Stabbings Were Meant To Put An End To The Cro-Mags?

The band said in part in their statement, "Who knows what his actual intent was, obviously he wasn't there with it to cut bread for a peace offering as he was heard saying outside he was putting an end to us playing without him. Let's move on now and stop the trash-talking." Read the full statement here.

Aerosmith Release First New Video in 8 Years

(hennemusic) Aerosmith have released their first new music video in 8 years. "Legendary Child," is the lead single from the band's forthcoming new album, "Music From Another Dimension," which will be released November 6.

The clip was directed by Casey Patrick Tebo, who raved about the results of the May 4 filming, after which he tweeted: "Can't wait for people to see the new Aerosmith video. looked great and really rocked. Psyched. Soon I shall unleash my fury on the world."

"Legendary Child" has some Aerosmith history: it was originally recorded during the sessions for the band's 1993 album, "Get A Grip." Watch the video here.

Ronnie James Dio Pondered Retirement?

(Classic Rock) Ronnie James Dio would have decided whether to retire yesterday had he not died of cancer in 2010, says bandmate Geezer Butler.

Speaking on what would have been the singer's 70th birthday, the bassist said: "Ronnie should have been celebrating and probably would have been if he'd had his health checked regularly.

"I once asked him if he's ever thought about retiring. He said he would make that decision on his 70th birthday. That is why today is so poignant. I think I know what his decision would have been." More rock news.

The Killers Set Album Release and Stream New Song

The Killers have set a September 18th, 2012 worldwide release date for their 4th studio album, Battle Born.

The first single "Runaways" premiered yesterday in Los Angeles on KROQ's Kevin & Bean (106.7 fm) morning show, and will be released to all digital service providers on July 17th.

The Killers will be playing select dates in support of Battle Born throughout 2012. For now you can hear the new song here.

Metallica Releasing Shoes For Kill 'Em All Anniversary

Metallica are taking a play out of the KISS playbook and plan to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their landmark debut album by releasing branded merchandise.

Metallica's debut album, Kill 'Em All, will celebrate it's 30th anniversary next year and the band is teaming up with Vans shoes to celebrate with a special shoe pack release, according to hennemusic.

The shoes will be red, white and black and sport the cover art's hand and hammer design and be sold in 'Kill 'Em All' Pack that feature both the Vans Slip On and Sk8 Hi shoes, reports Kicks On Fire.

Slash Receives Star On The Hollywood Walk of Fame

Yesterday former Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash received his own Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. We were sent these details:

Slash's star is located directly in front of the Hard Rock Café on Hollywood Blvd (6801 Hollywood Blvd, #105 Los Angeles, CA 90028).

Slash's friends--celebrated film producer Robert Evans, actor Charlie Sheen and beloved radio host Jim Ladd--were guest speakers at the fan-packed ceremony. more on this story

Beach Boys' Kids Form New Band

(Gibson) Eight of the Beach Boys' kids, (and Carl Wilson's brother-in-law) have formed their own band, California Saga.

The Ventura County Star newspaper reports that the new band includes:

Ambha Love, daughter of Mike Love and her brother Christian Love; Carnie and Wendy Wilson, Brian Wilson's daughters; Justyn Wilson, son of Carl Wilson; Carl B. Wilson, son of Dennis Wilson; and Matt and Adam Jardine, sons of Al Jardine. more on this story

Green Day Set New Song Premiere and Offer Up Teaser

Green Day plan to premiere the first single, "Oh Love," from ¡Uno! on GreenDay.com at 6:00am PT / 9:00am ET next Monday, July 16th.

The band have provided fans with a sneak peak of the new song with the release of a teaser trailer that you can watch here.

The album trilogy will be released in the span of a few months, ¡Uno!, on September 25th, ¡Dos! on November 13th and ¡Tré! pm January 15th 2013.

