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Shinobi Ninja have pushed back the release of their "The Video Game EP" to Tuesday June 29th. -

Heaven & Hell Announce Ronnie James Dio Tribute Concert

Ronnie James Dio's bandmates in Heaven & Hell have announced a one-off show to pay tribute to their fallen frontman and raise money for Dio's Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund. Here is the announcement:

On the 16th May 2010 Ronnie James Dio passed away and the world of music mourned the loss of the greatest voice of heavy metal. Dio was a truly iconic figure in music, whose work with Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Dio and most recently Heaven & Hell defined a genre. Heaven & Hell were set to be on the road in Europe this summer when news came through that despite the amazing progress he was making Ronnie wouldn't be well enough to tour and those shows were cancelled. But now, remaining members Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Vinny Appice are set to play a one off show to celebrate his life and work.

The band will be completed by Glenn Hughes and Jorn Lande who will both contribute vocals. Former Deep Purple / Black Sabbath star Glenn Hughes was a close friend of Ronnie's for many years and performed a musical tribute at Ronnie's funeral service in Los Angeles. Norwegian Jorn Lande is best known in the UK as the vocalist for power metal band Masterplan, he has also released many solo albums including a tribute to Ronnie. It promises to be a fitting celebration to a man that the metal scene owes so much. - more on this story

Aaron Lewis & Friends Concert

Staind frontman Aaron Lewis has announced that he will be joined at a benefit show by a number of very special friends for acoustic performances, including Brad Arnold and Chris Henderson of 3 Doors Down, Brendan Kelly, and Lo Pro

"Aaron Lewis & Friends" is scheduled for Saturday, August 14th at The Pines Theater at Look Park in Northampton, Massachusetts and will benefit Lewis' It Takes A Community Foundation.

The It Takes A Community Foundation was founded by Lewis and his wife Vanessa with a focus on reviving rural communities throughout the greater New England area. The charity works with local leaders and community organizations that have firsthand knowledge of the needs of their communities. - more on this story

New Rage Against the Machine CD?

(Rock Radio) Rage Against the Machine may decide to record a new album after their Download experience.

Frontman Zach de la Rocha admits he was "blown away in soul and spirit" by the Donington crowd, says a new album is a possibility, even though they'd discounted the idea when they reformed three years ago.

"It's definitely worth thinking about. We've got a pretty full year ahead of us and a few things to finish up on before we can make a decision," He tells Download FM. "But once we get our heads clear we'll take it from there. I wouldn't rule it out." - more on this story

Metallica Deluxe Reissue Announced

Universal are set to reissue Metallica sixth album, "Load", on July 26th as a deluxe vinyl edition, according their UK press agent. Here is the info they sent over:

The deluxe album will be released in two formats. First a standard 2LP set in 33 1/3 rpm and 180 gram vinyl. The album will be also released as a deluxe box including 4 x heavy 12" records in outer 300gsm sleeves with gloss varnish, box with glossy lamino and lyric sheet insert. This addition to the series will allow Metallica fans the option to hear this legendary album as never before... Louder, Faster, Heavier!!! - more on this story

Primus' Oddity Faire Is Coming

Primus have confirmed the second annual Oddity Fairre, a multi-medium event that will play in intimate environments around the country where the musicians and performers will rotate from region to region.

The tour begins in Sacramento, CA on September 14th and ends in Detroit, MI on October 3rd. The pre-sale for tickets begins on Monday June 14th. The tickets officially go on sale on June 19th.

