Led Zeppelin premiere Trampled Under Foot interactive video

Led Zeppelin are premiering an interactive video for the previously unreleased rough mix of "Trampled Under Foot”, as featured on the recent expanded reissue of their 1975 release, “Physical Graffiti.”

The band hooked up with media and technology company Interlude for the project, which allows users to click on any of the album cover’s 16 windows to unlock footage of events that pay homage to the window illustrations on the original artwork.

Billed as “Brandy & Coke (Trampled Under Foot - Initial Rough Mix)”, the track is included on the companion disc of bonus material – which also includes a recently-debuted rough mix of “Houses Of The Holy.”

The expanded reissue “Physical Graffiti” debuted at No. 11 on the US Billboard 200 and at No. 6 on the UK charts.


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Rolling Stones announce Sticky Fingers reissue

The Rolling Stones will reissue their classic 1971 album, “Sticky Fingers”, in variety of formats on May 25 (May 26 in North America).

Hailed as one of the Stones best, the album features such standards as “Brown Sugar”, “Wild Horses”, “Bitch” and fan-favorite “Dead Flowers.”

The remastered “Sticky Fingers” will be available on CD, 2CD, LP, 2LP, a Deluxe Edition Boxet, Super Deluxe Edition Boxset and via digital download.

The Deluxe and Super Deluxe Editions feature previously unreleased material and alternative takes of a selection of album tracks, including an alternative version of “Brown Sugar” featuring Eric Clapton; unreleased versions of “Bitch”, “Can’t You Hear Me Knocking” and “Dead Flowers”; an acoustic take on “Wild Horses”, and five tracks recorded live at The Roundhouse in 1971 including “Honky Tonk Women” and “Midnight Rambler.”

The Super Deluxe edition will also present “Get Yer Leeds Lungs Out!”, a 13-track audio recording of the Stones March 1971 show in Leeds, shortly before they began their self-imposed UK ‘exile’ period in France over tax issues. A DVD includes two tracks from the band’s Marquee Club show in London on March 26, 1971.

Other features of the Super Deluxe Edition include a beautiful 120 page hardback book complete with real zip, featuring new liner notes and many rare and unseen photographs from the era plus a print, postcard set and more.

News of the “Sticky Fingers” reissue comes on the heels of the band’s newly-announced summer stadium tour of North America.

The 15-date “Zip Code Tour” will open in San Diego on May 24 at Petco Park.

Rolling Stones
“Sticky Fingers” reissue
Release date: May 25 (May 26 in North America)

Deluxe 2CD edition

CD1

01. Brown Sugar
02. Sway
03. Wild Horses
04. Can’t You Hear Me Knocking
05. You Gotta Move
06. Bitch
07. I Got The Blues
08. Sister Morphine
09. Dead Flowers
10. Moonlight Mile

CD2

01. Brown Sugar (Alternate Version with Eric Clapton)
02. Wild Horses (Acoustic Version)
03. Can’t You Hear Me Knocking (Alternate Version)
04. Bitch (Extended Version)
05. Dead Flowers (Alternate Version)
06. Live With Me (Live At The Roundhouse, 1971)
07. Stray Cat Blues (Live At The Roundhouse, 1971)
08. Love In Vain (Live At The Roundhouse, 1971)
09. Midnight Rambler (Live At The Roundhouse, 1971)
10. Honky Tonk Women (Live The Roundhouse, 1971)


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Rolling Stones announce North American tour

The Rolling Stones have announced a 15-date summer stadium tour of North America.

The “Zip Code Tour” will open in San Diego on May 24 at Petco Park, with stops in Columbus, Minneapolis, Dallas, Atlanta, Orlando, Nashville, Pittsburgh, Milwaukee, Kansas City, Raleigh, Indianapolis, Detroit and Buffalo before wrapping in Quebec on July 15 at Le Festival D’Été de Québec.

The trek marks the first time the band have played North American stadiums since 2005-2007’s A Bigger Bang Tour.

“We are excited to be back in North America playing stadiums this summer!,” says Mick Jagger. “We are looking forward to being back on stage and playing your favorite songs.”

“We love being out on the road and it is great to come back to North America!,” adds Keith Richards. “I can’t wait to get back on the stage!”

