This Week's Top Stories

Here are the top stories from this past week's Day in Rock report

The Doors Legend Ray Manzarek Dead At 74

(Radio.com) Ray Manzarek, the keyboardist and founding member of The Doors, passed away on Monday at the RoMed Clinic in Rosenheim, Germany after a lengthy battle with bile duct cancer. He was 74.

"I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of my friend and bandmate Ray Manzarek today," said Robby Krieger in the post on the Doors' official Facebook page.

"I'm just glad to have been able to have played Doors songs with him for the last decade. Ray was a huge part of my life and I will always miss him."

Krieger and Manzarek performed together under a variety of names over the past few years. At the time of his passing, he was surrounded by his wife Dorothy Manzarek, and his brothers Rick and James Manzarek, according to the Facebook post. - more on this story

Stone Temple Pilots To Carry On With Chester Bennington

Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington plans to continue working with Stone Temple Pilots following their surprise performance and song release this weekend.

Stone Temple Pilots fronted by Bennington were the surprise act at Los Angeles radio station KROQ's Weenie Roast this past weekend. The band fired frontman Scott Weiland last December and has secretly been working with Bennington.

At the show they performed their debut song together, "Out of Time," along with a number of Stone Temple Pilots songs. After the show they released the song as a free download via Radio.com here.

KROQ's Kevin & Bean Show interviewed Bennington about the team-up following the performance and the singer revealed that they plan to carry on together. "We couldn't really plan a tour until tonight because we couldn't let people know what was going on," said Bennington. "Now the cat's out of the bag so we're going to go out and make more music and go play more shows and have some fun."

As for what attracted him to STP, Bennington revealed, "Every band has its own kinda vibe. Stone Temple Pilots has this sexier, more classic rock feel to it. Linkin Park is a very modern, very tech-heavy type of band.

"It was kind of nice. I got to use my voice tonight. I got to sing and show my range a little bit. I still got to through a little scream in here and there but it's really just so much different. I grew up listening to these guys. When this opportunity came up, it was just like a no-brainer."

On Monday morning an official announcement was sent out about the pairing that featured comments from the band and their new frontman. - more

System of a Down's Shavo Posts Rant Against Serj Tankian

System of a Down bassist Shavo Odadjian took to his Facebook page yesterday and accused the band's frontman Serj Tankian of holding the band back.

He wrote, "ok….. Ill come clean.. Its not us(meaning Daron,John Or Shavo!! Its Sej, who doesn' want to do a new album!!!! so please stop harassing us about it!!! We are just waiting for SERJ! Now He might hate me for exposing the truth but i Had too.. Sorry folks!!! we're trying to get a new album out, its just not passing Serj's RULES! . Kinda funny, since we started the band and now he's holding us back!! I think we should should release another album again??? As for me.. I'm ready to release one with someone who wants to be the singer of SYSTEM. not soeome we have to beg to be a part of SYSTEM!! So with that in mind, what do you guys w should do? Just remember, Hes been holding us back for 7 years so far.. wanna wait another $-5 years? or shall we release a record without Serj? u tell us?????

"I dont want to make a record without him… but if he's not down? should the 3 of us just sit and wait?? Not cool!!!!!!!! i want the fans from all over the world including Brazil to tell us what they think.

"System? or System with with a new singer whos just as good if not better? PLUS new System songs and tours???? please give me ur opinion people!!! is SYSTEM better with no singer or someone who is excited to be our new singer?? you decide.. cause im confused!!!

"no diss to Serj.. If he wants to be in the band then he's welcome but if he's not? what do you expect us 3 to do.?? we really want anorther System Record! wish Serj was down but if hes not, then im going ahead and making a System record without him!!! im furious that he let us down like this, but we gotta do something to keep this great band alive!!! agreed????????"

A short time later the following message was posted on the band's official Facebook: "Earlier today, Shavo posted a few statements on his personal Facebook page that do not reflect the sentiments of System Of A Down as a collective band. These were misleading statements that were made during a temporary state of bad judgment on his part alone. To be clear, the full band lineup of Serj, Daron, Shavo and John will be performing all scheduled tour dates. With respect to new SOAD music, although we have not agreed on a timetable for a new album, we all believe that having the four of us do it together is the way to be true to the band and our fans." -

John Fogerty Open To Creedence Clearwater Revival Reunion

(Radio.com) John Fogerty was a guest on CBS This Morning on Monday morning (May 20), and said that he would consider a reunion with his former band, Creedence Clearwater Revival, in the future.

Host Charlie Rose asked, "Can you imagine a revival of Creedence?" Fogerty responded that, on occasion, he'll say something in the press referencing a reunion, and he'd immediately get negative feedback from his surviving former bandmates, bassist Stu Cook and drummer Doug Clifford (the other member was Fogerty's late brother, guitarist Tom Fogerty, who passed away in 1990).