The first Oddity Faire was created in 2009 by Primus' Les Claypool as a way to perform with a group of likeminded bands that, in his words, "dwelled outside the box and broke beyond the parameters set by the safe pallett of the mainstream." Claypool noted at the time, "Having trod the stages of such events as Lollapalooza, Woodstock 94, Reading, Bonnaroo, etc. I've come to realize that there really hasn't been an event that truly represented the type of creative individual that I am kin to."
- more on this story

Adler's Appetite Summer Tour To Feature New Music

Original Guns N' Roses drummer Steven Adler is hitting the road this summer with his band Adler's Appetite and the band has promised fans new material on the trek. Here is the announcement:

The tour will also mark the debut of new original material from the band, which includes guitarists Alex Grossi (ex-Quiet Riot) and Michael Thomas (Faster Pussycat), bassist Chip Z'nuff (Enuff Z'nuff) and vocalist Rick Stitch (Ladyjack).

"We are really looking forward to getting back out there and playing some new material," says Adler. "As much as we love doing all the old GN'R stuff, which of course we will contiune to do, it will be nice to show the fans that there is so much more to this band than what people have seen". - more on this story

Rock Band 3 Team With Fender

Harmonix Music Systems have teamed up with Fender Musical Instruments for a new guitar/controller hybrid for the Rock Band3.

The Rock Band 3 Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar Controller is a fully functional, full-sized, electric guitar with strings that also functions as a game controller for Rock Band 3's innovative Pro mode gameplay. Its revolutionary technology will allow gamers and music lovers around the world to experience the immediate joy of playing guitar through the fun and accessibility of Rock Band gameplay.

"This groundbreaking partnership with Fender ushers in a new era in rhythm gaming, providing countless music fans their first opportunity to enter the world of real musicianship," said Alex Rigopulos, CEO and Co-Founder, Harmonix Music Systems. "The Rock Band 3 Squier Stratocaster will allow players to enjoy the addictive fun of the rhythm gaming with Rock Band while simultaneously developing skills on a real musical instrument, helping to close the gap between simulation and reality." - more on this story

The Master Plan Return

The Master Plan return after a six-year hiatus with the release of their sophomore album, Maximum Respect, which hits stores today.

The new album features a dozen instant garage rock classics captured in the studio, as well as a sizzling CD-only live bonus track.

Special guest Dave Faulkner (Hoodoo Gurus' lead singer) joins the party for one song, Feels Good To Feel, the video of which has already had thousands of hits on YouTube (here) and has become a favorite on Little Steven's Underground Garage. - more on this story

TV On The Radio's David Andrew Sitek Launches Maximum Balloon

TV On The Radio's David Andrew Sitek has announced his new project Maximum Balloon. A collective of guest artists will appear on Maximum Balloon's self titled album, which will be released on August 24th on DGC/Interscope Records.

Guest artists will include Tunde Adebimpe and Kyp Malone from TVOTR, Karen O from Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Yukimi Nagano from Little Dragon, Holly Miranda, Theophilus London and more.

Aku from Dragons of Zynth is featured on "Tiger," the first track to be released off the album. "Tiger" will be available on iTunes and all digital partners today. - more on this story

MGMT Premiere New Video

MGMT have premiered the music video for "It's Working," the latest from their sophomore album Congratulations.

The video was directed by French artist So Me. Renowned for his distinctive designs for Ed Banger Records, So Me has directed music videos for Kanye West and Kid Cudi (as well as co-directing "A Cross the Universe," a documentary chronicling the 2008 US tour of French act Justice). So Me recently partnered with Nike on their True Colors series to design exclusive sportswear celebrating the World Cup. "It's Working" is yet another visual foray into the world of intriguing imagery distinctive to MGMT. The video for "It's Working" can be seen at www.whoismgmt.com

MGMT recently kicked off their U.S. Summer tour, which included stops at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Bamboozle Music Festival as well as Sasquatch Festival. MGMT recently played their largest headlining show anywhere in the world with a sold-out, 9,500 capacity gig at Morrison, Colorado's famed Red Rocks Amphitheatre - dates

Chamberlain Announce Their First Tour in A Decade and a Collaboration With The Gaslight Anthem Star

Chamberlain have announced their first tour in a decade when they hit the road this summer as direct support for The Gaslight Anthem's North American Tour.

