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Day in Rock Report for 03/31/2015


David Lee Roth Injured During Van Halen's Kimmel Concert

(hennemusic) Despite frontman David Lee Roth injuring himself, Van Halen launched their new album, "Tokyo Dome Live In Concert", with a live performance on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live on Monday.

The 8-song mini-concert that shut down Hollywood Boulevard got off to a shaky start when Roth cut his nose on the microphone during the opening number, "Panama."

The singer left the stage during the track before returning to advise the crowd of his injury and apologized as the group took a short break before restarting the performance after Roth was outfitted with a bandage across his nose.

Van Halen then ran through a greatest hits set that included "Panama", "Runnin' With The Devil", "Hot For Teacher", "Eruption", "You Really Got Me", "Dance The Night Away". Unchained" and "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love."

On Monday, the program aired footage of "Panama", "Runnin' With The Devil" and a portion of "Dance The Night Away", which saw Roth invite a girl up from the crowd to dance.

The late night show will broadcast additional material from the mini-concert tonight, Tuesday March 31st. Check out the video from Monday night's show here.

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Rolling Stones North America Tour Details Revealed

Update: The Rolling Stones officially announced "The Zip Code Tour". Frontman Mick Jagger had this to say, "We are excited to be back in North America playing stadiums this summer! We are looking forward to being back on stage and playing your favorite songs."

Guitarist Keith Richards adds, "We love being out on the road and it is great to come back to North America! I can't wait to get back on the stage!"

The previously leaked dates were correct. Below is our previous report:

After a false start earlier this month with their #SatisfactionThurday teases, The Rolling Stones have revealed their plans to launch a North American tour summer.

The legendary band will be kicking off 15 date tour on May 24 at Petco Park in San Diego, Ca and conclude the trek on July 15th at Le Festival d'ete de Quebec in Quebec City, according to leaked tour date information.

At press time (7:00am EST March 31st) the band has not yet made their formal announcement but the dates were inadvertently leaked on Monday ahead of the official announcement, when advertisements listing the dates appeared on the websites for Major League Baseball teams The Minnesota Twins and the Kansas City Royals.

The band teased the announcement via social media on Monday by posting a photo of an American flag version of their lips and tongue logo and advising fans to check their website this morning for a big announcement.

As previously reported, the band was expected to make the tour announcement on March 19th. WKRN reported at the time that "the nationwide promoter's ticketing is being blamed for the delay" and the mayor of Nashville was forced postponed a planned announcement of a local show. See the tour dates here.

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Scott Weiland Bandmate Jeremy Brown Dies

Scott Weiland and The Wildabouts guitarist Jeremy Brown has died, the former Stone Temple Pilots frontman revealed on his Facebook page late Monday night.

The news comes as the band release their debut album "Blaster" today (March 31) in North America. A cause of death has not been revealed. Weiland posted the following message, "We received a call today about my friend Jeremy Brown that has shaken me to the core.

"We were all concerned this afternoon when Jeremy didn't show up for a long-scheduled rehearsal for tonight's album release show at School Night. An hour later, Jeremy's family called us to say that he had passed away. I am in shock right now, everyone that knows him is devastated.

"It is a terrible loss that goes beyond words. He is one of my best friends, a truest friend and one of the most gifted guitar players that I've ever known. A true genius. It's impossible to explain how much he will be missed and what a hole this will leave in our hearts.

"A post on Facebook feels so trite and small compared to the love that I have for him and for the talent that has passed on but I felt it was necessary to at least start here. Please keep his family in your thoughts."

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Aerosmith Expand Blue Army Summer Tour

Aerosmith have once again expanded their upcoming summer plans. Last week the band revealed two additional concerts that will be part of The Blue Army Tour.

The summer trek will now includes a show in Hidalgo, Texas at State Farm Arena on June 30th and a concert in Grand Rapids, MI at Van Andel Arena on August 4th.

As of now the tour is scheduled to kick off on June 24th in Evansville, IN at The Ford Center and will conclude with the special Concert for Legends for the Pro Football Hall of Fame on August 7th in Canton, Oh. See the tour dates here.

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Slash Releasing Roxy Concert As Live Album Plus DVD and Blu-Ray

(hennemusic) Slash will release a live package this fall featuring his September 25, 2014 performance at The Roxy in Los Angeles. "Live At The Roxy 25.9.14" will be available on DVD, Blu-Ray, 2CD and as a 3LP set.