Still, Fogerty said, "I think it's a possibility in the future. It's not something I'm actively seeking. But I'm not totally against the idea either. It just seems like I always hear that's not going to happen."

Fogerty is revisiting his past on his upcoming album, Wrote A Song For Everyone (out May 28), which sees him collaborating with a wide array of artists, including Foo Fighters, Jennifer Hudson and Alan Jackson, re-recording songs from his solo and CCR catalog. And Fogerty recently told Radio.com that he's planning on doing full CCR album performances on his upcoming tour. - more on this story

Tommy Lee A No Show At Motley Crue Walk of Fame Induction

(hennemusic) Motley Crue were inducted into the Mohegan Sun Walk of Fame in Uncasville, CT prior to the band's concert there on Saturday, May 18.

Vince Neil, Nikki Sixx and Mick Mars were on hand for the ceremony; drummer Tommy Lee was noticeably absent from the induction, although he did perform at the band's show that evening.

The award recognizes those individuals who have made significant contributions to the success of Mohegan Sun. The Crue became the 25th entertainer to receive the honor, alongside artists like Bon Jovi, KISS, Rod Stewart and others. - more on this story

Rolling Stones Celebrate 35th Anniversary of Some Girls In The Studio

The Rolling Stones Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, Ronnie Wood and Ian McLagan celebrate the 35th anniversary of their 1978 album "Some Girls" on a special edition of In The Studio.

In The Studio host Redbeard had this to say, "The first time I interviewed Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones it was January 1989. The band had been on hiatus for the last half of the decade, and seeing into the Stones' future was at its murkiest.

When asked at that time which were his personal favorite Rolling Stones albums, Keith replied, 'The body of work from Beggars Banquet up through Exile on Main Street (which includes Let It Bleed and Sticky Fingers ), and Some Girls .'

"With now twenty-five studio albums from which to choose, I wager that assessment of Summer 1978′s Some Girls would place it on any Stones fan's Top Five list, as well. Just look at this tune stack and immediately you see why: flat-out rockers "When the Whip Comes Down', 'Respectable',' Keith's rehab rocker 'Before They Make Me Run', and 'Shattered' ; the huge hits 'Miss You' and the timeless 'Beast of Burden'; and the impeccable cover of the Temptations' 'Just My Imagination'. " - Check out the episode here.

Aerosmith's Tyler and Perry Joining Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame

Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and Joe Perry as well as Patti Austin and John Legend are all set to be inducted into the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame next month.

The Aerosmith duo, Legend and Austin will all be on hand to be inducted and to join the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra on June 22nd for the opening night of the Hollywood Bowl.

Hollywood Bowl Orchestra will be conducted by Thomas Wilkins and aside from the induction, the evening will also benefit the benefit for the LA Phil and their education programs. -

Paul McCartney Mixes Beatles and Wings At Tour Kick Off

(Radio.com) The Beatles and Wings receive equal attention in Paul McCartney's Out There Tour, which triumphantly launched its U.S. leg at Orlando's Amway Center on Saturday night (May 18).

Playing and singing non-stop for almost three hours would put almost any solo performer to the test, but the 71-year-old McCartney made it look easy as he pulled the biggest hits from both of his former bands, as well as his own solo repertoire.

After opening with The Beatles' "Eight Days A Week" (performed live for the first time on the Out There Tour), McCartney told the audience, "I'm getting that old feeling like we're gonna have a good party here tonight!" And he was right. The sold-out crowd was there to party, sing along and be taken on a magical musical tour of the past 50 years.

McCartney's seemingly simple stage set up evolved into a masterful display of video screens, specialty lighting, and during a bravura performance of "Live and Let Die" toward the end of the evening, arena-warming pyrotechnics.

The present and past were both given equal attention by McCartney. In a set which found Paul putting down the guitar in favor of the piano, he performed both "My Valentine," released last year and written for current wife Nancy, along with "Maybe I'm Amazed," which was written for his deceased wife Linda after helping him get through The Beatles' breakup. - more.

Duff McKagan and Barrett Martin's New Band Set Album Release and Tour

The new Seattle supergroup Walking Papers has set an August 6th release date for their self-titled debut album and has announced tour dates to support the effort.

The band features Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver star Duff McKagan, Screaming Trees and Mad Season's Barrett Martin and The Missionary Position's Jeff Angell and Benjamin Anderson.

The group recording the album in Seattle with producer Jack Endino (Soundgarden, Nirvana, Mudhoney), who also mixed the album. Pearl Jam's Mike McCready makes a special guest appearance on the album's lead single "The Whole World's Watching" and the song "I'll Stick Around."

