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On this day in 1961, A group from Hawthorne, California called The Pendletones attend their first real recording session at Hite Morgan's studio in Los Angeles. The band recorded "Surfin'," a song that would help shape their career as The Beach Boys. Find out what else happened on this date in music history. Also on this day in 2004, Ramones guitarist Johnny Ramone (John Cummings) died in Los Angeles after a five-year battle with prostate cancer. He was founding member of The Ramones, a major influence on many punk and alternative bands. here -

Bret Michaels Love Boat

We learned this week that Bret Michaels' new reality show "Life as I Know It" is set to premiere next month on VH1 but that's not the only new reality show he has on tap.

The Poison frontman tells CMT.com that another reality show is in development. What kind of show? Wait for it... Rock of Love Boat. According to CMT, Michaels "plans to serve as the 'love guru' on a cruise ship as couples work on their relationships."

He is also continuing to stray from his rock roots. CMT says that Michaels " will release a contemporary country-Americana album in late December or early January tentatively titled, Bret Michaels: Once a Cowboy, Always a Cowboy." - Learn more here

Rob Zombie Amusement Park 3D ZombieVision Maze

Rob Zombie has done music and films and it is only natural that he has his own amusement park attraction for Halloween. Here is the info we received today: fans will soon get the ultimate interactive experience as Rob Zombie joins forces with Universal Studios Hollywood to create the new 3D maze, "Rob Zombie's House Of 1000 Corpses: In 3D ZombieVision."

As part of the Halloween Horror Nights event, fans will be treated to a nightmarish world of carnage and chaos Rob Zombie-style based upon Zombie's cult hit film "House Of 1000 Corpses." Vampire buffs also got a treat when the track "What" from Rob Zombie's latest release HELLBILLY DELUXE 2 appeared in an episode of the smash HBO series "True Blood."

In other news, Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper will embark on The Halloween Hootenanny Tour with special guests Murderdolls. - more on this story

Queens of the Stone Age Reissue To Feature Three Songs Cut From Original Release

The big news about the reissue of Queens of the Stone Age's hard to find self-titled debut just got bigger: The track listing for Queens of the Stone Age reflects the band's original vision for the album with three tracks that were initially cut from the record reinstated.

The sought after and long out of print album arrives in-stores on Black Friday (Nov. 26) via Joshua Homme's own Rekords Rekords as a special bundled package featuring the album both as a 180 gram double-gatefold, double LP and a digital download card (a straight CD release will follow on Dec. 7).

The three additional songs are "The Bronze," "These Aren't The Droids You're Looking For," and "Spiders and Vinegaroons." - more on this story

Pearl Jam, Buffalo Springfield, Elvis Costello, Elton John, Jackson Browne, Billy Idol, Modest Mouse and more for Bridge School Concert

Pearl Jam have confirmed that they will perform on two nights at the 24th Annual Bridge School Benefit Concert which will also feature Buffalo Springfield, Elvis Costello, Elton John, Jackson Browne, Billy Idol, Modest Mouse and more .

The event takes place on October 23rd and 24th at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California.

Here is the full lineup: Saturday: Buffalo Springfield - Pearl Jam - Elvis Costello - Merle Haggard and Kris Kristofferson - Lucinda Williams - Billy Idol - Jackson Browne and David Lindley - Modest Mouse - Grizzly Bear

Sunday: Buffalo Springfield - Pearl Jam - T-Bone Burnett's Speaking Clock Revue featuring Elton John, Leon Russell, Elvis Costello, Ralph Stanley, Neko Case and Jeff Bridges - Elvis Costello - Merle Haggard and Kris Kristofferson - Modest Mouse - Grizzly Bear -

Gang of Four Announce First New Album in 16 Years

(Gibson) Gang of Four will release their first new album in 16 years on January 25, 2011. BBC News reports that the album, Content, has been paid for entirely from Internet donations from fans.

