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Axl Rose Vs Most Powerful Man in Music

Some would argue that Irving Azoff is the most powerful man in the music business, put his A list roster of management clients aside, he is the executive chairman of Live Nation Entertainment. So few artists would dare tangle with him, but Axl Rose isn't like other artists.

Axl and Guns N' Roses signed with the management team of Irving Azoff and Andy Gould in March of 2008 but last month Axl Rose posted on Twitter that "Guns is now managed by Doc McGhee." McGhee was Motley Crue's manager back during their heyday and manages the current incarnation of KISS.

Now AP reports that "Front Line Management, which was founded by Irving Azoff, sued Rose in Los Angeles on Thursday for nearly $1.9 million in unpaid fees. The company claims it had an oral agreement with Rose to receive 15 percent of the Guns N' Roses' frontman's commissions. The lawsuit states the commissions are due on more than $12 million in earnings Rose made for performances abroad." - Read the AP report

Stone Temple Pilots and Scott Weiland Didn't Record New Album Together

(Rock Radio) Stone Temple Pilots worked on their reunion album separately from singer Scott Weiland, bassist Robert DeLeo has revealed. While DeLeo was writing songs with his guitarist brother Dean and drummer Eric Kretz, Weiland recorded his vocal tracks in his own studio with the help of producer Don Was.

But it wasn't an impossible situation for a band with a 23-year history, DeLeo tells Billboard.com. He says: "Scott wasn't there for the creation of these songs. We kind of guessed our way through it. It was challenging because we had to get as much done as we could to complete a song, but hold back because we had to see if it was in the right key and stuff like that.

"The songs we sent over to Scott were pretty much in a completed form, with a scratchy melody, and he had the option to use the melody or not." - more on this story

The Offspring, 311 and Pepper Team Up For Unity Tour 2010

This summer, 311 and The Offspring will join forces for Unity Tour 2010; an 18 date run of US amphitheaters. Don't miss your chance to see two of rock's most exciting and enduring bands plus special guests Pepper.

The Offspring are currently in the studio working on the follow-up to their heralded Rise And Fall, Rage And Grace album, which featured the alternative and rock radio staples "Hammerhead" and "You're Gonna Go Far, Kid." The band will take a break from the studio to hit the road and debut some new material along with their classic hits. The band are known best for their modern rock anthems including "Self Esteem," "Come Out And Play (Keep 'Em Separated)" and "The Kids Aren't Alright."

311 are touring behind their 2009 studio release, Uplifter – the highest charting 311 album ever, debuting at #3. 311's reputation as a renowned live band has grown steadily along with their catalog of modern rock hits – including "Down," "All Mixed Up," "Amber," "Come Original," "Beautiful Disaster" and "Love Song." - more on this story

Nevermore Set New Album Release

Nevermore return with their new full-length release, The Obsidian Conspiracy, which is set for June 8th North American release and May 31st European release.

The Obsidian Conspiracy was recorded with renowned producer Peter Wichers (who previously worked with Nevermore vocalist Warrel Dane on his solo debut Praises to the War Machine). Longtime friend and collaborator Andy Sneap (Megadeth, Opeth) once again handled mixing duties.

This quintessential metal band was formed out of the ashes of Seattle, Washington, based thrash act Sanctuary in 1991 by Dane and Jim Sheppard (bass), with the addition of Jeff Loomis (guitar, who had played in the final line-up of Sanctuary) and Mark Arrington on drums. - more on this story

Creedence Clearwater Revisited Hitting The Road

Creedence Clearwater Revival founding members and Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Stu Cook and Doug "Cosmo" Clifford have announced their 2010 North American tour dates with their band Creedence Clearwater Revisited.

The two former members of the legendary group Creedence Clearwater Revival launched the Creedence Clearwater Revisited project to once again perform live CCR hits – the touchstones of a generation. The group's performances are more than a rock concert, they are a celebration. Creedence Clearwater Revisited concerts have audiences singing, shouting and stomping along to every note of every song.

