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Green Day to Rework "21 Guns" with Musical Cast

Green Day have hit the studio this week to record a new version of their single "21 Guns" with the cast of American Idiot, the hit musical based on the band's 2004 album. ...Read More

Ozzy Delighted by McCartney Meeting

Prince of Darkness Ozzy Osbourne has admitted that he's fine with the fact that Paul McCartney declined an offer to collaborate on a song with him. ...Read More

STP Call Off 2009 Dates, Head for Studio

Stone Temple Pilots have decided to postpone the rest of their dates this year in order to focus on �their highly anticipated record, which will be coming out in the early spring of next year,� the group wrote on their website. ...Read More

Mosshart Hints At New Kills Album

While Alison Mosshart is currently on the road with Jack White and their recent startup the Dead Weather, her primary act the Kills is gearing up to begin work on a new album. ...Read More

Bono, Wyclef Earn Kennedy Center Award

U2 frontman Bono and musician Wyclef Jean have been selected by the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights as the recipients of their 2009 Ripple of Hope Award. ...Read More

British Sea Power Putting Together Album No. 5

British Sea Power are edging closer to completion of their fifth album. Guitarist Noble revealed on the band's website that they've written 15 new tunes for the record ...Read More

Foo Fighters, Queen Drummers May Partner for Tour

Roger Taylor, who for nearly 40 years has served as the drummer for legendary rock band Queen, has said he may be teaming up with Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins in the near future. ...Read More

NME Places Strokes Debut On Top of Album List

The Strokes' debut album Is This It was named the top album of the past decade in NME's 100 Greatest Albums Of The Decade list. ...Read More

Grizzly Bear Tour Bus Crashes

Brooklyn indie band Grizzly Bear were forced to put their tour plans on hold after their bus and trailer crashed while en route to Milan from Munich on Friday. ...Read More

U2 Get Noise Violation in Homeland

U2 was fined over $50,000 for breaking noise laws in Dublin during three recent tour stops in the Irish capitol. ...Read More

Kings of Leon Drummer Weds

Drummer Nathan Followill of Kings of Leon married singer Jessie Baylin over the weekend in a ceremony attended by brothers/bandmates Caleb and Jared and cousin Matthew. ...Read More

Liam Solo Group: Oasis Minus Noel

Liam Gallagher has announced he will play his first solo gig "in a couple of months." The once-singer for Oasis made the comment in a radio interview with an Italian radio ...Read More

Chili Peppers Set To Reconvene

Red Hot Chili Peppers are gearing up to play their first gig together after taking a brief hiatus in 2008. The band is set to perform at MusiCares 2010 on January 29th ...Read More

Neil Young To Be Honored By MusiCares

Neil Young will receive the honor of being the 2010 MusiCares Person of the Year this January 29th at the Los Angeles Convention Center. ...Read More

Who to Rock Super Bowl Halftime Show

The Who have been announced as the halftime performers for Super Bowl XLIV, taking place in Miami on February 7, 2010. ...Read More

Yorke Rails Against UK Nuclear Decision

Thom Yorke has railed against the British government's recent plan to construct a series of new atomic power stations. ...Read More

Grohl Reflects on Cobain's Troubling Life

Dave Grohl recently opened up about grunge icon Kurt Cobain, who recruited him to drum for Nirvana shortly before their meteoric rise to worldwide stardom. ...Read More

Bon Jovi for Actors Studio Premiere

Bon Jovi is set to appear on the upcoming season premiere of the hit Bravo television show Inside the Actors Studio. ...Read More

Steven Tyler Refutes Rumors of Leaving Aerosmith

While reports have emanated from various sources around the Aerosmith camp regarding the future of their band with vocalist Steven Tyler, it appears the singer is not ready ...Read More

Slash Revisits Paradise City with Fergie, Cypress Hill

One of Slash's latest collaborations has shown up online, after being released exclusively as a single in Japan. The song, a reworked version of Appetite for Destruction's "Paradise City," also features singer Fergie ...Read More

Green Day Musical Broadway Bound

Green Day's American Idiot musical is coming to Broadway, according to Playbill. The show is currently finishing its opening run at San Francisco's Berkeley Repertory Theatre, and after the final night on November 15th, the production will head to the East Coast ...Read More

Aerosmith Future Uncertain as Tyler Walks

Recent comments made by Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry has hordes of fans, critics and journalists reporting that the legendary Boston rock band could be finally at the end of their decades-long career. ...Read More

Grohl Not On Board With Hits Package

Dave Grohl, who fronts the Foo Fighters but is currently keeping time with supergroup Them Crooked Vultures, has said his main group's recently-issued Greatest Hits album feels "premature," adding that it ...Read More

Slash: No Jack White On Solo Album

Jack White has declined an offer to play on Slash's debut solo effort, according to the Velvet Revolver and former Guns N' Roses guitarist. ...Read More

