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On this day in 1983, Karen Carpenter died aged 32 of a cardiac arrest at her parents' home in Downey, California; the coroner's report gave the cause of death of imbalances associated with anorexia nervosa. The Carpenters 1970 album Close to You, featured two hit singles: "(They Long to Be) Close to You'" and" We've Only Just Begun.'" In Playboy's annual opinion poll, readers voted Karen Carpenter the Best Rock Drummer of the year. Find out what else happened on this date in music history here

Slash Wife Assault at Ozzy Show?

(hennemusic) Slash's wife has been accused of kicking another woman in the stomach at an Ozzy Osbourne concert in L.A. this week.

According to the police report, an incident happened backstage, following Slash's opening slot at the Gibson Amphitheatre on Tuesday night.

Sources connected to the victim tell an online tabloid that Perla Hudson saw Slash talking to the other woman and flipped out, allegedly approaching the two and kicking the other woman in the stomach. more on this story

Bon Jovi Announce New Tour Leg and Webcast

Bon Jovi plan to take a couple years off after they wrap their current world tour. On the heals of that news, comes news of a brand new tour leg.

The new leg will include concerts in Montreal, Atlanta, Orlando, Houston, Memphis, St. Louis, Milwaukee, Columbus, and more.

The 2011 tour is set to kick off on February 9th at Bryce Jordan Center in State College, PA and once again Bon Jovi will utilize the latest in web-based video technology to engage their fans worldwide, as a portion of the show will be broadcast LIVE via a free webcast. more on this story

Rush To Remix Vapor Trails

(hennemusic) Rush are doing what many artists have talked about over the years, but few have actually done: they are revisiting an old release in the hopes of making it better.

Classic Rock magazine is reporting that Rush are planning to re-enter the studio to do a complete remix of their 2002 album "Vapor Trails."

"We were never happy with the production," said guitarist Alex Lifeson. "Perhaps we should have taken more time over the record. But now we've got the chance to improve things. There will be no re-recording, just a remix." more on this story

Deftones and The Dillinger Escape Plan Tour

Deftones have announced a headlining tour with support from The Dillinger Escape Plan on all dates

Deftones are touring in support of their sixth studio album, DIAMOND EYES, which was released last May.

The tour will begin on April 14th in Seattle, WA, and will finish up on June 13th in San Francisco, CA. more on this story

Duff McKagan's Loaded Set New Album Release

(Kayos) Duff McKagan's Loaded's new album, The Taking, will be released on vinyl on April 12th and on CD on April 19th.

Recorded by Terry Date (Soundgarden, Avenged Sevenfold), the album follows the band's 2009 debut Sick. A feature-length film, The Taking (in the style of A Hard Day's Night crossed with The Song Remains The Same), is due this summer.

"This record really sort of took a life of its' own, and the songs really revealed themselves to us as we went along," says Duff. "Terry Date came into the picture at a time when his genius ear helped to capture a sonic theme for the record. You can't underestimate what a guy like TD brings to the table. The Taking is the closest thing to a 'concept' record that I have ever been involved with. Pain, loss, triumph, and redemption. Life. Bring it." more on this story

Mick Jagger To Perform At Grammy Awards

(hennemusic) Rolling Stones fans won't have to wait until the Glastonbury Festival in June to see some live music, as Mick Jagger has been confirmed as a performer at the February 13 Grammy Awards.

The AP reports the Stones frontman will appear as part of a tribute to soul great Solomon Burke, who died last year. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer opened for the Stones several times during his career comeback late in life.

For his first appearance on the Grammy stage, Jagger will perform with soul singer Raphael Saadiq. more on this story

Sick Of It All 25th Anniversary Party

Sick Of It All are celebrating their anniversary by throwing a huge party where it all started for them: New York City!

That's right, on March 26th, Sick Of It All is taking over Webster Hall for a massive show in celebration of their 25th anniversary!

