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On this day in 2007, heart problems forced KISS singer and guitarist Paul Stanley to abandon a show in California. Paramedics stopped and restarted his heart to give it a regular rhythm after his heart spontaneously jumped to 190-plus beats per minute. A lot of other interesting things happened on this date in rock history, find out what here -

Rob Zombie Slams Ozzy Osbourne

We all love a good rock feud. Today's comes from our friends at Rock Radio and is between former tourmates Rob Zombie and Ozzy Osbourne: Zombie has slated Ozzy Osbourne for stealing members of his band after drummer Tommy Clufetos left to join the Prince of Darkness' touring outfit – the same leap made seven years ago by bassist Blasko, and nearly made by guitarist John 5 last year.

He says the way Ozzy and wife Sharon do business is "kinda rude" – but the upside is it led to the recruitment of Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison.

"If my guys want to play with other people that's fine. I don't own them. But there's ways to be respectful and ways to be s***ty – and I feel the way things have done down lately has been pretty s***ty," Zombie tells Artisan News. "Every time I've lost somebody I've got somebody ten times better, so I'm thankful for that." - more on this story

Godsmack's Sully Erna Announces Solo Album

Godsmack frontman Sully Erna posted a message to fans to announce his new solo album, which he warns is not a rock record. Here is what he had to say: Thanks for your patience on awaiting my new record Avalon, I know it has been a long time coming for all of you. I'm very happy to say that as of Sept. 14, 2010, you will be able to finally get your hands on this amazing record!

I truly believe that this is my best work to date. I'm more proud of this record than any other music I have ever recorded. It is so pure and organic, every ounce of my blood, sweat and tears has been poured into this body of work. Without a doubt, I have completely exposed myself in this album. More importantly, it's just a very cool musical journey you go on when you listen through.

Although, as I've said before, I must emphasize that THIS IS NOT A ROCK RECORD!!! This is a series of beautifully arranged compositions that I have created over many years. Some compositions are newer, written with the help of my solo band mates. Others have been shelved over time waiting for the right moment to be released. That moment is finally here, and I couldn't be more proud to share it with all of you! - more on this story

John Lennon's Murderer Up For Parole

John Lennon's widow Yoko Ono will once again oppose the parole of her late husband's killer. She has sent a letter each time of the five times Mark David Chapman has faced a parole board. She has sent another letter for when he'll again face the board on August 9, according to the New York Daily News.

Chapman shot and killed the former Beatle outside the Dakota apartment building on December 8, 1980. Lennon and Ono were returning from a recording session. The convicted murderer has been serving a 20 years-to-life prison sentence in upstate New York.

In her first letter, opposing Chapman's 2000 parole, Ono wrote that if he were released, "I am afraid it will bring back the nightmare, the chaos and confusion once again. Myself and John's two sons would not feel safe for the rest of our lives." - more on this story

- Bryan Wawzenek of Gibson.com

Bob Dylan Bootleg Series Continues Plus Reissues Planned

Rolling Stone is reporting that Bob Dylan is set to release the latest in his bootleg series, as well as mono reissues of his first eight albums.

To be issued in October, The Bootleg Series Vol. 9 will feature studio recordings from 1962-64, best known to Dylan aficionados as the Witmark Demos and Leeds Demos, named after the New York studios where Dylan recorded the tracks.

The reissues begin with Dylan's 1962 self-titled debut through to 1967's John Wesley Harding, all mastered in mono to recreate the sound of the original vinyl. - more on this story

- Andrew Vaughan of Gibson.com

Ozzy Selling Unholy Matrimony

The only thing surprising about this gimmick is that Gene Simmons of KISS hadn't thought of this money maker first. Here is the announcement from the Ozzcamp: Hard rocking brides and grooms looking for an exciting unique way to tie the knot this summer can now walk down the aisle on their special day with the Unholy Matrimony Package at a stop on this summer's Ozzfest, August 14-24.

