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Scott Weiland Working on New Material + Planning Tour

Mike Lawrie, Getty Images Scott Weiland is back in the creative spirit, working on new music, though it is not known as of yet where it will turn up. The singer is also reportedly mapping out some tour dates for 2013, with an announcement expected soon. Longtime Weiland cohort Doug Grean revealed in a Facebook posting that he was “working on new songs with Scott Weiland today,” which might suggest a new Weiland solo album is in the works. Grean previously worked with Weiland on his ‘Happy in Galoshes’ disc. In addition, Weiland’s Facebook page has a banner teasing that more dates for 2013 would be coming soon. Recently,  Slash revealed that Weiland’s overtures toward reuniting with Velvet Revolver were falling on deaf ears and that he never saw a situation where he would work with Weiland again. In addition, the guitarist stated that Weiland’s sudden interest in reuniting with VR may have been spurred by him being fired from  Stone Temple Pilots . As a solo artist, Weiland has been responsible for 1998′s ’12 Bar Blues’ and 2008′s ‘Happy in Galoshes,’ as well as the holiday-themed album, ‘The Most Wonderful Time of the Year,’ which arrived in 2011. [button href=”http://loudwire.com/stone-temple-pilots-singer-scott-weiland-engaged-to-photographer-jamie-wachtel/” title=”Next: Scott Weiland Gets Engaged” align=”center”]

Camp Freddy, ‘The Jean Genie’ – Exclusive Premiere From the ‘West of Memphis’ Soundtrack

Ethan Miller, Getty Images In recent years, many in the music industry have rallied around Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin and Jessie Misskelley, more commonly known in the media as the West Memphis Three. The three men were freed from death row in 2011 after spending 18 questionable years in prison for the alleged murders of three boys. Now, their fight to bring the truth to light is the subject of the documentary film ‘West of Memphis.’ The film is bolstered with a star-studded soundtrack filled with music from some of their supporters and Loudwire is exclusively premiering  Camp Freddy ‘s cover of David Bowie ‘s ‘The Jean Genie.’ Jane’s Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro , one of the trio’s longtime supporters, is also a member of the all-star covers band Camp Freddy and the group was more than happy to lend their cover of ‘The Jean Genie’ to the film. Over the years, Navarro became friends with Echols, in particular, and learned that Bowie was one of the inmate’s favorite artists to listen to while serving his time. The Camp Freddy version of the track features some wailing guitar work from Navarro and Billy Morrison, along with special guest guitarist Steve Stevens, plus a thumping bass line from Chris Chaney. Meanwhile, singer Donovan Leitch Jr. displays a swagger and bravado that Bowie originally brought to the track. In addition to Camp Freddy, the ‘West of Memphis: Voices of Justice’ soundtrack, which arrives Jan. 15, features cuts from Marilyn Manson , Eddie Vedder , Henry Rollins , Nick Cave and Warren Ellis, Band of Horses , Bob Dylan , Natalie Maines and more. The soundtrack CD arrives on Jan. 15 and can be pre-ordered at  Amazon  or iTunes , while the film is currently showing in select theaters. Listen to Camp Freddy’s ‘The Jean Genie’ ‘West of Memphis: Voices of Justice’ Soundtrack Track Listing: 1. Henry Rollins (featuring Nick Cave & Warren Ellis original score), ‘Damien Echols Death Row Letter Year 9′ 2. Natalie Maines, ‘Mother’ 3. Lucinda Williams, ‘Joy’ 4. Camp Freddy, ‘The Jean Genie’ 5. Tonto’s Giant Nuts featuring Johnny Depp & Bruce Witkin, ‘Little Lion Man’ 6. Marilyn Manson, ‘You’re So Vain’ 7. Band of Horses, ‘Dumpster World’ (Live) 8. Citizen Cope, ‘DFW’ 9. Eddie Vedder, ‘Satellite’ 10. Bill Carter, ‘Anything Made of Paper’ 11. The White Buffalo, ‘House of Pain’ 12. Bob Dylan, ‘Ring Them Bells’ 13. Nick Cave & Warren Ellis, ‘West of Memphis Score Suite’ 14. Tonto’s Giant Nuts featuring Johnny Depp (featuring Nick Cave & Warren Ellis original score), ‘Damien Echols Death Row Letter Year 16′ [button href=”http://loudwire.com/camp-freddy-hollywood-residency-zakk-wylde-tom-morello-lemmy/” title=”Next: Watch Highlights From Camp Freddy’s Holiday Residency” align=”center”]

