SMALL FACES: Industrial-rock band Ministry has a...

SMALL FACES: Industrial-rock band Ministry has a new album due in stores in May, with a somewhat surprising single set for January: a version of Bob Dylan’s “Lay Lady Lay.” . . .

Skid Row will be among the bands to test the prevailing opinion that heavy metal is dead, with a new album being finished in Vancouver and due in stores in March. Sebastian Bach and crew will tour upon the release. . . .

Ex-Bangle Susanna Hoffs has a new album and a new baby in the works. She’s just signed with London Records and has been working on songs with producer Matt Wallace. The baby is due in February, the album some time after.