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(BW&BK) According to a brief update by Virgin Steele, the band will re-issue their Age Of Consent album on November 21st. It will feature an extra disc featuring with bonus tracks and a run time of approximately 40 minutes. more

Anthrax and Testament Team Up For Fall Tour

Anthrax and Testament are teaming up to co-headline a U.S. tour this fall with support from Death Angel.

This tour marks the first time Anthrax and Testament have toured together in over a decade. Anthrax is set to close all shows.

"We've been tight with the guys in Testament for a long, long time," said Anthrax's Charlie Benante. "so we're really looking forward to hanging out with them on the road. And all of us in Anthrax are big Death Angel fans, so this is going to be a monster of a good time - for all of us and for the fans. Plus, with the incredible success of The Big Four shows over the last year, we wanted to tour with some of the 'second wave' of thrash bands." more on this story

Chickenfoot To Launch Album With Free Webcast

(hennemusic) Chickenfoot has announced a very special free live concert webcast, "Chickenfoot Presents III," on the release date of their forthcoming album, "Chickenfoot III."

On Tuesday, September 27 at 6 PM (PST) / 9 PM (EST), the band will perform tracks from the new album at TRI Studios in Marin County, California and host a 30-minute Q&A session with the fans at their website Chickenfoot.us.

"These are exciting times," says Sammy Hagar. "When a band can have the technology to allow them to perform in a state-of-the-art setting and take that performance out around the world is amazing! I'm up for that!" Have a question for the group? Find out how to ask it here

God Bless Ozzy Osbourne DVD and Blu-Ray Coming

(hennemusic) The new film, "God Bless Ozzy Osbourne," had a short run in theatres last month but is now on its way into your homes on DVD.

Eagle Rock Entertainment has set a November 15 release date for the DVD and Blu-ray editions of the feature-length documentary about the life of the legendary heavy metal singer, co-produced by Ozzy's son, Jack Osbourne.

The movie – which debuted earlier this year at New York's Tribeca Film Festival - is packed with never-before-seen Black Sabbath footage and recent solo tour clips. Fellow musicians such as Paul McCartney, Tommy Lee and others will also share stories, while an exclusive interview with the Osbourne family explains why bringing Ozzy's storied history to life — through the eyes of his son Jack — was the perfect motivation to capture the story of one of music's greatest icons on film. more on this story

The Beatles No 1 Again

The Beatles' "1" was released for the first time digitally yesterday exclusively via iTunes and the remastered "1" album will also be released on CD with updated packaging on September 13.

The album has debuted at #1 on several iTunes top albums charts around the world, including the US, Canada, Japan, the Netherlands, Mexico, Sweden, Spain, New Zealand, and Greece. The Beatles have now sold more than nine million songs and over 1.5 million albums on iTunes worldwide.

1 collects all of The Beatles' singles released between 1963 and 1970 that reached #1 on the UK's Record Retailer chart and/or on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US. The Beatlesachieved 17 #1 UK singles between May 1963 and July 1969 and 20 US chart-toppers between February 1964 and June 1970. Between both charts, The Beatles' singles spent a total of 128 weeks at #1. more on this story

Bret Michaels Releases Tribute Video To 9/11 Heroes

(hennemusic) Bret Michaels was moved by terrorist attacks on 9/11/2001 to write the song, "One More Day," which appeared on his 2003 album, "Songs Of Life."

Now, Michaels has created a moving tribute to the heroes of 9/11 with a new video for the song, featuring many of the American troops he has met during his work with the USO over the past decade.

"As a token of remembrance to the ones we lost," says Bret, "and as a tribute to the American troops and civilians that stood strong in America's darkest hours and those who are still fighting for the world's freedom; as well as for the first responders and their family members, many of whom I have personally met and whom are still feeling the after-effects a decade later, I have created a 10th anniversary video for 'One More Day,' the song I wrote on that unforgettable day." Read more and watch the video here

Record Store Day Cofounder May Lose His Record Store

(Rock News Desk) The co-founder of a global event to celebrate independent record stores has vowed to fight off the nightmare scenario of closing his own store.