Demon Hunter Plan Limited Edition Vinyl Release

Demon Hunter plan to release a limited edition vinyl release of their sixth album, True Defiance, on July 31st.

Limited to a one-time pressing of 1000 copies, the double LP, double gatefold package features large scale versions of Demon Hunter frontman and graphic artist Ryan Clark's artwork.

Demon Hunter are currently gearing up for their True Defiance Tour, with support from Bleeding Through, Cancer Bats, The Plot In You and Willows, which kicks off July 26th. more on this story

Fozzy Release Song Featuring Avenged Sevenfold Frontman M Shadows

Fozzy are giving fans a taste of their new album with their new single "Sandpaper," which features guest vocals by Avenged Sevenfold frontman M Shadows.

The track comes from the band's new studio album Sin And Bones will be released August 14. You can hear the song here.

After years of non-stop touring in Europe, the band will embark on the first U.S. tour of their 12-year career, joining Shinedown, Godsmack and Staind on this summer's Uproar Festival. more on this story

Damn Yankees Semi-Reunion

There was a semi-reunion of Damn Yankees at the final date of the Styx, REO Speedwagon and Ted Nugent tour.

It happened on July 8th , at Bangor Waterfront Pavilion in Bangor, Maine, on the final date of the 30-city Midwest Rock 'N' Roll Express Tour.

During the show Nugent and Styx's Tommy Shaw reunited to perform Damn Yankees song "Coming of Age" during Styx's set. more on this story

25th Anniversary Special Edition of Freddie Mercury's Barcelona Coming

Island Records have set a September 3rd 2012 release date for a special 25th Anniversary edition of Freddie Mercury and Montserrat Caballe's classic 'Barcelona' album.

The album will be available in CD & Deluxe CD and Digital formats to include bonus audio and DVD extras. You can watch a special film on the making of Barcelona here.

We were sent the following extensive details about the special release: 25 years after the original release of the lead single, Queen singer Freddie Mercury's most self-defining and personal work, his 'Barcelona' album recorded in collaboration with Spanish operatic soprano Montserrat Caballé, is to have a special re-release in an entirely newly orchestrated re-working. more on this story

Close Your Eyes Lose Their Voice Again

Apparently singer Mike Sawyer wasn't working out in Close Your Eyes as the band have parted ways with the vocalist after less than two months.

Victory Records sent out a short and sweet statement from Guitarist Brett Callaway addressing the departure of their "fill in vocalist,"

Here is what he had to say: "We are parting ways with our vocalist, we felt that he was not a good fit for our band. We wish him well in his future endeavors."

The band announced the addition of Sawyer back in May in a statement to Alternative Press that you can read here.

Pat Travers Releasing New Album This Month

Purple Pyramid have set a July 31st release date for Pat Travers' new record, Blues On Fire.

The album is a collection of historic, classic blues songs that date back to the early 1900s, according to the announcement. We were sent the following details:

After a long and loud European tour last year, Pat came back home to the States and decided to decompress and refresh by listening to nothing but old blues on AOL radio. "I listened and absorbed. I got the artist biographies and the back stories, and heard about the influences of my influences!" said Pat. With an affinity to both the music and the artists, and much attentive research, he hand-picked twelve songs that showcase the finest early 20th century bluesmen and blueswomen. more on this story

Skeletonwitch Expand North American Tour Plans

Skeletonwitch have lined up both summer and fall North American headlining tours.

Skeletonwitch will first kick off a North American headlining summer tour this Friday, July 13th with direct support from Barnburner.

The band will head back on the road this fall for another North American tour with direct support from Havok. more on this story

Needtobreathe Plan Fall Tour

Needtobreathe have mapped out their plans for a North American headline tour which will kick off on September 13th in Greensboro, NC.

This two-month tour will see the band continuing to support their album "The Reckoning."

