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On this day in 1994, Kurt Cobain was rushed to hospital after overdosing in a Rome hotel room during Nirvana's European tour. Cobain had taken 50-60 Rohypnol pills mixed with champagne in a suicide bid; rumors on the Internet claimed that Cobain was dead. Find out what else happened on this date in music history here

Tommy Lee's Wrong: Rob Zombie Not Directing Motley Crue Movie

(Gibson) It was widely reported this week that Rob Zombie would be directing the film version of Motley Crue's memoir, The Dirt: Confessions of the World's Most Notorious Rock Band. Zombie now says those reports are untrue.

"No, I'm not doing the Motley Crue movie," Zombie told Undercover.fm, in a video interview set to be published next week. "I don't know where that [rumor] came from."

The misinformation apparently originated in an interview with Crue's Tommy Lee, published on Billboard.com. Lee hinted that newly-written Motley Crue material might be incorporated into the bio-pic, which, Billboard stated, is "on track with Rob Zombie as its director." more on this story

25th Anniversary of Metallica's Master of Puppets

(Gibson) 25 years ago yesterday (March 3, 1986) Metallica unleashed "Master Of Puppets" on the world. Mike Meyer at the Phoenix New Times has just launched a 10-part series on the best thrash metal albums of 1986, starting with Puppets.

Meyer connected with producer Flemming Rasmussen to discuss Metallica's masterpiece. PNT: You produced three consecutive Metallica albums - Ride the Lightning, Puppets and Justice - but they have three distinctly different sounds. Was that a conscious decision by you and the band?

FR: Yes. The difference between Ride and Master is evolution, as Master is a perfection of the sound we started to evolve on Ride. And in my opinion, we did really master it on Master. That album sounds so good. When I got onto the Justice album, they were a month into the session, and it was a new studio, etc., so we decided on a more up-front and dry sound. As for the mix, they had already hired someone else to do this, so I had no say in that. But it's still a classic metal album, and the sound has inspired a whole new generation of metal bands. more on this story

Bumblefoot Talks Original Guns N' Roses Reunion

(Gibson) Guns N' Roses guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal told Radio Metal that he's not at all annoyed by fans wanting to see a reunion of the "classic" GN'R lineup – with Axl Rose, Slash, Izzy Stradlin, Duff McKagan and Steven Adler. His only request: he wants to be there.

"If a reunion ever happens, I would hope that they would give me some free passes so that me and my wife could go [laughs]," he said. "You know, that doesn't bother me. I have no problems with anybody. I mean… I just did a signing last weekend with Duff!

"So does it bother me that people want a reunion? No! You know what? I love KISS, I love a whole [expletive] of bands and if there was a lineup that did an album that I totally loved, I would love to go see that lineup do those songs. It's normal. And it doesn't mean that I hate what's going on now." His thoughts on Axl and being in the band

My Morning Jacket Giving Away Free Downloads

In celebration of My Morning Jacket's forthcoming album, Circuital, the band started giving away six weekly downloads beginning yesterday, March 3rd.

The first five downloads will be live songs taken from each night of their historic week at New York's Terminal 5 in October of 2010.

On the sixth week, the band will offer up a brand new song from the new album. Head to http://www.mymorningjacket.com to sign up for all six songs now and immediately receive the first song taken from their first night at Terminal 5. more on this story

Sum 41 Cancel Dates Following Singer's Hospitalization

(Gibson) Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley is being treated for severe pneumonia in a hospital in Sydney, Australia, the band has reported.

Whibley's illness has forced the group to cancel or postpone an indefinite number of shows. A statement on Sum 41's website reads: "We regret to inform everyone that we have had to cancel a few shows due to Deryck Whibley being hospitalized with severe pneumonia. Deryck is currently being treated in a Sydney hospital. Doctors are doing their best to beat the pneumonia and Deryck will remain in Sydney until he has recovered. As soon as Deryck is out of the hospital, the band will return back to the stage performing their Screaming Bloody Murder world tour with the usual high energy kick ass shows."