Sick Of It All will be joined by very special guests Snapcase alongside Merauder, and Razorblade Handgrenade. more on this story

Singled Out: Red Week Final Day

Red released their new album, Until We Have Faces, this week. To celebrate the release we asked Anthony Armstrong to pick some of his favorite tracks from the release and tell us about them. Here is today's song: The Best Is Yet To Come:

This song shows up near the conclusion of the record. It's about leaving the past behind us. Finally we see that we can close the door on our skeletons and make preparations for a future that is bound to hold new and exciting opportunities in every fascist of our lives. We will no longer hold back the life that we have denied ourselves and see that the best is yet to come.

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

AC/DC Black Ice Book Coming

(hennemusic) AC/DC fans can relive the band's recent "Black Ice" world tour with the limited edition photo book "AC/DC Black Ice World Tour 2008-2010."

The hardcover coffee-table book features 250 shots taken over 2-years by Matteo Abruzzo, who travelled around the world with the band.

"AC/DC Black Ice World Tour 2008-2010" gets up close with Brian Johnson, Angus and Malcolm Young, Phil Rudd and Cliff Williams. more on this story

American Idol Continues To Boost Aerosmith

(hennemusic) Steven Tyler's presence on American Idol continues to be money in the bank for Aerosmith.

Billboard reports that Tyler's impromptu duet of Aerosmith's "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" with Lauren Alaina that aired Thursday (Jan. 27), followed by a clip of the original version, was enough for the ballad to make its first appearance on Billboard's Digital Songs chart, entering at No. 54.

Aerosmith's top-charting Billboard Hot 100 hit - it reigned at No. 1 for four weeks in 1998 - sold 34,000 downloads in the Jan. 24-30 tracking week, a 363% increase, according to Nielsen SoundScan. more on this story

Devo Map Out More Tour Dates

(WBR) Devo have confirmed additional dates to their upcoming tour which begins in March.

Bob 1, who had sustained a serious hand injury some months ago, has healed nicely according to his doctors and is looking forward to the shows. "Thanks for all the cards and gifts, but cash would be better!" – Bob 1

As previously reported, tickets previously purchased for the November dates will be honored for these rescheduled shows in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Solana Beach. more on this story

Break Up Boosts The White Stripes

(Gibson) After news broke that The White Stripes were no more, sales have increased dramatically.

NME.com reports that according to figures on Amazon.co.uk, the band's 2010 live album and documentary Under Great White Northern Lights saw a 2,644% increase after the announcement of their demise.

Amazon's Movers & Shakers chart, which tracks high performing albums, sees two other White Stripes albums in the Top 10: White Blood Cells, up 612% to #5 and Elephant, up 402% to #7. more on this story

Volbeat Expand Tour Plans

(skh) Volbeat has added additional dates to their North America tour plans this Spring.

The band is touring in support of their major label debut Beyond Hell / Above Heaven which was released on December 14, 2010.

The band will return to the U.S. beginning the North American tour on March 23, 2011, at Irving Plaza in New York City, head coast to coast, and finish with a return to Irving Plaza in New York City on April 27. more on this story

R.E.M. Release New Video

(hennemusic) It's a shame R.E.M. have announced that they won't be hitting the road in support of their new disc, "Collapse Into Now," due out March 8.

The band's new video for "Discoverer" shows R.E.M. nailing the song in a powerful live performance at Hansa Studio in Berlin, in what looks like a large rehearsal space.

The video is the second one released by R.E.M. this week, having previously issued the Buster Keaton-inspired "Mine Smell Like Honey." Check it out here

Bob Marley Movie Coming

(Gibson) Acclaimed film director Kevin MacDonald has been hired to direct a documentary film about reggae giant Bob Marley.

MacDonald's impressive film resume includes The Last King of Scotland, Touching the Void, as well as an Academy Award win with political documentary, One Day in September.

The Hollywood Reporter says that MacDonald was picked by the movie's executive producers, one of whom is Marley's son Ziggy. Ziggy Marley said in a statement: "We went to Kevin initially as an acclaimed documentarian but what has been most important to the family is his obvious passion for and interest in my father's life as a musician and person." more on this story

Video of John Mellencamp Performing Blues Classic Delia

(hennemusic) Last month, John Mellencamp was a guest on A&E's Private Sessions. While warming up for the show, which was taped in December, John played a song called "Delia," first recorded by Blind Willie McTell 71 years ago as part of producer Alan Lomax's sessions for the Library of Congress.

