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A follow up to a story from last week. Apparently, the story about Dave Mustaine's kidney stone trouble was based on inaccurate information, which sometimes happens with trying to report on news stories with little or conflicting information, but we now know that he did not collapse and wasn't hospitalized. Our news partner at Rock News Desk has issued a follow-up article clearing up the errors. We, as we are sure that the editors at RND, are just happy to learn that Dave is doing ok and his condition wasn't as serious as first assumed and knowing RND editor Martin Kielty and having worked with him, we know that this wasn't intentional or done for any ill intention. Yes, some publications operate that way, but Martin does his best to bring you the best information he have available without any other agenda. You can read RND's follow up article here

Randy Rhoads Era Ozzy Osbourne Albums To Be Reissued With Bonus Tracks

Fans will soon be able to get proper reissues of the classic Randy Rhoads era Ozzy Osbourne albums "Blizzard of Ozz" and "Diary of a Madman" that include remastering of the original tracks AND previously unreleased bonus tracks and a DVD! Here is the official word with the details:

On May 31, music fans will have their first taste of re-issues from rock icon Ozzy Osbourne's catalog of work with the releases of two albums which form the cornerstone of Ozzy Osbourne's career as a solo artist: Blizzard of Ozz and Diary of a Madman (Epic Records/Legacy Recordings). Long revered by rock fans around the world, these two albums created a template for hard rock in the 1980's and beyond as they were marked by the ground-breaking and historic union of Ozzy and the late guitar hero Randy Rhoads.

These definitive versions of 1980's Blizzard of Ozz (with previously unreleased bonus tracks) and 1981's Diary of a Madman are available individually on vinyl or CD, or together in a deluxe collector's box. All versions were restored and remastered from the original analog sources by George Marino. more on this story

Foo Fighters Say F*** Glee

(hennemusic) The Foo Fighters hooked up with some media for interviews at this year's SXSW, and were asked the dreaded "Glee" question. Bottom line: they want no part of the Ryan Murphy-helmed show.

"It's every band's right, you shouldn't have to do f---ing 'Glee,'" head Foo Dave Grohl told The Hollywood Reporter . "And then the guy who created 'Glee' is so offended that we're not, like, begging to be on his f---ing show… f--- that guy for thinking anybody and everybody should want to do 'Glee.'"

Grohl doesn't have as much of a problem with the series as he does with its creator. Recounting anti-"Glee" comments made by Slash earlier this year and subsequent retorts by Murphy, Grohl explained to drummer Taylor Hawkins: "The 'Glee' guy, what a f---ing jerk. Slash was the first one. He wanted to do Guns 'n' Roses and Slash is like, 'I hate f---ing musicals. It's worse than "Grease."' Then [Murphy's] like, 'Well, of course he'd say that, he's a washed up ol' rock star, that's what they f---ing do.' And then Kings of Leon say, 'No, we don't want to be on your show.' And then he's like, 'Snotty little a**holes…' And it's just like, Dude, maybe not everyone loves 'Glee.' Me included." And Taylor's response?

Ripper Owens and Toby Jepson To Front Dio Tribute Band

(hennemusic) Wendy Dio has announced a tribute tour to her late husband, metal legend Ronnie James Dio.

Former Dio members Rudy Sarzo (bass), Simon Wright (drums), Craig Goldy (guitar) and Scott Warren (keyboards) will team up with singers Tim "Ripper" Owens and Toby Jepson to play a number of shows in Europe under the name Dio Disciples.

"There will never be another Ronnie," says Wendy, "but we want to keep his music alive and hope you will support the band and become one of the DIO Disciples." more on this story

Steven Tyler Teases New Autobiography

(Gibson) Aerosmith singer and American Idol judge Steven Tyler will release his memoir, Does the Noise in My Head Bother You?, on May 11. In the book description, Tyler reveals what fans can expect to read in the 352-page tome.

