Carl Palmer Turned Down Black Sabbath

Palmer also addressed the possibility of reuniting with Greg Lake and Keith Emerson in ELP. Read what he had to say about that here.

Motley Crue's Vince Neil Thwarted By Garbage Truck

(Gibson) Motley Crue frontman Vince Neil was set to perform in Beaumont, TX, on August 17, but the concert was thwarted by a garbage truck. Neil, along with Slaughter, and Great White were part of the bill at a charity event for Children's Miracle Network hospitals.

Apparently an accident involving a garbage truck on a nearby highway caused a massive power outage. The promotor of the event said that they chose to cancel the event, citing the safety of the fans as their top priority.

Although the event is supposed to be rescheduled, it seems finding a suitable date might prove difficult. In mid-September Vince Neil and Motley Crue kick off their second Las Vegas residency, named an Evening in Hell.

They will play a dozen shows at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino between September 18 and October 6. more on this story

Avenged Sevenfold Release Full 'Hail To The King' Album Stream

Avenged Sevenfold fans can now hear an online stream of the band's entire new studio album "Hail To The King" ahead of the album's official release next week.

"Hail To The King" won't go on sale in North American until next Tuesday, August 27th, but iTunes have launched a full album preview on their site. You can stream "Hail To The King" here.

Avenged Sevenfold will be celebrating the release with a special free Hail To The King record release show that will take place on the eve of the album's release (August 26th) at the Hollywood Palladium. You can find details on how to obtain tickets to the show here.

Fans across North American will be able to watch the band live this fall when they launch the Hail To The King tour which will also include performances from Deftones and Ghost (a.k.a. Ghost B.C.).

The tour will be launching on October 3rd in Chicago at the Allstate Arena and will conclude on October 26th in Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay Events Center. more on this story

KISS Coffeehouse Closing Down

The KISS Coffeehouse in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina will soon be closing after a "steady decline" in business, the store's manager tells a local media outlet.

The KISS themed coffee shop opened with a massive KISS style promotion blitz seven years ago on Celebrity Circle in Myrtle Beach's Broadway at the Beach area.

The store's general manager Matthew Goldschmidt spoke with Myrtle Beach Online and explained, "It's not that we didn't do well," he said, "it was just a steady decline."

Goldschmidt didn't give the media outlet an exact date when the shop would be closing but did tell them that that everything in the store, including the KISS merch, is marked down to sell.

The official KISS Coffeehouse site only lists the Myrtle Beach location, though there were reports in 2011 that a new location was being planned in Las Vegas.

Metallica Announce 3D Movie World Premiere

(hennemusic) Metallica's 3D movie, "Through The Never", will make its world premiere at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival on Monday, September 9 at 7:30 PM.

"Now in its 38th year, Tiff.net is the most respected and prominent film festival in North America with many major films making their worldwide debuts there (last year's festival brought in nearly 300 feature films from over 70 different countries!)," posted the band.

"Through The Never will screen in the special IMAX at TIFF section and we'll be on hand for the red carpet premiere, to introduce the film and will spend some time in Toronto to chat with the press." more on this story

Megadeth Plan Countdown To Extinction: Live CD, DVD and Blu-Ray

(hennemusic) Megadeth have announced the September 24th release of "Countdown To Extinction: Live", a new CD, DVD and Blu-ray set that captures the band in concert on the 20th anniversary tour of the double-platinum 1992 album.

Recorded and filmed at Los Angeles' Fox Theatre last December, the 2012 show sees Megadeth performing the entire "Countdown To Extinction" album.

In addition to the "Countdown To Extinction" songs, the show also featured performances of other Megadeth classics like "Holy Wars," "Hangar 18" "Peace Sells," and "Trust" more on this story

Nine Inch Nails Go Pop With New Single

(Radio.com) Trent Reznor is singing a song way off yonder in a major key, and that chorus is nothing if not a pop-punk chorus in the new Nine Inch Nails single 'Everything'.

The new single release follows up previous released singles "Copy Of A" and "Came Back Haunted" off the band's forthcoming album Hesitation Marks.

Hesitation Marks, out September 3 on Columbia, is the group's first new studio LP since their 2008 full-length, The Slip. The new album features four different versions of the cover art and sports guest spots from Lindsay Buckingham to King Crimson guitarist Adrian Belew.

