Dillinger Escape Plan Singer Explains Drug Meltdown

The whole thing seems like it was a dream now(although my girlfriend remembers it very vividly haha….since I was BEYOND a handful to deal with during the whole thing). Let me be clear that I am not advocating any of what happened, just reporting it. People make their own choices. I could have very well easily jumped off of a roof in the state I was in, trying to wake up….thinking that maybe everything was like Tom Cruise at the end of Vanilla Sky. If you've ever seen that movie, the part where he was screaming "TECH SUPPORRRRT!!!"…..that's what I felt like. What people do is their own decision. Drugs…at least to me…aren't inherently good or bad….they simply affect you…and that's obviously the point of them, it just so happens that that particular instance was beyond what I have ever encountered at any time of any experience of my life, and it instantly and very clearly weeded out what was and is important to me, in a very terrifying fashion. I refuse to call it a "good" or "bad" trip…it just is what it is…people make neutral things/experiences good or bad through their perception and what they choose do with what they've learned from them. I would just say it was very profound, and to me was worth sharing since all of you in my eyes are a part of one of the very few things that I viewed as critically important….The Dillinger Escape Plan….and making music and sharing it with/performing it for others. Read his original post here.

Journey Star Pleads Not Guilty

(hennemusic) Journey drummer Deen Castronovo pleaded not guilty Tuesday to four charges stemming from his arrest on January 20 in West Salem, Oregon.

The Statesman Journal reports Castronovo, 47, is charged with recklessly endangering another person, interfering with making a police report, second-degree criminal mischief and harassment.

Castronovo was arrested late January 20 after a neighbor called 911 to report an altercation involving a man and woman across the street. more on this story

Van Halen Play Secret Show

(hennemusic) Van Halen warmed up for their world tour with a secret show in Los Angeles on Wednesday night.

The event – at Henson Studios – was in front of 250 media types as the group replicated the east coast Café Wha? show in New York last month.

The setlist was a mix of VH classics and some tracks from the new album, "A Different Kind Of Truth," in stores next Tuesday, February 7. Check out a review of the show here and check out photos here.

Duff McKagan and Alice in Chains Radio Show- NOFX, Rancid, Pennywise Bowling- Anarbor Lose Member- Sepultura Strife- Eve6 Reunite- Allstar McCartney Tribute- more

(BW&BK) Duff McKagan (ex-Guns N' Roses, Velvet Revolver) and Alice In Chains drummer Sean Kinney are teaming up for their own radio show. Details as to when and where this will air won't be announced for a while, but they'd like to get you involved. Details here

(The 1st Five) Punk Rock Bowling, the annual punk festival held in Las Vegas every May have just confirmed a string of headliners including a special long awaited reunion show from The Briefs, NOFX, The Adicts, Rancid and Pennywise. more

(The 1st Five) Anarbor announced that guitarist Adam Juwig has left the band. According to Juwig's statement, there is no bad blood and he simply wanted to lead a "normal life" again. more

(Billboard) Over the years, Lisa Marie Presley has become dissatisfied with movies chronicling her father's life, so she just might make a film about the rock 'n' roll icon. The daughter of Elvis Presley said she has been in talks about a movie, though she didn't offer a timetable. more

(Jam!) Neil Young and Crazy Horse, Foo Fighters, Coldplay, Katy Perry, Norah Jones, Diana Krall, Tony Bennett and Alicia Keys are among the performers who will celebrate the 69-year-old Paul McCartney when he's honored as MusiCares Person of the Year in Los Angeles in February. more

(The 1st Five) Meshuggah have announced dates for a North American tour with Baroness and Decapitated. more

(NME) New Order's Bernard Sumner hints they could record new material 'Hopefully there'll be some recorded music as well,' says guitarist ahead of April tour more

(The 1st Five) L.A. hardcore band Strife will be heading out to Brazil next week to start working on their first new album in 11 years. Why in Brazil? The band is teaming up with ex-Sepultura/current Cavalera Conspiracy drummer Iggor Cavalera who will play and record drums on the new record. more

(SRX) Rudolf Schenker says we will not have heard the last of the Scorpions even after the German headbangers finally complete their farewell tour later this year or in early 2013. "We have a library in our warehouse where we have a lot of old songs, especially from the days where you had only the possibility of putting eight or nine songs on vinyl," the guitarist, who co-founded the band in 1965, tells Billboard.com. "We always recorded 13 or 14 songs, so (the rest) are hanging out somewhere in our warehouse. We also have 800, 900 hours of film material from different festivals, from places like (Moscow's) Red Square, the Amazon, the pyramids, going through Russia in 2002... more

