Laura: Both parts of "The Collector" songs were the most focused songs I had ever written, and it was that way from the very first spark of an idea about them. I was on tour, looking up at one of our shirts, inspired by the poster from the movie, "Maniac." It's a picture of a guy holding a girl's decapitated head and the slogan reads, "I warned you not to go out tonight." For some reason, I started getting so pissed about that, and what serial killers in general represent. In this scene, they are so glorified. Read the lyrics from a good percentage of the bands out there, and they are all about embodying some psycho and gutting some chick's body. Serial killers from the Son of Sam to any fabricated movie villain have all had this powerful control over the fears of an entire gender in this country. So I decided to turn it around a little bit. I love satire in songs, books, movies� So instead of writing a song in which I'm some killer on a rampage, I decided to throw myself into the victim's head and tear this guy down. He's stealing body parts from as many women as he can, trying to build the perfect girl. But there's a catch; his Pinocchio story will never come true. Frankenbarbie's heart will never beat for him.

When I finally got my story down, it ended up being twice as long as the music. But unlike my villain, I wouldn't cut up my baby, so we split it into two parts, and the music for the two songs was perfect. John Strachan from the Funeral Pyre got to be my Maniac because he's evil and we go head to head all the time. When I asked him if he would do it, all I had to say was, "Wanna play the killer in one of our songs? You get to call me 'Bitch' and tell me to shut my mouth�" He was all for it.

Adler, 43, who was fired from the band over drug problems in 1990, also hopes to reunite with his old bandmates, said his attorney, Barry Gerald Sands.

The Metropolitan Police force says the man in his 20s was injured during a brawl at the 6th annual Urban Music Awards.

West was arrested at a hotel in Gateshead, England early Friday morning after allegedly getting into a tussle with a photog on his way out of the Tup Tup nightclub in Newcastle.

Suge allegedly punched his girlfriend of three years, Melissa Isaac, in the back of the head while they were driving -- and she in turn grabbed the wheel and forced the car into a curb.

The band played the recording for an audience just once, at an electronic music festival in London.

Here's the announcement from Trent Reznor: "With great pride and excitement I announce the addition of Ilan Rubin to the lineup beginning next year. I had the chance to see Ilan playing his ass off at Reading and Leeds a couple summers ago and he blew me away.

The tour kicks off February 2nd in San Diego, CA with 29 shows throughout North America, including a date at Madison Square Garden, with the final stop in Portland, ME. Tickets go on sale beginning November 21st

2/2/09 - San Diego, CA - Cox Arena **
2/4/09 - Reno, NV - Reno Events Center **
2/10/09 - Omaha, NE - Quest Center **

Originally due Dec. 16, 50 Cent's new album, "Before I Self Destruct," has been pushed to an unspecified date in early 2009.more

Mitch Mitchell, the legendary drummer for the Jimi Hendrix Experience, died in his sleep of natural causes, US medical tests revealed.more

The Hives and Cyndi Lauper have collaborated on a Christmas song. The Swedish garage band and the 'Girls Just Want To Have Fun' singer will release 'A Christmas Duel' as a free download on November 28. more

Today Thrice unveils a limited edition t-shirt bundle for the first 500 pre-orders of their upcoming Thrice - Live at The House of Blues three disc DVD set. The t-shirt is an exclusive design and available ONLY through this pre-order. want it?

Unitopia has just shot a new video for their song "This Life" off of "The Garden," their two-disc debut for InsideOut. watch the video

TMZ had this piece of need to know information that they sent over: Britney Spears is talking to NBC about performing live at the Rockefeller Center tree lighting ceremony on December 3. more. You would think she'd want to be a network that has actual viewers.

