Model Arrested For Major Axl Rose Theft

She voluntarily reported to police yesterday morning, admitting she'd had too much to drink but saying she wasn't sure how the necklaces wound up in her possession. more on this story

Megadeth's Dave Mustaine Hit In The Head

(Classic Rock) Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine was forced to cut a festival set short in Croatia after being struck on the head with a stone thrown by angry rock fans.

The band were playing at Metalfest 2012 but had to endure catcalls and chants of "We want WASP" after it was rumoured Blackie Lawless had refused to perform following an argument with Mustaine.

Those rumours were not confirmed – but fans took matters into their own hands by bombarding Megadeth with whatever they could find. Matters came to a head about 40 minutes into the thrash giants' set. Bassist David Ellefson and guitarist Chris Broderick left the stage while Mustaine made a difficult-to-hear statement to the crowd and followed them off. Drummer Shawn Drover appeared not to have been told what was going on – he seemed to begin the next song on the band's set before grinding to a halt and disappearing. more on this story

AC/DC Plan New Album and Tour

(Gibson) On 5 June 5 AC/DC vocalist Brian Johnson was interviewed by Bay Area rock station 107.7 The Bone. When asked about when fans can expect to hear a new studio album from AC/DC, Johnson said, "I'll be getting together with [AC/DC guitarist Malcolm Young] in a couple of weeks, and then we're going to London to meet up with Angus [Young, AC/DC lead guitarist], hopefully. And that's usually how we'll start.

"We're just a bunch of pals from the projects, still. Even though we've done well, we still have the same roots that we stick by that we did when we had nothing, basically. And that's the work ethic. And it has to be right for the boys to do anything. When we're sitting down and [we're talking about], 'Can we do this? We're not gonna be a pale shadow of our former selves?' We'll talk about it and make sure that we've all got it. We're just five pieces of a card, and if one of us is not really [able to perform at 100 per cent], the whole thing would just collapse, I think."

AC/DC also plan to tour, but maybe not as before. "Well, I think it wouldn't be like the last one," Johnson says. "That was two years… just nuts. For guys our age at the time, to tour the world to sell-out audiences everywhere, it gives you a good feeling. And the great thing was to look out into the audiences and have a look at the generations of people… I mean, it was unbelievable… Kids there that were 7-8 [years old], teenagers…" more on this story

Sammy Hagar Wants Van Halen Apology

(Classic Rock) Former Van Halen singer Sammy Hagar says he's no longer interested in working with the band again in the future but he still wants Eddie Van Halen to apologise for his behaviour on their 2004 tour. And he insists he can't open the conversation because the guitarist would become convinced he was trying to force a reunion.

David Lee Roth is back behind the mic for Van Halen's new album A Different Kind of Truth while Hagar – who once said a reunion was "inevitable" – is touring with his supergroup Chickenfoot.

But he says he finds all the creative satisfaction he needs in his new outfit, and all he needs from his previous squad is closure. Read what he had to say here.

Black Sabbath Have Not Spoken Directly With Bill Ward About Disputes

(Classic Rock) Tony Iommi admits the members of Black Sabbath have not talked to drummer Bill Ward about the contract negotiations which sidelined him from the band's reunion.

Ozzy Osbourne adds he doesn't know exactly what led to Ward announcing he couldn't sign up for an album and tour – but insists there's still a chance things could be sorted out.

The singer tells NME: "The door is open. As far as I know, his requests were very unreasonable. Nothing would have been better than if he would have been here. I don't know – I don't deal with the business."

Guitarist Iommi adds: "We've tried everything will Bill at the moment and it's just not happening. Our legal people are dealing with his legal people. It's all nonsense. more on this story

U2 Star Seeks Justice For Seven Figure Housekeeper Theft

(Classic Rock) U2 bassist Adam Clayton appeared in court yesterday at the trial of his former housekeeper, who's accused of stealing nearly £2.5m from him.

