Theo Wargo, Getty Images Here’s a look at the top stories of the day on Loudwire and around the Web: Guns N’ Roses singer Axl Rose has been confirmed to make a rare television appearance on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ It will be the first time Rose has been interviewed on television since visiting ‘That Metal Show’ last year. [ Loudwire ] Killswitch Engage are set to embark on a North American tour to play their landmark album ‘Alive or Just Breathing’ in full. The band will play the record from start to finish to celebrate the album’s 10th anniversary and the return of vocalist Jesse Leach. [ Loudwire ] Nightwish part ways with singer Anette Olzon and announce the vocalist who will be replacing her. [ Loudwire ] Did you know that the first Compact Disc (CD) was released 30 years ago today? Find out which album was the very first to be printed on CD here. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] British songstress Adele confirmed that she is singing the James Bond ‘Skyfall’ theme song, which leaked earlier today. Check it out here. [ Diffuser.fm ] Lollapalooza will be held in both Chile and Brazil in 2013. Check out the lineup for both shows here. [ Rock Music Report ]
Cooking Vinyl Here’s a look at the top stories of the day on Loudwire and around the Web: Marilyn Manson has released his third music video from the polarizing rock icon’s eighth album, ‘Born Villain.’ Check out Manson’s new video for ‘Hey, Cruel World…’ here. [ Loudwire ] Rob Zombie talks to Loudwire Radio about his new movie ‘The Lords of Salem,’ the upcoming tour with Marilyn Manson, Zombie’s upcoming album + much more. [ Loudwire ] In memory of the late bassist Cliff Burton , Metallica have offered a free download of a classic concert featuring Burton in action. Yesterday (Sept. 27) marked the 26th anniversary of Burton’s passing. [ Loudwire ] Neil Young shares how Kurt Cobain ‘s suicide affected him. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] Mumford and Sons’ ‘Babel’ nearing record-breaking first-week album sales. [ Diffuser.fm ] Slipknot ‘s Sid Wilson (aka DJ Starscream) joins the Rob Zombie / Marilyn Manson ‘Twins of Evil’ tour. [ Rock Music Report ]
Mary Ouellette, SheWillShootYou.com Here’s a look at the top stories of the day on Loudwire and around the Web: Soundgarden have unleashed the first official single from of their upcoming album ‘King Animal.’ Check out the new track, ‘Been Away Too Long’ by clicking here. [ Loudwire ] Guns N’ Roses singer Axl Rose has filed a cease-and-desist notice to stop an L.A. art show titled ‘Axl Rose Was My Neighbor.’ Compiled by Laura London, the photographer took a number of pictures of Axl Rose when they were neighbors along with a “docudrama based on an interpretation and depiction of actual events.” [ Loudwire ] We remember legendary Metallica bassist Cliff Burton on the 26th anniversary of his tragic death with a list of the band’s Top 10 songs from his era. [ Loudwire ] Prior to his onstage blowup in Las Vegas, a source has claimed that Green Day ‘s Billie Joe Armstrong was a year sober prior to the incident. [ Diffuser.fm ] Ill Nino have invited their fans to become a part of their music video for ‘La Epidema.’ [ Rock Music Report ]
Photo by Chris Konigsmayr Here’s a look at the top stories of the day on Loudwire and around the Web: – Papa Roach ‘s Jacoby Shaddix offers an update on his recovery after vocal surgery, and it’s definitely not affected his outgoing spirit. [ Loudwire ] – They’ve rocked hard for over 30 years, setting the standard for thrash metal. Check out our salute to Slayer with the 10 Best Slayer Songs. [ Loudwire ] – Slash definitely has a fondness for animation after his ‘Phineas and Ferb’ appearance. Watch the rocker’s sinister new animated clip for ‘Bad Rain.’ [ Loudwire ] – Bruce Springsteen guitarist Steven Van Zandt is looking for some Kickstarter campaign backers to get the Rascals back together and touring. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] – It’s a sad day with the death of legendary crooner Andy Williams. Take a look a several alternative covers of his classic song ‘Moon River.’ [ Diffuser.fm ] – It’s been buzzed about for a couple of years but that Thom Yorke / Flea band Atoms for Peace may have finally nailed down a schedule for their first album. [ Rock Music Report ]
Mary Oullette, SheWillShootYou.com Here’s a look at the top stories of the day on Loudwire and around the Web: – After having Skid Row’s Rachel Bolan record bass for their upcoming album, Stone Sour have recruited new touring bassist Johnny Chow from Cavalera Conspiracy. [ Loudwire ] – Motorhead may be readying another live compilation, but singer Lemmy Kilmister already has some ideas about the band’s next studio album and whom he’d like as a guest on the disc. [ Loudwire ] – Green Day returned to stores today with ‘¡Uno!,’ the first album of the band’s trilogy. How does it rate? Check out a review of the disc. [ Loudwire ] – While we remember late Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham this week on the anniversary of his death , Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi reminisces about some rather hazardous driving incidents with his pal. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] – Congrats to Mastodon ‘s recording pal Feist , who received the Polaris Prize Award honoring her for Canada’s best album, ‘Metals.’ [ Diffuser.fm ] – Blind Melon’s frontman Travis T. Warren is stepping away to release his debut solo album, ‘Beneath These Borrowed Skies,’ this week. [ Rock Music Report ]
Spencer Kaufman, Loudwire Here’s a look at the top stories of the day on Loudwire and around the Web: Deftones fans have a new song to check out as ‘Leathers’ just arrived online. Plus, the full track listing for ‘Koi No Yokan’ has surfaced. [ Loudwire ] Convicted mass murderer Charles Manson sends Marilyn Manson a postcard that expresses, um, well, you tell us. [ Loudwire ] Amy Lee says that another extended break is coming after Evanescence ‘s next tour concludes. [ Loudwire ] What hard rock and metal were you listening to 20 years ago and what has stood the test of time? Check out our list of the Top 10 Albums of 1992. [ Loudwire ] Sinead O’Connor is hoping she has some pull with Russian officials. The singer penned a letter to Russian leader Vladimir Putin seeking Pussy Riot ‘s freedom. [ Diffuser.fm ] Who doesn’t like a good jam? The all-star Sunflower Jam event in London saw the collaboration of Alice Cooper and Queen ‘s Brian May onstage together. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] Sister Sin performed with Doro throughout Europe and now the two acts will take their show on the road in the U.S. [ Rock Music Report ]