KISS and Motley Crue Confirm Tour Dates

Kiss consists of Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer. Motley Crue consists of Vince Neil, Mick Mars, Nikki Sixx and Tommy Lee. more on this story

Of Mice and Men Singer Hospitalized

Of Mice & Men frontman Austin Carlile was hospitalized on Monday night with heart issues. Carlile was previously hospitalized in 2009 after he collapsed onstage in Spokane, WA. He was born with a heart disorder and had corrective surgery in 2010 according to Lambgoat.

He told fans about the latest hospitalization via twitter yesterday. He wrote: "Thank you @ESPN for keeping me sane this evening. Been at this hospital since 3:45 am because my heart is an idiot... They are keeping me again over night to do more tests in the morning and monitor me throughout the evening. I'm exhausted."

He later wrote, "So ready to get out of here. I look like death.... But I'm alive :) Thanks to all of you for the love and support. Means the world to me and you all know it." Read the latest tweets from Austin here.

New Pink Floyd Milestone

(hennemusic) Pink Floyd's 1973 masterpiece, "The Dark Side Of The Moon," has reached a new milestone on the US charts.

Currently sitting at #137 on this week's Billboard 200, the music industry magazine reports the album has extended its record-setting run to 800 weeks on the chart – roughly the equivalent of about 15 years and five months.

Floyd's chart record is far ahead of the second place album in this category, "Johnny's Greatest Hits" by Johnny Mathis – which clocks in at 490 weeks. more on this story

Van Halen Interviews Van Halen

(hennemusic) Prior to the February 7 release of "A Different Kind Of Truth," Van Halen shared video of some interesting interview sessions. Singer David Lee Roth sat down with Eddie and Alex Van Halen to reminisce about their early days together, their original inspirations and family histories, providing fans with an inside look at the formation and growth of one of rock's biggest bands.

Van Halen recently offered up more footage from the sessions: same setup, as the three members chat amongst themselves about a range of topics – this time, in an extended format, clocking in at 15 minutes. "Tone is one of the most important things about this band," offers Roth. "It's one of the things that really separates this band from everybody else in our genre."

"It's our voice," says Eddie. "It's my voice. A lot of it has to do with the way I play – you can't remove it whether you like it or not. Like in the old club days, I remember you guys saying 'why can't you make it sound like the damn record?' I'd go, 'Sorry!'" more on this story

Beatles Yellow Submarine To Sail Again

The Beatles Yellow Submarine is set to sail again this May with a new release of the film and soundtrack.

The classic 1968 animated feature film has been digitally restored for DVD and Blu-ray release on May 28 (May 29 in North America) and the film's soundtrack album will be reissued on CD on the same date.

Apple put out these details: Currently out of print, the film has been restored in 4K digital resolution for the first time by Paul Rutan Jr. and his team of specialists at Triage Motion Picture Services and Eque Inc. Due to the delicate nature of the hand-drawn original artwork, no automated software was used in the digital clean-up of the film's restored photochemical elements. This was all done by hand, frame by frame. more on this story

Chris Rock to Induct Red Hot Chili Peppers Into Rock Hall

(Gibson) Typically, at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony, acts get inducted by people who fit into one of three categories. Either it's a younger artist who was influenced by the inductee (Metallica for Black Sabbath), an older musician with an appreciation for the "new guys" (Bruce Springsteen for U2) or a musical contemporary of the act (Eric Clapton and The Band).

Things are going to be a little different this time around with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, who have never been ones for falling into one distinct category. They will be inducted into the Rock Hall by comedic superstar Chris Rock. The choice is not completely out of left field – Rock is good friends with the band and directed one of their videos. Regardless, Rock's speech is the odds-on favorite to be the funniest of all time.

Other presenters include Public Enemy's Chuck D (for the Beastie Boys), John Mellencamp (for Donovan), Bette Midler (for Laura Nyro) and Steven Van Zandt (for the Small Faces/Faces). Robbie Robertson will welcome producers Tom Dowd, Glyn Johns and Cosimo Matassa into the Hall, while Smokey Robinson will helm a tribute to legendary backing groups, including the Miracles.

There is no word yet on who will be inducting Guns N' Roses, just to add to the mystery surrounding which band members will appear and perform at the event. more on this story

Zakk Wylde Posts Children's Book Promo

Former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist and Black Label Society mainman Zakk Wylde has launched a new promotional video online previewing the release of his new children's book.

