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On this day in 1998 Wendy O. Williams former singer of The Plasmatics, died from self-inflicted gunshot wounds. Williams was known for her wild stage theatrics which included blowing up equipment, near nudity and chain-sawing guitars. Find out what else happened on this date in music history here
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Vince Neil Charged With Domestic Violence

(hennemusic) Vince Neil has been charged with domestic violence and disorderly conduct a few days after Las Vegas police recommended that charges be brought against the Motley Crue frontman for his alleged altercation with ex-girlfriend Alicia Jacobs.

TMZ reports that, according to court documents filed last week in Clark County, Nevada, Neil committed a crime by, "forcing his way into the Shimmer lounge [at the Las Vegas Hilton] while a performance was occurring" and poked three people with his right index finger, each time stating the words, "f**k you."

One of the alleged poke victims is Jacobs, who told police she was "forcefully poked in her right shoulder blade." The other two pokees are local journalist John Katsilometes and Patricia McCrone, Wayne Newton's sister-in-law. more on this story

Bill Wyman Records With The Rolling Stones Once Again

(Gibson) Bill Wyman has definitely reunited with The Rolling Stones for a new tribute album. The bassist, who left The Stones in 1992, has teamed up with Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood to record a version of Bob Dylan's "Watching the River Flow" on a new charity album, Boogie 4 Stu, in tribute to the band's late co-founder Ian Stewart.

As previous reported by Gibson.com, the album is helmed by pianist Ben Waters, with all proceeds going to the British Heart Foundation. Jools Holland and Polly Harvey also reportedly play on the album, which is produced by Glyn Johns. The five Stones did not, however, physically get together in the studio for the track: each layed down their parts in separate studios around the world.

As reported on Music-News.com, a band source explained: "Charlie and Ronnie were already playing on the album and then Keith recorded his parts in New York, including 'Watching the River Flow." This was e-mailed back to Mick in France and he sent it back with a vocal and harmonica track. Bill also put the bassline on." more on this story

Second Wave of Queen Reissues Announced

Island Records have announced a June 13th 2011 release date for the second wave of Queen reissues representing the legendary band's output between 1977 and 1982.

The second wave includes 'News of the World', 'Jazz', 'The Game', 'Flash Gordon' and 'Hot Space' along with the second in the 'Queen: Deep Cuts' series.

The June 13th release date is for the UK reissues via Island. As yet their North American label have not announced a release date. more on this story

Kings of Leon The Movie

(Gibson) From their 2003 debut Youth and Young Manhood album, Kings of Leon have gone up, up and up.

The rise from Tennessee back roads to festival headliners is chronicled in a new movie Talihina Sky: The Story of Kings of Leon, due to be screened at New York's Tribeca Film Festival on April 20.

Talihina Sky, directed by Stephen C. Mitchell, chronicles the Followill brothers (and cousin) as they try to reconcile their Pentecostal upbringing with their passion and skill for rock 'n' roll. Father Ivan Folowill is among many family members and friends also interviewed. At one point Ivan admits he isn't exactly thrilled about his sons' career choice, before the movie cuts to footage of one of the brothers vomiting. more on this story

Spend An Acoustic Evening With Former Yes Frontman Jon Anderson

Former Yes frontman Jon Anderson has announced "An Acoustic Evening With Jon Anderson" spring tour.

The trek will be in support of Anderson's forthcoming solo album 'Survival and Other Stories.'

According to the announcement, the tour will feature material from Anderson's prolific solo career, collaborations with Vangelis and classic Yes songs, along with new compositions from his pending CD, and promises a magical and memorable evening of enchanting music for all who attend! more on this story

Mayhem Festival Dates and Lineup

Dates have been announced for this summer's Mayhem Festival which will make a 26 date trek across the country beginning on July 9th at the San Manuel Amphitheater in San Bernardino, California.

