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On this day in 1964, The Rolling Stones appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show in New York. A riot broke out in the studio and Sullivan was quoted as saying, "I promise you they'll never be back on our show again." Find out what else happened on this date in music history here -

Over 75 Rare Van Halen Songs Now Online

Chris Gossett has posted the mother-load of rare and unreleased Van Halen tracks on his site, which span the band's entire career from 1976 to 2009.

Gossett has posted his collection online which not only contains rare Van Halen songs but also includes a handful of tunes from "The Van Halen Circle" (including Sammy Hagar & The Waboritas and Chickenfoot), according to Gossett's site. Plus there are some rare jams including Eddie with Roger Waters and another with Patty Smyth.

The site says that nearly all tracks featured on it will be "new" to 99 percent of listeners. The most recent or "NEW Van Halen" of these song tracks is an entire concert by Van Halen from 2008 (5-7-08 from Columbus, Ohio) in 25 parts that have crystal clear sound, with enhanced audio. - Check them out here

Ozzy DNA Results

(hennemusic) One of the first people in the world to have tests to unravel his DNA, Ozzy had his tested by scientists, who were able to unlock his genetic code, or genome.

According to London's Daily Mail, scientists took samples of the singer's blood at his home in Buckinghamshire earlier this year and had it processed at a New Jersey lab, using a state-of-the-art test.

The results confirmed that Ozzy is a descendant of a Neanderthal man. "That won't come as much of a surprise to the missus, or various police departments around the world," joked Osbourne. "This is big news for blokes everywhere, if the Neanderthals could get laid, there's hope for us all." - more on this story

Slayer's Kerry King Megadeth Reunion

(Gibson) On Thursday night, Slayer guitarist Kerry King joined his former band Megadeth on stage at the Hollywood Amphitheater for the first time in 26 years.

King, who formed Slayer in 1981, performed "Rattlehead" with Megadeth, of which he was briefly a member in 1984.

The reunion comes thanks to a fragile reconciliation recently forged by King and Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine. Though the two duked it out in the press for years, they've expressed mutual admiration in recent interviews and even hit the road together for a four-show Canadian Carnage trek in 2009. -

Pearl Jam's Birthday Jam

(hennemusic) On Saturday, Pearl Jam played the first of two Bridge School Benefit shows in California; this weekend marks the 24th edition of the annual event organized by Neil Young.

Pearl Jam are celebrating their 20th anniversary this week, marking their Off Ramp gig in Seattle on October 22, 1990 as the starting point to their career.

"It was 20 years ago, last night, our group played our first gig," said Eddie Vedder. "I wouldn't mention it, but only because, if we wouldn't have had the help or assistance or the comradely with a certain guy, I guess we would have made it for about 5 or 6...if we wouldn't have had our Uncle Neil looking after us."

- More including video here

The Who's Roger Daltrey Going To Rock Camp

(Gibson) The Who's Roger Daltrey will serve as guest counselor at Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp New York City, set to take place January 12-17, 2011.

Other musicians participating in the annual event, which was founded in 1997, include Bad Company's Simon Kirke, Quiet Riot's Rudy Sarzo, Winger's Kip Winger, and legendary '60s pop-rocker Tommy James, among others. A touring version of the Fantasy Camp, which debuted Oct. 16 as a new TV series on VH1 Classic, will be criss-crossing the U.S. this fall. Headed by Dickey Betts, these "weekend warrior" camps kick off today (Oct. 22) in Philadelphia, and then head to San Francisco (Nov. 5-7), Dallas (Nov. 12-14) and Chicago (Nov. 19-21).

"There is a rock star within everyone, and with the help of some of the world's most celebrated musicians, Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp brings that rock star to the surface for an empowering experience that stays with campers their entire lives," Rock Camp founder/CEO David Fishof said, in a prepared statement. "As shown on the VH1 Classic series, the camp brings real people together with rock legends for a one-of-a-kind rock 'n' roll immersion. Where else can an amateur musician learn from and jam with living legends like Roger Daltrey? Our New York camp will be one of our best yet." - more on this story

Ronnie James Dio Statue Unveiled

Metal Rage reports that the official unveiling of the monument dedicated to metal legend Ronnie James Dio took place in the Bulgarian Black-sea coastal town of Kavarna on Saturday (Saturday, October 23).