Eric Levin in one of the people behind Record Store Day, which has grown into a worldwide opportunity for music fans to buy limited edition products which big-name acts only sell via non-chain outlets. But his Criminal Records business in Atlanta, Georgia is under threat after experiencing challenging conditions for the past three years.

Levin moved to a bigger store in 2008 just ahead of the world financial meltdown, tripling his overheads, then last year was faced with a repair bill believed to be around $14,000 following an ice storm. Now he says he'll either find a solution to his firm's problems by November 1 – or shut up shop. more on this story

Metallica and Lou Reed's Lulu Track Details

(hennemusic) The full song list for the upcoming Metallica and Lou Reed project, "Lulu," has been revealed.

Lulu will be released worldwide (except North America) on October 31, and on November 1 across North America.

The 10-track collaboration between the artists runs almost 90-minutes in length, ending with the 20-minute "Junior Dad." Tracks include:

01. Brandenburg Gate (4:19)
02. The View (5:17)
03. Pumping Blood (7:24)
04. Mistress Dread (6:52)
05. Iced Honey (4:36)
06. Cheat On Me (11:26)
07. Frustration (8:33)
08. Little Dog (8:01)
09. Dragon (11:08)
10. Junior Dad (19:28) more on this story

Styx Double Disc Regeneration Coming

(Eagle Rock) Styx will have their entire career encapsulated within the 16 tracks of Regeneration, Volume I & II on a double-disc to be released on October 4.

With over 30 million records sold in North America alone, Styx is one of the most beloved rock bands on the planet. Tommy Shaw, James "JY" Young, Chuck Panozzo, Lawrence Gowan, Ricky Phillips and Todd Sucherman have been together longer than any other lineup in the band's 40-year existence.

In addition to thirteen Styx classics and a brand new song "Difference In The World," Regeneration, Volume I & II also includes interpretations of "High Enough," and "Coming Of Age," originally recorded by Damn Yankees, which featured Shaw, along with Night Ranger's Jack Blades, Ted Nugent and drummer Michael Cartellone." The band had originally re-recorded these acclaimed anthems to sell only at their live shows, as they continued to tour the globe and introduce a new generation of fans to their chart-topping hits. Now, for the first time, this music is being made commercially available. more on this story

American Idol's James Durbin Working on Debut Album

(hennemusic) American Idol rocker James Durbin now has his record deal. Wind-up Records announced Tuesday it has signed Durbin and that his debut album will be released in November.

The 22-year old Santa Cruz native rocked the stage of Idol every week with his signature high-pitched scream and touched the hearts of America throughout the season as he opened up about his Asperger's and Tourette's syndrome. Fans and critics alike flocked to Durbin in praise and inspiration as his love of rock prevailed, despite Idol's producers attempts to influence a change in his course.

James is mid-way through recording his debut album with Grammy nominated producer, famed rock producer Howard Benson (Daughtry, P.O.D, 3 Doors Down). "Wind-up Records isn't a label, it's a family and I wanted to be a part of that," says Durbin. "They are true music fans that want to see me have a long career as an artist. I couldn't have asked for more when signing a record deal." more on this story

Skid Row Legacy Hindering Sebastian Bach

(RockAAA) Sebastian Bach has revealed his frustration at the never-ending speculation and questions about a reunion with Skid Row and claims promoters are more interested in trying to tempt him to join his former band mates than taking his new solo band out on the road in the UK.

The singer's second solo record 'Kicking And Screaming' is due out later this month with Bach admitting his great pride in the album which he also says contains a handful of tracks which wouldn't be out of place on Skid Row records.

"I never cancelled any tours. It seems like I'm always touring when I don't have a record out and then when I put a record out I'm not on tour. I don't know why that is. It's messed up!," Bach tells Rocktopia. "But I have this thing where promoters expect me to go back to Skid Row for some stupid f**ked-up reason just because everybody else is doing it and they think that everybody has to feel like everybody else. But I'm not like everybody else and my whole reason for getting into music is to make new music. more on this story

Les Claypool Turns Personal Tragedies into New Primus Song

(Rock News Desk) Primus mainman Les Claypool has a lot to be happy about after reactiving his band with long-time "missing" drummer Jay Lane and coming to terms with the "funk" label sometimes attached to his band. But he's also experiencing difficult times in his personal life, and he's poured them into new track Tragedy's A-Comin' – even though he's done so with his trademark twisted approach.

