Roadrunner - Blabbermouth — A genuine touring and studio Gibson Goldtone GA30-RVS combo amp from AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry's personal collection is being auctioned (with the guitarist's permission) via eBay by Perry's personal guitar tech for the last 17 years. more info

Pitchfork — After the success of her meticulous (and ever-so-slightly deranged) solo debut, Marry Me, one-time Sufjan Stevens and Polyphonic Spree collaborator Annie Clark (aka St. Vincent) came a lot closer to never having to see the names Sufjan Stevens or the... more info

Roadrunner - Blabbermouth — 2009 will be a tremendous year for AEROSMITH, as the band plans its first album of original material since 2001, which it will support with an extensive summer tour. more info

MTV.com News — Nick 'Norman Gentle' Mitchell continues to ham it up and annoy Simon.By Gil Kaufman Allison Iraheta performs on "American Idol" on Wednesday Photo: Michael Becker/ Getty Images/ Fox If "American Idol" wannabes don't know by now that song s... more info

Roadrunner - Blabbermouth — AEROSMITH bassist Tom Hamilton has issued the following update: "The big news is that we had our first meeting and strategy session with our producer Brendan O'Brien [VELVET REVOLVER, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, PEARL JAM, AC/DC, ST... more info

Rolling Stone — • The New Issue: Taylor Swift • Taylor Swift: The Story Behind the Story Top stories from the last three days: • Reznor Announces Jane’s Addiction Tour; Plans for NIN to “Disappear” • Jane’s Addiction Rock Tiny L.A. Club • Simon & G... more info

Kerrang! — Kerrang! faves The Gaslight Anthem will support their hero Bruce Springsteen at this year's Hard Rock Calling festival. Past years have featured sets by Aerosmith, Eric Clapton, The Police and The Who among others. This year's Hard Rock Calling wil... more info

Popdose — — Goodnight Bush Administration. Goodnight Guantanamo Bay. Goodnight Traditional Pro Bowl. Goodnight John Updike. Goodnight BYOBB Preakness. Goodnight January Effect. Goodnight Birth Control Funding in Stimulus Bill. Goodnight California State In... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Bluesmen said...Cicala Mvta: Ching Dong - Return Of Japanese Streethttp://bluesmen-worldmusic.blogspot.comMiles said...Three offerings from the eccentric Biff Rose:The Thorn In Mrs. Rose's SideChildren Of Lightand Roast Beefplus bonus tracks from:Unc... more info

Live Daily — (LiveDaily.com) Joe Perry is recovering at home after his recent emergency knee surgery, according to a press release. The Aerosmith [ tickets ] guitarist continues to fight off the infection that developed after he had an artificial knee installed a... more info