An American Express pre-sale starts Wednesday, April 8.

General public tickets will gon on sale Monday, April 13.

The Stones last played North America in 2013 on the “50 And Counting” tour: the band opened the run in Los Angeles in May and wrapped things up in Los Angeles six weeks later.

Rolling Stones
2015 North American tour

May 24 - San Diego, CA @ Petco Park
May 30 - Columbus, OH @ Ohio Stadium
Jun 03 - Minneapolis, MN @ TCF Bank Stadium
Jun 06 - Dallas, TX @ AT&T Stadium
Jun 09 - Atlanta, GA @ Bobby Dodd Stadium
Jun 12 - Orlando, FL @ Orlando Citrus Bowl
Jun 17 - Nashville, TN @ LP Field
Jun 20 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Heinz Field
Jun 23 - Milwaukee, WI @ Summerfest / Marcus Amphitheater
Jun 27 - Kansas City, MO @ Arrowhead Stadium
Jul 01 - Raleigh, NC @ Carter-Finley Stadium
Jul 04 - Indianapolis, IN @ Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Jul 08 - Detroit, MI @ Comerica Park
Jul 11 - Buffalo, NY @ Ralph Wilson Stadium
Jul 15 - Quebec, QC @ Le Festival D’Été de Québec


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VIDEO: Van Halen – David Lee Roth injured during Jimmy Kimmel performance

Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth injured himself during the opening number of the band’s performance on ABC-TV’s Jimmy Kimmel Live on Monday.

Hitting the stage to perform their 1984 hit, “Panama”, Roth cut his nose with the microphone sometime during the song’s first verse. The singer could be seen wiping blood away as the song continued, with Roth eventually going sidestage to grab a towel in an attempt to clean it up and prevent further bleeding.

The singer left the stage during the track before returning to advise the crowd of his injury and apologized as the group took a short break before restarting the performance after Roth was outfitted with a bandage across his nose.

Van Halen then ran through a greatest hits set that included “Panama”, “Runnin’ With The Devil”, “Hot For Teacher”, “Eruption”, “You Really Got Me”, “Dance The Night Away”, Unchained” and “Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love.”

The late night show will broadcast material from the mini-concert over two nights – Monday and Tuesday.

On Monday, the program aired footage of “Panama”, “Runnin’ With The Devil” and a portion of “Dance The Night Away”, which saw Roth invite a girl up from the crowd to dance.

Van Halen will launch a North American tour in support of the live album in Seattle on July 5.

The group are also scheduled to perform on the Ellen DeGeneres Show on Thursday, April 2.





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Scott Weiland guitarist Jeremy Brown dead at 34

Scott Weiland and The Wildabouts
(L-R Tommy Black, Scott Weiland, Danny Thompson, Jeremy Brown)

Scott Weiland and The Wildabouts guitarist Jeremy Brown died of undisclosed causes on Monday at the age of 34.

The singer broke the news via Facebook.

“We received a call today about my friend Jeremy Brown that has shaken me to the core,” wrote Weiland. “We were all concerned this afternoon when Jeremy didn’t show up for a long-scheduled rehearsal for tonight’s album release show at School Night. An hour later, Jeremy’s family called us to say that he had passed away.

“I am in shock right now, everyone that knows him is devastated. It is a terrible loss that goes beyond words. He is one of my best friends, a truest friend and one of the most gifted guitar players that I’ve ever known. A true genius.

“It’s impossible to explain how much he will be missed and what a hole this will leave in our hearts. A post on Facebook feels so trite and small compared to the love that I have for him and for the talent that has passed on but I felt it was necessary to at least start here. Please keep his family in your thoughts.”

The tragic news comes as Weiland and the band release their debut album, “Blaster”, today.

The 12-track set was produced by Rick Parker (Black Rebel Motorcycle Club) and recorded at Weiland's Lavish Studios and the Sandbox in Los Angeles.



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VIDEO: Van Halen perform on Jimmy Kimmel Live

Van Halen launched their new album, “Tokyo Dome Live In Concert”, with a live performance on ABC’TV’s Jimmy Kimmel Live on Monday.

