Metallica Fans Riot

The detainees were arrested for offenses such as disorderly conduct, drug possession and drinking in public, police said. Prosecutors will decide on Wednesday [??] whether to prosecute the rowdy fans. - more including a video report here

Billy Idol for Aerosmith?- New Jimi Hendrix Song Stream- Staind Walk of Fame- Sly Stone Cheated?- Cheap Trick Squeezed- Free Cypress Hill MP3 and more

Following Classic Rock's exclusive story that Paul Rodgers was asked by guitarist Joe Perry to be Aerosmith's new singer, they revealed the name of another star sounded out by Perry to fill Steven Tyler's shoes: Billy Idol. Joe Perry apparently invited Billy to one of his solo gigs, but Billy was a no show due to illness. But Perry's comments about wanting a headline singer to fill the bill would definitely qualify Billy Idol. Read the Classic Rock report more. They promise a third name on Friday.

The much-anticipated 'new' Jimi Hendrix single, Valleys of Neptune, is now available for streaming online - and while it's classic Hendrix it also shows how the guitarist was progressing from his classic Electric Ladyland sound to his Band of Gypsys direction in 1969. More including the stream link at Rock Radio

Prior to his Arena solo acoustic show, the lead singer from Staind, Aaron Lewis, will be inducted into Mohegan Sun's Walk of Fame. Lewis has played over thirty shows at Mohegan Sun, a combination of solo acoustic shows and as the front man for Staind. During his solo tour last year, Lewis sold more than 8,000 tickets at Mohegan Sun. This special induction ceremony will be held outside the main entrance of the Arena, near the Mohegan Sun Box Office. All fans attending the Mohegan, CT date is invited to attend!

Sly Stone sued a former business manager and others on Thursday, claiming tens of millions of dollars in royalties were kept from the singer who now depends on Social Security to survive. He sued former manager Gerald Goldstein and several companies in Los Angeles, alleging they kept 20 years of royalty payments and leveraged Stone's work and rights to accumulate as much as $80 million in assets. more

Muse will return to Spain this summer to play Athletico Madrid's stadium, Vicente Calderon! The show will take place on Wednesday 16th June. more

Cheap Trick will be performing some dates with Squeeze during summer 2010. More info TBA.

The second and third albums by Ex-Wise Heads (Colin Edwin of Porcupine Tree's side-project with ex-Henry Cow win and reed player, Geoff Leigh) are now available as free downloads. Colin offers some comments about this over on his Myspace page blog .

Seventh Day Slumber had this for fans: Hey guys, the show in Owensboro, KY sold out very quickly. So we're playing again on Monday the 25th. The next night. Ticket prices are the same.

We Are The Fallen will unleash their first single, 'Bury Me Alive,' exclusively via the digital domain on February 2nd. The fivesome is comprised of the original members of multiplatinum band Evanescence more

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club joined a growing list of unfortunate bands on Wednesday (Jan. 27) when their gear was stolen in what was called a "brazen act." more

Bob help up: The Darkness may be planning a reunion, according to The Sun newspaper. The paper reports that brothers Justin and Dan Hawkins have been working in the singer's Lowestoft studio more

"After more than 700 shows, I think I finally broke my leg," Montonix frontman Ami Shalev proclaimed mere minutes into his band's performance at the Respectable Street Cafe in West Palm Beach more

Cypress Hill are offering fans a free download of their new song "It Ain't Nothing" from their forthcoming album 'Rise Up'. The only catch is you have to sign up for their mailing list. Want it? Grab it here

A video of GlassJAw performing a new song called "All Good Junkies Go To Heaven" can be viewed here

'Motorhead: in the Studio', written by biographer Jake Brown with band founder Lemmy Kilmister has been nominated for the 2010 Association for Recorded Sound Collections Awards in the specific category of Excellence in Historical Recorded Sound Research. According to Dr. Roberta Freund Schwartz, Chair of the ARSC Awards Committee (www.arsc-audio.org), "These awards are presented each year by ARSC to recognize excellence in published research on any subject related to recorded sound." Released in November, 2009 in the United Kingdom, the book is due to hit retail Stateside in April, 2010

