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Modern English Reunite For New Album and Tour

Modern English are marking their 31st anniversary with a reunion of their original lineup for a North American tour and a new album.

Original founding members Robbie Grey (vocals) Mick Conroy (bass), Gary McDowell (guitar) and Stephen Walker (keyboards) are back for the first time since the mid-80s performing live music together, along with a second guitarist, Steve Walker.

Coinciding with the announcement is the release of Soundtrack (Darla Records-May 24), Modern English's first new album since 1996's Everything is Mad. - more on this story

Murderdolls Announce Shows

Even when they are together, the Murderdolls don't play many live shows but we received some good news from Roadrunner for Southern Californian Murderdolls fans: the recently resurrected glam/punk/rock project of Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison and his cohort Wednesday 13, will play two shows in California later this month.

The band will play the Glass House in Pomona on June 15 and will follow up that show with an appearance at the Key Club in Los Angeles on June 17.

The band's long awaited second album, Women and Children Last, is slated for release through Roadrunner this August. - more on this story

Spend An Evening with Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds

The Dave Matthews Band announced a special show next month. Here is the 411 from the DMB camp: An Evening with Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds on July 6th at the Constellation Brands - Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center on the picturesque campus of Finger Lakes Community College in Canandaigua, NY.

Tickets for the Dave and Tim show will be offered to members of the Warehouse fan association in advance of the public on sale date. The Warehouse ticketing request period will open at 6:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, June 3rd and will close at 12:00 pm noon ET on Monday, June 7th.

The ticketing request period is not first come-first serve, all members have the same chance of being randomly chosen for tickets. Warehouse confirmations will be posted by the end of the day on Thursday, June 10th. The public on sale for the Canandaigua show will take place at 10:00 am ET on Friday June 11th. - more on this story

Smashing Pumpkins In The Clubs

Bill Corgan's new incarnation of The Smashing Pumpkins have announced a summer club tour that will kick off July 6th in Cleveland and conclude on July 21st in Tampa. The Pumpkins also plan to tour South America and Australia in 2010 and hope to return to the U.S. later this year.

Here is the official word on the outing followed by the dates: This marks the iconic band's first tour since December 2008 and will feature, says leader and founder Billy Corgan, "a balance of classics, a few obscure ones, and new 'Teargarden' material."

Corgan and his band mates--guitarist Jeff Schroeder, drummer Mike Byrne and new bassist Nicole Fiorentino—are planning to invite select fans to attend their sound checks (details TBA). "We are going to do something unique, which is play an invite-only set during sound check of almost all new, unreleased songs," says Billy. "We're still figuring out a way to make it possible for some of the fans who'll be in the line outside waiting to get in for that." - more on this story

Ray LaMontagne Announces New Album and Tour

Ray LaMontagne & The Pariah Dogs' new album God Willin' & The Creek Don't Rise is set for release on August 17th, 2010 via RCA Records.

LaMontagne will be out touring in supporting the new effect when hits the road with David Gray two day before the new album hits stores.

Entirely self produced (for the first time) God Willin' & the Creek Don't Rise was recorded in two weeks at LaMontagne's home in the woods of western Massachusetts. The newly restored historic home served as a homemade recording studio for Ray and his fellow musicians. - more on this story

The Pixies Are Bringing Back The Doolittle Tour

The Pixies are bringing The Doolittle Tour back to the U.S. for an 11-city trek that kicks off on September 7 at the Tower Theatre in Philadelphia and will extend the 20th anniversary celebration of the release of the band's classic 1989 album, Doolittle.

All of the shows will be recorded and the CDs will be made available immediately after every show at the band's merch table; all live CDs can also be ordered at www.doolittlelive.com. f*** Buttons, the two-piece electronic pop group from Bristol, England, will open all shows.

