Officers believe Mr Newtion, 45, was returning from Scout Hut in Rockware Avenue, where he had been singing at a party, when he was attacked.

Terry Ray Taylor, 21, was stabbed more than 20 times, and his neck was slashed, authorities said.

Ben Harper and Relentless7's energetic live performance is the heart of the band. In December 2008, the band embarked on a highly successful short club tour with a handful of dates in California and New York.

Simmons' 'Dr. Love' will be the third Dr in the Trust Me, I'm a Dr advertising campaign, joining the ranks of basketball legend Dr. J (Julius Erving) and Dr. Frasier Crane (award-winning actor Kelsey Grammer). The TV spot will feature Simmons in full KISS Demon regalia. Nick Simmons, Gene's son, will also star in the commercial.

In a posting on his blog today, Chamberlin explains that he's quitting the band because his heart just isn't in it the way it used to be.

Puscifer's Maynard James Keenan Handcuffs Reporter, Suggests GG Allin to Re-Kill Himself at LA Shows during a new interview with our friends over at LA Weekly. Check out the video here.

According to the Lebanon Daily News, seventeen people were arrested at the Buckcherry, Avenged Sevenfold and Papa Roach concert held this past Saturday night (March 21) at the Giant Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania.more

The UK press strikes again! Island Records have brushed off claims that they rejected new material by Amy Winehouse. A spokesmen for Island said, "It's absolutely not true."more

Candlemass are serving up a free stream of their new album, Death Magic Doom, on their MySpace page.

On April 21, Rhino celebrates the legacy of Jane's Addiction and unearths A Cabinet Of Curiosities; a 3-CD/1-DVD Jane's Addiction boxed set of demos, live performances and rarities that includes 30 unreleased tracks. Check out a listening party over a Rhino

Longwave has posted an unreleased song via Twitter. Previously exclusive to the Japanese release of recent album Secrets Are Sinister, "Sideways Sideways Rain" was tweeted by drummer Jason Molina as a gift to the band's most ardent followers. You can find the original tweet at Twitter.com/longwavetheband

Forensic evidence in music producer Phil Spector's murder retrial proves he is not guilty of the shooting death of a Hollywood actress six years ago, his lawyer told the jury on Tuesday.more. On the other hand: A prosecutor told a jury that Phil Spector's history of violence against women was like a game of Russian roulette that ended with the shooting death of actress Lana Clarkson at his hilltop mansion.more

Cold War Kids have announced the release of a live EP to celebrate Record Store Day on April 18. The EP is the band's first-ever live recording and was recorded at Fingerprints, their local record shop in Long Beach, CA. more

Smokey Robinson, Michael McDonald and Dave Brubeck will join 800 other musicians and singers performing at this year's Rochester International Jazz Festival.more

Pet Shop Boys will play European festivals this summer as part of the campaign for their 10th album "Yes", including a headlining appearance at Denmark's Roskilde Festival according to keyboard player Chris Lowe.more

New Orleans blues singer-pianist Eddie Bo, who worked with musicians such as Irma Thomas and Art Neville, has died of a heart attack. He was 79.more

Last.fm is moving away from its free, ad-supported streaming music model in some parts of the world in favor of a monthly subscription fee.more

U.D.O., featuring former Accept vocalist Udo Dirkschneider, are in studio at the moment to record the "Mastercutor" successor. The album title will be probably "Dominator" and the release date is August 21st 200more

Godhate (formerly Throneaeon) have parted ways with drummer Mike Geerberg and have replaced him with Simon Granath. The band says, "Simon was a part of the Swedish tour and has proven to be the best drummer Godhate has ever had."more

Maroon has had to postpone their two planned shows St.Petersburg and Moscow until June. The band still has a number of records release shows planned listed here

Today's "Well Duh" quote comes from Scottish songstress Amy Macdonald who blasted Simon Cowell and his label Syco for dropping X Factor Leon Jackson. "Simon Cowell has no interest in music, his interest is money." And you are surprised about what? Westlife and the Telletubbies should have clued you in to this a long time ago. Read more about her rant here

Early Graves has announced the addition of bassist Matt O'Brien (ex-Grace Alley, The Sick) to the group's ranks. Matt replaces Tyler Jensen, who has moved to guitar in the band.more

Mike Greenfield (Hemlock, Deteriorot) has joined Society 1 as a second guitar player completing the current line up consisting of Matt The Lord Zane (Vocals), Dirt Von Karloff ( Bass), Eric Franklin (Guitars) and Alpheus Underhill IV (Drums).more

Alejandro Varela from Spain will join Disbelief to do all the upcoming shows. The band says, "He kicked our asses during the rehearsals and is a really nice guy!!" more

All of which means one thing: Every group, no matter how big or small, no matter the genre, will eventually reform.

Only 5,000 of these limited edition discs will be manufactured worldwide, and will be available exclusively at participating independent record stores - log onto www.recordstoreday.com for the list of participating stores.

The band are currently in the studio with Mark Ronson, who invited Hodgson in to work with Le Bon and co.

Today you can re-witness this incredible journey through an amazing box set containing not only a DVD and audio CD of each night's performance, but also a must-have photobook and documentary DVD that captures the journey leading to this spectacular event.