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Stone Temple Pilots Announce Summer Tour

Stone Temple Pilots have announced their North American summer tour plans and also a contest where a couple of fans can win a trip to see them play at Red Rocks.

The band begins its North American trek with an August 7 performance at Rock on the Range in Winnipeg, MB.

Booked primarily into amphitheatres and other summertime sheds, the venture will wrap on September 19 at Arizona Fall Frenzy in Tempe, AZ. - more on this story

Sevendust Look Back

Sevendust's new album has only been out a little over a month but they already have another release planned. They have announced a Deluxe Reissue of their debut, titled Sevendust (Definitive Edition), which will hit stores on June 22nd.

Produced by Jay Jay French and Mark Mendoza of Twisted Sister, the original has sold more than 700,000 copies and was certified Gold in 1999.

This digitally re-mastered reissue provides some extra muscle to all of the original hits (including "Black" and "Bitch") and tacks on 5 bonus tracks and a DVD, which features the nationally aired TV special, "Live and Loud," recorded at The Metro in Chicago, and additional never-before-seen live and behind the scenes footage of the band. - more on this story

Jeff Beck, Ace Frehley, Zakk Wylde, Johnny Winters, Steve Miller and More to Celebrate Les Paul's Birthday

(Submitted) Jeff Beck along with a host of noted guitarists will commemorate Les Paul's 95th birthday with a special intimate performance at the Iridium Jazz Club in New York, NY on June 9th. A Celebration Of Les Paul, sponsored by Gibson Guitar, honors the iconic life of legendary guitarist and innovator Les Paul.

Jeff Beck with The Imelda May Band and expected guests including Ace Frehley, Zakk Wylde, Johnny Winters, John Mcenroe, Meat Loaf, Chris North, Steve Miller, Robbie Robertson, Nils Lofgren, Warren Haynes,, Paul Shaffer, Nigel Lythgoe, Johnny A, Stephen Colbert, Gibson Guitar Chairman/CEO Henry Juszkiewicz, John Varvatos and more.

Beck will pay tribute to his mentor and friend, the late guitar great Les Paul, with an intimate show consisting of Les Paul's memorable classics along with some rockabilly favorites. Celebrating what would have been Les Paul's 95th birthday, Beck will be joined on stage by Irish rockabilly sensation The Imelda May Band. Les Paul, known worldwide for his legendary performances and his incomparable innovations that shaped the evolution of music, remained a fixture in the New York music scene, drawing in crowds with regular gigs at The Iridium Jazz Club until the age of 94. Jeff Beck's appearances will mark the official dedication of the performance space at the club to the late Les Paul. - Check out a recent interview with Jeff Beck at Gibson.com

Metallica Heading East

Metallica are heading east this Fall. Far far east! The band has announced two shows in Tokyo this September and promises that they will have some additional shows this Fall (but aren't saying where just yet). Here is the announcement:

It's been almost seven years since we've played indoors in Tokyo, so it's about time!! We can't wait to return to Japan on September 25 and 26 for two shows at the Saitama Super Arena.

We're working on a few more shows for the month of September, so keep an eye out here over the next couple of weeks for updates.

*Please note: while this is an indoor show, it will not be in the round similar to other World Magnetic shows . . . the stage will be in one end of the arena. Children under six years of age are not allowed on the floor (arena section). - more

Haste The Day Reunion Show To Be Filmed for DVD

Haste The Day will celebrate the release of their new CD, Attack of the Wolf King, with a hometown show on June 29th where they will be joined by past members of the band. Now the band is excited to announce that the one-of-a-kind show will be filmed for a future DVD release.

The one-time performance, being billed as 'Haste The Day vs Haste The Day' will feature all the former members of the band coming back to play the old favorites.

