Former Stones road manager Sam Cutler posted a blog on his website laying out what he believed happened to Jones. Here is part of that posting: It is now forty years since Brian Jones' demise, where (dependent upon one's sources) he either drowned or was murdered. No-one that was around the Stones at the time and none of the Stones' musicians, have ever offered a public opinion as to what happened to Brian. His death has been "shrouded in mystery" and characterised by police incompetence, an absurd and inadequate coronial enquiry, and very little sympathy from anyone other than his band mates and his immediate family. No-one, it seems, wishes to go "on the record" concerning Brian, and now (apparently) the police have new evidence regarding Brian's death. There is a possibility that the original police investigation will be re-opened. The original police enquiry was a farrago of incompetence that makes the keystone cops looks positively professorial. It's time for people to say what they think.

"Well, I've always said I wanted to produce a Christmas CD," comments Rob Halford. "The Halford band has assembled a fantastic release, and we're excited to have produced a collection of holiday tracks which all of us have enjoyed from a very early age."

When asked about Korn's current relationship with former members Brian "Head" Welch (guitar) and David Silveria (drums), Munky said, "It's kind of a strange thing. Brian actually contacted us recently and wanted to come back to the band. And it was not the right time... for us. We're doing well, and it's kind of like...

25th anniversary of U2's classic 1984 album, "The Unforgettable Fire" will be celebrated with a host of reissue configurations. Due October 27 from Island/Universal, four options will be available that include B-sides, rarities, alternate versions, and previously unreleased songs including "Disappearing Act" (a.k.a. "White City"), a song that was originally started in 1983 with Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois. more

Speaking of U2, Bono and Edge made a surprise appearance Monday night at the Toronto International Film Festival to support fellow Irishmen Neil Jordan (director) and Colin Farrell (star) for the premiere of Ondine more including photos

Classic Rock Magazine has revealed that Joe Elliott of Def Leppard will put together a one-off band with the Quireboys to support Mott the Hoople on the last night of their reunion shows. Ian Hunter and co have arranged a series of gigs at the Hammersmith Apollo to mark the 40th anniversary of their formation. more

The lineup has been unveiled for the 2009 Bridge School Benefit concert. Co-founder Neil Young anchors a bill that also features No Doubt, Jimmy Buffett, Coldplay's Chris Martin, Sheryl Crow and Monsters of Folk, among others more

The Fray songwriting duo of Joseph King and Isaac Slade on Monday filed a lawsuit against their manager over the copyrights to their songs. King and Slade say manager Gregg Latterman's company obtained partial ownership of their songs when the band members signed a publishing agreement. Always read the fine print! more

Bulletboys' drummer Ryche Green was released from the hospital late last week and is recuperating at home. Ryche was rushed to the ER upon returning home from their recent tour and was diagnosed with a severe case of pneumonia. Ryche became very ill while on tour, playing night after night until he could no longer function. Ryche was confined to the ICU in a breathing tent. more

Elton John cannot adopt a 14-month-old boy because he is not married and too old, a Ukrainian minister has said. The star, 62, said on Saturday that he hoped to adopt a boy, named Lev, whom he met while visiting an orphanage. But government minister Yuriy Pavlenko told the Associated Press that the age difference between an adoptive parent and a child must be 45 years or less. We get the old part, but what about the married part? Didn't he get married?

Police in Los Angeles say a multi-million dollar Andy Warhol art collection has been stolen from a private home in the city. Among the missing works are 10 pieces created by Warhol in the late 1970s depicting famous athletes, including Muhammad Ali and OJ Simpson. They were taken from the house of businessman Richard Weisman. A portrait of Mr Weisman was also stolen. more.

Whitesnake's Doug Aldrich is to rejoin Dio for the band's forthcoming UK tour. He will fill in for regular guitarist Craig Goldy on the tour while Goldy tours with Budgie in Australia. more

Spencer Day's recent appearance on 'The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson' is now online. Spencer performed his new single, "Til You Come To Me" from his new album Vagabond. You can check it out here

Ace Frehley was introduced Saturday at his Viper Room show in Hollywood, CA by comedian George Lopez. Also, among the many celebrities in attendance was Slash who joined Ace on stage to play Cold Gin to close out the show. The sold out performance was part of the Sunset Strip Music Festival.

Look What I Did has announced February 9, 2010 as the release date for their new album, titled "Atlas Drugged."more

Some fan-filmed video footage of Ozzy Osbourne's September 12, 2009 performance at the second annual Sunset Strip Music Festival (SSMF) can be viewed at Blabbermouth

Social Distortion has announced a change in the line up for their upcoming tour. UK punk act TAT has dropped off the tour due to unforeseen circumstances, to be replaced by Sacramento's Middle Class Rut.more

Katsumoto has announced the departure Brandon Brown (drums, vocals) and Matt Simmerman (bass, vocals). "We are sad to say that all shows for the rest of the year will be cancelled. Why do you ask? To simply put it two dearly loved members are no longer in the group. Why you ask again? find out here

And in recent times he's resorted to taping drumsticks to his hands, because he can't grip them any more.

Not since 1998's super smash triple platinum Hellbilly Deluxe has Zombie hit the road under that moniker. So get ready to scream! The tour will usher in Zombie's forthcoming album Hellbilly Deluxe 2.

Anyway, many of you know that The Acacia Strain and Emmure are not too fond of each other. Well, the inevitable outcome of a hardcore beef is usually a hardcore anticlimax. But in this case, The Acacia Strain frontman Vincent Bennett and Emmure frontman Frankie Palmeri really did have some sort of an altercation at an Emmure show in Clifton Park, NY Sunday night.

"Songs from the Fat Years" will take place December 18th at Chicago's The Metro and will feature fellow Chicago punk band The Bollweevils as well as Noise By Numbers. Tickets go on sale September 19th.