DJ AM files lawsuit

DJ AM has filed a lawsuit after escaping death in a plane crash.

The 35-year-old musician - who suffered second and third-degree burns from the incident in September - has blamed the pilots and faulty equipment for the crash which killed four people.

DJ AM’s lawsuit, which was filed at the Los Angeles Superior Court yesterday (23.12.08), alleges: "The pilots were either poorly trained and/or failed to follow their training.'

Pilots Sarah Lemmon, 31, and James Bland, 52 - who both died in the crash - have been named in the court case.

The star - real name Adam Goldstein - also claims the plane was "defective, not fit for its intended purposes and unreasonably dangerous".

DJ AM is the final passenger who was on board the Learjet to seek legal action.

Travis Barker - who also suffered serious burns in the tragic accident - and the mother of bodyguard Charles Still, who died in the crash, have previously filed separate lawsuits.

Travis’ friend Chris Baker was also killed in the incident. His widow has named the pilots’ estates as defendants in her legal case.

Travis and DJ AM were performing a free concert for 10,000 people in Columbia, South Carolina, on the night of the fatal incident.

After the show, the pair boarded a private plane which crashed shortly after takeoff.

by musicnews.com

Kurt's guitar sells for $100,000

A guitar used by the former Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain on the band's first US tour has been sold at auction for £68,000.

The damaged Fender Mustang, previously owned by the , was sold for $100,000 (approximately £68,000) to an unidentified private collector.

Sluggo, a punk guitarist, had been in possession of the Seattle icon's instrument for a number of years after trading it with Cobain for a working guitar.

The Mustang was later displayed by Seattle's Experience Music Project.

Jacob McMurray, senior curator at the Project, told Yahoo Music: "It’s a really cool looking guitar.

"It’s smashed and held together with duct tape and Kurt Cobain wrote on it. There’s not a huge amount of broken Nirvana guitars out there."

The guitar is the second-highest selling piece of Cobain memorabilia to date, following the £89,000 sale of his Mosrite Gospel Mark IV guitar at an auction in 2006.

Earlier this year, a scorched Fender Stratocaster - set alight by Jimi Hendrix during a London concert in 1967 - sold for approximately £337,000.

by music-news.com

Mystery Jets 'Live' In Singapore

After postponing their last date at Zouk, Mystery Jets are back for a full length concert, their first in Asia outside Japan! Following a short stint in hospital treating the spine disorder, spina bifida and taking the necessary recovery time, Blaine Harrison the singer is back to helm Zouk's first concert for 2009!

With their colorful, catchy guitar pop to prog rock, Mystery Jets have been winning the hearts and minds of critics and fans alike, headlining and selling out performances. Undoubtedly influenced by the 1980s, the bohemian, London based band's musical heroes range from The Cure and The Smiths to Prince and Michael Jackson.

With two outstanding albums, Making Dens (2006) and the second album Twenty One (2008) produced by Indie DJ Mash Up Don, Erol Alkan, the results were even catchier choruses and huge stylistic instrumentations. Melodic hit singles like "Two Doors Down," "Young Love" ft Laura Marling and "Half In Love With Elizabeth" have all made the connection between clever indie and wry pop. And the dance world have all embraced the band, with remixes by Justice, Switch and Zongamin just to name a few.

Living up to the hype, Mystery Jets live shows exude exuberance and unpredictability in a most convincingly stylish manner. "We want to communicate, says Will (guitar, vocals) but in a way that isn't superficial, in a way that can make a difference to peoples lives."

There is little doubt that Mystery Jets are one of the most exciting UK bands to emerge in recent years.

Zouk presents Mystery Jets (UK) 'Live' in concert!
Date: January 11, 2009 (Sunday)
Time: 9pm
Venue: Zouk (8pm doors open) - 90 minute show + post party

Check out more on Mystery Jets here: www.mysteryjets.com | www.myspace.com/mysteryjets


Ticketing Information
800 tickets available only get yours now! This is a free standing event.

$40nett - for first 200 to purchase
$48nett - tickets purchased until January 10 (Saturday)
$55nett - tickets purchased at the door on January 11 (Sunday)

Min age of entry: 16, photo ID required.

Tickets are available from the Zouk office & ticketing booth, Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 3am. Zouk Management is located at 17, Jiak Kim Street, Singapore 169420.

Fax booking form available at www.zoukclub.com or call 6738 2988.

By News Desk

'The Hills' Season Five: Who Will Be Back In Lauren's World When The Show Continues?

Season four of The Hills came to an end Monday night, and at finale party in New York, the cast wasn't sure if they'd be back for more drama. They didn't even seem to know there would be a fifth season until Lauren Conrad blurted out at the end of the After Show: "But, there are more episodes. The Hills is not done!"

"If there is one, [I'll be there]. MTV still hasn't confirmed," Stephanie Pratt told MTV News on the red carpet, adding that she would love to date more if the show returns. "I guess we'll know soon."

More of the show's cast said they'd like the opportunity to reprise their onscreen personas another time around. "I hope so - planning on it!" Holly Montag revealed. "I would like to have more fun ... more good times. More adventures. I want to go on a trip."

Meanwhile, Lauren Conrad's former-flame-turned-friend, Brody Jenner, admitted that even with a new show, Bromance, coming soon, he would love to head back to The Hills. "If I'm invited back, I'll be on it!" he said.

Really, the show's longevity all comes down to whether Lauren is ready to give it all up. The answer, as of now, is no. "I know that we're not done," she said. "I love filming the show. I have the best job ever. I'm just excited to be a part of it. I guess you have to stay tuned."

One person who's sure she won't be back anytime soon is Whitney Port, whose New York spin-off, The City, premieres on December 29.

"I love the city so far," Whitney said. "It's so great. [The show] follows my move ... and [shows me] becoming a young woman. It's a good balance of my personal and professional life. It allows the viewers to grow up with me."

Should we expect to see any Hills/City crossover episodes eventually? "You know, I don't know," Port said. "Since I'm out here, and were not filming The Hills out here, it wouldn't make sense for me to be on The Hills."

by Jocelyn Vena (MTV.com)

Win a Prize Pack from The All-American Rejects

The All-American Rejects have just world premiered their new album When The World Comes Down on MySpace.

Fans can visit the band’s MySpace page today to hear the album in its entirety (for a limited time) on www.myspace.com/allamericanrejects.

Also be sure to check out Buzznet’s 'The Big Story' which presents an all-encompassing profile of The All-American Rejects that includes interviews about the making of the new album, the premiere of the band’s 4-song acoustic Resonate session, Chris Gaylor’s tattoo odyssey, playlists from the band, a historical timeline of all things AAR, info on the Rejects’ tour community, and more.

http://www.buzznet.com/cp/all-american-rejects

When The World Comes Down hits stores on Tuesday, December 16th.

The prize pack includes:

1 - Signed copy of When The World Comes Down
1 - AAR T-shirt
1 - AAR Necklace

by music-news.com

Britney set to fly to India

Britney Spears is set to fly to India to meet with legendary choreographer Sandip Soparrkar.

The 27-year-old singer – who is currently enjoying success with new album 'Circus’ – is reportedly planning to meet with Sandip during a trip to Jodhpur to work on moves for her upcoming world tour.

Sandip said: 'I'll be meeting her for work only, when she visits Jodhpur. We'll just be doing a bit of rehearsals, since I am planning to do the rumba, which is the dance of love. Britney is really looking forward to coming to India.

'She has heard a lot about it and what tops her list here is trying out the spicy Indian curry.'

It has also been reported Sandip will be showing Britney around Mumbai, which was recently the scene of terrorist attacks, when she arrives in the Indian city.

A source said: 'It could be because after having got a lot of bad press, Britney’s looking for a change in image and wants the world to see a new, more humane side of her.'

by music-news.com

Victoria Beckham no fan of pasta

Victoria Beckham says pasta is her "kryptonite".

The former Spice Girl can't eat the traditional Italian dish because it plays havoc with her body - just like the fictional green radioactive rock which robs Superman of his powers.

Victoria, 34, said: "It's not that I avoid carbs, I'm allergic to pasta. It's like my kryptonite. I feel like I can't digest it properly and it makes me fell ill."

Fashion designer Victoria won't be able to escape the carbohydrate as she and her soccer star husband David Beckham will be living in Italy while David plays for AC Milan.

A source said: "She needs to give our national dish a try. What could be better than nice spaghetti or tortellini?"

David was greeted with a warm welcome at AC Milan's San Siro stadium when he was unveiled on Sunday (21.12.08).

The sports superstar insists his wife can't wait to set up home in the fashion capital.