The 8-song mini-concert that shut down Hollywood Boulevard got off to a shaky start when frontman David Lee Roth cut his nose on while twirling a baton during the opening number, “Panama.”

The singer left the stage during the track before returning to advise the crowd of his injury and apologized as the group took a short break before restarting the performance after Roth was outfitted with a bandage across his nose.

Van Halen then ran through a greatest hits set that included “Panama”, “Runnin’ With The Devil”, “Hot For Teacher”, “Eruption”, “You Really Got Me”, “Dance The Night Away”. Unchained” and “Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love.”

The late night show will broadcast material from the mini-concert over two nights – Monday and Tuesday.

On Monday, the program aired footage of “Panama”, “Runnin’ With The Devil” and a portion of “Dance The Night Away”, which saw Roth invite a girl up from the crowd to dance.

Van Halen will launch a North American tour in support of the live album in Seattle on July 5.

The group are also scheduled to perform on the Ellen DeGeneres Show on Thursday, April 2.



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VIDEO: Van Halen soundcheck for Jimmy Kimmel Live performance

Video from Van Halen’s soundcheck for tonight’s appearance on ABC-TV’s Jimmy Kimmel Live has surfaced.

Drummer Alex Van Halen’s son, Malcolm, is sharing footage of the band’s 1984 hit, “Panama”, from Hollywood Boulevard and a fan has posted a clip of "You Really Got Me" as the group prepares to deliver its first U.S. television performance with original lead singer David Lee Roth as they launch “Tokyo Dome Live In Concert.”

The concert will be recorded for broadcast on the late night show over two nights - March 30 and March 31.

Check out video of rehearsal here.

Van Halen will also perform on the Ellen DeGeneres Show on April 2.

The band recently announced dates for an extensive North American tour in support of the live album, which was recorded in Japan in 2013 on the group’s “A Different Kind Of Truth” tour.

Sound check is underway for The Kimmel show tonight!!!!!! #vanhalen#jimmykimmel#show#awesome#alexvangalen#greatest#gojngtobeamazing #band #wolf

A video posted by Malcolm Van Halen (@van_halen2015) on Mar 30, 2015 at 2:15pm PDT

Just #vanhalen doing sound check around the corner from spot. Ok no big deal.

A video posted by Mike Odabashian (@mikeodabashian) on Mar 30, 2015 at 2:59pm PDT

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AUDIO: Sammy Hagar and The Circle perform Van Halen classic

Sammy Hagar’s latest supergroup, The Circle, is premiering audio of a performance of the 1991 Van Halen classic, “Poundcake”, as a preview to the May 19 release of their debut/live debut album, “At Your Service.”

“Poundcake” was the lead single from Van Halen’s ninth studio album, “For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge.” The track reached No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart, while the album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart on its way to selling more than 3 million copies in the States alone.

“At Your Service” captures The Circle – Hagar, Chickenfoot and former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony, drummer Jason Bonham and longtime Wabos guitarist Vic Johnson – in concert last year performing hits from Hagar’s 4 Decades Of Rock show as well as classic tracks from the Led Zeppelin catalog.

The Circle will launch a US tour on April 11 in Las Vegas.

The latest Hagar release follows last fall’s “Lite Roast”, which saw the Red Rocker teamed with Johnson to deliver stripped-down versions of tunes from his career.

The Circle
“At Your Service”
Release date: May 19

01 There's Only One Way to Rock
02 Rock Candy
03 Good Times Bad Times
04 Poundcake
05 I Can't Drive 55
06 Mikey Bass Solo
07 When It's Love
08 Little White Lie
09 When The Levee Breaks
10 Jason Drum Solo / Moby Dick
11 Why Can't This Be Love
12 Finish What Ya Started
13 Heavy Metal
14 Vic Guitar Solo
15 Best of Both Worlds
16 Right Now
17 Rock and Roll
18 Dreams


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Tremonti name fill-in bassist for Wolfgang Van Halen

Tremonti have announced Tanner Keegan will handle bass duties in Wolfgang Van Halen’s absence on their upcoming tour dates in support of their forthcoming album, “Cauterize.”

Van Halen will miss the group’s tour due to a scheduling conflict with his namesake band.

