Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith has revealed the artwork and tracklisting for his upcoming side project, Primal Rock Rebellion, also featuring one-time SikTh frontman Mikee Goodman.

The confirmed tracklisting for the album, entitled ‘Awoken Broken’, is as follows:
1. No Friendly Neighbour 4.53
2. No Place Like Home 3.06
3. I See Lights 4.59
4. Bright As A Fire 6.21
5. Savage World 3.38
6. Tortured Tone 5.08
7. White Sheet Robes 5.16
8. As Tears Come Falling From The Sky 0.47
9. Awoken Broken 4.58
10. Search For Bliss 4.13
11. Snake Ladders 4.43
12. Mirror and the Moon 5.04

The album was produced by Adrian Smith and Mikee Goodman, and mixed by Simon Hanhart whose previous credits include Marillion, Saxon, David Bowie’s Tin Machine, Asia and many others.

‘Awoken Broken’ is released on 27th February.

Alternative rock band Fools For Rowan have begun a Kickstarter campaign to help fund their second album.

Their debut was released almost two years ago and the band are now hard at work on a follow up, but they need your help!

The band have previously been described as having “soaring vocals, powerful guitar licks and intense personal lyrics.” Their debut album, “Twisted, Tied Up, Tangled” bought the band a loyal cult fanbase and deservedly so.

Those interested in helping the band make their second record can find details of their current Kickstarter campaign by clicking the link below.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/foolsforrowan/new-fools-for-rowan-album-and-music-video

Tony Iommi, the founder member and guitarist with Black Sabbath, has been diagnosed with cancer.

Iommi, Sabbath’s only constant member throughout the band’s forty-plus year career, is in the early stages of lymphoma.

An official statement posted on the band’s facebook page reads as follows:
“With the news that Tony Iommi has been diagnosed with the early stages of lymphoma, his bandmates would like everyone to send positive vibes to the guitarist at this time. Iommi is currently working with his doctors to establish the best treatment plan. The Iron Man of Rock & Roll remains upbeat and determined to make a full and successful recovery.”

At the end of 2011, Sabbath hit the rock headlines once again regarding a reunion of the four original members – Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler, drummer Bill Ward and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. Reports hinted at a reunion and then were quickly dismissed, only to be confirmed a few short weeks later.

An official statement released on November 11th 2011, announced that the original Sabbath would begin work on a new studio album and take on a fairly extensive tour, including a headline slot at the UK Download Festival. It is not yet known whether Tony’s health will affect any of the live shows.

El Paso’s At The Drive-In have announced their reformation. According to vocalist Cedric Bixler-Zavala the band will play live shows this year.

At The Drive-In disbanded in 2001 after touring their breakthrough album, ‘Relationship of Command’ released in 2000. Following the split, Bixler-Zavala and bassist Omar Rodriguez-Lopez formed the acclaimed band The Mars Volta. The rest of the band provided the core of the often overlooked Sparta.

While it is not yet confirmed as to whether At The Drive-In will return to the studio, new material from The Mars Volta is said to be lurking on the horizon.

Irish rockers Therapy? have released an official video for ‘Living In The Shadow of the Terrible Thing’, a track taken from their upcoming album.

The band’s new full length, ‘A Brief Crack of Light’ is scheduled for release on February 6th 2012 and details can be found here.

Fans can catch Therapy? live on a double headline tour with ragga-metal heroes Skindred in April (Details here)