Walking Papers will be hitting the road this summer to promote the album. They will be headlining the second stage of this year's Uproar Festival which will also feature Alice In Chains and Jane's Addiction.

The tour is set to kick off on August 9th at the Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton, PA and will conclude on September 15th in Irvine, CA at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater.

The group recently concluded a brief European tour and plan to head back over the pond for a series of UK and Irish dates next month that will include a regular and an acoustic set at this year's Download Festival. - more on this story

Peter Hook To Play Classic New Order Albums On Tour

(Gibson) Former New Order bass player Peter Hook and his band The Light will perform New Order's Movement and Power, Corruption & Lies albums in full for North American audiences in September 2013.

The shows will feature full performances of both albums in full sequential order, as well as singles and B-Sides from the corresponding period including Everything's Gone Green, Temptation and Blue Monday, which New Order generally didn't include on the releases, preferring their LPs to stand alone in comparison to the singles.

Peter Hook & The Light played their first UK shows in January to critical acclaim, but they've been to the USA in December 2010 and September 2011, performing Joy Division's Unknown Pleasures and Closer albums. Support on the tour will come from Slaves of Venus. - more on this story

Video Of Rush's Complete Rock Hall Induction Goes Online

(hennemusic) HBO broadcast the 28th annual Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony over the weekend, and video of Rush's complete portion of the evening has surfaced online.

Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins of Foo Fighters delivered Rush's induction speech, filled with references to the band's lengthy career. "Playing upwards of 250 shows a year from day one," said Grohl, "the band built its following the right way – no hype, no bullsh*t. They did it from the ground up… without any help from the mainstream press…(coughs)…Rolling Stone."

Rush then took center stage to wild applause from fans; the band seemed overwhelmed by the event and its meaning. "We've been saying for a long time, years, that this wasn't a big deal," said drummer Neil Peart. "Turns out that it kind of is."

The Rush portion of the live performances kicked off with Grohl (as Lifeson), Hawkins (as Peart) and producer Nick Raskulinecz (as Lee) - dressed in the 2112-era white robes, with wigs - who cranked out a version of the 2112: Overture. The guys were joined near the end of the tune by Lee and Lifeson themselves. - Check out the video here.

Nazareth Deny Final Show Rumor

(Classic Rock) Nazareth have shouted down a rumor that they're about to split up and are condemning it as a promoter's tactic to sell more tickets. In fact, they are working on a new album.

Contrary to the false claim, the Scots veterans have live dates planned in North America, with a set of UK shows confirmed for the end of the year.

Bassist Pete Agnew says in a statement: "It's been advertised by a Swedish festival that it will be Nazareth's last show, and it might be everyone's last chance to see the band.

"This is a load of rubbish. It won't be the first time that promoters used these tactics to improve ticket sales – and it won't be the last.

"I see on Facebook that some of you believed this, and now the rumours start to fly, which only harms the band. As I've said before, if any big decision concerning the band is being made it will be announced by us on our website." - He then looks to the future.

Derek Trucks Talks New Tedeschi Trucks Album

(Gibson) Derek Trucks says the new Tedeschi Trucks album feels like "five steps forward" compared to their 2011 debut, Revelator. "This one feels like five steps forward," Trucks says.

"Everybody knows each other, everybody is more confident. It hits hard. We wrote a bunch of great tunes. I'm excited about this one. I think it will make some noise."

Susan Tedeschi has a lot of faith in the album, which she says is made of all keepers: "There are no sleepers," she says. "Even our horn players said they were trying to fast forward but they couldn't. It's Grammy worthy."

The album, which is due for release on August 20, 2013, was produced by Derek Trucks with Jim Scott, who also worked with the band on Revelator. Scott has also worked as engineer with Dixie Chicks, Tom Petty, Sting, The Rolling Stones, Crowded House, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Santana. - more on this story

Coachella 2014 Dates Announced

(Radio.com) Although it's been only a month since this year's Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, the festival's promoter, Goldenvoice, has announced the date and advance ticket sales information for next year's event.

Advance passes are set to go on sale Friday, May 24 at 10 a.m. PDT. The festival will be held over two consecutive weekends, April 11-13 and April 18-20, 2014.

According to Goldenvoice, the advance sale is the only opportunity to take advantage of the Coachella payment plan. Payment plans require a 20 percent down payment with the remainder spread over six months. The posted ticket prices reflect the total amount with all fees included. - more on this story

Soundgarden Expand Tour Plans

(Classic Rock) Soundgarden have confirmed they'll return to the UK and Ireland for four shows in September. The Seattle icons blasted back into action with last year's acclaimed album King Animal.

