Tommy Lee Fan Rant Was Inspired By Heartless Disrespect

Lee had more to say, you can read that here.

Slipknot's Corey Taylor Passes Out On Stage

Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor passed out on stage on Tuesday night at the Dallas date on the Mayhem tour.

Fortunately the cause didn't end up being a major medical issue. Taylor reassured fans on his Twitter page yesterday with the following message:

"Hello everyone. I'm fine- just overheated in Dallas last night. Ready and waiting for Houston! Thank you to everyone for your concerns!" You can watch video of the incident here.

Sebastian Bach Addresses Fans About Skid Row Reunion Talk

Former Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach issued an open letter to fans yesterday where he addressed recent speculation about a Skid Row reunion.

However, the open letter was later deleted from Bach's Facebook page for an unexplained reason. Here is what he had to say according to BW&BK: One of my favorite bands in history is KISS. One of the coolest things I've always loved about GENE SIMMONS is that he truly lets the fans be the boss. Whatever the fans think is cool, Gene tries to give us what we want. Always. For almost 40 years now, KISS has let the fans be the boss, and the fans love them for it. They really know how to succeed in this business.

My old band? Is the complete opposite of that. Individually, I'm sure we all appreciate the fans for putting us where we are today and giving us a great life. I know I do! But collectively, as a band, we don't care at all about what it is that the fans want. more on this story

Rolling Stones Have Rehearsed For 50th Anniversary Tour

(Classic Rock) Keith Richards says the Rolling Stones have started rehearsing for a 50th anniversary tour, although he can't confirm when it will take place. And looking back over a career that started on July 12, 1962, the guitarist says he has very few regrets about what has been an "incredible adventure."

"There's things in the works. There's nothing final. We've had a couple of rehearsals lately – I think it's definitely happening, but when, I can't say," he tells here. "There might be life in the old dog yet. We'll die gracefully, elegantly wasted/"

Fifty years ago today Richards and singer Mick Jagger hit the stage in London's Marquee Club accompanied by Elmo Lewis, Dick Taylor, Ian Stewart and Mick Avory. more on this story

Flanagan Says The Cro-Mags Stabbings Were Self Defense

The Cro-Mags founding bass player Harley Flanagan claims that he stabbed members of his former group last week in self defense.

We previously reported The Cro-Mags were set to perform at Webster Hall in New York on Friday as part of the CBGB music festival. Flanagan reportedly went backstage and allegedly cut the band's current bass player Michael "The Gook" Couls in the arm and stomach with a hunting knife and slashed William Berario (whom the New York Post reports is a member of the band) above his eye and bit him on the cheek, according to the Post.

nynatives.com report that Flanagan and his attorney have told them that "Harley was not the aggressor and any and all of his actions were in self defense." The have promised that an in-depth interview will be published in the coming days. Read their report here.

Children of Bodom Frontman Leaving Hospital

Children of Bodom announced on Wednesday that their frontman Alexi Laiho will be released from the hospital today.

They told fans, "We are happy to announce that Alexi will be leaving the hospital in Oslo tomorrow, Thursday, 12th of July, and are also glad to confirm that the band will be able to play Ilosaarirock Festival. The Hate Crew is rolling again! More info shortly..."

As previously reported, he hospitalized in Norway on July 3rd for what the band described as a "serious infection" which caused him severe stomach pain. Previous report here.

Geoff Tate Accused of Threatening To Kill Queensryche Bandmate

(Classic Rock) Queensryche guitarist Parker Lundgren says singer Geoff Tate threatened to "kill" drummer Scott Rockenfield after a concert during which he'd attacked two of his bandmates.

The frontman assaulted Rockenfield and guitarist Michael Wilton before warning bassist Eddie Jackson "You're next," then later regretted he hadn't hit Wilton hard enough, says Lundgren in a court submission.

The drama took place after the band's performance in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in April – an event which led to "Operation Knifecrime" rumours circulating online, alleging Tate had pulled a blade on the other members of Queensryche.

