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Twenty years ago tomorrow Guns N' Roses unleashed the Use Your Illusion albums. Tony K takes a look back here

Guns N' Roses Members Reunite For Slash

(hennemusic) It was 1992 revisited for Guns N' Roses fans on Tuesday as a mini-reunion of much of the band from that era regrouped to pay tribute to Slash, this year's honoree at the 2011 Road Recovery Benefit show in New York City.

Slash performed with former GNR members Matt Sorum, Duff McKagan and Gilby Clarke, as well as Wayne Kramer and more, to support the charity.

The GNR team were the foundation of the house band for the evening, joined by guests Dave Kushner (Velvet Revolver), Dick Manitoba (The Dictators), Reeve Carney (Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark), Jill Sobule, Carl Restivo and Jimmy Gnecco (Ours). Check out video here

Megadeth's Dave Mustaine To Have Surgery

(Gibson) Thoughts and prayers go out to Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine. During Wednesday's (Sept. 14) "Big Four" concert at Yankee Stadium in New York City, Mustaine announced he will have to endure surgery on his neck after injuring it during a show on the Mayhem Festival tour.

At first, Megadeth considered canceling the show, due to Mustaine's condition. "I shouldn't even be here," Mustaine said, via the New York Post. But, they decided to perform one last time before Mustaine heads for the surgical bed.

Mustaine recently celebrated his 50th birthday, and Gibson.com put together a tribute for the legendary thrash metal guitarist, with a collection of quotes from interviews over the years. more on this story

Previously Unreleased Jimmy Page Set For Release

(hennemusic) Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page will see the "Death Wish II" soundtrack reissued on a limited vinyl edition in October.

To mark the album's upcoming 30th anniversary (the album was released February 15, 1982), JimmyPage.com will be re-releasing a special, limited, remastered vinyl edition of the soundtrack to Michael Winner's "Death Wish II," featuring a previously unreleased instrumental version of the "Death Wish" main title and new liner notes written by Page.

"In 1981, Michael Winner asked me if I would compose the soundtrack to Death Wish II," said Page, explaining the release of the album. "The songs with vocals were only going to appear in the film for a matter of seconds but I had recorded full versions of them anyway - which is how I ended up doing my first soundtrack and soundtrack album. I've re-released this because I wanted it to be available again." more on this story

Yes Legends Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman Announce North American Tour

Two legendary former member of Yes, Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman, are teaming up for a North American tour this fall.

The duo performed a series of successful concerts in the UK in 2010 in support of their critically acclaimed CD release 'The Living Tree', and are now bringing theshow to America!

Having worked together on and off since 1971's groundbreaking YES masterwork 'Fragile', Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman have traveled similar musical paths that have eventually and happily led their careers back together again! Now once again, the duo promise a magical evening of music and humor for all who attend! more on this story

Iron Maiden To The Rescue

(hennemusic) Iron Maiden cancelled two shows in Tokyo back in March due to the devastating earthquake and tsunami damage, and the chaos that followed.

The band were flying into Tokyo from Seoul, South Korea following a show there; on approaching Narita Airport in Tokyo, Ed Force One was advised to reroute to Nagoya, as the earthquake/tsunami had just become apparent. The band stayed the night in Nagoya and left the following day.

In an effort to help the battered country at the time, Maiden announced that they would donate the proceeds from sales of the Japanese event shirt available from the band's official shop (i.e. the shirt without tour dates on) to a charity assisting victims of the earthquake. The band did the same with the stock of event shirts in Tokyo, which were due to be sold onsite at the Tokyo venue (i.e. the shirt with tour dates on). Now, the band has announced the results of their campaign. "The terrific support from our fans has resulted in over £36,000 [approximately $57,000 US] being raised in proceeds from the sales of the Japanese event shirt through the Iron Maiden shop and a retail version of the shirt which was sold in the USA," Maiden announced in a statement. "The band have channeled all their profits and royalties into the fund, which has been donated to the Japanese Red Cross charity."

A lot more from the band here

Jack White's Raconteurs Future Unclear

(Audio Ink Radio) Jack White's Raconteurs have taken nearly three years off from playing shows and penning music, and now the alternative rockers have a few dates lined up for September, including one at MI Fest in Michigan this weekend.

But fans who think this is a sign White and the gentlemen are permanently back together should think again.

Raconteurs drummer Patrick Keeler says that while he's stoked for the rekindling, he don't think this means the guys are back together, and he doesn't expect to book more shows at the moment. See what he has to say here

Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Experience Tour Extended

Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Experience have expanded their previously announced North American tour until mid November. MSO sent over the details along with the dates:

The complete trek will begin October 12 in Riverside, CA and will finish on November 18 in Clearwater, FL.

