Live Vs Their Singer

Guitarist Chad Taylor, bassist Patrick Dahlheimer and drummer Chad Gracey hired new singer Chris Shinn and continue to perform. But they're angry that Kowalczyk named his solo album Alive and is advertising his shows as "Ed Kowalczyk of Live". more on this story

Roger Waters Dominates With The Wall

(Classic Rock) Roger Waters' The Wall world tour is the highest-grossing travelling show of the year, say monitors Boxscore Billboard.

Originally bills as the last big trek of the former Pink Floyd mainman's career, it made $131.4million in the six months up to May 31, 2012 – nearly double the take of number-two attraction, the Michael Jackson Immortal Tour. Bruce Springsteen took $52.4m over the same period while Van Halen brought in $38.6m and Pearl Jam drew $25.4m.

Waters' London concert in May saw surviving Floyd members David GIlmour and Nick Mason make guest appearances to an ecstatic response from the audience. More including the top 10 list

Ozzy's Attempt To Help Baby Backfires

(Classic Rock) Former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Zakk Wylde has told how an act of kindness by the Black Sabbath singer aimed at a year-old baby turned into an $80,000 lawsuit.

And the axeman says it's an illustration of how careful musicians must be in the aftermath of Randy Blythe's jailing for manslaughter in the Czech Republic.

"I remember an Ozzfest show in Phoenix. Some bonehead lady has like a one-year-old there. Leave the f**king kid home – or I'll take care of the baby backstage! Just get out of the heat, you idiot!," Wylde tells Noisecreep. "Oz sees her and feels bad for the kid because Oz is a good guy. He tosses a bottle of water down. It hits the kid. Bam – $80,000 lawsuit." Read Zakk's thoughts on Blyth's arrest

The Who To Honor Tickets From Canceled 1979 Show On New Tour

(hennemusic) This week, The Who announced a major North American arena tour for this fall. The trip, which marks the band's first dates on the continent in four years, will see the group - featuring founding members Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend - perform their iconic 1973 double album "Quadrophenia" in its entirety, along with a selection of Who classics.

The 36-date tour kicks off November 1 in Sunrise, FL and wraps up February 26 in Rhode Island. The Rhode Island date is making headlines because the last time the group was scheduled to perform there – in 1979 - Mayor Buddy Cianci cancelled the show due to safety concerns following the December 3, 1979 tragedy when 11 fans were killed in a stampede prior to the bands' Cincinnati show.

630 WPRO reports the Dunkin' Donuts Center in Providence is offering fans who might still have tickets for the 1979 concert to use them for next February's tour finale. more on this story

Slash's Surprising Opinion of Guns N' Roses' Appetite For Destruction

(Classic Rock) Slash insists Guns N' Roses debut album Appetite For Destruction is not one of his favorite records. But looking back on the band's iconic release on its 25th anniversary, he recalls how the songs almost wrote themselves, and they often found themselves performing tracks just hours after they'd been written.

Hailed as one of the greatest first albums by any band in history, the 1987 release has gone on to sell over 30 million copies.

"Appetite is not what you'd call a favorite record. It's a good record, but, to me, it's still that record we made at the time what all that sh*t was happening," Blabbermouth reports Slash saying. "When we recorded those songs it was just what we were doing. I still look at it that way – I don't see it as the big record other people see. I'm too close to it." more on this story

Van Halen's David Lee Roth Sword Training With Monk

(hennemusic) This week, Van Halen officially confirmed that they'll play three concerts in Japan this November in support of their latest album, "A Different Kind Of Truth."

The latest information regarding the band's journey to the Far East comes from the Van Halen News Desk, who report that frontman David Lee Roth is currently in Japan doing promotions for the upcoming Van Halen dates.

The fan website also says Roth is sword training with a Shungendo monk, Sueyoshi Akeshi. more on this story

Billy Corgan Warns That Pitchforks Block Next Kurt Cobain

(Classic Rock) Smashing Pumpkins mainman Billy Corgan has issued a stark warning to young musicians who hope to be the next Kurt Cobain: you won't make it.

He believes the underground scene that nurtured talent like Nirvana and his own band has now become part of the establishment, and as a result it's too easy to fall into creative stagnation in a community that once offered the opposite.

