Queens Of The Stone Age Reuniting With Oliveri

Rock in Rio will celebrate its 30th anniversary and the debut of Rock in Rio USA in Las Vegas on May 8-9 and May 15-16, 2015. The event will mark Metallica's return to the Rock in Rio festival following performances at Rock in Rio Lisboa in 2004, 2008 and 2012 (which featured a performance of 1991's "Metallica" album), Rock in Rio Madrid in 2010, as well as in the fest's home city of Rio in 2011 and 2013.

"Our friends from Rock in Rio USA are heading Stateside for the first time and we're thrilled to be a part of it!," said Metallica. "See you in Las Vegas one night during the first weekend of the festival, May 8-9, 2015!"

Produced by Gilmour, Phil Manzanera, Youth and Andy Jackson, its being billed as a four-sided instrumental album with one song, "Louder Than Words", to include new lyrics by Gilmour's wife, Polly Samson.

"'The Endless River' is a tribute to Rick," says Mason. "I think this record is a good way of recognizing a lot of what he does and how his playing was at the heart of the Pink Floyd sound. Listening back to the sessions, it really brought home to me what a special player he was."

He'd split the band in 2002 as a result of rampant drug issues, and went on to form DevilDriver. But a reunion began three years ago with guitarist Miguel Rascon and drummer Mike Cox, and bassist Nadja Peulan rejoined in 2013.

Stanley recently claimed Frehley "threw away incredible potential and talent" and added: "He got involved with a whole lot of things that really diluted and diminished his craft. I saw that comet grow dim."

Now Frehley tells Metropolis Nights (via Blabbermouth): "That's hysterical, for Paul to try and say something negative against me as a guitar player. He should listen to himself playing live.

"He's more worried about jumping around and pointing his finger. That's been the problem since the beginning of Kiss - we all used to yell at him for making so many mistakes. I would try and cover for him.

"We have so much great music that goes back so many years," he said recently, speaking to Rolling Stone. "We both want to do something next year."

Davies comments come on the heels of an apparent misunderstanding between Ray Davies and Mojo magazine. Last month, Mojo quoted the Kinks leader as saying he would reform The Kinks in 2015, with or without Dave. Davies subsequently denied making any such statement, and recently the brothers even spent time together in England, playing music.

"It would be a shame if Ray and I didn't do something next year," Dave Davies continues. "I'm prepared to talk. If Ray's got some great ideas, let me hear them. I have my own ideas about how it should be presented. But I don't want it to be a Ray Davies show where he lets his little brother stand in the corner, which he likes to do. It has to be done properly and respectfully."

Collen tells Shor Bazaar FM91: "In February I went to Joe's house and we got 12 songs started. We went back in May and got 15, so they're really in good shape. We've still got more stuff to do on them, so that'll be ready next year - and they're very varied.

"You let other things influence you but you still retain your integrity and your sound. We feel we've done that. These songs are a cross section. Some are really heavy and very melodic, and some are just very different - but you can still tell it's Def Leppard.

"We're very excited about that and it will be out next year. We'll be touring a lot more next year as well."

Nearly 1000 people have pledged �50 each for a ticket to the show, which will only have to be handed over if the event is confirmed to take place.

According to a release, the album, titled Tomorrow's Modern Boxes, was produced by Nigel Godrich, who co-authored the release with Yorke. Together, Yorke and Godrich detail their plan for the new album's release, which they say is purely experimental.

"It's an experiment to see if the mechanics of the system are something that the general public can get its head around�" they write. "If it works well it could be an effective way of handing some control of internet commerce back to people who are creating the work."

However, the physical release of the album, due out Oct. 14, will in fact have a conventional album cover (as opposed to the photograph of a white-label pressing of the album that has served as the digital album's ad-hoc artwork).

At first glance, the cover seems a bit homoerotic: it's a shirtless Larry Mullen Jr. hugging a shirtless younger male around the waist. However, as the band explains on their website, the photograph is the band's drummer "protecting his 18-year-old son."

The post explains further: "The idea of the unique relationship between a parent and child, the image of a father and son, came from the band. The shoot with Larry and his son was initially an experiment but everyone loved it as a visual metaphor for the record."

"Inspiring to see how the community and businesses have come together to get Cabo back on its feet," writes Hagar. "Everyone in Cabo working very hard.