As with other wedding packages, the one-stop Unholy Matrimony Packages provides just about everything the happy couple will need...except a marriage license. Each special package includes a variety of items to mark the special day and 10 general admission pit tickets for the bride & groom and 8 guests; an official Ozzfest wedding ceremony by ordained minister, Ozzfest's MC Big Dave; an Ozzfest cake and champagne toast. In addition, all 10 guests will get early entry into the venue with an exclusive pre-show backstage tour hosted by Big Dave; access to the Ozzfest VIP lounge; specially designed Ozzfest tour shirts; collectible tour posters (numbered, limited), PIIQ - Bass Masq Earbuds by Sony and official Ozzfest guitar picks. Beyond the above, each lucky couple will be eligible for a special Ozzfest wedding gift from the Unholy Matrimony bridal registry, generously supplied by this year's Ozzfest sponsors. Items will include a Monster Energy Refrigerator (with twelve cases of Monster Energy Drink to get started), a special ESP LTD Signature Series GUS-200. Details on the registry will be released in the coming weeks. - more on this story

Bon Jovi Upset About Not Making Forbes List?

This isn't really news, but it was fun to read. The Silver Tongue has the tale of woe for Jon Bon Jovi: What's more important than being rich? Everyone knowing that you're rich.

New Jersey rocker Bon Jovi is apparently upset that he failed to make it onto the 2010 Forbes magazine top celebrity lists.

According to a report in the NY Post, "Jon kicked up a huge fuss and got his people to complain. He couldn't understand why he didn't make the musicians list since Bon Jovi has been touring nonstop since February. Their contemporaries U2 and Bruce Springsteen were on the list. Even Britney Spears was No. 5, and she hasn't done anything this year."

Read why he didn't make the list and his rep's response to this report - here

Singled Out: Paul Thorn's Pimps and Preachers

Welcome to Singled Out! where we ask artists to tell us the inside story of their latest single. Today Paul Thorn tells us about the title track from his new album "Pimps and Preachers". We now turn it over to Paul for the story:

"I grew up as the son of a ''church of god of prophecy'' Pentecostal minister. I went to church every Wednesday night and twice on Sunday. At a very early age I was saved, sanctified, and filled with the holy ghost . The church was my whole world and I was told that anything outside of that world was evil. Me and my sisters were not allowed to go to movie theaters or skating rinks. Whenever we went swimming the boys and girls had to swim separately because the church rightly rationalized that seeing the opposite sex in a bathing suit would cause us to lust in our hearts which was a major sin. Around the age of 12 me and my dad were sitting at our kitchen table when the phone rang. He answered it and immediately had to sit down. It was my long lost uncle Merle. The family had not heard from him in 10 years and we all thought he was probably dead. As it turned out he was alive and well. He told my dad that he had been living out in California and wanted to come home and reconnect with his family. They were all excited to see him return and I was anxious to meet the uncle I had no memory of. When we picked him up at the airport he was unlike anyone I had ever seen. His clothes were very stylish and when he spoke his words sounded like poetry. The cadence of his speech was strangely similar to my father's when he was behind the pulpit but slightly more raw and flamboyant. As time passed by me and my uncle merle became very close and with that closeness he began to tell me about his past life. He informed me that during the time he was away he had made his living as a pimp. He explained to me in graphic detail the ins and outs of the street life. He showed me that there was a broader world out there beyond the small one I had grown up in. He exposed me to what life was like on the wrong side of the tracks by secretly taking me there countless times to experience it for myself. The song ''pimps and preachers is a sincere tribute to my father and my uncle. The time I spent with them has given me a certain set of social and coping skills that have served me well in life. Oh and by the way these self proclaimed ''hip hop pimps'' that you see on television surrounded by bitches and bling bling bare no resemblance to what a real player is. Most of them have no game at all. They are merely wealthy and have zero chops or real ability to get inside a persons mind. If not for their money and fame no decent female would give them the time of day. They would be laughed at for not knowing how to pull their pants up. My dad and my uncle could walk into any room with no money in their pockets and leave out of there with a congregation of believers or a stable full of fresh turn out."