The band, which debuted their first album 30 years ago, have struck a chord with the Internet generation.

"What I've been thrilled by over the years is that our music still seems to make sense to our audiences, however old they are, and these days they're mostly under 30," the band's Jon King said in a statement. - more on this story

Brandon Flowers Fall Tour

The Killers frontman Brandon Flowers is hitting the road this fall in support of his new solo album, Flamingo, which hit North American stores yesterday and just topped the charts in the U.K.

Here is what their PR has to say about the album, followed by the tour dates: Produced by Stuart Price, Daniel Lanois, and Brendan O'Brien, Flamingo is a stunning 10-song collection from an artist whose brilliant showmanship and powerful vocals have made him such a recognizable and iconic artist.

The record is a classic American rock album, full of extraordinary choruses, vast instrumentation and Flowers' incredible voice, sounding richer and fiercer than ever before. Exuding all that dazzles and shines about his hometown of Las Vegas, Flamingo is packed full of sparkling, stadium-ready songs that you cannot help but sing along with. - more on this story

The Specials Reunite for New Album

(Gibson) English ska legends The Specials are returning to the studio with their original lineup for the first time in 30 years. The band, who made rude boy culture fashionable in the late '70s, have been playing live shows since reforming in 2008. After playing the same old songs on stage for two years, The Specials are ready to record something new.

Singer Terry Hall told BBC6, "We think going forward is a healthy thing to do. We've discussed things that will take us on a slightly different route. It will be different to what we've done, just because it has to be really, because we can't keep doing the same set."

The Specials were formed in 1977 and, two years later, hit the top of the U.K. charts with the single "Too Much Too Young." Combining '60s rude boy style and ska-punk beats, the band were a unique force to be reckoned with on the U.K. music scene. Within three years, they charted seven songs in the Top 10. In 1981, though, the group fell apart with three key members leaving to form Fun Boy Three. Though various incarnations have carried on since that time, it wasn't until 2008 that the original members have played together. - more on this story

Sons Of Anarchy Uproar With Disturbed and Avenged Sevenfold

Uproar Festival featuring Disturbed, Avenged Sevenfold, Stone Sour, Hell Yeah and more has teamed with FX for the "Sons Of Anarchy Takeover" at the September 25 Uproar show at White River Amphitheatre near Seattle.

This special Uproar show will be hosted by Sons Of Anarchy cast members Charlie Hunnam ("Jax"), Mark Boone Junior ("Bobby"), Tommy Flanagan ("Chibs") and Theo Rossi ("Juice").

Now in its third season, the FX original series Sons of Anarchy returned last week and airs Tuesdays at 10pm ET/PT. - more on this story

Pepper Keenan and Philip Anselmo Down With Diary of a Mad Band

Down's 3 disc (2 CD/1 DVD) release, Diary of a Mad Band, will hit stores on October 5th, 2010. Two key members of the band offer these comments on the release:

Guitarist Pepper Keenan affirms, "The DVD is an in-depth look at what five boys from the wrong side of the tracks can achieve when motivated by the will to escape hard times, fueled by an unexplainable quest to destroy live and be embraced by the love of fans whom we had not had the pleasure of meeting yet. This is how it's supposed to be: rock solid."

Vocalist Philip Anselmo adds, "This is a semi-ugly glimpse into what would end up the perfect building blocks to a much more prosperous future! Raw, distorted, unpredictable, and with a freshly mended spine in tow, these shows were desperately important to us as a cohesive unit. Take this trip through the old days with us at your own risk, and don't forget to bring some aspirin!" - more on this story

Jack White Invents The Triple Decker Record

The say you can't reinvent the record, but Jack White has done just that: The Dead Weather will be releasing three versions of their single "Blue Blood Blues" this week including on a brand new format entitled the Triple Decker Record.

The Triple Decker Record designed by Jack White and assembled by United Record Pressing Nashville, TN is a unique 7" version of the single embedded inside a 12" version.

