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Some of Sweden's finest heavy metal musicians will gather to pay tribute to Ronnie James Dio (Dio, Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell, Rainbow, Elf) during this fall's edition of the Sweden Rock Cruise, set to sail on October 7th from Stockholm, Sweden for Åbo, Finland and return the following day. There are some big names involved, find out who here -

Billy Ray Cyrus Motley Hole Snot Supergroup

Country star Billy Ray Cyrus is going rock with a new band called Brother Clyde that also features Samantha Maloney (Motley Crüe, Hole, Eagles of Death Metal) and guitarist Jamie Miller (theSTART, Snot).

Here is the announcement: The band will be releasing their self-titled debut album on August 10th via Buena Vista Records/Fontana. The first single from Brother Clyde, "Lately," is available now on iTunes.

"I always loved rock 'n' roll," Cyrus says. "That was a heavy part of what I was as a young juvenile delinquent. I tried from my first album to rock like any other Southern rock band." Fate – and country music immortality – intervened, but for Brother Clyde, he followed an oh-so-rock-and-roll dictum: No rules. No limits. No preconceptions. - more on this story

Incubus Singer Returns with Hippie Porn?

Antiquiet reports that Incubus frontman Brandon Boyd will be making a return next week, but this time as a solo artist.

Like Antiquiet we had not yet heard even a whisper of the fact that Boyd was releasing an album (called "The Wild Trapeze") next week, but apparently Trever Trent at LA radio station 98.7FM knew all about it.

Antiquiet did a little digging after hearing that and found a video for the first single, which they describe as "3.5 minutes of hippie porn called Runaway Train". Check out the video - here and judge for yourself.

Thirty Seconds To Mars Announce Wild Tour Dates

Thirty Seconds To Mars have announced plans to return to North America with their "Into The Wild" tour this fall.

Dates for the first leg of the tour kick off on August 30th in Syracuse, NY at the New York State Fair through Oct. 16th in Pensacola, Fl at the DeLuna Festival. More dates are expected to be announced soon

Across the pond, Thirty Seconds To Mars leads the 2010 Kerrang Awards with 4 nominations, including best album, best video, best live band and best international band. - more on this story

Hatesphere Name Their New Singer, Lose Another Member

It looks like Hatesphere have finally replaced their departed vocalist Jonathan Albrechtsen, but at the same time they lost another member, but are temporarily replacing him with a former member. Confused with this game of musical chairs? We'll let the band clear things up:

After several auditions in Copenhagen, Hatesphere is now ready to announce their new frontman, Esben "Esse" Hansen and a string of German and Austrian live dates.

Esben "Esse" Hansen, who also sings in As We Fight, immediately joins the ranks of Hatesphere. However, bassist Mixen Lindberg has chosen to leave Hatesphere for other projects. Mixen is temporarily replaced by the old Hatesphere-member Mikael Ehlert until the end of 2010. - more on this story

Exhumed Reunite

Exhumed have reformed after a five–year hiatus and will begin recording a new full-length album this fall with an eye towards a spring 2011 release.

Exhumed 2010 will feature founding and original member Matt Harvey on guitars and vocals along with returning members Leon DelMuerte (Phobia, Murder Construct) on bass and vocals, Wes Caley (Uphill Battle) on guitars, and Danny Walker (Intronaut, Murder Construct, Uphill Battle) on drums.

Harvey recently commented on the reformation; "I'm totally f***en psyched to be making music with Exhumed again, it's been way too long. After a few years off and away from the Death Metal scene, I feel rejuvenated and ready to hack, maim and kill once again. I wanted this to be a continuation of what the band was doing and was on its way to doing, not a reunion or some weird nostalgia thing, so the first person I started talking about this with was our guitarist Wes (Caley), who has been writing some great songs for the new album, and once he got the ball rolling with Leon (DelMuerte, bass, vocals) and Danny (Walker, drums), it come together quickly and easier than ever!"

"We've been writing for the past few months, me in Hawaii, and the other guys in California, and now that I'm back on the mainland we'll be getting things together for album number four. We're all really excited about the new s***, it should combine the directness of 'Slaughtercult' and the intricacy of 'Anatomy...' so it's definitely gonna be our strongest record yet." - more on this story

Underoath Offspring Maylene & the Sons of Disaster Announce New Release and Tour

Maylene & the Sons of Disaster (featuring Dallas Taylor formally of Underoath) are set to release a limited edition, two song, hand numbered 7 inch July 27th.

The piece features the songs "Where the Saints Roam" and "Cheap Thrills Cost the Most" as well as a digital deluxe version of their album III. That will have both b-sides as well as the video for the hit song Step Up (I'm On It).