Carol Hawkins is alleged to have committed the offences on multiple dates between 2004 and 2008, stealing amounts ranging from £800 to £250,000 at a time.

The trial is expected to last six weeks. Read more breaking rock news including news about Fear Factor, Ratt, Elvis and more here.

Stone Temple Pilots DVD and Blu-Ray Coming

Eagle Rock have set a June 26th DVD and Blu-Ray release date for Stone Temple Pilots' Alive In The Windy City, the first-ever concert to be authorized by the band for commercial video release.

Filmed in state-of-the-art high-definition, recorded in DTS-HD Master Audio and LPCM Stereo, Stone Temple Pilots performed a high-octane show at the sold-out Riviera Theatre in Chicago, IL.

This March 2010 concert blended new songs from their self-titled sixth album with classic hits from the inception of their career. Vocalist Scott Weiland, bassist Robert DeLeo, guitarist Dean DeLeo and drummer Eric Kretz erupted with a stop-on-a-dime tight, blistering set that included "Interstate Love Song" "Plush" "Vasoline" "Creep" "Sex Type Thing" and "Big Empty." more on this story

Darkest Hour Replace Member

Darkest Hour have replaced bass player Paul Burnette with Aaron Deal. The band posted the news via their official site as follows:

It's with a heavy heart that we announce the official departure of long time friend and bassist, Paul Burnette. Paul's presence on the stage, in the jam room, and everywhere in between will be missed. He has helped us to both conquer the world and develop the sound of the band. For that we'll be eternally grateful.

Although Paul will continue with the new powerhouse, Iron Reagan, his musical footprint will remain with us forever. We love you, dude! more on this story

Former Oceano Guitarist Joins Straight Line Stitch For Tour

Andrew Mikhail of Oceano fame has joined Straight Line Stitch for the second leg of their North American headlining tour. The band sent out these details:

The band just kicked off the second leg this week in Austin, TX and will continue through the western portion of the US until the tour closes on July 9th in St. Louis, MO. The second leg of the tour features openers Blameshift and Sever This Illusion on several dates, as well as individual appearances by Clutch, ChokeOut, and more.

Andrew Mikhail, formerly of metal band Oceano, is currently filling in as touring guitarist on the second leg of the tour. Straight Line Stitch singer Alexis Brown adds, "The first leg of tour was awesome and we had a blast with Kris Norris (ex-Darkest Hour). It feels like the shows just keep getting better! We're definitely geared up for the second part of the tour with Andrew Mikhail. Should be good times!" more on this story

Billy Corgan Making Wrestling Reality Show

(Gibson) Smashing Pumpkins mastermind Billy Corgan is making a reality show with his wrestling organisation. Yep, the guitar maestro is so into pro-wrestling he says he has now signed a deal with a "big reality show producer" who has "an incredible track record."

According to ProWrestling.net, Corgan says, "We believe that wrestling is fascinating on many, many levels. Socially, politically, even economically. The struggles independent wrestlers go through to try to find work. Those are real struggles that anybody can identify with. We want to show what goes on in a wrestling company behind the scenes.

"I've had like nine or ten meetings so far about it. With different people. A lot of them wanted to know if this would be your typical manufactured reality show and I told them that with a wrestling company, you don't have to manufacture reality. There's plenty of it to go around." more on this story

Lamb of God Release Movie Trailer

Lamb of God have released a trailer for their upcoming feature film release, As The Palaces Burn.

The film, directed by award winning documentary filmmaker Don Argott and produced by 9.14 Pictures (Last Days Here, Art of the Steal, Rock School), examines the impact that music and particularly heavy metal music has made on people around the globe as they live in a 21st century world full of economic uncertainty, political unrest, social injustice, and under a constant fear of war and violence. Filming has taken place to date in Colombia, Venezuela, Mexico, India, and Israel. Filming in the United States will take place over the summer months.

Embedded in the trailer is the video for the band's second single from the Resolution CD, "Desolation." The video was shot at shows in South America and Mexico and is the follow up to the animated video for the track "Ghost Walking." Watch the trailer here.

