Jon Bon Jovi has fired his manager Jack Rovner. It was rumored Rovner had been fired by the singer after messing up a VIP ticket package, sold as part of the group's latest tour, which was meant to give die-hard fans the chance to meet and greet their idols. However, Bon Jovi has dismissed the allegations, insisting creative differences is the real reason behind the business split. moreMy Darkest Days new video "Porn Star Dancing" has been posted online. The clip features Chad Kroeger of Nickelback, Zakk Wylde, and Ludacris. Check it out here
According to the Dish Network's program guide, the Rush 2112/Moving Pictures Classic Albums special will air on VH1 Classic next Saturday, June 26th at 8PM before the television premiere of the Rush documentary Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage. more
Ozzy Osbourne spoke to Billboard.com about the long-term future of Ozzest."We're bringing it back, and...if it takes off again, fine. If it doesn't, that's also fine because it's been great for us," Osbourne tells Billboard.com. "I'm really happy we've been able to launch new bands into the arena; a good few many bands got success from the Ozzfest. But since we didn't do it, there have been a few other festivals pop up." more
Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian joined Megadeth on stage at the second Big Four show at the Swiss edition of this year's Sonisphere festival, which was held yesterday (Friday, June 18th) at Degenaupark in Wil/Jonschwil, Switzerland. Watch it here
James Taylor and Carole King have raised more than $1.5 million in charitable donations so far on their "Troubadour Reunion" tour. more
John Lennon's handwritten lyrics to the final song on the classic Beatles album "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" were purchased by an American collector on Friday for $1.2 million. The winning bid for "A Day in the Life" was placed by phone at Sotheby's auction house more
Oasis is back at the top of the U.K. album charts once again - the rockers' greatest hits collection is at number one almost a year after they disbanded. more
Hayley Williams is not happy when reading article about her band Paramore in the July issue of SPIN magazine where she graces the cover. "The SPIN article ... that was just printed about us doesn't really seem to say anything about us as a band," she slammed in a blog post written while they were on the road. more
A musical featuring the back catalogue of Depeche Mode is set to open early next year. Called Playing The Angel, the play will run at the MITP theatre in Valletta, Malta and will feature a somewhat controversial storyline. more
John Mayer bounced back from his recent illness to play a late-night surprise show in New York City in the early hours of Thursday, June 17 morning. The rocker scrapped his European tour last month after he fell sick with a mystery ailment but he proved he is fit and well again with the impromptu gig in Manhattan. more
The Sword will be supporting Ozzy Osbourne at the iTunes Music Festival more
The reunited classic "Animosity" lineup of Corrosion Of Conformity - Mike Dean (bass, vocals), Woody Weatherman (guitar) and Reed Mullin (drums) have announced a handful of dates here
Former Ozzy Osbourne/Badlands guitarist Jake E. Lee made a rare appearance on May 22 at the grand opening of Dave Navarro's (Jane's Addiction) Black Door Bar & Grill in Las Vegas, Nevada. more
After several years of relatively consistent activity, it seems that Coalesce may once again be going into hibernation. more
Wolfsbane, featuring former Iron Maiden singer Blaze Bayley, have reunited and are starting the process of putting together a new album more
Ronnie James Dio's widow, Wendy Dio, sent Blabbermouth expressing why she is displeased with the Manowar organized tribute album to her late husband and she also explains how the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund will work and where the money will go here
Original BulletBoys Members Reform With Lynch Mob Singer After many attempts to reconcile with singer Marq Torien, Lonnie Vencent has moved forward and has brought together the original guitar player, Mick Sweda and original drummer Jimmy D'Anda more
Bison B.C have just announced a homecoming gig set to take place on July 23rd, 2010 at the Biltmore Cabaret in Vancouver more
Night Of The Vinyl Dead is reissuing Sentenced's 2006 live album, Buried Alive, on limited edition triple-vinyl. more
Ford is holding a music competition for indie bands- the winner gets an expenses paid recording session with legendary Grammy-winning producer Don Was (Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Barenaked Ladies, etc.) check out a video recorded by Don Was announcing the competition here. Wanna enter? Go here
Leaves' Eyes / ex-Theatre Of Tragedy singer Liv Kristine recently announced the release dates for her new solo album, Skintight. Originally scheduled for an August 31st release in Canada and the US, the record has been pushed to September 14th. more
50 Lions, Grave Maker, and Antagonist AD will be touring Europe together later this summer more
End Of Green have announced that they will release their seventh studio album, 'High Hopes in Low Places', on August 20th in Germany, Austria and Switzerland via Silverdust Records more
For those that missed Friday's afternoon quicks update, here they are again: Bret Michaels joined Miley Cyrus this morning (Friday, June 18th) for her Summer Concert Series performance on Good Morning America. Bret and Miley performed Poison's 'Every Rose Has a Thorn', and were interviewed together. Check out the footage here
The Fuse music television network is set to announce a brand new weekly music show hosted by Mark Hoppus of Blink 182. The show will provide a humorous spin on a wide range of topics in the world of music. more
Agnostic Front has lined up a two-week Fall tour with support from Mother Of Mercy and New Lows more
Liam Gallagher has said he intends to turn his memories of former band Oasis into a book or film in the near future. more
Bay Area Backstage has uploaded a new half hour-plus video tribute to late singer Ronnie James Dio (Black Sabbath , Heaven & Hell, Rainbow, Elf) featuring both interview and performance clips. Check it out here
Arcade Fire have announced the tracklisting for new album 'The Suburbs' - as well as details of a warm-up gig in London to prepare for their headline appearance at the Reading And Leeds Festivals this August. more
Radiohead's Philip Selway has announced a solo tour to promote his debut album. The drummer will release 'Familial' on August 30 through Bella Union, and heads out on the road the following month. dates -
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