"Still a lot of work to be done but amazing how much progress has been made. Kudos to the Government assistance!!! Could have never made it without their support."

"We estimate to have power back on at Cabo Wabo by next week and will then start testing all equipment," he continues. "Hoping to re-open soon along with airport and other businesses. Thank you to all of you that have sent good wishes. All of our staff is safe and we are working hard to assist on their needs. Peace."

Hagar, who will turn 67 on October 13, was scheduled to perform at his Cabo Wabo Cantina on October 7, 9, 11 and 13. The October shows have become an annual ritual for fans, and Hagar has recently announced a birthday concert in Las Vegas next month.

Glory Days, the first taste of the quartet's as-yet-untitled debut album, is now available from the band's official website as a free download. "I actually started making this record solo, but the long and short of it is I just didn't like my own company," says Barat.

Founding members Ronni Le Tekro and Diesel Dahl were joined by Tony Mills and Victor Borge, with guest appearances by Twisted Sister's Dee Snider and Turbonegro's Hank von Helvete. Classic-era singer Tony Harnell, who's now rejoined the band, also performed as a guest.

"30th Anniversary 1982-2012: Live In Concert" will be released via Indie Recordings, and it's available for pre-order in DVD/CD, 2CD and download formats.

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Last week, AC/DC revealed plans to release their new album, "Rock Or Bust", on December 2. The project is also the group's first without founding member and guitarist Malcolm Young, whose illness required him to step away from the band earlier this year before they entered the studio; he is now officially retired from AC/DC.

Frontman Mike IX Williams insists splitting the band was never an option when LaCaze died in 2013 following complications from long-term asthma. He says: "It was never a question of ending the band when Joey passed away. We never thought it was over - it just didn't feel right. We knew Joey was like, 'You better not f***ing quit.' We could all feel this vibe."

Guitarist Jimmy Bower adds: "That was definitely a big hit for me. He was more than just important to the band - he had his own groove. Joey was our mentor.

"Knowing Joey, the dude he was and his sense of humour - I think that's why we kept going. It's what he would have done."

The band immediately split following her death, but they've announced they'll release their final album in 2015. the band had the following to say in statement:

"Tristessa's voice will be heard again - more loud and brutal than ever. The mixing process and the mastering of Astarte's last opus Blackdemonium will be done by Steve Lado, an excellent professional and close friend of Maria."

He says: "It makes me feel good and I'm glad it's like that. I do appreciate it and I do appreciate the fans and they know that. We are back with our fans and our fans have kept us relevant for 30 years. We owe them everything."

Blood In, Blood Out launches on October 14 via Nuclear Blast, their first with Souza since 2004's Tempo Of The Damned. Drummer Tom Hunting previously said having Souza back was a seamless transition, but the frontman says he had to open up to his bandmates when he returned.

He continues: "A lot of it was me because I wasn't happy during the Tempo Of The Damned period. And an unhappy Zetro made an unhappy Exodus. I take a lot of the blame - a lot of it was on me. I was the one who left them high and dry so to be leery of this guy again, I don't blame them."

UFP formed from the ashes of Australian prog outfit Unitopia and features Matt Williams, Dave Hopgood, Tim Irrgang and Mark 'Truey' Trueack plus Guy Manning, Daniel Mash and Marek Arnold.

Their first UK appearance takes place at this weekend's Summer's End festival in Chepstow. They also play The Bedford in Balham, London, on October 10, the Wesley Arts Centre, Maltby, on October 11, and the Cathouse, Glasgow, on October 12.

Block recalls meeting the man himself when she was 15: "Some people have described Skip as melancholy, even unfriendly. But in my eyes he was deep, soulful, and beautiful.

"I did not question his serious demeanor - after all, I was aware of the history, the horrors and evil treatment he had endured. I did not expect him or any other rediscovered blues player to be anything but serious."

The band say: "Our favourite songs are the ones that you take as your own, songs that remind you of a place, a time or a moment - something that is perhaps far removed from what the artist was originally writing about.

The film features Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford and Steve Hackett speaking together about the band's history, alongside unseen archive material. It's to be broadcast on BBC2 on October 4 at 9.15pm.

The broadcaster says it was essential to include him because of the "significant role" he played - having discovered Genesis, given them their name and produced their early works. They say he wasn't paid for his appearance.

