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Ozzy and Halford Tour

Two legends of heavy metal are teaming up for a fall tour. Ozzy Osbourne has recruited Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford to join him on a month long arena tour.

The first leg of arena dates will mark Ozzy's first headlining North American tour since 2007's trek for his Black Rain album. He is touring in support of his new album, "Scream".

Rob Halford will be touring in support of 'Halford IV - Made Of Metal,' the new album from Halford which hits stores later this month. - dates

Secret Owl City Show

Owl City will be performing a Myspace "Secret Show" this Sunday (Sept 12th) in Atlanta, GA and fans who can't make the show can watch online.

Owl City is the brainchild of Adam Young, who began his career a few short years ago casually posting songs on his MySpace Music profile from his basement studio in Owatonna, MN. His debut album, Ocean Eyes, was released in July 2009 and went platinum on April 1st, 2010.

The first single, "Fireflies," is triple platinum in the US and hit the #1 spot on the Hot 100 twice as well as going #1 in 23 countries around the world - more on this story

The Alarm's Mike Peters to Front Big Country Reunion

Mike Peters of The Alarm has signed on to front Big Country as the classic 80s band reunites for a short run of shows early next year.

Peters will take the place of Stuart Adamson who committed suicide in Honolulu, Hawaii, in 2001.

Bass player Tony Butler said: "To play again as Big Country was something that was only going to happen if we could find someone who could compliment the band and sing the songs in the way they need to be sung; with heart and soul. Mike Peters from The Alarm has stepped in to fill the premise for a few shows. It's about time the songs got another airing, and we think Stuart would be pleased too." - more on this story

Control Denied Debut Revisited

(PR) Control Denied's legendary first album 'The Fragile Art of Existence' will get the deluxe re-issue treatment through Relapse Records this fall.

'The Fragile Art of Existence,' originally released in 1999 to critical acclaim, has been re-mastered, re-packaged and features liner notes from Control Denied drummer Richard Christy, never-before-seen photographs, as well as over an hour of previously unreleased demo and rehearsal tracks.

Two versions of 'The Fragile Art of Existence' re-issue will be available starting October 26th. The worldwide version is a two-CD set including the original album plus a bonus CD of early demo material.

The second version will be limited to 1,000 copies and is a three-disc set including an extra bonus disc of demo tracks, many of which have Control Denied guitarist Chuck Schuldiner on vocals. The three-disc set will be available at Relapse.com exclusively. - more on this story

Phil Anselmo Wants Deluxe Reissue of Pantera's Vulgar Display of Power

2012 may see a deluxe reissue of Pantera's epic "Vulgar Display of Power." Gibson reports: In preparing the deluxe reissue of Pantera's 1990 album Cowboys From Hell, singer Phil Anselmo discovered some surprising things about the metal band's major label debut. "It had definitely been a long while since I sat down and listened to Cowboys From Hell from front to back," Anselmo told Billboard.com. "Basically it was trickier where I thought things might be simplified. We would build these massive intros into songs, and the solo sections, the way they were written was just very, very, very clever. And I can see very clearly how we upped the production. It's been quite an experience."

The new, three-disc edition of Cowboys will feature a remastered edition of the original album, a disc of demos and a disc of live material. Anselmo said he hopes another Pantera album, 1992's Vulgar Display of Power, will get the same treatment on its 20th anniversary.

"I guess we have to wait 'til 2012, but I've got my fingers crossed," he said. "I think if you ask your average Pantera fan what their favorite Pantera record would be, nine times out of 10 it's Vulgar, so it would certainly make sense." - more on this story

Rolling Stones Hi Def TV Special

Hi Def is the next best thing to being there in person. So Rolling Stones are advised to tune in to the HDNet Concert Series this Sunday (Sept 12th) at 8:00 p.m. ET when the network debuts "Rolling Stones at the Max."

Fans and critics agree, this 1991 concert, "Rolling Stones at the Max" is the ultimate opportunity to experience the Rolling Stones at their best. The concert was filmed as the "Steel Wheels" tour made stops in London, Berlin and Turin, and it boasts fifteen songs and an extraordinary stage set. This special presentation was originally shot in the IMAX format and will be broadcast in true HD on HDNet.

Fans will experience all of their favorite Stones songs including, "Start Me Up," "Sad Sad Sad," "Tumbling Dice," "Ruby Tuesday," "Rock and a Hard Place," "Honky Tonk Woman," "You Can't Always Get What You Want," "Happy," "Paint It Black," "2000 Light Years from Home," "Sympathy for the Devil," "Street Fighting Man," "It's Only Rock 'n' Roll," "Brown Sugar," and "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction." -

Mike Portnoy Says Not To Blame Avenged Sevenfold for His Split With Dream Theater

Mike Portnoy has updated fans again about his decision to leave Dream Theater and he tells them not to blame the move on his current band Avenged Sevenfold.

Here is his new statement: "I BEG of the fans to please NOT hold (Avenged Sevenfold) responsible for MY decision... they are just as shocked as you guys.

