While not a note by note lifting, but take a casual listen to the main vocal melody in the verses in the KISS track "Never Enough" and you can't help but be reminded of the verses to Poison's "Nothin' But A Good Time".

Kino Michael Gomez, 51, wrote his family a "goodbye" letter, telling them he was taking a "one-way trip to the mountains."

Recording began yesterday, September 15th, 2009 on the new record which will be entitled 'Teargarden by Kaleidyscope'. The album will feature 44 songs, 4 of which are now being recorded. My desire is to release a song at a time beginning around Halloween of this year, with each new release coming shortly after until all 44 are out. Each song will be made available absolutely for free, to anyone anywhere. There will be no strings attached. Free will mean free, which means you won't have to sign up for anything, give an email address, or jump through a hoop. You will be able to go and take the song or songs as you wish, as many times as you wish.

We will however sell highly limited edition EP's (of 4 songs each times 11), and details of how those EP's will be made available are still being worked out. Because the songs themselves will be free, the EP's will be more like collectors items for the discerning fan who will want the art itself, along with the highest possible audio quality available. The EP's will be more like mini-box sets rather than your normal cd single. We may also offer other variations for sale, say for example a digital single with a demo version of a song. The commitment that is most important is the one I'm making to you: that the music of 'Teargarden by Kaleidyscope' will be available for free to everyone. All 44 songs: free for ALL.

"They've said some crazy things about me over the years. I mean, okay: 'He bit the head off a bat.' Yes. 'He bit the head off a dove.' Yes. But then you hear things like, 'Ozzy went to the show last night, but he wouldn't perform until he'd killed fifteen puppies�' Now me, kill fifteen puppies? I love puppies. I've got eighteen of the ----ing things at home. I've killed a few cows in my time, mind you. And the chickens. I shot the chickens in my house that night.

oneindia reports: The percussionist had played on more than 15,000 records, which saw him working with stars like The Animals, Dusty Springfield and Tom Jones.

The band's official store had this teaser: Get the ultimate fan collectors piece featuring "Going to Pasalacqua," "2000 Light Years," "86," and "JAR." This box set also includes nine number 1 hits including "Longview," "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)" and "American Idiot."

And Examiner.com further reports: Only 2500 were made in a one-time pressing, so quantities are limited, with content covering the entire Green Day history, and even some Foxboro Hot Tubs.

Pavement are set to reform and perform what is being described as 'multiple shows' in New York City in 2010. According to the Brooklyn Vegan, which cites 'reliable sources,' the heralded darlings of lo-fi indie rock are planning to perform perhaps as many as four nights at NYC's Central Park Summerstage in September of that year. more

Can't wait until October 6th to hear Joe Perry's new album "Have Guitar, Will Travel"? You are in luck as the famed Axeman is offering up samples for ALL of the songs on his official website.

Speaking of previews, Blabbermouth has a preview posted for the new Alice in Chains album. Check that out right here

Poison The Well had their van and trailer (including all of their gear) stolen in Detroit following the first show of their tour with Billy Talent. The band does indeed have insurance, and they will resume the tour in a day or two. Here's a statement from the group

Simple Plan announced via their official Twitter, that they'd begun recording the follow-up to their 2008 self-titled album. They're working on it in Los Angeles and have written a few songs for it so far. more

Ozzy Osbourne appears to have a soft spot for canines. Or in this case, K9s. He recently was persuaded by his son and former "Armed & Famous" celebrity cast member, Jack Osbourne, to buy the Muncie Police Department a new K9 officer, said Sgt. Jay Turner. "Jack and Ozzy are sending the check either this week or next week, and then we'll go get him," Turner said. They already have a name picked out: Ozzy. more

Joey Vera tells fans: Armored Saint is now on Twitter, so if' you're so inclined to follow us in our daily activities whilst recording the new record, please join: www.twitter.com/thearmoredsaint more on that album

Vain Talk: The latest episode of "Talking Metal," contains an interview host Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy conducted with Lizzy DeVine of Vains of Jenna. Topics include "The Art Of Telling Lies," the Gilby Clarke demos, Stevie Rachelle, Brent Woods, Dirty Pennies, Bam Margera, and Kat Von D. The podcast can be downloaded here

Children Of Bodom will be holding an in-store signing session in Quebec City, QC on Tuesday, September 22nd at HMV (Place Laurier) between 3:00pm - 4:00pm. Check out their cover of Billy Idol's "Rebel Yell" here

Haemorrhage will see the release of their new full-length album through Relapse Records. The long-running goregrind band will begin work on their sixth studio album this winter. In the interim, Relapse will reissue the band's classic Grume album as well as Apology For Pathology.more

Meeting of Important People have posted their new music video for "Brittney Lane Don't Care" online. The video was directed by Thom Glunt (Anti-Flag) and features impressive stop animation and a cardboard city that took over 30 artists and fans to build. The band is for fans of Vampire Weekend, The Shins and My Morning Jacket. Watch it here.

Executive producer Chuck Lorre approached the guitarist after learning he was a big fan of the sitcom. "He was gracious enough to do a cameo, which is really cool," Lorre told Entertainment Weekly.

Van Halen said, "I was asked to do a cameo for 'Two and a Half Men'. I typically shy away from these requests as I am not an actor, but [actor] Charlie [Sheen] and I are friends and since it was a scene with him, I agreed. Charlie and I had a great time, even though I was very nervous. The cast and crew were a pleasure to work with and helped me feel a little more at ease."

Live & Loud 2009 will feature the band's biggest hits like 'Sorry' (#2 on Billboard's Hot AC chart), 'Crazy Bitch' (#3, Mainstream Rock), 'Lit Up' (#1, Mainstream Rock), 'Ridin'' (#9, Mainstream Rock) and 'Everything' (#5, Active Rock). The new live album will also feature songs from Buckcherry's current release Black Butterfly (named Album of the Year for 2008 by Entertainment Weekly and Best Rock Album of 2008 by iTunes critics), including 'Talk To Me' which was recently the #1 most added track at active rock radio.

"Mick certainly didn't say he was going to sue the Stones," Allen says. "He's got a very good relationship with them....The last time we met up, him and Keith Richards were like long-lost lovers, hugging each other and happy to see each other. When Mick was ill some weeks ago Mick Jagger had his office phone up to see what was going on, then phoned the hospital just to check on Mick.

The company has announced a "unique, ground-breaking worldwide partnership" during which it will "internationally service all aspects of the band's career, including recorded music, touring, merchandising, web services, promotion, e-commerce, sponsorships, licensing and endorsements."

A track from the album, Obfuscation had its world "streaming" premier at 6:00pm EST on Wedesday, September 16. The nine minute and fifteen second song is a testament to the technically otherworldly original and proficient musicianship of BTBAM.