David said: "Making the decision to come here this one was easy. Victoria's always loved the city since she started coming here for fashion weeks."

by music-news.com

Quick Cuts - Amy Winehouse Dances Topless, Kings of Leon Disobeys Smoking Ban, and More!

AC/DC Frontman To Write Memoirs

AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson has signed a deal to write his own memoirs.

The singer has been recruited by Penguin Books to pen a collection of his thoughts and anecdotes, which he has been compiling over the years. Johnson's autobiography will shed light on the singer's life, his love for rock and roll and his lesser known passion for motorcars.

The rocker joins a list of celebrities who have published memoirs, including Red Hot Chilli Peppers frontman Anthony Kiedis.


Amy Winehouse Shocks With Topless Dance

English singer Amy Winehouse has managed to get herself into trouble even while on holiday!

The troubled singer was on holiday in the Caribbean, reportedly recuperating from her drug problems, but she shocked tourists in the area when she appeared at her hotel balcony topless. Winehouse was allegedly dancing and slurring to loud music, and was oblivious to everything around her.

The singer has had a history of drug-related problems and was recently diagnosed with traces of a lung disease.


Kings of Leon Disobeys Smoking Ban

Rock band Kings of Leon are at the centre of a smoking row after lighting up during a gig.

The American band was performing at the International Arena in Wales, when guitarist Mathhew Followill sparked up a cigarette, defying the smoking ban implemented in the concert venue. Under British law, cigarettes are prohibited from all public indoor areas.

The incident is currently under investigation, and if charged, both the band and venue face a hefty fine.


Robbie Holds Bedside Vigil For Ill Mother

Singer Robbie Williams is holding a bedside vigil for his mother as she recovers from a major heart operation.

The pop star is said to have flown back to his native Britain from his home in Los Angeles to be with his 67-year old mother, before she underwent a heart bypass surgery. The former Take That star is preparing to spend Christmas Day in the hospital with his mother.

Robbie's mother Jan is believed to be in critical but stable condition.


John Lennon's 'Drunk' Tape Sells For $50,000

A drunken recording of the late John Lennon has sold for about $50,000 at an auction.

The tape was made in 1973 after the Beatles singer infamously left his wife Yoko Ono and moved to Los Angeles. The 6-minute recording features a drunk Lennon improvising lyrics to the song "Just Because," and has never been aired in public.

A properly recorded version of the song can be found on the singer's 1975 covers album, Rock N' Roll.

by mtvasia.com

Coldplay could be in 'Trouble'

The New Year could prove to be expensive for Coldplay according to Ben Prangell, legal adviser for Liverpool intellectual property
specialist Shipley Solicitors, who wrote:

The band were recently accused of plagiarising Joe Satriani’s song 'If I could Fly’ by the use of a melody over a chord progression in their song 'Viva la Vida’. Satriani claims that this melody features originally in his track.

Satriani filed a suit in LA for "any and all profits" made from 'Vida La Vida’, ironically Coldplay’s most successful single to date.

Coldplay have dismissed the claims, claiming they have never heard the Satriani track. However, unintentionally copied can still entitle the courts to decide in the claimant’s favour and can prove to be a costly exercise.

Beatle George Harrison was ruled against over his song 'My Sweet Lord’ when The Chiffons brought action against him for copying their song 'He’s so Fine’ in the 70s. Although very different genres of track, the melody was noticeably similar. Although George claimed the track was written over a period of time, the court ruled against him and awarded more than $500,000 in damages.

So, although Coldplay have denied copying, they may have unintentionally copied the track. For instance, how often do you hear background music in taxis, only to find the track stuck in your head for the rest of the day?

In the past plagiarism cases have often settled out of court including Avril Lavigne who struck a deal with the Rubinoos, who claimed her 2007 hit 'Girlfriend' bore striking similarities to their 1979 song 'I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend.' Her manager Terry McBride said he wanted to avoid a costly legal battle and settled with the band.

It will ultimately be the courts that decide whether copying has occurred in Coldplay’s case. But if they rule against Chris Martin and co it could prove to be an expensive 2009.

by music-news.com

THE GODFATHERS

Wednesday 11 Boston, MA-The Middle East
Thursday 12 Washington DC-9.30 Club
Friday 13 Cleveland, OH-The Grog Shop
Saturday 14 Chicago, IL-The Metro
Sunday 15 Minneapolis, MN-Seventh Street Entry
Monday 16 Milwaukee, WI-The Shank House
Wednesday 18 Hoboken, NJ-Maxwells
Thursday 19 Brooklyn, NY-The Bell House

Legendary English rock and roll band THE GODFATHERS explode back into the USA in 2009 with their first American tour in nearly 20 years. The tour includes a landmark Saint Valentine's Day Massacre show on Saturday 14th February at The Metro, appropriately in Chicago. This will be first ever Godfathers' Saint Valentine's Massacre show outside London since its inception in the notorious London Dungeon in the late eighties. The London Saint Valentine's Day Massacre shows have become legendary events in English rock'n'roll folklore and The Godfathers are delighted to stage the first American Massacre at The Metro. The tour kicks off on February 11th in Boston and then takes in Washington DC, Cleveland, Minneapolis, Milwaukee and Hoboken before crash landing into the Bellhouse in Brookyln on Thursday 19th February.

The Godfathers originally formed in 1985, emerging out of the ashes of The Sid Presley Experience. They dressed liked The Mob and sounded like Johnny Thunders' bastard English offspring, quickly establishing a fearsome reputation for their no-holds barred high energy live show. In the dark days of eighties Britain The Godfathers were a beacon of rock'n'roll light in an otherwise bleak time. They scored a US Top 40 Billboard hit with the storming rocker "Birth School Work Death" in 1987 and became a mainstay of US college radio.

After years of speculation and expectation The Godfathers reformed earlier this year and played onstage together in London for the first time in nineteen years. The band delivered a blistering set at a Saint Valentine's Day Massacre show in London that rocked the house ragged and the momentum has continued with a series of European festival appearances over the summer that has seen the band accelerate from strength to strength. To celebrate their return they reissued their classic debut album "Hit By Hit" in an exclusive collectors 2CD set released through the bands own independent label Corporate Image.

Join The Godfathers on this landmark US tour for a true testimonial and celebration of rock'n'roll.

by music-news.com

Ayo Seru-Seruan Bareng Fruit Tea Anti-Drugs Movement!

Slogan "Say No To Drugs" udah mendarah daging di tubuh dan otak kita. Tapi apakah teman-teman kita yang lain juga menerapkan prinsip yang sama?

Buat mengajak semua anak muda di Indonesia terus berperang melawan narkoba, Fruit Tea ngadain Anti-Drugs Movement 2008. Semua bisa ikut berpartisipasi di gelaran seru ini. Bahkan ratusan teman kita udah mengirim karya kreatif mereka untuk mengkampanyekan gerakan anti-narkoba.

Nah, dari ratusan karya itu, bakal dipilih 24 karya terbaik. Tepatnya di hari Sabtu, 20 Desember 2008 di Blok M Plaza, dari pukul 14.00 sampai 17.00. Tapi kamu yang nggak ngirim karya juga tetep bisa ikut seru-seruan bareng Fruit Tea.

Yup! Selain bakal ada talkshow, pameran, dan sharing bareng para ex-junkies, kita juga bakal dihibur oleh parodi Perang Lawan Narkoba yang dibawain oleh Padhyangan 6. Tau dong Padhyangan 6? Mereka adalah grup parodi yang "satu keluarga" sama Project Pop dan P-Project.

Selain itu, bakal ada juga Alexa, The S.I.G.I.T., dan Ballads of The Cliche, yang bakal mengkomando kita untuk seru-seruan dari atas panggung.

So, jangan lupa dateng ya! Siapa tau bisa masuk TV. Soalnya acara ini juga bakal disiarkan di Trans7 hari Minggu, 28 Desember 2008 tepat jam 14.30 WIB.

by hai-online.com

MTV Staying Alive 2008: Thousands of Children qualifications Young People to Hang Out

Only one word to describe MTV's Staying Alive this time, believes. What I, Sunday (14/12) yesterday, the area field D, Senayan, with thousands of children hangouts pack the football field next to the JCC. Whether to music or watch the event, so concerned with AIDS.

Anyway, whatever the reason, this event is a success. She created long queues from day to night. My life, about the many events of this exciting show.

In the stage there are many bands or artists who are ready to spoil our ears with songs they wave. Start from Alexa, Juliette, Nelson, D'Massiv, The Changcuters, Pingkan Mambo and more. They play this so-volt from 12 o'clock noon until 12 midnight. Fun huh?

Bawl BAND get the most is The Changcuters. Fair, because the field was filled by fans Tria cs.

