Hard at work

Recently, Aaron returned to Nashville to start the process of his full length solo album. Heads back after his shows in CA tonight. If it's as great as Town Line is, it's sure to please. Here are some other Staind and Aaron updates to sink your teeth into.

Here is an Aaron and Mike interview from when Staind was overseas, and here for an audio interview from Mike. It's foreign but is able to be translated, a cool interview from Mike can be seen here. Here is an interview from Aaron that promoted his STL performance.

Click here for a review from Staind Birmingham gig.

Staind is also continuing success on the charts as well.

Click here for video from the Press Conference Staind did before the 9/11 benefit show. Mike also tells a story of a Halloween costume gone airy.

Finally, here are some more photos from when Staind played in Paris.

Euro tour wrapped

Well the European tour is done until they return this summer, now they've got quite a few festival shows coming up and solo gigs before and well into the new year. Check out the links below of some recent interviews Aaron and Mike did.

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Have some extensive photo coverage from the shows overseas, click on each location to check them out as well as some reviews.

La Cigale, France, 2, 3

Berlin

Koln, 2

Munich

More Touring

About half way through their European tour, Staind will be back there again this summer but before that Aaron and Staind have some shows coming up in the US that will definitely delight fans.

Click here to see some of the upcoming dates. Aaron will also be touring throughout the winter so don't miss him.

Click here and here to check out a review from Manchester and here from their show in London.

Another good review of the disc can be read here.

As with all bands, there are always rumors, click here to see Staind dispel some of theirs.

Aaron discusses his favorite acoustic songs and Mike addresses more on the making of the album.

UK Bound

In just a week's time, Staind will be touring the UK again and Aaron will also do a solo show while there as well. Check out the following links to see when Staind played Epicenter in CA and Fall Ball in AZ.

ArtistDirect has some excellent photos from Epicenter. Aaron bought a shirt there he showed off too. Here and here for a review. More pics and review here too.

Click here for official pics and coverage from Fall Ball.

A recent interview was conducted with Aaron, and here Aaron and Mike talk about the Not Again solo competition.

Finally, Staind is rocking the charts.

Busy much?

Apologize for the lack of updates, Aaron and Staind have been extremely busy themselves performing at scattered festival shows this month, promoting the new album with almost constant interviews, and touring the UK next month. Truth be told so much has been happening it's almost too hard to keep up. Check out all the articles and interviews below of what all has been going on, also hope you caught them on Fuse's Top 20 Countdown last night talking about the Not Again video.

Check out here to see what the future holds for touring this and next year.

Blabbermouth has produced many Staind articles recently, here and here are a couple good ones to single out.

Click here and here for some reviews from their recent 9/11 benefit show.

A contest for UK fans that ends Sept. 30th.

Aaron talked about Staind quite a bit in interviews, click here and here to read a couple of them.

Epicenter is this Friday, click here to check out lineup times and here for some artists thoughts.

Mike also spoke in some recent interviews, check them out here and here.

Finally, check out here for photos and here for a review from when Staind just played X-fest.

Release Day

It has arrived, treat yourself today and pick up Staind's new self titled album. Aaron and Mike also recently did interviews about it.

Also, be sure to tune in to their 9/11 benefit concert streaming online via Ustream on Thursday Sept. 15th.

Almost release day

Sept. 13th is on the horizon as is the release of Staind's seventh and self titled album. ESPN is offering a free preview before it's release. Reports speculate the future of Staind is grim if non-existent after this album and the DVD with it is to show some combustible elements of the process of the record and to them as a band. Regardless of what the future holds I thank Aaron, Mike, Johnny, and Jon for all their years of service and entertainment to the fans and will continue to support the paths all of them take. If Aaron continues his country efforts this blog will support him all the way and looks forward to more he brings to the table. With or without the talent, his heart and evolution as a man and artist is admirable and this writer appreciates all he has done and continues to do.

