[Updated: 6:32 P.M.]
NEWS:
- GREEN DAY Play Secret Concert as FOXBORO HOT TUBS in London
Trio’s alter egos spray beer, play “Stop, Drop, and Roll” six times during 25-song set. [NME]
- PUSCIFER‘s Tricks Are a Treat in San Diego
Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan’s new tour is a genre-blurring cabaret. [SPIN]
- New HOT CHIP Album Due in February
“We’re just completing the finishing touches right now,” Brit band writes in a new post. [HotChip]
- GLASVEGAS Recruit Rick Rubin to Drum on New Record
The noted rock producer will also let the band record their second album at his house. [NME]
- LIL WAYNE, BIRDMAN Sued for Copyright Infringement
Man claims pair used lyrics from an Italian spoken-word recording without his permission. [BBC]
- DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE Join ‘NEW MOON’ Tour
Anya Marina, Band of Skulls also play Hot Topic stores in U.S. malls! [Pitchfork]
- ELTON JOHN Falls Ill, Postpones Concert Dates
Gigs with Billy Joel rescheduled due to “a serious case of e-coli bacterial infection and influenza.” [Elton John]
- GIRLS Go Through Lineup Change
Guitarist quits, so “we’re getting a whole new band with a new drummer and everything,” says bassist “J.R.” White. [Pedestrian.TV]
- MICHAEL JACKSON‘s ‘This Is It’ Tops Box Office
Doc grossed $101 million worldwide in its first five days of release. [Gigwise]
- THE STOOGES Will Return in 2010 with New Album and Tour
Original guitarist James Williamson rejoins band after nearly 30 years, replacing late Ron Asheton. [BBC]
- PEARL JAM Dig Deep Into Catalog in Philly
Seattle rockers dress as Devo, dust off rarities during the final gig at Philly’s beloved Spectrum arena. [SPIN]
- PHISH Covers STONES for the Stoned on Halloween
The Vermont jam band play Exile on Main Street in the California desert. [SPIN]
- MOTORHEAD to Return to Studio in 2010
Frontman Lemmy Kilmister says the band will begin recording new album in February. [Metal Underground]
- EMINEM‘s Rare Halloween Gig Wows Voodoo
Friday in New Orleans, Slim Shady mixed dazzling old tricks with some ghoulish new treats. [SPIN]
- SPOON Announce New Album
Texas band’s seventh record, Transference, drops Jan. 26. [Pitchfork]
- BECK, BEASTIE BOYS Remix NORAH JONES
Santigold also remix songs from Jones’ Nov. 17 release, The Fall. [EW]
MP3s & VIDEOS:
- LISTEN: New RIHANNA Song Leaks!
PLUS: Slash, Young Jeezy, and Will.I.Am collaborate on the pop diva’s upcoming album, Rated R. [SPIN]
- LISTEN: BECK and CHARLOTTE GAINSBOURG Duet
Check out “Heaven Can Wait,” the first single from the duo’s January release. [Playlist]
- WATCH: WEEZER Cover COLDPLAY
Rivers Cuomo summons his inner Chris Martin, sings super hit “Viva La Vida.” [Stereogum]
- WATCH: MONSTERS OF FOLK Cover KISS
Supergroup dress as the rock icons, play “Detroit Rock City” at Halloween gig in Louisville. [YouTube]
- WATCH: WEEZER + MEESTER = Weester?
The LA rockers invite Gossip Girl Leighton Meester to share lead vocals. [SPIN]
- WATCH: JAY-Z‘s “Empire State of Mind” Video
Hova and Alicia Keys tour the Big Apple’s landmarks in new clip. [Pitchfork]
- WATCH: 50 CENT‘s “Baby By Me” Video
Fif dreams about settling down with ex-Destiny’s Child singer Kelly Rowland in new clip. [MTV]
- WATCH: ROB ZOMBIE‘s Halloween Concert!
Rocker debuts new song, “Sick Bubblegum,” at special gig. [Blabbermouth]
- WATCH: WEEZER Rock ‘Yo Gabba Gabba’
Rivers Cuomo and Co. dress in bug costumes and play ‘Gabba’ original “All My Friends Are Insects.” [EW]
- DOWNLOAD: YEASAYER‘s Rad New Single
Brooklyn experimental art-rockers showcase their pop side, but stay weird enough on “Ambling Alp.” [SPIN]
- WATCH: JAY-Z and ALICIA KEYS Rock the World Series
The duo play Blueprint 3 hit “Empire State of Mind,” leading the Yankees to victory over the Phillies! [SPIN]
