Rolling Stones Add Tour Dates and Announce DVD

The bonus material will include previously unreleased concert footage from "Live in Germany '65", a NME Poll Winners concert footage from 1964 and 1965, as well as new interview with director Brett Morgen, "The Sound and Music of Crossfire Hurricane", footage from The Arthur Haynes Show (1964), and the theatrical trailer. more on this story

Ozzy Osbourne May Have Saved Tony Iommi's Life

(Classic Rock) Ozzy Osbourne is responsible for forcing Tony Iommi to confront his cancer, the Black Sabbath axe icon has revealed.

It was his bandmate who pushed him to see a doctor when he was suffering from groin pain, which later turned out to be lymphoma. And Iommi has credited the band with giving him something to focus on while he continues his fight against the disease.

He tells hometown paper The Birmingham Mail: "Ozzy was the one who kept on at me to go to the doctors because he was concerned about me. He has been very supportive since I was diagnosed.

"All the guys have been great. Even now, when we arrive at the studio, they ask how I'm feeling, if I'm up to it, making sure I'm okay." more on this story

Metallica's Work On New Album Going Slow

(Classic Rock) Kirk Hammett says Metallica are hoping to release a new album next year but he's not sure it will happen. The band are focusing all their energies on upcoming 3D movie Metallica Through The Never, and don't intend to turn away from it.

Hammett tells GulfNews.com that work on the follow-up to 2008′s Death Magnetic has been pencilled in for completion next year: "That's what we're hoping would happen. Whether that's a reality, we'll see. We're recording stuff here and there but it's a pretty slow process.

"Metallica Through The Never is taking precedence over anything else at the moment, We want to make sure the movie gets our full attention and it turns out the way we want it to turn out."

Delays to recording sessions might be no bad thing for Hammett, who admits: "I really enjoy playing live shows. It's enormously satisfying writing songs. It's not so fun for me in the studio because I am a bit ADD." more on this story

Geoff Tate Streaming His New Queensryche Album Online

(Classic Rock) Geoff Tate has made his Queensryche album Frequency Unknown available for streaming. The album consists of ten new tracks plus four reworked Queensryche classics: Silent Lucidity, Empire, Jet City Woman and I Don't Believe In Love.

It's set for release on April 23, and features the work of bassist Rudy Sarzo, guitarist Kelly Gray, keyboardist Randy Gane, guitarist Robert Sarzo and drummer Simon Wright. Guest spots come from KK Downing, Chris Poland, Ty Tabor, Paul Bostaph, Lita Ford, Brad Gillis, Dave Meniketti and Craig Locicero.

It's released two months ahead of the upcoming album from the version of Queensryche which fired Tate last year – but the frontman's progress has been far from straightforward, with lineup changes and mixing issues getting in the way.

Tate recently said: "We were a little rushed on the mixing end of it, so we're having some of the songs remixed before the album comes out. That's typical with records – you have to have them in on time. Luckily, with this situation, we get to go back and correct some areas where we thought it was kind of lacking. I've done that on probably three quarters of the records I've ever made." Have a listen here.

Philip Anselmo Releasing Solo Album and Plans Tour

Pantera and Down frontman Philip Anselmo has set a July 16th release date for his very first solo album, "Walk Through Exits Only," and he plans to hit the road with his band the Illegals.

Anselmo co-produced the album with Michael Thompson at his New Orleans studio, Nodferatu's Lair. He was backed by his band The Illegals which features Marzi Montazeri on guitar and drummer Jose Manuel "Blue" Gonzales.

Anselmo had this to say about the album, "It wasn't about doing a paint-by-numbers thrash or heavy metal record. It's an angry album that only I could do. I don't see anybody else out there screaming about the same sh*t I'm screaming about. On this album, there isn't any wordplay, there isn't any hidden message, it's all right there in front of you."

Housecore Records, Anselmo's own record label, will be releasing "Walk Through Exits Only" on CD, vinyl and as a digital download.

