Altsounds — SPINEFARM UK artists Rammstein, Children Of Bodom, and Five Finger Death Punch are all set to make headline appearances at major UK music festivals in 2010.This is the first time that any of these acts have topped the bill at a festival in the U... more info

Guardian Music — In a bid to boost sales, Lady Gaga is giving away locks of her hair with her music. Why stop there? Here's some other giveaways pop stars should considerI don't know about you, but whenever I buy a CD, I'm always left sorely disappointed by the lack ... more info

411 Mania — Plenty to catch up on: Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax to play together. Avenged Sevenfold drummer passes away tragically. Soundgarden reunited?! "Malcolm in the Middle" star Muniz joins AZ band. Nine Inch Nails not so much on a break anymore. R... more info

Guardian Music — Artists attempt to lure buyers with extras such as follicles of hair, car rides and free downloadsEarning a living in the music industry used to be relatively simple. You made music, sold records and, with a bit of luck, the money started rolling in.... more info

411 Mania — The sometimes humorous, always heartless guitarist of A Simple Complex responds to comments made by jsmusicbox, thatdamngood, Jeremy, panicBoy, Fiftysix, DHX, Peter, Patrick Robinson, R-Dub, Blackout!, Miller, lee, Duush and others about his reviews ... more info

Altsounds — With a line up already boasting *IRON MAIDEN, RAMMSTEIN, MÖTLEY CRÜE* and *SLAYER* amongst others, SONISPHERE KNEBWORTH has rolled out another five fantastic acts, showcasing the diversity and range of music it has to offer. British... more info

Radio Exile — What is with all the NSFW videos lately? Rammstein, I understood as their song was actually called “Pussy” and the site required you to confirm you were of age because, well, the video had lots of nudity and featured the band nailing porn... more info

Green Day will be playing at the Rock Werchter festival in Belgium on July 2nd on the main stage. Other bands currently announced for the 4 day festival are Pearl Jam, Rammstein, Pink, and Muse. more info

NME — Alice Cooper and Slayer also on the bill of Knebworth event more info

The Quietus — Shaping up to be festival of the summer? more info