Bassist Ben Shepherd says he had no doubt they'd be able to deliver the goods, despite having split in 1997. He tells the St Louis Post-Dispatch: "Even when we were in the room together meeting about having meetings, it was already back to the same chemistry. There were no worries about us taking the next step and being able to write new songs."

Of the album he says: "We wanted it to sound like us. The only pressure we put on ourselves was that we make a record that's on par with our old stuff.

"I had the utmost faith in the others that we would bring it all the way. There was no way we were going to put out a crappy record that no one cared about." - more on this story

Queensryche Streaming 'Where Dreams Go To Die'

(Classic Rock) The version of Queensryche fronted by Todd La Torre have released new track "Where Dreams Go To Die." It's taken from their self-titled album, due out on June 24 via Century Media.

Two versions of the band exist, the other fronted by sacked singer Geoff Tate, until a legal battle over the band name is decided in November. La Torre recently lashed out at Tate for calling his album Frequency Unknown and illustrating it with an image concentrating on the initial letters "FU."

"A monkey can decipher what that is," he said. "It's below the belt. To me, it's not what Queensryche was about. Queensryche wasn't about the cheap shots; it was always more respectful and intelligent than that. It's immature, it's angry – it's stupid." - Check out the new song here.

Black Star Riders Release Kingdom Of The Lost Lyric Video

(hennemusic) As Black Star Riders prepare to release their debut album, "All Hell Breaks Loose," this week, the band have issued a lyric video for the project's second single, "Kingdom Of The Lost."

The track follows the album's lead single, "Bound For Glory." Black Star Riders - the new band formed from the final Thin Lizzy lineup – recorded the record with veteran producr Kevin Shirley.

"He [Shirley] works extremely quick," guitarist Scott Gorham told France's TV Rock Live recently. "I didn't actually realize we were going to record the album this way. The mantra is 12 songs in 12 days … and that's basically what happened. You've got your road crew bringing your live gear into the studio, setting it up, and you kind of look over at the drummer and you say, 'Alright, Jimmy, count us in,' and you're off and running. By the end of the day, you have everything on that track done."

After touring the past few years as Thin Lizzy, the lineup adopted the new band name last fall to start recording a new album with a clean slate, and out of respect to the legacy of the late Phil Lynott. - Watch the new video here.

Lars Talks Metallica Movie At Cannes

(hennemusic) Metallica's Lars Ulrich was on hand at the Cannes Film Festival to promote, screen and attempt to secure international distribution for the band's upcoming 3D movie, "Through The Never."

The film tells the story of a band crew member (played by Dane DeHaan) who is sent out on a mission during Metallica's live set in front of a sold-out arena; while on this mission, he unexpectedly has his life turned completely upside down.

"Concert films have a tendency to be filmed from the outside looking [at the band]," explains Ulrich. "We felt it would be much more interesting if we filmed from the inside looking out. We always play 360, so the primary concert element is kind of up on stage filming out."

Due for release this fall, the project has been described by one of its actors as "a concert movie meets 'The Wall' meets Metallica." - Check out the Lars interview here.

Chris Squire Of Yes Featured on Latest Wikimetal Episode

The latest episode of Wikimetal features an exclusive interview with a member of progressive rock legends Yes. The show sent over these details:

One of the biggest Classic Rock bands of all time: Yes and the only Yes member that played in all of the band's records, the great bass player Chris Squire.

Talking about his influences and the history of Yes, Squire says: "I think we invented Progressive Rock". You can check out the full episode here or skip directly to the interview - here.

Stone Temple Pilots Team Up With Linkin Park's Chester Bennington

(Radio.com) KROQ's Weenie Roast always brings a surprise guest, and Saturday's (May 18) show was no exception. The concert put together two huge names for an unexpected performance: Stone Temple Pilots with Linkin Park's Chester Bennington. The group premiered their new single, "Out of Time," on stage.

During the show, the group opened with "Vasoline" and went on to perform hits including "Big Bang Baby," "Wicked Garden," "Sex Type Thing," "Interstate Love Song" and "Trippin' On A Hole In A Paper Heart," as well as the B-side "Dead and Bloated."

Bennington, the singer of Linkin Park, previously performed with the STP on the single "Wonderful," circa 2001. In an exclusive sit-down interview with Stone Temple Pilots and Bennington after their Weenie Roast performance, KROQ morning show favorites Kevin & Bean got a sneak peak at the band's backstage compound of sorts, hidden away from the other artist trailers. Secrecy was very important to Bennington and the members of Stone Temple Pilots, whose gear was purposely mislabeled backstage.

Bennington assured that the Weenie Roast performance would be "the first time but not the last" that he'd appear with STP. (Obviously not – he'll also join them Sunday (May 19) at Live 105′s BFD in San Francisco.)

