Worst Lyrics of All Time?

Crap Lyrics: A celebration of the very worst lyrics of all time... ever is published next month, featuring Sharp's investigation of the lowest moments of the songwriters' art. And while his top-ten chart features pop acts Snap, Donna Summer, Billy Joel, the Crystals, the Cranberries and the Black Eyes Peas, rock is tragically well-presented [as it should be in a "rock" list. - See some examples

Depeche Mode Call In Sick To More Dates

BBC reports: Depeche Mode have cancelled more European tour dates due to singer Dave Gahan's ongoing health problems.

The 47-year-old is still undergoing tests after being struck down with gastroenteritis [sometimes referred to as "stomach flu"), according to the electro-pop band's spokesman.

The group have cancelled an appearance in Turkey later, as well as dates in Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia and Croatia. - more on this story

Axl Rose Has A New Job

BW&BK reports: According to Paul Cashmere from Undercover.com.au, Guns N' Roses mainman Axl Rose has a new job.

He is listed as a producer for the upcoming movie Almost Home. Rose is most likely funding the production and taking a Producer credit for his check.

The movie is based on the book follows seven homeless teens from the streets of Los Angeles who form their own dysfunctional family.

Another famed 80s rocker was originally supposed to produce it, find out who - here

Pirates Fight Back- DMX Out of Jail- Maximo Park Robbed- Blink-182, Fall Out Boy and Weezer Tour- Kanye Vs Twitter- Wilco Leak and more

antiMusic reports: One of the founders of torrent website The Pirate Bay has concocted an elaborate scheme he believes will drive the lawyers who acted on behalf of the music industry in the recent copyright infringement trial out of business. It's pretty clever, read all about it here

DMX is out of jail in Arizona after serving more than 90 days for drugs, fraud and animal cruelty charges. While he was in prison, DMX revealed that he intends to start a Christian TV show when he gets out more

Just before Maximo Park were set to play back-to-back shows in their hometown at the Newcastle Academy, guitarist Duncan Lloyd had one of his favorite guitars stolen. The guitar -- a 1079 brown and gold Gretsch Country Gent -- was formerly played by Joe Strummer of The Clash and was purchased from Stella Barker of Belle Stars.more

Reunited cosmic doom metallers YOB have completed work on their new full-length album, entitled The Great Cessation. The record will see a July 14th releasemore
The new Manic Street Preachers album is being shipped to supermarkets in a plain slipcase because its artwork has been deemed "inappropriate". Concerns have been raised that the cover for Journal For Plague Lovers, a portrait by artist Jenny Saville, looks like it is splattered with blood. more

The Jonas Brothers have postponed their May 17 shows at Arena Monterrey in Mexico to July 31 "due to health precautions in the whole country as a consequence of the outbreak of the A(H1N1) flu," according to a statement on the venue's ticketing Web sitemore

In a Rolling Stone piece, some more definitive information has been revealed about Blink 182's upcoming reunion tour. The blurb confirms that Weezer and Fall Out Boy will provide support on the tour and that the band is rehearsing more than they have in the past.more

All signs point to a new No. 1 album at the top of the Billboard 200 chart next week, as we await the arrival of Green Day's "21st Century Breakdown."more

Buckcherry will play a special low-key show at New York City's Irving Plaza this Friday (May 15), during which the band will present a check to Childhelp, a leading national non-profit organization dedicated to helping victims of child abuse.more

Say goodbye to music radio and thus all that free promotion for new music: Broadcast radio stations may finally be forced to pay music labels for playing their songs, as proposed U.S. legislation moved a step closer toward approval on Wednesday.more. Next year's headline: music sales reach historic low!