Dio's road manager Steve Mignardi and Dio drummer Simon Wright (who also previously played with Ac/Dc) attended the event.

Sculptors Alexander Petrov and Krasimir Krastev - Lomsky spent two months working on the project, which is more than two meters in height (approximately six-and-a-half feet) and is combined with large stones taken from the sea.

- Check out video and photos here

Kylesa Album Stream

Kylesa are streaming their new album Spiral Shadow in its entirely on MySpace today.

The album is set to hit stores tomorrow (Tuesday, Oct. 26.) Check out the full album stream here

The band is currently on the road with High on Fire and Torche and have recently announced a handful of headlining tour dates for later this. - more on this story

Metallica Big Four Live DVD Preview

A live video clip of Metallica's "Sad But True" from The Big Four Live From Sofia DVD has premiered online.

The Big Four Live From Sofia DVD that captures a legendary concert featuring metal's "Big Four," Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax, that took place on June 22nd, 2010, in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Warner Bros. Records will release the full concert on DVD and High-Definition Blue-Ray on November 2nd, 2010. There will also be a limited-edition "Super Deluxe" Box Set that includes the two-DVD set, five CD's with all five hours of music (including over 2 hrs of footage not seen or heard in theatres), a 24-page booklet, a two-sided poster, photos of each band, and a collectable Big 4 guitar pick.

- Check out the video here

Anthrax and The Damned Things Announce Metal Club Releases

Anthrax and The Damned Things (the band formed by Scott Ian and Rob Caggiano of Anthrax, Joe Trohman and Andy Hurley of Fall Out Boy and Keith Buckley of Every Time I Die), in addition to Metallica, will be releasing Metal Club exclusive items which can be found at participating stores on Black Friday (11/26).

Anthrax will be releasing Live at the Sonisphere 10", a picture disc featuring the tracks "Medusa" and "Only" which are live recordings from the Big 4 DVD (a DVD of the day Metallica, Anthrax, Slayer and Megadeth shared a stage in Sofia, Bulgaria). These recordings will be the first with Joey Belladonna as singer of Anthrax in more than 20 years. Meanwhile, The Damned Things will be releasing a 7" and CD single for their debut single "We've Got A Situation Here" including the track "Ironiclast." The full length debut from The Damned Things, Ironiclast will hit shelves December 14.

Charlie Benante of Anthrax had the following to say about independent record stores, "Indie stores are our only hope! People should cherish these wonderful treasures. Go, get lost in an indie record store, you may discover a band or record that could blow your mind." - more on this story

Singled Out: Bob Wayne

Today Bob Wayne tells us about "Reptile" from his new album, "Outlaw Carnie," which will hit stores tomorrow via Century Media. Here is the story:

My grandmother tells this story the best but I'll try my best! When I was a child my grandmother would pick us up and take us to church every Sunday morning. I loved it because we always went to Roys Western Smorgy Borgy afterwards for the all you can eat buffet!

In church I learned about the story of Lucifer and God. How Lucifer was cast down from heaven with some other angels. I also learned that god wanted us to love and pray for everything. So grandma still tells this story and it's really funny to hear this little old women say this…. keep in mind I'm 8 years old at this time…..

BOB- grandma?

GRANDMA- yes Bobby…

BOB-we're supposed to love, forgive and pray for everybody right?

GRANDMA- that's right!

BOB- well….then I love, forgive and pray for Lucifer.

