Update on the missing Metallica fan: Virginia State Police say Morgan Harrington was drinking alcohol on the night she disappeared and was not acting normally. The 20-year-old Virginia Tech student disappeared October 17 while attending a Metallica concert at John Paul Jones Arena at the University of Virginia. more

Myspace and Coke are giving away a free download of Breaking Benjamin's "Give Me A Sign" here

CoS had this choice quote: "Andrew WK was created, and this is a bit of a confession, by a large group of people, almost a conference of people, and we talked about how we could come up with something that would move people, that was done in the spirit of commerce, that was done in the spirit of entertainment� I am the next person who is playing Andrew WK." you have to read a lot deeper to get this one

U2 may have suffered disappointing sales for their new album, but the Irish rockers were easily the most popular draw on the North American concert circuit this year, according to data issued on Wednesday. more

Dropkick Murphys will be performing their popular song "Shipping Up To Boston" before the third annual NHL Winter Classic on January 1. The game between the Boston Bruins and Philadelphia Flyers will take place at Fenway Park in Boston more

French guitar shredder Cyril Lepizzera (The Faceless God, Heavy Guitars) is the subject of 2009's final episode of Parlour to Parlour. Michael Fortes visited Cyril at his home in the south of France for this very special look at one of France's most gifted metal guitarists. more

Jughead's Revenge will reunite to play shows for their 20th anniversary in early 2010, likely in March. more

Celesty is sorry to announce that vocalist Antti Railio has decided to pursue a different path than the band. The remaining members of Celesty would like to take this moment to wish Antti success in his vocal career but they are ready to take the next step for the future of the band. more

Warship, the group formed by Francis Mark and Rob Lauritsen following the dissolution of From Autumn To Ashes, is likely done following one release with Vagrant Records. Mark has issued a statement here -