock" vibe. David had a guitar riff, we were slowing it down and dragging the chords without totally ripping off the "Hell's Bells" thing. Had the beats, had the riffs, the arrangement came a little later but the song almost wrote itself. The lyrics were written the day after in the back of a van rolling down the highway. I demoed the vocal while we were doing about 80 mph.

The song ended up being about the control you might be under without being aware of it, or putting blinders on so you don't care you're being controlled. But the pictures painted lyrically still have to feel like old school rock n' roll, no one wants it to be too serious when you're doing this kinda bluesy firey type of rock. I think it's a stand out track (a single?), it seems to be quite a few people's fav song on the new record.

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

Remix Dredg

Dredg is currently holding a remix contest of "Gathering Pebbles" from their critically acclaimed The Pariah, The Parrot, The Delusion album. It was released June 9, 2009 on their own Ohlone Recordings through Warner Music Group's Independent Label Group.

The winner of the remix contest will have their song sold on iTunes and receive producer/remix royalties, in addition to dredg merchandise and two tickets to any show. They'll also receive a one-of-a-kind painting by bassist Drew Roulette (who has done some of the artwork for the band's The Pariah… and Catch Without Arms albums along with singer Gavin Hayes). The two runners up will also receive rewards.

As posted on www.dredg.com: Greetings dredg fans and other interested participants, We are hosting a remix contest powered by our friends over at MixMatchMusic for the song "Gathering Pebbles" and are really looking forward to hearing what everyone comes up with. It is very simple to do just.... Download the stems (for free) and use your own software to remix them, or if you want to keep things even simpler, click on the MixMaker button and make your mix online. Most importantly, upload and publish your remix to the widget so that you can get credit for your masterpiece! Other people can listen to it, vote on it and share it. Also, please see contest rules
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Finntroll Release Video Explaining Forthcoming Album

Finntroll are back! On March 9th, the band will release its highly anticipated new slab of folk-rooted metal hymns entitled Nifelvind.

A savage new video for the track, "Solsagan," was recently completed and you can view the making of that video now at YouTube. The eye-popping new clip was produced by Vasara Films (Dark Tranquillity, Turisas).

Finntroll have also posted a brand new video interview in which vocalist Vreth and guitarist Skrymer talk about the meaning behind their stunning new opus Nifelvind and how it all came together. Watch that - here

Andrew W.K. Album Release Date Changed

After three years of loyal patience, Andrew W.K. fans can finally experience the 'lost' third album from the established party rocker. Previously released in Japan and Korea in 2006, Close Calls With Brick Walls will officially become available in the United States on March 9th, 2010, being released by STEEV MIKE, as a special two album package (the original CLOSE CALLS WITH BRICK WALLS on one disc, and an additional CD called MOTHER OF MANKIND, containing rare and unreleased material).

After the recent release of 55 CADILLAC - a compilation of improvised solo piano compositions - CLOSE CALLS WITH BRICK WALLS and MOTHER OF MANKIND deliver the slamming, inspirational music for which Andrew W.K. is loved, coupled with new sounds and feelings rarely associated with his traditional work.

Close Calls With Brick Walls was recorded in multiple sessions throughout 2004 and 2005, using the full Andrew W.K. touring band for the first time. With a full instrumental band, the new album includes exciting new performances, styles, and rhythms. The lyrics are more complex although still very playful, and Andrew's voice has grown into something much more distinct and expressive. - more on this story

The Astonishments Have Spoken

The world of 'spoken word' in entertainment today is still relatively a uncharted market, with CD releases coming from such diverse genres as punk, rap, religion and comedy. Poets of all walks of life are expressing themselves in the digital format as well as the traditional pen and ink. Now with the release of The Astonishments 'Banana Sandwich' CD, the medium has entered into a whole new phase of eclecticism.

Harkening to the beat poets of yesteryear like Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg and William Burroughs, poet and visionary James Crippa has assembled his thoughts in a though provoking, surreal manner - all filtered through the seductive lips of his vocal accomplice The Astonishment. The duo's debut spoken word CD is about to set the world of poetry on its ear!

So who is James Crippa and The Astonishment? "I am a British subject born in Tonbridge Wells, Kent and grew up in Rome Italy," James explains. "I am American educated, completing an MBA at Pepperdine University in 1994. My permanent residence is Los Angeles, CA and speak four languages; English, Italian, French and Spanish and am a fervent supporter of the American culture and way of life." His words reflect the streets of L.A., the common working man, and at times desperation and at times hope. "My message is one of love and I hope to trigger the listener with the subject material. I felt a spoken word CD would suit my modern prose poetry." - more on this story

Lion's Share To Join Saxon, Deep Purple, Sepultura and More at the Rockweekend Festival

Swedish melodic metal masters Lion's Share is confirmed for the Rockweekend festival this summer together with bands like Saxon, Deep Purple, Sepultura etc. (in Sweden).