And he singles out online community Pitchfork as an example of his argument. "If you're 20 years old and you aspire to be like me or Kurt Cobain or Courtney Love.... you're not going to make it that way. You won't succeed," Corgan tells the Daily Beast. "Let's say you're the next Kurt Cobain. You will be appropriated on your first album by the Pitchfork community. Your record company will rally round that idea because that's your marketing platform.

"But the minute you're in that world you're frozen." more on this story

Angels Heart To Give Away Album Featuring Brooks of Bad Religion

Angels Heart plan to give away free digital downloads of their brand new album, Tattoos & Cigarettes, which features guest appearances from punk rock icon Brooks Wackerman of Bad Religion (Drums) and Gregg Sartiano (Bass, Production). But there is a catch...

They sent over these details: Angels Heart will be giving away free high resolution digital downloads of the new 14-song unreleased record, Tattoos & Cigarettes. Here's how it works: fans enter the "daily deal" contest via the band's Facebook page before September 4, 2012.

When entries total 10,000, those who have signed up will get free access to the high-res new release. Additionally, the band is formally releasing Sixty-Eight Cutlass at one song per week until September 4, building up to the Tattoos & Cigarettes giveaway. Having forged a dedicated following and audience respect from early demos and touring, the newest batch of songs from the band is a highly anticipated collection that will not disappoint current and new fans of the music project.

For listeners interested in a preview, the first single from Tattoos & Cigarettes, "Under the Black Light," is currently available for preview and immediate download here.

Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea Releasing Solo EP

(Gibson) Flea is using his musical talents to help bolster music education programs. The longtime bass player for the Red Hot Chili Peppers has announced on Twitter that he will release a new a solo EP, called Helen Burns, and the money raised from the release will go towards helping the next generation of musicians.

As for what to expect from the set, it's not going to be orthodox. Flea tweeted that the tracks on the EP are made up of "obscure, arty, mostly instrumental music," and that at least one of the songs will have Patti Smith on vocals. The songs on the EP, he explained, were recorded after the Peppers wrapped up their Stadium Arcadium tour back in 2007.

All the profit from the disc's sales will go to charity, and Flea says he'll take "any price you want to pay" to download to the songs. Those willing to pay $75, though, will get the hook-up with an autographed vinyl version packaged with "a piece of a bass string that I have played in concert." The EP's proceeds will benefit the Silverlake Conservatory of Music, a non-profit music education organization co-founded by Flea. more on this story

James Iha Returns With Bowie Inspired Video

(Gibson) While Billy Corgan and the Smashing Pumpkins usher in their new album, Oceania, former Pumpkins guitarist James Iha has his own project lined up and ready to go.

Iha just posted the video for "To Who Knows Where," the debut single from his first solo release in 14 years, Look to the Sky. Iha says the idea for the video came from watching David Bowie's classic film The Man Who Fell to Earth.

"The general idea was to allude to weird story lines that were never explained," Iha said in a statement. "I come down from another planet, there are men following me, there's a mysterious woman, and I hope to find my way back to my home planet. It's like a lot of '70s movies."

Watch the video here.

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miggs Set Album Release and Preview First Single

miggs have set a September 11th release date for their fifth album, entitled 15th & Hope. ABC provided these details:

The album's first single, "Stars," will be released to AAA radio stations nationwide later this month and a video for the song will be released soon. In the meantime, a lyric video has been created for the album's lead track, "Pretty," which can be seen here.

A three-week tour, along with Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers, will commence on October 17 in Seattle at Tractor Tavern. more on this story

Supertramp's Roger Hodgson Breakfast in America Tour

Supertramp's Roger Hodgson plans to bring his Breakfast in America tour back to the United States.

Hodgson's 34 date U.S. tour resumes on August 5 in Park City, Utah - marking his first major national U.S. tour since his departure from Supertramp in 1983.

For his U.S. Breakfast in America tour, Hodgson will be accompanied by a four- piece band and promises an assortment of the classics he wrote and originally recorded with Supertramp, as well as select highlights such as "Only Because of You," and "Lovers in the Wind" from his five solo album releases. more on this story

Moody Blues Celebrating Days of Future Passed Anniversary With Cruise

(Gibson) The Moody Blues are gearing up to set sail on their debut Moody Blues fan cruise. Yes, kids, the legendary British band is launching "The Moody Blues: The Voyage 2013," which will voyage to several Caribbean hotspots, including Ocho Rios, Jamaica, and Georgetown, Grand Cayman. The voyage will take place March 20 through 25.