(Classic Rock) There have been 14 more additions to the line-up for this year's Download Festival, which happens at Donington from June 8-10 including Megadeth, Slash featuring Myles Kennedy, Black Label Society, Kyuss Lives!, As I Lay Dying and more

(SRX) Just last week former Dokken guitarist George Lynch revealed that Vains Of Jenna frontman Jesse Forte would be the new Lynch Mob vocalist. The announcement led to Vains Of Jenna calling it quits by saying that they were ending the band after seven years. However it now appears that Lynch and Oni Logan have put aside their differences to teamed up once again. more

(Lambgoat) Paradise Lost and Insomnium will tour the UK together in April. more

(Lambgoat) Ringworm has announced a string of dates to and from, and including this year's South By Southwest music festival in Austin, TX. Joining the band for the run will be Cancer Bats and Primitive Weapons. dates here

(FMQB) The original lineup of Eve 6 has reunited to release their fourth studio album, Speak In Code, on April 24 via Fearless Records. more

(Lambgoat) Cannibal Corpse and Between The Buried And Me will headline the The Summer Slaughter Tour 2012 more

(SRX) Stryper frontman Michael Sweet will be performing his faith-based storytellers solo acoustic show in churches around the world this year. more

(PNO) Warped Tour has confirmed six more additions for the 2012 tour. They are: Ballyhoo!, For Today, The Constellations, Tonight Alive, Bangups, and I Am The Avalanche. more

(Lambgoat) Knut has disbanded for the foreseeable future. The band has offered no details, stating only, "Knut is in indefinite hiatus. Thank you." more

Corey Taylor Explains Dave Grohl Collaboration

(Banana 101.5) Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor recently gave further details on Dave Grohl's upcoming Sound City Studios documentary and confirmed that their recent collaboration was part of the project.

Dave Grohl hasn't volunteered much information about his upcoming documentary involving the studio where 'Nevermind' was recorded –the now closed Sound City Studios. The one thing Dave has hinted at is that we can "expect some epic jam sessions." Those "epic jam sessions" will presumably involve the artists he has recently been working with — members of Ratt, Cheap Trick, REO Speedwagon and — the most recently revealed co-conspirator — Slipknot vocalist Corey Taylor.

Most of the information we have on the upcoming documentary has come from the other parties involved with the project, not Grohl. The most detailed description to date came from Corey Taylor's recent conversation with Artisan News: "[Dave is] doing a documentary about the legendary board from Sound City that everybody and their mom recorded on — everybody from [Nirvana's] 'Nevermind' to, actually, [Slipknot's] 'Iowa'," Corey said. more on this story

Incubus, Megadeth, Slash, Chevelle, 5FDP To Rock On The Range

Rock On The Range 2012 lineup will be led by Incubus, Rob Zombie, Shinedown, Marilyn Manson, Five Finger Death Punch, Slash, Megadeth, Chevelle, Cypress Hill and Mastodon.

This year's installment of the annual music festival will be held May 18-20 at Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus, OH

The current lineup for Rock On The Range 2012 also includes: Theory of a Deadman, Volbeat, Down, The Darkness, Halestorm, Escape The Fate, P.O.D., Lacuna Coil, Adelitas Way, Black Stone Cherry, Cavo, Attack Attack!, Trivium, Bobaflex, Falling In Reverse, Redlight King, Aranda, Emphatic, Otherwise, James Durbin, Black Tide, Kyng, 12 Stones, SOiL, Rival Sons, Eve To Adam, and Ghosts of August. more on this story

Leslie West Rocks Back After Leg Amputation

Former Mountain guitarist Leslie West made an emotional return to the stage for his first public performance since his lower right leg was amputated as a result of complications from diabetes.

Ultimate Classic Rock reports that West heroically rolled onto the stage of New York's BB King Blues Club Tuesday night (Jan. 31)

West, who performed while sitting in a wheelchair, opened the show with 'People Get Ready' — but was forced to pause halfway through after being overwhelmed with emotion, as the crowd responded with a standing ovation. Read more and check out video here.

A Static Lullaby Break Up

A Static Lullaby's Dan Arnold quietly announced last month that the band has decided to breakup after over a decade together.