"Every band has its own kinda vibe," Bennington explained. "Stone Temple Pilots has this sexier, more classic rock feel to it. Linkin Park is a very modern, very tech-heavy type of band. It was kind of nice. I got to use my voice tonight. I got to sing and show my range a little bit. I still got to through a little scream in here and there but it's really just so much different. I grew up listening to these guys. When this opportunity came up, it was just like a no-brainer."

So what's the next step for the foursome? "We're gonna go out to lunch together because we haven't been able because we haven't been able to be seen in public together. So, we're probably going to go hang out as friends," confessed Bennington. - More of the interview plus the download link for the song!

Pogues' Phil Chevron Has Fatal Cancer

(Classic Rock) Pogues guitarist Phil Chevron has announced that he is battling cancer for the second time and he's admitted that the cancer will be "lethal" in this case.

He was sidelined from the Pogues and his pioneering punk band, The Radiators From Space, in 2007 after being diagnosed with cancer of the head and neck. In 2011 he was given the all-clear. But now doctors have confirmed it's returned after finding another tumour last year and surgery is impossible due to the associated risks.

A statement says: "In August 2012, Philip and his doctors noticed a new tumour in a position whereby treatment is seriously ill-advised, and would almost certainly cause a stroke or worse.

"The cancer is, in short, inoperable, and will prove fatal in time, though it is at present impossible to measure life expectancy." - more on this story

Tim Lambesis' Attorney Blames Steroids For Murder Solicitation Plot

As I Lay Dying frontman Tim Lambesis was successful at having a judge lower his $3 million bail to $2 million at a bail hearing on Friday. He stands charged of allegedly soliciting the murder of his estranged wife.

The hearing also provided more details about the case including the revelation from a forensic psychiatrist who consulted with the defense that claimed Lambesis got "roid rage" after using steroids, according to NBC San Diego.

Lambesis attorney Anthony Salerno had previously made allegations of a setup by a police "snitch", but media reports citing another attorney for Lambesis from Friday's hearing, Thomas Warwick, who reportedly changed tactics and said that the singer had become engrossed with the gym culture and ultimately began taking steroids.

"His thought processes were devastatingly affected by his steroid use," Warwick said. And the lawyer said that as a result, that Lambesis "was not the same person. He was irritable and lost God."

The judge decided in the hearing to reduce Lambesis' bail amount to $2 million from $3 million. However, his attorney reportedly said that Lambesis' family still could not raise that amount, so the singer will remain in jail.

Read more details about the case and Friday's hearing - here.

Paul Stanley Delivers Rock Hall KISS Off

KISS frontman Paul Stanley didn't hold back his feelings about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and took at jab at Rolling Stone Magazine and Rock Hall founder Jann Wenner in a new interview.

Stanley was asked if he thought that KISS would ever be inducted into the Rock Hall after years of being snubbed in favor of far less successful artists. "Well, it depends on who lives longer, us or Jann Wenner," Stanley replied to the Huffington Post who went on to place some of the snub blame on Dave Marsh, who reportedly plays a "key role" in selecting inductees and admitted that he has helped keep the band off the ballot.

March was reportedly once asked by MTV about KISS and replied, "Kiss is not a great band, Kiss was never a great band, Kiss never will be a great band, and I have done my share to keep them off the ballot."

Stanley went on to question the Rock Hall's legitimacy, "Look, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is marketing," he said. "You've got a bunch of faceless people in a back room who trademark a name that sounds very official. Well, if you had thought of it first, you would have been the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame."

He was even asked his opinion of non-rock artists getting into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and responded, "I am one of the biggest Laura Nyro fans. I still listen to that stuff incessantly. Laura Nyro does not belong in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Songwriter Hall of Fame? Absolutely," he said.

But if KISS were ever to get inducted, Stanley says he would accept the honor because of his fans. "I would certainly accept on their behalf because it seems to be a major sore spot for them," he said. "But I don't need the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame." - Read the rest of his thoughts on the rock hall here.

Dave Grohl Jams With The Rolling Stones

(hennemusic) Dave Grohl was the featured guest Saturday night in Anaheim as the Rolling Stones played the sixh stop on their "50 & Counting" arena tour.

The head Foo Fighter joined the Rolling Stones for a jam of the classic song "Bitch," which comes from the Stones' 1971 album, "Sticky Fingers."

The Stones continue to switch things up with their setlist: for the first time on this tour, the group played "Shattered" and "You Got The Silver." - Check out video of the performance here.

Robin Finck Returns To Nine Inch Nails

(Classic Rock) Nine Inch Nails have recruited former member Robin Finck in place of bassist Eric Avery, who bowed out last week, saying he'd been "overwhelmed" by the amount of tour dates the band was amassing.

