Slipknot has set an August 11 U.K. release date and one day later in
the U.S. for the much-anticipated as-yet-untitled new album.
Lit have announced that their drummer Allen Shellenberger is currently
in the hospital undergoing treatment for a recently discovered brain
tumor. The band have been forced to cancel their upcoming U.K. and Europe
dates and are asking for prayers and uplifting comments on their WebSite.
Thrid Eye Blind's new studio album, "Ursa Major", is expected
to be out at the end of the year.
Beck will return this summer with an as-yet untitled 10-song set produced
by Danger Mouse. The album will be released on Interscope in North America
and on XL Records in the rest of the world.
Pearl Jam has begun work on the follow-up to 2006's self-titled album;
guitarist Mike McCready revealed in an interview that the band “are
in the process of writing a bunch of new songs”, McCready also
added that “We will try to do a record sometime this year, but
that's about all we got. We've got about four or five tunes ready to
go right now”.
The Cure has announced a September 13 street date for its still-untitled
13th studio album and plans to release four singles, one per month,
starting May 13 in anticipation, according to a post on the band's WebSite.
O.A.R. have announced that they will release their upcoming new album,
"All Sides", on July 15.
Taproot have titled their upcoming album "Our Long Road Home";
the new record is due out August 5.
The Strokes bassist Nikolai Fraiture recently revealed that the band's
fourth record is currently in the works. “I'd like to say that
I'm still looking very forward to a fourth album release. We just need
to work out a few technical kinks”, Fraiture recently posted on
the band's WebSite. “It's been a long break but much needed for
us to remain together as a productive band”.
People In Planes will release their new album "Beyond The Horizon"
on June 24 via Wind-Up.
Scott Weiland is recording his second solo album with famed Indie-Rock
producer Steve Albini and plans to release it in November. No Doubt
drummer Adrian Young will record the drum tracks for the album.
The Goo Goo Dolls plan to take a stripped-down approach to their next
album, which frontman John Rzeznik hopes to have out in the fourth quarter
of this year.
Ben Folds is eyeing a September release for his first proper studio
album in over three years; the disc does not have a title yet.
Staind have announced that their upcoming new album will be titled
"The Illusion Of Progress", with a summer release date expected.
Bright Eyes principal Conor Oberst has signed with Merge Records for
his first solo album in 12 years. The self-titled set is due August
5.
Judas Priest will release a new concept album, "Nostradamus",
on June 17 via Epic Records. The album recounts the life of the mysterious
16th Century French prophet.
Everlast's new album "Love, War And The Ghost Of Whitey Ford"
is due out on June 24.
Papa Roach have announced the addition of former Unwritten Law drummer
Tony Palmero. The band has set "Days Of War, Nights Of Love"
as the title of its new album, tentatively due before the end of the
year.
Soulfly have set July 29 as the release date for their new album, "Conquer".
Buckcherry is eyeballing a summer release for its next album, the follow-up
to 2006's platinum "15".
Motley Crue will release their new studio album, "Saints Of Los
Angeles", on June 17.
Fall Out Boy have announced that they plan to hit the studio in the
next few months to begin recording their follow-up to last year's "Infinity
On High".
The Offspring will release their new studio album, "Rise And Fall,
Rage And Grace", on June 17.
Weezer have announced that their upcoming new self-titled album will
be their "Red Album"; the released date is set for June 17.
No Doubt are in the studio working on their first record in seven years;
the disc is expected out in the first half of 2009, with an extensive
tour to follow.
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