Jim Dyson, Getty Images Mere hours before their new disc ‘King Animal’ officially hits the streets on Nov. 13, Soundgarden will be taking over the ‘Live on Letterman’ concert webcast tonight (Nov. 12) at 8PM ET. Following in the footsteps of bands like Foo Fighters and Kiss, Soundgarden will perform an intimate set during the upcoming event. But the good news is that you don’t have to be in New York to partake in the festivities. Soundgarden fans and music enthusiasts alike can tune in below to stream the concert live as the band takes over the Ed Sullivan Theater for the very special appearance. The band’s ‘Live on Letterman’ set will consist of a mix of new tunes, including the first official single off ‘King Animal,’ the aptly titled ‘Been Away Too Long,’ as well as some classics from the vault, so tune in to check it out! In addition to the webcast, the band will also be performing a song on tonight’s episode of ‘Late Show With David Letterman’ on CBS. Building on the momentum of ‘King Animal,’ Soundgarden recently announced a North American tour to kick off the new year. Check out all of the confirmed dates here . Tune In at 8PM ET To Stream Soundgarden’s Live on Letterman’ Concert Webcast [button href=”http://loudwire.com/soundgarden-king-animal-album-review/” title=”Soundgarden, ‘King Animal’ – Album Review” align=”center”]
Ethan Miller, Getty Images Twisted Sister made headlines last month with talk that they were planning to take legal action against the owner of a Minneapolis food truck over usage of their band name, but guitarist and a manager Jay Jay French says there really wasn’t much of a choice in taking action. The band sent a cease-and-desist letter to the owner of the Twisted Sister House of Hunger food truck, and owner Wesley Kaake told local station WCCO-TV that in researching the matter, he discovered that there were at least six other businesses who also received similar letters from the band. In response to the backlash, French told Blabbermouth , “I get how stories like these appear like David vs. Goliath. I also get how easy it is to take cheap shots at my band because of our former image and the ’80s-era iconography. [But] the fact of the matter is that trademark law doesn’t give me a choice on who and what to defend. The law is very clear: either defend your trademark or lose rights to it.” The guitarist says over the years he’s had to take action against major companies like Six Flags, Urban Decay, and Harley-Davidson as well as some of the “mom and pop companies.” He adds, “The defense is almost always the same. They first claim that they never heard of the band and then they say that no one would confuse the two anyway. I have won every case. The unique juxtaposition of the words ‘Twisted’ and ‘Sister’ have never ever appeared in print prior to my band’s use of it. This was established in the Six Flags case.” French concludes, “The name is so unique, like Led Zeppelin, that any use would confuse the marketplace as either the product or service is owned or endorsed by us. Also, if I let one go, that just emboldens someone else with the rationale that ‘you didn’t bother them, so why go after me.’ I have heard this many times before.” The guitarist also states that he’s not opposed to the food truck using the name for their business so long as they legally license it from the band. He adds, “One hundred percent of the licensing money will go to the OUIF (Ocular Immunology and Uveitis Foundation.” [button href=”http://loudwire.com/twisted-sister-pee-wees-big-adventure-cameo/” title=”Next: Twisted Sister – Musician Movie Cameos” align=”center”]
Kevin Winter, Getty Images – Soundgarden ‘s released a full itinerary of dates and unveiled the ‘Been Away Too Long’ video. [ Loudwire ] – Ever catch Ozzy Osbourne or Ronnie James Dio on the big screen? Check out a list of favorite musician movie cameos. [ Loudwire ] – Speaking of movies, Korn ‘s Jonathan Davis stars in a short film titled ‘Wounded Warriors’ that will play at the GI Film Festival. [ Loudwire ] – Drummer extraordinaire Mike Portnoy has a mini-meltdown during a performance in Manila. [ Loudwire ] – 30 Seconds to Mars have been working on a new album and Jared Leto has high praise for the upcoming release. [ Loudwire ] – The Used will headline the 2013 Take Action tour. [ Rock Music Report ] – Anthrax ‘s Joey Belladonna joins Steel Panther for a cover of a Journey favorite. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] – Roger Waters plays with a backing band full of heroes. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] – The Joy Formidable have debuted their new video for ‘This Ladder Is Ours.’ [ Diffuser.fm ] – How excited is James Bond to see ‘Skyfall’? The picture says it all. [ GuySpeed ]
Ethan Miller, Getty Images For fans of Korn , we’ve got some big news. And for fans of Baby Korn, we’ve got even bigger news! It’s time to light up a cigar for Korn guitarist James “Munky” Shaffer and his wife Evis, who just added a new member to their family. Son D’Angelo DraXon Shaffer was welcomed into the world Wednesday, Nov. 7. Shaffer’s wife Evis delivered the news in a Facebook posting. She explained, “My husband James and I are thrilled to announce the birth of our son D’Angelo DraXon Shaffer, born simply perfect this beautiful day of Nov. 7, 2012 8:44AM at 8 pounds, 3 ounces. We are so excited to share this joyful news of our little angel’s arrival.” The guitarist also has a daughter from a previous relationship. The new arrival should give Shaffer a brief respite from the music, but perhaps only temporarily as he’s been promoting his Fear and the Nervous System project and taking care of his Korn duties. Korn recently issued the concert disc ‘The Path of Totality Tour — Live at the Hollywood Palladium,’ and the guitarist recently revealed that creative sessions for their next album were currently under way. [button href=”http://loudwire.com/korn-members-stage-name-origins/” title=”Next: Korn Member Stage Name Origins” align=”center”]