"Just that line says it all," Claypool tells MusicRadar. "There's a lot of crazy sh*t in my life right now. My mom is fading away from us; she's not going to be around much longer. My little nephew was diagnosed with leukaemia at only two months old. I have friends battling cancer.

"When I wrote that song I was just like, 'Holy f**king hell.' Whatever metaphor you want to use, into everyone's life a little rain must fall. Well, there you go: 'Tragedy's A-Comin'." more on this story

Mike Portnoy Open To Dream Theater Reunion

(RockAAA) Mike Portnoy has refused to rule out a reunion with his former Dream Theater band mates admitting he has too much love for the band, and history with them, not to keep the option open for the future.

The drumming legend, a founding member of Dream Theater and a key figure in the band, parted company with his band mates after 25-years but Portnoy is full of praise for the man filling in his place.

He told Jam Magazine: "I never say never. They've moved on and I've moved on. Mike Mangini's an amazing drummer. But if the opportunity presented itself a few years down the road and I was available, I would definitely consider it. more on this story

Nile Offshoot Temple of Thieves Plan Debut

Temple of Thieves, featuring former Nile members Chief Spires and John Ehlers, are currently writing material for their debut which is slated for a Spring 2012 worldwide release.

The group have inked a two album deal with Goomba Music. Here is what they sent over: Temple of Thieves was formed by Spires (Bass) and Ehlers (Guitar) in 2010 when they began writing songs completely different than anything they had done it the past. Chief contacted his friend and legendary metal drummer Flo Mounier of the band, Cryptopsy. Flo joined the line up and the three recorded tracks for a five song EP. The search then began for the perfect singer to round out the band.

They came across vocalist Michael Rock in Atlanta while he was performing in a regional band and were blown away by his range and stage presence. He heard the recorded tracks and quickly joined the fold. Temple of Thieves was born. more on this story

Cynic To Release New EP This Fall

(SOM) Cynic will release their new EP "Carbon-Based Anatomy" on November 11th in Europe and November 15th in North America.

Contrary to last year's "Re-Traced", this new EP exclusively consists of brand new material.

Paul Masvidal describes this new EP as "both a philosophical as well as a musical journey, one that begins in the Amazon jungle on the lips of a shamanic wisewoman (as portrayed by Amy Correia) and ends in outerspace". more on this story

40th Anniversary Edition of Can's Tago Mago Announced

Mute sent over word that they and Spoon Records will release of the 40th anniversary edition of the classic Can album Tago Mago on November 15, 2011.

The new edition of this genre-defying album comes packaged in the original UK artwork for the first time since 1971, and includes a bonus CD featuring 50 minutes of unreleased live material from 1972, remastered in 2011.

Tago Mago, the first album with Damo Suzuki on vocals, features the Can line up of Holger Czukay on bass, Michael Karoli on guitars, Jaki Liebezeit on drums and Irmin Schmidt on keyboards, and was recorded at Schloss Nörvenich in 1971, released later that year on United Artists. more on this story

Of Mice And Men, iwrestedabearonce, I See Stars, That's Outrageous! Outbreak Tour

That's Outrageous! are hitting the road with Of Mice And Men, iwrestedabearonce, I See Stars on the Outbreak Tour this fall.

That's Outrageous! will be touring in support of their debut full-length Teenage Scream, which came out this summer on Rise Records.

The band recently announced the addition of Randy Burham (guitar) and Chris Stewart (vocals) to the band. more on this story

Alberta Cross Announce EP and Tour With Portugal. The Man

Alberta Cross have announced a new EP release plus a fall tour with Portugal. The Man. Here are the details:

The Rolling Thunder EP will be released on September 27th via ATO Records. The EP was recorded at world famous studios Electric Ladyland in New York City and Sunset Sound in Los Angeles. It was inspired by time spent across the globe - from a cottage in Wales to the haunting seclusion of the North Carolina woods. Thelimited edition EP will only be available at the band's concerts and indie retail stores, satiating fans until the release of an entirely new full-length album in early 2012.