Why only stage that the music I can commandeer the attention of visitors who come. Booth available in the title is also tolerably cool. Kayak permaian haha wall genitals. Therefore, in the bergelantungan iron to get their prize. Weird, but cool.

He meriahnya this event, many people who participate. Visible from many more children serentetan hangouts outside the park. I pity the area is full. So that the security gate close this event. (Alex)

by hai-online.com

Usher: Video Klip ABG

I compete with other race-wear on the director to direct a video clip their songs, Usher seemed constrained to make something different. R & B singers is Logical created opportunities students in the United States to become the director of the video clip, song-making. Complete with all the facilities and cost required.

Ngedapetin to the right people, are opened a contest in which all who are interested to participate can register online through Got-Noise.com. This contest is open to all students aged 13 to 18 years domiciled in the United States. In March the two will be chosen candidate for that was to Los Angeles to do a video clip provided by the team assisted by Usher.

There will be two of the selected candidate to take on the two video clips of the same song. Later, after two video clips that show, all people can choose the video which is the best. Winners get a package intended to watch all the VIP concert Usher, the latest Apple laptop, plus software video editing.

"This is one way to contribute to the community. I am constrained to give inspiration for young children, while searching for a new slap in the music video industry," said Usher.

Usher I do this project alone. This was part of the program is Body by Milk, a popular campaign in the United States, which encourage young people to drink milk for the diligent health. Body by Milk I wear a lot of celebrities to appear in their ads, and now they are trying to create a campaign in the form of another. One is through the contest director of the video clip work with Usher.

"Seneng people can be the first artist of the cooperation program in Body by Milk this. I am also constrained to convey the message to young people about the importance of healthy living, because I apply it in my life, and my young children also do things that same, "added Usher.

Two video clips besutan results of the selected students will start running in April 2009. (Lika)

by hai-onlaine.com

Efek Rumah Kaca Release Second Album

Consistent with the name, the album Kamar Gelap in Efek Rumah Kaca(ERK) collaborate with an artist photography from MES Room 56 of Yogyakarta called SCORPIONS Purbandono. In addition to using the cover, SCORPIONS also handle the art direction in the packaging of this album.

The album contains 12 tracks is never again released by Paviliun Records, but the script Records. But the change was made by the trio Cholil, Akbar, and Adrian. Social phenomenon is still the main topic so that was appointed in the song-play.

This can be seen from the titles of the songs thick smell of social criticism, for example Menjadi Indonesia, Jangan Bakar Buku, Banyak Asap di Sana, dan Kenakalan Remaja di Era Informatika so that the first single album.

Songs Kenakalan Remaja di Era Informatika talked about the high video phone sex and young people who perpetuate the activity of pornography in the form of video 3gp. Video klipnya the digarap by Anggun Priambodo also describes the phenomenon is quite simple through images and scenes invention.

Dark Room I can be found at the cassette shops began Friday, 19 November, with the price of Rp 35.000, -. (Lika)

by hai-online.com

Linkin Park announce exclusive luxury special editions

Linkin Park announce exclusive luxury special editions

Multi-platinum two-time Grammy-winning rock band LINKIN PARK has announced an Exclusive luxury special edition of Minutes to Midnight and Road to Revolution together in one luxury box-set (Machine Shop Recordings/Warner Bros. Records), the action-packed Road To Revolution CD/DVD, Minutes To Midnight CD, hardback book, 6 artwork prints and a month's membership to LPU. [edit]
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The luxury box set is available only from http://www.linkinparkuk.com and is not being sold anywhere else in the UK.

The CD/DVD set captures the band’s June 29th 2008 show at the Milton Keynes National Bowl during the sold-out European leg of this past summer’s Projekt Revolution tour. Linkin Park’s Projekt Revolution has become one of the summer concert season’s annual heavyweights and the Milton Keynes gig — played to a packed crowd of almost 50,000 people — was the biggest in the tour’s six-year history.

'Over the course of the past few years, we’ve played more than two hundred Projekt Rev shows to hundreds of thousands of fans, and while each of those gigs has been special, the Milton Keynes show has been one of the most memorable,' says Linkin Park co-lead vocalist Chester Bennington. 'It was one of those nights where the band and audience come together as one, and we wanted to share that experience with the fans that couldn’t be there.'

ROAD TO REVOLUTION features hidden bonus tracks and includes exclusive, never-before-seen live photos. The CD/DVD set highlights a mix of new hits, including latest single 'Leave Out All The Rest,' classic tracks such as 'Breaking The Habit' and 'Crawling' and two special performances—''Jigga What/Faint' and 'Numb/Encore'—featuring Grammy winning rapper Jay-Z. In 2005, 'Numb/Encore' was awarded a Grammy for 'Best Rap/Sung Collaboration.'

The full track listing for ROAD TO REVOLUTION is as follows:

'One Step Closer'
'From The Inside'
'No More Sorrow'
'Given Up'
'Lying From You'
'Hands Held High'
'Leave Out All the Rest'
'Numb'
'The Little Things Give You Away'
'Breaking the Habit'
'Shadow of the Day'
'Crawling'
'In the End'
'Pushing Me Away'
'What I've Done'
'Numb/Encore' (featuring Jay-Z)
'Jigga What/Faint' (featuring Jay-Z)

Linkin Park spent the summer touring with Projekt Revolution in support of their latest album MINUTES TO MIDNIGHT and the seventh best-selling album of the year. In addition to 'Leave Out All The Rest,' MINUTES TO MIDNIGHT spawned four other top ten hits ("Bleed It Out," "What I've Done," "Shadow of the Day," 'Given Up') and earned Linkin Park the title of 2007’s best-selling rock band, with worldwide sales of more than 6 million.

For your chance to win 1 of 3 copies just send an email to comp@music-news.com with PARK! in the subject line.

Also sign-up to our weekly newsletter for your chance to win 1000 CDs here.

by music-news.com

Nicole Kidman could be infertile after playing didgeridoo

Nicole Kidman could be left unable to have more children after playing a didgeridoo.

The actress appeared on German TV blowing into the traditional Australian instrument while promoting her latest film ‘Australia’, but Aborigine folklore warns that women who play the didgeridoo could become infertile.

Aborigine language teacher Richard Green warned: “People are going to see Nicole playing it and think it's all right. But it will mean she has no more children. It is not meant to be played by women as it will make them barren.”

Alan Madden - a cultural officer with Sydney's Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council - thinks Australian star Nicole and the film’s director Baz Luhrman should have known better - particularly after filming the epic movie on location in the outback of Australia, and using Aboriginal actors in the film.

He said: “I presume she doesn't know of the taboo, otherwise she wouldn't be playing it.

Nicole, 41 – who adopted two children when married to Tom Cruise, and gave birth to daughter Sunday Rose in July, her first child with second husband Keith Urban – has recently said she may stop acting to have more children.

She said: “I have to say I'm not that interested in making films anymore. I know I'm not meant to say that, but that's where it is for me now.

“In terms of my future as an actor and stuff, I don't know. I'm in a place in my life where I've had some great opportunities. And I may just choose to have some more children.”

‘Australia’ is released in cinemas across Europe during December.

by music-news.com

Linkin Park "Road to Revolution"

Linkin Park. You remember. That band who arrived part the way through the Nu-Metal revolution and never went away. No they outstayed the short lived warm welcome Nu-Metal received and continue to this day to headline festivals and huge international
arena tours.

They are so big in fact that they even have their very own mega gig at the Milton Keynes Bowl called Road To Revolution which see’s them play to thousands of fans annually. Quite an achievement when you consider how Limp Bizkit and Korn have both fallen flat on their faces.

It’s hard to hate Linkin Park. Even if you really hate the plastic shiny production or the faux hip hop slant they bring to each song, their ability to create soaring anthems that refuse point blank to actually leave your head has to be admired. Albeit begrudgingly. This CD sampler of the Road To Revolution gig offers up a selection of their best both in the studio and live at said mega gig. Real highlights as you’d expect are Encore/Numb and the irritatingly hummable 'One Step Closer to The Edge.’ The former because Jay Z raps over it and the second, well, because its irritatingly hummable and sounds great live. Not that there’s much difference between the two. You see, whether live or in the studio the band sound identical.

Linkin Park have managed to stay the course and you have to admire them for that. What is even more admirable is that they managed to get Jay Z to appear live at Milton Keynes. They will probably never be 'in’ for as long as they play music but they’ve earned a respect across the musical landscape that no other band of their genre has been able to replicate. If you have 'Linkin Park fan 4 life’ tattooed on your behind this will give you goose bumps if not more. If you think they epitomise everything that is wrong with music this will do nothing to sway you. But don't think for a minute Linkin Park care what you think whilst they sup Crystal with Jay bloody Z.

by music-news.com

The Killers

Inspiration has never eluded Las Vegas' The Killers, and it's a damn good thing it hasn't, because their newest record, their third studio album entitled Day & Age is full of their finest songs to date.

