Consequence of Sound — Also, audio reviews of Bad Brains, Deftones, and Sufjan Stevens. more info

411 Mania — First names announced... more info

ContactMusic — It may still only be November but tomorrow (November 30, 2012), early bird tickets will go on sale for next year’s Reading and Leeds festivals,... more info

Metalsucks — The last Neilstein Soundscam of 2012... and EVER! (sorta). Numbers from Deftones, Dethklok, The Acacia Strain, Between the Buried and Me, Cradle of Filth and more. more info

Metal Injection — It's been a few months since we've checked in on Deftones bassist Chi Cheng. Cheng was involved in a horrific car accident left him paralyzed and in a coma for almost four years. Recently, he's shown signs of improvement, as his family... more info

Metal Injection — While it doesn't look like we're getting Ozzfest in the States anytime soon, Ozzfest Japan 2013 is looking stacked. Previously, we reported that the two night festival happening May 11th and 12th will feature Slipknot and Black Sabbath head... more info

ContactMusic — The family of tragic Deftones rocker Chi Cheng are considering controversial stem cell therapy to speed up the bass player's recovery from a 2008 car... more info

Chorus.fm — *Green Day (http://www.absolutepunk.net/greenday)*'s ¡Dos! sold (http://www.hitsdailydouble.com/sales/salescht.cgi) just over 60k to enter at 10 on Billboard 200 (¡Uno! debuted at 2 with 139k). *Deftones (http://www.absolutepunk.net/d... more info

Consequence of Sound — Bold, passionate, and sexy. more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — This week: Kid Rock unveils his rebel soul, Green Day serve up seconds, Soundgarden roar back to life, Deftones live up to their promise and more. more info