Due June 15, "Live At The Roxy 25.9.14" captures the guitarist and his band in concert at the famed venue as part of the Guitar Center's 50th anniversary celebrations and the launch of his second solo album, "World On Fire."

The Roxy event was one of three shows Slash played in Hollywood's most legendary clubs to launch the record; he also rocked The Troubadour and The Whisky in the same week. Read more here.

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Chris Adler Thought Megadeth Offer Was A Prank

(Classic Rock) Chris Adler says he thought he was the victim of a TV prank when he was invited to join Megadeth for their 15th album. The Lamb Of God sticksman was finally confirmed as the man behind the kit for Dave Mustaine's next release.

He's replaced Shawn Drover in a guest capacity, who quit within hours of guitarist Chris Broderick's departure in November. Adler says: "Megadeth was the game-changer for me. There's no doubt I would not be doing what I've been doing for the past three decades had I not stumbled across Killing Is My Business, and the Bible of all metal, Peace Sells."

He adds that he's been in touch with Mustaine and bassist David Ellefson since Megadeth and Lamb Of God toured together 10 years ago. "When Dave called and asked if I was interested in making a thrash metal album with him, I felt like I must have been on a hidden camera show," says the drummer. Read more here.

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Steven Adler Announces First Tour In Over Two Years

Original Guns N Roses drummer Steven Adler has revealed the initial dates for a summer tour from his solo band Adler that will include U.S. dates as well as shows in Peru.

The new dates will mark the band's first live performances in over two years and is currently scheduled to kick off on June 18th at Tailgators in Bolingbrook, IL.

So far the North American trek includes six shows including a concert at the Jefferson Barracks Amphitheater in St. Louis, MO on June 20th where they will be sharing the stage with Queensryche.

The group, featuring Adler, vocalist Jacob Bunton, guitarist Lonny Paul and bass player Johnny Martin, will also be playing their very first shows in Peru in late July.

The band expects to announce additional dates for the tour soon. See the tour dates here.

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The Compulsions Announce Album Release Shows

The Compulsions have lined up two special bi-coastal shows to celebrate the release of their new album "Dirty Fun" which is set to be released on April 14th.

The band, featuring vocalist and rhythm guitarist Rob Carlyle, lead guitarist Richard Fortus (Guns N' Roses), drummer Frank "Thunderchucker" Ferrer (Guns N' Roses) and bassist Sami Yaffa (Hanoi Rocks, New York Dolls), will also be appearing and performing on Alice Cooper's syndicated radio show "Nights With Alice Cooper" on April 13th.

The Compulsions will be celebrating the release of the album on April 14th with a performance at the Mercury Lounge in New York City and will then travel to Los Angeles for a show at the Viper Room on April 16th.

The band has also released an online album sampler here and the album is available for pre-order on iTunes and Amazon.

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The Treatment Parts Ways With Singer Matt Jones

(Classic Rock) Vocalist Matt Jones has left The Treatment after a six-year spell. The band say the split is amicable and that they've already recruited his replacement - although they haven't revealed the new man's identity.

The Cambridge-based group say in a statement: "It is with heavy hearts and deep regret that we have to announce that Matt Jones will be leaving The Treatment.

"We've had six incredible years of touring the world and making great music together but unfortunately Matt has decided to pursue other opportunities. We are obviously disappointed that Matt has decided his time is up, but we all wish him the very best with his future endeavors. We're still great friends, and will remain so regardless of Matt's status in the band." Read more here.

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AC/DC Reveal Behind The Scenes Footage For 'Rock The Blues Away'

(hennemusic) AC/DC are sharing behind the scenes footage from the video shoot for "Rock The Blues Away" from "Rock Or Bust." It's the third single from the album, following "Play Ball" and the title track.

Directed by David Mallett, the clip was filmed on February 10 at the Dragonfly Club in Los Angeles after the band invited 150 fans to attend the taping.

Prior to the video shoot, AC/DC were in the city as they opened the 57th annual Grammy Awards on February 8. The performance featured the live debut of guitarist Stevie Young - nephew of Angus and retired founding member Malcolm Young - and the return of drummer Chris Slade to the lineup. Watch the new behind the scenes video here.

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The Smashing Pumpkins Release New Video, Announce TV Appearances

The Smashing Pumpkins have released a music video for their new single, "Drum + Fife", and they have also revealed that they will making two upcoming television performances.

Frontman Billy Corgan had this to say about the new video, "I asked, albeit in an allegorical way, for the video to represent what our returning soldiers are going through with PTSD, and I feel that the directors captured that with poignancy. I couldn't be more proud of the message we're sending that we care what happens to those that are out there hurting."