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

Genesis Star Steve Hackett Plots Solo Tour

One-time Genesis lead guitarist Steve Hackett has announced dates for a fall U.K. tour called Around The World In 80 Trains.

Hackett recently played the High Voltage Festival and enjoyed every minute.

Blogging on his website, Hackett wrote: "It's probably too early to say whether 'Voltage' will become a permanent fixture over summers to come but I thought the organizers had come pretty close to creating a rock 'n roll Disneyland for all the family – from the air guitar zone to the dodgems, helter skelter and waltzers with legions of bands thrown in including yours truly." - dates

- Andrew Vaughan of Gibson.com

Dark Funeral Say Goodbye To One Singer and Look For Another

Emperor Magus Caligula has issued a statement announcing that he is parting ways with Dark Funeral, while the band has announced their search for a new frontman. We start with Caligula's statement:

"I would like to inform all of our fans that on Saturday, August 21, at the Summer Breeze festival in Germany, I will be doing my last show with the band. Naturally I have mixed feelings about this decision, but it is final! They say that every person will have about 15 minutes of fame during their life. Well, I have had a hell-of-a-ride for 15 years now together with Lord Ahriman and Dark Funeral. As some people love to spread weird rumors about others, let me make this clear once and for all. I have not committed suicide, I have not taken an overdose, nor are there any personal issues between me and Dark Funeral.

However, my life has taken a new turn lately, and I am also getting married this year, thus my priorities in life lie somewhere else.I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our fans for their amazing support during all the 15 years I've been with the band. And I would also like to thank my brothers in Dark Funeral for all these years together. Lord Ahriman and I have managed to raise Dark Funeral from the deepest abyss, when we have confronted problems before. And there is no doubt in my mind, that Dark Funeral, without me, will raise once more, stronger than ever... Thus I have spoken, thus shalt it be...... -- Horns up, Masse Broberg A.K.A Emperor Magus Caligula" - more on this story

Daniel Lanois Discusses His Motorcycle Accident

Famed producer and musician Daniel Lanois has spent the last month and a half recuperating from a serious motorcycle accident.

The Canadian native was injured in early June and spent time in intensive care. The U2, Bob Dylan and Neil Young producer recently spoke to Rolling Stone about the accident – which resulted in six broken bones, a cracked pelvis and internal bleeding in his lung – and his recovery.

"I was on my bike with a friend of mine on the back and a guy coming the other way decided to turn in front of me into a variety store," Lanois said. "I veered to miss him, but I hit an industrial box on the sidewalk going 35 miles per hour. I blacked out and when I came to I was laying on my back in the parking lot and people were telling me 'don't move.' Then they hauled me away to a hospital and I had to lay there like a vegetable for three weeks." - more on this story

- Bryan Wawzenek of Gibson.com

The Whigs Doing Leno, Touring With Kings of Leon and Black Keys

The Whigs will make their Tonight Show with Jay Leno debut August 12th. The performance comes in support of their latest album, In The Dark.

You can also catch them on the road with Kings of Leon and Black Keys for a series of dates beginning September 2nd.

The band will also make appearances at this year's Outside Lands, Bumbershoot and Voodoo Music Festivals. - dates

Toto's Steve Lukather Announces New Solo Album and Tour

Steve Lukather is set to release his new solo album "All's Well That Ends Well" on Monday 11th October 2010 in the UK.

To coincide with the release of the album, Steve Lukather will perform three UK concerts in November which will showcase classics from his all his solo albums, Toto, plus songs from the forthcoming album.

The new album showcases Lukather's innate feel for rock and jazz guitar music, and is laden with extraordinary musicianship, performed across some of the best and most emotional songs of Steve's career. - more on this story

Elvis Tribute Concert Planned

Elvis Presley is to be celebrated in a concert at London's Hyde Park on September 12. Had he lived Elvis would have turned 75 on January 8, 2010.

The BBC Radio 2 Elvis Forever concert will be broadcast live and presented by Chris Evans. Evan told the BBC, "As the Radio 2 audience knows, I am a huge Elvis fan and it's an honor to host such a celebration of the enduring appeal of his music."

