Against Me! drummer Warren Oakes has left the Florida Punk band. While a recent blog post from band founder Tom Gabel infers that Oakes was fired, he told MTV News that it was a "really amicable" decisionmore

The self-titled debut album from Chickenfoot, the new rock supergroup comprised of drummer Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), bassist Michael Anthony (ex-Van Halen), guitarist Joe Satriani and vocalist Sammy Hagar (ex-Van Halen), sold 49,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 6 on The Billboard 200 chart.more

Depeche Mode restart their world tour in Germany following singer Dave Gahan's surgery to remove a cancerous tumor in his bladder last monthmore

Elvis Costello is giving his fans more than a new album this month. The singer-songwriter will perform two free shows at indie retailer Amoeba Music in San Francisco and Hollywood, Cal.more

Chris Brown lost a bid to delay a preliminary hearing in his assault case, which his attorney argued should wait for a related California Supreme Court decision.more

Faith No More kicked off its reunion tour earlier Wednesday night (June 10) with a headlining performance at the Brixton Academy in London, England.more

Chevelle has set September 8 as the release date for its fifth studio album, titled "Sci-Fi Crimes", according to HardDrive Radio.more

A New Jersey concert promoter has sued entertainer Michael Jackson for $40 million for allegedly breaching a contract to play a reunion concert with other family members.more

The convicted killer of Selena lost an appeal Wednesday in Texas' highest criminal appeals court because it was filed in the wrong county.more

Lauryn Hill has canceled all tour dates in Europe this summer for health reasons.more

Teenage pop tart Miley Cyrus has announced dates for her first ever UK tour, which will start in December.more

Full Blown Chaos is currently in the market for a new full-time bassist. Candidates should be 21-35 years of age, have stage presence, be able to practice in New York City, possess professional gear, be ready to tour, and have both a U.S. passport and driver's license.more

Lambgoat confirms that recent rumors regarding new Rorschach reunion shows are indeed true.more

HIM have set "Screamworks: Love In Theory And Practice" as the title of their new album, tentatively due in February 2010 via Warner Bros. Records worldwide. more

Phobia has dropped off their tour with Magrudergrind and Unholy Grave, which is slated to kick off tomorrow in California.more

The new version of Fear Factory will embark on a tour of Australia in August.more