(antiMusic) Today's quicks is really quick! So let's get to it. Warning to bands: 30 year-old album covers can come back to haunt you. The Internet Watch Foundation has propelled the UK into the forefront of the internet censorship debate by blacklisting an image on Wikipedia as "a potentially illegal indecent image of a child under the age of 18." You may already have this one. It's the cover to the Scorpions 1976 album "Virgin Killer". moreThe wrong kind of hit can land you in prison for a long time. Ethiopia's biggest pop star, Teddy Afro, was sentenced Friday to six years in jail for a hit-and-run that killed a homeless man. more
Buckcherry/Avenged Sevenfold are extending their co-headlining tour with a second leg set to begin Jan. 28 in Albuquerque, N.M. Joining them on the bill will be Papa Roach and Saving Abel. more
Safely back from his Neil Young pilgrimage in Canada, Bob Dylan is all set to hit Swedish shores on 23 March, the start of a 29-date European tour. One month later, Bob returns for the UK leg dates, dates, dates!!!
The Grascals are coming back to the Grand Ole Opry! Come on out to the show this Tuesday, December 9, at 7pm, as they join forces with Craig Morgan, Steve Wariner, Chuck Wicks and Opry legend Bill Anderson.
Chicago blues guitarist Vernon "Chico" Banks has passed away December 2nd at the too-young age of 47 years. Part of a new generation of young bluesmen, Banks was a talented guitarist that mixed traditional blues with strains of rock, soul, and funk music.more
Motorhead has been confirmed for next year's Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place July 30 - August 1, 2009 in Wacken, Germany. more
RealNetworks is planning to lay off over 7% of its workforce, or about 130 jobs, according to a post in the company's blog. We didn't even know they were still in business. read more
Dear Life has announced the departure of singer Kevin Castellon. "As of today, Dear Life will be parting ways with our vocalist, Kevin Castellon. This decision was made as a band and there are no hard feelings between us or him." - more
