MTV.com News — 'I think everybody's going to come out with an open mind,' the rapper said before playing for the fest's mostly white crowds.By James Montgomery Ice Cube Photo: MTV News With the 2010 edition of Lollapalooza set to kick off Friday, MTV News... more info

AOL Music — (May 19) -- When it comes to measuring casualties and death rates, Pakistani computer scientist Zeeshan-ul-hassan Usmani is a world-class expert. Now Usmani is applying that expertise to the contentious debate over drone strikes. And his website, Pak... more info

DrivenFarOff — Pop Punk group Veara has signed with Epitaph Records.  The Augusta, GA based band recently wrapped recording on their new studio album, which is expected for release this spring. A new track title “We Have A Body Count” can be heard on the ban... more info

MTV.com News — Our columnist once saw Trent Reznor as terrifying, and on this latest tour, he still is, in Bigger Than The Sound. By James Montgomery Nine Inch Nails' Trent Reznor Photo: Jeff Kravitz/ FilmMagic Despite what you might have heard, in the s... more info

Metal Injection — At first listen, it's hard to justify why Body Count's self-titled debut is so enjoyable. There are plenty of better punk, hard rock and metal albums. The lyrics, provided by the usually astute Ice-T, are crass at best and moronic at worst. From "Vo... more info

A Walking Disast3r — Happy October! This upcoming seven days is stacked to the rafters with live shows all over is fine city and beyond. Put your hoodies on and lets go out!Tuesday night, 3 Kings Tavern hosts Mustangs and Madras, Form of Rocket, and Stungg. The Bluebi... more info