Rock quick hits
Styx and Foreigner will tour with this year on a triple-bill with Def Leppard, in a deal being worked out right now. As it stands, Foreigner will open the shows, Styx will play the middle section, and Def Leppard will close out the night. No dates have been announced yet, but the bands are looking to play across the U.S. and Canada.
Linkin Park reportedly plans to bring back its Projekt Revolution tour this year. My Chemical Romance has already been rumored as one possible name in the lineup. Linkin Park recently wrapped up most of the work on its long-awaited new album, but a release date has yet to be announced. (Tunelab Music)
30 Seconds To Mars has recruited Tim Kelleher as a replacement for departed bassist Matt Wachter. There's no word on whether Kelleher, a former member of Phoenix, Arizona group My Darling Murder, is just filling in for now or will stay with the band permanently. Wachter left 30 Seconds To Mars after its show on Thursday night (March 1st) in El Paso, Texas, the same gig where singer Jared Leto suffered a broken nose and other injuries after wading into the crowd. (Punkbands.com)
Rob Zombie has posted photos of some of the cast members from his remake of Halloween at the movie's MySpace page, including a shot of actor Malcolm McDowell in the key role of Dr. Loomis. Zombie also announced that Mickey Dolenz of the Monkees has joined the cast of the controversial film, which is now five weeks into shooting.
Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx co-wrote and co-produced two songs for the upcoming new album from Drowning Pool. The disc, titled Full Circle, is tentatively due out on July 24th and will feature the debut of ex-Soil frontman Ryan McCombs, the band's third singer in as many records. Meanwhile, a music festival dedicated to the memory of the group's late original vocalist, Dave Williams, will take place in Dallas, Texas on August 14th, the fifth anniversary of Williams' death from heart disease. (Blabbermouth)
Linkin Park reportedly plans to bring back its Projekt Revolution tour this year. My Chemical Romance has already been rumored as one possible name in the lineup. Linkin Park recently wrapped up most of the work on its long-awaited new album, but a release date has yet to be announced. (Tunelab Music)
30 Seconds To Mars has recruited Tim Kelleher as a replacement for departed bassist Matt Wachter. There's no word on whether Kelleher, a former member of Phoenix, Arizona group My Darling Murder, is just filling in for now or will stay with the band permanently. Wachter left 30 Seconds To Mars after its show on Thursday night (March 1st) in El Paso, Texas, the same gig where singer Jared Leto suffered a broken nose and other injuries after wading into the crowd. (Punkbands.com)
Rob Zombie has posted photos of some of the cast members from his remake of Halloween at the movie's MySpace page, including a shot of actor Malcolm McDowell in the key role of Dr. Loomis. Zombie also announced that Mickey Dolenz of the Monkees has joined the cast of the controversial film, which is now five weeks into shooting.
Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx co-wrote and co-produced two songs for the upcoming new album from Drowning Pool. The disc, titled Full Circle, is tentatively due out on July 24th and will feature the debut of ex-Soil frontman Ryan McCombs, the band's third singer in as many records. Meanwhile, a music festival dedicated to the memory of the group's late original vocalist, Dave Williams, will take place in Dallas, Texas on August 14th, the fifth anniversary of Williams' death from heart disease. (Blabbermouth)
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