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KISSed Off: Shannon Tweed Vs Gene Simmons

(hennemusic) Shannon Tweed completely busted Gene Simmons' family jewels on US national TV Monday morning. The pair's visit to the NBC Today Show was scheduled to promote the upcoming new season of the KISS bassist's alleged reality series.

In a teaser clip from the show, Tweed confronts Simmons about a photo of the rocker posing outside a Hollywood restaurant with two young blondes on his arm. Simmons tries to explain that he had no idea who the women were, prompting Tweed to snap, "I'm sick of hearing it, I'm sick of seeing it, and I'm sick of looking at it... Gene, please don't play me for a fool."

Tweed looks visibly upset throughout the NBC interview while Gene is clearly uncomfortable, even to the point of being speechless, and how many times has anyone seen the fast talker in that shape?

When asked about their 28-year relationship, Tweed responded "the last two were a bitch," adding the relationship "has pretty much unraveled."

"I'm done. We held it together until [the kids] got to college," Shannon said. more on this story

Dave Mustaine Hints At Megadeth Retirement

(Rock News Desk) Dave Mustaine is currently working on a new Megadeth album and the band will participate in Big 4 shows across Europe and in the US throughout the year. But he hints the outfit will roll to a halt at some point in the future.

"I've got the dubious honour of managing a band called Baptized in Blood, and my manager and I are managing Testament, which is awesome. We're doing some other things outside the scope of playing music, so once I hang up my guitar I'm still going to be very much involved – and I'm excited about that."

Mustaine also says rumors circulated about him in the press made it more difficult for him to clean up his life. And he regrets the fact that negative headlines were published about him even after he'd stopped saying and doing things which upset others. A lot more on that here

Rob Zombie Cancels Tour

(Rock News Desk) Rob Zombie has canceled all European dates from June 26, after calling off his two shows in Ireland at the end of June.

He hasn't given a full reason but says: "It's not because I'm sick, it's not because we don't like you, and it's not because of any of the rumors.

"Things have taken place that mean we have to return to the US after the 26th. It's a total drag on every level. We feel bad about it and we'll return and make it up to you." more rock news

Phil Anselmo Still Down With Rex Brown

(Rock News Desk) Down bassist Rex Brown needs positive thoughts sent his way while he deals with some personal demons, says frontman Phil Anselmo.

Brown's status with the band remains in doubt, with his place filled on their current tour by Crowbar's Patrick Bruders. Guitarist Pepper Keenan recently said: "He's not out of the band but he's not playing with us live," and suggested he'd been issued with an ultimatum. But Brown denied that, although he admitted: "We're having a little marital spat – I'm in the doghouse."

Now Anselmo has called for fans to show support for Brown. He says: "To put it kindly, Rex needs to address some personal things in his life. When he addresses the extremity of these things, it's going to take him away from music and touring and stuff like that." more on this story

Red Hot Chili Peppers New Album Details

Red Hot Chili Peppers have released more details about their upcoming tenth studio album, I'm With You, which will be released by Warner Bros. Records on August 30th, 2011.

In addition to the tracklisting, WBR sent over this background info: Recorded at East West In Los Angeles and Shangri-la in Malibu, CA, I'm With You was produced by Rick Rubin, who has produced the band's previous five albums, 2006's Stadium Arcadium, 2002's By The Way, 1999's Californication, 1995's One Hot Minute, and 1991's Blood Sugar Sex Magik. The album was mixed by Andrew Scheps and Greg Fidelman.

Red Hot Chili Peppers will perform for the first time in Hong Kong on August 9th at the AsiaWorld Arena as well as headline Japan's Summer Sonic Festival in Osaka on August 13th and in Tokyo on August 14th. They will also headline at the Rock in Rio Festival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on September 24th. Check out the tracklist

E Street Band's Clarence Clemons Undergoes Brain Surgeries Following Stroke

(hennemusic) Bruce Springsteen fansite Backstreets has issued an update on the status of E Street Band saxophonist Clarence Clemons, who suffered a stroke Sunday at his home in Florida.

The site reports that, after two subsequent brain surgeries at a Florida hospital, the good news is that Clarence is currently responsive and in stable condition, though still in a fight for his life. "If anyone can pull off the miracle, it's him," says a close friend. "He's fought back from so much before."

