QUEENSRYCHE - Queensryche Support Acts for Australian Dates Revealed

Opening acts for when QUEENSRYCHE graces Oz for only their second time have been announced.

DARKER HALF EYEFEAR VOYAGER ARCANE QUEENSRYCHE are conducting a world tour on the back of their latest blockbusting release, American Soldier.

Perth �" 27th August �" Capitol (over 18)Brisbane �" 29 th August �" HI FI Bar ( over 18)Melbourne �" 30 th August �" Billboard The venue (over 18)Sydney �" 31st August �" Metro Theatre (All Ages)

The Decemberists - The Decemberists

"The Rake's Song"from the album The Hazards of Love2009iTunesIn many ways, the Decemberists' career path mirrors that of a developing dramatist: First came the catchy one-act set pieces, lovely, lilting indie-pop songs with a baroque bent on the band's early albums. They were followed by ever more involved story lines and themes, resulting in a full-length narrative: the 2007 song cycle The Crane Wife, based on a Japanese folk tale.The album, their major-label debut, mixed the chamber-pop sound of piano and various stringed instruments with dense prog-rock passages of that evoked...

Van Halen - Random Notes & The Week’s Best Live Shots: U2, Van Halen, More

Eddie Van Halen tied the knot again this week, marrying Janie Liszewski, who walked down to Van Halen’s “When It’s Love” performed by the Sonus Quartet. A familiar reverend (Alex Van Halen) performed the ceremony, and Van Halen bassist (and son) Wolfgang gave his dad away. Mariah Carey also got dressed up this week �" as a man �" to shoot her video for new single “Obsessed,” and Jamie Foxx donned his best Michael Jackson jacket while performing an homage to the King of Pop during the BET Awards.

On the live front, Bob Dylan took the stage as...

DREAM THEATER - DREAM THEATER: 'Black Clouds & Silver Linings' First-Week Chart Positions Revealed

"Black Clouds & Silver Linings" sold 40,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release.

Commented DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy: "This is truly amazing.... that after almost 25 years together, this band is still growing and progressing and doing bigger and better numbers than ever... I can't think of many bands that can claim that. Plus �" a progressive metal album with four songs over 12 minutes in the U.S. Top 10??? (wedged between JONAS BROTHERS, EMINEM and HANNAH MONTANA!) Hell must've frozen over!!!! (This must be a first of its kind...)"

DREAM THEATER's last CD, "Systematic Chaos",...

Beck - Beck Launches DJ Mix Series

American songwriter Beck has added to his series of pretty cool downloads by launching a new mix series.

Beck is a busy man right now. After overhauling his website the 'Odelay' singer felt that a bit of experimentation was in order. Launching his 'Record Club' Beck set about covering some of rock's finest albums.

Tackling 'The Velvet Underground & Nico' first, in the future Beck plans to involve some superstar friends including MGMT. With two tracks available right now, Beck has added a surreal, ramshackle element to one of indie rock's core texts.

Not content with this, Beck has also volunteered...

Led Zeppelin - Dave Grohl Working On New Supergroup

News has reached ClashMusic of a new supergroup starring Dave Grohl, Josh Homme and one time Led Zeppelin bass player John Paul Jones.

The age of the supergroup seems to have returned. With The Dead Weather launching earlier this year, it seems that musicians aim to battle the credit crunch by pooling their talents. In a surprise new move it seems that Dave Grohl is set to unveil a stunning new group.

There have been rumours of the trio working together since 2005, but American magazine Antiquiet recently ran a feature breaking news about the new group. Dave Grohl is...

Massive Attack - Beardyman joins Reworks Festival

REWORKS Festival, the sun-filled music and arts gathering which takes place in Thessaloniki, Greece every September, is excited to announce the first live performers and DJs for this year�s boutique festival, which offers 7 different stages and around 100 acts of live music, DJs and performance.

This year REWORKS takes place on 18 � 19 September 2009, and is celebrating its fifth birthday.

Previous highlights have included Future Sound Of London, Massive Attack�s Daddy G, Luciano, Tiga, DJ Hell , Agoria, Pilooski, Booka Shade, M.A.N.D.Y, Joe Clausell, Ellen Allien & Apparat, Aeroplane, Michael Mayer, Swayzak, Tiefschwarz, Dixon, Prins Thomas, Zombie Nation, Pfandfinderei,...

Air - Live Footage of Immortal from Tuska Open Air Metal Festival

Fan-filmed video footage of reunited Norwegian black metallers IMMORTAL performing at the 12th annual Tuska Open Air Metal Festival on June 26, 2009 at Kaisaniemi in Helsinki, Finland can be viewed below.

The Killers - The Killers to record new album on tour

The 'Human' rockers said they are about to begin work on a covers project and intend to set down tracks in between live shows.

Drummer Ronnie Vanucci said: "We're probably going to cut most of it out on the road. I brought my mobile recording rig, so we just set up backstage with some extra gear - a drum set, a couple of practice amps and we mic everything up. It sounds excellent."

The group admit they have no definite plans for the record as yet as they are still struggling to decide on which songs to include.

Speaking to NME, frontman Brandon...

The Beatles - Sneak Peek: 'The Beatles: Rock Band'

The Beatles: Rock Band hits store shelves September 9 -- and if its official trailer is any indication, gamers and music fans alike are in store for the ultimate Beatles experience. Damn, the graphics are so good you can even see John Lennon sneak a joint during the tension-filled Let It Be sessions in 1970. Okay, maybe not. But, seriously, the picture quality is top-notch.

More Beatles on SPIN.com:>> 'The Beatles: Rock Band' Gets Release Date>> MTV Video Game Wins Beatles Music War>> Paul McCartney Eyes Killers Collabo>> Paul McCartney Confirms Long-Lost Beatles TrackThe teaser...