Mastodon Cancels European Tour

Mastodon has been forced to cancel their summer European tour due to a illness in the band. The band will return to the stage on September 16 in Chicago for the opening night of BLACKDIAMONDSKYE, which features Alice in Chains, Deftones & Mastodon. The band issued the following statement regarding the cancellation of their European tour.

MASTODON regret to inform their fans that their upcoming Summer tour of Europe originally set to begin June 5, in Germany and ending July 3, in Finland has been cancelled. Guitarist Bill Kelliher who has been diagnosed with Pancreatitis has been advised by doctors to continue further medical treatment. Bill’s medical team are optimistic and expect a full recovery in the weeks ahead as the band looks forward to being part of BlackDiamondSkye also featuring Alice In Chains, Deftones, slated to begin Sep. 16, in Chicago.

Alice in Chains, Deftones, Mastodon Announce "BLACKDIAMONDSKYE" Tour Dates

I can't say I am a big fan of Alice in Chains with their newsinger, but they have announced a really BIG fall tour. AIC along with Deftones & Mastodon will hit the road this fall for the "BLACKDIAMONDSKYE" tour. If you plan on catching one of these shows, I would suggest getting a pair of earplugs. Check the official website for more information.

BLACKDIAMONDSKYE 2010 Fall Tour Dates
Sept. 16 @ Charter One Pavilion - Chicago, IL
Sept. 17 @ DTE Energy Center - Detroit, MI
Sept. 18 @ Molson Amphitheatre - Toronto, ON
Sept. 20 @ Mohegan Sun - Uncasville, CT
Sept. 22 @ Agannis Arena - Boston, MA
Sept. 24 @ Madison Square Garden - New York, NY
Sept. 28 @ Lakewood Amphitheater - Atlanta, GA
Oct. 1 @ Scottrade Arena - St. Louis, MO
Oct. 4 @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre - Morrison, CO
Oct. 7 @ GM Place - Vancouver, BC
Oct. 8 @ Key Arena - Seattle, WA
Oct. 9 @ Memorial Coliseum - Portland, OR
Oct. 16 @ The Joint - Las Vegas, NV
More dates tba

Alice in Chains, Mastodon & Deftones to Tour Together this Fall

If you don't wear ear plugs to shows and want to check out this triple bill then you might want to pick up a pair. Alice in Chains, Mastodon & Deftones will bring the "BlackDiamondSkye" tour to a city near you this fall. I wouldn't mind Jerry Cantrell sitting in with Mastodon and shredding it with Brent Hinds & Bill Kelliher. No dates have been announced, but a website has been launched.



[via Consequence of Sound]

Hump Day Happenings

Coachella, the first big music festival of the season will go down this weekend in Indio, CA. The festival has officially sold out, which isn't surprising considering the lineup is pretty kick-ass! The organizers of both Coachella and Stagecoach took a few tips from Phish and hope to make their festivals even better. Tomorrow, I am going to see Elton John at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates. It should be a fantastic show. Don't forget that SS&S is on Facebook & Twitter.

• You can listen to LCD Soundsystem's new album for free
• Conan O'Brien covers Radiohead at first tour stop
• Death Cab For Cutie perform at Mariners home opener
• Phish reveal theaters for Phish 3D Movie
• Pre-order Band of Horses new album Infinite Arms
• Modest Mouse minus Johnny Marr announce summer tour

Alice in Chains - No Excuses(Unplugged)

Monday Morning Coffee Break

Winter tried to make a comeback in Chicago this weekend, but thankfully it didn't last long. I ran the Shamrock Shuffle on Sunday and did much better than I thought I would. In case you missed it, MGMT is streaming Congratulations on their website. You should really check it out! Here is some news and a video to get your Monday moving.

• Pete Doherty was arrested again.... yes, it has to do with drugs
• Alice in Chains rocked the Aragon Ballroom this weekend
  
• COS remembers Transmissions from the Satellite Heart
• The Black Keys released on new song via MySpace
• Gathering of the Vibes announced their 2010 lineup
• Is Slater-Kinney planning a reunion?

MGMT - Time to Pretend

Tour Dates: Alice in Chains

The newly reformed Alice in Chains will launch a winter tour in support of Black Gives Way To Blue in Vancouver, BC on February 2. It is the bands first album with new singer William DuVall and their first studio album since Alice in Chains. I can't say that I am a fan of the new music, but growing up I really dug their sound. R.I.P. Layne Staley. Check out the dates below.

2/2 - Vancouver - Orpheum Theatre
2/4 - Seattle - Paramount Theatre
2/6 - Salem - Salem Armory
2/11 - Oakland - Fox Theatre
2/17 - Phoenix - Dodge Theatre
2/19 - Denver - Fillmore
2/21 - Kansas City - Midland Theatre
2/22 - St. Louis - Pageant
2/23 - Louisville - Louisville Palace
2/25 - Atlanta - Tabernacle
2/27 - Myrtle Beach - House Of Blues
3/1 - Nashville - Municipal Auditorium
3/2 - Charlotte - Fillmore
3/3 - Washington DC - DAR Constitution Hall
3/5 - Richmond - The National
3/6 - Mashantucket, CT - Foxwoods
3/8 - New York, NY - Terminal 5
3/12 - Atlantic City - Borgata
3/13 - Philadelphia - Tower Theatre
3/14 - Boston - Orpheum Theatre
3/16 - Montreal - Metropolis
3/17 - Toronto - Sound Academy
3/19 - Detroit - Fillmore
3/20 - Chicago - Aragon Ballroom
3/21 - Minneapolis - Roy Wilkens Auditorium