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On this day in 1964, The Beatles made their US live debut on CBS-TV's The Ed Sullivan Show; they performed five songs including their current #1 "I Want To Hold Your Hand" watched by an estimated 73 million people. The show had received over 50,000 applications for the 728 seats in the TV studio. Find out what else happened on this date in music history here

Van Halen Summer Album Release and Tour?

(hennemusic) Word from Triple M Radio in Sydney is that Van Halen are currently confirming dates for an Australian tour that will support the band's new album, which they also say may be out before the end of summer.

"Van Halen dates are getting locked in," music reporter Nui Te Koha announced Wednesday morning (Feb 9) on Triple M Melbourne's Hot Breakfast. "They'll be here with David Lee Roth. Van Halen representatives were here with The Eagles during The Eagles tour in December."(Ed note: Irving Azoff manages both bands)

Koha added: "They're recording a new album at the moment. Eddie Van Halen says he doesn't want to do any shows until there is new material. And that new material should be out by August." more on this story

Roger Daltrey To Perform Tommy Live

(hennemusic) The Teenage Cancer Trust has announced the line-up to its 11th annual week of music and comedy gigs at the Royal Albert Hall, and the highlight for Who fans will be a special performance by Roger Daltrey of The Who's 1969 rock opera "Tommy."

The Thursday, March 24 performance will also feature Roger playing early hits, including material from "Live At Leeds."

"Tommy" has sold more than 20 million copies worldwide and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame for 'historical, artistic and significant' value. "These gigs have raised nearly £10 million in 10 years," says longstanding Teenage Cancer Trust patron Roger Daltrey CBE. more on this story

Rolling Stones Boxset

(Gibson) It seems that The Rolling Stones still remember when they used to put out a new "45" (slang for a single). The band have announced plans for a new box set that will compile all 45 of their 45s that originally were released between 1971 and 2006. The whole thing will be available April 11 in the U.K. (international dates have yet to be revealed).

Each single will get its own CD (running from "Brown Sugar" through "Mixed Emotions" to "Biggest Mistake"), along with rare B-sides, live versions and remixes. The result is 173 different tracks spread out over the set. A whopping 80 of them are currently unavailable. The set comes housed in a pink box that bares the band's famous lips logo and features a 32-page, hardback book with photos, essays and an interview with bassist Bill Wyman.

The set will also be available as a digital download. As a tie-in, a vinyl 7" pressing of "Brown Sugar" will be released for Record Store Day on April 16.

The Strokes Giving Away New Song

The Strokes are making their comeback official by releasing their newest single, "Under Cover Of Darkness," on today via a stream on their website.

The song will be available to download for free for 48 hours from www.thestrokes.com , and will arrive at radio on the same day.

"Under Cover Of Darkness" will be available to purchase digitally in the US via iTunes on February 15th. more on this story

Major Def Leppard Announcement Coming

(hennemusic) Def Leppard have posted the following update on their website: Leppard fans..... The countdown is on for Def Leppard to make a MAJOR announcement to the world! Stay tuned, DefLeppard.com will be reporting official news soon.....!

So what could this 'major' news be.... We've already reported that Leppard will release their first live album in May, which will contain "three new studio tracks," according to an interview guitarist Phil Collen did at the NAMM Convention in Anaheim last month.

A Leppard box set is in the works, guitarist Vivian Campbell told Rush On Rock last month.... more

Rainbow Rising Again

(Gibson) Hot on the heels of a "deluxe" treatment for their Down to Earth album, Rainbow are releasing an expanded version of what is largely regarded as their greatest work, Rainbow Rising (or just, Rising).

The 1976 set found Ritchie Blackmore and Ronnie James Dio at their creative peak, backed by the high-octane band of drummer Cozy Powell, bassist Jimmy Bain and keyboardist Tony Carey. The album featured such classic tracks as "Stargazer," "Starstruck" and "Light in the Black." Now, that set has been expanded in a hard rock fan dream package.

Rainbow Rising Deluxe Edition will feature multiple mixes and alternate recordings of all of the album's original six songs, plus live tracks as well, including "Man on the Silver Mountain," from the band's first album. The two-disc set will be released in the U.K. on February 28 and in North America on March 8. more on this story

Bon Jovi Webcast Tonight

Bon Jovi will play Penn State University tonight and it will stream live from the Bryce Jordan Cente, according to AEG.

Just click on any of these links to watch at 7.30pm Eastern Standard Time (12.30am UK time):

www.BonJovi.com, www.facebook.com/BonJovi, http://ustream.tv/BonJovi, or http://live.newsinc.com/bonjovi/index.htm

more on this story

Slash Wife Assault Denied

(hennemusic) Slash's wife, Perla Hudson, denies kicking plus-sized porn model Samantha Slopes in the stomach at an Ozzy Osbourne show in L.A. last week.