You should have seen the look in her eyes! She was shocked and didn't really know what to say. (I think that it made her think a minute)

Well that's what the song REPTILE is about. It's a song coming from Lucifer's perspective of what happened, and where he is now "Violence runs like a river through my veins, like a horse without its reigns, a soldier on the plains" is stating how angry he is still for what happened. "I'll slowly fade away….like I did on the day…he through us all away" is recalling the day he and the other fallen angels were cast down.

I actually wrote this at my brother's house and he helped me a bit, it was pretty cool….especially since he's a devout Christian! (don't worry brother….your god will forgive you……and if not, well you made some brownie points with good ole Lucifer!! Hehehe)

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

Jeff Beck Live and Exclusive From The Grammy Museum

(Nightwatcher) On April 22, 2010 legendary guitarist Jeff Beck, coming off winning his 5th Grammy Award, performed an exclusive concert at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, California.

On October 26th, via Atco Records, Beck will release 'Live and Exclusive From The Grammy Museum', recorded in front of an intimate crowd of 200, in three formats.

Audio and video will be available together exclusively from iTunes for $11.99. All other digital outlets will offer an audio-only version for $7.99. The album will be available on CD exclusively through Amazon's Disc on Demand service for $7.99. - more on this story

The Circle Jerks Keith Morris Throbblehead

(Submitted) Keith Morris, frontman of Black Flag, The Circle Jerks and now OFF!, is now a Throbblehead.

This figure capturing Keith in full-on live mode is limited to 1000 numbered units, stands at 7 inches tall, and is made of super strong polyresin.

While the figure is labeled a Throbblehead, it's actually Keith's arm that does all the movement, aggressively pointing towards his mind. Displayed in a window box, Keith is accurately sculpted right down to the dreads, Vans, and "f**k you" stare. - Check out the commercial here

Lemmy Movie Coming To DVD

(Gibson) Lemmy, the documentary film that provided a behind-the-scenes look at the life of Motorhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister, has set its U.K. and DVD release dates, according to ClassicRockMagazine.com.

The film, which had its British premiere at the London Film Festival over the weekend, will show in the U.K. beginning on December 7. It will be released on DVD on January 24.

The movie was directed and produced by Greg Olliver and Wes Orshoski, who took three years to film it. Lemmy features interviews with the man himself, as he opens up about his music, his lifestyle and more. It also features appearances by friends and fans such as the members of Metallica, Dave Grohl, Slash, Ozzy Osbourne, actor Billy Bob Thornton and pro wrestler Triple H. - more on this story

R.E.M. To Collapse Next Spring

R.E.M. have selected, Collapse Into Now, as the title of their forthcoming studio album which will be released in Spring 2011 by Warner Bros. Records.

R.E.M re-teamed with Grammy Award-winning producer Jacknife Lee, who produced the band's acclaimed previous album Accelerate, to make Collapse Into Now.

Lee is also noted for his work on albums by U2, Snow Patrol, The Hives, and indie stalwarts Kasabian, Editors, Aqualung, and Bloc Party. - more on this story

David Crowder Band + 700,000 Lite-Brite Pegs = Innovative New Video

The David Crowder Band has released a new video portraying a love story made completely of 700,000 Lite-Brite pegs which was done solely by hand.

Even details such as the piano playing in the background and the monkeys beating a drum in perfect time was done free of digital affects and computer animation.

It took 2,150 man hours, 1,200 Lite-Brite images, 83 friends and 148 pizzas to complete the music video. - Check it out here

This Time Next Year Announce Fall Tour

This Time Next Year has announced a West Coast tour with The Story So Far and Matt Foster (of First To Leave).

"We've wanted to do something like this for years and we finally are," states This Time Next Year's Brad Wiseman. "Almost everyone on the tour is from Walnut Creek. It can't get better than that!"

The band is currently writing new material and preparing to head into the studio to record the follow up to their debut full-length album, Road Maps & Heart Attacks - more on this story

AM Taxi Lineup Dates With The Lawrence Arms and White Wives

AM Taxi has announced dates this November with The Lawrence Arms and White Wives.

