The Great Rock News Report 04.30.08

Posted by Daniel Wilcox on 04.30.2008

You can tell it's almost Summer as I've got line-up news on major festivals including Ozzfest, Glastonbury, Virgin, Download, Reading and Monolith. Plus, there's more talk of Metallica's upcoming album, Fall Out Boy's "Beat It" video and a Jimi Hendrik sex tape!

Morning all, and welcome to another edition of the Great [Wednesday] Rock Report [Vol. 666]. Due to me getting called in for a late shift at work, I didn't have long to throw this together so it's not as thorough as I'd planned. Still, there's plenty of news so let's get to it.

Possible release date for Metallica's forthcoming album

Amazon.com is currently listing an October 28, 2008 release date for the new Metallica album.

It should be noted, however, that this information has not yet been corroborated by the band or Warner Bros. Metallica has set up a web site at MissionMetallica.com that says it will offer fans a chance to "experience the new album before it's done."

Drummer Lars Ulrich said the band intends to explore "everything" in terms of selling its music once its current recording contract expires. But although the group's upcoming ninth studio album is its last with Warner Bros., Ulrich said they would be hesitant to follow in the footsteps of U2 and Madonna and sign a comprehensive "360 deal" with Live Nation.

And just to reiterate what I said last week, rumors of the band working with Evanescence vocalist Amy Lee have been shot down by Lee.

Details of this year's Ozzfest… Ozzy and Metallica to headline

According to Blabbermouth.net, this summer's Ozzfest will consist of two separate two-day (Saturday/Sunday) events — one of which will be held in Dallas — in late July/early August, with Ozzy Osbourne headlining one day and Metallica headlining the next.

Not only are these two bands been announced for the Dallas show, but so has recently re-united thrash metalliers Rigor Mortis. The band has announced that they will play in the Dallas Ozzfest on August 9th, with Metallica rumored to close that show out.

Bob Dylan, The Stooges, Paramore and more added to Virgin Festival line-up

Bob Dylan, Iggy & the Stooges, Paramore, Chuck Berry (backed by the Silver Beats), the Black Keys and Wilco will join previously announced headliners Foo Fighters, Jack Johnson, Kanye West, Nine Inch Nails and Stone Temple Pilots for the third annual Virgin Mobile Festival at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore on August 9th -10th.

In addition to two main stages, there will be a dedicated dance tent featuring electronic music, including a Moby DJ set.

Main stage acts on August 9th are, in alphabetical order, Bloc Party, Cat Power, Chuck Berry and the Silver Beats, Citizen Cope, Duffy, Foo Fighters, Gogol Bordello, Jack Johnson, KT Tunstall, Lupe Fiasco, the Offspring, Paramore, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, the Swell Season and Wilco.

On August 10th, the main stage acts will include the Black Keys, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Bob Dylan, the Go! Team, Iggy & the Stooges, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Nine Inch Nails, Stone Temple Pilots, She & Him, the reunited Shudder To Think, Taking Back Sunday and Andrew Bird's Bowl Of Fire.

Dance tent acts include Underworld, Moby, DJ Dan & Donald Glaude, Erol Alkan, Ferry Corsten, Soulwax, Steve Lawler, Armin van Buuren, Chromeo, Deadmau5, Pendulum and Richie Hawtin.

Tickets go onsale May 3rd.

Damn. It's times like this that make me wish that I lived in the States. Then again, nah.

Scott Weiland headed to jail

Stone Temple Pilots frontman Scott Weiland has been sentenced to 192 hours, or eight days, in county jail for his November DUI arrest.

Oh no, a whole eight days!

Weiland was not present for the sentencing, but entered a no-contest plea in through his attorney Anthony Brooklier. Not only does Weiland have to do 192 hours, but he was also ordered to complete an 18-month alcohol program and pay almost $2,000 in fine. He will be put on a four-year summary probation.

Oh no, almost $2000!

Weiland has until May 28th to serve the sentence.

The Offspring to reissue their older crap to promote their new crap

On June 17th, Epitaph will be re-issuing The Offspring's Epitaph debut, Ignition as well as the greatest selling independent record of all time, Smash.

Both albums will be completely remastered, and Smash will include a new 24-page booklet.

On the same day, The Offspring also plans on releasing their newest album, Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace.

New Black Sabbath album not likely

Heaven And Hell (Ronnie James Dio, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Vinny Appice) recently sat down with Goldmine contributor Bryan Reesman for an extensive cover story interview where they talked about their entire history, including touring, their various reunions, and recording a new album together.