This summer's mainstage artists, Disturbed, Godsmack, and Megadeth, will be joined by In Flames, Machine Head and Trivium.

The second stage will feature Unearth, Kingdom Of Sorrow, Red Fang, and the winners of Jagermeister Battle of the Bands. more on this story

Jack White's Next Project: Jerry Lee Lewis

(Gibson) The "Mean Old Man" is coming to Third Man. Rock and roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis will perform a special, one-off show at Jack White's Third Man Records, in Nashville, Tennessee, on Record Store Day, April 16. According to a post on the Third Man Records website, the concert will be recorded "direct to analog tape" and produced for release by White himself.

The untitled album will be sold at Third Man Records, "within weeks, reminiscent of the spontaneous releases of Lewis' early career." The Killer's early hits include the classics "Great Balls of Fire" and "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On," among many others. His latest album is last year's Mean Old Man.

A special concert merits a special backing band. Lewis will be performing with guitarist Steve Cropper (Booker T and the MG's, many Stax records), drummer Jim Keltner (Bob Dylan, Neil Young) and bassist Jack Lawrence (The Raconteurs, The Dead Weather). more on this story

Manowar Pay Tribute To Their Late Drummer Scott Columbus

(Rock News Desk) Manowar have paid tribute to former drummer Scott Columbus after confirming that he died suddenly Monday, at the age of 54.

In a statement the band say: "With great sorrow we announce the passing of our brother Scott. A rare talent, equally a rare individual, a father, friend and a brother of metal.

"All the great moments we spent together are burnished in our hearts and memories for ever. We know he is in a good place and at peace. He will never be forgotten." more on this story

Thursday Streaming New Album Online

Thursday's new album, No Devolucion, is set to hit stores next week (Tuesday, April 12th) but you don't have to wait to hear it.

The band has invited fans to stream the new album in its entirety on MySpace.com (North America/United Kingdom) and Exclaim.ca (Canada).

With a new album comes a new tour. The band will hit Europe starting next week and have announced U.S. dates which kick off May 5th in Boston, MA more on this story

Ozzy Wants Pranks At His Funeral

(Rock AAA) Ozzy Osbourne may well be lucky to be alive, but he's adamant that his eventual demise will be marked with celebration rather than sadness.

In his somewhat ironic health column in the Sunday Times Magazine, Ozzy says: I don't care what they play at my funeral; they can put on a medley of Justin Bieber, Susan Boyle and We Are The Diddymen if it makes 'em happy, but I do want to make sure it's a celebration, not a mope-fest."

"I'd also like some pranks maybe the sound of knocking inside the coffin, or a video of me asking my doctor for a second opinion on his diagnosis of 'death'." more on this story

Singled Out: Oliver Trolley's Circles

Today Kevin Childs from Oliver Trolley tells us about the title track from their debut EP "Circles," which was released last week. Here is the story:

It all started at a restaurant/bar called En Fuego located on the 101 in Del Mar, California. I was meeting up with a group of people for a friends 22nd birthday party. While I was there chatting with some friends, I ran into this girl that I had met previously through the same group of people. We started talking and hit it off right away. A couple drinks and a cab ride later we were at my house happy as can be. We had a great time that night and it wasn't till the next day that I found out she had a boyfriend. Woops…. To top it all off she also told me that she was a dancer… and I'm not talking about a ballerina. Anyways, shortly after our little scandalous vacation she broke up with her boyfriend and we started seeing each other very regularly. At first, I didn't attach too many emotions so her dancing didn't really bother me. It was a very physical relationship and I kept it at that. But after a while I started to really like this girl which set me up for some problems, the main one was dealing with people close to me finding out about how she was making a living. In the end, it was a little too much so I had to cut it off.

I wrote the lyrics for 'Circles' shortly after the relationship had ended. I was feeling kind pissed off because I had stopped seeing this girl that I really liked because I was worried about what people would think of me. For some reason I channeled some of that anger towards her and you can definitely feel that in the song. I may have been a little too rough on her but hey, that's what I was feeling at the time, and that's about as honest as I can get.