Triple Decker Record will be available in a limited edition of 300 copies, 100 of which will be on-sale at the Third Man Records store in Nashville, and the remainder available randomly through mail order and at select brick and mortar vinyl dealers worldwide.

Watch this video commercial for more information on this new vinyl style - here

Foreigner HD TV Special

The next installment of the HDNet Concert Series will feature Foreigner's performance at Nashville's Historic Ryman Auditorium last March.

Catch the premiere, Foreigner Rockin' at the Ryman, on Sunday, September 19, 2010 at 8PM ET! This will be the first time Foreigner has appeared in HD. - more on this story

Metallica Guitar Hero Warriors of Rock

Activision announced yesterday that Metallica are returning for an encore this fall by bringing their skill, intensity and passion to the Guitar Hero music library.

In conjunction with the launch of Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock, fans who own Guitar Hero Metallica will be able to import 39 of the game's on-disc tracks directly into their Guitar Hero music library beginning September 28.

Additionally, head-banging, guitar-shredding rockers who buy Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock between September 28 and October 5 will be able to import these tracks from their copy of Guitar Hero Metallica for free*. - more on this story

Urge Overkill Offer Free Download of First Album in 15 Years

Urge Overkill is offering fans a free download of their first new song in 15 years via Spin.com. Gibson reports: The band, famous for their Neil Diamond cover (and soundtrack to Mrs. Mia Wallace's overdose) "Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon," are prepping a new album, the long-awaited follow-up to 1995's Exit the Dragon.

The band actually broke up in the mid-'90s, but founding frontmen Nash Kato and Eddie "King" Roeser regrouped a few years back and have been playing shows ever since. Now they are getting years of demos down to a 12-song album, the first taste of which is "Effigy" (not to be confused with the CCR song of the same name) and can be downloaded here.

"This is gonna happen," singer/guitarist Roeser said. "We are batting around concepts, but yes, there will be an Urge record coming out next year." - more on this story

Rocktober TV With Hour Long That Metal Show, Poison Behind the Music Update

Vh1 will be celebrating Rocktober with the premiere of Behind the Music Remastered: Poison, the new season kick off of That Metal Show and Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp. Here is the announcement with all of the details:

Beginning October 16 at 9 PM* the premiere of "Behind the Music Remastered: Poison" will feature never-before-seen interviews and footage followed by the new original series by executive producer Mark Burnett, "Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp" at 10 PM* which gives 15 "average Joes" the chance to become a real rock star.

Finish your Saturday night by hanging out with the guys from "That Metal Show" at 11 PM* as they kick off their sixth season of all things heavy metal in the show's new hour-long format. - more on this story

Mott The Hoople Movie Coming

(Gibson) '70s legends Mott The Hoople will get the movie treatment this October in London. Classic Rock magazine reports that a new documentary, The Ballad of Mott the Hoople, will be screened at the British Film Institute in London on October 16, 18 and 19 as part of the London Film Festival.

The film has been made in co-operation with the members of Mott the Hoople and includes footage from their recent Hammersmith Apollo concerts in London.

And if that wasn't enough, there's a limited edition Mott box set on its way called Mott the Hoople in Performance 1970-74. There will only be 500 copies released and each will include a booklet of rare photographs provided by members of the band. -

Michael Franti & Spearhead Full Album Preview

LBi sent us over some good news for Michael Franti & Spearhead fans. Their new album, The Sound of Sunshine, can now be streamed in its entirety on Michael's Facebook page.

All anyone has to do is "Like" Michael's page and the Music Tab will instantly give access to the complete new album. Users who share that they have listened to the album will unlock the exclusive bonus track "Being Alone is Better With You"!

