Red Hot Chili Peppers' Frusciante Skipping Rock Hall Induction

"[Frusciante] didn't feel comfortable coming, which we totally respect," Smith told Billboard.com . "We asked him... He said, 'I'm just not really comfortable with that, but good luck and thanks for inviting me.' It was all good. He's the kind of guy, I think, that once he's finished with something he's just on to the next phase of his life. The Chili Peppers are not really on his radar right now." And could it be that they are already working on a new album?

New KISS Movie Moving Forward

It looks another KISS inspired movie is heading to the silver screen. And like the band's last big screen adventure, "Detroit Rock City," the new film will be based in Michigan.

KISS Online reports: "Cadillac High," a feature film based on the KISS's 1975 celebratory tour to the city of Cadillac, has received conditional approval for incentives to shoot the movie in Michigan.

In 1974, the Cadillac High School Vikings, playing KISS albums in the locker room before and after games, won seven straight games and wound up conference co-champs. Word spread to the band, who visited Cadillac the next year for the most raucous Homecoming weekend on record. Read more at KISS Online

Monkees Considering Davy Jones Memorial Concert

(Gibson) Micky Dolenz has said that there could be a Monkees memorial concert for Davy Jones but he doubts the band can continue without the "Manchester Cowboy."

The Monkees drummer told Billboard.com: "We've had a sort of unspoken, I guess, agreement over the years that if it's just two of us getting together we never called it the Monkees... I can see us getting together to do a memorial concert, of course, but right now I can't imagine anything else happening without the Manchester Cowboy."

Dolenz also said that he, Peter Tork and Michael Nesmith would probably not attend Jones's funeral out of respect for Jones's family. He said, "My understanding is they want to avoid a media circus and... the family wants to keep it very, very low-key and very, very private.

"You can imagine as soon as one or two or any of us were to show up, it would very quickly be degraded into something that I don't think his immediate family would want to deal with. So I'm kind of respecting their wishes, whatever their wishes may be." more on this story

Spineshank Set Reunion Album Release

The recently reunited Spineshank have signed worldwide deal with Century Media Records for the release of their new album, Anger Denial Acceptance, that will be released in North America on June 19 and in Europe on June 18.

"We're very excited to be on a great label like Century Media," comments guitarist Mike Sarkysian. "Aside from being the premier label for rock and metal, the seem to really understand our vision and are as excited as we are about taking Spineshank to a whole new level!"

Anger Denial Acceptance will be the band's fourth album and follow up to their 2003 release, Self-Destructive Pattern . "This is by far the proudest I have ever been of any Spineshank record," says Sarkysian. "Anger Denial Acceptance is the darkest and the most honest this band has ever been."

Rush Win Homeland Honor

(hennemusic) Rush have been honored once again in their homeland. CBC reports Rush are among the winners of a Governor General's Performing Arts Award, it was announced Tuesday in Calgary.

Each artist honored receives a cash award of $25,000 from the Canada Council for the Arts and a commemorative medallion struck by the Royal Canadian Mint.

Rush are one of rock's most influential bands with remarkable longevity and a track record that includes selling more than 40 million albums since 1974. more on this story

Radiohead Set Rocktober Dates

(Gibson) Radiohead have announced three October concerts in the U.K., which will mark the first time they've played in their home country since 2008.

The gigs will be in Manchester and London and go on sale through Ticketmaster.co.uk on Friday, March 9.

Radiohead will play the Manchester Arena on October 6 and perform for two nights at the London O2 Arena on October 8 and 9.

The band are currently on tour in the United States. more on this story

Neil Young Film Headed To Theaters

(Gibson) The latest collaboration between rock legend Neil Young and famed director Jonathan Demme has a release date. Neil Young Journeys will hit theaters starting June 29, via Sony Pictures Classics, according to Ultimate Classic Rock.

Following on the heels of Neil Young: Heart of Gold (2006) and Neil Young Trunk Show (2009), Journeys was filmed toward the end of Young's 2011 solo tour. In the movie, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer travels from his hometown of Omemee, Ontario, Canada to Toronto, where he's booked to play two shows at Massey Hall. During the trek, Young "reminisces about childhood friends and talks about how the surroundings have changed over the decades while rolling toward Toronto in a 1956 Ford Crown Victoria," according to the Los Angeles Times.