Watch Papa Roach Perform ‘Still Swingin’ on ‘Guitar Center Sessions’ – Exclusive Preview

Papa Roach courtesy of Guitar Center. Papa Roach are keeping busy this holiday season by releasing a new single, ‘Where Did the Angels Go,’ off the band’s ‘ The Connection ’ album, as well as prepping for a co-headlining North American tour with Stone Sour scheduled for early 2013. Now, Papa Roach are set to appear on a new episode of ‘ Guitar Center Sessions ,’ airing next Friday (Dec. 28) at 9 p.m. on DirectTV’s Audience Network (Ch. 239). But, why wait? Check out an exclusive clip of Papa Roach performing ‘Still Swingin,’ the first single off ‘The Connection,’ in the video below. Papa Roach recently took time off from the road to allow lead singer Jacoby Shaddix undergo throat surgery and rest his vocal cords. Along with the performance clip, an interview portion of ‘Guitar Center Sessions’ that features Shaddix speaking about those medical battles and getting his voice back can also be seen below. “It feels great, man,” Shaddix said of getting his prized voice back. “I couldn’t talk for 10 days. I was losing my freaking mind! I got like a white board. I’m, like, trying to mouth the words. Text. To me, that was the longest silence since my birth!” Papa Roach’s ‘Still Swingin’ is currently nominated for Rock Song of the Year in the Loudwire Music Awards. Place your votes here . Watch Papa Roach Perform “Still Swingin’ on ‘Guitar Center Sessions’ Watch a Papa Roach’s Interview on ‘Guitar Center Sessions’

