Chris Hyde, Getty Images Although Soundgarden are in the midst of their current North America tour run, the recently reunited rockers just added a very special appearance to their itinerary. Frontman Chris Cornell has signed on to perform at the Commander-in-Chief’s Ball, helping President Obama and Vice President Biden honor U.S. armed forces, while all of Soundgarden will be providing entertainment at the Inaugural Ball on the same day. Scheduled for Monday, Jan. 21, at the Washington Convention Center, the Commander-in-Chief’s Ball will recognize Medal of Honor recipients and Wounded Warriors with a guest list that includes both active duty and reserve military. In addition to Chris Cornell, the entertainment portion of the evening includes artists and celebs like Alicia Keys, Brad Paisley, Jamie Foxx and Jennifer Hudson. Things get turned up a few notches for the Inaugural Ball, which will feature several artists, including Soundgarden, performing on multiple stages. An all-star cast of stars will join Soundgarden in the celebration, among them Stevie Wonder, Usher, Katy Perry and Smokey Robinson. Many of the artists performing have played a role in helping President Barack Obama get re-elected, including Cornell. Back in September, he joined a rally for President Barack Obama in Des Moines, Iowa, and performed a moving acoustic set. The Inaugural Ball serves to celebrate and unify Americans across the nation from community leaders to grassroots volunteers and elected officials. In addition, U.S. military around the world will be invited to join in the celebration through a live broadcast and everyone is invited to tune in here for a live stream. [button href=”http://loudwire.com/soundgarden-announce-2013-north-american-tour-unveil-been-away-too-long-video/” title=”Soundgarden 2013 North American Tour Dates” align=”center”]
AOL Buckcherry have been singing about excess with their new single, ‘Gluttony,’ and now they’re sharing a visual representation of the sin with their latest music video. The band recently shot the clip at a church in North Hollywood, Calif., with actor-turned-director Billy Jayne overseeing the shoot. The video finds Josh Todd and the band leading the congregation toward temptation. Guitarist Keith Nelson says of Jayne’s contribution, “It was really refreshing to see his take on what we’re doing because he totally gets the music, he’s connecting with it, and he’s taking it to a different place than a guy who does videos for a living. We got a guy who actually makes movies and TV shows to put his spin on it and it’s been really positive.” Todd recently told Loudwire about the track, “It’s just about trying to control your behavior. They always say that you have to do everything in moderation and that’s never been my experience. One is okay, two is better, three is fantastic and four is the best. I want to consume everything. I want to go big or go home. I’m either on 11 or I’m asleep.” The vocalist also tells Noisecreep , who premiered the clip, “Because the record is called ‘ Confessions ,’ we filmed the video in a church. We got Jesus down here — which is killer — and we got a lot of our fans in it, which is amazing. They came out on their own time and have really put a lot of sweat equity, so thank you to them.” In the video itself, the full congregation seem to be giving in to excess, while one member remains to fight temptation, only to have both Todd and Jesus bending his ear throughout the clip. The ‘Confessions’ album is due in stores Feb. 19, but fans may pre-order the disc right here . Buckcherry have tour dates booked with Kid Rock that were scheduled through early March, but a second leg has just been added, with the trek now extended into April. Check out the full itinerary below the video. Watch Buckcherry’s ‘Gluttony’ Video [via Noisecreep] ? ? Kid Rock / Buckcherry / Hellbound Glory 2013 Tour: 2/2 — Kansas City, Mo. — Sprint Center 2/5 — Springfield, Mo. — JQH Arena 2/7 — Beaumont, Texas — Ford Park Event Center 2/9 — Tulsa, Okla. — BOK Center 2/10 — Wichita, Kan. — INTRUST Bank Arena 2/13 — Bossier City, La. — CenturyLink Center 2/15 — Nashville, Tenn. — Bridgestone Arena 2/16 — Greenville, S.C. — Bi-Lo Center 2/18 — Fort Myers, Fla. — Germain Arena 2/20 — Pensacola, Fla. — Pensacola Civic Center 2/21 — New Orleans, La. — New Orleans Arena 2/23 — Birmingham, Ala. — BJCC Arena 2/24 — Huntsville, Ala. — Von Braun Center 2/26 — Greensboro, N.C. — Greensboro Coliseum Complex 2/27 — Knoxville, Tenn. — Knoxville Civic Auditorium 3/1 — Memphis, Tenn. — FedEx Forum 3/2 — Louisville, Ky. — KFC Yum! Center 3/18 — Sioux Falls, S.D. — Sioux Falls Arena 3/20 — Madison, Wis. — Memorial Coliseum At Alliant Energy Center 3/22 — Toledo, Ohio — The Huntington Center 3/23 — Columbus, Ohio — Nationwide Arena 3/25 — Youngstown, Ohio — Covelli Center 3/26 — Ft. Wayne, Ind. — Allen County War Memorial Coliseum 3/28 — Bloomington, Ill. — U.S. Cellular Coliseum 3/29 — Omaha, Neb. — CenturyLink Center 4/1 — Evansville, Ind. — Ford Center 4/3 — Grand Rapids, Mich. — Van Andel Arena 4/5 — Saginaw, Mich. — Dow Event Center 4/6 — Saginaw, Mich. — Dow Event Center [button href=”http://loudwire.com/buckcherry-new-album-confessions-early-2013/” title=”Next: Buckcherry Discuss ‘Confessions’ Album Completion” align=”center”]
