WIOT will be airing the WORLD PREMIERE of Death Magnetic... 

THIS THURSDAY, September 4th at 9PM!

This will be a LIVE broadcast of the new CD DEATH MAGNETIC - IN IT'S ENTIRETY.

Check out all the details HERE.

IF you're into Metallica - DO NOT MISS IT!!!

Ok gang: Lots of stuff to cover this time - so let's get to it.

First up:

NEW METALLICA!

That's right - We've got the new single - 'The Day That Never Comes'. Keep it locked on the MIGHTY 'IOT to check it out. I'm really diggin' the last few minutes of it... kinda got that 'Sanitari-One' feel to it. Make sure you give us a call on the rocklines (419-240-1047) to request it, and let us know what you think!

Also in the 'new music' dept. - Brian 'Head' Welch has a new single from his new CD 'Save Me From Myself' posted up on his myspace page. The name of the track is 'Flush'. Sounds really good to me - got that old-school KoRn vibe. Check it out here.


Go Sammy!

Sammy Hagar is raising money to save the 300-seat, non-profit 412 Throckmorton Theater in his hometown of Mill Valley, CA. His goal is to raise $150,000 in order to keep the theater open. You can check out the details in the Marin Independent Journal.


Max Cavalera Interview.

Max talks about the future of both Soulfly and Sepultura, his brother Igor, his custom ESP guitars, and the often-asked 'Hey man... why do you play with only four strings on your guitar??' question, lol. Check out the interview in it's entirety here.


Just in time for... Christmas??

Ok, I know that you have to plan ahead for Christmas... but wow! Check out the new CD 'We Wish You a Metal Christmas and a Headbanging New Year' - available coming up in October of this year through Armoury Records and Black Ion Music.

Some of the names have taken part in the recording session thus far are: Alice Cooper, Lemmy Kilmister, Ronnie James Dio, Dave Grohl, Billy Gibbons, Tony Iommi, Craig Goldy, Billy Sheehan, Bruce and Bob Kulick, Vinnie Appice, Georige Lynch, and a ton more!

Finally a Christmas album that doesn't suck!  Check it out here.


Def Leppard vs. 'illegal' music downloading...

Def Leppard guitarst Vivian Campbell weighs in on the subject:

"That's a byproduct of music piracy more than anything else," Campbell explained. "I'm not saying that as a negative. I think it's very positive. A lot of younger kids get turned on to classic bands because they're trading files. They have 4,000 or 5,000 songs on their iPod, that's $4,000 or $5,000 on their iPod, at iTunes' prices, at least. A 12-year-old can't afford that. When kids trade files, it's actually a good thing for classic bands such as us. It's not such a good thing for up-and-coming artists who need to sell records."

Sounds good to me, Viv... But try to tell that to the Allman Brothers.

Check out the interview here.


Is Gene Simmons 'Smarter Than a Fifth Grader'?

Looks like Gene Simmons will be taking part in the new upcoming season of Fox TV's 'Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader?' They will be having various celebrities on throughout the season - keep en eye on local listings.

So.... Is Gene smarter than a fifth grader?

I think we all know the answer to that question.  :)


That's it for now. I'll be back soon with another huge update - including a MASSIVE kickass announcement - What will it be?? Keep checking back to find out!

Later,

Sledge

A Message by George Carlin:

The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider Freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness.

We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom.

We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often.

We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to life not life to years. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor. We conquered outer space but not inner space. We've done larger things, but not better things.

We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. W e plan more, but accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less.

These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill. It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom. A time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete...

Remember; spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever.

Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side.

Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent.

Remember, to say, "I love you" to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you.

Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again.

Give time to love, give time to speak! And give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind.

AND ALWAYS REMEMBER:

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.


George Carlin



We miss you already, George...

Greetings Web Denizens:

Lots of stuff to cover today, so here we go:

Zeppelin Members Perform With The Foo Fighters.

Huh? Yep, not kidding. Saturday, June 7th at London's Wembley Stadium, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant performed with Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters.

Check this out!

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Clip 2 

Betcha never thought you'd see that, eh? Me either, haha.

Jimmy Page has also confirmed that Zeppelin is ready to play more shows in the immediate future.


Dave Mustaine Is Angry Again.

Dave Mustaine left the stage in São Paulo, Brazil due to 'sound issues'. Following the show, Mustaine posted this on the forums section of the band's official site:

"Over the last six months, we have had almost a dozen [road crew] changes at monitors and sound due to visas, deaths, and inadequacy.

"Tonight [Friday, June 6 in São Paulo, Brazil] I had to walk off the stage for only the second time ever. The first [time it happened] in Toronto [during the first Gigantour].

"My apologies to everyone who didn't understand, but my ears are very important to go forward in my career, and I had to stop the show to fix this.

"I love you all, and I am sorry for the delays. But I only want the best for you."

Here's the setlist for the São Paulo show on Friday:

01. Sleepwalker
02. Wake Up Dead
03. Take No Prisoners
04. Skin O' My Teeth
05. Washington Is Next!
06. Kick the Chair
07. In My Darkest Hour
08. Hangar 18
09. She Wolf
10. A Tout Le Monde - Chris's solo
11. Tornado of Souls
12. Ashes In Your Mouth
13. Burnt Ice
14. Symphony of Destruction
15. Sweating Bullets
16. Peace Sells
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17. Holy Wars

Whatever the problem was, I am sure it was fixed with Dave's typical efficiency.

Dave, ever the professional, made sure that the fans weren't left guessing as to what happened. Hats off to ya, Dave! And THANK YOU for 20+ years of kickass metal with Megadeth!


Machine Head Covers Maiden!

Machine Head took to the stage and covered "Hallowed Be Thy Name" at the Rock in Rio fesitval on June 5 in Lisbon, Portugal.

Hallowed Be Thy Name - Machine Head


AC/DC and Wal-Mart?

The Wall Street Journal has reported that the new AC/DC  album will be distributed exclusively through Wal-Mart stores.

AC/DC joins The Eagles, Garth Brooks, and Journey as the latest heavy-hitter to join into this type of agreement with Wal-Mart.

The new album is due out this fall.

AC/DC is also rumored to be planning a 'Farewell' tour to commence later on in the year.

Time will tell.

Check out more Rock News here at WIOT.COM for everything happening in Rock n Roll...
Including the Kiss rumors I told ya about last week!

Catch ya soon -

Sledge