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2007, Prince was forced off stage by police halfway through his set at the First Avenue nightclub during a late-night gig in his home town of Minneapolis. The club was only allowed to stay open until 3 a.m. but Prince took to the stage at 2:45 a.m. Prince had already played two concerts in Minneapolis before his late-night club appearance; His first performance was at a department store, where he promoted his new cologne with a nine-song, 45-minute set. Find out what else happened on this date in music history here

Unreleased Van Halen Song Now Online

We end what has turned out to be a heavy Van Halen news week with this big news for fans, some new rarities have gone online! Earlier this year, we told you that Chris Gossett had posted his massive Van Halen rarities and live collection online, which has now grown to 101 song videos including a complete concert from 1978.

Three of new editions are indeed rare including one previously unreleased, unheard original song. Here is what Chris had to say about these additions along with links to check them out.

I have recently added another rare song - a nearly unheard, original, unreleased song from Van Halen called "Goodbye To Jane" in a long, complete version. Previously I released the only YouTube video of it as part of a medley. Check it out here

"Voodoo Queen" LIVE, from 1977. As far as I know it's unable to be found. I got it five years ago. Its enhanced audio made to sound twice as good as the original song file. Listen here

That's not all

Live Slipknot Webcast This Weekend

(RockAAA) Slipknot has announced a special real-time Webcast of their Sonisphere performance at Knebworth via their website, Slipknot1.com to take place during their headline set at 9PM (GMT) on Sunday, July 10

The webcast has been made possible through internet technology and a satellite uplink, provided by BT, direct from Sonisphere. Set to be an epic and emotional occasion, show will mark the band's first appearance in the UK in over two years and their first British performance without founding member Paul Gray, who tragically passed away last year.

The band said of the upcoming performance: "England has always been a special place for this band from the very beginning. We can't think of a better way to culminate our celebration of Paul's life than to share it with the Maggots at Knebworth and the millions more watching around the world. This is not to be missed." more on this story

Aerosmith Inspired In The Studio

(Gibson) Aerosmith have announced that they've gone into the studio to record a new album of original material. Drummer Joey Kramer tweeted about the first day, calling it "inspiring." He also wrote: "No words can describe how inspired I'm feeling in the studio right now. It's a beautiful thing."

Kramer tweeted a picture of him working with Jack Douglas, who will produce the band's 14th studio album. In a video update on Aerosmith's official site(Aerosmith.com), bass player Tom Hamilton talked about the collaboration with Douglas.

"For those of you who don't know who Jack is, he's the guy who we worked with, producing our best albums of the '70s – Get Your Wings, Toys in the Attic and Rocks. And it's really gonna be cool, because there's no one that knows more about the soul of this band and the creative part of this band [than] Jack. We worked with him on [2004's covers CD] Honkin' on Bobo, but that wasn't all original material… This time it's gonna be all-new Aerosmith songs." more on this story

Gene Simmons' Battle of the Sexes

(Gibson) KISS bassist Gene Simmons recently shared his thoughts on the differences between men and women. He talked to Parade magazine about how "most men are really just 12-year-old kids."

"Men are not reflective. What happened yesterday happened yesterday. We're in the here and the now," he said. "Women are wiser. Women have a 30,000-foot viewpoint. They see the bigger picture, which is why they want to have kids and men don't. Women want to get married and no man I ever met actually wants to.

"We want to be left alone to do whatever we want to do whenever we want to do it without asking anybody. So the hair on our backs rise when the female species says, 'Where have you been?' That's all part of being a kid and immature." more on this story

Leslie West Announces First Public Appearance Since Leg Amputation

Yesterday we told you that Leslie West's new album was coming out in the UK and was filled with big name special guest. Today we have the North American release and also news of his first public appearance since having his leg amputated last month. Here is the official word from his camp:

Leslie West's first public appearance will be with the Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp in New York City the afternoon of August 13th, where he'll make a private appearance to jam with each camper band and offer critiques of their songs as previously scheduled. Plans for a full national tour will be revealed shortly.