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

Poison, New York Dolls and Motley Crue Add New Dates

(hennemusic) Good news for rock fans in Illinois and Nebraska: the Poison, Motley Crue and the New York Dolls are headed your way.

The big metal tour of the summer has added two new North American dates: August 6th in Moline, IL and on August 7th in Omaha, NE.

Presale tickets for the new dates go on sale for Motley Crue Fan Club members starting April 6th; the public on-sale starts April 9th. more on this story

Injury Sidelines Weedeater

Earsplit sent over word that a member of Weedeater has been injured forcing them to reschedule some tour dates. Here is what we received:

Well, they made it through a month and a half of heavy duty touring in support of Jason...The Dragon, playing packed and sold-out shows every day in front of rabid crowds from coast to coast. But as with all things Weedeater, somebody in the band was finally injured and they were forced to cancel the last few shows of the US leg of their Jason...The Dragon tour. These shows were in the Southeast US and will be rescheduled at a later date.

As for the injury sustained; guitarist Shep broke his hand and could no longer wield his mighty axe of six strings for the remaining shows. But, as with every previous injury this band has sustained -- while on or off of tour -- Shep has been healing his mangled bones and Weedeater will be getting back out there to hit you all with a dose of their inhumanly heavy live show almost immediately. more on this story

All Time Low Feel Like Dancin' With Rivers Cuomo

All Time Low have returned with the digital release of their new song called "I Feel Like Dancin'," which features Weezer's Rivers Cuomo.

The track is the lead single from the group's major label debut Dirty Work, set for release on June 7th.

For "I Feel Like Dancin,'" All Time Low singer-guitarist Alex Gaskarth teamed up with none other than Rivers Cuomo for one marathon writing session at the Weezer frontman's home. more on this story

Gomez Offer Up Free Download

Gomez have announced that they are giving fans a free download of their brand new single "Options".

The track comes from their seventh studio album, Whatever's On Your Mind, which is set to be released on June 21st.

Full tracklisting: 1. Options 2. I Will Take You There 3. Whatever's On Your Mind 4. Just As Lost As You 5. The Place And The People 6. Our Goodbye 7. Song In My Heart 8. Equalizer 9. That Wolf 10. X-Rays more on this story

Former Glassjaw Guitarist Talks New Group With At The Drive-In Star

Former Glassjaw guitarist Todd Weinstock recently spoke with Ryan's Rock Show for an interview where he appears on camera for the first time in years according to the show.

Weinstock and producer Marc Jordan (The Cult, Velvet Revolver) discuss their new production duo Social Security, Weinstock's new band with ex-At The Drive-In drummer Tony Haajar called Afrobots, and reminisces on his time spent in Glassjaw.

An excerpt: "Weinstock -- who had been a member of Glassjaw from 1996 to 2004, and appeared on all releases from the band's 'Kiss Kiss Bang Bang' (1997) debut EP through second full-length 'Worship and Tribute' (2002) -- has stayed pretty busy since he and the group parted ways in '04. Following his near-decade stint with Glassjaw, Weinstock handled guitar duties for electropop band Men, Women & Children, lent his talents to a project dubbed Cubic Zirconia, and stayed active DJing in New York City. Today, one of his more recent endeavors: producing bands." Stream the video here

The Binary Code Find Their New Voice

The Binary Code have announced that their new frontman will be Marcus Silva. The band had the following to say via their Facebook:

"We'd like to welcome Marcus Silva to the band as our new singer! We've been working with Marcus since the end of last year, and feel he's going to be a great addition to the band. In regards to our departure with Michael Apprich, the decision was mutual, as we acknowledged Mike's need to focus on his personal life. We love Mike and hope the best for him - he'll always be our friend."

