10cc To Play First American Show Since 1978

Over their 40-year career, 10cc has sold over 30 million albums worldwide. "Things We Do For Love" has been played over 3.5 million times on US radio. "I'm Not In Love" (played more than 5 million times on US radio) has been recorded by The Pretenders (for the film Indecent Proposal), Will To Power, Peggy Lee, Richie Havens, Fun Lovin' Criminals, and most recently The Flaming Lips. more on this story

Deep Purple Legend Jon Lord's Live Return Sidelined By Cancer Fight

(hennemusic) Former Deep Purple keyboardist Jon Lord has had to postpone his return to the live stage.

Last summer, Lord announced that he was fighting cancer and would be taking a break from performing while getting treatment. Jon recently scheduled his first concert appearance since revealing his health news: a special performance of his 2008 release, the "Durham Concerto," was set for July 6 in Hagen, Germany.

Jon's camp has posted the following update: "Unfortunately, due to on-going medical treatments Jon will not be able to perform in Hagen, Germany on July 6th. He was set to perform his Durham Concerto and a selection of other pieces.

"Jon wishes to assure everyone that this is not a matter for concern, but it is a continuation of his regular treatment that has just taken longer than anticipated." Read the rest of the statement here.

Dave Matthews Band Set New Album Release

RCA Records have set a September 11th release date for the Dave Matthews Band's new album, Away From The World.

For the new album, the band once again recorded with Steve Lillywhite, who produced its first three studio albums - Under The Table And Dreaming, Crash and Before These Crowded Streets.

The album will be available in CD, digital and vinyl formats. Deluxe versions of the CD and digital editions - containing three exclusive new live tracks - will also be available. A super-deluxe edition will include the deluxe CD, a DVD, a 2012 tour photo book and more. more on this story

Slash Adds New Tour Leg

Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators will follow up their summer tour of North American with another headline run this fall.

The fall headlining tour is set to kick off on September 4 in San Diego, CA and wrapping October 3 in Los Angeles, CA.

"I'm a strong believer that the best way to get your music heard is to get out there and play shows," said SLASH. "There are tons of talented bands that simply don't have the resources to go on tour, so I'm glad to be able to host them on my tour and at the same time introduce my fans to great, undiscovered artists." more on this story

Muse Land Official Song of the Summer Olympics

The 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London have selected Muse's brand new song "Survival" as the official song of the games.

The track made its radio premiere last and be available in iTunes around the world shortly. Here are the official details:

"Survival" will be played throughout the sporting sessions in all London 2012 venues during the entire Games, when athletes enter the stadium, the lead up to the medal ceremonies and it will be made available for international broadcasters of the Olympic Ceremonies to use in their broadcasts. more on this story

Godsmack Cancel Tour Due To Sully Erna's Medical Issues

Godsmack frontman Sully Erna's medical conditions appear to be worse than originally thought as the band announced on Wednesday that they are pulling the plug on their current European tour.

The band had the following to say on their website: Due to continued vocal issues with singer Sully Erna, Godsmack are forced to cancel the remaining dates on their currently scheduled European tour. Erna was examined by throat specialists in the US yesterday and the advice of his doctors has been advised to not sing for the next several weeks to allow time for his vocal chords to heal. The current tour marked the first time the band had toured Europe in nearly nine years, and the band were only able to perform two of their fourteen scheduled dates in Europe.

In an e-mail from Sully, he writes: "Sorry Europe. Seems like we can't catch a break there lately. London you were one of the best crowds we've played to in a very long time.... Belgium, you were awesome as well. As for the rest of you in Europe that we weren't able to reach, I promise you we'll be back!! For now it's lots of rest and fluids for me until my vocal specialist clears me to sing again. My deepest apologies Europe! You'll see us again. Thanks for your support and understanding."

Linkin Park To Stream X Games Concert Online

(Banana 101.5) Linkin Park's just-released album 'Living Things' will get the live treatment from the band at the X-Games on June 29.

The show from Club Nokia will be streamed exclusively at 11PM PT Friday on MySpace.

'Burn it Down,' the first single from 'Living Things,' sat atop the active rock airplay charts until this week when it was dethroned by Slash with Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators. more on this story

Eddie Enthusiastic About Current Van Halen Lineup

(Classic Rock) Eddie Van Halen says the current lineup of the band is here to stay and the only arguments they have today are connected with making their music as good as it can be.

He believes they're in it for the long haul now, after having got rid of people he believes should not have been part of the band.

Van Halen released A Different Kind of Truth earlier this year after reuniting with singer David Lee Roth and replacing bassist Michael Anthony with Eddie's son Wolfgang. "It feels more like a band and a family than it ever has – and not just because three quarters of it is family," Eddie tells Guitar World. "Working with Dave has been very productive. We're all very opinionated about things, but it's all for the benefit of the music." more on this story

Metallica Forced Hetfield To Record Nothing Else Matters

(Classic Rock) James Hetfield is glad his Metallica bandmates forced him to record Nothing Else Matters for inclusion in their 1991 Black Album.

