411 Mania — From Van Halen's A Different Kind of Truth and Cannibal Corpse's Torture to Napalm Death's Utilitarian and more, 411's Robert Cooper continues his look at the top 50 metal albums of 2012 with #30 through #11! more info

411 Mania — From 2 Chainz's Based on a T.R.U. Story and Rihanna's Unapologetic to No Doubt's Push and Shove, Van Halen's A Different Kind of Truth and more, 411's Jeremy Thomas begins his look at the top 16 worst albums of 2012 with #16 through #9! more info

Consequence of Sound — Lukewarm vapor inside a Van Halen shell. more info

Guardian Music — He's one of our most enigmatic and hyperactive musicians, and this film takes the same approach to Dylan's mythologyDirector: Todd HaynesEntertainment grade: EHistory grade: DBob Dylan is widely regarded as one of the most influential musicians of th... more info

CNN Showbiz — Eddie Van Halen sits on a sofa in his home studio, smoking an electronic cigarette and reminiscing about the 30th anniversary of Michael Jackson's masterpiece album, "Thriller." more info

Guardian Music — His mum may have been a rocker but this 23-year-old warbles sweetly even as his music skitters. Stand by for croon'n'bass!Reading on mobile? Listen hereHometown: Winchester. The lineup: Bo Keeney (vocals, instruments). The background: This is differe... more info

Guardian Music — Thriller is 30 years old this month – and here's an insight into the world of Michael Jackson as his career exploded, from Creem magazine, courtesy of Rock's Backpages, the world's leading archive of vintage music journalismDowntown, between the Pa... more info

411 Mania — From the reunion of bands like Black Sabbath and Van Halen, the rise of Spotify and the prevalence of YouTube to Iron Maiden touring, the growth of rock music and more, the 411 staff ranks their top 5 music things they're thankful for in 2012! more info

Guardian Music — This documentary about a metal-rock prodigy struck down by a serious illness, and his new career as neoclassical rock composer, is justifiably celebratoryThis heartfelt documentary tells the story of metal-rock prodigy Jason Becker, who was still in ... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — More than 100 guitars bearing the signatures of rock, pop and country stars including Eddie Van Halen, Slash, Tom Morello, the Jonas Brothers, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban and Kenny Chesney will be auctioned Dec. 1 to benefit the Dio Cancer Fund establi... more info