Former Rainbow and Dio Star Jimmy Bain Dead At 68

The guitarist's daughter, Electra, revealed the news in an interview with Rolling Stone. Electra says: "Everyone knows the story of Megadeth and who my dad is. That story has already been told. But the one that hasn't been told is what he's like with his family, what it's like for him to move to Nashville. And what it's like to have him walk into a tractor store and try to fit in. He is funny as heck."

The Megadeth leader made the move to the Nashville suburb of Franklin in late 2014 ahead of the sessions for the newly-released Dystopia album and in an effort to assist daughter Electra's aspiring career as a country music artist.

Mustaine tells Rolling Stone India: "The reason we moved out here was because I've made four records out here and all those times I was record�ing, I did live here. It really was comfort�able to be here. The last time we were here, Electra was only two years old. We didn't know that she had the gift and once she started singing - I heard her sing one time and I was really convinced.

Stinson tells The Current: "I think everyone kind of knows where I stand with it all. I left it in a good way. I mean, roughly, I actually had to just start turning down tours because I was unable to tour. I got into a position, personally, where my personal life was going to prevent me from doing, I don't know - it must have been about five tours that they called me to do, and I just said I can't do 'em.

Besides Pop on vocals and Homme on lead guitar, the duo were backed by keys, rhythm guitar, bass and drums. Dressed in black suits, the band exuded a debonaire attitude, which matched the laid-back song. "Gardenia" has a chill vibe about it replete with restrained guitar and drums on the verses.

Before they performed, Pop and Homme joined Colbert on the couch to talk about working together. Pop admitted he sent Homme poetry via text message once they decided to write an album. "It's a wonderful way to get to know somebody," Homme replied.

Homme talked about their recording process, which took place at Joshua Tree over two weeks. "It's easy to keep a secret when there's no one there to tell," Homme said. "When you make a record and no one's aware that you're doing it, you're kind of making it for each other. You're kind of there to excite and dazzle each other."

The track was co-written by Tyler along with Nashville-based songwriters Nathan Barlowe, Levi Hummon and Jon Vella, and produced by country music veteran Dann Huff (Keith Urban, Faith Hill).

The singer has yet to announce an official release date for the album, which is expected sometime this year. Next month, Tyler will be featured on the PBS series Front And Center with a stripped-down performance of solo tunes and Aerosmith classics.

That date was once again scrapped because the as-yet-untitled record was still in production. Carpenter tells ESP Guitars: "We're sitting around, waiting for the release of our new record.

"It comes out April 8, we have some dates in Texas in march. In May and June, we're off to Europe for some festivals. We'll go play it for all the people that are interested and want to hear it."

Frontman Chino Moreno previously admitted that the album is "a little screwy" when compared to their previous material. Moreno told Rolling Stone: "It's a little more of a heady record. We've gone into the songs and really dissected them.

"If something sounded a little straight we took a left turn. We tried something completely opposite - not to sabotage it, but to challenge ourselves and try new things.

If follows a brief UK tour in March, with two dates added to one that was rescheduled from last year. Bonamassa will release his second album of all-original material, Blues Of Desperation, on March 25.

Producer Tony Visconti later said that the pair had hoped to make one more album before the disease ended his life, and several tracks had reached the demo stage.

Morton adds: "It's definitely a little different from what you're used to hearing me do with Lamb. I'm having a blast working on this stuff and this is what it's all about for me - fun, I hope you enjoy it.

Lamb of God are currently on tour with Anthrax, with dates taking them through until February 12 in Los Angeles, promoting their seventh studio album VII: Sturm Und Drang, released last year.

It follows the metalcore band's rendition of Ram Jam's Black Betty, which they released in December. Frontman Michael Orlando, aka Michael Vampire, tells Bloody Disgusting: "The first time I heard Hozier sing Take Me To Church, I knew I had to cover it.

