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Puddle of Mudd Lose Member

Puddle of Mudd have announced a lineup change. The band announced late last week that they have parted ways with longtime bassist Doug Ardito.

Friend of the band Damien Starkey will step in on bass until a permanent replacement has been announced.

Says frontman Wes Scantlin, "It's been a great 9 years of rocking the music of Puddle of Mudd with Doug. We wish him all the best in his future endeavors." - more on this story

Disturbed Preview New Music

It's time to get down with the sickness again as Disturbed release their new single, "Another Way To Die," to radio today, June 14th. A lyric video for the song will be posted on the band's official website, more, today.

The track, which will be available from iTunes in the U.S. the following day, is the first single from the Chicago foursome's self-produced fifth album, Asylum, which will be released by Reprise Records August 2010.

"Another Way to Die" is bound to cause massive fist pumping amongst crowds all over the world, but there's a brand new darkness to it as well. "Thematically, the song's about global warming and how the choices we make affect the planet," guitarist Dan Donegan reveals. "It's a new topic for us, and it'll hopefully raise a little awareness." - more on this story

Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Queen, Dio, Ozzy Classics Part of Rock Band 3

Harmonix announced details for Rock Band 3 which will feature classic tracks from Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Queen, Dio, Ozzy and more plus music spanning the 60s to the 2000s. Here is the announcement:

Featuring an incredible 83-song setlist and access to far more music than any other music game, as well as innovative new gameplay modes and instruments, Rock Band 3 will change the way fans think about and play music games. This next iteration in the Rock Band platform has something new for everyone and also supports traditional Rock Band gameplay with players' existing instruments. The Most Music. Period.

The Rock Band 3 disc soundtrack contains 83 of the best bands from around the world, including bands that have never appeared in a music game, as well as support for existing Rock Band tracks (Rock Band and Rock Band 2 discs, downloaded songs, track packs, AC/DC Live: Rock Band Track Pack, LEGO Rock Band and Green Day: Rock Band). - more including initial song list

Security Helped Drunk Attack Slash

(Rock Radio) Slash says his own security guard contributed to the onstage incident which saw the guitarist thrown into a monitor amp during a gig. He was playing Sweet Child O'Mine with his solo band in Milan on Friday night when an unknown man managed to get on stage.

"It turned out to be not that big a deal, but you never know exactly what it could have been," Slash tells I Heart Guitar. "It was just some drunk guy – it doesn't seem like he had any ill will. He came up behind me and my security guard came up and tackled him, not knowing what the guy was capable of.

"The real melee was that tackle – my guard deflected the guy off me, and he got hooked onto my guitar, which I let go of, all in a split second. - more on this story

Phish Kick Off Summer Tour

Phish played its first show of 2010 on Friday, launching an extensive summer tour with a concert at Toyota Park in Chicago, IL.

Other stops include a show at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, PA (6/13), a three-night run at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley, CA (8/5, 6 & 7), two nights at the historic Alpine Valley in East Troy, WI and two shows at Telluride Town Park (8/9 & 10), marking the band's first performances in Telluride, CO since 1991.

The outing will conclude with a two-night stand at the Nikon Theatre at Jones Beach in Wantagh, NY (8/17 & 18). - dates

Haste The Day Announce New Album and Tour

Haste The Day will return with their new album, Attack Of The Wolf King, which will hit stores via Solid State on June 29th.

"I think that Attack Of The Wolf King has taken the musical elements of Haste The Day – the breakdowns, the melodies, and the mood – and turned it up ten notches," says bassist Michael Murphy.

"It has the raw aggression of Burning Bridges, the catchy choruses of When Everything Falls, the energy of Pressure The Hinges, and the mood and feeling of Dreamer. Get ready for your new favorite Haste The Day album!" - more on this story

Singled Out: Runner Runner's So Obvious

Welcome to Singled Out! where we ask artists to tell us the inside story of their latest single. Today Runner Runner tells us about their brand new single "So Obvious," which hits radio tomorrow. We now turn it over to the band for the band story:

Vocalist Ryan Ogren: You're always trying to find a line that says something familiar in an original way. On this one we came up with the line, 'It's obvious that my heart beats for you,' and built the song around it. It's challenging sometimes to have so many writers in the band, but the ultimate outcome is what makes us Runner Runner; the assimilation of all this input.

