Nirvana Vs Guitar Hero (Top Feuds of 09 - No 7)

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Trent Reznor Vs Gene Simmons, Chris Cornell and The Music Biz (Top Feuds of 09 - No 8)

Outspoken Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor had a few targets in 2009 including Gene Simmons, Chris Cornell and the music business. Trent didn't hold back any when discussing the current state of the music business and how the suits run things: "Anyone who's an executive at a record label does not understand what the internet is, how it works, how people use it, how fans and consumers interact - no idea. I'm surprised they know how to use email. They have built a business around selling plastic discs, and nobody wants plastic discs any more. They're in such a state of denial it's impossible for them to understand what's happening.

"One of the biggest wake-up calls of my career was when I saw a record contract. I said, 'Wait - you sell it for $18.98 and I make 80 cents? And I have to pay you back the money you lent me to make it and then you own it? Who the f**k made that rule? Oh! The record labels made it because artists are dumb and they'll sign anything' - like I did." more

Then Trent discovered Twitter, to Chris Cornell's detriment: Nine Inch Nails mainman Trent Reznor took to his relatively new Twitter account yesterday to slam one of his peers, former Audioslave/Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell. "You know that feeling you get when somebody embarrasses themselves so badly YOU feel uncomfortable? Heard Chris Cornell's record? Jesus," Reznor wrote for all 40,000-plus of his followers to see. more

Then on April Fools day, Reznor mocked Cornell further: In what appears to be an elaborate April Fools joke, Nine Inch Nails have announced the release of a new Timbaland-produced album called 'Strobe Light'. In a suspicious posting on the band's website and a Tweeter message issued this morning (April 1), the Nine Inch Nails announced that their new full-length album can be downloaded immediately, and features collaborations from Coldplay's Chris Martin, Jay-Z and Bono, as well as a track titled 'Pussygrinder' featuring Sheryl Crow . more

Trent Vs Gene Simmons: Trent was explaining why he decided to retire from touring Nine Inch Nails and took a swing at KISS star Gene Simmons in the process: In the interview, Reznor also admits that his reasons for leaving the road have as much for what he doesn't want to be, namely a certain long-tongued member of KISS. "I'd never want to be Gene Simmons, an old man who puts on makeup to entertain kids, like a clown going to work. In my paranoia, I fear that if I don't stop this, it could become that" more

Gene responded, "If you're gonna talk the talk, then you're gonna have to walk the walk. If you're going to open your b**** mouth, do it (properly)."
During his interview with AsiaOne.com, Simmons also purposely mispronounced Reznor's name, calling the 44-year-old singer "Trent Reiser." he then added, "I'm kidding. The band [Nine Inch Nails] is actually terrific." - more

Fear Factory Vs Fear Factory (Top Feuds of 2009 - No 9)

2009 saw the return of Fear Factory. However it wasn't a total reunion and that caused some issues. In June Blabbermouth reported: Arkaea/Fear Factory members Christian Olde Wolbers (guitar) and Raymond Herrera (drums) were the featured guests on the June 14, 2009 edition of the nationally syndicated radio program "Speed Freaks".

When asked if Fear Factory was "done," Raymond replied, "We're [Christian and I] actually still in Fear Factory. There's a big legal battle going on right now. Essentially, what's happened is Dino [Cazares, former Fear Factory guitarist] and Burt [C. Bell, Fear Factory singer] have become friends again and they decided to start a new band, and furthermore, they decided to call it Fear Factory.

"They never communicated with us about it, and they're acting like there was never any contract, but there's four members that are Fear Factory Incorporated — which is the four of us — so it's almost like them two against us two, so it's kind of a stalemate. Moving forward, I don't know what's gonna happen with the trademark, so to speak. It's kind of a weird situation, but it's not a situation that we created that was weird." - more on this story

KISS Release Alive 35 Two CD Set

The KISS Alive 35 Tour 2009 kicked off on September 25th. Each of the 42 shows were exclusively recorded by Concert Online who are now offering up the two-CD Best Of Alive 35: North American Tour 2009.