"I also knew I needed one of my homies to collab with me. The first person that came to mind was Alex Koehler. He's one of my best friends and his scream is evil as f***.

They've also announced a UK tour, plus dates in Italy and Denmark later this year. The Amorettes will be special guests on all UK shows. Grey tells TeamRock: "We can't tell you how excited we are to finally unleash Generation Me on the rock community. We feel that this is by far our strongest album, and we are absolutely stoked about playing these songs live on our upcoming UK tour in April and May."

Zillow's listing reads: "Great Location. Surrounded by equestrian farms. Perfect opportunity to totally rehab this home in this highly sought after section of Lincroft."

The character is a "barber and surgeon who is the go-to man in Salem, from a shave and a haircut to being leeched, bled, sliced open or sewn up," according to the show's official character description.

Frontman Chris Robertson says the group returned to their roots to capture the follow-up to 2014's Magic Mountain. Robertson explains: "We are beyond excited to bring Kentucky to you. Since the release of our debut, we have wanted to go back to the studio where it all began and it finally happened. The original studio owner and engineer, all of the great equipment and Black Stone Cherry have been reunited for what I feel has been the most unique album we've ever made.

The 68-year-old drummer, who played on albums including Killer, School's Out and Love It To Death, was a member of the band from 1969 until 1974 and is a Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame inductee.

He's was quickly replaced by Billy Hutton, with the group saying they were excited to have him onboard for their live dates which start next week.

There's no additional information to indicate if the video preview is for a lead single called Human and/or if that may hint at the album's title. Hellyeah worked on the project with producer Kevin Churko - who also oversaw 2014's Blood For Blood - at The Hideout Recording Studio in Las Vegas.

Guitarist Tom Maxwell recently issued an update from the sessions, which include new guitarist Christian Brady and bassist Kyle Sanders following a 2103 split with guitarist Greg Tribbett and bassist Bob "Zilla" Kahaha.

Maxwell says: "It's gonna be moody, it's gonna be dark, it's gonna be crushing, it's gonna be heartbreaking, it's gonna be everything. So it's gonna be a proper take-off from our last record, but with a lot of new surprises, I think.

Simo says of the album: "It's something of a mission statement. We take what we do very seriously. We really care about the emotive content of what we do, we care about the music and care about how we play our instruments and how we present ourselves.

The band are also supporting Canadian rockers Theory Of A Deadman on their eight-date UK tour. Royal Republic describe the Baby video as a "super speed roller disco thunder show."

"I like (Kill 'Em All's) 'Phantom Lord' and 'Metal Militia' because they are very interesting songs," Mustaine said. "But I think if you were going to go for my favorite Metallica song that I wrote it would probably have to be (Ride the Lightning instrumental) 'Call of Ktulu.'"

The track features musician Ricky Wilde and mainman Nick Beggs' daughter Lula on vocals. He says: "It's possibly the most important song on The Mute Gods album - a real father/daughter dialogue that was not easy to have."

The DTP record is just one of a number or works being juggled by the Canadian musician. He has a book and a symphony in the works too. Townsend tells Metal Wani: "I can tell you - it's about getting over it. Getting over yourself, getting over all that stuff. And I'm not saying that I am. But the point of it is, that seems to be the next step.

This month he announced the end of a hiatus that started in 2011 and said The Great Deceiver will be released on March 4 via Omnipresence. A video for the track Doppelganger was issued along with the announcement.

Summer's End once again takes place at the Drill Hall in Chepstow, Wales, from September 30 to October 2. And ticket prices have been frozen at last year's rates of �115 for Hero, �100 for Sponsor and �80 for standard access.

Frontman Matt Tuck says BFMV are delighted to follow 2015's autumn dates with a return to venues that have "massive sentimental meaning" to the band.

Publishers Z2 Comics say the mini-series is "a rock'n'roll noir story about the music industry - and redemption." It follows desperate label owner Nate Theodore who discovers a "doom-laden blues" duo he hopes will turn his fortunes around.