NME had this bit of news: U2 bassist Adam Clayton is taking legal action against his former personal assistant over allegations she stole �1.6 million from his accounts. The star has secured a temporary court order to freeze Carol Hawkins' assets after she was alleged to have spent the money on property, including a New York apartment, flash cars and jewellery. more

The Goo Goo Dolls plan to have their next album, "Something For the Rest of Us," finished in February and out in late spring, bassist Robby Takac tells Billboard. Takac describes the Goos' first new album since 2006's gold-certified "Let Love In" as "the extension of what we've been doing for our whole career, the next step." more

David Bowie's The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars has been crowned the gayest album ever released. Bowie's masterpiece featuring his well-known gender-bending alien character beat The Smith's 1984 self-titled debut album to take the top spot on Out magazine's list of the greatest and gayest albums. more

Muse will be playing a show in Baltimore next March! The band will be playing the 1st Mariner Arena on 3rd March 2010. more

Linkin Park's "In the End" places at No. 2 on the Rock and Alternative decade-encompassing charts. On the former survey -- which encapsulates airplay from alternative, mainstream rock and triple A (adult alternative album) radio stations -- Nickelback's "How You Remind Me" claims top song honors. more

According to Newgnr.com, Guns N' Roses played their longest show ever Saturday (December 19th) in Tokyo, Japan at the Tokyo Dome. It looks like it was just shy of 30 songs (not including the solo jams) and included some covers like The Who's "My Generation," AC/DC's "Whole Lotta Rosie," The Simpsons theme and of course "Knockin' on Heaven's Door." Check out the full set list at BW&BK here

Relapse Records will re-release Convulse's first proper full-length, World Without God, this coming January. World Without God is an underground metal classic and will be available once-again for the first time in over 10 years on January 19th. more

Hatebreed postponed their show on Sunday, December 20th, in Philadelphia "Due to severe winter weather condition." The rescheduled gig will take place on Dec 26th more

Paul McCartney has admitted he wants to play a residency in London. The former Beatle is due to perform at London's 02 Arena on Tuesday (December 22) and has hinted at the idea of doing an extended run of shows at the venue. more

Porcupine Tree is happy to announce its return to Mexico City, on the 14th April 2010, at the Jos� Cuervo Sal�n. more

Slayer are the latest band to be confirmed for next years edition of the Wacken Open Air, which will be held from August 5th -7th in Wacken, Germany. more

The settlement of a lawsuit against Marilyn Manson by a former band member is being held up by the filing of a $72,000 lien for attorneys' fees, lawyers told a judge today. Stephen Bier, better known by the stage names Pogo and Madonna Wayne Gacy, brought his breach-of-contract suit in Los Angeles Superior Court in August 2007 against Manson, whose real name is Brian Warner more

Trap Them has cancelled their Australian tour dates with Every Time I Die. more

Haste The Day will enter the studio in early-2010 to begin recording a new album for Solid State Records. more

The line-up has been solidified for Maryland Deathfest 2010, which is scheduled for May 28-30 at Sonar in Baltimore, Maryland. Check it out at Lambgoat

"I'd like to take the time to thank everyone for the most wonderful gift I have ever received - your good wishes, your prayers, your support, your tears and laughter, your anger, your rejoicing, and most of all the unwavering love you have bestowed upon me.

"I guess I've always felt that we were one person and that you've allowed me to be our spokesman, but until this time of my greatest peril, the truth was perhaps slightly hidden. It is hidden no more. Together we shall face the foe and live on to climb higher mountains and explore greater magic. Together we cannot fail."

The prefaced the announcement with this, "As always we'll be adding more bands over the next few months but we wanted to share what we think is a great lineup for next summer."

The band featured singer Rob Halford (Judas Priest), Slash (Velvet Revolver, Ex-Guns N' Roses) and Jason Bonham (Led Zeppelin). Other guests included Steve Lukather (Toto) and Keith Emerson (Emerson, Lake & Palmer).

Metal Underground had this info: Ozzy Osbourne has revealed that his next studio album, the first with new guitarist Gus G. of Firewind fame, will be released in the summer of next year, probably around June time.

In 2010, the band continues their touring onslaught aiming their sights on all of Europe as part of the much anticipated "Bonecrusher Fest" tour in January with The Black Dahlia Murder and Necrophobic.

Here is what they had to say: "Hey guys, we are extremely excited to make our way around the country to come see you guys one final time. Below are the dates for our Farewell Tour. We will be bringing along some dear friends of ours, and we're confident this will be a fun and memorable tour.