Muse

Muse will release a DVD called "Under Review", which highlights their entire career on March 23rd and will feature rare concert and interview footage of the British rock trio.

There will also be contributions from their friends and family who lived and have written about their amazing journey to global fame. Along with this, there will also be never before seen photos, news reports and other fantastic features to create a really one of a kind documentary.

In addition, there will be interviews with former managers, producers, close confidantes, band engineers, video directors and biographer Mark Beaumont. The awesome DVD can be purchased at seeofsound.com!

On a side note, Muse is quite disappointed in their label, Warner Music, at the moment for removing their music off illegal downloading sites such as, Spotify.

Chris Wolstenholme, bass player for the band, thinks it will surely reduce their fan base. "It's like taking your song off the radio, isn't it? You're instantly taking your song away from a group of potential listeners."

He has also insisted that the decision to remove free music is hardly the artists choice and accusses the music industry of doing anything to boost any revenue. "The corporations are setting the rules on these things because they're clutching at straws."

"They've lost so much money on record sales because of the internet. I do sometimes feel that this whole restriction that's been set on how your music can get out there these days that doesn't ever really come from the bands. It's coming from the corporations behind everything. As far as bands are concerned you just want people to hear your music whichever way they can."

Wolstenholme's brutally honest comments come after Edgar Bronfman, Warner Music CEO has stated that streaming music is dangerous for the music industry. "Free streaming services are clearly not positive for the industry and as far as Warner Music is concerned songs will not be licensed."

Recently we told you about how super group, Muse is working on the soundtrack to "Clash of The Titans". Well, turns out it wasn't so!

Director, Louis Leterrier revealed to MTV that he wasn't exactly talking about the band themselves but more along the lines of just front-man Matt Bellamy doing it solo.

“It was not Muse ever. It was Matt Bellamy. I love Muse, I’m the biggest Muse fan ever, but I wanted something a little different. Matt wrote a lot of stuff, but he started his tour. So not so long ago, he called me and he was like ‘Louis, I’m so sorry. I have to be respectful to my audience and professional and I have to stop on Clash.’”

Leterrier had intended to for the rocker to work with composer Craig Armstrong on a half hour of music for the March 26th film release. However, instead Neil Davidge from Massive Attack will now be taking on the reigns for the movie. “Craig Armstrong is still doing the score and I called my friend Neil Davidge from Massive Attack to replace Matt for the areas that Matt was doing. So it’ll be Craig Armstrong and Massive Attack, which is pretty exciting.”

Despite the letdown, Leterrier still considers himself a huge fan of Matt's work and is interested in working together sometime down the road. “On my computer I’ve got great Matt Bellamy stuff, It’s like a rain check, like let’s do something later.”

Speaking of these guys, the trio's new video for "Resistance" premiered on all music networks yesterday January 14th and is part of Muse's latest album bearing the same name. The vid was directed by Wayne Isham and allows everyone to take a gander at the band's energetic live shows. "Resistance" has hit number three on the Billboard Hot 200 since its September 2009 release.

In case you missed the premiere, here's the video below!

British rockers Muse have been awarded the 2009 Best Art Vinyl Prize for their work on their latest record, "The Resistance", along with "Manic Street Preachers"' track, "Journal For Plague Lovers" in second place according to an online poll.

Other winners included Fever Ray's self-titled album at number three, Massive Attack at number four and finishing off the top five is Green Day with the cover to "21st Century Breakdown".

The sleeves that won will be featured at the Art Vinyl gallery in central London as well as three other locations in Birmingham, east London and Folkestone.

Now that the award is in its fifth year, Andrew Heeps the director for Art Vinyl says this is a fantastic way to honor the artwork that goes along with the music. "A great way to celebrate the unsung heroes behind the art and design of some of our favorite bands and artists." 

Other past winners have included Hard-Fi's "Stars of CCTV", Thom York's "The Eraser" and "Fleet Foxes". The colorful album cover for"The Resistance", which was released last September, was the work of London designer La Boca.

Speaking of Muse, their latest single, "Uprising" has shattered records for remaining at number one for a whole 18 weeks according to Mediabase's Alternative Rock chart. They have broken the record for the longest run at the top in the chart's history, a title once held by the Foo Fighters.

This album is the trio's fifth studio release, and has gone to number one on the Alternative Rock and Internet album charts, and has also placed second on the Overall Digital Album chart. All these have earned the guys some impressive stats with their first high album debut on the Billboard album chart at number 3.

"The Resistance" is also an international hit, the record has spawned 20 number one debuts worldwide including: Canada,Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Ireland and their home in the UK. Also, it has almost sold 150,000 copies in their homeland making it the best-selling album by a British artist in 2010.

Also, according to The Daily Star, Muse has been invited to write the soundtrack to the upcoming, "Clash of the Titans". Front-man Matt Bellamy told TDS that the band is very interested.

"It's something we're up for doing- it's just a case of timing because we're always on tour. 'Clash of the Titans' is the first interesting offer we've had for film work. We're definitely interested in writing for the film at some point when we get a break from being on the road.

They'll be launching a North American Tour on February 27th in Atlanta, Georgia.

Here's the video to "Uprising". Enjoy!

Hello peeps, what's the haps? Hoping ya'll are doing excellent!

Hey there Twilight freaks, got some groovy news for you all! A fan asked The Oracle on Coldplay's official QandA website if the rumor about the song, "The Scientist", appearing on the soundtrack to "New Moon" was indeed true.

