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Radiohead's Philip Selway has announced a solo tour to promote his debut album. The drummer will release 'Familial' on August 30 through Bella Union, and heads out on the road the following month. dates -

New Radiohead Album This Year?

AntiQuiet has some good news for Radiohead fans, new music is on the way: Guitarist Ed O'Brien stopped by Adam Buxton's Big Mixtape show on BBC 6, and shared some details on the band's upcoming release.

According to Ed, the folow-up to 2007's successful In Rainbows is being recorded at the moment, and the band is "in the heart of the record."

As for a release date, he says: "Ideally, it'd be great if it came out sometime this year. It's got to. I hope so," also adding that "the finishing line… it's in touching distance." - more on this story

Phoenix Unplugged Tonight

We were sent over some advance information about Phoenix's MTV Unplugged performance which premieres tonight (on MTV of course). The tease followed by the full setlist is below:

The tight-knit and intimate set includes reworked versions of their infamous hits "Lisztomania" and "1901," as well as fan-favorites like "Armistice" and "Playground Love."

Set against a strikingly stark, cinematic white backdrop in a New York Citystudio (the edge of Hell's Kitchen, to be exact), Phoenix performs an inimitably grand, gripping set to a devoutly rapt audience. - setlist

Free Clutch

Clutch have released a three song MP3 sampler of live material from Clutch and The Bakerton Group from the Bonnaroo festival as the band announces their upcoming tour with Black Label Society and the kick off a reissue campaign.

CLUTCH announced they will share the stage with hard rock acts Black Label Society and Children of Bodom on the 37 date "Bezerkacircus North American Tour" this Fall. Clutch will perform as direct support to Zakk Wylde's longtime band on almost 2 dozen of the concerts which kick off in Vancouver on September 22nd and finish up the weekend before Thanksgiving in San Francisco.

"Clutch's recent hard-nose work ethic is unparalled by today's standard rock acts. The past 12-18 months have been the busiest time period of Clutch," stated label manager Jon Nardachone, referring to Clutch's THREE Bonnaroo sets, played within 24 hours in the smoldering 100 heat on the June 11th and 12th weekend. Nardachone adds "They feed off the energy of the greatest diehard fans in the world. We all wonder how they get up for it night after night after night, but as I witnessed 10,000+ rock & roll crazies simultaneously chanting 'Bang Bang Bang Bang! Vamanos! Vamanos!' in the middle of the Tennessee night, it all makes sense." - more on this story

Cavo Announce Summer Tour

Cavo will hit the road next month for a North American Tour. The band has announced initial dates and at this point the trek kicks off on July 29th.

Here is the official announcement with all of the details: Hey there Cavo fans… We're really excited to announce our first headline tour of 2010, starting in late July! We've had a great first half of the year touring with Puddle of Mudd, Chevelle, Daughtry and Lifehouse, and now we're beginning the trek across the U.S. to get back to the up close and personal venues you've asked us to play! We'll be joined on this first run of dates with some great new bands: Shaman's Harvest, Black Sunshine, Atom Smash, and Brookroyal!!!

And don't worry… More dates will be added weekly. We're coming back to see each and every one of you later this year! Check back weekly for more show updates. - more on this story

Whitesnake Loses Two Members

There has been a bit of a shakeup in Whitesnake land. History repeats itself as the band's ever evolving, or rather revolving, lineup has changed yet again:

Whitesnake have officially announced that bassist Uriah Duffy & drummer Chris Frazier are going their separate ways from the band after a fun filled & successful journey together. Whitesnake wish Uriah & Chris every success in pursuing their individual musical careers & express their sincere gratitude for the exceptional contribution they both made to the legacy of the band.

Whitesnake are proud to welcome drummer/vocalist extraordinaire, Brian Tichy. At this time Whitesnake are still exploring their options for the position of new Bass Player/Singer. - more on this story

Slash Talks Walk of Fame

Slash posted a comment on his Myspace blog about the news that he will inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Here is what he had to say: I am sincerely honored & humbled by my induction into the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

What an amazing honor! I came from the ground up in Hollywood so this is the most genuinely special distinction I could ever receive. Iiii|; ), -

Why Ozzy Won't Retire

(Rock Radio) Ozzy Osbourne is back in the saddle after a year out and has no intention of quitting anytime soon [because it might kill him?]