The book, "Bringing Metal to the Children: The Complete Berzerker's Guide to World Tour Domination," hits stores on 04/10/12.

To get fans and parents ready for this heavy release, you can watch him bring them metal to the little ones here.

Rob Zombie Star Recording With Steven Adler

First Slash and now we learn Rob Zombie / ex-Marilyn Manson guitarist John 5 will be making a guest appearance on the new Adler album, the debut album from the new group feature former Guns N' Roses drummer Steven Adler.

His camp sent over these details: The session is scheduled to take place today (Wednesday, March 21st) at a studio in Los Angeles.

Adler is the new band led by former Guns N Roses drummer Steven Adler. The line-up features frontman Jacob Bunton (Lynam, Mars Electric), and Lonny Paul (Adler's Appetite). "I love the music that we're creating!" states Adler. I haven't been this excited about my band since the GNR days. Jacob is exactly the singer I have been searching for. He has an amazing range and is a great writer and frontman. Lonny is an amazing guitarist and songwriter and the vibe is perfect!" more on this story

Duff McKagan Talks Other Lies on Morning TV

(hennemusic) Duff McKagan's 2011 autobiography, "It's So Easy (And Other Lies)," was released on paperback Tuesday.

It's a candid account of Duff's life and times, in and out of music, including his struggles with addiction, which he eventually overcame.

McKagan is making the rounds to talk it up, and joined the team at Fox's "Good Day L.A." program to discuss the project. Check it out here.

Demon Hunter Release My Destiny Video

Demon Hunter have released a new music video for their song "My Destiny" on their official website.

This is the first video released from the group's forthcoming full length album, True Defiance, which is due in stores April 10th.

The video was directed by Robby Starbuck whose credits include August Burns Red, Smashing Pumpkins, etc. Check out the video

Matthew McConaughey Jams With The Cult

(hennemusic) The Cult rocked SXSW in Austin twice over the weekend. The first show, on Friday night, was followed a second – and free – concert on Saturday.

The Cult's free show was part of the 25,000-capacity Auditorium Shores Stage Concert Series, and were joined by a special guest: actor Matthew McConaughey, who jammed on bongos for a couple of songs – including the band's 1984 classic, "Spiritwalker."

At both shows, The Cult performed a few tracks from their forthcoming album, "Choice Of Weapon," due May 22. Check out video here.

3 Inches Of Blood Preview New Album Track

3 Inches Of Blood are currently streaming their new song, "Metal Woman" on their official Facebook page.

"Metal Woman" is the third new track to be revealed off the upcoming album, Long Live Heavy Metal due out next week on March 26.

In support of the release, 3 Inches Of Blood will be heading out on the "Metal Alliance Tour 2012" with Devildriver, The Faceless, Dying Fetus, Job For A Cowboy, Impending Doom and Wretched. Check out the new song here.

Howl Recording New Album With Zeuss

Howl have entered the studio to record their sophomore album which is being recorded, mixed and mastered by Zeuss at his own Planet-Z Recordings and is expected for a Fall 2012 release.

Howl who built a reputation for their unforgiving Mastodon meets Lamb of God pummeling attack, previously released a full-length and EP via Relapse Records. More details on the upcoming release will be announced shortly.

Howl guitarist/vocalist Vincent Hausman commented on the new recordings: "This is the meanest and heaviest thing we've ever done, and we feel like the songwriting is a big step forward since 'Full Of Hell.' We're super psyched to team up with Zeuss, because we feel like he'll properly capture this monster of a record."

Rise To Remain Deliver Talking In Whispers Video

Rise To Remain are streaming their new music video for their song "Talking In Whispers" online.

The track comes from the band's debut album City of Vultures and was shot in the band's hometown of London, UK. The band recently finished their biggest UK headlining tour and will be heading out on the Vans Warped Tour this summer; the first time touring in the US.

Rise To Remain has been busy recording some additional material that will be included on the US release of City Of Vultures which is set for a June 5th release date. Check out the video here

Skeletonwitch Kicking Off North American Tour

Skeletonwitch are kicking off some North American tour dates this week in support of their latest album, Forever Abomination.