Formed in Las Vegas in 2002, the band belongs to the lineage of high-energy rock bands that manage to be both commercially successful and critically acclaimed (both of their studio albums have received endless column inches bursting with praise), and it's almost mind-blowing to consider that without the classifieds section of a local paper, they might have never been.

Flowers first met guitarist Keuning while perusing said classifieds for fellow musicians; when Dave's ad mentioned The Beatles, Oasis and more, Flowers knew he was on the right track. They claimed the name The Killers (taken from the bass drum of a fictional band in a New Order video), and eventually recruited Stoermer and Vannucci into the fold, all of them agreeing that there seemed to be an intangible something to the music they were making, as well as the response they were generating from people who saw them play.

Their debut, Hot Fuss, catapulted them onto the global stage upon its 2004 release, selling millions of copies around the world. The band toured for two years straight, playing more than four-hundred shows, and eventually returned to Vegas to begin to work on the follow-up album. The result is a love letter of sorts to their hometown entitled Sam's Town, which was released in 2006 and spent forty-two weeks on the Billboard Top 200.

The signature first single off Day & Age is the synth-heavy "Human," four minutes of sweeping, epic rock. But The Killers also experiment with different instruments here. "I Can't Stay" has a tropical sound and, as the Flowers says, "could be the most perfect pop song we've ever written." "Losing Touch," meanwhile, is a gorgeous uptempo track with bright horns and grim lyrics that lend it an ominous vibe. "Spaceman," an unabashedly arena-sized glam-rock number whose associative lyrics reference, among other themes, alien abduction. More than anything, The Killers are excited for their fans to hear what they've been creating, though, says Stoermer, "We're always a little nervous about whether people are going to like it."

The people have in the past, and they will, yet again.

To find out more about The Killers, check out their official site at www.thekillersmusic.com

T.I., Jonas Brothers, Katy Perry Share Their Favorite Albums And Songs Of 2008

Why should bloggers, magazine publishers and a-hole rock critics have all the fun?

With year-end madness sweeping the nation, best-album and best-song lists are everywhere, but more often than not, we don't get to hear from the men and women who are on those lists: the artists themselves.

So MTV News decided to ask some of your favorite musicians - plus a celeb blogger whose tastemaking abilities have grown to legendary status and one rather prominent radio/TV personality - to name their favorite albums and songs of 2008. Some of them submitted simple lists, others felt the need to explain their picks, but all of them provide a rather fascinating glimpse at just what the people you were listening to were listening to themselves.

T.I.
"I enjoyed Kanye's album, even though that's not really a rap album, but I still enjoyed it. It's different. Of course Wayne's album. The Jeezy album. I really like that record he did, 'Crazy World.' I like the new Coldplay record. ... Maroon 5, that whole project. Oh, and Estelle's Shine. I like that album a lot."

by mtvasia.com

Madonna Calls Report Of $76 Million Divorce Settlement 'Misleading And Inaccurate'

Misleading and inaccurate." That's how Madonna's camp has labeled the previously released statement about her divorce settlement from ex-husband Guy Ritchie.

To recap, early on Monday, Madonna's longtime spokesperson, Liz Rosenberg, told The Associated Press that the singer and her filmmaker ex had reached a financial agreement on their divorce, which would grant Ritchie somewhere between $76 million and $92 million.

But on Wednesday morning (December 17), Madonna and Ritchie released a statement recanting the previous report. "We have tried to maintain a dignified silence regarding the details of our divorce for the last few months whilst accepting the obvious media interest," read a joint statement from the pair, according to Reuters.

"A misleading and inaccurate statement, specifically in relation to the sums of money involved, was wrongly issued to AP this week," it said. "The financial details of the settlement will remain private, save to say that both of us are happy with our agreement. Our primary concern, like any co-parents, is the care and well being of our children."

Rosenberg, who did not return calls for comment on Wednesday, had said on Monday that she assumed "it's one of the largest payouts ever in a divorce settlement." She also said that custody arrangements for the couple's children had not yet been finalized. The couple have an 8-year-old biological son, Rocco, and a 3-year-old adopted son from Malawi, David Banda.

After eight years of marriage, the couple announced their separation earlier this year and finalized their divorce last month with a quick proceeding in London's High Court. Details of the proceedings were not announced, and neither showed up for the court date. The couple's joint fortune is estimated to be more than $525 million.

by mtvasia.com

Fall Out Boy 'Live' In Singapore

America's Suitehearts Fall Out Boy will be back to rock Singapore Indoor Stadium on February 10, touring behind their latest album, Folie à Deux (literally, "a madness shared by two"). Ticket sales will coincide with the worldwide album launch on December 16.

Midas Promotions have set the prices of all tickets for Fall Out Boy's concert under $100. In addition, Midas Promotions will give away copies of the band's brand new album to early bird buyers, for the top-tier tickets. Tickets and albums are expected to move fast so fans are urged to buy early to avoid disappointment.

"This is a first ever for Singapore, if not the world and is part of Midas's efforts to help people deal with the economic downturn. It is our way of giving something back," says Michael Hosking, Managing Director of Midas Promotions.

Fall Out Boy are Patrick Stump (Vocals and Guitar), Peter Wentz (Bassist), Andrew Hurley (Drummer) and Joseph Trohman (Guitarist).

Formed in 2001 in the suburbs of Chicago, the band achieved mainstream success with their first record Take This to Your Grave in 2003. They went multi-platinum with their 2005 album release From Under the Cork Tree and Infinity on High in 2007.

The band was last here in 2007 to a sold out concert. Prior to their return next year, the band will play at sold out venues in US and Japan. Nothing beats Fall Out Boy live and kicking on stage so don't miss out when tickets go on sale!


Fall Out Boy - 'Live' in Singapore
Date: February 10, 2009
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Singapore Indoor Stadium
Tickets: $ 58, $78, $98 *Not inclusive of standard SISTIC fee.

Tickets will go on sale Tuesday, December 16 2008 at 9.00am for online booking and 10.00am at all authorised SISTIC outlets.

CD Redemption Details:
Early bird top-tier ticket buyers can redeem their free albums in exchange for their ticket stubs at HMV (only), at the Heeren.

by mtvasia.com

Extreme will be to Jakarta

Original Production again show the world music concerts from the Super Rock Group, which is known in the world in general and especially in Indonesia, namely Extreme, which will come in the series "World Tour 2008". This is the first time the Original Production Extreme bring to Indonesia.



This concert will be held planned in Jakarta and will be held on Monday, 15th December 2008 at the Tennis Indoor Senayan, Jakarta. The price of admission is divided into three (3) classes, namely: IDR 550,000 (VVIP - Seating), 250000 (IDR VIP - Seating), and 350,000 (IDR Festival - Standing Rock)



In Concert this time, the Extreme would comport songs - songs like his hits: More Than Words, Decadence Dance, Hole Hearted, Cupid's Dead, Rest In Peace, Get The Funk Out, Every Am I Gonna Change, Hip Today, Stop The World, Tragic Comic, Love Of My Life "Extreme Version" and the Single Hits from The New Album "Saudades De Rock 2008"



Extreme Formation in tournya this time is Gary Cherone (Vocals), Nuno Bettencourt (Guitars), Pat Badger (Bass Guitar), and Kevin Figueiredo (Drums & Percussion).

by mog.com

New album from U2 is on the horizon

U2's new album, "No Line on the Horizon," will be released by Interscope Records on March 3.

It's the Irish rock band's 12th studio album and their first release since 2004's "How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb."

The announcement was made Thursday.

The new album was completed after studio sessions in Fez, Morocco; Dublin, Ireland; New York; and London.

Longtime collaborators Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois are producers, along with additional work from Steve Lillywhite.

"How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb" won the Grammy for album of the year in 2006.

by asia.news.yahoo.com

Panic At The Disco

Hyperventilating, screaming and moshing – once these three elements are happening simultaneously, it is needless to say that Panic At The Disco is in the building. Gone are its days of the exclamation mark and weird lyrics (previously called Panic! At The Disco). Now the boys are back punctuation-free and on a much happier note, with their latest album Pretty. Odd.

This Las Vegas, Nevada quartet went from imitating Blink's Tom Delonge and Travis Barker to writing their original material and eventually gigging on the local scene, earning a following for their seamlessly blended mixture of pop punk, rock and disco.

However, writing the songs on their album Pretty. Odd. was no easy task for the band. Bassist Jon Walker said in an interview with MTV.com, "Because we were writing the album in a kind of story theme, and it was constraining us from doing anything. The first song we wrote after that was 'Nine in the Afternoon,' and instantly we were like, 'All right, we were having more fun doing this."