"I've been mythicized, Mick-icized, eulogized and fooligized, I've been Cole-Portered and farmer's-daughtered, I've been Led Zepped and 12-stepped," he wrote.

"I'm a rhyming fool and so cool that me, Fritz the Cat, and Mohair Sam are the baddest cats that am. I have so many outrageous stories, too many, and I'm gonna tell 'em all. All the unexpurgated, brain-jangling tales of debauchery, sex and drugs, transcendous and chemical dependence you will ever want to hear." more on this story

Duff McKagan's Loaded Announce Record Store Day Show

(hennemusic) Duff McKagan's Loaded has confirmed that it will be playing live at Easy Street Records (Queen Anne Store) in Seattle, Washington on Record Store Day — April 16 — at 2 p.m.

Record Store Day celebrates the culture of independent record stores by playing host to in-store events/performances, signings and special product releases on a global scale.

A few days following the event, "The Taking" – the new album by Duff McKagan's Loaded, will be released (April 19). more on this story

Shadows Legend Jet Harris Dies

(Gibson) Jet Harris, the original bass player with The Shadows, has died of cancer at age 71, the BBC reports. Before playing with The Shadows and Cliff Richard, Harris was one of the first U.K musicians to play electric bass guitar.

Harris was with The Shadows until 1962 and played on many of their biggest hits including "Apache," a track that inspired a generation of British guitarists from Jimmy Page to Eric Clapton.

Harris still played gigs until recently when he canceled all appearances because of illness. Sir Cliff Richard paid tribute to Jet Harris: "Jet was exactly what The Shadows and I needed – a backbone holding our sound together." more on this story

Sonic Youth and Lou Reed Benefit For Japan

(Gibson) Yoko Ono, Sonic Youth and Lou Reed will perform at a couple of New York fundraisers for the victims of the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

According to the Daily Express, the Japanese-born Ono, widow of John Lennon, will team up with son Sean, Sonic Youth and others for a benefit concert at New York's Miller Theatre at Columbia University on March 27.

Ono will also perform at April 9's Concert for Japan at the Japan Society. The show will also feature Reed, Laurie Anderson and Phillip Glass. Proceeds from both events will go to the Japan Society's Earthquake Relief Fund. more on this story

AC/DC Frontman Hitting the Racing Circuit

(hennemusic) AC/DC singer Brian Johnson loves speed and will be hitting the race track this year to prove it.

Johnson updates fans on his plans with an article he wrote for The National, the leading English-language voice in the Middle East.

Here's a sample: "After more than two years on the road with AC/DC, I'm hitting the road again. Well, more like the track than road. We had over five million people come to see the band but I'd be pleased if 500 come to watch me do what I like best: racing. It's going to be quite a year. My season will start in Florida, where I live." More from Brian here

The Vines Return With 60s Inspired Album

(Gibson) The Vines are planning to release their new album, Future Primitive, on June 6, according to NME.com. Frontman Craig Nicholls said the album was inspired by the music of the '60s.

"There are a few three and a half minute songs but more of them are around two minutes," he told Australian radio station Triple J. "I just like the early singles in the '60s, how they seemed to be very short.

"It's kind of changed nowadays but we're trying to bring that back, I guess." Future Primitive will be The Vines' fifth album and their first since 2008's Melodia.

Guns N' Roses To Rock In Rio

(hennemusic) Guns N' Roses have officially been confirmed for this year's Rock In Rio festival, happening September 23 - October 2 in "The City Of Rock" in Olympic Park, Barra da Tijuca/Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

GNR will headline the closing night on October 2. Vastly different versions of GNR played at the second and third editions of Rock In Rio, in 1991 and 2001, respectively.

Also scheduled to perform at this year's festival are Metallica, Motorhead, Slipknot, Red Hot Chili Peppers and more. more on this story

Metallica Facelift Coming

Metallica have announced a major facelift and some big changes to their online presence. Here is what they had to say:

It might seem like things have been a little quiet at Metallica HQ, but not so! While Big 4 shows are being confirmed and the studio prepped for recording, the hard working web crew has been hunkered down building a brand new web site for all things 'Tallica, and we are just about ready to unveil it to you!

