Clickmusic — The band to play Shepherd's Bush Empire the week before their sold-out O2 Arena show. more info

NME — Band to play one-off club gig on European tour more info

411 Mania — KISS, Lynyrd Skynyrd to release new albums this fall. Cornell talks Soundgarden reunion, b-side releases. Linkin Park frontman finishes work on new album. Track list for Metallica DVD. The Melvins get unique remix CD. Creed confirm release title. The... more info

Altsounds — In what is set to be one of the highlights of the year, Pearl Jam release their eagerly anticipated new studio album *‘Backspacer’*, September 21st, produced by Brendan O’Brien. Their highly charged new single ‘T... more info

Rolling Stone — Photo: Galella/WireImage The world said goodbye to Michael Jackson at an all-star memorial service featuring Mariah, Stevie and a few new faces. Rolling Stone was there, and put out our special commemorative issue — go inside it at Michael Jackson... more info

Starpulse — Pearl Jam announced today that they will play a series of select North American tour dates in support of their ninth studio album, "Backspacer". Scheduled for release on Sunday,[...] Read more! more info

Monsters and Critics — Pearl Jam has announced plans to hit the road for a North American tour in support of their new studio more info

Rolling Stone — • Report: Janet Jackson Planned Intervention • Jackson Memorial’s Huge Audience, Price Tag • Pearl Jam Confirm Tour, LP Release Date • Guitar Hero 5 Adds Dylan, KOL to Set List • Mariah Apologizes for Jackson Performance • Incubus Cover... more info

The Quietus — September release date for grunge rockers more info

NME — Band set for ninth studio album 'Backspacer' this autumn more info