Rock Music Report

Metallica announced today that they have taken ownership of all their master recordings including all music and long form videos, a move almost unprecedented for musicians signed to recording contracts. Under provision of their renegotiated joint venture agreement with the Warner Music Group in 1994, all masters revert back to the band as of today, Nov. 30, 2012.

Tomahawk's video for 'Stone Letter,' the first single from their forthcoming album 'Oddfellows,' is viewable via Pitchfork (http://pitchfork.com/tv/youtube/13-music-videos/592-tomahawk-stone-letter-official-music-video/).

‘Crying My Name’, the newest and possibly last single by SEVEN DAY SONNET, showcases the band’s potential and possibilities more so than ever before. ‘Crying My Name’ was recorded with Johnny K at Groovemasters Studios in Chicago, IL. The track is available now, free to watch at this location. The MP3 is also available to purchase now from most digital retailers.

Sin City rock act OTHERWISE has been on the road since the release of their debut album, TRUE LOVE NEVER DIES, and has released a handful of new US performances that include various radio shows and dates with 3 Doors Down and Daughtry.

Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) announced today that Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl will host an exclusive, limited-run show which will air on a variety of SiriusXM music channels.

Sweden’s masters of extreme technical metal MESHUGGAH are pleased to announce their 2013 headlining return to North America with Animals As Leaders as direct support and Intronaut opening each evening.

March 26, 2013 is going to be a very good day for SEVENDUST fans.  That day brings the highly anticipated release of the band’s brand new album, their ninth studio effort, BLACK OUT THE SUN, on their 7Bros. Records label (through Warner Music Group's Independent Label Group).  The first single, “Decay,” will be released to radio and available for download at online retail outlets January 22, 2013.

It comes with heavy hearts and sadness to announce that the Acacia Strain will be leaving their co-headlining tour with Veil Of Maya due to a serious van accident. Members of the band and crew are being treated for minor injuries.

Townsquare Media Northern Colorado announced today that KMAX 94.3 FM will launch 94.3 Loudwire a ‘Mainstream Rock’ format, replacing the now existing format.  The ‘Loudwire’ brand is an extension of Townsquare Media Group’s leading national active rock website Loudwire...

Kid Rock is proud to announce the first dates of his “Rebel Soul” worldwide tour in support of his recently released album bearing the same name.  The tour kicks off February 2nd at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, MO with the first leg winding down March 2ndin Louisville, KY...