Kings Of Leon Launching Clothing Line

Kings Of Leon are getting fashionable with their own line of clothing. The group have partnered with a French design firm called Surface To Air ...Read More

Them Crooked Vultures Unveil New Song

Them Crooked Vultures has again stoked the excitement of their fans, as they released another song from their upcoming debut album. ...Read More

Bloc Party's Okereke Poised for Solo Album

Kele Okereke, frontman for British rock outfit Bloc Party, is preparing to record a solo album. The band is set to go on hiatus, following the completion of a recent UK tour ...Read More

Iommi Making Handy Recovery

Guitarist Tony Iommi has offered an optimistic update on his recovery after undergoing stem-cell treatment on his hand. ...Read More

Former Sublime Members Lose Right To Name

The surviving members of 90s reggae-rock band Sublime must lose their old name if they wish to continue with their band's revival, a California judge has ruled. ...Read More

U2 Celebrates Bill Gates' Birthday

Bill Gates got a special birthday gift when he turned 54 last week. The computer icon rang in the celebration by attending a U2 concert on October 28th in Vancouver, British Columbia. ...Read More

Foo Fighters Tape VH1 Storytellers

Foo Fighters recently filmed an episode of VH1 Storytellers that is set to air on November 27th. In keeping with tradition, the group offered tales and anecdotes interspersed with over a dozen songs. ...Read More

Phish Play Rolling Stones at Festival 8

Legendary Vermont jam band Phish are coming off a historic Halloween weekend, playing their very own Festival 8 in Indio, California. ...Read More

New Album In Forecast for Dead Weather

The Dead Weather are already prepared to record the follow-up to their recently released debut album Horehound. ...Read More

Who's Next For Rock Band

The Who are reportedly in talks with game makers to develop a Rock Band video game modeled after their group. ...Read More

Hawkins, Muse Contribute To Idol Debut

Former American Idol contestant Adam Lambert is getting some help from some big name rockers for his upcoming debut album, For Your Entertainment. ...Read More

Jones Explains Led Zep Reunion Fail

John Paul Jones recently shed light on why last year's anticipated Led Zeppelin reunion never materialized. Though Jones and guitarist Jimmy Page were both vocal about wanting to reunite with their old band ...Read More

Rob Zombie Signs with Roadrunner

Rob Zombie has unexpectedly jumped ship from his label of 18 years and signed with Roadrunner Records. Zombie will issue his upcoming album, Hellbilly Deluxe 2 on it Loud & Proud imprint. ...Read More

Cornell's Scream Album Gets Rock Makeover

When Chris Cornell released an album earlier this year with producer Timbaland, fans and critics responded with confusion and scathing attacks. However, the album is getting a fresh look ...Read More

Corgan Blogs About Swine Flu

Billy Corgan has taken to his blog yet again, this time to issue a lengthy post about swine flu and the inherent dangers related to vaccinations. ...Read More

U2's YouTube Concert Draws Record Web Audience

YouTube's recent live webcast of U2's concert at the Rose Bowl generated almost 10 million streams around the world ...Read More

Liam Gallagher to Pursue New Band in New Year

Liam Gallagher has stated that he will continue his musical career post-Oasis by starting a new band. ...Read More

Stone Temple Pilots Plot New Album

Stone Temple Pilots have announced that they're planning on hitting the studio to work on a new album. ...Read More

Third Man Records Popping Up in London

Jack White will be bringing his Third Man Records to London this weekend for a "pop-up shop" in the UK capitol. White's label will be open for two days only, starting on October 30th ...Read More

Plant Suggests Glastonbury Slot

Robert Plant recently stated that he is considering a performance at the upcoming Glastonbury festival. "There's place for me there, but I have no idea who with,� the singer said ...Read More

Them Crooked Vultures Stream New Single

Them Crooked Vultures have finally released a bona fide song, after months of giving fans little else than brief clips of songs posted online. ...Read More

Bono Laments Album's Shortcomings

Bono has come out with the admission that he was disappointed by their last album's failure to make a significant impact on the charts. Despite U2's No Line On The Horizon ...Read More

Metallica Aid in Search for Missing Fan

Metallica are helping in the search for a fan who went missing during their recent concert in Virginia. ...Read More

Spider-Man Musical Delayed Again

An upcoming Spider-Man musical featuring music by U2's Bono and the Edge is seeing more setbacks, and will likely not open until spring of 2010 ...Read More

Noel Gallagher Readies Solo Career

Noel Gallagher has announced that he is planning to set forth on a solo career following his departure from Oasis in August. ...Read More

Bloc Party Drummer to Quit?