Guitarist Nick Bailey: This is a song about being in love. Being away from someone you love is never easy, and this song pays tribute to all those who can make a long distance relationship work. We have been touring for the past year and we love it, but it does come with its hardships. Being separated by distance from the ones you love is a true test. The message of the song is about making of the most of the time you have with the people you love.

Guitarist Peter Munters: It's a song about our relationship, or any relationship where you really depend on a person you need.

Hearing is believing. Now that you know the story behind the song, listen for yourself when you check out the brand new video and grab a free download by signing up for their mailing list - right here!

The Flaming Lips, The Black Keys, The National, The Smashing Pumpkins and Spiritualized To Spin

SPIN magazine have announced the headliners for their SPIN25 concert series, to be held from July 26 – 30. Here is the official word:

The Smashing Pumpkins, The Flaming Lips, The Black Keys, The National, and Spiritualized will headline each night, all of which will combine for a total of 25 hours of amazing live music over the five nights.

Shows from July 26 through July 29 will be at the Bowery Presents venue Terminal 5, while Spiritualized will perform at Radio City Music Hall on the 30th. - more on this story

Queens of the Stone Age, Them Crooked Vultures, Chris Cornell Collaborator Alain Johannes Announces Solo Album

Alain Johannes has announced his debut solo album. Not familiar with the Alain Johannes? Maybe not, but you probably are familiar with his music. Read on: With a resume that includes co-founding the band Eleven and collaborations with Queens of the Stone Age, Them Crooked Vultures, Chris Cornell, Mark Lanegan, and Spinnerette (Brody Dalle's latest project) among numerous others, Alain Johannes has already established himself as a gifted and prolific musical talent.

However, his forthcoming solo debut Spark (August 31st; Dangerbird Records/Rekords Rekords) is where Johannes' strengths as a songwriter, vocalist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist are finally showcased all at once.

Queens of the Stone Age/Them Crooked Vultures frontman Josh Homme, whose label Rekords Rekords will co-release Spark with Dangerbird Records, says: "Alain's record is the total embodiment of what the label stands for—the war against endorsing mediocrity and the uncensored attempt to take a leap off the musical cliff. Spark is a stunning examination of figuring out what you do when someone's gone, and it's utterly breathtaking." - more on this story

David Byrne Explains How Architecture Helped Music Evolve

David Byrne explains how architecture helped music evolve in a TED talk which has just gone online. We'll let David explain himself: I was honored to do a TED talk this year — back in Feb. It's about 18 minutes long and now, today, they are posting it online. It is also available as a video podcast downloadable free from the itunes store here

I am hooked on watching these podcast versions of their famous talks, which they've had available for a few years now. You can carry them with you and watch an 18 min talk from an array of incredible thinkers (many of whom are pretty well known) whenever you feel like it. Inspiring stuff.

My own talk (it wasn't a musical performance) was based on the idea that the acoustic properties of the clubs, theaters and concert halls where our music might get performed determines to a large extent the kind of music we write. We semi unconsciously create music that will be appropriate to the places in which it will most likely be heard. Put that way it sounds obvious…but most people are surprised that creativity might be steered and molded by such mundane forces. I go further — it seems humans aren't the only ones who do this, who adapt our music to sonic circumstances — birds do it too. I play lots of sound snippets as examples, with images of the venues accompanying them…enjoy. David B Soho - Check it out here

Former Flatline Guitarist Randy Weitzel Hospitalized

Former Flatline guitarist Randy Weitzel has been hospitalized. The Metal Den sent over this statement from his wife:

"Hey all, Randy's wife Bridget here. Randy asked me to let you all know what happened to him (yesterday). We brought him to the ER early in the am with a horrific sore throat. Through the events of the day, we found out he has a severe bacterial infection of some sort.

They rushed him into surgery, intubated him and put him on a ventilator to help him breathe. He is currently in ICU and will be for a few days. Randy's been sober and hasn't had a cigarette in over 6 months, so none of this is related to any of that. His vocal chords swelled up so severely, that his airway was almost completely constricted. - more on this story

Bane, Trapped Under Ice, Cruel Hand and Alpha & Omega Tour

Bane will headline a full U.S. tour this summer with Trapped Under Ice, Cruel Hand and Alpha & Omega as support. Bankrobber will also join the lineup on select west coast dates.

