(antiMusic) Some really quick New Quicks for you this day after a three day weekend. Here you go: Amidst its involvement on the soundtrack for the new Transformers movie and a number of members' solo projects in the works, Linkin Park is hard at work on its fourth album, which will likely come out in 2010 according to co-frontman Mike Shinoda.moreChickenfoot, the new rock supergroup comprised of drummer Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), bassist Michael Anthony (ex-Van Halen), guitarist Joe Satriani and vocalist Sammy Hagar (ex-Van Halen), will be the featured musical guests on Conan O'Brien's "The Tonight Show" on Friday, June 5 at 11:35 p.m.more
The Mexico Metalfest 2009 will take place on August 2nd in Mexico, Maine. The currently confirmed line up includes Ravage, Ripfence, Psychostick, In the Kingdom of Nightmares, Lost Conscience, Absence of the Sun, and Hatred Alivemore
Nine Inch Nails fans have pledged over $260,000 in the space of two days to give to a man in need of a heart transplant.more
Amy Winehouse cancels her appearance at a concert to celebrate the 50th anniversary of music label Island Records causing the entire gig to be cancelled..more
Trivia question of the day: Guns N' Roses / Velvet Revolver axeman Slash once tried out for which band? a) Megadeth b) Michael Jackson's backing band c) Poison d) Bon Jovi
The answer to Friday's question: Radiohead's original name was On a Friday. It was reportedly a nod to the day of the week the band would rehearse. - more News Quicks