On this tour, the Pixies - Black Francis, Kim Deal, Joey Santiago and David Lovering - will perform all of the songs from Doolittle and its related B-sides, "Weird at My School," "Dancing the Manta Ray," and "Bailey's Walk" among them. Doolittle, the band's third album and the first to chart on Billboard's album charts, includes classics such as "Debaser," "Wave of Mutilation," "Here Comes Your Man," "Hey," and "Gouge Away." - more on this story

Ion Dissonance Will Be Cursed in August

Century Media Records will release Ion Dissonance's new album, Cursed, on August 24th in North American.

The offering was tracked at .357 Productions with Ion guitar player, Antoine Lussier at the production helm.

Kevin (vocals) further states: "Since Cursed is now recorded, mixed and mastered we want to take a moment to clarify a few points. We have been getting asked a lot of questions and we want to make sure that we are all on the same level and answer these questions once and for all. - more on this story

Four Year Strong Mix Up Their Enemy

Four Year Strong are putting out a special edition of "Enemy of the World", that will feature rearranged acoustic tracks and a brand new studio track, "Bad News Bearz".

According to the announcement, The Osmonds said it best, a little bit of rock and roll needs a little bit of country. Four Year Strong took this idea to heart and threw convention out the door. For these acoustic tracks, you might even hear the band channeling their inner Johnny Cash. Each acoustic bonus track has something new to offer, a twist on the classic formula.

Grab your copy this summer on the Vans Warped Tour starting June 25th, or pick it up digitally on iTunes June 22nd. Aside from the bonus tracks, this exclusive release includes a new album cover and new booklet layout. - more on this story

Bachman & Turner Preview New Music, Kick Off Tour

Bachman-Turner Overdrive stars Randy Bachman and Fred Turner are once again making music together on the road and the studio.

"It's appropriate that Fred Turner and I are stepping back on stage together where it all started for us as teenagers," explains Randy Bachman. "After we limber up in Winnipeg, we'll be taking the show to Sweden, London, the USA and beyond."

Meanwhile, the duo have released their first new single in two decades, "Rollin' Along," which is currently available for streaming at their website www.bachmanandturner.com. The digital single went on sale on June 1st, and offers fans a long-awaited glimpse into Bachman & Turner's as-yet-untitled, brand new album currently set for a September 7th release on E1 Music (Canada), and on RBE Music/Fontana (U.S.). - more on this story

Singled Out: Miggs

Welcome to Singled Out! where we ask artists to tell us the inside story of their latest single. Today Don Miggs from Miggs tells us about their brand new album "Wide Awake" and the first single "Girls & Boys". We now turn it over to Don for the story:

I wanted to make an album that felt immediate and nostalgic. Worn in and new at the same time. I figured we do that with jeans now, or guitars. Even classic albums get the "reissued" tag at some point. So this is Miggs. Couldn't get away from my voice but it's Miggs with seasoning, weight, depth and clarity that you've not heard from us before. No disrespect to the previous work because I hold a place in my heart for all of it and every single person who gave their spirit and dedication to making it, but "Wide Awake" is a fully-realized piece of work. We three toured relentlessly the past two years and recording was an extension of that process for us. We didn't have to try to make it all fit. It just did.

It has been a long time since there were several artists making music I wanted to hear and be inspired by. Of course there are always U2, Bruce Springsteen, The Beatles, and The Stones, but new artists or more obscure favorites, I was never comfortable really tapping into for inspiration because the songs didn't feel worthy. The stars aligned here, and if I don't make another collection of songs (it will mean I'm dead, frankly), then I'd be proud to say that this is my "last" album. By the end of recording, most musicians can't stomach hearing themselves again. I like listening to this album because I feel like it actually is a better version of my songs than even in my head. Thanks for taking this moment with us.

Girls & Boys: Being a teenager is tough. Being an outsider at any age is tough. That feeling of alienation so we try to fit in and be what we think people will accept. I say that's a dead end. We never really fit completely in and why should we? Life's short and no one has the answers so stop trying so hard. I suppose it's about me and my songwriting, too, because I really feel like this is the first album I just wrote without fear of what people would say. There is a Foo Fighters thing going on here but with a Miggs-type chorus.