"I am still part of Tremonti and very excited for the release of Cauterize,” explains Wolfgang, “but unfortunately am unable to participate in the upcoming dates due to my prior commitment with Van Halen for the summer tour in support of the Tokyo Dome Live In Concert album.

"Look forward to seeing all of the Tremonti fans on the road as soon as my schedule permits!"

Led by Alter Bridge/Creed guitarist Mark Tremonti, the band will hit the road for a spring US tour starting April 25 in Orlando, Florida, while “Cauterize” will be released on June 9.

Wolfgang and Van Halen will launch an extensive North American tour on July 5 in Seattle.


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Slash to release Live At The Roxy package

Slash will release a live package this fall featuring his September 25, 2014 performance at The Roxy in Los Angeles.

Due June 15, “Live At The Roxy 25.9.14” captures the guitarist and his band in concert at the famed venue as part of the Guitar Center’s 50th anniversary celebrations and the launch of his latest album, “World On Fire.”

The Roxy event was one of three shows Slash played in Hollywood’s most legendary clubs to launch the record; he also rocked The Troubadour and The Whisky in the same week.

A version of the show was broadcast by DIRECTV in November.

“Live At The Roxy 25.9.14” will be available on DVD, Blu-Ray, 2CD and as a 3LP set.

Slash is gearing up a spring US tour, which starts April 25 in Orlando, Florida.

The guitarist recently expanded the run with the addition of four new shows, including stops in New Orleans (Apr 28), Sioux City (May 19), Austin (May 21) and Dallas (May 24).

Slash
“Live At The Roxy 25.9.14”
Release date: June 15

01. Ghost
02. Nightrain
03. Back From Cali
04. You Could Be Mine
05. Rocket Queen
06. Bent To Fly
07. Starlight
08. You're A Lie
09. World On Fire
10. Anastasia
11. Sweet Child O' Mine
12. Slither
13. Paradise City

Additional tracks

01. Stone Blind
02. You're Crazy
03. Wicked Stone
04. 30 Years To Life



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VIDEO: AC/DC release Rock The Blues Away footage

AC/DC are sharing behind the scenes footage from the video shoot for “Rock The Blues Away” from “Rock Or Bust.”

Directed by David Mallett, the clip was filmed on February 10 at the Dragonfly Club in Los Angeles after the band invited 150 fans to attend the taping.

It’s the third single from the album, following “Play Ball” and the title track.

Prior to the video shoot, AC/DC were in the city as they opened the 57th annual Grammy Awards on February 8.

The performance featured the live debut of guitarist Stevie Young – nephew of Angus and retired founding member Malcolm Young – and the return of drummer Chris Slade to the lineup.

The band will launch their 2015 live dates when they headline the 2015 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival on Friday April 10 and Friday April 17; the band will then kick off a European tour May 5 in Arnhem, Netherlands.

AC/DC will begin a late summer/early fall tour of North America August 22 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.




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VIDEO: Van Halen rehearse for Jimmy Kimmel Live performance

Bassist Wolfgang Van Halen has posted a short video clip of Van Halen rehearsing for their performance of ABC-TV’s Jimmy Kimmel Live this Monday.

The footage is shot from Wolfgang’s view on a soundstage as he pans across to show father Eddie and uncle Alex while the trio play the band’s 1978 classic, “Runnin’ With The Devil.”

“Rehearsal for #Kimmel on Monday!,” posted the bassist on Instagram.

Van Halen are set to release “Tokyo Dome Live In Concert” on Tuesday, and will launch the project with a special concert for the late night show on Hollywood Boulevard on Monday.

The band’s first U.S. television performance with original lead singer David Lee Roth will be recorded for broadcast over two nights - March 30 and March 31.

Van Halen will also perform on the Ellen DeGeneres Show on April 2.

Rehearsal for #Kimmel on Monday! #VanHalen

A video posted by Wolf Van Halen (@wolfvanhalen) on Mar 28, 2015 at 4:34pm PDT

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Wolfgang Van Halen to miss Tremonti tour

Tremonti bassist Wolfgang Van Halen will miss the band’s upcoming tour in support of their forthcoming second album, “Cauterize”, due to a scheduling conflict with Van Halen.

