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Avenged Sevenfold plan a break

First of all, fans of Avenged Sevenfold shouldn’t panic. The band is not breaking up, but simply taking a breather after touring in support of their latest album, Nightmare. And though the length of the break and what each member will do with their time off is “up in the air,” singer M Shadows states […]

Lou Reed brings Metallica guitarists to tears

Metal rockers Kirk Hammett and James Hetfield have collaborated with Lou Reed on the upcoming album, Lulu. It seems that, during the recording process, the lyrics in one of Reed’s songs caused the two guitarists, and members of Metallica, to sob. This news is not so much a jab at Hammett and Hetfield as it […]

Hostage Calm will perform entire self titled album

Hostage Calm have announced a special show in Hamden, CT this fall. On September 24 at Connecticut’s The Space, the band will perform their self-titled album in its entirety. The show has not even been added to the band’s MySpace, and no word yet on when tickets will go on sale.

Neutral Milk Hotel release box set

For all the fans of Neutral Milk Hotel out there, start saving your money! Vocalist Jeff Magnum is self-releasing a vinyl-only box-set. The set will include the band’s entire discography, 15 unreleased tracks, and 2 posters. The set is up for pre-sale here.

All Time Low announce new single

All Time Low have announced the newest single off of their 2011 release, Dirty Work. The boys have chosen “Time Bomb” as the single. While you wait for the video, you can listen to the song here, on their website.

Queen tops the list of driving songs

The UK’s PRS (Performing Rights Society) have compiled a list of the top 10 songs drivers prefer to jam out to when on the road. Queen snagged the number 1, 2, and 7 spots on the list, with “Don’t Stop Me Now” taking the top prize.

Laura Stevenson and the Cans add tour dates

Lara Stevenson and the Cans, who are touring in support of their latest album, Sit Resist, have added more dates to their upcoming European tour. A revised list of dates can be seen below.

MUSIC VIDEO: Rihanna- Cheers (Drink To That)

In what appears to be a well-timed effort to have Rihanna’s newest single, “Cheers (Drink To That),” off of her latest record, Loud, crack the top ten on the Billboard Top 100 chart, the folks over at Def Jam have recently released the video to the track. It seems spot #17 in’t good enough for […]

Lemonheads update tour schedule

The Lemonheads are setting out on tour this fall to perform their 1992 album, It’s a Shame About Ray with support from The Shining Twins. Since the original tour announcement, the band has added a second show at Bowery Ballroom, which will include support from Follower.

Busta Rhymes speaks about closing Lil Wayne’s LP

Busta Rhymes considers it a “blessing” to be the closing voice on Lil Wayne’s forthcoming LP, Tha Carter IV. He recently spoke about his experience working with Lil Wayne, and the respect he has for Weezy. The LP has already been leaked–including the closing song with Busta Rhymes–but comes out officially directly after the MTV […]

Fitz & The Tantrums announce fall tour

Fitz & The Tantrums will begin a US tour with Walk the Moon this fall. Band presale tickets are now available, and regular tickets will go on sale this Friday, August 26, at noon. The tour begins on November 10 at Terminal 5 in New York. All dates are listed below.

Dream Theater discuss new album

Fans excited about the September 13 release of Dream Theater’s A Dramatic Turn of Events can watch a track-by-track discussion of the new album. Dream Theater have already released their first single, “On The Backs of Angels,” and have followed it up with previews of four additional tracks.