From that point, Panic At The Disco buckled down and by the end of the year, they were well on their way to wrapping production on Pretty. Odd., flying to London's famed Abbey Road Studios to add flourishes of horns and strings, which were incredibly fitting.

Striving for perfection in differentiation, drummer Ryan Ross chimed in. "We still try to write the smartest lyrics and the best melodies possible, just in a different way. And I hope people can hear that."

Avenged Sevenfold Seek Rat-Infested Garage To Record Next LP

DEVORE, California - As M. Shadows sees it, Avenged Sevenfold had no choice but to cancel their fall tours of the U.S. and the U.K.

"I think that once you're not feeling it live anymore, that's how you get yourself in trouble as a band," the singer said of the recently canceled outings with Bleeding Through. "People start arguing with each other, and it's not cool."

There's no friction within Avenged now, but the band figured, why risk it?

"I don't think being in the spotlight too long is healthy," Shadows explained backstage at KROQ's recent Inland Invasion. "We've been touring on this record for 16 months now, and we're like, 'Enough's enough.' We were kind of going through the motions for a while, playing the same songs, so we were like, 'We need to write some new stuff.' "

The band's already been writing some material, and Shadows is promising something "completely different."

"The last thing we're going to do is write City of Evil part 2 or Waking the Fallen part 2," Shadows said. "It's not going to be a thrash record or old-school or anything like that. I know it's going to be a sound that no one's heard -- kind of like when Korn came out, they were the first ones to start that whole scene and they sounded different than everybody. We want to do that for our own generation."

Shadows referred to Korn again when explaining Avenged Sevenfold's plan to work with a variety of producers on the project.

"We've met a lot of new friends this year, and hopefully we'll get a lot of different people to work with us and do something really different," he said. "From Lil Jon to Paul Wall to All-American Rejects. I just sang on the Good Charlotte record. Those guys are good producers. All these different people, they know what they're doing and can work with different kinds of music. It's cool to mix it up a little bit. Like how Korn used the Matrix on a bunch of songs -- they had a whole revival. And I don't think we need a revival or anything, we're just keeping our options open."

First things first, though, as Avenged Sevenfold plan to convene in one of their garages to finish writing.

"Our first three records were written in a garage with rats running around, just with a Pro Tools [recording] setup," Shadows said. "And that's how we're going to write this record. If we upgrade, we'll have a drum set miked in there and we'll actually jam a little bit live."

The band may never even make it to an actual studio.

"It's just going to be gritty," Shadows said. "We want it to be a cool record, not some polished crap just 'cause we've got a couple songs on the radio now. No one needs it to be like that. We're going to do the exact opposite."

Avenged Sevenfold: It's 'Almost Easy' To Love Them

With a band name coming out of a reference in the Bible, it's little wonder that the music of Avenged Sevenfold is packed with thought-provoking meaning.

Commonly referred to as A7X, this American rock band, formed in 1999, hails from Orange County, California. But it was only in 2005 that they achieved commercial success with City of Evil its first single "Bat Country" was a surprisingly huge smash.

A7X released their eagerly-awaited self-titled 4th album in late 2007, which debuted at #4 on the Billboard 200. The record spawned glorious scream-fests like "Afterlife" and "Dear God," cementing their status as a rock/heavy metal mainstay in the music industry.

Just this month, A7X released their latest DVD/CD package, Live in the LBC & Diamonds in the Rough. Recently in town for their first headlining concert, the boys took a little time off their soundcheck, spoke to MTV Asia about "Seizing the Day," spending a bomb on room service and recording with Jim Henson. Yes, of the Muppet Babies...

Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, Eminem, Fall Out Boy Mark End Of An Era At 'TRL' Finale

It was like old times in MTV's Times Square studio. There were superstars everywhere you looked, frantic stagehands darting about, and down below - packed against police barricades - screaming kids ... lots of screaming kids.

On Sunday night (November 16), after 10 years and more than 2,500 episodes, MTV's legendary TRL bid adieu to the airwaves with Total Finale Live, a positively packed three-hour party that was as much about celebrating memories from the past as it was creating ones for the future.

It was a livewire, unpredictable and - fittingly - star-studded send-off for a show that prided itself in being all those things. It was a night full of big-time performances, big-name guest stars and nostalgic trips down memory lane. It was the kind of proper, celebratory goodbye that most of MTV's biggest programs (be it Jackass or Beavis and Butt-head or even The Osbournes) don't actually get, which sort of makes sense, considering that TRL launched the careers of today's biggest stars, reimagined the concept of live television and, whether you realize it or not, probably defined a generation.

A who's who of TRL alumni rocked stages both inside and out of the studio, starting with Beyoncé, who, backed by a cracking live band, poured her heart and soul into "If I Were a Boy" and then flipped the switch and tore through muscled up versions of "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" and "Crazy in Love." Fall Out Boy (sans bassist Pete Wentz, who was with his wife Ashlee Simpson as she reportedly went into labor) followed her, braving the chilly New York night to shred on a flatbed truck parked in the heart of Times Square. Wentz even got some new-dad advice from Good Charlotte's Joel Madden on the show.

Later in the night, a trio of hip-hop heavyweights - Ludacris, Nelly and Snoop Dogg - performed their greatest TRL hits, then joined forces on the Doggfather's "Drop It Like It's Hot." Former TRL mainstays the Backstreet Boys took a nostalgic run at "I Want It That Way," and 50 Cent - who, in true Fiddy fashion, kept show producers waiting until the very last minute - pounded his way through "In Da Club" and his current hit, "Get Up." (Backstage, he had some choice words for Kanye West and Donald Trump.)

And though they didn't perform, tons of other stars stopped by to pay their respects. Justin Timberlake chuckled as clips of his frosted-tipped 'NSYNC past played on flat-screen TVs in the studio. Taylor Swift clutched a TRL yearbook that she got signed by everyone in attendance. Diddy - who appeared on the show more than anyone else - did a bit of hosting, a bit of joking and (of course) a bit of plugging for his new fragrance, I Am King, and the upcoming Notorious B.I.G. biopic Notorious. And, in a move that could only happen on live television, Kid Rock wandered around with a stogie and a glass of beer, then greeted a female admirer in the audience with: "Hi, baby, you're much too young for me."

There were phoned-in congrats from Eminem and Christina Aguilera. Miley Cyrus geeking out in the TRL photo booth. More former VJs than you could shake a stick at. And plenty of video packages that recounted the most memorable moments from the show's 10-year history - everything from Mariah Carey's wacko striptease to Rudy Guiliani's appearance on the show's first broadcast post-9/11 - and goofy glimpses at your favorite stars' first appearances on the show (a barely legal Xtina, a super-slim Slim Shady, a giggly Britney Spears, to name just a few). There were on-air bleeps and teary pre-teens and even a few "Oh wait, what?!?" moments - you know, the stuff TRL was known for.

And, appropriately, there was also one last video countdown. Hosts Carson Daly and Damien Fahey guided viewers (and the screaming fans inside the studio) through the 10 most iconic clips in TRL history - everything from Outkast's "Hey Ya!" and 'NSYNC's "Bye Bye Bye" to Kid Rock's "Bawitdaba" - a list topped with Britney Spears' " ... Baby One More Time" (sadly, Brit Brit was not on hand to accept the accolades). The fact that all of this played out before a packed (and really squealy) studio audience - and on a massive screen outside in Times Square - only seemed right.

And then, as 11pm drew close on the East Coast, it was time bring the show to a close. Surrounded by friends, fans and the famous, Daly and Fahey raised champagne glasses and attempted to sum up the show's 10-year run in a few sentences. Not surprisingly, this proved rather tough (and Kid Rock and Snoop's "pass the dutchie" antics didn't help matters much), but it was Daly who perhaps did it best, thanking everyone who's ever appeared or worked on the show for a decade's worth of memories, then turning to the camera, raising his glass high and asking, appropriately: "Why are we stopping this show?"

Good question, dude.

Bon Jovi Is #1 Touring Act In The World On Billboard Chart

Twenty five years into their chart-topping career, Bon Jovi is 2008's top touring act in the world, coming in at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Tour chart, which is based on data reported to Billboard Boxscore from November 14, 2007 through November 11, 2008. The Top Tour news was released on Billboard.com today, and a special editorial section spotlighting Bon Jovi's achievements will appear in Billboard's annual Year In Music & Touring Issue, on stands Friday, December 12.

"The foundation of our success was and is touring," says Jon Bon Jovi. "Whether it was a night club or a stadium we played each show like it was our biggest show. Our fans have been the reason why a second generation now share in this great honor. We thank you all."

