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Ratt ready for Infestation

Ratt is ready to begin their come-back with the scheduled release of their new album, "Infestation", on April 20th from Loud & Proud/Roadrunner Records.

New Armored Saint album

The new Armored Saint album, "La Raza" will be released on March 16 from Metal Blade Records.

New Helix Album Named

   The new Helix album is tentatively titled "It's Rock Science, NOT Rocket Science!".  I have no idea when it will be out, but I am sure they will play a couple of tracks when I see them in August at Rock Gone Wild.

Cheap Trick's New Album Title

   Cheap Trick has announced that the title of their next album is "The Latest".  Sorry; that's all I've got for you. 
   Cheap Trick is on tour this summer with Def Leppard and Poison.  If you are going to the Charlotte, NC show; let me know and you can buy me a beer!

Simple Minds Still Have "Soul"

    I JUST got an email from Simple Minds about their new album! 
   "Hot on the heels of their 30th Anniversary Celebration Tour that saw them playing to over a quarter of a million people during their sold out 2008 European/UK arena tour, and their performance at Nelson Mandela's 90th Birthday concert in London's Hyde Park, Simple Minds are about to enter the most prolific period within their extensive career with the highly anticipated brand new album 'Graffiti Soul' due for international release on May 25th by Universal Music Records label."
   If you are worth your salt, you will recall that Simple Minds gave us such great hits as "Don't You (Forget About Me)" and "Alive and Kicking".  'Graffiti Soul' will be their 15th album.
   Now, if they would just get their asses over to the US for some live dates ...

Motorhead Still Rocking With "Motorizer"

    Motorhead's 24th album, "Motorizer" will be out August 26th.  I had the opportunity to see Motorhead on the Metal Masters tour with Judas Priest and Heaven and Hell (and some other band that sounded like they were slaughtering animals and throwing up blood).  They played "Heroes" from the new disc, and if the rest of the album is that good; I will be buying it!

The Rods Are Back!!!

   "Who are The Rods?", you may be asking?  Well, let me tell you!  The Rods are a rock band that were only around from 1981-1986.  They are made up of David "Rock" Feinstein (guitar and vocals), Garry Bordonaro (bass and vocals), and Carl Canedy (drums and vocals).  David Feinstein is the cousin of Ronnie James Dio and used to play in his band, Elf.  If you don't remember the group, you should remember the album, "Wild Dogs".  The new album features 2 tracks featuring Dio, and should be out by the end of the year.  If they still rock as much as they did 'back in the day', this album will be a must buy!

Simple Minds Recording New CD

   Simple Minds is spending the month of August recording the tracks for their new album in Rockfield Studios, Wales.  The new disc will be the follow-up to 2005's "Black & White - 050505".

Kingdom Come Finishing New CD

   After performing a rare US set at Rocklahoma last month, Lenny Wolf and Kingdom Come has returned to Hamburg to finish up a new album; the follow up to "Ain't Crying For The Moon", from 2006.

"Black Ice" coming from AC/DC

   The wait is just about over!  My favorite band, AC/DC is about to release their 15th studio album, "Black Ice".  The new disc will be released on October 27th and available exclusively from Wal-Mart and Sam's Club.  The first single, "Runaway Train", will hit the radio waves in late August and the acompanying world tour will begin in October.
   It has been 8 years since the release of their last effort, "Stiff Upper Lip".  As with the release of every album since "Ballbreaker" in 1995, "Black Ice" is rumored to be their last.  Just in case, I will be seeing them a couple of times on the forthcoming tour.  Looks like this years birthday will be awesome!

AC/DC Wal-Mart's Biotch?!?

    AC/DC's next studio album will be sold exclusively at Wal-Mart stores in the U.S., according to a report in the Wall Street Journal.
   The as-yet-untitled Columbia album is expected in the fall.
   AC/DC becomes the latest veteran music act to pact exclusively with the retail giant, following Garth Brooks, the Eagles and Journey.  The Eagles' "Long Road Out of Eden," released in summer 2007, has been an enormous success, having sold more than 2.98 million copies in the U.S., according to Nielsen SoundScan.

Nazareth Back With 40th Anniversary Album

Classic rock band Nazareth is celebrating their 40th anniversary by releasing a new album, The Newz, on March 18th.  2008 will also see an extensive tour that, so far, does not include the USA.  What's up with that?!?  Come on guys; get your asses over here!