No performers have been announced but a similar ABBA tribute concert held in Hyde Park last year featured artists of the caliber of Kylie Minogue, ABBA's Benny Andersson, Jamie Cullum, The Feeling, Chaka Khan and Lulu. - more on this story

- Andrew Vaughan of Gibson.com

A Day To Remember Announce Free X Games Show Today

Today is the opening day of X Games and A Day To Remember will help kick off the event.

At 2:15pm PST the band will play a FREE, open to the public, all ages show in the middle of X FEST grounds at the Radio X Stage powered by KROQ.

Following their performance, catch the guys signing posters at the KROQ booth from 3:30pm-4:30pm PST. Finishing the day off, A Day To Remember will be in the KROQ studios starting at 9:00pm PST where they will sit down for an interview with Stryker and play acoustic. - more on this story

REO Speedwagon Plan Two-Year Hi Infidelity Anniversary Celebration

It was the album of 1981 for high school kids across America. Not only was it the biggest selling rock album of the year, but it also charted six singles on the Billboard charts, including "Take It on the Run" and prom favorite, "Keep on Loving You." It was, of course, Hi Infidelity, the highest-selling album by Champaign, Illinois' REO Speedwagon.

And its success came at the perfect time for the band. As singer Kevin Cronin told Billboard, the album came at a time when the band was "literally on the brink of being dropped by our label. This was kind of our last chance." But of course, it was a success, eventually being certified nine-times platinum.

"This is 2010, so we're kind of celebrating 30 years since we recorded the album," Cronin continued. "Next year is 2011 -- 30 years since 1981, the year that rocked our world... The Hi Infidelity record was such a turning point for us, just on a personal and professional level. And an awful lot of people took this music into their lives, into their hearts. It's just too special of a time to ignore, so I just decided for this anniversary I'm going to embrace it and go for it... We're milking it for everything it's worth!" - Find out what that involves here

- Michael Wright of Gibson.com

Black Veil Brides Go Top 40

Black Veil Brides debut album, We Stitch These Wounds, sold 10,690 copies in its first week, landing it in the 36th position on the Billboard Top 200 chart, while also reaching the number two spot on the iTunes "Rock" chart in its first day.

Vocalist, Andy Six, credits to the legions of dedicated Black Veil Brides fans. "There is no greater feeling then knowing your music affects people, and our fans consistently show the world that Black Veil Brides are a force to be reckoned with. We are an army and we are in this together! We thank everyone who has purchased the record and have helped it to reach #36 on the billboard charts. We love you and I promise we are just getting started!"

Black Veil Brides are currently on the road, headlining The Sacred Ceremony tour, which kicked off in San Diego on July 2nd. The month-and-a-half long trek takes the band across North America and back, as they tour in support of the debut album. - more on this story

Triptykon, 1349 and Yakuza Weltenbrand Tour

Triptykon will be making their North American debut on the Weltenbrand Tour 2010 which also will feature 1349 and Yakuza.

Tom Gabriel Warrior (vocals, guitars) describes his emotions on the eve of this new undertaking: "Ever since my earliest days in Hellhammer and Celtic Frost, I have been extremely fortunate to be able to count on the support, fanaticism, and immense loyalty of the North American metal scene. The recognition my work has received there eclipses anything I have ever encountered in my own native country. Of the 125 concerts performed on the final Celtic Frost tour in 2006 and 2007, for example, a full 71 were played in North America. Some of these performances rank among the most memorable ones in my entire career."

"It is thus an immense honor for me to now bring my new group Triptykon to North America for the first time. Triptykon is further pursuing the path I once began with Hellhammer and Celtic Frost, and I am looking forward to continuing to forge this darkest of musical alliances with all of you. We shall all celebrate masses of unleashed heaviness and morbidity. Only death is real!" - more on this story

The Acacia Strain Hit Career High

The Acacia Strain's new album, "Wormwood," released last Tuesday has charted at number 67 on the US Billboard Top 200 chart, with 6,466 units sold, according to Nielson Soundscan.

