Music News

(hennemusic) Guns N’ Roses guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal has a lot of irons in the fire these days, between solo projects, playing on other band’s songs, guitar sponsorships, developing his own App, managing his career – he’s one busy guy.

Dropkick Murphys will release a new album on March 1st. "Going Out In Style" is the band's seventh full-length effort. The Irish-American rockers from Boston will head out on its St. Patrick's Day tour next month.

In the wake of drummer Mike Portnoy's departure, Avenged Sevenfold has added ex-Confide drummer Arin Ilejay to their line-up (touring, for now). Here's the official word:

(Gibson) Although Linkin Park are set to begin their first North American tour on Thursday (January 20) in Sunrise, Florida, lead singer Chester Bennington says he's not as prepared for this trek as others in the past. The frontman says that he's been hindered by some "stupid" injuries.

(Metal Rage) Slipknot/Stone Sour vocalist Corey Taylor's forthcoming book, "Seven Deadly Sins - Settling The Argument Between Born Bad And Damaged Good", which was originally scheduled for release in March via Da Capo Press, has been pushed back to July so that Corey can do a proper book tour in support of its release.

(fmqb)A Foo Fighters documentary has been announced for release later in 2011.

(60 Cycle Media) The Black Dots of Death have officially confirmed the final track listing for their upcoming debut Ever Since We Were Children, which will now feature the track "I Am Lost."

(the1stfive) As was previously reported, Pearl Jam is celebrating their 20th anniversary this year.

(rockAAA) Jane’s Addiction frontman Perry Farrell says he’s still not sure why Duff McKagan quit the band just months after joining.

Trent Reznor will compose the score for director David Fincher's English language version of "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo."

Slipknot star Corey Taylor has defended fans who illegally download songs from the internet, insisting no one wants to pay for “garbage” modern music.

Guitarist Zakk Wylde has some road stories to tell. We’ll find them out on May 10 when his new book – “Bringing Metal To The Children” – is published by William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins.