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Amy Lee Says Evanescence Will Take Extended Break After Current Tour
Evanescence fans had to wait five years between ‘The Open Door’ and last year’s self-titled album, and now singer Amy Lee is suggesting that fans may have to once again wait a while for album number four.
Former White Zombie Drummer’s Band to Release Cover of ‘Black Sunshine’
The recently reunited Healer consists of original White Zombie drummer Ivan de Prume along with guitarist/vocalist Scott ‘SVH’ Von Heldt (Love and Death, Brian ‘Head’ Welch). To celebrate the 20th anniversary of White Zombie’s ‘La Sexorcisto: Devil Music Volume I,’ Healer will release a cover of the track ‘Black Sunshine’ from that album (listen below).
Geoff Tate Unveils Cover Art + Track Listing for Solo Album ‘Kings & Thieves’
Geoff Tate has been battling with his former Queensryche bandmates and putting together a competing band lineup. He’s also releasing a solo album, and has revealed the cover art and track listing for ‘Kings & Thieves,’ which is set to be released Nov. 6 through Inside Out Music.
Foo Fighters ‘Rock the Vote’ in Charlotte as Frontman Dave Grohl Gets His Drink On
Foo Fighters are scheduled to perform live tonight at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte before President Obama’s speech. Last night (Sept. 5), the band played a nearly four-hour concert for Rock the Vote, an organization formed to engage young people in the political process.
Man Claiming To Be Former White Zombie Drummer Arrested on Fraud Charges
An unusual case in Saulsalito, Calif., resulted in police arresting a man claiming he is former White Zombie drummer Phillip Buerstatte for allegedly defrauding a rehab center out of $75,000. He is also accused of defrauding a rehabilitation center in Novato. However, authorities identified the man as 46-year-old Loren Breckenridge.
Billie Joe Armstrong Released From Italian Hospital, Green Day Unveil ‘Kill the DJ’ Video
Green Day were forced to cancel a gig in Bologna, Italy on Sunday, Sept. 2 after frontman Billie Joe Armstrong was hospitalized. Now, word comes that Armstrong has been released from the Hospital Maggiore. No official word on what caused the hospitalization, but local reports suggested Armstrong was suffering from gastric issues.
Halestorm To Headline 2012 Fall U.S. Tour With Support From In This Moment + Eve to Adam
It’s been a big year for Halestorm, with their latest album ‘The Strange Case Of…‘ climbing the charts and being the first female fronted rock band ever to take the No. 1 spot on the Active Rock airplay chart with their single ‘Love Bites (So Do I).’ Now the band will be launching a headlining tour beginning in November.
Korn Fan Presents Uniform of Fallen Marine Brother to Jonathan Davis
Marine Lance Cpl. William H. ‘Billy’ Crouse IV was killed in a bombing in Helmand province, Afghanistan, in 2010, and at a recent concert in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Crouse’s brother Ryan Rothman presented Korn frontman Jonathan Davis with his brother’s Marine uniform.
Metallica Add $5 Vancouver Show to Finish Filming Live Portion of 3D Concert Film
Metallica already have concerts scheduled for Friday (Aug. 24) and Saturday (Aug. 25) at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Canada, to film their upcoming 3D movie. Now, they’ve added a special show on Monday, Aug. 27 to shoot the final live portion of the film.
Zakk Wylde to Host Sports Talk Radio Show
Zakk Wylde, founder of Black Label Society, will host a new weekly sports talk series on SiriusXM. ‘Wylde on Sports’ will debut Sept. 4 and air every Tuesday for six weeks on SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio. The co-host will be Ken Thomson, Wylde’s brother-in-law and a veteran sports talk host.
Marilyn Manson Unveils Video for ‘Slo-Mo-Tion’
‘Slo-Mo-Tion’ is the second video from Marilyn Manson’s latest album ‘Born Villain,’ and is now available for your viewing pleasure (watch below). Music videos can sometimes be generic, but with Manson you know you’re not going to get the usual band playing in a warehouse clip.
Nonpoint Add Fall Dates to 2012 Tour
Nonpoint are hitting the road for a late summer / early fall tour, and have added a number of dates to their itinerary. The initial dates include supporting acts Eye Empire and Surrender The Fall. Later on in the tour, Nonpoint will be playing with Taproot, Bobaflex and others. The band’s latest album, a self-titled effort, will be released in October. ‘Nonpoint’ was produced by Johnny K (Distu