The event marked the debut of Trixter guitarist Steve Brown in the band's lineup while Vivian Campbell undergoes a stem cell transplant this fall in his ongoing battle with cancer.

Def Leppard performed "Animal", "Let's Get Rocked" and "Pour Some Sugar On Me" at Wembley as NFL cheerleaders danced around the field. Up next, the UK rockers will play three casino shows in California at the end of October.

Campbell was diagnosed last year with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, and immediately began chemotherapy and other treatments at the time. "While I can't say that I'm looking forward to the process ahead, I'm very much looking forward to what I feel will be a most successful outcome," says Campbell.

"Next year will be very busy for Def Leppard with a new album and a world tour, and frankly, I don't think they would sound as loud without me, so I have no intention of letting the team down! See you all (with hair!) in 2015."

"We have been talking lately, and he sent us a donation," writes Becker. "People should know that he didn't ignore the ice bucket challenge but wanted to do something less public and from his heart."

Roth chose to donate to the cause and posted support for others to participate, as well. Becker joined Roth's solo band in 1989 and is featured on his 1991 album, "A Little Ain't Enough." The guitarist was diagnosed with ALS as he was preparing for a tour with Roth and was given three to five years to live.

Due to his illness, Becker eventually lost the ability to speak and now communicates with his eyes via a system developed by his father. Although his ALS gradually robbed him of his ability to play guitar, to walk, and eventually even to speak, he still remains mentally sharp and, with the aid of a computer, continues composing.

Due November 17 (Nov 18 in North America), the project features a variety of artists joining McCartney's long time band to perform songs from the bassist's legendary songwriting catalog.

Guests include Bob Dylan, Billy Joel, The Cure, The Who's Roger Daltrey, Brian Wilson, Alice Cooper, Def Leppard, Dr John, Yusuf, Barry Gibb, Jamie Cullum, KISS, Chrissie Hynde, ELO's Jeff Lynne, and many more.

"The Art Of McCartney" has been compiled by Los Angeles producer Ralph Sall, who worked with the former Beatle in 2003. Sall teamed up with McCartney's backing band for the sessions; the lineup that has played with the singer for more than 12 years includes guitarists Rusty Anderson and Brian Ray, keyboard player Paul "Wix" Wickens, and drummer Abe Laboriel, Jr.

It follows her take of Guns N'Roses Sweet Child O'Mine, released last year, which has been viewed more than 1.2 million times. Canada-based Kwan says:

"I've seen Metallica in concert twice. My childhood dream is to perform on the big stage like them. If they ever did a collaboration with a guzheng, this is how I imagine it."

The guzheng, an early form of zither, was invented around 2500 years ago and became the most popular instrument in China over the next millennium. The modern version usually has 21 strings.

It's set for launch on October 27 via InsideOut in a variety of formats. The video was shot in Cologne, Germany, during their recent European tour, while the CD audio was recorded in Tilburg, The Netherlands.

Bassist Alex Webster said of the follow-up to 2012's Torture: "It's a death metal album, so it should be kind of dark and eerie sounding - but I think this one's a little more than normal."

The band are currently the subject of controversy in Russia, with religious protestors accusing them of blasphemy and attempting to have tour dates cancelled.

Jones put her own twist on the song as she took the stage with acoustic guitar. Alongside wavering electric guitar that paid homage to Harrison's original, "Behind That Locked Door" had a distinct country feel.

Jones follows previous performers this week honoring Harrison, which included Beck covering "Wah Wah," Paul Simon performing "Here Comes the Sun" as well as Harrison's son Dhani playing "Let It Down" and "Ballad Of Sir Frankie Crisp (Let It Roll)" with Big Black Delta.

Conan's week-long Harrison tribute is just one of many going on this month in support of the Sept. 23 reissues of Harrison's first six solo albums. On Sept. 28, Los Angeles' Fonda Theatre will host George Fest, which will be full of tributes from artists across multiple genres.

The 12-track follow-up to 2011's Unto The Locust is set for launch on November 10, and mainman Robb Flynn has described the production process as "a heck of a ride."

But what you also won't get is a guy in denial of his past and of the things that made him an icon in the first place.

