Rock News

As I Lay Dying Cover Judas Priest on Anniversary Album

As I Lay Dying are coming up on a major metal-core milestone: anniversary No. 10. To celebrate, the gents will release a new album, Decas, on Nov. 8, featuring three new tracks, several cover songs and remixes by alternative rock band Innerpartysystem, Kelly “Carnage” Cairns, Dillinger Escape Plan’s Benjamin Weinman and Big Chocolate.
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No Doubt Say New Record Will Drop Next Year

Despite teasing us with promises a new album was on the way this year, No Doubt have dropped a real bummer, revealing their new release will not be finished until 2012.
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Nirvana Memories from Oh, Sleeper and MuteMath

Celebrate 20 years of Nirvana with Oh, Sleeper and MuteMath The 20th anniversary of Nirvana‘s famed, Nevermind, album is drawing close at Sept. 24, and in honor, Audio Ink Radio is asking various musicians about the album’s impact on their lives.
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The Raconteurs Have ‘No Plans’ For a New Album

Raconteurs drummer Patrick Keeler says that while the band are getting back together for a gig in Michigan this weekend, they don’t expect to book any more shows at the moment.
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Wolves at the Gate Join Solid State Records Family

Seattle-based Solid State Records — home of such metal-core greats as Underoath, August Burns Red, Norma Jean and Living Sacrifice — have just added a new post-hardcore baby to the mix. Cedarsville, Ohio, quintet Wolves at the Gate are now officially part of the Solid State Records family. The band will release their Solid State debut EP, We Are the Ones, later this fall.
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Pearl Jam Drummer Used to Play Shows in His Pajamas

Pearl Jam Twenty premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival last weekend, and Eddie Vedder and company were as surprised as anyone with the shots.
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The White Stripes’ Jack White, Depeche Mode Cover U2 for Tribute Album

U2 will release a special tribute album to Achtung Baby featuring cover songs by The White Stripes’ Jack White, Depeche Mode, Patti Smith and Damian Rice.
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Escape the Fate’s Craig Mabbitt Talks New Music, Uproar [Video]

A few hours before the Detroit, Mich., stop of Uproar, Escape the Fate vocalist Craig Mabbitt checked in to talk about the band’s current single, “Gorgeous Nightmare,” and how surreal it was to play Los Angeles’ famed Sunset Music Festival with Motley Crue.
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Demon Hunter Celebrate Christmas Early With ‘The Wind’

Seattle metal band Demon Hunter have released a Christmas song, “The Wind,” available at digital music stores. Stream the track using the video player, here.
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Firewind’s Gus G. on Ozzy: ‘It’s a Big Learning Experience’

Gus G turns 31 today, and while Ozzy takes some time off from the road, Gus is focusing on Firewind. The guys are currently on a European trek with Wolf, and they’ll trail that with their first-ever North American tour starting Oct. 9 in St. Petersburg, Fla.
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