The frontman didn't believe it had any place in the thrash giants' catalogue – but since its release it's become a firm fan favourite. And guitarist Kirk Hammett admits there's some truth behind the long-running joke about his struggles to learn the song.

"It's absolutely crazy. That was the song I thought was least Metallica, least likely to ever be played by us – the last song anyone would really want to hear.," Hetfield tells the Village Voice. "It was a song for myself in my room on tour when I was bumming out about being away from home. He had a lot more to say about it.

Jesus Lizard and Filter Stars Cast In New Film

David Yow of The Jesus Lizard and Scratch Acid as well as Richard Patrick of Filter have been cast in the indie film High & Outside: A Baseball Noir.

Directed by Evald Johnson, the film is based on his personal experiences as the son of a Major League baseball player turned controversial manager. High & Outside: A Baseball Noir tells the story of one man's dream to play professional baseball and the desperate measures he takes to keep that dream alive. An early teaser trailer can be viewed here

Yow, the notorious front man for Scratch Acid and the Jesus Lizard, has filmed a half dozen films over the past few years including the Shira Piven comedy Fully Loaded, and the award-winning short Sunday Punch. more on this story

Chicago and Doobie Brothers Summer Tour

Chicago are teaming up with the Doobie Brothers for a 25-date summer tour of North America.

Following separate sets featuring their individual hits, the shows will culminate with a collaborative finale featuring classics from both bands.

Chicago are touring in support of 'Chicago In Chicago,' a new DVD that captures the hometown headliners playing for a sold-out crowd in Chicago's Charter One Pavilion, culminating in an encore with the Doobie Brothers, which includes "25 or 6 to 4" and "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?" more on this story

Zao Cofounder Jesse Smith Returns With New Band

Zao cofounder Jesse Smith has ended his eight year musical hiatus with the formation of his new group, Jesse Smith & the Holy Ghost. Here is the official word:

Smith's new solo project, Jesse Smith & the Holy Ghost, is a very personal project for Smith, who walked away from the band he founded in 2004 in order to deal with his struggles with addiction and remove himself from the negativity that plagued the band.

"I had big time things I've had to deal with and get a grip on," Smith said. "It's easier to be angry and aggressive when you're younger." more on this story

Triumph Reunion Album and DVD Coming

(hennemusic) Canadian rockers Triumph are updating fans on a new live package. 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 at Sweden Rock Festival, on June 7, 2008.

Now, the band is offering details on a new package of that historic performance. "Triumph: Live at Sweden Rock Festival" will consist of a DVD and CD, with a tentative European release date of August 27 through Frontiers Records.

"It's great to finally be able show the world Triumph's reunion show at the Sweden Rock Festival," says Levine. "It certainly is one of the most memorable performances of our entire career! And they said it would never happen…" Check out the tracklisting and more here.

Devildriver Ink With Napalm Records For New Album

After spending their career at Roadrunner, Devildriver are moving their flag over to Napalm Records for the release of a new album which is expected next year.

Frontman Dez Fafara comments: "I am proud to announce DevilDriver's new partnership with Napalm Records! They have the passion and the drive we as a band were looking for! I'm looking forward to working together on DevilDriver's next release! Hail the groove!"

Markus Riedler (Napalm Records CEO) comments: "We are extremely excited to have this outstanding band on our label roster. DevilDriver are a true metal monster full of primal energy and more than ready to conquer the world with their upcoming album that will be released in the fall of 2013. Join the metal brotherhood and get ready for the world's largest circle pit!"

Mellowdrone's Jonathan Bates Returns With Big Black Delta

Jonathan Bates, best known as the mastermind behind Mellowdrone and a touring member of M83, is back with a new group called Big Black Delta.

The first offering from Big Black Delta is a single which will serve as a pre-cursor to a full length album due out this fall. Listen to the song here.

This summer the band will hit the road beginning on Independence Day at Summerfest in Milwaukee, followed by support dates with M83. more on this story

The Hives Add New Leg To North American Tour

The Hives have added a new West Coast leg to their North American tour in support of their new album Lex Hives.

The new leg will be kicking off September 6 in Vancouver, the band will make stops in Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, Oakland, Las Vegas and more.

The September tour will expand on the band's current U.S. outing, which kicked off last week to a sold-out Washington D.C. crowd. more on this story

Reel Big Fish To Deliver Candy Coated Fury in July

Reel Big Fish have set a July 31st release date for their 7th studio album, Candy Coated Fury.

"This album is a lot like our first two albums. It's got a lot of the same intensity, frantic energy in the music, and the same sarcastic sense of humor. I think these are the fastest songs we've done since those albums," Aaron Barrett, founding vocalist, guitarist, and principal songwriter says. "We're finally just doing what Reel Big Fish does best, and that's what we did on those first two albums."