The group, Corgan and Jeff Schroeder, will be joined by The Killers' Mark Stoermer and drummer Brad Wilk when they perform the new song on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on April 2nd.

The next morning, Corgan and Schroeder, will unplug for a performance of the song on Good Morning America. Check out the new video here.

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Iron Maiden's Paul Di'Anno Years Focus Of New Book

Music journalist Greg Prato has released his latest book "Iron Maiden: '80, '81" which focused on the time period of the band's first two albums that featured vocalist Paul Di'Anno. We were sent these details:

The book was written in oral history format and based on interviews with former Iron Maiden members Paul Di'Anno (singer, 1978-1981), Dennis Stratton (guitarist, 1979-1980) and the producer of their self-titled debut Wil Malone.

Prato also interviewed several other music figures for the book including Biff Byford (Saxon singer), Udo Dirkschneider (former Accept singer), Kim McAuliffe (Girlschool singer/guitarist), Brian Tatler (Diamond Head guitarist), Lips (Anvil singer/guitarist), Doro (Doro singer), Scott Ian (Anthrax guitarist), Charlie Benante (Anthrax drummer), David Ellefson (Megadeth bassist), Dave Lombardo (former Slayer drummer), Mike Portnoy (former Dream Theater drummer), Richard Christy (Death and Iced Earth drummer), Glenn Tipton (Judas Priest guitarist), Pete Way (former UFO bassist), and more.

The book has been released in various formats including paperback and digital (Amazon's Kindle and Barnes & Noble's Nook). You can order it at Amazon here.

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Tremonti Reveal Wolfgang Van Halen's Tour Replacement

(hennemusic) Tremonti have announced Tanner Keegan will handle bass duties in Wolfgang Van Halen's absence on their upcoming tour dates in support of their forthcoming album, "Cauterize."

Van Halen will miss the group's tour due to a scheduling conflict with his namesake band. Wolfgang explained in a statement, "I am still part of Tremonti and very excited for the release of Cauterize.

But unfortunately am unable to participate in the upcoming dates due to my prior commitment with Van Halen for the summer tour in support of the Tokyo Dome Live In Concert album. Read more here.

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Sammy Hagar And The Circle Reveal Performance Of Van Halen Classic

(hennemusic) Sammy Hagar's latest supergroup, The Circle, is premiering audio of a performance of the 1991 Van Halen classic, "Poundcake", as a preview to the May 19 release of their debut/live debut album, "At Your Service."

"Poundcake" was the lead single from Van Halen's ninth studio album, "For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge." The track reached No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart, while the album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart on its way to selling more than 3 million copies in the States alone.

"At Your Service" captures The Circle - Hagar, Chickenfoot and former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony, drummer Jason Bonham and longtime Wabos guitarist Vic Johnson - in concert last year performing hits from Hagar's 4 Decades Of Rock show as well as classic tracks from the Led Zeppelin catalog. Check out the song here.

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The Who's Roger Daltrey Still Up To Rocking At 71

(Classic Rock) The Who singer Roger Daltrey believes the "scars of age" have added to his band's impact instead of detracting from it. And he insists his voice is better than ever as he prepares for the end of the band's touring career.

He and Pete Townshend are midway through their last-ever major road trip, which includes a return to London's Hyde Park in June before ending in the US in November - although it may be extended into 2016.

Daltrey tells Rolling Stone: "My voice is fine. I'm enjoying playing. There's something about looking down the end of a telescope and seeing the potential end.

"It brings me joy. I've always tried to sing as though I'm singing a song for the first time - now I sing as though I'm singing the song for what might be the last time."

And he's not worried about delivering the goods at the age of 71. "Maturity brings something extra to it," he says. "What it loses in the youthful exuberance, it makes up with the scars of age." Read more here.

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Red Dragon Cartel Lose Another Member

(Classic Rock) Red Dragon Cartel have lost bassist Greg Chaisson - just a week after vocalist DJ Smith split with the band. Chaisson - a former Badlands colleague of mainman Jake E Lee - joined last summer in place of Ron Mancuso. His exit comes two weeks before the start of a North American tour. He's been replaced by Anthony Esposito of Lynch Mob and Ace Frehley fame.

Chaisson reports: "I'm afraid to say real life just jumped right up and got in the way of my good time. I can no longer take any more time away from my regular job.

