AC/DC's Phil Rudd Arrested Again

The site reported that Mark was given a year of probation for the charge with one of the terms of the sentence leaving him unable to leave the state to tour. Read the report here.

Mark has now provided a statement to Alt Press giving his side of the story. He writes, "I wanted clarify a few things in the press and express my gratitude to the fans who continue to stick by us in these trying times. I turned myself in and was not arrested. The alleged drug house in question was merely a medicinal marijuana facility.

"I speak not only for myself but on behalf of From Autumn To Ashes that we will make up the dates as soon as we possibly can. Thank you for the years of support and see you soon."

The Quebec City Summer Festival is an annual 11-day music event held in the city's downtown during the month of July. "Great job done by the band and crew getting ready for Quebec," tweeted leader Dave Mustaine before the concert. "I am so ready for this show."

Led by Mustaine and longtime bassist David Ellefson, the group also features new guitarist Kiko Loureiro and studio drummer Chris Adler from Lamb Of God.

The Quebec City Summer Festival is an annual 11-day music event held in the city's downtown during the first week of July. The final date saw the Stones play before a record-breaking crowd of 102,000 fans, who saw an 18-song set of classics that opened with tehri 1981 hit, "Start Me Up", and wclosed with their signature tune, "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction."

The band recorded a video message thanking everyone who came to the 15-show tour, which opened in San Diego on May 24. "I met a lot of old friends," says Keith Richards, "and made a lot of new ones."

Produced by Page, the group launched the extensive reissues series last June with their first three albums, "Led Zeppelin I", "Led Zeppelin II" and "Led Zeppelin III"; it continued last October with "Led Zeppelin IV" and "Houses Of The Holy"; and was followed by "1975's "Physical Graffiti" this past February. The campaign wraps up on July 31 with the release of 1976's "Presence", 1979's "In Through The Out Door" and 1982's "Coda."

"It's a closure, if you want to use that word, on the recording world, the studio world of Led Zeppelin," explains Page, "and the time, those years that Led Zeppelin was indeed a living band. The series is an authoritative and complete picture.

"This is what I intended to do right from the beginning of it: to re-release the complete catalogue in the best quality available - whether it be vinyl or digital downloads or whatever it be; even the CDs were revisited. So there was that, but also the companion discs, which would supply so much more information across the board."

He then addresses a member of the audience, saying: "Hey homie, you don't hit a woman. You just pushed a woman out of the way to get to the front, you dick. You don't hit a woman, dude."

Although Randy Blythe's Czech prison ordeal features in the lyrics for the tracks Still Echoes and 512, the vocalist this week emphasised that the rest of the record dealt with other issues.

He said: "I'm glad to be a free man, but it's not like I view everything in my band versus the experience in the Czech Republic. "I wrote a 500-page book about the experience. That pretty much got it out of my system."

It follows 2000's Inside Job and sees him exploring his roots, while also setting out into new territory. Guest artists include Mick Jagger, Merle Haggard and Dolly Parton.

Henley named the album after the area where he was raised. He explains: "I'm a Southerner and a Texan. It's who I am and where I come from." He adds that the work is set in "the rural America that I knew - the family, the neighbours and the countryside."

Guitarist Josh Rand says: "A big thank-you to Lzzy for killing it on this track. It sounds amazing!" The second EP is entitled Straight Outta Burbank and includes Gimme Shelter along with material by Iron Maiden, Slayer, Motley Crue and Bad Brains.

"The song 'Rattle That Lock' was inspired, musically, by the sound that's played on French railway stations," says Gilmour. "Before they make an announcement - a 4-note jingle is played. Every time I heard it would make me want to start dancing."

Due September 18, Gilmour's fourth solo effort sees him working alongside wife and lyricist Polly Samson and co-producer Phil Manzanera. "Rattle That Lock" will be available in a CD edition with clothbound, foil-blocked cover, including a 22-page booklet, and also on heavyweight vinyl, digital download and a deluxe box edition, which includes 4 Barn Jam films, 4 non-album audio tracks, 4 documentaries, and 2 promo clips.

Due this fall, the follow-up to 2013's self-titled record marks the group's first release since a public split and two-year legal battle over the Queensryche brand with former singer Geoff Tate.

Vocalist Todd La Torre joined in 2012 was on board for the band's 2013 album and live shows, while Tate went on to form Operation: Mindcrime - named after Queensryche's 1988 album.

"The next album from Queensryche is hopefully coming out the first week of October," guitarist Michael Wilton revealed recently. "We are doing a worldwide release, and very much expected.

The new album is set to be release on September 18th. The new music video was directed by Atreyu's Porter McKnight. He had the following to say about the clip "Writing/directing the music video for 'Long Live' has easily been one of the most exhilarating and fruitful artistic endeavors I've been a part of.

"This was my first attempt at either role and I have to say it was an absolute pleasure. The album Long Live (and the title track!) is without a doubt the best music we've ever written and I can't wait to share it with everyone."

Frontman Alex Varkatzas adds, "'Long Live' is by far my favorite Atreyu video, which is fitting because our new record, titled Long Live, is the strongest Atreyu record to date".