A reader sent over word to us this week that Arnold gave the bad news to fans on his wall on the band's Facebook profile page on January 9th.

He wrote: "Hi, Dan here, I'd like to thank everyone who supported the band for the past 11 years, i'ts been an amazing ride. It's very bittersweet to say that A Static Lullaby will not be making a new record, we are comfortable with what we have done with our music and have decided that "if it aint broke don't fix it". DON'T FRET THOUGH, I'm sure there will be plenty of music to listen to from most of the members." more

Ringo Hoping for Rolling Stones 50th Anniversary Tour

(Gibson) Ringo Starr is making the media rounds to promote his new album, Ringo 2012. In an interview with Spinner, the former Beatle spoke about performing live and that he would like to see The Rolling Stones back on the road.

"I hope they put it together and I hope they do a world tour," he said. "We all should be out there. If we can play, we should be out there playing, and that's the deal. My new attitude is 'as long as I can hold the sticks, I can play.' And you may have noticed that in the last several years, I'm playing live more and more. I'm putting records out more and more. Let's keep playing!

"That's how it is. Our new hero is B.B. King. I say, 'Look at B.B. King. He's 86, but he's still playing. He might be sitting down, but hey, I'm sitting down already' [laughs]. I was talking to Billy Squier yesterday and I said, 'Bill, just get out there and play. This is what we do.'

He then made a plea for the Stones to do a 50th anniversary tour. "I only advise everybody to get out there and play and I hope The Rolling Stones pull it together and I hope Keith and Mick pull it together and stop squabbling and get out there and do it – says Ringo!" more on this story

U2's Edge and Rolling Stone's Wood Team Up For WholeWorldBand

(Gibson) Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood and U2's The Edge are both working on a new app that will let musicians share music globally.

According to U.K. trade publication Music Week, WholeWorldBand is a new a new app for iPhone 4, 4s and iPad 2 and has been developed by Kevin Godley (10CC) and Andy Wood (Hypergallery, Cubic Motion). The app allows musicians to share their work online. Godley said: "WholeWorldBand is a revolutionary new online music tool that provides a new platform for distribution while offering the opportunity of new revenue streams for up and coming and established musicians, bands and, in fact, anyone."

Aside from The Edge and Ronnie Wood, Gavin Friday, Gemma Hayes, Cathy Davey, Mik Pyro (of Republic of Loose) and Liam Ó Maonlaí (of Hot House Flowers) are working on performances and collaborations for WholeWorldBand. more on this story

The Darkness Get Animated

(Banana 101.5) After parting ways in 2006, The Darkness are back and have unleashed the first song and accompanying animated music video from their upcoming new album.

Blending their trademark late 70′s/mid-80′s glam rock sound and their flare for comedic videos, The Darkness have managed to pick up right where they left off in 2006 with the animated video for 'Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now.'

The band reunited for their official comeback gig at last year's Download Festival, and are currently finishing up their third full-length album. Check out the video

Korn To Rock Jimmy Kimmel Tonight

Tune in to Jimmy Kimmel Live tonight (Thursday, February 2) to catch a special performance by Korn with a special guest.

Korn along with very special guest Kill the Noise, will perform their Top Five active rock single "Narcissistic Cannibal" on the show's outdoor stage. This will mark the national TV live debut of the song.

Meanwhile, on the touring front, Kill the Noise will provide support on various Korn tour dates for the second leg of the Path of Totality Tour. more on this story

Lacuna Coil Hit Career High

Lacuna Coil have scored their highest album chart debut ever with their brand new album hitting the Billboard Top 20.

The new album Dark Adrenaline (Century Media Records) has debuted at #15 on the Billboard Top 200 Album chart, selling nearly 20,000 units in its first week.

Dark Adrenaline also nabs the #2 spot on the Current Alternative Album, Top Hard Music Album and Current Hard Music Album charts, respectively. The first single from the album, "Trip The Darkness," is currently at #27 on the Active Rock chart, tying the band's highest chart position ever. more on this story

Aborted and System Divide Pull Out of Overkill Tour

Aborted announced on Tuesday that they and System Divide have pulled out of Overkill's Killfest 2012 that is also set to feature Belphegor, Blackguard, and Diamond Plate.

The didn't offer a specific reason, only posted the following on their Facebook page: "Unfortunately Aborted and System Divide has to announce that due to circumstances beyond our control we are unable to perform at the Killfest 2 tour with Overkill.