"I am still part of Tremonti and very excited for the release of Cauterize,” explains Wolfgang, “but unfortunately am unable to participate in the upcoming dates due to my prior commitment with Van Halen for the summer tour in support of the Tokyo Dome Live In Concert album.

"Look forward to seeing all of the Tremonti fans on the road as soon as my schedule permits!"

Tremonti – led by Alter Bridge/Creed guitarist Mark Tremonti – will hit the road for a spring US tour starting April 25 in Orlando, Florida, while “Cauterize” will be released on June 9.

A replacement for the bassist is to be announced.

Van Halen will launch an extensive North American tour on July 5 in Seattle, with shows wrapping up at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on October 2.



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Megadeth confirm new drummer

After months of rumors and speculation, Megadeth have officially confirmed Lamb Of God drummer Chris Adler will join the band as a guest player on their new studio album.

"Chris is a tremendous talent, and an amazing person,” says leader Dave Mustaine. “He is going to bring a new level of excitement and energy to Megadeth that the fans are going to lose their minds over. I have nothing but respect for my previous drummers, but this is going to absolutely KILL! Back in 1989, Megadeth originally worked as a three piece — guitar, bass and drums — when we laid down the framework to our Grammy-nominated platinum album 'Rust In Peace'.

“I want to thank the other members of Lamb Of God for allowing this opportunity to take place for all of us in the metal community."

“Chris has been an endearing friend to us in Megadeth for many years now, and he truly appreciates our music and its legacy,” adds bassist David Ellefson. “His drumming has forged such an innovative and ferocious path for metal music and I'm very proud that he is anchoring our rhythm section with us on this new album. I can clearly see a new dawn of 'utmost heaviness' unfolding in Megadeth's next chapter."

Adler steps in to the studio lineup for the follow-up to 2013’s “Super Collider”, following the departure of Shawn Drover.

Adler expressed his excitement about working with a group that inspired his own musical direction.

"Megadeth was the game changer for me,” he explains. “Growing up, there was no other band that meant as much to my musical interest and direction. There is no doubt I would not be doing what I have been doing for the past three decades had I not stumbled across 'Killing Is My Business' and the bible of all metal, 'Peace Sells' in my formative years. About 10 years ago, Lamb Of God toured with Megadeth and I was able to share that story with Dave and David, and we have kept in touch ever since.

“When Dave called me a while ago and asked if I was interested in making a thrash metal album with him, I felt like I must've been on a hidden camera show. I was trying to play it cool, but I was speechless other than YES! Once I called my wife and my band guys to let everyone know, I had some time to really think about it and how I can best fit into this situation. I'm coming into this on fire.

“There is an incredible amount of respect, but the goal here is to make the very best thrash album we can — not just throw names in the CD booklet or be a yes man. Together, I believe we can do something very special! Get ready for a very exciting chapter in the Megadeth legacy."

Guitarist Chris Broderick announced his exit from the group within hours of Drover’s news last fall, and while there remains no official word from Megadeth as to their plans for a replacement, Mustaine recently revealed that he was holding auditions to fill the position.

Rumors have been circulating that guitarist Kiko Loureiro from the Brazilian band Angra may be involved in the new album.



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AC/DC honored at Germany’s Echo Awards

AC/DC were honored at Germany’s Echo Awards in Berlin on March 26.

The band picked up a win in the Rock/Alternative International category for their latest album, “Rock Or Bust”, ahead of fellow nominees Foo Fighters, Linkin Park, Slpiknot and Nickelback.

“Thanks everyone in Deutschland for this award,” said guitarist Angus Young. “We’re very proud.”

Check out video of the presentation to AC/DC here.

AC/DC are currently in rehearsals as they prepare to launch their 2015 live dates as headliners at Coachella on Friday April 10 and Friday April 17.

A European tour opens May 5 in Arnhem, Netherlands and North America dates begin at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on August 22..


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Vince Neil of Motley Crue to sing anthem at Las Vegas Outlaws debut

Motley Crue frontman Vince Neil will perform the National Anthem at the Las Vegas Outlaws first game on Monday, March 30 at the Thomas & Mack Center as the team host the San Jose SaberCats in Arena Football League action.