Whibley's illness marks the second instance in which the singer has been hospitalized for treatment in recent months. Last August, Whibley suffered a slipped disc after being attacked by three American men in a bar in Japan.

Urge Overkill Announce First Album in 15 Years

Urge Overkill will release their first new album in 15 years, Rock&Roll Submarine, on May 10th via their own label UO Records.

The guys kick off a brief US tour in May, where they will be tearing through their new and classic material.

The reformed lineup is made up of original singer-guitarists/songwriters Eddie "King" Roeser and Nash Kato, along with drummer Bonn Quast (Polvo; The Cherry Valence) and bassist Hadji Hodgkiss (Gaza Strippers). more on this story

Singled Out: Hot Head Show

For some music is in their blood- Just ask Hot Head Show's frontman Jordan Copeland, son of Stewart Copeland of The Police. Today Jordan tells us about their brand new debut double A-side single 'Bummer/Hotel Room'. Here are the stories:

"Bummer" actually started life as a Johnny Cash song. I was playing along with I think probably the Folsom Prison album, and this rhythm arrived in my hands. As is often the way, that initial idea was a long way from both the song that inspired it and the song it became. The body of the song was pretty much done by that afternoon, but that bass melody which opens and closes the song came much later, appeared in my head one night on the tube. Which is also where most Hot Head Show lyrics get written. There's something about riding the tube.

"Hotel Room" was a bit different - I wrote most of that song pacing around a room in Vancouver without a guitar. It's the only time I've come up with a melody and lyrics first, and written the chords and bass later. The other thing about that tune is that the bass melody for the verse is the same as the vocal melody in the chorus, the idea being that when you hear the chorus for the first time, you're already familiar with the melody. It could be that it never made any difference to anyone's experience of the song, but that was one of the ideas things grew from.

Lately I've been running with the theory that the best way to start a good song is with a bad idea. When I start out with an idea I like, the song's development will inevitably be hampered by an instinct-skewing loyalty to that first idea. If I start out with an idea that's lame enough to easily think of as a placeholder, then new ideas tend to sprout more naturally. I think it's important to be able to cheerfully kill some of your babies.

As for the Bummer Video - that started as an editing concept. I do a lot of work as a video editor, and for a while I'd been looking for an excuse to experiment with Rhythmadelic Micromontage techniques. It was Vaughn's idea (our Lead Bass player) to use girls with their boobs out. Worked out pretty good I think.

Hearing is believing. Now that you know the story behind the song, check out the video which includes reworking of vintage Russ Meyer footage right here!

Steven Tyler Releases Mobile App

Aerosmith frontman turned American Idol judge, Steven Tyler has launched his new mobile App.... but it's not free. Here is the official pitch:

"Steven Tyler's AppSoLewdly" today, available exclusively at the iTunes app store. For $2.99, fans can have access to exclusive, unpredictable, and uncensored content including self made videos, never before seen photos and other noises from his head like a digital sound box filled with his most outrageous and funny "Tylerisms."

Straight from his mind, Tyler's self-created App is an intimate journey in the daily and deeply personal adventures of the Demon of Screamin' himself! Chronicling everything from his new life in California, to the set of American Idol and into the depths of working in the recording studio this is the one and only place to see the full and un-edited man himself. Grab your wallet and get it here

Plain White T's Second Leg of North America

Plain White T's have announced a second leg of North American dates for their Wonders of the Younger headlining tour.

The tour kicks off on April 2 in Houston, TX, at Reliant Arena and features support for the shows from Parachute and Andy Grammer.

Plain White T's are touring in support of their new album Wonders of the Younger (Hollywood Records), which hit #1 on the iTunes Rock Album chart. more on this story

Ozzy Vs Usher on That Blink Hoppus Show

Actor Topher Grace will be on hand for an all-new "Hoppus on Music" tonight. Tune into Fuse TV tonight at 11/10c to watch the "That 70's Show" alum and star of the upcoming flick "Take Me Home Tonight," sit down for an interview with Mark.