KISS comment: "Now that the tour is over we've remixed and mastered only the very best live performances of all KISS Alive 35 klassic hits.

The result: The two-CD Best Of KISS Alive 35 set - filled to the brim with 27 smashing live audio tracks recorded in 21 locations! - more on this story

Fuse Counting Down Top 40 of 09

Fuse is ringing out the year with one last hurrah by counting down the top hits of the year and breaking down the biggest events in the world of music. Catch the marathon of the "Top 40 of '09: The Year in Music" presenting this year's top hits, as voted by viewers. The end of year special, hosted by Toure' and Allison Hagendorf, airs all day Thursday, December 31st starting at 12pm ET and will take viewers into 2010.

Fans voted at Fuse.tv for their favorite music video, as thirty-two of the year's most popular songs went head-to-head in a bracket-style tournament competing for the number one spot. Artists in the bracket included Paramore, Lady Gaga, Kid Cudi, JAY-Z, Kelly Clarkson, Metallica, T.I. and many more. Battling it out for the highest honor was Britney Spears' Circus against Papa Roach's Lifeline in the final round. For a second year in a row Britney took the top prize landing at number one; last year Spears' Womanizer beat out Paramore's That's What You Get.

"Top 40 of '09: The Year in Music" also tackles the wildest moments of the year. From the beefs to top singles, the break ups and make ups, Fuse wraps up '09 with all the ups and downs, including Britney's triumphant return, digital download chart toppers Flo Rida, Miley Cyrus and The Black Eyed Peas, a tweetastic year in the world of celebs, and everything in-between. Don't miss Rihanna, Lady Gaga and 50 Cent talking about their reactions to the tragic death of Michael Jackson, and the cast of New Moon calling out some of their favorite bands, including Kings of Leon and Bon Iver. - more on this story

Zakk Wylde Focus of Talking Metal Year End Special

The Talking Metal year-end special features an interview hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy conducted with Black Label Society mainman Zakk Wylde.

Topics include Zakk's signature Gibson and Epiphone guitars, Dimebag Darrell, the making of Ozzy Osbourne's "Miracle Man" music video, and Zakk's health. Additional podcast topics include Talking Metal's upcoming appearances on MTV2's Headbangers Ball, Ron "Bumblefoot," Thal, Alice In Chains, Mike Inez, and Talking Metal's appearance in the current issue of Revolver magazine featuring Pantera.

The episode also concludes with hilarious outtakes from Zakk's interview where topics include the Seinfeld television show, Prince, Ozzy, and Buckethead. Never-before-seen photos as well as the podcast can be downloaded at this - location

Sting Orchestra

Academy of Music officials are honored to soon present Sting in an extraordinary classical setting, as his diverse audience embraces the classical influences of his youth with his newly certified Gold album, If on a Winter's Night…

As the headline attraction of the spectacular Academy of Music 153rd Anniversary Concert on Saturday, January 30, 2010, in performance with The Philadelphia Orchestra and his own quartet of musicians conducted by David Hartley, Sting will perform in Philadelphia with an abundance of fresh critical and popular acclaim. Watching his album become a classical crossover sensation since debuting at #1 on Billboard's Classical and Seasonal charts at the start of the holiday season, the Academy is especially proud to welcome Sting with such comfortable surroundings unique to the intermingling genres that have defined his remarkable career for nearly four decades.

"We are especially thrilled to be hosting Sting for the annual Concert and Ball," said Academy of Music President Joanna McNeil Lewis. "The Academy has a history filled with performers representing an impressive and diverse array of music. Sting is the epitome of that representation as his talent spans across many genres, and he continues to explore new possibilities. Now the public will have an opportunity to see him perform with our Philadelphia Orchestra, one of the premier orchestras in the world." - more on this story

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