Dimitrios Kambouris / Ethan Miller (2) / Jason Kempin / Michael Tullberg, Getty Images The 55th Annual Grammy Awards just got a little more intriguing with the announcement of a new collaborative pairing. MTV reports that Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello and Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker will help rock out a performance that features Grammy host and rap great LL Cool J , Public Enemy leader Chuck D and turntable titan DJ Z-Trip. While it was not revealed what the five-piece would be performing at the Grammys, it will likely be an amalgamation of songs pulling from all of the performers’ strengths, so don’t be surprised to get some rock, rap and electronic hybrid by the time is all said and done. The newly announced performers join a lineup that already includes music guests Justin Timberlake, fun., Taylor Swift, Jack White, the Black Keys , Lumineers, Mumford & Sons, Carrie Underwood, Rihanna, Sting, Bruno Mars, Miguel, Wiz Khalifa, Hunter Hayes, Kelly Clarkson, Frank Ocean, Ed Sheeran, Elton John, Maroon 5, Alicia Keys, Alabama Shakes’ Brittany Howard, Mavis Staples, Zac Brown, T-Bone Burnett, Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley. Music’s biggest night will also feature presenters Dave Grohl , Prince, Keith Urban, Ryan Seacrest, Ne-Yo, Beyonce, Hunter Hayes, Carly Rae Jepsen, Katy Perry, Kaley Cuoco, Neil Patrick Harris, Faith Hill, Jennifer Lopez, Tim McGraw, and Pauley Perrette. The 55th Annual Grammy Awards will air this Sunday night (Feb. 10) at 8PM ET/PT on CBS. [button href=”http://loudwire.com/the-black-keys-jack-white-lead-2013-rock-grammy-nominations/” title=”Next: See Some of the Rock-Related 2013 Grammy Categories” align=”center”]
Chris McKay, Getty Images New York’s annual Governors Ball festival recently revealed its lineup for the 2013 event, and it’s an eclectic mix of primarily indie rock bands and hip-hop acts. But there was one headliner not announced that remained a mystery. Organizers have now filled in that rather conspicuous blank with legendary rockers Guns N’ Roses . The veteran outfit will take their stage show to Randall’s Island park in New York, where they’ll share the spotlight over the June 7-9 three-day weekend with fellow headliners Kings of Leon and Kanye West . The festival will be the band’s first major North American show since their Las Vegas residency and the Neil Young Bridge School benefit last fall. The Governors Ball festival is primarily indie-rock leaning, with GN’R serving as the primary hard rock option for festival-goers. Along with the headliners, fans can also catch the Avett Brothers, Grizzly Bear, Feist, The xx, Best Coast, Animal Collective, Gary Clark Jr., Kendrick Lamar, Nas and more. For ticketing and full lineup details on the Governors Ball festival, check here . Guns N’ Roses have used some of their recent downtime to continue work on a 3D concert film that’s expected later this year. The band is also heading to Australia for a handful of March performances . [button href=”http://loudwire.com/guns-n-roses-offer-first-look-at-3d-concert-film-announce-tour-dates-in-australia/” title=”Next: Catch a Look at Guns N’ Roses’ 3D Concert Film” align=”center”]
Frazer Harrison, Getty Images Tool fans were disappointed to say the least when singer Maynard James Keenan announced that there would be no release from the band in 2013. The modern experimental legends have been working on a new album for some time, and drummer Danny Carey says, along with a bunch of other news, that a 2013 release is still planned. When it comes to the upcoming Tool album, Carey stated that it is still planned to dropin 2013. “Sometime this year … that’s all I can say,” Carey tells TheRockFM about the record. “The sooner the better for us. We’re working everyday but you can never predict it, honestly. We’re really excited about it so I hope all the fans will be too.” Carey also reports that bassist Justin Chancellor has been the “main driving force” to get the album completed. Carey also told the radio station that he plays drums on the soundtrack to the upcoming Superman film ‘Man of Steel.’ In addition, he adds that Tool have a massive amount of live material that may be released on CD or DVD form in the future. “We have tons of stuff recorded,” says Carey. “I hope we do make that happen one of these days. We have lots of video stuff too, we could do a DVD or two whenever we get around to it. We’re kind of trying to focus on the new thing now, so we’ll go back at some point and do it.” In a separate interview with David Farrier , Carey spoke about an epic 20-minute piece being constructed for Tool’s next record. “We’re still – believe it or not! – still working on it,” the drummer says about the piece. “[Laughs] It’s like an ever-evolving thing, it’s probably going to turn into a thing that’s like, a big trilogy type of feel to it, sort of like ‘Disposition’ and ‘Intension’ and ‘Triad,’ like on the ‘Lateralus’ record or something. It will probably be over a 