He also plans to support the effort with his band the Illegals by taking part in what his camp calls a major North American tour this summer. Dates and details have yet to be released. more on this story

Nikki Sixx Says 'Don't Freak Out Yet' About Motley Crue Retirement

Motley Crue mastermind Nikki Sixx says in a new interview that fans shouldn't "freak out yet" about comments he recently made about the band planning to retire.

Sixx spoke with MSN ahead of the band's upcoming Canadian tour and they asked him about his comments and speculation that the band is working on what may be their final album and they will then launch a farewell tour.

Nikki responded, "Mötley Crüe has been the core of our live. It's been the reason we have anything at all. The four of us made Mötley Crüe, and the four of us want to leave it in a way that we feel proud, and not be one of these bands, where we're sitting around going, 'Why are those guys doing that? There's two versions of that band? Why are they doing it? The lead singer is dead. Why are they touring?' We don't ever want to be like that.

"Through the years we talked about when we're absentee, let's call it. Leave it where everyone's like, 'That was an awesome experience.' We can always forever feel proud about that.

"We're not there yet. We're going up to Canada. We're doing shows. We're writing music. We're getting everything in line for the movie. We're cool. Don't freak out yet."

Nikki also spoke about the progress with bringing his book, "The Heroin Diaries" to Broadway, among other topics. You can read it here.

Jack White Giving Fans Rare Opportunity on Record Store Day

Record Store Day ambassador Jack White will be celebrating this year's event by allowing the fans to make their very own record at his Third Man Records shop in Nashville.

This Saturday, April 20th, is Record Store Day and White has announced that he will unveil a refurbished 1947 Voice-o-Graph machine at his record store.

The machine allows fans to record up to 2 minutes of audio which is then dispensed on a one-of-a-kind 6" phonograph disc. Fans are then invited to submit digital versions of their recording to Third Man Records for a special page on their website which will share the streams with the world.

White directed a promotional video for the booth that stars Raconteur Brendan Benson who uses the booth in the clip to record a ballad that he wrote specifically for the Third Man Record Booth. You can check it out here.

Jack White had this to say, "In one of my final acts as Record Store Day ambassador, I encourage everyone who comes to the Third Man Record Store in Nashville to be able to hear themselves on a vinyl record, and maybe even mail it to someone they love."

"Actively venturing to your local record shop is one of those honors and privileges in this life that we just shouldn't take for granted. Certain beautiful experiences can only happen in the environment of a record store and I just thought that nothing could drive that point home more than a one-of-a-kind machine that lets you not only record your own vinyl record, but send it to anyone, anywhere in the world to share a song, poem, or private message with. I know those warm, scratchy tones send tingles up (and sometimes down) MY spine.

"Even if you aren't instrumentally inclined, you could hold up an iphone playing a song and sing along with the music and combine the best of all worlds tangible, digital, and romantic. And for those still skeptical or not sure if they're brave enough to do it, think of it this way; it's almost the same thing as illegally downloading an mp3 and emailing it to someone. well..., almost. Enjoy record store day everyone. I hope that you find that special song and someone makes you smile in the process." more on this story

Fall Out Boy Giving Concert Proceeds To Boston Bombing Victims

(Radio.com) Fall Out Boy took to their website Monday night (April 15) to announce that they would be donating the proceeds from their Boston area show this fall to the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing.

"As you guys all know we've been beyond excited for today to come and normally this would be a day of celebration with the release of our new album," reads the statement, referencing the fact that their comeback album, Save Rock and Roll, is scheduled to be released yesterday (April 16).

"In light of the events in Boston yesterday we'd like to send our thoughts and prayers to the victims and everyone affected. We'll be donating the proceeds from our upcoming Boston show from the fall tour at Tsongas Arena to the victims. Hopefully these songs will make some people feel better today. We are Americans, this affects us all."

Fall Out Boy's show at the Tsongas Arena in Lowell, MA, is scheduled for September 6. At press time, tickets were still available for the concert. more on this story

McCartney, Red Hot Chili Peppers, NIN Lead Outside Lands Lineup

Paul McCartney, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nine Inch Nails and Phoenix lead the lineup for this year's Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival.

The music festival is celebrating its sixth year and is set to take place on August 9th, 10th and 11th at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, Ca.

