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Joey Belladonna Rejoins Anthrax

Anthrax is elated to announce that Joey Belladonna has officially rejoined the band. In his once and current capacity, Belladonna will make his first appearance with Anthrax this summer when the band joins Metallica, Slayer, and Megadeth - The Big Four founding bands of the thrash genre - to co-headline a series of Sonisphere Festivals in ten European cities, as well as playing a handful of Anthrax-headlined shows (itinerary is below).

"I am super excited about this," said Scott Ian. "Joey and the rest of the band came to see me play at a club in New York, I hadn't seen Joey for years, since the end of the reunion tour. Joey taps me on the shoulder, instant big hug, it felt like no time had gone by. The band dynamic is an interesting one - in Anthrax, Joey and I spent so many years of our lives together, we grew up together, we know each other so well, so it was like no time was lost."

Belladonna, an essential part of Anthrax's lineup from 1985 to 1992, sang on some of the band's most popular albums including Spreading the Disease, Among the Living and Persistence of Time. He had reunited with original members of Anthrax for the 2005 - 2007 "Among the Living Tour," but this situation is different. Explained Belladonna, "I had been in touch with Charlie and Frank, then I got a call from their manager who said that everyone wanted me back in the band. I thought, 'are you guys for real? You want me up there, fronting the band like it was before?' I was thrilled. We've already started to reconnect with the old ways of having conversations. Everything is easy going and feels really good." - more on this story

Poor David Lee Roth

Poor David Lee Roth. He's getting a divorce. The problem is that the Van Halen frontman's rep says he isn't married to the woman divorcing him. The Morning Call had a report about the strange case, here are some, but not all, of the highlights: David Lee Roth has been a puppet, pirate, a poet, a pauper, a pawn and a king, according to his 1986 hit "That's Life." One thing he's never been, according to his publicist, is married to Jo Ann Fonzone of Allentown, Pa. But for the past four years, Fonzone, acting as her own attorney, has been trying to divorce the lead singer of Van Halen in Lehigh County Court. And, because she can't afford it, Lehigh County has waived the filing fee.

Roth is one of 18 defendants Fonzone has targeted in nearly two dozen lawsuits, complaints and appeals in federal and county courts since 1997. Those suits have claimed countless hours from judges, lawyers, clerks and defendants.

Fonzone said she can't produce photos of herself with Roth or a marriage certificate; she says she left them in California when she left Roth in 1993. She also claims in court documents that Roth used her Social Security number to gain a $50 million credit line. - A lot more here

Interpol Finish Album, Lose Member

Interpol had good news and bad news for fans. The good news is that they have finished their new album and the bad news is that they have lost a member. Here is what they had to say:

As some of you have surely heard, Interpol has completed it's new album. It was recorded at Electric Lady Studios, New York, and mixed with Alan Moulder at Assault and Battery, London. The four of us poured our collective heart into this music and we are very proud and excited to share it. It's a heavy record. But we're feeling limber; and we're going to carry it all around the world for you. Touring begins this summer, so check here soon for announcements and show dates.

There is more: Sadly, Carlos will not be joining us. After the completion of the album, Carlos informed the rest of us that he would be leaving the band. He has decided to follow another path, and to pursue new goals. This separation is amicable, and we whole-heartedly wish him great happiness and success. We will remain, as always, deeply respectful fans of this blazingly talented individual. - more on this story

As I Lay Dying Album Stream, In Store Release Show and Tap Tap Revenge

As I Lay Dying's new album The Powerless Rise (out May 11 on Metal Blade) is now streaming live on their MySpace page. Through today at 6:00pm PST the entire 11-song disc including the furious new single "Parallels" will be unlocked and streaming live. The group will be featured act on the MySpace front page and music pages through May 11.

While As I Lay Dying cross the U.S. on their headlining tour with Demon Hunter, blessthefall and War Of Ages, the group have announced a day-of-release in-store at Rolling Stones Music (7300 W. Irving Pk. Rd. Norridge, IL 60706). The in-store signing will begin at 3:30 PM sharp and continue until before the band's headlining show later that night at the House of Blues (329 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL).