Bane is currently touring the Northeast and Canada, with Strike Anywhere, and will also perform at Philadelphia's This Is Hardcore Fest on August 14th.

Although their most recent release on Equal Vision Records was The Note in 2005, Bane released new material in the form of a 7" through various labels around the world in late 2009. Seven international photographers lined up in their unique locations around the world, each capturing their city's skyline at the exact same moment. - more on this story

Goo Goo Dolls Expand Tour

Goo Goo Dolls have announced additional tour dates. Here is the announcement about the new album the tour is in support of: Goo Goo Dolls, have announced that they will release their ninth studio album, SOMETHING FOR THE REST OF US, on August 31st, 2010.

The album features the band's new single, "Home", which is already being embraced at radio. In advance of the album's release, "Home" is now available on the iTunes Store and all other digital retailers.

The album was produced by Tim Palmer (U2, Pearl Jam, David Bowie) with additional production by Butch Vig (Green Day, Nirvana, Foo Fighters, etc.) John Fields (Paul Westerberg, Jimmy Eat World) and the Goo Goo Dolls. - more on this story

Discover New Music With Free Digital Album

Our friends over at Exploding In Sound have released a brand new free digital compilation. We'll let them explain why you should drop everything and go and download it right now!

Since the inception of Exploding In Sound, our aim has been to bring great new music to an ever growing audience. A simplistic mission statement from one music obsessed fan with a desire to help the artists that deserve to be heard. With that said… ladies and gentlemen, it is an unbelievable honor for me to present you with the newest release in the beloved compilation series… IN CASE OF EVACUATION, with a line-up that can't be missed!!

A compilation of epic magnitude, there is so much great new music contained within that we had to make it a double album. The FREE DIGITAL DOWNLOAD contains two discs worth of music from some of the greatest bands of our time, brought to you exclusively by EIS. IN CASE OF EVACUATION features over 30 bands from around the globe including: We Were Promised Jetpacks, Caspian, Maps & Atlases, Wintersleep, Open Hand, Red Fang, Slang Chickens, Helms Alee, Imaad Wasif, LaFaro, Crippled Black Phoenix, The Twilight Sad, Old Canes, Black Helicopter, and so many more incredible bands. - more on this story

Unsane To Perform Classic Album on Summer Tour

Unsane has announced their summer tour that will kick off with a string of special U.S. live shows this August that will see the band perform its classic 1995 album Scattered, Smothered and Covered from start to finish.

The announcement of the special Unsane live shows coincides with the 25th anniversary of Amphetamine Reptile Records, once home to the band. As part of the cut to the bone August tour, Unsane will perform alongside The Melvins, Boss Hog and more as one of the featured artists at the AmRep "25th Anniversary Bash," set to take place August 27 and 28 in Minneapolis, MN.

Unsane will kick off the month of exclusive events with an August 5 NYC show (at Santos Party House) and an August 7 live performance at the Otto Bar in Baltimore, MD. Headlining live dates in Toronto (Aug. 22), Akron, OH (Aug. 23), Chicago, IL (Aug. 24) and Madison, WI (Aug. 26) have also been announced. Support on the Unsane shows will be provided by Today is the Day (Aug. 22-26) and Keelhaul (Aug. 5-7, 22-26). - more on this story

Amebix Redux

Amebix will release a three-song EP entitled Redux June 28th, 2010 via Profane Existence Records.

The EP will feature live and rerecorded versions of several of the band's best-loved classics, including "Winter," "Chain Reaction," and the immortal battle cry, "Arise."

The songs were remixed by current AMEBIX drummer Roy Mayorga (Nausea, Crisis, Soulfly, Stone Sour). Redux will be available on CD, 12" LP and digitally. The vinyl edition will include a free download card, which will feature a live version of "Progress?" as a bonus track. - more on this story

Black Water Rising Add Dates, Announce Guitar Giveaway

Black Water Rising have added additional shows to their summer schedule including a June 19th date in Long Branch, NJ with Cycle of Pain. The new dates are listed below with more to be added soon

BWR have also teamed up with BC RICH and Arizona based retailer ZIA Records for an autographed guitar giveaway.