What to expect from the rockin' cruise? Try private concerts, surprise music acts and an exclusive Q&A session with Justin Hayward, John Lodge and Graeme Edge of the Moody gang.

The fan cruise will also commemorate the 45th anniversary of the Moody Blues' decisive album Days of Future Passed. more on this story

Rare Beatles Album Fetches Big Price Online

(Gibson) An eBay bidder has spent approximately $15,000 on a rare version of The Beatles' first U.S album.

According to the Daily Express, Introducing... The Beatles was released in early 1964 but was somewhat lost in the mix after their band's Meet The Beatles album came out just 10 days later.

Introducing... The Beatles included "Twist and Shout" and their debut single "Love Me Do." Check out the cover art here.

Nominate Songs For The Library of Congress National Recording Registry

Each year the Library of Congress adds new titles or works to the National Recording Registry.

For instance, back in May it was announced that songs like Prince and the Revolution's classic "Purple Rain" and Sugarhill Gang's "Rapper's Delight" were added to the registry and were selected because there were "aesthetically, culturally or historically important and deserving of permanent housing within the nation's library."

Unlike the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, you can have an input about which songs should be reserved in the registry. The Library informed us that "while the Librarian depends on the input of the National Recording Preservation Board for his ultimate selections, the list is also impacted by public nominations. Anyone can send in their suggestions. Those who want to submit via e-mail can send to: recregistry@loc.gov."

You can read more about the registry, see which songs and titles have already been added and more here.

Judas Priest Classic Used in Honda Commercial

(hennemusic) Honda loves classic metal. First they used an Ozzy classic and now they hope songs by Judas Priest, Pete Townshend and others will motivate consumers to buy their products this summer.

Priest's 1982 classic, "You've Got Another Thing Comin'" is featured in a new commercial introducing a new campaign dubbed the "Honda Summer Clearance Event."

It's not the first time Honda have teamed up with the metal icons: in 2010, Priest's "The Hellion" was used in a campaign to try and sell mini-vans for the company. Watch the ad here.

Journey To Play The One Night One Show One Cause Concert

Journey will play a special concert on October 14, 2012 in Baltimore to benefit the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center.

Paul Reed Smith Guitars will again host the acclaimed "One Night One Show One Cause" concert, featuring Journey, at the Modell Center for the Performing Arts at the Lyric Opera House in downtown Baltimore.

One Cause is the flagship benefit concert of Paul Reed Smith Guitars . Since 2000, PRS Guitars has raised over $2 million for the Living with Cancer Resource Program at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. The Living with Cancer Resource Program offers supportive care programming and education to cancer patients and families at Johns Hopkins, free of charge. more on this story

Kill Devil Hill Add Summer Tour Dates

Kill Devil Hill have added a new batch of tour dates for late this summer beginning August 1st.

Kill Devil Hill is the new band featuring acclaimed drummer Vinny Appice (Black Sabbath, Heaven and Hell, Dio) and bassist Rex Brown, (Pantera, Down) guitar slinger Mark Zavon and lead vocalist Dewey Bragg.

Kill Devil Hill's self-titled debut album was released May 22nd via Steamhammer/SPV and landed at #9 on the Billboard Top New Artist Albums (HeatSeekers) Chart, #41 on the Top Hard Music Chart and #50 on the Independent Album Chart more on this story

KISS For Tots

(hennemusic) Rockabye Baby! will transform classic KISS songs into instrumental lullabies will release "Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions Of Kiss" on August 28.

Rockabye Baby! was developed by Lisa Roth, sister to the singer of Van Halen. The series includes collections made from the songs of artists like AC/DC, Metallica, Aerosmith, Pearl Jam, The Beatles, and many others.

Here's the KISS album description: "There will never be a better show opener than 'Detroit Rock City'. 'Beth' is the gold standard for power ballads. And 'Rock And Roll All Nite' is the quintessential rock 'n' roll national anthem. Given Rockabye's kid-tested, parent-approved lullaby treatment, these KISS Klassics are as alive as ever — just as thrilling when xylophones and bells replace Ace Frehley's Gibson Les Paul and Gene Simmons' demonic snarl. Except come bedtime, junior won't be able to keep partying into the 'nite;' these lullabies will have him counting a veritable KISS Army of sheep." more on this story

Slipknot: The Next Generation?

