Popdose — Wait, what? Chicago’s third single, “25 or 6 to 4,” was released in the summer of 1970, and it is flat awesome. It proves just how hard a horn band can rock, and it makes supposed bad-asses like Van Halen sound like pussies. Sixteen years later... more info

Metalsucks — Including albums by Gojira, Eyehategod, Van Halen, Lamb of God, Anthrax, The Ocean, BTBAM and The Black Dahlia Murder just to name a few. more info

Impose Magazine — Known by his first name as the drummer in Peter Bjorn and John, John Eriksson spent 2012 under the moniker Hortlax Cobra, creating music miles from the sunny Swedish pop of the trio. Eriksson's first solo album, Night Shift, dropped in the summer, bu... more info

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