Metallica Making 3D Film

They are currently looking around for a director with the chops necessary to bring a Metallica-style feature to the big screen. more on this story

Axl Rose Halts Guns N' Roses Concert

(hennemusic) It's been a rough week for Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose in Mexico. On Tuesday, he slipped on stage in Mexico City at the first of four shows in the country, and Sunday night in Monterrey, Axl stopped the concert, entirely, about a minute after it began, when fans threw objects onto the stage.

In fan-shot video, it looks like a single drink hits center stage near Axl's feet and spills liquid on the floor, which caught the singer's attention just seconds into the show's opening number, "Chinese Democracy."

Rose shut the band down immediately, waving them off as the song came to a crashing halt. The singer then threatened that the group would pack up and leave. "Is that what you wanna do?" asked Axl. "'Cause we will go home," he threatened. The rest of the story and the video here

Bono Unsure About U2's Future

(Gibson) After recently completing the highest-grossing tour of all time and working on a deluxe reissue on 1991's Achtung Baby, it seems that U2 aren't sure where they are headed next. In an interview with Rolling Stone, frontman Bono talked about questioning the band's relevance.

"I'm not so sure the future hasn't dried up," said Bono, who revealed he's been taking heat from his bandmates for such talk. "The band are like, 'Will you shut up about being irrelevant?'"

Although the singer said he'd be content with ending U2 in 2011 ("We'd be very pleased to end on No Line on the Horizon"), he also doubted that the band would actually stop. Bono said that working on the deluxe Achtung project has helped light the band's way to a possible future. "Ironically, being forced to look back at this period reminds me of how we might re-emerge for the next phase," Bono said. "And that doesn't mean that you have to wear some mad welder's goggles or dress up in women's clothing. Reinvention is much deeper than that." more on this story

Pearl Jam Deliver Not For You Video

(hennemusic) Pearl Jam have released footage of "Not For You," a full-length, never-before-seen music video directed by Cameron Crowe, featuring live, archival performances and behind-the-scenes footage of the band.

However, fans should note that this clip is NOT a part of the new film; it's a bonus freebie offered up by Crowe and the band.

This comes on the day that the new Crowe-directed film, "Pearl Jam Twenty," hits stores in parts of the world; a North American release happens Tuesday. more on this story

11 Days of Metal Lead To National Metal Day

Get ready to bang your head next month as VH1 Classic have announced special programming featuring the biggest names in heavy metal leading up to their National Metal Day on 11-11-11. Here are the details:

"National Metal Day" will feature a slew of exclusive metal programming, including three major metal premieres: "Behind The Music Remastered: Megadeth" at 9PM ET/PT, the exclusive debut of Banger Films' groundbreaking documentary series, "Metal Evolution" at 10PM ET/PT and the ninth season premiere of a VH1 Classic original "That Metal Show" at 11PM ET/PT.

To warm up for the National Metal Day celebration, VH1 Classic has scheduled 11 days worth of legendary metal programming beginning Tuesday, November 1. Every night during the 11 days of metal, VH1 Classic will make an offering to the metal gods with a nightly concert at 11 PM ET/PT. Legends Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Alice Cooper, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Motley Crue, KISS, Ozzy Osbourne and Iron Maiden will be featured. more on this story

Bret Michaels To Donate Hospital Music Room

(hennemusic) Bret Michaels is giving back to his community in a big and personal way. This Thursday, the Poison frontman will announce plans for the donation of the Bret Michael's Hospitality and Music Room inside St. Joseph's Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix.

"I want to give something back to the hospital that helped save my life," said Michaels. "Phoenix is my home, and I'm proud to be a part of this community."

In April 2010, Michaels was rushed to St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center suffering from a subarachnoid hemorrhage, a life-threatening type of stroke that causes bleeding in the fluid-filled spaces around the base of the brain. St. Joseph's is the home of Barrow Neurological Institute and Michaels was treated by Barrow neurosurgeons. more on this story

Tony Iommi Explains Hurdles To Black Sabbath Reunion

(Gibson) Although millions of fans are anxious at the idea of Black Sabbath's original four members reuniting, guitarist Tony Iommi said it won't be terribly easy getting the boys back together.

"The band can decide to do something, but there are a lot of people involved, and everybody's got individual managers," Iommi told Rolling Stone. "It's not as easy as like it was in the old days – us all going in one room and it all works. I mean, we can certainly do that, but it's a bit more involved than that."