"If you look back at American music, like 'Delia,' it was all about death and suffering," Mellencamp told Rolling Stone.

"That why they call it blues. In today's world we have so many candy-coated songs that have become popular music." Watch it here

Black Eyed Slash Super Bowl Jam In Doubt

(hennemusic) The Black Eyed Peas held their press conference in Dallas Wednesday, ahead of their appearance on the Halftime Show at Sunday's Super Bowl.

While rumours continue that the band will be joined by Slash and Usher (those with two names need not apply), the Peas would not comment when asked the question about special guests.

On Tuesday, The Associated Press reported a source close to the plans for the big game as saying Slash and Usher will make unannounced appearances with the Peas more on this story

Best Fans Drive For Beatles Honor

(Gibson) When Pete Best was unceremoniously dropped by The Beatles in 1962, just as the band were about to hit unseen heights of superstardom, fans from around Liverpool rallied to support him. They picketed Beatles shows with signs and loudly voiced their displeasure. Now, nearly 50 years later, Pete Best fans are again showing their support for the easygoing drummer. Over 10,000 fans have signed a petition to have a street in Liverpool named after Best. The campaign has garnered support from fans around the world.

Among those who have made their show of support public is Best's brother, Roag, who told the Liverpool Echo, "The formative years of The Beatles were very much Pete's years and, without these years, The Beatles would not have gone on to be the world icons they became."

Roag, who is the son of Beatles road manager Neil Aspinall, continued, "He did over 1,000 shows with them, which means he did more with them than Ringo Starr did in six years. In Hamburg, especially, they were doing eight or nine-hour sessions, so apart from playing more shows, he outstripped Ringo in hours played, as well." more on this story

Love Hope Strength Leads To Children's Cancer Center

Love Hope Strength Foundation turns musical treks and extreme concerts into Tanzania's First Cancer Center Dedicated to Children.

When the Love Hope Strength Foundation (LHS) was created in 2007, its founders envisioned using the power of music to help people from all walks of life gain access to cancer screening, treatment and support that first world citizens enjoy in places such as the United States and the U.K. With the opening of the first-of-its-kind cancer complex dedicated to children in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, that vision is taking hold in a region where cancer is not at the forefront of most minds.

On Tuesday, February 8, 2011 Mike Peters, LHS co-founder and front man for popular Welsh band, The Alarm, will join representatives of The Tanzanian Ministry of Health, Ocean Road Cancer Institute, the Muhimbili National Hospital and The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) as well as local and international supporters and children stricken with cancer, to cut the ribbon on Tanzania's first ever cancer wards devoted entirely to children. more on this story

Clandestine CD Release Show

Clandestine have announced a CD release show on Friday February 11 at The Whisky in Los Angeles, CA.

Their new album "The Invalid," is set to be released on February 15 via Nightmare Records.

Lead singer June Park had this to day: "I'm very excited about our CD release show at the world famous Whisky A Go Go club in Los Angeles. It has been a while since we played out so I know I will have some excess energy to burn on the stage. I can tell there is something wild locked inside of me that needs to be unleashed by performing. I already feel the nervous excitement as I'm speaking about the show. And usually the more nervous I am, the better the performance gets which is odd. I look forward to meeting our loyal fans, and hopefully a lot more new people will come check out our new songs from "The Invalid" which will hit the streets on February 15 through Nightmare Records."

SuidAkra Video Premiere

Metal Injection set over word that they are presenting the exclusive world premiere of the brand new video from SuidAkra.

Frontman Arkadius Antonik recently spoke with Metal Injection who discussed the album and video. Here is an excerpt: The Book of Dowth deals with the darker elements of celtic folklore-how is this going to be implemented into your music?

We created the story concept roughly before we started to write the songs, which meant we knew in which direction we should go in every single song. This time there were a lot of different atmospheres to create. For us it was like writing a movie soundtrack. On "Crógacht" it was the first time we've started to write songs in that kind of way. This time we had much more experience, which made the songwriting easier for us.

The video is for the track "Dowth 2059" and can be streamed at Metal Injection right here

Hugh Cornwell Announces UK Tour

(Noble) Hugh Cornwell, the original vocalist and guitarist of the Stranglers, hits the road for a series of UK concerts from April 6th.