Although fans can check out Heart of Gold on DVD, Trunk Show has yet to be released for home audiences – a situation that Demme said he's hoping to remedy. more on this story

Blur Didn't Know They Bumped Adele

(Gibson) Alex James, bassist with Blur, has told the BBC that the band had no idea about Adele's acceptance speech being cut short at the recent Brit Awards.

Adele, who won the British Album of the Year award, had her acceptance speech interrupted by host James Corden so that Blur could begin their live set. ITV, which broadcast the event, and the Brit Awards have since apologized.

NME.com reports that Alex James told the BBC Breakfast program that the band were unaware of what was happening on stage. James said: "That's live telly. I don't think it overshadowed anything. We were up there backstage and didn't know what was happening until afterwards. I think Adele is amazing and has a fantastic career in front of her." more on this story

Van Halen Rock More Rarities As Tour Hits Philly

(hennemusic) Van Halen rocked Philadelphia Monday night, the band's 8th stop on their "A Different Kind Of Truth" tour.

Since night two in New York, the group has been opening the show with their 1981 classic, "Unchained," moving former opener "You Really Got Me" to later in the set.

VH continue to rock four tracks from their new album, including the new single, "She's The Woman." The "Diver Down" rarity "The Full Bug" was a part of the set, one of the deep album cuts that VH continue to rotate in and out of the set; fans were also treated to the "Fair Warning" gem, "Hear About It Later."

Some quality footage from Philly has surfaced… Check it out here

Slash Apocalyptic Love Album Details

(hennemusic) Slash has issued some more details on his forthcoming solo release, "Apocalyptic Love," due May 22.

The guitarist has unveiled the song listing for the project: 13 tracks, including the new single, "You're A Lie."

"Totally positive buzz about the song, cheers for the support," posted Slash recently. "Looking forward to getting the whole record out & hitting the road!"

Slash will preview the new music for fans when he kicks off a brief US tour in May. more on this story

Alice Cooper, Slash, Joe Perry, Jimmy Page For Online Auction

Charitybuzz is holding the John Varvatos Stuart House Online Auction featuring Alice Cooper, Slash, Green Day, Joe Perry, Jimmy Page and more.

Every year, John Varvatos overtakes Melrose and Robertson streets to bring LA an incredible party to benefit Stuart House, an organization dedicated to serving and protecting childhood sexual abuse victims. This year, the award-winning menswear designer and rock aficionado is partnering with online charity auction house Charitybuzz.com to expand their charitable reach, bringing the event's coveted auction items to an international audience.

Metal legend and golf monster Alice Cooper tops the auction with a package to hit the links with him in Phoenix, AZ. Cooper has donated the chance for a lucky winner and guest to join him for golf... as long as they have less than a 20 handicap! Bidding on the experience, valued at $4000, is open here

In addition to being called the world's most "beloved heavy metal entertainer" by The Rolling Stone Guide, Cooper is an avid golfer with a published memoir entitled Alice Cooper, Golf Monster: A Rock 'n' Roller's 12 Steps to Becoming a Golf Addict. more on this story

Corrosion Of Conformity Map Out More Tour Dates

Corrosion Of Conformity have announced a new tour leg this June which will take them to the West Coast and Canada.

The trek will hit 17 cities beginning June 1 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The band will be joined by Torche, Black Cobra and Gaza.

Corrosion Of Conformity will be touring in support of their new self-titled album which was released last week via Candlelight Records. more on this story

Jon Anderson and Marco Sabiu Deliver New Single

(Glass Onyon) "Limitless Lives" is the new single co-written and performed by legendary YES vocalist/songwriter Jon Anderson and Italian composer/conductor, international producer and arranger Marco Sabiu, has been released digitally.

The song is also available on Marco Sabiu's most recent album 'Audio Ergo Sum', which was presented on February 18, 2012 on live TV before an audience of 12 million; the album has consequently reached iTunes Italy Top 10.

Anderson is currently in the midst of a successful US solo tour, had this to say about his musical collaboration with Marco Sabiu: "A good friend of mine, musician Alessandro de Rosa put Marco Sabiu and I in touch with each other just last month. I was instantly connected to Marco's music; he sent me the music track and within moments I had sang the song and lyric and sent back to him. Marco loved my singing, so we talked about releasing the song on his new album. I love his 'Limitless' theme for the song, as I wrote the lyric I realized we have so much to learn in this life, and we are truly Limitless human beings" more on this story

A Sound Of Thunder Plot North American Tour

A Sound Of Thunder have announced North American tour dates in support of their upcoming album, Out the of the Darkness

The trek includes a special CD release show, an MS Benefit concert, and appearances with Sabaton and Virgin Steele.

