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This lawsuit was settled way back in 2001, but now appears to be picking up steam again, but in reverse, with the bandmates now going after Fogerty for his recent comments regarding the use of the Creedence trademark.

According to Billboard, the 2001 settlement deemed Fogerty would back off his complains about the use of the Creedence Clearwater Revisited name in exchange for a cut of their earnings. This apparently was violated when Fogerty recently went after the Revisited camp in an interview.

He made the announcement after his short appearance with students at Miami Country Day School, where he led them through In The Air Tonight and Land Of Confusion.

But ahead of the scheduled performance at the weekend, sound checks for the performance went badly as he suffered the effects of a long-running neurological condition.

And Menza - who was replaced in 1998 after almost 10 years with the band - says via Facebook that he would be open to a return. Menza is working with former Megadeth members James Lomenzo and Chris Poland on a new project.

In support of the new record, Motorhead will headline tours at summer festivals in Europe beginning in late May through August, and then a U.S. tour from late August through September, ending with their second annual Mot�rboat Cruise. More dates will follow in Europe in late November through December for their traditional winter headline run.

The 90-minute special was taped by WETA at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. on November 19, 2014 at the special event celebrating Joel's receipt of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.

The special will feature appearances from Billy Joel, as well as Tony Bennett, Boyz II Men, Gavin DeGraw, Michael Feinstein, Josh Groban, Natalie Maines, John Mellencamp and LeAnn Rimes.

Mainman Tuomas Holopainen says the song is inspired by the woek of poet Walt Whitman. He says: "Elan is a wonderful teaser for the full-length album, giving out a little taste, but revealing very little of the actual journey of grandeur to come.

Anselmo writes, "When it came to Pantera, he was deadly serious. But there was a tongue-in-cheek perfection depending on the mood of what we were writing. When I first joined the band, it felt like I was the 'new guy' all the way through Vulgar Display of Power, with the Abbott brothers peeking over my shoulder, picking at my lyrics, which drove me bananas. I remember when we recorded 'Cemetery Gates,' at the end of the song where I'm hitting the wailing high notes and he's matching me with his whammy bar, that was competition - who can outdo who. And of course he'd hit this crazy high f***ing note that there's no way I could. It made him feel awesome for that five or 10 minutes, but later it was always, 'F***ing great job, man.'

"When it came to Pantera, he was very particular, and when it came to pushing anyone, whether it be me, Rex or anyone, he could push you, but he was also a great motivator. And he was always working towards the best for whatever particular song we were working on. He'd get the best out of everybody.

"If he were still alive, I'd damn well know him, because of our love for each other. He was one of my best friends on this planet, and best friends - especially those with strong personalities and integrity - butt heads sometimes. But we always found a compromise. I know for a fact that we would've made more music together. There would've been more Pantera tours. There would've been more albums.

Now the Cavelera Conspiracy leader tells Andrew Haug: "I was surprised by that comment from Igor - I don't see it happening myself, unfortunately. I thought the topic kind of died out. I lost all hope for it.

A Conspiracy Of Stars will be available in CD, digipak, LP and digital formats and was produced and mixed by Chris Tsangarides. The band will launch on an extensive UK tour in April next year.

The band say: "We're confident that not only our longstanding supporters will get their money's worth, but that younger rock fans will also enjoy the album. We look forward to seeing you on tour."

The release comes ahead of the veteran band's UK tour with Black Star Riders, who have just detailed their second LP The Killer Instinct, to appear in February.

Tempest says of the follow-up to 2012's Bag Of Bones: "War Of Kings is the album we wanted to make ever since we were kids, listening to bands like Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple and Black Sabbath.

On Jordison's victory, MusicRadar says: "While Slipknot have spent the 12 months since parting company with their drummer getting back to work, it's clear that Joey's drumming legacy stretches far beyond the confines of that band, and this award shows his loyal fanbase has not left his side. He may have been quiet of late, but we can't wait to see and hear what he's cooking up next."

The Sheffield metal outfit have announced the live package will be out in March 2015 and anyone who pre-orders it before February 14 will have their name printed in the accompanying booklet.

The German death metallers announced at the weekend that they had parted ways with longtime singer Grewe. And today they have confirmed Jager as his replacement.

