Aerosmith's New Album Delay Explained

Whitford's comments follow those of singer Steven Tyler, who told the Alan Cox Show on 100.7 WMMS Cleveland last month that "Too many people [other notable recording artists] are releasing [new albums] those weeks [in late summer]. We don't wanna step on their release dates. So we just said, 'You know what?! We've got the goods… ain't no doubt about it. We'll wait another couple of months.'" Find out what Tom Hamilton had to say about it.

Bruce Springsteen Felt Suicidal In The 80s

(Classic Rock) Bruce Springsteen battled suicidal thoughts in the early 1980s, he's revealed. The Boss began seeing a psychotherapist as a result of his childhood relationship with his father along with experiencing a mixed reaction to achieving fame and fortune.

Many of his songs discuss the difficulties of dealing with his father's own depression, and fears he'd have to face similar demons – which turned out to be true. Springsteen tells the New Yorker: "My issues weren't as obvious as drugs. Mind were different. They were quieter – just as problematic, but quieter."

His friend and biographer Dave Marsh says: "He was feeling suicidal. The depression wasn't shocking, per se. He was on a rocket ride from nothing to something. Now you're getting your ass kissed day and night. You start to have some inner conflicts about your real self-worth."

But along with help from his associates, the Boss found solace on stage. more on this story

Layne Staley Replacement For Pearl Jam Side Project Found?

(Banana 101.5) Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready recently revealed that there is roughly an album's worth of songs that the mid-90′s side project, Mad Season, never got to record with vocalist Layne Staley before his return to Alice in Chains and eventual death. Now it appears that Screaming Trees singer Mark Lanegan will lend his voice to the project that may be out as early as this year.

Mad Season was a side project featuring Staley and John Baker Saunders on bass (both of whom are now deceased) with McCready and Screaming Trees drummer Barrett Martin rounding out the lineup. The band almost became more than just a passing side project, as both Pearl Jam and Alice in Chains were going through "growing pains." Ultimately, Staley returned to AIC and Pearl Jam moved forward as well.

During the time following the release of their only album, 'Above,' the group reconvened without Staley and recorded a number of demos. "We have 13 unreleased songs we never did," McCready explained before announcing his intentions to draft another singer to finish the songs. We're trying to find singers that are up to the caliber of Layne to do justice to it. I know a lot of [great singers] but it's just getting the commitment." And how does Lanegan now figure into it?

Metallica, Iron Maiden, Santana and More Tribute Deep Purple

(hennemusic) Deep Purple's landmark 1972 album, "Machine Head," is getting the tribute treatment.

"Re-Machined: A Tribute To Machine Head" is a compilation CD featuring re-interpretations of songs by Metallica, Iron Maiden, Chickenfoot, Carlos Santana, Black Label Society and more.

The disc will be made available with Classic Rock magazine's upcoming Deep Purple fanpack. Due on September 4, the fanpack also comes with an in-depth, official, band-endorsed 124-page magazine featuring exclusive interviews with Metallica, Maiden, Chickenfoot, Joe Bonamassa and Steve Vai. more on this story

Dream Theater Plan New DVD

(Gibson) Dream Theater are planning to shoot a live DVD in Argentina in August. Dream Theater have traditionally followed up most album releases with a corresponding DVD based on a particular theme or exotic location. The new DVD will be the band's first to feature new drummer Mike Mangini, who took over after Mike Portnoy departed in 2010.

Vocalist James LaBrie told Tri-State Rock that the band planned to work with Mike Leonard, who was responsible for The Spirit Carries On, the three-part documentary which the band used to chronicle their drummer auditions and the decision to welcome Mangini into the band. "We're using Rich Chycki, who's worked on the last few Rush albums as engineer and mixer, and he also worked on the 30th-anniversary DVD with Rush," LaBrie said. "And we have some technological things that are gonna be going on this DVD that should make it quite interesting."

Dream Theater will film two nights – August 19 and 20 – at Estadio Luna Park in Buenos Aires. "It's a beautiful, beautiful area, and it will be outside, so hopefully the weather gods will work in our favor," LaBrie said. "But yeah, it's a really great place. We thought it was the perfect venue for us to do this DVD. And we're pretty stoked. I think it's gonna be very cool, very unique, and I think it should step it up, once again, from our last official DVD, which was Score, at Radio City Music Hall." more on this story

Rob Zombie, Shinedown, Marilyn Manson Lead Rock Vegas Lineup

Rob Zombie, Shinedown, Marilyn Manson, Godsmack and Staind lead the lineup for Rock Vegas.