Mary Ouellette, SheWillShootYou.com Former Anthrax guitarist Rob Caggiano hasn’t wasted any time whatsoever with his recent decision to leave the band and dedicate his career to production. In fact, Caggiano has entered the studio with Danish rockers Volbeat to twiddle the knobs on their fifth studio album, which is titled ‘Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies’ and due this spring. “We’re back in the studio, this time breaking some of our old habits and this sometimes means leaving our comfort zone,” reveals Volbeat frontman Michael Poulsen. “We are recording in a new environment, producing with a new set up breaking new sonic ground and it’s exciting! Together with our long time collaborator Jacob Hansen we also have the honor of having producer Rob Caggiano on board in the producer’s seat. Expect lots of surprises and some of our most rocking heavy songs to date. We feel more than ever that we are taking the Volbeat sound to another level without changing what we’re all about. Can’t wait for it to get out there!” Caggiano shocked the metal world two weeks ago when he announced his departure from Anthrax, but his producing resume includes work with Anthrax, Bleeding Through and the Damned Things among others, Volbeat’s ‘Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies’ will be the follow-up to their 2010 album ‘Beyond Hell / Above Heaven,’ which yielded the chart-topper ‘A Warrior’s Call’ and the current hit ‘ Heaven Nor Hell.’ Volbeat will visit North America once again for a comprehensive tour with Danko Jones beginning in Dallas on March 6 and concluding in Philadelphia on April 11. Click below to see their full itineraryL [button href=”http://loudwire.com/volbeat-2013-north-american-tour-with-danko-jones/” title=”Volbeat 2013 North American Tour Dates” align=”center”]
Photo by James Minchin Linkin Park continue to show their love to their fans by announcing their eighth Linkin Park Underground Summit , scheduled for Feb. 21 in Auckland, New Zealand. The summits have been designed to break down the barriers between fans and the band, with those in attendance having the chance to take part in a number of Linkin Park-related activities. At past events, fans have had a chance to meet and greet the band members, watch the group warm up on stage before the doors open, be treated to backstage tours, have the opportunity to walk across the stage, enter a raffle to take photos from the photo pit, hang out with the band’s crew members and take part in an auction of group memorabilia. Plus, there’s the opportunity to meet and share your love of Linkin Park with many like-minded fans. Passes for the New Zealand LPU Summit will go on sale Jan. 19 at 9AM Auckland time for LPUnderground fan club members at this location . In addition, those who are not members of the fan club may purchase tickets here . The band revealed that they will also announce further details about the New Zealand summit, including a Music for Relief event taking place on Feb. 20, in the coming days. [button href=”http://loudwire.com/linkin-park-only-north-american-2013-concert-las-vegas/” title=”Next: Linkin Park Announce Only 2013 North American Show” align=”center”]
Wind-Up U.K. upstarts Young Guns recently crashed the rock radio charts with their single ‘Bones,’ and soon fans in North America will be able to catch the band playing that song and more. The group has announced that they’ll join rockers 10 Years for a string of dates that will find them traveling the county through February and March. The tour launches Feb. 18 at the Exit/In in Nashville, with dates booked through March 16 in Houston. Tickets for the tour are currently on sale. After building their following in the U.K. with their 2009 EP ‘Mirrors’ and the follow-up album ‘All Our Kings Are Dead,’ the band finally broke through to a larger audience with last year’s ‘Bones’ album. The title track helped the group become the highest charting new band at Active Rock radio in 2012, with the song currently hovering around the Top 10. The band’s video for ‘Bones’ has also been a hit, garnering over 1.3 million YouTube views. The disc is currently available here . While the band is anxious to hit the road, they did reveal in a recent Facebook posting that they’ve been busy with the writing process and are “working on something special.” 