(antiMusic) Spin had some Pearl Jamming excitement on Tuesday with this report: It's been a killer week for Pearl Jam fans. The alt-rockers opened their North American tour in Toronto with a bang, charmed Chicago with a pair of brilliant shows, and unleashed the high voltage music video for the first single single, "Fixer." And now the Seattle band's new song "Supersonic" has leaked! Read more and listen to the song here.Long dormant San Diego pop punk band Fenix TX is set to hit the studio soon. In an announcement posted online earlier this month, the band revealed that their original line up of Donnie Reyes, Adam Lewis, Will Salazar and Damon DeLaPaz would hit the studio this September. more
Black Sabbath will have five more albums from its back catalogue reissued on September 21 through Universal Music in the U.K., with all five being made into deluxe editions with extras and incentives to purchase, such as new photos and liner notes (but no bonus tracks) more
Ace Frehley is offering up limited amount of autographed copies of his new album, Anomaly, both CD and Vinyl at his official store
Smile Empty Soul released their new album "Consciousness" through EMI/F.O.F yesterday and to celebrate the release, the band has decided to stream the entire album right here.
Obituary are readying to embark on a North American headlining tour in support of latest long player, Darkest Day, released via Candlelight Records this past June. more
Dropkick Murphys have announced their fall tour schedule. The band will kick things off in California in early November, traveling up the US west coast and crossing the border to Vancouver. The group will then head east across Canada, heading as far as Montreal before heading south into the States again. Click below for the details. more
Of Machines has announced the addition of San Diego, CA drummer Lionel Robinson to their line-up.more
Between Community and Resistance, a 2001 documentary about the Long Island punk scene is set to be released on DVD. The movie, originally only available on VHS, focuses on the city's DIY scene and contains interviews and live footage of Latterman, On the Might of Princess, The Insurgent, Seven Days of Samsara as well as other contributors to the scene. The DVD also contains footage that didn't appear in the film's original release. more
Shayna and the Bulldog (SatB) self released their new album States this week. On the album, you can hear influences from their Cali roots, all the way to Motown and the Honky Tonks. If you're a fan of Bowery Boy Blue, Ryan Adams, Limbeck, Camper Van Beethoven, Wilco and Tom Petty check them out here
Dark Tranquility will be releasing a DVD titled, 'Where Death Is Most Alive' in commemoration of their 20th Anniversary which will take you from the band's raw beginnings to their current position as one of the most diverse and influential metal acts. more
The late Kurt Cobain and Muse singer/guitarist Matt Bellamy have been revealed as playable characters in the new Guitar Hero 5. more
In the wake of Cate Blanchett's role as Bob Dylan in I'm Not There, another cross-gender musician biopic is apparently in the works. This time, however, the pairing is even more unlikely. The rumor mill is buzzing that (sometimes) funny man Robin Williams will be portraying Britain's Got Talent web sensation Susan Boyle. more.
Alice In Chains have confirmed a date at The Avalon in Hollywood on September 30, just one day after the release of their new album, Black Gives Way To Blue.more
Pete Townshend updated his page on THE WHO's official website yesterday to alert fans that he's currently working on a new musical titled Floss, "an ambitious new project for me, in the style of Tommy and Quadrophenia." more
Whiplash will celebrate and mark their 25th anniversary this year and a series of upcoming shows will commemorate this significant event, namely the September Slaughter Thrashfest and Thrashing Columbia Volume 4. more -