Multi-instrumentalist Finck previously played guitar with Trent Reznor's outfit, but fellow member Josh Eustis can also play a number of instruments.

Nine Inch Nails will be playing the Leeds and Reading festivals in August. Read more of today's top rock news stories including KISS, Beatles, Whitesnake and more - here.

Black Keys and STP Surprise Lead Weenie Roast

(Radio.com) With tens of thousands of rabid fans packed into Los Angeles' Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, the spirit and undeniable power of radio was on full display at the annual KROQ Weenie Roast on Saturday (May 18).

From the clutch of emerging bands that performed early in the day on the side stages through the marquee headliners that graced the main stage, the songs of summer 2013 galvanized the diehard crowd of Southern Californians through the day-long extravaganza that was highlighted by the unexpected return of a '90s alt-rock favorite with a surprising new face fronting the band.

While the Black Keys and Thirty Second to Mars were the undeniable headliners, it was the Stone Temple Pilots, who delighted the sold-out show with a surprise set of their enduring radio hits like "Vaseline" and "Interstate Love Song."

But instead of the embattled Scott Weiland at center stage, Stone Temple Pilots emerged with Chester Bennington from Linkin Park on the mic, admirably leading STP with spot-on vocals and even imitating some of Weiland's signature serpentine stage moves.

With no announcement of Bennington's presence on vocals, some audience members seemed confused by the unexpected pairing, but soon word rippled through the crowd that it was indeed the Linkin Park singer performing with STP, eliciting a barrage of camera flashes as people tried to capture the inspired pairing. The band played a number of STP hits and debuted a brand new track titled "Out of Time" which is available now as a free download exclusively at Radio.com.

The Black Keys charged through a stomping set of their down and dirty blues-rock, storming through crowd favorites like "Lonely Boy" and "Gold on the Ceiling" with a vengeance, determined to leave an impression on the already bedazzled audience.

Thirty Seconds to Mars pulled out all the stops during their bombastic show, with frontman Jared Leto starting the proceedings from the middle of the crowd to sing "Birth" as he traversed through excited fans to the stage while a drum corps clad in Spring Breakers-style ski masks pounded away with the band. - more.

Thirty Seconds To Mars Make Big Live Return

(Radio.com) For California natives like Thirty Seconds To Mars, KROQ's Weenie Roast — even more so than Memorial Day — marks the unofficial start of the summer season. So it's a real honor for the guys to return to Weenie Roast six years after they made their debut in 2007, this time as the night's headliners alongside the Black Keys and Vampire Weekend.

Jared Leto remembers going to the show when him and his brother (and bandmate) Shannon were just kids. "It's a real treat to be back," Leto told Radio.com in our new video interview.

Weenie Roast will also be the first big show the band has played in a year and a half. "It's going to be interesting," Jared said with a laugh. "It's going to be much different than the Church of Mars."

For the last month, the guys have been playing shows in churches across the United States, making stops in cities like Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago and New York. Each show only fits about 200 to 800 people, but for the band it's been a way to say thank you to some of their biggest fans.

With the release of their fourth album, LOVE LUST FAITH + DREAMS (out May 21), the band looks forward to showing off their new music in a festival setting, especially the record's lead single, "Up In The Air," which has been a hit with the Church of Mars crowd.

"Everyone has a great time on this small scale so I can't imagine what it's going to be like on the big scale," Shannon said. - More including a stream of the video interview.

Free Whitesnake Song Download

(hennemusic) In support of Whitesnake's show in Sheffield, England on Monday, May 20, the Sheffield Telegraph is offering a FREE download of a live track from the band's new "Made In Japan" release.

Fans can download "Love Will Set You Free" from the paper here. The Sheffield show is part of Whitesnake's current UK tour with Journey and openers Thunder.

"Made In Japan" captures the band in concert at the Loud Park festival on October 15th, 2011 at Saitama Super Arena in Japan during their Forevermore World Tour. - Check out the song here.

How Thin Lizzy Became Black Star Riders

(hennemusic) Ricky Warwick of Black Star Riders, the new band formed from the final Thin Lizzy lineup, explains in a new video how the group chose their new band name.

After touring the past few years as Thin Lizzy, the lineup adopted the new band name last fall to start recording a new album with a clean slate, and out of respect to the legacy of the late Phil Lynott.

"It's a tough thing to name a band, certainly in the strange situation that we'd just come out of," explains singer Ricky Warwick. "We knew we needed something that was a little bit different, a very strong kind of anthemic name, something that summed up the gang mentality."

Based on the band's common interest in western films, Warwick turned to 1993's "Tombstone" (starring Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer and others) for inspiration…and he found it.

Check out the video for Ricky's story. - more on this story

Megadeth Release Their New Song: Kingmaker

(hennemusic) Megadeth have released their new single, entitled "Kingmaker" the song comes from the band's forthcoming studio album, "Super Collider."

"Kingmaker" is the second track released from the new album, which is due June 4, and it follows last month's online debut of the album's title track.

"Super Collider" will be available as a limited-edition CD with a 3-D cover and bonus tracks, regular CD, regular LP, limited LP plus seven-inch vinyl, and as a digital download. - Check out the new song here.

Deep Purple Guitarist Struggled With New Album

(Classic Rock) Deep Purple guitarist Steve Morse says that he struggled during recording sessions for the veteran hard rock group's latest album Now What?!

"One of the challenges was trying to make Bob Ezrin happy," he says. "For me, it isn't easy. I think he's used to David Gilmour's style of ultra-melodic playing and I stick in more technical riffs between any melodic thing I do.

"He wanted me to sound more melodic and he really pushed it." But he adds: "It worked. That's why I was in favour of Bob being involved." - More rock news

Jon Says Richie Sambora Welcome Back in Bon Jovi

(Classic Rock) Jon Bon Jovi says the door is open for Richie Sambora to rejoin the band any time he feels ready. He still won't discuss what led to the guitarist's non-appearance at the start of Bon Jovi's latest world tour leg – but he insists it's not about money, and the pair haven't fallen out.

"We were all in Calgary. Richie was going to turn up on show day, but we went the night before because it's a long flight," Bon Jovi tells the Mirror.

"At 3.30pm on show day the manager said: 'Guess what?' He didn't even have to finish the sentence. Because we had been through it before we performed that night. We couldn't let down the fans."

He admits he hasn't set eyes on his bandmate since that moment. "I talked to him once – once in six weeks and 18 shows. He's not fired, we didn't have a fight, it certainly isn't about money. He can return when he is ready to die every night, the way I walk on stage. No one's mad, no one's sad."

Bon Jovi is still reeling over his teenage daughter's - overdose.

Bob Dylan Honored by Academy of Arts and Letters

(Gibson) Bob Dylan is now officially an honorary member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Henry Cobb, president of the Academy, praised the 71-year-old Dylan for his contributions to the creative arts.

The citation reads: "For more than 50 years, defying categorization in a culture beguiled by categories, Bob Dylan has probed and prodded our psyches, recording and then changing our world and our lives through poetry made manifest in song - creating relationships that we never imagined could exist between words, emotions and ideas."

Virginia Dejani, executive director of the Academy, said the legendary singer was designated an honorary member because the Academy couldn't decide which category – art, literature or music – he best fit into. Dylan was unable to attend the ceremony, which took place in Manhattan, but he did issue a statement.

"I feel extremely honored and very lucky to be included in this pantheon of great individual artists who comprise the Academy of Arts and Letters," he said. "I look forward to meeting all of you some time soon." - more on this story

AC/DC Limited Edition Beer Released

(hennemusic) AC/DC and Karlsberg Brewery have released a limited Canadian edition of their AC/DC Beer. The product is an absolute rarity for collectors since this edition will only be sold in Canada.

The edition differs from the normal version by its smaller size (500ml) and the French/English imprint on the top of the can: Hardrock Australien / Australian Hardrock.

The standard edition of "AC/DC Premium Lager Beer" is 568mL of "true German Premium Lager." - more on this story

Damage Inc TV For Metallica Fans Tonight

Metallica fans will have a very good reason to stay home tonight because they will be able to witness a heavy dose of Mandatory Metallica tonight on AXS TV.

The cable and satellite music network will be featuring a recent live performance from Metallica tonight when they air the Golden God Awards starting at 6:25 PM.

The Golden Gods Awards will be followed at 11:PM with the live telecast of latest episode of The World's Greatest Tribute Bands with will feature a performance from Metallica tribute band Damage Inc live from the Roxy Theater on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood. Check out the promo for the show here.

Earlier in the evening, the metal night will kick off with a look at the making of a legendary metal album, Judas Priest's British Steel. That will air at 5:55PM.

If you prefer the mellower side of rock, The World's Greatest Tribute Bands will be featuring tribute bands for U2 and Fleetwood Mac early next month. -

Queens Of The Stone Age Reveal Three More New Videos

(Classic Rock) Queens Of The Stone Age mainman Josh Homme seems determined to slam home the message that his band are back. They'll release new album …Like Clockwork on June 3, but in the space of a week they've released five animated videos from the record.

The latest is My God Is The Sun, which followed If I Had A Tail – view them below. Also below is a clip of QOTSA's performance on Later With Jools Holland, which also took place last week.