The bizarrely upbeat and spritely new tune 'Everything' was premiered on Zane Lowe's BBC Radio 1 program, and can be streamed here.

The Rides Release Full Album Stream

(Classic Rock) Classic Rock is proud to premiere Can't Get Enough, the debut album by blues-rock supergroup The Rides. The band consists of Stephen Stills, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Barry Goldberg, who have put together a 10-track record that aims, says guitarist Stills, to capture "the spirit of that simple, raw authentic 40s and 50s blues music the three of us love."

He and keyboardist both appeared on Al Kooper's 1969 album Super Session, although the didn't meet at the time. When they eventually got together in a studio, Goldberg says: "We connected on so many things, started jamming, and soon we'd begun our first song."

Shepherd says: "The Rides are a perfect mix of generations where three musicians who love and play the blues collide and create music that goes beyond our individual achievements." Check out the album here.

John Frusciante Explains Why He Left the Chili Peppers

(Gibson) Since officially leaving his gig as guitarist in Red Hot Chili Peppers back in December 2009, John Frusciante has kept a low profile. He released the album PBX Funicular Intaglio Zone last year without much promotion at all. Billboard recently got an interview with the reclusive musician, in which he talks about his upcoming EP Outsides as well as his work as producer for the hip-hop group Black Knights.

Frusciante also shed some light on why he decided to leave the Chili Peppers. John said he hadn't thought about quitting the band until Chili Peppers' bassist Flea told him that he wanted to take a two year break after the Stadium Arcadium tour.

"When he said it I was kind of shocked, 'cause I thought we were on a roll, let's just keep moving with this, you know? But once he said it to me, my mind started thinking, 'What would I do with that two years if I had two years to just do whatever I wanted?' And by about four months later I was so excited about quitting the band I didn't even want it to be a two-year thing anymore."

John says he has no plans to ever rejoining the band, let alone playing live: "I really don't think of myself as a performer anymore. It was never something that came naturally to me. It was something that I adapted to, but it was never really an expression of who I was."

Although his main focus today is working with beats and samples, John hasn't completely given up on the guitar. "Same," which is the first track on Outsides, is basically a ten-minute guitar solo.

Take a listen to "Same" here.

Last In Line's Plans Changed Because of Vivian Campbell's Cancer

(Classic Rock) Last In Line originally aimed to deliver many more shows than the low-key tour they've just completed but guitarist Vivian Campbell's cancer fight got in the way, says Vinny Appice.

The drummer reports he's amazed by his bandmate's energy – and as soon as he's fully recovered they'll be back to finish what they started. He tells Get Your Rock Out:

"We were going to play a bunch of festivals but Viv had to take care of himself. When he gets fully better we'll book more next year.

"He amazes me – I've played with guys going, 'I've got a cold, I can't go on…' But he's doing chemo, and he's rocking out. He's loaded with energy, and God bless him, it's great.

"He's still doing Def Leppard and I've got a bunch of other projects. We're just trying to get past these shows; but we've got to continue after that." more on this story

Motorhead Frontman Lemmy Kilmister Rock Iconz Statue Coming

(hennemusic) Motorhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister is being immortalized this fall with his own, limited-edition Rock Iconz statue by KnuckelBonz. Only 1000 Lemmy Rock Iconz are being created and sold worldwide.

The Lemmy statue stands approximately 9" tall and is hand-painted with the iconic Warpig logo sculpted on the base of the collectible.

The Lemmy statue comes with a certificate of authenticity, and is officially licensed through Motorhead and Global Merchandising Corp. More including a video

Lester Chambers Files $5 Million Lawsuit Against Attacker

(The Blues Lester Chambers has launched a $5 million dollar lawsuit against the woman accused of attacking him on stage, saying he's been left too shaken to work.

Dinalynn Andrews-Potter was last week charged with assault and elder abuse after the 73-year-old was pushed into his band's amplifiers as they performed anthem "People Get Ready."

His lawsuit is based on loss of earnings because he's had to refuse touring offers and can't complete work on his current album. Read more details about the suit and the attack here.