The band that has famously "seen a million faces and rocked them all," in fact played to twice as many on this tour - over two million fans attended the 100 sold out dates on the Lost Highway World Tour.

Bon Jovi has set the bar for more than two decades as one of the most successful rock bands in the world. Globally, they have sold more than 120 million albums and performed more than 2,600 concerts in over 50 countries for more than 34 million fans. The Lost Highway album was released in June 2007 and debuted at #1 around the world. The band's 2005 album, Have A Nice Day, featured the Grammy-Award winning song, "Who Says You Can't Go Home," and also fueled one of the top-selling tours of 2005

Why Were Britney Spears And Madonna Left Off Our 'Best Songs Of 2008' List?

By now, I'm sort of used to being called an idiot on a weekly basis. Because that's what seems to happen each and every Wednesday when I publish my Bigger Than the Sound column.

Usually, I get 10 to 20 negative - and angry - comments per column (though if said column in any way detracts from Britney Spears, that number jumps to 40 or 50), and though it would probably benefit my ego not to read them, I always do ... if only because I find them sort of hilarious and inspiring (and because I am a sucker for grammatical errors and ALL-CAPS MISSIVES). What I usually don't do is respond to them.

But this week is different. On Wednesday, I published my annual Best Songs of the Year, and it got a lot of responses. Like, way more than I expected a column that didn't include "Britney Spears" or "Heidi Montag" in the headline to get. Some of the comments took issue with my picks - "I've never heard of half these bands!" and "Kid Rock? Are you serious?!?" being two popular ones - but most were upset with who I didn't put on my list (Britney, Madonna and Rihanna, in particular). So I figured it was time to break from tradition and write an actual response.

Since there were so many comments, I thought the best way to handle this would be to just address the four most basic types of complaints. Hopefully, in doing so, I'll be able to explain the method behind my madness ... why I made some picks, why I didn't make others and, really, whether I should be fired for doing either. To keep the dialogue going, I'd love to hear some of your favorites too. Feel free to leave them in the comments below. Also, call me as many mean names as you see fit - after all, I'm a professional rock-and-roll journalist. I can take it.

Samsons

Samson until now is one of the big bands of Indonesia, still with the formation solidnya: Bams (Vokal), Irfan (guitar), Erik (guitar), Aldri (Bas), and X (Drum). Formed on 14 July 2003 Pleasant, Samson already reap success through the album of `Men` instinct. From the album sales figures with hundreds of thousands of single chips this melejitlah `Us` which was recorded as a song with the activation Ringback Tone (RBT) tebanyak (more than 2 million downloads) in the history of U.S. digital music industry. Men instinctively, and the album also mebuat Samson successfully memboyong 5 awards from 8 nomination in the arena of AMI Award.
On 25 May 2007, Samson released two albums `hold` live with the production processes in three countries: Indonesia, Australia, the United States. Charging orkestrasi Erwin Gautawa players involved in Australia and assisted Sydney Philarmonic Orchestra. MASTERING while it is done in New York by Ted Jensen Chief Master at the Sterling Sound Engineering, which had recorded an album using a variety of the world's top musicians such as Papa Roach, Keane, Hoobastank to Metallica.Vokalis Samson, Bams, also has a series of personal stories that highlighted by the media. asmaranya story, especially with the beautiful artist. well, so it's a risk pentolan band.

Salju Band

What we thought to be in a snow? Cool. White. Soft. With the characters that a band consisting of Herman (vocal and guitar), Rudi (guitar), Ady (Bass), and Andy (Drum) want to be present in Indonesia's music experience belantika name Snow Band. `Snow is cold and soft. Similarly, we, want to freeze (ear) hearing the songs we `firmly Herman.

Despite playing in the Pop genre, the fourth personnel snow this was `successful` found by Zachary (Band members Captain), which is the bearer Unsurprisingly Rock. The personnel sepermainan Snow is a friend in the region Blitang, South Sumatra. Of course, and bands play together, they create 3 songs, and the most popular song is `love`. Without them think, `love` songs have been circulating in the moment-moment young people around Nagpur. How do again, that there is not a party that has been responsible swallow the song illegally and then shared via bluetooth / infra-red from HP to HP. Positive side, the name is known even more snow was a lot of people who hapal song `Love` and they really love it.
According to the personilnya, Snow bands have often participated in various music festivals around Nagpur, but never win. Kahirnya until they try to audition and selected to be the opening band, Band Captain. At that time, the band that stood since 1 January 2006, still called No. uses and still be strengthened by Vishnu in the even was also a vocal benama Cotton Band. Furore when it happened, telling them the song `Love`. From the observation Zachary (ex vocalist Captain Band), almost all spectators take the usual singing and hapal song `Love`. Zachary is seen as a good opportunity, and he eventually own the album of memproduseri Snow Band. Meninggalakan Blitang, Palembang, Snow Band fly to Bandung successful recording 10 tracks in 1 month. Snow Band album of the Kingdom of `Love` released by Universal Music Indonesia.

Leona Lewis Top New Artist 2008

Singer jebolan the arena of `X Factor` Inggis awarded this award for Top New Artist 2008 by Billboard magazine. Leona Lewis is a rebound owing to the single Bleeding Love is regarded as a new artist with the most success in this year. `I only enjoy the things that happen every day by day. Truly a gold kesmpatan that I get. To do all this and so far running good. "

2,008 years is a good career for Leona. He is an artist new albums that sold more than the other new artists. Three weeks ago Lenoa also announced that the 3 successful Grammy nomination in 2009.: Album This Year, Best Pop Vokal Presentation, and Best Pop Album.

Leona hit, Bleeding Love, became the top place the number of sales that most of iTunes. This is a success memonpa career Leona. Song Bleeding Love Leona well as the best song for him, `I think Bleeding Love is not the same as the other typical love song. Liriknya sizable move and I piker many people who are never through such relationships. Level where Israeli is not always fun. That is the meaning of `Bleeding Love.

DMX arrested by the FBI

Because the council does not meet the calls, eventually FBi arrest rapper DMX, on the cases of illegal drugs. DMX arrested for successful information from a woman who are interested bid on the benefits of money of $ 5,000 for information on the existence of DMX. Compensation is issued by the office of Arizona police. DMX power law, Bradford Cohen, told MTV that DMX arrested by FBI agents at the residence of Scott Storch, a music producer. Bredford themselves do not know whether there is relationship DMX relations with Scoot, or even whether Scott DMX when they are caught.

Rapper one has been arrested several times in Arizona and often avoid hearing the call of the past. Men called the original Earl Simmons is facing accusations of abuse of drugs, drugs, identity fraud, and the torture of animals. However, he still insists are not guilty.

Now DMX arrested in Arizona prison until he met a hearing next Wednesday in Miami. DMX as a lawyer, Cohen expects the penalty imposed to clients is not heavy and DMX can diekstradisikan to Arizona after 15 days

13 Songs as the name Rolling Stone Road

City home MiK Jagger and Keith Richards, Rolling Stone members, to give the award to the band, they provided a road with the name of the song titles Rolling Stone. Dartford Council's plan for the names of the 13 roads are: Satisfaction Street, the Stones Avenue, Angie Mews Drive and Ruby Tuesday. Around 1,500 houses in the estate Bridge for $ 400 million there in 13 road. Head of regional Dartford, Jeremy Kite, cast a joke: `Yah, not all that we want to we can. However, in naming this street, I'm sure will bring kesenagan for us. "
Pnduduk in the streets to support the plan said naming the regions where they live with the songs Rolling Stones. Julia Swan, one of the people, feel great ideas that will make them feel fantastic place to live. But he also later denganpara how the postman would not believe when reading the address. Likewise with Julia, John Warner even recognize the idea that this is the most hbat the city council had made. `Finally, they make something cool. Samsmama's like to salute and the band, songs terptri they become street names. `, He said.
However kepolisisan local remind danger theft nameplate naming of the road if the idea is realized. As is the case with Liverpoll, where fans-The Beatles fanatic fans steal pilot Abbey Road and Penny Lane. Both the name of the road was taken from the title of The Beatles songs.

Exclusive: Travis Barker Talks About His 'Jockin' Jay-Z' Remix

Travis Barker is back at work. On Thursday night, he was in the studio banging away on the drums but took a little time out to talk "Jockin' Jay-Z." Barker just released his remix of the song which he produced and played on before September's tragic plane crash, which critically injured him and DJ AM, and killed four others. The remix debuted on Los Angeles DJ Skee's radio show earlier this week and has since been blasted out all over the Internet.

"I was attracted to the simplicity of the track," Barker told MTV News exclusively Thursday night. "It left so much for me to do to it. The original was already jamming, so I felt blessed they let me flip it. I remix whatever catches my ear and lends itself to getting a makeover."