"This may turn out to be the best Haste The Day show that will ever happen," explains bassist Mike Murphy. "It's hard when band members grow older and no longer have the energy and passion to stay on the road. With HTD, our purpose has always been bigger than the individual members. We want to be be a voice to kids at shows, that they are loved and important. So, as members leave, they pass the torch to the newer guys, and the mission continues on. There are no hard feelings within the HTD camp and we are blessed that both versions of the band are essentially one big family. So, to bring those two groups together for one show just demonstrates the true purpose and unity of this band." - more on this story

Fans Demand Holiday For International Day of Slayer

Slayer fans worldwide will unite to celebrate the fourth International Day of Slayer (IDoS) this Sunday, June 6, and demand the official recognition of June 6 as a public holiday. Those who observe the holiday are encouraged to stage "Slay-outs:" "Listen to Slayer at full blast in your car, in your home, at your place of employment, and in any public place you prefer." Headphones are considered an offense to the movement.

When this crusade first launched four years ago on 06/06/06, it was in response to the American "National Day of Prayer," which is held on the first Thursday of May. Gaining momentum every year, the IDoS Board last year petitioned the White House for official recognition of the holiday, citing that "heavy metal music is the central belief of a culture that exists among us, and Slayer is the perfect spokesperson."

During a recent interview with AOL's NoiseCreep, Slayer's Kerry King said about the IDoS, "I think it's awesome, and it's totally cool that fans have taken the time to maintain it. Slayer should have a national holiday - there are enough stupid holidays out there, so why not have one for us?"

To lend support to the International Day of Slayer - click here

Danzig Shall Perish

All Shall Perish have announced that they will support the legendary Danzig on four shows of his upcoming mini-tour this June.

"Our jaws dropped when Danzig personally requested All Shall Perish to join him on tour," stated the band.

"It's a true honor to open for such a musical legend. We hope to get the crowd excited and pumped up for him!" - more on this story

Dimmu Borgir Orchestra

Dimmu Borgir are apparently going orchestral with the announcement that they will collaborate with Norwegian composer and Berklee College of Music summa cum laude alumnus Gaute Storaas in addition to the 51 members of KORK (the Norwegian Radio Orchestra) and the 38-member Schola Cantorum Choir for their as-yet-untitled new album.

To date, over 101 musicians have lent their talents to the making of the new release. Composer Gaute Storaas shares some insight on what it's like to work with Dimmu Borgir:

"There have been several attempts of dressing up rock bands in suits, bow ties, and symphonic splendor - to various degrees of success. Working with Dimmu Borgir is quite different. Their music is epic, thematic and symphonic already from the creation; they are clearly having an orchestral approach to composing. My role in this is sometimes just to transcribe their themes, sometimes to take their ideas, tear them apart and build them back up in ways that are true to the band's intentions. The music must also be both interesting and playable for the musicians, and hopefully, meet the quality standards of the orchestral world." - more on this story

Hatebreed, Down Supergroup Kingdom Of Sorrow Streaming New Album Online

Kingdom Of Sorrow, the metal project created by Jamey Jasta (Hatebreed) and Kirk Windstein (Down, Crowbar) are streaming their new album, "Behind The Blackest Tears," in its entirety on their MySpace page.

"Behind The Blackest Tears" will be released in the U.S. on June 8 via Relapse Records. The CD was recorded at Dexter Lab Recordings in Milford, Connecticut with engineer Nick Bellmore and was mixed and mastered by Chris "Zeuss" Harris at Planet Z Recordings in Hadley, Massachusetts.

Commented Jasta: "I'm really excited about the Kingdom Of Sorrow album because I feel like I really went all out this time. I love the first album but I brought way better riffs to the table this time and really brought a different vocal style on a lot of tracks. I think this new album is much more memorable and that the songs are really catchy but still heavy and raw." - Myspace link

Dylan, Weezer, Hole, Rise Against Head Up Bumbershoot

The 40th annual Bumbershoot Festival will take place on September 4th, 5th and 6th in Seattle and organizers have announced some big names for this year's event. Here is the announcement:

We are thrilled that for Bumbershoot's 40th festival we could assemble a lineup that showcases phenomenal artists from the past 40 years. From the iconic to the up-and-coming, this year's lineup features something for everyone, across every generation of music fan.