On March 28th, a new and expanded version of Metallica.com will be launched. What do we mean by expanded? Well, we're folding all three of our sites (Metallica.com, MetClub.com, MetOnTour.com) into one to ensure that everyone has easy access to the touring and fan club sections along with newly organized fun facts and details about every album, video, song, tour date, band member and event... in general way more stuff about us than you ever wanted to know! We also dug into the web archives and added the full Mission: Metallica gallery of photos and videos and of course all the usual stuff is still there - wallpapers, videos, timelines, photo galleries, message boards, and more. more on this story

New Eddie Vedder Video Hits The Web

(hennemusic) A new, "official" Eddie Vedder video has surfaced. Posted to YouTube under one of Vedder's aliases, JeromeTurner1980, the live video is for "You're True."

Speculation is the song will be a part of Eddie's upcoming second solo album and live concert DVD, both rumored to be released in May.

This past week, "Longing To Belong," the first single from the new album, also made its way online. Check out the video here

Singled Out: My Inner Burning's When I'm Gone

Today Becky Gaber from My Inner Burning tells us about "When I'm Gone" from their brand new album "Eleven Scars". Here is the story:

"When I'm Gone" is a very personal song. It is about a person that meant a lot to me, a very close friend. We had complete trust in each other and I never thought anything could come between us. Still, somewhere along the line we drifted apart and things happened that cannot be forgiven. The wall between us is made of steel.

Sometimes I reflect back on the good old days and try to keep only the better of these precious memories fresh in my mind. The lyrics to "When I'm Gone" were written my mood was filled with melancholy. It deals with the longing for days gone by, the rising doubts, and finally, making a break with the past.

"... I´m sorry, so sorry
If I did you wrong
but I set myself free
this is over and done."

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

Limp Bizkit Hope For June Album Release

(Gibson) Limp Bizkit seem certain to release new material very soon. Back in 2009, singer Fred Durst mentioned a planned album called Gold Cobra, stating that the album would feature 10 songs and a single called "Douchebag." Neither materialized.

On March 14, Durst tweeted, "Obviously we have two albums here, in case you didn't pick up on that. First one is Gold Cobra. Due soon." He then followed it up with, "Oh, excuse me, sixteenth song mixed is 'Ready to Go' featuring Lil Wayne. GFY! I love it." Raekwon is also rumored to be guesting on one of the albums.

Friday (March 18), Durst's tweet predicted that the first album would drop June 7. But also suggested the band's label, Interscope, were not overjoyed with the idea of a double-CD set simultaneously. Guitarist Wes Borland's most significant statement of late was another tweet: "Send me a track and I'll throw guitar on it!" more on this story

Atlanta Rhythm Section Singer Ronnie Hammond Dies

(Rock AAA) Ronnie Hammond, singer with Southern Rock legends Atlanta Rhythm Section has died suddenly after being taken to his doctor's office by his wife in Monroe County, Georgia.

Hammond became ARS front man in 1972 after being spotted by band manager and co-songwriter/vocalist Buddie Buie whilst working as a sound engineer at the renowned Doraville Studios, and went on to feature in many of the bands biggest hits including Champagne Jam, Imaginary Lover and their crossover hit So Into You

His brother Steve, who was also in the band briefly, told the Atlanta Journal: "When he sang, he was on fire. The band was a close-knit group and they got along relatively well most of the time. Life on the road is challenging so there is going to be conflicts but, overall, they got along great. I think he would thank the Lord for allowing him the opportunity." more on this story

New York Dolls Release New Video

New York Dolls have released a new video for their single 'Fool For You Baby' which comes from their new album 'Dancing Backward in High Heels'.

The video, directed by Jeremy Johnstone (Mono, Young Widows), features original Dolls founding members David Johansen and Sylvain Sylvain.