The two-day music festival will take place on Friday, September 28 and Saturday, September 29 at Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas.

The event will also feature Stone Sour, Adelitas Way, All That Remains, P.O.D., Art of Dying, Redlight King, New Medicine, Deuce, Otherwise and more. more on this story

Former Black Sabbath Singer Hopes Bill Ward Returns

(Gibson) Tony Martin says he knows his former Black Sabbath bandmates love drummer Bill Ward, and he hopes they can come to an agreement which would see Ward return to the band for their in-progress reunion album.

In an interview with Born Music Online, Martin said he didn't understand the fuss over "this Bill Ward stuff. I spent 10 years with the band and not once did they speak badly of Bill Ward. They love him, so why didn't they go the extra yard to make it work?"

Martin released five albums with Black Sabbath, including a few which remain critically acclaimed (Headless Cross and Cross Purposes), and he shared the stage with three quarters of Sabbath's founding members when Ward joined Martin, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler for a 1994 South American tour. more on this story

The Wallflowers Giving Away New Song Feature Clash Legend

The Wallflowers are giving fans a free MP3 download of their newest single, "Reboot The Mission."

Following yesterday's exclusively stream on RollingStone.com, the band is offering a FREE Mp3 download of the track on their website.

The song of the lead off single from the band's new album, Glad All Over, which hits stores October 2nd, features legendary Clash guitarist Mick Jones on vocals and guitar. more on this story

The Outlaws Releasing First New Album in 18 Years

The Outlaws have set a September 25th release date for "It's About Pride," their first new album in 18 years.

"Because The Outlaws have been out of the public eye for so long, it's almost like starting over," explains singer/songwriter/guitarist Henry Paul.

"But because of the band's history, we're seeing this as a new chapter. We've written and recorded this album on our own terms, and we're out to make a significant impression. What our fans loved then they still love now, because we are just as good or even better than we were. Most of all, they recognize the heart of what it is we still do." more on this story

KISS and Motley Crue Heading South

(hennemusic) KISS and Motley Crue launched their summer North American tour on Friday. The pair of classic rockers will play more than 40 shows before the trek wraps up in Hartford, CT. on September 23.

A week after the North American dates finish, KISS will play a series of newly-announced concerts in Mexico.

KISS will play Mexico City (September 29 with Motley Crue) and Monterrey (October 1 - KISS only). more on this story

Less Than Jake 20th Anniversary Tour

Less Than Jake will be celebrating their 20th anniversary with late summer tour featuring support from A Wilhelm Scream and Junior Battles.

The dates will take place in the Northeast and Midwest between Riot Fest Toronto and Riot Fest Dallas, with Riot Fest Chicago included in the middle.

This tour is part of Less Than Jake's 20th Anniversary Tour, a year-long celebration of the band's second decade together. This year has taken the band across the northeast, to South America, and across the pond to the UK and Europe so far. more on this story

Rush Clockwork Angels: The Novel Special Limited Editions Coming

(hennemusic) ECW Press have announced two very special, limited editions of "Clockwork Angels: The Novel," the side project of the latest Rush album.

The Silver Edition, slipcased and autographed by authors Kevin J. Anderson and Rush drummer/lyricist Neil Peart, will be available in a limited edition of 300 copies. It will be available for $74.95 from ECW Press and rushbackstage.com.

The Gold Edition, slipcased and signed by both authors, is accompanied by a lithograph image from the book, signed by artist Hugh Syme, and a unique autographed page of the original Clockwork Angels manuscript. Both pieces are presented in an attractive frame with an engraved and numbered plate. With only 302 copies available, the Gold Edition will retail for $299.95. more on this story

Henry Rollins Cast In New TV and Web Series

OMEN Communications informs up that Henry Rollins has been cast in the new web and TV series Dark Prophet, with the show's pilot scheduled to begin shooting this summer in Los Angeles. They provided these details:

Dark Prophet is set to debut on-screen this fall. The plot follows Dai Shepherd, an extraordinarily gifted, yet rebellious music student with time-traveling abilities who discovers that government Intelligence agency, Black Box, has a catastrophic secret embedded in song patterns--Dai is the key to saving the world as we know it.

In addition to Rollins, the cast includes Josh Meyers ("That '70s Show"), Rick Gonzalez ("Reaper"), Bill A. Jones ("Glee"), and rising star, Chase Fein in the role of Dai Shepherd. more on this story

Slash Recruits Foxy Shazam For Fall Tour

Slash has tapped Foxy Shazam as a support act for the former Guns N' Roses guitarist's Fall tour.