Provogue Records has announced a September 20th release date for Leslie West's album Unusual Suspects. The anticipated recording features an assemblage of superstars in their own right that includes Slash, ZZ Top's Billy F. Gibbons, Black Label Society's Zakk Wylde, Steve Lukather, and Joe Bonamassa, alongside drummer Kenny Aronoff. West shared, "These guys don't show up to play on everybody's albums. They're all stars in their own right and fantastic players – everyone with their own sound and style, and about as far from 'the usual suspects' as it gets." more on this story

AC/DC Tell All Coming

Bazillion Points Books are eyeing a November 2011 North American release of Dirty Deeds: My Life Inside/Outside AC/DC, by Mark Evans, bass player in the classic 1970s AC/DC lineup. Here are the details the publisher sent over:

Evans recorded countless rock anthems with the band on the groundbreaking releases High Voltage, TNT, Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap, Let There Be Rock, and the '74 Jailbreak EP.

At nineteen years old in 1975, Mark Evans joined AC/DC, one of the hardest-working and loudest barroom bands in Australia. In the next few years AC/DC recorded a string of bestselling albums, and Mark found himself headlining world tours and living the life of a bona fide rock star. His memoir, Dirty Deeds: My Life Inside/Outside of AC/DC, is the first bio written by a band insider during the early years, giving insight into the struggles and camaraderie that fueled the rise of hard rock's most successful group. His likeable stories capture the energy and essence of Malcolm Young, Angus Young, Phil Rudd, and the late Bon Scott. Rock and roll icons like George Harrison, Gene Simmons, Phil Lynott, Alice Cooper, Ronnie Wood, Ahmet Ertegun, and members of Metallica feature as well. more on this story

Prayer Drive Against Incubus Launched

(Gibson) A text message aimed at American alternative rock band Incubus is circulating in advance of the group's July 28 concert at the Araneta Coliseum in the Philippines.

The anxious text message states: "PRAYER ALERT !! A rock band called INCUBUS s comin 2perform at d Araneta Coliseum on July 28. We mUST pRAY this group dUZnt even step on2 Philippine soil so that they dONT impart their spirits in2 our youth!!" according to ABS-CBN News.

The message then describes the word "incubus," stating the word is a "male demon believed to lie on sleeping persons…," a "situation resembling a terrifying dream" or "someone who depresses or worries others." more on this story

Slash Surprise

(RockAAA) Glasgow band, The River 68's, were stunned when they were joined in their rehearsal studio yesterday afternoon by none other than Slash!

The band had just finished a run through of their new single 'Just The Way (That You Do It)' when Slash entered the room and boomed…'Man I like your sound and love the band name!'

Slash had been rehearsing in the studio next door ahead of his appearance on Saturday's main stage at T in the Park, and overheard the band playing. As Guitarist Chris McCabe reflects: 'It was possibility the most surreal experience of my life, Slash from Guns and Roses was stood in front of us praising our sound! As you can image we were a little taken a back, we gave him our single, chatted, took some photos and said our goodbyes……. see you at T Slash!' more on this story

The Secret To Def Leppard's Longevity

(RockAAA) Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell says that the band's longevity is down to a mix of stability and genuine friendship. Speaking with Postcrescent.com ahead of their appearance at the Milwaukee Summerfest, Campbell was open about his experiences in previous bands where line-up changes were more frequent than Fridays, making Def Leppard a different proposition to what he experienced in his time with Dio and Whitesnake in particular.

"Primarily, Def Leppard really is a band. It's five guys and we're not a revolving door of musicians, which those other bands are," He said. "Whitesnake especially — I mean, has anyone actually counted how many musicians have been through Whitesnake? (laughs) I know it's over 50... It's ridiculous, and even Dio, like after I left Dio, there were several other guitar players, a couple other drummers, quite a few bass players (and) a couple of keyboard players.

"Def Leppard, if Steve Clark were alive, he'd still be in the band today. Def Leppard is not the kind of band that just goes out and swaps members. more on this story

Elton John, Robert Plant, Paul Weller, Roger Daltrey For Old Grey Whistle Test

(Gibson) "Whispering" Bob Harris is back with The Old Grey Whistle Test. A new BBC Radio 2 series will mark the 40th anniversary of the influential and long-running BBC TV rock music series.

According to The Independent, Sir Elton John, Robert Plant, Paul Weller, Roger Daltrey and Mark Knopfler will take part in the series. Presenter Harris called the series "a massive reunion, featuring superstars of British and American music."

The 16-part radio series, Old Grey Whistle Test 40, will be broadcast in August and feature interviews and new performances from artists who appeared on the original TV series. more on this story

Mastodon Change Things Up

(Gibson) Heavy metal band Mastodon have revealed the artwork for their new album, The Hunter.