As an added bonus Chamberlain will be releasing a limited tour exclusive 7-inch single entitled "Raise It High". The release features 2 brand new recordings. One of them, "Raise It High," is a new song. The other, "The South Has Spoiled Me," is a reinterpretation featuring guest vocals by Brian Fallon of The Gaslight Anthem.

The 7-inch is only available at shows. A wider digital release is scheduled for 7/6, but the band has made the tracks available now for purchase via their Bandcamp page. - more on this story

Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock, Call of Duty: Black Ops, DJ Hero 2 Lead Tracks Announced

The lead tracks from Activision's upcoming games Call of Duty: Black Ops, DJ Hero 2, Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock and True Crime: Hong Kong have been announced.

The games will feature music from some of the most popular and successful recording artists including Grammy Award winners Usher, Eminem, Soundgarden, Pharrell Williams, David Guetta and other world-renowned musical talents.

Recently reunited rock heavyweights Soundgarden will debut an unreleased song, "Black Rain," exclusively on Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock, which allows gamers to embark on an epic rock journey to save rock n' roll. With a set list of shred-worthy hits including Jane's Addiction's "Been Caught Stealing," A Perfect Circle's "The Outsider," Black Sabbath's "Children Of The Grave," and Megadeth's "Sudden Death," Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock offers a complete interactive and connected experience bringing friends and foes to the stage in the ultimate rock music experience. - more on this story

Singled Out: We Are Scientist's Rules Don't Stop

Welcome to Singled Out! where we ask artists to tell us the inside story of their latest single. Today We Are Scientist frontman Keith Murray tells us about "Rules Don't Stop" from their brand new album "Barbara," which hit stores today. We now turn it over to Keith for the story:

This was the first song to be written for "Barbara," and it set the tone in a very, very literal way. Well aware that popular culture was beginning to move away from guitar bands, I knew that, if I wanted to keep buying boats and houses and purses full of money (again: what I'm buying with my money are things like purses full of new money), I'd need to find ways to make the guitar, that most loathed of instruments, sound more interesting. Before I'd even begun writing the song, I'd found the guitar tone – the eerie, reverb-drenched, organ-like sound that features in the intro. Nobody can argue that the organ is overused in contemporary rock music, and, even if they tried to do so, I'd just throw my drink in their face and walk away. Anyway, smart guy, this is a guitar that sounds like an organ, and I defy you to cite other examples of that. And, even if you could cite some other examples, I'd just buy a new drink and throw it in your face, because that's just ridiculous, smart guy. Really.

I realize that it seems coy to not go over the specifics of how I devised my guitar tone – what pedals I've used, and on what settings – but, really, I would simply be giving away my trade secrets. Like I said, I've got to worry about funding my addiction to boats and full money-purses and stuffed fox-heads. I may not have mentioned the stuffed fox-heads before.

Hearing is believing. Now that you know the story behind the song, listen for yourself and check out the video - right here!

Glenn Hughes Says Black Country Communion Supergroup Members Are Getting On Famously

Tony Conley of Rock Guitar Daily has a great new interview with Glenn Hughes about the Black Country Communion supergroup which also features Joe Bonamassa, Jason Bonham, and Derek Sherinian. Here is a small excerpt from the article: "We're getting on famously," says the legendary Glenn Hughes, speaking from his Southern California home, waiting to begin a two month extended press tour that will see the singer/bassist chatting up journalists across the globe in expectation of the September 21st release of Black Country Communion, the new super-group's first record.

Hughes continues, "All that crap you saw on the internet about two months ago was something so silly. And let me tell you, it smacks of very early Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young, or The Black Crowes, what with all the in-fighting. 'They're fighting!' Well, that sells magazines....I've gone through that my whole career, 'Is he too heavy, is he on crack, is he gonna jump off the building naked?' It's all the controversial stuff, I'm not mad that they put that out, it does sell magazines - rock and roll is not always pretty and sweet. Let's just say that at the time there were too many cooks in the kitchen. Look....J and R Adventures (Bonamassa's management company) is gonna run this, and I certainly don't mind, they've done a great job for Joe. J and R, my manager, and I, we're all on the same page."