In tech news, As I Lay Dying's first single "Beyond Our Suffering" is now available for fans to play and download for FREE on Tap Tap Revenge 3 via the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. Tap Tap Revenge is a popular music game in the tradition of Guitar Hero or Dance Dance Revolution that puts rhythmic skills to the test in all-new ways. Tap through the beats or shake left and right as the arrows fall. Download exclusive tracks or take on your friends head-to-head in Tap Tap Revenge's unique two-player mode. - Myspace link

A New Start For Darkest Hour

MetalSucks' Vince Neilstein recently caught up with Darkest Hour guitarist and founding member Mike Schleibaum and discussed a variety of topics. The following excerpt is where they discuss the band parting ways with Victory Records and inking with E1

When we were writing the Eternal Return we knew it was the last Victory record. We knew that things were going to be rocky with not resigning, so we had our tentacles out there. It wasn't until after the record came out — and we've been on tour for awhile — that we started getting offers. I'm happy to say that the decade of turbulence on Victory Records . . . still surviving that, and we still had an offer from almost every label you would want to sign to. It was pretty obvious from the beginning who were the ones that we're the best fit for.

E1 is kind of new. They do have artists, but it's not the first one that I would have thought of. After seeing all the deals and meeting all the people, they just really seemed like they're the perfect place for us to go with a whole new start and being able to totally re-launch as a band and have our own identity. For so long we were tied to the way Victory markets bands and being in that role, you know? It's nice now to be able to be an extreme, aggressive metal band that has its own identity. - more on this story

The Who's Magic Bus For Sale

In 2007 Volkswagen celebrated their 60th anniversary by staging a huge event in Hanover, Germany. The celebrations included a concert by The Who, who performed their 1967 hit 'Magic Bus'. Though not originally about a VW, the classic track has become an anthem for VW bus owners and links between The Who and the Volkswagen bus go back as far as 1965, indeed, Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend enjoy VW ownership to this day.

After the celebrations, the idea to create a 'real' magic bus came into being. Roger Daltrey is a long standing patron of Teenage Cancer Trust, and, with the help of Volkswagen Commercials AG, who donated the vehicle, the idea became reality. The Magic Bus would be raffled and the proceeds donated to TCT. The competition drew interest from all over the world and raised £28,000 for a worthy cause.

The Magic Bus is now up to be auctioned at the car auction specialists Coys sale in Ascot, Berkshire, England, on 23rd May, 2010. All the details - here

Paul McCartney's Lead Guitarist Rusty Anderson Announces New Solo Album

Rusty Anderson, lead guitarist for the Paul McCartney Band, will release his sophomore album, Born On Earth, late this summer, having recently inked a distribution deal with Megaforce. Anderson's album will hit stores on August 3, 2010.

Born On Earth is a loosely conceptual album that looks at modern life, contemplating what it's like, as individuals and in communities, to be alive in this era and on our planet. Musically, the album ranges from the howling, guitar-heavy title-track opener to the dreamy, power-pop of "Timed Exposure;" from the jaunty, folk-y "Where Would We Go?" to the evocative, cascading, hammer dulcimer-accented yearnings of "Baggage Claim;" and from the grand modern rock of "New Beginning" to the driving, spacey build of "Under A White Star." Throughout the album, Anderson's free, expressive guitar playing anchors the songs, whether gentle, acoustic picking or crushing riffs or a searing solo. Recognized and counted on for his virtuosic skills, it's his innate understanding of a song's needs and his use of restraint in playing that sets him apart. - more on this story

Karma To Burn Hitting The Road This Week

Karma To Burn are hitting the road this week in support of their new album, Appalachian Incantation. The two-week tour will span the entirety of the Midwest and part of the East Coast.

Set for North American release this coming Tuesday, May 11th, Appalachian Incantation will be Karma To Burn's first studio album in eight years and the legendary stoner rockers' first album for Napalm Records, following the recent release of their Live 2009 - Reunion Tour DVD.

Says bassist Richie Mullins, "We have hopes that the allure of bright lights and the promise of instant wealth will have Karma To Burn shows filled to the rafters with youngsters clamoring for instruction in summoning and conjuring, willing their bodies and souls to Lucifer in unholy blood covenants, or at least watching more softcore pornography on cable... Joining us onstage will be the unassuming wizards of Year Long Disaster and Satan himself, who will appear as a beast with seven heads and ten horns." - more on this story

Apocalyptica Hitting The Road

Apocalyptica have announced a run of North American shows to support their upcoming seventh album 7th Symphony. The tour launches May 21 in Nashville, Tennessee at the WBUZ Hootenanny and runs through July 17 with a headline show at the Buffalo Town Ballroom.

