Metalsucks — One of the greatest tragedies since the Holocaust is the death of the shred guitar scene. As a kid, I worshipped at the altar of guitar heros like George Lynch, Michael Angelo, Vinnie Vincent, and Kane Roberts until Nirvana came along and made everyb... more info

The Vinyl Villain — THE VASELINES (Bongo Club, Edinburgh, 15 September)When you can dispense something as good as Molly’s Lips only two songs in, then you know you’re going to be in for a good night.So it came to pass, as Young Al and I squeezed into the Bongo Club ... more info

KEXP Seattle — For those of us here in Seattle — okay, for most people who listen to music — the words “love buzz” instantly bring to mind the song by Shocking Blue, covered by Nirvana in 1988 and released as both the band’s debut single and the very firs... more info

Guardian Music — James McCartney announces debut, recorded at Abbey Road and produced by his fatherJames McCartney, son of Paul, has announced his first record. The 33-year-old singer-songwriter, who has played sporadic gigs over the last year, will release his debut... more info

MTV.com News — Beastie Boys, Madonna and Fiona Apple have spoken their minds at past VMAs.By Gil Kaufman Lady Gaga at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards Photo: Getty Images While most award winners make sure to thank their bands, managers, fans, studio and l... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Sir Charlie Palmer said... Family Entertainment – Family Peel Session - The Wailing Souls 7-11-1984 http://sircharliepalmer.blogspot.com dj d said... Martha Wash - Give It To You + Kaoz Klub Mix Top 40 Version Dead Zone Mix Maurice’s Klub Mix Ka... more info

NME — Liam goes to the Met Bar, Sugababe covers Nirvana and Radiohead – your music gossip stop more info

MTV.com News — Guns N' Roses and Metallica, Justin Timberlake and Christina Aguilera, more paved the wayBy Gil Kaufman Eminem and Jay-Z Photo: Kristian Dowling/ Getty Images When Jay-Z and Eminem take the stage in Detroit at Comerica Park on Thursday and ... more info

Guardian Music — Bramham Park, LeedsWhile its sister festival in Reading became a mudbath, bright sunshine helped the northern leg of this year's veteran rock event in Leeds get off to an unusually civilised start.With the infamous "urine alley" finally replaced by c... more info

NME — Plus band thank crowd for letting them play on Nirvana's stage more info