Glenn goes on, "You need to know this, Tony. Everybody's great pals, everybody loves each other, and we're just dying for the next thing. I'm going to be everywhere, talking up a storm, and the most important thing is that on September 21 this thing is gonna jump out." - Read the full interview and be sure to check out Tony's review of the album

Gin Blossoms Return With New Album and Tour

Gin Blossoms have announced a new album release and an extensive U.S. tour. The new album, "No Chocolate Cake," is set for release in North America on September 28th on 429 Records.

The eleven new tracks were written, produced and performed by the band with the help of John Richardson (drums) and Danny Wilde on keyboards and additional production (of The Rembrandts). The first single, "Miss Disarray," will be promoted at Hot Adult Contemporary radio outlets (add date 8/2).

Says Wilson, "There's just something about the way we play and sound together. It's those songs and the sound we make that add up to something indefinable." - more on this story

Tokyo Rosenthal Offering Free Song

Tokyo Rosenthal is offering a free download of his track, "Mister Tell Me 'Bout The Great Depression," in light of the hard economic times around the world.

This is being done in conjunction with Rosenthal's record label, Rock & Sock Records and is available on Rosenthal's web site(www.tokyorosenthal.com).

The song also appears on Tokyo's latest CD, "Ghosts", which recently was number Five (5) on The Euro Americana Chart and has received rave reviews and airplay the world over. - more on this story

Crowbar Plan New Album Release

Crowbar have inked a worldwide deal with E1 Music to release a new full-length album later this fall.

"Crowbar is very excited to have landed this deal with E1 Music! We have always been very proud of what we do and the new record will not disappoint and of our die hard fans," says frontman and guitar player Kirk Windstein.

The forthcoming album will be the follow-up to the band's last album, "Lifesblood for the Downtrodden" which was released out in 2005. Windstein continues. "Big thanks to Jamey Jasta, Steve Ross and the legal team at E1 Music. Get ready, with a real label behind us we will crush!" - more on this story

Cady Groves Free Remix EP

Cady Groves has released a free remix EP. Breathe Electric remixed four tracks from Cady's recently released The Life of a Pirate EP.

Cady is currently out on the Bamboozle Road Show and then will continue promoting the EP with a spot on the Stuck On Repeat tour with Stereo Skyline, The Audition and Downtown Fiction.

Tracklisting for The Breathe Electric Remix EP, as well as all of Cady Groves' tour dates are - here

With Life In Mind Get Inked, Hitting The Road

With Life In Mind have joined the CI Records roster and are set to release their debut full-length this fall.

"Getting signed to CI is just about the best thing that has happened to us yet," says drummer Josh Ireson. "Working with them has brought on a whole new level of this band that we've wanted since the beginning. We really feel that this album will take our band to the next level, and with CI there to back us up, we feel more than confident."

The band is currently in the studio recording with producer Carson Slovak of Century (Prosthetic Records) and Armsbendback (Trustkill Records) and, upon completion of the album, they will hit the road with now labelmates Texas In July, dates - here

Win A Chance To See Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers on Thier New Web Portal

Tribune Interactive are partnering with Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers' official website TomPetty.com to launch a first-of-its-kind web hub designed to give their fans access to unique content, music, concert tickets and merchandise in select markets across the country.

Visitors to the site can also play an exclusive "Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers" trivia game with a chance to win two front-row seats to the band's Oct. 1 show at the Hollywood Bowl, including airfare and hotel accommodations in Los Angeles.

"Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers and their team have always been extremely forward looking in their desire to improve the online experience of the band's most loyal fans," said Dell Furano, CEO of Live Nation Merchandise, which administers TomPetty.com on behalf of the band. "This new partnership with Tribune Company allows us to use their offline and online assets including newspaper and TV properties to extend the band's fan base and engage many more of the millions of people who over the years have bought Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers' albums, merchandise and attend their concerts." - more on this story

Five Finger Death Punch Tribute The Troops With New Video

Five Finger Death Punch have released the video for "Bad Company," the track comes from their album, War Is The Answer.

The video features footage from 5FDP's recent trip to Iraq for the troops, and is a salute to the brave men and women who dedicate their lives to protecting our freedom.

This is 5FDP's take on the classic self-titled song from the legendary rock band, Bad Company. Check it out - here

Singled Out: Seabird's Don't You Know You're Beautiful

Welcome to Singled Out! where we ask artists to tell us the inside story of their latest single. Today Seabird lead singer Aaron Morgan tells us about "Don't You Know You're Beautiful" from their new album "Rocks Into Rivers". We now turn it over to for the story:

The song is actually quite old, maybe 4-5 years. It never made it on the first record because I wasn't satisfied with the lyrics. The idea of the intro was to incorporate something that sounded like laughing, but the lyric that made that part make any sense at all was later removed. I wound up using a similar lyric at the beginning of the 2nd verse to be able to use the "ah ah ah ah ah ah" in it's original context, "ah ah ah ah ah I see you laughing, but I know inside that you're crying.'" It can be really hard to totally scrap a lyric and start from scratch especially if you're emotionally attached to the story. In this case I knew the hook was good enough to keep but the story needed to be stronger, something that people could actually relate to.

For some reason, I wanted to tell the story of a family torn apart by divorce. And more specifically the affect it has on the children. Many kids aren't able to come to terms with their parents decision to separate or even blame themselves for the divorce. These kids need hope, and need someone to believe in them. Someone to remind them they genuinely are beautiful and worth fighting for. I never want our listeners to be left empty handed after listening to one of our songs.

Hearing is believing. Now that you know the story behind the song, listen for yourself and check out the video - right here!

Antagonist Discuss Their Forthcoming Album

Antagonist has completed work on their forthcoming album which they are going to call "World In Decline". The band recorded the effort at Buzzbomb Studios in Orange, CA with producer Paul Miner (Terror, Thrice, Throwdown).

Singer/guitarist Carlos Garcia commented on the forthcoming album: "We've just wrapped up the making of our new album with Paul Miner. We're super stoked on the finished product, and we hope everyone will feel the same! Paul was amazing to work with, he was very encouraging and super patient with us, and we're eternally grateful for that. And of course, he knows his way around the console. This is honestly the first album we've done that is an accurate representation of Antagonist's live sound, and it definitely showcases a more refined, aggressive sound. We're taking it back to the old school!"

Garcia also commented on the overall sound of "World In Decline;" "'Exist' had a hopeful message of working together as humans towards a better future. The new album is about the realization that things will always be f**ked up, people will always be selfish, and this world is going to end at any minute, and we have nobody to blame but ourselves. People grow older and figure out that life doesn't get any easier and that our own selfishness, carelessness, and ignorance are at the core of our demise. So right now, that's where our heads are at, which will in turn no doubt lead to a much more aggressive and angry album. " - more on this story

GWAR Invade Hippyfest, Violate Margaret Cho On Stage

Only Gwar could take on hippies and Margaret Cho while threatening to nasally violate Jay-Z and the entire Dave Matthews Band. What in the hell is this all about? Read on: This past weekend saw GWAR descend upon the traditionally hippy--fied Bonnaroo music festival to play a late-night Saturday set in front of 15,000 screaming fans. It was good enough to garner the band SPIN Online's award for both best and worst act on the third day of the popular, drug-soaked music and art spectacle.

"A lot of people were very surprised to see us on the Bonnaroo stage", said lead front-thing Oderus Urungus. "But the more traditionally heavy festivals, such as Ozzfest or Warped, who claim to support underground and heavy music, have consistently denied GWAR, the heaviest underground band EVER! And what's even more ironic is that it took a bunch of tree-hugging hippies to give GWAR their biggest and best gig to date in the U.S. And that's after years of killing them onstage. Thank you, hippies!"

