DrownedInSound — The festival no-longer-the-Carling-Weekend has confirmed names for 2009! more info

Thrash Hits — According to a source that asked to not be identified, Deftones will be playing this year’s Reading & Leeds Festivals. Apparently, the band will be using a stand-in for bassist Chi Cheng, who has been in a coma since being involved in a car crash l... more info

ContactMusic — The family of comatose DEFTONES rocker CHI CHENG have set up a website to appeal for help covering his medical costs. The bassist has been in a coma since a horrific car ... more info

Kerrang! — Deftones bassist Chi Cheng is still in hospital following the automobile accident he suffered on November 4 2008. The band have set up a blog and donation site for their band mate, where fans can read updates on his progress, and "help raise funds f... more info

Roadrunner - Blabbermouth — SOL INVICTO, the drum 'n' bass-meets-metal side project of DEFTONES guitarist Stephen Carpenter, Eric Bobo of CYPRESS HILL on percussion and drums, Richie Londres from the C.L.P. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Black Bubblegum The Bronx The Bronx have announced a pair of NYC area shows including The Bowery Ballroom on 4/20 with Trash Talk and Maxwell's on 4/22. Tickets for Maxwell's go on sale on 2/11 at noon while Bowery... more info

Silent Uproar — With Chi Cheng still in a coma, Deftones have tapped Sergio Vega to fill in at Bamboozle Left on April 5th. The band are set to release their new album, Eros, some time this year. [aversion.com] more info

Kerrang! — Dir en grey have revealed they are to release their upcoming DVD A Knot Of on February 24 through The End Records. The DVD will feature: 01. Tour 2005: It Withers And Withers 02. Rock Am Ring 2005 / Rock Im Park 2005 03. Showcase Tour / Tour 06 It ... more info

ContactMusic — Rockers the DEFTONES are to continue with recording and tour plans, despite the fact bass player CHI CHENG is in a coma.The group has announced plans to perform at the ... more info

Rolling Stone — Wilco will do their part to help out on Record Store Day, releasing their new live DVD Ashes of American Flags exclusively to the indie stores on April 18th, two weeks before its wide release. “Without these stores, there’s just no way Wilco woul... more info