But, the riff master did say that all four members – Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward – are on good terms. "I talk to Ozzy a lot – we've always been in contact. And I talk to Bill occasionally," he said. "Geez, I played with him until Ronnie [James Dio] passed away. We still stay in contact. Geezer is not one for being on the phone, we normally e-mail. We all get on well – I don't think there's any bad vibes or anything." more on this story

The Academy Is... Star Joins Say Anything

Former The Academy Is… bassist Adam T. Siska has officially joined Say Anything, replacing Alex Kent who parted ways with the band last year, with The Starting Line/Person L's Kenny Vasoli filling in temporarily on tours.

"Having parted much more than amicably with Alex last year (he's still a dear friend), we knew it would be very difficult to find someone who can fill his shoes on both a professional and personal level, but we are so lucky that Adam happened to be available at exactly the right time, and somehow we seem to have ended up with both," states Say Anything front man, Max Bemis.

"I couldn't be more excited to become a member of Say Anything. I have been a fan of the band since the release of the debut album, and got to know them well while on tour during the summer of 2008," adds Siska. "When I spoke to Max about joining, there was no doubt in my mind that this is a band that I believe in and want to put my heart into. I look forward to seeing all of you at shows very soon!" more on this story

Metallica's Orion Inspired Mastodon

(Gibson) The guys in Mastodon recently sat down with Premier Guitar's Chris Kies to talk about guitars, gear and their new album, The Hunter. Guitarist Bill Kelliher shared some insight on how he used an Explorer for the solo on "Black Tongue," the metal behemoths'current single.

"The second part of the solo was done in the studio before that European tour, and I really like it because it has that 'Orion' [from Metallica's Master of Puppets] feel and groove," he said. "I used this new Gibson Explorer with EMG X Series 81 and 85 humbuckers. It's a metal-shredding beast that doesn't sound phony – it's quickly become my go-to super-heavy guitar.

"I plug straight into the amp for the majority of my recordings, so when I need something gargantuan, I have that in my back pocket. I used to hate active pickups and thought they sounded brittle and stale, but I totally dig their tone with my Explorer – it's a clear, concise, unique distortion. I use that guitar a lot on 'All the Heavy Lifting' and some of the harmonies on 'Curl of the Burl.'" more on this story

Journey Receive Legend Honor

(hennemusic) Journey will receive the "Legend of Live" award at the 2011 Billboard Touring Awards, which are taking place November 10 at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York.

The awards are part of the Billboard Touring Conference, happening on the 9th and 10th.

Billboard reports the award honors groups or individuals who have made significant and lasting contributions to live music and the touring business, and acknowledges the recipients' commitment to the art of performing live and reaching fans through the concert experience. more on this story

Yes To Deliver New CD/DVD Next Month

(hennemusic) Yes have a new live album on the way. "In The Present—Live from Lyon" will be available on CD/DVD on November 29th in North America and December 2nd in Europe.

Recorded in Lyon, France, on December 1st 2009, "In The Present – Live from Lyon" is a collection of hidden gems and unforgettable classics, with new singer Benoit David breathing new life into each of the songs.

The package comes with a 55 minute DVD containing excerpts from the live performance, candid interviews and behind the scenes footage. The cover art features an original design by Roger Dean, author of most Yes album covers including classics "Fragile," "Close To The Edge" and "Drama." more on this story

Thirty Seconds To Mars Add 2nd Mars 300 Celebration Following Sell Out

Thirty Seconds To Mars have announced a second show to their Mars 300 celebration in NYC at Hammerstein Ballroom on Dec. 6th.

Earlier this month the band announced that they would celebrate their 300th and final show in support of their third studio album This Is War with a special Tribus Centum Numerarae concert at the Hammerstein Ballroom on Dec. 7th. That show sold out in minutes last week and due to popular demand the second show has been added.

Their 300th will also set a new Guinness World Record for the most shows played during a single album cycle. The two Hammerstein shows will be a part of a weeklong celebration in New York to commemorate this occasion.

Liam Gallagher Open To Oasis Reunion

(Gibson) Former Oasis vocalist Liam Gallagher has added to speculation the band could reform to mark a key milestone in a few years' time.

Oasis may only have been broken up for two years, but now both Gallagher brothers – Noel and Liam – have spoken publicly about the possibility of a reunion to mark the 20th anniversary of 1995's (What's The Story) Morning Glory? album.