The South By So What?! festival will take place on Sunday, March 14th at the Dr. Pepper Arena in Frisco, TX. Line-up and ticket details here

We weren't sure if we should have this in the Day in Rock or Day in Pop. Guess we will know as soon as we hear some of the music. No Doubt guitarist Tom Dumont says the band is back in the studio again working on their comeback record. more

Rocky Votolato will hit the road next month in support of his upcoming album True Devotion. dates

Nothing To Lose' the new single from Poison frontman Bret Michaels, previously scheduled for release on February 16th, will now be released on Tuesday, February 2nd. more -

Fall Out Boy Frontman Recording Solo Album

Fall Out Boy frontman Patrick Stump had fans guessing when he revamped his website this week. Since FOB seem to be MTV's favorite rock band, they quickly caught up with him to find out what it's all about. Here is part of their report:

Patrick Stump is working on a new album. "I'm working on an album," the Fall Out Boy singer told MTV. "I'll be writing/producing/performing everything myself. Stay tuned."

Stump — who has produced for the likes of Cobra Starship, Gym Class Heroes and the Cab — wouldn't reveal any additional details about his mysterious new album. But he updated his Web site again on Thursday (January 28), this time with a video that showed him playing drums, guitar, organ and horns (among other things) on a rather funky track. - But don't call it a solo album

Black Sabbath, Breaking Benjamin, Third Eye Blind and Thirty Seconds To Mars Guitar Hero Track Packs In Feb

Guitar Hero cranks up the heat in February with a strong lineup of weekly downloadable songs that are sure to satisfy fans' musical appetites. For the first time in a music video game, master tracks from popular heavy metal band Black Sabbath are hitting center stage.

In addition, top bands 30 Seconds To Mars, Breaking Benjamin and Third Eye Blind lend both hit songs and new music, to the vast Guitar Hero music library with downloadable content for Guitar Hero 5 and Band Hero.

Heavy metal pioneer and Rock And Roll Hall of Fame inductee Black Sabbath brings their original music to a music game for the first time on February 18. With master tracks of the hard-hitting, crunching classics "After Forever," "Into The Void" and "Sweetleaf," all off of their certified-platinum album Master of Reality, the Black Sabbath Track Pack delivers an unforgettable and intense music experience where fans can enjoy music they love in a whole new way. - more on this story

Rammstein Set U.S. Release For Banned Song

Rammstein will release a new single in the U.S. on February 9 entitled "Ich Tu Dir Weh" exclusively through iTunes. The follow-up single to the controversial "Pussy" single/video, "Ich Tu Dir Weh" is taken from the Berlin-based band's critically acclaimed sixth studio album, Liebe Ist Für Alle Da.

The "Ich Tu Dir Weh" single bundle will include four remix bonus tracks and a digital booklet. The entire bundle is $4.99 and the songs will also be available for individual purchase.

Rammstein released the Jonas Åkerlund-directed video for "Ich Tu Dir Weh" in late December and it will also be available as a $1.99 download on iTunes starting February 9. Although the video is airing internationally, the track will not be released as a single in Gemany, Austria or Switzerland, where it has been subject to a government ban and removed from the album entirely, accompanied by changes to the artwork. - more on this story

the bird and the bee Take On Hall and Oates

the bird and the bee, the duo of singer Inara George and multi-instrumental/producer Greg Kurstin, are set to release Guiltless Pleasures Volume 1: A Tribute To Daryl Hall And John Oates, on EMI's Blue Note Records on March 23. Following up 2009's Ray Guns Are Not Just The Future, the acclaimed band's third full-length album is a love letter to famed "rock and soul" duo Hall & Oates that features eight classic covers along with one new original song "Heard It On The Radio."

As the no-nonsense album title implies, the bird and the bee's feelings about Hall & Oates aren't framed with a wink or a cocked eyebrow. Their love for this music is genuine. "There's definitely no irony," insists Kurstin. "They're great songwriters and these are great songs." Getting inside the songs only heightened their appreciation for the original recordings. "It was exciting to discover what an amazing singer Daryl Hall is," says George.