The group has also posted two new pre-production demos, "Trees 100 Feet Underwater" and "Unexist." Both tracks can be streamed at the band's Soundcloud page here

Nada Surf Limited Edition

Nada Surf have announced the "The Moon Is Calling" limited edition 7-inch, which will be released to celebrate the 4th annual Record Store Day on April 16th, 2011.

Containing two previously unreleased demos, it is certain to be a highlight amongst the many must-have items loyal record store shoppers will purchase on this year's Record Store Day.

The group will be entering the studio this month to record their sixth full-length album for release later this fall on Barsuk Records. more on this story

You, Me, And Everyone We Know Leave Glamour Kills Tour

You, Me, And Everyone We Know have announced that they have dropped off the Glamour Kills Tour for personal reasons.

Rico Vigil and the band updated fans last via their Facebook page. "Hey guys, I write to you now to say something that no band ever likes to say and that is that starting today, we will no longer be on the Glamour Kills Tour (this includes our headlining show in Duluth, Minnesota).

"It's a great tour with great people and we're sad to be dropping off, but we had some personal things to deal with. more on this story

The Flaming Lips Musical Coming

(Gibson) The Flaming Lips have announced plans to create a stage musical based on their 2002 album, Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots.

Frontman Wayne Coyne told Billboard.com that the Lips are working with Broadway director Des McAnuff (The Who's Tommy, Jersey Boys) on the psychedelic project.

"It'll be a big chunk of Flaming Lips music, probably about 30 songs," Coyne said. "It's a big deal. It's hokey and wonderful and poignant and powerful. It's really become a perfect combination of my fantastical robot-world vision and [McAnuff's] little, internal, humanistic version of what that music is. I really believe it could work – and luckily I don't have to do much!" more on this story

Book Of Black Earth Set May Album Release

Book Of Black Earth have set a May 24th, 2011 release date for their new album, "The Cold Testament".

The album was tracked with Chris Common (Pelican, The Sword) at the Red Room Studio in Seattle and mixed and mastered by Dan Swano (Bloodbath, Nasum, Opeth) at Unisound in Sweden.

Vocalist/guitarist TJ Cowgill commented on the new album: "Thematically, 'The Cold Testament' will be a little looser than 'Horoskopus,' but there is still an underlying current to both the sound of the album and lyrically. This will in my opinion be our strongest, most haunting offering, closing another chapter in the Book of Black Earth." more on this story

Darzamat's Nera Sets NeraNature Debut Album Release

Darzamat frontwoman Nera has set a May 9th in Europe and July 12th in USA release date for her debut solo album "Foresting Wounds", released under the moniker of NeraNature.

The album contains eleven tracks kept in the climate of atmospheric rock/metal. The cover of Garbage's "The World is Not Enough" greatly fulfills this material.

NeraNature was founded by Nera in 2009. The project appeared as a space where the air is filled with matters lingering in her head, a bit more intimate, private and sometimes bizarre and freakish. more on this story

Paul Weller Finishes New Album

(Gibson) If you are supposed to slow down in your 50s, no one has told Paul Weller. The seasoned English singer/guitarist has already recorded a follow up to 2010's Wake Up the Nation.

He told U.K. radio station XFM: "The album is all ready to go. Maybe this year, hopefully." Weller's new album is yet to be titled.

"It seems to be taking its own character this time," Weller said. "Sonically it's still pushing things, but still with good melodies, and lyrically I'm trying to stretch myself. I've tried to make the words more impressionistic, tried to write in different ways. more on this story

Robbie Robertson Rocks Letterman

(hennemusic) Robbie Robertson's new album, "How To Become Clairvoyant," has just been released.

Co-produced by Robertson and Marius de Vries, the record features several guests, including Eric Clapton (who co-wrote three tracks and plays on six), Steve Winwood (organ on two songs), Tom Morello, Robert Randolph, Trent Reznor and more.

