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Linkin Park Set New Release

After three years, the wait is almost over for Linkin Park fans that have been waiting for a new album from the band. They announced this week that their new studio album, A Thousand Suns, will be released on September 14th.

The album is co-produced by Rick Rubin (U2, Johnny Cash) and Linkin Park vocalist Mike Shinoda, who last joined forces to produce Linkin Park's 2007 release, Minutes To Midnight.

The band also announced that the first single from the new album will be"The Catalyst," which debuts on radio worldwide onAugust 2 and will also be featured on the band's MySpace Music profile (http://www.myspace.com/linkinpark). Prior to the song's release, the band and MySpace are teaming up for "Linkin Park, Featuring You," a unique promotion that gives fans a first-of-its-kind opportunity to collaborate with Linkin Park to produce their own song based on some of the tracks from the forthcoming single. - more on this story

Megadeth's Dave Mustaine MegaMemoire Coming Next Month

Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine has never been accused of being short of words. That comes in handy with the announcement that his autobiography ' Mustaine: A Heavy Metal Memoir' will be released on August 3rd in the U.S.

Shortly after the release was announced, the book shot up to #1 in the Books/Rock category and the #1 Best Seller in the Books/Heavy Metal category at Amazon.com

For fans across the pond, the UK version is said to have a different cover and will be titled, ' Mustaine: A Life In Metal', when it hits stores on September 30th. The UK version also carries the tagline, "Hello Me... Meet The Real Me". - the official word on this release

MxPx Farewell Show

MxPx have announced a farewell show for their drummer Yuri Ruley, who has announced his retirement from the group after 18 years.

The band will be performing in Las Vegas on July 18th as a farewell to Ruley and celebration of their most celebrated release to date by performing the entirety of third LP, Life In General.

Ruley will be departing the band in order to focus more on his family life. "With MxPx being a touring band and constantly on the road 9 months out of the year, I knew at some point it would have to come to an end, but the reality of it is a lot harder than I thought it would be. MxPx has been my second family for nearly two decades, but I need to step away to focus on raising my family." - what about the rest of the band?

Korn Krops Up In High Def

With a name like Korn this was inevitable: the band will be playing a special show inside of a Krop Kircle with the show being televised this weekend and hitting the web next week. Here is information:

Korn will perform for an hour and twenty minutes inside the mysterious crop circle that was recently revealed in the final installment of a viral web campaign. The band worked closely with longtime UK-based circle makers, circlemakers.org, on the shadowy design which features a series of intricate circles, one of which includes the iconic Korn logo, and stretches over 920 feet long and 350 feet wide.

The concert event, which is a first for a rock band, takes inspiration from the eerie atmosphere of Pink Floyd's legendary "Live at Pompei." The concert will make its North American broadcast premiere on HDNet on Sunday, July 11 at 8 PM ET and will have a worldwide online premiere on Monday, July 12 via MySpace in countries all over the world. - more on this story

The Temper Trap Hitting The Road

The Temper Trap have announced summer dates and a fall headlining tour throughout North America, including their biggest show to date and Austin City Limits Festival.

The Temper Trap released their debut, Conditions, on Glassnote/Columbia late last year. Their song, "Sweet Disposition", recently won the prestigious award for "Song of the Year" at 2010 Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) Awards.

The track has been featured in the hit indie film 500 Days of Summer and has been one of the biggest alternative tracks of the past year. "Sweet Disposition" is currently spun on more than 40 radio stations across the states and latest single Fader is expected to yield similar results. - more on this story

Singled Out: Haste The Day's Travesty

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 "Travesty" from their brand new album "Attack of the Wolf King". We now turn it over to Dave and Scotty for the story:

Like most songs on Attack of the Wolf King, Travesty was written almost entirely on a computer. It started with the intro riff and a few others Scotty recorded on garageband during some time off, then when we all got together we picked it apart and the structure came together so fluidly. We would continue recording guitar parts for the song and then Giuseppe would program in some sick drum parts and really bring the song to life. This song was written fairly quickly and the more it came together, the more excited we got about how powerful and big the song was turning out to be. We all love it.