Organizers have confirmed that Vampire Weekend, Pretty Lights, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, D'Angelo, Willie Nelson & Family, The National, Grizzly Bear, Young the Giant, Band of Horses, Gary Clark Jr. and more will also be performing. Confirmed Outside Lands 2013 lineup

Marillion Set World Record With New Release

Marillion fans at the opening night of the UK Marillion Weekend in Wolverhampton last Friday not only got to witness the show, they were part of the band making history.

The band set a world record for the "World's Fastest DVD Release" after they recorded their performance on Friday night and released finish product just 10 hours and 31 minutes after the show at 7:03am on Saturday (April 13th).

The band made the release available at the venue on Saturday and fans across the world can now purchase the new 2 DVD/3 CD souvenir package "Clock's Already Ticking," on their official website here.

Pearl Jam's Stone Gossard Releasing Solo Album

(hennemusic) Pearl Jam guitarist Stone Gossard will release his sophomore solo album, "Moonlander," on June 25 and its filled with special guests.

The project features appearances from Gossard's fellow musicians including Matt Cameron (Pearl Jam, Soundgarden), Matt Chamberlain, Regan Hagar (Brad, Malfunkshun, Satchel), Pete Droge, Brandon Harper, Gregg Keplinger, Keith Lowe, Barbara Ireland (The Fags) and Hans Teuber.

"Songs from the album were recorded between 2003-2011," Stone explains. "Over the last year, I went through all of my old demos and recordings that weren't used as Pearl Jam or Brad songs and picked my favorites." more on this story

Beach Boys Releasing Double Album From Reunion Tour

Fans can now get a much fuller experience from the last year's Beach Boys 50th Anniversary reunion tour as they are releasing a double album from the trek.

The new album, "Live - The 50th Anniversary Tour," will feature 41 tracks from the tour and will be released digitally and as a 2 CD set on May 21st.

This release follows last November's "The Beach Boys Live in Concert: 50th Anniversary" DVD and Blu-Ray release that featured part of the tour but only featured 21 songs.

Both recordings were captured during the band's world wide reunion tour that featured Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston, and David Marks. It was Wilson's first tour with the band in over two decades.

While the reunion didn't last, the band also released a new studio album, That's Why God Made The Radio, before they parted ways again. more on this story

Rush Hopes Their Rock Hall Induction Will Open Prog-Rock Floodgates

(hennemusic) Rush are hoping the band's induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame on Thursday will open the floodgates for the progressive-rockers who inspired them.

"I hope this means other great bands like Yes will follow suit," bassist Geddy Lee tells USA Today. "Deep Purple was on the ballot this year, and I was hoping they'd get in with us. We wouldn't be the band we are without Deep Purple's existence."

Guitarist Alex Lifeson says he hopes Rush's inclusion "opens the doors for bands like the Moody Blues and King Crimson, who had a huge influence. It's a bit ironic, really. Rock music was born in rebellion, so it's odd to have (a Hall of Fame) where there seem to be guidelines for who's acceptable and who's not." more on this story

The Scorpions Plan Deluxe Reissue of Crazy World

(hennemusic) The Scorpions will release a deluxe reissue of their 1990 album, "Crazy World," which featured the international hit, "Wind Of Change," on June 3.

The two-disc set will feature the original album plus a disc of 12 live tracks from their Live Crazy world tour, along with the album's four promotional videos.

On January 24, 2010, after 45 years of performing, The Scorpions announced that they would be retiring after touring in support of their new album at the time, "Sting In The Tail," although this decision was eventually retracted and the band will continue. more on this story

Frank Zappa's A Token Of His Extreme Finally Being Released

Frank Zappa created a TV program called "A Token Of His Extreme" during the summer of 1974 and at long last the program will be released for the very first time commercially on June 4th by Eagle Rock.

Zappa appeared on the Mike Douglas Show in 1976 and had this to say about the program, "This was put together with my own money and my own time and it's been offered to television networks and to syndication and it has been steadfastly rejected by the American television industry. It has been shown in primetime in France and Switzerland, with marvelous results.