The band recently participated in a benefit show for Madina Lake bassist Matthew Leone called "Through the Pain" in support of Leone who suffered critical injuries while honorably defending a domestic abuse victim in AM Taxi's hometown of Chicago.

AM Taxi are touring in support of their Virgin Records debut We Don't Stand A Chance was released earlier this year. - more on this story

Virgin Steele Giving Fans Four Options With New Concept Album

Virgin Steele's new album "The Black Light Bacchanalia" will be released as a standard CD, limited edition CD Digipak with a bonus CD, and digital download will be released on November 9th in North America.

They will also release a strictly limited edition LP box set which will be released on November 23rd in North America. Each version will have its own unique artwork.

Virgin Steele mastermind David Defeis explains the album title: My answer is this...Well...it is my way of saying something like "This insane Life"....It should be thought of in the same spirit as the way Dante called his Work "The Divine Comedy". He was discussing Life in all its multifaceted craziness, and I mean something similar with the phrase, "The Black Light Bacchanalia". I too am speaking about Life and all its attendant drama, aches, & pains, pathos, joys & sorrows. By that phrase I also mean "The Great Reversal". Where when one culture conquers another, the deities of the conquered people become the demons of the conquerors religion. Everything is turned upside down...topsy-turvy. This is essentially what happened to Paganism & Gnosticism. The Pagans were killed off, and their worship of Bacchus/Dionysus with their bacchanalias was suppressed. But...in the glow of the Black Light things that are white are illuminated... the other colors fade into the shadows...The Pagans went underground.... - more on this story

Dimebash 2010 Lineup

We were sent the full line-up for Dimebash 2010 which takes place October 29th at the Key Club in West Hollywood, CA.

As the name implies, the event will celebrate the life and music of "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott. Here is the line-up: DRUMS: Dave Grohl - Foo Fighters // Dave Lombardo - Slayer / Philm // Simon Wright - Dio // Joey Jordison - Slipknot / Murderdolls / Rob Zombie // John Boecklin - DevilDriver

GUITAR: Paul Phillips - Puddle of Mudd // Phil Demmel - Machine Head // Chris Howorth - In This Moment // Kerry King - Slayer // Robb Flynn - Machine Head // Zach Myers - Shinedown // Nick Bowcott - Marshall // Jeff Kendrick - DevilDriver // Shane Gibson - Korn // Gerry Nestler - Philm

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Metal Survival Kit

Earache Records sent over the following details about their Metal Survival Kit, the ultimate box set for all metal fans, on November 22nd for the incredible price of just a single CD.

Metal Survival Kit celebrates the diversity and comradeship of metal, offering over 80 tracks spread across three CDs and one DVD.

The three audio discs, "Festival Faves", "Future Classics" and "Under the Radar", offer an indispensable mixture of established classic hits, the best of metal's new breed and more underground artists deserving of recognition. - more on this story

All That Remains On The Daily Habit Tonight

All That Remains will perform "Hold On" on Fuel TV's "The Daily Habit" tonight.

"Hold On" is the first single from their new album For We Are Many which debuted at #10 on this week's Billboard Top 200 albums chart, while also coming in at #1 on the Hard Music Albums chart and is the #2 Rock album in the country.

All That Remains is currently on a headline tour of the U.S. in support of For We Are Many and are expected to tour non-stop around the world now through all of 2011. - more on this story

Landmark Hotel Where Sid Killed Nancy Up For Sale

(Gibson) It's the New York hotel where Sid Vicious killed girlfriend Nancy Spungen and where Bob Dylan wrote "Sad-Eyed Lady of the Lowlands."

Over the years, The Chelsea Hotel is where numerous artists – including superstar musicians such as Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and Jim Morrison – spent time. And now, it's up for sale, according to Reuters.