Kinks Frontman Ray Davies Releasing New Book

(Radio.com) Nearly 20 years after publishing his "unauthorized autobiography" X-Ray, former Kinks frontman Ray Davies is preparing to return to bookstores this October with Americana. According to the publisher's website, the book traces his complicated relationship with the United States.

"As a boy in post-War England, legendary Kinks' singer/songwriter Ray Davies fell in love with America—its movies and music, its culture of freedom, fed his imagination," the book's description reads.

"Then, as part of the British Invasion, he toured the US with the Kinks during one of the most tumultuous eras in recent history—until the Kinks group was banned from performing there from 1965-69."

According to Is Tiny Dancer Really Elton's Little John?: Music's Most Enduring Mysteries, Myths, and Rumors Revealed by Rolling Stone writer Gavin Edwards, the ban was prompted by a few incidents: "Ray Davies punched a union official who kept insinuating that England was already as good as Communist, and they appeared on a Dick Clark special for NBC without paying their mandatory dues to the American Federation of Television and Recording Artists… Years later, Davies mused, 'In many respects, that ridiculous ban took away the best years of the Kinks' career when the original band was performing at its peak.'"

Years later, in the late '70s and early '80s, the Kinks would have the greatest successes in the states with 1979′s Low Budget (featuring "Catch Me Now I'm Falling" and "(Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman)"), 1981′s Give The People What They Want ("Destroyer," "Better Things") and 1983′s State Of Confusion ("Come Dancing," "Don't Forget To Dance"), amid complaints from fans that they were catering their music towards American radio stations (and the American arena rock circuit).

The book culminates in the a "transformative event" read about that here.

Black Crowes Announce Special Guest For Upcoming Shows

The Black Crowes followed up this week's announcement of a string of live shows before that take next year off with details about which artists will be opening for them at several special upcoming shows.

The band have announced special acoustic concerts at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY and now reveal that the shows will feature support from John Fulbright on two dates and Justin Townes Earle on the other two dates.

The Black Crowes have also lined up different support acts for their upcoming shows at Terminal 5 in New York. Those shows will include special guests Ray Wylie Hubbard, Blind Boys of Alabama, Dr. John & The Nite Trippers and Maceo Parker. more on this story

Francis Dunnery Returning To Prog Roots On New Album

(Prog) Francis Dunnery has confirmed his next album will be called Frankenstein Monster and it's a return to his prog roots. Its release will follow the launch of the title track next month, and his Sensational Francis Dunnery Electric Band will tour to promote it during September and October.

He reports: "The song Frankenstein Monster (Stitched Back Together) will be the frontrunner for a predominantly guitar-based album, with many songs written by my brother and his band Necromandus.

"The entire album is a return to my electric, progressive roots and I have been incredibly inspired to work in the progressive rock genre again. more on this story

Galahad Release Neil Pepper Memorial Track

(Prog) Galahad have released a track called "Outerlife," which was written by late bassist Neil Pepper, with proceeds from sales of the single to be given directly to his family.

He died of cancer two years ago next month. In his memory, the band have repaired the cassette recording of Outerlife, which also features The Pineapple Thief's Bruce Soord.

Galahad frontman Stu Nicholson says: "Outerlife was recorded around 1997 with Bruce on guest vocals. Unfortunately only a cassette version exists but the sound quality is not too shabby." more on this story

Wednesday 13 Planning Live DVD Release

(TeamRock Radio) Wednesday 13 is at work on a new live DVD that will be called "Scream Britain Scream," which was filmed during his band's recent UK tour.

The former Murderdolls man (and there's not much chance of that project returning) says the package will include performance, backstage and intimate footage.

"This will be the ultimate backstage pass for any fan. We filmed every single second of the March tour," 13 reports. "I want this DVD to show what we do and how we do it – the good, the bad and the ugly." Fans can still get involved, find out how.

Coheed And Cambria Announce UK Tour

(Classic Rock) Coheed And Cambria have confirmed a six-date UK tour in November. They've also just released a new music video for their track Number City.

It's taken from recent album The Afterman: Descension, the follow-up to 2012′s The Afterman: Ascension, which continue frontman Claudio Sanchez's epic Amory Wars story arc.

They've also launched a limited-edition three-disc set containing both albums plus a live album and 64-page booklet. Check out the video and tour dates here.