During the interview Geezer addressed the very unlikely idea that Black Sabbath would record a new album with Ozzy Osbourne. In fact, he made a joke of notion.

"I don't think we've got that many years left to do an Ozzy album," Butler said. "Maybe we'll do it in Hell. We could do quite well down in Hell." They actually seem rather intent with the Dio fronted line-up they have now.

Full Glastonbury line-up revealed

Friday
Pyramid Stage
Kings of Leon
The Fratellis
Editors
Gossip
The Feeling
KT Tunstall
Get Cape Wear Cape Fly
The Subways
Kate Nash

Other Stage
Panic at the Disco
The Enemy
We Are Scientists
Foals
The Hoosiers
Ben Folds
Vampire Weekend
Joe Lean and the Jing Jang Jong
Hilltop Hoods

John Peel Stage
Jamie T
The Cribs
Reverend and the Makers
The Kills
The Ting Tings
The Young Knives
Lightspeed Champion
Make Model
Patrick Watson
Roy World

Park Stage
Pete Doherty
Dizzee Rascal
John Cale
Special Guest
Edwyn Collins
The Duke Spirit
Operator Please
Sons & Daughters
Santogold?Beggars
Magic Wands
Island Line
The Langley Sisters

Leftfield Stage
John Byrne
David Ford
Frank Turner
Beans on Toast
Alabama 3
The Holloways
Kate Nash
Jenners Field
Charlotte Campbell
Dance for Life
Tawiah
Heve Jones
Buddha Tears
Dockers MC
Brit School Presents - Dance for Life

Saturday
Pyramid Stage
Jay-Z
Very Special Guest
Manu Chao
The Raconteurs
James Blunt
Crowded House
Seasick Steve
The Hold Steady
Shakin Stevens

Other Stage
Massive Attack
Hot Chip
Elbow
Duffy
The Wombats
Neon Neon
Black Kids
The Golden Silvers
The Travelling Band

John Peel Stage
Biffy Clyro
The Futureheads
Band of Horses
The Black Lips
Vampire Weekend
The Courteneers
British Sea Power
Holy Fuck
The Teenagers
Hilltop Hoods
Emmy the Great
Dogtanion

Park Stage
CSS
Battles
MGMT
Very Special Guest
'Music Through Unconventional Means' With Shlomo's Vocal Orchestra & Special Guests
Kool Keith & Kutmaster Kurt
Special Guest
Alphabeat
St Vincent
Jape
Eugene MacGuiness
Leftfield Stage
New York Fund
Lazy Habits
Reverend and the Makers
Get Cape Wear Cape Fly
Neville Staple
The Krak
The Mentalists Rock Against Racism
Cars on Fire
Flykiller
Alex and the Drummer

Sunday
Pyramid Stage
The Verve
Leonard Cohen
Goldfrapp
John Mayer
Gilbert O'Sullivan

Other Stage
Groove Armada
The Zutons
Pigeon Detectives
Mark Ronson
Scouting for Girls
Jack Penate
Newton Faulkner
Black Mountain
The Hoodoo Gurus
Emmy The Great

John Peel Stage
The National
Spiritualized
Crystal Castles
Brian Jonestown Massacre
The Stars
Rocket Summer
Friendly Fires
The Whip
Yeasayer

Park Stage
My Morning Jacket
Tunng
Vetiver
Caribou
Laura Marling
The Mystery Jets
Kathryn Williams & Neil Macoll
The Cave Singers
Alberta Cross
Mumford and Sons
Alan Tyler & The Lost Sons
Redbridge Brass Band

Leftfield Stage
Night of TrasonNeck
Billy Bragg
Dirty Pretty Things
Bluetones
Build a band youth music
Movie - Jail Guitar Doors
Phil Jupitus
The Beat
Left Field Rally with Tony Benn
Carnival Collective

5-Part Rush documentary to air in Canada

According to a posting on the Rush fan site RushIsABand.com, WhistleStop Productions has put together a five-part documentary series which follows various members of the Rush road crew during a typical day out on the road with the band. It was shot in high definition and Dolby 5.1 Surround audio during the Canadian leg of the "Snakes & Arrows" tour and is called "Backstage Secrets". It was originally supposed to air this past February on Rush HD in Canada but was delayed and is now scheduled to air each Thursday evening at 9:00 p.m. over the next five weeks starting this Thursday, May 1.