Vocalist and frontwoman Nina Osegueda commented on the upcoming tour: "The guys and I are excited to finally bring our mayhem around the US! We're sharing the bill with great bands in every city, and are honored to be playing with acts like Sabaton, Virgin Steel, Brocas Helm, and Skull Fist along the way. We promise to play at full blast and full intensity every night...the only challenge will be playing with hangovers and sore necks!" more on this story

Nachtmystium Heading South

Nachtmystium have announced their activities next week surrounding their trek to Austin, TX for the annual South By South West music festival.

In addition to playing the official Metal Sucks Showcase on March 15, the band will be playing a handful of dates leading up to and surrounding the show.

Nachtmystium announced last week that they've entered Engine Studios in Chicago, IL to begin working on their third release for Century Media Records, Silencing Machine. more on this story

Edward Rogers Delivers Porcelain Video

Edward Rogers delivers a new music video as he announced that his fourth solo album, Porcelain, will be released in the UK and Europe on 4/2/2012 via Bucketfull of Brains.

Porcelain, which was released last November in the US via Zip Records, is comprised of eleven tracks that were written and recorded within an 18-month period. "The title of the album," explains Rogers, "directly reflects the emotions represented in the songs and my mood during the writing process – rage, love, broken friendships, good days, bad days…fun days."

In conjunction with the upcoming release, Rogers released a video for "Porcelain." Rogers explains the track in his own words: "I once met a very young, very sick girl who was put in foster care because her family couldn't afford to take care of her. I couldn't get her off my mind. She made me think of the fact that life is so delicate, so vulnerable and breakable... like porcelain. That young girl and the challenges she was going to face was the inspiration for 'Porcelain.'" You can see the vintage video for the track here

Electric Earth Plan New Album and Whitesnake Tribute

Electric Earth are keeping busy these days with work on a new album, an upcoming show with Hammerfall and recording a track for an upcoming Whitesnake tribute album. They sent over this update:

Electric Earth is hard at work writing songs for their fourth album, which they plan to record later this year. It will be the follow up to their critical acclaimed "Touching The Void" CD.

The song "Free Fall" from that album was later remixed by famous producer Beau Hill (Ratt, Alice Cooper, Gary Moore, Twisted Sister, Europe etc) and released as an exclusive digital single. more on this story

The Day The Beastie Boys Made History

(Gibson) On this day in 1987, The Beastie Boys became the first rap inspired act to have a no. 1 album in the U.S. with their debut Licensed To Ill. Gibson takes a look back:

Back in 1979, future Beastie Boys Adam Yauch and Michael Diamond, along with friends John Berry and Kate Schellenbach, decided to start a band in their hometown of Brooklyn, New York. It was Berry, the band's original guitarist, who suggested the name "Beastie Boys," which was inspired by a phrase he'd read in the book, The Fog, which was the novelization of John Carpenter's famous 1980 film of the same name. With Yauch on bass, Schellenbach on drums, Berry on guitar and Diamond handling the vocals, the Beastie Boys made their live debut at Berry's house during a party celebrating Yauch's 17th birthday.

In 1982, the Beastie Boys were filmed by Philip Pucci playing a gig at the Preston Drama Dance Department Theater at Bard College. That night's opening act was a band called The Young and the Useless, featuring future Beastie, guitarist Adam Horovitz. A one-minute clip from the resulting short concert film, titled Beastie, was included on the Capitol Records home video Skills to Pay the Bills, which eventually sold more than 500,000 units and earned a gold sales award from the Recording Industry Association of America.

This exposure helped the Beasties land opening slots for more established bands, including Bad Brains, Dead Kennedys and Reagan Youth, at happening venues around New York City, including CBGBs and Max's Kansas City. Later in '82, the Beasties went into the 171A studios to record their 7" EP titled Pollywog Stew, followed by Berry leaving the band and being replaced by Horovitz (Berry went on to form the bands Thwig, Big Fat Love and Bourbon Deluxe.) more on this story