"I want to thank everyone in the Red Dragon Cartel organization, and most of all, my best friend Jake E Lee. They will continue without me - and it will be fantastic as always." Read more here.

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Overkill Releasing Box Set Via New Nuclear Blast Deal

(Classic Rock) Overkill have signed a worldwide deal with Nuclear Blast Records, the band have confirmed. Their previous deal with the label covered Europe only and they say their first release will be a box set containing their entire 17-disc back catalogue.

The group's manager John Finberg says: "Overkill is now a part of the Nuclear Blast family for the entire world. I've worked with the US office on various projects and they have a true understanding of what to do and how to do it.

"This upcoming box set is the start of the next chapter in the band's career." Overkill's last release was 2014's White Devil Armory. It'll feature in the as-yet-untitled box set along with a leather belt, buckle and certificate of authenticity. It's due to be released this autumn. Read more here.

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Police Guitarist Andy Summers Recalls Jimi Hendrix Jam

(Classic Rock) Former Police guitarist Andy Summers says jamming with icon Jimi Hendrix in a Hollywood studio was a "great moment" in his career. It happened when Summers was in psychedelic rock band Dantalian's Chariot in the 60s. They shared the same manager and when he heard Hendrix would be at TTG Studios in LA, Summers went down to see him in action.

He tells Rolling Stone: "Jimi was leaning against the studio window with his hat with a feather on it, a cigarette hanging out of his mouth, and his Strat at absolute roaring volume, just wailing. It was incredible. Surrealistic.

"Once he stopped playing we talked a little bit. He was very soft and shy. I walked out of the studio and Hendrix's drummer Mitch Mitchell was there, and there was a right-handed guitar.

"Of course, he played the other way. So I pick up the guitar and I'm starting to jam with Mitchell. Jimi came out, picked up the bass and started playing along with us." Read more here.

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Tigertailz Singer Jules Millis Leaves Band

(Classic Rock) Tigertailz have split with singer Jules Millis for "personal reasons" midway through recording sessions for their upcoming album. But the Welsh outfit have vowed to keep their plans on track.

The band had the following to say in a statement: "We've had some amazing times and played some incredible shows, so we wish Jules all the very best for the future. We're really sad to see him go - but we respect his decision. The band's priority is always family, life and people's wellbeing."

They add: "We're currently working on the record, Daggerz, and making great progress. So our plans will not change. We'll complete it with a different singer." Read more here.

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Teen Metal Band Unlocking The Truth Reveal Label Struggle Details

(Classic Rock) Teen metal band Unlocking The Truth have revealed the strain placed on them after signing a major label deal last year. The New York trio this month confirmed they're in the process of negotiating a way out of their $1.8m Sony contract, which they signed after a street performance video went viral.

Among the band's complaints are long meetings, arguments about branding, attempts to retrain Brickhouse's voice and the requirement to sell more than 250,000 copies of the album before the second of five payments come from the label.

Alec Atkins says: "It was pretty difficult at times. A particular lady at the label was just talking at us for six hours. We were pretty restless and wanted to get up and do something else - but had us in this meeting for six hours."

Read more here.

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Exodus' Chuck Billy Explains How Steve Souza Reunion Happened

(Classic Rock) Chuck Billy has explained how he and his management group helped bring Steve 'Zetro' Souza back to Exodus in time to appear on latest album Blood In, Blood Out.

Souza returned for a third stint last year, replacing former frontman Rob Dukes after years of bad feeling between the singer and guitarist Gary Holt. And Testament frontman Billy, who runs the Breaking Bands management firm, hints that the group were already thinking of ditching Dukes, who'd spent nine years with them.

Billy tells KTVU: "All we knew was that they were getting ready to do a new record and that possibly Rob might not be on this one. We thought, 'What do we do? Do we go out, start from scratch and get a new singer? Or do we maybe bring Zet back into the fold?

"We tossed it around and said, 'The thing that makes sense is Zet - he knows all the old material. He could step right in and nail the new record right away.'"

In order to avoid unnecessary argument, Billy arranged for Souza to record a version of one of the songs planned for Blood In, Blood Out. "He knocked it out in one take and we sent it to Gary Holt and the guys," says Billy. "They said, 'We know what we're going to do.'" Read more here.

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Black State Highway Release 'Trouble' Video

(Classic Rock) Black State Highway have released a video for their new single Trouble, taken from their self-titled debut album (released in August 2014 via Cherry Red Records).

