Depeche Announces Summer 09 US Tour

From Billboard.com

As expected, Depeche Mode will tour North America this summer, beginning July 24 in Toronto. Venues have yet to be announced for the trek, which runs through Sept. 5 in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

The band will be out in support of its new album, Sounds of the Universe," due April 21 from Mute. The project is being made available in a deluxe boxed set edition, featuring a host of the special extras.

They include two extra audio CDs featuring bonus songs, remixes and 14 demos, a DVD featuring behind-the-scenes footage and band interviews and two 84-page hardback books with lyrics and photographs from Anton Corbijn, Daniel Miller, Ben Hillier, Luke Smith and Ferg Peterkin.

Depeche Mode returns to the road May 10 in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Here are Depeche Mode's tour dates:

July 24: Toronto
July 25: Montreal
July 28: Washington, D.C.
July 31: Boston
Aug. 1: Atlantic City, N.J.
Aug. 3: New York
Aug. 10: Seattle
Aug. 12: San Francisco
Aug. 14: San Diego
Aug. 16-17: Los Angeles
Aug. 20: Santa Barbara, Calif.
Aug. 22: Las Vegas
Aug. 23: Phoenix
Aug. 25: Salt Lake City
Aug. 27: Denver
Aug. 29: Dallas
Aug. 30: Houston
Sept. 1: Atlanta
Sept. 4: Tampa, Fla.
Sept. 5: Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

Here is their latest video posting from YouTube in the studio:

NIN and Janes Addiction to hit the Road for 09 Tour

From Billboard.com

Nine Inch Nails will tour later this year with the reunited Jane's Addiction, NIN frontman Trent Reznor wrote in a post on the band's Web site.

Although he stopped short of saying the band was going on something more than a hiatus, Reznor confirmed these will be the last NIN shows for some time, and that they will be "much more raw, spontaneous and less scripted" compared to last year's "Lights in the Sky" tour. "It's time to make NIN disappear for a while," he said.

Dates have not yet been announced, but Reznor says the tour will take the bands "across the globe."

The pairing with Jane's Addiction was inspired by NIN's stint on the maiden Lollapalooza tour in 1991, which was headlined by Jane's. The band broke up for the first time shortly thereafter, only to reunite minus original bassist Eric Avery in 1997 and again in 2001.

"These performances essentially created and defined the term 'alternative' rock in the U.S., created an ongoing festival franchise that is still thriving (Lollapalooza), set the stage for Nirvana to shift popular taste a few months later, and were really f*cking FUN to play and attend -- truly the best times I've had," Reznor wrote.

Of late, Reznor has been in the studio with Jane's, which has played a handful of intimate L.A. club shows in the past few months with Avery, but has yet to announce a full-scale reunion tour. In fact, the band is playing tonight (Feb. 16) at the Echoplex. The intent of the studio sessions is unclear from his post.

"Emails were sent, phone calls were made, dinner was arranged, ideas were discussed and the next thing I know we're in the studio experimenting," he wrote. "We laugh, we get to know each other, we cry, we yell, we almost quit, we record LOTS of guitar solos, we discuss, we actually begin to all communicate, we yell some more, we become FRIENDS, we laugh again and we do some great things. I get to see first-hand why they broke up all those years ago but I also get the chance to see four distinct personalities that become an INCREDIBLE band when they're in the same room."

Reps for both acts were unavailable for comment at deadline.

Also Be sure to check out NIN.com for a posting from Trent Reznor himself on what the future lies for nine inch nail touring.

Cramps Frontman Lux Interior Dies

Courtesy of Bilboard.com

Cramps frontman Lux Interior passed away today (Feb. 4) at a Glendale, Calif., hospital due to a pre-existing heart condition, the band's publicist confirms to Billboard. He was 60.

The Cramps formed in 1976 and were part of the now legendary downtown New York punk scene. Their lineup shifted over the years but always included Lux and his wife, Poison Ivy. The band's rockabilly-infused punk has been credited as an influence by bands like the White Stripes, Pearl Jam and the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion.

Interior, whose real name was Erick Lee Purkhiser, was born Oct. 21, 1948, in Stow, Ohio. He met Ivy in 1972 and started the band shortly thereafter.

The Cramps released 14 albums over the course of their career. Their latest, 2004's "How To Make a Monster," sold 11,000 copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Their best-selling album, 1984's "Bad Music for Bad People," has sold 95,000 copies.

Depeche Mode Announce Track Listing For Forthcoming Album 'Sounds Of The Universe'

From DepecheMode.com
Depeche Mode Announce Track Listing For Forthcoming Album 'Sounds Of The Universe'

12th Studio Album Released April 20th, 2009
First New Single 'Wrong' Out April 6th, 2009

Depeche Mode have announced the track listing for their eagerly anticipated 12th studio album 'Sounds Of The Universe', released April 20th, on Mute. The release is preceded by their stunning new single ‘Wrong’, out April 6th - the first single to be taken from the album.

