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On this day in 2007, Ozzy Osbourne became the first artist to be honored on Birmingham's own Hollywood-style Walk of Fame. The singer, from Aston, told more than 1,000 fans on Broad Street that the brass paving star meant more to him that than any Hollywood accolade. Organizers named other local pop stars who could be joining Ozzy for the walk – Duran Duran, Jamelia, Robert Plant and UB40. Find out what else happened on this date in music history here

Def Leppard Want To Rock Again?

(Gibson) Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell recently shared his band's ideal future plans in an interview with Radio Metal. After the release of the live album, Mirrorball, this year, Campbell said he's looking forward to getting back in the studio in 2012.

"It's our intention in 2012 to make another studio album and hopefully we'll lean a little bit toward the rock side of the spectrum." Campbell then addressed the idea that some fans would like Leppard to make an album akin to High 'n' Dry. "I mean it's our intention to try and get back some of the flavor, but I think it would be wrong to try and make an album that sounds exactly like High 'n' Dry," he said. "What was really good about High 'n' Dry was that it really showcased the influences of rock. But that's only part of the influences of Def Leppard.

"The band is also very melodic in terms of our influences and many people would say that the real Def Leppard sound was from Pyromania and onward. There was a fusion of [these] rock elements and the pop sensibilities. That's always been what we tried to achieve when we write songs and go to the studio, to balance these two elements. There's a percentage of our fans that really want us to just get back to the rock thing and we're very aware of that, but I don't think that's the majority of the Def Leppard fans." more on this story

Sammy Hagar Sees Inevitable Van Halen Reunion

(RockAAA) Sammy Hagar's busy with Chickenfoot these days, and Van Halen are busy with original singer David Lee Roth, but Sammy thinks things could change at some point in the future.

"Absolutely," said Hagar about the possibility of working with VH again. "I'm not predicting it. I just say… someday. We made too good of music together, with Eddie and I in Van Halen, we had such a great thing for a long time.

"When it went sour, it wasn't just because of us. There was a lot of outside forces. Our manager died and a new guy came in, and he just totally divided the band and conquered us, you know?!," he continues. So I think there will come a time where Eddie's gonna wake up and go, 'Hey, man, I miss being friends with Sammy,' if nothing else, or, 'I would love to make that music again, or play those songs again.' 'Cause they have no choice — they've got Sam or they've got Dave; they can't find a new guy — they already tried that and it didn't work. So it's inevitable." more on this story

Watch Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax Jam Misfits Classic

(hennemusic) The third time's a charm. Following jams featuring three of the Big 4 at their first two European shows, Wednesday night's jam in Milan, Italy included members of all four metal titans: Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax taking on the Misfits classic "Die, Die My Darling".

"There's some extra gear on stage, extra amps" said Metallica's James Hetfield in setting up the jam. "Maybe we need some extra musicians."

"Besides this year being Metallica's 30 year anniversary," he continued, "for us and the fans, which is amazing; not only that, but the Big 4 on one stage is amazing. I never thought that it would ever happen. Now is the right time. So…on behalf of Anthrax, Megadeth, Slayer and Metallica, we need to come out and play a song together to represent the Big 4 is strong and heavy music is alive and well in Milano, Italy." Check out video of the jam

Jon Anderson Vs Yes

(Rock News Desk) Ex-Yes singer Jon Anderson says his former band don't have lives – but adds reunion show might be possible one day. He's still angry over the events which led up to his being replaced by Benoit David in 2008; without, he says, even being told.

"People get into that place where they don't care about people. To them, it's just business," Anderson tells Rolling Stone. "I'd been coughing so much that the only time I wasn't coughing was on stage. I just needed a break – but the guys were upset about that.

"They didn't tell me anything; they were just off and running." He's also critical of the non-stop approach Yes put into their career, playing as many as six shows a week: "I would never do that kind of tour. It's stupid. But some people haven't got lives, I suppose – they want to be on the road all the time. more on this story

Chickenfoot Find North American Home

(hennemusic) Chickenfoot has found a home for their upcoming sophomore album, "Chickenfoot III," due September 27. eOne Music has completed a new, exclusive deal with the rockers to distribute the record in North America.