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

Cradle Of Filth Returning With All Hallows Eve

Cradle Of Filth will be going nuclear in the US this fall when they release their new album, "All Hallows Eve", in North America on November 9 via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD will be issued in Europe through Peaceville Records on the band's own AbraCadaver imprint.

Frederick Jude, managing director of Peaceville Records, comments on this upcoming cooperative effort: "Football aside, we?re pleased to be teaming up with Nuclear Blast on this very important release. Given their resources, interest in the band, and track record in the U.S., we believe Cradle Of Filth will be best positioned to better the sales of their last album in North America." - more on this story

What Does A Black Country Communion Look Like?

Black Country Communion have revealed the artwork for their debut album, which will be released in the UK and Europe on Monday September 20th and in North American on September 21st.

This latest rock supergroup features former Deep Purple/Black Sabbath's Glenn Hughes (vocals, bass), Led Zeppelin's Jason Bonham (drums), guitar player Joe Bonamassa (guitar, vocals), and Dream Theater's Derek Sherinian (keyboards)

"This is the real thing and it's the right thing to do at the right time," adds Glenn Hughes. "It's current, not old, or heritage, it's designed to be a classic modern rock album and I get a chance to sing – really sing rock again, without holding back." - Check out the artwork here

The Cribs Announce Free Club Show

The Cribs have announced a free show at the legendary Cubby Bear in Chicago on Saturday night August 7.

2010 has been a banner year for The Cribs who have won glowing accolades in support of their best-selling album yet, Ignore The Ignorant.

Other achievements include undertaking their biggest North American headlining shows to date and their career high-watermark, largest show anywhere last month at the 40th Glastonbury Festival in England. - more on this story

Bad Religion, Corrosion of Conformity, Circle Jerks To Riot This Fall

Riot Fest 2010 announces Bad Religion, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Circle Jerks, Articles of Faith, Snapcase, Less Than Jake, "Busted at Oz" Reunion, The Lawrence Arms, Corrosion of Conformity, Negative Approach, Smoking Popes, Cro-Mags, High On Fire.

Here is the official announcement: Riot Fest announces the largest punk festival yet, set for October 6-10, 2010 in Chicago. Fans should be ready for new announcements of another batch of heavyweight bands in the coming weeks – Riot Fest is by no means done announcing major additions to this hoard of punk stars.

Riot Fest is revered for reuniting classic bands from years past (last year the UK's Cock Sparrer electrified audiences in two sold out shows). This year is no exception. Snapcase plays their first show outside their hometown of Buffalo in years, Articles of Faith play with their original line-up for the first time in 25 years, Bhopal Stiffs reunite for one Riot Fest show only, New York crossover giants Cro-mags return and Negative Approach play a rare show. Corrosion of Conformity will return for their first show with the original three-piece "Animosity"-era line up of Mike Dean, Reed Mullin and Woody Weatherman, performing songs from "Animosity" and "Technocracy".
- more on this story

Runner Runner TV and Boogie Nights

Runner Runner has announced their network television debut. The band will appear on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" on Tuesday, July (the show airs at 12:05AM/11:05 PM CT. on ABC)

Runner Runner will perform their single "So Obvious," as well as the track "Paper Cuts," both from the band's self-titled debut album set for a September 28, 2010 release (EMI Music/Capitol Records/C.E. Music/MRV). Using the house from the iconic film "Boogie Nights," the band recently shot a music video for "So Obvious" with Travis Kopach (3OH3!, Boys Like Girls, All Time Low, AFI) directing. Watch that here.

Runner Runner will also kick off a huge summer tour with Secondhand Serenade and White Tie Affair on July 17. - dates

Ill Nino Update

Ill Nino's drummer Dave Chavarri checks in with a new update from the studio. Here is what he had to tell fans:

We wanted to inform you, on our progress recording the new CD!! Ill Nino has been working around the clock writing and jamming everyday, and the new songs are coming out f**kin nuts!! After much thought, we have decided to title our new CD "Dead New World".

Our new CD is everything you expect from Ill Nino 's original Latin Metal sounds; it's heavy as f**k, full of Cristian growling vocals, melodic choruses, Tribal Latin rhythms, sick guitars, as well as also being the most progressive record we've ever recorded!!! - more on this story

Death Angel Heading South

Death Angel are heading south this October. To South America that is, for their first tour of the continent.

