Chorus.fm — *Evanescence (http://www.absolutepunk.net/evanescence)* will headline the annual Carnival of Madness tour, with support from *Chevelle (http://www.absolutepunk.net/chevelle)*, *Halestorm (http://www.absolutepunk.net/halestorm)* and *New Medicine (htt... more info

Guardian Music — Fancy seeing Orbital in Tenerife or Tricky in Lisbon? Here are Europe's best music festivals, with ideas for turning a party weekend into a longer holidaySpringfestival, Graz, AustriaGilles Peterson, Skream, Benga ft Youngman, Sgt Pokes, Toddla T Sou... more info

Metal Injection — Evanescance talks about working award shows, being a gateway band, who they're looking forward to at the Golden Gods and what they would do if they had Gene Simmons' tongue. Watch more interview clips at this [link] Added by: metalinjection ... more info

Mjsbigblog — Press release announcing American Idol alum, James Durbin's upcoming tour with Buckcherry. There's a date with Evanescence and a few solo gigs. See the dates inside. more info

Guardian Music — ME may look like low-rent pomp, but their Queen-like riot of falsetto certainly delivers on camp noiseHometown: Melbourne, Australia.The lineup: Luke Ferris (voice, guitar, piano), Damian Tapley (guitar, voice), Michael Godde (bass, voice) and Spike ... more info

Metal Injection — The fine folks at Revolver magazine have just released a second announcement about their annual award show, the fourth annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards. Previously, they announced performances from Marilyn Manson, Slash, Evanescence, Sixx:AM, and B... more info

Guardian Music — (PIAS)A little bit gothic, a little bit rock'n'roll, Sydney's Jezabels reached No 2 in Australia when this debut came out there last year. They'll find it hard to equal their success in the UK, where guitars are currently about as groovy as kazoos, ... more info

Panda Toes — Blue October. Crazy Town. Evanescence. Seether. Puddle of Mudd. Audioslave. Saliva. Staind. Trapt. Creed. Breaking Benjamin. Cold. Chevelle. Smile Empty Soul. 12 Stones. Sevendust. Disturbed. P.O.D. Fuel. Default. Hinder. Drowning Pool. Papa Roach. T... more info

Guardian Music — Band announce that American Idol runner-up will join them for headline slot at Sonisphere festival in JulyQueen have announced that they are returning to the site of their final concert with Freddie Mercury, this time with Adam Lambert in tow. The Am... more info

411 Mania — Does Madonna's new single "Give Me All Your Luvin'" actually deserve our loving? Is Evanescence's "My Heart is Broken" sadly not worth a listen? Do we regret LMFAO's "Sorry for Party Rocking?" 411 Chad Webb and Stewart Lange listen to these tracks... more info