Barker's favorite lyric from the song? That's obvious. "Haters be like, 'Hov while you still talking money sh--?' / 'Cause I like money, bi---!"

On the remix, Barker replaces song-producer Kanye West's initial synth backdrop with rock-and-roll drums and guitars. DJ AM went on tour with Jay-Z in October, and the former Blink-182 member said he hopes he can work with Jigga on new material too.

"I'd love to have him on my record or get in a studio together and let our brains mesh on some crazy sh--," he explained with excitement. "I love Hov."

Barker's going to have to clear some space on his schedule for that to happen, however, since his production dance card is currently filled with commitments to other rap kings.

"I've been in a studio working with other musicians/producers on tracks for T.I., Cee-Lo, and Flo Rida. All live music, really exciting and different."

Barker has also been cooking up a solo album. No release date for that project has been set.

Naif A Night at Schouwburg

20-week night in September 2008 is a fun night and make the hearts of all those present at the Jakarta Art Building. A total of twenty-four successful title song Naif be preoccupied with the interaction with the spectators in attendance that night. There Seutas never separated throughout the journey back to their homes. Yes, the night is full of memories.
Throughout the 2 hour more performances that night Naif success recorded in a pair of double album titled "A Night at Schouwburg." This album is Naif as a memento of the night occupied the week. In the premium package that accompanied t shirts, pins, and several other exclusive merchandise package, the album will be given a number to each unit stoknya is limited only 500.
The price of IDR 150,000 and up to now have some terpesan. For collectors or not collectors who want to can have a message in the number 0818996243. This album is one of the live album "terjujur" which was recorded and will edar in this country. This is Naif. please enjoy.

Diplomacy Rock N Roll by Slank

When Indonesia are considered minor in the eyes of the world, all components of the nation bergeliat. Slank no exception. Slank, at least, is involved in emotional and kasat eye view of what indeed happened in this beloved republic. Instead, they "snapshot" during his more than 25 years, and then translated into the various theme songs, from the first album in 1989 to end the first international album titled "Anthem For The Broken Hearted", released in the United States, 30 September Pleasant.
Mention it as a "musical diplomacy" to move all the child-nations to jointly develop and promote Indonesia with various ways, including a musical work as Slank. Slank not react the way open for diplomacy to the musical world. That "Indonesia is not that they suspected an". This is done by Slank lack-berdayaan we present balanced information out there.
Slank, through international album that has been initiated a year ago and since then the produseri by Blues Saraceno, the former guitarist of rock band 'Aim', want to make their musical diplomacy as "Diplomacy of Indonesia to the world" through the gate called the United States.
However, this time Slank not simply pursue the achievement of peak berkesenian merely to go international, but as an effort to participate directly in the balance of business information about Indonesia in the world. Slank want to yell out clearly on the other side of life in Indonesia wrapping music Rock N Roll, as a servant to the media penyampai political message of world-class musicians. Diplomacy is often called politics as the "Political Rock N Roll" or "Political Rock N Roll."

Chinese Democracy Soon Release

It's official! Latest album Guns N 'Roses, Chinese Democracy stated will release this November. After a single also titled "Chinese Democracy" has been outstanding since October 22 and, finally date of 23 November 2008, the album was leaked in the hands of a blogger will be released officially.
The album produced in the form of a CD, LP vynil, and Downloadable for the first time can be purchased directly through Best Buy in the U.S..
Meanwhile, other news from Guns N 'Roses, Kevin Cogill, the name melejit karana leaking track Chinese Democracy through his blog will undergo a process of trial. Cogill the hearing was held because he did not want admitted in Federal Court that mendakwanya for violation of copyright. Cogill face the threat of 3 years in prison, possibly even 5 years old when he proved to utilize it to leak commercial interests.

C'Cord Go to the UK

Band alumni LA Lights Indiefest 2006 original flower city of Bandung, C'Cord will fly to London. They were selected as representative of Indonesia to follow the "Super Final World GBOB Challange 2008" held Dec. 14-15 in the UK in 2008.
Before elected, must fight C'Cord penetrate the strict selection does not play. They must compete with 25 other bands that can not be considered as a band, yesterday afternoon. For example, one of the band that also compete in the melodic metal band As core from Bali, Scared of BUMS, who is also a graduate of LA Lights Indiefest 2007 and never felt that sharing the stage with Simple Plan and New Found Glory.
Twenty-five bands and then filtered to 12 bands that should appear for 8 minutes in the presence of the jury, and from there to C'Cord proved that most deserve to represent India at World Final GBOB. Welcome to C'Cord.

Barker Helps Reunion Blink 182

Bass are also +44 former personnel, Blink-182, Mark Hoppus had to give a statement in his blog that he and his friends in the first Blink-182, Travis Barker and Tom DeLonge has spent much time together after the accident aircraft menciderai Barker.
Postings in the fishing speculation the fans will likely reunion band Blink-182, which previously declared hiatus for a time not specified since February 2005. Hoppus menangapi Rumor it with caution and that they themselves will not know what the future will be planned.
"Initially we call each other, and we meet and shoot the bull for several hours. They are really great. We are involved in the chat learner-positive atmosphere. We're all connected as a friend again after four years do not speak each other, "said Hoppus. "But on the question of whether, Blink-182 will be reunion, we all know that there is not. Can meet and chat with them is very satisfying for me. "
Hoppus of different possible not say "no". Barker with a penetrating deny the possibility of reunion. "We still are friends. Hubunga all our good only. But the possibility of Blink-182 for the reunion, the answer is: not "firmly sangkal Barker.

Regional Final Indiefest LA Lights 2008: Various melting Music Genre

The unity and togetherness is not only can be realized in the political struggle. However, can also be realized in a music concert. Really, the title "Final Regional Indiefest LA Lights 2008" the Bandung area capable of bringing together music fans come from various cities flow.
Monday (18 / 8), Sasana Budaya Ganesha (Sabuga) masses dipadati have since lunch. Towards the event started, parking area is almost no longer able to accommodate tens of hundreds of cars and motorcycles that continues on. Thousands of teenagers and adults, men or women, fans and pop punk rock, all mixed into one. They forget all differences with a similar goal, enjoy the variety of food color in music are presented.
Four virgin joined in the Minerva String Quartet successful open evening was a song with the instrumental combination of two two viola and violin. After that, the 24 Hours Service had the opportunity to appear as the first participant in the final that night. The kind of garage rock bands of the diusung Ilham (vocal and guitar), Yudha (guitar), Harry (bass), and Hasan (drums) is enough adrenalin burning spectators. Manggung the band at various events this success, telling the two new songs entitled "Scoofer" and "Stereotype".
Meanwhile, the two finalists, Tigapagi, also not exciting. Genre Experimental acoustic folk pop that diusung Sigit (vocal, guitar and flute), Eko (guitar), Alfa (piano), Indra (keyboard), and Prima (guitar, bass, and percussion) was also not menyurutkan spectator interest. Although a little slow, the spectators still enjoying the protracted treat the songs "dancing" and "The leg-handed."
The atmosphere heats up again when the nuance of experimental indie rock band, presented by the slick original joker 8 Bandung, Vicky Vette. Prajadhita (guitar), Rahyan (vocal), Ferdi (bass), and Shadian (drums) to bring spectators back offs. Like the 24 Hours Service, Vicky Vette also carries two new songs entitled "Unlimited Loyalty" and "Fluxing Dream."
Appearances expressive of Goodbye Lenin to be the most rousing welcome from spectators that night. How not, the action stage Taufik (vocal and guitar) was siphon attention seisi Sabuga building, which stands in front of the stage and sit in the stand festivals. In pengujung song "Plastic Room," Taufik cover the face with a transparent plastic. It shows people who behave terjerat, in accordance with one stanza of play, "we are trapped in the plastic space."
Action mad Taufik also performed the song, telling the "Can". He was open shirt and cover his mouth with tape. To add exciting atmosphere, he smearing his body with a red liquid that mengibaratkan blood. This time the action Taufik supported by the guitarist that Verry play guitar with a unique way. Verry friction gitarnya is like playing a violin.
On the other hand, the band Cuts a star in the previous round, appears less impressive. Ita (vocal 1) does not seem able to get redress Yfana (vocal 2) night. However, the overall appearance Cuts is quite entertaining. In addition to their pledge, telling the song "Feuxjealousyfeux," Ita Yfana and accompanied by a Dida (drums) and Dannie (guitar, a programmer), also carries a new song entitled "community".
Despite appearing as a finalist last, Nemesis did not want to lose with the other participants. Serious metal band that consists of Airlangga (vocal), Nate (drums), Yodi (guitar), Regha (bass), and Sendy (guitar) is able to bring spectators participate learner-headbang together.
Guest star turn
After the viewing of all participants, guests turn to entertain the spectators. Two finalists LA Lights Indiefest 2007, and the Cascade Wind Cries Mary, get the first opportunity. Each carries three songs from minialbum they will be released. After that, Glass House Effect turn to entertain the spectators. Jakarta is the origin of the band's success, telling the five songs.
Tibalah then turn guests the most awaited spectators, Burger Kill (BK) and Seringai. For BK, this is the first time they re-appear in the city of birth, Bandung, since conducting a series of tours in major cities on Java and Bali.
I get a welcome win in the match tandang, the city flower of youth teenager enthusiastically welcome appearance BK night. Thick guitar distortion of Eben and the Great combination Andris pounding drums and besutan bass Ramdan, torn spectators make a direct leap. Cry the vocalist, Vicki is very hardcore almost casual spectators control. Action headbang and moshing it was changed to push each other. However, owing to energy security and Vicki instructions from the stage, the situation is secure and confident.
After three songs are presented BK, now turn to appear Seringai maximum. The vocalist is also one of the jury "LA Lights Indiefest 2008," Arian 13 also appear strong enough that night. Former vocalist Puppen it, get a rousing welcome from the audience when the woman carries the song "Natural Image" from the album "wolf Militia."
Series of events that night and then closed with a slick collaboration between the Minerva, BK, and Seringai. Stringed musical mix of classical violin and guitar distortion of hardcore that are presented it to a new color that is very interesting. Together with BK, Minerva, telling the song "Living ring Guitar" and "uppity". Meanwhile, presenting them with Seringai "burn Jakarta" and "Do not Stop".

