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Nine Inch Nails’ ‘Pretty Hate Machine’ To Be Re-Issued

Nine Inch Nails’ ‘Pretty Hate Machine‘ is set to be re-issued later this year by Bicycle Music. They recently acquired recordings from NIN and other former TVT Records artists. Bicycle Music holds co-publishing rights to all the album releases from ‘Pretty Hate Machine‘ through ‘Year Zero‘. Those Nine Inch Nails’ albums haven’t been available for several years now due to TVT Records filing for Bankruptcy in 2002 and the legal proceedings that followed.

In Memoriam: Sex Pistols Manager Malcolm McLaren

Former Sex Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren passed away this morning in New York following a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 64. Born in North London, U.K., McLaren was an art-school dropout and clothing designer when he began managing the New York Dolls in the early ’70s. By 1975, he had become manager of the Sex Pistols and rose to fame when the band’s anti-establishment anthem “God Save The Queen” (which he provided vocals for) took the top spot on the U.K. charts during Queen Elizabeth II’s 1977 silver jubilee celebration. McLaren’s body will reportedly be transported to England where[Read More…]

Hellyeah Announce New Album Title,Release Date And Tour Dates

Hellyeah will release their sophomore album ‘Stampede‘ on July 13th. Their tour kicks off in April. April 24th in Tampa, FL @ St. Petersburg Times Forum April 25th in Ladson, SC @ Ladson Fairgrounds April 27th in Brooklyn, NY @ Music of Williamsburg April 30th in Jacksonville, NC @ Hooligans May 1st in Orlando, FL @ Tinker Field (Earthday Birthday) May 3rd in Corpus Christi, TX @ Concrete Street Amphitheater May 4th in Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live May 5th in Dallas, TX @ Palladium May 7th in Oklahoma City, OK @ Zoo Amphitheatre May 8th in Little Rock, AR[Read More…]

Lamb Of God To Release Anthology Set

Lamb of God are planning a three disc anthology set for June 1st. ‘Hourglass Volume I – The Underground Years‘ includes material released prior to the band’s signing to Epic Records. ‘Hourglass Volume I – The Epic Years‘ features tracks spanning career with Epic Records. A third release, ‘Hourglass – The CD Anthology‘, includes both Volume I and II plus other rarities and bonus tracks.

Fuel Tour Dates Announced

Fuel have revealed dates for their summer tour. The newly reformed Fuel consists of original front-man Brett Scallions, bassist Brad Stewart (ex-Shinedown), guitarist Yogi Lonich (ex-Buckcherry) and drummer Ken Schalk (ex-Candiria). April 30th in Birmingham, AL @ Crawfish Boil May 1st in Destin, FL @ Club Overboard May 3rd in Sebastian, FL @ Captain Hiram’s Resort May 4th in New Port Richy, FL @ Bourbon Street May 5th in Houma, LA @ City Club May 7th in Jacksonville, FL @ The Pit May 8th in Jackson, MS @ Fire May 11th in San Antonio, TX @ Backstage Live May 19th[Read More…]

MGMT Reveal Spring And Summer Tour

MGMT have announced tour dates in support of their new album ‘Congratulations‘. Their new album drops April 13. April 12 San Francisco, CA The Fillmore April 13 San Francisco, CA The Fillmore April 17 Indio, CA Coachella April 29 Toronto, ON The Mod Club Theatre April 30 Durham, NH University of New Hamsphire May 2 East Rutherford, NJ Bamboozle May 28 San Luis Obispo, CA Avila Beach Bowl May 29 Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz Civic Center June 1 Portland, OR Crystal Ballroom June 2 Portland, OR Crystal Ballroom June 4 Salt Lake City, UT In The Venue June 6[Read More…]

Travis Richter Named Human Abstract Frontman

Altpress exclusively reveal that former From First To Last guitarist/vocalist Travis Richter is the new frontman for the Human Abstract. A statement released on behalf of the Human Abstract. “We’re excited to welcome Travis to the Human Abstract. We couldn’t be more pumped on the current state of the band and can’t wait to give our fans the best album our hard work has to offer.”

Sick Puppies Release New EP

Sick Puppies have released ‘Live & Unplugged‘  to iTunes. 1. “Odd One” (Acoustic) 2. “So What I Lied” (Acoustic) 3. “Pretender” (Acoustic) 4. “You’re Going Down” (Live Acoustic)

Shinedown Release Acoustic EP

Shinedown have released an eight track acoustic EP to iTunes. 1. “The Crow and the Butterfly” 2. “Breaking Inside” 3. “The Sound Of Madness” 4. “Second Chance” 5. “If You Only Knew” 6. “Call Me” 7. “What A Shame” 8. “Devour”

Every Time I Die Tour With Norma Jean, Cancer Bats

Every Time I Die have planned an headlining for this May with Norma Jean and Cancer Bats. May 11, 2010 Columbus, OH @ NEWPORT MUSIC HALL May 12, 2010 Jermyn, PA @ ELEANOR RIGBY’S May 14, 2010 Lexington, KY @ BUSTER’S May 15, 2010 Birmingham, AL @ ZYDECO May 16 2010 Asheville, NC @ THE ORANGE PEEL May 17 2010 Nashville, TN @ ROCKETOWN May 18 2010 Columbia, MO @ MOJOS May 19 2010 Springfield, MO @ REMINGTON’S DOWNTOWN May 21 2010 Little Rock, AR @ THE VILLAGE May 22 2010 New Orleans, LA @ HOUSE OF BLUES May 23[Read More…]