Metallica Tribute Cliff Burton With Free Concert Download

The group posted a photo of Burton (see above), and followed that up with a second message: "While you're remembering Cliff on the 26th anniversary of his passing, give a listen to this free download from the 'Ride the Lightning' tour." more on this story

Axl Rose's Ex-Wife Also Going After Artist

(TMZ) They're divorced, but Axl Rose's ex-wife still has the Guns 'N Roses singer's back -- insisting Axl NEVER tagged her house with vengeful graffiti ... and now, she's also going after the artist behind the allegations.

Axl's ex Erin Everly just sent a cease and desist letter to L.A. photographer Laura London, reiterating what Axl said in his own cease and desist letter to the artist -- Axl did NOT spray paint his wife's garage door with the message "Sweet Child o' DIE."
In the letter, Erin's attorney writes, "Ms. Everly unequivocally denies that Axl Rose ever painted those statements on her garage door."

London claims she took the photograph of the vandalized garage door back when she was Axl's neighbor many years ago. According to London, Axl had spray painted the message during a fight with Everly.

London is currently displaying the photograph in an exhibit in Downtown L.A. called "Once Upon a Time ... Axl Rose Was My Neighor."

Sources close to Everly tells us ... neighborhood kids were responsible for the damage, NOT Axl. more on this story

Tommy Lee Sued Over Stunt

(TMZ) The man who claims he invented Tommy Lee's roller coaster drum solo stunt has kept his word -- officially following through on a promise to SUE the Motley Crue drummer ... for allegedly jacking his design.

L.A. based engineer Scott King filed the lawsuit in L.A. County Superior Court, claiming he approached Lee back in 1991 with an initial design for a drum-roller coaster for his concerts ... and Lee jacked it for Motley Crue's 2011 tour.

Now King is suing Lee for stealing his idea -- demanding at least $400,000 in damages. TMZ broke the story ... King sent Lee a warning shot last month -- in the form of a legal letter -- promising to sue if Lee didn't pay up. Well, Lee didn't pay up. more on this story

Radiohead Fans Upset Over Ticket Policy

(Classic Rock) Radiohead have slammed by fans who have fallen victim to what they say is an unfair ticket policy.

UK shows are being sold on a paperless ticket basis in an attempt to prevent touts from profiteering by selling passes on at inflated prices.

Ticketmaster's system allows fans to purchase in advance then gain access to the venue by arriving on the night with the card used to pay and additional ID. It operates a strict no-refund policy – so if you can't make it, no one can go in your place. The policy has also confounded people who bought tickets for someone else as a present. more on this story

KISS Celebrating Album Release With Letterman Performance

(hennemusic) KISS are gearing up for the October 9 release of their new album, "Monster."

On Wednesday, October 10 – the day after "Monster" hits stores – KISS are scheduled to perform on The Late Show with David Letterman.

"There are no symphony orchestras, boy choirs, keyboards, outside producers or songwriters on this album," promises Simmons. "The best thing we did was to turn inwards to ourselves. Tommy and Eric have revitalized this band, with a work ethic and the talent to back it up. This is a real band effort. KISS has become a behemoth. We're going where no bands have gone before." more on this story

Kurt Cobain's Suicide Note Quote Shocked Neil Young

(Classic Rock) Neil Young has admitted Kurt Cobain's suicide note, in which the Nirvana star quoted lyrics from the Canadian's song Hey Hey My My (Into the Black), "f***ed with" him.

Cobain shot himself in 1994 after failing to deal with the trappings of success. A piece of paper found by his body included the words "It's better to burn out than to fade away."

On hearing the tragic musician had quoted the line from his 1979 track, Young says he was deeply shaken. In his autobiography Waging Heavy Peace he writes: "When he died and left that note, it struck a deep chord inside of me. It f***ed with me.

"I, coincidentally, had been trying to reach him. I wanted to talk to him. Tell him only to play when he felt like it." more on this story

Jon Lord's Family Warn Fans About Fake Memorial T-Shirts

(Classic Rock) The family of late Deep Purple keyboardist Jon Lord have warned fans against buying a memorial t-shirt, because it's fake.

The respected musician died suddenly in July as a result of complications from his cancer battle. He was 71.

Since then, his loved ones say they've heard reports of a pirated garment featuring the 70s-era Deep Purple logo and a recent picture of Lord. more on this story

Yes, Tool, Dream Theater Members On Fusion Syndicate Album

Purple Pyramid have set a October 16th release date for The Fusion Syndicate, a collection of original rock-jazz fusion explorations performed by an eclectic group of the finest musicians working today.

The Fusion Syndicate features performances by members of the biggest names in fusion including Billy Cobham, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Yellowjackets, and Spyro Gyra plus rock/prog players from Yes, Dream Theater, King Crimson, Tool, Porcupine Tree, Hawkwind and more.