Alberta Cross will support their new EP this fall on an extensive national tour with psych-folk buzz act Portugal. The Man, launching September 28th in Santa Clara, CA. more on this story

Metal For The Masses Volume 9 Coming Next Week

Century Media have announced a September 13th release for the specially priced triple-disc compilation, Metal For The Masses Volume 9.

The set features 48 tracks on three CDs at the low price of $8.99 The compilation will be available exclusively through all Hot Topic retail outlets nationwide and at www.hottopic.com

The noteworthy three disc set offers a large selection of fan-favorites including tracks from Suicide Silence, iwrestledabearonce, Vampires Everywhere!, All Shall Perish, Symphony X, Earth Crisis, Architects (UK), Belphegor and many others. The third disc is a special collection of classics, highlighting early songs from Despised Icon, In This Moment, Lacuna Coil, Nevermore, and many more. more on this story

Einherjer Return With New Album Next Week

(IR) Einherjer's new album, Norrøn, will be released Friday, September 9th in Europe and in North America on Tuesday, September 13th.

Recorded at Norway's Studio Borealis, Norrøn was produced by Glesner and mixed and mastered by Matt Hyde (Slayer, Hatebreed, Skeletonwitch).

For the uninitiated, the band's moniker was inspired by Norse mythology. When a Viking was slain in battle, he was brought to Valhalla by the Valkyries to join the army of slain warriors known as the einherjar, who helped the Gods in their clash against the Giants in the age of Ragnarok. more on this story

SSS Announce New Lineup

(EAR) SSS have announced their new lineup featuring Stu Taylor (guitar) and Dave Archer (drums), who both also play in stoner metallers The Bendal Interlude, and who replace outgoing members Pete Broom and Dave Fergusson.

Stu Taylor comments: "To have joined SSS is great. Having been in a band with Foxy before, we are used to each other's working methods. Mark is an experienced bass player and we immediately gelled as a band. Gonna be good times to come - new songs, new tours, new experiences. We can't wait."

SSS frontman Foxy adds: "The untimely departure of two members of SSS prior to the release of 'Problems to the Answer' was unfortunate. However, in that time we have found a new drummer and guitarist. Stu and Dave are a solid unit. Having been in a band with them before and to have watched them shred Liverpool for years, they were the natural choice. We are made up; they have joined up. With the prospect of touring and writing new material, it's an exciting time for SSS and we can't wait to get out and finally play again." more on this story

My Dying Bride Set EP Release

(Fresno) Peaceville Records have announced a November 7th release date for My Dying Bride's new single track, 25-minute EP, 'The Barghest O' Whitby,' on CD and limited vinyl.

Said the band on the origin of the idea, "Carrying straight on from the success of Evinta found us kind of out of breath for a second; we were already aware of a new-found love of all things bleak and grey and were eager to start writing in a more traditional My Dying Bride style. What did catch us off guard was the increased heaviness and the fresh approach to song writing. Moving away somewhat with the lyrical theme from our usual feeding ground, we found ourselves on the rainy moors of Yorkshire contemplating the story of the Barghest, a supernatural entity hell bent on revenge. The tale now to be told wove itself into a 25-minute epic which initially we thought would be a three part EP, but it simply became one very long song full of everything My Dying Bride and more. The violins conjure lonely tears atop a chasm of epic British doom."

'The Barghest O' Whitby' was recorded at Futureworks Studios, Manchester with long-time production partner and engineer, Mags. The release is the first to feature violin/keyboardist Shaun Macgowan, and sees the return of Shaun "Winter" Taylor Steels to the drum-stool for this recording. The cover artwork for 'The Barghest O' Whitby' also appears courtesy of vocalist, Aaron Stainthorpe. more on this story

Lights Resolve Announce Album Release Show

Rock Ridge have set an October 25th release date for Lights Resolve's debut album, "Feel You're Different."

