Man Convicted of Killing Mother Over Avril Lavigne Tickets

"A few hours later he was arrested in Schaumburg, Illinois at a Hooters restaurant." Read more of their report here. And you can read in-depth coverage of the case here

Roger Waters To Bring The Wall Tour To Stadiums

(hennemusic) The day after a seriously rocking performance of a track from "The Wall" on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Tuesday – with the Foo Fighters, no less (see it here) - comes news that Roger Waters will be bringing his live show of the Pink Floyd classic back to the States for a return engagement next year.

And it's occasionally going to be a super-size trip, including some U.S. stadium shows in cities like New York, Chicago and Boston.

"There are quite a few markets we didn't cover last time, like Austin," Waters tells Rolling Stone. "But we want to base the tour around Saturday nights in baseball stadiums. As we speak, I'm at my office working on an outdoor version of the show." more on this story

Bob Dylan Accused of Plagiarism

(Ultimate Classic Rock) Bob Dylan's latest collection of paintings has come under fire by art buffs.

The works of art for the singer's 'The Asia Series' collection went on display at the Gagosian Gallery in New York City on Sept. 20 and quickly came under question as being possibly plagiarized.

Dylan was reportedly inspired by his travels to the Far East for this paintings, but The New York Times reports that art critics are raising their eyebrows and are calling the paintings direct copies of photographs that are from the 20th century and are widely available. more on this story

Metallica's Lars Tributes Cliff Burton- Watch Steven Tyler and Jeff Beck Jam- Feist Full Album Preview- Accept Plan Next Album- Junos Go Metal- Symphonic Queen- more

Revolver caught up with Lars Ulrich for the 25th anniversary of Metallica bassist Cliff Burton's death to discuss his late bandmate. Here is how Lars remembers meeting Cliff: I had just never really seen anything quite like it. It was just unique and so original. And there was just this incredible stage presence and this uniqueness to the whole vibe. I had just never seen anything like it. It was new, it was different. And obviously you could tell there was an incredible ability, and there was a stage presence, and all this type of stuff wrapped up in this incredible type of personality. And I think we were a little intimidated by him in the beginning because he was just so unique. But then as we got to know him a little bit, and I sort of started courting him to try and jump ship [from his band Trauma], then I started realizing he was a pretty chill dude." Lars has a lot more to say here

(BW&BK) Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler performed at the iHeartRadio festival in Las Vegas on Saturday, September 24th. Tyler was joined on stage by Jeff Beck and Damon Johnson on guitar, Randy Jackson on bass, Tal Wilkenfeld on bass and Marti Frederiksen on drums. check out video footage here

(SRX) Accept have started work on their next album. The new album is scheduled to be finished and released in the spring of 2012 and will once again be produced by Andy Sneap. more

This Juno goes to 11. The annual Canadian music awards will hand out a trophy for metal / hard music album of the year beginning in 2012, organizers have announced. more

(PNO) The New York Times is reporting that Scion is and has been backing indie and punk bands to help sell their brand and have developed Scion A/V. One of the artists quoted in the piece is historic punk act The Melvins who will be releasing a "mini-album" next year on Scion's dime. more

(Billboard) Feist makes her return since 2007's "The Reminder" with her new record "Metals," and now fans can hear the album in full before its Oct. 4 release date. Listen here.

(BW&BK) Celebrating 40 years of legendary hits, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra: Symphonic Queen is scheduled for Tuesday, October 18th at at 7:30 PM at London, England's Royal Albert Hall. more

(BW&BK) In a new update from Eric Greif, Esq. - President of Perseverance Holdings Ltd. which runs everything related to Death/Control Denied legend Chuck Schuldiner's intellectual property - they have started work on three new Death releases including a double live CD (The Sound of Perseverance-era), a live DVD (Leprosy-era) and the overhaul of the band's 1990 album Spiritual Healing. more

Dave Grohl Once Quit Nirvana

(Gibson) Dave Grohl briefly left Nirvana in 1993. Why? Because Kurt Cobain, astonishingly, complained about Grohl's drumming skills.

An upcoming biography, This Is a Call: The Life and Times of Dave Grohl, reveals the drummer/guitarist, already fed up of tensions within Nirvana, decided he'd had enough after overhearing Cobain talking about him on a plane. Remembering a band flight from Seattle to Los Angeles in '93, Grohl says: "Kurt was kinda f----d up. And I heard him talking about how s----y a drummer I was."

