Another Unreleased Metallica Song Online

This is the second "Death Magnetic" track to be given to fans, following "Hate Train," which was provided after Monday's gig Check it out

Lenny Kravitz Is Angry

(hennemusic) Lenny Kravitz has crafted an image based not only on his incredible musical talent, but one of being a nice guy. Now, a new video for comedy site Funny or Die shows another side of the rocker.

The footage shows Kravitz being one angry dude – at everything around him. From traffic to tourists to kites to flooring, Lenny doesn't hold anything back.

Kravitz just completed a European tour in support of his latest album, "Black or White America"; he fires things back up again in March for a tour of Australia. Check it out here.

Coldplay Plan North American Tour

Emi sent over word yesterday that Coldplay plans to launch their first North American tour in nearly three years on April 17.

The trek, which kicks off at Rexall Place in Edmonton, AB, will include a two-night stand at Los Angeles' historic Hollywood Bowl (May 1 & 2).

The band is touring in support of its new RIAA-certified Platinum record, Mylo Xyloto. more on this story

Pantera, Anthrax, Disturbed, Slipknot Stars For DimeBash

Next week's DimeBash 2011 is set to feature members of Pantera, Anthrax, Disturbed, Slipknot, System of a Down, Machine Head and many more paying tribute to "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott and raising money for the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up & Shout Cancer Fund.

We were sent this approved lineup announcement: "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott's influence on the music community can never be fully estimated, but if the collection of artists and players at this year's DimeBash 2011 is any indication, his legacy is as far-reaching and deeper than ever before.

On December 14th, the world of hard rock and metal come together in a communion of thunderous songs and stories to tip its collective glass to one of the true masters of not only guitar, but music as a whole. "Today marks the 7th year, which still doesn't seem like a reality to me", states Rita Haney, longtime girlfriend of Dime and the person who knew him best. "Sometimes I think, "Boy this sure is a long ass tour", but then I focus back in and realize what I'm working on at this moment and I just have to smile and be thankful for all the amazing people that surround me - thanks to him. I hope everyone enjoys this event as much as we like bringing it to them. It's nothing more, nothing less, than "About a damn good time!" - one of my favorite Dime pastimes and phrases. There are no words to express my thanks to all the artists who make this event special and give "us fans" a night to remember two truly amazing people and the music they created! I am forever at your beckon call, so c'mon out and experience the evening with us. It's going to be quite magical!!!" more on this story

The Day Ozzy Almost Died

(Gibson) On this day in 2003, Ozzy Osbourne was admitted to Wexham Park Hospital in Slough, Berkshire, after being injured in a quad bike accident at his U.K. home. The 55-year-old singer broke his collarbone, eight ribs and a vertebra in his neck. News of Osbourne's accident reached the House of Commons, where the government sent a goodwill message. Gibson takes a look back: Rock and roll almost lost Ozzy Osbourne on this very day in 2003.

Ozzy Osbourne was back in England at his Buckinghamshire home, enjoying a day off from promoting his new duet with daughter Kelly. Taking a ride in the country on his ATV four-wheeler, Ozzy crashed, breaking his collarbone, eight ribs and a vertebra in his neck.

"I'd been racing along this dirt trail and my front wheels hit a pothole," Ozzy told Wales Online. "The bike shot out from under me and did a back flip in the air, throwing me on to the grass. For about a millionth of a second, I thought, 'Oh well, that wasn't so bad'. Then the whole lot landed on top of me. Crack!"

Ozzy's broken ribs proved exceptionally dangerous after doctors discovered that his lungs had started to fill with blood. There was also a chance he could lose an arm since a main artery had been severed.

Ozzy, however, in true-rock star fashion, was more concerned about his tattoo. more on this story

Stupid Grudge Preventing Guns N' Roses Reunion

(Gibson) Guns N' Roses are among this year's inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, an honor they're receiving on their very first year of eligibility. Such as event seems like cause for, at long last, a full-fledged, Guns N' Roses reunion, but according to drummer Steven Adler, the guys have no official plans to get back in the same room together, even for a cause as big as the Hall.

When asked if he thinks all five Appetite for Destruction-era members of Guns N' Roses will show up for the induction, Adler told Rolling Stone, "Absolutely not. But, as far as I know, there is a God and a higher power, and it's possible. Unfortunately, I don't foresee it. You figure that time could heal all wounds, but some people just REALLY hold a crazy grudge."