The band will play a record release show at Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn, NY on October 27, 2011

For Feel You're Different, Lights Resolve recorded in Bethpage, NY with legendary Long Island producer Mike Sapone (Brand New, Taking Back Sunday). more on this story

Candy Hearts Preview New Album

Candy Hearts are giving fans a taste of their new album with the posting of a new song titled "Tongue Tied" on their Facebook page.

The track comes from the band's sophomore album, Everything's Amazing and Nobody's Happy, which is due out September 27th through 9 Listen href="http://www.facebook.com/candyhearts?v=app_178091127385" target="_blank">here

Everything's Amazing and Nobody's Happy follows up the band's debut full length Ripped Up Jeans and Silly Dreams which is available for free download here

JuiceheaD Announce New Album and Tour With The Misfits

JuiceheaD have announced a tour with The Misfits and an October 4th of their new studio album, How to Sail a Sinking Ship, on Misfits Records.

Formed in 2003, JuiceheaD forged from the ashes of several local punk bands and fused a unique union made up of Rob Vannice (guitar/vocals), Tommy Kloss (bass) and Mike Garelli (drums) quickly became a favorite within their native Chicago's burgeoning punk scene with the release of their debut album The Devil Made Me Do It.

Since then, JuiceheaD has taken their music cross country with tours across North America including the Misfits Records' Fiend Fest tour and treks with surf-punk pioneers Agent Orange, UK punk staples the Adicts and the legendary Misfits. more on this story

Clutch Announces European Tour

(Freeman) Clutch have confirmed eleven headlining dates in addition to their previously announced shows supporting Volbeat on their upcoming European tour.

Clutch will be headlining two German shows, the first on November 11th in Koln at Underground and November 18th in Berlin at Roadrunners.

From there Clutch will play Scandanavia stopping in Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland. more on this story

DevilDriver Frontman Recalls Bad Work Experience

(Rock News Desk) DevilDriver frontman Dez Fafara says his brief tenure working for his stepfather cemented his attitude to life, which he bears out in his music career.

He's one of a number of big names who have shared memories of the worst jobs they had before turning pro, to mark the US Labor Day celebrations earlier this week. "I was working construction with my stepdad. It was the worst. He was uptight and pissed every day, all day, and I bared the brunt of that," Fafara tells Noisecreep. "One day when I was 15 years old we were pouringewq concrete with five other workers and he said the wrong thing to me. I finally had it, and told him where to put it.

"I then walked 14 miles home. I left at 12.30pm and he passed me in his truck at about 4.30pm, with about three miles still to walk. He honked his horn and kept on driving," he recalls. "My attitude is still the same: want to f**k with me? I will go it alone." more on this story

Singled Out: An Early Ending's Home

Today An Early Ending's singer Alex Runk and bassist Mike Tarrant tell us about the song "Home" from their brand new EP "Igniter" which hit stores yesterday. Here is the story:

"Home" is essentially the end of the story told throughout the album Igniter of a guy facing the reality of the steps he's taken in killing the love of his life. He wakes in the middle of the night to the voice of a demon and soon becomes possessed and looses his ability to comprehend reality, and can't find a way to deal with his life anymore after everything he's done. This song unveils all the emotions of the character through the eyes of himself and his possessed or crazy state of mind.

We wanted to write a song that takes our path of writing on a more mature route and broaden the styles that we reference in our music. We really love rock and roll music, anything from Def Leapord, Taking Back Sunday, The All American Rejects to Circa Survive. And wanted to create something in our genre that sounds more rock influenced than metal. So hopefully when people listen to this track or any other track off this album they have fun picking out all the things we've listened to and loved from our lives and how we put our own twist on it.

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

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Hank Williams III, son of Hank Bocephus Williams Jr. and grandson of the legendary Hank Williams has released more material in one day than many artists release in a decade or for that matter, a career. - Read the full 3 From Hank3: Ghost to A Ghost/Gutter Town- Attention Deficit Domination- Cattle Callin' review

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