Janis Joplin Holding Company Bandmate Dies

In the summer of 1965, legendary promoter Chet Helms brought James to 1090 Page Street to meet Peter Albin and Sam Andrew of Big Brother and the Holding Company, and shortly thereafter, he joined the band. In June of 1966, Joplin joined the band, and shortly thereafter she and Gurley began a short lived affair. - more on this story

What In The Hell Happened To Pete Wentz's Face?

Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz posted a mysterious blog on Monday. The posting including a couple of photos which showed his face bloodied and bruised. Instead of telling fans what happened to his face, he listed a long multiple choice list inviting them to guess what caused the injuries shown in the photo.

We have no idea if this is a eggnog induced hoax, if Pete had a makeup artist do this for a music video or some other reason or if he was really injured. We'll let you be the judge of that. Here is part of his message and one of the photos:
Several unsightly wounds are scattered around my face and eyes (see fig. 2). Choose your own excuse to advance the story!!! My face was badly bludgeoned because…. A) Latenight game of "face jousting" gone horribly right. B) Called Perez a gay slur. C) Called Will.I.Am "Perez." D) In a Nyquil-induced haze I confused my own reflection with my estranged brother, David Archuletta. Ran into mirror full-speed.
- The list goes on here with more photos

Megadeth Vs Ex-Megadeth- Pete Doherty Court House Drug Bust- Radiohead Plan New Album- Wanna Meet Ozzy?- Smashing New Band- Big Screen Blur and more

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 shit". But there is more

Pete 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 -

Ozzy Scrooge Osbourne

Before you ask, it was a slow news day. But this story is timely given that it's just before Christmas and the "Prince of Darkness" has spoken out against the holiday. Nightwatcher has the Scrooge-worthy tale: Ozzy Osbourne has said he hates Christmas so much he would prefer to be in hospital.

The 61-year-old music legend said he finds the festive season dull and looks back with fond memories to 2003 when he spent the period unconscious following an accident.

He also had a Christmas number one that year after a duet with daughter Kelly, Changes, topped the charts. 'I was in a coma for a while so I missed Christmas, thank God. If I want to miss Christmas, I'll get on my quad bike and break my neck again.' - more on this story

The Rolling Stones Plan To Tour But May Leave One Member At Home

(Rock Radio) The Rolling Stones are planning a tour in 2010 but it may not feature Ronnie Wood because his drinking has reportedly gotten out of hand in the past year.

The Daily Mail reports the 62-year-old guitarist's lifestyle issues mean the band can't get insurance for the tour, and so much money is at stake it would be impossible to plan the trek without a backup policy.

In the past the band relied on Wood's wife Jo to keep him in line - but they divorced earlier this year after he was revealed to be having an affair with 21-year-old Ekaterina Ivanova. - more on this story

Misery Index Plan New Album

Misery Index has spent their recent time away from the road writing for their follow-up album to 2008's Traitors. The band will begin recording in early January with engineer Steve Wright at WrightWay Studios (Dying Fetus, Slipknot, Mos Def).

The album's tentative title is Heirs To Thievery and advance song titles include "Embracing Extinction", "Heirs To Thievery", "Fed To The Wolves", and "Sleeping Giants." A May 2010 release date is expected.

Misery Index's Jason Netherton commented on the album's lyrical theme via his Demockery blog: "The thread that binds several songs lyrically surrounds ideas of hidden history, how we interpret our nation, and our idea of who we are culturally and collectively, as it is generally handed down to us in terms of icons, wars, struggles and triumph." - more on this story

Dead Confederate Releases Free Live LP

Dead Confederate just wrapped up their 2009 tour through Europe with Alberta Cross and finished in the United Kingdom with J Mascis and the fog in support of their release Wrecking Ball across the pond.

They are now offering a free download of a new Live LP, DIRTY AMMO. The material was recorded live at The Earl in Atlanta, GA this past May and features seven tracks in total.

The LP showcases the band's signature live intensity on four original songs (from the bands EP and studio album) and one previously un-relesased new song, "Guns," as well as two covers - Elliot Smith's "Roman Candle" and Officer May's "Smoking a Minor." - more on this story

Innovators In Music TV Series To Air in January

Toronto's Original Spin Media, producers of the 39 part Beautiful Noise concert TV series and Solos: The Jazz Sessions, are pleased to announce Innovators In Music, a new series of documentary profiles on six dynamic musicians from a variety of genres, backgrounds, and disciplines. The series premieres on Bravo! on January 7, 2010 at 8:00PM EST and includes: Steve Earle (1/7), Levon Helm (1/14), Mickey Hart (1/21), Dave Stewart (1/28), Billy Bragg (2/4) and Sonic Youth (2/11).

