Stereogum — You guys all have watched the TRL finale on your DVR so many times by now so I don't need to tell you that when Marshall Mathers made his appearance at the MTV studios, he said you could expect his Relapse LP in early '09. TRL & Marshall Mathers? I ... more info

Roadrunner - Blabbermouth — According to a posting on the CHILDREN OF BODOM fan site Scythes Of Bodom, Japan's Young Guitar magazine has released a special issue dubbed "100% Alexi Laiho" featuring detailed articles of the band's history, the complete discography, a list of equ... more info

AngryApe — The 'Evergreen' singer may put his music career temporarily on hold more info

Roadrunner - Blabbermouth — NWOBHM legends TYGERS OF PAN TANG have issued the following update: "We are delighted to announce confirmation that the TYGERS will be playing at two of Europe's best underground festivals: Heavy Metal Maniacs in Hoorn, Holland on October 24, 2009 a... more info

Pop Matters — As part of the typical, pre-Turkey Day tradition, Hollywood is handing out a few heaping helpings of holiday weekend wonder. For the upcoming celebration of gluttony and family fellowship, the... more info

Metal Injection — 15 years after their last studio release, a famously elusive metal metal band with an enormously influential debut has followed up. That's right, boys and girls, it's the rabidly anticipated comeback album from...Cynic. On 1993's Focus, some Florida... more info

Pop Matters — As we near the end of the year, and the ongoing glut of award season entries, some smaller films are flying under the radar and into your local Cineplex. For the weekend before Thanksgiving, 21... more info

ContactMusic — Rising country star JULIANNE HOUGH is quitting U.S. TV talent show DANCING WITH THE STARS, so she can concentrate on making music. The 20-year-old shot to fame as ... more info

People.com — PEOPLE gets a sneak preview of the riveting documentary about the troubled pop star more info

Sky News — Former Blur frontman Damon Albarn has told Sky News that a comeback by the Britpop band is on the cards. more info