(antiMusic) Happy Monday! Here is today's round-up of quick music news stories: No Doubt will return to the road in 2009 while it finishes its first studio album in seven years. The group made the announcement via an instant message transcript posted on its official Web site. moreIf the Rolling Stones, U2 and Aerosmith can make the Hot Dance Club Play chart, why not AC/DC? The Anglo-Australian rockers made their first appearance on the dance list this week with "Rock N Roll Train," which rolled onto the survey at No. 48. They also beat Metallica on a much more relevant chart
Ozzfest and Aliens, maybe that explains some of Sharon's strange lineup picks? The History Channel debuted an episode of UFO Hunters October 29th that featured one of the best-documented UFO "sightings" to date. It took place August 21st, 2004, when fans were leaving an OzzFest concert that took place at First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, Ill. more
Guns N' Roses long awaited "Chinese Democracy" is now out. On Friday our friends over at MusicRadar offered up their no-holds-barred review of the effort. Warning: hardcore Axl fans should not click here to read the review. Those fans should instead read Billboard's review or even this one. And for a more balanced look at the CD, our friend Nightwatcher delivers in a big way. Check out his review here.
Michael Jackson will not be appearing in a London court as expected on Monday after the U.S. pop star reached a settlement "in principle" with a Bahraini prince suing him for reneging on a recording contract.more
Speaking of the Jackson clan: The Federal Communications Commission has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review the indecency case over Janet Jackson's breast-baring performance at the 2004 Super Bowl.more
Simple Minds embark on their "30th Anniversary Tour" at the Manchester MEN Arena on Thursday November 27th. The tour will see the band perform their landmark 1982 album "New Gold Dream" in its entirety for the very first time. more
Guns N' Roses fans in China will have to go underground to get their hands on a copy of the band's first album in 17 years, "Chinese Democracy," which was released worldwide on Sunday. more
A Vatican newspaper has forgiven the late English singer John Lennon for saying four decades ago that The Beatles were more popular than Jesus.more
Gwen Stacy has amicably parted ways with vocalist, Bobby Oakley. "After a year of touring with Gwen Stacy, Bobby has decided to step down. He has decided that his heart is no longer with being in a touring band. He's off to finish his degree in graphic design and spend time with loved ones."more
The future of Indianapolis metal band Year Of Desolation is apparently in some doubt, as the group hasn't even practiced together in over six months. Read the update from guitar player John Hehman.
Red I Flight is now in search of a guitar player and a drummer. Want the gig? Details are here
Odin, the classic Los Angeles band featuring Jeff Duncan (Armored Saint, Dc4), Shawn Duncan (DC4), Aaron Samson and Randy O, will release a new 18-song compilation in January 2009. more. Weren't they supposed to commit suicide if they didn't become bigger than Led Zeppelin?
Circle Of Dead Children entered Mr. Smalls Studio in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Saturday to begin recording a new full-length. - more on this story
