Rock quick hits

Fuel has finally announced the name of its new frontman, who replaced Brett Scallions earlier this year. The new singer is Toryn Green, formerly of Something To Burn. The group is recording its fourth album in Los Angeles with A Perfect Circle drummer Josh Freese behind the kit, making it unclear whether drummer Tommy Stewart is still with the group. (Tunelab Music).

Smile Empty Soul and Evans Blue will begin a tour together on October 18th in Cleveland, Ohio, with dates and venues yet to be announced. Smile Empty Soul will be promoting its second album, Vultures, which arrives next month after a long delay and a label change. (Tunelab Music)

British act Kasabian releases its second album, Empire, today (Tuesday, September 19th). A video for the single "Shoot The Runner" will stream simultaneously on the band's official website, MySpace and fan sites later today. The group kicked off a U.S. tour on Sunday (September 17th). (Gigwise).