(antiMusic) Here is a look back at the top Day in Rock stories from this past week. We kick off with this one: The show must go on. That's Jane's Addiction frontman Perry Farrell's battle cry after suffering an on stage injury that required a visit to the hospital. Farrell tore his calf muscle during the first song of the band's set at the Lakewood Amphitheatre in Atlanta but he soldiered onmorePearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament was the victim of a violent robbery outside Southern Tracks Recording studios in Atlanta, where the band is recording their ninth studio album with producer Brendan O'Brien, according to a Rolling Stone report.more
When alleged nude photos of Rihanna surfaced online, some of the tabloid media zombies speculated that Chris Brown must have been behind the leak. One infamous tabloid "blogger" flat out accused Brown of leaking the photos which promoted Brown's spokespeople to jump into action to dispute the accusation.more
British electronic band Depeche Mode cancelled a long-awaited gig in Athens on Tuesday after frontman David Gahan was rushed to hospital, Greek media reported. Quoting organizers of the concert, City 99.5 Radio said Gahan was taken to a private clinic with suspected gastroenteritis.more
Staind, Shinedown and Chevelle will be teaming up this summer for the "Stimulate This!" tour, a bill designed to offer fans maximum value at a minimal price. Making its way across the U.S. beginning July 1 and extending through early September, the "Stimulate This!" tour will hit more than 40 U.S. markets more
Relient K are heading out on a string of spring/early summer tour dates so they can start playing some of their new songs live.more
Chickenfoot, the new rock supergroup comprised of drummer Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), bassist Michael Anthony (ex-Van Halen), guitarist Joe Satriani and vocalist Sammy Hagar (ex-Van Halen), will take part in an in-store signing session at Best Buy, located at 11301 W. Pico Blvd. in Los Angeles, California, on Friday, June 5 between 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.more
Paul Rodgers says he's "done" with Queen's Brian May and Roger Taylor. In a reprint of a VH1 Classic Radio interview with the singer, printed on Brian May's official website, Rogers says: "We did a world tour, we did a second tour of Europe and the Far East and Eastern Europe and a studio album (The Cosmos Rocks) and I think we're kind of leaving it there gently."more
Pearl Jam collaborated with MTV Games and Harmonix to create a Rock Band version of the grunge rocker's iconic album Ten. Now, the gang is getting together again, this time to create a live Pearl Jam Rock Band project that will feature cuts from the group's entire catalogue. more
Eminem joins Family Guy's Stewie Griffin to host Animation Domination Sunday, May 17 on FOX. The evening will feature interstitials voiced by and featuring an animated version of the hip-hop superstar.more
According to Paul Cashmere from Undercover.com.au, Guns N' Roses mainman Axl Rose has a new job. He is listed as a producer for the upcoming movie Almost Home. Rose is most likely funding the production and taking a Producer credit for his check. more
Jay-Z officially announced today that he will headline a series of intimate performances to connect with fans as he takes a break from putting the finishing touches on his upcoming album, The Blueprint 3.more
During a chat with MusicRadar about drumming his brand-new outfit The Dead Weather and forthcoming cinematic guitarfest It Might Get Loud, Jack White exclusively revealed a few snippets of news about that other band of his. No, not that one - we mean The White Stripes.more
Tori Amos has announced her "Sinful Attraction Tour" in support of her forthcoming album Abnormally Attracted to Sin, in stores next Tuesday, May 19. The tour will launch this July in Seattle, with dates across the US.more
Velvet Revolver guitarist Slash has issued his latest weekly update regarding the progress of his upcoming solo album. "By next Monday we will have 9 songs with vocals recorded. ...Unfortunately, this record is not going to come out until next year, but its going to be worth the wait, I promise."more
File-sharing sites help make popular acts more popular, finds a study. The research, by industry body PRS for Music, showed the most pirated pop songs tend to be those at the top of the music charts.more
Evanscapps, the side project of Ean Evans (bassist for Lynyrd Skynyrd) and Bobby Capps (keyboardist for .38 Special), released its album, "Last Time," Tuesday (May 12th), via Rock Ridge Music. As has been widely reported in the media, Evans passed away on May 6th after losing his battle with cancer. He was 48.more
Minus the Bear are currently hard at work on their highly anticipated fourth studio album, still untitled. Minus the Bear will take the opportunity to self finance their new album, giving them full control in an evolving industry. The band plans on releasing their new album on a yet to be announced record label this fall.more
Madison Square Garden's national music network Fuse and MSG Entertainment today announced they will present Dave Matthews Band live at the Beacon Theatre on Monday, June 1.more
Barely a month removed from the release of their debut album, Depths, Chicago deathcore heavyweights Oceano will be participating in this year's installment of the Thrash and Burn tour. The lineup includes Devil Driver, Emmure, Despised Icon, My Children My Bride, Veil Of Maya, For The Fallen Dreams, Periphery and many more.more
Kajagoogoo are reforming and are set for a U.K. tour, they have revealed. The '80s pop sensations, best known for their 1983 U.K. number one hit "Too Shy," are back in their original lineup for a jaunt set to kick off in September.more
MTV announced today that Kings of Leon will perform at the "2009 MTV Movie Awards." The band will perform their rock anthem "Use Somebody" from their hit album "Only By The Night."more
Alexisonfire have announced they'll release their fourth studio album Old Crows/Young Cardinals June 23 on Vagrant Records.more
A civil jury says Snoop Dogg didn't hit a man who came up on stage during a 2005 concert near Seattle.more
Collective Soul and Gavin DeGraw will hit the road this summer on a co-headlining tour [in select cities in] the U.S. [which should be dubbed "The Nowhere Near You Tour"]more
Their knees might be creaking and the school uniform has seen better days, but AC/DC will be ready to rock when they bring their Black Ice World Tour to Australia in February. - more