Axl Rose seems cool with Duff McKagan, Izzy Stradlin and Adler. The hope is that he'll patch things up with guitar great Slash. "He should be cool with Slash!" Adler exclaimed. "The real shame about the ending of the Guns N' Roses when I got kicked out wasn't just that I got kicked out, but Slash and Axl stopped working together. They are the Keith Richards and the Mick Jagger! The Steven Tyler and Joe Perry!

"For 20 years, because of some STUPID grudge, which I guarantee you that neither of them could even tell you what it was. They don't even know! I just had lunch with Slash two days ago. He loves Axl. He holds no grudges towards him. Twenty years of great music wasn't created because of some stupid grudge. That's a shame." more on this story

Warrant's Jani Lane Died Without A Will

(TMZ) Former Warrant singer Jani Lane died without divvying up his financial empire -- which could be a big problem .... considering he was worth about $600,000 at the time of his death.

According to court docs filed in connection with Jani's estate, the singer left behind no will when he died of alcohol poisoning in August -- and now, his oldest daughter has asked the court to approve an estate administrator to start figuring things out.

According to the docs, the 47-year-old's estate is valued at $600,000 -- though it's unclear exactly what it's made up of.

As for who's in contention for the goods -- Jani is survived by his wife and his two daughters ... but the mom of his second daughter could also make out with a share. more on this story

Kaiser Chiefs Plan North American Release and Tour

(Press Here) Kaiser Chiefs have set a March 6, 2012 North American release date for their next release, Start The Revolution Without Me.

The new release, Start The Revolution Without Me (Fiction/Cooperative Music/Downtown), will feature five never-before released tracks.

Next year, the band will be hitting the road for a North American tour in March and April. more on this story

Rodrigo y Gabriela Offer Up Download of Heavy New Song

(Big Hassle) ATO Records is offering the first song from the soon-to-be released Area 52 from Rodrigo y Gabriela.

The song is called "Juan Loco," and is available for download on the group's SoundCloud here.

ATO sent over this background info on the track and album: "Juan Loco" is a compelling and powerful representation of the unique hybrid of metal, latin and jazz that is the unmistakable signature of Rodrigo Sanchez and Gabriela Quintero. For Area 52, the duo took their sound a step further into the unknown -- "Juan Loco" now boasts a 13-piece Cuban Orchestra and brilliant bass by Carles Benavent, who has played with the likes of Paco De Lucia, Chick Corea and Miles Davis. more on this story

KROQ Acoustic Christmas Will Be Streamed Online

Rock fans that do not live in the Los Angeles area won't have to miss the KROQ Acoustic Christmas this weekend as the event is set to streamed online.

Ustream are providing live broadcast for KROQ Acoustic Christmas 2011 in Los Angeles on Saturday, December 10th and Sunday, December 11th starting at 5:30pm PT / 8:30 pm ET for both nights.

Tune in here to watch the Live webcast of the entire weekend with complete, and uncut performances, backstage interviews, and more from Blink-182, Bush, Incubus, 311, The Black Eyes, Death Cab for Cutie, Florence + the Machine, Mumford & Sons, and more! more on this story

Joe Elliott Rocks Benefit For Def Leppard's 'Sixth Member'

(hennemusic) Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott took the stage Sunday night in Birmingham to help a friend and fellow bandmate.

The Birmingham Mail reports the event was a benefit show to raise money for the man described as Def Leppard's "sixth member."

Elliott took part in Doin' The Decent Thing at the Roadhouse in Stirchley – a fundraiser for Dick Decent, from Dudley, who has toured with Def Leppard as their keyboard player. The 51-year-old, who runs the Decent Pie Studios in Dudley, was struck down with fluoroquinolone toxicity two years ago, which is a little-known illness caused by poisoning after taking antibiotics. More including video of the show here.

Scott Weiland Performance Online

(hennemusic) Scott Weiland recently performed a holiday-inspired set for iHeartradio in New York.

The Stone Temple Pilots frontman is promoting his new Christmas release, "The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year," which features Xmas standards in a variety of styles, including big band swing, orchestrated ballads, reggae, bossa nova and more.

The set featured songs from the new project, as well as some STP. Weiland is doing some intimate shows this month. Grab the dates and check out the videos of the jam here.

