CRR: I have been enjoying these four songs that you've released. My only complaint is there are only four songs! I want an entire album.

Jason: It worked perfectly; that's exactly how it was supposed to work. We recorded eleven songs in our first session, so what you're hearing are the first four of those. I plan on recording around fifteen songs, total. Our target is to have the full album out by the middle of May. The other seven are in the can and the other new ones I really want to share, so I want to get them out there.

CRR: Are there any feelings, even with a half grin to Metallica that you can do this on your own without them? Is there any middle finger to them?

Jason: There is nothing vindictive or anything like that. There really isn't any negativity at all between us anymore. Its all water under the bridge and it has been 12 years now. That kind of sour and silly stuff was quite a while ago. It was mostly reactionary, I think. Now, it's really strong and pretty awesome. They've got their band kicking butt like always and I've got my new band and I feel like I'm 19 again�I really do feel that way.

Now that that hasn't happened, he's following through on a defamation lawsuit against Ward.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, the complaint was filed Tuesday (Jan. 29) in Los Angeles Superior Court. Manson claimed he was the target of "a months-long campaign of defamation and harassment." It's also stated that Manson does not know Ward, whose occupation is listed as musician and independent occult filmmaker in the complaint.

Ward's claims first got attention when she stated in a widely circulated story that she was engaged to the rocker.

KsE are set to release 'Disarm the Descent' their first album since parting ways with singer Howard Jones nearly a year ago, on April 2nd.

After much touring and some leaked previews of the forthcoming Killswitch disc, we finally have our first official release from the band's sixth studio album.

"Since the Revolver Golden Gods Awards is fast becoming THE most rocking awards ceremony in the hard rock world, we are beyond psyched to be at the receiving end of this shout out and in the distinguished company of Rush, Lemmy, Ozzy and Motley Crue," said Lars Ulrich.

"I was hanging out and presenting at the shenanigans two years ago and the energy in the room and the vibe backstage was beyond f**king cool, so Metallica is chomping at the bit to partake in this year's event. Once again, we are honored to be recognized as achievers (!!) and we can't wait to get up and jam onstage and sweat for and on everybody gathered."

The Golden God Award, which is given to one special honoree a year who embodies the spirit of hard rock and metal, will go to Rob Zombie.

The project brings together the friends that Michaels has made along the way with some of the songs that have shaped all of that success.

Featuring artists from a variety of genres and generations, "Good Songs & Great Friends" includes a live duet with Jimmy Buffett ("Margaritaville"), a cover of "Sweet Home Alabama" with Gary Rossington, Rickey Medlocke and Peter Keys from Lynyrd Skynyrd playing on the track, and new versions of some of Poison's biggest hits, including the remake of "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" with Loretta Lynn.

"Obviously, all the hard-hitting, energetic classics, where people lose their mind -- those will definitely be there," he told Rolling Stone. "Because those are the funnest ones to play."

Rock on the Range won't be Welch's only appearance with Korn this year. He's also scheduled to play two gigs with the band in Germany this year at the Rock am Ring and Rock im Park festivals on June 7 through 9, in the cities of N�rburgring and N�rnberg.

They played their first-ever show on January 30, 1973, in a New York club, after Stanley and Gene Simmons decided to move on from previous band Wicked Lester. They were paid $50 for the appearance in front of an audience of less than 10 people.

The bassist says: "Wicked Lester had just finished its album. Though we had a real recording contract with a major label, and though we had finished an entire album, we were depressed � it just wasn't what we had envisioned.

The project will be released on veteran rock manager Andy Gould's newly-formed label, T-Boy Records (via Universal Music), which will serve as an umbrella label releasing new music and albums from established hard-rock bands with major followings.

He admits his heart just wasn't in it any more � and he feels good about the decision he made, despite former bandmate Scott Ian's belief that it was a mistake.

Caggiano announced his departure earlier this month after 12 years with the thrash giants. Now he reports he'd been increasingly unhappy in recent months.

The month long leg will also feature support acts Vampires Everywhere and Davey Suicide. The band expects to the second leg dates soon and will visit Europe this summer.

The tour leg is set to kick off on March 2nd in Phoenix, Az and will conclude on April 2nd in Lincolnshire, IL.

But in an interview with Billboard, guitarist Dan Hawkins promises that album number four isn't that far off: "I think it's important the next album comes out quickly [�] This year we'll be touring (to support Hot Cakes) and writing, then early 2014 we'll hopefully be recording it or continuing to write it, and get it out later that year."

As far as the musical direction of the next album, Dan says: "I think we want to get even more old school. We want to make it even more of a performance record. We just want to be really brave and try to do something as live as humanly possible, warts and all. We've lost a bit of that in music today."

"Individually and collectively, David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash are influential and important figures in American music," Marsalis said in a press statement. "Their music is rooted in American folk, pop and blues traditions and their experiments with form, harmony and orchestration will make for a natural collaboration."

The release will be offered in three different formats including in a video download version, 2 disc DVD version and Blu-ray with an exclusive bonus CD.

The main concert on the release was captured on Feb 26, 2012 during the band's concert at London's O2 Arena.

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds live at London's O2 on, the biggest Arena show Noel's band have played to date. "International Magic Live At The 02" will be available

He feels he's done everything he can to keep their friendship � and reveals the last straw came when drummer Tommy Lee blanked his son.

He's also offered a new account of how he came to leave the band, saying he'd felt out of place and unsupported for years before he paved the way for Vince Neil's return.

Corabi tells The Great Southern Brainfart: "I hung out with those guys every day for five years � and I haven't seen them more than five times in the last 15 years. That bothered me more than anything. I thought those guys were my friends and that's what I miss. I was more bummed out over the loss of our brotherhood than anything.

"Those guys are just the kind of people that will embrace you when you're in their circle. They've had so many buzzards and vultures picking at their bones that when they see me calling them, I bet they immediately think, 'What does he want?'"

The book's description reads, in part: "Now, for the first time, Rush is treated to the epic visual celebration they so richly deserve in a beautifully designed and profusely illustrated history following the band's entire career.

A chronological overview history spans the band's career from 1968 to today. A complete Rush discography chronicles all their albums, from the debut album to 2112, Moving Pictures and Signals to Grace Under Pressure, Vapor Trails, and more.

According to drummer Tico Torres, the band isn't feeling any pressure to be inducted. "It's an ongoing thing," Torres said.

With the first release already in stores and the second set to debut this spring, Stone Sour will unveil their latest masterpiece; the second of the two-part album and adapted comic book series titled House of Gold & Bones Pt 1 & 2. According to the frontman turned author, Taylor says the two albums are meant to be played back to back, creating a cohesive, linear story. This story, he decided during the writing process, would make for an exciting comic book.

Unlike Coheed & Cambria's ongoing Armory Wars comic series, the Taylor-penned House of Gold & Bones will be limited to a four-part monthly mini-series with its first issue hitting shelves in tandem with the release of the House of Gold & Bones Pt 2 album this Spring.

The comic centers around a "human" trapped in an alternate reality. As he makes his way to the House of Gold & Bones, he's chased by a crazed mob, and taunted by a mysterious ally. According to the band's website teaser, "What the human discovers on his journey will be his salvation . . . or his destruction."

They'll back the launch with a UK tour which also features Fozzy and Welsh upstarts Revoker.

Guitarist CJ Pierce says: "We cannot begin to tell you how excited we are to be heading out on the road again. Come hang out and have a drink with us. Let's listen to some loud rock music. Look forward to seeing each and everyone of you at the show!"