Don't count on a Led Zeppelin reunion because it involves too much paperwork for Robert Plant. At least that's the spin a UK report puts on these comments, "The endless paperwork was like nothing I've experienced before. I've kept every one of the e-mails that were exchanged before the concert and I'm thinking of compiling them for a book, which I feel sure would be hailed as a sort of literary version of Spinal Tap." more
Britney Spears' trial for driving without a valid California license is all set for next month � and the attorney representing her in the criminal matter isn't happy about it. J. Michael Flanagan, the pop singer's attorney, said the matter is going before a jury due to unfavorable "special treatment" by prosecutors and a judge. You gotta read his BS about this, his pissed because she will face a trial for the actual crime she is charges with. Poor baby, read more
Farm Aid founder Willie Nelson says the organization will give $30,000 to groups that help family farmers in areas of Texas and Louisiana hit hardest by Hurricanes Ike and Gustav. more
Soilwork has the following good news for fans, "The past two years have been great although sometimes a bit turbulent. We made another killer album and did several amazing tours around the world; and today it is with sheer joy and excitement that we announce the return of Peter Wichers as a guitarist in Soilwork. He's been missed both as a bandmate and as a songwriter." more
Scars on Broadway, the collaboration between guitarist/vocalist Daron Malakian and drummer John Dolmayan, will make its network television debut on Tuesday, October 14 with an appearance on ABC-TV's "Jimmy Kimmel Live." While two songs will be broadcast on-air, the band will perform a free, five-song mini-concert on Kimmel's Outdoor Stage located right in the heart of Hollywood, CA, Scars on Broadway's home base. "Jimmy Kimmel Live" airs at 12:05AM ET and PT/11:05PM CT.
"All Together Now," the documentary chronicling the Beatles-based Cirque du Soliel production "Love," has been set for near-simultaneous release on Oct. 20 and 21 in theaters and on DVD. more
Slightly Stoopid walked away from last night's San Diego Music Awards with two top awards - Song of the Year for "2AM," and Album of the Year for "Chronchitis," released in 2007.
Oceano have tapped Colin Marks to create the artwork for the band's upcoming debut album, Depths. Colin Marks is a London-based artist who's dark and gritty art style has made him the right man to provide the visuals for bands like Strapping Young Lad, Aborted and Whitechapel.
This past Saturday (September 13), Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward hosted the September 2008 edition of "Rock 50", his monthly radio show. However, this month's episode was a little different � it was Bill's tribute to the victims of the September 11 attacks from seven years ago. more
The Absence, Woe of Tyrants and Psyopus will perform at the Indianapolis Metal Fest II on September 26th & 27th at the Madam C.J. Walker Theatre. Fest website.
AC/DC will use Ticketmaster's new paperless technology for select seats on its upcoming North American arena tour in an effort to combat scalpers. anyone know if Ticketbastard tacks on an additional fee for this too? We're seriously curious, so if you've purchased such tickets please use the contact link at the bottom of the page to let us know. Now you can read more about this here
A French museum has found a previously unknown piece of music handwritten by Mozart, a researcher said Thursday. The 18th century melody sketch is missing the harmony and instrumentation but was described as important find. more
Disfear, featuring former At The Gates/The Crown vocalist Tomas Lindberg and ex-ENTOMBED guitarist Ulf "Uffe" Cederlund, told fans on Thursday, "We are sorry to announce that we are forced to cancel our imminent Norwegian dates due to our drummer Marcus Andersson having sustained a shoulder injured." more
Chicago radio stations and sports bars have begun spinning "All the Way," a Chicago Cubs-themed ditty written by Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder at the request of Cubs legend Ernie Banks. more
7digital, a small, UK-based music store, has made music history by becoming the first digital music service to offer DRM-free music from all four major record labels in Europe.more
Cinderella's Jeff LaBar has denied that he has replaced Carlos Cavazo (Quiet Riot, Ratt) as the new guitarist of Juan Croucier's Dirty Rats, the band featuring bassist/vocalist Juan Croucier (RATT) and drummer John Medina (Bret Michaels). oops. more. We could make a joke about the guitarist turning into a pumpkin but we'll restrain ourselves.
Yngwie Malmsteen will be inducted into Hollywood's RockWalk on Monday, October 13 at noon in front of the Guitar Center at 7425 Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, California. - All the details
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