[An online tabloid] caught up with Perla at LAX on Monday, returning home from Slash's Super Bowl appearance with the Black Eyed Peas in Dallas on the weekend.

"I didn't kick her," said Hudson, "but if you see the size of her stomach, you could be walking into it right now, for all we know," she told the [tabloid's] cameraman, adding "it's out there," while making a grand sweeping gesture with her hands. more on this story

Rob Zombie To Induct Alice Cooper into Hall of Fame

(Gibson) The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, scheduled for March 14 at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City, will see Rob Zombie inducting one of his metal forefathers, Alice Cooper, into the Hall.

The two rockers have interacted quite a bit the past few years; Zombie and Cooper played the Halloween Hootenanny tour last fall and had previously done a short run together.

Cooper, 63, will celebrate his induction by performing at the ceremony with the original members of the Alice Cooper Band. more on this story

Guitar Hero: Black Label Society and Marilyn Manson

This month's Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock track pack features songs from Black Label Society and Marilyn Manson, a track from Children of Bodom's soon-to-be released studio album, Relentless Reckless Forever, the Guitar Hero debut of international sensation Firewind, and more.

Here are the details from Activision: In anticipation of the upcoming March 8 release of Relentless Reckless Forever, Finnish heavy metal gods Children of Bodom will rock fans with three tracks for the Guitar Hero Music Library this month, including early, exclusive access to "Was It Worth It,"the first single off theirforthcoming album.

Rounding out the February Mega Pack's offerings from Children of Bodom are "Living Dead Beat," from their fifth studio album, Are You Dead Yet?, and "Blooddrunk," off their similarly titled 2008 album, Blooddrunk. more on this story

Meat Loaf Doesn't Want Steven Tyler on American Idol

(hennemusic) Meatloaf has shared his strong feelings about Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler becoming an American Idol judge.

"I think Steven [Tyler] is one of the great rock vocalists of all time," Meat Loaf tells USA Today. "I have so much respect for him [but] there's just something about me that says, 'I love Steven, but I don't want to see him on American Idol. I just don't."

Loaf begins his own reality show career as a contestant on The Celebrity Apprentice, which launches next month, and he's aware that that his fans may feel the same way about his presence, as he feels about Tyler's. "So there may be some people out there that feel the same way about me [and think] 'God, I can't believe Meat Loaf is on Celebrity Apprentice. I just can't watch him on that.'" more on this story

U2 and Beyonce for Glastonbury?

(Gibson) According to a gossip site, U2 and Beyonce will join Coldplay as headliners for Glastonbury 2011. HolyMoly.com has claimed that both acts have been booked for the event.

There's still no official word from the festival. Previously, organizer Michael Eavis said, "There's an American artist that I've been wanting to have for years and yonks and yonks and yonks," according to NME.com. Could he have been talking about the R&B/pop singer? Beyonce was at Glastonbury once before, in 2008, when her husband Jay-Z headlined, but she has never performed there.

U2, on the other hand, were scheduled to play Glastonbury last year, before Bono had back surgery and the band had to bow out. more on this story

Foo Fighters Play Third Secret Show

(hennemusic) The Foo Fighters were at it again on Monday, teasing fans on Twitter with hints of their whereabouts before playing The Roxy Theatre in Los Angeles.

This is the band's third secret club show in the past 2 weeks, following surprise gigs at Velvet Jones in Santa Barbara and the Dragonfly club in LA.

The 29-song set at The Roxy was like earlier shows: the Foos played their new album straight through before kicking into a career-spanning set. more including video here

AC/DC Racing?

(Gibson) AC/DC frontman and fast car enthusiast Brian Johnson wants to take part in Australia's V8 Supercar series.

According to Undercover.fm, Johnson spoke to Australia's Watcha News and said, "last year we were talking about race series I could do. Australian V8 Supercars came up and I'd love to have a shot in one of them. It's going to be quite a year. My season will start in Florida, where I live, and with a bit of luck it could end up in a V8 supercar Down Under."

Johnson went on to explain the similarities between racing and rock and roll: "I love the atmosphere with an audience in our rock concerts. Translate that audience to the racetrack. It would be amazing. I've tried NASCAR at Indianapolis. That gets your arse twitching like a rabbit's nose. I just loved it. Like NASCAR, V8 Supercars have a lot of power there and all the cars are pretty equal so that's what makes it so exciting to watch." more on this story

Joe Perry Reassures Aerosmith Fans

(Gibson) Although the members of Aerosmith recently spent more than a week writing new material without Joe Perry, the guitarist assured fans via Twitter that everything is cool between him, Steven Tyler and his other bandmates.