"I am excited to have the 7 inch coming out" says lead singer Dallas Taylor. "We have a couple of unreleased tracks on it that show Maylene at its finest. We are also pumped to be headlining this years' Scream The Prayer tour. Hope to see you all on the road. " - more on this story

John Mellencamp Previews New Album With Title Track Stream

John Mellencamp's new album "No Better Than This" is coming out on August 17th from Rounder.

The titled track, also the first single, has been posted for preview on Mellencamp's homepage. The song has been serviced to multiple radio formats, including AAA, Americana and Non-Commercial.

A video for the song, using footage from filmmaker Kurt Markus' It's About You documentary that chronicles the making of the album, is expected in a few weeks. Check out the song and the album cover art - here.

Singled Out: Haste The Day's The Un-manifest

Welcome to Singled Out! where we ask artists to tell us the inside story of their latest single. Today Dave Krysl and Scotty Whelan from Haste The Day tell us about "The Un-manifest" from their brand new album "Attack of the Wolf King". We now turn it over to Dave and Scotty for the story (They'll be back later with two more song stories):

This song came about because we were having a bit of writer's block one night trying to come up with ideas for a song. We were watching random videos online and all of a sudden we had a spark of inspiration. We just started jamming a riff on a guitar and next thing we know we are writing a super heavy song. We finished the song and took a break to eat some food. While we were eating we were joking about how the song is so heavy that it will probably destroy everyone's CD player when they try and listen to the record. Ironically, we go back to Stephen's house to put the finishing touches on the song on his computer, and the song essentially froze the computer and shut the whole thing down (not being saved). We had been joking the whole time about how that was going to happen to people listening to the record, and then it happened to us. The song literally unmanifested itself.

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

Danzig Goes Top 40

Danzig's brand new album, Deth Red Sabaoth has landed him in the top 40 on the Billboard Charts.

Deth Red Sabaoth was released on June 22 on Evilive/The End Records and is Danzig's ninth studio album and first in over six years. The album debuts this week on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart at #35 and at #3 on the Top Independent Album Chart. It marks Danzig's highest-charting album since the release of Danzig 4 in 1994.

The 11-track collection was written and produced by Glenn Danzig and joining Glenn in the studio for the recording of Deth Red Sabaoth were guitarist Tommy Victor (Prong, Ministry), a Danzig cohort on and off since 1997, and drummer Johnny Kelly (Type O Negative, Seventh Void). While Kelly has toured with Glenn intermittently since 2002, this is the first time he has recorded with the band. Glenn handled the bass chores for most of the album, and played drums on "Black Candy." - more on this story

New Johnny Winter DVD Coming Next Month

Great news for fans of the legendary Johnny Winter, MVD Visual has announced the release of Johnny Winter Live Through the '80s for North American distribution on August 24.

This DVD includes an incredible collection of official archival performance footage from around the world compiled from the original masters. It features 18 performances from various locations such as MTV Rock Influences '84 "Guitar Greats", Massey Hall (Toronto '83), Roskilde DRTV (Roskilde, Denmark '84), New Hampshire ('84), Sonet Studio (Bromma, Sweden '87), Piazza Duomo (Pistoia, Italy '88), and more. Intermixed with the live content is interview footage from various locations. This program is the definitive document of Johnny's career in the '80s, and is also the perfect companion to 2007's live DVD compilation, Live Through the '70s.

The program kicks off in grand style with four performances culled from Johnny's long-sought-after 1983 appearance at Canada's Massey Hall. Leading his high-energy trio -- Jon Paris (bass, harmonica) and Bobby T. Torello (drums) -- with laser-like focus and fire-breathing intensity, the DVD opens with a blistering rendition of the Sonny Boy Williamson blues classic, "Unseen Eye." Johnny would later release a studio version of this track on 1985's Serious Business [Alligator]. - more on this story

Panic! at the Disco and Bright Eyes Supergroup The Young Veins Offer Fans Change

Some exciting news for fans of The Young Veins, the Panic! at the Disco and Bright Eyes offshoot. The band has released a brand new video and will also be on the road for most of the month. Here is the announcement:

The Young Veins' new video for their single "Change", which shows the 60s rock influenced track performed on a stage that is true to the style of The Ed Sullivan Show has been premiered on MTVu. Check it out here.

The Young Veins' debut album, Take a Vacation!, was released on June 8th. The Young Veins are currently on a coast to coast tour with Rooney. - more on this story

Hurricane Bells Announce New EP

Hurricane Bells have announced the release of a new EP. The effort is titled Down Comes The Rain, and will be released on September 7th, 2010.

Down Comes The Rain was recorded by band architect Steve Schiltz in his Brooklyn, NY, apartment and Queens, NY, studio over the past six months, during breaks from touring in support of the band's debut album, Tonight Is The Ghost.