Guitarist Olie Tretheway says of the release: "We're really excited to release our second single and the brand new video. The video was filmed on the road last year, and shows a little bit of what you can expect if you come to a Black State Highway show.

"Speaking of which, we cant wait to get back on the road with a solid run of UK dates, as well as playing Hard Rock Hell in Ibiza. The whole reason we're in a band is to perform live, we'll be playing tracks from our album as well as trying out some new material, which makes it even more enjoyable for us, and hopefully for our fans as well." See the tour dates and watch the video here.

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Arjen Lucasseen Overcoming Stage Fright For The Gentle Storm

(Prog) Arjen Lucasseen has explained why he overcame his concerns about playing live to tour with The Gentle Storm collaborator Anneke van Giersbergen. They've just released their album The Diary, which contains 10 tracks delivered in "gentle" and "storm" versions, and followed it with a handful of acoustic performances in Europe.

But Lucassen - who won't take part in the full-power Gentle Storm shows fronted by Giersbergen - initially didn't even want to play the stripped-down concerts.

In the exclusive Prog video interview he says: "I played live for 15 years when I was young, a long time ago. I see myself more as a composer and producer; that's what I'm good at. I don't see myself as a performer, because I'm not very good at it, and I get stage fright and stuff like that."

He continues: "When Anneke asked me to do a little acoustic tour, at first I was like, 'Nah.' But then I thought about it, and I thought, 'Damn it, we worked on this album for a year. Everything turned out right about it. It has to succeed - and I'll do anything to make it work.'"

Find out more in the video here.

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Filter's Richard Patrick Creating 'New Industrial' Sound For New Album

(TeamRock Radio) Filter frontman Richard Patrick has revealed he's creating a 'new industrial' sound on their upcoming seventh album. He previously said he would be going for a "stripped down" style on the follow-up to 2013's The Sun Comes Out Tonight.

Now he tells All Access Live: "I'm developing a completely new sound for the band - 'new industrial.' I guess creating a new genre is where I'm at. Filter's always been so hard to place.

"Some people say, 'I like the rock,' and others say, 'I like the mellow stuff.' There are several songs that sound straight-up industrial, like old Filter, and I have to stay true to that sound. But it's so important to venture forward and recognise we're in 2015."

Filter are targeting a summer release, but Patrick says he and the band won't hurry the process. Read more here.

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Anekdoten Streaming New Song 'Get Out Alive'

(Prog) Anekdoten have released their track "Get Out Alive" from their upcoming sixth album Until All The Ghosts Are Gone. Released on April 10, it's their first since 2007's A Time Of Day, and appears via the Swedish outfit's own label, Virta.

Bassist and vocalist Jan Erik Liljestrom says: "How to pick a first single from the forthcoming album? Choose a song that is fairly representative and has a bit of everything in it, but is less than 10 minutes long. That the first line in the lyrics is, 'Hello my friend' is a bonus in this case."

Liljestrom, guitarist Nicklas Barker, drummer Peter Nordins and cellist/keyboardist Anna Sofi Dahlberg are joined on the record by a number of guest musicians, including King Crimson and Steven Wilson collaborator Theo Travis and ex Opeth keyboardist Per Wiberg. Check out the song here.

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Singled Out: Broadside's Coffee Talk

Today Broadside singer Ollie Baxxter tells us about their new single "Coffee Talk" which comes from their forthcoming album "Old Bones" (Out on Victory Records on May 19th). Here is the story:

I wrote "Coffee Talk" in the middle of the summer. I stress the middle of the summer because I feel like it's the only time my mind, body and soul are at ease. I was renting a tiny room in a sketchy apartment last July in Richmond and I was SO broke it isn't funny. I mean I was washing plastic forks to reuse.. But I wasn't miserable because I was able to skate throughout the night and photograph the city to escape my worldly problems.

That being said, I was also seeing a girl who lit a fire in my bones. We would work all day and stay up all night, biking around, and drinking sh*tty Waffle House coffee (hence the reference), and I just really enjoyed the comfort of knowing, that at the end of the day I could lay in her comfortable, clean, air conditioned room and complain about how easy, or at least how easy it seemed, everyone else had it.

It's rare that you feel a genuine connection anymore, in a time of uploaded memories and digital harassment. You don't truly get to embrace the beauty of a good conversation and sometimes just the subtle warmth of having someone that doesn't expect anything in return, just company is good enough.

It's a summer song for the penniless dreamer and the romantic.

Hearing is believing. Now that you know the story behind the song, listen for yourself here and learn more about the band right here!

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