"However no need to worry, Aborted WILL be touring North America in April/May as scheduled on a different package, which will be announced soon. We hope you all understand and see you all in the pit to smash it up!' more on this story

Dio's First Three Albums Getting Deluxe Reissues

Big news for fans of Ronnie James Dio. The first three seminal Dio albums, Holy Diver, Last in Line, and Sacred Heart are getting the deluxe reissue treatment.

That's the good news, the bad news is North American fans apparently will have to order the reissues as imports as these deluxe reissues are coming from Universal, not Warner Bros Records who hold the rights in North America, according the leading Black Sabbath fansite Black-Sabbath.com.

The site posted the official announcement with all the details, the tracklisting, plus some additional notes of their own. Of note in the announcement: As well as the original CD being re-mastered, these reissues each feature a bonus CD containing an expanded booklet with notes from Malcolm Dome and has been endorsed by Ronnie's widow Wendy Dio. more on this story

Bruce Springsteen To Broadcast Apollo Theater Show

(hennemusic) Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will perform at Harlem's Apollo Theater for the first time, at a special concert event to celebrate 10 years of satellite radio.

The Friday, March 9 show happens three days after the release of Springsteen's new album, "Wrecking Ball," on March 6.

The concert will air live nationwide on Bruce Springsteen's E Street Radio, channel 20 on SiriusXM on Friday, March 9 at 8:00 pm ET. more on this story

Puscifer Deliver Telling Ghosts Video

(Banana 101.5) Maynard and friends tap into their more aggressive tendencies on Puscifer's new single 'Telling Ghosts' from their sophomore release 'The Conditions of My Parole.'

Tool and A Perfect Circle vocalist Maynard James Keenan describes his third band — Puscifer — as "a playground for the various voices in my head." Much of their material tends to be more experimental, as oppose to the more genre-specific prog metal produced by his main band Tool.

On the latest single from Puscifer, however, the band ventures closer to the realm of Tool than usual. Trading the signature sound of Adam Jones angular riffage for a more industrial vibe, the track blends the melodic and heavy in the way that only Maynard can. Check it out here.

Classic Dylan, Simon & Garfunkel, Neil Diamond, Joan Baez Coming To DVD

(Webster) The DVD release of Legends Of Folk: The Village Scene features vintage performances by icons of the '60s folk movement.

The footage has been restored and remastered to pristine quality for the release, due in stores and major online retailers on April 3rd.

Produced for PBS by Emmy-winning filmmaker Jim Brown, Legends of Folk features the biggest and most influential artists of the era including Bob Dylan, Simon & Garfunkel, Neil Diamond, Peter, Paul & Mary, Joan Baez and many more. The live footage offers an exciting and historic firsthand view into the music and musicians that forever changed pop culture from the intimate stage of The Village Scene. Legends of Folk is hosted by Noel Paul Stookey, of Peter, Paul & Mary. more on this story

Walk The Moon Releasing New EP Next Week

RCA have set a February 7th digital release date for Walk The Moon's new "Anna Sun EP."

The digital version of the EP will be available at all digital service providers as well as in physical form at all Walk The Moon shows.

They will be joining Young the Giant on their North American tour in February before playing SXSW and touring with the Kaiser Chiefs. Later this year they will also be headlining select North American markets. more on this story

Manic Street Preachers Launching National Treasures Tour

(Gibson) Manic Street Preachers have announced plans for a full European tour focusing on their recent compilation, National Treasures.

Released in 2011, National Treasures is an overview of the Welsh band's 20-year career. They played one gig at London's O2 Arena to launch the album, but are now taking the tour across Europe.

Unlike the one-off O2 show, in which they played every song from the compilation album, this tour will feature a "selection" of their best. more on this story

Wretched Releasing New Album In March

(Victory) Wretched has entered the studio with their new lineup and producer Jamie King to record their third full-length album, Son of Perdition.

The forthcoming effort is set for a March 27 release via Victory Records and will be produced by Jamie King (Between The Buried And Me, He Is Legend, For Today) at The Basement Recording in Winston Salem, North Carolina.

Last year, Wretched solidified its line-up with the addition of industry-veterans Adam Cody (Glass Casket) and Andrew Grevey (Loculus) taking the positions of vocalist and bassist, respectively. Son of Perdition marks the first official appearances by Cody and Grevey since their inception into Wretched. more on this story