20-minute piece when it’s all finished, so it will be a good part of the record. We’re dealing with it in sections, but it’s coming together really well, we’re having lots of fun working on it, that’s for sure.” Finally, Danny Carey revealed that he was, in fact, the mystery Tool member that sustained injuries from what was reported as a Vespa accident . “It’s been tough lately because I cracked four ribs,” Carey begins, “broke three of them on a motorcycle the other day, so I am kinda laid up at this point, it’s making it really painful to play. It’s not an easy thing to do. [Laughs] … it was just over in the San Fernando Valley, I was just turning to go on the freeway, and I think I hit some antifreeze or oil or something, and the wheels just slipped right out from under me, and I just hit the pavement really hard. [Laughs] … Yeah, I’m still in one piece anyway, but I don’t know how lucky I was the way I feel right now [Laughs]. It’s pretty painful, but some painkillers and some scotch will get you through it.” Tool have also just announced a cluster of tour dates in Australia and New Zealand. Stay tuned for more news on the band’s upcoming record. Tool 2013 Australia + New Zealand Tour Dates: 04/27 – Melbourne, AUS – Rod Laver Arena 04/30 – Adelaide, AUS – AEC Arena 05/03 – Sydney, AUS – Allphones Arena 05/06 – Brisbane, AUS – Entertainment Centre 05/08 – Auckland, N.Z. – Vector Arena [button href=”http://loudwire.com/tool-danny-carey-backs-school-of-rock-kids-offers-album-update/” title=”Next: Danny Carey Jams With School of Rock Kids” align=”center”]
Kevork Djansezian, Getty Images If they have it their way, Theory of a Deadman won’t leave their fans hanging without new music for too long. The group is getting a quick jump on their follow-up to ‘The Truth Is…’ album, confirming that they’ve already started on their next disc. In a new posting on Twitter , the guys revealed, “New album underway!!! New stuff by summer!! Thx Theory fans.” Should the band meet their proposed deadline, new music would arrive in approximately half a year from their last tour date supporting ‘The Truth Is’ album. The group fifth and final single from that record, ‘Gentleman,’ was issued last September, though the band continued with tour dates through December. Little is known about the new disc at this point, but it has lofty goals to reach if it is to surpass the band’s last record. ‘The Truth Is…’ debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200 chart and peaked out at No. 1 on the Billboard Rock Albums, Alternative Albums and Hard Rock Albums charts. Even with the quick turnaround, the Theory of a Deadman members have enjoyed some fun off and on the road. Last year, singer Tyler Connolly played up the band’s anonymity with a series of man-on-the-street webisodes titled ‘ You Don’t Know Me .’ In addition, just last month Connolly and Dave Brenner likely loaded up on gear before hitting the studio by making appearances at Anaheim’s NAMM conference. [button href=”http://loudwire.com/theory-of-a-deadman-tyler-connolly-imparts-insight-into-his-pompadour-hairdo/” title=”Next: Tyler Connolly Shares Pompadour Insights” align=”center”]
Liz Ramanand, Loudwire Hollywood Undead got a jump on 2013 by releasing their ‘ Notes From the Underground ‘ album early in the year. They followed that with a quickie tour around North American supporting the effort, but rest assured that the January run was not the only dates they’ll play stateside this year. The band just announced a new leg of dates launching March 4 in Reno and running through March 27 in Providence. The band will have Dance Gavin Dance and Abandon All Ships supporting on select dates. Dance Gavin Dance will play the first four stops of the trek in Reno, Boise, Spokane and Portland before giving way to Abandon All Ships, who will open on a majority of the remaining dates. Hollywood Undead are promoting their ‘Notes From the Underground’ album, which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart in early January. The disc has already spawned the hit single, ‘ We Are .’ For ticket and VIP package offers, be sure to check their official website here . Hollywood Undead March 2013 North American Tour Dates: 3/4 — Reno, Nev. — Knitting Factory Concert House 3/6 — Boise, Idaho — Knitting Factory Concert House 3/7 — Spokane, Wash. — Knitting Factory Concert House 3/8 — Portland, Ore. — Roseland Theater 3/9 — Vancouver, British Columbia — Rickshaw Theater 3/11 — Calgary, Alberta — MacEwan Hall Ballroom 3/12 — Edmonton, Alberta — Starlite Room 3/13 — Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — Odeon Events Centre 3/15 — Winnipeg, Manitoba — Garrick Event Center 3/16 — Fargo, N.D. — The Venue @ The Hub 3/19 — London, Ontario — London Concert Theatre 3/20 — Toronto, Ontario — The Phoenix Concert Theatre 3/21 — Guelph, Ontario — Guelph Concert Theatre 3/23 — Jonquiere, Quebec — Theatre Palace Arvida 3/24 — Quebec City, Quebec – Imperial de Quebec 3/25 — Laval, Quebec — Marcellin-Champagnat 3/27 — Providence, R.I. — Fete (Ballroom) [button href=”http://loudwire.com/hollywood-undead-johnny-3-tears-new-album-working-with-slipknot-clown-more/” title=”Next: Johnny 3 Tears on Hollywood Undead’s New Album” align=”center”]