At the flight's end, Grohl learned from Novoselic that Cobain wanted him to "play more like" Mudhoney drummer Dan Peters, who briefly played drums for Nirvana prior to Grohl. This was the last straw for Grohl, who called Nirvana's tour manager Alex McLeod and told him he wanted out of the band. more on this story

Daughtry To Break The Spell This Fall

Daughtry has set a November 21st release date for their third album, Break The Spell.

It will be released five years to the day that the band released its self-titled 5x-platinum debut album.

"Going in to the writing sessions, we said, 'Let's not try to sound like anything. Let's just write, and see what happens,'" says Chris, who co-wrote every song with either one of his band-mates (guitarists Josh Steely and Brian Craddock and bassist Josh Paul) or collaborators such as Marti Frederiksen, Busbee, and Bret James. more on this story

First Taste of New Chevelle

(Banana 101.5) Chevelle's new album won't be in stores until December 6th, but you can check out the band's new single 'Face to the Floor today.

Chevelle's still-unnamed new album will be the follow up to 2009′s 'Sci-Fi Crimes', and the Chicago-based power trio's fifth full-length studio outing.

If the new single (set to hit radio next week) 'Face to the Floor' is any indication of what's to come, the band will hearken back to their earlier material, ala 2002′s 'Wonder What's Next'. Listen to it here

One of Disturbed's Lost Children Streaming Online

(Banana 101.5) Disturbed has released the first single from the forthcoming B-Side album 'The Lost Children' and Banana 101.5 is offering you the exclusive first listen.

Disturbed have decided to take a break from…well, being Disturbed. While the band figures out whether or not they will have a future, we will receive new music in the form of their upcoming B-side album — 'The Lost Children'.

'The Lost Children' is set for release on November 8th. The first single from the record also serves as the lead off track — 'Hell'. The song was originally a B-Side to the single 'Stricken' from the album 'Ten Thousand Fists.' Check it out here

John Fogerty To Play Creedence Clearwater Revival Albums In Full At Upcoming Concert

(Ultimate Classic Rock) John Fogerty is bringing Creedence Clearwater Revival hits and deep cuts back to the stage this November.

He's just announced he'll recreate two of the band's most popular albums in their entirety during a pair of concerts at the Beacon Theatre in New York City.

In addition to his solo hits, Fogerty will play 'Cosmo's Factory' and 'Green River' from start to finish. more on this story

Korn Announce Path To Album Release

(Banana 101.5) Korn have finally set a release date for their upcoming experimental album, 'The Path of Totality', and have finished the artwork for the cover as well.

Korn's upcoming 10th studio album will be quite different from any they've released before. The experiment started as small idea to make an EP with dubstep producers, once Korn realized that the first single from the then-EP was a huge success — they pushed the release date in order to make a full album out of the project.

Korn has just announced that 'The Path of Totality' will be available in stores and digital outlets on December 6th. More details and the artwork here

Judas Priest To Appear on Fallon and Rockline Next Week

(hennemusic) Judas Priest has been confirmed to perform on the Friday, October 7 episode of Jimmy Fallon's late night show.

Two days earlier, Priest fans can interact with the band on Rockline with Bob Coburn, set for Wednesday, October 5 at 8:30 p.m. PT / 11:30 p.m. ET.

The appearances come just days before Priest launch the North American leg of their "farewell" Epitaph tour in San Antonio, Texas on October 12. more on this story

Steven Adler's Appetite Loses Core Member

(superLOUD) There's surprising news developing out of the Adler's Appetite camp today.

Bassist Chip Z'Nuff just announced on Twitter and Facebook that he's out of the band. Here is Chip's Facebook message:

"To Quote the Late Great George Harrison , All things must pass. So I move on with my life, as I'm no longer with Steven Adler's 'Adler's Appetite'. Keep your ears open for new music coming soon! Peace and Love, Chip!" more on this story

Black Sabbath Pantera Supergroup Kill Devil Hill Eye Debut

The new supergroup Kill Devil Hill plan to release their debut album via SPV/Steamhammer next March.

The band features drummer Vinny Appice (Black Sabbath, Heaven and Hell, Dio) bassist Rex Brown (Pantera, Down), guitarist Mark Savon and vocalist Dew Bragg.