At the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) this past Saturday (Sept. 27)-the second show on his U.S. tour to support his latest album, the excellent lullaby and� the Ceaseless Roar-it was obvious that Plant is unconcerned with the size of his paycheck. He could easily make millions by reuniting with Zeppelin whenever he wants to, or with Alison Krauss, for that matter. He also seemed unconcerned with where his music fits in to the pop culture zeitgeist in 2014. And he, his band, and whoever opts to attend his concerts, are all the better for it.

That's because at his shows these days, there are absolutely zero moments of perfunctory performance. Nothing sounds tired, nothing sounds rote. Plant seems equally interested in reimagining Zeppelin classics as he is in playing his new songs and doing new interpretations of blues chestnuts.

A the BAM show, all of the songs he performed fit into one of the above categories. His solo catalog-including his recent forays into Americana-were nowhere to be found.

Plant and his band, the well-named Sensational Space Shifters (Justin Adams on guitars and other stringed instruments, backing vocals; Juldeh Camara on an African fiddle called a ritti, backing vocals; Lim "Skin" Tyson on guitar, banjo, backing vocals; John Battott on keyboards, backing vocals; Billy Fuller on bass; and Dave Smith on drums) entered the BAM stage to the sounds of Link Wray's "Rumble" (a song that one of Plant's former bandmates is a big fan of as well) with the swagger of a band that knows they are about to blow minds.

Like most other bands of their generation, the guys from Cheap Trick were huge Beatles fans. So it must have been a thrill for guitarist Rick Nielsen and drummer Bun E. Carlos when they received an invite to play on a John Lennon album.

As Nielsen recalled in this interview, they played on Lennon's "I'm Losing You" and "one other song that Yoko was caterwauling on" (that would be "I'm Moving On"; Double Fantasy was credited to Lennon and Ono, each of them wrote and sang half the songs).

Sadly, however, the Cheap Trick guys' parts were replaced by session hands. The Nielsen/Carlos version, which also featured Tony Levin on bass, remained in the vaults for years until finally seeing the light of day on 1998's John Lennon Anthology box set. A music video was also created for that version of the song, with animation that utilizes some of Lennon's drawings.

She says: "There's been a lot of learning, a lot of growing up together. We still fight like children, but we lean on each other to overcome tough situations. This record has a lot to do with what we've learned - there are songs about us and who we want to be and how we want to be identified as people."

The album features guest spots from Terror's Scott Vogel, H2O's Toby Morse and Jericho's Candace Puopolo. And frontman Freddy Cricien recently said the album title came from their debut record Ball Of Destruction.

He said: "I shouted 'hardcore lives' on Madball's first release. I was 12 then - it was an ad-lib that I just threw out there. I feel the sentiment behind the expression still holds true today, maybe even more so - hence the reason we finally chose to use it as a title."

It explores what the music means to the fans, how they express their passion to fellow followers, and how the band interact with the extended family of supporters.

It follows well-received debut album Rain, launched on Remembrence Day last year by collaborators Pete Riley and Andy Nixon. It was inspired by the experiences of Riley's grandfather, Corporal Robert Wilson, who survived the conflict.

Riley tells Prog: "There's a subtle but conscious shift in music style with Sick To Death - but it's still very much the band our fans have come to know.

When asked to write the meaning and inspiration behind a song, it doesn't take a whole lot when you are the main writer for a band like the Voodoo Sex Cult. Our songs range in so many different ways, from lyrical content to musical style that it leaves a lot to be said.

"40 Days" is a look at relationships in a whole new light. The idea came to me after a really ugly breakup, ending a three and a half year relationship. I was sitting around thinking of all of the things that went wrong, as one would, and I suddenly realized that it wasn't so much the other person, but me that was responsible for what had happened. So many times we want to point the finger and say, "Oh, that Bitch" or "Oh, he was a Dick", but realistically if we really sit down and do a personal inventory, we find it had a huge part to do with our actions. That can be a harsh reality, but an honest one none the less.

I guess a large part of my writing comes from personal pain, and I have had my share of that. "40 Days" is just a reflection of a self-inventory and the realization that sometimes we have to look at ourselves and forgive the other people in our lives for their shortcomings. I hope you give the song a listen and it stirs some kind of thought or emotion, then my work is complete. Oh, and enjoy the rest of the Voodoo Sex Cult album, thanks for letting me share.