He tells Jam: "Sharon gave me the year off and when I retired before, you've got to have something to retire to. You can't just go, 'I'm wealthy, I've got a house here, and a house there, and a car here, and a car there.' And you drive around the house and you drive around the streets, you drive around a few things, and then what?

"One thing I learned was you've got to have something to retire to. My father got early retirement, he died a year after. The routine that we build ourselves into is our mechanism, and once you throw a spanner in the works, you throw it off." - more on this story

Congress Honors Lynyrd Skynyrd

Lynyrd Skynyrd received an honor last week from the U.S. Congress recognizing the achievements of the band during a reception at the U.S. Capitol.

The congressional honor for the group came during a visit to Washington including stops at both the Capitol and the White House.

"The Lynyrd Skynyrd band is a true voice of the South and a legend in the music world. 'Sweet Home Alabama' is one of the best advertisements for my state and we now even proudly display the words on our license plates. We deeply appreciate the fact that the band does a lot to entertain our troops and support military families. They bring enjoyment to their many fans and it's a pleasure to welcome them to our nation's capital," said Bachus, who is dean of the Alabama House delegation. - more on this story

Derek Trucks Band Roadsongs This Week

Sony Masterworks will release The Derek Trucks Band Roadsongs, a two disc LIVE album, this Tuesday June 22, 2010.

After touring non-stop around the world for 16 years, The Derek Trucks Band announced in November that they are taking a hiatus for 2010, but now, fans won't have to wait to hear the band "live."

Roadsongs was recorded over two nights at Chicago's long-standing rock palace Park West in 2009, with a full horn section added to the group's six-piece lineup. The band's first full-length live album since 2004's Live At Georgia Theatre, Roadsongs will feature some classic DTB arrangements and extended guitar riffs, including an awe inspiring 14-minute rendition of "Afro Blue," a song popularized by John Coltrane and Derek's scorching guitar work on the gritty DTB original "I'll Find My Way". - more on this story

Stevie Ray Vaughan Legacy

Epic/Legacy has announced the July 27th release of Couldn't Stand The Weather: Legacy Edition to commemorate the 20th anniversary year of the passing of legendary guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan.

It revisits the commercial breakthrough of the second album by Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble. Released in May of 1984, it was their first LP to earn RIAA gold certification, and their first platinum-seller as well.

The first entry by Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble in the prestigious Legacy Edition series of multi-disc packages, Couldn't Stand The Weather: Legacy Edition will be available as a two-CD set at all physical and digital retail outlets starting July 27th. - more on this story

Blood For Blood Tap Biohazard Star For Reunion Tour

Blood For Blood have announced a reunion tour: First off, we would like to thank all our fans for hanging in there over the last six long years. As of December 2010 Blood for Blood will embark on our first tour since 2004.

Blood for Blood has agreed to join the Persistence Tour in Europe sharing a stage with long time friends Sick of it All as well as other acts soon to be announced.

The decision to play again was not an easy one to make. Over the last few years we have tried time and time again to contact Rob about a possible Blood for Blood reunion, but he has ignored every single attempt we have made. Therefore, we were left with no other choice but to find someone else to fill in for his BFB responsibilities. Now, let's make this perfectly clear: we have no ill will towards Rob whatsoever. We wish him well and Blood for Blood will always be open to him. - who will take his place?

Singled Out: Chambers' Ripper

Welcome to Singled Out! where we ask artists to tell us the inside story of their latest single. Today Chambers frontman Dan Pelic tells us about "Ripper" from their brand new album "Old Love," which hits stores tomorrow. We now turn it over to Dan for the story:

"Ripper" is one of the few songs on the album where the lyrics were written AFTER the rest of the music. I usually adapt my scratch lyrics and poems to fit over the music. On "Ripper," however, I wrote the chorus lyrics while visiting some friends in upstate New York and later improvised the verses my first practice back with the band. I usually hate writing lyrics "on the spot" and feel it usually compromises my creativity in lyricism, but it worked in this instance. "Ripper" is a term I picked up back in New Brunswick from some of the older dudes around town. In a nutshell, it's a person who parties hard, lives passionately, and doesn't let the bastards grind them down.