The seven-track record provides nearly an hour of intricate and expansive demonstrations from all the collaborators. "Stone Cold Infusion" combines Steve Stevens' effortless fretwork and Mel Collins' soulful horns with Billy Cobham's solid and propelling drums, while "Atom Smashing" highlights some fast fingerplay from Tony Kaye. more on this story

The Cult Releasing Album Prequel

A recent trend is for bands to release an "enhanced" version of their new album a few months after release but The Cult are doing something a bit different for their latest album: they are releasing a "prequel" to it. We were sent these details:

The Cult has announced they will be releasing a 'prequel' to accompany their latest album, Choice of Weapon. The digital-only release Weapon of Choice reveals the songs at a stage of development that will be of interest to The Cult's fans and followers. Weapon of Choice is a document of a work in progress and offers a unique opportunity to hear The Cult's process. The material has not been previously released, and will be available exclusively on iTunes for two months only beginning October 16, 2012.

"These songs were turned over and over, forged in long rehearsals and writing sessions, and emanated from challenges both personal and professional," said lead vocalist Ian Astbury. more on this story

Soundgarden Release New Song

(Classic Rock) Soundgarden have released their aptly titled new single, Been Away Too Long, and you can listen to it online.

Fans heard Live to Rise, their first new music since 1996, earlier this year via the Avengers Assemble soundtrack. But this is the first song taken from comeback album King Animal, setting the scene for what followers hope will be a full return to form.

There's also anticipation that Soundgarden could tour the world with grunge fellows Pearl Jam next year. That would solve the problem of drummer Matt Cameron having remained committed to both bands. Listen to the track here.

Asia Plan Live TV Special

Asia will be broadcasting their concert from San Francisco's Regency Theater live on AXS TV on Wednesday, November 7th at 11pm ET / 8pm PT. The network sent over these details:

Fans and viewers can expect a compelling live show, including material from Asia's current CD, XXX, as well as their classics including "Heat Of The Moment," "Only Time Will Tell," and "Sole Survivor," among others.

Says Asia's John Wetton: "This is a great opportunity for ASIA and our fans. It will allow us to bring our new live show into the homes of millions of music fans, in a state-of-the-art format." more on this story

Orgy Release First New Single in Seven Years

Orgy have released their first single in seven years, 'Grime of the Century,' and are now giving fans a look behinds the scenes.

The behind the scenes video taken during the recording of 'Grime of the Century' is available for viewing now on YouTube here. A music video for 'Grime of the Century' will be filmed this weekend in Los Angeles. Listen to the song here.

"We're really excited about all of the positive reception we've been getting on 'Grime of the Century' and can't wait to head out on the road to perform that track and other new music for the masses," states Orgy lead vocalist Jay Gordon. "We're filming a brand new music video for the single in Los Angeles this weekend, too. We want to give fans a visual taste of the track before we set out on the road to perform it live!" more on this story

Public Image Ltd Launching Tour Next Week

Public Image Ltd's will be returning to North America to launch their new tour on October 3rd in Orlando.

The group also performed live (Tuesday, September, 25) on BBC TWO's "Later With…Jools Holland," marking their first appearance on British TV in 20 years. You can watch it here.

PiL are touring in support of their new album, THIS IS PiL was released May 29 this year. more on this story

Darkness Announce Two U.S. Dates and Live TV Special

The Darkness are coming to America but are only planning two concerts, but fans across the country will have the chance to watch one of the shows on TV.

The Darkness plan shows on Sunday, October 21 in New York City at Terminal 5 and Wednesday, October 24 in Los Angeles at Club Nokia.

Although the above dates mark the only remaining U.S. shows for 2012, their Club Nokia concert will be broadcast as an exclusive television event on AXS TV on Wednesday, October 24 (10:00 Pm Pdt). more on this story

Meat Loaf The Ethel Merman of Rock'n'Roll?

(hennemusic) In The Studio marks the 35th anniversary of Meat Loaf's "Bat Out Of Hell" with an exclusive interview as passionate, bombastic, and hysterically funny as the album itself.

"We got turned down by everybody, you know, four times, by every label I can think of," Meat Loaf tells In The Studio host Redbeard. "Clive Davis (president of Columbia Records at the time) said to me, 'Do you guys listen to Rock'n'Roll?', he said, 'You're like the Ethel Merman of Rock'n'Roll'."

Today, "Bat Out Of Hell" has sold in excess of 40 million records worldwide, supported by such classic songs as "Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad", "You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth" and the eight-minute epic "Paradise By The Dashboard Light." more on this story

Tesla Headlining New Music Festival

(Classic Rock) Hard Rock Hell, in proud association with Classic Rock AOR magazine, will launch a new indoor weekend melodic-rock festival in April 2013.

Sacramento rock legends Tesla will top the bill, with other confirmed acts including Jeff Scott Soto, Jettblack, Danny Vaughn, Stampede, Ten, Vega, Moritz, Nubian Rose, Misbehaviour and many, many more.

The event, simply called HRH AOR, will take place at Magna Science Adventure, a spectacularly renovated steel works in Rotherham, on April 6/7, 2013. more on this story

Lynyrd Skynyrd To Rock Craig Ferguson Next Week

Lynyrd Skynyrd are set to return to The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson on October 1, 2012.

