JamBase — By: Andrew Bruss The Secret Machines It's been one rocky year for The Secret Machines. Following the departure of founding member and guitarist, Benjamin Curtis, The Secret Machines' future was uncertain. Further solidifying this uncertain... more info

Rolling Stone — In this week’s New Music Report, join Rolling Stone’s Christian Hoard as he runs down the week’s top news stories, including Foo Fighters’ attack on John McCain, Madonna’s North American tour kickoff and studio visits with Mastodon and Scot... more info

Pitchfork — Press photo by Jimmy Hubbard; live photos by Mike WhiteMastodon will pull guitarist Brent Hinds away from causing chaos for long enough to launch the latest round of the Unholy Alliance Tour with Slayer and Trivium at the end of this month. The tour ... more info

Kerrang! — Slayer have revealed that they will soon be giving fans a brand new tune to enjoy! The track, which is currently being recorded in the States, will be given away at the upcoming Unholy Alliance Tour, Chapter III dates on an exclusive download card. ... more info

Kerrang! — A few of the upcoming UK Unholy Alliance Chapter 3 shows have been downgraded. The following gigs, featuring performances from Slayer, Trivium, Mastodon and Amon Amarth, will now be hosted at these venues: Monday October 27: Manchester Apollo Tues... more info

Rolling Stone — • EMI Planning Digital Music Service Top stories from the last three days: • New Reviews: Bob Dylan, Oasis, Rise Against • Madonna Brings “Sweet” Tour to NYC • New Music Report: Bob Dylan, AC/DC • Video: Jackson Browne on Time the Conqu... more info

Rolling Stone — • David Archuleta Gets Top Management Team Top stories from the last three days: • New Reviews: Bob Dylan, Oasis, Rise Against • Madonna Brings “Sweet” Tour to NYC • New Music Report: Bob Dylan, AC/DC • Video: Jackson Browne on Time the... more info

Rolling Stone — • Slash on Custom Guitars, Solo Album • In the Studio: Mastodon Go Melodic • Weezer’s “Troublemaker” Breaks Records • R. Kelly Wins Lawsuit Against Promoter • News Ticker: “Weird Al,” Tenacious D Top stories from the last three da... more info

Rolling Stone — Photo: Jimmy Hubbard Mastodon can trace the origins of their fourth album to the pavement in front of the Mandalay Bay casino in Las Vegas. That’s where the Atlanta metal band’s guitarist-vocalist, Brent Hinds, was attacked and cracked his head o... more info

Pitchfork — Photo by Dania HellerWounds healing nicely after Arish "King" Khan's recent altercation with Mastodon guitarist Brent Hinds, the King Khan & BBQ Show have punched up their forthcoming fall tour with some new North American dates. Khan and longtime pa... more info