With all that said, the album is looking to have rave reviews. Also, it looks like Kevin Curry is the Not Again solo winner, congrats to him if this is the case.

Click here for videos from Aaron's performance at 8 Man Jam in Scottsdale recently.

Staind is the artist of the week this week at Aceshowbiz and will be for HardRockRadio next week.

The Bear recently interviewed Mike Mushok, check out the link at the top of this one to have a listen.

Highlights from Alaska

Thanks to Nicki and Erica for the pics

Alaska Tonight!

Tonight, Staind is playing in Alaska for the first time ever at the Alaska State Fair. It should definitely be another great show worth seeing.

Aaron recently took part in KMLE's 8 Man Jam in Scottsdale, click here to check out photos and here for photos from his show at Aliante Casino August 26th. He also got new ink applied to his other arm which he shared on his Twitter feed.

RevolverMag also shared insight into Aaron's suggestions of Country artists for Metal fans.

The It Takes a Community concerts seemed to be a big success yet again this year, Aaron's also participating in a charity golf tournament for the school Sept. 10th and will be part of the events all day. If you're going be sure to tell him Hi.

Before Staind tours overseas, Aaron's gonna perform solo in London. Click here to learn more.

With the album dropping Sept. 13th Staind also released the video for Not Again. Check below to see it. Also, click here to read Aaron's thoughts on the documentary to be with select versions of the album.



Click here for a review of the video as well.

Finally, I apologize for the lack of updates recently, there was a death in the family and a lot to do, but hopefully I should be able to update more often these days and also have a surprise coming up sometime soon. Thanks again for supporting Staind and Aaron.

It Takes a Community Weekend

Aaron was making the rounds today to promote his It Takes a Community shows this weekend as well as what Staind has been up to and also played some songs. Check out the links below from all the visits he made.

Click here for photos from his visit to Country 92-5. Here for audio from the radio station WGNA visit and here for Q103. He also visited The Basketball Hall of Fame yesterday, appeared for his local news, among other spots.

Here is a small article about him too.

Gonna be away for awhile so probably no updates for at least two weeks, but anyone attending ITAC have a great time and thanks for supporting the cause. Best to you all as always.

Busy times ahead

Aaron and Staind have some busy times ahead of them, check out the links below to know what I'm talking about.

Mike recently gave an interview with Noisecreep.com about the new album.

Aaron's playing Visalia tomorrow and Lake Tahoe Saturday, check out the youtube video of a phone interview with Aaron.



He's playing the 8 man jam at the end of this month too.

Click here and here for two reviews when Aaron and Ben played the Cape Cod Melody Tent and here for photos from Cotton Eyed Joe a couple months ago.

Finally, if you're able be sure to attend Aaron and Friends "It Takes a Community" shows Aug 19th and 20th you're in for a treat and keep your eyes peeled as Staind has also recently shot the video for Not Again. Overseas Staind fans can also rejoice as they'll be touring Europe and the UK throughout October.

Pre-Order the album

Beginning today, various bundles of the new Staind album are available for pre-order. Click here to pick yours up.

Aaron was also interviewed today to talk about his many goings on, click here to read one and another here from ArtistDirect. Stay tuned for a snippet from the third by Broken Records Magazine.

New Album Art Revealed

In a interactive campaign through their Facebook and Twitter feeds, Staind revealed the cover of their new Self-Titled album, showing a piece for each day of the week and allowed fans to put them together and here is the result. Stay tuned for more about the album (released Sept. 13th) and Aaron Lewis solo news from right here.

See him solo

Here are some more photos to encourage all of you to see Aaron Lewis solo if you're able, he always puts on a incredible show.

Articles and video

Not Again has already premiered and in a mere 4 days Staind's newest album cover art will be revealed. Aaron is keeping busy with his solo touring and the fantastic It Takes a Community concerts are bound to do a lot of good next month. Check out the following articles and media to see what Staind and Aaron have been up to.