"We've done Ferguson before and we look forward to doing it again," says lead singer Johnny Van Zant of the appearance. "We're up late at night too. It's a fun show to watch and I'm happy to be a part of it."

They are expected to perform songs off their new album, Last of a Dyin' Breed, which debuted at No. 14 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart, making it their highest charting album since 1977. more on this story

The Joy Formidable Release New Song and Tour Dates

The Joy Formidable have announced a number of headlining dates this fall in North American as well as support date for Muse in Europe.

"This Ladder Is Ours," the first US single from their upcoming album Wolf's Law, will be released on October 9, after the song headed to radio on Wednesday, September 26. You can stream "This Ladder Is Ours" here.

Mixed by Andy Wallace and recorded by the band in Maine, North Wales and London. more on this story

B Sides

Singled Out: Flymore

Today Russian Nu metalers Flymore's lead singer Max "Frozt" Morozov tells us about their song "Nothing Personal" from their album "Millennium IV V". Here is the story:

Flymore feel nu metal lyrics are not an antagonistic struggle with the outer world, as it is in metal music in general but, rather are about an internal conflict. The most difficult thing is to resolve the conflict within oneself.

Animals live their life with instincts to preserve a whelp; a seal will grind sagebrush in -58 degrees Fahrenheit day after day for it to be able to find nutrition. And a seal cannot move to the south and send its little ones to kindergarten and create something inspiring. But a seal is not suffering from this and does not dream to make its world better. The Human being can choose to change his life, but this power could turn to be a punishment when we cannot choose between our own contradictions.

Our songs, as a rule, reflect our own sufferings and it's quite a serious task to decide then what symbols to use in a supporting music video.
We are sure the infighting that destroys from the inside must be described as clumsy, not good, not pretty, ugly and ruthless and that's why the band wanted a hero like this for the video of "Nothing Personal."

No doubt, an unrequited love is the most difficult of all internal conflicts. That is why the songs hero suffers from Love. The two are like Quasimodo and Esmeralda. He is ugly and she does not love him but she did not reject him forthright, causing him to live in pain. He hunts for his dream by any means necessary; like a hunter for his victim. But that living love was the only reason of all his existence, without it the maniac can't be free, he is just bound by his perplexity.

Please check out the video for "Nothing Personal" to see this story acted out. We survived some very intense conditions to make it but, it was a two days fun and we are happy with the result.

If you're still curious you can see this story as a part of our documentary "Flymore: Live in Minsk" on our YouTube channel. See you there!

Watch the documentary here and watch the video right here!

Alabama Shakes Premiere I Ain't The Same Video

Alabama Shakes' new video, "I Ain't The Same," world premiered on the VEVO homepage, where it can be seen through Sunday, September 30th.

The clip, directed by Jane Pollard (Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds), is the second in a series of videos showcasing the band's powerful live performances. It was filmed in London at KONK Studios, which is owned by Ray Davies and The Kinks.

Alabama Shakes kicked off their fall North American headline tour last night with a free show at Nashville's Public Square Park. more on this story

Rush's Neil Peart Obsessed Episode Goes Online

(hennemusic) Rush drummer and lyricist Neil Peart is featured in the latest episode of Sabian's "Obsessed" series.

The cymbal manufacturer has been profiling drummers and their obsessions – everything from personal habits and history to the common ground that links them all: their use of Sabian products.

"I am naturally obsessive," explains Peart. "Hopefully on a less than psychological-disturbing way…but I do tend to get very enthusiastic. Actually, enthusiastic is a word I much prefer – it literally means 'infected by the Gods.'" more on this story

Iron Maiden Looking Forward To Download

(hennemusic) Iron Maiden recently announced that they will headline the 2013 Download Festival on Saturday, June 15.

In part two of a new series of sessions with Metal Hammer magazine, Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson speaks about the band's upcoming appearance at the 2013 event.

"There's only a few bands, really, that can make a big fuss when you go to a place like [Donington]," says Dickinson. "Partly, it's what they're doing. If a band's been doing festivals over and over and over again – every summer they come around – 'oh, it's them again.' You lose a little bit of that excitement. It's a neat trick if you can manage to keep the level of excitement up. In part, I think it's because we're doing this set, as well, so it is a historic set, it is a fantastic stage set. Everybody's seen the setlist; everybody's read the reviews; everybody's got to see it in the flesh." Watch it here.

Phantom of the Black Hills Release Enemy Video

Phantom of the Black Hills have released a music video for the title track to their new album, Enemy.

Enemy was produced by The Cramps bassist Chopper Franklin and mixed by legendary punk rock producer Geza X (Dead Kennedys, Black Flag, The Germs, The Mau Maus).

"On Enemy we decided to push the banjo, fiddle and mandolin more to the front, but the guitars are as brutal as ever, too," states the Phantom. "Taking two years on this one we were able to create heavier sound effects and loops, as well as write many more songs to choose from. And, yes, the lyrics are more controversial than ever." Watch the video here.