Swedish heavy metal band Ghost (now known as Ghost B.C. in the U.S. because of legal issues) have not only announced their name change, but also the release date of their upcoming full-length ‘Infestissumam’ along with a North American tour. Ghost B.C. have been building a cult-like fan base since the release of their 2010 debut album, ‘Opus Eponymous.’ The band comprises various nameless ghouls and spiritual leader Papa Emeritus II, performing conceptualized Satanic church music mixed as a unique and soulfully evil mass. Although Papa Emeritus contributed vocals to the first Ghost B.C. album, he was usurped by his successor onstage during a recent performance in Sweden. Ghost B.C. are shaping up to be one of this year’s definitive bands. With a tremendous underground thirst for new material, fans of Ghost B.C. were blown away by the band’s single ‘ Secular Haze ‘ from the group’s upcoming sophomore full-length, ‘ Infestissumam ,’ which will come out April 9 on Loma Vista Recordings. The album will be unleashed just in time for Ghost B.C.’s upcoming dates, which will certainly prove to be one of this year’s most anticipated tours. Taking atmospheric heavy metal / doom act Ides of Gemini with them, Ghost B.C. will embark on their ‘Haze Over North America’ tour beginning April 12 at the 2013 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival. Ghost B.C. will reveal their theatrical and pious stage show to North America this year for the first time since supporting Opeth and Mastodon in 2012. Check out Ghost B.C.’s full list of tour dates below and get ready for ’Infestissumam’ on April 9. Ghost B.C. + Ides of Gemini 2013 North American Tour Dates: 4/12 – Indio, Calif. @ Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival 4/18 – Denver, Colo. @ Ogden Theatre 4/19 – Albuquerque, N.M. @ Sunshine Theater 4/21 – Indio, Calif. @ Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival 4/23 – Tucson, Ariz. @ Rialto Theatre 4/25 – San Francisco, Calif. @ The Regency 4/26 – Portland, Ore. @ Wonder Ballroom 4/27 – Seattle, Wash. @ Showbox at the Market 4/29 – Vancouver, British Columbia @ Commodore Ballroom 4/30 – Calgary, Alberta @ Republik 5/01 – Edmonton, Alberta @ Starlite Room 5/03 – Winnipeg, Alberta @ Garrick Centre 5/04 – Minneapolis, Minn. @ Mill City Nights 5/06 – Toronto, Ontario @ Opera House 5/07 – Montreal, Quebec @ Corona Theatre 5/08 – Quebec City, Quebec @ Theatre Petit Champlain 5/10 – Boston, Mass. @ Royale 5/11 – New York, N.Y. @ Webster Hall 5/12 – Philadelphia, Pa. @ Trocadero Theatre 5/13 – Washington, D.C., @ 9:30 Club 5/15 – Milwaukee, Wis. @ Turner Hall 5/17 – Detroit, Mich. @ St. Andrews Hall 5/18 – Pittsburgh, Pa. @ Mr. Smalls [button href=”http://loudwire.com/alice-in-chains-2013-must-see-rock-concerts/” title=”Check Out the Must-See Concerts of 2013″ align=”center”]
Jason Merritt, Getty Images Musician/director/actor Dave Grohl is branching out in yet another direction. Two months after serving as guest host of Chelsea Handler’s E! talk show ‘Chelsea Lately’ for one night , he’s now set to host the program for the entire week, starting tonight (Feb. 4). Not surprisingly, the guest list is heavy with musicians. Grohl will interview Rick Springfield tonight (Feb. 4), Elton John on Wednesday and Tenacious D on Thursday. Grohl appeared as Satan in the 2006 movie ‘Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny.’ Tuesday’s guest is yet to be announced. See the schedule here . In addition to a main interview guest each night, the Foo Fighters frontman will be discussing current events with a roundtable of comedians, including John Caparulo, Natasha Leggero, Josh Wolf and Jo Koy. Grohl has also been keeping busy with his ‘ Sound City ‘ documentary. In addition to screenings and film festivals, he has been putting together live shows of musicians featured in the film. The Sound City Players played two memorable three hour shows at the Sundance Film Festival and in Los Angeles . The next Sound City Players concert is slated for New York’s Hammerstein Ballroom Feb. 13. The lineup changes from show to show, and in New York Grohl and his Foo Fighters bandmates will be joined by Nirvana ‘s Krist Novoselic , Queens of the Stone Age ‘s Alain Johannes, Stevie Nicks , John Fogerty , Rick Springfield, Cheap Trick ‘s Rick Nielsen , Rage Against the Machine ‘s Brad Wilk, Fear’s Lee Ving and Masters of Reality’s Chris Goss. Tickets for the New York show go on sale tomorrow (Feb. 5) at 4PM ET. Grohl’s ‘Sound City’ movie is currently screening in select theaters and is also available for purchase online here . The soundtrack for the movie hits stores on March 12. [button href=”http://loudwire.com/dave-grohl-foo-fighters-have-really-awesome-big-plans-for-next-album/” title=”Dave Grohl Talks ‘Big Plans’ for Next Album” align=”center”]