Candy Coated Fury is Reel Big Fish's first album of newly recorded original material in five years. Overall, it's the seventh in the band's twenty year history. "Candy coated fury pretty much describes what Reel Big Fish does," Barrett says of the significance of the new album's title. "It's hateful, mean, sarcastic, and, sometimes sad lyrics, over happy, wacky, silly, joyous, fast music that makes you want to dance. This album is mostly love songs, but bitter, angry, hateful love songs. Just about everybody knows what it's like to be in a bad relationship. These songs could be sung by a 15 year old about his first love-gone-wrong, or by a 55 year old about a bitter divorce after 30 years. They're bad-relationship songs that everybody can relate to." more on this story

AC/DC Wine Set To Rock The States

(Gibson) Good news for AC/DC fans who also happen to be wine lovers: the band's much-lauded proprietary wine brand, dubbed simply AC/DC The Wine, will soon be available in the U.S.

Launched last fall in Australia, the brand has proved a tremendous success, with more than 50,000 cases sold to date. The wine comes in four varietals, each bearing the name of a classic AC/DC album: Back in Black Shiraz, Highway to Hell Cabernet Sauvignon, Thunderstruck Chardonnay and Hells Bells Sauvignon Blanc.

A fifth varietal, You Shook Me All Night Long Moscato, will soon be available in the U.S. as well. more on this story

Anthrax Feared For Their Future

(Classic Rock) Anthrax guitarist and producer Rob Caggiano has confirmed they feared for their own future during the "really dark period" when they'd sacked singer Dan Nelson.

The thrash pioneers settled with their former frontman in court earlier this week, making a secret agreement thought to include giving him co-ownership of the songs on 2010 album Worship Music.

Bassist Frank Bello said as he left the Manhattan hearing: "I've got to put a band-aid on my tongue from biting it so much."

But it marks an end to a turbulent seven years for Anthrax. more on this story

The Contortionist, Jeff Loomis, Chimp Spanner and 7 Horns 7 Eyes Tour

Former Nevermore guitarist Jeff Loomis will be hitting the road with The Contortionist, Chimp Spanner and 7 Horns 7 Eyes next month for the "Intrinsic 2012" Tour of North America.

In addition, Jeff Loomis will play four headlining dates featuring 7 Eyes 7 Horns as direct support.

Not only has Jeff Loomis been preparing for this tour, but he has also been working on new material. According to Joe Nurre, the touring guitarist and vocalist in Jeff Loomis' band, "Jeff and I have collaborated musically on two of the songs, and I have lyrics and vocals written for the three." Touring drummer Anup Sastry will be programming the drums, and producer Aaron Smith will be recording and mixing. more on this story

Gallon Drunk Returning With New Album

Gallon Drunk have carried on as a trio following tragic illness and death of their bassist Simon Wring, and now plan to release a new album, 'The Road Gets Darker From Here' on August 14th.

Recorded at Clouds Hills Recordings in Hamburg during the summer of 2011, produced by Johann Scheerer (Faust/Robots In Disguise), the new record which will be available on heavyweight vinyl, CD and download.

Featuring founder frontman and former Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds member James Johnston (vocals, organ, guitar, harmonica, piano, and bass), Terry Edwards (bass, saxophone and percussion) and Ian White (drums, percussion), the trio have refocused their musical vision with a collection of impassioned songs, imbued with pure mania, despair and abandonment.

At the state of the art analogue recording studio, Scheerer recorded the band playing the songs live, direct to two-inch tape. This gave a warmth, richness and depth of sound to the recording. Coupled with the band members' own recent experiences, playing and recording with the likes of Lydia Lunch's Big Sexy Noise, Faust, Nick Cave, Tom Waits and The Tindersticks, this brought an open minded freshness to the sessions.

Watch the video for 'You Made Me' here.

Smashing Pumpkins Score Top 5 Debut With Oceania

Smashing Pumpkins new album, Oceania, debuted on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart at no. 4.

The album also topped the Independent Albums Chart; it is the second highest debuting independently released album this year.

Oceania now marks the group's seventh Top Ten album. The band will be hitting the road for a North American tour. more on this story

God Forbid Announce Headline Dates

God Forbid will be spending a busy summer on the road in North America with the Trespass America Festival and now some newly announced headline dates.

Starting on July 6 in Springfield, VA, God Forbid will be headlining a set of dates leading up to Trespass America Festival.

They will also be performing on a series of off dates during the Trespass America Festival tour with Battlecross. more on this story

B Sides

Chris Cornell Jams With Fan

(hennemusic) Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell is currently winding his way across Europe on his solo "Songbook" tour.

The trek highlights works from Cornell's entire catalogue, including songs written for Soundgarden, Audioslave and Temple Of The Dog.

When Cornell's tour rolled into Newcastle, UK on June 20, the singer was asked by fan Ben Dawson if he could join him onstage to play the Soundgarden classic, "Outshined."

Next thing you know, Dawson was on stage rocking with Cornell. Check out the video here.

Like Moths To Flames Post New Song Online

Like Moths To Flames have debuted their new song "The Worst In Me" online this week.

The track is off the band's new album When We Don't Exist which is currently available in stores and on iTunes.

Like Moths to Flames is will be heading out on the road as part of the Scream It Like You Mean It tour along with Attack Attack! We Came As Romans, The Acacia Strain, Abandon All Ships and more. Check out the song