Crosby, Stills & Nash Kick Off Summer Tour

Crosby, Stills & Nash will kick off their North American summer tour tonight in Philadelphia.

The trek is set to run over 60 dates across the United States before concluding with a two night stand in San Diego at the end of Septemebr.

In addition, this July, CSN is releasing "CSN 2012"—­their first live video in over two decades. Recorded in HD earlier this spring, the release will be available digitally, on Blu-Ray, as well as a DVD/2CD combo. more on this story

Robert Cray Sets New Album Release

Robert Cray has set an August 28th release date for his sixteenth studio album, Nothing But Love. Provogue Records sent out these details:

roduced by famed rocker Kevin Shirley (Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin) Nothin But Love captures Cray at his finest with material from all four Robert Cray Band members; Cray (vocals/guitar), Jim Pugh (keyboards), Richard Cousins (bass) and Tony Braunagel (drums) that blends blues, rock, soul and jazz.

Recorded at Revolver Studios in LA, the ten song CD features the soaring breakup blues of "Won't Be Coming Home," the jazz chops of "I'll Always Remember You," the soul-drenched ode to repossession "Great Big Old House" and the frantic '50s-flavoured rocker "Side Dish." more on this story

Emberghost Tap Abigail Williams and Winds of Plague Star

Kristen Randall, keyboardist and backing vocalist for metal bands Abigail Williams and Winds of Plague, has joined Emberghost.

Emberghost lost its female keyboardist and co-vocalist Sarah Jennings to cancer in 2010. And while she can never be replaced, Kristen's passion, style, talent, and dedication make her a worthy addition to the band, and she understands fully the large shoes she is filling.

Kristen is already collaborating with Emberghost on their current project, Not Long for This Earth, which is an acoustic retrospective celebrating their work with Sarah. Upon completion of the project, for which the band is currently raising money on Kickstarter, Kristen will join the new lineup (some new members are yet to be announced) as they write, record, and perform brand new material. Kickstarter link

Vernon Reid Starstruck Playing With Cream Legend Jack Bruce

(Classic Rock) Living Colour founder Vernon Reid says he can't shake being starstruck when he's playing with Cream icon Jack Bruce but insists it's no bad thing.

The pair are the driving force behind jazz-rock supergroup Spectrum Road, along with John Medeski and Cindy Blackman Santana. Their self-titled debut album was released yesterday and the band hit the road this weekend.

"The 'Oh my God, I'm playing with Jack Bruce' thought never goes away. And that's fine. It's okay to stay a little bit in awe of these people," Guitarist Reid tells Music Radar. :You get past the whole legend thing, but then you don't. I revere Jack Bruce – but I also see him as a dude. He's fun, and he's humble too. He doesn't want to be this guy that people have to bow down to. That would be a horrible way to carry yourself, I would think." more on this story

Spiders From Mars Guitarist Mick Ronson Didn't Have Ego For Stardom

(Classic Rock) Spiders From Mars guitarist Mick Ronson didn't have the ego required to become a star in his own right, says producer Ken Scott.

Scott worked with David Bowie and the band on iconic album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars, which was release 40 years ago today.

When Bowie moved on Ronson failed to capitalise on his own acclaim to the extend many think he could have done – but the producer says that's not a bad reflection on the guitarist. more on this story

B Sides

Hear Tom Cruise Sing Def Leppard Hit

(hennemusic) Def Leppard fans know 2012 is the summer of Rock Of Ages. The UK rockers have issued a newly-recorded version of their hit of the same name from 1983's "Pyromania," they've used the song to name their summer tour with Poison and Lita Ford, and the Broadway play-turned-movie Rock Of Ages - starring Tom Cruise, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Russell Brand and Julianne Hough - hits theatres June 15.

The film is a love story told through the music of Bon Jovi, Journey, Poison, Twisted Sister and other artists from the 1980s.