2012 Rock + Metal Holiday Gift Guide

Backstreet Merch The holiday shopping season is officially upon us. So for those who are looking to score some awesome rock and metal presents in December, we’ve got some suggestions which both kids and adults should add to their lists. From a demonically ugly/awesome Slayer Christmas sweater to cool CDs to rocking stockings to concert tickets to more intentionally ugly sweaters, we’ve got your shopping list covered. So, get out your devil horns and wallets, and take a look at this handy-dandy rock + metal holiday gift guide: Slayer Christmas Sweater ‘Tis the season for awful Christmas sweaters! With that excitement in mind, we’re pleased to say that without fail, that Slayer have given all metalheads an extra item to add to their wish lists. Going to an ugly sweater party? Tired of your grandparents cranking up the heat to 90 degrees every time they visit for the holidays? Want to worship the dark lord twined within the wool of sacrificial lambs? Yes? Then this sweater is for you! This blood red and eternal black treasure is warmer than the depths of hell, while covered in skull and pentagrams for all your sacrilegious holiday needs! Buy a Slayer Christmas Sweater ‘Rage Against the Machine XX’ This next item is perfect for parents who want to be the coolest adults on the block. Perhaps you used to rock out to Rage Against the Machine and wanna show your kid how hip you are, or you’ve never heard of the legendary band, but wanna prove that you’re not Mr. and Mrs. Square. Just in time for the holidays, RATM are releasing some awesome special 20th anniversary editions of their self-titled debut album. The most lavish version, which you will purchase for your kid (or yourself), contains two CDs, two DVDs, one 12″ 180gm vinyl LP, a 40-page booklet and a two-sided poster. Buy ‘Rage Against the Machine XX’ Metallica, ‘Quebec Magnetic’ DVD/Blu-ray Need something for that Metallica fan in your life? Well, the timing couldn’t be more perfect for the band’s new concert DVD/Blu-ray release, ‘Quebec Magnetic,’ which hits stores Dec. 10. The release was filmed over a two-night 2009 performance in Quebec City, Canada. The two setlists were presented to fans, who ultimately chose the one they wanted as the main concert on the DVD. But as a bonus, the band included bonus songs from the other night, as well. That adds up to 26 Metallica tunes blasting in your face! Buy Metallica’s ‘Quebec Magnetic’ Here Victory Records Holiday Sweaters Did somebody say, “More sweaters?!?!?!?!” Well, Victory Records is selling a whole mess of them for the Christmas season. The record label has created an obscene amount of intentionally ugly Christmas sweaters from bands such as Emmure , Otep, Continents, The Bunny The Bear, Close Your Eyes and even one with the label’s trademark bulldog on the front. You’ll never have to be embarrassed by your out-of-touch relatives again! Buy Victory Records’ Holiday Sweaters Tony Iommi, ‘Iron Man’ Book You didn’t ask for Tony Iommi ‘s autobiography last year?! That was an unfortunate mistake on your part, but luckily for you, a second chance is in the cards. On Dec. 11, ‘Iron Man: My Journey Through Heaven and Hell with Black Sabbath ‘ is being released on paperback, so you’ll still be able to read about Iommi’s tumultuous childhood, accidentally cutting off two of his fingers, the rise of Sabbath, battles with addiction and much more. Buy Tony Iommi’s ‘Iron Man’ Book Soundgarden Concert Tickets After adding Soundgarden ‘s new album ‘King Animal’ to your holiday wish list, make sure you don’t forget to ask for tickets to a show on the band’s 2013 tour. Once you unwrap your beloved new Soundgarden CD, you’ll be able to spend some quality time with the album before hearing the tracks live. The North American tour starts on Jan. 18 in Washington, D.C. and concludes in Los Angeles on Feb. 16. Buy Soundgarden Concert Tickets Death, ‘Spiritual Healing’ Deluxe Reissue One of the greatest death metal albums ever made has just been re-released with a ton of new material. Death ‘s ‘Spiritual Healing’ is back with a vengeance 22 years after it first saw the dark of night. This reissue is a must-have because it contains a remastered version of the original album, 16 previously unreleased rehearsal outtakes, instrumentals and jams from the ‘Spiritual Healing’ recording sessions and a full live performance recorded on March 17, 1990, in New York. Buy Death, ‘Spiritual Healing’ Deluxe Edition KISS Christmas Stockings Although Gene Simmons may be celebrating Hanukkah this year, that doesn’t stop him from embracing the Christmas spirit of giving … as long as you’re willing to give him money first. As you can imagine, there is a mountain of Kiss Christmas merchandise, but the coolest chotchkies available are certainly the Kiss boot stockings. You can be the lucky owner of a ‘Demon Dragon’ or ‘Starchild’ boot stocking for just $40 or less! If that seem a bit much for your wallet, you can always grab one of over 25 different Kiss ornaments. Seriously. Buy the KISS Stocking Chevelle, ‘Stray Arrows: A Collection of Favorites’ Chevelle have been pounding out quality rock music for more than a decade now, and they’ve compiled their greatest hits into a new compilation called ‘Stray Arrows: A Collection of Favorites.’ The disc features the band’s radio staples like ‘The Red’ and ‘Send the Pain Below,’ along with newer hits like ‘Face to the Floor’ and ‘Hats Off to the Bull.’ You’ll even get a brand new song titled ‘Fizgig.’ Buy Chevelle’s ‘Stray Arrows: A Collection of Favorites’ at iTunes Marilyn Manson’s ‘Mansinthe’ Finally … Christmas Day is over. You’ve put your hyperactive kids to bed and thrown your Christmas tree out the window, and it’s time to kick back and relax with the perfect gift for heavy metal parents: Marilyn Manson brand Absinthe! Chase the Green Fairy with Marilyn Manson’s favorite beverage. You’ll be bleaching your skin white and dating supermodels in no time! Buy ‘Mansinthe’ What Do You Want for the Holiday Season? Share your personal wish lists with us in the comments section below!

Linkin Park Announce Clean Energy Promotion + Rock American Music Awards

Mary Ouellette, SheWillShootYou.com Linkin Park are definitely in the giving spirit year-round, but the rockers are doing something special this holiday season by proclaiming what’s called #GivingTuesday. The day-long event, held Nov. 27, finds the band’s charitable arm, Music for Relief, supporting the work of the United Nations in giving the unique gift of clean energy solutions to people who have no access to electricity and rallying fans to donate. The idea is that fans can give a solar light, solar power for hospitals and health clinics, or Power the World’s latest clean energy tool — the Soccket — which is a soccer ball that is also a portable generator (it’s available at powertheworld.org ). You can also make a donation on behalf of a loved one, and they’ll get an e-card in return, while someone without electricity receives the safe, clean energy they need to improve their quality of life. Linkin Park have been active in supporting UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s Sustainable Energy for All initiative, and urge their fans to take part in the #GivingTuesday by donating at Powertheworld.org . In other Linkin Park news, the group not only performed ‘Burn It Down,’ but also walked away with a trophy for Favorite Alternative Rock Artist at the American Music Awards Sunday night. (Nov. 18). The band has enjoyed a stellar year buoyed by the success of their ‘Living Things’ album. Watch Linkin Park Perform ‘Burn It Down’ at the American Music Awards [button href=”http://loudwire.com/linkin-park-chester-bennington-saw-3d-cameo/” title=”Next: Chester Bennington – Musician Movie Cameos” align=”center”]

