Motorhead Shoot Down Lemmy Death Reports

The band made it through six songs and a Phil Campbell guitar solo, ending the planned 75-minute set at the 30-minute mark. "Motörhead rocked the Black Stage for more than 30 minutes and Lemmy gave everything he's got to play an amazing live show," the band said. "He's keeping well — but the temperatures and circumstances led to the point that continuing the show would have lead to a loss of quality. We are very happy and proud that Phil, Mikkey and particularly Mr. Rock 'N' Roll himself, Lemmy Kilmister, played W:O: A 2013 and that they did everything humanly possible to play this gig. Thank you so much, guys!" more on this story

Black Sabbath Launching 3D Maze For Halloween

(hennemusic) Black Sabbath are the focus of a new, all-original 3D maze, "Black Sabbath: 13 3D", at Universal Studios Hollywood's premier Halloween Horror Nights event, beginning September 20th.

The new maze will be based on Black Sabbath lyrics (including their most well known songs and tracks from their recent album "13") and will be the only attraction at the horror event to incorporate 3D video,

"We were all really excited when Universal Studios Hollywood approached us about doing a 3D 'Halloween Horror Nights' maze based on our music," said Ozzy Osbourne. "I've seen the drawings of what it will look like when it's finished and it looks amazing. I can't wait to walk through it on opening night in September."

Guests will come face to face with Lucifer and his bride, blood-soaked dead bodies and bubbling pools of "radioactive water" set against classics like "Iron Man", "Paranoid", "War Pigs", "Electric Funeral" and "Black Sabbath". More including the trailer.

Brian Wilson and Jeff Beck Teaming Up For Fall Tour

Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson has announced that he will be teaming up with Yardbirds legend Jeff Beck to launch a coheadlining North American fall tour.

Wilson and Beck will be kicking off the tour on September 27th in Hollywood, FL at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino and will conclude the trek on October 27th in Akron, OH at the EJ Thomas Performance Arts center.

Wilson and Beck will also be joined on the tour by Wilson's former Beach Boys bandmates Al Jardine and David Marks on the tour, according to the announcement.

The idea for the tour came after Beck collaborated with Wilson in the studio recently as a guest star on the former Beach Boys mastermind's forthcoming studio album.

"Jeff is one of the most amazing guitarists I've ever worked with and his vibe is inspiring," says Wilson. "I feel having Jeff Beck co-headline with me is a cool and exciting addition.

"We've got some new tunes we want to try out on a live crowd as well as doing some great music from our catalogues." more on this story

Original Dio Members Play Debut Last In Line Show

(Gibson) Vivian Campbell has performed live for the first time with Last In Line, his new band, and is dedicated to playing the songs of the first three Dio albums. And he's brought his original Dio-era Les Paul along for the ride.

As well as Campbell, Last In Line features founding Dio members Vinny Appice (drums), Jimmy Bain (bass) and Claude Schnell (keys), along with vocalist Andrew Freeman (Lynch Mob, Hurricane). The band played a low-profile show at Slidebar in Fullerton, California as a warm-up for their UK tour.

Campbell used his official Facebook page to explain his guitar choice for the tour: "I'll be taking 72987537, my original Dio-era Les Paul on the tour with my trusty, silver-sparkle, bastardised '78 Custom as a back-up," he wrote, adding that he would be plugging straight into his amp with no effects.

The band will play at Limelight in Belfast, Ireland on August 8, Cathouse in Glasgow, Scotland on August 9, the Bloodstock festival in Derbyshire, England on August 10, and at Islington Academy, London, England on August 11.

They're also booked for Japan's Loud Park festival in Tokyo on October 20. "We had hoped to do a more comprehensive European tour, but scheduling conflicts prevented it this time around," the band explains on their website. "However, going forward there will be many more shows in many more countries." More including video and the setlist.

Ozzy Says Bill Ward Was Too Overweight For Sabbath

(hennemusic) Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne says original drummer Bill Ward was not in shape for the band's reunion album or tour, despite the fact that he declined to participate over a contractual dispute.

"I don't think he could have done the gig, to be honest," Ozzy tells the New York Daily News. "He's incredibly overweight. A drummer has to be in shape. He's already had two heart attacks. I don't want to be responsible for his life."

