Green Day Vs Walmart

"They want artists to censor their records in order to be carried in there," frontman Billie Joe Armstrong said. "We just said no. We've never done it before. You feel like you're in 1953 or something." - Read the AP report for more

Dave Matthews Band Announce Live Webcast

PR reports: On June 1st, Dave Matthews Band will perform at New York City's 2,800-seat Beacon Theatre - and Hulu will be bringing this intimate show to fans for free via a live stream at hulu.com beginning at 9:00 p.m. EST.

The concert comes on the eve of the release of Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King, Dave Matthews Band's first studio album in four years. Following the exclusive live stream, Hulu will offer on-demand access of the show, which is Hulu's first live music concert.

The concert is one of numerous elements of Hulu's first-ever music partnership. Beginning on May 28th, Hulu will begin introducing new Dave Matthews Band videos leading up to the concert, including exclusive airing of "Scenes from Big Whiskey," a documentary about the making of the band's forthcoming album, behind-the-scenes footage and original and live music videos. Hulu will also bring fans Dave Matthews Band's upcoming performances on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" and the "TODAY" show. - more on this story

Gory Eminem Ad Banned

Jam! reports: A bloody TV commercial promoting Eminem's new album Relapse has been banned from the air after it was deemed "too gory" for U.S. viewers.

The advertisement features scenes showing a maniacal-looking Eminem submerged in a bathtub full of blood interspersed with shots of severed limbs. watch it here

But the horror-inspired clip has been barred by TV censors and will not be shown on the small screen - more on this story

Song Theft Lawsuit Inspires Coldplay's Chris Martin

MusicRadar reports: Coldplay frontman Chris Martin says that being sued for alleged plagiarism has inspired him to become a better songwriter.

Last December, guitarist Joe Satriani sued Coldplay, claiming that the group lifted "substaintial original portions" of his 2004 composition If I Could Fly for their recent Grammy-winning song Viva La Vida.

Coldplay have denied such allegations, and Martin says that he has tried to turn a negative experience into a positive: "Some people are suing us at the moment and although it was initially a bit depressing, now it's become really inspiring," he said in an interview for Coldplay's official website, Coldplay.com.
- more on this story

Arctic Monkeys Going Full On Black Sabbath For New Album

NME reports: Arctic Monkeys have explained that their forthcoming new album will be "full on" to the extent that some parts are influenced by Black Sabbath.

Frontman Alex Turner told NME.COM that the band started work on the album last summer, using their trip to the Latitude festival for inspiration.

"We went to Latitude, ripped it up, wrote on our faces and eventually wrote some songs," he said. "We spent the first day there on the most complicated riff you've ever heard. - more from Alex

Creed Plan New CD- Dolla Killer Claims Self Defense- Bearded Eels- Idle Ratings for Idol- Massive Attack Coming- Story of the Year Begin New CD and more

antiMusic reports: Creed frontman Scott Stapp says the reunited group is about "a week and a half away" from pre-production for its new album, tentatively titled "Full Circle." And he promises that "we're gonna have an album mixed and mastered in the next five weeks" -- hopefully for an August release.more

The attorney representing the man accused of shooting and killing Atlanta rapper Dolla in Los Angeles on Monday claims that his client acted in self-defense.more

The Eels' E says his beard inspired the wolf-man style character that voices his songs on the group's new "Hombre Lobo: 12 Songs of Desire," which comes out June 2.more

Idle Idol: Apparently it was mostly entertainment writers who were excited about this season's American Idol finale and not viewers. The karaoke contest show wrapped its eighth season Wednesday with the lowest rating ever in the 18-49 demographic for an "Idol" finale, even as the series touted its largest margin of victory yet over competitors this season.more

Story Of The Year are hard at work writing their second full length for Epitaph Records. Guitarist Ryan Phillips states: "It's turning out really good. I'm very happy with what's coming out."more

Michael Jackson delay 'not due to health': Concert promoters for Jacko say he is in "great shape" after he delays his first four London shows.more

Municipal Waste is doing a free show with Trap Them at the Knitting Factory in Hollywood on June. They will be there to promote the upcoming August 25th release of their new album, "Massive Aggressive."
There will be no encore for Jay-Z and Def Jam. The rapper confirms reports that he has left the record company more
British comic author Alan Moore (Watchmen, V for Vendetta, From Hell, Swamp Thing, Batman) is collaborating with Mike Patton of Faith No More, Tomahawk, Mr.Bungle and Justin Broaderick of Jesu and Godflesh on a new multimedia project more.