Lundgren's testimony is part of the band's papers arguing that the sacked singer should not be allowed to stop them continuing under their current name with new frontman Todd La Torre. more on this story

The White Stripes Release Recording of Live Debut

(Gibson) The White Stripes have released their first-ever live show. The vinyl-only release is part of a package available through Third Man Records' "Vault" series, a quarterly subscription service offered by the Jack White-owned label.

The 7-inch vinyl recording was taped on July 14, 1997, during an open-mic night at the Gold Dollar in Detroit. The soundboard recording features a version of "Jimmy the Exploder," which later appeared on the White Stripes self-titled debut, along with covers of "Love Potion #9" and the traditional blues tune, "St. James Infirmary."

Also included in the package is a Live at the Gold Dollar 12" LP, recorded on August 14, 1997. The August performance, which includes a "blistering cover" of The Stooges' "TV Eye," constitutes the band's first full-length concert. Rounding out the package is a tote bag emblazoned with the White Stripes' classic peppermint logo. The deadline to sign up to The Vault, in order to obtain this package, is July 31. more on this story

Metallica Guitarist Making Special Appearance

(hennemusic) Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett will be making an appearance at San Diego's Comic-Con convention this Friday.

Hammett will be on hand to sign "a few pre-determined cool thingies" pertaining to his forthcoming book, "Too Much Horror Business - The Kirk Hammett Collection."

The guitarist will be at the Tokyo Toy Booth #5336 in Hall G from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. In addition to the above details, Metallica posted the following: "A word to the wise...this will ONLY be open to those who ALREADY HAVE CONVENTION CREDENTIALS and those who have ALREADY REGISTERED via our "cryptic" sign-up last week, but if even if you DIDN'T get in the sign-up, if you have your badge, drift on by the TOKYO TOY BOOTH and eyeball the Too Much Horror Business action, organized by our old friend Pushead who may be lurking around!" more on this story

Peter Gabriel's So Getting Classic Albums Treatment

The next installment in their Classic Albums DVD and Blu-ray series will focus on Peter Gabriel's blockbuster 1986 album, "So," and will be released on September 18 by Eagle Rock. Here are the details:

It was his fifth solo album and the first one to have a title (all others were self-titled). The album spawned a number of hit singles on both sides of the Atlantic including "Sledgehammer," "Big Time," "Don't Give Up," (a duet with Kate Bush) and "In Your Eyes" which drove So to multi-platinum sales, the No.1 spot in the UK and No.2 in the US.

The acclaimed Classic Albums series is a definitive collection of the stories behind the albums that form the soundtrack to our lives. Made with the full authorization and co-operation of the artists, Classic Albums: So offers contributions from many of those involved in the making of the album and the landmark videos. Those featured include Peter Gabriel himself, co-producer Daniel Lanois, engineer Kevin Killen and musicians Jerry Marotta, Laurie Anderson, Tony Levin and Manu Katché and many more. more on this story

Jane's Addiction Giving Away New Album and Plan After Show Party

Jane's Addiction have made a limited number of the their latest album, The Great Escape Artist, available for free download on the Lollapalooza.com homepage beginning July 10.

Jane's Addiction have also announced a special Lollapalooza after show concert at Chicago's Aragon Ballroom on Saturday, August 4.

They will be joined by very special guests, Franz Ferdinand, with dubstep pioneers Skream and Benga closing out the late night celebration. More info and the download here.

Paul McCartney's Nova North American Premiere Set

Paul McCartney's Nova, an orchestral adaptation composed by McCartney for his late wife, Linda, will have its North American premiere this Fall.

Nova will be part of Heart Strings event and will be performed by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Friday, September 7, 2012, 8 p.m., at Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, to benefit pediatric cardiac research.

"We are so honored Pittsburgh and its magnificent symphony will host and perform NOVA's North American premiere," said Kris Fischerkeller, who with her husband, Paul, founded Rock for the Heart after their son Matthew passed away suddenly at age 16 because of cardiac arrest. "We are equally excited about the importance of generating awareness about sudden cardiac arrest among children and teenagers." more on this story

Ozzy Osbourne Explains The Schizophrenic Life of Rockstars

(Gibson) Ozzy Osbourne believes rock stars share traits with some people afflicted with a certain personality disorder. He also says entertainers risk going "crazy" if that can't separate their personal lives from their onstage personas.

"[Rock] performers are like schizophrenics," Osbourne said, speaking to Kerrang! magazine. "When you're onstage that's what you do, but when you are offstage you've got to be different."

Osbourne admitted he speaks from experience, having struggled through the years to draw a division between his professional life and his personal life. "It got me in all kinds of trouble," he said. Still, be believes there's at least one category of entertainer that behaves even more erratically than rockers. "Rock and roll is bad for that stuff," he said, "but if you think that's bad, you want to get involved in the acting world. They go nuts!" more on this story

Freddie Mercury DVD and Blu-ray Coming

Eagle Rock have set a September 25 DVD and Blu-ray release date for Freddie Mercury's The Great Pretender. Here is the official word:

Created by the same team behind the widely acclaimed Queen: Days of Our Lives BBC documentary, The Great Pretender, in similar vein, presents a compelling insight into its subject matter, unearthing previously undiscovered or rarely seen footage and presented for the first time in High Definition.

Produced and directed by Rhys Thomas, life-long Queen fan and expert (to the extent that Rhys famously broke the Mastermind all time record points score with a specialist subject of Queen), Rhys has this time turned his attention to the Freddie archive, going back as early as 1976 in search of vintage gems which reveal more than ever before the inside story of Freddie's life and career and the solo projects he worked on outside of Queen. more on this story

David Geffen TV Documentary To Air This Fall

David Geffen will be the focus of a new two-hour documentary, American Masters Inventing David Geffen, which will be premiering nationally Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 8 p.m. (ET) on PBS (check local listings).

We were sent these details: Two-time Emmy-winning filmmaker, American Masters creator and executive producer Susan Lacy paints an unflinching portrait of Geffen, who narrates his unorthodox rise from working class Brooklyn boy to billionaire entertainment power broker in extensive interviews.

American Masters explores the highs and the lows in Geffen's professional and personal life through more than 50 new interviews with his friends, colleagues and clients, as well as other media luminaries. Irving Azoff, Jackson Browne, Cher, David Crosby, Barry Diller, Maureen Dowd, Rahm Emanuel, Nora Ephron, Tom Hanks, Don Henley, Jimmy Iovine, Elton John, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Calvin Klein, Steve Martin, Lorne Michaels, Mike Nichols, Yoko Ono, Frank Rich, Slash, Steven Spielberg, Neil Young, and many others illustrate Geffen's riveting story filled with extraordinary achievements. more on this story

Nachtmystium Take Fans Behind The Scenes of New Album

Nachtmystium are giving fans a behind the scenes look at their forthcoming album, Silencing Machine, which will be released on July 30th in Europe and July 31st in North America.

Nachtmystium has now posted the first of five in-studio videos featuring exclusive footage and interviews with the band. Filmed and edited by Justin Baron, who recently did the Yakuza documentary, this first video spotlights Charlie Fell (drums), and it can be viewed here

Recorded at Engine Studios with the band's own synths/electronics specialist Sanford Parker (YOB, Pelican) handling producer duties, Silencing Machine is, as front-man/lead guitarist Blake Judd puts it, "A F***in' black metal record". more on this story

Parkway Drive Working On Next Album

Parkway Drive sent out word that they are currently in a Los Angeles studio working on their fourth album. Their camp provided these details:

The recording is due to take seven weeks, which is the longest time the band has spent on any album. Production is being overseen by Matt Hyde, whose vast resume includes Slayer, Sum 41, Alkaline Trio, Hatebreed and Children of Bodom.