In an interview with Rolling Stone, singer Liam Gallagher said, "In 2015, if we can put our [expletive] aside, we can tour and play the album in its entirety for the 20th anniversary. I'd be up for that, if it's on our terms. There's got to be two-way respect." more on this story

Guns N' Roses Heading North

(hennemusic) Guns N' Roses will be crossing one international border on their upcoming North American tour.

GNR have announced the first Canadian date on the road trip: a Monday, November 28 show at Copps Coliseum in Hamilton, Ontario (an hour west of Toronto).

The tour is expected to hit 30 cities between its October 28 launch in Orlando and New Year's Eve. And a word of caution

Nazareth Star Billy Rankin's School of Rock Coming

Former Nazareth guitarist Billy Rankin spent the last five years entertaining Rock Radio listeners with his School of Rock feature every weekday morning on the cult station.

Over 4000 hours of live broadcasting he shared tales of wine, women and song starring big names like Ozzy Osbourne, Guns N' Roses, Iron Maiden, Aerosmith, Metallica, Status Quo, Ted Nugent, the Who, REM, the Beatles and many others.

With the end of Rock Radio on Friday came the end of Billy's broadcasting stint. But he's decided to leave his listeners with a written memento of his audio lessons, in the shape of his book, Billy Rankin's School of Rock, stuffed with hundreds of his favourite anecdotes. The foreword is written by award-winning Scottish rock broadcasting legend Tom Russell. more on this story

Chris Cornell Songbook Details

(hennemusic) Chris Cornell has unveiled the cover of his forthcoming "Songbook" album, due out November 21.

The project is a collection of songs recorded during his first-ever acoustic tour, which he did this past Spring. Things went so well, Cornell is doing another "Songbook" trip this fall; things kick off November 1 in Memphis.

As for the album itself, it features Cornell doing his own songs, as well as a few covers – including Led Zeppelin's "Thank You" and John Lennon's "Imagine." More details including the cover art and tracklisting

Get A Phone Call From Steve Perry and Help Fight Breast Cancer

(superLOUD) An eBay auction's listing currently reads: "Your phone rings. You answer and hear, 'Hi, this is Steve Perry.' Imagine hearing THE VOICE, the one & only Steve Perry! What would you say?"

You would expect that a 15-minute phone call and a couple of autographs from Steve Perry (the legendary former frontman of Journey) would fetch a decent amount. And it is, it's currently at $10k.

Perry isn't pocketing even a penny of the winning bid -- He's donating the proceeds to breast cancer research. more on this story

The Stone Roses Singer Ian Brown Faces The Music

(hennemusic) A week after The Stone Roses confirmed their reunion, singer Ian Brown was in a Chester, UK court Monday settling up on an old speeding ticket.

The Belfast Telegraph reports Brown escaped a driving ban after he was clocked speeding at 105mph this past April.

Ian, 48, appeared before Chester magistrates who fined him £650 and gave his driving license six penalty points, after the singer pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing to speeding in his Lexus car on the M6. He was also ordered to pay £300 prosecution costs and a £15 victim surcharge. more on this story

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds Come Out On Top

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds debut at No. 1 on the UK charts after selling a 122,000 in its first week of release.

Gallagher's debut solo album, which was released in Europe on October 18th, ranks among the highest selling debuts of 2011.

On November 8th, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds will be released in the U.S. on Sour Mash/Mercury Records followed by their network television debut on The Late Show with David Letterman on November 10th. more on this story

Neurosonic and Bif Naked Stars Form CrashScene

(RM) CrashScene, featuring members of Neurosonic and Bif Naked, has signed with Epochal Artists Records/EMI for the release of the group's debut album "I Fall Apart" on March 13th, 2012.

CrashScene will be touring throughout the year leading up to the release of the group's debut album on March 13, 2012. Tour dates will be announced shortly.

"After the sudden demise of Neurosonic and the constant touring for three years, Troy, Shane and myself took some time off and joined some other projects. I joined Bif Naked, while Shane joined punk legends SNFU, and Troy collaborating with FosRock," remembers CrashScene's Jacen Ekstrom. "After a year apart, we decided to get back together and start writing some songs. The magic was still there, so we called on former Neurosonic singer/producer Jason Darr to produce the album and everything just clicked on all levels." more on this story

A First For The B-52s

(Gibson) The B-52s have released their first-ever live album, which captures the band almost 34 years to the day since their very first gig in their hometown of Athens, Georgia.

With the Wild Crowd was recorded in February 2011, just a few days after the anniversary of their debut show on Valentine's Day, 1977.

