A Storm Of Light Announce More Dates

The tour will commence on February 18th at Kung Fu Necktie in Philadelphia and make it's way across the country before coming to a close in their hometown on March 18 at Union Pool.

Commented vocalist/guitarist Josh Graham of the upcoming trek: "We are really looking forward to this US tour; FINALLY getting out and playing some more of the west coast. While A Storm Of Light and Shrinebuilder have each played one west coast show to date, the bulk of these shows will be both bands' first time in many of these cities. It is an honor to share this maiden west coast voyage with these guys, all of whom have been in some of the most groundbreaking bands around. Along the way we are playing shows with many great bands including Harvestman, US Christmas, Via Vengeance, Rumanian Buck, Batillus, Indian, Battlefields and more. " - more on this story

The Shondes Offer Up Free Download From Forthcoming Sophomore Release

The Shondes has signed to Fanatic Records for the May 4th, 2010 release of its second album, My Dear One, an album for survivors of broken hearts. The album's title track is now available for free streaming and download.

The Shondes will perform material from My Dear One live at South by Southwest at the Fanatic Records showcase at Beauty Bar on March 16th, 2010 and a full US tour surrounding the album's release is to be announced.

Melding influences as disparate as classical and traditional Jewish music and punk rock, the band's upcoming second album My Dear One is a more personal reminder that those who fight for what they feel passionately about still suffer heartbreak and require the intimacy of community and art to recover. Both as individuals and as The Shondes, Louisa Solomon (bass, lead vocals), Elijah Oberman (violin), Temim Fruchter (drums) and guitarist Fureigh (guitar) have always chosen to explore this duality, to attempt the impossible, or at least, the inadvisable. "Shonde" is the Yiddish word for disgrace, after all. Heartbreak sucks and while My Dear One explores this in depth, the songs also explore questions about how each of us deserves to be treated and how we should treat each other. - Download My Dear One here

Mark Solotroff Seven Part Series Set For Release

BloodLust! is pleased to finally announce the first release in the Mark Solotroff "Archive" series. In the planning stages for over two years, this series of seven CDs will cover all of Solotroff's solo output, released under his own name in 1995 and 1996. Archive01 is set for release on February 1st.

All of these recordings were originally released on cassette by a small group of labels, including BloodLust!, G.R.O.S.S. [Japan], Less Than Zero [Italy], Old Europa Cafe [Italy], and Slaughter Productions [Italy]. Each release will include bonus material, consisting of either compilation tracks from the same labels, or newly created remixes.

At the time that these recordings were made, Solotroff had switched gears between Intrinsic Action and Bloodyminded and he had recently completed the recording of the first 50 analog synthesizer-based Super Eight Loop cassettes. - more on this story

Europe Map Out UK Tour

Swedish hard rockers Europe will embark on a nationwide nine date UK tour that kicks off at the Leeds O2 Academy on Thursday February 18th.

After the release of the band's critically acclaimed 2009 studio album 'Last Look At Eden', a triumphant headline appearance at Bloodstock Festival and a sold-out Classic Rock Awards show at the Islington Garage, "Europe" are ready to take the UK by storm in 2010.

The band's forthcoming single, 'New Love In Town', released as a digital download on Monday February 8th, is currently playlisted on BBC Radio 2. - more on this story

Alan Charing Returns with Stitch

Portland, Oregon-based musician Alan Charing is celebrating the release of his first full-length in six years, "Stitch", which follows up A.C. Cotton's "Notes for the Conversation" (Ahab Was Right).

"Stitch" (LazyBone Records) also marks Alan Charing's return to performing under his own name. Originally playing out as Alan Charing, and then The Alan Charing Controversy, Charing eventually decided to call the group A.C. Cotton to give it more of a band feeling.

The result was A.C. Cotton's 2001 debut, "Half Way Down" (Ahab Was Right), followed in 2004 by "Notes for the Conversation" (Ahab Was Right). With "Notes for the Conversation," the band toured the West Coast relentlessly, before Charing decided to take a break from music and work on other endeavors. - more on this story

Gwydion Finish Viking Folk Album

(Submitted News) The Portuguese Viking/Folk band Gwydion have completed the work on their new CD and will release the new album, which is titled Horn Triskelion, on April 09 via SMP/Trollzorn Records.

