Idolator — The headline of Manhola Dargis' review of I Love You, Man in the New York Times today got me thinking (especially after Mike and I had to apologize for all the girliness up in here on Wednesday!): Just what is the ultimate dude band? You know, the ... more info

Thrash Hits — Austin, Texas. That’s where everyone is this week at SxSW festival. We mean EVERYONE. Even Metallica are there doing a “secret show” that’s about as secret as the secret that beer makes you drunk. The Sword are from Austin. The Sword have bee... more info

JamBase — K'NAAN ANNOUNCES CONCERT DATES WITH SNOOP DOGG "K'NAAN is set to invigorate a scene burned out on braggadocio and posturing." - SPIN MAGAZINE K'naan K'naan has announced that he will be joining Snoop Dogg on the road as the opener for the sou... more info

IFCGlasvegas thrill packed house at their first-ever SXSW gigNME.comGlasvegas thrilled a packed house at their first-ever gig at Austin's South by Southwest Festival tonight (March 18). The Glaswegian four-piece began their set 45-minutes late due to... more info

ContactMusic — BEYONCE KNOWLES would love to follow in the footsteps of rock bands AEROSMITH and METALLICA by developing a GUITAR HERO video game exclusively featuring her songs. The ... more info

Q4Music — Get a copy of the forthcoming Metallica game ... more info

MTV.com News — We give you a peek at what's due to go down at this year's SXSW in Austin, Texas.By James Montgomery Photo: sxsw.com South by Southwest is sort of like running a marathon, except you're drunk most of the time, and there's nothing but BBQ an... more info

Idolator — If you think the SXSW line for The Wavvers or whatever is gonna be long and smelly and annoying, wait until you see the BBQ-soaked beards waiting in to see FUCKING METALLICA! The lightning-riders will indeed be playing Stubb's according to someone wh... more info

ContactMusic — METALLICA frontman JAMES HETFIELD has blamed a dodgy oyster for his illness that forced the group to scrap a Swedish show over the weekend. The rockers were due to perform ... more info

Idolator — Metallica frontman James Hetfield sez that a "bad oyster" may have upset his tummy and forced the band to cancel a recent Swedish gig. See what happens to your digestive system when you abuse it for years with alcohol/exposure to Lars? [Blabbermouth... more info