Cruise plays Stacee Jaxx, the biggest rock star in the world; in the film, he sings renditions of Def Leppard's "Pour Some Sugar On Me" and Guns N' Roses' "Paradise City."

The Cruise version of the Leppard classic "Pour Some Sugar on Me" is now available as a single. Listen to it here.

Full Slash Concert Streaming Online

(hennemusic) On Tuesday, May 22 - the day his new album, "Apocalyptic Love," was released - Slash rocked New York's Irving Plaza with a concert performance that was also streamed live to the world.

The gig was part of Slash's US dates to help launch the new project; the guitarist heads to the UK and Europe for shows starting June 6 at London's Hammersmith Apollo.

A North American summer tour starts July 12 in Portland, OR. Video of the full New York webcast can be viewed here.

Metallica Share More Concert Footage

(hennemusic) Metallica has offered up more video from their 2012 European Summer Vacation tour.

The band played Werchter Boutique Festivalpark in Werchter, Belgium on May 28. Metallica are performing their 1991 self-titled ("Black") album in its entirety for the first time on this tour, and the band plays it in reverse order - so they can end the regular set with "Enter Sandman."

Metallica are now sharing some footage from the Belgium event, including video of the pre-show meet and greet, photo shoot, tuning room and "The Unforgiven" from the concert. Watch it here.

Queensryche's Full Rocklahoma Concert Streaming Online

(hennemusic) Queensryche rolled into Rocklahoma recently to play the festival's closing night, which was headlined by Chickenfoot. Professional video of Queensryche's full set has surfaced.

In band news, singer Geoff Tate is working on a solo album, while other members of the group are launching a new project called Rising West.

The new band features Michael Wilton, Eddie Jackson, Scott Rockenfield and Parker Lundgren of Queensryche, along with vocalist Todd La Torre of Crimson Glory. Watch the live footage here.

Bret Michaels Releases New Music Video

(hennemusic) Bret Michaels continues doing double duty these days as he juggles his schedule between solo projects and work with Poison.

Poison are gearing up for the Rock Of Ages tour this summer with Def Leppard; the pair will be joined by Lita Ford for dates starting June 20 in Salt Lake City.

Bret is also launching his new solo album, "Get Your Rock On." "I put a lot of hard work into this," Bret told AZCentral earlier this spring. "And everyone that's on it, I'm not only friends with but fans of. I've got Ace Frehley from Kiss and Michael Anthony from Van Halen. I redid [Poison's] "Nothin' But a Good Time" and played everything on it but the lead guitar and bass - Ace Frehley plays the solo and Michael Anthony plays bass. "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" has Joe Perry from Aerosmith and Hugh McDonald from Bon Jovi. And it's got Loretta Lynn singing it with me. Then, Jimmy Buffett, me and him did "Margaritaville" live."

Michaels has just issued the video for the album's title track; filmed during Bret's 2011/2012 solo tour, it features Phil Collen of Def Leppard/Manraze and Sal Coz Costa of My Darkest Days. Watch it here.

Def Leppard Play Rock of Ages On Leno

(hennemusic) Def Leppard have just released newly-recorded versions of "Pour Some Sugar On Me" and "Rock Of Ages." Monday night, Leppard stopped by The Tonight Show to perform "Rock Of Ages."

The UK band have hitched their train to the Rock Of Ages promo juggernaut, as the Tom Cruise film of the same name hits theatres this month.

Leppard have billed their summer tour as Rock Of Ages, after their 1983 hit; the group will be joined by Poison and Lita Ford for a trek that begins June 20 in Salt Lake City. Watch the Leno performance here.

Watch Tenacious D's Rock Am Ring Concert

(hennemusic) Tenacious D are on the road promoting their newly-released album, "The Rize Of The Fenix."

The duo of Jack Black and Kyle Gass performed at the Rock Am Ring festival in Nurburgring, Germany on Saturday on a bill headlined by Metallica.

The D start a week-long UK tour on Tuesday when they play the first of three dates in London. Watch the live footage here.