The Beatles and Metallica's Love Child

    Ever wonder what would happen if The Beatles and Metallica artificially inseminated Spinal Tap with their seed?  Your nightmares have been answered!  Check out "Sgt. Hetfields Motorbreath Pub Band" by Beatallica.  You'll get a laugh from such instant classics as "Leper Madonna", "Hey Dude", and "Blackened the USSR". 
    Check out their website to see if Beatallica will be destroying a venue near you!

Cult Record New Album

   The Cult is currently recording their first album in six years in London with Killing Joke member and producer, Youth.
   The album will be called "Born Into This", will be the band's first for Roadrunner Records, and will be released in September.
   The group just completed a European tour in support of The Who.
   The current lineup includes two original members, vocalist Ian Astbury and guitarist Billy Duffy.  They are joined by John Tempesta (Testament, White Zombie) on drums, Mike Dimkitch on rhythm guitar and Chris Wyse on bass.
   Although the band formed in 1981, no one line up has been together for more than two years.

New Scorpions Album Announced

     The new Scorpions album is almost done!  The group had this to say on their website:  "We enjoyed a fantastic four month in Los Angeles, california, recording the songs for our new album HUMANITY -HOUR 1. The mixing is making great progress as we speak.  Very soon, the new album will be completely mixed and mastered and ready to be shipped across the world.  The official release date is expected to be in the 2nd half of may, but may vary from country to country, so make sure you check with your local record company or record store.  It felt great for all of us to hit the stage again and rock the house as we did March 2nd at the Kremlin Palace in Moscow.  Thanks again to a great audience!  After spending quite some time in the studio, we are definetely ready to go out on the road again." 
     Dates are currently scheduled through September 1st to everywhere but the US.

New Bon Jovi Album Announced

     Following their success of their recent world tour and multi-platinum album Have A Nice Day, Island Records group Bon Jovi has completed a new album, LOST HIGHWAY.
     Produced by Dann Huff (Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts) and John Shanks (who co-produced Have A Nice Day), LOST HIGHWAY will arrive in stores June 19th on Island Records/Mercury Nashville.  “(You Want To) Make A Memory,” the first single from the new album, will come to radio on Tuesday, March 20th.
     Bon Jovi is scheduled for live performances of “(You Want To) Make A Memory” on the 6th annual CMT Awards broadcast (April 16th live from Nashville); on Fox’s “American Idol” (May 2nd); and on NBC’s “Today Show” Outdoor Plaza (June 19th).  The album’s title song, “Lost Highway” was featured in the film, Wild Hogs.  Another album track, “We Got It Going On,” a duet with Big & Rich, is the theme song for the new Arena Football League season on ESPN.

Brad Delp Committed Suicide

     The family of Brad Delp, the late lead singer of Boston, has revealed his death was a suicide.
      "He was a man who gave all he had to give to everyone around him, whether family, friends, fans or strangers," the family said in a statement relayed by police Wednesday.  "He gave as long as he could, as best he could, and he was very tired.  We take comfort in knowing that he is now, at last, at peace."
      Delp, 55, died Friday at his Atkinson home.  Fiancee Pamela Sullivan found him.
      Toxicology tests showed that Delp committed suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning.  Delp also left two notes taped to a door and letters to his family and Sullivan.
      The family said last week it planned a private funeral followed by a public memorial to be scheduled later.

New Def Leppard On The Way!

     Phil Collen, of Def Leppard, reports that the band in currently in Dublin, Ireland working on the new album.  The working title is Sparkle Lounge and, according to Collen, is "a lot more rock and less pop than albums of late".  Def Leppard returns to their rock roots?!?  Only time will tell!
     Def Leppard is currently booking shows in the US and Canada with Foreigner and Styx.

Along Came Alice Cooper

     Alice Cooper has named his new album and promised a world tour beginning mid-year.
     "I'm working on my 31st album right now, in fact it'll be out in May.  The tour starts in May, it'll be a world tour. It'll be called "Along Came A Spider and it'll be a full on Alice Cooper production."  He told Hendrix TV
     The shock-rocker has had a staggering 30 albums, with hits like Feed My Frankenstein, Poison and Schools Out among others.
     The theatrics in his live show are legendary and include dead babies, decapitation (of himself), ridiculous drum solos and deafening volumes.

Boston Lead Singer Dies

     Brad Delp, the lead singer for Boston, was found dead Friday in his home, police said.  He was 55.
     Police responded to a call for help at 1:20 p.m. and found Delp dead.  Police Lt. William Baldwin said in a statement that there was no indication of foul play.
     Delp apparently was alone at the time of his death, Baldwin said.
     The cause of his death remains under investigation.  Police said an incident report would not be available until Monday.
     Boston was scheduled to play Thursday, July 19th at Rock Fest in Cadott, Wisconsin.