Creedence Clearwater Revisited also includes powerhouse lead singer/rhythm guitar player John Tristao, lead guitarist Tal Morris and multi instrumentalist/vocalist Steve Gunner. Included in this year's touring season are stops at both the Los Angeles and Ventura County Fairs, Buffalo Chip Campgrounds in Sturgis, SD, River Roots Live in Davenport, IA, Harrah's Atlantic City and Humphrey's by the Bay in San Diego, CA. - more on this story

Behind the Music Remastered: Motley Crue Airs This Weekend

This week, VH1 Classic's Behind the Music Remastered is going all out with an updated special on Motley Crue. Tune in to VH1 Classic this Saturday, March 27th at 10PM ET for Behind the Music Remastered: Motley Crue

They were the ringleaders of a rock and roll circus featuring furious riffs and scandalous behavior. Rowdy and raunchy, Motley Crue took "sex, drugs and rock & roll" to unprecedented heights and depths.

This week on VH1 Classic's Behind the Music Remastered, fans can see the ups, downs and some never before seen footage and interviews, chronicling the hard rock life of Motley Crue. - dude! I died, dude!

Jello Biafra And Other Artists Step Up To Help The West Memphis Three

Jello Biafra and other artists will be auctioning selected autographed items to raise funds for the West Memphis Three (www.wm3.org) -- Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelley, and Jason Baldwin. Having no physical evidence, the three teenagers were pinpointed, harassed and accused of murdering and mutilating three elementary school children. Damien Echols sits on death row, Jason Baldwin was sentenced to life without parole, and Misskelley got life plus forty. In July 2007 DNA evidence proved these three young men should never have been convicted.

The auctions will last for 17 days—from March 31 to April 16th—one day for each year the West Memphis Three have spent behind bars. June 3, 2010 will mark the 17th year anniversary that Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelley, and Jason Baldwin have been behind bars for a crime they did not commit.

A guitar used by Michale Graves in the recording of the album Illusions with songs written by Damien Echols including the album art on the guitar, a pressing of Dead Kennedys 2nd album, Plastic Surgery Disasters vinyl signed by Biafra. Boondock Saints' Norman Reedus auctioning off his photography. CDs & posters signed by Mark Kozelek (Red House Painters/Sun Kil Moon). George Clayton Johnson (author of Twilight Zone/Ocean's Eleven – 1960s) signed book, Counting Crows signed CDs & promo pic, Chris Cornell signed CDs, Matisyahu signed CDs & promo pic, portrait of Debbie Harry by Mick Rock ("The Man Who Shot the 70s").

All auction proceeds go to the WM3 defense fund via ATA, a tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization. For further information about these items and to place a bid, register and log on to - www.skeletonkeyauctions.com.

Silent Civilian Preview New Album

Brutal, intense and uncompromising are just a few words that one will use to describe the vicious new Silent Civilian album Ghost Stories, which is set for a May 18th release.

Head over now to their newly revamped MySpace page to watch their new video for "Last One Standing," shot by acclaimed director Scott Hansen (A Day To Remember, Alesana, A Skylit Drive, Carnifex). You can also stream the amazing new track, "Atonement."

The band stormed onto the metal scene with their stunning debut offering, Rebirth of The Temple, in 2006 led by Spineshank vocalist Jonny Santos, who used this platform to unleash all of his inner demons. This was an extremely aggressive outing that took the scene by storm and its follow-up looks to take everything to the next level. This is the new wave of melodic thrash metal. - Myspace link

Temper Trap Debut Sweet Disposition Video

The music video for The Temper Trap's "Sweet Disposition" made its world premiere today on Vevo.com. Directed by Daniel Eskils (Caribou, Boys Noize), the footage was shot in the band's hometown of Melbourne, Australia.

The Temper Trap is currently in the middle of a hugely successful North American tour in support of their critically acclaimed debut album, Conditions, out now on Glassnote/Columbia.

