Few options exist when it comes to free and legal one-stop shops for MP3 downloads. But thanks to the newly launched Free Music Archive -- bankrolled by the New York State Music Fund -- that void is being filled.

"How old are you?" Metallica leader James Hetfield quizzed a boy in the front row during a break in the chaos of Saturday night's show at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. "10? And this is your first Metallica show?"

We were a bit confused to learn that the riotous King Khan & BBQ Show were playing a gig at posh Princeton University, and even more surprised to discover they'd be performing at the Terrace F. Club, an on-campus eating club (think a fraternity house with women, minus the Greek affiliation).

Tom Gabel's no stranger to video performances, what with his new series in support of his recently released solo album Heart Burns.

What? For 30 years legendary Canadian hardcore outfit D.O.A. has released a steady stream of records that marry Black Flag's raw power, Bad Brains' knee-buckling speed, and Minor Threat's lyrical intelligence with the angst of the Sex Pistols and political messages of early Clash singles.

Who knew Kurt Cobain was a Metallica fan? Kirk Hammett spills the beans in this exclusive clip, not available on the DVD, from the documentary Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal, about how the poster child of grunge "loved Ride the Lightening and 'Whiplash.'"