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Paul McCartney Writes Letters to Russian Officials Supporting Pussy Riot

billboard.com Last August, Paul McCartney threw his support behind Pussy Riot, the Russian all-girl punk collective convicted with hooliganism motivated by religious hatred, early on in the band's case. view details ,

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Vampire Weekend Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Chart

billboard.com As forecast, Vampire Weekend notches its second No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart as "Modern Vampires of the City" debuts atop the list this week. The set sold 134,000 copies in its first week, according … view details ,

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Peter Hook To Play New Order Classics on North America Tour

billboard.com Peter Hook doesn't want to play with New Order. But that doesn't mean he won't play his old band's music. view details

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Lez Zeppelin to play the UK dates

music-news.com Described as 'the most powerful female band in rock history' (Chuck Klosterman ,Spin magazine) they play the music of Led Zeppelin with all the swagger of the past but the input of the present. And, of course, they … view details ,

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Bauhaus' Peter Murphy Working on New Album 'Lion,' Hunting 2014 Release

billboard.com Peter Murphy may be on the road playing Bauhaus songs at the moment, but his next batch of new music won't be far behind. view details

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Billie Joe Armstrong, Slash, Skrillex React to Ray Manzarek's Death

rollingstone.com The death of Doors keyboardist Ray Manzarek has touched many in the music community. Punk pioneers X shared their thoughts today, and Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong, Slash and Skrillex mourned his passing … view details , ,

Ben Folds Five Play 'Brick' in Concert on Reunion Tour

rollingstone.com Since they reconvened last year, Ben Folds Five have been wowing audiences, as evidenced by this stirring performance of their 1997 ballad "Brick." view details

Dave Grohl Joins the Rolling Stones Onstage in Anaheim

rollingstone.com The Rolling Stones continued with the high-profile guest performers last night at the Honda Center in Anaheim when Dave Grohl joined the rockers onstage to play guitar and sing on "Bitch." view details ,

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Spiders From Mars Bassist Trevor Bolder Dies

billboard.com Longtime Uriah Heep bassist Trevor Bolder, who in the early 1970s backed David Bowie on a string of iconic glam rock albums, beginning with "Hunky Dory," died on Tuesday after a lengthy battle with cancer … view details

New Transplants Album Features Bun B, Paul Wall

billboard.com Transplants are set to release their third studio album, "In A Warzone" – a record which Travis Barker refers to as "harder" than previous releases of the punk rock project. view details ,

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Dave Grohl Joins the Rolling Stones On Stage: Watch

billboard.com Ever wondered what the greatest super-group would look like? Like Dave Grohl with the Rolling Stones, perhaps? Well, that happened. view details ,

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Bon Jovi opens up about daughter's overdose

music-news.com Jon Bon Jovi says getting the call his daughter had overdosed was his 'worst moment' as a father. view details