Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Debating the quality of music must be one of Britain’s favourite pastimes. Rarely, however, does conversation turn to influential music. This list is designed not to provide a definitive guide, but to give you food for thought and provide a ca... more info

Guardian Music — The heavy-metal monoliths used their doom-laden dirges and horror-rock riffs to supplant the softer side of 60s countercultureSome days I find myself genuinely shocked by the music press. Since May, I've noticed a complete lack of excitement regardin... more info

Pitchfork - Forkcast — The newest FACT mix is online, the 100th entry since the series began in 2008. In the past, the magazine has brought together collections compiled the likes of the xx and the Big Pink, and this time the mix comes courtesy of Lindstrøm. FACT Mix 10... more info

Live Daily — Blues-infused jam rockers North Mississippi Allstars [ tickets ] have unveiled a winter itinerary of US concerts that runs through February. The group's journey begins with a Dec. 18 performance in Jackson, MS, and continues throughout the east in... more info

Guardian Music — The bell-like, sci-fi oscillations of this neat little gizmo have provided rock music with a futuristic, psychedelic visionWhat are they? Ring modulators are neat little gizmos that make things sound wobbly and metallic and cool. If you're in any way... more info

Rock Sellout — I was on my way to work last week, as I do everyday of every week. Howard (as in Stern) went on a commercial break so I flipped the channel. I decided to go to the metal station. Out of my speakers came a gloriously, head crushingly, face meltingly ... more info

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Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi is recovering after undergoing stem-cell treatment on his injured right hand. more info

NME — Guitarist still wary of overusing his right hand, though more info

Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi says his hand is making a good recovery after receiving stem-cell treatment. more info