7th Symphony was produced by Joe Barresi (Coheed and Cambria, Queens of the Stone Age, Bad Religion), and is scheduled for release August 24.

The album will feature eight instrumentals plus four tracks with guest vocals including the first single "End Of Me" featuring lead vocals by Bush's Gavin Rossdale. - more on this story

And Hell Followed With Metal Glee Club

And Hell Followed With might be playing some of the heaviest, most hellish songs this side of Oceano, but there was a time when their sounds rang a bit more angelic. While their truly furious brand of motor city slaughter was still but a twinkle in their eyes, vocalist, Nick Holland and guitarist, Kyle McIlmurray were part of the choir during their high school years. Kyle recounts those formative experiences:

"Nick and I were a part of high school choir -- honestly some of the best times of our lives. We were always known as the obnoxious metal guys who would always be the first to take their pants off and run around the room. Aside from that, we were looked up to as leaders from our underclassmen and actually developed a lot of incredible relationships with some very amazing people. Our choir instructor is basically the person who formed us as adults (or whatever little we may be). Choir definitely helped us as musicians with better music theory to rhythmic dictation, all the way to annunciation and lyricism. Nick and I were also theater geeks in high school.. We were in just about every musical. This honestly gave us the reputation of "the loud guys who play in the band" with a lot of our schoolmates. We basically gained a lot of support from our choir mates and classmates -- probably people who would never support the style of music to begin with. It definite ly contributed to the younger years of our band's career, back when we were playing in a garage." - more on this story

Mars Attacks Kittie

Episode 9 of the Mars Attacks Podcast consists of two interviews that host Victor M. Ruiz conducted with various members of Kittie.

The first half of the episode contains an interview conducted at BB King's in New York City with bassist Ivy Vujic, and guitarist Tara McLeod. The latter half consist of a phone interview conducted with Mercedes.

Items discussed include the tour that kicked off this past weekend with Insane Clown PossE, what it was like to be asked to tour with Pantera, along with various other touring experiences including their previous stint at Ozzfest. Other items mentioned include the recording of In The Black, their gear, past members of the band, etc. Visit the following link to find out more, listen to or download the episode - here

Primal Fear Live CD/DVD Releases Set

Primal Fear are back with a new DVD recorded in various locations between September and November 2009 and a live CD album aptly titled "Live in the USA". The DVD will hit stores on June 22nd, here is the info:

The main part of the DVD was recorded in Switzerland a the Z7, but there is more footage from headlining show held at the ProgPower festival in Atlanta USA plus footage from Brazil/Sao Paulo, Toyko & Osaka/Japan. That's why the DVD is named "16.6 - All Over The World" while the Live CD is titled "Live In The USA" because the live CD was recorded in Atlanta, New York and Los Angeles.

The DVD is filled with loads of extra materials, such as an entire bootleg section with funny moments on the road, some bootleg shots from festivals and other concerts, all Primal Fear latest video clips, plus the making of the band's last album 16.6 in the recording studio and a brand new interview section about the past & future of Primal Fear. - details

Singled Out: See Green's Goldmine

Welcome to Singled Out! where we ask artists to tell us the inside story of their latest single. Today Courtenay Green from See Green tells us about "Goldmine" from their brand new EP "Violet". We now turn it over to Courtenay for the story:

I'm a sucker for a harpsichord. Ever since I studied baroque music in school, I'd been fascinated by the idea of the "basso continuo," so I'd been itching to use one in a song somehow, but only if it was appropriate. When I initially came up with the chord progression for "Goldmine," something about it sounded so classical…so naturally, I couldn't resist! I wrote the harpsichord and drum parts and then decided to add a bass line that complemented it with little classically-inspired runs that build throughout the song until they become fully ascending scales in the final verse. And then, to keep it all sounding modern, I added some fuzzy electric guitars and synth sounds. Musically, I liked what I had, but lyrically, there was nothing except the word "goldmine," which kept popping into my head every time I hummed the chorus.

