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The train keeps a-rollin’ for Aerosmith, the bad boys of American rock ‘n’ roll, who are working on a slew of projects before returning to the concert circuit in the fall. The veteran quintet, which wrapped up an eight-month tour of North America and Japan in early February, said last week that it will be the subject of MTV’s second annual mtvICON tribute concert in Los Angeles next month. Kid Rock, rapper Nelly and pop singer Pink were the first to commit to the show, which will be taped at a Hollywood movie studio on April 14 and air on… Read more »

Well, all they need now is Gary Cherone. In what could be the most dynamic pairing since, well, since either of ’em last hung out with Eddie Van Halen, former Van Halen frontmen David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar are reportedly discussing a possible summer tour together. That’s right, the power-lunged singers-who each fronted the rock group during two distinct eras (party metal and adult-contemporary, respectively) and each ended up splitting from the band-have met for the first time and are now in talks to team up. Hagar broke the news this week on his official Website, RedRocker.com, saying, “Believe… Read more »

It’s Bad English meets Van Halen. Neal Schon and Deen Castronovo, of Bad English, have teamed with Sammy Hagar and Van Halen’s Michael Anthony for a supergroup with a working name of Planet Us. Hagar’s Web site and Schon, via the Journey Web site, both say the group has completed a two-song demo tape at Hagar’s home in Marin County, Calif. One song, tentatively called “Vertigo,” will be presented for consideration on the “Spiderman” soundtrack this summer. The group wants to tour but will have to schedule around Hagar and Journey, both of whom plan individual tours this summer.

Many bands take lengthy vacations after a worldwide tour. Others head right back into the studio to get crackin’ on their next album. Aerosmith are combining the best of both worlds. Following their Japanese tour last month, the group flew to Maui, Hawaii, for three weeks with Just Push Play producer and songwriter Marti Frederiksen to scuba dive, catch some rays and begin working on new tunes. “We’d like to put some new music out by this spring,” Joe Perry said on the band’s official fan club Web site. “So we felt we would take the momentum of playing, of… Read more »

The last time System of a Down hit Las Vegas, it was on the Pledge of Allegiance Tour with Slipknot. System held their own on that outing, but now, back in Sin City as the headliner at a more intimate setting – the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino’s Joint – System had a lot more to prove. By the time the L.A. foursome of Armenian-American rockers strolled casually onto the stark stage, the crowd was already geared up for SOAD’s harsh and heavy sounds. Then the thunder hit. The opening riffs hammered across the venue – no introduction was needed… Read more »

Following the delay of Powerman 5000’s follow-up to Tonight the Stars Revolt, the band’s bass player, Dorian 27 (Dorian Heartsong) and drummer, Al 3 (Alan Pahanish) have left the group. According to a post on the band’s official Web site (www.powerman5000.com) “no replacements have been named but PM5K haven’t slowed their work on new songs.” Spider One explained his band mates’ departure saying, “This was 100% their decision, and in no way were asked to leave. I can’t really say why they made the choice that they did, that is something only they can tell you. As you know I… Read more »

Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington will seek treatment for a poisonous spider bite he received on August 8 at a hotel in the Boston area (Mansfield, Massachusetts) while on OzzFest tour. A portion of Bennington’s arm has swelled, and he was running a fever, but he did manage to complete the two remaining OzzFest shows at PNC Bank Arts Center in New Jersey over the weekend (August 11 and 12). A management representative said that people who are bit by a Recluse Spider usually require hospitalization. The end of the tour couldn’t have come at a better time. Guitarist Brad… Read more »

In the midst of a yearlong hiatus from the road, veteran guitarist and bandleader Carlos Santana has recorded a new song with reclusive pop star Michael Jackson. “I was very honored that he called on me to work with him, and I love the song,” Santana said. “He gave me a call last week, and he was really happy with it.” A Jackson spokesperson confirmed that the track is intended for the long-awaited follow-up to 1991’s Dangerous, his last studio LP of all-new material. Jackson announced Monday that he will reunite with his brothers as the Jackson 5 and perform… Read more »