The three families who have owned the hotel for the past 65 years have not named an asking price and are confident that the Chelsea will remain friendly to struggling artists. "The history itself makes the hotel what it is," said spokesman, Loren Riegelhaupt. "Anybody who's going to be looking to buy the Chelsea knows that the Chelsea is the Chelsea, and there's nothing you want to do to change what the Chelsea is." - more on this story

Juke Kartel Donating Song Proceeds To Breast Cancer Charity

(PR) Juke Kartel will be donating a portion the proceeds from their song "Brightest Star" to Susan G. Komen of Los Angeles County.

The band wrote the song as a response to the news that drummer Jay Pinfold's mother had been diagnosed with breast cancer. Vocalist Toby Rand said that they wrote the song as a way to cope. "Music is the universal language, we wrote this song to heal ourselves and as a gift to hopefully help heal her as well." Pinfold's mother is now a survivor.

"The power of this song is in its creation, the band's real life experience and in its delivery by the amazing Juke Kartel. We could not be more proud to be associated with this fine group of young men who are giving of their talent, time and treasure. This song is the perfect vehicle, in a language we all understand, to deliver the message: survival is possible, the cure is at hand." says Deb Anthony of Susan G. Komen Foundation of Los Angeles County

The song is available exclusively on - iTunes

Place Of Skulls Set New Album Release

Giddy Up! Records will release Place Of Skulls' new album, As A Dog Returns, in North American on November 9, 2010.

Said Giddy Up! label head Steve Seabury: "To me, Victor Griffin is a legend in the doom scene. I am like a little kid at the doom store. It's an absolute honor and privilege to have Place Of Skulls join the Giddy Up! Records family. This record is just amazing. I love it." - more on this story

Suede To Receive Q Award

(Gibson) Next week's Q Awards will see Suede (a.k.a. The London Suede) receive the Inspiration award. The influential band, fronted by the enigmatic Brett Anderson, split up in 2003 but reformed earlier this year and will release a greatest hits album in November.

The Q Awards will see Kasabian, Muse, Arcade Fire, Green Day and Kings of Leon battle it out for the Best Act in the World award. Tim Finn of Crowded House will be honored with the Classic Songwriter award.

The 21st Anniversary Q Awards with Russian Standard Vodka take place on Monday, October 25 at the Grosvenor House hotel in London. - more on this story

Eric Mantel Releases New Album Via Steve Vai's Label

Eric Mantel has released his new album, The Unstruck Melody, through Digital Nations, the all-download arm of guitar icon Steve Vai's Favored Nations record label.

The album gives listeners a dose of everything Mantel is known for the world over, including virtuoso guitar instrumentals (''Tribute'', ''Tai Chi'', ''Wings Of Fire'',) and vocal-oriented pop/rock songs (''Simple Things'', ''Shine On'', ''True Home'') plus much much more and will make Mantel's longtime fans very happy.

It will also serve as a great introduction to those who are new to Mantel's music and will make them want to learn more about this award winning, talented, and compelling artist. - more on this story

Son's Morbid Memory For Big Bopper's 80th Birthday

In honor of what would have been the Big Bopper's 80th birthday on Sunday, October 24, his son Jay Richardson granted a fascinating interview with Spinner.com about his father, whom he never met. On February 3, 1959, the Big Bopper died in a plane crash with Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens – an event now known as the Day The Music Died. This was before Richardson was born, but he pays tribute to his father by singing in John Mueller's Winter Dance Party, which re-creates the final show of Holly, Valens and the Big Bopper.

Among other revelations, Richardson speaks of getting to see his father's body in 2007, when it was exhumed to be moved to a bigger gravesite. "That was one of the most tremendous days of my life," Richardson said. "[Anthropologist] Bill Bass was very wrong. And he will tell you that because I asked what should I expect, and he said probably very little. He was being very honest – maybe some tatters of clothing and maybe some bone fragments.

"I opened the casket, and it was my dad. The crease in his pants, his hair – flat top standing up. It was amazing. My father was so well preserved. It wasn't gross. It was no different than going to a funeral – and someone saying their last goodbyes. I was able to have closure. Even though I wasn't born at the time of his death, I was able to rebury my father. His grandkids were pallbearers." -