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

Ronnie James Dio Memorial Items Available With Donation To Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund

Ronnie James Dio's official site has announced a way for fans to obtain items from last week's memorial and help the Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund at the same time. Here is the announcement: For those fans that were not able to attend the Memorial, you can still get the "Stand Up And Shout" T-Shirt, Memorial Program and Official Button for a donation of $35.00 to the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund. (details included below)

Here is what The Ronnie James Dio "Stand Up And Shout" Cancer Fund Program aims to do: The fund is committed to the early detection and prevention of cancer through facilitating access to medical screening and medical educational programs. The fund supports programs designed to integrate medical knowledge into local communities such as cancer screening programs, education on nutrition in cancer prevention, exercise and overall wellness. The goal of the fund is to reduce the risk of developing life threatening cancers by offering access to preventative medical services. Furthering the commitment for patients to access to quality medical care related to cancer, the fund seeks to assist families burdened by the cost of caring for loved ones with cancer.

Memorial items details and how to donate: The Shirt comes in sizes Medium, Large, X-Large, 2XL and 3 XL. Shipping in the USA is in a Priority Mail Flat Rate Box for $10.70, Canada and Mexico is $26.95 and the rest of the world is $15.00. Please make your checks or money orders payable to: The Ronnie James Dio "Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund" and send them to the Niji Entertainment Group, 12400 Ventura Blvd. #837, Studio City, CA 91604 USA. You can also use your credit or debit card via PayPal. There is a direct link on the homepage of www.ronniejamesdio.com that says "DONATE NOW." - link

Boris Team Up With Ian Asbury of The Cult

Boris and Ian Asbury of The Cult and The Doors have teamed up for a four-song mini release, entitled BXI, that will be released CD, LP and digitally in September.

Outhern Lord Records says that Asbury's vocals are a perfect match for Boris's straightforward, laid-back, but still raw and imaginative songwriting constructed for the EP; another intriguing display within the band's ever-morphing, extensive résumé of releases, tours and collaborations.

The release features three new original tracks, as well as a cover of The Cult's song "Rain," ethereally vocalized by Boris guitarist Wata. Art and design for the release was commissioned to Stephen O'Malley (Ideologic.org, SUNNO))), etc.). - more on this story

The New Showdown This Summer

Solid State Records have set an August 24th release date for The Showdown's sophomore release for the label, Blood in the Gears.

The forthcoming full-length was recorded at Anthem Productions in Nashville, and produced by The Showdown's own, Jeremiah Scott.

"Blood in the Gears is true to what The Showdown has always been about in the past," explains vocalist David Bunton, "...heavy, thrashy, southern, groovy. Jeremiah Scott (bass) recorded and produced the record, all in house and on our own terms. We are sounding like we want to and saying exactly what we want to. That's what heavy metal is all about." - more on this story

Abscess Dies, Autopsy Resurrected

We have good news and bad news. The bad news is that Abscess have broken up. The good news is that split has paved the way for the resurrection of Autopsy. Here is the announcement:

After 16 years of delivering punishing, extreme heavy metal, California's Abscess has decided to call it quits. The band's sixth and final studio album, Dawn of Inhumanity, was released in March on Peaceville Records.

Abscess drummer/vocalist, Chris Reifert, issued the following statement: "Greetings, sickos. We need to inform you that Abscess has officially broken up. The reason for this is that Clint Bower has left the band for personal reasons, and out of respect to him and to all who have supported us for these 16 years, we have decided to call it a day. Without Clint Bower, there can be no Abscess, so we won't even try to cheat anyone with something that is not the real thing. Dawn of Inhumanity has become our final statement, and we feel that it is the perfect way to close the Abscess chapter, since we must do so. Thanks to all of you who were and still are proud to call yourselves Abscess Freaks!" - more on this story

Legacy Kicking Off Setlist Series with Judas Priest, Cheap Trick, Jefferson Airplane, Kansas, Ted Nugent, Quiet Riot, Blue Oyster Cult and Reo Speedwagon

Legacy Recordings have announced the launch of the Setlist series of live collections from artists on the Columbia, Epic, and RCA labels. We were sent over the following information about the series and first releases:

Hand-picked and sequenced by aficionados and (in some cases) the artists themselves, the first 11 volumes in the Setlist series – by Blue Oyster Cult, Cheap Trick, Jefferson Airplane, Judas Priest, Kansas, Ted Nugent, Quiet Riot, and Reo Speedwagon – will be available at all physical and digital retail outlets starting July 13th.