"It's probably one of the finest pieces of video work that any human being has ever done. I did it myself. And the animation that you're gonna see in this was done by a guy named Bruce Bickford, and I hope he is watching the show, because it's probably the first time that a lot of people in America got a chance to see it."

Kayos sent over these details: The program was recorded on August 27, 1974 at KCET in Hollywood and feature Zappa on guitar, percussion, vocals; George Duke—keyboards, finger cymbals, tambourine, vocals; Napoleon Murphy Brock—sax, vocals; Ruth Underwood—percussion; Tom Fowler—bass; Chester Thompson—drums. more on this story

Steely Dan Announce Summer Tour

Music veterans Steely Dan are returning to the road this summer for a North American tour dubbed the Mood Swings: 8 Miles To Pancake Day Tour.

The band's ringleaders Walter Becker and Donald Fagen will be backed by The Bipolar Allstars featuring Keith Carlock on drums, Freddie Washington on bass, Jim Beard on keyboards, and Jon Herington on guitar.

The tour is set to kick off on July 19th in Atlantic City at the Revel Ovation Hall and will conclude on September 28th in Mashantucket, CT at Foxwoods Resort Casino.

The three month trek will feature stops in major markets including Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, Cleveland, Detroit, Boston, Las Vegas, Austin and more. more on this story

Uriah Heep Aiming For Nostalgic with Lawton's Return

(Classic Rock) Uriah Heep mainman Mick Box says the band are aiming to deliver nostalgia during their upcoming shows with stand-in frontman John Lawton.

He's returned to cover for Bernie Shaw, who's bowed out to receive routine medical treatment. As a result, fans at Heep concerts across Europe in May will be entertained by Lawton, who fronted the outfit between 1976 and 1979.

Box says: "I'm delighted to welcome back my old mate to the band. With Bernie off duty for a short while, John was the most obvious choice. Having worked with John on a recent feature film called Love.net, I knew his pipes were in great shape, and that he'd be accepted readily by the Heep fans.

"All credit to John: once he'd heard of the problem and was asked, he re-arranged a lot of his schedule to fit in with ours, which was really cool." more on this story

Camel Extend Comeback Tour

(Classic Rock) Camel have added more dates to their highly-anticipated return to live performance in October. They initially announced one concert, at London's Barbican Arts Centre, on October 28. They'll perform their third album The Snow Goose in full for the first time since 1975.

Now they've listed a total of eight shows, five of them in the UK, all ahead of the London performance. And their official website hints there could be more in the offing.

Andrew Latimer will be joined by Colin Bass, Denis Clement, Guy LeBlanc and special guest Jan Schelhaas for the shows, their first since their farewell tour in 2003.

The band previously explained of the now sold-out London appearance: "The evening pays tribute to former band member Peter Bardens, who died of cancer at the same time as frontman Latimer was battling a terminal illness." more on this story

The Maine, A Rocket To The Moon, Brighten and This Century Tour

A Rocket To The Moon announced that they will be hitting the road this summer with The Maine, Brighten and This Century for the 8123 Tour.

The tour is set to kick off on June 4th in Anaheim, CA at the House of Blues and will conclude on July 26th in Tucson, AZ at The Rock.

A Rocket to the Moon will be touring in support of their most recent album release "Wild & Free," which was recorded with Mark Bright (Rascal Flatts, Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire) in Nashville.
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3 Pill Morning To Tour With Trapt, Hollywood Undead, Escape The Fate

3 Pill Morning have announced their upcoming tour plans for this summer which will include treks with Trapt as well as Hollywood Undead, Escape The Fate.

They will hit the road with Trapt on April 22nd in Baton Rouge. That trek will conclude on June 30th in Las Vegas, NV.

3 Pill Morning will then rest for a few weeks before kicking off the tour with Hollywood Undead on June 26th in Seattle, WA. That tour will keep them on the road until July 31st when it wraps up in West Hollywood, CA.

3 Pill Morning frontman Jeff Stebbins had this to say about the tours, "To say we're stoked to be on tour with kick ass bands like Hollywood Undead, Pop Evil and Trapt would be an understatement."

