(antiMusic) What do you do when no one will buy tickets to your big comeback show? Give away tickets! That's our guess on what happened with Limp Bizkit who cancelled their reunion tour kick off show but just announced a "free" concert that will take place at the Pearl Concert Theater at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas on July 18. moreIn related news: This Is Spinal Tap is cranking it up to eleven! In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the film, This Is Spinal Tap is making it's Blu-ray Disc debut July 28th (from MGM Home Entertainment). The disc features cast and crew commentary, deleted scenes, music videos, along with brand new exclusives: Spinal Tap's 2007 Live Earth reunion performance of their hit "Stonehenge" at Wembley Stadium and Nigel Tufnel's interview for the National Geographic Stonehenge special.
Atlantic Records is now streaming Paramore's new single "Ignorance". You can check it out here. The song comes from their new album brand new eyes in stores and online September 29th.
Lionel Richie got a little help from his former bandmates to close out the weekend's Essence Music Festival: Members of The Commodores joined him on stage to sing several of their hits, including "Brick House" and "Just to be Close to You." more
The Beatles' 'All Together Now' will be the soundtrack to a new Budweiser advertisement. London duo THE HOURS went into the studio to lay down a new version of the song for the ad. watch it here
Silversun Pickups were recently invited to be a part of the newly resurrected fan-favorite MTV "Unplugged" and the quartet happily accepted. Their intimate performance is now available exclusively at MTV.com, which features 6 songs, including "Panic Switch," "Lazy Eye" and "Kissing Families." watch here
In what might be a last-ditch attempt at reliving the commercial success Cheap Trick enjoyed during the '70s, the power rockers are bringing back another 'colourful' by-product of that decade: the 8-track tape. The band's Latest album (yes, it's called The Latest) is available on CD, Vinyl and 8-track cartridge more
Bad Lieutenant the new project of former New Order front-man Bernard Sumner will release it's debut album, Never Cry Another Tear, is due out on October 5 in the UK from Triple Echo Records more
Radiohead's manager Brian Message has started a new record labeled called Polyphonic. He is reportedly partnering with Vancouver-based Nettwerk and UK's MAMA Group, the label is kicking off with $20 million US in funding. more
The debut album from Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros, "Up From Below", will be released tomorrow (7/7) on iTunes and then physically on July 14th. check out the band's incredible video for Desert Song right here
Liferuiner, Years Spent Cold, Through The Fire, and Betrayal will be touring together in August.more
Motorhead mainman Lemmy Kilmister will be designing his own fashion line. Motorhead's collection will be produced by Hurley and will include pieces such as hoodies, jeans, t-shirts and hats. more
A federal court says a former manager of 1950s doo-wop group The Drifters could be entitled to millions of dollars from concert promoters who've infringed on the band's trademark.more
In pointless awards news: Take That have won a second Silver Clef award, which makes them 'better' than The Beatles and the Rolling Stones, officially, because the '60s legends have only ever won once.more
Death Cab For Cutie Perform with Orchestra. The indie band and the 50-piece L.A. Philharmonic battle sound issues at the Hollywood Bowl. Spin reviews the show here
More than three years since the release of her last album, Fiona Apple has two songs on the way -- albeit not original ones. The emotive songwriter will contribute two new recordings to The Best Is Yet to Come, a forthcoming compilation honoring Cy Coleman more
Broadcast The Nightmare issued this bad news: "We are disheartened to announce that, due to the sudden departure of our drummer and bassist, we had to drop off the 'To Hell and Back' tour with Knights of the Abyss." more
Sixx: A.M./Guns N' Roses guitarist D.J. Ashba will take part in an online chat on Wednesday, July 15 at 7:00 p.m. PST / 10:00 p.m. EST at AshbaLand.com. more
Generation Kill, the new crossover outfit featuring Exodus frontman Rob Dukes, has released its first demo track, "Hate", via the band's official MySpace page. more
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