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Week in Review

By Spin Staff on December 19, 2009 8:26 AM Comment

Iggy Pop / Rihanna

Iggy Pop / Rihanna

This week, the Stooges, Genesis, and ABBA earned Rock Hall spots for 2010, Rihanna dropped a brand new video for "Hard," John Frusciante officially announced his departure from the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Twilight's Kristen Stewart sang in a new trailer for The Runaways.

Plus, don't forget to check out all of SPIN's year-end lists -- including 2009's best songs and albums -- right here. Also, vote for your favorite bands in our reader's pool, here.

These stories, plus the week's top news, audio/video, and live reviews, below.

top Stories

Stooges, Genesis, ABBA for Rock Hall But what about Kiss and the Red Hot Chili Peppers? Read >>

Plus

KStew Sings in New 'Runaways' Trailer Read >>
It's Official: Frusciante Leaving Chili Peppers Read >>
WATCH: Rihanna's 'Hard' Video Read >>

NEWS

STP "Almost Finished" with New Album Scott Weiland says the alt-rock vets have "nine songs completed" for their reunion release. Read >>

Plus

Kid Cudi Leaves Lady Gaga's 'Monster' Tour Read >>
REVIEW: Lil Wayne, Eminem Song Leaks! Read >>
Billy Corgan: Pumpkins Split a "Mistake" Read >>
Terrific Twitter Trio of the Week Read >>

PHOTO GALLERIES

30 Biggest Concerts of 2009 From Metallica to Lady Gaga, SPIN rates the year in live music! Read >>

Plus

Metric, Phoenix, and Muse Rock Seattle Read >>
Eerie Von's 10 Best Metal Pics! Read >>
On the Scene: Miami Read >>

AUDIO/VIDEO

DOWNLOAD: Unreleased Elliott Smith Song! Kill Rock Stars unearths 1997's "Cecilia/Amanda" to celebrate upcoming reissues. Read >>

Plus

FREE ALBUM: 10 Artists to Watch in 2010 Read >>
Phoenix Unplugged at SPIN HQ! Read >>
Kings of Leon: SPIN Cover Shoot! Read >>
DOWNLOAD: Roots Release 'Late Night' Jams Read >>
New Clip From White Stripes Doc Read >>

REVIEWS

Surfer Blood, Astro Coast Scruffy indie rock with cheap-seats aspirations. Read >>

Plus

Eels, End Times (E Works/Vagrant) Read >>
Mary J. Blige, Stronger with Each Tear (Matriarch/Geffen) Read >>