(antiMusic) Jimi Hendrix will continue rocking from beyond the grave for another ten years - his family plans to release boxes of previously unheard recordings. The legendary guitarist died in 1970, but his sister Janie reveals the family has enough unreleased material to keep fans happy for another decade. moreOf the all the acts on the shortlist for Canada's Polaris Music Prize, Toronto hardcore band F**ked Up seemed the least likely to take the $20,000 award. But that's exactly what happened as a jury of 10 Canadian music journalists, bloggers and broadcasters awarded the band the prize more
Nearly 40 years after breaking up, The Beatles are still breaking records for album sales. EMI Group PLC says consumers in North America, Japan and the U.K. bought more than 2.25 million copies of the Fab Four's re-mastered albums in the first five days after their Sept. 9 release. more
The unlikely but surprisingly melodic pairing of New Zealand song bird Boh Runga and System of a Down front man Serj Tankian on the "Be Careful" takes on an animated life in a fun and playful video about starting over. The song is off Boh's U.S. album debut "Right Here" which was released digitally in July. Check out the video right here... pun intended
The latest episode of "Talking Metal" features an interview host John Ostronomy conducted with Skinny and Pig Benis of Mushroomhead. Topics include touring, recording, J Mann, and 216. Additional podcast topics covered by Ostronomy and host Mark Strigl include Evan Seinfeld and The Spyderz, Almost Is Nothing, Heaven and Hell, and the Runaways. Pictures as well as the 45-minute podcast can be downloaded here
Ace Frehley was given the opportunity to tour Cobo Hall in Detroit one last time on September 19th before it's gutted and transformed into an auto showroom in the next few weeks. Additional info on the documentary and photographs from the tour can be found at www.acefrehley.com.
Aerosmith will perform in Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates, as part of the Formula One racing weekend. The band will play the grand finale for the Grand Prix event, following Formula One's first day/night race on November 1.more
The new video for The Oregon Donor's song "Morse Code" from A Pageant's End has been posted online. The album comes out on October 6th but you can watch the video right now here
Third Eye Boyband: Hot Chelle Rae will be the main support to Third Eye Blind for three weeks in October. The tour leads up to the release of the band's debut album Lovesick Electric, coming out October 27th on Jive Records.
Alison Goldfrapp has confirmed that her band has written the score for Nowhere Boy, the forthcoming movie based on John Lennon's childhood and teenage years.more
David Gray has a new album out called Draw The Line. The album is being featured as an Amazon Daily Deal. This week only you can purchase the entire album for $3.99 on Amazon Mp3. Buy it here
Samael will no longer be appearing alongside Moonspell on their North American tour this October/November. Taking their place will be Century Media recording artists Divine Heresy. more
Carl Barat has revealed he is hoping to star in two plays early next year. The former Libertines and Dirty Pretty Things frontman remained tight-lipped about what the plays are, but said he is likely to tread the boards next January.more
Eddie Van Halen played himself in an episode of "Two and a Half Men" Monday night. If you couldn't stomach watching a sitcom for a full half hour, or watched the show and happen to blink when Eddie appeared, you can view a video over at Blabbermouth
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