Cheap Trick Didn't Invite Founding Member To Record New Song

Bun E stated, 'There are no Led Zeppelin records without John Bonham and there's no Leave It To Beaver without Jerry Mathers! I remain humbled and grateful for the support of Cheap Trick's fans and please support www.specialolympics.org and their very important initiatives.' more on this story

Muse Fire Back Over Resistance Theft Claim

Muse have issued a response to a lawsuit filed against their label Warner Bros. which claimed copyright infringement over their 2009 album, "The Resistance".

We were sent these comments from a spokesman for the band: "The claim is complete nonsense, and is categorically denied. It appears to be based on a 'screenplay' which the band never received or saw, produced by someone the band has never heard of. It speaks volumes that the album in question was released a full 3 years ago, and yet this is the first that has been heard of these groundless allegations".

Muse's rep also stated that "Warner Music will aggressively defend this lawsuit, and the band is exploring what remedies may be available to them in the US in relation to these untrue and baseless allegations." You can read about the lawsuit here.

Led Zeppelin Release Tease Video For Reunion Release

(hennemusic) The countdown to the official announcement by Led Zeppelin revealing plans for the release of the band's 2007 reunion concert continues.

Zeppelin posted a graphic of the number two on their Facebook page Tuesday, following the daily clock update that began with Saturday's posting of the number five in the band's traditional font.

The group also offered up a new video preview of the project, teasing the introduction of "Good Times, Bad Times," the first song in the band's set at London's 02 Arena in December of 2007. Watch the video here.

Geoff Tate Sets Album Release and Plans Shows With Alice Cooper

Queensryche's Geoff Tate plans to release his new solo album and has added a string of dates with Alice Cooper to his fall tour plans.

Tate's sophomore solo album, Kings & Thieves, will be released on November 6, 2012 in North America.

"My goal with this record was to make a solid rock album," says Tate. "I wanted it to be an album that I could play live that would be both satisfying and fun, because, as a singer, you need to create a show that has a lot of dynamics to it and takes people on a ride." more on this story

Six Feet Under Plan Autumn Apocalypse Tour

Six Feet Under will be hitting the road on Halloween eve for their Autumn Apocalypse Tour.

The North American headlining trek will feature support from Cattle Decapitation and Wretched.

The tour kicks off on October 30th in Tampa, FL and wraps up on November 18th in Atlanta, GA. more on this story

Pete Townshend Autobiography Coming Next Month

(Gibson) The Who guitarist Pete Townshend has set October 11 as the release date for his long awaited autobiography Who I Am. Townshend is said to have been working on the book for the past 15 years.

It appears that Townshend has written the book himself, without the help of a ghostwriter, according to a statement in a press release. He said, "I am lucky to be alive and to have such a crazy story to tell, full of wild adventures and creative machinations. I am happy that I am able to write my book myself, in my own 'voice' that many readers will be hearing for the first time."

Townshend, and surviving The Who band member Roger Daltrey were recently in the spotlight as the musical act that headlined the closing ceremonies of the London Olympics. They played an energetic mini-set comprised of "Baba O'Riley," as well as "See Me, Feel Me/Listening To You," and "My Generation."

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Megadeth's Peace Sells Was Almost An Epic

(Classic Rock) Former Megadeth guitarist credits drummer and close friend Gar Samuelson for turning Peace Sells into the classic track it became.

The 1986 single, taken from the band's second album Peace Sells… But Who's Buying? is a heavy metal staple, listed by VH1 as the eleventh-best metal song of all time. But mainman Dave Mustaine originally conceived it as an eight-minute piece – and Poland says Samuelson, who died in 1999, was the only man who could have talked him out of it.

The guitarist tells Xtreme Metal Radio: "I think originally it was eight minutes long, and Gar said, 'You know what? This is too good a song to drag it out like this. Let's shorten the arrangement, cut it down to size and make it a single.'

"Dave said, 'Yeah, let's do that.' I honestly think Dave respected Gar's opinion on stuff – he was the only guy in the band Dave wouldn't mess with. more on this story

Evan Seinfeld's Attika 7 Added To Uproar Festival Tour

Biohazard's Evan Seinfeld and his new band Attika 7 will be joining the Uproar Festival tour next week for a seven date run.

Attika 7 will join the tour on September 19th in Salt Lake City, UT and perform on seven dates of the tour which features Godsmack, Shinedown, Staind and more.

"We think that playing on the Uproar tour here in 2012 is a perfect fit for Attika 7, and getting out on tour with bands like Godsmack, Shindeown, P.O.D., Adelitas Way etc. is a great way to introduce A7 to the U.S. audience," said Seinfeld. more on this story

Jimi Hendrix Planned to Change Musical Direction?

(Classic Rock) Jimi Hendrix aimed to sound like Earth Wind & Fire later did, says his sister Janie. She believes the multi-genre outfit, which formed a year before the guitar icon's death, best matches the description he gave for the sound he was looking for.

And she's offered a glimpse of upcoming Hendrix posthumous album People, Hell and Angels, while reporting there's much more to come from his estate's temperature-controlled vault.