The show--a tour de force--is a spectacular rock concert with iconic Led Zeppelin rock songs, stunning atmospheric video and light effects which highlight the unique history that Jason Bonham shares--in commemoration of his father John Bonham--with the legendary rock n' roll band. more on this story

A New Chapter for Sammy Hagar

(hennemusic) There's some new Sammy Hagar material coming your way. Hagar has completed another chapter for "Red: My Uncensored Life In Rock," which will be included in the paperback edition of the Red Rocker's New York Times best seller.

"I just finished another chapter for it, because it's coming out in paperback and I didn't wanna just release the same book again," Hagar told the American Rock Scene. "And since that book came out and it went No. 1, it did a lot — it really changed things within me and with people around me. And some of my closer friends kind of had a weird response to the book and some people that I really didn't know — people that were almost, like… I don't wanna say 'enemies,' but people in the industry that maybe didn't respect me or give me any love or the time of day over the years — came in and said, 'Wow, I had no idea. Man, I have a whole different opinion of you.' So I wrote a new chapter about that; I just did it yesterday and it will be in the paperback [version of the book]."

"[It's] just about how being a rock star my whole life and then having a No. 1-selling book had a profound influence on my stature, as a human on this planet," continues Sammy. more on this story

Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi Sets Iron Man Event

(hennemusic) The October 13 release of Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi's autobiography, "Iron Man: My Journey Through Heaven And Hell With Black Sabbath," is only a few weeks away.

The book will be released in Europe on October 13 through Simon & Schuster, and in the United States on November 1 in hardback by Perseus Books/DeCapo Press.

Tony will be signing copies of "Iron Man" at London, England's HMV FOPP on Monday, October 17. Admission is free but a ticket is required. Details about the book and the signing here

Staind Prove Post-Grunge Is Not Dead

(Gibson) Post-grunge is certainly not dead, at least according to sales figures regarding Staind's new album.

Aaron Lewis and the guys released their seventh studio album this week (Sept. 13), and according to a one-day sales report of the Atlantic Records release (via Blabbermouth) the self-titled album is expected to sell between 40,000 and 45,000 copies in the United States in its debut week.

In addition to the new album, Staind have released a one-hour documentary on YouTube that chronicles the turbulent recording process for the album and the painstaking hard work that went on behind the scenes. Watch the documentary here

Nirvana TV Special To Air Next Week

VH1 Classic will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of Nirvana's breakthrough album, Nevermind, by televising a special, never-before-seen concert "Nirvana: Live At The Paramount" on Friday, September 23 at 11 PM ET/PT.

The 60-minute, hometown concert will also be simulcast on VH1 and Palladia, MTV Networks' high-definition music channel.

Shot at Seattle's Paramount Theater on Halloween night in 1991, the historic and riveting concert will remind viewers how one band changed the music scene with an inspirational bounty of seminal songs including their 90's anthem "Smells Like Teen Spirit." more on this story

Moby Playing With Peter Hook Tonight

(MSO) Joy Division devotee Moby joined Peter Hook And The Light on stage Wednesday night (September 14th) at The Music Box in Los Angeles and will once again join them on the same stage tonight.

Moby was the special guest vocalist and joined the band on three tracks for the second night of their North American fall tour. Moby appeared mid concert and performed "Colony" and "A Means To An End" off Joy Division's seminal Closer album--of which Peter Hook & The Light are currently touring the U.S. and performing in its entirety. Moby returned for the encore and performed a spirited and ferocious rendition of the classic track "Transmission."

"I love coming to Los Angeles and I'm thoroughly delighted that two great musicians, Moby and Perry Farrell, joined me and The Light for a great gig," says Peter Hook. "I'm touched by their support and their respect for Joy Division which they showed by delivering fantastic performances as always. I suppose LA's not a lonely place after all." more on this story

Beatles Refused To Play Segregated Concert

(Gibson) A U.S. Beatles contract, up for auction this month, shows that the band were very aware of civil rights issues in '60s America.

According to the Guardian newspaper, in documents regarding a concert at the Cow Palace in Daly City, California, in 1965, The Beatles stated that they will not play in front of a "segregated audience." They also demanded "no less than 150 uniformed police officers for protection" and a "special drumming platform for Ringo [Starr]."

The band's rider also demands that their trailer has "electricity and water" and that "all dressing rooms for The Beatles, the purchaser must provide four cots, mirrors, an ice cooler, portable TV set and clean towels." more on this story

Former AC/DC Bandmate Remembers Bon Scott

Bazillion Points sent over another excerpt from former AC/DC bassist Mark Evan's upcoming book "Dirty Deeds: My Life Inside/Outside AC/DC," which is set to be released in November. Today's except deals the late AC/DC frontman Bon Scott.

