News From the Pit: Tool Progress on New Disc, Slayer Go ‘Old School’ for Tour

- After years of waiting for new music, it appears as though Tool are making progress on their next album. [Loudwire]

- Slayer have revealed a more "old school" influenced set for their fall North American tour. [Loudwire]

- Rob Zombie talks the 'Great American Nightmare,' his fascination with Charles Manson + more in Loudwire's exclusive interview. [Loudwire]

- Need something cool to carve or paint on your pumpkin? Check out this gallery of KISS pumpkins: [Ultimate Classic Rock]

- All Shall Perish say they were forced to fire Eddie Hermida after he signed on to sing with Suicide Silence. [Loudwire]

- The supergroup featuring members of Soulfly, Mastodon, Dillinger Escape Plan and the Mars Volta now has a name and album release plans. [Loudwire]

- Joan Jett and the Blackhearts are back with their new video for 'Any Weather.' Watch here: [Diffuser.fm]

- Sammy Hagar and Neal Schon highlight an upcoming Ronnie Montrose tribute DVD. [Ultimate Classic Rock]

- Forty-five years ago, the Jimi Hendrix Experience released 'Electric Ladyland.' [Ultimate Classic Rock]