Ra Ra Riot will also hang out with Mark as they take the stage for a performance as well as sit down for a chat.

For a little taste of the show check out a video clip of Fans vs. Fans: Ozzy or Usher. Check out the battle here

Jeff Buckley Tribute Event

The Knitting Factory have announced a Jeff Buckley Tribute Event that will be curated by Gary Lucas.

The event takes place on March 18 at the Knitting Factory Brooklyn and will Benefit Road Recovery in association with the estate of Jeff Buckley.

Announced performers include Haydee Milanes, Jeffrey Lewis, Marianne Nowottny, John Kruth, Diana Silviera, Mossa Bildner, Jann Klose, Felice Rosser and Faith, Fay Victor, Danielle De Luca, Lynda McLaughlin and special guests! more on this story

This Time Next Year, Daytrader and Seahaven Tour

(Equal Vision) This Time Next Year will kick off a tour with Daytrader and Seahaven on March 12 in Mesa, AZ.

The tour will bring them to Austin, TX for SXSW 2011, where they will perform at the Equal Vision Records showcase on March 17th and the No Sleep Records showcase on March 19th. This will be This Time Next Year's first time performing at SXSW.

This Time Next Year recently wrapped up the recording of their sophomore full-length album, which was recorded with New Found Glory guitarist, Chad Gilbert [A Day To Remember, H20, Fireworks] and Paul Miner [New Found Glory, A.F.I., Atreyu]. The album is being mixed by Paul Leavitt [Circa Survive, All Time Low, Darkest Hour] and is expected to be released this summer. more on this story

Glasvegas Going Digital in April

Columbia Records have set an April 5th digital release date for Glasvegas' new album Euphoric /// Heartbreak \\\.

The new album was written, demoed and tracked in Santa Monica, CA then recorded in London with producer Flood (U2, The Killers, Depeche Mode).

Introducing a new Swedish drummer, Glasvegas features James Allan (vocals), Rab Allan (guitar), Paul Donoghue (bass) and Jonna Lofgren (drums). more on this story

Darkest Hour and Born of Osiris Live Stream Tomorrow

TheRaveLive.com will be streaming Darkest Hour and Born of Osiris live in concert from The Rave/Eagles Club in Milwaukee this Saturday.

The worldwide broadcast will begin at 4:30pm CDT (5:30pm Eastern/2:30pm Pacific/10:30pm GMT) this Saturday, March 5th.

Now in its third year, The Atticus Metal Tour teams up Darkest Hour, Born Of Osiris, As Blood Runs Black, The Human Abstract, and In the Midst of Lions for an incredible tour. Sleep Serapis Sleep and Murderer For Hire have also been added to the Milwaukee bill. Stream here

Deep Purple's Roger Glover Releasing New Solo Album

(hennemusic) Deep Purple bassist Roger Glover has a new solo album up his sleeve.

"If Life Was Easy" is scheduled to be released in June; no label details have been announced yet.

The new album is Roger's first since 2002's "Snapshot"; it was reportedly recorded in 2007. The project features Ronnie Bramblett on vocals, and two songs co-written and sung by Roger's daughter, Gillian Glover. more on this story

A Place To Bury Strangers at SXSW

(Mute) A Place To Bury Strangers are going down to SXSW to debut new material from their third album which is coming out later this year.

The band will also play select US dates with Hooray For Earth on their way down to Austin and back.

Their sophomore album Exploding Head was released October 6th, 2009 on Mute and garnered praise.... more on this story

See Motorhead Rock Fallon

(hennemusic) Motorhead continues steamrolling across North America, leaving battered ears, big smiles and plenty of rock n roll remnants in their wake.

Wednesday night, Lemmy and company stopped by Jimmy Fallon's show to kick out a couple of tunes: their classic, "Ace Of Spades," and "Get Back In Line," from their new album, "The World Is Yours."