The man whose credentials include the Stranglers classics Golden Brown, No More Heroes, and Peaches, will not only perform his critically acclaimed solo album Guilty, but due to fan demand, he will also perform epic Stranglers songs never performed before as a solo artist, including The Raven, Schoolmaam and Toiler on the Sea.

"The idea for this tour came from my fans," says Cornwell. "The requests for Guilty haven't stopped since it was first released. Now the fans have heard my interpretation of Rattus Norvegicus, they're demanding to hear the other Stranglers epics 'a la Hugh'. I can't wait to perform them." more on this story

Lzzy Hale of Halestorm Replaces Lacuna Coil's Cristina Scabbia on Harddrive

((Skh) United Stations Radio Network's Harddrive & Harddrive XL, both hosted by Lou Brutus, announced today while Lacuna Coil's Cristina Scabbia is on hiatus as her band begins to write and record their new album, Lzzy Hale of Halestorm will step behind the microphone to fill the "ASK Cristina" spot with the new "Ask Lzzy" feature on the weekend edition of hardDrive and the Friday night installment of hardDrive XL with Lou Brutus! "ASK LZZY" begins this Friday night on hardDrive XL, and this weekend Feb 5/6 on hardDrive XL.

"I'm so excited to be doing an audio-column for Harddrive and Harddrive XL!" raved Lzzy. "Thank you so much for asking me to do it. This is yet another way that I can get more intimate with my fans, and offer some help where I can! Looking forward to all of your questions. Ask me anything!"

Heralded by Revolver magazine as "The breakthrough hard-rock group of the year," Halestorm is one of the most popular new rock bands on the scene today. The band's debut album for Atlantic Records debuted Top 5 on the Hard Music album chart and has spawned two hit singles at Active Rock radio. Through their hard work, they have become one of the top draws on the road. Hale also does a monthly advice column in the pages of Revolver. Halestorm is set to be one of the bands on the upcoming Avalanche Tour with Stone Sour, Skillet, Theory of a Deadman and Art of Dying. more on this story

Foster the People Hitting The Road

Foster the People are hitting the road this spring with Grouplove and LeSands.

The trek is in support of Foster the People's recently released self-titled EP out now on StarTime International.

Foster the People first caught the attention of fans early last year when they self-released their track 'Pumped Up Kicks' on their website for friends to share. more on this story

Misery CD Release Party

Misery have announced a CD release party at Duff's Brooklyn on Friday, February 11th at 9pm.

The band will be joined by Evil is Crowned producer Joey Z, also of New York metal band Life of Agony. The party is open to the public and is free of charge, so make sure to come on out and meet the band!

MISERY is poised to release their new album Evil is Crowned on February 15th 2011. The album was recorded at Systems 2 Recording Studio in Brooklyn, NY and was mastered at Manhattan's world-famous Sterling Sound. Production credits on Evil is Crowned go to Joey Z of Life of Agony.
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Steve Vai Eyes World Record and Needs Your Help

Berkleemusic and Steve Vai announced a call to action for guitarists around the world to join forces and set the Guinness World Record for the largest online guitar lesson on March 3rd, 2011.

This first-of-its-kind initiative will bring together the worldwide community of guitarists in an unprecedented online celebration of music education.

Vai, who is currently recording a new album and preparing for an extensive world tour, is a Berklee alumnus with a devoted fan base in over seventy countries. Although he is not a guitar instructor, Vai is a passionate advocate for music exploration and hopes the event will encourage players to continue to cultivate their own unique style and spirit on the instrument. "This online event, and the larger efforts Berkleemusic is making to teach students around world, is a great example of the collaboration that happens at Berklee," says Vai. "Whether you're in Boston, Bombay, or Brussels, we'll all be together on March 3rd." more on this story

Rosaline Announce U.S. Tour

Rosaline have announced U.S. headline tour which will be supported by Sleep City.

The tour will kick off on March 17th in Kent, OH and will run through the East coast and Midwest, ending back in Newark, OH on April 4th.

Rosaline and Rock Band recently announced that the track 'Model Ships', cut from the band's 2010 release The Vitality Theory, is available for Rock Band 2 and 3 on Xbox 360 more on this story