Neil and his company, Rockstar Sports Group, were awarded the new AFL franchise last September. The ownership group includes former Florida Gator and Tampa Bay Buccaneer’s quarterback Bob Hewko, aviation businessman Mark Daniels and technology businessman Sohrob Farudi.

“I’m going to perform the National Anthem in honor of the Outlaws first game, for the fans and families in attendance, and for our veterans and service men and women everywhere,” says Neil. “The players and coaches are ready to get this season rockin’ and to make Las Vegas proud of its awesome Arena Football team.”

Neil and Motley Crue recently completed a 5-date tour of Japan and announced a series of Australian concert dates in May.

They’ll play three European festivals in June before launching the final North American leg on July 22 in Eugene, OR.

The band will wrap up their performing career with three shows at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, playing their last show on December 31.


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KISS tops the hennemusic Hot 10

KISS tops this week’s hennemusic Hot 10.

Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider is slamming KISS for its reuse of original makeup by non-original band members Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer.

Read all about it this week’s top story!

The HH10 is a list of the most-viewed rock news stories in the past week by hennemusic readers.

For a full list of hennemusic Hot 10 charts, check out the archives here.


hennemusic Hot 10
week ending March 29, 2015

01 – Dee Snider slams KISS for makup use by non-original members
02 – Van Halen preview I’m The One from Tokyo Dome Live In Concert
03 – VIDEO: Robert Plant and Jack White perform Led Zeppelin classic
04 – Gene Simmons slams artists who use backing tracks
05 – AC/DC guitarist Malcolm Young buys $10M home
06 – Van Halen announce North American tour
07 – John Fogerty to publish memoir this fall
08 – Bruce Springsteen releases archival New Year’s Eve 1980 concert
09 – Whitesnake premiere Burn from The Purple Album
10 – Van Halen premiere Hot For Teacher from Tokyo Dome Live In Concert


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Mar 22: Sammy Hagar
Mar 15: Van Halen
Mar 08: Van Halen
Mar 01: Pearl Jam
Feb 22: Van Halen

Eddie Van Halen guitar solo preview from Tokyo Dome Live In Concert

Van Halen have issued a preview of guitarist Eddie Van Halen’s solo as they approach the March 31 release of “Tokyo Dome Live In Concert.”

One of the featured spotlights in the band’s live set sees Eddie showcase a montage of riffs and signature solos from his career, including the groundbreaking 1978 track “Eruption”, “Cathedral”, “316”, the opening to “Mean Street” and more.

Van Halen recently announced dates for an extensive North American tour in support of the album, which was recorded in Japan in 2013 on the group’s “A Different Kind Of Truth” tour.

The band will launch the project with a special March 30 concert for ABC-TV’s Jimmy Kimmel Live on Hollywood Boulevard.

Van Halen’s first U.S. television performance with original lead singer David Lee Roth will be recorded for broadcast over two nights - March 30 and March 31.

The group are also scheduled to perform on the Ellen DeGeneres Show on April 2.


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Def Leppard and Whitesnake announce UK tour

Def Leppard and Whitesnake have announced a co-headline UK tour this winter.

The pair will be joined by openers Black Star Riders for a triple bill for a 10-show run in December.

"I am very excited to be working with Whitesnake again, we had such a wonderful time when we did it back in 2008,” says Leppard frontman Joe Elliott. “It’s a great experience for rock fans to be able to see two great live bands on the same stage on the same night."

"Ohh, have you got trouble…Brother Joe & The Lepps?…D.C. & The Snakes?... Them Black Star Riders?…On the same night???…I can’t wait!!...SEE YOU THERE!!!” added Whitesnake’s David Coverdale.

Whitesnake will be touring in support of their Deep Purple tribute record, “The Purple Album”, due for release May 19.

Thin Lizzy-offshoot Black Star Riders recently issued their second album, “The Killer Instinct.”

Tickets for the UK dates will go on sale Wednesday, April 1 at 10am local via Live Nation.

