The duo sidestepped the commercial failure of "Chinese Democracy," and the topic of a reunion inevitably came up. Rose said it was "highly doubtful for us to have more than one of the alumni up with us at any given time."

The U2 frontman has long juggled a dual career of rock superstar and high-profile campaigner, badgering world leaders and businessmen to fight everything from AIDS to poverty.

A day after he announced on the band's Web site that he was leaving the group, Page said the Barenaked Ladies has so many songwriting voices that he's looking forward to a future as a solo artist.

According to the White Stripes guitarist, Dylan "came upon, somehow, 20-25 unfinished songs by Hank Williams - just the lyrics, no music - and he started to ask people if they would finish these songs."

"We're mixing right now," B-Real, who just released his first solo album, "Smoke N Mirrors," tells Billboard.com.

"Nachtmystium has sad news today with a once-again recurring issue surfacing from the wake of our past. We've been forced, at the request of the promoters and the folks at Scion/Toyota, to pull out of the Scion Rock Festival, scheduled for Saturday, February 28th.

We received this clip of Fall Out Boy's performance on Snoop's new MTV show "Dogg After Dark". It airs Tuesday 9pm ET/PT on MTV. Wanna preview? go here

U2 capped off a day of promotions for this week's release of "No Line On The Horizon" with a four-song set on the roof of the BBC's London office tower last Friday night (Feb. 27). The band performed "Get On Your Boots," "Magnificent," "Vertigo," and "Beautiful Day."more

No Doubt, the band that Gwen Stefani fronted before embarking on her solo hip-pop career, will make an appearance on the teen-friendly series "Gossip Girl" on May 11, performing Adam and the Ants' "Stand and Deliver," the group announced on its website. more. Pretty ironic who they are covering, maybe Gwen will do an Adam Ant song to complete the sellout parallel?

According to a report from Wired, controversial music industry group, the RIAA, is apparently undergoing serious layoffs, with some describing it as a "bloodbath."more

The Prodigy's new album has topped the UK album charts Sunday night (March 1). According to the Official Charts Company, 'Invaders Must Die' sold nearly 100,000 copies since its release last Monday. more

Morrissey has cancelled the first dates of his world tour in support of his new album 'Years Of Refusal'. The former Smiths frontman was set to kick off the jaunt Saturday (February 28) in Boca Raton, Florida, but has cancelled all four dates in the southern state, reportedly due to illness. more

Autographed Fender Stratocaster guitars from 3 Doors Down, Bon Jovi, Maroon 5 and Nickelback are up for auction with all proceeds benefiting the T.J. Martell Foundation. Bidding is open until March 2nd, 2009 at 5:00pm PST. go here. Poor Sum 41, their autographed CD (for another charity) isn't exactly inspiring bids. But they could always do a dollar value meal ad if no new bids come in.

A few years ago Godsmack was part of Metallica's sold out tour; now there are rumors they are playing the Motley White Trash Crue's half-filled venue tour. Ouch! And supposedly Theory Of A Deadman, Saving Abel and Drowning Pool round out the bill. This according to a premature radio station website ad. that's here along with more info.

Cursive is selling their brand new album, Mama, I'm Swollen, for $1.00 on Sunday. The band will increase the price by one dollar each day from now until the release on March 10, 2009.more

AFI have announced the title for their eighth studio album. The record is titled Crash Love and is expected later this year via Interscope Records.more

Staind and Hoobastank will team up for a spring run of casino shows, starting on April 18 at the 4 Bears Casino and Lodge in New Town, Maryland and finishing up on May 24 at the Tachi Palace Hotel in Lemoore, California. more

Thursday have announce plans to perform their fan-favorite full length, Full Collapse, in its entirety. Set to take place on March 2nd at Lupo's in Providence, RI, as part of the Taste of Chaos tour. more

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony have filed a federal lawsuit against the makers of high-end baby carriages over the unauthorized use of their images.more

Nearly 182 years after Beethoven's death, three musicians are getting ready to give the first known performance of a lost piano trio by the immortal composer.more

Obituary has completed work on their new album, slated for a May/June release via Candlelight Records.more

Boston sludge/doom metal band Grief has called it quits. Bassist Eric C. Harrison states, "Our reasons for disbanding are our reasons. We have chosen not to get into it but it may or may not include the following reasons

Wintersun, the Finnish band led by former Ensiferum singer Jari M�enp��, has has cancelled its previously announced appearances at the Summer Breeze (August 13-15, 2009 in Dinkelsb�hl, Germany) and Bloodstock Open Air (August 14-16, 2009 at Catton Hall in Derbyshire, England) festivals. more

The Graduates is an award-winning coming-of-age comedy like Dazed and Confused, playing in festivals around the country. We have an incredible indie soundtrack, featuring 25 songs from mostly NYC-based indie bands including Plushgun and The New Rags.

And the best way to hear the whole twisted tale will be live and direct: the band plans to perform the album, due March 24, in its entirety on their upcoming tour.

The line up for the US Tour is: Michael Schenker � Guitars * Gary Barden � Vocals
Chris Slade � Drums * Wayne Findlay � Guitar & Keyboards * Robbie Crane � Bass

Dope is an American nu metal band from Chicago, IL, formed in 1997. Over the course of a decade Dope has recorded 5 studio albums, established an incredibly devoted touring fan base, and sold more than a million albums worldwide. They've shared the stage with bands they love and respect, had their music featured in major motion pictures and in hit videogames like "Guitar Hero".