As with that album, Schiltz entirely wrote, recorded, played, and produced the EP himself, this time with backing vocals from Hurricane Bells touring mainstay Ashen Keilyn (of Scout). - more on this story

Dinosaur Jr., Cobra Verde, Witch Sideband Sweet Apple Announce New Dates, Elijah Wood Compilation

Dinosaur Jr., Cobra Verde, Witch sideband Sweet Apple have announced a couple of live dates for July.

Sweet Apple will also be appearing on the Elijah Wood curated comp "Elysium: A Benefit For The Art Of Elysium".

Of course, the band - Dinosaur Jr.'s J. Mascis (drums/guitar/vocals); Cobra Verde's Tim Parnin (guitar); John Petkovic (vocals/guitar) and Witch's Dave Sweetapple (bass/vocals) - eschews the whole "supergroup" tag. - more on this story

October Tide in September

October Tide's new album, A Thin Shell, is set for North American release on September 28th through Candlelight Records.

Currently featuring guitarist/founder Fredrik Norrman (Katatonia), vocalist Tobias Netzell, drummer Robin Bergh, and session bassist Jonas Kjellgren (Scar Symmetry, Carnal Forge), the album is the band's first in ten years and follows the 2009 reissue of the band's debut, Rain Without End (Candlelight).

Mixed/mastered at Black Lounge Studios in Sweden and featuring artwork from American photographer/graphic designer Travis Smith (Opeth, Katatonia, Testament, Death), A Thin Shell delivers what fans have anxiously awaited from this treasured band. Seven doom-laden and emotive songs that are every bit as heavy as they are catchy fill the impressive recording that officially closes the band's self-imposed decade-long hiatus. - more on this story

The Crown's Deal of the Century

The Crown have announced the title of their new album and dropped word that they have inked a worldwide deal with Century Media Records.

Marko Tervonen (guitars) states: "We are happy as hell to turn a new page in The Crown's history book and to pick up the journey with Century Media Records supporting us feels great. We can't wait to unleash the new album, Doomsday King, upon you all!"

Jens Prueter (Head of A+R, Century Media Europe) further comments: "Some of the very early Century Media signings have been Unleashed, Grave, Tiamat, Asphyx, Morgoth – the glory days of the first Death Metal wave. We are still in love with Death Metal and are more than proud to announce the signing of Swedish Death Metal legends THE CROWN. They haven't lost any aggression since the early 90's and are still a guarantee for some Death Metal Holocaust! In case of doubt, go to one of the summer festivals and hear some new songs live before the album's fall release. We will be there as well. Cheers!" - more on this story

Mean Creek's Comedian

Mean Creek have announced a new 7-inch and summer tour plans. Here is the announcement: Old Flame Records is excited to announce the release of Mean Creek's two-song 7-inch titled The Comedian.

Produced by the famed John Agnello (Dinosaur Jr., Sonic Youth, The Hold Steady, etc.), The Comedian is a raw and powerful display of the popular Boston, MA, epic rock band's repertoire. Check it out here

After releasing two full-length albums and touring the US and UK with numerous national and international artists, the band decided it was time to take some time off to work on new material this past winter, material that is now being showcased on The Comedian. - more on this story

Antony and the Johnsons Set New Album Release

Antony and the Johnsons will return to U.S. record stores on October 12th with the release of their new album, "Swanlights" on Secretly Canadian.

Abrams Image will simultaneously release a special edition of "Swanlights" which will include the CD inside a 144-page hard cover book containing Antony's paintings, collages, photography and writing.

The album only version of "Swanlights" on Secretly Canadian will also include the song "Flétta", a duet with Björk. The album and book are a continuation of Antony's work exploring his connection to the natural world. - more on this story

Eternal Descent for Wayne Static

Eternal Descent comic book has announced details of issue No. 4 which features guitarist Wayne Static of Static-X.

In the storyline, Wayne is featured as a super-powered nemesis under Loki's control, taking on heroes Lyra and Sirian. Depicting a sequence inspired by Static-X song "Electric Pulse", Eternal Descent presents Wayne Static as you've never seen him before.

The comic book will be available at comic book stores worldwide in September through Diamond Distribution. Llexi Leon, creator of the multimedia concept Eternal Descent, recruits ESP artists for cameo appearances in the Eternal Descent comic which is inspired by a host of iconic metal musicians. - more on this story

Terror Streaming New Song

Terror are offering fans a taste of their new album, Keepers of The Faith, which is set to hit stores on September 14th.

But you don't have to wait until September to hear the new track "Stick Tight," all you have to do is click here

Vogel further comments, "It's f**king crazy how this world works. We went to do a cool radio show on the third day of this tour and played a new song without even thinking. Hours later it was online so I guess we might as well just launch this new track everywhere. This way people can get the true version. The lyrics are on the blog too. I also just heard the test press of the 7 inch single for Keepers of The Faith and it sounds f***ing great. - more on this story

hardDrive with Lou Brutus Turns 14

United Stations Radio Networks' nationally syndicated new rock program, "hardDrive with Lou Brutus," will be celebrating it's 14th Anniversary on the air by declaring that the Summer of 2010 is the "Summer of Lou's Loot."

