The Day in Rock Digest for 9/1/10: Last year Stone Temple Pilots/ex-Velvet Revolver frontman Scott Weiland surprised fans by releasing "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" as a single (see story here). Now he apparently wants to do a full Christmas album. ExploreMusic's Alan Cross sat down with Weiland to talk about the launching of English Laundry apparel in Canada and more specifically his own clothing line. Other than Rock and Roll fashion, the two talked about the future of the Stone Temple Pilots, Velvet Revolver, and Scott's next project: a Christmas album. morePantera issued an explanation of the new song which was posted this week on Facebook: Lots of you seem to be confused about 'The Will to Survive'. Just to clarify, this is a demo track from the Cowboys From Hell demos. It was recorded in 1989 and was not included on the original release of Cowboys From Hell. It is going to be included on the 20th Anniversary 3 CD deluxe set (in stores September 14th) as well as the Ultimate box set (in stores November 22nd). And yes, that is Philip singing.. Check it out here
Activision has released a new video game trailer highlighting Megadeth's involvement in the upcoming release of Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock, which is due out on Sept. 28. Check it out here
The Sex Pistols stink up America. It's true. Billboard reports: Their unisex scent, which comes in a striking, tartan-topped bottle featuring the band's classic "God Save the Queen" imagery, is a collaboration with Paris-based perfume brand Etat Libre d'Orange, which licensed the Sex Pistols name from the band's merchandising partner Live Nation Merchandise. more
Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross have written the score for The Social Network film. Get a taste of what to expect here
Underoath have announced their next album. The record is titled Disambiguation and is due out October 26, 2010 . The record is the first from the band since the departure of longtime drummer Aaron Gillespie. more
The UK's Daily Star issued a report based on the word of one of those infamous unnamed sources which claims that Axl Rose was napping backstage this weekend when he should have been on stage and that he has fired his "entire tour crew" after Guns N' Roses' set ran late. That's was Friday and he supposedly hired them back for Sunday's show after he reportedly couldn't find replacements in time. If you put much stock in unnamed sources, read the report here
Wonder how hard it is to write a Limp Bizkit song? NME had this headline: Limp Bizkit at Leeds Festival: 'We wrote a new song backstage' Fred Durst also admits band were warned about any stage invasions more
The song 'Another Way to Die' by Disturbed has been featured in the trailer for the new Mortal Kombat game. This marks the first new footage of the game since E32010. more
Ozzy jumps on the "let's make our fans buy the same songs all over again a few months after they bought them the first time" bandwagon: Just four months after the release of his 2010 album 'Scream,' Ozzy Osbourne has announced plans to re-release the record as a two disc set. more
30 years of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal is being celebrated in Sofia, Bulgaria at 5th Sense on September 25th. more
Corrosion Of Conformity have announced their participation in the upcoming 2010 edition of Riot Fest Chicago. The formerly all punk festival has now opened it's doors to include metal and hard rock acts and in turn expanding the festival to a four day event. more
Sepultura have pulled out of the "Persistence Tour 2010" and have been replaced on the bill by Dirty Rotten Imbeciles (D.R.I.). more
Alexisonfire will be releasing a new digital-only release via iTunes this fall. The record is titled iTunes Originals and is due out September 28, 2010. The session encompasses interview clips of the band members reflecting on their career and revealing the inspirations behind their songs, more
Alter Bridge have signed to Roadrunner in worldwide deal for everywhere, except in North America. Their new album AB III is due out on October 11 more
Kamelot have confirmed that Swedish vocalist Elize Ryd from Amaranthe will be joining the band on the North American Tour more
Full Blown Chaos is currently in the studio putting the finishing touches on their follow up to 2007's "Heavy Lies the Crown" (Ferret Music). The yet-to-be titled album will likely be released by Ironclad Recordings sometime in January 2011. more
This week's antiMusic sponsored "Happenin" in Beverly Hills will feature a special treat for Alice in Chains fans as original bassist Mike Starr will join the all star jam from Happenin' Harry & The Haptones who will be performing a special set of Alice In Chains song from their first three albums. Also on the bill is Ashley Red featuring members of Filter. Grab all the details here. -
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