First day of SPRING! Doesn’t feel like it here. As Jimmy Kimmel said last night, since the Groundhog was wrong, we ought to eat him…. Pulse Content reports Nine Inch Nails has posted a rare 75-minute documentary online in its entirety that covers the group’s 1994-1996 Self Destruct tour. The film, which is packed with concert and behind-the-scenes footage, was only available for a long time on a 1997 VHS release called Closure and features guest appearances from David Bowie and Marilyn Manson. Another rarity, an 2002 acoustic performance recorded in New Orleans of “The Becoming” from 1994’s The Downward Spiral, has also been posted. Two additional videos have also surfaced, with all three originally found on a long out of print disc called Still. (Rolling Stone)…Dave Grohl told us on the red carpet at SXSW he is just starting to work on ideas for the next Foo Fighters record, which will also feature a unique recording method. What could he possibly do? Record to his iPhone? Seriously though, his recording studio has that Neve control board, so I would imagine it will be to tape again, but who knows what’s going on in the mind of that genius!….So I guess it wasn’t just a haphazard meeting after all when we saw these two together playing acoustic guitars on the front porch in Walnut Creek! Staind guitarist Mike Mushok has joined Newsted, the new heavy rock project assembled and fronted by former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted. The latter made the announcement by posting a video online revealing Mushok as the newest member of the group, which also includes Jesus Mendez Jr. on drums and Jessie Farnsworth on guitar. That trio released a debut EP titled Metalearlier this year. We’ll have to see if there are some shows in the works. Stay tuned…..Five lucky fans will get something extra in their copies of tool’s forthcoming commemorative edition of the Opiate EP (available Mar. 26 via Toolband.com). Dubbed the “Seal of Xatanitos,” the five certificates will be placed randomly amidst the 5,000 copies of the collectible reissue. The prize will only be disclosed to each of the five winners. In a new interview posted today, Adam Jones speaks with Spin (http://www.spin.com/articles/tool-opiate-reissue-limited-edition-adam-jones) about both the impetus for the Opiate limited edition reissue as well as the history of the EP. Jones also recently discussed the release with Revolver Magazine (http://www.revolvermag.com/news/interview-tool-guitarist-and-visual-guru-adam-jones-on-the-making-and-reissue-of-opiate.html). The 21st anniversary edition is limited to 5,000 copies and features art direction by Jones, illustrations by legendary artist Adi Granov and design packaging by Mackie Osborne, who has collaborated with TOOL on many albums including 10,000 Days, Lateralus and Salival as well as posters and merchandise. The 5,000 copies will be broken down into five variations (each 1,000 pieces) with each set featuring a slight alteration of the exterior graphics and included bonus items which include a new stereoscopic image for fans to use with their glasses from the 10,000 Days packaging. The packages will only be available via TOOL’s website (www.toolband.com) on Mar. 26 with the band setting aside a small number of packages (200 of each variation) for Toolarmy members. Toolarmy members will be able to purchase on Mar. 22 via Toolarmy.com….Summers bring out the festivals and here’s one celebrating a milestone! Three Days Grace has been revealed as the mystery fourth headliner for Rockfest, which will take place from July 18th through the 21st at the Venue in Cadott, Wisconsin. Three Days Grace will headline the first day on July 18th, with Korn, Kiss and Motley Crue topping the bill for the next three. Other confirmed acts include Skillet, Device, Stone Sour, Hellyeah, Seether, Halestorm, In This Moment, The Offspring, Whitesnake and more as Rockfest marks its 20th anniversary….J. Loren of Hurt sent me a batch of songs he’s recorded with bandmate Michael Roberts. Their new project is called Arco’s Angel and their debut album is called Life’s Love Loss. It’s amazing. Reminds me of Pearl Jam when they were harder-edged. I really loved what I heard. They plan to release the music digitally on all retail platforms on April 4th and will also be available on their own website tomorrow: www.arcosangel.com. Very stoked for them! Be listening for tracks soon on hardDrive and an interview with J…..Happy 37th today to Chester Bennington of Linkin Park!