Monolith Festival line-up revealed

Justice, Devotchka, Silversun Pickups, Band of Horses, TV on the Radio, Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings and Vampire Weekend, among others, are scheduled to appear at the second annual Monolith Festival, to be held Sept. 13-14 at Red Rocks Amphitheatre outside Denver.

Also on the bill are the Avett Brothers, Neko Case, Del Tha Funky Homosapien, Cut Copy, Mickey Avalon, CSS, the Fratellis, the Kills, Holy F*ck, John Vanderslice, Darker My Love, Blitzen Trapper, the Presets, Tokyo Police Club, Tilly and the Wall, the Cribs, the Ting Tings, Airborne Toxic Event and more.

The full lineup can be found on the Monolith Web site. Tickets go on sale May 2 via Ticketmaster. A two-day pass costs $110, and single-day tickets will run $59.50.

More acts added to Reading and Leeds line-up

Gallows, Hadouken! and Santogold are amongst the latest acts to join the line up for this years Reading and Leeds Festivals.

Other bands who have been confirmed to appear include Mystery Jets, The Music, Adam Green and Yeasayer.

Organisers have also revealed that the dance stage this year will feature sets from CSS, Simian Mobile Disco and Digitalism.

This years Reading and Leeds Festivals, which take place from August 22nd-24th August, will be headlined by Rage Against The Machine, The Killers and Metallica.

Coldplay turn an old bakery into a HQ

Coldplay have bought an old bakery. The band thinks the ugly building, in London's Primrose Hill, is the perfect place for their new headquarters away from fans and paparazzi.

Really, paparazzi follow these guys around?

Singer Chris Martin explained: "For years I used to walk past this building everyday and think, 'What an ugly place.' 'Then one day a 'to let' sign appeared outside. I thought, 'Hmmm that place is so ugly, I bet no one would bother us if we move in there.'

I bet he's right.

They plan to be based there while promoting their new album, Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends, due for release on June 12th.

Coldplay have announced they will play two free shows, in New York and London, to support the album's release.

Yellowcard to go on an "indefinite hiatus"

Florida pop punkers Yellowcard are to go their separate ways after their current US acoustic tour wraps-up on May 10 in Indianapolis.

"We are calling it an 'Indefinite Hiatus'," said frontman Ryan Key in an interview with The University Of Tampa newspaper. "It could be a year, 10 years, or 6 months. It's been an interesting time in this business and [with] our record label. It's just... We kind of need a break.

"I think it appears everything is ok on its surface but we definitely need a little bit of time to figure out our personal lives," added the singer. "It doesn't have anything to do with turmoil in the band... I think we just need a break. Hopefully we will get back to making another record sometime, if not it may be our last but we don't really know. We're just keeping the door open."

You hear that silence? That's the sound of music lovers everywhere not giving a shit.

Kill Hannah and more added to Download bill

Kill Hannah are amongst another group of bands to be added to the UK's Download festival this week. Kids In Glass Houses, Slaves To Gravity, Black Tide, The Wildhearts, Rival Schools, Zebrahead, Haunts, Canterbury, Invasion, Twin Method and Amon Amarth.all confirmed their place on the bill this week as well.

Kids In Glass Houses are excited to play the festival for the second time.

"When we played last year, we went down shockingly well," vocalist Aled Phillips recalls. "Our tent was absolutely rammed, so it was really humbling and exciting for us. To play again is amazing."

"We're fucking delighted to be playing the world's premier rock festival," adds Slaves To Gravity frontman Tommy Gleeson. "We're honoured to join the legions of legendary artists who have rocked Donington over the years. Bring it on!"

Rising Floridians Black Tide are relishing sharing the stage with their metal heroes.?"Playing Download is a real honour!" says frontman Gabriel Garcia. "It just makes it that much better getting to play with the likes of Judas Priest, Motorhead and Kiss!"

A total of 64 bands have been officially announced for the three-day festival headlined by Kiss, The Offspring and the mighty Lostprophets. The full line-up is as follows;

36 Crazy Fists, A Day To Remember, Ace Frehley, Airbourne, Alesana, Alter Bridge, Amon Amarth, Animal Alpha, Apocalyptica, Ash, August Burns Red, Biffy Clyro, Black Stone Cherry, Black Tide, Bleeding Through, Brigade, Bullet For My Valentine, Canterbury, Cavalera Conspiracy, Children Of Bodom, Chiodos, Coheed & Cambria, Comeback Kid, Disturbed, Elliot Minor, Exit Ten, Fightstar, Haunts, HIM, Hostile, In Flames, Incubus, Invasion, Jimmy Eat World, Job For A Cowboy, Jonathan Davis (Korn), Judas Priest, Kid Rock, Kids In Glass Houses, Kill Hannah, Madina Lake, Motorhead, Municipal Waste, Pendulum, Rise Against, Rival Schools, Rose Tattoo, Seether, Simple Plan, Slaves To Gravity, Testament, The Black Dahlia Murder, The Devil Wears Prada, The Dillinger Escape Plan, The Subways, The Wildhearts, Throwdown, Trigger The Bloodshed, Twin Method, Valient Thorr, Within Temptation and Zebrahead.