Vinny Appice commented on signing to SPV and what people can expect from Kill Devil Hill:"We are a new band with the power, energy and history to stand out, create music and be successful. We are proud to be with SPV, a label with the same attitude, talent and drive!" more on this story

Better Life for 3 Doors Down and Seether

3 Doors Down's 8th annual The Better Life Foundation concert is set to feature Seether, plus special guest.

This year's event is set to take place at the Horseshoe Casino in Tunica, MS on Saturday, November 19th. Here are the official details:

There will be an array of activities at this year's event including a charity motorcycle ride which leaves from Southern Thunder Harley in Southaven, MS on Saturday, November 19th, a silent auction taking place in the Horseshoe Corridor, the raffle for the Citizen Soldier IV motorcycle valued at $73,000, and live performance. more on this story

Rock and Roll Hall of Shame?

(Ultimate Classic Rock) Count Blue Oyster Cult's Eric Bloom among the music fans that are puzzled year after year by the nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

"I don't know their rules or criteria," Bloom told Ultimate Classic Rock, "but there are so many people that deserve to be in there that aren't.

"And there are a lot of people who aren't rock 'n rollers who are in there. [The organizers] have varied ideas about who should be in there. I just don't understand it." more on this story

Chickenfoot Is Not A Supergroup

(RockAAA) Chickenfoot's Michael Anthony says that there's no 'supergroup' mentality in the band and that they came together as a result of Sammy Hagar organising a jam in Las Vegas during a Superbowl Weekend in 2008.

Speaking to Noisecreep, Anthony said: "The minute the word got out about Chickenfoot, everyone called us a supergroup. But the one cool thing about this band is that we were all friends before got it started. It wasn't like we said, "Hey, let's get the drummer from Red Hot Chili Peppers and Joe Satriani on guitar!" It just didn't happen that way

"Chad jammed with Sammy and I in Cabo San Lucas at Sammy's club, Cabo Wabo Cantina, years before Chickenfoot started. I've jammed with Joe before too. So it wasn't like we went into jam together as strangers.

"The first time Chickenfoot played together was back in 2008 in Las Vegas on Super Bowl weekend. more on this story

Billy Corgan Admits Make Or Break Moment for Smashing Pumpkins

(Gibson) Smashing Pumpkins' frontman Billy Corgan says new album Oceania will be a make-or-break moment for his band.

The Pumpkins, who have been releasing single tracks online as part of their Teargarden By Kaleidyscope project, will put out a full album Oceania, later in 2011. Corgan says how it is received will define the future of his band.

Corgan told Billboard: "If we're able to get that sense that something is happening again and get people to rally behind us a bit, I think the next three, four years will be very interesting for the band. I think if [Oceania] basically hits the same wall a lot of the other stuff has hit, we're going to have to step back and really evaluate where we're going, because it's a tremendous amount of energy to put out to just feel like you're throwing a pebble in the ocean." more on this story

Portugal. The Man Kick Off World Tour

Portugal. The Man kicked off their world tour this week with a North American leg which started in Santa Clara, CA last night and will hit San Diego tomorrow night.

The band is hitting the road in support of their major label debut, "In The Mountain In The Cloud."

Alberta Cross will join Portugal. The Man on all North American dates, with Givers joining the bill for a special CMJ Music Marathon showcase at New York City's Terminal 5 on October 20th. more on this story

7th Annual Johnny Ramone Tribute Concert This Weekend

The 7th Annual Johnny Ramone Tribute concert will be happening this Saturday, October 1 at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery.

The event will feature performances by JuiceheaD and the legendary punk band The Misfits.

JuiceheaD have announced plans to release their new studio album, How to Sail a Sinking Ship, on October 4 via Misfits Records and will embark on a nationwide tour of North America as direct support for the legendary Misfits through Dec. 2011. more on this story

Jam Session Sparked Mr. Big Reunion

(RockAAA) Billy Sheehan has revealed it was an impromptu jam session at the House of Blues which acted as the catalyst for the current Mr. Big reunion.

The American band are currently touring the UK but it is a tour which would have never happened without three of the four original members of the band being in the right place, at the right time.

