antiMUSIC's Day In Rock.com - Today's Top Rock Music News Stories

Compiled by Keavin Wiggins
. The Day in Rock - antiMUSIC.com's look at Today's Top Rock News Stories From Across the Web

Click Here To Bookmark DayInRock.com - Make The DayInRock.com Your Homepage
..

Chet Helms RIP

AP reports: Chet Helms, the revered father of the 1967 Summer of Love and a music promoter who launched the career of singer Janis Joplin, has died of complications from a stroke. He was 62.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Comments

Eminem Rockin' the Rooftops

liveDaily reports: Rapper and unofficial Detroit booster Eminem will perform one song to open Rockin' the Rooftops, a Wednesday night (6/29) fundraiser to support the city's huge, annual fireworks display.

"The fireworks are a big part of summertime in Detroit, and I want to support them and the Mayor," Eminem said in a statement. "I've come downtown to watch them since I was a kid, and I'll get involved in something that helps the city any way I can." [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Nickelback Mini Tour

liveDaily reports: Canadian rockers Nickelback, currently at work on a new album, have lined up a brief stint of August and September concert dates.

Six cities are on the band's itinerary, which includes two-night stands in Victoria, British Columbia and Northern California. [see full story for more including dates]- Click Here for the Full Story

Iron Savior Leave Noise

BW&BK reports: According to a post at the official IRON SAVIOR website by the webmaster, the band is no longer with Sanctuary/Noise. No details have been given for the split, so it is unclear as to whether the band was dropped or if they walked. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Skinny Puppy DVD

Digital Noise reports: Skinny Puppy will be releasing a live DVD titled "The Greater Wrong Of The Right" on September 27th through SPV.

The DVD footages comes from their 2004 North Amercian tour. [see full story for new tour dates]- Click Here for the Full Story

Taproot Dates

The PRP reports: Taproot have firmed up their touring schedule for the next few months, here's where they'll be playing:

July 09th Indianapolis, IN - Egyptian Room/Mural Center July 11th Flint, MI - The Machine Shop July 12th Grand Rapids, MI - Orbit Room July 14th Fort Wayne, IL - Piere's[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Coheed and Mainstream

punkbands reports: Coheed and Cambria had a few things to say about their upcoming Columbia Records debut. The record, titled Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV: Volume 1. From Fear Through the Eyes of Madness is due out September 20th. Vocalist Claudio Sanchez had this to say:

I think it's more of a straight-forward sounding Coheed, The first nine songs of the record are very straightforward and are very smooth. Then when we get to the end of the record, it's a piece called 'The Willing Well,' with four conceptual long tracks. There's a song on it that is called 'The Final Cut,' which is very bluesy [and] Pink Floyd sounding. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Matt Freeman Recovering

punkbands reports: Matt Freeman recently underwent a successful surgery and his doctors have determined that his condition is not terminal. Matt is now home and recovering well. Matt and Rancid would like to thank everyone for their thoughts, love and prayers.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Every Time I Do Nora

Punkbands reports: Nora bassist Chris Byrnes has left the band to join Every Time I Die, who have since parted with their recently recruited bassist, Kevin Falk, formerly of Between The Buried And Me. In turn, Nora have recruited original Nora guitarist/former Burnt By The Sun vocalist Mike Olender to handle the bass duties for them. - Click Here for the Full Story

No King Diamond Euro Tour

Metal Blade reports: King Diamond manager, Ole Bang, recently confirmed suspicions that King Diamond will not be touring Europe this year. In the absence of a European tour, King and Andy will start writing new songs for the next King Diamond album.- Click Here for the Full Story

Metal OnDemand

Metal Blade reports: MTV has launched on demand programming available through Comcast and Charter cable providers. Through MTV On Demand viewers can select from a menu with a variety of movies, music and shows. More Metal Blade videos will be available soon through MTV On Demand. Right now you can check out Unearth's video for "Zombie Autopilot". In July look for Into the Moat's "Dead Before I Stray", and in August The Red Chord's "Antman" and As I Lay Dying's "Confined".- Click Here for the Full Story

Into The Moat Update

Metal Blade reports: We're on the road right now with some incredible bands. The Red Death, The End, and Undying. Please do yourself a favor and check all of those bands out... Also, we have a bunch of shows coming all over south Florida with bands like Origin, Animosity, From a Second Story Window, Ion Dissonance, and Reflux. If you live in the south Florida area you will not want to miss those. And in other news, we have a huge tour coming up we can't wait to announce! The rest of the Soilent Green dates will be up really, really soon. - Earl IV[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Black Dahlia Fisticuffs

Metal Blade reports: Oak Park thrash metallers The Black Dahlia Murder were forced to cancel band practice last Friday after drummer Zach Gibson's involvement in alcohol fueled fisticuffs outside of a small party at his Taylor home. According to Zach, 19, a drunken man, whom he had never met, was making inappropriate advances toward Zach's significant other. It was at this time that Zach asked the inappropriate party to exit the building. Outside, Mr. Gibson was allegedly "swung upon" by the drunken man, and was forced to retaliate. The next morning Zach's hand was reportedly "Huge", and "couldn't hold a drumstick.", resulting ultimately in the cancellation. This is the first time The Black Dahlia Murder has cancelled practice since The Great Kempainen Birthday/Funeral and the ungodly appearance of The Mysterious Gooch Rash. We wish the best to these gentlemen, and hope never to hear of another missed band practice, ever, ever again. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Antimatter Shakeup

End Records reports: Duncan Patterson has announced a wish to move away from Antimatter after the release of 'Planetary Confinement' (out July 26th). He will concentrate on his new project, 'Ion'. Details of Ion, Deathcap, and all other related projects can be found at the umbrella site duncanpatterson.tk. As for Antimatter, Mick Moss will continuer the project with a new album for 2006 entitled 'Leaving Eden', featuring Anathema's Daniel Cavanagh.