"Get Back In Line" didn't air on the original broadcast; it was recorded as a web-exclusive for online use. Watch video here

The Day The Rolling Stones Unintentionally Topped the Chart

On this day in 1967, The Rolling Stones were on top of the American singles chart with "Ruby Tuesday," the group's fourth U.S. no. 1 single. "Let's Spend the Night Together" was the original A-side but after radio stations banned the song, "Tuesday" became the plug side. Gibson takes a look back:

1967 certainly was the year for double A-sides. The Beatles put out two of the finest tracks of their illustrious career on "Strawberry Fields Forever"/"Penny Lane"…only to see them stall at #2 in the U.K. behind Engelbert Humperdinck's "Please Release Me." The Rolling Stones' big double, "Let's Spend the Night Together"/"Ruby Tuesday" had a rockier road to travel, but somehow managed to make it to the top of the charts… sort of.

"Let's Spend the Night Together" was a risqué song for its time, an overt invitation to carnal relations. The track was powered by guest pianist Jack Nitzsche and a kickin' rhythm track led by Charlie Watts. But the spotlight really shines on Jagger, who is in full rooster mode, strutting and preening, letting the listener know he means it when he says, "I'll satisfy your every need/And now I know you will satisfy me." more on this story

New York Dolls Add Dates

(Gibson) The New York Dolls have added four U.K. dates and an appearance in Tokyo, Japan, to their reunion tour.

In addition, the glam-punk legends will stage a second show at New York's Bowery Ballroom, appearing at the venerable venue on consecutive nights on March 16 and March 17.

The U.K. performances will take place at the 02 Academy in Newcastle on March 27, the Club Academy in Manchester on March 29, and at the legendary Old Vic Tunnels in London on March 30 and March 31. The Tokyo show, slated for April 3, is part of that city's Punkspring festival. more on this story

Watch The Slash Wolfmother Jam

(hennemusic) Slash is currently down under playing the Soundwave Festival in Australia.

Outside of his Festival commitments, the guitarist had a chance to sneak in a full solo gig Wednesday night at The Tivoli in Brisbane.

Wolfmother's Andrew Stockdale made a guest appearance at The Tivoli on "By The Sword," just like he did on the album Wanna see?

B.B. King Glastonbury

(Gibson) The 85-year-old blues guitarist and bona fide pop music legend B.B. King will perform at Glastonbury this year.

King, one of the few blues greats still alive and performing, told the Daily Telegraph why he continues to play shows well into his 80s: "If I stop I don't get paid."

Brit Awards Best Album winners, Mumford & Sons, have also been confirmed for the U.K.'s legendary music and arts festival and will play on Friday evening, before Primal Scream. more on this story

R.E.M.'s Collapse Into Now Film Project

(PR) R.E.M. is gearing up to roll out the Collapse Into Now Film Project, a selection of films accompanying each song on the band's upcoming album, directed by notable artists and filmmakers and personally curated by singer Michael Stipe.

The list of directors includes Oscar-nominated actor James Franco, filmmaker, photographer, and conceptual artist Sam Taylor-Wood, and Oscar-nominated documentary filmmaker Albert Maysles. See a full list of directors below.

The films will be unveiled for viewing at broadcast and web outlets over the course of the next several weeks, so please stay tuned to remhq.com for schedule and details. more on this story

Photos of Cliff Burton's First Rehearsal With Metallica in New Photo Book

(Submitted) San Francisco Bay Area metal photographers Brian Lew (Whiplash fanzine) and Harald "O." Oimoen (D.R.I.) have joined forces to create the large-format hardcover photo collection Murder In The Front Row: Bay Area Bangers and the Birth of Thrash Metal.

Coming this fall from Bazillion Points Books, this intense look at early hardcore headbangers features some of the first photos of the "Big Four" and their extended family of thrash metal bands. With hundreds of candid, live, and studio shots, Lew and Oimoen celebrate the unique wild-eyed spirit and atmosphere of the historic S.F. Bay Area heavy metal scene: pinpointing clubs (The Old Waldorf, The Stone, Ruthie's Inn, The Omni); hangouts (The Record Vault, the infamous Metallica Mansion); and beloved local figures like fearless stage diver Toby Rage, manager Debbie Abono, and the unrivaled metal ringmaster Paul Baloff of Exodus.