Kurstin is currently nominated for Producer of the Year at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards for his work with the bird and the bee and Lily Allen's album It's Not You, It's Me. The awards will take place this Sunday, January 31 in Los Angeles. - more on this story

Jakob Dylan Sets New Album Release

Jakob Dylan will release his sophomore solo album, Women and Country, on Columbia Records on April 6th, 2010. Soulful yet striking and ripe with sublime beauty, Women and Country is the follow up to the artist's 2008 critically acclaimed debut, Seeing Things.

This new collection finds him reuniting with acclaimed Grammy and Golden Globe winning producer T Bone Burnett (Robert Plant, Alison Krauss, Crazy Heart), who produced the Wallflowers' 1996 breakthrough album Bringing Down the Horse. On the release, Jakob is also joined by Neko Case and Kelly Hogan, who provide back-up vocals to 8 of the album's 11 tracks.

"I'm so happy to be collaborating with Jakob at this exciting and vital time in his life as an artist," said T Bone Burnett. "I think this new album is an important work from a great musician." - more on this story

Flatfoot 56 Set St. Paddy's Day Release

As Flatfoot 56 marks their 10th year as Chicago's most celebrated Celtic-punk rock outfit, the band has set this St. Patrick's Day—March 17, 2010—for the release of their new full-length album Black Thorn. Produced by Street Dogs' Johnny Rioux, Black Thorn will arrive from Flatfoot 56's new label home Old Shoe Records.

Led by spirited front man Tobin Bawinkel (Vocals/Guitar), along with brothers Justin (Drums) and Kyle (Bass), with multi-instrumentalist Eric McMahon (Bagpipes/Mandolin), FLATFOOT 56 is fueled by a sense of camaraderie that directly translates to their die-hard fans through passionate music and highly energetic live performances.

The forthcoming new album, Black Thorn, tightly packs the quartet's eclectic and driving musical charge into thirteen tracks that celebrate the pride of the working class and their Chicago roots. A collection of songs that delves into weighty thematic content, Tobin explains that the cohesive theme of Black Thorn is a fundamentally universal one. "Everyone goes through hardships, but you aren't alone. Punk rock is about community and brotherhood. This record is our contribution to that." As cathartic as it is ambitious, Black Thorn is an emphatic assault that remains vintage Flatfoot in its effortless combination of Celtic instrumentation and street corner punk rock. Bagpipes and mandolins remain just as vital as drums and guitars in defining Flatfoot's sound. - more on this story

David Bowie's Live Reality Revisited

The most recent original full-length entries in the David Bowie catalog are his Reality studio album (released September 2003), and subsequent live DVD, A Reality Tour (October 2004), which presented his world tour of October 2003 through June 2004. A Reality Tour was the highest-grossing global tour of 2004 and one of the most critically acclaimed tours of Bowie's career. It was hailed as "Best Tour: #2" in the "Critics' Picks" section of Rolling Stone's "Music Awards 2003" poll (after Radiohead), and the magazine raved, "Bowie keeps finding new ways to seduce a crowd and make fans come back for more."

Now Bowie fans can rejoice over the news that A Reality Tour has finally been remastered as a double-CD. Sweetening the package are three bonus tracks performed on the tour but not included on the original DVD: "China Girl," "Breaking Glass" and "Fall Dog Bombs The Moon." The 33-song configuration will be available at all physical and digital retail outlets starting January 26, 2010 through ISO RECORDS and Columbia/Legacy, a division of Sony Music Entertainment.

To celebrate the CD release, the accompanying "A Reality Tour" concert film makes its Fuse broadcast premiere on January 26th (check local listings). - more on this story

Living Sacrifice Week: Love Forgives

Metal legends Living Sacrifice return this week with, 'The Infinite Order,' their first album since regrouping in 2008. To celebrate the release singer / guitarist Bruce Fitzhugh will give us the inside story to five songs from the album. We conclude today with "Love Forgives". Here is Bruce with the story:

This tune is very different from most of the record. It is very straight forward with a driving, single kick beat. There is no double bass at all until the end of the song. Lance came up with the main music theme which is very melodic and has several guitar harmonies. I had the verse riff that is very driving and down picked.

