'80s hard rock queen Lita Ford will release her new album, "Living Like A Runaway", on June 19 in North America via SPV/Steamhammer. The effort will be available in four configurations: double LP, limited-edition CD, standard CD and digital download.
Keith Richards revealed that the Rolling Stones will not be touring in 2012. Richards spoke to Rolling Stone and explained that 2013 will probably be the year for the band to hit the road, admitting: "Basically, we're just not ready, I have a feeling that's more realistic." An industry insider told the magazine that the reason for the delay is due in part to concerns over Richards lasting a prolonged road trek in light of his 2006 brain surgery, saying, "They don't want to do a full tour.
Shinedown singer Brent Smith said on Wednesday (March 14th) that the release of the band's fourth album, Amaryllis, on March 27th will be accompanied by an e-book called For Your Sake: Inside The Making Of Amaryllis, which Smith described as the first of its kind in the music industry. The "completely interactive" e-book will feature commentary, video footage and other content.
Dee Snider, the unmistakable front-man of the rock band Twisted Sister, will release his new studio album, "Dee Does Broadway", on May 8 via Razor & Tie. The CD features Dee's powerful voice and theatrical persona as he exudes his rock ' n' roll take on several Broadway classics. The new album will coincide with the release of his first-ever autobiography, "Shut Up And Give Me The Mic" (Gallery Books) on May 8.
Hard rock titan Rob Zombie has announced that production on his upcoming film ‘The Lords of Salem‘ is coming to a close and that he plans to enter the studio to begin work on a new album in June.
Aerosmith are putting the finishing touches on their first studio album in 8 years, and preparing to return to the road this summer, says guitarist Joe Perry.
“We’re in the middle of a bunch of stuff,” Perry tells the QMI Agency. “I’m out here [Hollywood] finishing up the Aerosmith record that we started last summer. Hopefully we’ll have it done in the next month or so.”
“And we’re definitely touring this summer. We’re gonna put tickets on sale in February or March and we’re going on the road in June. Everybody’s lined up. We’re ready.”
Joe Satriani continues to juggle his Chickenfoot gig with his solo work. Joe will be releasing his concert film, "Satchurated," in select US theatres in March.
"Satchurated" was filmed live on "The Wormhole Tour" in support of Satriani's new album "Black Swans An Wormhole Wizards," at the Metropolis in Montreal on December 12, 2010.
"Satchurated" will be the first 3D theatrical concert film release with 7.1 Dolby Surround Sound for the ultimate cinematic experience.