(Classic Rock) Slipknot percussionist Shawn 'Clown' Crahan wants his son to replace him in the band when the time comes to bow out.

He says: "My oldest boy is going to take over my slot. He was sitting on the stair in diapers wearing my mask with sticks while we were downstairs learning how to be a band.

"When I leave, it won't be like my son came in and tried to fill my place. I'm going to hand over the throne and say, 'Hey, I can't to it any more. You do it. You're my blood.'" More rock news.

Rob Zombie's Warning to Newbies

(Classic Rock) Rob Zombie has warned wannabe rock stars to be grateful and humble if they're aiming for lasting success.

The musician and movie producer, who's set for a tour with fellow shock-rock veteran Marilyn Manson, says he's seen too many beginners make the same error time and time again.

"I remember when White Zombie got signed to Geffen. That's when all the bands were getting signed to Geffen. There was this one mistake a lot of bands made, and they still make it," Zombie tells Spin. "You're still some unknown band nobody gives two sh*ts about – you just happened to be signed to a label.

"Bands suddenly copped an attitude, and suddenly they were egotistical and annoying. They thought they were big shots but they were still nobody. more on this story

Eyes Set To Kill Plan New Album on New Label

Eyes Set To Kill are targeting next Spring for the release of their new studio album, which will be released on their new label home of Century Media Records.

Frontwoman Alexia Rodriguez explains, "For the past two years we have been touring around the world and evolving into the band we are today without the support of a label. We are finally happy to announce that we've found a home and family at Century Media and can't wait for what is to come."

"Century Media has been a fan of Eyes Set To Kill for years," states North America label President Don Robertson, "so we're honored that when the band finally decided to return to the label system that they chose to work with us."

Pig Destroyer Plan Live Performances Across The World

Pig Destroyer will be hitting the road for a series of summer and fall festival appearances. These shows will be the first live performances with new drummer Adam Jarvis.

The band will be heading to Europe on August 10th to play the Czech Republic's Brutal Assault Festival and Belgium's Ieper Fest followed by a string of Japanese and Canadian dates.

Then in November, they are set to headline the UK's Damnation Festival along with a round of headlining dates more on this story

B Sides

Motorhead Hit or Miss With Bomber

(Classic Rock) Lemmy and at least two other members of Motorhead have endured a rough ride at the hands of their Bomber stage prop.

The aluminum lighting rig first appeared in 1979 and was the first-ever rig capable of movement. Since then it's made regular appearances above the band, including on their current world tour. But while it's a fan favourite, Motorhead don't always feel the same way about the device.

Lemmy tells Zippo how a 'flight' in the bomber set him on a war footing with a roadie: "I once got in it on the encore at Nottingham Royal Theatre. He lifted it up. I had a curly lead that was stretched straight and it was pulling me out of the plane.

"I thought, 'You bastard – if you get me down from here alive I'll f**king kill you.' He lowered my down, but he'd gone. He was out the building before I got on the floor." more on this story

Alice Cooper Tosses First Pitch At Tigers Game

(hennemusic) Alice Cooper is on the road this summer with Iron Maiden, joining the UK rockers for the first half of their summer "Maiden England" tour of North America.

On Wednesday, the tour rolled into Alice's hometown of Detroit for a show at the DTE Energy Music Theatre.

The day before the concert, Alice had the honor of throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before the Detroit Tigers took on the visiting Los Angeles Angels at Comerica Park. Watch it here.

56 Hours Of That Metal Show This Weekend

VH1 Classic sent over word that they will be running a 56 hour marathon of "That Metal Show" this weekend.

Starting at 10 PM* Friday, July 20 and running all the way through Monday, July 23 at 6 AM*, VH1 Classic will air classic episodes from the past 10 seasons.

It's all in honor of the upcoming season 11 of "That Metal Show," which debuts on Saturday, August 11. In fact, fans tuning in for the marathon will be treated to a sneak of a brand new episode of the upcoming season 11 on Saturday at 11 PM. Airing in the series' regular premiere time, the episode features guests David Draiman (Disturbed) and Adrenaline Mob.

Watch throughout the weekend and relive some of the most memorable "That Metal Show" moments as hosts Trunk, Jamieson, and Florentine interview some the greatest heavy-rock icons ever including the likes of Axl Rose, Slayer, Rob Halford, Metallica, Lemmy Kilmister and Rob Zombie.