IN THE NEWS:
In a lot of ways, the year 2011 was huge for Slipknot/ Stone Sour singer Corey Taylor. But it's also been heartbreaking. 
Iowa rockers Stone Sour have called off a run of headlining dates that was scheduled to run through Sunday (5/22) after the band's drummer had a serious health scare.
The first annual Avalanche Tour, featuring Stone Sour, Halestorm, Theory of a Deadman, Skillet and Art Of Dying, is currently making its way around the U.S., and ticket-holders are getting treated to some unique perks that go beyond the music.
Godsmack and Seether are among the acts performing May 8 at a new rock festival in downtown Jacksonville, FL. The first annual Welcome To Rockville fest will feature more than 20 bands on three stages at Metropolitan Park, located along the St. Johns River, according to a press release.