In an exciting new configuration, each single-CD volume in the Setlist series will consist of remastered .mp3-ready live tracks drawn from each artist's vast archive of live album recordings. The CD is embedded with computer-accessible .pdf files containing liner notes essays, discographical information, photography, bonus features, and more. The package itself will be a plastic-free, 100% recycled paper, recyclable eco-friendly digi-pak, and the product line will be priced for budget-minded consumers. - more on this story

Filter Eye Late Summer Album Release, Announce Vinyl Special Edition for July

Filter will return with their fifth studio album, The Trouble With Angels this August and have announced a special vinyl release.

Produced by Bob Marlette (Black Sabbath, Atreyu, Saliva) the album's debut single, 'The Inevitable Relapse,' features thundering chords and an isolated bass line that both conjure and modernize Filter's signature sound. "People think 'The Inevitable Relapse' is about addiction, consumption, and obsession, but they're wrong," says Richard Patrick. "It's a love song." The single will be impacting Active Rock and Alternative radio June 21st.

Filter will also be releasing a limited edition 7" vinyl single, exclusively for the Record Store Day coalition of stores on July 6th, featuring 'The Inevitable Relapse" album version and a Rob Patterson 666 re-mix on the B-side. - more on this story

Indie Artists Given Chance To Play With John Mayer

John Mayer has teamed up with OurStage for the "Side Stage Warfare" competition to give artists/bands in eight U.S. markets the chance to perform on side stages for Mayer's 2010 Battle Studies Summer Tour.

Hopeful artists can submit tracks now to regional online competitions on John Mayer's Facebook and on www.ourstage.com/go/johnmayer and can promote themselves using embeddable "vote for me" widgets to invite their fans to support them. Not to be forgotten, fans who vote in the competition become eligible to win a pair of tickets to an upcoming "Battle Studies Tour" date in their area.

Fans will vote and rank the entries from highest to lowest in each respective market. Winners will be selected by Mick Management from the top ranked artists in each of the regional "Side Stage Warfare" competitions toperform at one of the "Battle Studies" dates - here

Tegan & Sara, Scarlett Johansson, Amanda Palmer and More Take The Steel Train

Steel Train have announced an exclusive all-female companion album that features each of their new self-titled album's twelve tracks reinterpreted, re-imagined and remixed by some of Steel Train's favorite female artists.

The release entitled Terrible Thrills Vol. 1 will feature friends and collaborators Tegan & Sara, Scarlett Johansson, Holly Miranda, Deradoorian, Amanda Palmer and Anna Waronker, among others. Terrible Thrills Vol. 1 will be available via pre-orders and vinyl / deluxe packages at www.steeltrain.net. Steel Train will be released on the band's own label Terrible Thrills on June 29th.

"What makes this album so special to us is that each of these amazing artists took our songs and made it into something totally new and special" says songwriter Jack Antonoff. "They've created an altered universe version of Steel Train." - more on this story

Skid Row, the Fold and Sevendust's Lajon Witherspoon Fuel NHRA Music Compilation

NHRA have tapped Skid Row and Sevendust's Lajon Witherspoon for their debut music compilation, "Go Fast: The Official Music of the NHRA." Here is the announcement:

The lifelong racing fans demonstrate their passion for the sport by contributing tracks to the ten-song album, which is now available at NHRA.com, iTunes and Amazon. Skid Row penned "Light the Fires, Let's Go" for the project, while Witherspoon did likewise with "Ready To Go."