Ladies and gentleman, appearing on the Mainstage at Bumbershoot 2010, please welcome…Bob Dylan / Mary J. Blige / Weezer / Hole / Rise Against / Neko Case / The Decemberists / J. Cole and one more very special guest to be announced soon! - But that's not all

The Who, Muse, Depeche Mode, Arctic Monkeys, Them Crooked Vultures Items Up for Teenage Cancer Trust Auction

The Who had this announcement: To celebrate 10 years of music and comedy at the Royal Albert Hall, Teenage Cancer Trust is auctioning exclusive signed merchandise from legendary artists.

The exclusive catalogue includes signed t-shirts, programmes and show laminates from this year's Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall concerts. The auction kicks off on 3rd June 2010 at 20:00BST

The star studded line up includes The Who, Noel Gallagher, Depeche Mode, Suede, JLS, Arctic Monkeys, Them Crooked Vultures, Jimmy Carr, Noel Fielding and more. In addition to the show merchandise, a one-off signed Marshall Amp by Muse is also up for grabs. - more on this story

Tommy Emmanuel Would Tour

Tommy Emmanuel will be touring throughout the U.S., U.K., Ireland, Europe, Russia, Asia and Australia this summer and into 2011.

The tour begins with an initial North American leg starting on the East Coast and running through late July. Emmanuel will be joined on the road by special guest Chase Foster for the first dates and later by Australia's biggest country star, Troy Cassar-Daley. Select tour dates will also feature guitar workshops.

Following the East Coast shows, the tour will travel to the South, parts of the West Coast and then back to the East Coast before heading to the U.K., Europe and Russia. Emmanuel then heads back to the U.S. for the second North American leg with the Frank Vignola Trio, continues on to a 10-day tour of China, then to Singapore and Bangkok, and finally returns to the U.K., Ireland and Europe in November. - more on this story

REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar and Keaton Simons Love On The Run Tour

REO Speedwagon and Pat Benatar have tapped Keaton Simons to open their "Love On The Run" co-headlining cross-country summer tour.

The trek kicks off June 24 at Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, CT. The press release describes Keaton Simons as follows:

With a depth and richness similar to some of the best singer/songwriters like John Lennon and Bob Dylan, masterful, fluid and bluesy guitar playing comparable to Jimi Hendrix and early Eric Clapton, and a voice as authentic and soul-bearing in the vein of Ray Charles, Keaton Simons stands as a dynamic musician with a sound all his own. - more on this story

Super Furry Animals Frontman Announces Film Premiere

Super Furry Animals frontman Gruff Rhys has spent the past five years crafting his first documentary, "Separado!" Directed by Dylan Goch & Gruff Rhys, "Separado!" takes us on a pan continental road trip in search of Rhys' long lost Patagonian uncle, the poncho wearing guitarist Rene Griffiths.

Dylan Goch follows Gruff Rhys on a tour that takes in the theatres, nightclubs and desert tea houses of Wales, Brazil and the Argentine Andes as he discovers what became of his family, the Welsh Diaspora and its musical legacy.

The documentary will have its U.S. premiere next month at the Los Angeles Film Festival. The screening will take place on June 24th and 26th, tickets go on sale June 1st. - more on this story

The Candles Announce Dates With Trashcan Sinatras and The Lemonheads

The Candles will kick off their summer tour by opening for legendary Scottish band, Trashcan Sinatras on Sunday, June 6 in Chicago at Schuba's Tavern.

The band picks up dates with The Lemonheads in mid-June and more dates will be announced shortly.

The Candles is Josh Lattanzi's first solo project, encapsulating the varied styles and influences he's picked up while recording and touring with the likes of Ben Kweller, Albert Hammond, Jr. (The Strokes) and the Lemonheads, to mention just a few. - more on this story

Daniel Lioneye Extend Video Contest

Daniel Lioneye is asking their fans to create an original music video for songs from their recent release, Vol. II (The End Records).

Daniel Lioneye features Bolton (Enochian Crescent) on drums, Burton (HIM) on keyboards and Linde (HIM) on guitars, bass and vocals.