"I am in Aerosmith. I am not going anywhere," he wrote. "The band isn't writing any more. It was only for 8 days. If ya need a jolt get my last solo CD."

Perry said that he had a previous commitment that he could not get out of, so he was unable to join the rest of Aerosmith when they were working with Marti Frederiksen in California. more on this story

Singled Out: Michael Stanley

Today 70s rocker Michael Stanley Michael Stanley tells us about "It's All About Tonight" from his brand new album "Shadowland". Here is the story:

Somewhat after the fact, I realized that the album's opener, 'It's All About Tonight' had perfectly encapsulated what had become a recurring theme in my writing; the idea that you just don't know what's around the corner and that it's critical to remain open to the possibilities...that 'tonight', one way or another, always has the possibility of being a game-changer. And, oh yeah...this cut proves that the ability to rock hard is not limited to twenty year olds!

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

Guns N' Roses and AC/DC Classics Make Greatest Guitar Riffs Of All Time

Today Gibson presents no. 21-30 in their countdown of the greatest guitar riffs of all time. Here are a couple highlights:

30. "Welcome to the Jungle," Guns N' Roses (1987): You know you've scored a killer riff when it becomes a staple at all major sporting events to fire up a crowd. The first song ever co-written by Slash and Axl Rose, "Welcome to the Jungle" was the second single from Guns N' Roses landmark 1987 debut album Appetite for Destruction. In his autobiography, Slash says it was Axl who remembered and reminded him of the classic riff when GN'R were first starting to write songs together. The Chapeaued Shredder originally conjured "Jungle's" riff while shacking up in his mother's basement. – Sean Patrick Dooley

25. "Highway to Hell," AC/DC (1979): Brothers Angus and Malcolm Young have always been geniuses at harnessing the no-nonsense power of open chords, and "Highway to Hell" features some doozies. But its main riff also includes a very clever moving bass note (F# to G) under a D chord shape, which adds a sense of movement and complexity to an otherwise simple two-chord riff. That same feeling of movement drives the verse along and sets everything up for the Big Chorus, another AC/DC staple. – Peter Hodgson Read today's full list

The Turtles Frontman Howard Kaylan To Pen Memoirs

(Hal Leonard) Backbeat Books plan to publish the autobiography of Howard Kaylan, lead vocalist of sixties rockers, The Turtles. A release date was not provided. But they did send this background info:

Veteran music journalist Jeff Tamarkin will collaborate on memoir from the legendary voice behind the "Happy Together" band, Zappa's Mothers of Invention, and Flo & Eddie.

If Howard Kaylan had sung only one song, the Turtles' 1967 #1 smash hit "Happy Together," his place in rock and roll history would still be secure. But that recording, named in 1999 by BMI as one of the top 50 songs of the 20th century, with over 5 million radio plays, is only the tip of the iceberg. more on this story

50 Years Ago Today The Beatles Took to the Cavern

(Gibson) It's been 50 years since the Beatles played their first gig at the famous Cavern Club in Liverpool.

Cavern City Tours, who own the Cavern Club replica (the original was demolished in the '70s) will present a series of special Beatles events, including a show from the Mersey Beatles, a tribute band.

The Guardian reports that the Liverpool City Council also will unveil a series of improvements, including improved illuminations to the famed Mathew Street, home of the original Cavern Club. more on this story

Rock Hall Inductors Announced

(hennemusic) The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced the lineup of artists who will induct this year's honorees.

Alice Cooper will be inducted by Rob Zombie (White Zombie), Neil Diamond will be inducted by Paul Simon,

Dr. John will be inducted by John Legend, Tom Waits will be inducted by Neil Young, Leon Russell will be inducted by Elton John See the others here

Clutch Bonus

Clutch have announced the final track listing and release date for the ten song "Basket of Eggs" bonus CD that will be included as part of the reissue of their classic album "Blast Tyrant".

The CD will be released on April 26th on Clutch's label Weathermaker Music.

Clutch is currently tearing across the country with Motorhead and Valient Thorr. Grab the dates and check out the tracklist here

Bright Eyes Add Dates

(Press Here) Bright Eyes have added more dates to what will be their first US tour in over three years.

Additional supporters have also been confirmed, Titus Andronicus, Jenny And Johnny, Farmer Dave Scher, Conduits and Dawes will each be joining the band on select dates.