'Sounds Of The Universe' marks a reunion between Depeche Mode and Ben Hillier, who previously produced their 2005 album 'Playing The Angel'. Eclectic and energised, the band's new LP was recorded in Santa Barbara and New York.

'Sounds Of The Universe' Track Listing

1. In Chains
2. Hole To Feed
3. Wrong
4. Fragile Tension
5. Little Soul
6. In Sympathy
7. Peace
8. Come Back
9. Spacewalker
10. Perfect
11. Miles Away / The Truth Is
12. Jezebel
13. Corrupt

Stay tuned for more details on the release of 'Sounds Of The Universe'.

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Morrissey New Album Release Date and Tour in US

Morrissey Inks U.S. Deal, Plots Spring Tour

Courtesy of Billboard.com

Morrissey

December 17, 2008 06:13 PM ET

Jonathan Cohen, N.Y.

Morrissey has inked a U.S. deal with Lost Highway for the release of his new album, "Years of Refusal," Billboard can reveal. Due Feb. 17, the project will be issued in conjunction with the former Smiths frontman's own Attack imprint.

Lost Highway is an intriguing destination for Morrissey, as it is most commonly associated with roots- and country-leaning acts such as Ryan Adams, Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett and Lucinda Williams. The label is also the U.S. home for Van Morrison and Elvis Costello.

"Refusal" will be supported by an extensive North American tour, including shows in three different New York venues (Bowery Ballroom, Webster Hall, Carnegie Hall).

The album was previewed for media last week in London, from where Polydor will handle the international release. First single "I'm Throwing My Arms Around Paris" arrives Feb. 9; guitar legend Jeff Beck guests on the track "Black Cloud."

Here is the track list for "Years of Refusal":

"Something Is Squeezing My Skull"
"Mama Lay Softly On The Riverbed"
"Black Cloud"
"I'm Throwing My Arms Around Paris"
"All You Need Is Me"
"When Last I Spoke to Carol"
"That's How People Grow Up"
"One Day Goodbye Will Be Farewell"
"It's Not Your Birthday Anymore"
"You Were Good In Your Time"
"Sorry Doesn't Help"
"I'm OK By Myself"

Here are Morrissey's North American tour dates:

Feb. 28: Boca Raton, Fla. (Mizner Park)
March 1: Orlando, Fla. (Hard Rock Live)
March 3: Jacksonville, Fla. (Florida Theater)
March 4: St. Petersburg, Fla. (Jannus Landing)
March 6: Myrtle Beach, S.C. (House of Blues)
March 7: Atlanta (Variety Playhouse)
March 9: Asheville, N.C. (Orange Peel)
March 11: Durham, N.C. (Durham PAC)
March 13: Richmond, Va. (the National)
March 14: Washington, D.C. (Warner Theater)
March 16: Montclair, N.J. (Wellmont Theater)
March 17: Pittsburgh (Carnegie Music Hall)
March 19: Buffalo, N.Y. (Center for the Arts)
March 21: New York (Bowery Ballroom)
March 22: Philadelphia (Academy)
March 25: New York (Webster Hall)
March 26: New York (Carnegie Hall)
March 28: Mashantucket, Conn. (Foxwoods)
March 29: Boston (House of Blues)
March 31: Ann Arbor, Mich. (Michigan Theater)
April 1: Columbus, Ohio (Palace Theater)
April 3: Milwaukee (Eagles Ballroom)
April 4: Chicago (Aragon Ballroom)
April 6: Minneapolis (State Theater)
April 7: Kansas City, Mo. (Midland Theater)
April 8: St. Louis (Pageant)
April 10: Dallas (Palladium Ballroom)
April 11: Houston (Jones Hall)
April 12: Austin, Texas (Bass Concert Hall)
April 14: El Paso, Texas (Chavez Theater)
April 15: Albuquerque, N.M. (Sunshine Theater)

The Smiths Reunion? Could Morrissey Eat His Own Testicles?

Well its been a while since I last posted here. I promise that will change.

Could it be? Recent reports have been rampant about Morrissey recently speaking with former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr in recent weeks have settled their differences. There are reports that the Coachella Festival, which is held every April of each year, is already ready to swing in the buckets of cash their way. Don't take my word for it, check out this report for the UK Telegraph by Clicking Here.

In Morrissey news, his latest album 'Years of Refusal' is set to be released in the UK February 16, 2009 with a USA release TBA. He has also announced a slew of dates in the UK to kick off his tour listed below.

Also enjoy some old skool Smiths music with their video for 'This Charming Man'.

