Sum 41 recently Posted the first in what may be a series of Metallica tribute performances. The show opens with "Blackened" from ...And Justice for All and moves into "Enter Sandman" from Metallica and then concluding with "Motorbreath" from Kill 'Em All. Watch the video here

Green Day bows at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with "21st Century Breakdown," selling 215,000 in an abbreviated three-day sales week.more

Chevelle revealed in an interview with TuneLab Music at Rock on the
Range that their upcoming new album will not be titled "A Letter From
a Thief", but is tentatively titled "Sci-Fi Crimes".more

Zao has issued the following announcement about the only live show they have scheduled this year: 'MAYBE the only show of 2009. at least, the only one we have locked in. 'Friday July 24, 2009 Mr Smalls Funhouse, Pittsburgh, PA 'All ages, $10.00, 7pm doors, 8 pm show start 'ZAO with To Speak Of Wolves, Kamikabe, and Drugdealer'more

Natalie Cole underwent kidney transplant surgery in Los Angeles Tuesday (May 19). According to a statement, Cole is now "resting comfortably" and recovering from the surgery. She has postponed her summer tour dates for the next three to four months as advised by her physicians. more

Rolling Stone reports that Depeche Mode have been forced to cancel three more shows on their Sounds of the Universe tour as Dave Gahan continues to recover from his bout with severe gastroenteritis.more

Michael Jackson's representatives announced Wednesday that the opening night at the 02 Arena had been set for July 8 but will be moved back to July 13more

"1984," the little synth ditty that opens Van Halen's 1984 album, was performed every night on Van Halen's 1984 tour, right before the band launched into "Jump." Presented here is the only known recording of Eddie performing an extended version of "1984."

KISS performed their classic songs "Detroit Rock City" and "Rock And Roll All Nite" Wednesday night on "American Idol" after viewers got to watch Adam Lambert sing a Broadway version of their biggest hit "Beth," while wearing a ridiculous outfit that would make even Gene Simmons cringe at its cheesiness. more.

But the best comedy of the evening wasn't even on the show, it was online. Read Rolling Stone's blogger get his panties all up in knots when.... gasp... his "black-leather-clad demon-prince hero" lost! That's what happens when you turn Gary Jules' somber interpretation of "Mad World" into a showtune!

Queen's Brian May and Roger Taylor made an appearance Wednesday (May 20th) on American Idol and performed 'We Are The Champions" with the finalists. more

Amy Winehouse has been taken to the hospital in St. Lucia for the second time this month and the zillionth time in the past couple of years. more

Rx Bandits and Dredg have announced the first half of their summer tour. The jaunt will feature Good Old War, Zechs Marquise and As Tall as Lions on various stops.dates

Talking Metal has Posted video footage of Guns N' Roses guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal joining Duff McKagan's Loaded onstage at the Blender Theater at Gramercy in New York City on May 19. The group performed a medley of classics from Iggy Pop, Journey, ZZ Top, Judas Priest, and more. The 5-minute video is available on Talking Metal's YouTube page

Four and a half years after he released his last studio album, Eminem is headed for his fifth straight No. 1 debut next week on the Billboard 200.more

Usher has just announced Monster as the title for upcoming album, which is set to be released this fall.

Details about the next-generation of Apple's iPhone have reportedly been leaked.more

DC4, the Los Angeles-based hard rock band featuring Rowan Robertson (ex-Dio) alongside brothers Jeff Duncan (Armored Saint, Odin) on lead vocals and guitar, Shawn Duncan (Odin) on drums and Matt Duncan on bass, will perform at a show to benefit Save A Life, a no-kill animal shelter, on July 3 at the Key Club in Hollywood, Californiamore

Some Slayer fans, known as the International Day of Slayer Task Force, are petitioning the U.S. government to declare June 6 an official holiday for all metal fans, Slayer or otherwise more

On the heels of the release of their covers album, "For The Lions," Hatebreed is currently in the studio working on a new full-length with an expected release this fall. more

Oh, Sleeper has dropped off the remainder of their current tour with The Human Abstract because bassist Lucas Starr's father is ill and he needs to go home and be with his family. more

In the latest issue of France's Rock Hard magazine, Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo has confirmed that Metallica will take part in a DVD shoot of the band's current "Death Magnetic" tour in July in the south of France.more

Intro5pect have decided to cancel their upcoming American and European tour in order to finish their upcoming full-length.more

UFO "The Visitor" Release Date has been moved to Tuesday June 16th

On June 16th, via Music Video Distributors, a live concert featuring blues legend B.B. King, 'B.B. King -At Sing Sing Prison', filmed at the maximum security prison north of New York City in 1972 will see its first appearance on DVD.more

Aretha Franklin has cancelled her appearance at Brown University's commencement ceremony in Providence, Rhode Island that was scheduled for Sunday (May 24 due to a family emergency, according NME

Lacuna Coil will embark on a U.S. headlining tour in July. Support on the trek will come from Kill Hannah, Seventh Void (the band featuring Type O Negative guitarist Kenny Hickey and drummer Johnny Kelly), and Dommin.dates

Holly Williams is set to take the legendary Opry stage Thursday, May 21 at 7:15pm Central Time for Opry Country Classics' "Families in Country Music" night, where she will perform hits by her grandfather (Hank Williams Sr.) and father (Hank Williams Jr.). To hear her performance, tune in to Sirius XM, or log on to www.wsmonline.com. Her Mercury Nashville debut titled Here With Me is slated for release June 16.

The woman accused by her husband of having an affair with Bruce Springsteen has filed papers in New Jersey saying her husband deliberately chose a celebrity to name in the case.more. Could have been worse, the woman could have accused the husband.

