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Clutch drummer Jean Paul Gaster and LOG's Chris Adler filled in to ensure the COC performance went ahead, and the band say they will continue on the road without Mullin.

COC's bass player Mike Dean says: "This was preceded by prolonged, extreme and unhealthy levels of alcohol consumption, not taking care of himself and who-knows-what else.

It's his first musical project since the release of solo album Accountable Beasts last year, following his acrimonious departure from the Black Sabbath reunion before they recorded 2013 record 13.

Ward says: "In the desire to have my drumming spirit continue to live, I'm please to say that I've helped create a new three-piece band called Day Of Errors, accompanied by two guest musicians. We play loud, hard, with overtures of gut-kicking heavy, heavy parts."

The band played a run of gigs across the US in January last year, where they were supported by Primus and 3Teeth. They've been working on their long-awaited fifth album for several years, with Tool webmaster Blair McKenzie Blake reporting in April that the band had almost completed the record's instrumental parts.

Autopsy reports recently revealed that the singer died of an accidental opioid overdose on April 21. The document claims he administered the dose of painkiller himself.

Andrew Kornfeld, the son of Prince's physician, was sent to the musician's Paisley Park home in Minnesota to help him - but was too late and ended up making the emergency call instead.

He says (via CNN): "As I told the 911 dispatcher on April 21, those on the scene were distraught, which was why I was the one to place the call. But what happened has made me think, long and hard, about what steps we must take to prevent such entirely unnecessary loss of life.

The Nocturnal Underground Tour will feature support from Motionless In White and Silver Snakes and tickets for the trek are scheduled to go on sale this Friday, June 10 in most markets via Ticketmaster.

The tour will be kicking off on September 24th in Fargo, ND at Scheels Arena and will be concluding on October 19th in Colorado Springs, CO at the Colorado Springs World Arena.

Drummer Vinnie Paul - Dimebag's brother - discovered the recording that they had made together back in 2004, and handed it over to producer Kevin Churko.

The Tame Impala account sent out a bomb threat to JetBlue, while the Bon Iver handle was changed to @ihavelegcancer and publicly disparaged the late Muhammad Ali reported NME.

The pair arrived to see Rose's 10th show on the European leg of AC/DC's Rock Or Bust world tour after he joined the lineup last month in place of Brian Johnson.

Slash summed up his impression of the show with the following tweet: "ACDC/Axl gig at Olympic Stadium was nothing short of awesome last night! Memorable evening to say the least!"

The set will make the first time that these four live recordings will be released in full. The recordings were mastered at Abby Road Studios for the new box set. We were sent the following details:

Disc one features the truly legendary Lesser Free Trade Hall, Manchester concert, which took place on 4th June, 1976, arguably one of the most important music concerts ever. Set up by Pete Shelley and Howard Devoto (who were inspired to form Buzzcocks after travelling to Welwyn Garden City to watch the Pistols), the show was witnessed by people including future Joy Division/New Order members, Morrissey, Mark E. Smith (The Fall) and Tony Wilson, the concert changed the course of music history, with the Pistols inspiring a generation of musical mavericks.

Closer to the band's London roots, the second disc comprises the 'Midnight Special' concert, which was recorded on 29th August, 1976 at Screen on the Green, Islington - More widely known for its cult cinema screenings. This famous gig saw the Pistols supported by The Clash and Buzzcocks. Legend has it that journalists and record company staff attempting to gain entry were reported to have been barred entry.

Disc three is the live show that took place at Chelmsford Maximum Security Prison on 17th September 1976. Of the four recordings that make up this collection, this was the only one 'officially' recorded on 4 track � inch tape, by the band's live soundman Dave Goodman. Reportedly the idea of the band's manager Malcolm McLaren, who claimed it was part of his strategy to have the band play more interesting, unusual non rock 'n' roll places, no doubt in an attempt to create controversy. John Rotten Lydon rose to the occasion by being his provocative best, as can be heard on the between songs banter.

The collection is completed with a concert that originally made its way around as a fans bootleg, recorded on 25th September - 1976: 76 Club, Burton on Trent. Officially released in full for the first time.

The vocalist has previously admitted in interviews that "hard drug use" was a problem within the band which led to the original split in 2003. They reunited to tour in 2011 and also released critically acclaimed record Rivals last year - but he has put the band on the backburner while he concentrates on Devildriver.

He tells Revolver (via Blabbermouth): "I had a lot of fun doing that record and playing shows with them again. But there were some circumstances that were not ideal and that's why that thing is not continuing as of right now."

Mustaine tells Linea Rocks: "I do a little bit, I like to talk with our fans. But there's a weirdness with social media where there are certain people out there, that if you talk to them once, they think you are their best friend. And if you don't answer them back...it's just like the Eminem song Stan. Do not apply, Stan."

Ellis tells Guitar World: "Georgia is where the blues has got soul. From the gospel inspired Ray Charles to the R&B of James Brown and Otis Redding, to the rock'n'roll of Little Richard, to the blues rock of the Allman Brothers Band, all these acts have one thing in common.

The Black Country Communion mastermind is well-known for his output with Joe Bonamassa, Beth Hart, The Black Crowes and many others. Taylor's fifth album Wild is set for release on September 30 via her Axehouse Music label.

Shirley says via his Caveman Facebook page: "Ladies and gents, here is your next blues superstar - Joanne Shaw Taylor. We finished her album in Nashville, and it's brilliant!

They tell Mike Herrera: "We're going into the studio this fall and doing some writing trips over the summer. We're gonna go to New Orleans for a week, we're gonna go to the UK for a week and get some old history vibes going on.

With the tour set to start at Schnitzer Hall in Portland, OR on July 6, Alice In Chains have added a second show at New York's Beacon Theatre on July 26 (tickets on sale June 8 at 10 am EST) and dates for the second leg in September which begin in Chester, PA on September 17.

The Swedish rockers have unleashed a video message for the L.A. date, with a clip that features a behind the scenes look at preparations for the live Ghost concert experience.

The group also announced an appearance at the Revolution Rock Festival in Mashantucket, CT on September 17, with early bird tickets on sale this Wednesday, June 8 at 10am EST.

The group, featuring Mark Tremonti, Scott Phillips, Myles Kennedy and Brian Marshall, will be represented by Napalm worldwide outside of North America.

The promo features comedians Noel Fielding and his brother Mike starring as the late Michael Jackson and his pet chimpanzee Bubbles. Lennon says he and Claypool came up with the video concept after he recalled the time he spent at Jackson's house as a child.

Lennon tells NPR: "I think it's important that even if people don't believe me or are angry about the way Michael Jackson is portrayed in the video, that the truth is my intention is very sincere and harmless, and I'm just making a song.

He believes he's taken standalone shows to their natural conclusion over the past decade, and plans to focus on band work for the foreseeable future.

Archive includes a live performance from 2014 that features tracks from his four solo albums, alongside rare studio recordings. It's to be released in a limited-edition format via Bad Elephant Music in the coming weeks.

Stevens tells Prog: "I feel like I have to put a full-stop to the body of solo work, and now's a good time to announce my retirement from solo performance.