The Day in Rock Digest for 1/3/11: Bravewords.com correspondent Deb Rao spoke to Bret Michaels and he confirmed Monday, January 24th for his heart surgery date. When asked if he had any New Years resolutions: "After I have my heart surgery on Monday, January 24th, I plan on staying out of the hospital for a very long time." moreNo, it's not an epitaph for the band. In a recent update on the band's website, Coheed and Cambria are hinting at a tour celebrating the 10th anniversary of the band tied in with their first album, The Second Stage Turbine Blade. more
Rev Theory drew from the past for its upcoming third album, "Justice." Guitarist Julien Jorgensen tells Billboard.com that the quintet modeled "Justice," which is due out Feb. 15, to be closer to its 2005 debut, "Truth Is Currency," than to the 2008 sophomore set, "Light It Up." more
Lamb Of God drummer Chris Adler - "crappiest moment in music in the last 30 years? two words: Fred Durst" more
During a recent interview, Seether guitarist Troy McLawhorn and drummer John Humphrey confirmed the band will be releasing a new album titled "Holding Onto Strings Better Left to Fray" in May. more
"Hearts That Race", the new Blunt Headed-directed video from Slipknot Dj Sid Wilson, can be viewed here
Folk rocker Richard Thompson, who made his name with Fairport Convention, has been given an OBE in the New Years Honours List more
Gauss, the new project featuring two former members of Demiricous - guitarist Scott Wilson and drummer Chris Cruz - will release a 12-minute song called "Empty Frames" via the group's web site on January 11 more
Due out February 15, 2011 via EMI, 'Robin Trower at the BBC 1973-1975' is the most comprehensive collection to date of Robin Trowers recordings for the BBC. more
Nazxul's 1998 "Black Seed" EP has been repackaged alongside their 1994 demo release by Seance Records. The rerelease comes with bonus live tracks, and an eight page booklet including all of the lyrics. more
Twisted Sister's Dee Snider's 2011 resolution: "To bridge the gap between Broadway and rock n' roll and introduce the hard rock audience to the amazing music of the Great White Way! Look for Dee Does Broadway on Razor & Tie Records in 2011!" more
YouTube user Maidenboots has uploaded a vintage Iron Maiden show from the band's March 31st, 1981 stop in Palasport, Italy. Check out the 30-minute concert here
Grave Digger will release a new EP, "Ballad Of Mary", on March 4. The effort will include two versions of the title track - one acoustic and the other taken from the forthcoming "The Clans Are Still Marching" CD, featuring a guest appearance Doro Pesch - as well as a new recording of "Rebellion" with Hansi Kόrsch (Blind Guardian). more
Glenn Hughes has just confirmed a UK tour for the spring. more
Slumber recently threw in the towel after nearly 10 years of dedicated service. In the wake of this spilt comes two new bands. more
Fifth Angel have announced David Fefolt as their new permanent lead vocalist more
On this day in 1964, The Beatles were seen for the first time on U.S. TV when a clip from the BBC's The Mersey Sound, showing the group playing "She Loves You," was shown on The Jack Paar Show.
On this day in 1987, Aretha Franklin became the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Find out what else happened on this date in music history here