The Sound of Sunshine, the 7thstudio album from Michael Franti & Spearhead, will be released September 21 on Capitol Records/Boo Boo Wax. The band is touring North American through the fall to support the album.
- Check it out here

Elton John and Robert Plant Prom Nights

Elton John and Robert Plant are going to the prom. No not together. Gibson will fill you in: Sir Elton John will launch this year's BBC Radio 2 Electric Proms on October 28. The piano-playing pop legend will perform tracks form his latest album The Union and he will also perform with Leon Russell and rap star Plan B.

BBC News reports that John said, "I'm delighted to be kicking off this year's Radio 2 Electric Proms, particularly as I'll be joined on stage by Leon who is one of my musical heroes."

Robert Plant of rock legends Led Zeppelin will headline the second night of the event with Band of Joy and the London Oriana choir. The concerts will take place at The Roundhouse in London and will be broadcast live on Radio 2 as well as being televised by BBC Two. - more on this story

Singled Out: Intercept's Rest of My Days

Welcome to Singled Out! where we ask artists to tell us the inside story of their latest single. Today Christian Knudsen from Intercept tells us about "Rest of My Days" from their brand new album "Symphony for Somebody Else," which was released this week. We now turn it over to Christian for the story:

I've always been fascinated with the "grass is always greener" concept. No matter what successes a person has and how they are seen by their peers, that person will still have their own lives and dreams and daily frustrations to keep them looking for the next horizon. It's human nature; when you overcome one obstacle, you immediately want more. Very few things can seem amazing, unattainable and worthy of constant appreciation when they are part of your daily life.

The first single from our new album, "Symphony for Somebody Else" is all about that. In "Rest of My Days," the speaker in the song is settled into life with his girlfriend or wife, or whatever, and to some degree the he believes that the relationship itself is amazing, and the most important part of life. But the grass is always greener – maybe he could be on tour and having adventures in the world. I know that so many people would agree that they are very happy where they are, but also can't help but think: what if I was required to do a show in China tomorrow as part of my job? What would that feel like? Wouldn't that be cool? Wouldn't this occasional 'bored' feeling go away?

"Rest of My Days" imagines both scenarios – staying home and dreaming (and raising an imaginary periscope to look into what might have been) –and being on the road.

The lyrics leave something for the listener to identify. Is the speaker saying that being on the road is the priority? Or is it the relationship? Or could they both hold the same weight? Each scenario is explored in the first two verses – in the first, the speaker is dreaming of being on tour and wondering why he is at home doing nothing. In the second, the speaker is on tour and sick of being tied to the calendar and appointments and feeling deeply removed from his love at home. But what wins? That's up to each individual listener to determine. Ultimately, leaving it up in the air like that is the true examination of "The Grass is Always Greener" – no matter which scenario plays out, the speaker will want to be in the other place. Whichever conclusion the listener hears in the bridge and chorus is their own personal, true opinion of what they want in their own life.

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

Escape The Fate's Major Issues, Band Hitting The Road With Bullet For My Valentine This Week

Escape The Fate have released "Issues," their first major label release under their new deal with DGC/Interscope Records.

The single comes from their eagerly self-titled debut which is set to hit stores on November 2nd. The track can be picked up at iTunes here

You can catch Escape The Fate on the road as direct support to Bullet For My Valentine when the tour kicks off tomorrow in Wichita, KS. - more on this story

Alice Cooper's Theatre of Death

Alice Cooper's seventh long-form video release, Theatre of Death, will be released through Bigger Picture Group on September 28, 2010.

Here is the intro and tracklisting: The godfather of shock rock captures the gore, the grit and the grand spectacle of his Theatre of Death Tour on a new live DVD filmed at London's legendary Hammersmith Apollo on the tour's very last 2009 date.

The concert features all of "The Coop's" massive hits including "School's Out," "I'm Eighteen" and "Poison" in a no-holds barred performance where Alice is "killed" no fewer than four times. Guillotine, gallows and other diabolical implements of death plus a cast of unique performers and henchman shock, terrify, amaze and, most importantly, entertain through the 90 minute concert. - more on this story

The Frames 20th Anniversary Tour

The Frames have announced a handful of North American live dates to celebrate their twentieth anniversary.