Rage Against the Machine to Release 20th Anniversary Editions of Self-Titled Debut Album

Sony Legacy Rage Against the Machine and Sony Legacy are celebrating the 20th anniversary of the band’s eponymous debut in a big, big way with the incredibly deluxe release ‘Rage Against the Machine –XX,’ which will be available in several configurations on Nov. 27. The politically charged 1992 album, which meshed rap and rock in a fresh, uncompromising way that has not been adequately copied since, fused Zack de la Rocha’s fire-in-his-belly lyrical proclamations with Tom Morello’s unique, sounds-like-a-turntable guitar tone. The incendiary, call-to-arms original was released in November of 1992 and the time to celebrate its power and legacy is now. ‘Rage Against the Machine – XX’ is newly remastered and will be offered in three formulations: -The 20th Anniversary Edition Deluxe Box Set houses two CDs, two DVDs, one 12″ 180gm vinyl LP, one 40-page booklet and a two-sided poster. -The 20th Anniversary Special Edition collects two CDs and a bonus DVD featuring six tracks in an oversized softpack. -The 20th Anniversary Edition single compact disc includes three bonus tracks. Additionally, a 12″ 180gm vinyl edition–a picture disc and a facsimile reproduction–of the original LP has been remastered and will be available, sans bonus tracks. Compact Disc One of the newly remastered ‘Rage Against the Machine – XX’ will include the original album in its entirety, as well as three collectible b-sides from the era. Compact Disc Two presents the original Rage Against the Machine demo tape, which was recorded in 1991 and sold for $5 at the merch table at the band’s earliest gigs. So it’s quite an artifact and a piece of RATM history, a “must own” for collectors, since it helped the band secure its record deal with Epic. This marks the first time the entire demo tapes have seen a full official release. DVD #1 included in the Deluxe Box Set features Rage Against the Machine’s free concert in Finsbury Park on June 2010, which was a “thank you” to U.K. fans for making ‘Killing in the Name’ the U.K.’s No. 1 single during Christmas Week 2009. Also included are music videos plus live concert performance clips. DVD #2 features Rage’s debut album, focusing on live performance from 1991-1994 and includes the full set of RATM’s first public performance as well as various live, rare clips. New liner notes were penned specifically for this release by friend, fan and hip-hop icon Chuck D. of Public Enemy. If you’ve got a RATM diehard in your life, your holiday shopping just got a whole lot easier. CD 1 – Rage Against The Machine – Remastered 01. Bombtrack 02. Killing In The Name 03. Take The Power Back 04. Settle For Nothing 05. Bullet In The Head 06. Know Your Enemy 07. Wake Up 08. Fistful Of Steel 09. Township Rebellion 10. Freedom Bonus Tracks (b-sides) 11. Bombtrack (live, taken from Bombtrack single) 12 Bullet in the Head (live, taken from Bullet in the Head single) 13. Take The Power Back (live, taken from Freedom single) CD 2 – ‘The Original Demos’ – first official commercial release (except where noted) 01. Bombtrack 02. Take The Power Back 03. Bullet in the Head 04. Darkness of Greed (previously released) 05. Clear the Lane (previously released) 06. Township Rebellion 07. Know Your Enemy 08. Mindset’s A Threat 09. Killing In The Name 10. Auto Logic 11. The Narrows 12. Freedom DVD #1 ‘The Battle of Britain’ – previously unreleased FINSBURY PARK, LONDON ENGLAND (JUNE 6, 2010) 1. Testify 2. Bombtrack 3. People Of The Sun 4. Know Your Enemy 5. Bulls On Parade 6. Township Rebellion 7. Bullet