"I had been contemplating this and desiring a "break" (not split) as long ago as last year... everything else is fully explained in the press release... thank you all for your support and understanding... this is the hardest thing I've ever done..." - You can read his detailed original statement here

Epicenter Twenty Ten Expands

Big B with Scott Russo, Biffy Clyro, Black Veil Brides, Kinda Major and The Envy will joining headliners Eminem, KISS and Blink-182 at Epicenter Twenty Ten.

The music festival is taking place Saturday, September 25 and Sunday, September 26 at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, CA.

Festival organizers have announced a bonus DMX performance exclusively for VIP ticket holders on Saturday. - more on this story

Jimmy Page Won't Release Autobiography While He Is Still Alive

If you are holding out hope for Jimmy Page to release an autobiography, you will have to wait until the Led Zeppelin legend dies for such a book to be released. Gibson reports:

Jimmy Page would like to write his autobiography, but he doesn't want it published during his lifetime. Speaking to The New York Times about his soon-to-be-published photo book, Jimmy Page by Jimmy Page, the legendary guitarist said he's more interested in pictorial documents, as opposed to the written word, at this point in his career.

"I thought that a career in pictures was really the best way to do it at this stage," Page said, "but I wouldn't discount the idea of an autobiography. This is usually my defense: When publishing people say, 'How about writing a book?', I say, 'Yes, I've thought about it, but I'd like a book that came out posthumously.' That's probably as good as it's going to get: this visual documentary, and then possibly, if I ever get around to it, doing a book that comes out posthumously." - more on this story

Bryan Ferry Album Cover Inspired By Controversial Painting

Roxy Music legend Bryan Ferry has recruited Kate Moss for the cover of his brand new studio album Olympia which is set for release on October 26. The art was inspired in part by a controversial 19th century painting of the same name.

The album features musical contributions from Nile Rodgers, Pink Floyd's David Gilmour, Groove Armada, Scissor Sisters, Marcus Miller, Flea, ex Stone Roses Mani (Primal Scream) and Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead. It also sees Bryan Ferry reunite on record with members of Roxy Music, including Brian Eno, Phil Manzanera, and Andy Mackay.

Ferry says, "It's been quite a while since I put out an album featuring my own compositions, and Olympia is just that. It's taken a long time, and a lot of great musicians, old and new, contributed their talents to make it what it is, so naturally it's a very important record for me. Some people have already mentioned that Olympia sounds more like a Roxy Music album than any of my previous solo records, and this is probably true. - more on this story

Jack White Produces New Wanda Jackson Album

Jack White was behind the nobs for The First Lady Of Rockabilly's new album, The Party Ain't Over.

Third Man and Nonesuch Records will release of the Jack White produced new album from Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Wanda Jackson on January 25, 2011.

With a remarkable career that began in 1955, Jackson, credited with being the first woman to ever record a rock and roll song - "Let's Have a Party" in 1958 – was convinced by her friend Elvis Presley to cross over from country to rock and rockabilly music. Now known around the globe as "The Queen Of Rock" and "The First Lady Of Rockabilly," Jackson will be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2010 Americana Music Awards in Nashville tonight, September 9th. The award – in the category of Performance – will be presented to her by Jack White. - more on this story

Steven Adler N' Suicide Girls

SuicideGirls Radio have announced that original Guns N' Roses drummer and Celebrity Rehab alum, Steven Adler will be their guest this Sunday (September 12th).

According to the announcement, they will be talking about his storied life, as told in his recently published memoir, My Appetite for Destruction.

Listen to SG Radio live Sunday night from 10:00pm til Midnight on Indie1031.com. Busy on Sunday? Then find all our podcasts at suicidegirlsradio.blip.tv and listen at your leisure." - (Thanks BW&BK)

On This Day in Music History

Some highlights from Gibson's This Day in Music for September 10th: Happy birthday to Joe Perry of Aerosmith (born on this day in 1950) and Matthew Followill of Kings of Leon (born on this day in 1984).

On this date in 1974, The New York Dolls split up. The influential American band formed in 1972 and made just two albums, 1973's New York Dolls and 1974's Too Much Too Soon.

On this date in 1988, Guns N' Roses started a two week run at #1 on the U.S. singles chart with "Sweet Child O' Mine," the group's first US #1.

And on this date in 1991, Nirvana's single "Smells Like Teen Spirit" was released in the US. Find out what else happened on this date in music history - here

We Wish You A Metal Xmas And A Headbanging New Year Again

Two years ago antiMusic's Dawn Marie Fichera handed her very first five star review for the original pressing of "We Wish you a Metal XMas and a Head Banging New Year." On September 21st you'll be able to pick up that album along with a brand new bonus disc as part of the new 2-CD Special Edition!

Here is the announcement: Imagine this: It's December and you hear the knock of Christmas carolers at your door. You go to your front stoop to be greeted by members of ZZ Top, Motörhead, Anvil, Whitesnake, Them Crooked Vultures, and Alice Cooper. Is that how you prefer your holiday cheer delivered? Then consider yourself on Eagle Rock's Christmas list!