"Chickenfoot is one of the top-selling hard rock groups in the country," says eOne Music President Alan Grunblatt. "Everyone at eOne is thrilled to be working with them."

"I am very happy to join forces with eOne," adds singer Sammy Hagar. "The FOOT has landed!" Bassist Michael Anthony recently advised fans that the album's first single, "Bigfoot," is scheduled to hit the airwaves sometime this month. more on this story

Leslie West Recruits Slash, Joe Bonamassa, Zakk Wylde, Billy Gibbons and Steve Lukather For New Album

(Noble) Mountain founder Leslie West will release the new solo album, 'Unusual Suspects', on Monday September 19th in the UK and it's loaded with special guests.

The album follows the recent news that West underwent life-saving surgery on June 17th, when his leg was amputated above the knee. While an ordeal such as this would surely deter other artists, West insisted on honoring the 'Unusual Suspects' album release date in September.

'Unusual Suspects' features West performing alongside an all-star hand-picked line-up of the world's finest guitar players, including Slash, blues-rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa, Black Label Society front man and ex-Ozzy guitarist Zakk Wylde, ZZ Top's Billy Gibbon and Toto's Steve Lukather. 'Unusual Suspects' is West's first album since 2006's 'Blue Me'. more on this story

Jack White and The Raconteurs Return

(Gibson) Jack White and The Raconteurs have announced their first performance in two years. White, Brendan Benson, Jack Lawrence and Patrick Keeler will reunite to play the first-ever MI Fest in Brooklyn, Michigan.

The band will headline the festival on September 17, which is their only scheduled 2011 show. Sheryl Crow also has been announced as a headliner at the outdoor music and arts event. Tickets will go on sale on Friday.

The Raconteurs have released two studio albums, the most recent being 2008's Consolers of the Lonely. There's no word yet on if the guys are working on a follow-up. more on this story

The Pixies Taking Dolittle Tour To New Cities

The Pixies plan to take the Doolittle Tour where no Dolittle Tour has gone before with their newly announced lost cities tour. Here is the official word with dates:

The celebration of the 20th anniversary The Pixies beloved 1989 album will continue by taking the production - the biggest the band has ever mounted - to 19 secondary U.S. markets beginning Thursday, October 27 at the Wellmont Theatre in Montclair, NJ.

"Two years and counting in this celebration of Doolittle's 20th anniversary," laughed drummer Lovering. "But people keep asking us to bring 'Doolittle' to their city, and we're really happy to do it." more on this story

Noel Gallagher Sets Solo Album Release

(Gibson) Noel Gallagher has revealed details of his forthcoming debut solo album at a London press conference. The ex-Oasis songwriter says his debut "solo" album will be called Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds and will be released on October 17 in the U.K. and November 8 in the U.S.

The songs are: "Everybody's on the Run" - "Dream On" - "If I Had a Gun..." - "The Death of You and Me" - "(I Wanna Live in a Dream in My) Record Machine" - "AKA...What a Life!" - "Soldier Boys and Jesus Freaks" - "AKA...Broken Arrow" - "(Stranded on) The Wrong Beach" - "Stop the Clocks"

"Stop the Clocks," "If I Had a Gun...," "Everybody's on the Run" and "Record Machine" all date from Noel's Oasis years. Demos or soundcheck recordings have long-circulated on YouTube and have already become fan favorites even though Noel Gallagher has never played them live.

Noel Gallagher also has a second album ready: a collaboration with electronica duo Amorphous Androgynous, led by Gaz Cobain. Amorphous Androgynous previously remixed Oasis's Falling Down into a 20-minute psychedelic sprawl. Take a listen to a demo of one of the new songs

Why Paul McCartney Turned Down Weird Al

(Gibson) Longtime vegetarian and animal rights activist Paul McCartney turned down a song parody request from "Weird Al" Yankovic.