The lyrics are about how I'm hated as much as I'm loved. I have a pretty strong personality and it's not for everyone. I've stepped on a lot of toes getting to where I needed to go. The song is also about how I simply can't be bothered with people that don't "get" me. I sometimes feel like I don't truly belong anywhere, but I'm fine with it because I like who I am. This is referenced in the chorus lyric, "It goes to show I come from a place nobody really knows and I don't care if I have to always call my home nowhere."

Furthermore, it's about not accommodating others when it compromises one being oneself and thereby coming off as abrasive and arrogant. The lyric, "I'm piss poor at consideration and expert at ego masturbation," is a tongue-in-cheek play on that concept as if I myself am intentionally being inconsiderate by being myself in order to stroke my ego!

I guess the ultimate point of the song is to be an anthem for those who have been ostracized for being different but shrug it off and usually have more fun than their critics.

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

Sodom Double Depravity

Sodom will release "Lords Of Depravity II," the second installment of their Double DVD series, through SPV/Steamhammer on July 13th in the U.S.

If you think the Anvil movie was the best documentary of the last 2 years.....wait until you see this monster!!!! All the details and content is listed below.

Gelsenkirchen is Germany's most picturesque municipality - if you're into heavy industry, mining and soccer, that is. But next to its main exports (formerly coal, these days redundant miners), this quiet little town in the heart of the Ruhr area has another successful export that may be less well-known among the general public, but is nonetheless extremely popular on the international metal scene: SODOM. - more on this story

Ashers To Kill Your Master In July

The Unseen's Mark Civitarese returns with progressive punk rock outfit, Ashers, who will release their debut full-length record, Kill Your Master, on July 13th.

Kill Your Master was recorded in February at The Outpost in Stoughton, MA, and was produced by Ashers and Jim Siegal (Blood for Blood, Cave In, Dropkick Murphys). Artwork comes courtesy of Amy Toxic, and the layout by Justin Brooks.

Fronted by punk legend, Mark Civitarese (The Unseen), Ashers aims to create a new sense of aggression on Kill Your Master, combining elements of hardcore, rock, punk, and metal to create a unique sound that will be a rallying cry for all fans of aggressive music. It is their first release since their debut EP, "Cold Dark Place" (Welfare Records), in 2008. - more on this story

Alas the Lord Is Upon Behemoth

Behemoth has filmed a video for the song, "Alas the Lord Is upon Me," from their 2009 release Evangelion.

The video was produced and directed by Rafal Szermanowicz and Grupa 13 who also shot BEHEMOTH's videos for Ov Fire and the Void and At the left hand ov God.

Vocalist and guitarist Nergal comments on the band's upcoming video for Alas the Lord Is upon Me: "First of all, we've overcome ourselves with this new video clip. Period. It's something we've wanted to do for a very long time. Pretty much no digital intervention, no blue boxes, no fake s*** this time, but great filming, good acting, and a f***in' awesome storyline. It's disturbing, crazy, and evil. We've had over 70 people working for us on this video so we can easily say it was the biggest production so far. I'm beyond excited! Wait and see." - more on this story

As I Lay Dying Release Parallels Video

As I Lay Dying have released the first video from their new album "The Powerless Rise," which just hit streets on May 11.

As I Lay Dying chose the song "Parallels" for the band's first music video off their new album, which was shot in Pittsburgh, PA on May 18 with director David Brodsky of MyGoodEye with animation handled by Mike Milyavsky & David Brodsky. Fans can view the video here.

On July 12, As I Lay Dying will launch the "Cool Tour" with Underoath, Between the Buried and Me, Blessthefall, The Acacia Strain, Architects, Cancer Bats, and War of Ages. -

Hate Eternal, Cannabis Corpse and Order of Ennead Mini Tour

Hate Eternal are hitting the road with Cannabis Corpse and Order of Ennead for a short run of dates on the east coast before the band heads back home to begin writing their next album.

The tour kicks off on August 24 in Atlanta, GA at the Masquerade and finishes up on August 28 in Philadelphia, PA at the Hostile City Death Fest.

If you're in the area be sure to catch the band live at one of the following dates as this tour marks the final US shows for HATE ETERNAL in 2010. - more on this story

Bloodyminded's Magnetism Revisited

Bloodyminded's out of print 2006 album, Magnetism, is getting the reissue treatment via BloodLust!