Click here and here to read about some upcoming Aaron shows.

Click here to check out the blog when Aaron visited with KiddChris of Project 9-6-1.

Check out here and here for some cool shots from when Staind performed at Rock on the Range.

Aaron recently performed at Commonground Festival, check out his pre-show interview.



Finally, Not Again has been getting some rave reviews.

Album Details

Click here to read details on the next album, as it stands as of right now.

Country Boy is making it's way back on the charts with a new patriotic edit of the video to boot.

Aaron Lewis was also recently featured in RAM Country on Yahoo. He's also playing two shows the night of October 15th at Sycuan Casino. He's also playing two shows at the Ridgefield Playhouse this Friday and radio station WCCC will be on site.

Finally, here's another interview from him promoting his festival performance in Michigan.

Aaron recently visited WIVK the day of his Cotton Eyed Joe show in Knoxville, click here for all the downloadable content from the visit.

Click here to read the press release for Aaron's two It Takes a Community shows happening August 19th and 20th.

If you haven't bought the recent issue of Outdoor Life featuring Aaron you may read a portion of it here.

Click here to see photos from Aaron's recent opening performance for Eric Church.

If you're in need of a Staind fix they will be playing the Epicenter Festival in Irvine, CA Sept. 24th so be sure to go if you can. They'll also be touring and promoting their Sept. release of Seven in 2012 as well.

Finally, to promote his shows happening this weekend Oregon Coast Today recently interviewed him and he gave great insight as usual.

Tentative release date

Rock Access reports Staind's new album Seven will be released on September 13th so mark your calendars and the forthcoming single Not Again from the album will be out on July 18th. This Tuesday, be sure to download The Bottom from the new Transformers movie soundtrack as well.

Aaron Lewis (Photos) Laughlin E Center

My review and experience will come at some point but in the mean time here are some of my favorite shots I took from that awesome evening.

Outdoors and piglets

Kinda felt these deserved a separate post as well as my own Laughlin review and experience when I can get to it. The image is Aaron's full interview featured in the 5 minutes with section of Outdoor Life.

Also, click here and here to learn about where Aaron bought his little piglet he lives with and thanks to Vanessa for sharing the pictures.

Always a winner

Unfortunately Aaron didn't win at the CMT awards this evening, but I'm sure other opportunities will arise for him and Ben in the future as well as future Staind success. Starting June 14th Staind's The Bottom featured on the new Transformers soundtrack will be available to download on both Itunes and Amazon, be sure to get it.

Aaron is playing the Choctaw Event Center in Grant July 1st, follow the link proceeding to the tickets here.

There's an awesome poetry contest happening right now inspired by Aaron and his music, check out this link to enter.

Photos of Aaron at the WXTU 27th Anniversary show can be seen here. Click here and here for photos from West Coast Thunder. Although they're incorrect with Ben's name and the first song played a nice review of Aaron's Laughlin show can be read here.

Click here to read a new article about Aaron concerning the Chinook Casino shows.

Click here and here to see photos of Staind at Rocklahoma. Click here for a review. Also, Alaskan fans can see Staind rock the state fair Sept. 2nd.

Aaron's Town Line album is still going strong on the charts. Go to CMT.com to view some new Posted videos from Aaron too.

Click here to read a cool USA Weekend interview from Aaron and here for an interview about the new Staind album.

Soon...

Will update again later this week, family is still visiting

Seven

It's with sadness to report Jon Wysocki is no longer the drummer with Staind. Word is it was his own choice to leave and that he perhaps no longer wanted to be in the public eye. His wishes need to be respected and if you're a fan please don't press the issue about it. Staind is still an incredible band and Jon's addition to them was unmatched, but we can only wish the best for him and for Staind further in their career.

With all that said, there is some good news to report as well. Staind have titled their next album Seven, details can be read about it here.

Staind also recently played Rock on the Range, Hinder mentioned Aaron was considering another tattoo, and photos from the performance can be seen here and here. Some radio stations covered ROTR too, click here and here to check them out.