The band launched a music video contest for the songs "I Have Never Wanted To Be Number One" and "Euroshaman," which is now open to fans around the world and the deadline has been extended to June 23. - more on this story

The Final Mission DVD Set

The Mission will release a 3-DVD set entitled "The Final Chapter" and on June 29th, 2010 that chronicles their farewell shows.

Capturing the spirit of one of the finest British rock outfits of the last three decades and recorded during four sell-out nights at the Shepherds Bush Empire, London in early 2008 - this three disc set sees THE MISSION going out in a blaze of glory as they play through a back catalogue of songs from their first four albums - The First Chapter, God's Own Medicine, Children and Carved in Sand, plus other favourites!

"What better way could there have been to end it all? After 22 years the final four Mission shows at London's Shepherds Bush Empire were a glorious celebratory occasion, as I'd hoped it would be when I agreed to play the shows, and the memory will live with me for a very long time. - more on this story

Little Steven's Lonely Hearts Club Band Special

Little Steven will celebrate the 43rd anniversary of The Beatles' 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' on June 4 during his nationally syndicated show Little Steven's Underground Garage.

In addition to playing tracks from the album, Van Zandt will spin singles by others released during the 1967 'Summer of Love,' including The Lovin' Spoonful, The Turtles and The Animals.

The show will be interspersed with Little Steven's new favorite songs by Alejandro Escovedo, The Contrast, Gaslight Anthem, The Grip Weeds, and more. Tab The Band's "Run Away" will also be honored as this week's "Coolest Song In The World." - Full schedule of local affiliates and times of show

Gypsyhawk (Ex Skeletonwitch) Announce Debut Album

Gypsyhawk's debut album, Patience and Perseverance, is slated for a July 6 release in the US.

In a decided departure from his former band's blackened-thrash tendencies, former Skeletonwitch bassist Eric Harris takes up double duty, grabbing the microphone and bass guitar alongside bandmates Andrew Packer, Scotty Conant (guitars) and Joe Fabio (drums) with Gypsyhawk drawing inspirations from (and yielding comparisons to) Thin Lizzy, Deep Purple, Motorhead, and the like.

Recording wrapped in late April with producer/mixer Zack Ohren (All Shall Perish, Light This City, Heartsounds) in Oakland which also featured Gypsyhawk's first Bay Area show. - more on this story

The Ray Johnston Band Kicks off Summer Tour

Last night the Ray Johnston Band launched a summer tour that will see them sharing the stage with Los Lonely Boys, The Fray, The BoDeans and more.

This is the first tour for The Ray Johnston Band which formed in 2009 after former Dallas Maverick Ray Johnston beat cancer for the 5th time.

Ray Johnston's journey from professional athlete, to survivor, to rock'n'roller is chronicled in the 10-partHDNet documentary series Ray Johnston Band: Road Diaries. - more on this story

Enthroned Announce First North American Tour in Almost A Decade

Enthroned will return to North America for the first time in nine years this summer with the US/Canadian leg of the Pentagrammaton World Tour 2010.

The American leg kicks will begin in Brooklyn, New York at Europa and bludgeon its way through nearly two dozen cities before winding down at the Hostile City Deathfest in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 29. Support will come from Australian black thrashers Deströyer 666.

They are touring in support of Pentagrammaton, thier ninth studio offering, which was released earlier this year via Regain Records. - more on this story

Singled Out: Black Sunshine's Burn to Shine (Filter/ Theory of a Deadman)

Black Sunshine released their self titled debut last week and to celebrate we asked the band's mastermind Matt Reardon to tell us about some of his favorite tracks from the album. Today he tells us about the song, "Burn to Shine". We now turn it over to Matt for the story:

"Burn to Shine" was written on my favorite beat up acoustic BB. I was playing around with tunings and dropped both the high and low e strings down a full step. Hit the d chord and it sounded really full and open. I could hear the whole chiming style line over the top in my head….I had visioned something sort of like the harmonics from Puddle Of Mudd's blurry song or something to that effect. To play the harmonics you have to down tune the e and b string a half step. There were some studio shenanigans that went into creating the chime effect but you can easily recreate it live. I'm a massive fan of Alice in Chains and I love the way they write lyrics with sort of a call and response style between Layne and Jerry. I always loved the line "Misery loves company" it's very true in many ways. That was how the song started out with one line. "Some times you've got to Burn to Shine" has been something I've kind of lived by….some of the best things people have accomplished in life have come from just saying f*** it and throwing caution to the wind…throw a big hale mary pass and see where it gets you. I had been in and out of hospitals for a few years off and on and was super determined to defy what all the doctors said was not possible. This song became my anthem. I was wound up pretty tight at the time and was maybe not making the best decisions in life "livin like a loaded gun" "rusted was my halo" it may sound cheesy but this tune sort of gave me some light at the end of the tunnel….that same light had been a train several times before. It's by far one of our best live tunes. Jamie Woolford came up with some amazing backing harmony vocals which make the chorus really stand out. There are quite a few guitar tracks in the chorus with a stand out octave line which sits really well with the melody. I blended a few things for the verse clean tones, an acoustic doubled, a simulated twelve string and a sample sitar sound. Marlette played the bass line and Mike Hill from the funk junkies absolutely crushed this track on drums.

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

Rush's Geddy Lee Goes Orange

Rush recently announced a forty date North America tour where they will be playing, for the first time ever, their classic album 'Moving Pictures' live in it's entirety.

Geddy will be using 2 x Orange AD200 bass heads together with 2 x OBC410 4x10"Bass Cabinets on the tour.

Rush recently won the 2010 Heineken Audience award at the New York's Trebica film festival for their new film rockumentary 'Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage'. - more on this story

Hatesphere Summer Tour Plans

Hatesphere will be supporting Nevermore on their forthcoming US and Canada tour along with Warbringer and Mutiny Within.

Hatesphere's visit to Canada will be their first since they started out in ´00.

In addition to the Nevermore tour, Hatesphere will soon announce a handful of European shows and festivals. - more on this story

Meneguar, Majority Rule, Ancient Sky Supergroup Releases Completely F**ked EP

Christian Deroeck, founding member of Woods and former lead guitarist of Meneguar has a new EP release for his new band Little Gold.

The band features Pat Broderick (formerly of beloved DC hardcore outfit Majority Rule) and Brian Markham of Brooklyn psychedelic rockers Ancient Sky.

The "completely f**ked!" EP is a limited edition 7" (300) on orange vinyl with a download coupon. You can get a copy here. The band also plans to hit the road but is asking fans help in setting up the trek. Grab the details - here

Red Wanting Blue Going National

Red Wanting Blue's album These Magnificent Miles will be released nationally on July 27th by Fanatic Records.

Fanatic will also issue a deluxe double-LP edition of These Magnificent Miles with full-color LP sleeves in a gatefold jacket.

Red Wanting Blue will begin to expand its touring to new markets this summer to support the album. - more on this story

Bonded By Blood Announce New Dates

Bonded By Blood have announced a handful of live shows in Europe and the UK in August.

Bonded By Blood are set to appear at the Brutal Assault festival in the Czech Republic on August 12th, before heading to the UK for three shows - including an appearance on the main stage at Bloodstock festival - leading up to the release of the band's new album, Exiled To Earth.

Bonded By Blood frontman Jose Barrales comments: "We can't wait to hit these festivals, this will also mark our return to England and Scotland on our club shows, hope to see you guys raging out there!" - dates

Night Horse Going Soph

Night Horse will release their sophomore effort Perdition Hymns on August 3rd, which was produced and mixed by Matt Bayles (Pearl Jam, Mastodon, The Sword).

Perdition Hymns is a patent demonstration of a group that has quickly become a well-refined song-writing machine.

The band has chiseled the six-minute jam style songwriting of their debut The Dark Wont Hide You into the hook-laden gems that comprise Perdition Hymns; with riff driven catchiness and soaring melodies that stick. -