Fall Out Boy Try Print record ... Again

After a failed record in the name Guiness Book of Records as the first band that can concert seven continents in the world in six months, now Peter Wentz et al go to try a new record again, namely: "Band is the most a radio interview in a period of 24 hours. "
Efforts printing record their first failed because of bad weather prevented them to be manggung in Antarctica. Not prepared to surrender, they now try to solve the current record held by Alastair Galpin and John Stansfield, they undergo 57 radio interviews in a period of 24 hours in later May 2008 .Memangnya why FOB is to enter Guiness Book of World Racord? "I read the book Guiness World Record pages per page, while my 8 year old. Since that time, to be able to enter the name of my book is one of the dreams I have, other than GI Joe Aircraft carrier, and met with Ashraf, "said Pete Wentz.

Melodic Core from Bali

Band origin of Bali that promote the genre of melodic core of this Eka Bo-Care (Vocal, Guitar), Arix (Bass, Backing Vocal, Throat), Eka Pogklak (Lead Guitar) and Nova Codet (Drums). Travel music career began to climb after they successfully pass as one of the 10 finalist LA Lights Indiefest 2007.
Since then, in addition to their music in the compilation album LA Lights Indiefest 2007, they had the opportunity to start manggung outside Bali island, for example, in as guests at the clock Revolution - Bandung, LA Live audition Lights Indiefest Surabaya, even a welcoming performance from the band's concert Simple Plan and New Found Glory in Jakarta August ago.
Recently, they've just completed the making of the video clip from a song titled pledge their relieved now. Scared latest video clip of BUMS can be seen here.

Robbie Williams to rejoin Take That

The 34-year-old singer – who has lived in Los Angeles for the past five years – insists he is “over the moon” about the group’s recent success and is keen to reunite with his old bandmates.
Robbie – who has had the band’s double-T symbol tattooed on his right arm as a mark of support for the group - said: “I’m over the moon for the boys. I was worried at first. I was following their meteoric return, but every photo of the lads I saw they didn’t look happy. Then they just seemed to take full stride again. Having met up with them I can tell you they’re having a ball.
“I’m really proud. I love their new album ‘The Circus’ too – I haven’t stopped listening to it. I’d love to be in the band again but I’ve got some unfinished business of my own to do first.”
Robbie, who has further fuelled rumours of a reunion after purchasing a £7 million mansion in the English county of Wiltshire, left Take That in 1995 after his relationship with frontman Gary Barlow disintegrated.
Writing on his Inner Sanctum website, Robbie insists he has repaired his rift with Gary, and is on good terms with the other three members Mark Owen, Jason Orange and Howard Donald.
He said: “Just thought I’d set a few things straight about me and the boys.
We got together a lot over the summer. It was amazing. We’ve all matured a lot since we parted. I’m very pleased to say the differences we’ve had have just melted away.
“We had a lot of serious chats. Everything we had problems with each other about just boils down to one thing - victims of circumstance. We mainly laughed, which is what we used to do in the early days. In fact we didn’t really stop.
“After they left, I felt like a ton of bricks had been removed from my shoulders. We’d put right what an awful lot of other broken bands fail to do. I celebrated by getting the Take That symbol tattooed on my right arm.
I’m proud to know the boys and I’m proud to have been in the band.”
A spokesperson for Robbie could not be reached for comment.

Marilyn Manson 'still pines' for Dita Von Tees

The goth rocker hasn't recovered from the 2006 breakdown of his marriage to the burlesque performer, despite subsequently dating 21-year-old actress Evan Rachel Wood.
Manson - who is now said to be romancing 24-year-old model and photographer Isani Griffith - was overheard speaking about Dita at his first solo art exhibition, which includes a watercolour painting of his ex-wife.
One guest at the Art Basel Miami Beach exhibition revealed to the New York Daily News newspaper: "Marilyn was saying he 'still pines for Dita' but is 'extremely angry that she took the dog'."
Manson's collection also features three paintings called 'Isani'.
Although the 39-year-old musician admits his companion was the inspiration, he refused to confirm they are romantically involved.
He said: "I really don't want to start the next chapter of my life by burdening someone with being the solution to my problems."

Britney's upcoming Circus tour inspired by breakdown

The 'Womanizer’ singer’s run of shows will have an escapist theme which will see Britney - who has endured a turbulent 2008 - flee to the circus before emerging from the end of a rainbow following a thunderstorm.
A source said: 'Britney is well aware of what a roller coaster she has been on and she is determined that her recent life is reflected in the shows.
'She thought the best metaphor to use would be the circus. Fans get to travel with her through her fall from grace and her eventual rehabilitation.'
Britney, 27, famously went off the rails following the end of her marriage to Kevin Federline. She shaved her head in February 2007 and was hospitalised several times – most famously in January of this year when she refused to return sons Sean Preston, three, and Jayden James, two, to their father.
Since then, Britney’s dad Jamie has taken on co-conservatorship of her affairs and she has begun to turn her life and career around.
Explaining how the performances will illustrate the last two years of the 'Toxic’ star’s life, the source added to Britain’s The Sun newspaper: 'The first act sees the miserable star run away to join the circus. This mimics her slide into unhinged behaviour.
'Her disturbing antics while suffering her meltdown are the focus of the second act, which takes place in the circus. She is seen having fun in this crazy world and falling in love with a circus freak.
'The final act focuses on Britney’s salvation. She manages to prize herself away from the clutches of the circus to be reunited with her friends and family.'
Britney’s world tour begins in New Orleans on March 3.

Coldplay It is alleged plagiarism

Copyright infringement claims brought by the rock guitarist Joe Satriani on Thursday in Los Angeles yesterday. According to this legendary guitarist, Coldplay song titled Viva La Vida trace some of the instrumental tracks owned by Joe Satriani, If I Could Fly, released in 2004.

If I Could Fly is one of the tracks on the album to-17 owned by Joe Satriani, entitled Is There Love In Space. Meanwhile, Viva La Vida half in the latest Coldplay album entitled Viva La Vida (Or Death And All His Friends), which released this year. Single Viva La Vida announced as a new one Grammy Award nomination for the category, Record Of The Year and Song Of The Year.

Feeling wronged, Joe Satriani is not only a form of court charges, but also money for compensation. Including all the benefits derived from a song by Coldplay Viva La Vida.

Slank and Gigi Music Anti-Corruption

Tuesday (9 / 12) and that coincides with the Anti-Corruption Day, two Indonesian band Slank and Gigi, a concert hall in the KPK. Why I wonder atmosphere building located in the Kuningan this sudden steps.

Slank and Gigi bring the total 8 tracks. All the players are forced social. Gigi as a successful toss a song leader Rodrigo, who talked about how a leader should.

Slank I also want to lose. Kaka cs. bring songs such as bureaucracy and complex generation of Blue, laden with the criticism against the government. Essentially all of the songs played by the two bands I have a message to do something to the community, such as corruption.

Why only through songs, Slank and Gigi never willing to pay for events that took place since the day. This attitude shows the commitment of both bands to support anti-corruption stance. Its much applause from the spectators for Slank and competition.