Arthur, our bassist, wrote the lyrics and I edited them and worked out the phrasing. The lyrics were inspired by the restoration and healing that came after Arthur and his first wife divorced.

Preview the album and grab tour dates and more right - here

Killing Time Return With New Album, Offer Online Preview

New York City's hardcore punk pioneer, Killing Time, has posted a brand new song off the forthcoming release, Three Steps Back, on the band's official MySpace and Facebook pages.

The opening track off the new record, "Flight Plan", is now available for streaming here Three Steps Back will hit stores on February 9th, courtesy of Dead City Records. It is Killing Time's first studio record in over a decade.

The band will play a record release show at the Knitting Factory in Brooklyn, NY on February 27th to celebrate the release of the new album. - more on this story

True Lovers Set Debut

Dion Lunadon, former leader of The D4, and Ben Maitland of Boxcar Guitars fame have merged their talents to create the raw, lust-ridden, gritty guitar-shredding new band True Lovers.

Also featuring Keith Stapleton (The Fever) on bass, Evan Pazner on drums and Matt Welsh on keyboards, the band are gearing up for the release of their self-titled debut album on Altra Records.

The 11-song platter was produced by Lunadon and Maitland and recorded and mixed at Mission Sound Studio in Brooklyn, New York, where the band is currently based. True Lovers will play Coco 66 in Brooklyn on Thursday, February 4th and will soon announce an extensive slate of U.S. tour dates. - Myspace link

Lamb Of God Frontman's Horror Film Premiere This Weekend

After Darks 4th Installment of 8 Films to Die For opens in theatres throughout the country Friday January 29th 2010. The Graves, written & directed by Brian Pulido and Kevin Hamedani's Horror Comedy ZMD: Zombies of Mass Destruction's Red Carpet Premiere takes place on Saturday January 30th at the Beverly Center Cinemas in Hollywood, CA. The event is open to the public.

The Graves is about two sisters whose visit to Skull City Mine turns into a mind bending fight for survival against menaces both human, and supernatural, starring Bill Moseley (The Devil's Rejects), Tony Todd (Candyman), D. Randall Blythe (Scream, Lamb Of God), Clare Grant (MTV's $5 Cover), and Jillian Murray (Wild Things).

In attendance: Bill Moseley (Texas Chainsaw Massacre II), Tony Todd (24), Clare Grant (Masters of Horror), Jillian Murray (Wild Things), Shane Stevens, Brian Pulido (Writer / Director), Brian and Dean Ronalds (Producers/Co-Stars), Francisca Pulido (Production Designer/Producer), Jim Casella (Composer), Barbara Glover (Mama). - more on this story

Happy Ending To Turn it On in March

Spring fever is setting in all across the country. Trapped in a world of cold winds and snowdrifts we're in dire need of sunshine induced joy and cheer. New York City's Happy Ending are here just in time to bring on the warmer spring weather with their debut album, "Turn It On," set to release on March 5th.

Carl Bishop and Michael Goodenow are the masterminds behind the indie-pop-rock group that draw their inspiration from the pop savvy of Snow Patrol and Coldplay with the lyrical depth of Leonard Cohen and Steven Merritt.

Happy Ending is also releasing a series of "How To" videos that will be covering a wide range of topics, including "How To Dress Like a Rock Star." View the first installment of the series, "How to Write a Hit Song," (pretty neat trick for a band who hasn't released their debut album yet) - here.

Circa Survive Spring Dates, Update Album Progress

Circa Survive issued a new message for fans about what they are up to (hint: album and tour dates). Here is what they had to say, followed by some new tour dates:

"Over the past week or so we've been going through the mixing process for our new album and things are sounding amazing. (we'll talk more about that soon) in other news we've been rehearsing everyday and with that said are so excited to announce our first shows of 2010.

