Today's Day in Rock Stories

Van Halen's David Lee Roth Says He Has A Stalker

Speaking on his SiriusXM radio show, Trunk said: "As of September 15 of this year, Ace Frehley has celebrated 10 years of sobriety. I'm really happy for my old friend. That's a great accomplishment for him.

"It certainly shows in his personality, his playing. We had a great time in New York when I hosted a show with him on Friday. There are rampant rumors out there that Ace is going to return to Kiss next year. These are not rumors that I'm putting out - I've not said anything about that one way or another.

"I'm hearing from so many people. They keep saying, 'They're going to ask him back, he's going to do one more tour with them in 2017.'" Trunk discussed the concept with Frehley in his dressing room, asking him: "You realise everybody out there is saying you're going back to Kiss? Be straight with me, nobody's called you, you don't know anything?"

And despite name-checking several rising-star acts, they expressed fears over what will happen to the heavy music genre in the future. Frontman James Hetfield said he hadn't heard much inspirational material recently, adding: "Where's the syncopation? Where's the heart? I get mad.

"Hopefully somebody will be like me and just come up with something, and be the next cool different thing. Someone's got to get pissed off enough to write something different."

Drummer Lars Ulrich recommended Savages, saying: "Talk about pissed off - they're insane. They're this punky, super-dark, Siouxsie And The Banshees dark, weird Euro punk. They're a little different."

Guitarist Kirk Hammett said: "I saw a video for a band that really impressed me. Their name is kind of difficult - you pronounce it 'Horror' but it's H09909."

Now in its second decade, the Experience Hendrix tour "celebrates the musical genius of Jimi Hendrix by bringing together a diverse array of phenomenal musicians," as stated in a press release.

Billboard reports the project sold 21,000 copies in its opening week. Led by the lone original track and lead single "Square Hammer", the package includes covers of songs originally recorded by Eurythmics, Echo & The Bunnymen, Simian Mobile Disco and Imperiet.

The Sherlock actor was introduced to Gilmour by a mutual friend and when the Pink Floyd icon asked him to perform the song, Cumberbatch jumped at the chance.

The twenty-four recordings these sessions produced include alternate versions of the band's debut single, 1973's "Keep Yourself Alive", unique takes of classic album tracks and even a radically reworked version of one of their best known anthems that has never previously appeared on any Queen studio release.

Single mixes and radio edits of several Bowie classics are featured, including "Starman", "The Jean Genie", "Young Americans," "Ashes To Ashes", "Let's Dance", "China Girl" and "Modern Love."

Only 50 will be made available directly through the band's website priced at $500 each. They'll be individually numbered and feature the vinyl cover of the classic 1986 album, along with a tracklist and are signed by Tom Araya and Kerry King.

LiveNation's President of UK Touring Andy Copping says: "The demand for Iron Maiden has been quite extraordinary. We knew the tour would be in high demand but to add a second show at the London O2 arena at such an early stage demonstrates just how strong Iron Maiden are in the UK.

"We haven't even gone on sale to the general public yet the tickets have been snapped up by the Iron Maiden Fan Club and Live Nation and O2 venue customer pre-sales.

The run of sold-out dates were Bush's first major live commitments since 1979 and led to her entire catalogue of albums re-entering the UK charts. Before The Dawn will be released on 3CD, 4LP and digital download.

A statement reads: "The conceptual heart of the show is reflected in the CD format, which is split over three discs centred around the two integral pieces - The Ninth Wave and A Sky Of Honey.

Metallica will be paying in support of their forthcoming album, "Hardwired�To Self Destruct", due November 18, and had the following to say, "We promised we would be back very soon with an update and we didn't wait too long.

Bassist Billy Gould says: "This is one of those tracks that had to be a video, really, because it lends itself so much to visual imagery. Given the song's sense of Americana, it would have been easy to shoot this in Arizona or New Mexico, but having been to Macedonia several times, there's a vibe there that I felt wouldn't be out of place as a backdrop to this song.

"Goce Cvetanovski, as a director, understood this immediately. He knew exactly what to do with it and, along with an amazing cast, has managed to create something very dark, and beautifully cinematic."

No release date has been announced for Stampede Of The Disco Elephants, which Durst previously hinted would be recorded along the same lines at Beastie Boys' 1989 effort Paul's Boutique - abandoning traditional song structures.

And Borland admits there is still no sign of a confirmed release date for the record. On the subject of following a similar path to Paul's Boutique, Borland tells Someone Who Isn't Me (via The PRP): "That was the idea then. I'm not sure what his idea is now, exactly. I know we've had a lot of different sessions for this record."

He continues: "And people, our diehard fans, really want it to come out. But the truth is that Fred's just not happy with what he's working on - he's not happy with it. So I know he's been working on vocals for it on and off."

Now Worsnop says he's planning a trip to hook up with the guitarist to perhaps play music together - which drew a humorous response from Bruce. Worsnop tweeted: "About to fly to Arizona to visit Mr Ben Bruce and producer Matt Good. Who knows, maybe play a little music."

Former Gallows frontman Carter says: "So here it is, Modern Ruin - our second album will be released January 27, 2017. It features Snake Eyes, Lullaby and Jackals which you'll have heard live."

In May of this year, the band released an online documentary titled Year Of The Snake charting their first 12 months together. The short film shows singer Carter at home with his family, in the studio and on stage - where he refers to his live performances as "scream therapy."

Empires Never Last will be released by the band through Oskar Productions as a limited edition double album, pressed on 180g heavy vinyl, housed in a gatefold sleeve featuring artwork adapted form the original CD release by designer Paul Tippet.

Festival organisers say: "Anathema have risen to become one of the UK's most cherished and critically acclaimed rock bands. With their star rising ever higher, Anathema returned in 2014 with Distant Satellites, another assertive step into the realm of miraculous songwriting.

The inaugural event will take place at the Corn Exchange in Edinburgh, Scotland, on April 1 and 2, 2017, with Behemoth headlining the second day. Alissa White-Gluz and Arch Enemy were announced last month as headliners on day one.

The band say: "Check out our brand new video for Svartmesse. It's made by our good friend Torjus Forre Erfjord who has previously made the videos for Blodtorst and Evig Vandrar.

"As well as featuring his own unique style of animation, this video has a darker and more sinister tone that goes hand in hand with the lyrics of the song."

Announcing the album release earlier this year, frontman Erlend Hjelvik said: "However cliche it may sound, I'm not afraid to say that this is our best one yet. An exquisite smorgasbord of riffs infused with everything between the best of classic rock and heavy metal.