After listening to the instrumental track a few times, there was something that felt really dramatic about it. Too dramatic to make it personal- almost like it needed to be a story that sort of built with the music and became equally chaotic by the end. Around that time, I happened to be watching some mindless gossip show on TV, and they were chronicling the trials and tribulations of a certain reality TV star. The story seemed so familiar at that point, like it was following a trajectory I'd seen 100 times before. Person gets fame-hungry, wants to capitalize on the "goldmine" of our current cultural climate, gets famous for doing very little, hits a peak, then experiences insane backlash and a sort of fall from grace as the people who built them up tear them down. And then they're begging to be left alone, when the attention they're getting was completely self-initiated. It's something that I find both horrifying and fascinating in all its sordid glory.

In any event, much like the music, the story seemed very old in some ways, but very current in others, so I decided to use that as a jumping off point. And basically, the lyrics (as best as they can in three minutes!) chronicle this sort of rise and fall from a first-person perspective, starting with someone who thinks they have everything under control and ending with someone who is BEING completely controlled. So I had the main melody/lyrics, and then on top of it, I added a lot more backing vocals than I usually do- sort of a nod to the old "Chorus" idea from plays. And with that, Goldmine was born!

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

Pete Sanchez Release Parties

Pete Sanchez (the band, not the man) can be seen at two upcoming CD release parties, happening Thursday June 10th at Fontanas in New York City at 11pm and on Long Island in Melville at Wild Hog Saloon on Saturday June 19th at 10pm.

Dix Hills, NY (May 7, 2010) On a winter day back in 2006, brothers George (Vocals) and Brian (Drums) Wolf got together with brothers Scott (Guitar) and Sean (Bass) Bruno to create a musical experiment, a band which they named Pete Sanchez.

"The name doesn't really have any specific meaning, we just thought it was humorous" recalled singer and frontman George Wolf. The moniker has stuck, and over the past few years the band has been building an impressive resume in the media and on stage with their indie rock meets grunge appeal and their method to approaching songwriting. Their second CD titled Racoon Maisy is now available on Itunes, Amazon and through CDBaby.com - more on this story

Felix Cartal Resurrect Dan Rather for New Video

Felix Cartal just finished a new video for "Volcano," featuring Johnny Whitney of The Blood Brothers and Jaguar Love, who adds his unmistakable vocals over Felix's crunchy melodies.

The video, produced & directed by Ace Norton (LCD Soundsystem, She and Him, Death Cab For Cutie, etc.), compiles footage from the Mount St. Helens eruption of 1980, juxtaposed with a hilarious modern twist. Norton even managed to match up some stock footage of Dan Rather, seemingly lip-syncing to Felix's distinctive vocals.

"As a kid, my parents would put on the CBS Evening News every night while we ate dinner," notes Norton. "When they fired Dan Rather, I didn't realize how comforting his voice was until it wasn't there anymore. With all this coverage about the volcano in Iceland, it only seemed right to give the man one last broadcast, and make it about the biggest news story of all time - the impending apocalypse. This video is Dante's Peak, meets Ron Burgandy, meets Poltergeist." Definitely something you must see to believe. - watch it here

Hooray For Earth On the Cutting Room Today

Before Hooray For Earth's US tour with Surfer Blood and The Pains of Being Pure at Heart this summer, the band will give a special stripped-down KEXP "Cutting Room" performance of songs from their warm synth-filled MOMO EP (Dovecote, June 1).

The session will air on Monday, May 10 at 8am PST on 90.3 FM KEXP in Seattle, 11am EST on 91.5 FM Radio New York, and online at KEXP.ORG.

Hooray For Earth will also celebrate the EP's release with a record release show with label mates The Futureheads on June 1st at Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn, NY. And visit Philadelphia's WXPN Online where they chose "Surrounded By Your Friends" as a My Morning Download - here

I Fight Dragons Reissue

I Fight Dragons has just re-released their EP, "Cool Is Just A Number" which includes the brand new track "Don't You."

The Chicago-based band is currently part of the "Too Fast For Love" tour, presented by MTV and featuring Photo Finish labelmates 3OH!3 alongside Cobra Starship and Travie McCoy. The tour, which kicked off late last month and continues through June 13th in Asbury Park, NJ, includes a stop in the band's hometown on May 15th as part of the inaugural Bamboozle Chicago. See below for itinerary.

"Cool Is Just A Number…" showcases I Fight Dragons' digitized, daring approach to music, mixing chiptune and pop-rock. The group creates original songs not only with traditional rock elements but also by using old video game soundcards. - more on this story

Godflesh's Streetcleaner Remastered and Reissued

British industrial metal pioneers Godflesh's seminal 1989 album, Streetcleaner, is to be remastered and reissued in a deluxe digipak (date not provided).