Chrisette Michele notches her first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 as her sophomore set "Epiphany" (Def Jam) debuts atop the list with only 83,000 in sales.more

Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese will direct the big screen movie about the colorful life of entertainment legend Frank Sinatra, who legions of fans called Ol' Blue Eyes, Universal Pictures said on Wednesday.more

Black Eyed Peas top an international bill of artists set to honor the 250th anniversary of Guinnessmore

It appears that Wilco's new album has been leaked so the band decided that they would give their fans a legitimate preview of the disc. You can listen to it right here (requires QuickTime)

Kasabian are set to launch their new album with a top secret show next Wednesday (May 20) at a secret UK location. more

The Beach Boys are set to release Summer Love Songs on May 19. This collection features "Fallin' In Love," a song written and recorded by Dennis Wilson during the Beach Boys' Sunflower album sessions in 1970. The track has never before been released in the U.S. and has long been out-of-print in the U.K. (where it was released as "Lady"). This track has also been mixed in stereo for the first time. You can check out "Fallin In Love" from EMI's website.

Tim Ripper Owens (Yngwie Malmsteen, Beyond Fear, Ex-Judas Priest, Iced Earth) has announced a string of solo tour dates supporting Heaven & Hell. Playing with him will be Simon Wright (drums), David Ellefson (bass), Chris Caffery (guitars), John Comprix (guitars).more

Country music stars Emmylou Harris and Kix Brooks, along with guitarist Jack White, will soon be giving advice to Nashville's mayor. The three have joined the 46-member Music Business Council, which the mayor says will help protect Nashville's brand name as "Music City."more

Stone Temple Pilots/ex-Velvet Revolver singer Scott Weiland and his solo band recently played a stripped down set in the 98.7 FM Lounge in Los Angeles for a handful of fans.more including video

Kanye West is fuming after discovering a fake Twitter page in his name and has blasted bosses of the social networking site for failing to disable the account.more

Monstrosity have announced the tour dates for their upcoming North American trek that will take place from July 1st - 25th.more

Bassist Daniel Ekeroth has left Swedish death metallers Insision. Find out who is replacing him here

Doomriders has completed work on their new album, titled "Darkness Come Alive." According to the band, "[we] are extremely excited about it. We hope you guys will enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed making it." A summer release via Deathwish Inc. is expected. They also plan to hit the road more on that

The Internet Service Providers Association (ISPA) has hit back at calls from an alliance of creative industries in the UK to disconnect music file sharers' internet connections.more

Metal Blade Records has announced the re-signing of the mighty Gwar. "Lust in Space", the new album from GWAR, will be released in August more

Adele celebrated her 21st birthday last week in New York City with a special performance at Roseland Ballroom in which she was honored a plaque for her US certified gold record. This year's Best New Artist will also be making a guest appearance on Ugly Betty tomorrow night on ABC at 8/7c. speak peak

After another intense battle for votes, the Denny's Allnighter program is proud to announce that the newest winner of the Adopt-A-Band contest is... (drum roll, please)... The Hint from Baltimore, MD. The Hint will join the ranks as an official Denny's Allnighter Adopted Band where they will receive free Denny's late-night meals and free after parties for their fans as they tour across the country.

Behemoth, Devildriver, Scar Symmetry, and Arsis will tour Europe together this fall.more

Tombs has announced a three-week US tour alongside Isis on their Wavering Radiant tour. This tour will kick-off on May 15th in San Diego, CA before traveling through the South and along the East Coast US.more

Piledriver has issued a strange announcement that they are putting all future activity on hiatus. Read it here

Crocklahoma? The Classic Metal Show recently conducted an interview with Mr. Big vocalist Eric Martin where Martin talked about how the band reformed and how the organizers of Rocklahoma tried to trick the band into reuniting. Read about that or listen to the entire interview here

News Quicks are updated throughout the day, get the very latest - right here

File Sharing Actually Good For Popular Artists

BBC reports: File-sharing sites help make popular acts more popular, finds a study. The research, by industry body PRS for Music, showed the most pirated pop songs tend to be those at the top of the music charts.

It suggests file-sharing sites are becoming an alternative broadcast network comparable to radio stations as a way of hearing music.

"After taking into account some geographic differences, the top of the many music charts, from licensed and unlicensed venues, are markedly similar." - more on this story

Minus The Bear Are Doing Fine Recording Minus The Label

PR reports: Minus the Bear are currently hard at work on their highly anticipated fourth studio album, still untitled. Excited to expand on their inimitable brand of rock n roll songwriting and explore their existing love of audio ingenuity, the band teamed up with Grammy Award winning producer Joe Chicarelli (My Morning Jacket, The White Stripes) to lend a helping hand.