Speaking during a promotional campaign to raise funds for Jimi Hendrix Park in Seattle, Janie tells KISW : "What he was trying to do was create this new sound. He told my dad: 'You're going to be doubly proud of me.'

"He was bringing all these instruments like he did at Woodstock. The way he was describing it in 1969 was what Earth Wind & Fire became. That's what we would have had: richer, bigger bands with more sounds and more cultures. There would have been a definite evolution." more on this story

Philip Anselmo Guitarist Reveals New Album Details

(The Metal Den) Randy "Rocket" Cody of The Metal Den recently conducted an email interview with guitarist Marzi Montazeri of Philip Anselmo's solo band. Here are a couple excerpts from the discussion:

ROCKET: Let's talk about the upcoming solo CD from Philip Anselmo. Who produced it and where was it recorded?

MARZI: It was produced by Phil but he gave me the creative freedom to help shape the record. And it was all recorded at Philip's studio "Nosferatus Lair".

ROCKET: What can fans expect from the music? Is it going to be heavy or mellow?

MARZI: Well I believe that Phil has put it best when mentioning that you truly cannot categorize it. It's heavy and it is f***in extreme. Every song is completely different from the next. It's not one that you're gonna get upon just a single listen. It will unfold itself into what it is, which in my book is an undeniable body of work that will not only fill this empty musical existing void but will kill and destroy the over rated bulls*** that is fed to the listener. The time has come and as a fan and lover of arts and music I would want and need this in my life. I'm beyond stoked to have contributed. This has been my focal point and it is a very important album for everybody out there across the globe. We put everything we had into it and by that I mean blood, sweat, heart and soul. Philip's lyrics are our new anthems. He is the one and only man that can deliver this kind of intense, honest, true and downright vicious body of work.

ROCKET: Does it have a title?

MARZI: Absolutely, it is called "Walk through Exits Only". Read the full interview here.

Pink Floyd A Momentary Lapse Of Reason 25th Anniversary Special

(hennemusic) The 25th Anniversary of Pink Floyd's "A Momentary Lapse Of Reason" is featured on In The Studio.

The radio series gets the story this week behind one of Rock's most contentious and public rights disputes, and one of the biggest comebacks in music history.

David Gilmour and Floyd drummer Nick Mason join host Redbeard to tell the story behind the project. "Lurching into the future bearing the mantle of Pink Floyd without Roger in 1987 was a tough one, as anyone can imagine," explains Gilmour. "You're right to say that I was confident at the end and happy. Anyone would be happy and confident in the end when our moving forward and doing what we did, making the album, doing the tour, was justified." more on this story

Opeth Took A Chance With Latest Album

(Classic Rock) Opeth Guitarist Fredrik Akesson admits he had concerns over the band's direction in latest album Heritage and feared it might split their fanbase. But if they hadn't allowed their music to evolve, he's not sure they'd still be around today.

Heritage was released last year and its production saw the departure of keyboardist Per Wiberg after an eight-year stay. He's been replaced by Joakim Svalberg.

Akesson thinks that wouldn't have been the only change if Opeth hadn't continued their move away from their extreme metal beginnings – and they had no choice but to risk alienating some long-term followers. more on this story

Forgotten Tomb Set New Album Release

(Sub) Forgotten Tomb's new album, ...And Don't Deliver Us From Evil, will be released on the 30th of October in Europe and on the 6th of November in North America.

According to the leader and songwriter Ferdinando 'Herr Morbid' Marchisio, this new album is the most personal one he has written since 2004's Love's Burial Ground and it explores the darkest corners of his mind like never before, making it without any doubt one of the band's more tortured and twisted offerings.

The album was recorded in Elfo Studio (Italy) by Daniele Mandelli (Love's Burial Ground, Negative Megalomania, Songs To Leave, etc.) and mastered at Finnvox Studios (Impaled Nazarene, Amorphis, Children Of Bodom, Finntroll, HIM). more on this story

Neil Young and Crazy Horse Releasing New Album Next Month

(Gibson) Neil Young and Crazy Horse will release their second album of 2012, Psychedelic Pill, on October 29.

It's Young's first album of all new material with Crazy Horse since 2003 and was recorded after the Americana sessions.

Neil Young and Crazy Horse will tour North America in October and November. more on this story

Pile Previewing New Album Online

Exploding In Sound Records have set an October 23rd release date for Pile's new album, Dripping, and are offering fans a sneak peak online. They sent over these details:

The band are offering a taste of what's to come via Bandcamp, where you can stream/download the album's first single "Prom Song" for free here.

Dripping was recorded and mixed by Dan and James at the Sex Dungeon (Speedy Ortiz, Fat History Month, Ugh God) in July of 2012 and mastered by Richard Marr at Galaxy Park Studios in August. The album will be released October 23rd on vinyl, digipak CD, and digital. more on this story

Animals As Leaders Announce Japanese Tour Dates

Animals As Leaders will be spending November in the land of the rising sun on their first-ever tour dates in Japan.