Duncan - "I have decided that Planetary Confinement is to be my departing Antimatter album. This is for my own personal reasons, (per·son·al - adj. Concerning a particular person and his or her private business, interests, or activities; intimate: "I have something personal to tell you"), and nothing to do with anyone else. Feel free to gossip and start rumours though, it will help us sell more CDs and that. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Finding Core Debut

submitted news reports: Canadian power rock band "Finding Core" has finally finished their debut cd. The cd has been a year in the making & will finally be available mid to late July. There's a very strong buzz happening in Ontario Canada, Michigan, New York & Montreal Canada. More information available on this up & coming Canadian quartet @ www.findingcore.com. Stay tuned for big news in the very near future !- Click Here for the Full Story

Comments

Bryan Adams Instores

i.e. marketing reports: Bryan Adams will be doing some CD & book signings! If you're in the area, here's your chance to meet Bryan and get a signed CD and/or book!

July 6th * Wednesday * 12:30 PM - 2 PM
Borders: 10-24 School Street Boston MA 02108 617-557-7188

July 10th * Sunday * 2 PM - 3:30 PM
Borders: 1000 Hylan Drive Rochester NY 14623 585-292-5900

July 29th * Friday * 12:30 PM - 2 PM
Borders: 600 Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis MN 55402 612-339-4859

August 6th * Saturday * 2 PM - 3:30 PM
Borders: 3466 Mayfield Road Cleveland Heights OH 44118 216-291-8605 - Click Here for the Full Story

Road Chemistry

Razor & Tie reports: The Chemistry hit the road with Flyleaf on Saturday in Tampa, FL.

Here are the confirmed dates:

6/29 - Cooper City, FL - Revolution 180
6/30 - Tallahassee, FL - Beta Bar
7/1 - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade
7/2 - Nashville, TN - Rocketown
7/5 - Columbus, OH - The Basement
7/9 - Providence, RI - The Call
7/10 - Portland, ME - The Station
[see full story to check out the eCard for the tour] - Click Here for the Full Story

Tom Wehrle Release

Epsy Records reports: Singer/songwriter Tom Wehrle will be releasing his sophomore album, "Room to Dream" on Aug 30th, 2005

Showcasing Tom's many influences and styles, "Room to Dream" is poised to propel Wehrle into the national market. The album was recorded and mixed by Tom Wehrle at Milkshake Studios and mastered by Ron Boustead (Lenny Kravitz, Smashing Pumpkins, Ben Harper) at Precision Mastering in Hollywood, CA. Room to Dream features Drew Bailey (Greenwheel) playing drums on most of the 13 tracks. Room to Dream is available for pre-order at www.tomwehrle.com and all pre-orders will be sent an autographed CD on the release date. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Trojan Sound System

Noble PR reports: Trojan Sound System Reggae music for All the People New 2005 Dates announced!!!

Buddha's Back Yard (Glasgow) - 3 July
Rise Festival (London) - 16 July

Following appearances at the Isle Of Wight Festival during June 2005, the Trojan Sound System (TSS) has announced a series of more Summer dates around the country, including a major set on the Main Stage at the legendary Big Chill (6 August) featuring an exclusive live set with the Mad Professor producing Horace Andy. Other key dates include sets at the Big Chill Bar (30 June), Buddha's Back Yard (03 July), Welsh Reggae Festival (09 July) and the Rise Festival (16 July).[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Hellfest Boycott

antiMusic reports: "100$ for a show IS NOT HARDCORE!!!!!" So reads the Myspace page for one individual who has taken up the battle of calling for a boycott of Hellfest because it has gone corporate. Below is the general call for the boycott, check out the full story link for more.

"I don't know about you, but I think that hardcore is dead and the values that once brought us together are history. $100 bucks for a show is outrageous, even if there are so many bands playing. I do understand that there are expenses to cover and whatnot, but come on!!! This is a slap in the face to the hardcore community. I know that there are so many people out there who are going and can afford to go but there are just as many who want to be a part and are going to be left out. Hardcore USED to be a community... now the community is so large that even the people who started it "back in the day" are selling it out (youth of today...bold). What is it all coming to? I think that the idea of a HUGE fest is great...but WHAT is this really for? The "KIDS" or " THE BUSINESS?"... TAKE BACK WHAT WAS ONCE YOURS!!!!! $100 for a show IS NOT HARDCORE!!!!!" - Click Here for the Full Story

Comments

Click here for the latest Rock news and headlines including The Day in Rock breaking stories

Read Day In Rock Reports From Other Days

antiMUSIC News featured on RockNews.info

Day In Rock

Tragic Circumstances Of Casey Chaos' Death Revealed- Megadeth Working On New Album- E-Town Concrete and Bulldoze Deliver 'Drones For Xmas'- more

Sammy Hagar Reveals Classic Song That Alex Van Halen Rejected- Amen's Casey Chaos Had Project With Roy Mayorga- more

Day In Country

Koe Wetzel Takes 'High Road' To No. 1- Jon Pardi Wraps The Christmas Show- more

Reviews

Live: Dave Koz & Friends

Beatles Vinyl Box Set

MorleyView: Gino Vannelli

On The Record: The Motown Sound Collection, Part 1 The Supremes

A New Album, Ornaments and One Ugly Sweater: Merry Christmas from Joe Bonamassa!