"Dark Hours" is out now on Blistering Records in Europe and North America, King Records in Japan and on Soyuz Music in Russia.

The follow-up to 2007's "Emotional Coma" was mixed and mastered by Jens Bogren (Opeth, Symphony X, Paradise Lost, Amon Amarth) and features guest appearances by Symphony X guitarist Mike Romeo (guest solo on "Behind The Curtain"), and drummers Conny Pettersson (from Earache Records death metal act Anata) and Richard Evensand (Chimaira, Soilwork). - more on this story

3 Pill Morning Hit The Road

The Minneapolis-based rock band, 3 Pill Morning kicked off its Midwest tour dates on Feb 5. The band is playing show dates in support of its recently released EP, Singles.

The effort was engineered by heavyweight production team Corey Lowery and Brian Virtue (Chevelle, Deftones, Sevendust). The band is currently working on its third album with the same team.

3 Pill Morning was formed in 2003 with members Jeff Stebbins, Ian Combs, Ryan Walch and Dave Ackley. The band began creating music built on a foundation of rhythms to keep you moving, laced with melodies that are seemingly unforgettable. - more on this story

Bleeding Through Announce Album and Tour

Rise Records and Bleeding Through are pleased to announce "The Spring Breakdown Tour: 2010".

Their press release says that Bleeding Through is one of the most important bands to take the mixture of metal and hardcore to international prominence in the last decade, touring with Slayer, Marilyn Manson, Bullet For My Valentine, AFI, HIM, Cradle Of Filth, Ozzfest, Vans Warped Tour and MTV2's Headbanger's Ball: The Tour.

Currently on a European tour supporting Machine Head, Bleeding Through commence the new decade with a US headlining tour in support of their upcoming release which is in stores April 13th. - more on this story

O.M.T.'s Delayed Album Gets Released

New kids on the metal block and rising stars of the UK rock scene O.M.T. (Our Malevolent Tyranny) have confirmed that their debut album 'Anamantium' is now available worldwide through the Rising Records label.

The album was originally scheduled for a European release in late 2009, but was delayed due to the collapse of distributors SPV. A new distribution agreement for the world (excluding Japan) with Plastic Head Distribution (PHD) has enabled the CD to become available in all major territories around the globe.

'Anamantium' was recorded, mixed and mastered by Mark Daghorn (Cradle Of Filth, Marillion) at New Rising Recording Studios in the UK. - more on this story

Jen Olive Goes Ape House

Jen Olive is the latest in that select group of handpicked artists signed to Andy Partridge's Ape House record label. Jen Olive, described by Andy as ''this astounding allegro algorithm from Albuquerque", has conjured up an album that's as singular in style as in its manner of recording, a collaboration between Jen and Andy from across the world. The result, Jen Olive's debut album, Warm Robot, is scheduled for release on March 29th.

Born in California but "raised everywhere", Jen Olive's mother was a lounge jazz singer, her father a trombone player. "We probably moved about 35 times before I was 16", she explains. Having eventually settled in L.A., she then moved to Albuquerque a few years ago to meet her dad's "crazy jazz" family (her uncle is the lead saxophone player for the Count Basie Orchestra).

Moving to Albuquerque had a profound effect on her. "It's a weird and foreign landscape compared to L.A. or New York", she says. "It's pretty Wild West, but at the same time it's the kind of place where you'd expect aliens to land. The joke is that we had a perfectly nice third world country till they started putting streetlights in. The depth and character of the place is in the old indigenous families, and you can't help but be influenced by the culture. It's very different, there's not a lot of conventional Americana here." - more on this story

White Wizzard Offshoot Holy Grail Begin Work On Debut Album

Los Angeles rising star metal quintet Holy Grail will head in to the studio this month to record their debut album, Crisis In Utopia, due out on Prosthetic Records in late Spring. Acclaimed producer/remixer/musician Danny Lohner (Nine Inch Nails, A Perfect Circle) will be at the production helm.

Previously known as Sorcerer, Holy Grail features members from a former line-up of White Wizzard. Assembled less than a year ago, Holy Grail is already at the forefront of the new wave of metal that pays homage to such legends as Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and Dio.

The band's debut EP Improper Burial (released in late 2009), featuring just two original tracks and two covers, has earned Holy Grail significant press accolades including a 2-page feature in hometown paper LA Weekly, a spot on Decibel's "25 Most Anticipated Releases Of 2010" list and inclusion on Metal Hammer's "Guide To The Best In The Upcoming New Wave Of Trad Metal". In its short career, the band has already toured with the likes of 3 Inches Of Blood and Saviours (in support of Improper Burial) and is confirmed a number of major metal festivals this summer. - more on this story