Def Leppard / Whitesnake / Black Star Riders
2015 UK tour

Dec 06 – Dublin – 3Arena
Dec 07 – Belfast – Odyssey
Dec 09 – Newcastle – Metro Radio Arena
Dec 10 – Glasgow – The SSE Hydro
Dec 12 – Birmingham – Genting Arena
Dec 13 – Nottingham – Capital FM Arena
Dec 15 – Manchester – Arena
Dec 16 – Cardiff – Motorpoint Arena
Dec 18 – London – The SSE Arena Wembley
Dec 19 – Sheffield – Motorpoint Arena


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Judas Priest to enter Wisconsin Area Music Industry Awards Hall Of Fame

Judas Priest will be inducted into the Wisconsin Area Music Industry Awards (WAMI) Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the Turner Hall Ballroom in Milwaukee on April 19.

The event, which recognizes achievements in 34 music categories, will see Priest honored as the first recipient of a Global “Honorary” WAMI Hall Of Fame induction.

“In keeping with WAMI’s mission to promote music and the accomplishments of musicians,” says WAMI President Zoy Begos, “we’re stepping beyond state boundaries by recognizing Judas Priest’s contributions to the local, national and international music scenes.

“WAMI is proud to have Judas Priest as our first ever Global Honorary inductee into the WAMI Hall of Fame. When I contacted the band several months ago, their reaction was enthusiastic. We’ll formally acknowledge their induction during the 35th Annual Awards Show, April 19 at Turner Hall.”

Judas Priest will not be present at the event; full details are available at wamimusic.com

Wisconsin has frequently been included on Judas Priest’s toruing schedule; fans recall the iconic concerts at Alpine Valley in the 1980s, as well as their historic 30th Anniversary British Steel performance at Milwaukee’s Summerfest on the Harley-Davidson Stage in 2009.

2015 will see Priest perform at least two Wisconsin shows, including a July 16 appearance at the Rock USA festival in Oshkosh and a July 18 performance at Rock-Fest in Cadott.

Judas Priest are touring in support of their latest album “Redeemer Of Souls.”

The band recently released a 30th anniversary expanded edition of their 1984 album, “Defenders Of The Faith”, which includes a remastered version of the original record along with a complete live recording from the ‘Defenders’ tour from the Long Beach Arena in California.



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Van Halen preview You Really Got Me from Tokyo Dome Live In Concert

Van Halen have issued a preview of the cover of The Kinks classic, “You Really Got Me”, as the latest track from their first live album with David Lee Roth, “Tokyo Dome Live In Concert.”

The super-charged lead single from Van Halen’s groundbreaking 1978 self-titled debut introduced the California band to the world, delivering a US Top 40 hit on its way to selling more than 10 million albums in the States alone.

Due March 31, “Tokyo Dome Live In Concert” captures the group at the Japanese venue on June 21, 2013.

The package features a 25-song set of material from the band’s original, classic era and 2012’s “A Different Kind Of Truth”, the group’s first studio album with Roth in almost 30 years.

“Tokyo Dome Live In Concert” will be available as a double CD, four-LP set on 180-gram vinyl, and digitally.

A deluxe collection featuring the live album and newly remastered versions of their 1978 debut and 6th album, “1984”, will also be available as both a four-CD set and a six-LP vinyl set in special packaging.


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Gene Simmons slams artists who use backing tracks

Gene Simmons is slamming artists who use pre-recording backing tracks, despite the fact that KISS have done so at least twice in the past six months.

“I have a problem when you charge $100 to see a live show and the artist uses backing tracks,” Simmons tells Australia’s News.com.au. “It’s like the ingredients in food, if the first ingredient on the label is sugar that’s at least honest. It should be on every ticket — you’re paying $100, 30 to 50 per cent of the show is (on) backing tracks and they’ll sing sometimes, sometimes they’ll lip synch. At least be honest. It’s not about backing tracks, it’s about dishonesty.”

“There’s nobody with a synthesiser on our stage, there’s no samples on the drums, there’s nothing,” he added. “There’s very few bands who do that now — AC/DC, Metallica, us. I can’t even say that about U2 or the Stones. There’s very few bands who don’t use (backing) tracks.”

65-year old Simmons and KISS have performed with backing tracks twice in recent months.

In November, KISS mimed a performance of “Rock And Roll All Night” as part of the 88th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City – watch the video below.

Last month, KISS admitted to using backing tracks while performing its new single, "Samurai Son", during a Japanese tour.