May 04 - Stirling @ Albert Hall
May 05 - Dundee @ Caird Hall
May 07 - Glasgow @ Barrowland
May 08 - Glasgow @ Barrowland *new date*
May 10 - Liverpool @ Empire
May 13 - Birmingham @ Symphony Hall
May 15 - Great Yarmouth @ Britannia Pier
May 16 - Cambridge @ Corn Exchange
May 19 - Hull @ Arena
May 20 - Hartlepool @ Borough Hall
May 25 - Salisbury @ City Hall
May 26 - London Mile End @ Troxy Ballroom
May 28 - London Brixton @ 02 Academy
May 29 - London Brixton @ 02 Academy *new date*

Chinese Democracy Countdown Clock

Chinese Democracy Countdown

The new Guns n Roses Album 'Chinese Democracy' is coming 11.23.08. Here is a countdown
http://web.gunsnroses.com/splash.jsp

Deftones Eros In Studio Video

Deftones have a released a new video showcasing their work for their upcoming new album 'Eros'. In the video some audio snippets of what to expect soundwise and vibewise. Eros is expected to hit shelves and Itunes, this Fall.

Here it is
Deftones In-Studio Video 2

Morrissey's 'Years of Refusal' to Be Released in 2009

The new Morrissey Record, entitled 'Years of Refusal', has been pushed back from its original release date of this September to next year.

Also straight from Billboard.com

The 12-track "Refusal" was produced by Jerry Finn, who helmed Morrissey's 2004 album "You are the Quarry." Last month, Finn suffered a severe brain hemorrhage and remains hospitalized in Los Angeles.

"Years of Refusal" will be Morrissey's first studio album since signing with Polydor last year. It's the follow-up to 2006's "Ringleader of the Tormentors," which has sold 98,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

Plans are still in the works for Sony BMG to reissue Morrissey's 1995 album "Southpaw Grammar" with remastered audio, three previously unreleased tracks and new artwork, but no date has been set.

And Now from 2004's 'You are the Quarry' here is the video for 'Irish Heart, English Heart'. An Excellent track from an awesome record.

Metallica is Releasing their New Record....

Howard Stern is bringing back 'Rock N Roll High School'

This is from MTVNews.com

He’s been talking about it for years, and for years, nothing has happened. But now, it finally looks like shock-jock Howard Stern’s proposed remake of the 1979 classic “Rock ‘n’ Roll High School” — in which punk legends the Ramones help a gang of rock-lovin’ students take over their school and overthrow its oppressive administration — has been given the green light, according to Variety.

Stern, who acquired the rights to the film back in 2002, will produce the film with Larry Levinson. Screenwriter Alex Winter (Bill from “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure”) has been pinned down for the script, but so far, there’s no word on when production will commence. Stern and Levinson are also working on a remake of the 1982 comedy “Porky’s,” another project that the Sirius Satellite Radio host has been jabbering about for years.

As a longtime fan of both Stern and these films, I’m happy to see these remakes haven’t been shelved — which, given Howard’s relative silence about the projects in recent years, I assumed they had been. Let’s hope they’ll feature some sort of a cameo from Stern, who hasn’t graced the big screen since 1997’s “Private Parts.” Fingers crossed that his rumored remake of “Taxi Driver,” with Eric the Midget in the lead, isn’t far behind.

Are you excited to see “Rock ‘n’ Roll High School” and “Porky’s” remakes? Is Stern the ideal film auteur? Or should we just go home and rent the classics? Tell us!

Deftones New Album Update Straight from Abe Cunnigham

Well the official Deftones Blog (http://deftonesinstudio.blogspot.com/) has been updated with the standing of the new Deftones record. As reported here earlier this year, the album is rumored to be titled 'Eros'. Also reported here earlier today, the band plans to join Alice in Chains on September 20th in Peoria, AZ at KUPD's End of Summer Scorcher.

Here is the posting straight from Abe on the new Deftones record:

Hey all, we’re almost finished tracking our record up here at The Spot and we’ll head up to Terry’s studio in Seattle next month to add the final touches and begin mixing. We’re all excited about how this record is taking shape, and can’t wait to share it with all of you!

What the heck is AC/DC's New Album Title Gonna Be?

Well after various reports the new AC/DC album is going to be called 'Black Ice', I have heard from others this may not be the case. Here is a comment by an Anonymous Individual

FYI: I think the new AC/DC release is officially gonna be titled "Dirty Rythm" (there is a song referencing Black Ice on the album though)

Can anyone confirm or deny this? Incidentally, AC/DC will embark on an 18-month world tour beginning this October in Wilkes Barre, Pa.

And Now here is the title track from their last release 8 years ago, 2000's 'Stiff Upper Lip'.