Singled Out: Lonely H's Waiting On a Broken Heart

Today Mark Fredson from Lonely H tells us about the song "Waiting On a Broken Heart" from their new self-titled album. Here is the story:

My girlfriend and I had been together for about 6 months at the time and it was still real hard for me to get a read on her. One moment we were in love and the other I was scared she would drop me like a bad habit. I was literally "waiting in the living room" one night as she was changing her clothes when I started writing the song. I didn't have a guitar or a piano near so I just wrote first verse in my head.

For all I knew, this girl was gonna walk out of her bedroom all dolled up for a night on town and breakup with me. And the only thing I could do to calm my nerves was to put it to music. Note: not the best solution. I started musing upon all that we could become if she just stuck it out with me. It ended up getting a little pitiful. But hey, that's a big part of me.

We're still together (sometimes it's best to ignore your gut). She even sings on the song. And she wrote a response to my song for her own record called 'Waitin' which uses the same hook. And I sing on that version too. But hers came out before ours and that's when things start getting confusing. How's about that for a Fleetwood Mac-esque web of incestuous musical drama?

Hearing is believing. Now that you know the story behind the song, listen for yourself and learn more about the album (click on the music tab to listen) right here!

Pink Floyd Darkside Radio Show Video Trailer Released

(Prog) Aardman Animations, makes of Wallace And Gromit, have launched a three-minute trailer for Sir Tom Stoppard's radio play Darkside, based on Pink Floyd's The Dark Side Of The Moon.

The production will be broadcast on Radio 2 on August 26, marking the 40th anniversary of the iconic prog album. It stars Bill Nighy and Rufus Sewell, and is described as a "philosophical comedy".

Floyd guitarist David Gilmour recently said he found the script "fascinating," adding: "I can't wait to hear it come to life with the great cast performing it, and our music woven into it.

"I can't think of a better way to celebrate The Dark Side Of The Moon's 40-year anniversary." Check out the trailer.

Ministry Release Permawar Video

(TeamRock Radio) Ministry have released a video for their track Permawar. It's taken from 13th studio album From Beer To Eternity – almost certain to be Al Jourgensen's last outing under the Ministry name.

He recently said: "We'll see if we ever do another Ministry gig again or not; I'm not saying yes or no yet. All I'm saying is I know there's no new Ministry studio CDs coming ever again. I promise."

He made the decision after the death of guitarist Mike Scaccia, whose last work appears on the record. "He was like my little brother, my best friend," Jourgensen reflects. "As long as he was there I knew things were going to be okay.

"I'm not going to go, 'He's dead, we can sell records,' like most people would do. That just doesn't interest me – and I have other projects going on." Check out the video here.

Fates Warning Premiere New Song Called 'Firefly'

(Classic Rock) Classic Rock is proud to premiere 'Firefly,' the brand-new track from Fates Warning. It's taken from upcoming album 'Darkness In A Different Light' – their first since 2004′s 'FWX'.

"Firefly is very personal to me in more ways than one," Vocalist Ray Alder tells Classic Rock. "After I'd written the melody I knew immediately what the title was going to be, as well as the subject. I'm pretty sure we've all felt this way at one time or another: that sometimes things just don't work out the way you think they would, but that's okay, it's part of life, and we move on.

"Ironically, I was outside the studio one night while recording it, and there they were – fireflies floating through the trees in the forest. I hadn't seen a single firefly for at least 15 years so I took it as a sign. A sign of what, I don't know; but very ironic nonetheless…" Check out the song here.

Skindred Release Ninja Song

(TeamRock Radio) Skindred have released their brand-new track "Ninja" for streaming. It's taken from the Welsh outfit's upcoming studio album "Kill The Power".

Frontman Benji Webbe says: "Kill The Power is for all them that are sick of being the underdog and want to step up and destroy all those who oppress and hold them down.

"Use this album as a backdrop to overcome and take your life back. We ain't fighting the power no more – we're killing it!" Check out the new song here.

Devin Townsend's Ziltoid Gets TeamRock Radio Show

(TeamRock Radio) Ziltoid the Omniscient, the coffee-swilling interdimensional sidekick of Devin Townsend, is launched his own show on TeamRock Radio this Saturday, August 27.

What can you expect from a show hosted by a coffee-swilling interdimensional sidekick? We don't know, so we asked Ziltoid. Find out what he said here.