"We've been on some great tours the past couple years, but with our new single 'I Want That for You' taking off and the incredible fans we've made, we can't wait to get out and tour the country. We can feel the energy and know that this is gonna be a killer time!" more on this story

Vampire Weekend And Steve Buscemi Release Hilarious New Video

(Radio.com) Vampire Weekend and actor Steve Buscemi have been spending a lot of time together lately, with Buscemi slated to direct the band's live webcast from New York's Roseland Ballroom on April 28.

In advance of the concert, Buscemi and the band teamed up this past Easter Sunday to take part in the annual New York City Easter Parade, where they handed out chocolate eggs and Buscemi belted out his own version of Vampire Weekend's latest single, "Diane Young," on a bullhorn.

A new comedic video released yesterday (April 16) reveals the first time the band met the actor, who is allegedly related to Vampire Weekend bassist Chris Baio.

The clip finds Buscemi awkwardly interacting with the band members, from mistaking the wrong Chris as his relative (drummer Chris Tomson) to fiddling with their gear while they rehearse, even going so far as to join in on keyboards and percussion while they play. Check it out and read more.

In This Moment Release Haunting New Video

(Classic Rock) Los Angeles metallers In This Moment have premiered the video for Adrenalize, the second single from their most recent album Blood.

The video was shot in eastern LA at the abandoned Linda Vista Hospital. Directed by Robert John Kley, the clip takes the viewer on a mind-boggling journey as ITM frontgal Maria Brink and her band explore the hospital – and encounter a host of bizarre characters along the way.

The institution, which is reportedly haunted, was officially shut down in 1991. Watch the clip and you'll never moan about the NHS again…

In This Moment's music video for the album's title track and lead single, Blood, currently has almost 6 million views on YouTube. Check out the new video here.

Skid Row Streaming New EP Online

(Classic Rock) Skid Row have made their EP United World Rebellion Chapter One available for streaming online. The five-track release is the first of a planned series, comments bassist Rachel Bolan.

"The idea really appealed to me, especially with the constantly changing musical climate. I like the idea of a steady flow of new music, as opposed to releasing a full-length album, then riding it for the next two years."

United World Rebellion Chapter One is due out at the end of May, with two as-yet unidentified bonus cover versions packaged with the European release. Check it out here.

David Bowie's Aladdin Sane Turns 40

(Radio.com) In Not Fade Away, we take a look at the legacy of some of the greatest albums of the past few decades – some iconic, some lesser known – as they celebrate significant anniversaries. Here, we take a look at David Bowie's 1973 classic "Aladdin Sane," which turns 40 this month. Today (April 16), a special 40th anniversary edition is being released.

"It's almost like the treading-water album," David Bowie said in 1993 of his 1973 classic, Aladdin Sane. It's a surprising admission from an artist who seems to have a vision for every project he is a part of. If he was, in fact, treading water in the months following his breakthrough album, 1972′s The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars, never has treading water sounded so good.

The album's producer, Ken Scott, who also produced Ziggy, recalls the recording of the album very differently than Bowie. "My remembrance is of David being as professional and committed as he had been for the previous two albums," Scott told Radio.com. "I'd have to say that, at least for me, Pin Ups was the treading-water album." (Scott also produced 1971′s Hunky Dory and 1973′s covers album, Pin Ups.)

Indeed, Aladdin Sane featured one of Bowie's biggest rock radio hits, "The Jean Genie." Somewhat ironically, that song was an ode to former Stooges frontman Iggy Pop, a huge influence on Bowie, but someone who was never able to get much play on rock radio. A night out with Iggy was reportedly the inspiration behind another rocker, "Panic In Detroit," featuring a Bo Diddley-ish beat. The album also featured fan favorites "Watch That Man," "Drive-In Saturday" and "Cracked Actor." The latter song, expressing a cynicism for Hollywood stars ("You sold me illusions for a sack full of cheques") is a theme he returned to on his recent album, The Next Day; on "The Stars (Are Out Tonight)," he sings of "satyrs and their child wives" (ouch). more on this story