VH1 News — Right after winning a MTV Europe Music Award, Kanye West said he no longer wants fame or awards but would rather focus on making good music. more info

MTV.com News — Fresh off his first EMA win, rapper says he'd rather 'penetrate culture' than receive kudos.By Shaheem Reid, with reporting by Jasmine Dotiwala Kanye West and Estelle performing at the 2008 MTV Europe Music Awards in Liverpool Thursday Photo: F... more info

Roadrunner - Blabbermouth — Ashmedi, the founder of the pioneering Mesopotamian black/thrash metal band MELECHESH, will be the focus of a new documentary from Tools of the Trade Productions. more info

The Newsroom — See a clip from the film "Milk." Video courtesy of Focus Features. (Nov. 5) more info

Pop Matters — Beware of tricks and treats kiddies, for tonight is Halloween. The last Friday in the month also promises from interesting cinematic candy, though some may be a bit sour. For 31 October, here are the... more info

Metal Injection — The one CD I cannot get out of my rotation is CYNIC's new disc, Traced In Air, which is just all kinds of amazing, I can't even begin to describe it. The disc is available for download now on iTunes and will be released in stores November 25th. All I... more info

Altsounds — While you may have heard about the delayed physical release of reunited progressive metallurgists *Cynic*’s Traced In Air, the digital version of the album is still available today at all online retailers. Following a remarkable 15 years aft... more info

Altsounds — While you may have heard about the delayed physical release of reunited progressive metallurgists *Cynic*’s Traced In Air, the digital version of the album is still available today at all online retailers. Following a remarkable 15 years aft... more info

Roadrunner - Blabbermouth — The new "Fuse Excellent Adventure" episode focuses on the legendary Wacken Open Air festival, which is traditionally held late July/early August in Wacken, Germany. more info

Roadrunner - Blabbermouth — Available immediately from Amazon.com is the book "Rock And Roll All Nite: The Music Of Kiss" by Julian Gill, previously published as "Kiss & Related Recordings Focus: Music! The Songs, The Demos, The Lyrics, And Stories!" The product description re... more info