The music legend stopped by David Letterman's show Tuesday to play a track from this, his fifth solo album, and first since 1998. Check out video of the performance here

Darkthrone's Fenriz Pens Forward to Metalion: The Slayer Mag Diaries

Fenriz of Darkthrone has written a foreword to the upcoming 744-page hardcover book Metalion: The Slayer Mag Diaries, by Jon Kristiansen.

Fenriz's connection to Slayer Mag dates to the 1980s, when he was just beginning to play music and Kristiansen was already a respected figure in the Scandinavian underground scene.

"Metalion's bad review of a demo tape by my band Black Death back in '87 was very painful," begins Fenriz. "I had to live with that hurt slowly and daily. And even before Black Death got the painful mention in Slayer Mag, Metalion first sent a letter that kicked my ass. It was devastating-but it served me right..." more on this story

Not Tonight Josephine Full Length Album On The Horizon

Not Tonight Josephine have set a April 26th, 2011 release date for their new full-length, All On The Horizon.

All On The Horizon is the band's follow up to their 2009 EP, This Orphan Heart. The band teamed up with producer Brett Hestla (Creed, Dark New Day, Framing Hanley) in the studio for All On The Horizon. Brett Hestla is also credited for producing This Orphan Heart.

Their upcoming single, a cover of Ace of Base's popular tune 'All That She Wants', is set to hit radio airwaves and iTunes in late March. The cover has seen amazing reception from fans, especially on YouTube where the track has seen a remarkable 60,000 hits since January 29th, 2011. more on this story

Asking Alexandria Doing Jimmy Kimmel

Asking Alexandria will be performing on The Jimmy Kimmel Live Outdoor Stage on April 11th.

Asking Alexandria are appearing in support of their brand new album, Reckless and Relentless, which just hit stores.

They have release three versions of the new album including a specially priced Best Buy version (includes five exclusive remix tracks), a specially priced Hot Topic version (includes three exclusive tracks) and the normal version with the standard 12 tracks. more on this story

Blackwolfgoat Going Soph

Darryl Shepard of Milligram and Hackman fame has announced a May 24th release of a new album from his one-man project Blackwolfgoat.

Entitled Dronolith, the sophomore release from Shepard under the Blackwolfgoat banner bears 46 minutes of rhythmic, ambient drone rock over the course of its six spacious tracks, all recorded live at Amps vs. Ohms Studio by Glenn Smith (Lamont, Raw Radar War, Ichabod) and mastered by Nick Zampiello at New Alliance East.

Confirmed for release on, the album's production run will be limited to 100 hand-numbered gatefold digi-sleeve copies, and like Blackwolfgoat's Small Stone Records-released debut album, Dragonwizardsleeve, bears cover art by visionary graphic artist Alexander von Wieding (Karma To Burn, Monster Magnet, Trouble, Razor, etc.). more on this story

Hell Hath No Fury Tour With System Divide, In This Moment, Straight Line Stitch and Sister Sin

System Divide will return to the US later this month on the Hell Hath No Fury Tour with In This Moment, Straight Line Stitch and Sister Sin.

System Divide features vocalist Miri Milman (Orphaned Land), vocalist Sven De Caluwe (aborted, Leng Tch'd etc), guitarist Michael Wilson (Abigail Williams), bassist Andrew Lenthe and drummer Mike Heller.

Commented Milman had this to say, "We're looking forward to going back to some of the places we played on our previous tour and perhaps recognizing some of the faces as well as meeting some new people. Get ready for some ridiculous amounts of 'girl power!'" more on this story

The Wilderness of Manitoba Announce Dates With Cloud Cult

The Wilderness of Manitoba are hitting the road this May with experimental indie rockers Cloud Cult

The Wilderness of Manitoba will be touring in support of the release of their debut album When You Left The Fire, out May 10.

The dates follow a recently confirmed run of shows with folk-pop duo The Chapin Sisters in April. more on this story