Scott Olson, Getty Images Barack Obama has been re-elected President of the United States after defeating Republican candidate Mitt Romney in the national election on Tuesday, Nov. 6. The news of Obama’s victory has resonated loudly throughout the world, including the rock community. Rockers such as Motley Crue’s Nikki Sixx and Tommy Lee, Disturbed singer David Draiman, the Offspring’s Noodles, Jane’s Addiction’s Dave Navarro, Ted Nugent, All That Remains singer Phil Labonte and more took to Twitter in the minutes and hours after the result was announced to express their thoughts about the election. See what they wrote in the Tweets below: YES!!!!!!!!!! — Dave Navarro (@DaveNavarro) November 7, 2012 4 more beers? -N — The Offspring (@offspring) November 7, 2012 Wise choice America! Proud!!!! — TOMMY LEE (@MrTommyLand) November 7, 2012 Whew, I’m really glad Rosanne Barr didn’t win tonight. — Nikki Sixx (@NikkiSixx) November 7, 2012 THANK…GOD…IT’S…FINALLY…OVER!!! CAN WE NOW GET BACK TO BUSINESS!?????? — DAVID DRAIMAN (@DAVIDMDRAIMAN) November 7, 2012 Goodluk America u just voted for economic & spiritual suicide. Soulless fools — Ted Nugent (@TedNugent) November 7, 2012 I guess the “entitled” 47% and those binders filled with women made their voices heard in yesterday’s US election. Congrats to the US. — Danko Jones (@dankojones) November 7, 2012 Secondly, I’m thankful that Romney didn’t win. Cause I can still hate everyone who gets paid by sucking the government tit! — Philip Labonte (@philthatremains) November 7, 2012
Gareth Cattermole, Getty Images Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl will be heading back behind the drumkit for Queens of the Stone Age ‘s next album. [ Loudwire ] Soundgarden are streaming their ‘King Animal’ album a full week before its release. [ Loudwire ] Suicide Silence have launched a donation page to benefit late vocalist Mitch Lucker ‘s daughter. [ Loudwire ] Machine Head are the latest metal band to run into issues with Walt Disney at the Orlando House of Blues. [ Loudwire ] Trapt have premiered their hard-hitting new video for ‘Bring It.’ [ Loudwire ] Green Day are getting closer to releasing their ‘Dos’ album, which makes this a perfect time to count down the 10 Best Green Day Songs. [ Diffuser.fm ] Veteran punk band Bad Religion have finalized the details on their upcoming ‘True North’ album. [ Rock Music Report ] Jimi Hendrix ‘s Woodstock performance will screen in theaters in full on his 70th birthday. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] Pink Floyd ‘s Roger Waters is writing again, working toward his first solo album in 20 years. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ]
Whitney Curtis, Getty Images It’s arguably the most American day of the year (sorry, Fourth of July), as those with the rights given to them as American citizens are heading out to the polls today to cast their votes on both candidates and bills that will affect their immediate future. It’s one of the great things about being an American is having elections that give you the right to help determine what the future will hold. Whether it be current President Obama or his opposition, former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney that you vote for, the key is the exercise of your right as an American citizen. A number of top rockers have weighed in via Twitter, attempting to get their fans out to the polls to vote. Some have remained bipartisan, while others are specifically attempting to sway their followers in a certain political direction. See what members of Foo Fighters , System of a Down , Motley Crue , Pearl Jam and more have to say about Election Day in the tweets below: I don’t care WHO you VOTE for, just fucking do it. The power is in OUR HANDS. #Vote — Nikki Sixx (@NikkiSixx) November 6, 2012 Friends in the US, Please go and vote today to make sure no crazy right wing C**t takes control of our destiny again. — Serj Tankian (@serjtankian) November 6, 2012 Election Day! Stand up and be counted. — Rise Against (@riseagainst) November 6, 2012 Don’t forget to Vote today! fb.me/1nyLfWdRE — Anthrax (Band) (@Anthrax) November 6, 2012 Today’s the day! Anyone vote yet? @ sonnywhosoever — Payable On Death (@POD) November 6, 2012 Today’s a big day for the USA !! Get out there and vote!!Who’s Gonna Win ??? — My Darkest Days (@MyDarkestDays) November 6, 2012 OREGON, WASHINGTON, AND COLORADO, IF YOURE VOTING TODAY HELP LEGALIZE IT! twitter.com/DAVIDMDRAIMAN/… — DAVID DRAIMAN (@DAVIDMDRAIMAN) November 6, 2012 Just so u know, I already voted. But today’s the final day to be able to do so. So get out & do it! iiii]; )’ — Slash (@Slash) November 6, 2012 GET OUT THERE AND VOTE! — Rev Theory (@revtheory) November 6, 2012 Tweet us a photo of you with an “I Voted” sign and we’ll RT some. Use #IVoted tag. #GoVote ! — Pearl Jam (@PearlJam) November 6, 2012 twitter.com/foofighters/st… — Foo Fighters (@foofighters) November 6, 2012 There you have it. If you haven’t voted yet, be sure to get out at your first convenience. If so, take pride in knowing you’ve done your civic duty. [button href=”http://loudwire.com/motorhead-lemmy-kilmister-calls-mitt-romney-a-f-ing-monster/” title=”Next: Motorhead’s Lemmy Weighs in on Presidential Election” align=”center”]