Sheehan told Mick Burgess of Metal Express Radio: "It was (sparked the reunion) a couple of different things at the same time – A kinda perfect storm, if you will, of intentions. Everyplace we went, all of us individually, we were always being asked 'when is the new Mr Big record coming out?' and 'when are Mr. Big doing something again?' more on this story

Biohazard To Be Reborn In Defiance

Biohazard have set a January 20, 2012 release date for their new studio album, Reborn In Defiance.

We were sent the following details: The band will celebrate the launch with a record release party in their hometown of Brooklyn, New York before setting off on an extensive international tour.

Not only is Reborn In Defiance Biohazard's first original lineup album in 18 years, but it also marks the last album recorded by the band before the departure of bassist and co-vocalist Evan Seinfeld. more on this story

The Postelles Announce Dates With The Kooks and The Wombats

The Postelles have announced that they will support The Kooks on the first leg of their upcoming North American tour.

The trek kicks off with a show at the Trocadero in Philadelphia on November 15th and including two sold-out nights at Webster Hall in New York City

Prior to The Kooks dates, The Postelles will be the main supporting act on The Wombats' entire U.S. tour, which launches with a CMJ show at Webster Hallon October 19th and concludes at the Crocodile Café in Seattle on November 12th. more on this story

Paradise Lost for Great American Taxi

(Conqueroo) Great American Taxi's new album, Paradise Lost, is set for digital release on October 11, 2011.

Brick and mortar release for the album is February 22, 2012. Paradise Lost, produced by singer/songwriter Todd Snider.

The band also enlisted master folk musicians Tim O'Brien, Barry Sless, and Elizabeth Cook to tackle songs about working class, blue-collar issues while maintaining Taxi's signature upbeat, country-, bluegrass-, rock-infused, Americana-without-borders feel.

http://www.greatamericantaxi.com

We Came As Romans Announce Fall Tour

We Came As Romans are set to headline the Take A Picture, It Will Last Longer Tour of North America this fall.

We Came As Romans will be supported on the trek by Falling in Reverse, Sleeping With Sirens, Attila and For All I Am.

We Came As Romans are hitting the road in support of their latest release, Understanding What We've Grown To Be, which debuted at No. 20 on the Billboard Current Top 200 Chart last week. more on this story

Slipknot 10th Anniversary Details

We told you about Slipknot's 10th anniversary reissue plans earlier this week and today we were sent a lot more details:

It's been 10 years since Slipknot unleashed its second album, Iowa, on the world. Slipknot had impacted the music scene in revolutionary, unpredictable ways, and established themselves as a way of life for their fans with their 1999-released, self-titled debut. But Iowa was the album that further proved the band had fully arrived and had no intentions of leaving. It was the band's statement that that they would continue to make music their way, according to their rules and always for their fans, with their middle fingers raised to the rest of the world.

To celebrate the album's decade of existence, the band is releasing a special, tenth anniversary edition of this landmark release, which will drop on November 1, 2011. more on this story

Singled Out: Van Hunt's Eyes Like Pearls

Today Van Hunt tells us about "Eyes Like Pearls" from his brand new album "What Were You Hoping For?" which was released this week. Here is the story:

I wanted the guitar distortion on 'Eyes Like Pearls' to sound so menacing that it could chase people down the street. The lyrics were written at the apex of discovery -- finding a monster living inside of a girl I was hanging with and falling in complete primal love with her.

That song is about finding out who someone is, WHY they are the way they are and turning their scars into a reason to celebrate and change my life. Letting her know that I love her BECAUSE of the sh*t she has survived. Letting her know that everyone else is wrong and SHE is right to be who she is.

The song is about a real f**king union, man. More than grass on fire, it is an earthen inferno -destruction as a pathway to creating what we wish the world
could aspire TO.

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

. Machine Head - Unto the Locust

Whenever an album starts off with phrases chanted in Latin you can pretty well rest assured that theres eternal damnation just around the corner, and thats exactly what Machine Head brings on I Am Hell, the opening number of Unto the Locust. (4 stars) - Read the full Machine Head - Unto the Locust review

. Root 66: Ten out of Tennessee Vol. 4- 35 Years of Stony Plain- Kenny Vaughan

For this installment of Root 66 Kevin Wierzbicki takes a listen to Ten out of Tennessee Vol. 4, 35 Years of Stony Plain and Kenny Vaughan new self-titled release. - Read the full Ten out of Tennessee Vol. 4- 35 Years of Stony Plain- Kenny Vaughan review

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