Still, the singer says "the door is always open" for Ward to return and admits that without him "it's not the same." Ozzy's remarks come less than a week after Ward reaffirmed his reasons for passing on the band's "13" album and tour. Read what he had to say here.

Dream Theater Premiere 'The Enemy Inside'

(Prog) Prog Magazine have premiered the online stream for "The Enemy Inside," the lead track from Dream Theater's upcoming self-titled album, which will be released in September.

Guitarist John Petrucci recently said: "This is the first self-titled album of our career and there is nothing I can think of that makes a statement of musical and creative identity stronger than that. We've fully explored all of the elements that make us unique, from the epic and intense to the atmospheric and cinematic."

The album will be available in multiple formats including special edition CD, double-vinyl and limited-edition box set. Dream Theater will launch a DVD entitled Live At Luna Park in November, and they'll tour the UK in early 2014. Listen to the new song here.

KISS Announce Director For Their Official Movie

(Classic Rock) Alan G. Parker has been named the director of the forthcoming official KISS movie, which the band will be naming after their concert intro "You Wanted The Best… You Got The Best."

The film promises to offer the most in-depth look yet at the band who formed in New York in the early 70s as Wicked Lester and went on to sell over 75 million albums.

Kiss singer/rhythm guitarist Paul Stanley says: "We are thrilled to have Alan on board to help tell the definitive KISS story. Alan's knowledge of the band amazed even us."

Band manager Doc McGhee added: "It's an epic undertaking and everyone's committed 100 per cent to bring this story to the big screen. We knew Alan was the only man for the job and we can't wait to get started." more on this story

Chris Holmes Doubt's W.A.S.P.'s Blackie Lawless Broken Leg Story

(Classic Rock) Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes has suggested frontman Blackie Lawless made up an excuse for cancelling the band's European tour.

The call-off was announced at the end of May via the boss of Swedish rock festival Kirunafestivalen, who reported: "Lawless was injured in a vehicle-related accident that resulted in him breaking a leg. Complete recovery is expected following surgery."

But Holmes tells Uber Rock: "The rock'n'roll business, sometimes the bullsh*t that people make up just to get publicity makes you sick.

"Like, I bet you if I went to somebody's house, their leg wouldn't be broken." He has more to say on this and explains the delay of his solo album.

Portnoy and Morse Supergroup Flying Colors Announce New Release

(Prog) Flying Colors, the new progressive supergroup formed by Mike Portnoy and featuring Neal Morse, ex-Dixie Dreggs men Steve Morse and Dave LaRue and singer Casey McPherson, are to release Flying Colors – Live In Europe on October 14.

Released through Music Theory Recordings as a triple vinyl album, 2 CD set,Blu-ray, DVD and digital download the concert release captures the band live in Tilburg, Netherlands at 013 on September 20, 2012.

Directed and edited by Bernhard Baran (Guns n' Roses, The Cure, Porcupine Tree) with Bill Evans as executive producer, the concert presents the entire studio album, alongside popular favourites performed by the individual members of the band. More details and the video trailer.

Slayer Announce Return To Famed Venues For First Time in 25 Years

Slayer have announced two bi-coastal headline shows that will take place this fall at venues where the thrash veterans have not performed at in 25 years.

The band will be performing at the Hollywood Palladium on October 28th, and New York's Theater at Madison Square Garden on November 27th with Gojira and 4ARM opening.

Slayer have also announced that they will be performing at this year's Fun Fun Fun Fest, which is set to take place at the Auditorium Shores in Austin, TX on November 8-10.

Ted Nugent Announces New Live Releases

(hennemusic) Ted Nugent will release a new live package, "Ultralive Ballisticrock", on October 22nd which features a concert that was recorded on August 14, 2011 at Penn's Peak in Jim Thorpe, PA during the "I Still Believe Tour", a concert originally broadcast live on HDNet (now AXSTV).

The performance features Nugent on guitar and vocals, Derek St. Holmes (rhythm guitarist and the voice on "Stranglehold") on guitar and vocals, Greg Smith (Rainbow) on bass and Mick Brown (Dokken) on drums.