Vinnie Paul and Zakk Wylde Remember Dimebag

(Banana 101.5) Yesterday marked the seventh anniversary (12/08/04) of the tragic murder of Pantera legend Dimebag Darrell Abbott. his brother Vinnie Paul and Zakk Wylde were among those that paid tribute to him to mark the sad anniversary:

Vinnie Paul Remembering his brother and bandmate: "On this day 7 years ago I had the best friend i've ever known taken from me forever!!!!!!! I would just like to say DIMES SPIRIT forever shines on like the stars in the sky!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lets celebrate his life,music,LOVE and spirit and do a Blacktooth in his honor!!!! Getcha pull and light em up!!!!! WE MISS YOU DIME , YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN!!!!! BIG LOVE FROM BIG BROTHER!!!! THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!!!!"

Zakk Wylde On Dime's importance to heavy music: "When people ask me, "What was Dime's guitar playing like?" I say, "With Dime, it wasn't just what he brought to the table, with the bluesy feel and the beyond f—ing heavy riffs." When you really think about it, he actually inspired a genre, like how [Black Sabbath guitarist] Tony Iommi inspired a genre of music. Not just Dime's ripping solos and all that bulls—, I'm talking about like the actual style of the f—ing music." [Revolver] more on this story

Lamb of God Deliver New Video

(Banana 101.5) Lamb of God's sixth studio album 'Resolution' is due in stores January 24th, 2012 and is the follow-up to 2009′s 'Wrath.' Drummer Chris Adler addressed the speculation that this would be the last album from the band when speaking to Hails and Horns recently:

"It's tough to say. I don't want to. I feel that this is in my blood. But it's very much possible that we're not able to keep up at a certain point. I think we need to be honest with ourselves about that. I don't know when that's gonna be. I don't want it to be now. I don't want it to be today…So I don't want to say that this is the last one, but we're not getting any younger. It certainly could be. We all know that someday this is gonna end. If we can't put something together that is somehow an evolution or is somehow better than what we've done, then we should really just stop, because the albums that we have done are all good in their own way. We're very proud of [the band] and we don't want to water down whatever legacy there is."

While the first single from 'Resolution' has been both praised by fans for staying true to their sound and blasted for showing no growth, vocalist Randy Blythe recently revealed that the online criticism is "unbelievably amusing" and helps him "sleep extra-soundly knowing we done good once again." Check out the lyric video and decide for yourself

Mick Jagger and Keith Richards To Help Pay For Hubert Sumlin's Funeral

(Rock News Desk) The Rolling Stones' Mick Jagger and Keith Richards have volunteered to pay all costs related to the funeral of blues guitarist Hubert Sumlin, who died this week aged 80.

Sumlin spent most of his career playing with Howlin' Wolf but also worked with Muddy Waters. He was named the 43rd greatest player of all time by Rolling Stone magazine.

He died of heart failure in a New Jersey hospital after a long illness. It's thought Stones guitarist Richards had been helping with his medical bills for some time. more on this story

Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones Honored

(hennemusic) Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones is to receive some special honors today.

The News Shopperreports Jones will receive an honorary fellowship from Deptford's Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance.

Jones will join the ranks of other acclaimed artists who have received the honor, including Oscar nominated composer John Powell. more on this story

Tesla Day In Sacramento

(hennemusic) It was Tesla day in Sacramento, California on Wednesday. As part of the festivities, the rockers were on hand to receive the key to the city from Mayor Kevin Johnson, who praised the band for raising the city's profile worldwide.

The presentation was held at the Sacramento Rock And Roll Museum, the site of the Oasis Ballroom, where the band first got its start.

"Being from Sacramento has really been good for us," said guitarist Frank Hannon, "because we've been able to keep it real and not get caught up in glam and the competition down in Hollywood and all that. We're proud to be from Sacramento; it's a hometown, heartfelt thing."

Check out video here.

Blur To Receive Brit Honor

(Gibson) Britpop legends Blur will be recognized at the U.K.'s version of the Grammys, the Brits. Damon Albarn and crew will receive the prestigious Outstanding Contribution to Music award next year.

BRITs chairman David Joseph told Music Week : "Blur are as popular today as they have always been. They've always felt like the new guard, constantly pushing the boundaries, but incredibly it is 20 years since the release of Leisure, their first album. I've long felt they would be worthy winners – their contribution to British music is immense."

The BRIT Awards will be held February 21 at the O2 Arena in London. more on this story

Unseen John Lennon Photos Posted Online

(Gibson) Yesterday (December 8) marked the 31-year anniversary of the tragic death of John Lennon and Time marked the occasion by posting previously unreleased photos of the Beatles legend.

