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Rock icon and velvet revolver guitarist Slash has announced via twitter that Velvet Revolver will be auditioning singers this week.When US rock supergroup Velvet Revolver was abandoned by Scott Weiland (Stone Temple Pilots) in 2008, the band went into hiatus and various singers were rumoured for his replacement. In a recent tweet, legendary guitarist Slash has revealed that the band wll be auditioning singers this week.From Slash's Twitter: "Fyi, VR is auditioning singers this week. Promises to be very interesting."

Californian punk-rock band Wavves' drummer Billy Hayes has departed from the band, replaced by Jacob Cooper of Mae Shi.

New York rock outfit Taking Back Sunday have released a new studio update video. The video tracks a little bit of the band's progress as they record their fifth studio album, the follow up to 2009

Texan artist Luis Dubuc will reportedly discontinue The Secret Handshake, and is said to be working on a metal band called Of Legends. The band toured Australia earlier this year in support of its

Massachusetts hardcore supergroup All Pigs Must Die will enter the studio in mid December to record their debut album. The release will be recorded with Kurt Ballou of Converge

In celebration of their 20th anniversary together, Pearl Jam will release a new live album, entitled Live on Ten Legs. Alongside live fan favourites, the live album will include covers from a range of artists including The Who's "Baba O'Riley," The Ramones "I Believe In Miracles" and "Blitzkrieg Bop," MC5's "Kick Out the Jams," Sleater-Kinney's "Modern Girl," The Stooges' "Search and Destroy," The Dead Boys' "Sonic Reducer," and Devo's "Whip It."  

A new youtube channel of online acoustic sessions has recently been created by music photographer Ryan Russell called 'Nervous Energies.' The most recent session features Chris Farren of Fake Problems performing a number of songs including 'The Magazine.'

Cody Anderson, the screamer for In Fear And Faith who has appeared on both of the group's full length records has announced his departure from the band.

UK metalcore band Bring Me The Horizon have released the video for their new single 'Anthem'

Earth have completed their highly anticipated upcoming full-length album, which has been a subject of much discussion over the past two years. Following the band's magnificent 2008-released The Bees Made Honey In The Lion's Skull opus, the next chapter in the ongoing Earth legacy is ready for public consumption. To see release via Southern Lord Recordings in February 2011, the recently completed new album has been titled Angels Of Darkness, Demons Of Light 1, and promises to be a brand new entity within Earth's already impressive and constantly progressing lineage. Joining founding guitarist and band frontman Dylan Carlson and percussionist Adrienne Davies, the album line-up this time around also includes cellist Lori Goldston (Nirvana, David Byrne, Black Cat Orchestra, Laura Veirs) and Karl Blau (K Records, Laura Veirs, Microphones) on electric bass. Returning to Seattle's Avast Studios in April and July of 2010 to again work with producer Stuart Hallerman (Soundgarden, Mudhoney, ...

The most infamous blasphemers in heavy metal history are set to return on February 15 as Deicide gears up to unleash "To Hell With God." This smoldering heap of brutality will certainly find itself at the forefront of much backlash due to its themes but critics will not be able to deny the sheer brilliance of a band that has once again redefined the face of death metal. Now, Deicide is ready to unveil the first piece of this masterpiece and has posted the cover art for 'To Hell With God' online! "To Hell With God" has been one of the most anticipated new albums in recent memory since Deicide inked with Century Media Records in 2009. Check out the track listing below and prepare yourself for the return evil. 01. Save Your 02. Empowered by Blasphemy 03. Conviction 04. Hang in Agony Until You're Dead 05. To Hell with God 06. Servant of the Enemy 07. Witness of Death 08. Angels in Hell 09. Into the Darkness You Go 10. How Can You Call Yourself a God