The band had publicly pledged to nasally violate the entire Dave Matthews Band, then had expanded the threat to include Jay-Z, because "his nostrils are bigger". But it was actually comedian Margaret Cho who became the sexual play-thing to the band. To the chant of "Cho is a ho," the miniature Asian person took the stage during the bands encore and allowed Oderus to "f**k her face off". - more on this story

ORBS Announce Album Release

After three years of cross-country collaborations, ORBS are set to release their debut full-length album, Asleep Next to Science, on August 17th on Equal Vision Records.

ORBS blends progressive and experimental sounds through the creative workings of Adam Fisher and Clayton "Goose" Holyoak (Fear Before), Dan Briggs (Between the Buried and Me), Ashley Ellyllon (Abigail Williams/Cradle of Filth) and Chuck Johnson (Torch Runner).

Recorded at The Basement recording studio in Winston-Salem, N.C. with producer and engineer Jamie King [Between the Buried and Me, Alesana], the nine song, 66-minute album is the product of long-distance friendships linked through an appreciation for nature and music and a mutual desire to defy common song structure. - more on this story

NYU scientists The Amygdaloids New Album Features Rosanne Cash

The Amygdaloids, composed completely of NYU scientists, will release their second album Theory of My Mind on Knock Out Noise on June 29.

Theory of My Mind, which features guest appearances on two tracks by Rosanne Cash, blends classic rock chords and catchy melodies with a groovy, 60's-style backdrop. However, when one takes a closer listen to the lyrics, a common theme comes to forefront – these songs are all about the human brain!

Fronted by acclaimed neuroscientist and best selling author Joseph LeDoux, The Amygdaloids – which includes NYU neuroscientists Daniela Schiller (drums) and Nina Galbraith Curley (bass), and NYU environmental scientist Tyler Volk (guitar) – takes it name from amygdala. - more on this story

Alan Sherman Catalog Revisited

Collectors' Choice Music have announced the reissue of Alan Sherman eight Warner Bros. Records albums from 1962-67. The remastered albums will hit stores on September 7th.

If Stan Freberg owned the '50s when it came to song parodies, Alan Sherman owned the '60s. His string of three #1 albums in a row (My Son, the Folk Singer; My Son, the Celebrity; and My Son, the Nut) remains unmatched by any comedian before or since. Yet in what would qualify as a fershlugginer state of affairs, those very same classic albums have never been released on CD in their original form — appearing only on a now out-of-print Rhino Handmade box set.

The digitally remastered albums include My Son, the Folk Singer; My Son, the Celebrity; My Son, the Nut; Allan in Wonderland; For Swingin' Livers Only!; My Name Is Allan; Allan Sherman Live! (Hoping You Are the Same); and Togetherness and feature newly written liner notes by Barry "Dr. Demento" Hansen. - more on this story

Richard Thompson Celebrates New album and Les Paul Award With Free Download

Richard Thompson has finishing his new album Dream Attic, which is set for an August 31 release on Shout! Factory. Thompson also just received the Les Paul Award at the 2010 MOJO Honours Awards show held on June 10 in London.

Thompson fans anticipating his forthcoming album Dream Attic, due out August 31 on Shout! Factory, can visit http://www.richardthompsondreamattic.com/ to get a free download of the new track "Big Sun Falling In The River."

Additionally, Southbank Centre in the UK has chosen Thompson as the Artistic Director of the 17th Meltdown festival scheduled for June 12 – 20, 2010, taking place in the concert hall­­­­­­­­­s and spaces of London's most celebrated riverside arts centre, including Royal Festival Hall and Queen Elizabeth Hall. Previous artists chosen to curate the festival include David Bowie, Patti Smith, Massive Attack, and Ornette Coleman. - more on this story