Metalsucks — Allow me to begin by stating unequivocally that I am a Matt Barlow fan. I know there are plenty of Iced Earth devotees out there who were (rightfully) upset by Tim “Ripper” Owens’ unceremonious dismissal and felt he was a stronger vocalist for ... more info

Pop Crunch — Kristen Bell : GAP Vote for ________ PSA In a new public service announcement from the GAP, Heroes’ star Kristen Bell reminds voters to keep the best interests of Mother Earth and her furry, four-legged inhabitants in mind as they visit the polls... more info

All About Jazz — Words by: Dennis Cook | Images by: Susan J. Weiand Railroad Earth :: 09.26.08 :: Fillmore Auditorium :: San Francisco, CA Railroad Earth :: 09.26 :: San Francisco Walking into The Fillmore last Friday, I didn't know the titles of many songs or ev... more info

Wired - Listening Post — Halloween may be the hippest music holiday on Earth. Monsters, vampires, ghosts and more have haunted rock, pop and beyond for decades. Listening Post celebrates this merge all October, starting with...Little Tibia and the Fibias? Why not? The mop-to... more info

JamBase — Words by: Dennis Cook | Images by: Susan J. Weiand Railroad Earth :: 09.26.08 :: Fillmore Auditorium :: San Francisco, CA Railroad Earth :: 09.26 :: San Francisco Walking into The Fillmore last Friday, I didn't know the titles of many songs or ... more info

Metalsucks — A big, big problem with bands today, metal or otherwise, is the distinction between “epic” and “long.” Yes, when taking into account the triple-LP progsters of the ’70s or glacial chord exercises of Earth and Sunn 0))), length is seemingly ... more info

Reuters — CINCINNATI (Reuters) - Superman's home planet Krypton was destroyed, but his house on Earth will live on thanks to loyal fans and an online auction that raised $100,000 to restore the rotting home where the Man of Steel was created. more info

Reuters — CINCINNATI (Reuters) - Superman's home planet Krypton was destroyed, but his house on Earth will live on thanks to loyal fans and an online auction that raised $100,000 to restore the rotting home where the Man of Steel was created. more info

The Music Slut — Here's the Top 5:5. Sigur Ros - Svefn G Englar4. Michael Jackson - Thriller3. A Ha - Take On Me2. Bjork - All Is Full Of Love1. Duran Duran - RioView the full list here.MP3: Bjork - Earth Intruders (Edit) more info

The Lemur Blog — Click to enlarge the image brought to you by Lemur Digital Arts & Crafts Inc. ©Results of week 38-39:Which one is more trés cuteé and disarmingly charming? Pip Brown (Ladyhawke) OR Katie White (The Ting Tings)?Pip Brown (Ladyhawke) 20 (51%)K... more info