Frontman Mark Osegueda had this to say about the tour "I can't begin to tell you how excited all of us in Death Angel are for our first South American tour in the band's history! We have hoped and dreamed of this day from the moment the band started playing live shows. So not only is this tour fulfilling a dream, but also what we feel is destiny! The first of many tours in South America!?

Osegueda on what their South American fans expect: "A full-blown thrash assault spanning the entire career of Death Angel! A relentless show of energy that you and us won't soon forget! South America best prepare itself for the ultra-violence of a live Death Angel show!" - more on this story

Hawkwind Radio Special

Fans wanting a preview of Hawkwind's new album, better tune into progressive rock radio program The Gagliarchives on July 17. The radio program will premiere the first selections from Blood of the Earth, the new album from England's Hawkwind beginning at 10pm EST. The North American premiere will also include an interview with band mastermind Dave Brock.

Set for North American release on August 10, Blood of the Earth contains eleven songs and features special appearances from violinist Jon Sevink (The Levellers), BBC personality Matthew Wright, and a posthumous performance from the band's late keyboardist Jason Stuart. It is the band's first new album in five years.

Among the album's new selections, it also includes re-recordings of songs "You'd Better Believe It" (originally appearing on 1974's Hall of the Mountain Grill), and "Sweet Obsession" (originally released on Dave Brock's 1984 solo album Earthed to the Ground). Guitarist Niall Hone recalls, "the creative process behind this album was an explosive concoction of technology and sheer human endeavor resonating in the mould of space rock legend." Bassist Mr. Dibs notes, "working on this album has been great fun and a massive learning curve for me in terms of technology. Keyboarding Tim Blake adds, "Hawkwind albums tell tales of places, time and people, and each one has its particular imprint. It's the same with Blood Of The Earth." - www.gagliarchives.com

fun. Fall Tour

fun. have announced a fall US headline tour which kicks off September 29 in South Burlington, VT.

The band has been on the road for most of 2010, touring in support of their debut album, Aim And Ignite, with artists like Jack's Mannequin, Motion City Soundtrack and most recently Paramore.

The trio of Nate Ruess, Andrew Dost, and Jack Antonoff will also make a special appearance in Brooklyn, NY at The Bell House for a FREE show (18+) on September 30th. With their dedicated fans always at the top of their minds, fun. will offer their newsletter subscribers exclusive first access to RSVP to the free show to ensure entry. - more on this story

Avenged Vinyl Sevenfold

Hopeless Records will release a special and limited vinyl pressing of Avenged Sevenfold's upcoming album, Nightmare in late-September.

The Deluxe Edition includes two 12" discs pressed on blood red 180g vinyl, in a double gatefold. The 2,500 limited edition package also comes numbered.

A Standard version is also available, on two 12" discs pressed on standard weight vinyl in a double gatefold packaging. - more on this story

They Might Be Giants Tour

They Might Be Giants have announced their summer and fall tour plans. They'll kick off on the west coast this August with a stop at the Stern Grove Festival and the East Coast in the Fall.

In addition to a performance at New York City's Town Hall, the band is scheduled to play both days of this year's Life is good Festival in the Boston area alongside three stages of headliners, including Grace Potter & The Nocturnals, OK Go, Ben Harper & Relentless7 and many more.

All proceeds go to benefit The Life is good Kids Foundation whose mission is to provide support to kids who face life-threatening conditions such as the trauma of violence, poverty and loss. - more on this story

Rob Zombie Film Competition

Universal Studios Hollywood and Rob Zombie have announced "Halloween Horror Nights - Rob Zombie Film Competition," which offers filmmakers an opportunity to have their scariest short film judged by a panel led by the multi-media horror auteur, rewarded with a premiere showing on Chiller TV, a posting on SyFy.com, a $1,000 cash prize and a trip for two to the opening night of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood.