The album contains classics such as "Love Shack," "Rock Lobster," "Roam," "Whammy Kiss" and "Private Idaho," as well as recent material from 2008's Funplex such as "Pump," "Hot Corner," "Ultraviolet" and the title track. Guitarist and musical director Keith Strickland's axe is right up front in the mix, linking the band's newer material back to the group's early days when Strickland was their drummer and the late Ricky Wilson wove his angular guitar magic. more on this story

Negura Bunget To Launch First North America Tour

(PP) Romanian black metal band Negura Bunget will be touring North America for the first time next year.

Dubbed the "Transilvanian Legacy Tour 2012," the tour will begin on April 21st in Montreal and culminate in an appearance at Maryland Deathfest on May 25. Between there, NEGURA BUNGET will play from coast to coast, and will also perform a handful of dates in Canada.

Accompanying Negura Bunget on the tour will be Eclipse Eternal, Wolven Ancestry, and The Way of Purity. more on this story

Boots Electric Release Complexity Video Ahead of Tour Kick Off

Boots Electric (a.k.a. Eagles of Death Metal front man Jesse Hughes) is getting ready to kick off a US tour in support of his new album Honkey Kong this weekend.

Before he departs, Jesse has bestowed a new Boots Electric video for the album's opening track, "Complexity." Check it out here.

The video finds Jesse squarely in his triumphant and tongue-in-cheek sleeze-rock mode, complete with scantily clad ladies, strip-club lighting, and the mustachioed madman's larger-than-life persona. He elaborates, "It was our attempt at remembering the future and that its easier to look at anything when half naked chicks are involved." more on this story

Black Skies Hitting The Road

Black Skies will hit the road for a 16 date tour next month. The short stint, which includes two stops in Canada, will officially begin on November 14 in Asheville.

The band will be touring in support of their self-released On The Wings Of Time full-length, which is currently available at their shows on digital download cards included with the purchase of a limited edition, silk-screened poster.

A CD version with alternate cover art will also be available at shows during the tour. The album will be available in downloadable format through various online outlets beginning November 8. more on this story

The Dillinger Escape Plan Kick Off Tour Tonight

(Sub) On November 1st, The Dillinger Escape Plan will join Mastodon and Red Fang for the band's final tour of 2011!

But starting today in Little Rock, you can check out Dillinger on some special headlining show taking them over to the west coast.

For those of you in Australia who have been waiting for the band to return...you can now mark your calendars for Feb 25 - Mar 5 of next year where the band will be part of the Soundwave Festival! more on this story

Singled Out: Halcyon Way's IndoctriNation

Today Jon Bodan from Halcyon Way tells us about the title track from their brand new album which hit stores today, "IndoctriNation," the sequel to "Building the Tower." Here is the story:

This is the title track from our new CD, and lyrically it deals with the subject of radical Islamic Jihad. I'm certain that the lyrics are going to piss a few people off!

This song started its life a few years back and it was called "Citizen Zero" at that point. Our previous vocalist had written it about illegal immigration and we'd been playing it live for quite some time, even before our first album "A Manifesto For Domination" came out, and it was a crowd favorite. However, he left the band and demanded that we not use any of his lyrics or material. So, since we had already tracked the music for the record at that point we had to re-imagine the song from the ground up lyrically. That was pretty tough in this case because we were used to it as it was originally written.

So what happened was when Steve joined the band, I went up to Nashville to his house from Atlanta and we started reworking the material. I had come up with some new lyrics but had no idea how to really put it all together, except for the "Aaah" parts after the choruses, because I woke up one day and that part just hit me, it was going through my head when I got up. So we demoed the song out and I really didn't know what to think – Steve has a totally different vibe from our old singer, and like I say – we were used to it a different way. It took a minute for me to really latch onto it, and I think the other guys had the same thing going on too. But in time the way the song ended up is one of my favorite things that Halcyon Way has ever done, and that part after the chorus makes me rage every time I hear it!

Musically the song has got some vicious thrash riffs, a great breakdown, and an insanely catchy chorus. Kris also did a killer job on some death vocals on it that are really catchy and they play off of what Steve did really nicely too. Definitely one of my favorite HW tracks!

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

. Butch Walker Concert and The Spade Album Review

On his recent Chicago tour stop at the Double Door, Walker once again decimated the sold-out crowd with a set high on octane but as intimate as a camp fire sing-a-long. Up until now his records took on another shape in concert. His latest The Spade is every bit as revitalizing on record as it is in concert. - Read the full Butch Walker Concert and The Spade Album Review review

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