Since BWR's single "Brother Go On" was added to active rock radio station KUPD in Phoenix, AZ, ZIA Records wanted to do something cool for the band and their fans so they got together with BC RICH and are offering up an autographed guitar signed by the band. - more on this story

Good Old War Album A Hit

Good Old War's self-titled, sophomore album scored a no 2 Heatseeker debut last week.

Upon release, the album leapt to the #1 slot on Amazon's overall digital chart, also making its way to #1 on iTunes Singer/Songwriter chart.

Much of the band's success is owed to their intense touring schedule, which now finds them in the middle of a thirty-date headline run. - more on this story

Thy Will Be Done Have Surreal Experience with Fear Factory

Thy Will Be Done frontman J. Costa released a new update from the road: Fear Factory is crushing every night! They've been so good to us and we're sincerely humbled and appreciative to be on the road together. It's been surreal when they've asked me out on stage! Whether it's doing "Edgecrusher" or "Replica" or even introducing them (look for footage online) it's been amazing!

While it's only been a couple of days, we already miss our bros in Prong! They're such great people and a great band. They've also treated us so well. We're very excited to have our friends in All That Remains now on this tour! They're such an amazing group of musicians, destroy live and are stellar people! They played one of their new songs last night.... SO Good!

Overall, we're just having a blast on this tour and it's been great making new friends like Silent Civilian as well. There are several dates left some I hope people come out and catch them. - more on this story

Shroud Eater Giving Away EP

Attn Stoner rockers: Shroud Eater are offering a free download of their debut self-titled EP, to set the stage for of the release of their debut full-length record, ThunderNoise, due out this fall.

Inspired by all things dark and dirty, including 70's heavy metal, and 90's grunge/stoner rock, the three-song EP can be downloaded here.

"We had always seen the EP as a way to distribute our music for free to as many people as possible - it's a basic primer on who Shroud Eater is as a band, and hopefully it left people curious and interested in hearing what we can really bring to the table," states guitarist/vocalist Jeannie Saiz. "For the ThunderNoise sessions, we have some surprises up our sleeves, and are positive that the finished album will rock your ass off." - more on this story

Goo Goo Green River Ordinance

Green River Ordinance have announced that they will hit the road this summer tour with the Goo Goo Dolls.

The band is currently linked up with Kris Allen for the month of June, and will keep it going with the Dolls for the month of August, adding to an impressive start to the year.

The band is out supporting their EMI/Virgin Records debut album, Out Of My Hands. - more on this story

Keller Williams Webcast This Week

Online fans can listen to Keller Williams' live from the Telluride Bluegrass festival, streaming on koto.org at 1:00 PM Mountain Time on Thursday, June 17.

Catch Keller on tour throughout the summer, including a run in The Rhythm Devils with Bill Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart, and festival appearances at Mile High Music Festival, All Good, Gathering of the Vibes, and many others.

With the release of Keller Williams' first-ever all-covers collection only 2 weeks behind us, Thief is already making its mark on industry charts and rave reviews are pouring in. - more on this story

Doro Pesch Announces Tour Plans Including First Trip To Japan

Doro Pesch will make her Japanese debut this fall with three special dates in Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka!

Said an excited Pesch of the upcoming shows, "I always knew we had a strong fanbase in Japan and I'm so happy to finally be able to play there. I can't believe it! I'm so excited and so looking forward to meeting everybody, putting on great shows and rocking together with the fans!"

The metal maven, who celebrated her 2,500th concert on March 13th, is also currently gearing up for a run of festival dates - more on this story

The New Up Bitch Video

The New Up announces the release of their new video single, Bitch, from their CD Better Off, to all video music media outlets nationwide.

Better Off continues to chart and garner strong airplay across the United States and Canada since it was released in 2009.

The New Up releases Bitch as they complete their third studio effort, entitled Gold, which fulfills a trilogy of EPs. Gold is scheduled for a September 2010 release, and the band will launch their fourth US tour in October 2010. - more on this story