10 Years / Young Guns 2013 Tour: 2/18 — Nashville, Tenn. — Exit/In 2/19 — Columbia, Mo. — Blue Note 2/21 — Colorado Springs, Colo. — The Black Sheep 2/22 — Denver, Colo. — Marquis Theatre 2/23 — Salt Lake City, Utah — In the Venue 2/24 — Boise, Idaho — Knitting Factory 2/26 — Spokane, Wash. — Knitting Factory 2/27 — Seattle, Wash. — Studio Seven 3/1 — Chico, Calif. — Senator Theatre 3/2 — Reno, Nev. — Knitting Factory 3/3 — Sacramento, Calif. — Ace of Spades 3/4 — Los Angeles, Calif. — The Roxy 3/6 — Las Vegas, Nev. — Vinyl 3/8 — Tempe, Ariz. — The Marquee 3/9 — Flagstaff, Ariz — Orpheum 3/10 — Farmington, N.M. — Top Deck 3/12 –Tulsa, Okla. — The Vanguard 3/13 — Dallas, Texas — Trees 3/15 — San Antonio, Texas — Backstage Live 3/16 – Houston, Texas — Scout Bar Watch Young Guns’ ‘Bones’ Video
Liz Ramanand, Loudwire Here’s a look at the top stories of the day on Loudwire and around the Web: – Killswitch Engage have finally revealed the name of their next album, when they expect to release the first single and more juicy details about one of this year’s most anticipated albums. [ Loudwire ] – Alter Bridge have begun working on their fourth studio album. Find out more details here. [ Loudwire ] – Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine has gone on another online rant, this time about aircrafts spraying toxic chemicals into the atmosphere. He also took a shot at CNN for not getting their facts right. [ Loudwire ] – Want to see Marilyn Manson live in concert? We’re giving away a pair of tickets to one of his Winter 2013 tour dates. Enter to win here. [ Loudwire ] – Hatebreed gave come out with a blazing new video for ‘Put It to the Torch.’ Watch all the fire, violence and blood here! [ Loudwire ] – Scorpions cancel their retirement plans and intend to continue rocking like a hurricane. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] – New film ‘Imagines’ has been greatly inspired by Beatles legend John Lennon. Find out more here. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] – The Black Keys and The Flaming Lips have announced a tour together in Spring 2013. [ Diffuser.fm ] – Royal Thunder premiere ‘Blue’ video + announce North American and European tour dates. [ Rock Music Report ]
Christopher Polk / Michael N. Todaro / Mark Metcalfe / Kevin Winter / Jim Dyson, Getty Images While it may be hard to even envision sitting on the lawn of an amphitheater hill and catching one of your favorite rock bands under the sun and stars during these cold winter months, that doesn’t mean the touring season has stopped for most bands. In fact, most acts are continuing the promotion of their music in clubs and arenas across the country. As 2013 kicks off, we’re asking you which early year rock tour piques your interest the most. Green Day are making their return to the stage. Kid Rock and Buckcherry are teaming up for a run with newcomers Hellbound Glory. Marilyn Manson ‘s career revival continues with new dates featuring support band Butcher Babies. Sevendust are meeting up with Italian rockers Lacuna Coil for North American shows. And the reunited Soundgarden continue to be a hot ticket, especially with a new album to promote. There are solid package tours to consider. Would you rather spend your money on a Stone Sour / Papa Roach double bill or triple bill featuring Shinedown , Three Days Grace and P.O.D. ? There’s Flyleaf and Drowning Pool , both with new singers, teaming up for a trek. 3 Doors Down and Daughtry are holding over their successful 2012 tour for another leg. And rock vets Nonpoint have invited promising upstarts Candlelight Red and Digital Summer along for dates in the coming months. In addition, bands like Deftones , Black Veil Brides , Tremonti , A Day to Remember and Hollywood Undead are certain to be top draws once their 2013 ventures get under way. Those are just a few of the rock tours launching in the first few months of 2013. Here’s your chance to tell us which one excites you the most. Cast your vote in the poll below. Sorry, you need to have javascript running to see this poll. [button href=”http://loudwire.com/most-desired-2013-album-readers-poll/” title=”Previous Readers Poll: Most Desired 2013 Album” align=”center”]