Streetcleaner was Godflesh's second release, proving to be one of the band's finest and most recognized albums and helping them to become one of the most influential industrial bands ever.

Now, Streetcleaner is being brought up-to-date as a special expanded version, with all tracks remastered by Godflesh founding member Justin Broadrick. The album also includes a bonus disc featuring 12 previously unreleased live tracks, alternate mixes and demos, and comes housed in a deluxe multi-panel digipak with detailed liner notes. - more on this story

Arckanum Regained

Regain Records recently inked a deal with Swedish black metallers Arckanum. Stated Shamaatae (all instruments) of the union:

"It feels really good to work with Regain Records. The new ARCKANUM album Sviga Læ is a dedication to Surtr; Giant and Ruler of the world of flames Múspellzheimr, and Loki, the Flaming Giant and Archenemy of the worlds. Sviga Læ is a manifestation of the blazing Chaos and the burning of the gods."

Sviga Læ is Arckanum's sixth full-length and is slated for release later this year. Further details as they become available. -

Wolvhammer Announce Album and tour

(Submitted News) Wolvhammer have announced the release date for their debut full-length, Black Marketeers of WWIII, which was recorded by famed knob-twiddler Sanford Parker and will be due out July 13, 2010 on Init Records.

The album will be available for purchase in the next 4-5 weeks from Init's website, and the band will also have copies to sell at their upcoming shows with Baton Rouge doom lords Thou.

With only a year under their belt, Wolvhammer has already been making their fair share of noise in the extreme metal community. Formed in early 2009 by Heath Rave, Micah Leonetti, and Ryan McKern the band quickly released 2 EP's (Rich With Bloodfuel and Dawn of the 4th) and soon was sharing the stage with many heavy hitters. With the addition of Andy Schoengrund in early 2010, the band has been able to achieve a goal they have had since inception: to more deeply explore the boundaries of heavy metal by incorporating dark wave and depressive rock into their already solid base. - more on this story

Joe Louis Walker and Duke Robillard Score Big Wins At Blues Awards

It was a red letter evening for Canada's Stony Plain Records label at the annual Blues Award ceremonies in Memphis last Thursday (May 6). The "Album of the Year" award went to Joe Louis Walker for Between a Rock and the Blues, his second album of the label. And guitarist, bandleader, songwriter and producer Duke Robillard earned "Traditional Blues Male Artist of the Year" honours.

Joe Louis Walker joined the Edmonton-based record label three years ago after making some 18 albums for a variety of other companies. His award-winning CD puts a spotlight on the powerful crossroads where the blues and rock meet on common ground. Between a Rock and the Blues has been described as a breakthrough; a testament to the truth of Muddy Waters' assertion that "the blues had a baby and they called it rock and roll."

Duke Robillard has been a mainstay for Stony Plain for many years. Known as one of the most active international "road warriors" — he plays as many as 250 dates a year and has performed in more than 30 countries — he is a versatile guitarist who has contributed some 16 albums to the Stony Plain catalogue. He has also produced CDs for the label for numerous other artists — including both Joe Louis Walker's albums for the label. - more on this story

Viva DeConcini To Deliver Rock & Roll Lover in July

On July 13, Viva DeConcini will release her second album 'Rock & Roll Lover,' featuring a 7-piece-band and a full horn section written and arranged by Peter Apfelbaum of the NY Hieroglyphics.

The disc's nine tracks, in Viva's words, celebrate rock & roll's power to transform "anger into beauty" -making life's trials and tribulations worthwhile- with joyful exuberance. The album also features a wild, spacey cover of David Bowie's "Moonage Daydream" and a wailing instrumental rendition of the Carole King classic "Natural Woman."

Viva is one of the few women to ever be featured in a 3-page spread in Guitar Player Magazine. She honed her chops during a six-year stint playing guitar and percussion in Brazilian Cyro Baptista's critically acclaimed band Beat The Donkey. She has also jammed with luminaries like Medeski, Martin and Wood and Trey Anastasio. Viva is also a producer of New York City's 'Rock & Roll Burlesque' at The Slipper Room, the multi-performer Dolly Parton tribute "Dolly Would" at Joe's Pub, and regularly conducts a 20-unit drum corps in NYC's Halloween, Pride, and Mermaid Parades. - Stream new Viva DeConcini songs on MySpace