Freya, featuring Karl Buechner of Earth Crisis, has announced the addition of three new members to their band. Joining the group is Brendon Flynn (War Of Attrition) on guitar, John Sullivan (War Of Attrition) on guitar, and Graham Mitchell (ex-The Red Death) on drums.more

He's played Wyatt Earp, Robin Hood and Eliot Ness in the movies, but Kevin Costner says his most natural gig is playing music with his band. Costner, 53, and his band, Modern West, released their debut CD, "Untold Truths," this week. more

Convicted pedophile Gary Glitter has had his brick removed from the Cavern Club's wall in Liverpool.more

Elton John will perform a New Year's Eve concert at London's O2 arena, it has been announced. more

The Black Keys have announced the release of their latest live DVD. The Black Keys Live at The Crystal Ballroom was filmed earlier this year in Portland. The DVD will hit stores on Tuesday more

Reunited Swedish metallers Hydrogen recently had a lineup change, announcing that their new bassist, replacing Palle, was Olver Vowden. more

Propagandhi have announced through their website that they have completed the recording of their new album, which will follow 2005's Potemkin City Limits. more

The Ataris are about to begin recording their new album in December with an eye towards a summer 2009 release. The band has posted a short clip on YouTube of a new rough demo that they just completed. Check it out here

In the latest episode of "Talking Metal," recorded at the Channel 4 Pub in New York City's Rockefeller Center, hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy participate in the second to the last installment of their countdown to one of the world's most anticipated albums, Guns N' Roses' "Chinese Democracy." Topics include the official "Chinese Democracy" listening parties, Bumblefoot, Chris Pitman, and Best Buy The podcast can be downloaded at this location.

China will name and shame artists who lip-synch or engage in other "fake" acts at commercial concerts, with repeat offenders getting their performing licenses revoked, local media reported on Thursday, citing the Ministry of Culture.more. Guess you can strike China off of Britney's tour calendar.

NYC godfathers of sludge Negative Reaction have announced the recent return of drummer, John "Old Mac" MacDonald to the fold.more

Set Your Goals have started to plan their summer well in advance. The band is looking to tour extensively through the United States playing new cities and ones they haven't visited in some time. more

Members of the Esoteric have resurfaced in Hammerlord, a retro-thrash/metal/punk project. The group features Esoteric vocalist Stevie Cruz, bassist Terry Taylor, drummer Adam Mitchell and guitarists Ty Scott and J.P. Gaughan.more

Jetboy wishes to announce the recent addition of drummer Doug Hovan. Doug Hovan will be replacing Jeff Moscone, who will be lending his youthful enthusiasm to a host of new projects. more

"We've been filming a documentary and are in the process of mixing a live DVD of last year's 'Lost Highway' concert tour," Sambora says. "Also, I think we're looking at doing a greatest hits album next year. Jon and I are writing some new songs for it and to just load up for the next Bon Jovi record."

Cornelius was arrested last month after allegedly getting into it with a woman at his home. Cornelius is married but cops aren't saying if the alleged victim was his wife.

Chris Pitman: Medicine Man was evoked by a monstrous guitar riff by Kelly Wheeler. It conjured images of the Spanish Moors in battle in the early centuries, to me anyways, and thus I thought it was important to have a battle cry. While I was working out the vocals and lyrics it seemed to focus on a single, older man, filled with wisdom. In the bridge section, there is an instrumental breakdown. It was there that a drumming tom-tom roll was placed, that sounded like an ancient Indian ritual evocation. We then added Indian shakers for effect, and then the chilling battle cry. And there is the inspiration for Medicine Man.

Kelly Wheeler: I came up w/ the Medicine Man riff back in the day when I was playing w/ Danny (Carey of Tool). I love eastern harmonies and this line was always one of my favorites. I started to flesh it out when I added the rest of the guitar arrangements and the driving drums on the song demo I recorded. During production, Chris put together the killer descending Queen-like chorus arrangement from layers of my guitars, which really tied it all together. Chris just slammed it with the vocals and lyrics for Medicine Man! He really brought out the exotic feeling I had in mind for the song with his images of a Native American spiritual leader. The finishing touches like the tribal drums, using the ancient word, Heyah (which translates as "God," or "The Great Spirit"), and his excellent mixing job, make the song the centerpiece of the album.