Daily Reload: Kurt Cobain, Metal Masters + More

It's Daily Reload time. Today in rock and metal news, Nirvana's Kurt Cobain was working on a solo album at the time of his death; former Guns N' Roses guitarist Izzy Stradlin releases statement on Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction; and you can check out exclusive photos and watch a full stream of the Metal Masters 3 Clinic featuring Phil Anselmo, Geezer Butler + more.

Also, Buckcherry and Dream Theater both announce their 2012 tour plans; Five Finger Death Punch threaten to cancel show after security guard conflict; A Day to Remember take on Our Lady Peace in our latest Cage Match; Rob Zombie directs a creepy commercial + much more.

Check out all of today’s stories on Loudwire, plus some favorites from around the Web, in the links below:

Today on Loudwire:

James Durbin Performs ‘Higher Than Heaven’ on American Idol
Buckcherry Embarking on 2012 U.S. Tour With James Durbin and Redlight King
Watch Full Stream of Metal Masters 3 Clinic Featuring Phil Anselmo, Geezer Butler + More
Emphatic, ‘Put Down the Drink’ – Exclusive Lyric Video Premiere
Five Finger Death Punch Threaten to Stop Show After Security Guard Conflict
A Day to Remember vs. Our Lady Peace – Cage Match
Mastodon, Opeth + Ghost Bring the ‘Heritage Hunter’ Tour to NYC
Black Keys Kidnap Anthony Bourdain on Travel Channel’s ‘No Reservations’
Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain Was Working on Solo Album at Time of Death
Dream Theater Announce Summer 2012 North American Tour Dates
Van Halen Live it Up in ‘She’s the Woman’ Video
Taproot, ‘The Episodes’ – Album Review
Former Guns N’ Roses Guitarist Izzy Stradlin Releases Statement on Rock Hall Induction
Metal Masters 3 Clinic Takes Over Los Angeles: Review + Photo Gallery
Top 20 Songs: Week of April 8-14, 2012
Rob Zombie Debuts Amdro Ant Bait Commercial Starring Clint Howard
Halestorm's Lzzy Hale Talks Mass Chaos Tour, New Album + More

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