Rolling Stone — On a message posted on Kiss’ official Website, Gene Simmons said the band’s new, still-untitled album nearly complete and “Maybe the best record we’ve done in 30 years.” Fans will “have to wait a bit longer” for the name of the possibly... more info

Rolling Stone — Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor has received accolades from various branches of the New York government for his work spearheading a campaign to raise money for Eric De La Cruz, a Nevada fan who needed a heart transplant, TwentyFourBit reports. Both N... more info

New Times Broward-Palm Beach, FL — When you’re applying to become a member of a group as exclusive as industrial-metal act Nine Inch Nails, there has to be a “No Showboating” disclaimer somewhere on the contract. No matter how amazing you are, this is still Trent Reznor... more info

411 Mania — We all get annoyed when our gig tickets are overpriced or delayed, so here is the word from a professional on how to get past that, along with other thoughts on Killswitch Engage's new album, Nine Inch Nails stopping touring and the RIAA getting heav... more info

Twangville — Sunday morning at Bonnaroo is always a little bit like a hangover. Weary worn festival goers are exhausted by 3 days of sleeping on ground, partying, and getting rocked by Bruce Springsteen (until well past midnight).  Those that stayed up for Nin... more info

Live Daily — When Newsweek spoke to Trent Reznor this week about putting Nine Inch Nails [ tickets ] on hiatus, the magazine also asked him what music he's currently listening to. He named the psych-folk group Grizzly Bear [ tickets ]. "There's a beauty and a mus... more info

MTV.com News — Franz Ferdinand, Taking Back Sunday, Public Enemy, more also join August 30 show in Maryland.By James Montgomery Blink-182 Photo: Jared Milgrim/ FilmMagic Perhaps taking a page from the Osbournes' concet-planning playbook, or perhaps reali... more info

Rolling Stone — Photo: Forrest/WireImage Marilyn Manson channeled labelmate Karen O and sprayed the crowd at the U.K.’s Download Festival. Plus, Blur and the Pixies returned the stage, Mark Ronson joined Yoko Ono and the Jonas Brothers got ready for their world to... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Updates to the 2009 Bonnaroo music festival live show downloads page include mp3s of the Animal Collective, Andrew Bird, Nine Inch Nails, Bruce Springsteen, Dirty Projectors, Drive-By Truckers, Gomez, The Mars Volta, of Montreal, Bon Iver, Public Ene... more info

NME - Notes From The Underground — The Dillinger Escape Plan are perhaps the most exciting band in the world. But I think the reason they continue to blow my mind is that with every single song they've ever released it represents a comprehensive step forward into a world of musical lu... more info