Skid Row's Rachel Bolan, who is an avid NHRA fan, said writing and performing the song brought back great memories. "Loud motors and loud guitars are the perfect match," Bolan said. "We are a band made up of race fans. The sport of racing and rock and roll are very similar. We both travel town to town to bring power and excitement to hardcore fans. I used to go to Englishtown Raceway Park as a kid with my brother. We would watch all the greats, Kalitta, Amato, Big Daddy and the excitement was mind blowing! So with that in mind I came up with the idea by putting myself in the drivers' mind. What it must be like to feel that much power in that short of time." - more on this story

Ratt Attacks Mars

Mars Attacks host Victor M. Ruiz interviews Robbie Crane from Ratt and Frank Salvaggio from Anew Revolution in the latest episode of the podcast series.

From the Ratt side of things we discuss everything from the recording process of Infestation, the band's relationship with Roadrunner, the drama surrounding the band these past few years, and Robbie's thoughts on Juan Crousier. He also discussed how he got his start with Vince Neil and how he subsequently joined Ratt.

Frank discusses the demise of Slaves On Dope, putting Anew Revolution together with Joey Duenas ex-lead singer of Unloco, the writing and recording process behind iMerica, and their aspirations for the remainder of the year, etc. - Check it out here

Runner Runner Announce Tour with Second Serenade and White Tie Affair

Runner Runner will hit the road with Second Serenade and White Tie Affair for a U.S. tour that kicks off on June 17 in Utah.

The band, currently playing dates with Amber Pacific and Cartel, is previewing material from its upcoming, self-titled debut album that is due out late September (EMI/Capitol Records/C.E. Music/MRV Records).

"We're all pumped about the tour with Secondhand Serenade," said Runner Runner's vocalist, Ryan Ogren. "We're going to go out there every night and play seven or eight of our new songs, have a complete blast doing it, and hope the audience will have a blast as well. We can't wait." - more on this story

Extreme HD

Extreme's recently released live concert DVD 'Take Us Alive,' will be hitting cable and satellite this weekend when it premieres on the HDNet Concert Series, June 6th at 8:30 PM ET.

The band performed and recorded this "in your face" live concert in their hometown of Boston at the House of Blues. This is EXTREME's first live DVD/CD showcasing their performance of all their biggest hits, including "Hole Hearted," "Get the Funk Out," and the number one hit "More than Words," as well as songs from all their records.

If you miss the first airing, the concert will repeat that night as well as on June 13th at 5:50 PM ET followed by a regular rotation so check the listings. - more on this story

Hardcore Supergroup Thank God Debut Coming in July

Hardcore supergroup Thank God's debut LP, "Ice/Age," has been set for release on July 27 on Exotic Fever Records.

Featuring ex-members of Guyana Punch Line, Antischism and .f***ingcom, Thank God aims to deconstruct the standards and create something left-of-center with their own frantic and chaotic style of hardcore.

Recorded at the Jam Room in 2009, Ice/Age captures the frenetic energy of the band's live show, lacing ferocious blasts and with moments of hypnotic post-rock dynamics. - more on the band

No Doubt Announce Charity Auction

No Doubt have decided to put some costumes and vintage memorabilia to good use by auctioning the items for charity.

The auction will include costumes from No Doubt's 2009 U.S. tour, instruments they have played on stage and in videos, out of print vinyl, drummer Adrian Young's old "tuxedo" and other one-of-a-kind items from the No Doubt archives.

Says No Doubt front-woman, Gwen Stefani, "The tour last summer was so amazing, it was exactly what we needed to inspire the new record. Now that we're in the studio we wanted do something special for the fans who did so much for us. It'll be really fun to share the costumes - they're wicked. A lot of the stuff was really hard to part with, but the money we'll be able to raise, together with the fans, will be worth it. These charities need us, badly. It means a lot to us as a band to be able to support all the hard work they do." - more on this story