Bright Eyes are touring in support of their forthcoming seventh studio album, The People's Key (out February 15th on Saddle Creek). more on this story

Chris Carrabba Celebrates Dashboard Confessional 10th Anniversary With More Dates

Dashboard Confessional frontman Chris Carrabba will continue his solo acoustic tour celebrating the 10th anniversary of debut album "The Swiss Army Romance" with a third leg of dates beginning March 24 in Tempe, Arizona.

Carrabba will also play the album in its entirety (followed by an assortment of other Dashboard songs) in Austin, Dallas, Columbus OH, Cincinnati, Nashville, Charlotte and Atlanta.

The East Coast leg of the tour in December and West Cost leg in January both featured mostly sold-out dates and earned Carrabba high praise for his return to the stripped-down, intimate Dashboard performances that were commonplace when "The Swiss Army Romance" was initially released. more on this story

Roy Orbison Mono Collection and DVD Set Coming

(Sony) Legacy Recordings is celebrating the Roy Orbison's 75th birthday with the release of Roy Orbison: The Monument Singles Collection, a 2 CD/1 DVD set including all the A&B sides recorded by Orbison for the groundbreaking Monument label during an electrifying peak from 1960-1964.

Restored to pristine mono mixes for the first time since their original 7" vinyl releases, Roy Orbison: The Monument Singles Collection presents The Big O's core classic catalog the way it's meant to sound.

Roy Orbison: The Monument Singles Collection, a 2 CD/1 DVD set, will be available everywhere Tuesday, April 5, 2011. Roy Orbison - The Monument A-Sides will also be available on a single CD. more on this story

Black Tide For US Iron Maiden Shows

(Fresno) Black Tide has been added as support for the only two announced U.S. dates of Iron Maiden's Final Frontier World Tour.

They will take the stage in their home state of Florida for two nights – April 16th at Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise and April 17th at St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa.

Black Tide spent the summer of 2010 writing and recording for their sophomore release due out on Interscope Records in spring of 2011. more on this story

Bob Geldof Returns With How To Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell

Mercury/Vagrant Records have set a March 15, 2011 release of Bob Geldof's new record "How To Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell."

The album will be launched at SXSW where Geldof will perform and headline as keynote speaker.

The name Bob Geldof is habitual and ubiquitous. It is woven into three decades of the global narrative and its cultural soap opera. Ask people have they heard of him and all will answer in the affirmative. Ask them what he does and all will have a separate answer. Ask do they have an opinion of him and, for good or ill, most will. Ask how that opinion was formed and they don't quite know. Whistle one of his tunes and most will remember it but they won't know who wrote it. Bob Geldof is the most famous secret songwriter in the UK. more on this story

Stone Sour, Theory of a Deadman, Skillet, Halestorm Add Dates

(Ashton-Magnuson) Additional shows have been announced for the first annual Avalanche Tour featuring Stone Sour, Theory of a Deadman, Skillet, Halestorm and Art Of Dying.

The U.S. trek launches March 24 in Chicago and will visit Nashville (3/30), Huntsville, AL (4/5), Tupelo, MS (4/6), Little Rock, AR (4/23), Waterloo, IA (4/26) and Grand Rapids, MI (4/27) along with the previously announced cities

The current Avalanche tour dates are as follows, with more shows to be announced soon. Get em here

The Faceless Working On New Album

(Sumerian) The Faceless are close to completing the writing process for their third full-length release.

The group will enter guitarist's Michael Keene's studio in March to begin tracking the new effort and they will be documenting the entire process via a series of webisodes, so keep an eye out for the debut episode this March at www.facebook.com/thefaceless.

The Faceless are scheduled to headline the Sumerian showcase at SXSW at Emo's Annex on March 16th with Veil of Maya, Animals As Leaders and Upon A Burning Body rounding out the bill. more on this story

Par Lindh Project Release New Album

(Glass Onyon) Swedish Prog legends Par Lindh Project featuring Starcastle vocalist release new CD.

For those in the progressive rock community Pär Lindh is considered a keyboard wizard – so much so that he was chosen to play keys for the reunion of the legendary Nice (a prestigious position only held by keyboard visionary Keith Emerson) With the release of several highly acclaimed albums, the Pär Lindh Project band has garnered worldwide acclaim. After original lead vocalist Magdalena Hagberg sadly passed away in 2007, and a subsequent hiatus by the band, Pär felt the time was right to record and release his next album and recruited the exquisite vocalist Alan Lewis, former Alaska member, who is the most recent vocalist with American prog legends Starcastle.

Lewis also adds his tasty solid drum work to the mix. Also added to the line-up is bass virtuoso William Kopecky. The new CD 'Time Mirrors' is a true masterpiece in progressive rock and has been garnering critical acclaim across the planet. The album has recently been nominated for the 'Best CD of 2010' by the Italian Prog Awards. http://www.parlindh.com/