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

411 Mania — "It's been six weeks but it's feeling great"... more info

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

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

MTV.com News — Fellow headliners Aretha Franklin and Jeff Beck, along with guests like Mick Jagger and Ozzy Ozbourne, celebrate night two of Hall of Fame 25th Anniversary.By Saimon Kos U2's Bono and Black Eyed Peas' Fergie Photo: Stephen Lovekin/ Getty Images... more info

Live Daily — Since the release of their 2006 self-titled debut, Aussie hard-rockers Wolfmother [ tickets ]'s major calling card has been singer/guitarist Andrew Stockdale's classic rock riffing, his enormous 'fro, and his banshee-like wail, which makes him sound ... more info

Live Daily — The line stretched around the block, and was filled with hundreds of fans who had arrived hours before the doors actually opened, hoping to score free admission to the hottest show in town. It was a so-called "secret" gig--one announced on the Intern... more info