Alice in Chains New Record Status + Show with Deftones

Well its been over 12 years since the Seattle based Grunge act have come out with any new material. Word is from their MySpace blog that the writing for the new album is drawing closer to a conclusion and recording is about to begin after this show stop with the Deftones, who themselves are feverishly working on a new record. Here is actual posting:

End of Summer Scorcher - Sept 20

Alice in Chains is wrapping up the writing phase for their forthcoming album. Before they begin recording, the guys will take a jaunt to Peoria, AZ to join their good friends Deftones at KUPD's End of Summer Scorcher on September 20th. The event will take place at the Peoria Sports Complex and tickets go on sale this Saturday, AUG 2nd at all local AZ Club Tattoo locations. Tickets will be available online beginning Monday, AUG 4th via Tickets.com. Head to KUPD.com for more information.

And Now for the Unplugged version of Would?

La Tour 'People are still having Sex' Video

Well its Wednesday and I thought I'd play a little music video nostalgia.

Remember this cheesy early 90s techno track? Its La Tour's 'People are still having sex.

I'd love to hear your comments on this. Check out their Wikipedia file here.

The Cure Pushes Back their new Album till October...

Well all us Cure fans will have to wait another month to get our hands on the Yet Untitled Cure Record. Also some other news and notes straight from Robert Smith Himself via www.thecure.com :

OCTOBER 13TH...

7/16/2008 10:13:31 PM - by CURE:ROBERT

IS THE LATEST RELEASE DATE OF OUR
(AS YET UNTITLED)
NEW ALBUM...

AUGUST 13TH WILL SEE THE RELEASE OF OUR 4TH 'MIX 13' SINGLE
'THE PERFECT BOY'
B/W ANOTHER 'NOT ON THE ALBUM' SONG
'WITHOUT YOU'

SEPTEMBER 13TH WILL SEE THE RELEASE OF AN EP
COMPRISING THE FIRST 4 SINGLES
'THE ONLY ONE' / 'FREAKSHOW' / 'SLEEP WHEN I'M DEAD' / 'THE PERFECT BOY'
REMIXED BY...
*SURPRISE REMIXERS*!!!
(sighs... remembers those pre-web golden days of surprise... )

ALL ROYALTIES FROM THIS EP RELEASE
(EVEN THOSE DUE THE MIGHTY 'U' WE HOPE!)
WILL GO TO...
WELL WE HAVEN'T QUITE DECIDED YET!


SINCE WE GOT BACK FROM AMERICA
I HAVE BEEN MIXING PARIS
AND CHARLOTTE
AND NYC SHOWS FOR TV/DVD

AND I NEED A BIT MORE TIME
TO PUT THE FINISHING TOUCHES TO THE ALBUM...
TO DECIDE ON WHAT SONGS MAKE THE FINAL CUT...
AND IN WHAT ORDER...
(frowns... wonders if a 17 song 80 minute album is a double... ?)

SO...
OCTOBER 13TH IT IS THEN...

UNTIL THE NEXT POSTPONEMENT?
HA!!!
RSX

Metallica Album Cover for 'Death Magnetic' is Revealed

The Vintage Metallica logo is back, the feel is old skool, and the excitement begins. Here is the album cover artwork for the upcoming 9th studio record for Metallica 'Death Magnetic'.

According to Blabbermouth.net

A deluxe box set edition of the album will be available in the U.S. The coffin box package will contain one CD featuring the album, another containing demos, a behind-the-scenes DVD, an exclusive T-shirt, a METALLICA flag, a collection of guitar picks, codes for a special live download and a poster.

The coffin box will only be available through Metallica.com, MetClub.com, and MissionMetallica.com.

Several other editions of "Death Magnetic" will also be offered for sale through the Mission: Metallica site, including an all-digital version and a high-end edition featuring five vinyl LPs and a lithograph.

As reported, the record is said to be coming out this September, but no official word as of yet. We will keep you posted.

Metallica lets you Death Magnetize Guitar Hero

Metallica’s latest album entitled 'Death Magnetic' will appear in the latest “Guitar Hero“ experiences. According to Reuters Every song from Metallica's upcoming album "Death Magnetic" will be available for gamers to download and play on "Guitar Hero III" and its sequel "Guitar Hero World Tour" on the same as-yet-unannounced day it is released to retail, the band said on its Web site.

No official word on the actual physical release of 'Death Magnetic' however according to the Ultra Reliable Wikipedia Website, September 15th is claimed as the hit date. The album will be the band's first to feature current bassist Robert Trujillo and the first to be produced by Rick Rubin. It will also be their first studio album released through Warner Bros. Records.

Read About Death Magnetic on Wikipedia

Also Check out inside the studio dubbed 'Mission Metallica' Episode 1