"To be surrounded by such world-class passionate virtuosos is every musician's dream," says Nugent, "and I live it every song, every concert, every night, every lick, every tsunami of soul sweat. You dogs deserve me!" more on this story

Biffy Clyro Announce North American Tour

Biffy Clyro will be following their upcoming headlining performance at the Reading and Leeds festival by launching a short North American tour this fall.

The North American tour is scheduled to kick off on September 28th at the Weenie Roast 13 in Charlotte, NC and will conclude on October 10th at The Trocadero in Philadelphia, PA.

The band will be launching the tour in support of their latest album, "Opposites," which was produced by GGGarth Richardson (Red Hot Chili Peppers) and earned the group the Kerrang Best Album award. more on this story

Fitz and The Tantrums and Capital Cities Announce Fall Tour

Fitz and The Tantrums have announced that they will be teaming up with Capital Cities for the coheadlining "The Bright Futures Tour," which will hit North America this fall.

They have announced the initial dates for the trek which will be kicking off on October 20th in Richmond, VA and they have announced dates through November 23rd in Milwaukee, WI.

Fitz and The Tantrums are currently on their summer tour which includes upcoming shows with Bruno Mars as well as shows with The Colourist.

Fans will be able to watch Fitz and The Tantrums on late night TV as well. They will be performing their latest single "Out Of My League" on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on September 19th and will be the musical guests on Conan on October 16th. more on this story

The Melvins Reunite With Mike Dillard For New Album

The Melvins have announced the release of their new album, "Tres Cabrones" which they will be releasing on November 5th and marks the return of original drummer Mike Dillard.

Dillard, Buzz Osborne and Dale Crover reconvened for the new album with the goal of creating brand new music together and it has resulted in the new 12-track album.

"Tres Cabrones is as close as we're willing to get to the Melvins 1983 line-up," says Osborne. "The best part is it's all new songs. I specifically wrote tunes that would be good for these guys to play and it worked out great. We had no interest in rehashing tunes we wrote 30 years ago and chose instead to simply create NEW songs. It worked out perfectly."

"Making the Tres Cabrones record was a real treat indeed. It's a trip down memory lane complete with debauchery and ultra violence," said Dillard, who left the band in 1984 only to be replaced by Crover.

"After 30 years we release a record with the (almost) original line-up of the band," adds Crover. "I've always felt that drummer Mike Dillard was one of us. It's great that he's still a piece of the puzzle! Plus, I get to see what it's like being the bass player in the Melvins! Tres Cabrones indeed!"

There is no word yet on the tour plans for the new album, but The Melvins are currently in the midst of their 30th Anniversary Tour which will conclude on August 27th in Pioneertown, CA. more on this story

Mike Doughty Launching (Used To Be In) Soul Coughing Tour

Mike Doughty previously announced a new album featuring his new take on classics from his former band Soul Coughing and now he has announced that he is taking the show on the road.

Doughty has mapped out a 32-city tour that will take place over five weeks where he will only be performing songs from the Soul Coughing catalog, including the new versions from the forthcoming album.

The tour will be kicking off on October 16th in Teaneck, NJ at Mexicali Live and will conclude on November 23rd in New York City at Webster Hall.

The new album will be released on September 17th and the title is a list of the songs including Circles Super Bon Bon Sleepless How Many Cans? True Dreams of Wichita Monster Man Mr. Bitterness Maybe I'll Come Down St. Louise Is Listening I Miss the Girl Unmarked Helicopters The Idiot Kings So Far I Have Not Found the Science. more on this story

Fates Warning Releasing First New Album In Almost A Decade

Fates Warning will be releasing "Darkness In A Different Light", their first studio album in almost a decade, on September 30th, 2013 in Europe and October 1st, 2013 in North America.

The band will be supporting the new album release with tours; a headlining tour in Europe that will take place in October, followed by a North American headlining trek in November and December.

Fates Warning frontman Ray Alder had this to say about the album, "'Darkness in a Different Light' is the result of almost two years of very hard work from everyone in the band.