In the book, Evans carefully illuminates at length the little-known real-life character of legendary frontman Bon Scott, with whom he shared buses, hotels, and stages for years. "Bon was used to calamity," Evans writes about one of the singer's many scrapes. "Before joining AC/DC he endured a long stay in an Adelaide hospital after a near-fatal motorcycle crash. Bon was always willing to show me the bloodstains on the inside of his black leather bike jacket, courtesy of that smash. It was a favorite jacket of his and showed up in quite a few photos over the early years. It was a funky black leather number; Bon had sewn fake leopard-skin patches on the shoulders. He was handy with a sewing needle, that boy."

"Bon was very big on comics. That's one memory of Bon that comes to me quite regularly: his head buried in a comic book, reading with intent if it was Conan or having a good giggle if he was reading BC. Bon was also an avid letter writer; he was always knocking out postcards or letters to family and friends, keeping them up with news from the front-or should I say, his front. My other strongest memories of Bon are his laugh and his cheeky grin. You know the grin, where you can't help but think he was either up to mischief or had just gotten away with something. That was a hell of a grin." More info on the book here

Everclear Looking Back With New Album

Everclear will be looking back with their new release, Return To Santa Monica, which hits stores on September 27, 2011.

The band revisits their old musical stomping grounds with all-new recordings of their greatest hits and personal favorites.

Also included are cover versions of Tom Petty and The Heartbreaker's "I Won't Back Down," The Steve Miller Band's "The Joker" and The Police's "Every Breath You Take." more on this story

Mike Portnoy's Stone Sour Gig A One-Off

A follow-up to yesterday's story. Roadrunner sent over word that Mike Portnoy will be joining Stone Sour for a one-off appearance at the 'Rock In Rio' Festival on September 24. Here is what the label had to say:

The band's regular drummer, Roy Mayorga, is currently home and anxiously awaiting the birth of his first daughter -- due the very same day as Stone Sour's Rio show. Roy personally asked his friend Mike Portnoy to fill in for what is sure to be a special 'once in a lifetime' event for the fans in attendance. Said Portnoy: "It's my honor and pleasure to be able to help out my good friends in Stone Sour and my brother Roy in their time of need. It's also an unexpected treat for me to get another visit with some of the greatest fans in the world down in Brazil."

Frontman Corey Taylor added: "We've been waiting a long time for the opportunity to come to South America. This year's Rock in Rio should be fantastic. With Roy expecting his first child, we'll charge on without him, but having Mike fill in for this one show will be great. We can't wait to take the stage and lay it down the only way Stone Sour knows how: full on and in your face!"

Plans are afoot for a special EP/DVD release from Stone Sour this Winter, along with a special MP3 giveaway via Stone Sour's Facebook page.

Abigail Williams Hit The Studio To Record New Album

Abigail Williams entered the Keene Machine Studios yesterday to begin recording their forthcoming album.

Their camp says that frontman Ken Sorceron will be engineering the effort along with The Faceless' Michael Keene.

Former Abigail Williams and Black Dahlia Murder drummer Zach Gibson will be playing on the album, as previous band mate Ken Bedene focuses on The Aborted. more on this story

UFO Launch North American Tour

Hard rock legends UFO kicked off the West Coast leg of their North American tour yesterday in Santa Rosa, CA.

The band is touring North America in support of their greatest hits collection "Best of a Decade" which is out now on SPV/Steamhammer.

UFO is also in the process of working on a new studio album which is scheduled for release in early 2012. more on this story

Suicidal Tendencies' Mike Muir Sets New Album Release

Suicidal Tendencies/Infectious Grooves frontman Mike Muir will release The Mad Mad Muir Musical Tour in North America on October 11, 2011

With a 63-minute run time, the album features new tracks from Cyco Miko, as well as previously unreleased Infectious Grooves tunes that highlight where the band has been as well as where the band is headed.

The Mad Mad Muir Musical Tour features 14-track and includes appearances by Mike Trujillo (now with Metallica), Fletcher Dragge (Pennywise) and Brooks Wackerman. more on this story

Cake Deliver Box Set

Cake delivered their limited edition 7" vinyl single box set, Showroom of Compassion, this week.

The box set contains six 7" vinyl singles. Each disc is pressed on a different colored vinyl and features unique, four-color sleeve artwork designed by the band. Ten songs off Cake's hugely successful album Showroom of Compassion are included in the set, as well as two bonus tracks: "Huge Misunderstanding" and "The Federal Funding March."

Additionally, each package comes complete with a Cake temporary tattoo. There are also a limited number of autographed box sets available. You can get it here

Phenomenal Handclap Band Announce Bryan Ferry Dates and Album Plans

(GA) Phenomenal Handclap Band are set to hit the road with the one and only Bryan Ferry on September 29th in Miami.

The group is also preparing the release of the follow-up to their acclaimed, self-titled debut album.

