(antiMusic) It's hump day, so let's start off with this bit from Billboard about how to fill the time when you should be working, but don't feel like it: With "Guitar Hero: Aerosmith" just weeks away from release, the much-rumored Metallica version of the game appears imminent. An analyst at Wedbush Morgan Securities found reference to the upcoming, but as of yet unannounced game in a recent SEC filing by Activision moreGreen Day have dropped an enormous hint that they are set to tour the UK as their alter egos, Foxboro Hot Tubs, soon. The band left a cryptic blog on the Foxboro Hot Tubs MySpace page suggesting a British jaunt is on the cards. more
Through a new arrangement between Wolfgang's Vault and Universal Music Group, vintage concert recordings from such acts as Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bob Marley and Jimi Hendrix will soon join the nearly 500 recordings already available for download purchase more
Shakir Stewart has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Def Jam Recordings. Stewart will assume overall responsibility for the day to day activities of the Def Jam label, including the acquisition and development of new talent, overseeing producers and guiding the creative vision and brand recognition of the label.
Radiohead's back catalog became available for sale via Apple's iTunes Music Store this morning (June 3) in DRM-free files, removing the band from the ever-dwindling list of major holdouts more
It's the time of the season.... to do a reunion tour. The Zombies have announced details of a North American tour, kicking off July 3 in Detroit at the Comerica CityFest. The 1960s legends who reformed in 2006 after 30 years, are comprised of two original members more
Linkin Park has released their latest music video, "Leave Out All The Rest," directed by Linkin Park DJ Joe Hahn. The video can be viewed now at www.linkinpark.com.
'80's Metal Pioneer, Willie Basse has posted the track "Danger Zone" featuring ex- Ozzy Osbourne/Motely Crue drummer, Randy Castillo online. The track is taken from Basse's new album "The Money Grind" which was recently released on New Empire Media. Hear it Here
Ace Young was a finalist on American Idol's season 5. He's coming out with his self-titled debut album on July 15th, but you can check out the first video for the effort for the track "Addicted" - right here
