Re-united UK rock band Wolfsbane have announced the track listing for their upcoming full-length album.

This past April, the reformed band released their first new material in 17 years.  Comprising one new track and four re-recorded numbers, ‘Did It For The Money’ served as a taster.  Pre-orders for the new album ‘Wolfsbane Save The World’ are being taken now at the band’s official website.

“Wolfsbane Save The World” track listing:

01. Blue Sky
02. Teacher
03. Buy My Pain
04. Starlight
05. Smoke And Red Light
06. Illusion Of Love
07. Live Before I Die
08. Who Are You Now
09. Everybody’s Looking For Something Baby
10. Child Of The Sun
11. Did It For The Money

In what could be the most bizarre move since reports a few years ago that Gene Simmons planned to launch urinal cakes emblazoned with the KISS logo, the business-minded band have announced that KISS mini golf will be launched in Las Vegas.

In a joint statement, Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley stated: “”When the idea of a KISS mini golf course was presented to us, we immediately knew that everyone would want to go to a KISS-themed amusement attraction,” said Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons in a joint statement. “There is nothing like KISS mini golf anywhere… It has everything you could ask for: great KISS music, fun games, affordable entertainment in one of the greatest cities in the world and of course, KISS. A hole in one? One can only dream. Try your luck at the Kiss By Monster Mini Golf.”

Yes – not only will Vegas be home to KISS mini golf, but a whole KISS theme park!  Kiss By Monster Mini Golf is the first theme park of its kind.  It is reported that in addition to the mini golf, the park will also include a state-of-the-art amusement arcade, a KISS Gallery, the “Hotter Than Hell” Wedding Chapel, a private VIP Room, KISS-themed event rooms,  and the “Rock ‘n Roll All Nite” Cafe.

How could it get better?  The KISS miniature golf course glows in the dark!

(Read a review of the under-rated KISS album ‘Music From The Elder’ here)

As reported earlier in 2011, deluxe editions of the Smashing Pumpkins back-catalogue are in the works.  The track listings for the first two special editions have been revealed. ‘Gish’ and ‘Siamese Dream’ (originally released in 1991 and 1993 respectively) will feature a host of unreleased and rare material, while each one will also feature a DVD containing previously unavailable live performances.

GISH TRACKLIST:

Elvis Costello has announced the dates for the UK leg of his ‘Revolver’ tour.  The singer-songwriter will appear at the following venues in Ireland and the UK in May:

Dublin Grand Canal Theatre  (9)
Glasgow Clyde Theatre (11)
Manchester Apollo Theatre (12)
Liverpool Empire Theatre (13)
Birmingham Symphony Hall (15)
Brighton Centre (16)
Newcastle City Hall (18)
Nottingham Royal Concert Hall (19)
Bournemouth BIC Centre (20)
Bristol Colston Hall (22)
London Royal Albert Hall (23)
Cambridge Corn Exchange (26)
Basingstoke Anvil (27)

The shows will feature Costello’s ‘Spectacular Spinning Songbook’ – last seen in 1986 – whereby members of the audience will be invited to spin a wheel to determine the setlist.

Costello will also release a limited edition, signed 3CD box set of live recordings entitled ‘The Return of the Spectacular Spinning Wheel!!!’ on December 6th 2011.

AOR legends Journey are to receive an award celebrating their commitment to live performance.

The “Legend of Live” award is given as part of the Billboard Touring Conference, and previous recipients have included Elton John, Ozzy Osbourne, The Allman Brothers Band and Rush.

Journey’s founder member, guitarist Neal Schon is said to feel “honoured” at being given such an award. Ray Waddell, Billboard’s Executive Director of Content and Programming for Touring and Live Entertainment added: “…Most would agree that Journey’s longevity has in large part been driven by their stellar live performances. From their days blowing up the Bay Area music scene to their ascent to international headlining and, today, iconic rock status, withstanding personnel changes that would bring down a lesser band, Journey’s talent transcends musical trends and draws bigger crowds year after year. In short, Journey personifies a ‘Legend of Live.‘ ”

Journey’s fourteenth studio album ‘Eclipse’ was released in May 2011.  Read a review here.