These shows will be the beginning of a tour supporting Between The Buried And Me that will also see the bands travel through Australia and New Zealand together. In addition,

Prior to the trek Animals As Leaders will be headlining the Rock Party Festival in Long Beach, CA on September 29th. more on this story

B Sides

Another Lost Year Singled Out Week: Better Days

Another Lost Year released their new album "Better Days" this week and to celebrate we asked lead singer Clinton Cunanan to tell us about some of the tracks. Today he tells us about the title track. Here is the story:

Better Days is the title track off the full length album, and it is simply an anthem to no matter how horrible a situation is, things will get better. I have friends call me all the time talking to me about how they are miserable in where they are in life, it's always hard to stay positive when they have so much negative going on. The thing is, sometimes the negative isn't really that bad.

"I just can't find the reason, just can't believe in why you'd even want to stay" says so much to me without saying anything at all. The way to change your surroundings is to change yourself, a positive outlook on things alters your perception so much. We try and create a ton of emotion in our music, if we don't believe then no on else will.

Appreciate the little things in life, and thats where this song came from, whenever your situation seems to much to handle, look to your neighbor, they are in a hard place as well. All the songs off the new album are just about reality, Better Days is no different, everything comes from personal experience. I hope that people see that we're in this together.

Hearing is believing. Now that you know the story behind the song, listen for yourself and learn more about the album right here!

Gene Simmons Sings National Anthem at Raiders Game

(hennemusic) KISS bassist Gene Simmons was on hand to sing the national anthem at the Oakland Raiders' NFL home opener on Monday.

The Raiders hosted the San Diego Chargers in week one of NFL action.

KISS are currently touring North America with opening act Motley Crue; shows wrap up September 23 in Hartford, CT. Watch Gene sing the anthem here.

Green Day Release Nuclear Family Video

(hennemusic) Green Day continue to release new videos for their forthcoming album, "Uno."

Following the release of clips for "Oh Love," "Let Yourself Go," and "Kill The DJ," Green Day have issued a video for "Nuclear family," the album's opening track.

Green Day will release their trilogy of new albums – "¡Uno!," "¡Dos!," and "¡Tré!" - on September 25, November 13, and January 15th, 2013, respectively. Watch the new video here.

Metallica Hit The Lights and Metal Bingo Opener

(hennemusic) Metallica continue to share footage from their summer tour. The metal legends wrapped things up at the end of August with three shows in Vancouver, all being captured in 3D for the group's upcoming film.

For the Canadian dates, which included two shows in Edmonton, the band brought along its extensive, career-spanning stage from the 8-show run in Mexico City, which featured a variety of props and effects used over the past 30 years.

Metallica are sharing footage from the second Vancouver show, on August 25, including video of the meet and greet, tuning room, warm-up act Jim Breuer's rendition of Metal Bingo, and two of their classics: "Enter Sandman" and "Hit The Lights." Watch it here.

Full CBC Interview With Rush's Geddy Lee Goes Online

(hennemusic) Video of Rush bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee's full interview with CBC Canada's Peter Mansbridge from earlier this year has now surfaced.

"What does Rush mean to me? That's a really good question," says the bassist. "To me, it's this little group of experimenters; we're these three guys that wanna see what we can do together. That's the simplest way I can put it."

"A funny thing happened after we were together for about twenty years," Geddy continued. "Where most bands start to break up, we were kind of becoming intrigued with staying together, cause so few stay together. We wanted to see what the fruits of a long term, good relationship could do. Here's a band - 38 years on - and we are pushing it…we're trying to see where we can go as a band. Can we achieve new things, can we make our music this ideal that we have in our head." Watch the video here.

Black Country Communion Launch Making Of Afterglow Web Series

(hennemusic) Black Country Communion will release their third studio album, "Afterglow," on October 30. BCC are now sharing the first webisode in a new series entitled "The Making Of Afterglow."

The Anglo-American supergroup is made up of bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple, Trapeze, Black Sabbath), blues rock guitarist/vocalist Joe Bonamassa, drummer Jason Bonham (Led Zeppelin), and keyboardist Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater).

"There's just a jet engine when the pieces get in the room," says Bonamassa, "That sound is like a jet engine. It's a rock band, it's a really powerful rock band." Watch it here.

Valis Giving Away New Song

Valis are giving away a free download of the first single from their new album, Minds Through Space and Time, which will be released on October 5th.

Minds Through Space and Time, the band's fourth full-length album and first since 2009's Dark Matter, will be available at all online digital outlets, with release of 180 gram colored vinyl and CD to be announced in the future. The album was produced by Jack Endino (Mudhoney, Soundgarden, and Nirvana).

The band have released a free digital download of the album's first single, "Space Station," which you can download here.

Still A Party For Andrew W.K.

(Sub) Andrew W.K. has released a new music video for "It's Time To Party," the latest single off of the I GET WET 10th Anniversary Deluxe Edition.

You can watch the new video here. Andrew W.K. is best known for his hit single "Party Hard" back in 2001. The song was featured as the lead track in EA Sports in Madden 2003.

Andrew W.K. has a handful of shows for the remainder of the month for September ranging from concerts to lectures more on this story