Party Smasher - Going into the recording, this was probably my favorite song, or at least my favorite song to play. The main riff, the parts that Greg leaves open, really blew me away when I first heard it. It's funny to stand in the practice space and listen to an almost finished song, for about 2 minutes I have the pleasure of being the first fan to hear new Dillinger, and then once its over, I start asking questions, mimicking accents and its back to work as usual. I couldn't quite wrap my mind around what I should be following, or what the bass should be nailing to the floor. I really feel like that section just sorta crystalized everything exceptional about our creative process, our craft, and why I love playing in this band.

This was also the first song we rehearsed with Gil and the first song he tracked drums for, I think we all just really enjoyed playing it, its got so much energy and flow. While we were in the studio, and rough mixes would sorta trickle out of the control room from time to time for reference, this one somehow remained in complete obscurity until the mix was finished.

They plan to lobby other church groups and will look at taking their concerns to Wellington City Council. "It's not appropriate from our angle of things," said pastor Karen Crawshaw.

They were forced to pull their dates in Japan when immigration officials refused their visa requests due to the criminal backgrounds of some of their members, particularly Weiland, who has a long history of battling drug addiction.

Poor old squeaky-voiced R&B star Akon is in trouble over the now-classic YouTube incident involving an angry Akon, a terrified 15-year-old boy, a girl with a bump on her head and all three of Newton's laws of motion. Basically Akon picked up a boy during a concert in June, threw him into the crowd, hit a girl on the head with him and is now being charged with endangering the welfare of a minor and second-degree harassment for it. As a result, Akon may be forced to cut back on the stage theatrics and let his songs speak for themselves in the future - something that could destroy his career forever...

According to a fan update, "Rudolf - standing at the back of the stage playing his guitar to all songs, protecting his injured leg - finished the show as the true professional he has been for the past 35 years as the founding member of the Scorpions.

The Thriller - 25th Anniversary Edition will include the original album in its entirety as well as eight bonus tracks and a DVD featuring Michael Jackson's groundbreaking short films from Thriller ("Thriller," "Beat It," and "Billie Jean") and the artist's Emmy-nominated breakout performance of "Billie Jean" from the legendary "Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever" television special (first broadcast on NBC on May 16, 1983).

Knievel had suffered ill-health, including diabetes and pulmonary fibrosis - an incurable lung condition - for several years.

"Due to some scheduling conflicts and some miscommunication with agents and promoters, we arent going to be able to play the DEP tour. We have only been home from tour for a week and this this fell into our laps and though we all scrambled to make this work it was just not meant to be.

Ed O'Brien tells The Observer in an interview to be published next week that the band did want to renue their contract with EMI, but found it impossible to strike a deal with the label's new owner Guy Hands, head of private equity company Terra Firma.

Here is a little about the CD followed by a link to the podcast: Like the greatest 20th century blues and rock guitarists who preceded him, many of whom were primal influences on his journeyman lifestyle and unpredictable musical outlook, Stevie Ray Vaughan (1954-1990) was always ready, willing and able to jam. Whether it was a rhythm section backup assignment in the recording studio for another singer or instrumentalist, or a live drop-in onstage at a nightclub or festival, his presence enhanced every session he made, and left some unforgettable music in its wake.

This year, nearly 140 million Americans watched Prince play at the football extravaganza.

It is the first time any act has sold out so many shows at the venue in a single day. The semi-retired star will perform the concerts to raise cash for the families left homeless by the recent California wild fires.

The arrest comes less than two weeks after she pleaded no contest to charges of battery and possession of cocaine.