Homme spent several months hinting that the follow-up to 2007′s Era Vulgaris was something especially dark and personal. He's hinted the record charts the difficulties behind its own making, and says the title is a sarcastic reference to how badly things went.

…Like Clockwork features guest appearances from Dave Grohl, Elton John, Trent Reznor and others. QOTSA appear at this year's Download festival. Check out the new video - here.

Black Sabbath Release Behind The Scenes Video For 13 Cover

(hennemusic) Black Sabbath are sharing some behind-the-scenes video of the creation of the cover for their forthcoming reunion album, "13" which will be released on June 11th.

"13" is the group's first full studio project with frontman Ozzy Osbourne since 1978's "Never Say Die" was produced by Rick Rubin. Sabbath recently released the album's lead track, "God Is Dead?"

The band have completed the first series of shows of their 2013 world tour, playing dates in New Zealand and Australia. Check out the behind the scenes video - here.

Primus Bridges Gap Between Rush and Public Enemy

(Radio.com) At the show-closing jam at last month's Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony, an unprecdented supergroup took the stage to perform Robert Johnson's "Crossroads." Among them Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart of Rush and Public Enemy leader Chuck D.

What do the prog-rock giants and the hip-hop legend have in common (other than membership in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame)? Well, probably not much. But, believe it or not, both bands have toured with San Francisco rockers Primus.

Primus was the opening act on the genre-crashing Anthrax/Public Enemy co-headlining tour of 1991. The following year, they played arenas opening for Rush. So Primus frontman Les Claypool is one of the only musicians to spend time on the road with both groups, and he says that both are fully deserving of the accolades that they received at the induction ceremony in Los Angeles last month.

The members of Primus have always worn their Rush influences on their sleeves; like the Canadian group, they are a power trio led by a bassist with an unusual singing voice who are influenced by hard rock and progressive music.

Claypool told Radio.com, "One of my first introductions to music as a teenager was Rush records."And it showed, particularly early on in their career. Primus' debut EP, 1989′s Suck On This, opens with 36 seconds of the band covering Rush's classic instrumental "YYZ" before launching into their own "John The Fisherman."

And while it is often said that you shouldn't meet your idols, he reports that bonding with Rush has been a great experience for him and his band. "When I was 16, if you told me I'd be friends with Geddy, Alex and Neil, I would have s*** myself right there, literally," he said. "To work with these guys and be friends with them, and to still be friends with them after all these years, it's a pretty spectacular thing." - more on this story

What Does The Stooges and Fleetwood Mac Have To Do With Star Trek?

(Radio.com) The latest Star Trek flick, Star Trek: Into Darkness, is out now, giving us a perfect excuse to put together a Trek playlist. Since Trek doesn't feature rock music, we figured we'd go with rock stars who have actually appeared in Trek (what, you missed Mick Fleetwood's turn as a fish-like creature in Star Trek: The Next Generation?), as well as famous fans of the series.

The Stooges – "1969″: The Stooges debuted in '69 with their classic self-titled LP, which featured this skull-crusher. "Another year for me and you, another year with nothing to do!" Well, there was nothing to do after June 3 of that year, at least if you were a Trekkie (a term which hadn't yet been coined): That was the date that the show was cancelled. Years later, in 1997, Stooges frontman Iggy Pop appeared on the third Trek series, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, as Yelgrun, an "overseer" for the Dominion (those were the bad guys, for non-DS9 fans).

The Mamas & The Papas – "Monday Monday": Though Star Trek aired on Thursday nights at that time that "Monday Monday" hit No. 1 in 1966, there's a line here that rings true: "Can't trust that day!" Or at least NBC couldn't, moving the show to the dead zone of Friday nights instead of just cancelling it. The cancellation moment came two season later, with the show returning nearly 20 years later in 1987 via Star Trek: The Next Generation. And you know who was there? Mamas & Papas singer Michelle Phillips, who played Jenice Manheim (Captain Picard's ex-girlfriend) in the first season of the show. Boom. Circle complete.

Fleetwood Mac – "The Chain": Like Star Trek, Fleetwood Mac has proved remarkably enduring. Although the lineup (like Trek's Enterprise) has gone through many staff changes, like the Federation, drummer Mick Fleetwood (along with bassist John McVie) has remained a constant. While you can't miss Fleetwood's commanding presence behind the drums at the Mac's concerts, you'd be forgiven for missing his appearance on the Next Generation season 2 episode "Manhunt" in 1989. First off, he shaved off his omnipresent beard for the role. Second, his prosthetics rendered him unrecognizable. In this scene, he plays an Antedean dignitary who looks like a fish. Is that politically incorrect? Well, we got the idea from Lwaxana Troi, who exclaimed, "Delegates! Last time I saw something like that, it was being served on a plate!" - See the rest of the list

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