According to DailyBlam.com the band, who usually use artist Paul Romano for their album covers, changed things for this record by commissioning their set designer, A.J. Fosik.

As for the music, drummer Brann Dailor says: "It's sort all over the place – a lot of different sounds. Some straight-up classic-rock-sounding songs, straight-up death metal-sounding songs and some completely bizarre, weirdo rock songs that we're not really sure what they are, but we love them." Check out the artwork and tracklist here

Farm Aid Lineup Expands

The lineup for this year's Farm Aid has been expanded to include Jason Mraz, Jamey Johnson, Jakob Dylan, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, Will Dailey & the Rivals, Robert Francis, Pegi Young & the Survivors, Rebecca Pidgeon, Billy Joe Shaver and John Trudell

They will all join Farm Aid board members Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young and Dave Matthews at Farm Aid 2011 which takes place on August 13th at Livestrong Sporting Park in Kansas City, Kan.

"Farm Aid is a movement inspired not only by the passion of Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young and Dave Matthews, but also by the more than 400 artists who have donated their performances at our shows over the years," said Carolyn Mugar, executive director of Farm Aid.

"This year, we are thrilled to welcome back several familiar faces to the Farm Aid stage as well as some first-timers for what is sure to be a remarkable day of music, food and inspiration."

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Single Bullet Theory Lineup Lots of Special Guests For New Album

Single Bullet Theory are eyeing a fall release from their brand new CD, IV, which will be released as part of a new two-album deal with Goomba Music.

The new CD contains 10 tracks featuring new members John Ruszin III (guitar), Jeff Kalber (bass) and Acacio Carvalho (drums). All drum tracks were recorded at Clay Creek Studio in Newark, Delaware with engineer Nick Rotundo. The remainder of the record is being recorded at Ruszin's studio in Wenonoh, New Jersey.

"IV" will be mixed by John Ruszin III, mastered by James Murphy (Testament, Death). The record will also contain six bonus tracks from previous sessions, including a guest performance from Matt Thompson (King Diamond) on a cover of Death's "Spirit Crusher" as well as a revamped version of "The Hurt That Never Ends" (previously released
on Single Bullet Theory's 2004 record, "Behind Eyes of Hatred". more on this story

Paul McCartney Wants Your Art

(Concord) Paul McCartney has invited talented designers, graphic designers and illustrators to submit graphic art inspired by his solo albums 'McCartney' and 'McCartney II'. Designers can draw inspiration from 'Maybe I'm Amazed' from 'McCartney' and 'Coming Up' from 'McCartney II'.

The winning design will be personally selected by McCartney before being signed and framed in high quality lithograph and exhibited in the 'Idea Generation' gallery in London. "Have fun with this competition. I look forward to seeing the amazing artwork that you are all going to produce and I encourage you to feel free and basically have a scribbling good time." says Paul McCartney

In addition, the winner will receive global exposure by being featured on Paul McCartney's website and Facebook page. They will also win some enviable McCartney goodies and $1,000. The deadline for submissions is August 16, 2011, with voting between August 17th and 23rd. The winner will be announced on September 14th, 2011. More details here

Rolling Stones' Ronnie Wood Honored

(Gibson) Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood now has a flourishing broadcasting career. On Wednesday, Wood received two prestigious radio awards in London.

Last year, Wood began broadcasting his own show on the Absolute Classic Rock radio station and picked up the Music Radio Personality of the Year honor at the Sony Radio Academy Awards. He now can add to that award, the Specialist Programme of the Year and Newcomer of the Year honors from London's Arqiva Commercial Radio awards.

Legendary DJ, David "Kid" Jensen was given the Lifetime Achievement Award. Jensen, alongside his good friend John Peel, was hugely influential in breaking indie music in the U.K. in the '70s and '80s. more on this story

Gomez Announce New Tour Dates and TV Appearances

Gomez have announced additional tour dates and two big late night television appearances.

In addition to playing NYC's Terminal 5 on July 14 and performing in the Dave Matthews Band Caravan in Chicago, the band will be hitting Austin City Limits and the House of Blues in LA as they make their way out to the West Coast playing select dates with the John Butler Trio and Devotchka.

Additionally, they will be hitting the small screen with performances on The Late Show with David Letterman on July 13 and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on July 25. more on this story

Twisted Sister Double Live Coming To DVD

(Kayos) Eagle Rock have set a July 26th release date for Twisted Sister Double Live: North Stage '82, NY Steel '01.

