Peace Sells but Megadeth's not buying It appears that a full-scale verbal war has broken out between Dave Mustaine and former Megadeth guitarist Jeff Young. Mustaine fired the first salvo during a recent interview with Undercover.com.au. Classic Rock reports that in the interview Mustaine claimed that the band's 1988 Australian tour had to be cancelled because Young had run out of heroin and insisted on going back to America.... Inevitably, Young has hit back, calling Mustaine "a lying piece of s***". But there is morePete Doherty has been rearrested at Gloucester Crown Court this morning (December 21) for suspected drug possession, moments after being spared jail for driving offences, according to an NME report. He was just done getting a light sentence of a June arrest of "dangerous driving", when he was arrested after a security officer reportedly found a suspected controlled substance (a.k.a. drug) in Doherty's possession. more
Radiohead will head back into the studio to record the follow-up to In Rainbows in January. Writing on a blog on the band's website, guitarist Ed O' Brien said the group were looking forward to being together again. more
Ozzy Osbourne has scheduled several book signings in support of the US hardcover release of his autobiography I Am Ozzy, due out on January 24th via Sphere Publishers . If you are in the cities on the signing tour you can pick up your copy and have The Prince Of Darkness himself autograph your copy. details
This is former Smashing Pumpkins drummer Jimmy Chamberlin's new band. No, seriously, this is what they're called. The group is a collaborative effort between Chamberlin and The Jackfields' Mike Reina. The two reportedly have written 12 to 15 "progressive, symphonic pop" songs more
Blur have announced details of the world premiere of their new film 'No Distance Left To Run'. The film will be shown for the first time at London's Leicester Square Odeon on January 14, with all the band expected to attend. more
Apparently Glassjaw has substantial plans for 2010, because Saves The Day/Glassjaw members Mannuel Carrero (bass) and Durijah Lang (drums) have left the group to focus entirely on Glassjaw. more
Unearth has been selected as the headliner for the second installment of the Atticus Metal Tour. The tour is slated for the spring of 2010 and will feature support from Stick To Your Guns, Veil Of Maya, The Ghost Inside, Carnifex, and Your Demise on select dates.
'Come Dancing' the musical that was written and fronted by The Kinks' Ray Davies, has been cancelled. The show, which had its first run in 2008 and was closed this year, was set to be revived by director Bill Kenwright in 2010. more
Joe Strummer's final painted Christmas Card will be reproduced and sold to raise money for Strummerville – The Joe Strummer Foundation for New Music. The Clash vocalist passed away seven years ago this week and the cards were originally destined for family and friends in 2002. more
Consequence of Sound have named Green Day the band of the decade. Find out why here
The Chariot has announced a headlining tour for early-2010 titled "The Tours And Rumors Of Tours" Tour. Joining them will be Inhale Exhale, Greeley Estates, Memphis May Fire, and The Color Morale. more
Calling All Cars will open all AC/DC shows in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth ahead of Wolfmother and then Acca Dacca. more
Shining have dropped off the upcoming 'Evangelia Amerika' tour alongside Behemoth due to work visa issues. more -
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