Silent Uproar — Future of the Left have parted ways with Too Pure/4AD. Despite the news, Andy Falkous told NME the band are currently writing the follow-up to Travels With Myself And Another. Falkous hopes to "channel the spirit of Freddie Mercury... through Slayer'... more info

Allmusic Blog —   Out of the many holiday releases — both new and re-issued — that our Classical editors have sampled this year, here are a few that stand out above the rest.           Calmus Christmas Carols Max Reger - Schlaf mein Kindelein Brian May... more info

Elton John is the top male gay icon of all time.The legend who married his partner David Furnish in 2005 has been declared the male most repected by homosexuals.Other celebs named are Freddie Mercury. more info