Culture Clash Live will be available as a CD/DVD, with only three tracks common to both discs. It was recorded during the band's Culture Clash world tour and features material from six different locations in three different continents. It arrives on January 20.

It's accompanied by the release of Secret Show: Live In Osaka, an unedited 2CD set they didn't know was being recorded until their sound man told them after the show. The limited edition title will only be available via their website and merch tables at shows, with the first 1000 copies signed by the trio.

The set includes the original album as well as a second set of extras featuring remixes, B-sides, edits and acapellas, including four versions of the hit More Than Words.

Her run of UK shows will follow the release of her next solo album, which is currently under production. She recently said of the follow-up to Bang Bang Boom Boom: "This record is not like that aesthetic. I bounce all over the place, man - I've got multiple personalities. A lot of them."

The Australian outfit have also launched a video for their track Death's Hand, taken from fourth album Let The Ocean Take Me, which arrived earlier this year via Roadrunner.

Frontman Joel Birch says: "The tour just past has been far and away our favourite, so we're happy to let you know we're coming back. We're over the moon to be touring with Of Mice And Men again - the shows are going to be insane and it's going to be awesome to catch up with our mates again."

Friese-Greene - who also releases his own music under the moniker Heligoland - says: "I caught Firefly Burning quite by chance when they were supporting North Sea Radio Orchestra in a church behind Denmark Street, and it was the first time in 13 years that I had felt sufficiently captivated by a band to want to go into the studio with them.

"They were such an unidentifiable mash-up of so many things, and yet I found it instantly made sense to me. It was in a language I instinctively understood.

"There was clearly some sophisticated musical thinking going on, but it never felt overly clever or technical - on the contrary, it seemed to be perfectly in tune with the natural order of things, and completely unforced."

Our track "Be Gone Dull Cage" finding its way into the hands of the Walking Dead offices and ultimately being featured on the show came as sort of a surprise. The track is definitely a journey of a tune and not a typical quick three and a half minute radio single - but it did catch both the imagination of the show's supervisors and the director of the song's music video, Scott Peters.

Earlier in the year we decided to pursue making a trippy little epic of a music video. Peters and his crew really felt the song's wide range of dynamics and spacious atmosphere really conjured up a number of strong visuals and narratives, which we later found out, were some of the same things the Walking Dead crew was attracted to as well. The music video - which is a story of seekers on an ill fated journey through a vibrant but ruthless otherworldly psychedelic environment - seems like it couldn't be further removed from something like a zombie saga. But really the track ended up working fantastic in the show, supporting a scene of a long lost character waking up and taking in a whole new world.

To be among the super quality artists that the show has featured in the past (and of course the exposure to their immense fan base) has been incredible for us. It has brought a ton of new appreciation, eyes, and ears to a piece of work that we're not only proud of but also doesn't necessarily fit into the traditional mold of mainstream commercial entertainment. Being a band that has always gone after creating an experience and pushing creativity over marketability, we're particularly grateful when big time "tastemakers" like Walking Dead expose folks to new things they won't find on the shrinking music section shelves of big box retailers.

"I just for days couldn't think that he was gone. It was just a huge shock," McCartney told ITV's Jonathan Ross Show. "I was at home and I got a phone call.

"We bring happiness to millions of people around the world. Why not during the holidays?" frontman Michael Starr tells Billboard. "We love to spread the love. The holiday season is the best time to pick up strippers at a strip club. The ones that are working on Christmas Eve usually have no family and are really lonely. So it's super easy to take them home and do some kissin' underneath the camel toe."

"I like the holidays - I like to call them the highlidays," says bassist Lexxi Foxx. "I'm definitely a Christmas kind of guy. For me, it snows all year 'round, if you know what I'm talking about. There's always a bunch of snow, so I'm down with the holiday season. So when you listen to the song it's about all kinds of cool presents you can get your chicks, or a chick, all kinds of bits and stocking stuffers that only we would think of."

The project features material recorded by guitarist David Gilmour, drummer Nick Mason and keyboardist Rick Wright during sessions for 1994's "The Division Bell", and serves as the band's tribute to Wright, who died from cancer in 2008 at the age of 65.