2010 has seen them play to enthusiastic, sell-out crowds across the country and Canada, with a stop at Austin's SXSW and Coachella to follow in mid-April. Full tour dates are - here along with the video link

Son Of Aurelius Added To California Metalfest IV

Son Of Aurelius have just been confirmed to play at the California Metalfest IV. The California Metalfest IV will be held on Saturday May 15th and Sunday May 16th at both The Fox Theater and The Glass House in Pomona, CA. Son Of Aurelius will be playing the second day of the festival Sunday May 16th at The Fox Theater.

With the new album titled "The Farthest Reaches" ready to be introduced to the world by Good Fight Music on Tuesday April 13th 2010, the Son Of Aurelius plans to embark on a schedule of relentless touring.

With a live show that focuses on equal parts accuracy and audience engagement, it is a performance formula sure to win over the hearts of metal fans throughout the world. Like their namesake did many centuries ago, The Son Of Aurelius are poised to leave their own mark on history.
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At The Soundawn Release Final Studio Update, Album Hits Stores Next Month

At The Soundawn has posted a sixth, and final, studio update on the Lifeforce Records YouTube channel, giving fans a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the recording process of the band's forthcoming sophomore effort, Shifting. T

he footage was documented last summer during the Shifting recording session at Studio 73 in Ravenna, Italy, and it can be viewed here

Shifting will hit North American stores next month on April 27th, courtesy of Lifeforce Records. It is the follow up to band's 2008 debut, Red Square: We Come In Waves. - more on this story

Stars Announce US Tour

Canadian indie-pop/rock revolutionaries, Stars announce their US tour will start June 1, 2010 in Boston at the Paradise Rock Club. The tour will serve as a special introduction to their new album, The Five Ghosts.

Available on June 22, The Five Ghosts, the fifth studio album from Stars will be released on the bands own label imprint, Soft Revolution Records licensed around the world with the exception of Canada through Vagrant Records.

The June gigs will allow fans to catch a sneak peek of the band in intimate venues and provide an exclusive preview of The Five Ghosts. Playing the new record in its entirety from start to finish, Stars are also letting fans select additional set list and encore tracks by voting at the bands website. - more on this story

Circle of Fate's New Album Coming in June

Circle of Fate has ventured back into the studio to record a new album slated for release this June. "The new material we are recording will be our 5th CD for original members Danny and I," explains lead singer Michele Caruso "With two new members on this CD, Jeff Barker on Bass and Ken Kreis on Drums, we are very excited that this will give COF a fresh 'edge' in the music scene while keeping our own unique style. This extra 'edge' will keep Circle of Fate in the public eye and our fans wondering, 'What will this band do next?' This new CD will cross new thresholds for our band and will take us to the next level."

"In my opinion, the new material sort of goes back to our 'Inner Sanctum' album," adds Danny, "which really focuses on melodies and amazing vocal lines, but this time with a punchy edge to it. We were able to blend Michele's melodies and vocals with punctuating dynamics and edgy guitar riffs. The new material is also a touch more commercial than 'Back to Life' with its melodies and vocals but still maintains an edge with the dynamic drums and bass and in your face guitar riffs."

Producer Eric Greedy, who has worked with such music legends as Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Elton John, Steven Tyler, Brian Wilson, Rage Against The Machine, Guns &Roses (the list goes on and on), produced two songs on the new CD. Also, formerly from Slash's Snakepit, Matt Laug played drums on the two tracks. Both cuts were mastered by industry legend Big Bass Brian, who's impressive list of clients include the likes of Alice Cooper, Black Eyed Peas, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Grateful Dead, Hall &Oates and Kiss, just to name a few. - more on this story

Order Of Ennead Announce Special Release for Record Store Day

Order Of Ennead are due to offer a unique pack at this year's Record Store Day in the UK, USA and Sweden, featuring the band's new album on CD with an exclusively designed t-shirt vacuum-packed to the back. This will be available to buy exclusively from participating Record Store Day retailers on April 17th, over a week ahead of the album's official release.