Parkway Drive vocalist Winston McCall says new material flowed easily in the wake of Deep Blue, which saw the group tap a rich vein of creativity. more on this story

Godhunter Putting Together Southwest Terror Fest

Godhunter have two special events planned in Tucson including a new metal music festival that they are putting together.

The band are one of the local musical acts confirmed to annihilate The Nest Skatepark on July 28th, where several pro skaters from the city will be in attendance and a documentary crew will be filming a short movie about Tucson's local scene.

Godhunter are also fully coordinating and booking the first ever Southwest Terror Fest, a two-day event that will take place on October 19th and 20th, 2012. more on this story

Morbid Saint Reunite

Morbid Saint have decided to reunite to play a string of reunion shows and their debut album has also received a special reissue. Here is the official word:

The reunion shows include performances at Maryland DeathFest X, Metal on the Rocks in Mexico City, The Barbary in Philadelphia in support of Whiplash, and as the headliner at Club Europa in Brooklyn, NY.

The band will also travel to Germany and play the Keep it True Festival next year. Morbid Saint's next scheduled appearance is on July 27th at Reggie's in Chicago, IL in support of Diamond Plate. more on this story

Kaipa Releasing New Album Next Month

Swedish rockers Kaipa have set an August 28th release date for their new studio album, Vittjar.

InsideOut Music sent over these details: While recording Vittjar, each of the musicians recorded their parts separately using several different studios. As the voice of the band, Hans Lundin led the group in deciding how songs would be assembled, giving credence to the old-school belief that present day technology - no matter how useful it may be in the studio - is no substitute for experience. Lundin is as experienced as they come, having recorded his first single in 1965.

"It doesn't matter what we do, we'll always be placed in progressive rock," says Lundin. "When I'm writing songs I actually try to avoid a traditional way of writing and playing progressive rock, but at the same time those elements are a part of me and my history. So, I hope the result is something new and fresh. Of course, the special influence of Swedish folk music helps accomplish that, and I think it grows with every Kaipa album." more on this story

Stars Stream New Song and Map Out Fall Tour

Stars will be hitting the road this fall for a North American tour and are also offering up a taste of their forthcoming album.

Stars will be touring in support of their sixth full-length album, The North, which will be released on September 4.

Fans who purchase tickets for any of the US headlining shows will receive a digital copy of the album on release day and an instant download of "The Theory of Relativity". more on this story

Beardfish Set New Album Release

InsideOut Music have set a August 28th release date for Beardfish's new album, The Void.

The band comments: "We went full-on with this one... We've had some trouble in the past conveying our live energy on the studio albums. This is the one that shines through! It's an album about loss. It's about love. It celebrates both life and death and the struggle in between to heal the wounds that don't show and to actually take the step to move forward in life.

"We've been waiting to share these songs with all of you for a while now and we, Beardfish, are really proud to present to you 'The Void'." more on this story

B Sides

Tom Waits Makes Rare TV Appearance on Jimmy Fallon

(hennemusic) Following his appearance on David Letterman's show Monday evening, Tom Waits rolled into Late Night with Jimmy Fallon's show for a Tuesday guest slot.

On back-to-back nights, the music legend delivered the first live performance of songs from his latest recording, "Bad As Me."

After Tom joined Fallon for a chat, he and his band performed "Raised Right Men." Watch it here.

Metallica Release Live Fight Fire With Fire Footage

(hennemusic) Metallica wrapped up their 2012 European Summer Vacation tour with a show at the Nova Rock Festival in Austria on June 10.

The 16-date series, which kicked off May 7 in Prague, saw the band perform their 1991 self-titled ("Black") album in its entirety for the first time.

Metallica are now sharing some footage from the event, including video from the Tuning Room and "Fight Fire With Fire" from the concert. Watch it here.