Live Daily — German-American violinist David Garrett [ tickets ] will kick off 2010 with a slew of club and theater performances scattered throughout the US behind his recently released eponymous album. Beginning Feb. 16 in Dallas, the string virtuoso will tak... more info

MSN Music — Metallica frontman James Hetfield donates 330 acres near Calif. home for farmland preservation more info

Reuters — DETROIT (Billboard) - Heavy metal's Big Four -- Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax -- will ride together in 2010. In Europe, at least. more info

Pitchfork - Tours — 06-16 Warsaw, Poland - Bemowo Airport (Sonisphere Festival) * 06-19 Prague, Czech Republic - Mimon Airport (Sonisphere Festival) * * with Anthrax, Slayer, Megadeth more info

411 Mania — The thrash metal big four together for the first time ever!!! more info

MTV.com News — Nominees LL Cool J, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Kiss didn't make the cut for 2010.By Gil Kaufman The Stooges' Iggy Pop Photo: Tim Mosenfelder/ Getty Images The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class of 2010 runs the gamut from the progenitors of b... more info

Rolling Stone — RS readers voted Buckcherry’s Josh Todd the best replacement for Steven Tyler, but Todd tells us he doesn’t want the Aerosmith gig. “He’s been a huge inspiration for me and Buckcherry. I truly believe that no one can take his place and hopefu... more info

Altsounds — The world wide web has been abound with speculation on a possible “BIG FOUR” tour for several months. Now, *SONISPHERE* can exclusively reveal that *METALLICA, SLAYER, MEGADETH *and* ANTHRAX* will play together for the first time in... more info

MTV.com News — With her Circus tour, jaw-dropping videos and a new, take-charge attitude, Brit had a very good 2009.By James Montgomery Britney Spears Photo: Chris Walter/ WireImage Which stars had the biggest year? All this week, we'll be unveiling our ... more info

Undercover, Australia — Rumours have been abundant to what feels like an eternity now, but it is finally true... ish. The big four of thrash metal will share a stage for the first time in history. more info