Surprisingly released little more than a year after their previous full-length, "Gift Givers" [B!045, 2005], this album demonstrated a disturbingly updated approach to the band's sound. It is comprised of fifteen feedback-drenched tracks -- ten of which are relatively full-length songs and five of which are the band's trademark blast songs, although track length lines may be a bit blurred in the greater context of the album.

Some listeners might equate the sound of "Magnetism" to the band's often urgent and turbulent live sound -- certainly more so now, as the group has focused on several of these songs in the live setting over the past four years. - more on this story

Steve VaiTunes

Steve Vai has a digital ocean of snippets in various degrees of completion. Some are leftovers from assorted sessions, projects that were never completed, soundcheck jams, or songs that were specific to a particular venture.

"There are enough lonely, unreleased notes in my world to fill an infinity shelf," says Vai. In between composing new scores for his upcoming performance with the North Netherlands Symphony Orchestra, Vai has transformed these snippets into full, lush songs and these rarities are being released as a series of single digital downloads called VaiTunes.

Each release comes with a PDF booklet containing detailed notes about the creation of the song, the story behind the recording, and gear involved. The latest release from the series, "The Moon and I" evolved from a soundcheck jam in Athens, Greece in the spring of 2000. - more on this story

Eternal Descent Instore

Guitarist and Eternal Descent creator Llexi Leon will take part in a book signing event at Forbidden Planet in New York City on August 23rd at 6:30PM.

In conjunction with the signing, you can also enter a contest for a chance to win an ESP Eternal Descent graphic series guitar featuring the art of Eternal Descent comic character "LOKI". To enter the contest and for a list of rules and regulations, please visit
http://www.fpnyc.com/store/content/320/FPNYC-Signing-Info/. Contest entries are accepted from now until August 22nd, 2010. A winner will be randomly selected from all entries and announced at the comic book signing on August 23rd. Forbidden Planet is located at 840 Broadway, New York City, NY 10003, phone 212-374-1576.

Llexi Leon, creator of the multimedia concept Eternal Descent, recruits ESP-endorsed artists for cameo appearances in the Eternal Descent comic which is inspired by a host of iconic metal musicians. The initial launch issue was released on March 31st, 2010 with subsequent issues to be released every 4-6 weeks, spotlighting God Forbid guitarist Doc Coyle in issue 2, and Gus G of Firewind and Ozzy Osbourne in issue 3. Other bands including Static X, Atreyu, Children of Bodom, and Soulfly are slated for upcoming cameo appearances in subsequent issues. - more on this story

Whitechapel Hit the Charts

Whitechapel's new album, A New Era of Corruption, landed at No 43 on the Billboard Top 200 with sales of just under 10,700 units.

The album also debuted at #2 on the Hard Music Core Stores Chart, #3 on the Independent Albums Chart, and #5 on the Hard Music Albums Chart.

In addition to breaking the charts in the states, A New Era of Corruption also charted in Canada coming in at #70 on the Current Albums chart, #9 on the Indie chart, and #8 on the Hard chart. A New Era of Corruption marks the band's 3rd full-length album and 2nd for Metal Blade Records. - more on this story

New Duke Robillard and Ronnie Earl Albums Coming in August

U.S. Blues fans mark down August 24 on your calendar as Stony Plain Records has set that date for the release of new CDs from blues guitar masters Duke Robillard, Passport to the Blues; and Ronnie Earl, Spread the Love.

Duke Robillard continues a fantastic year of successes, including winning yet another Blues Music Award in May from the Blues Foundation as "Best Traditional Male Blues Artist," and a Grammy nomination for his last CD, Stomp! The Blues Tonight.

Never an artist to stand pat, Duke Robillard has released previous albums that have saluted his love for jump blues, jazz, swing, and even exotica. With Passport to the Blues, Duke puts his personal stamp on music that the new CD's liner notes describe as his "grittiest roots – dirty, gutty, houserockin', shack-shakin', finger-bustin', down-in-the-bottom git-tar blues." - more on this story

Balfor New Album Details

Balfor have release the tracklisting of their upcoming Pulverised debut Barbaric Blood, which will be released later this year.

Comments Balfor frontman/guitarist Thorgeir of the cover: "It's always a long journey making an album. First it has to be written and rehearsed. Then it has to be recorded and mastered, and that's where most people think it ends. But it doesn't quite end there. An important factor that everyone forgets about is the artwork, and yet this is often what people notice first. So we are particularly pleased that the artwork for Barbaric Blood has been so well executed by Martin of Spina Studio. He has captured both the concept behind the album, and the band itself."