"I believe that this line-up is the best that Fates has ever had, and I also think that it comes through in the music on this album. It's been almost nine years since our last studio album and I couldn't be more proud of what we've accomplished here.

"We are looking very much forward to playing some new songs for our fans who have stuck by us over all these years. We plan on touring as much as possible for 'Darkness in a Different Light' and hopefully we'll hit a few places we've never been...'

The new album is the band's first release with their current lineup of Ray Alder (vocals), Jim Matheos and Frank Aresti (guitars), Joey Vera (bass) and Bobby Jarzombek (drums). more on this story

Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros Plan Their Own Big Top Show

Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros will be holding their own circus this Rocktober that will be taking place at the Los Angeles State Historic Park on October 17th, 18th, 19th, and 20th.

Entitled Big Top, the event is billed as "a new and distinctive circus experience created and curated by the band" that will span four nights and two days on the weekend including a matinee show on Sunday, October 20th for families.

Big Top will live up to its name by taking place under a traditional Big Top and will feature Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros performing in the round, a farmer's market, beer gardens, plus performances by an mix of musicians, vaudeville comedy, contortionists, acrobats, puppetry, and interactive performance art.

"These days a band is a fast machine, cramming in dates, cutting fat, making the most money it can. Far gone are the ancient days of the traveling troubadours, lingering in towns, meeting the people, entertaining for days," said the band's Alex Ebert.

"If you tour, or you have been to a 'professional' show, you may have had the sense that something is missing from the experience...And so, here comes the idea of Big Top - a one-off experiment in reaching for a more colorful, soulful, way to tour."

The band have launched a site for more details here.

Story of the Year Lead Scream It Like You Mean It Tour Lineup

Story of the Year have announced that they will be performing their album "Page Avenue" in its entirety during their headline sets on this year's Scream It Like You Mean It Tour.

They will be joined on the fall tour by Like Moths to Flames, Hawthorne Heights, Set It Off, I Am King, and Silverstein (on select dates), and the tour kicks off on October 8th in Cincinnati, OH.

Story of the Year frontman Dan Masala had this to say about the tour, ""I don't scream often, but when I do, I mean it." Matthew Stewart adds, "We are very excited to be bringing the most memorable and SILYMI tour to date." more on this story

Sammy Hagar Releases 'Knockdown Dragout' Video

(hennemusic) Sammy Hagar has released the music video for the song "Knockdown Dragout", the first single from his forthcoming album, "Sammy Hagar & Friends".

"Knockdown Dragout" features Sammy Hagar and Kid Rock taking on vocals, with Joe Satriani on guitar and Montrose's Denny Carmassi on drums.

Due September 24, "Sammy Hagar & Friends" is the Red Rocker's first solo project in five years. Hagar teams up with a variety of artists, including Kid Rock, Nancy Wilson (Heart), Ronnie Dunn (Brooks & Dunn), Neal Schon (Journey, HSAS), Chickenfoot pals Chad Smith, Michael Anthony and Joe Satriani; Montrose bandmates Bill Church and Denny Carmassi, his solo band The Wabos and more on a collection of 10 new songs and unexpected covers. Check out the video here.

DevilDriver Release 'The Appetite' Video

(TeamRock Radio) DevilDriver have released a video for their track "The Appetite." They premiered the song on TeamRock Radio last week. It's taken from their upcoming sixth album, Winter Kills, due out on August 26.

Frontman Dez Fafara recently said of their latest record: "It sounds a lot like the first three. It's got an intense groove to it, and I'm really happy. The fans started calling us 'the California groove machine.'

"Everybody needs a title – we'll take that one and we're going to give them that on the new record, for sure." Check out the band's new music video here.

Haken Release Pareidolia Video

(Prog) Haken have released a video for their track "Pareidolia." It's taken from their upcoming third album The Mountain, which is also their debut record with InsideOut Music, due for launch on September 2.

They say: "This song is at the heavier end of the Haken spectrum. It's a bit of a culture clash too; we had fun incorporating the Hindu scale, some tribal percussion and even a Greek bouzouki into our sound."

Haken have also announced that they will be performing at Danfest 3 in Leicester venue The Musician on November 23. Check out the album's tracklisting and watch the video here.