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Trapt Announce New Album ‘Reborn,’ Unveil Dates for Fall 2012 U.S. Tour
Look for the re-emergence of Trapt this fall, as the band has announced the release details of their new album, ‘Reborn,’ and booked a string of dates to support the effort.
Rage Against the Machine Bassist on Possibility of New Album: ‘Maybe’
While it’s been great to have Rage Against the Machine back together and playing shows, there is ultimately always going to be the speculation as to whether any new material will be recorded. So far, there’ve been nothing but denials, but TMZ caught up with bassist Tim Commerford and got a “maybe” when asked if the band was up to anything new.
Queensryche Members Attempting to Stop Geoff Tate From Using Band Name
At present, there are two versions of Queensryche as a result of Geoff Tate‘s ousting from the band and the inability of the courts to sort out all the legalities as of yet. Tate initially filed an injunction attempting to keep the rest of the band from using the name, but did not succeed. Now his former bandmates are turning the tables trying to keep Tate from doing the same with his reconstructe
Korn’s Munky to Take Fear and the Nervous System on the Road
Korn guitarist James “Munky” Shaffer has been involved with his side project, Fear and the Nervous System, for a few years now, and finally audiences will get a chance to see the band in person.
Slash Postpones Los Angeles Show Due to Ailing Singer Myles Kennedy
Slash‘s Los Angeles date will have to wait as singer Myles Kennedy has come down ill. As a result, the group has postponed tonight’s (Oct. 3) show at the Wiltern until Dec. 2.
Marilyn Manson Discusses ‘Born Villain’ Special Edition + Touring With Rob Zombie
Marilyn Manson is ready to let fans dig a little deeper into his “villainous” mind.
Pearl Jam Play Montana Political Fundraiser + Reveal New Album Progress
Pearl Jam made good on playing their lone political fundraiser as a full band this past weekend, packing the Adams Center in Missoula, Mont., to help out the re-election campaign of Sen. Jon Tester.
Machine Head’s Phil Demmel + Bleeding Through’s Marta Peterson Wed in Las Vegas
Congrats are in order for Machine Head guitarist Phil Demmel and his new bride, Bleeding Through keyboardist Marta Peterson. The couple wed in Las Vegas over the weekend after two years of dating.
Smashing Pumpkins Announce Massive ‘Mellon Collie & the Infinite Sadness’ Reissue
The Smashing Pumpkins‘ 1995 double album, ‘Mellon Collie & the Infinite Sadness,’ is getting a major upgrade in December with multiple physical and digital configurations.
Kirk Hammett Talks Upcoming Metallica Album, Recalls Encounters With Kurt Cobain
Metallica are busy with their 3D film right now, but guitarist Kirk Hammett says work on their follow-up to ‘Death Magnetic’ will ‘happen soon.’
Rise Against Joined Onstage by Tom Morello + Members of Gaslight Anthem and MC5 in Anaheim
Rise Against got a little help from a couple of friends for a star-studded rendition of the Bruce Springsteen song ’The Ghost of Tom Joad’ in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday night (Sept. 29).
Slayer’s Tom Araya Discusses Progress on Intense New Album
Slayer have sparingly worked on new music this year, focusing mostly on their touring with the Mayhem Festival, but according to singer Tom Araya, the group is working hard to make sure their twelfth studio album arrives next year.