Click here to hear a new interview.

Finally, Aaron's solo work is now part of R & J Records which was formally known as Stroudavarious Records out of Nashville.

Check out some interview videos below from Rock on the Range.

Video from Detroit Hoedown

Photos too

Photo post

Just wanted to share some great photos I came across of Aaron for all his solo touring.

Back

After some consideration, I decided this pretty much a labor of love for me whether I have readers or the band's notice or not so with all that said here is some more news and media to enjoy.

Canadian fans, Aaron's playing the Cavendish Beach Music Festival, be sure to see him.

Click here to read an article promoting Aaron performing at the Detroit Hoedown this evening.

CMT recently posted a short snipet with Aaron answering OR questions as to which he prefers, check it out.... Also, please continue to vote for him on his CMT award nominations.



Click here to see photos from Aaron's performance at Gillioz and these excellent photos from the show at Horseshoe.

Check out this excellent article about his participation at Fort Riley.

Look at this media promoting Aaron playing with Eric Church.

Finally, check out the latest press release, pretty much housekeeping purposes.

Interviews and nomination

Congratulations on Aaron being nominated for Breakthrough video of the year on CMT. Staind fans and friends send all their support and hope he wins. Click here to check out some of his live performance in Nashville.

Click here to read a recent interview from him as well.

Check out a pretty cool thread here with a nice hunting/camping story with Aaron.

Click here for photos from his recent show at Harrah's and here for some from Phoenix and his show to help benefit suicide prevention.

Be sure to read these links (1, 2) about shows that haven't been mentioned much but I'm sure will be worthy of attending.

In other news the new Staind record has completed recording, but now we have to wait on the business end for promotion of the album and release of singles before the album is released. Staind is also playing Miller Light Carb Day, Rocklahoma, and Rock on the Range this summer so be sure to make it if you can. Aaron will also finish up his solo tour while performing with Staind so don't miss out on those shows either. Another It Takes a Community show with Aaron and Lo-Pro is happening this August as well to benefit the Conwell Community School so donate and attend that too, you won't be disappointed.

Happy Birthday Aaron!

I just would like to wish Aaron the happiest of Birthdays this year, may he and his family be blessed with good times and good people and nothing but future success and prosperity. Thanks again for all you've done and continue to do and being the voice not only for yourself but those that don't have one. Your heart knows no bounds and for that we are grateful. Thank you to Aaron Lewis the man, not the brand or otherwise.

Incredible show in Phoenix

Once again Aaron didn't disappoint in Phoenix last night and he and Ben tore the house down and made everyone laugh so hard, the only downfall are the occasional drunk a**holes at these shows. They poked fun at each other throughout in good humor and was great with crowd interaction despite the drunk and obnoxious as mentioned before. No time to really chat but hopefully someday, I'll have the opportunity. Aside from the the incredible show last night Aaron put on to help benefit suicide prevention he was mentioned in other news before this show too.

Aaron is playing a free show open to the public at Fort Riley April 30th, check out the flyer for details.

Mike has been busy tracking riffs for the record and Aaron has been writing, definitely will be a treat when it finally comes out.

Click here to see photos from Aaron's recent show at the Hard Rock. He also recently gave a video interview with 411 Music, click here to check it out.

Click here to read an excellent Masslive article about Aaron.

A fellow blogger wrote about his recent show in Michigan, click here to check it out.

Finally, check out this awesome performance of Aaron's new song "75" on ArtistDirect and a nice interview speaking his praises by James Stroud.

Two Thirds Done!

According to Aaron the new Staind album is 2/3 done and can expect songs even heavier than Mudshovel! Get excited people, click here to read more.

He was also recently interviewed by Noisecreep, click here to check it out.

Click here and here to read two articles promoting Aaron's solo performance on April Fools Day.

Be sure to see Aaron "On The Streets"