The latest update out of Florida has Clemons in better condition than anyone expected, a close friend tells Backstreets: "Yesterday, it did not look good at all. Today... miracles are happening. His vital signs are improving. He's responsive. His eyes are welling up when we're talking to him. He was paralyzed on his left side, but now he's squeezing with his left hand. This is the best news we've heard since [the stroke] happened — it's nothing short of miraculous. The next five days will still be critical. But he's a fighter." more on this story

Lady Gaga Hanged Herself For Alice Cooper

(Rock News Desk) Alice Cooper accepts his brand of shock-rock has influenced almost every musical act which goes in for theatrics since he started putting on his shows 40 years ago.

He's enjoyed touring with Rob Zombie, who he describes as his "little brother" – but he was especially pleased to see pop star Lady Gaga hanging herself during a TV performance, because he's sure she did it just for him.

Cooper tells Download: "Lady Gaga told me, 'Thanks for letting me steal your show,' but I said, 'I see the influence but you didn't steal anything.' Then she hanged herself at the MTV Awards. I think that was a tribute to me." more on this story

Ozzy Osbourne Isn't The Bumbling Messed-Up Character Most Think

(Rock News Desk) Ozzy Osbourne's son Jack says he has great respect for the new man the Prince of Darkness has become – but it took a massive fight to set him on the road to improvement.

The former Black Sabbath singer was finally persuaded to stop drinking five years ago when Jack confronted him about his bad parenting. And now the moviemaker wants the world to understand his father isn't the "bumbling messed-up character" the world thinks he is.

Osbourne Jr, one of Ozzy's three children, tells the BBC: "I told him, 'You claim you're this great guy, which you're not. We, as kids, have never had to go without or want for anything. But we need a dad.'

"I think that's what rang a bell with him. That was the inspiration he needed – and he's been sober and clean for five years now." more on this story

Sevendust Cancel Tour

Sevendust pulled the plug on their current European tour for an undisclosed reason, but assure U.S. fans that their upcoming trek is still on.

Official word from the band's camp says: Sevendust was forced to cut their current European tour short over the weekend due to circumstances beyond their control. The trek was scheduled to conclude June 24 in Madrid. They're deeply apologetic to their international fans and hope to see them very soon.

The band will be regrouping for their forthcoming U.S. headlining tour—along with Adelitas Way, Emphatic and Violence To Vegas--which launches July 7 in Cedar Rapids before heading out on the Uproar tour later this summer. more on this story

Initial Avenged Sevenfold Uproar Festival Dates

We have the initial dates for this summer's Uproar Festival featuring Avenged Sevenfold, Three Days Grace, Seether, Bullet For My Valentine and Escape The Fate.

The tour also includes Sevendust, as well as Black Tide, Art Of Dying and The Black Cloud Collective.

The Uproar Festival launches August 26 in Camden, NJ and will criss-cross North America before wrapping October 15. Additional tour dates will be announced on June 29. more on this story

Motley KISS Re-Union?

(Gibson) Union, the hard rock supergroup featuring ex-KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick and former Motley Crue singer John Corabi, may just be ready to reunite.

In two interviews both published on June 12, Kulick talked about the potential for a new Union album. In an interview with Metal Sludge he states, "John Corabi and I, in addition to (drummer) Brent Fitz, have spoken about doing things if they come up right. John and I obviously are excellent together and Brent really is one of my favorite drummers."

Meanwhile Kulick told Rock Music Star that Union's first run around the block was mistimed, given the changes that were happening in the music scene in the mid 90s. "It was a hard time to do anything hard rock," he said. "So here we are, this terrific band struggling, with good material, and a good pedigree, but the music climate was working against us. I think staying away from it for like 10 years, people might be more hungry, and there could be really an exciting announcement later this year for something, that John and I do with the title, 'Union.' It could happen. We're waiting for the stars to align." more on this story

Lindsey Buckingham Announces New Album and Tour

Some big Lindsey Buckingham news for you, not only can you catch him live in tour this fall but he'll also be releasing a brand new solo album.

Buckingham will release his sixth solo album, Seeds We Sow, on September 6, 2011. This album is Buckingham's first self-release, in which he took a true DIY approach, not only writing and performing every song on the record but producing and mixing them as well.