According to the Daily Express, the musical comedian wanted to parody McCartney's "Live and Let Die" as "Chicken Pot Pie" but McCartney refused permission for the Wings track to be used.

The musical comedian told ESPN's The B.S. Report, "He didn't want a song used in any context that would be supposedly promoting the consumption of animal flesh... It's a valid reason and I get it. And I hate it when people put him on the list of humorless guys, because that wasn't the case at all. In fact, he said, 'Think of any other subject and I'm happy to O.K. it'." more on this story

Death Cab for Cutie Orchestra?

(Gibson) Death Cab for Cutie are mulling over the idea of touring with a string section. Billboard.com talked to guitarist/producer Chris Walla about adding some other instruments to the live mix.

"The idea is still on the table," Walla said. "It would be really fun to take Magik*Magik Orchestra out. But unfortunately, it is kind of nightmare to try and figure it out."

Magik*Magik Orchestra contributed heavily to the band's latest album, Codes and Keys. They also helped the band perform material from the album on VH1 Storytellers.

"It's sort of turned into the Polyphonic Spree dilemma," Walla joked. "You can make a living or you can play with an orchestra. They're totally mutually exclusive – you almost can't do one and the other. But, I do think that we'll be able to do some shows with Magik*Magik somewhere at some point, even if it's not a full tour." more on this story

M83 Announce Fall Tour

(Mute) M83 have announced the first live shows in over two years with a fall North American tour starting in October.

The tour starts in Mexico City at the Corona Capital Festival on October 15th, picks up in the US in Washington DC on October 28th, and finishes up in New York City on November 22nd at Webster Hall.

The tour also includes an appearance at Moogfest in Asheville, NC on October 30th. more on this story

YouTube Resurrected Journey?

(Rock News Desk) Journey mainman Neal Schon made his smartest move ever when he hired fan Arnel Pineda to front the band, says former member Gregg Rolie.

Filipino Pineda got the job in 2007 after Schon saw YouTube videos of him performing the band's songs in the style of classic-era singer Steve Perry. And Rolie, who co-founded the band with Schon but left in 1980 just before Perry took them to new heights, says their latest move couldn't have worked out better. "I like Arnel – I met the guy and he's a great guy," He tells Artisan News. "They got the chance to change his life and his family's life. If you've been to the Philippines you'd know what I'm saying: it's amazingly poor.

"It's the smartest thing Neal ever did, finding him on YouTube and making a story out of it. I'm glad for him and I'm glad for the band – it's a whole resurgence for Journey." more on this story

Bring Me The Horizon, Parkway Drive, While She Sleeps, Deez Nuts, and Architects Tour

Bring Me The Horizon have announced a North American tour with Parkway Drive, While She Sleeps, Deez Nuts, and Architects.

The trek kicks off on August 31st at the House of Blues in San Diego, Ca and will wrap on October 4th at the House of Blues in Las Vegas.

Bring Me The Horizon are touring in support of their latest release, "There Is A Hell, Believe Me I've Seen It. There Is A Heaven, Let's Keep It A Secret." more on this story

New Member Inspired Red Hot Chili Peppers Album Title

(Rock News Desk) The Red Hot Chili Peppers decided to call their new album I'm With You after new guitarist Josh Kilnghoffer scribbled it down and flashed in front of his bandmates' faces at a moment's notice.

But frontman Anthony Kiedis says they didn't really know what the title meant when they picked it – and they certainly didn't expect the reaction they've had from fans.

Klinghoffer, who replaced guitarist John Frusciante in 2009 after he elected not to return following the Chilis' two-year layoff, says: "It came almost out of nowhere. But it seems pretty open, pretty apropos to where the band is." Kiedis adds: "The first time I heard a non-one-of-us mention it, it gave me the best feeling you could ever imagine. Unbeknownst to me the news had hit the radio. Some kid came up to me and shook my hand, and he said, 'I'm with you.' I was like, 'Why are you saying that? Where did you hear that?' He said, 'I'm with you!' It was a great feeling." more on this story

More Metallica and Lou Reed Project Details

(RockAAA) More news is surfacing about the Metallica/Lou Reed project. The unique musical pairing have reportedly snagged Dutch photographer, music video and film director Anton Corbijn to do the photo for the cover of their upcoming collaborative album.

Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet reports Corbijn and Reed were seen hanging around with Metallica over the weekend in Gothenburg, Sweden, where the band played the Big 4 concert at Ullevi Stadium.

Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo were also spotted Tuesday night at Reed's concert at Grand Rex in Paris, France. more on this story

Nothin' But A Good Time for Lita Ford and Poison

(hennemusic) Poison were joined by special guest Lita Ford during their set Tuesday night in Hollywood, Florida.

The Seminole Hard Rock show was part of the Mötley Crüe /Poison/New York Dolls tour, which is currently winding its way through the southern US.

Ford joined the band for their classic, "Nothin' But A Good Time," as the band rocks its way across North America in celebration of their 25th Anniversary. Check out video here

Queen's Brian May and Roger Taylor Interviewed on Japanese TV

(hennemusic) A recent Japanese TV interview featuring Queen's Brian May and Roger Taylor has surfaced. In the short clip, the pair speak about the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, which devastated the country.

"I have to say to see the recent terrible events in Japan has been very, very upsetting," said Taylor. "Everybody felt our hearts went out to you for the terrible disasters you've suffered."

Brian spoke briefly about the inclusion of the band's song "Teo Torriatte (Let Us Cling Together)" as part of the start-studded "Songs For Japan" album to benefit disaster relief efforts in the country. "Certainly, it was nice to be able to re-release the song on this relief album, which has renewed our bond with Japan," said May. Watch it here

The Summer Set Premiere Someone Like You Video

The Summer Set have premiered their new music video for their new song "Someone Like You."

The clip debuted yesterday on MTV and MTV.com and is on MTV's Buzzworthy blog, you can check it out right here.

The Summer Set's sophomore album, Everything's Fine (Razor & Tie) is set for release on July 19thand the band kicks off a summer tour with We the Kings on July 10th more on this story

The Day Bruce Springsteen Was Number One In The U.S.A.

On this day in 1984, Bruce Springsteen went to no 1 on the U.S. album chart with Born in the U.S.A. The album went on to spend a total of 139 weeks on the U.S. chart. It is also one of three albums (Michael Jackson's Thriller and Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814) to produce seven Top 10 U.S. singles. Gibson takes a look back:

There are few stylistic changes more jarring than the one Bruce Springsteen made between 1982's Nebraska and 1984's Born in the U.S.A. The first is essentially an album of demos, recorded without the E Street Band; the second is as pop-oriented as "the Boss" ever got, with the addition of synthesizers and bright, radio-friendly arrangements.

While some have seen Born (which went to #1 on the Billboard charts on this day in '84) as a reaction to the starkness of Nebraska, the fact is that many of the songs on both albums were written – and even recorded – concurrently. You could say that these two wildly different works are something akin to two halves of a whole. more on this story

My Cousin, The Emperor Continue Free Cover Of The Month With Beach Boys Classic

(TGS) My Cousin, The Emperor are diving into the spirit of the summer with a free cover of The Beach Boys' classic "Girl Don't Tell Me."

To get the track, simply "LIKE" the band on their Facebook page and enjoy the alt-country-quartet from Brooklyn's take on the classic Wilson track.

MCTE will be doing a cover-a-month for the rest of the year and began the campaign in June with a cover of Depeche Mode's "Enjoy The Silence." Enjoy both here

Great Cynics Summer Tour

Great Cynics are hitting the road this summer where they will be sharing the stage with The Living Daylights, Algernon Cadwallader, 1994!, Lemuria, Cheap Girls and Living With Lions along the way.

Great Cynics are touring in support in support of their debut full length Don't Need Much.