"Horn Triskelion" was recorded and produced by Fernando Matias (F.E.V.E.R.) in the Urban Insect Studios in Portugal, and mixed and mastered by Børge Finstad (who has worked together with bands as Arcturus, Mayhem, Borknagar, Enslaved, Ulver, Tristania, Ava Inferi, Theatre of Thragedy, Vintersorg, Shining, Àsmegin among others) at Toproom Studios in Norway.

The artwork was created by Jan Yrlund ( Týr, Korpiklaani, Stratovarius, Svarysot, Imperia, Sirenia among others ) and will be revealed shortly. - Grab your Viking helmet and head here

Ex Guns N' Roses Guitarist Requires More Surgery

Former Guns N' Roses guitarist Gilby Clarke will require more surgery due to injuries he suffered in a hit and run accident last week when a truck struck the rocker while he was riding his motorcycle. Here is the latest from Gilby's website:

"Gilby is recovering now at the hospital from injuries he sustained in a hit n' run accident on his motorcycle Sunday, January 10th. He suffered three broken bones in his left foot/ankle and a broken bone in his right foot. He had one successful surgery Tuesday, but he still has at least one more surgery next week.

"There is no further information on the pick-up truck that caused the accident, by making a left hand turn into oncoming traffic. Gilby would like to thank everybody that has expressed their concern and well wishes. Gilby now has a - Blog."

Cypress Hill Rise Up Again With New Album Featuring Collaboration With Rage Against The Machine Star

Legendary hip-hop/rock group Cypress Hill have signed an exclusive worldwide deal with Priority/EMI and are gearing up for the April 6th release of RISE UP, their first new studio album in six years. The deal is the first artist signing by Priority Records Creative Chairman Snoop Dogg.

"My role as Creative Chairman of Priority Records has put me in the driver's seat to help revive the most important west coast hip hop label," says Snoop. "As such, I'm excited to announce my first signing as Cypress Hill. Cypress Hill is undeniably one of the most important hip hop groups in music history, not only are they incredibly talented and the first Latino hip hop group to go platinum, they are also from the west coast-so this signing is the perfect marriage."

"We're very excited to be part of the Priority Records family," says B-Real. "It's a label with a rich history, and together with Snoop we're going to add to its legacy." - more on this story

Orchestra of a Down for Serj- Weezer Rivers Cuomo Cleared By Docs- Uriah Heep Plan First American Tour Since 2002- Frampton Ruined Music and more

We only have a handful of stories today for you due to the U.S. holiday. Here you go: System Of A Down frontman Serj Tankian will release a live version of his Elect The Dead solo album that was recorded with the Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra on March 9. He was backed by the 70-piece orchestra and rearranged Elect The Dead to feature only orchestral instruments. more

Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo has been given a clean bill of health by his doctors, and the band will return to the road with a show next Wednesday, January 20 more

Uriah Heep have confirmed their first North American live dates since 2002. The band will be promoting both the Wake The Sleeper and the Celebration releases (marking the band's 40th anniversary). more

In a list complied by that bastion of great music journalism Spike.com (Spike TV), the iconic 1976 live double album by Peter Frampton, 'Frampton Comes Alive!' has been named the number one classic album which "accidentally ruined music". But did obscure cable shows ruin TV? more

Soundgarden are rumored for this year's Sonisphere Festival at Knebworth House. more

There is one old school band that isn't willing to sell out to Simom Cowell and let him have one of his TV karaoke star's butcher one of their songs, and it's not who you would expect. (But a goofy TV show did do it) Find out who it was and the full story here

The Live Nation Facebook page is running an Anvil Fan Ambassador promotion where they are giving fans the chance to win 11 tickets to an Anvil show of their choice. more

Dannie Flesher, co-founder of Chicago's Wax Trax! Records, has died. Flesher, 58, passed away at home in Hope, Ark. on Sunday (Jan. 10) of pneumonia more -

Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds Live Release Coming Next Month

On February 9th, Bama Rags/RCA Records will release Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds' Live In Las Vegas, a 2-CD set capturing their December 12, 2009 show at the Theater for the Performing Arts at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, NV.

