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Coheed and Cambria Bassist Michael Todd Leaves Band Following Arrest
In the wake of his July arrest for allegedly robbing a Walgreens in Massachusetts, bassist Michael Todd has decided to leave Coheed and Cambria.
The move has been described by the band as a mutual decision.
Free EP by Crosses, Side Project by Deftones Singer Chino Moreno, Can Now Be Downloaded
Deftones singer Chino Moreno is moonlighting again — this time with friend and Far guitarist Shaun Lopez. And a taste of what he’s been working on is now available online.
A five-song EP by the new Moreno/Lopez project, dubbed Crosses, can be downloaded for free, and all you need to do is visit the band’s official Facebook page.
U2 to Release Extras-Filled 20th-Anniversary Editions of ‘Achtung Baby’ on Nov. 1
It’s official: U2 will re-release ‘Achtung Baby’ on Nov. 1, and new photos from Universal Music Group offer a pretty comprehensive look at all five physical editions of the 20th anniversary collection.
Fuse TV to Air a Red Hot Chili Peppers Concert Same Day Their New Album Comes Out
Aug. 30 was already going to be a big day for the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Thanks to a little help from Fuse TV, it’s going to be even bigger.
To coincide with the release of the band’s new album, ‘I’m With You,’ on that Tuesday, Fuse will air a Chili Peppers concert from the legendary Roxy Theatre at 9 p.m. ET.
The band’s Roxy show
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Rush Drummer Neil Peart’s New DVD Sheds Light on His Distinct Playing Style
Musicians know that the Rush catalog is loaded with Neil Peart’s distinct, intricate drum work.
Aspiring percussionists can get an inside look at the master’s approach via his new instructional DVD, which is scheduled for an Oct. 14 release.
Classic Ford Model T Once Owned by Led Zeppelin Drummer John Bonham Is on the Market
In the 1976 film ‘The Song Remains the Same,’ the four members of Led Zeppelin each had scenes showing them outside of the rock ‘n’ roll realm.
Drummer John Bonham, an avid car collector, can be seen driving a 1915 Ford Model T — and that very vehicle can now be had, its current owner says.
Ex-Kiss Guitarist Ace Frehley’s Memoir, ‘No Regrets,’ Set for November Release
He authored the Kiss classic “Shock Me,” as well as the guitar solos on many of the band’s other signature tunes.
Now band co-founder Ace Frehley has penned his life story, which he’s titled ‘No Regrets.’ due Nov. 1.
The Who to Release ‘Quadrophenia’ Boxed Set, Possible Tour to Follow?
The Who‘s ‘Quadrophenia’ is about to get a whole lot bigger.
The double-album rock opera from 1973 will be re-released in November as part of a boxed set compiled by Who guitarist/songwriter Pete Townshend, who says he and singer Roger Daltrey may perform ‘Quadrophenia’ next year on tour.
Nirvana ‘Nevermind’ Deluxe Anniversary Version — New Details Revealed
Demos, B-sides and concert recordings are among the rarities that will be included on not one, but two deluxe 20th anniversary editions of Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’ from Universal Music Enterprises.
Originally scheduled for a Sept. 19 release, the digitally remastered and beefed-up ‘Nevermind’ packages will now drop on Sept. 27 — 20 years and three days after the original album arrived.
Watch the Beastie Boys’ New Video for ‘Don’t Play No Game That I Can’t Win,’ Directed by Spike Jonze
The Beastie Boys’ new music video for ‘Don’t Play No Game That I Can’t Win,’ the group’s single with Santigold, reunites the group director Spike Jonze (the man behind the lens of their acclaimed ‘Sabotage’ video) and features the Boys as action figures in stop-motion animation.
Guns N’ Roses Drummer Matt Sorum’s New Band, Diamond Baby, Hits Web with Star-Filled First Video [VIDEO]
Drummer Matt Sorum, of Guns N’ Roses and Velvet Revolver fame, has a new moniker to go along with his new band, Diamond Baby, which recently posted its first music video.
Sorum, who is calling himself Baron von Storm, now keeps the beat for Diamond Baby. The dance-pop quintet’s clip for ‘The Last Rockstar’ features cameos by Motorhead legend Lemmy Kilmister, actor Verne Troyer and actresses Jane L
Slipknot and Stone Sour Singer Corey Taylor Enjoys ‘Catharsis’ with New Book
Ever since he was a kid, Corey Taylor has wanted to write a book.
The Slipknot and Stone Sour front man finally fulfilled his dream with the recently released hardcover Seven Deadly Sins: Settling the Argument Between Born Bad and Damaged Goods (Da Capo Press).