In The Head 8. White Riot 9. Guerrilla Radio 10. Sleep Now In The Fire 11. Freedom 12. Killing In The Name MUSIC VIDEOS “Killing in the Name” (1992) “Bullet in the Head” (1993) “Bombtrack” (1993) “Freedom” (1993) “Bulls on Parade” (1996) “People of the Sun” (1996) “No Shelter” (1998) “Guerrilla Radio” (1999) “Sleep Now in the Fire” (2000) – first official commercial release “Testify” (2000) – first official commercial release “Renegades of Funk” (2000) – first official commercial release “How I Could Just Kill a Man” (2000) – previously unreleased LIVE MATERIAL FROM 1997 VIDEO COMPILATION – first time on DVD “The Ghost Of Tom Joad” “Vietnow” – Irvine, CA – 1997 “People Of The Sun” “Bulls On Parade” “Bullet In The Head” “Zapata’s Blood” – Rock Am Ring Festival, Germany – 1996 “Know Your Enemy” “Bombtrack” “Tire Me” – Reading Festival 1996 “Killing In The Name” – Pink Pop Festival – 1994 DVD #2 – all previously unreleased “First Public Performance” CAL STATE NORTH RIDGE, CA (OCTOBER 23, 1991) 1. Killing In The Name 2. Take The Power Back 3. Autologic 4. Bullet In The Head 5. Hit The Deck 6. Township Rebellion 7. Darkness Of Greed 8. Clear The Lane 9. Clampdown 10. Know Your Enemy 11. Freedom PINK POP 1994 – “Freedom” VIC THEATRE 1993 – “Take the Power Back” JC DOBBS 1993 – “Fistful of Steel” SOUNDSTAGE PERFORMANCE 1992 – “Bombtrack” Halfway House 1992 – “Wake Up” Castaic 1992 – “Settle for Nothing” San Luis Obispo 1992 – “Clear the Lane” CWNN 1992 – “Untitled” Zed’s Records 1992 – “Darkness of Greed” NOMADS 1992 – “Wake Up” II. Rage Against The Machine – XX (20th Anniversary Special Edition) Oversized softpack CD 1 – Rage Against The Machine – Remastered 01. Bombtrack 02. Killing In The Name 03. Take The Power Back 04. Settle For Nothing 05. Bullet In The Head 06. Know Your Enemy 07. Wake Up 08. Fistful Of Steel 09. Township Rebellion 10. Freedom Bonus Tracks (b-sides) 11. Bombtrack (live, taken from Bombtrack single) 12 Bullet in the Head (live, taken from Bullet in the Head single) 13. Take The Power Back (live, taken from Freedom single) CD 2 – “The Original Demos” – first official commercial release (except where noted) 01. Bombtrack 02. Take The Power Back 03. Bullet in the Head 04. Darkness of Greed (previously released) 05. Clear the Lane (previously released) 06. Township Rebellion 07. Know Your Enemy 08. Mindset’s A Threat 09. Killing In The Name 10. Auto Logic 11. The Narrows 12. Freedom Bonus DVD: Music Videos: Killing In The Name Bombtrack Freedom Take The Power Back (Vic Theatre) – previously unreleased Bombtrack (Soundstage performance) – previously unreleased Wake Up (Nomads) – previously unreleased III. Rage Against The Machine – XX (20th Anniversary Edition) Jewel Case CD 1 – Rage Against The Machine – Remastered 01. Bombtrack 02. Killing In The Name 03. Take The Power Back 04. Settle For Nothing 05. Bullet In The Head 06. Know Your Enemy 07. Wake Up 08. Fistful Of Steel 09. Township Rebellion 10. Freedom Bonus Tracks (b-sides) 11. Bombtrack (live, taken from Bombtrack single) 12 Bullet in the Head (live, taken from Bullet in the Head single) 13. Take The Power Back (live, taken from Freedom single)

August Burns Red to Release Holiday Album

It’s still the middle of summer, but Christmas will be here before you know it. August Burns Red plans to get you in the holiday spirit with their upcoming Christmas album August Burns Red Presents: ‘Sleddin’ Hill, A Holiday Album.’ With an Oct. 9 street date via Solid State Records, the album will include holiday classics along with original songs. August Burns Red has released a holiday cover song each