Stereogum — The Walkmen squeezed into the A. V. Club’s Undercover room again, this time for the special Holiday edition of the series. Last time it was R.E.M.’s “Driver 8,” which if you recall, was the only song available when they arrived. This time the... more info

411 Mania — System of a Down are expected to reunite, Chimaira parts ways with their bassist, Slipknot has a new side project, Iron Maiden announces tour dates, Haste The Day are calling it quits, REM readies their new album and more! more info

The Vinyl Villain — Greetings dear readers.I'm still very busy just now. I was actually away in Ireland for the five days just past dealing with what I hope will be the last aftermath of my brother's fatal car crash back in July. First day back at work and I'm expecting... more info

ContactMusic — Patti Smith named the new R.E.M. album.The iconic punk singer appears on 'Collapse Into Now's closing track, 'Blue' and it was when she came to the record her vocals... more info

Chorus.fm — *R.E.M (http://www.myspace.com/rem)* have confirmed (http://www.live4ever.uk.com/2010/11/rem-confirm-new-album-tracklisting/) the tracklisting for their new album Collapse Into The Now. Check the replies to see it. more info

411 Mania — Album has twelve songs… more info

NME — Eddie Vedder, Patti Smith and Peaches all sing on new record more info

Gigwise — Due for release early 2011... more info

Guardian Music — Memoir of her bohemian days with artist Robert Mapplethorpe earns acclaimed musician National Book Award in USFor a musician who virtually dropped out of public life for almost two decades, Patti Smith has become remarkably ubiquitous. Barely a month... more info

KEXP Seattle — During our broadcast from the Ace Hotel NYC during CMJ last month, Colin Meloy, whose band, The Decemberists, have just announced their sixth album, The King Is Dead, performed three new songs exclusively for KEXP listeners. While the new album, to b... more info