The new album, Form & Control, will be released in early 2012 on Tummy Touch Records. more on this story

Evergrey Kick Off North American Tour

Evergrey kicked off their North American tour yesterday in Atlanta, GA as part of the Prog Power Festival.

Evergrey will be crisscrossing North America through October 12th with support coming from The Abscense, Sabaton, and Powerglove.

Drummer Hans Van Dahl is ready to take on North America: "Man, It's been quite a while since Evergrey polluted the North American ears last time! Now we're out with a new record called 'Glorious Collision' and all I can tell you that we're super psyched to crush every venue on this North-American Collision tour down to the ground" more on this story

A Life Once Lost Add Tour Dates

A Life Once Lost have added several East coast shows to their upcoming fall tour plans.

The band plans to showcase brand new, never-before-heard music that is set to appear on their upcoming full-length releasing with Season of Mist next spring.

ALOL will close these tour dates with a performance at day two of MetalSucks.net's inaugural Metal Suckfest in New York City on November 5th, 2011. more on this story

Chthonic Announce Shows With DevilDriver

Chthonic have announced a handful of one-off dates with DevilDriver in addition to their current North American Khaos 2011 Tour dates with headliners Arch Enemy, DevilDriver and Skeletonwitch.

The band is touring in support of their recently released sixth full-length, Takasago Army, which hit stores on September 6, 2011.

The ten-track offering was produced by Rickard Bengtsson (Arch Enemy, Nemesis) at Sweet Spot Studios in Halmstad, Sweden and completes a trilogy that binds together the band's Seediq Bale and Mirror Of Retribution albums, released in 2007 and 2009 respectively. more on this story

Weezer Cruise Details Announced and Love Boat Parody Released

The Weezer camp sent over the details about their upcoming Weezer Cruise which will set sail on January 19-23, 2012, going from Miami to an "island in the sun," Cozumel, Mexico.

The music festival-at-sea, which features Dinosaur Jr., Sebadoh, Gene Ween and Dave Dreiwitz, Wavves, The Antlers, Yuck, Free Energy, Boom Bip, J. Mascis, Lou Barlow, Keepaway, Ozma, The Nervous Wreckords, The Knocks, Sleeper Agent, and Yacht Rock Revue, has announced the first batch of onboard activities and more special pricing options.

Besides checking out the performances on four stages through the day and night aboard the Carnival Destiny, cruisers will also get a rare chance to see their favorite musicians off-stage as well. Weezer's Rivers Cuomo is set to do a reading from the Pinkerton Diaries. Brian Bell will host p.j.s and robes "Movie Night," Pat Wilson will host a shuffleboard tournament, and Scott Shriner will lead couples through wedding vow renewals. more on this story

Singled Out: Girl On Fire's Revenge

Today Austin Held from Girl On Fire tells us about the title track from their brand new five track EP, Revenge, which was produced by Aiden/William Control's WiL Francis. Here is the story:

The birth place of our song, "Revenge" was at 5 in the morning, sitting in the lobby of William Control's, Sleepy Hollow Studios with a beer in my left hand, a pen in my right and a cigarette in my mouth, intimidated by a blank page in front of me. I was staring straight at a classic picture of Johnny Cash, angrily flipping off the photographer.

We had already laid down the drums and bass for the song, and just finished prepping the guitar, amps and mics for the next day of recording. I sat and thought and stared into space, sipping my beer while I think Nick and Harry we're playing a video game. I wasn't too thrilled about the lyrics I had come into the studio with so I decided to scrap the whole thing. I was so frustrated thinking, 'we've got an awesome song with a great groove to it and I can't think of a damn thing to say!'

I was then reminded that I always get this feeling of absolute frustration when I can't think of what to say. This one was going to be tricky. I wanted to pull my brain out and wash it in the dirty dish filled sink to clear my mind. This was a song I was excited for, but angry with at the same time. After sitting and feeling like I wasn't getting anything done, I ended up writing down every thought that came to mind, just as an exorcize. All of the sudden I wrote a line that said, Am I gonna sit and watch, and let you take control? 'A reference to my own anger?' I thought. I then knew what I wanted this song to be about: persevering through every frustrating or upsetting time in my life.

Every time I am in a certain mood or have a lot on my mind, I end up writing everything down. "Revenge" became a song about every song I've ever written. It's about why I write and play music; because it's my outlet and my therapy. My revenge isn't towards anyone or anything. My revenge is my perseverance through all of the hard times I've been through. No matter how big or small they seem in the end, my revenge is my ability to not let those situations defeat me.

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

. Pearl Jam: PJ20 Festival (Day Two)

Anthony Kuzminski gives us a first hand account of day two of Pearl Jams PJ20 Festival and Adam Baker shares his photos. Relive the historic event or find out what you missed! - Read the full Pearl Jam: PJ20 Festival (Day Two) review

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