Designed by Martin Saavedra at Uruguay's Spina Studio (Aborted, Daath, Divinity etc.), the cover art at once dark, brooding and apocalyptic. - more on this story

Europe and Foreigner for iTunes Festival

Europe are teaming up with Foreigner to play the iTunes Festival at the London Roundhouse on July 25th.

The band will perform music from their current critically acclaimed album "Last Look At Eden", plus all their classics including the timeless anthem "The Final Countdown."

"We'll be well up for playing at the famous Roundhouse in Camden," says Europe's lead singer Joey Tempest. "Recording the event live makes it even more exciting." - more on this story

Everyday Tragedy Going Soph

Everyday Tragedy has set a July 20 digital release for their sophomore album, Blackhole Carousel.

Mastered by the legendary Bernie Grundman in L.A., Blackhole Carousel tracks include "Stand Up, Wake Up," "Blackhole Carousel," "Burn" and "Remember."

Since their debut album, Lovesick, Heartbroken or Somewhere in Between, Everyday Tragedy has evolved into a more mature sound. "We want to try something new this time," says lead singer Greg Tragedy. "We hear the latest trends, and we just don't want to conform to that sound." In "Medicine," they set the tone for an upbeat future: so break out, the world is at our fingertips. And "Remember" invites everyone to join in: I know the possibilities/so if you're all my friends, come sing along. - more on this story

DeVotchKa Begin Work On New Album

DeVotchKa have headed into Wavelab Studio in Tucson to record a follow up to A Mad and Faithful Telling.

The band just wrapped a nationwide tour with gypsy rockers, Gogol Bordello. A live performance from the tour as well an insightful interview with the band appeared this week on Philadelphia's WHYY's Arts and Culture program On Canvas .The segment is available for viewing here

The band also provided a Grammy nominated soundtrack to the academy award winning film Little Miss Sunshine. Since then DeVotchKa frontman Nick Urata has composed soundtracks for several other high profile films including the upcoming prison romance I Love You Phillip Morris starring Ewan McGregor and Jim Carrey. - more on this story

Sorrow Revisited

Metal Mind Productions have announced the reissue of Sorrow's "Hatred and Disgust" album in a new limited edition digipak (only 2000 copies.)

The reissue is extended by the addition of "Forgotten Sunrise" EP. Digitally remastered using 24-Bit process, released on a golden disc. The release date is scheduled for 2nd August in Europe and 5th October in USA (via MVD).

Sorrow's history is a by-the-book example of a band who had genuine talent, but just weren't lucky enough to survive the avalanche of metal releases in the early 90's. Today, the group's debut album "Hatred and Disgust" (1992), along with the preceding EP "Forgotten Sunrise" (1991), are considered as true metal classics, hunted by music collectors all around the world. This exclusive double reissue brings back these classics in all of their brutal, devastating glory… - more on this story

Taylor Shrink Their Grand Symphony Guitar

Taylor Guitars have announced the GS Mini, the next generation in thier line of ultra-portable and playable guitars.

Featuring a scaled-down version of Taylor's popular Grand Symphony body shape, the GS Mini boasts a bold voice and impressive tonal depth that belie its compact size, and comes ready to amplify with new, Taylor-designed pickup accessories, making it the "play anywhere" guitar for life on the go.

The GS Mini is the latest brainchild of Taylor's product development team. After 15 years of success with the company's iconic travel guitar, the Baby Taylor®, Bob Taylor wanted to "up the ante." "I know there are a lot of people like me who wanted a little bit larger guitar and a way larger sound, plus the ability to amplify it," Bob shares. - more on this story

DesDemon Added To The TMT Metalfest

DesDemon has been confirmed for the 2010 TMT Metalfest which takes place in Orange County, NY on September 24, 25 and 26.

Here's a statement from the band's vocalist Mistress Tina and lead guitarist Lord Metadox: "We are so happy to be a part of such an awesome event" states the Mistress "Its so nice to see a European style festival being done in the states, let alone in our own backyard!"

Lord Metadox added "It really is an honor ot be amongst so many great bands. This is a great opportunity that DesDemon has been afforded, and I can't wait to tear up the stage the way DesDemon always does!"
- Festival site