Record Store Day was founded in 2007 and brings music fans and artists together with independently owned record stores to celebrate music. Many bands and artists celebrate Record Store Day with a limited edition release which is only available in independent music stores.

An Examination Of Being is due to be officially released on April 26th by Earache Records. This exclusive Order Of Ennead Record Store Day pack is available in limited quantities, and with the inclusion of the band's new album over a week before its official release, it's sure to sell quickly. - more on this story

Enforcer Preview New Album Online

Swedish heavy metal powerhouse Enforcer return with their highly anticipated sophomore album, entitled "Diamonds", to be released in Europe by Earache Records on May 24th and the rest of the world on Heavy Artillery Records on May 25th.

For a taste of what they can expect from the upcoming album, fans can preview the track "Midnight Vice" in its entirety at Myspace

"Diamonds" picks up where its predecessor left off; with a pure old school heavy metal album of the highest caliber, this time showcasing a broader range of talent and metal influences highlighted by the production wizardry of renowned Swedish producer Rikard Lofgren. - more on this story

October Tide Working on First New Album in Over Ten Years

Candlelight Records today confirms the worldwide signing of October Tide. The band featuring guitarist Fredrik Norrman, vocalist Tobias Netzell, drummer Robin Bergh, and session bassist Jonas Kjellgren (Scar Symmetry, Carnal Forge) is currently finishing work on their still untitled new album.

Expected for release early fall, it will be the first new recording from the band in over ten years. It follows recent reissue of the band's acclaimed debut Rain Without End.

Formed in 1995 by then Katatonia guitarist Norrman and Katatonia/Bloodbath vocalist Jonas Renkse, October Tide quickly made a mark with two albums recorded and released during the years 1997 and 1999. - more on this story

Alex Band & Friends Team Up For Hard Rock's March on Stage

The month of March will be rockin' as Hard Rock International hosts March on Stage 2010, a global live music series featuring high-caliber iconic and emerging artists, who will come together at Hard Rock locations around the globe, generously donating their time and talents in support of the greater good.

On Wednesday, March 31st, Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood, CA at Universal CityWalk will host a performance by Alex Band (Formerly of The Calling), Ry Cuming and The Sequel.

Committed to its "Love All – Serve All" creed, Hard Rock International has championed philanthropic causes for close to four decades. Hard Rock will donate proceeds from March on Stage events in North America to Musicians On Call, an organization founded with the mission of bringing live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities. - more on this story

Singled Out: Sick Puppies

Welcome to Singled Out! where we ask artists to tell us the inside story of their latest single. While Sick Puppies are gearing up to kick off a tour with Nickelback, Breaking Benjamin and Shinedown next weekend, we were lucky enough to touch base with bassist Emma Anza who tells us about the song "Odd One" from their latest album "Tri-Polar". We now turn it over to Emma for the story!

'Odd One' is probably one of our favorite songs on our record "Tri - Polar" as we all individually relate to it one way or another.

I met Shim in high school and I think it's safe to say that we were outcasts and felt pretty odd compared to the rest of kids in school. Shim was the eccentric kid doing anything and everything creative and I was the slightly tom boy girl who was quiet and shy. High school can be a rough place when you're trying to grow up and find your way and it makes it especially rough when you feel like you're the odd one.

When it came time to write and record "Tri - Polar" I had an odd time signature bass line that I used to play all the time for fun and in the writing process I played it, Shim and our producers Tim James and Antonina Armato liked it and we all started calling the song 'The Odd One' and then the lyrics came naturally about what it feels like to be the odd one out. It was the perfect subject and we all reminisced about being in high school or even being in present day situations.

'Odd One' is a single off "Tri - Polar" and we were all really happy that it got to be put in the spotlight.

Hearing is believing. Now that you know the story behind the song, listen for yourself and learn more about the album, the band and see if their tour is coming to your town - right here!