MSN Music — Oh say can you not? The National Anthem, considered one of the most difficult English-language songs to belt out properly, is commonplace at almost every sporting event around the country. But it’s not always showing off the pride of the United Sta... more info

NME — Flea recently played a bass-only version of 'The Star Spangled Banner' at an historic basketball match more info

Roadrunner - Blabbermouth — "Tooth, Beak & Claw", a brand new song from Swedish metallers AVATAR, can be streamed below. The track is taken from the band's new concept album, "Feathers & Flesh", which will be released on Friday, May 13 via Another Century in Europe and Enterta... more info

Perez Hilton — Not everyone appreciates the power of bass! It was an emotional night for basketball fans on Wednesday when Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant played his final game against the Utah Jazz. Fans everywhere praised the NBA legend's 60-point performance... more info

NME — Kanye West also attended the basketball game more info

USA Today Music — Chili Peppers bassist's 'Star Spangled Banner' got less than red-hot reception.             more info

TMZ — Flea has a message for all the people who ripped his version of the National Anthem at the Lakers game last night -- YOU'RE WRONG!! The haters came out in force after the Red Hot Chili Peppers star broke out his bass and jammed out an instrumental…... more info

Roadrunner - Blabbermouth — British guitarist Mark Gemini Thwaite, MGT for short, has signed with Hanover record imprint SPV and is scheduled to release his first solo album, "Volumes", at the end of June. The lead single, "Knowing Me Knowing You", a cover version of the ABBA c... more info

Mercury News, California — 'Chad Smith! Chad Smith!' the kids screamed as the Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer beamed with pride. On Tuesday, he was conducting his fourth site visit to the school through the White House's Turnaround Arts program. more info

Mercury News, California — Red Hot Chili Peppers, Florence and the Machine, Stevie Wonder, Death Cab for Cutie among top names set for 2016 BottleRock Napa Valley festival. more info