After six years away from the spotlight, Spineshank have returned and are ready to release a new record. Guitarist Mike Sarkisyan recently spoke with Noisecreep about the band' forthcoming album, Anger Denial Acceptance, and what led up to the relaunch of the band. more

Casey Royer of Social Distortion, Adolescents and DI fame, has been jailed for 90 days after being found guilty of being under the influence of heroin. The charge follows an incident in which he allegedly overdosed on drugs while looking after his 12-year-old son. more

Former Warrant vocalist Jani Lane has revealed that he is working on a new EP and plans to release the long-awaited Jabberwocky album later this year. more

Dio Disciples have announced five UK dates following their appearance at the Download Festival on June 11. more

Blaze Bayley says his first full tour as a solo performer with hired backing band will take place in the US at the end of the year. more

Periphery has dropped off their current tour with Fair To Midland as a result of "some very serious personal emergencies." more

Ian Anderson is to do a duet with a difference on Tuesday, April 12. He'll be onstage in Perm, Russia, but his partner for this will actually be orbiting the earth in a space station. Because it's US astronaut Colonel Catherine Coleman more

System Of A Down has revealed that it wants its fans to choose the setlist for a large portion of its upcoming reunion tour dates. The band has also revealed that one winner from each tour city will win a pair of tickets to his/her local show. more

'The Essential Korn' is set to be released on May 10th. Tentative track listing is here

Bob Seger says his new album is "half done" Seger is on tour until late May, but he'll start writing songs again in June for his next album more

MyChildren MyBride guitar player Daniel Alvarado has announced his departure from the band, issuing a statement via a blog. more

Craigslist TV's latest episode features a battle of the tribute bands. AC/DC vs. Sex Pistols. Check it out here

Bill Pitcock IV, best remembered for his many years playing lead for the Dwight Twilley Band as well as on many of Twilley's solo records, passed away on April 8, 2011. Cause of death was not immediately released. more

The Faceless have announced the addition of bassist Evan Brewer (Animosity, Reflux) to the group's ranks. more

P.S. Eliot have put their new album Sadie up on If You Make It as a donation based free download. more

Alter Bridge have confirmed that they will release live recordings from their upcoming tour on USB flash drives. more

Goo Goo Dolls have extended their American tour with dates that will take the band across the U.S. through late August. more

Pete Doherty, best known as a member of Babyshambles and The Libertines, was warned by a judge on Friday that he could face time in prison for repeated drug offences after he pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine. more Perhaps he'll serve time after his 30th arrest...

The Beatles' first recording and publishing contract to be auctioned off Paul McCartney, John Lennon and George Harrison signed the document in Hamburg more

Former Firewind, Helloween and Kingdom Come drummer Mark Cross has joined Tank. more

Reader submitted rumor: New York City might be secretly planning a huge Green Day concert on the Great Lawn in Central Park because of an online blog http://www.greendayonthegreatlawn.com/

The Rods are to play five UK shows after playing at the Download Festival on June 11. more

On this day in 1964, The Beatles set a new chart record with 14 singles on the Billboard Hot 100. The songs ranged from "Can't Buy Me Love" at #1 to "Love Me Do" at #81.