The ex-Beatle was shot and killed December 8, 1980, at age 40 in New York by a man named Mark David Chapman at the entry to the building where he lived. His passing happened just three weeks after the release of his album, Double Fantasy, which was the first album Lennon had released since his son was born in 1975.

In honor of Lennon, Time Light Box – consisting of the photo editors of Time magazine – has posted previously unseen images of John Lennon and Yoko Ono during their "Bed-In" for peace at Montreal's Queen Elizabeth Hotel in June of 1969. The striking main shot shows Tommy Smothers (an unknown friend), John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Rosemary Leary and Timothy Leary. Check out the gallery here.

Matt Sorum Reacts To Guns N' Roses Rock Hall Induction

(hennemusic) Guns N' Roses members were scattered all over the planet when Wednesday's announcement about the band's induction into the 2012 Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame was released.

Drummer Matt Sorum was in Australia, where he was performing a show, when he got word. Early Thursday, Sorum appeared on Channel 7's "The Morning Show" in Australia and was asked for his reaction to the news.

"Congratulations to myself, I guess," responded Sorum. "It's just amazing that we're still here, and still alive. We had such wild times and we're still here to tell the tale. And all the boys are healthy." more on this story

The Soulless Kick Off Tour With Bury Tomorrow

The Soulless (formerly Ignominious Incarceration) kicked off their UK tour last night at The Croft in Bristol.

The band is joining British metalcore act Bury Tomorrow for the shows, which will be The Soulless' last of the year.

The Soulless frontman Andy Wardle says: "We are really excited to get back on the road again this winter. We had an amazing time on the last tour and have been gagging to keep playing our new songs from 'Isolated', which we recorded this time one year ago. We are looking forward to meeting the guys in Bury Tomorrow and I'm sure it's gonna be a blast!" more on this story

Black Keys Make Letterman Appearance

(hennemusic) The new Black Keys album, "El Camino," hit stores on Tuesday and the band stopped by David Letterman's program on Wednesday to perform "Gold On The Ceiling" from the new set.

El Camino is the band's seventh record, and the follow-up to 2010's "Brothers," which has sold almost a million copies to date, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

The Black Keys just announced the first leg of their 2012 North American tour, which kicks off March 2 in Cincinnati.

Check out video of the Letterman appearance here.

Foxy Shazam Announce Dates With The Darkness

Foxy Shazam have announced North American dates with The Darkness kicking-off in February.

The shows are in support of their upcoming album, "The Church of Rock And Roll" on the recently re-launched I.R.S. Records, due on January 24th.

The band's run in February with The Darkness will launch into a U.S. headlining tour in the Spring. more on this story

Singled Out: Poison Oaks' Pine

Today Laura Cortese tells us about the title track from the recently released Poison Oaks EP and vinyl 7" "Pine". Here is the story:

Sh*t. I was hoping never to have to share this story beyond the obscured lyrical telling. It was one of those lovers, the ones who torment you. The dark ones whose minds you can't read. I'd been waiting for him to call for a month or so. And of course I had plans to meet up with someone new who had caught my interest. Just when you think it'll never happen, he calls drunk at 3am while I'm asleep... When I saw his name I was too pissed to pick up the phone. So I waited to see if he left a message, and he did, and I checked it immediately. All he said after a month of nothing was..."I saw something today that reminded me of you. A coal truck crashed into a freight train and everything was on fire." Disambiguation of that sentence could mean drastically different things. But I knew what he meant. Our story got pretty complicated...infidelity and mistrust.

Four years later when I started writing the song I tried to tell the story of that relationship, but that was uninteresting to me by that time. Instead I tried to imagine a scenario in which those words could be a compliment not a torment. I felt very vulnerable asking the questions I would have asked if I could have at the time. My good friend Kristin helped me craft things in the end to make them feel singable... like I wasn't exposing some frail embarrassing part of myself. The feel of the track is intentionally happier than the story...maybe I was hopeful that some day I'd feel free from the angst of those kind of connections.

We started by me just strumming the fiddle and singing. It was just Sam Amidon, Matt Malikowski and me in the studio at the beginning. He played the weird off beat B3 part and played three banjo solos that we layered together. I loved the almost African pop vibe we were getting. When we went into the studio to finish the record Neil Cleary had this image of the world's biggest shaker being the center of the groove.

Hearing is believing. Now that you know the story behind the song, listen for yourself right here!