Metalsucks — This is fucking sick.  I love unexpected covers, especially seminal songs re-imagined in different genres.  Buttery NYC songstress Kendra Morris is amazing in her own right, but this cover of Metallica’s “Ride the Lightning” is sure to get s... more info

ContactMusic — Sir Elton John is set to host his own radio show in the U K The Rocket Man has handpicked a playlist of his all-time favourite acts including Amy Winehouse and the Rolling Stones to air during his two-hour Bbc Radio 2 special The singer will also... more info

The Independent — You could almost hear the collective "Hmmmm" when American demi-punks Green Day announced they would be crowning their soon-to-be-on-the-shelves 38-song, three disc, wedding cake of an album ¡Uno! ¡Dos! ¡Tre! with a musical tribute to the late Am... more info

Guardian Music — Danny Boyle's track selections for the Olympics opener ranged from the Sex Pistols to Elgar, and all points in betweenA wide variety of different British musical styles provided the soundtrack to the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics.Here ... more info

Guardian Music — From the Beatles to Blur, more than 50 years of popular music are celebrated at London 2012 opening ceremonyMore than 50 years of British pop music were honoured by Danny Boyle as part of his 2012 Olympics opening ceremony in east London. Featuring a... more info

Guardian Music — It's the sad fates of famous addicts, rather than any 'war on drugs', that has put young people off using illicit substancesGovernment figures published this week have revealed that illicit drug use among the young is at its lowest level since 1996.... more info

Guardian Music — Catch up with the last seven days in the world of musicThis week's most popular stories1. Laura Jane Grace: 'So I'm a transsexual and this is what's happening'The lead singer of Against Me! talks frankly about her gender dysphoria, and what it was li... more info

ContactMusic — Jessie J is an inspiration to British artists according to Jay James Picton The Welsh soul singer - dubbed the male Amy Winehouse - was impressed by the Price Tag singers talent and integrity when he supported her on tour earlier this year P... more info

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ContactMusic — Amy Winehouses dad would consider letting Lady Gaga play his daughter in a film if she pays him 10million The 26-year-old singer previously expressed interest in portraying the late vocalist who died a year ago in a biopic However Mitch Wi... more info