The Frames were last seen and heard in 2006 supporting their sixth full length, The Cost (ANTI). At that time, as the fates would have it, there was an unexpected turn of events when Glen's "side project", The Swell Season with fellow Academy Award winner Marketa Irglova, launched them into mythical status thru their work in the movie, Once.

The time since The Cost has been well spent and with the success of The Swell Season there is a new and invigorated fan base, which have yet to witness The Frames live show. And as anyone who has attended a gig will attest, The Frames shows are not to be missed. The timing seems right for the self admitted "folk rocker" (Hansard) to get back in touch with the second half of that equation. - more on this story

Alice In Chains, Scott Ian, Vinnie Paul, Zakk Wylde, Meat Loaf, Duff McKagan Fantasy Football for Charity

(Band Statement) Season 2 is now underway for the Alice In Chains & Friends Fantasy Football Charity League on ESPN.com.

This year, Jerry and Mike will be facing off against some competition both new and old: Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Scott Ian, Vinnie Paul, Zakk Wylde, Meat Loaf, Duff McKagan, Matt Willig, and Jay Harris from ESPN Sportscenter.

Each participant is donating a special item to be auctioned off for charity, with the league winner's chosen charity benefitting from all proceeds. Last year, over $10,000 was raised for winner Matt Willig's chosen charity: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. - more on this story

Skeletonwitch, Withered And Landmine Marathon's North American Skullsplitter Tour 2010

Skeletonwitch have recruited their labelmates Withered And Landmine Marathon to support them on their North American Skullsplitter Tour 2010.

Skeletonwitch's Scott Hedrick commented, "We live for the road, so after six weeks of writing the next record, it's going to be great to get back on the stage, basement floor, your mother's house... whatever! Perhaps we'll break out some new tunes. We'll definitely break out some beers! It's also killer to tour with two other Prosthetic bands. Keeping it in the family!"

Singer/guitarist Mike Thompson from Withered, who will be joining the run late due to touring commitments with Danzig, added, "We are really looking forward to the dates we're doing with our friends Skeletonwitch. It's been a few years since we've gone out with them, so we've got a lot of ridiculousness to make up for. Life never ceases to surprise." - more on this story

Ben Folds Lonely Avenue Tour

Ben Folds is hitting the U.S. road throughout November in support of Lonely Avenue, a collaboration between him and bestselling English novelist Nick Hornby, due September 28 on Nonesuch Records.

Folds' 13 tour dates feature performances at a number of beloved venues including Chicago's Riviera and Atlanta's Tabernacle.

The tour concludes with a Thanksgiving weekend homecoming performance at Nashville's Tennessee Performing Arts Center to benefit the Nashville Symphony. - more on this story

R.E.M. Live DVD Coming Next Month

R.E.M. are currently mixing their new studio album in Nashville for a release in early 2011, but fans will be able to pick up a new live DVD in October. R.E.M. Live From Austin, TX contains 17 songs the Athens, GA, rockers performed on the legendary Austin City Limits program in 2008.

The disc features includes a bevy of newer R.E.M. tunes from 2008's Accelerate, some picks from the I.R.S. years ("So. Central Rain," "Fall on Me") and some of the band's biggest hits ("Losing My Religion," "Man on the Moon").

Three performances not featured on the original PBS broadcast of the performance will be included on the DVD, which is due on October 26. - Tracklist

Jethro Tull's Stand Up Expanded for 2 CD/DVD Reissue

Capitol/EMI have set an October 25 release date for the expanded Collector's Edition of Jethro Tull's Stand Up in a deluxe 2CD/DVD Audio package with replicated original album art and newly-written liner notes by Tull's Ian Anderson.