Bloc Party's Matt Tong has hinted that he is considering walking away from his drummer duties with the band. ...Read More

Kravitz Eyes White Collaboration

While Lenny Kravitz admits that he doesn't stay tuned in to all of the latest music, he has expressed interest in collaborating with one hot artist who is very much en vogue. ...Read More

Faith No More Set for U.S. Dates

Faith No More have given their American fans cause for celebration, as the band recently alluded to bringing their reunion tour to the U.S. ...Read More

Wolfmother Singer Joins Up On Slash Album

Slash recently announced that he's put the finishing touches on an as-yet-untitled song with Andrew Stockdale of Wolfmother contributing vocals. ...Read More

Endino Reflects On Nirvana Debut

Producer Jack Endino recently shared some of the stories surrounding the recording process of Nirvana's 1989 debut album, Bleach. ...Read More

Liam Gallagher To Respond To Fans

Liam Gallagher will take to the web to address questions from fans about his fledgling clothing line, Pretty Green. ...Read More

Gamers Now Able to Rock Out to Abbey Road

One of the Fab Four's finest efforts is now available on The Beatles: Rock Band video game, Harmonix and MTV Games announced in a press release. ...Read More

Bon Jovi Slated for Meadowlands Opener

Bon Jovi is set to perform at the kickoff concert at New York's new $1.6 billion stadium, slated to open next year. ...Read More

MGMT Name Sophomore Album

MGMT have revealed the title of their upcoming album will be Congratulations. The album is the follow-up to their highly acclaimed 2007 debut, Oracular Spectacular. ...Read More

Good Charlotte Ready to Rock

Good Charlotte is returning to rock territory on their upcoming effort, after adopting a dance-infused sound for their last album. ...Read More

U2 Gig To Be Streamed Via YouTube

U2 have announced plans to stream an upcoming performance live over the internet. ...Read More

Def Leppard Cancels Tour

Def Leppard have called off the remainder of their North American tour, with the band revealing on their website that they needed to deal with "personal matters." ...Read More

Flaming Lips Visit Dark Side

Flaming Lips, fresh on the heels of the release of their latest album, Embryonic, have announced that they've covered the entire Dark Side Of The Moon, the landmark 1973 album from Pink Floyd. ...Read More

Love Skips Court Appearance, Loses Case

Courtney Love has again found herself at the wrong end of a courtroom battle. A judge in a Los Angeles courtroom has ordered the musician to pay a sum of over $3,000 to Elite Maids, a cleaning service. ...Read More

Bono Commends Obama's Nobel Prize Win

U2 frontman Bono has spoken out in support of President Obama's recent Nobel Peace Prize win in an editorial published this past weekend in the New York Times. ...Read More

Celebrity Apprentice Settling On New Contestants

Contestants for the next edition of Celebrity Apprentice appear to have been chosen, according to People. ...Read More

Trent Reznor Marries Mariqueen Maandig

Nine Inch Nails' Trent Reznor married fianc�e Mariqueen Maandig over the weekend, reports E! News. ...Read More

Metallica's Trujillo Rocks Out with Rodrigo y Gabriela

Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo made a special guest appearance onstage with Mexican guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela on Friday (Oct. 16th) at Chicago's Riviera Theatre. ...Read More

ASCAP Awards Honor McCartney, Coldplay

Paul McCartney recently collected the Songwriter of the Year award at the 29th annual ASCAP Awards held in London. ...Read More

Blur Lined Up for LEGO Rock Band

The members of Blur are set to become animated avatars in the upcoming LEGO Rock Band game. The UK rockers' classic "Song 2" will appear in the game as playable content ...Read More

Oasis Film Picks Up Award

Oasis have earned an award for the Dig Out Your Soul In The Streets film, which showcases New York City buskers playing songs from the band's latest album before its release. ...Read More

Cake At Work On New Album

Cake are at work on their first studio album in 5 years and are planning to release the effort next spring. ...Read More

Cuomo, Perry for Songwriting Session

Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo is planning to sit down with pop star Katy Perry next week to collaborate on new material for her next album. ...Read More

Flaming Lips Open Pop-Up Store To Promote New Album

The Flaming Lips have announced that they will open doors on a "pop-up" shop for one day in Hollywood this Thursday, October 15th. ...Read More

Radiohead Not Giving Up On Albums Just Yet

Radiohead appear not to be shutting the door on albums after all. While frontman Thom Yorke recently stated that the group felt that they had exhausted the typical album format, the band is now ready to return to the studio ...Read More

Byrne, Corgan to Speak in Psych Series

Billy Corgan and David Byrne are set to engage in an upcoming conversation series dealing with famed psychologist Carl Jung. ...Read More

Homme Talks Up Crooked Vultures Origins

Newly coined rock supergroup Them Crooked Vultures are slowly gaining fans on the road with their aggressive blend of hard rock, but frontman Josh Homme has said that the group's debut will be released before ...Read More