"In addition to what's already familiar we'll be playing a few new songs, so this should be a blast...can't wait to dance and sing with all of you, its been far too long." - more on this story

I Shalt Become Plan Next Album

A long-legendary name in black metal, I Shalt Become are currently working on a new studio album for Moribund Records, with the band slated to enter the studio next month.

As yet untitled, I Shalt Become's new album for Moribund will be their second full-length for the label (the band's cult Wanderings demo was reissued by the label in 2006, with 2008's Requiem the band's first post-retirement recording) and also the first to feature real, live drums.

Mainman S. Holliman reports, "Honestly, I'm not sure what I can say about it as it's genuinely unlike anything else I've heard," while drummer A. Scherer offers that it's "atmospheric, orchestral plague metal for those whom ride gallant on black steed from the foul, gaping maw of Hell itself to wage War on ignorant mortals" or just "really fking good." - more on this story

Sherwood Announce Headlining Tour

Sherwood will be hitting the road launching a U.S. headlining tour in support of its most recent effort QU. The tour kicks off February 17 in Los Angeles at the famed Roxy Theater.

A Beach Boys-inspired power pop band hailing from San Luis Obispo, California, Sherwood came together in 2002 while the band members were still students at the local university. Now signed to Myspace Records, they've released their debut Summer EP followed by two full length releases (Sing, But Keep Going in 2005 and 2007's A Different Light).

QU, released October 2009, is the band's third full length and is arguably Sherwood's most mature and accessible yet, as its undeniable pop sensibilities showcase a band coming into its own and fully realizing its potential. Fans have noticed, as Sherwood's MySpace page has logged an astounding 18 million plays, making it the third largest MySpace profile in the world. - more on this story

Bonded By Blood Head Into The Studio

Bonded By Blood will be heading into the studio next week to record the follow-up to their 2008 debut, Feed The Beast. On February 1st, the young thrash disciples will begin their sessions in Phoenix, AZ to record their new album at Highland Recorders. They will later migrate to nearby Stealth Sound for additional work. Producing the record will be Ralph Patlan (White Wizzard, Megadeth, UFO).

The members of Bonded By Blood cannot wait to show the world how much of a step forward they've made with their new material. According to frontman, Jose "Aladdin" Barrales, "the album is a bit more thought out than our prior attempt." Guitarist, Alex Lee adds, "this album is a lot more technical and heavier than our previous."

The new album will mark the recording debut of new bassist, Jerry Garcia. "I'm really excited to record my debut album with Bonded By Blood;" says the band's newest member. "With Ralph on our side, the outcome will be a heavy, technical speed metal explosion in your ears." - more on this story

Katzenjammer Set U.S. Release

Norwegian all-female foursome Katzenjammer are set to release their debut album Le Pop in North America on May 4, 2010, with their new single "Tea With Cinnamon" out March 2.

Le Pop, which was produced by Kåre Westrheim and Mike Hartung (known for their work with notable Norwegian artists Marit Larsen and Superfamily), showcases the ladies eclectic blend of genres, which one Norwegian reviewer described as "a mix between Eastern European folk music, B-52s, the sisters Kate & Anna McGarrigle, seasick bluegrass, country blues and a carnival orchestra on the run." Le Pop not only earned Katzenjammer a nomination for "Newcomer of the Year" at the Norwegian Grammy Awards, but also the distinct honor of opening the show with their hit single "A Bar In Amsterdam."

The quartet first stormed the States with their circus of a live show in Austin at SXSW last year, where they commanded the attention of industry types and music lovers alike with their raucous set consisting of the rotation of up to 29 instruments on which that the four women are self-taught, including the tuba, the balalaika bass, drums, harmonica, piano, banjo, accordion, mandolin, guitar, melodica and trumpet. They also caught the attention of David Byrne, who invited them to play his artist-curated stage at 2009's Bonnaroo, alongside Santigold, the Dirty Projectors and Dave Byrne and Brian Eno, and ended their US run with a stop by Summerfest where they opened for Elvis Costello. -