Sophia's song - This is one of the oldest songs on the record, written at the time my daughter was born. So right there, it's a very personal note to her.

It is also the oldest "basics" track on the record, as I recorded the piano and vocal in my living room a good five years ago, sort of as a demo of the song. Much later, I used that same basic track to add strings (again in the living room), another piano part, and some harmonies.

The next day the Doctor (and I say that reluctantly) said that I had stenosis, and acted like it was just indigestion and went on talking to someone else. Needless to say I was pissed by his cavalier attitude and when he told me that there was nothing I could do except take two Aleve and get used to it I felt doomed.

DioGuardi, whose work includes Kelly Clarkson's "Walk Away," Christina Aguilera's "Ain't No Other Man" and "We Rock," from the recent Disney Channel musical "Camp Rock," will serve as the fourth judge on the panel, alongside Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul.

Chris Cornell has set October 14 as the release date for his third solo album, titled "Scream". The set was produced by pop and urban mastermind Timbaland That went over well

Swedish garage rockers The Hellacopters - featuring ex-Entombed drummer Nicke Andersson - have announced their "last shows ever." dates

Blabbermouth has some video footage of Sebastian Bach falling on stage while performing the classic Skid Row ballad "I Remember You" Saturday night (August 23) at the Gibson Ampitheater in Los Angeles. "That's definitely going on the next DVD," Bach said after the song ended. He then added, "I meant to f*cking do that." enjoy!

AC/DC's Black Ice will be released in October across the globe and AC/DC News has unveiled the three different collectible covers fans can choose from when purchasing the CD. You have the choice of yellow, red, or white AC/DC logos but a closer study of each design reveals they're all somewhat different with the exception of Angus appearing at the top center inside a circle. See the covers

The 88 will perform at The Troubadour (9081 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069) on Saturday, November 1 in celebration of the October 28 release of their Island Records debut Not Only... But Also. This is an all ages show, and tickets are on sale Saturday, September 13. For additional information visit http://www.troubadour.com.

Ted Nugent will be the guest on Glenn Beck's CNN Headline News program this Friday, August 29, which will airs at 7:00 p.m., 9:00 p.m. and midnight EST. Beck often features hour long interviews on Fridays, though music related guests have tended to come from the country music world.

Music by Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, the Doors, Janis Joplin and Deep Purple, among others, will be performed live by the Mystic Orchestra as part of "Flashback -- the Classic Rock Experience." The nearly 50-date U.S. arena tour launches Wednesday (Aug. 27) at the Mobile Civic Center in Mobile, Ala. more

Mercury Records goes karaoke! Stephen Ferrera - who spearheaded the multi-platinum successes of Leona Lewis, Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood and was instrumental in bringing the American Idol franchise to BMG's RCA Music Group � has been appointed Executive Vice President, A&R, Island and Mercury Records, it was announced today by David Massey, President of Mercury Records.

A huge blaze at the Reading Festival which spread to 19 vehicles in a car park was started accidently with a barbecue, police have revealed. more

Heikki Miettinen, the lead singer of Finnish modern thrashers Discard, has left the band due to a "total lack of motivation and anxiety towards band activity." As a result, Discard has been forced to cancel its participation in the Thrashing Like a Maniac European tour with Gama Bomb (Ireland) and Bonded By Blood (USA).

Metal legends Raven have confirmed a string of October live dates in the UK Grab those at BW&BK

Regain Records has inked a deal with Threeman Recordings to reissue five titles from Swedish death metallers Entombed/Nihilist till the end of 2008 in North America. more

Following their debut album "Dark Days", released in 2001, the forthcoming five track "Wasted Heart EP" shows a band at the height of their powers. The EP showcases driving and melodic punk infused rock overlaid with McKagan's vocals.

On the band's deal with Century Media Duff McKagan says the following: "We are truly looking forward to this partnership with Century Media. I am encouraged that they indeed understand the spirit and integrity of Duff McKagan's Loaded. This first EP, Wasted Heart, should shed some light on who we are, what we do, and how the f**k we do it!"

No Bull: The Directors Cut, also available on Blu-ray, features over 2 hours of classic AC/DC in concert with bonus features including "Angus-cam" songs and 2 rare performances from the Ballbreaker tour.

But 2008 has seen several firsts for the band � their first-ever concept album (and highest U.S. charting album of their entire career), 'Nostradamus,' as well as their first-ever late night U.S. television performance, on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live,' which will see Priest play a free outdoor 5 song mini-concert on Tuesday, September 2nd, at 6:15pm in Los Angeles, California.

Gill joined Dave Matthews, Brooks & Dunn, Bob Seger, Brad Paisley, Jimmy Buffett and Emmylou Harris for "Little Feat and Friends: Join the Band," to be released Tuesday.

Today's misheard lyric is to Kelly Clarkson's "Because of You" and the line "Now I cry in the middle of the night for the same damn thing." That lyric has been misheard as "Now I do crack in the middle of the night for Saddam Hussein."

Thanks to the overwhelming hysteria surrounding Oceano's controversial promo pictures, a large number of messages have been pouring into the band's MySpace page from clubs across the country. Here's an example: "It has been brought to our attention that there were some images of the band that were banned from myspace. Because we are an all ages, family friendly venue we pride ourselves on providing a positive atmosphere for the kids that come in to see shows. Unfortunately, because of those images and the lyrics to the songs we have found there is no way you guys will be able to meet those guidelines"