Pink Floyd have been nominated for a 2015 Grammy Award in the "Best Surround Sound Album" category for the 20th anniversary box set edition of "The Division Bell."

The Grand Prize will include a phone call from Dave Mustaine on Christmas Day, a Limited Edition/Numbered Dean Dave Mustaine Zero "Countdown To Extinction" 20th Anniversary Electric Guitar (only 24 made), two VIP passes to meet Megadeth on tour, and a Megadeth "Youthanasia / Hidden Treasures" Limited Edition 2CD Set signed by Mustaine.

Co-owned by McBrain and Mitch Tanne, Rock N Roll Ribs is a barbecue place that features smokey Southern cooking and features the slogan, "Where BBQ Meets Metal."

The menu features a variety of Maiden-themed items, including Aces High Fries, Power Slave Slaw, Brave New World Potato Salad and the Appetite Of The Beast combo.

The project sees the singer teamed with Waboritas guitarist Vic Johnson to deliver stripped-down versions of tunes from his career. "Lite Roast" was inspired by the rehearsals for Sammy's appearance at the Acoustic-4-A-Cure benefit show in May, which raised funds for the Pediatric Cancer Program at the University Of California, San Francisco UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital.

Hagar will perform a free solo show at his Cabo Wabo Cantina in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico on New Year's Eve. The Red Rocker will be joined by Cabo Uno, the Cantina's house band, for the event in a town which has much to celebrate since recovering from the after effects of Hurricane Odile.

One thing that certifiably did happen this year is that he recorded a stirring anthem called 'Hope for the Future," specifically meant for the soundtrack to the wildly popular Activision video game Destiny.

Keyboardist Rafal Paluszek recently said: "A lot has changed since the release of Uninvited Dreams in 2009. Osada is somewhere else now - though the most important values remain."

One of the changes include the guest appearance of a string quartet on the album. The Polish band explain: "There's no need to worry that it will turn out excessively poetic or romantic; the string parts serve to infuse the songs with heaviness and incredible energy. It sounds terrific!"

Speaking to Metal Hammer, guitarist Ben Symons said: "This track was one of the first demos we wrote after we all met up to decide what we want to do musically moving forwards... As in, shall we call it or day as a band?

Long gaps between blink-182's albums have afforded DeLonge time to write his own unique music and create multi-media experiences to accompany it. Such is the case with the band's forthcoming album, The Dream Walker, which is DeLonge & Co.'s biggest endeavor yet.

The Dream Walker is a multi-year project launching with the album and a short anime film, followed by graphic novels, a novel, then a feature film. "It's gonna be a long process but there will be stuff rolling out continuously," explains DeLonge. "The book is so good. The novel is f-king awesome. It's a New York Times best-selling author writing it."�

Radio.com caught up with DeLonge for a Proustianesque questionnaire and answer session, in which he talked about the new film, his fascination with space travel, alien life, and being the best entrepreneur he can.

Radio.com: How much of you is in the character Poet Anderson?

Tom DeLonge: There's quite a lot in that character. You know, he's got the long bangs that I used to run many years ago. He's got the tight pants and he's kinda got this sense of wonder about him. I think in many ways he's the character who I wish I really was in totality, in a different life. He's got a lot of me in him.

Radio.com: Describe your most vivid dream.

Tom DeLonge: I have had this one dream where I was on a cliff with a few hundred people in these dark maroon robes and it seemed like it was the future because the buildings were built out of stone but it was very futuristic, almost like what like what you'd imagine Giza might have looked like thousands of years ago when it was built. And it's been an image that's stuck in my mind for so long as though, would I really go somewhere and visit this place and see these weird people? Or was it a past life, or a future life? I have no clue why it stayed in my head, this scene on the side of a cliff.

It seemed like it was the future and it seemed like it was very wise people gathering around. The only think that I could come up with is that I was in the middle of very, very wise handsome, important people because I was one of them.

Radio.com: Have you had the dream more than once?

Tom DeLonge: I've had it couple times but over and over. It was strong enough to stay in my mind because I remember don't ever remember dreams.

Radio.com: You've said that art is the journey, not a destination. What is Tom DeLonge's destination?

Tom DeLonge: My destination is to challenge myself artistically to do things I thought I was never capable of doing. That is all I'm trying to do.