Buckingham also announced a 31-city North American tour in support of the album which kicks off on September 9 in Nevada and continues through October 25 in Napa, CA. more on this story

John Lennon and Paul McCartney Almost Reunited on SNL

(Rock News Desk) John Lennon and Paul McCartney came within minutes of a live TV reunion appearance in the 1970s – but decided not to bother because they were enjoying a night off.

The ex-Beatles bassist was visiting his former bandmate in New York when they discussed the possibility of taking up Saturday Night Live producer Lorne Michaels' offer of $3000 to stage a Fab Four reunion on the show.

McCartney says: "John said, 'We should go down, just you and me. There's only two of us so we'll take half the money.' And for a second… But it would have been work and we were having a night off, so we elected not to go." more on this story

Dave Matthews Band Caravan Kick Off Weekend Details

We received details about the Dave Matthews Band Caravan, the band's first-ever traveling festival, which is set to kick off at Atlantic City's Bader Field on June 24, 25 and 26.

The event will feature a diverse lineup of musical talent performing on three stages during the day and a full set by headliners Dave Matthews Band each night.

The Flaming Lips and Mariachi El Bronx will kick off the weekend early with performances at House of Blues in Atlantic City on Thursday, June 23. a lot more details and daily lineups

The Devil Wears Prada Set New Album Release

(HER) The Devil Wears Prada have finished work on their new studio album and have set a September 13th release date.

"Born to Lose," the first song to be released from the album, will be exclusively premiered on Alternative Press's website beginning today.

Adam Dutkiewicz (Killswitch Engage) engineered and produced the album; singer Mike Hranica described it by commenting, "The new record contains the heavy aspects of the 'Zombie EP,' meshed with the melody of the full lengths. 'Born to Lose' captures some of those elements and serves as a comprehensive preview to the album. By all means, I'd call it our most emotional, well-written album to date." more on this story

Brian Ferry Royally Honored

(Gibson) Brian Ferry has been honored by The Queen with a CBE in this year's Queen's Birthday Honors List in recognition of his service to the British Music Industry.

Ferry told the BBC: "I would like to thank those who have given me the award, and all the musicians and others behind the scenes who have helped me throughout my career."

Bryan Ferry will tour the United States for the first time in ten years this fall after completing a run of European festival dates promoting his latest album Olympia. more on this story

Set Your Goals Premiere New Video

(Epitaph) Set Your Goals have premiered their brand new video for their latest single "Certain" on Altpress.com.

The video features the band performing on their prom night, which leads to an insane laser fight with a blob monster from another dimension. Check it out here

Their upcoming full-length album, Burning At Both Ends hits stores on June 28th and Fans can catch Set Your Goals performing "Certain" all summer long on the Warped Tour. more on this story

At The Gates Release Limited Edition Double Disc Collection

At The Gates have released a new limited edition 2-CD collection to commemorate their last ever live shows.

The set features At The Gates' classic album, Slaughter Of The Soul, complete with all bonus tracks, along with the band's definitive live album, Purgatory Unleashed (Live At Wacken), which was recorded at Germany's notorious Wacken festival during the band's historic 2008 reunion tour.

The two albums offer a total of 35 tracks and come in their full, original packaging, housed together in a slipcase sleeve. more on this story

Molly Hatchet's Greatest Hits Streaming Online

(Freeman) Today Molly Hatchet released their "Greatest Hits II" album and you can check it out online.

This two disc collection features selections from MOLLY HATCHET's SPV catalogue, starting with 1996's "Devil's Canyon" and running through 2010's "Justice".

The second disc features live selections from throughout the band's career as well as a previously unreleased track "Sacred Ground" which saw an exclusive premiere last week on Noisecreep. Today AOL Music presents a full album listening party of "Greatest Hits II" here

Rare Van Halen Recording From 1975 Hits Web

(The Metal Den) TMD has obtained extremely rare concert audio of Van Halen performing "I Live With Fools" in April, 1975.

The cut comes off the legendary rock act's 1980 Women and Children First album (where its title was shortened to "Fools". This VH recording is making its debut on YouTube.

The listener will be treated to one of the earliest live assaults by the band that truly flipped the Rock n Roll world upside down and helped drive metal music into the minds and hearts of millions. You can hear a young, brash David Lee Roth explaining the tune's origin to the crowd: "This is a song about living with your parents!" Check it out

Buffalo Springfield Rock Bonnaroo With 10 Minute Guitar Jam

(Gibson) Buffalo Springfield — the legendary 60s band featuring Neil Young and Stephen Stills — rocked Bonnaroo Sunday night, their seventh show together since reuniting earlier this month after not playing together since 1968.