Massive Attack vocalist and musician Robert "3D" Del Naja has revealed plans for a huge world tour to support the release of their long-anticipated fifth album out in October via Virgin/EMI.more

German power metallers Stormhammer have announced that their new replacement drummer is Ruben Strenzke. The band is also set to release their new album 'Signs Of Revolution' on May 22ndmore

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will play three shows at Giants Stadium in New Jersey this fall before the arena is torn downmore

A poem about a dead dog which was thought to have been written by Bob Dylan, was actually a song by late Canadian country singer Hank Snow.more

Former Billboard chairman William D. Littleford, whose grandfather William H. Donaldson founded the trade publication in 1894, died peacefully at his home in Princeton, N.J., on May 14. He was 94.more

Fake Funerals? Dark Funeral have issued the following message: "Apparently we are plagued by an imposter, mainly operating through MySpace and Facebook, but most likely on other similar forums too. This has now been going on for a couple of months. And at this point it has gotten so bizarre that we simply have to go out with a joint statement!" more

Indie band Elbow are celebrating a double win at the Ivor Novello awards, including the main award for best song.more

Trivia question of the day: Many people know that Radiohead took their name from a Talking Heads song. But what was their original name?

The answer to yesterday's question: Quiet Riot's megahit "Cum on feel the noize" was a cover of a Slade song. - more News Quicks

Job For A Cowboy Plan Ruination in July And Special WYSP Event in June

Metal Blade reports: Job For A Cowboy has completed work on its hotly-anticipated sophomore album, entitled Ruination. The record will see a July 7, 2009 North American release date via Metal Blade Records.

The cover artwork for Ruination has been unveiled and is available for viewing now at here. The striking, quasi-conceptual piece was designed by Brent Elliott White and takes its inspiration from JOB FOR A COWBOY front man Jonny Davy's album lyrics and concepts.

Job For A Cowboy will shoot its first music video from Ruination – for the new song "Regurgitated Disinformation" -- on Saturday, June 6 in Philadelphia, PA and is inviting fans to attend and be a part of the event. Presented by R5 Productions & 94 WYSP/Rockers, the JFAC shoot will take place in Philly's First Unitarian Church beginning at 8:00 PM EDT. Downloadable vouchers for the video shoot / live performance will cost just .94 cents and are available here. In addition to the video shoot, the evening will include a full live set from both JOB FOR A COWBOY and a "special guest" opening act. - more on this story

Lynyrd Skynyrd Set Album Release

BW&BK reports: Loud & Proud announced today the title and release date for the new album from legendary American rock outfit Lynyrd Skynyrd.

God & Guns will be released on September 29th. The new album features 13 tracks embodying Skynyrd's classic sound. It was recorded in Nashville with legendary producer Bob Marlette.

Lynyrd Skynyrd will be co-headlining the Rock Rebels Tour this summer across the US with their good friend Kid Rock. - more on this story

They Might Be Giants Of Baseball

PR reports: As baseball season starts up, Little League teams are forming all cross the United States. In Seattle, the newest team in the league is They Might Be Giants. When two coaches named John (just like those two guys in They Might Be Giants) thought what better name then They Might Be Giants for their T-Ball team of 5 to 6 years olds. As the team They Might Be Giants does not keep score at their games, we like to say they currently undefeated!

And now, back in Brooklyn, alternative rockers They Might Be Giants have caught the baseball spirit and are offering to sponsor other teams. They Might Be Giants, recent recipients of the 2009 Grammy for Best Children's album for "Here Come the 123s," were delighted to hear the about the new TMBG team. Guitarist John Flansburgh: "It's very flattering, and the photograph just knocked us out. Seeing an entire Little League team all wearing the "No!" t-shirts just made everyone in the band smile."

The band was so enthusiastic that they are now offering teams free "No!" shirts in support of getting kids involed in America's favorite pastime. Flansburgh explains: "If a pizza parlor or a super market can sponsor a team, why can't a rock band? We've posted a free shirt offer on our web site, and as new teams form we're going to post their group photo alongside the Seattle team. We only have t-shirts to offer right now, but if we can get hats too, we're up for that." - their website

The Doors From The Outside

MVD reports: MVD Visual and Sexy Intellectual are pleased to announce the home viewing release of The Doors "From The Outside" for North American distribution on DVD July 14, 2009.

The Doors - From The OutsideThis brand new documentary film tells the story of The Doors, not from the perspective of the surviving members - as has been told so many time before - but from the recollections, memories, stories and anecdotes of those who knew the group and its members best.

The panel is headed by a woman who was as close to Jim Morrison as anyone ever was; his widow Patricia Kennealy-Morrison. Patricia has rarely spoken on film about her relationship with Jim, or about her own memories of The Doors. This is a once in a lifetime contribution from someone who knew just about everything that went on. - more on this story

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