After a warm-up show in Cleveland on Friday, the band will join forces with The Black Dahlia Murder, Nile and labelmates Hour Of Penance for a four-week tour that concludes at the New England Metal And Hardcore Festival. This marks the group's first North American touring action of 2012.

In other Skeletonwitch news, the final color variant of the forthcoming Breathing The Fire vinyl reissue -- which, unlike the sold-out initial pressings of the album, comes in a gatefold Stoughton "tip-on" jacket -- has arrived at Prosthetic's warehouse. more on this story

Anniversary of the First Rock Show

(Gibson) The first rock and roll concert didn't have a light show. It didn't have a massive sound system or a smoke machine. Fans didn't hold up cigarette lighters or cell phones, and there was no t-shirt booth. There was no encore. In fact, only one song was even played. But it did light a fire in the hearts and feet of tens of thousands of teenagers and served as the opening shot of an unstoppable revolution in the history of popular music.

The Moondog Coronation Ball was the brainchild of Alan Freed, a Cleveland disc jockey who was making big waves on WJW radio in 1951. The 29-year-old Johnstown, Pennsylvania native had come to WJW in February 1951 as the host of a classical music show. But by July, clued in by a local record-store owner named Leo Mintz that kids were buying tons of traditionally black rhythm and blues music, Freed shifted to rhythm and blues and adopted a cool, fast-talking, on-air persona called the King of the Moondoggers. It may have stirred up a few fuddy-duddies in the white community, but the ratings didn't lie. The Ol' King of the Moondoggers was racking up big ratings and soon other stations were adopting similar formats.

With record sales and radio ratings up and kids all over town jumping and hopping to the music Freed was calling "rock and roll" — a slightly racy term that also referred to having sex in a moving automobile — Freed and Mintz thought it was time to take things to the next level. Working with a local promoter named Lew Platt, Freed planned a show that would take this music, that previously only existed in smoky night clubs, to a larger arena, literally — the 10,000-capacity Cleveland Arena, home of minor league hockey team, the Cleveland Barons and, later, the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers.

Mintz sold the tickets at his Rendezvous Records store, originally printing 7,000 tickets ranging from $1.50 to $1.75. He then left on vacation, leaving the task to his brother-in-law (dubbed "Uncle Miltie" by Freed), who printed out 2,000 more tickets when he'd run through the first batch. And elsewhere in the city, other industrious people were printing their own counterfeit tickets… at a disturbing rate.

The show itself was to feature a prime selection of traveling rhythm and blues bands, including Billy Ward and His Dominoes, Paul Williams and His Hucklebuckers, Tiny Grimes and the Rockin' Highlanders, Danny Cobb and Varetta Dillard. more on this story

Noel Gallagher's Special Record Store Day Edition

(Gibson) Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds will produce a four-song EP featuring B-sides from Gallagher's new band for a special limited edition EP for Record Store Day.

The tracks are: "The Good Rebel," "Let the Lord Shine a Light on Me," "I'd Pick You Every Time," "Shoot a Hole into the Sun."

The limited edition EP will be numbered and issued on white vinyl. Look for the EP in the U.K. on Record Store Day, Saturday, April 21. more on this story

Fabulous Thunderbirds and Muddy Waters Son Lead Simi Valley Cajun & Blues Fest

(conqueroo) The 23rd annual Simi Valley Cajun & Blues Festival is set to take place over Memorial Day weekend, May 26-27, at Rancho Santa Susanna Community Park, 5005 Los Angeles Ave., in Simi Valley.

The festival features two full stages for each of its musical genres. Music will proceed non-stop each day from 12 noon until 8 p.m.

Musical headliners on the Blues Stage will include the Fabulous Thunderbirds featuring Kim Wilson; Candye Kane, flanked by guitarist Laura Chavez, in a rare Los Angeles area appearance; a Muddy Waters Tribute featuring blues legend James Cotton, Paul Oscher and other members of the Muddy Waters band, and Muddy's son Mud Morganfield; Rod Piazza & the West Coast Sheiks; Big Pete; Terry Hanck; Shawn Pittman; and the Mannish Boys with special guests. Oscher will also perform his own set. Certain to steal the spotlight will be "next generation" Americana-influenced bluesman Nathan James & the Rhythm Scratchers, joined by James Harman. The festival's blues lineup was curated by Randy Chortkoff, founder of the respected L.A. blues label Delta Groove Records. more on this story