Slash had this news for his Twitter followers: "Driving around listening to the analog mixes of my solo record, I gotta say it sounds awesome. The whole self-titled record was recorded analog. It will be released March/April. Tour starts around then too. It will be released in all formats, including vinyl." He also told fans about a new Slash Model and asks "How fine is the line between twitter & bad taste I wonder." moreAccording to The Late Night TV Page, Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry will guest on the Late Show With David Letterman on Friday, December 11th. more
Metallica had this news for fans in Ireland: "We're jumping ahead to May as we continue to roll out the dates for 2010 a few at a time. It's been over 20 years, so needless to say, we are looking forward to returning to Belfast on May 11 at the Odyssey." more
Fans of rockers Nine Inch Nails can own a piece of the band's history - frontman Trent Reznor is selling off the group's musical instruments online more
On Wednesday 12/2, Kings of Leon's Only By The Night will be featured as Amazon.com's Daily Deal and available for $3.99. You can grab the deal on Wed right here.
Bess Lomax Hawes, who sang with Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger, co-wrote the Kingston Trio hit "M.T.A." and spent a lifetime documenting American folklore in recordings and films, has died at age 88, her family said Monday. more
Bon Jovi has booked an appearance on NBC's Saturday Night Live on December 12th when Twilight Saga: New Moon star Taylor Lautner will host. more
Paramore has just announced three shows in New Zealand and The Philippines more
The Hoodies have posted a cover of "All I Want For Christmas Is You" online here
The Strokes and Jay-Z will headline the 2010 Isle of Wight festival in the U.K., marking the New York rock band's first confirmed live performance since October 2006. more
All the original members of Dokken reunited on stage for the first time in more than a decade Sunday night (November 29) at the House of Blues in Anaheim, California. More including video here
An attorney says The Smashing Pumpkins have settled a pair of lawsuits filed against Virgin Records over use of the band's music. more
Due to the overwhelming demand for tickets for Muse's show at Stade de France next summer, the band have added a second date! This second show will be on Friday 11th June 2010.more
Overkill will headline a spring-2010 North American tour titled "Killfest 2010" with support from Vader, God Dethroned, Warbringer, Evile, and Woe Of Tyrants. more
A film documenting the highs and lows of pop band Blur is set to open in UK cinemas early next year. Filmed during the band's rehearsals and 2009 summer tour, No Distance Left To Run will also feature previously unseen archive footage. more
Henry Rollins will embark on a spoken word tour early next year. Dubbed the Frequent Flyer Tour, confirmed dates are listed here
Godhate are postponing their upcoming U.S. tour more
The Acacia Strain has announced four upcoming Canadian tour dates alongside Despised Icon. dates
Although Anvil! The Story of Anvil did not make the short list for the documentary Oscar, it has been named best music doc by the International Documentary Assn. more
This Is Hell has canceled the remainder of their East Coast tour, which kicked off this week. more
It was inevitable really, what's surprising is that it took so long: The Nelson Brothers announced The Ricky Nelson Remembered Tour starring Matthew & Gunnar Nelson will be headlining onboard Royal Caribbean International's Oasis of the Seas during her December 5th inaugural sailing. more
Billy Talent will play two gigs in Russia this February. more
Last .... and least: Limp Bizkit's Fred Durst has revealed the title for the band's forthcoming album. Called 'Gold Cobra', Durst revealed the name on his Twitter more -