The concert was the culmination of "An Acoustic Weekend with Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds," the duo's first set of unplugged shows since Dave Matthews Band's critically-acclaimed Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King bowed at No. 1 on The Billboard 200 last June. Guitarist Reynolds, a longtime friend and collaborator of Matthews, has been touring with the band and guested on the album, which has received two GRAMMY nominations and been certified Platinum.

Live In Las Vegas is available now for pre-order at http://www.davematthewsband.com. Fans who pre-order the physical CD set will receive a four-song bonus disc; fan club members who pre-order the same will receive an eight-song bonus disc containing songs from the December 10th and 11th shows. - more on this story

New Willie Nelson Music In April

Rounder Records is pleased to announce the signing of American legend Willie Nelson. Nelson is the creative genius behind many chart toppers including "Crazy," "Hello Walls," "Red Headed Stranger," and "Stardust." They will release his new album "Country Music" on April 13th.

His career has spanned six decades and more than 200 albums. He is the President and one of the founding members of Farm Aid, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to keep family farmers on their land.

Produced by T Bone Burnett, Country Music features old-time banjo master Riley Baugus, double bassist Dennis Crouch, and T Bone himself, all musicians featured on Raising Sand, the 2009 Grammy award-winning Album of the Year by Robert Plant and Alison Krauss. Nelson tours over 200 days a year and will continue to tour throughout 2010. He will be performing some songs from Country Music while on tour (full itinerary to be announced). - more on this story

RX Bandits World Tour Continues

RX Bandits are once again taking to the road in support of 2009's album Mandala. Touring begins next month in Australia as the group joins the massive multi-city traveling Soundwave Festival alongside Faith No More, My Chemical Romance, Jane's Addiction and more.

US dates follow in March with The Builders and the Butchers and Zechs Marquise supporting. European and UK dates are also in the works for May/June and will be announced soon.

Mandala: few titles are as perfectly befitting an album for a band reaching the culmination of a decade-long musical transformation. With this recording, RX Bandits have truly struck the essence of their merging of genres into a complete and masterfully detailed mosaic. Stream it here

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Portugal. The Man Announce Tour, Tease New Album

Portugal. The Man have announced new headlining tour dates with fellow Alaskan's Port O'Brien and New York's The Dig. The band will play songs from their recently released The Satanic Satanist as well as the forthcoming (release date TBA) album, American Ghetto.

"We will shortly make an official announcement for the release of American Ghetto," the band wrote to fans on their website earlier today.

"This one is for you, we are not sending it to press and we are not sending it to radio. When all the finishing touches are complete we will make it available to everyone on the same day." - dates

Jimmy Page, Joe Perry Confirmed for Free Televised Concert

Legendary Led Zeppelin guitarist and Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Famer Jimmy Page, Michael Jackon's guitarist Orianthi and Chinese superstars Xiao ke and Ai Jing were on hand to announce the free Show of Peace Concert scheduled for April 17, 2010.

Aerosmith co-founder, co-writer, co-producer and lead guitarist Joe Perry took part in the event via a taped message. The concert, to take place on a special stage to be erected outside of Beijing's Bird's Nest is expected to be heard via television, radio and Internet broadcasts by more than two billion people around the world.

In related news if you missed it last month, Hitfix reports that Jimmy Page is planning on performing loads of new solo material during a 2010 tour. The legendary guitarist told Sky News that he's been hoping to put forth his music since his former band Led Zeppelin reunited for a one-off show at London's O2 arena two years ago -- and Zep singer Robert Plant nixed the idea of a full reunion tour. - more on this story

Breaking Benjamin, Chevelle, Red, Thousand Foot Krutch Tour

Breaking Benjamin will be headlining shows this spring with Chevelle, Red, Thousand Foot Krutch.

There will be a one off date on March 31st when 10 Years will also join the line up.

So far only two dates have been announced but more dates are promised soon. Here are the initial dates:

3/18 - Youngstown, OH - Covelli Center - On Sale 1/23
Breaking Benjamin with Chevelle, Red and Thousand Foot Krutch

3/21 - Wilkes-Barre, PA - Wachovia Arena - On-Sale 1/23
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. Fantastic Mr. Fox Soundtrack

This past holiday season the public at large missed out on one of the most ingenious and charming films of the year- Fantastic Mr. Fox, a stop motion animation film directed by Wes Anderson (Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums). (3.5 stars) - Read the full Fantastic Mr. Fox Soundtrack review

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