Needtobreathe is currently on a UK and European headlining tour that will also see the band perform along with Bruce Springsteen at this year's Hard Rock Calling Festival in Hyde Park, London. more on this story

Radiohead Tribute Drum Tech Killed in Stage Collapse

(Classic Rock) Radiohead paid tribute to tragic drum tech Scott Johnson, who died when the band's stage collapsed in Canada last month.

At the end of their concert in Nimes, the first since the accident which is still under investigation, they performed their track Reckoner as a third encore.

Frontman Thom Yorke dedicated it to "our friend Scott" and a picture of Johnson was displayed on video screens. More rock news.

August Burns Red Plot North American Tour

August Burns Red will be hitting the road in late August for a Late Summer and Fall North American headlining tour.

The band will launch their five-week, 30-city North American tour on August 31st with support from The Color Morale, The Overseer and a yet-to-be-named special guest

Following the North American trek the band will head back to Europe where they'll hit 12 countries in four weeks. more on this story

B Sides

Staind Streaming Track From New Live Album

Eagle Rock have released Staind: Live From Mohegan Sun and are offering up a little taste of the album release.

Recorded in Connecticut on November 25, 2011, Live From Mohegan Sun, Staind's first official live CD.

Vocalist/Guitarist Aaron Lewis, lead guitarist Mike Mushok, bassist/vocalist Johnny April and drummer Joseph Sal Giancarelli were on tour in support of their self-titled CD. The 17 songs span the gamut of their career including "So Far Away," "It's Been Awhile," "Not Again," "Falling," and "Right Here." Stream a track here.

Triumph Preview Reunion Release

(hennemusic) Triumph have issued a preview of their forthcoming CD and DVD package, "Live At Sweden Rock Festival."

After 20 years apart, the long-awaited Triumph reunion (of vocalist/guitarist Rik Emmett, bassist/keyboardist Mike Levine, and vocalist/drummer Gil Moore) took place on June 7, 2008. "It's great to finally be able show the world Triumph's reunion show at the Sweden Rock Festival," says bassist Mike Levine. "It certainly is one of the most memorable performances of our entire career! And they said it would never happen..."

The new set – due August 28 - will consist of a DVD and CD (both with identical track listings), and feature all of the Triumph classics fans could hope for… including – "When the Lights Go Down," "Lay It On the Line, "Never Surrender," "Magic Power," and "Fight the Good Fight." Check out the preview here.

Watch KISS Rock New Music

(hennemusic) KISS released their new single, "Hell Or Hallelujah," from their forthcoming album, "Monster," which is due in October.

The rock legends delivered the live debut of the new song during a July 4 concert at London's HMV Forum, where KISS played an intimate show to benefit the UK Help For Heroes organization.

Multi-cam footage of "Hell Or Hallelujah" from the London concert has now surfaced. Watch it here.

Vampires Everywhere Release Drug Of Choice Video

Vampires Everywhere have released a new music video for the track "Drug Of Choice" from their Hellbound and Heartless album.

The video was directed by Robby Starbuck, whose credits include Escape The Fate, Asking Alexandria, and Pierce The Veil. Watch it here.

If you would rather see Vampires Everywhere! in person than you can catch them on the Warped Tour this summer. more on this story

Bloc Party Release Octopus Video

Bloc Party have released a new music video for their single, "Octopus," which comes from their forthcoming album, Four, which will be released on August 21st.

The video follows an exclusive first play of the song on Zane Lowe's show on BBC Radio One. Octopus" will also be available for sale starting today and you can watch the video here.

The album was produced by Alex Newport (The Mars Volta, At The Drive-In, Polysics) and was recorded and mixed in New York City. more on this story

In This Moment Release Blood Video

In This Moment have released a new music video for the title track of their forthcoming album, Blood.

The video is directed by Robert Kley, who has worked with artists such as Slow To Surface, Otherwise, and Mona Lisa Overdrive. Watch it here.

In This Moment have begun a summer tour to support Blood before its release on August 14th. more on this story