It's a double-disc DVD package consisting of two Twisted Sister concerts, 19 years apart. Over three hours of the most Twisted rock'n'roll and heavy metal ever.

In 1982, Twisted Sister was the wildest, most outrageous club band on the Long Island, New York scene. As a goodbye to their loyal fans just prior to the band crossing the Atlantic to record its groundbreaking Under The Blade debut album, guitarists Jay Jay French and Eddie Ojeda, vocalist Dee Snider, bassist Mark Mendoza and drummer A.J. Pero performed at The North Stage Theater on Long Island. This incendiary concert footage—in its entirety—represents the only commercially-released video performances of long-retired club favorites "Lady's Boy" and I'll Never Grow Up" among the 14 stand-out tracks. The disc comes complete with brand new interviews from all five musicians about their feelings as they left the New York club scene to become an international phenomenon. more on this story

When Jimi Hendrix Supported The Monkees

(Gibson) It had to be one of the strangest pairings in rock and roll history. On this day in 1967, The Jimi Hendrix Experience began a tour as the opening act for… The Monkees. Yes, the cherished guitar god and his group had agreed to support the "Pre-Fab Four" on their American trek. It's no surprise that the situation didn't end well – although it had little to do with the relationship between the musicians.

What's easy to forget is, in the middle of '67, Hendrix wasn't yet a rock star in America. Earlier in the year, he'd begun to accumulate a following (especially among rock's elite) and he'd set his guitar (and the music world) on fire during his appearance at the Monterey Pop Festival. But, the Experience hadn't scored a mainstream hit in the U.S. yet and they were looking to expand their audience.

Being part of the musical community, the guys in The Monkees were already fans of Hendrix's music and performances. Micky Dolenz recalled seeing him in New York, while Mike Nesmith was introduced to him through a Beatle. more on this story

Rory Gallagher's Lost Album

(Gibson) When Rory Gallagher left us in 1995, he also left behind a rich body of work. From hard-hitting blues to tender acoustic music to R&B to Celtic influences, Gallagher was an engaging performer and an astonishingly gifted guitarist. His discography includes well over a dozen albums, between power trio Taste (beginning in 1969) and his solo works (from 1971's self-titled album to 1990's Fresh Evidence), but hardcore fans have long known about a mysterious lost record, an album which was recorded in the late '70s but never released. That album has now seen the light of day as Notes from San Francisco via Eagle Rock Entertainment.

Gallagher said in 1992 that he would be happy to release the material some day, provided it was remixed, but it took until this year for Rory's brother (and tour manager) Donal Gallagher to let the recording out into the world.

"Rory had always harbored the ambition to make an album in the States," Donal says. "Through the early part of the '70s with Polydor that dream hadn't come to fruition, so when he switched labels in '75 to Chrysalis, he had two albums that were a strong success but weren't what you'd call chart breakthroughs."

Rory had worked with a producer for the first time on Calling Card – Roger Glover of Deep Purple, in fact – but wasn't entirely happy with the mix of that record, so the idea of tracking the follow-up in America was flown up the pole. Chrysalis had been working with producer Elliot Mazer (Neil Young, Janis Joplin, Frank Sinatra) on a few other acts, and it just so happened that Mazer and Rory had hit it off during the final Taste tour a few years earlier. more on this story

Kid Rock Reflects on Pamela Anderson Marriage

(Gibson) Interviewed by Piers Morgan for CNN, Kid Rock said that his 2006 marriage to Pamela Anderson was a "blast."

According to U.K. newspaper The Daily Express, he said: "It was a blast... The discussions of her have been covered throughout the years, it's over. But I will tell you this one if you've not heard me say it yet, getting married [was] some of the most fun I've ever had in my life... we loved it so much... It was that much fun."

After an off-and-on romance, the rock star and the Baywatch actress married in 2006 but the union only lasted five months. Despite that, Kid Rock said it's possible he could marry again. "Right now I'd say no [to marrying again], but I've learned to never say no," he said. more on this story

Rock Hall Claims To Have Most Extensive Beatles Exhibit

(Gibson) The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, Ohio, has put together "the most comprehensive, artifact-driven Beatles exhibit in the world," according to what Jim Henke, vice president of exhibitions, told Billboard.com.