Original Buffalo Springfield members, Young, Stills and Richie Furay, were augmented by bass player Rick Rosas and drummer Joe Vitale, replacing deceased members Bruce Palmer and Dewey Martin. At one point Young cheekily addressed the crowd: "We're Buffalo Springfield! We're from the past!"

The set included a 10-minute guitar jam off the back of "Blackbird," and a rendition of "For What It's Worth," which Young described as "our hit. We had one." The performance concluded with a version of Young's own "Rockin' In The Free World." more on this story

The Dwarves 25th Anniversary Tour

The Dwarves are celebrating their 25th Anniversary this summer with a North American tour.

The tour is set to kick off on July 13th in Baltimore, MD at Ottobar and will until un September 23rd where they'll wrap up at the Bluebird Theater in Denver.

They will be touring in support of their new release "The Dwarves Are Born Again" which was released in deluxe CD or vinyl package (with bonus DVD). more on this story

Elbow North American Tour

Elbow have announced plans to hit the road in early fall for a North American tour.

They will be touring in support of their recently released 5th album 'build a rocket boys!'

The tour kicks off in the sunny south at the prestigious Austin City Limits, then up to the north-east for select shows including New York City's Terminal 5 before venturing all the way west, ending up at The Greek Theater in Los Angeles. more on this story

Ringworm Return With New Album

Victory sent over this big news for Ringworm fans: Ringworm, have finally resurrected with their fifth assaulting and vicious album Scars, out July 19th.

Twenty years after their 1991 birth in Cleveland, Ringworm rises above with the brutal new release to remind fans why they are the pioneering visionaries of the hardcore genre known as "crossover."

The extreme hardcore veterans fiercely knock out the competition with the unleashing of their most heavy-hitting, thrash-inspired metal album yet. more on this story

Sebastian Bach Bonus

(hennemusic) Sebastian Bach's forthcoming album may be done, but he isn't finished with the project…yet.

"Working on bonus materials for CD Deluxe Editions!," says Bach. "This will include unreleased songs, alternate mixes, & a bonus DVD ! With ProShot live concert footage! Going through footage now."

Sebastian's been based in Los Angeles for the past few months working on the new album, due later this year via Frontiers Records. more on this story

The Naked And Famous Acoustic Livestream Today

(Livestream) The Naked And Famous will host a live acoustic performance and chat with fans today, June 14 at 5pm ET/2pm PT.

The band will visit the Livestream Studio to play songs from their latest album and answer fan questions live via Facebook and Twitter.

Fans and viewers are invited to tune in and submit questions on The Naked And Famous Livestream page here

Robbie Robertson and Robert Randolph Roots Jam On Fallon

(hennemusic) Earlier this spring, music icon Robbie Robertson released "How To Become Clairvoyant," his first new solo album in 13 years.

The disc debuted at No. 13 on The Billboard 200 and entered the Top Current Canadian Album Chart at No. 8. The music icon co-produced his own record, which features help from Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Robert Randolph, Tom Morello and others.

Robbie stopped by Jimmy Fallon last Thursday to play "Straight Down The Line" and was joined by house band The Roots and guest Robert Randolph, who plays on the album track. Check it out

Singled Out: The Young Presidents' Wide Open

Today The Young Presidents tell us about "Wide Open" from their brand new album "Freedom of Speech," which hits stores today. Here is the story:

Wide Open is the lead single from our first studio album, Freedom of Speech. This song has a special significance to us because it was one of the first original songs we played together and it sparked the desire to write the music that became our sound. We open with this song at every show because we all approach music from an energetic, joyful place and we feel like this song captures that spirit.

The lyrics of Wide Open bring us back to the feeling that every boy has growing up, not having any idea what to do around girls and developing a false confidence that is all too amusing in retrospect. It reflects the nostalgia of being able to hang out in the summer without a care in the world – not yet jaded by age or bad experiences. It's one of the few times in life when you're genuinely accepting of anything.

Wide Open conveys a youthful optimism of love and life. We believe this song encourages people to recapture the joy and innocence of discovering young love and bring a little of it back into their lives. When you are 'wide open all the time' then no opportunity will every pass you by!

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