Just like last year, 411 will provide a full review of the festival courtesy of myself.

Enter Shikari plan big UK tour

Enter Shikari have announced a UK and Ireland autumn tour.

Dates are as follows:
SEPTEMBER
30 London - Camden Underworld

OCTOBER 2008
02 Cambridge - Corn Exchange
03 Hull - University
04 Nottingham - Rock City
05 Keele - University
07 Oxford - Academy
08 St Albans - Arena
09 Norwich - UEA
10 Peterborough - Cresset
11 Hastings - White Rock Theatre
13 Middlesborough - Town Hall
14 Liverpool - Academy
15 Dublin - Ambassador
16 Cork - Savoy theatre
17 Belfast - Mandela Hall
19 Inverness - Ironworks
20 Dundee - Fat Sams
21 Edinburgh - University (Potterow)
23 Newport - Centre
24 Bath - Pavilion
26 Llandudno - Arena
27 Bournemouth- Solent Hall
29 Exeter - Great hall
30 Southampton - Guildhall
31 Folkestone - Leas Cliff Hall

NOVEMBER 2008
02 London - Mean Fiddler
03 London - Mean Fiddler
04 London - Mean Fiddler

One Night Only set for massive UK tour

One Night Only have announced details of a massive new UK tour which will get under way this autumn.

One Night Only's tour dates are:
Cardiff, Solus – October 2
Swansea, Sin City – 3
Plymouth, University – 5
Falmouth, Princess Pavilion – 6
Portsmouth, Pyramid – 7
Bristol, Anson Rooms – 8
Liverpool, Academy – 9
Keele, University – 12
Preston, 53 Degrees – 13
Nottingham, Rocky City – 15
Leeds, Met University – 16
Hull, University – 17
Lincoln, Engine Shed – 18
Inverness, Ironworks – 20
Glasgow, ABC – 21
Dundee, Fat Sams – 22
Newcastle, University – 23
Manchester, Academy – 24
Middlesborough, Empire – 26
Birmingham, Academy – 27
London, Astoria – 28
Northampton, Roadmender – 31
Sheffield, Octagon – November 1
Cambridge, Junction – 2
Norwich, UEA – 3
Oxford, Academy – 4

Jimi Hendrix sex tape on the way

Vivid Entertainment are set to release a Jimi Hendrix sex tape, that depicts Hendrix (although there's no certainty it is Hendrix) having sex with two brunette women. Sounds like a riot.

Quick News Bites

- Earlier this month Southern California metal/hardcore outfit Love Thyne added former Eighteen Visions and Throwdown member Keith Barney to their line-up on guitar.

- Seattle, Washington hardcore band Sinking Ships is apparently calling it quits. Though no formal announcement has been made, the group has now publicly stated that their "last two shows" will be at Rain Fest in Seattle and Sound and Fury in Southern California.

- Christian metalcore royalty Underoath have just finished the recording sessions for their forthcoming sixth studio album.

Co-produced by Killswitch Engage's Adam Dutkiewicz and As Cities Burn collaborator Matt Goldman, the untitled album is scheduled for release on September 1st.

- Oasis' Noel Gallagher has slammed Manchester City FC owner Thaksin Shinawatra for his apparent plan to sack the club's current manager, Sven-Goran Eriksson.

Gallagher, an avid City fan, said that sacking the manager, which Shinawatra is expected to do soon, would be against all the wishes of Manchester City fans.

- And finally, in a follow-up to last week's FOB news item, Fall Out Boy have posted the new video from their new live album, ****: Live in Phoenix. The track is (of course) a cover of the Michael Jackson hit, "Beat It" and was directed by Shane Drake. The video can be seen here;



Sorry, Synn, but that kicks ass.

And with that, I'm out of here for another week. Look out for my review of HIM's new live CD/DVD over thext coming days, as well as 411 Music Fact or Fiction. Make sure you're back here next week for more rock news!