Live Daily — On paper, Them Crooked Vultures [ tickets ] is a monster. The supergroup pairs the bassist/keyboardist from the most influential act of the '70s with the drummer of the most influential group of the '90s in Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones and Nirvana'... more info

Guardian Music — The heavy-metal monoliths used their doom-laden dirges and horror-rock riffs to supplant the softer side of 60s countercultureSome days I find myself genuinely shocked by the music press. Since May, I've noticed a complete lack of excitement regardin... more info

Guardian Music — Ever wondered why I Am the Resurrection and Fools Gold feature in so many playlists? It's to allow the DJ enough time to sprint to the loo and backFurther proof this week, if any were needed, that Stairway to Heaven is musical cancer, comes from Led ... more info

Rolling Stone — • News Ticker: McCartney, “Fela!,” PiL • Premiere: Bob Dylan’s “Must Be Santa” Video • Kanye Returns to the Stage With Beyoncé • Liam Starts New Band With Oasis Members • Janet Jackson Blames Dr. For MIchael’s Death • Grohl o... more info

411 Mania — Including that of Michael Jackson, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, and more... more info

Rolling Stone — Playing with Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones in the new supergroup Them Crooked Vultures is a dream come true for Foo Fighters’ frontman Dave Grohl, the singer/dummer tells Rolling Stone in an exclusive Q&A in our next issue. Check out photos ... more info

Guardian Music — Band biographer claims that DJs only played the now classic song because it was the 'perfect length' for a cigarette breakWas the secret to Stairway to Heaven's success the fact that it gave DJs the chance to nip out for a cigarette? That's the theor... more info

Pitchfork - Forkcast — The newest FACT mix is online, the 100th entry since the series began in 2008. In the past, the magazine has brought together collections compiled the likes of the xx and the Big Pink, and this time the mix comes courtesy of Lindstrøm. FACT Mix 10... more info

NME — Jones to be quizzed in future edition of Uncut more info

Live Daily — Blues-infused jam rockers North Mississippi Allstars [ tickets ] have unveiled a winter itinerary of US concerts that runs through February. The group's journey begins with a Dec. 18 performance in Jackson, MS, and continues throughout the east in... more info