The North American trek will be running from September 4 to October 4, culminating at the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles.

Foxy Shazam will be hitting the road with Slash in support of their album, The Church of Rock and Roll. more on this story

Aimee Mann and The Voice's Beverly McClellan On Steve Vai's New Album

Favored Nation reminds us that Steve Vai has set an August 14th release date for his new studio album, The Story of Light, which will feature a special duet with Aimee Mann.

The 12-song set continues a conceptual and cosmic narrative arc that began with the artist's most recent studio release, 2005's acclaimed Real Illusions: Reflections.

Although The Story of Light is largely instrumental, the album does feature guest vocalists including singer-songwriter Aimee Mann-dueting with Vai on "No More Amsterdam," which she also co-wrote. Beverly McClellan, a season one finalist on The Voice, appears on "John the Revelator," a track inspired by a vintage recording of blues singer Blind Willie Johnson, whose acid-soaked vocals are in the mix as well. Other highlights include the title track (which opens the album), "Gravity Storm," "The Moon and I," and "Velorum." more on this story

Vigilance Begin Work On New Album

Metal Tank Records have signed Vigilance to a new record deal and will release the band's sophomore album.

A release date has not been announced but the band is ready to begin recording the effort and offered these comments:

"We are thrilled to announce that we are returning to Zalokar studios. The time is at hand to record the successor of our debut album 'Steeds of Time'. We have been working harder than ever before so you can expect nothing but fast, dark and untamed heavy metal!" You can check out a live video from the band here.

Loverboy Helped Bob Rock Escape From Michael Buble

(Classic Rock) Loverboy presented Bob Rock with a perfect opportunity to escape from working with pop star Michael Buble.

The Canadian AOR outfit's history with the producer goes back to their roots. As a member of the Payolas Rock started out in the same province as Loverboy, and manned the desk for their 1980 self-titled debut and four later outings.

These days Rock is known for his work with Metallica, Motley Crue and the Cult among many others – but earlier this year he found time in his schedule to reunite with Loverboy. more on this story

B Sides

Rush's Lifeson Laments The Fall Of The Album Format

(Gibson) Rush's Alex Lifeson is fiercely forward-looking when it comes to the band's music, but he's saddened that albums no longer reign as the premier musical format.

"We grew up with albums, and for us, the album was always the thing," he told M-Music and Musicians. "We've never been a singles band. We've released singles, sure, and we've had some moderate success with some, but we've never been that kind of band. So yes, I'm sorry to see the album and everything it represented go. It was like a book, and now you're buying chapters that don't always relate to the whole book."

Still, Lifeson said it "was fun" releasing a couple of songs from the band's new album, Clockwork Angels, as teasers. "It got us thinking that in the future we might record two or three songs and release them every six months," he said. "But for now, especially with a project this size, an album was the only way to go." more on this story

Why Eddie Van Halen Donated 75 Guitars

(hennemusic) Earlier this year, Eddie Van Halen donated 75 electric guitars from his personal collection to the Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports music education in public schools across the country.

Per Van Halen's request, the Foundation distributed the guitars to music programs in public schools throughout the Los Angeles area where there are not enough instruments to meet the demand of students enrolled.

"Music is the universal language. It has the ability to transcend and convey every human emotion that exists without saying a word," said Eddie. "Music kept me off the streets and out of trouble and gave me something that was mine that no one could take away from me. Music education and families are dealing with the economic times, and I wanted to help them. If I can help a kid discover a liking, or even a passion for music in their life, then that's a wonderful thing. Music has provided a good life for me and hopefully it can help make life better for others with this donation." more on this story

Rob Zombie Remixed

(Gibson) Rob Zombie will release Mondo Sex Head, an album of remixes by some of today's top DJs, on August 7. The album includes remixes by Korn's Jonathan "JDevil" Davis, Photek, the Bloody Beetroots, Drumcorps and Ki:Theory.

It was curated and executive produced by Jason Bentley, music director at L.A.'s influential KCRW and electronic dance music expert. It was supervised by Richard Bishop, co-executive producer of the RE:GENERATION music project and documentary film. But the final say was Zombie's: he hand-selected each track, road-testing many in his car while driving around L.A. "I like the idea of taking songs and reconfiguring them," Zombie explains.

The album will be preceded by two separate digital-only EPs featuring tracks taken from Mondo Sex Head and exclusive bonus tracks. Mondo Sex Head will be released by Universal Music Enterprises (UMe). more on this story