Minus the Bear will take the opportunity to self finance their new album, giving them full control in an evolving industry. The band plans on releasing their new album on a yet to be announced record label this fall.

The band recently released a seven track EP, ACOUSTICS, which was available exclusively online and on their recent headlining tour which included sold out dates at New York's Webster Hall, Chicago's The Vic and The Gothic Theatre in Denver. - www.minusthebear.com

Metal Bands Ready To Thrash and Burn This Summer

PR reports: Barely a month removed from the release of their debut album, Depths, Chicago deathcore heavyweights Oceano will be participating in this year's installment of the Thrash and Burn tour. The lineup includes Devil Driver, Emmure, Despised Icon, My Children My Bride, Veil Of Maya, For The Fallen Dreams, Periphery and many more.

Featuring a mix of established talent alongside some of the finest young acts on the rise, this year's 2nd installment of the Thrash and Burn tour has something for everyone.

Oceano vocalist, Adam Warren shares the sentiment of the band in being honored to play alongside such a heavy, high quality lineup as this: "It's an honor to be on such a highly accomplished tour and to get the chance to share the stage with such amazing bands ive always been a fan of and respect. If you're in attendance prepare for an ass whooping!" - more on this story

Porcupine Tree Ink New Deal For Fall Release

Mallcore reports: Roadrunner Records is pleased to announce the signing of British progressive rock band Porcupine Tree, one of the most difficult-to-categorize yet innovative bands making music today. The band's music ranges from psychedelic trip-hop to progressive rock, and a compendium of other sounds in between.

The album will contain a 50 minute long continuous song cycle, along with three additional "shorter" songs. Roadrunner plans to release the album on September 22nd. The band will embark on a U.S. tour to coincide with the album hitting stores.

Senior VP of A&R for Roadrunner Monte Conner says, "Porcupine Tree have been making vital and important music for many years now but over the last few years in particular, that music has been reaching many new ears. Roadrunner hopes to not only continue that growth here in the U.S. but accelerate it and expose the world to the massive talent this band has. I am honored to welcome Steven Wilson and Porcupine Tree to the Roadrunner fold." - more on this story

Kajagoogoo Reunite

Yahoo Music reports: Kajagoogoo are reforming and are set for a U.K. tour, they have revealed. The '80s pop sensations, best known for their 1983 U.K. number one hit "Too Shy," are back in their original lineup for a jaunt set to kick off in September.

Mullet-haired frontman Limahl, real name Christopher Hamill, said it had "taken 25 years [for the band] to grow up," reports BBC News.

Before the tour the band play a warm-up show at Birkenhead Pacific Road Arts Theatre on May 23, following by free shows in Leipzig on June 5 and the Aylesbury Hobbles On The Cobbles festival on August 23. - more on this story

Singled Out: J.R. Richards (Dishwalla) Pt II

antiMusic reports: J.R. Richards made a name for himself fronting Dishwalla but this week he takes it a step further as he releases his new solo album, "A Beautiful End," exclusively at iTunes (everywhere else later this month). Normally we ask the artist to tell us about just one song but we've waiting a long time for this album, so to celebrate we asked J.R. to pick some of his favorite songs from the album and tell us a little bit about each one. We'll be bringing you different song stories throughout the month. Here is J.R. with today's song "Ghost of Sorrow":

So much of the theme of this record was inspired by loss and healing. I unfortunately had many friends and family members pass away right before and during the writing of this record and it was hard to write with out those things on my mind. Dealing with loss was something new for me and because writing has always been my out lit for both joy and in this case sadness.

The ghost in "Ghost of Sorrow" is that sadness coming to visit me late in the night. And after being face to face with it, I deciding I would no longer fear it.

Learn more about J.R., his new album, find out where he's playing, and preview tracks from the new CD (and order a physical copy of the CD) - right here!

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