KISS will launch a South American tour next month before heading to Europe for shows starting May 29 in Munich, Germany.


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Van Halen premiere Jump from Tokyo Dome Live In Concert

Van Halen are premiering their 1984 hit, “Jump”, as a preview to the March 31 release of “Tokyo Dome Live In Concert.”

The lead single from Van Halen's sixth album, “1984”, delivered the band their first and only US No. 1 hit, which topped the US Billboard Hot 100 chart for five weeks, leading the album to sales of more than 12 million copies in the States alone.

Van Halen will launch the live album with a special March 30 concert for ABC-TV’s Jimmy Kimmel Live on Hollywood Boulevard.

The band’s first U.S. television performance with original lead singer David Lee Roth will be recorded for broadcast over two nights - March 30 and March 31.

Van Halen are also scheduled to perform on the Ellen DeGeneres Show on April 2.

This week, Van Halen announced dates for an extensive North American tour in support of the live album, which was recorded in Japan in 2013 on the band’s “A Different Kind Of Truth” tour.


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Rush: The Art Of Rush book announced

Rush has announced the upcoming release of “The Art Of Rush”, a 272-page coffee table book that delves into the 40 year relationship with Rush and their longtime artist and illustrator Hugh Syme.

With a foreward by Rush drummer and lyricist Neil Peart, the project features interviews with each band member as Syme shares original illustrations, paintings, photography, and the stories behind each album that he has designed with the band since 1975.

Some of the stories include: furtively crossing the border for a guerilla-style shoot for 1977’s “A Farewell To Kings”, trying to herd a warren of rabbits for the cover of 1989’s “Presto”, descending into the depths of an autopsy lab to find a brain for 1978’s “Hemispheres”, building a pool inside Hugh's studio for 1996’s “Test For Echo”, and a stunt involving fire, whiskey and photographer Deborah Samuel for 1981’s “Moving Pictures.” But no history of the band's art would be complete without the story of the creation of arguably the band's most iconic image, The Starman, and cover art for 1976’s “2112.”

"From the first time Hugh and I met, we shared a level of communication that would sustain us through all the years of discussing art by long distance,” says Peart. “We had the same values and tastes in images and design, and simply spoke the same language. That's why I off-handedly referred to him one time as ‘serving a life sentence as my art director."

The pre-order for the Art Of Rush book will begin on Friday, March 27 at 10 am ET at Rushbackstage.com

Rush will launch a North American tour on May 8 in Tulsa, OK.

The 2015 trek is named after Rush’s 40th anniversary box set, “R40.”



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AC/DC guitarist Malcolm Young buys $10M home

Retired AC/DC guitarist Malcolm Young and his wife, Linda, have reportedly purchased a AU$10 million waterfront home in the Sydney suburb of Palm Beach.

The Daily Telegraph reports the five-bedroom home is on an absolute beachfront site of about 520sq m and is among many multimillion-dollar properties in the street.

The sale is the biggest on the northern beaches this year.

Palm Beach is Sydney's northernmost stretch of sand, a 50-minute drive from the Sydney city centre.

Malcolm formed AC/DC with brother Angus in November of 1973.

On April 16, 2014, AC/DC first issued a statement regarding the band’s status and future in the wake of rumors surrounding Malcolm’s health and the band’s possible retirement.

“After forty years of life dedicated to AC/DC, guitarist and founding member Malcolm Young is taking a break from the band due to ill health,” posted the band. “Malcolm would like to thank the group’s diehard legions of fans worldwide for their never-ending love and support.”

“In light of this news,” they added, “AC/DC asks that Malcolm and his family’s privacy be respected during this time. The band will continue to make music.”

The group later announced the guitarist’s retirement while confirming that he had been diagnosed with dementia.

A report in September indicated Malcolm was receiving full-time care for dementia in a nursing home facility in Sydney's eastern suburbs specializing in the health issue.

AC/DC moved forward last spring, brought in nephew Stevie Young and released “Rock Or Bust” in December.

The band will launch their 2015 live dates at Coachella on Friday April 10 and Friday April 17 before opening a European tour in Arnhem, Netherlands on May 5.

A North American run starts August 22 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.



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