Four Year Strong have announced plans to release a new tribute album titled Explains It All. They explained the notion: We've always loved the 90's. Pogs, "The Sandlot", bowl cuts, "The Mighty Ducks", JNCO jeans, "Full House", Goosebumps books, Airwalks, "Home Alone", the list goes on forever. Most importantly, there was the music. It's what we grew up listening to. These songs have impacted us in some way and we want to share that feeling with you."more

It's been nearly two decades since Ian Hunter has released a pair of solo albums just two years apart. But the Mott the Hoople frontman credits 2007's "Shrunken Heads" with helping prod him toward "Man Overboard," which is due out July 21 on L.A.-based indie New West Records.more

Following the Swedish court victory against BitTorrent tracker the Pirate Bay in April, the majors are now reportedly taking further legal action against three of the men convicted and the Web company that is said to host the site.more

Justin Timberlake is lending his talents to the NBA as narrator of the NBA Entertainment documentary, Dream Season: 23 & 24.more

It was 9 February 1964 when The Beatles stepped on the multi-arrowed stage at the Ed Sullivan Theater and knocked out America. Now, thanks to the upcoming The Beatles: Rock Band, you can do the same.more

Lawnmower Deth return to The Pitz at the Woughton Centre, Milton Keynes in the UK on Friday, 5th June 2009 as a warm-up for their eagerly awaited and long-overdue appearance at this years Download Festival.

Wonderlick's first single, "This Song Is A Commercial," from their forthcoming album, "Topless At The Arco Arena," has been confirmed as the theme song of for the reality show "Here Come The Newlyweds," which debuts on ABC on May 25th. Seems fitting for a network who's name which might as well stand for Always Broadcasting Commercials. (or crap depending on your taste).

Crowbar will be re-releasing the majority of the back catalog through Housecore Records [Down/ex-Pantera singer Philip Anselmo's record label]. These releases will be the ONLY official re-releases that myself and the band have agreed to.more

And now for something complete different for John Legend fans. Listen here

Skumlove is currently recording their new album 'Church of the New Perversion' and has premiered a song from the album titled 'Anti-American Idol' at the Metalunderground MySpace page.more

Former Soilwork and current 5th Sonic Brigade drummer Henry Ranta was stopped by the Swedish police this past weekend after driving too fast. Since Ranta didn't have a driver's license, the police searched the car and found a huge hunting knife. In Sweden, carrying knives that can be used as weapons in public places is illegal and if prosecuted and convicted, Ranta faces up to a month in prison. He doesn't seem to be taking it too seriously.

A prosecutor asked a judge Tuesday to sentence music producer Phil Spector to 19 years to life in prison for his second-degree murder conviction in the shooting death of actress Lana Clarkson.more. At least Skidrow can dedicate their hit song to him.

Simple Plan took to Twitter to tell fans "we are currently writing. Hopefully that won't be too long and we will hit the studio by the end of this year."more

Gonzales broke the Guinness World Record for the longest public solo performance Sunday (May 17) by played 300 consecutive songs during a performance that lasted more than 27 straight hours.more

Reformed U.K. rock act Blur is looking to add U.S. and European shows to its run of U.K. dates and festival appearances.more

Drowning Pool's music video for "Shame," their fourth single off of Full Circle has been released, check it out here

God Dethroned, Abigail Williams, Woe Of Tyrants, and Augury will team up for a U.S. tour this fall.more

Chace Crawford is stepping into the starring role in the remake of "Footloose." What's next? A remake of "Dude, where's my car?" more

Speaking of Vapidwood. Oops Hollywood: Jennifer Love Hewitt is set to become a country singer, according to her boyfriend.more

Hard rock trio New Day Mile will open for Kings X on Thursday June 4th at Brick by Brick in San Diego, CA. NDM's latest release "Damn Strate" was co-produced by engineer Alan Sanderson who has worked with a laundry list of musician's that includes everyone from the Rolling Stones to Zakk Wylde. To hear some tracks off this ep, go here

RVIVR, the newest endeavor for former Shorebirds and Latterman frontman Matt Canino, is already planning a new 7" single. Derailer will be sent to the presses this week and is expected to be released on Rumbletowne next month. more

A rare Quiet Riot single featuring Kevin DuBrow on vocals, Randy Rhoads on guitar, Kelly Garni on bass and Drew Forsyth on drums is being auctioned offmore

Sugarland leads all the nominees announced Tuesday for Country Music Television's awards show next month with five nominations.more

Though it probably spread a bit of joy among T.I.'s fans, recent reports that the rapper will only serve two months of his one year and a day prison sentence are inaccurate according to this MTV report.

Even though she has 17 new songs on her new album, "Abnormally Attracted to Sin," Tori Amos promises she'll play plenty of familiar fare during her Sinful Attraction Tour, which begins July 10 in Seattlemore

The current incarnation of KISS will play the Milwaukee Summerfest. The show will take place at the Marcus Amphitheater on Saturday June 27.more

Total Music lives once again. Embattled online playlist service Project Playlist has acquired the assets and employees of the defunct music platform, which it plans to use to offer streaming music and music downloads.more

Candlelight Records has signed Boston, Massachusetts thrash/punk outfit Ramming Speed. For starters, the label will be re-releasing the group's debut, "Brainwreck," this summer.more

Set Your Goals will be shooting a video on Thursday, May 21st in Los Angeles, CA and is in search of extras for the shoot.more

Trivia Question of the day: Quiet Riot had a mega hit with "Cum on Feel The Noize," but they didn't write the song. Which band original did the tune? A) Slade B) Deep Purple C) Mountain D) Led Zeppelin. The answer tomorrow!

The answer from yesterday's question: Donovan was the guest singer on the Alice Cooper classic "Billion Dollar Babies." - more News Quicks

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