Country singers can cover rock songs with great success, like when Johnny Cash did Nick Cave’s “The Mercy Seat,” or when Dolly Parton gave “Stairway to Heaven” the bluegrass treatment. This is not one of those times. The Oak Ridge Boys’ v... more info

411 Mania — The White Stripes prepare for 2010 comeback, All-American Rejects to support Blink-182, Queen and Paul Rogers "done", Underoath slams Metallica, Marilyn Manson attacks Wes Borland, album updates from KISS, Taking Back Sunday, Biffy Clyro, Daughtry, F... more info

411 Mania — Plus an update on the White Stripes... more info

Rolling Stone — Just days after implying a White Stripes album will be completed before the end of ‘09, Jack White’s new band the Dead Weather revealed the album cover for their upcoming debut LP Horehound and announced plans to embark on a full North American t... more info

JamBase — The Dead Weather Announce First Ever Tour Album Release Date Update: Horehound released July 14 The Dead Weather The Dead Weather have confirmed dates for their first ever tour, kicking off in Louisville, Kentucky on June 11. The dirge rock ... more info

Starpulse — Jack White is starting up The White Stripes with his former wife Meg again, insisting the anxiety issues that hit his partner in 2007 and forced him to scrap a planned tour have been sorted.[...] Read more! more info

XFM.co.uk — Jack White assures the world there will be a new album next year... more info

Rollo & Grady — The White Stripes are set to begin work on a new album later this year, after Jack White finishes touring duties with his side-project The Dead Weather. He and Meg White have already been working on new material. The album is due out next year. Bo... more info

Rolling Stone — • Nine Inch Nails, Jane’s Launch NIN/JA Tour • New White Stripes “Won’t Be Too Far Off” • Eminem Books Kimmel Stand, Radio Special • Hear Green Day’s Breakdown, Read Review • Summer Movie Preview 2009 • Jonas Brothers Stoke Rumo... more info

Mojo 4 Music — Moz cancels tonight's London gig! White Stripes return in 2010! The Stone Roses reissued! more info