Several contests and listener fly-away promotions will be broadcast across the national network of stations that broadcast the program. This announcement came from United Stations EVP/Programming Andy Denemark in New York.

"hardDrive" was developed in 1996 by producer Roxy Myzal, who is both a music industry veteran and America's leading rock radio producer. The program is designed for Active Rock and Rock radio stations, as well as Alternative stations who play harder rock. - more on this story

The Acacia Strain Surgery

The Acacia Strain have launched the new video documenting the strange happenings which occurred after the recording of their new album.

In this second preview video we find out about the strange surgery bassist Jack Strong recently underwent. Watch it here

The Acacia Strain new album, "Wormwood," is set to hit stores on July 20 on Prosthetic Records. - more on this story

Straight No Chaser TV

Straight No Chaser have announced that they will be performing "America The Beautiful" and "Tainted Love" on Weekend Today, airing July 4th on NBC.

They will also be part of the soundtrack at the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks airing on NBC that night. Fans can grab a copy of "America The Beautiful" on iTunes.

Straight No Chaser will kick off their summer residency this week at Harrah's Resort in Atlantic City; they will be performing their brand-new show "Songs of the Decades... With a Twist" starting July 2nd and lasting through August 30th. - dates

Cauldron Conjuring Up New Music

Cauldron have wrapped up their European "Chained To The Steel Enforced Suicidal Wings" Tour with Suicidal Angels, Enforcer and Steelwing and have started readying material for their next album.

Frontman Jason Decay offered this post-tour update where he discusses new material and much more: "So its been a couple weeks now since we returned from Europe and I figure its time for an update on what's been going on since our last blog dropped off the face of the internet. I've added a summary of the last 3 weeks of the Euro tour to the Chained To The Steel Enforced Suicidal Wings tour blog.

We've been busy tweaking the new songs for the next album since we got back. We just did a couple new demos for Breaking In and Rapid City and also laid down some solos over the weekend for All Or Nothing and Frozen In Fire. Burning Fortune is the working title for the record so far and we have about 10 songs demoed now. Some of the other new tunes are Tears Have Come, The Serpent Sorceress and I Confess. We're looking to record hopefully in September and have this out early next year. - more on this story

Stars Make Chart History

Stars new album The Five Ghosts debuted at #62 on the Billboard chart, marking the first time the Canadian band has entered the chart's Top 100 in the United States.

In Canada, the new album saw further success when it debuted in the Top 10, shattering the band's previous chart statistics. The album currently holds the #2 spot on the digital chart.

STARS recently announced a month-long run of headlining tour dates in support of The Five Ghosts, beginning September 22nd in Rochester, NY. In addition to the tour, the band will appear at several major Canadian music festivals. - more on this story

Jimmy Kimmel Live Musical Guest for July

Jimmy Kimmel Live sent over their list of musical guests for July which includes N.E.R.D., Runner Runner, Keane, Raheem Devaughn and Grace Potter & The Nocturnals. Here are the details:

N.E.R.D. July 19th, 2010: N.E.R.D (No-one Ever Really Dies) is an American rock, funk and hip hop band. In 2010, N.E.R.D announced the release of their fourth studio album entitled Nothing, which will be released on September 7, 2010.

RUNNER RUNNER - July 20th, 2010: The SoCal band's self-titled debut album combines skillful songwriting and musicianship, punk-infused intensity and humungous pop hooks. - more on this story

Hellogoodbye Would It Kill You?

(Submitted News) Hellogoodbye's forthcoming record will be called Would It Kill You? While the release date is TBA, you can pre-order it and get "When We First Met" on 7-inch with their Early Adopters pre-order.

The pre-order (which costs $15) includes the following items:- When We First Met 7-inch (on clear coke bottle green, limited to 500) - Signed cover art poster (18in x 18in) - Mini cover art sticker -

Plus Early Adopter button & colored buttons set - Would It Kill You? on CD and Digital Download on or before its release! We assume this is available at their new online show - here

Tomorrows Bad Seeds Getting Warped

Tomorrows Bad Seeds will be joining the Warped Tour from July 5th through July 18th.

TBS will be performing at the SkullCandy tent and in between performances, they will be meeting fans at the Lionsgate tent and conducting interviews promoting the new Lionsgate motion picture The Expendables, directed by Sylvester Stallone and starring action superstars Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, and Mickey Rourke.

TBS music provides a high-energy mix of rock, soul, pop, punk, reggae, and hip hop guaranteed to move and inspire your soul. Since the band's inception in 2004, they have shared the stage with the likes of 311, UB40, Slightly Stoopid, Pennywise, Pepper, and Fishbone, to name a few. - more on this story