Among the jaw-dropping moments in heavy metal history on display: Cliff Burton's first rehearsal with Dave Mustaine-era Metallica; Kerry King of Slayer performing with early Megadeth; Metallica and Slayer's first Bay Area shows; the first meeting of Slayer and Metallica; original uncropped prints of Possessed's blood-spattered "Seven Churches" band photo shoot; some of the earliest photos of Vio-lence and Death Angel; Testament (then called Legacy) dressed in religious stage outfits; the crazed front row faces from legendary Ruthie's Inn; and Metallica's triumphant takeover of Day on the Green in 1985. more on this story

Deceased Plan First New Album in Five Years

(Submitted) Deceased will be heading back into the studio this year to record Surreal Overdose, their first full-length of all-new material since 2005's As The Weird Travel On.

The long-running metal maestros have kept the faith since 1985, summoning a slew of cult releases and building up an immensely dedicated fanbase that has followed the band merrily into hell and back. Now, at the dawn of 2011, King Fowley and his band of 'bangers have returned!

King Fowley will return to the drum kit for this recording, handling both drums and vocals. The band will welcome in longtime live member Shane Fuegel on guitar (replacing long time band member Mark Adams who retired from music in 2007), while Mike Smith continues on studio guitar alongside longtime bassist Les Snyder. more on this story

Cameron Crowe's Elton John and Leon Russell Film Going to Tribeca

(Gibson) This year's Tribeca Film Festival will open with The Union, a documentary film that chronicles the making of the acclaimed Elton John/Leon Russell album of the same title. A performance by Elton John will follow the screening of the film.

In a prepared statement, organizers of the festival said: "Never before filmed in his composing process, John's creation of The Union is an extremely candid portrait of one of the world's most treasured artists and performers, and his extraordinary journey of the heart – one that sent him to powerfully reclaim and reinvigorate the life and musical career of Russell, to whom John hadn't spoken in over 38 years. The Union is a captivating and exhilarating real-life experience of musical creation and generosity, directed by Cameron Crowe."

The outdoor festival, which takes place in Lower Manhattan, will kick off on April 20. more on this story

Elvis The Hungary King

(Gibson) Elvis Presley is to receive a special honor from the city of Budapest in Hungary. Budapest is to commemorate the rock and roll pioneer with an honorary citizenship and a city landmark in his name.

According to The Guardian, Presley is being recognized for his support of the attempted revolution in 1956 that saw Hungary rise up against the Soviet Union.

Mayor of Budapest, István Tarlós, who doesn't actually own a Presley record, said: "The reasons for honoring Elvis are not sentimental but political." more on this story

Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears To Be Scandalous in Austin

Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears will have a major presence at the SXSW Music Conference where they will be performing multiple sets around Austin.

They will be at SXSW to promote the release of their sophomore album, Scandalous, which is set to hit stores on March 15th via Lost Highway.

Check out the band's cool new trailer for Scandalous here. It was shot around a four night residency at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas in February. more on this story

Master Denied Entry Into The US

Master were scheduled to kick off their U.S. headlining tour earlier this week with support from Lightning Swords Of Death and Mobile Deathcamp, but were denied entry into the country and forced to return to the Czech Republic.

Said Master mainman Paul Speckmann in a statement: "We arrived Tuesday morning in Holland and after intense questioning we proceeded to the eye and body scan machine. Along with the other passengers, we proceeded to the plane. We arrived in Detroit and went to passport control. I waited for about two hours for any word on the guys. The police came to explain that the visa waiver program didn't apply to musicians.

" So they sent me to customs and proceeded to tear apart everything and sent me on my way. I waited for six hours to get on another airplane and return to Europe. Thankfully the lady at the Delta checkout counter was very helpful and confirmed that the guys would be on the next plane in the evening and I could return with them. The guys were escorted to the plane by four police officers and returned their passports when we arrived in Amsterdam. Since when are musicians and terrorists in the same category?" more on this story