This is the highest debut, in both chart position and in number sold, in the band's five album, ten year plus career. The album is also ranked at number 66 on the Top Current Albums Chart and number 8 on the Hard Rock Chart.

Their previous release, 2008's "Continent," debuted at number 107 with approximately 5700 units sold. This also marks the second highest first week chart debut in Prosthetic Records' history. - more on this story

Karma To Burn Hitting The Road With The Sword

Karma To Burn have announced their fall tour plans where they'll be supporting The Sword for a North American outing.

Karma To Burn are touring in support of Appalachian Incantation, their first studio album in eight years.

The tour kicks off on October 1st in Los Angeles at the El Rey Theater and will conclude on October 23rd in Chicago at the Metro. - more on this story

New Songs From The Boxer Rebellion and The Airborne Toxic Event Featured On the Going The Distance Soundtrack

Watertower Music has set an August 24 release date for the soundtrack to the upcoming Drew Barrymore film "Going The Distance".

The soundtrack features new music from The Boxer Rebellion and The Airborne Toxic Event, and also boasts a great mix of indie-rock tastemakers such as Cat Power, Band of Skulls, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros and Passion Pit, intermingled with music from The Cure, The Pretenders and The Replacements, among others.

London-based indie-rock outfit The Boxer Rebellion, proclaimed by NME as a band that "can alter your life," also play a key role in the film. Not only are they featured in the movie but they also have three songs on the soundtrack, including the brand new song "If You Run," which they perform on camera and which will be released as a music video. - more on this story

New York Dolls One Night Stand

New York Dolls confirmed that they will perform a one-off concert at "The Cluny" in Newcastle, England on Saturday September 4th.

The Dolls will perform songs from all their classic albums, including their most recent studio platter, "Cause I Sez So", produced by Todd Rundgren. The band features original founding members David Johansen (vocals) and Sylvain Sylvain (guitar, vocals), plus Steve Conte (guitar), Sami Yaffa (bass) and Brian Delaney (drums).

Tickets for this intimate concert will be available on a first come, first serve basis. Tickets go on sale at 9am, Friday July 30th. - more on this story

The Black Crowes Announce New Web Series

The Black Crowes will debut their new web series, "20 Years of Tall Tales," on August 3rd.

The series premiere coincides with the release of Croweology, their first-ever double album of all-acoustic material with new arrangements of their best-known songs and deep cuts.

Throughout the month of August, the band will release one webisode per day via their website, www.blackcrowes.com. It's all here: the highs, the lows, controversies, the arrests, feuds and more. "20 Years of Tall Tales" was directed and produced by John Vanover and filmed earlier this month at Robinson's Los Angeles home. - more on this story

Ignominious Incarceration, And Hell Followed With and Honour Is Dead Tour

Ignominious Incarceration kick off their headlining European tour this Sunday, 1st August, with And Hell Followed With and Honour Is Dead.

Ignominious Incarceration, who are taking time out from working on a new album to headline the string of shows, are looking forward to teaming up with their labelmates in And Hell Followed With - for whom this will be their first ever European tour.

Ignominious Incarceration bassist Chris Ball comments: "This tour is going to be a heavy one, not only on stage but off! We have been looking forward to this since the idea was proposed. With it being AHFW's first time over here we're hoping we can show them the enthusiasm European metallers have! Me and Kyle have been plotting on what will make this tour that little bit more over the top than any other tour! If everyone is wanting to see what we get up to while we're away then follow us on our Twitters (not for the faint of hearted). - more on this story

Hostile City Death Fest Lineup Announced

Philadelphia, PA's multi-day extreme metal event, Hostile City Death Fest, has entered its second year, and this year's edition will feature performances by many of metal's best and most brutal acts.

Hate Eternal, Exodus, Malevolent Creation, Incantation, Mortician, Destroyer 666, Enthroned, Black Anvil and Origin will join a host of new and up-and-coming extreme metal maniacs in laying waste to the City of Brotherly Hate.

The fest will take place over a three-day span (August 27th-29th) at Philadelphia's Club Polaris - lineup and times