The video for 'Fool For You Baby' showcases the Dolls in a circus tent. Guitarist Syl Sylvain is the circus ring leader, and as the camera moves through the circus ring, more characters are revealed including a fire breather, a strongman, and a sword swallower. Singer David Johansen appears in the background and gradually dances forwards in slow motion as he sings the lyrics. Watch it here

Nile Rodgers Cancer Free

(Gibson) Legendary guitarist and producer Nile Rodgers has wrote on a blog post that he is winning his battle against cancer. The Chic guitarist/mastermind was diagnosed in October 2010, but admits he still faces a long road to recovery.

Rodgers, 58, blogged: "It was rainy and warm as I went to see my doctors for the second straight day. Though I'm now Cancer Free, my post operative symptoms require a huge amount of recuperative therapy." Rodgers has declined to say what form of cancer he has been suffering from.

The funk guitarist /producer ­– who has written or overseen a huge amount of floor-filling hits including Chic's "Le Freak," "We Are Family" by Sister Sledge, "Remember The Time" by Michael Jackson and "Material Girl" by Madonna – compared the disease to "jaws savagely eating me from the inside out." more on this story

The Story Behind Johnny Cash's Infamous Middle Finger Photo

(Gibson) Before his death in March 2010, photographer Jim Marshall revealed the truth behind the infamous picture of Johnny Cash giving the middle finger to the camera. Marshall shot the photo during Cash's 1969 performance at San Quentin Prison.

According to the San Francisco Art Exchange, it was Marshall who prompted Cash to flip him the bird. "I said, 'John, let's do a shot for the warden,'" and the country legend made the gesture. Marshall said that the shot is, "probably the most ripped-off photograph in the history of the world."

Marshall's quotes were made public, according to NME.com, because of the new book, Pocket Cash, which collects the photographer's pictures of Johnny. A collection of the photos is also being exhibited at London's SNAP galleries.

Cage The Elephant Overcome Self Doubt

(Rock AAA) Cage The Elephant frontman Matt Shultz has revealed he had to be convinced to release a host of new songs after being plagued by self-doubt as the band recorded their second album.

The Kentucky rockers' admit they felt as if they lost their sound as they worked on a follow-up to their self-titled debut album which, although a slow starter, has gone on to sell over 500,000 copies worldwide.

And Shultz admits he took some serious persuading from his brother, guitarist Brad, to even record the tracks – two of which have ended up on their forthcoming album Thank You Happy Birthday. "Initially there were a couple of songs I wrote which I brought to everyone and thought they'd either shoot them down or say they were good but not our style -- but Brad said we had to record them," Matt told RockAAA. "There were actually four songs I was convinced the band should forget but Brad was absolutely adamant we should record them: Shake Me Down, Rubber Ball and two B-Sides: Carry Me In and Doctor, Doctor, Doctor, and I'm glad he convinced me." more on this story

Anniversary of The Very First Rock And Roll Concert

On this day in 1952, DJ Alan Freed held the first-ever "rock and roll concert" at the Cleveland Arena, with his Moondog Coronation Ball, featuring Billy Ward and the Dominoes, Tiny Grimes, and Paul Williams and the Hucklebuckers. The police shut down the show early, nearly causing a riot. Gibson and takes a look back:

The first rock and roll concert didn't have a light show. It didn't have a massive sound system or a smoke machine. Fans didn't hold up cigarette lighters or cell phones, and there was no t-shirt booth. There was no encore. In fact, only one song was even played. But it did light a fire in the hearts and feet of tens of thousands of teenagers and served as the opening shot of an unstoppable revolution in the history of popular music.