The late great Ronnie James Dio, Lemmy Kilmister, Alice Cooper, Billy F Gibbons (ZZ Top), Geoff Tate (Queensryche), and Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters, Them Crooked Vultures), in addition to many others, crank out some fierce and festive merriment on classics like "Run Rudolph Run," "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen," and "Silver Bells." The four bonus tracks include "O Christmas Tree," featuring Doro Pesch and Michael Schenker, "Auld Lang Syne," performed by Girlschool, "Frosty The Snowman," featuring Steve "Lips" Kudlow (Anvil) and "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer," featuring Dez Fafara (DevilDriver) and Doug Aldrich (Whitesnake). - more on this story

Darkest Hour, Veil Of Maya, Periphery Tour

Darkest Hour are hitting the road this fall for a headlining tour and are taking Veil Of Maya, Periphery and very special guest opener along for the ride.

Celebrating their 15 year anniversary as a band they will be playing selections spanning from their debut full length "Mark of the Judas" to their latest release. Included will be the epic instrumental "Veritas, Aequitas" along with other surprises from their catalog. "This band has taken us from the basements of northern Virginia to literally all around the world. In our many years of full time touring and 6 albums we've had the time of our lives. To celebrate this we've decided to do a tour we feel reflects the history of the band. This tour is for every one of our fans and friends who have supported us along the way, and for those who have never seen us this will be the perfect way to check out what we're all about" says frontman John Henry.

Joining them will be Veil Of Maya, Periphery and very special guest opener, which will be announced soon. "We're excited to have some great younger bands on tour with us for this run. All of the support bands are very impressive metal hybrids with their own distinct sound, which will make for many nights of sick metal riffage." says guitarist Mike Schleibaum. - more on this story

Senses Fail New Album To Feature Limited Edition Live DVD

Senses Fail will be offering up different bonuses for fans that purchase their new album The Fire (which hits stores on 10/26th) digitally and physically.

The band announced that the first pressing of the album will also contain a limited edition live concert film on DVD. The seven-camera HD shoot was filmed on October 31, 2009 when the NJ-based band headlined a hometown Halloween show at Starland Ballroom where they were joined by guitarist Heath Saraceno who had recently left the band. The DVD features over 90 minutes of live footage and interviews with the band and was directed by Adam Rothlein (My Chemical Romance, The Get Up Kids, Ben Folds). When the first pressing runs out, subsequent physical copies of the album will contain the CD only.

Senses Fail will also be adding a bonus track entitled "Ghost Town" to the iTunes digital version of The Fire that will not be available on any physical copies. - more on this story

Iggy Popcorn

(Gibson) Independent filmmaker Jim Jarmusch is working on a documentary about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Stooges. He recently told RollingStone.com that he plans for the film to look cooler than most documentaries that are filled with "talking heads."

"It's something that Iggy asked me to do about a year ago, because he knew I was a huge fan of the Stooges," Jarmusch said. "It's not an overview of Iggy Pop or his life or his career, but of course the Stooges are so important in the history of music, and certainly Iggy's the engine of it."

The director also said that he's going to use some new music that bandmate-brothers Ron and Scott Asheton recorded before Ron died last year. Iggy later sang vocals over the tunes. - more on this story

Lack of Money Forces The Boy Will Drown To Cancel Tour Dates

The Boy Will Drown have been forced to cancel the first few shows of their upcoming European tour due to a lack of money.

The Boy Will Drown will no longer be playing the first shows on the opening UK leg and will now kick off the tour on September 30th at the Purple Turtle in London.

The Boy Will Drown drummer ED discusses the band's recent activities and the upcoming tour: "Unfortunately we've had to cancel the start of our tour due to lack of money. Our earnings were drastically cut and we couldn't afford to do it, what with the renting of a van etc. So our tour is kicking off with Wreck Of The Minotaur in London on September 30th! - more on this story

The Quick & Easy Boys Hit The Road

The Quick & Easy Boys have hit the road for a month long tour which will take them across the U.S.

The tour is in support of their sophomore full-length, "Red Light Rabbit," available now on Nashville, TN-based PerCapita Records.

Comprised of Jimmy Russell on guitar, Sean Badders on bass, and Michael Goetz on drums, the trio's sound has evolved on "Red Light Rabbit" from a good-time, energetic funk punk band to an amalgamation of funk, psychedelic rock, and garage-soul with a slight pinch of honky-tonk. - more on this story

Every Time I Die Announce Sh*t Happens: The DVD

Every Time I Die are releasing a DVD of their "Sh*t Happens: The Series?" web series on October 26th.

According to the announcement, "Sh*t Happens: The Series?" focuses on what exactly drives five individuals from similar backgrounds to forfeit family and friends and take to the road year after year for the sake of their craft.

Fans should expect even longer, funnier episodes to be included on the DVD. The "Sh*t Happens: The Series?" DVD will also include 30 minutes of extra footage, plus an hour of unreleased bonus material. An undeniably wacky trailer with exclusive band interviews is available for viewing - here.