Each half-hour episode explores how the artistic impulse extends beyond music-making into other realms of creative pursuit. From photography, painting, and politics to bonsai and beyond, the series examines the surprising and inspiring world of six Innovators In Music.

"We're very excited about Innovators In Music" states Producer Daniel Berman. "We caught each artist in a variety of places, sometimes in their homes, sometimes on the road - it's a great cross-section, there are some things shown and said on a more intimate, candid level." Berman continues, "it was a revelation as a true fan of the genre to go to Levon Helm's home in Woodstock and tape him perform, and interview him on his 69th birthday; hang with Steve Earle at his favorite guitar store in New York City and go for sandwiches, it's just stuff you just don't see that often. I see the programs as mini-documentaries, they're quick but they have substance." - more on this story

Get Wasted On Christmas

Municipal Waste will be appearing on Fuel TV's "The Daily Habit" on Christmas Day Friday December 25th at 9:00 PM EST (6:00 PM PST).

If you want to see Municipal Waste's blistering performance for yourself, make sure you check your local listings for Fuel TV and see what channel "The Daily Habit" airs on in your market.

"The Daily Habit" is FUEL TV's first original daily series, telecast weeknights at 9:00 pm ET (6:00 pm PT) while re-airing later in the evening at 12:00 am ET (9:00 pm PT), and the following weekday at 2:30pm ET (11:30am PT) and 5:30pm ET (2:30 pm PT). - more on this story

A Who's Who of Rock Rocks For Deftones' Chi Cheng

On November 19 and 20, 2009 hard rock pioneers Deftones hosted two special benefit shows at the intimate Avalon in Hollywood, CA for their bassist, Chi Cheng. Joined by a handful of their peers from near and far, both shows featured entirely unique sets with Deftones performing songs from all five of their prior releases as well as some fan favorite covers. The aim was to raise funds for the ongoing care of Cheng who has been in a semi-conscious state since Nov, 2008 due to severe head injuries sustained in an auto accident.

Unannounced guests such as Robert Trujillo (Metallica), Mike Shinoda (Linkin Park), Slayer's Dave Lombardo, Daron Malakian, John Dolmayan, Shavo Odajian (System of A Down), Cypress Hill,, Max Cavalera (Sepultura), Xzibit, Alexi Laiho (Children of Bodom), Mark McGrath (Sugar Ray), Ben Kenney (Incubus), Greg Puciato (Dillinger Escape Plan), Johan Matranga, Chris Robyn, Shaun Lopez (Far) and more showed up in support of their good friend in time of need. The resultant, emotionally-charged shows raised funds and activated fans to unite in their heartfelt contribution toward an important cause.

Additionally, over 60 artists and organizations stepped up to donate collectable items for an online auction. Key contributors included: Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, My Chemical Romance, System of a Down, Alice In Chains, Avenged Sevenfold, HIM, Rise Against, Blink 182, Live Nation and Goldenvoice. The combined efforts allowed Deftones to raise close to 100K. - more on this story

The Devil Wears Prada Named APs Band of the Year

As one of the brightest, rising stars in the metalcore world, The Devil Wears Prada has been named 2009's Band of the Year by Alternative Press. The band will grace the cover of AltPress' February 2010 issue, on stands January 5. With vocalist Mike Hranica having been featured on the cover of the magazine's Warped Tour August issue, this is the second time in less than a year that TDWP has been on the cover of AltPress.

The Alternative Press cover recognizes the breakthrough year that 2009 has been for The Devil Wears Prada - Hranica, guitarist/vocalist Jeremy DePoyster, guitarist Chris Rubey, bassist Andy Trick, keyboardist James Baney, and drummer Daniel Williams. The band's critically-acclaimed third album, With Roots Above and Branches Below (Ferret Records), was released in May and debuted at #11 on Billboard's Top 200 Albums Chart, immediately following a sold-out, 43-date headline tour; the band had a Main Stage slot on the Van's Warped Tour, co-headlined the November/December 27-date Napalm & Noise Tour with All That Remains, and found themselves on the covers of Outburn, HM, and AMP.

The Devil Wears Prada will join Killswitch Engage on their Winter U.S. tour as direct support beginning February 4, 2010. Live, the six-piece TDWP presents a powerful intensity that many other metalcore bands never quite achieve, with savage riffs, bulldozing guitar, thunderous beats, manic synths, and an assault of abrasive vocals. On this tour, the band will perform songs from all three of their releases - 2006's Dear Love: A Beautiful Discord, 2007's Plagues, and the new With Roots Above and Branches Below - more on this story

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