Henke said that the organization has developed relationships with George Harrison's widow, Olivia, and Ringo Starr's representatives to bring more original items into the museum. He said the Rock Hall already had a good relationship with Yoko Ono, who ensured John Lennon was well-represented.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has expanded the section on The Beatles, which now includes a striped suit worn by Harrison on a 1966 tour and Ringo's red jacket from the "Strawberry Fields Forever" video. The exhibit also includes instruments the boys played, including Ringo's Beatles drumhead from the band's appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show and a guitar played by Lennon and Harrison. Paul McCartney is represented, too, by his Help! jacket and handwritten "Birthday" arrangement. more on this story

The Living Fields New Album Streaming Online

Decibel Magazine is streaming The Living Fields' sophomore full-length, Running Out Of Daylight.

Running Out Of Daylight is set to hit the streets of North America on July 26 via Candlelight Record but you can listen to it right now here

With recording processes spanning the Atlantic and East Coast, the album was assembled at Farview Recordings by Jay Walsh and mastered in London by Tim Turan (Emperor). more on this story

Chiodos Webcast This Weekend

(Sub) The Rave Live have announced a live pay-per-view stream of Chiodos concert this Saturday, July 9th from The Rave in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Chiodos is touring in support of their latest CD on Equal Vision Records, "Illuminaudio", their first to feature new lead singer Brandon Bolmer. The July 9th concert is one of several warm up dates before the band jumps on the Scream It Like You Mean It tour which starts July 15th.

Chiodos will be joined by fellow Scream It Like You Mean It 2011 tour mates The Color Morale and The Air I Breathe, as well as Cincinnati's Close To Home. more on this story

Axel Rudi Pell, Magnum, Freedom Call Special Releases Coming

(Freeman) SPV/Steamhammer will celebrate Rocktober with six special vinyl releases set to hit on October 11th in North America.

These releases include Axel Rudi Pell's classic albums "Mystica", and "Tales of the Crown," Magnum's "Brand New Morning" and "Princess Alice & The Broken Arrow" and Freedom Call's "Eternity" and "Crystal Empire".

All six albums will be released as double gatefold LP's with colored vinyl. Detailed about each release can be found here

Mr. Big's First U.S. Tour in 15 Years Kicks Off This Month

Mr. Big will kick off their first U.S. tour in 15 years on July 30th in San Diego, Ca at the 4th & B.

Returning fresh from a successful run of tour dates overseas, vocalist Eric Martin, guitarist Paul Gilbert, bassist Billy Sheehan, and drummer Pat Torpey, will be hitting the road in the United States this summer in support of the band's new album, WHAT IF…

"Man, it's been a long time," states guitarist Paul Gilbert. I can't wait to play our first show in AMERICA in about 15 years. It's gonna be huge!" more on this story

Shonen Knife 30th Anniversary Fall Tour

Shonen Knife have announce dates for their 30th anniversary Fall tour of North American which will feature support from Shannon and the Clams.

The tour is set to kick off on October 20th in Toronto, ONT at Horseshoe Tavern and will run through November with additional dates said to be coming.

Shonen Knife will be touring in support of Osaka Ramones, their tribute to punk pioneers The Ramones which is set to be released on July 19th and was was co-produced by Robby Takac of Goo Goo Dolls. more on this story

. U2: Dreaming Out Loud - Live in Chicago 2011

In many ways, when we watch the four members of U2 on the concert stage, we see the best pieces of ourselves and its a reminder of what were capable of. Their music isnt merely a form of escapism but a reminder of our dreams. - Read the full U2: Dreaming Out Loud - Live in Chicago 2011 review

Singled Out: Lindsey Buckingham's Seeds We Sow

Lindsey Buckingham will release a brand new album called "Seeds We Sow" in September but the title track is available now as a free download. To celebrate we're doing something a little different today, we have a few words from Lindsey about the new album. Here you go:

"This might be the best work I've ever done. I think it's an excellent representation of what I do. It shows a certain maturity and musicianship and I just feel like I have a lot of tools in my musical vocabulary from which to draw that are again the product of the choices I've made. It's on my own terms. This is very much from the inside out and I hope I never stop doing that."

The album marks Buckingham's first true DIY release in which he wrote and performed every song on the record and produced and mixed them as well. Just as his guitar style on Seeds We Sow is more mature and refined, so too are his lyrics, "I think the lyrics over the years have actually gotten better because they've gotten a little, I don't want to say obscure, but more poetic in the way they're created," he says, adding, "It's a mysterious process even to me."

Hearing is believing. You can grab the free download and learn more about the album right here!