Contest entries will be accepted from July 7 through August 14, 2010. Prospective filmmakers are invited to submit short films from 90 seconds to three minutes in length on DVD (two copies of each film must be submitted). Selected films will be judged by Rob Zombie, members of Universal Studios Hollywood's "Halloween Horror Nights" team and horror industry professionals. Criteria will be storytelling skill, originality and the degree of a "good scare." The top 10 shorts will be posted online at Halloween Horror Nights from September 3 – 17, 2010 for public voting. - more on this story

Peter Salett Hitting The Road With The Swell Season

Peter Salett has announced summer tour dates with The Swell Season.

The acclaimed songwriter and composer is touring in support of his latest solo effort, Addicted to Distraction, out August 17.

Recorded in Brooklyn, Addicted to Distraction is a departure from Salett's recent solo work. Salett explains, "I knew that for this collection of songs I wanted the shiny sounds of horns more than the ornate strings of my previous record. Every choice on the record reflects that; it's an upbeat sense of being in the moment, vibrant more than intense, joy even in darkness." - more on this story

Hillstomping with Reverend Horton Heat

Hillstomp will be hitting the road next week in support of their latest album, "Darker The Night." The trek includes a string of dates supporting Reverend Horton Heat.

Comprised of vocalist/guitarist Henry Kammerer and drummer/percussionist John Johnson, the duo draw heavily from north Mississippi trance blues, a bit from the hills of Appalachia, and then use the energy of punkabilly, to create a raucous hill-country-blues-stomp with a fiery youth and vigor. It comes clanging and tumbling out of an assortment of vintage mics, buckets, cans, and BBQ lids drenched in rambunctious slide guitar. - more on this story

Land of Talk Fall Tour

Land of Talk have announced their fall North America tour, their most extensive headlining tour to date.

The shows will follow the release of their sophomore album, Cloak and Cipher, which lands on shelves August 24th via Saddle Creek.

The band will reach more fans than ever before during this two month tour, with dates slated across the country throughout September, October and November. - more on this story

Lucky Peterson Takes On Tom Waits, Lucinda Williams, Ray LaMontagne, Robert Johnson and More

Dreyfus Records will release Lucky Peterson's new album, "You Can Always Turn Around", on September 28, 2010 which features Lucky's take on songs from Tom Waits, Lucinda Williams, Ray LaMontagne, Robert Johnson & Blind Willie McTell. Here is the background:

Lucky Peterson was discovered by blues legend Willie Dixon when he was three years old, released his first record at five and soon after appeared on The Tonight Show. Trained by keyboardists Bill Doggett and Jimmy Smith, Peterson went on to play behind Little Milton, Bobby "Blue" Bland and Kenny Neal. On return from the "Young Blues Giants" tour of Europe, he signed first with Alligator, then Verve, Blue Thumb and Birdology/Dreyfus, where he recorded what Amazon.com called "his finest album," Black Midnight Sun, in 2003. The New Yorker called him "a master of the guitar, organ and microphone."

But Lucky's journey was not a smooth one, and Peterson spent the next few years in transition, working to free himself of drug troubles that had affected his health, family life and professional life. He spent time in treatment, making one-off records for small European labels, but never a proper follow-up to Black Midnight Sun. - more on this story

Texas In July Hit The Road

Equal Vision Records has signed metalcore boyband Texas In July. There is no word on a new album from the group but they are touring all summer. Here is what the label sent over:

The band has already toured the country and back, sharing stages with everyone from The Devil Wears Prada and Every Time I Die to August Burns Red and Maylene and the Sons of Disaster - all before the entire band had graduated from high school.

With their two youngest members walking across the graduation stage this year, Texas In July are about to charge headfirst out of Ephrata, P.A. and into living out their dreams full-time. Balancing their sensitive expressions of faith with some of metalcore's most ferocious and in-your-face vocals and breakdowns, the band has already proven that they have what it takes to put small-town-Pennsylvania on the map. - more on this story

New Medicine Will Race You To The Bottom in September

Hard rockers New Medicine will release their debut album, "Race You To The Bottom," on September 14th on Photo Finish Records.

Leading up to the release, the band will join Halestorm on a cross-country trek through the end of July, after which both bands will join headliners Disturbed and Avenged Sevenfold for the Uproar Festival.

"Laid," the first single from "Race You To The Bottom," will hit active rock radio later this summer. The song is currently available at all online retailers, and a companion video is in production and due later this month.
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