The record is out now on 12" vinyl, available in green and black variations, through Kind Of Like Records and can be purchased on iTunes. more on this story

The Parlotones Announce Live Broadcast

South Africa's top selling rock band, The Parlotones, will broadcast a live, multi-platform 3D/2D event simultaneously to cinemas, televisions and the internet.

Dragonflies and Astronauts is a rock theatre event that weaves a narrative through The Parlotones 16 top 40 hits in South Africa.

It will be broadcast LIVE in 3D on DIRECTV's 3D channel, n3D, powered by Panasonic in the United States, and live on 3D in Nu Metro Cinemas across South Africa. more on this story

Scream It Like You Mean It Tour Kicks Off Next Week

(ESM) The 2011 Scream It Like You Mean It Tour is set to kick off in the US next week on Friday July 15th.

Breathe Carolina will headline the tour with support from Chiodos, I See Stars, The Color Morale, Mod Sun and The Air I Breathe.

The trek kicks off July 15th in Seattle and winds down in Denver, CO on August 26. more on this story

The Acacia Strain Release New Video

The Warped Tour website have premiered The Acacia Strain's new music video for the track, "The Impaler."

"The Impaler" was directed by David Brodsky (Hatebreed, The Black Dahlia Murder) and is from the 2010's "Wormwood."

The band's latest release, a double CD live set entitled, "The Most Known Unknown," is out now and is limited to 5000 copies. The music on the album comes from two shows, one in Worcester, MA and one in Holyoke, MA, which were both documented on 2009's "The Most Known Unknown," DVD. Watch the video here

Gathering of the School Of Rock

(Sub) Gathering of the Vibes have announced a unique partnership with School Of Rock, the nation's leading performance-based music school, promising to be the "must see" musical event of the summer, July 21-24, at Seaside Park, Bridgeport, CT.

School of Rock joins the Vibes Family at the "School of Rock Teen Vibes Stage." Watch established Vibes artists from the Main and Green Vibes stages jam with the rock stars of the future, bringing the School of Rock's unique teaching method alive for teen students from Boston to Virginia!

"School of Rock is honored to be involved with one of the most amazing music festivals on the summer circuit," said Mark Biondi, School of Rock director of product development and All-Stars. "The opportunity to have our students watch, listen and learn from the masters while sharing the gift of music with the Vibes audience is something these kids will never forget. We can't wait to see the magic they'll be creating together." more on this story

Singled Out: Priory's Kings of Troy

Today Greg Harpel from Priory tells us about "Kings of Troy" from their brand new self-titled album. Greg wrote this out based on a band-wide conversation about the song. Here is the story:

Our track, Kings of Troy, has taken one of the more dramatic rises to power on the record. It sat as one of our B song ideas for a long time until the eve of taking it to the studio. There originally were two vignettes in the arrangement that always seemed to distract, a downward spiral following an unworthy honky tonk throwback.

But if there's anything we've learned as a band it has been to trust our gut reactions, if we're not interested, no one else will be either. So we went on to a kind of rearrangement that has become a successful method in songwriting for us while creating new material.

We plugged in new melodies where choruses traditionally repeat, layered hooks, and gave the song a dramatic instrumental narrative with introduction, climax, and epilogue. Rather than an ABABCA sectional arrangement, its ABCDAEFG. We've been told before that the album plays more like a musical than the traditional rock album.

The end product is something that is engaging, requiring an active listen. For us as musicians, this process is more interesting but more of a challenge. We become department heads of sonically polarized stage wings.

Thematically the song is the idea that the person whom you love is constantly being pursued by others, a constant siege from which you always defend. The lyrical ideas follow the instrumental arrangement, a balance of stoic charge and playful disarming.

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

. First Look: Railbird

Railbird is heating up indie experimental scene with their heavy, deliciously moody, music. We caught up with vocalist and bandleader Sarah K. Pedinotti, S.K.P. in between tour dates for a brief chat. - Read the full First Look: Railbird review