The Collectors Edition is housed in a digipak with a 12-page booklet and for the first time reinstates the original vinyl LP's pop-up element. On the same date, a digital version of the Collectors Edition, including the 31 remastered tracks from the physical version's two CDs, will also be available for download purchase from all major digital service providers.

The Collectors Edition's first disc includes the remastered original album, plus three tracks recorded during the band's first US tour, and the singles "Living In The Past" and "Sweet Dream," which later appeared on the Benefit album. Also included are four songs from sessions for John Peel's "Top Gear" BBC Radio program and two US radio spots. - more on this story

U.S. Christmas Launch Mini Tour Ahead of Next Week's Album Release

U.S. Christmas will embark on a mini tour tomorrow with fellow NC doom trio Black Skies ahead of the September 20th release of their new album, Run Thick In The Night.

Founded in Marion, North Carolina in the summer of 2002, the band played rough biker bars, art spaces, and house shows all over the southeast dirt circuit for years, self-releasing albums in rough CDR format. Scott Kelly of Neurosis heard the band's third record, Salt The Wound (released in Russia by the label RAIG) through his show on Combat Music Radio/KMBT, which inevitably lead to the release of the band's fourth album Eat The Low Dogs on Neurot Recordings.

USX now approaches a decade of playing, recording, and evolving, and continues to blur the boundaries of heavy music with earsplitting rock that is by turns jangly, crushing, dark and truly eclectic. Said Hall of the upcoming release: "This record followed some difficult times for many of us, and I think you can hear that in RTITN. It is not as lyrically dark as ETLD, however it is a continuation of those elements. Run Thick In The Night is rooted in something outside of us, but is driven by a clear and persistent vision. It was necessary for USX to make this album, and it was something I absolutely had to do. I can't really explain it any better than to simply say that it is a very personal, spiritual album for me. ...When I hear the music now I see distinct real places that have, over time, woven into my imagination and become surreal. - more on this story

Beatles Treasures Unearthed

(Gibson) Patti Daley's scrapbook is a little more colorful than most. In addition to the typical photos and wedding announcements one might expect, Patti's albums also feature candid personal pictures of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who and other rock legends. As the longtime girlfriend of session guitarist Jesse Ed Davis (John Lennon, George Harrison, Taj Mahal, Gene Clark), Patti was in the inner circle of Southern California rock royalty in the early '70s. At a time when British superstars like John Lennon, Ringo Starr and Keith Moon were immigrating to the warm California sun, that circle was dazzling.

Among the items in her collection are rare photos of Paul McCartney playing piano at Lennon's beach house during their first post-breakup meeting, hand-written lyrics sheets from Lennon's Walls and Bridges sessions (including the #1 hit, "Whatever Gets You Thru the Night") and a copy of an angry letter Lennon wrote to Capitol Records after the release of The Beatles' Rock 'n' Roll Music compilation, in which he says the cover of the new album "looks like a Monkees reject" and suggests, instead, photos by Astrid Kircher or Jürgen Vollmer (who were friends of the band during the Hamburg days).

"I just kept my Polaroid camera on me all the time in my purse," Daley told NBC. "And when I'd see a good shot, I'd take them candidly." As for the lyrics sheets, Daley said mischievously, "I came to acquire those after sessions. John would come in and put the lyrics on a podium. And he would just leave them there for me to pick up." - more on this story

A Night to Remember Jim Morrison

(Dawn' s Highway) Poet and legendary frontman of The Doors' Jim Morrison will be remembered in poetry, song, and film on Saturday, October 16, 2010. The event will take place at The Rutledge in downtown Nashville, Tennessee.

The first readings will be selected from three books of Jim Morrison's poetry, The Lords and the New Creatures, Wilderness, and The American Night.

The second readings will be an open mike session for anyone who wishes to read one of Jim Morrison's published poems. Special guests will be in attendance and read some of Morrison's poems. During this segment of the evening there will be a special presentation of Jim Morrison's poems that promises to be unforgettable. - more on this story