The Moondog Coronation Ball was the brainchild of Alan Freed, a Cleveland disc jockey who was making big waves on WJW radio in 1951. The 29-year-old Johnstown, Pennsylvania native had come to WJW in February 1951 as the host of a classical music show. But by July, clued in by a local record-store owner named Leo Mintz that kids were buying tons of traditionally black rhythm and blues music, Freed shifted to rhythm and blues and adopted a cool, fast-talking, on-air persona called the King of the Moondoggers. It may have stirred up a few fuddy-duddies in the white community, but the ratings didn't lie. The Ol' King of the Moondoggers was racking up big ratings and soon other stations were adopting similar formats. more on this story

Former Manager Says Guns N' Roses Had No Choice But To Fire Adler

(Rock AAA) Former Guns N' Roses manager Alan Niven has told Steven Adler to stop feeling sorry for himself, and playing the victim, insisting the band had no other option than to fire the then-drug addicted drummer.

Adler was booted out of the band in 1990 because of an alleged heroin addiction but ever since Adler has campaigned for a reunion and claimed his band mates turned their backs on him.

But Niven reveals that in addition to his substance abuse problems he was also having problems playing the band's new tracks leaving them with no option but to show him the door. Niven explained: "I agreed with the final exasperated decision (to fire Adler), with reluctance, because once you change the structure of the molecule that is the band it can become volatile and unstable." more on this story

Anniversary of Randy Rhoads Death

The Day in Rock isn't published during the weekends but Gibson had this look back at Randy Rhoads on Saturday that we wanted to share part of with you: On March 19, 1982, the incredibly gifted guitarist Randy Rhoads died in a plane crash. He was just 25 years old.

Since teaming up with Ozzy Osbourne and playing a key role in the Prince of Darkness's post-Sabbath solo success, Rhoads was flying high. Blizzard of Ozz and Diary of a Madman had put Ozzy back in the limelight and the band were in Knoxville for a show at the Civic Coliseum on March 18, 1982. It was Randy Rhoads' last gig.

After the show, the band left Tennessee for Florida where they were playing a festival in Orlando. Stopping for a rest break and to run some repairs, the caravan stopped at some property in Leesburg, Florida. There were just two houses on the property. One of them belonged to Ozzy's bus driver, Andrew Aycock. Early on the 19th, while the entourage was resting, Aycock rose and—being a pilot—took advantage of the property's airstrip and collection of airplanes. Aycock took keyboard player Don Airey and tour manager Jake Duncan for a flight on a '55 Beechcraft Bonanza F-35. After that, Aycock took off again, this time with Randy and hairdresser Rachel Youngblood. After that jaunt, Aycock took Rhoads on another flight. It was a terrible mistake. more on this story

The Devastated (Impending Doom and Oblige) Are Coming

The Devastated, which features past members of Impending Doom and Oblige, are currently wrapping up tracking on their debut album with producer Chris Eck, a world wide release coming via Century Media.

The Devastated states: "We are proud to announce our signing to Century Media Records. The backing and tremendous sense of family is that of which we have always hoped for in a label. We knew almost immediately that this was the perfect fit. We can't wait to release the record and get out on the road. Expect the unexpected and stay tuned to our facebook page for constant updates."

The Devastated are also set to hit the road with Suicide Silence as part of the Black Dynamite Tour. Suicide Silence frontman Mitch Lucker had the following to say about the band: "The Devastated is the heaviest thing to hit the Earth since the asteroids that killed off the dinosaurs." Additional support will come from I Declare War more on this story

Perry Talks New Jane's Addiction

(Gibson) Jane's Addiction frontman Perry Farrell recently spoke about how tough it has been to record and release his band's forthcoming album. Farrell talked to RollingStone.com about the Jane's struggles amid the departure of two bassists – first Eric Avery and then Duff McKagan.

"It's definitely like, as Brian Wilson puts it: The dry hump," he said. "We're waiting and waiting and waiting to release this record. It's like watching something that you really want. You become an animal. Your desire grows and grows."

The group, who also include Dave Navarro and Stephen Perkins, will release their first album since 2003 in the summer. It's titled The Great Escape Artist and features work from TV on the Radio member and Yeah Yeah Yeahs producer Dave Sitek. "He's like a scientist, and he's not afraid of making a monster," Farrell said. "It just keeps getting gnarlier and gnarlier." more on this story