Drummer Brandon Saller had the following to say, "This is my favorite video we've ever created. We were fortunate to have our own Porter McKnight at the helm with the art direction and video. We wanted to make the pre-order options interesting and have items for the true collector. Grab your pre-order and get the title track instantly. Then, I recommend going to your car, cranking it up and driving fast while screaming your f**ing head off."

"I'm so pumped to show this video to the world," said guitarist Dan Jacobs. "We've worked very hard on this record and video, especially our own Porter McKnight, who directed it, so words can't express how excited we are to share it with everyone. It's by far the most epic video we have ever made and the face-melting level is on 11. Warning: Uncontrollable head banging will occur."

Fans can watch the video here. The group will be hitting the road this fall for a series of North American dates including an appearance at the Louder Than Life festival in Louisville, Ky on October 3rd.

Frontman Matt Tuck recently said of Venom: "People were wanting a pissed-off band, and it's hard to write stuff like that when I don't feel it on a personal level.

Saturday Night Gave Me Sunday Morning is one of two new songs on the release, alongside We Don't Run. The first is described as a "bright pop song with a hooky chorus" while the second is "an anthem in the Bon Jovi tradition." Both were co-written by Jon Bon Jovi and producer John Shanks. Further contents have not yet been revealed.

Originally released by Cale in 1972, Skynyrd covered the tune on their 1974 album, "Second Helping." The record peaked at No. 12 on the US Billboard 200 on its way to sales of more than 2 million in the States alone.

"We've known each other on a very close level," Frampton tells Billboard. "We've known each other through thick and thin, literally. We've played many, many concerts together. And we went through their (1977) air disaster together because my crew was off the road with me and had joined Lynyrd Skynyrd for that tour.

"It's just always been a pleasure to do anything with them, and I enjoyed the whole experience of doing that tribute show. It was much more of a family experience for me, that whole day."

Bihar says: "The biggest challenge while shooting this video was to create a believable world. In this medium, a film or music video, you have to believe the things that you see. So the challenge was to let Till and Peter look like pigs. For this, you need high quality make-up."

They've also been busy with a six-month road trip in April. Noodles tells the Aspen Times: "We want to do a record - that's the plan. But it's taking forever.

The box set is named after their final single, cutting short its full title of You Can Make Me Dance, Sing Or Anything (Even Take The Dog For aA Walk, Mend A Fuse, Fold Away The Ironing Board, Or Any Other Domestic Short Comings).

Legislation came into effect in October that allowed buyers to copy items they'd purchased into a personal library. The Copyright And Rights In Performances (Personal Copies For Private Use) Regulations 2014 affected music, TV, film and ebook products.

It became acceptable to buy a CD and make a copy for use elsewhere, such as outside the home or for backup purposes. It remained illegal to share the material with others, and also to keep copies if the original item was resold.

The new album is due out on August 21 via Loma Vista Recordings and features a 'new' frontman, Papa Emeritus III, whom the band officially unveiled last week.

In the new preview clip, artist Jarrod Gosling discusses how the sleeve was developed with influences including Genesis' Foxtrot and Roger Dean's early work for the Vertigo label.

The track features guest contributions from Eluveitie flautist Chrigel Glanzmann and former Opeth percussionist Martin Lopez. Guitarist Esa Holopainen recently called the follow-up to 2013's Circle one of his three top choices from Amorphis' catalogue.

Pickin' on Nashville, the band's 1989 debut, injected southern rock and blues into country radio, and went on to sell more than two million copies - but the exposure did them few favors long-term.

Young tells PostCrescent: "I look back now and think how ridiculous it sounded to hear the Headhunters on country radio. It didn't make a lot of sense, it was so different. It sounded like a band from the 70s doing southern rock."

Earle - who's better known for his country rock output - tells WBUR: "I always approach it from the songwriting standpoint. He was Robert Johnson because of the songs.

"He wrote every song that's a big deal. Every form of the post-war alleged blues is based on one Robert Johnson song or another. And it's absolutely the truth. He's every bit the father of the modern genre."

Entitled Love, the new teaser video clip features music taken from Day Session, the bonus music package that accompanies some versions of the release.

The 5-date fall run will see Chris Adler performing double-duty with both acts as the longtime Lamb Of God player is also the current studio drummer for Megadeth.

"Having just finished an amazing record full of high-energy heavy metal with Chris Adler, Kiko Loureiro and David Ellefson," says Dave Mustaine, "I am excited to announce this tour and see all of the metal fans come out for this one. I literally can't wait to hit the stage again!"

"I have to say that it's definitely exciting to be announcing this one!," adds Lamb Of God guitarist Mark Morton. "It's been almost a decade since we've had the opportunity to tour with Megadeth, and we're absolutely thrilled to be teaming up with them once again for these very special UK dates.

Ahead of the final at London's 100 Club, Alfie was mentored by his hero - Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi, who presented Alfie with one of his own signature amps.

Ozzy Osbourne has always been a massive Beatles fan. But even if he wasn't, as a high profile artist - and one who certainly attracts some crazy fans - he was appalled when People magazine put Mark David Chapman on the cover. He felt that it glorified Chapman, and featured that it could possibly encourage someone else to seek out fame in a similar manner.