The writer's question was answered as, "it's very likely that a Coldplay song will end up on the soundtrack to the Twilight sequel given that Stephanie Meyer has credited Coldplay, amongst others, on the inner sleeve for 'being instrumental in starving off the writer's block. ' " The quartet's Oracle hasn't directly set in stone the band confirming it as the song of choice.

Although, it may not be a bad move considering the film's first soundtrack is quite a top ten best seller. Featuring rockin' acts such as: Paramore, Linkin Park, Muse and many more. 

Not familiar with Twilight? It's a best selling book series from author, Stephanie Meyer. It is mainly about a girl named Bella that falls in love with a vampire named, Edward. It's a modern day forbidden love story! Check out the stats for its last opening week, it racked up a whopping $70.5 million. I only expect the sequel to do even better.

Just to give you all a bit of a tease, watch the brand spankin' official trailer for "New Moon" below. The film opens everywhere November 20th, 2009!

Howdy Nimrods, how are you doing today? Hope it's all going great!

Rolling Stone just rolled out 20 of the year's biggest tours for a summer tour preview. Everyone from Green Day, Blink 182, U2, and Metallica will be hitting the road this year!

These and several other artists are stepping it up to bring fans top notch shows, all proving that a little recession isn't going to stop anyone from rocking out this year!

You'll find out what VIP packages are worth your hard earned cash, which opening acts you shouldn't miss, and how to get the most bang for your buck!

We'll start out with AC/DC and their Black Ice Tour, tickets are between $65 and $93.50! After the classic rockers hit Europe, they'll come back to the states for a slew of July gigs, which include five stadium shows. Singer, Brian Johnson compares guitarist, Angus Young to superman, "he's like Clark fucking Kent! He goes into a phone booth and comes out as the 14-year-old imp, ready to rock!"

Up next, Aerosmith with openers ZZ Top, tickets are $24-$198. After dealing with pneumonia, Steven Tyler is ready to get back out on the road. Because of his illness, the band weren't able to make a new record in time for the tour. Don't worry, because long time Aerosmith fans will be able to enjoy their favorite hits that much more, including rarities.

Guitarist Joe Perry speaks on this matter, "the set lists have been getting stale, we've talked about doing an album front-to-back - probably one of the first three records. That's my next battle, to see if we can pull it off."

Also, he talks about ZZ Top being their supporting act, "that's just amazing to be able to play with them because it's going to be a kickass show."

Blink 182, as said by Mark Hoppus, "being as ambitious as possible" for their upcoming tour. Tickets will range from as low as $20 for lawn seats, all the way to $60. Openers on select dates will be: Weezer, Fall Out Boy, Panic at the Disco, All-American Rejects, Taking Back Sunday, Asher Roth and Chester French.

Fans are in for a real treat this time around, they've hooked up with a set designer for Kanye West, Daft Punk and Nine Inch Nails to give fans a laser light spectacular. Hoppus goes into more details about this, "this time we want to be more artistic. We want to use the entire arena as a lighting rig and a stage."

Next up, Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood heading out on a North American 14-date arena tour. These two have been cooking up some new material as well, "I'd like to try my song 'Help Me Angel.' And last year, I was having trouble singing harmony while playing guitar on Eric's 'Pretending.' I'd like to have another go at that," Winwood says. Passes for this show will be $45-$175!

Raising the tour bar with dazzling spectacle, new songs and even a free album are British band, Coldplay. Supporting acts on certain dates are: Snow Patrol, Elbow, Amadou and Mariam, and Pete Yorn, and tickets will be $35-$110.

Guy Berryman, the band's bass player, wants to make everyone at the gig feel welcomed no matter where they sit, "we're going to make the set a little longer, throw in extra songs and figure out ways to reach the last row."

The tour will be three months long and will consist of mostly outdoor venues. Those free albums we mentioned before? It's a new live album called, "LeftRightLeftRIghtLeft", and Coldplay will be giving them away at every show.

Dave Matthews Band will go on their first excursion since the death of their saxophonist, LeRoi Moore. On select dates openers for the band will be: Jazon Mraz, the Hold Steady, Old Crow, Medicine Show, Willie Nelson & Family, Emi Kuti & the Positive Force, and the Avett Brothers.

The band will debut new songs from their new record, "Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King" out on June 2nd, 2009. DMB will endure a six-month tour that also includes two shows at Boston's Fenway Park. You can expect to pay $32-$75 for your tickets!

Def Leppard, Poison and Cheap Trick promise a bigger and better summer tour, "we sing better, we sound better, we look and feel better, our progression is perfect," says Phil Collen from Def Leppard. That's not all these rockers are promising, they swear it's all about the big guitar riffs, "it was sorely lacking in the '90s, no pyro, we've done that before, but a big lighting rig, and the ego ramp to go down there and shake your stuff," Collen also adds.

Def Leppard will head out with two other '80's bands for what according to Collen will be, "three to four hours of hits and great music." Tickets are $20-$130 for this 80's spectacle!

Are you ready to have a "21st Century Breakdown"? The Green Day trio are back on the stage for an ambitious tour this summer. Openers on certain dates will be the Bravery, Kaiser Chiefs and Franz Ferdinand. Tickets for this event will range from $29.50 to $149.50! You can expect to get the entire "Breakdown" record on some dates, and "maybe 'Kerplunk' as an encore," jokes Billie Joe.

You can also expect quite lengthy shows as well, "we want to get Springsteen a run for his money. I think his longest show is maybe five hours. Green Day's got six," says Armstrong.

Metallica spice up their "World Metallic Tour" with rarities, covers and lots of fan love! The recently inducted hall of famers will charge $50-$76, and according to drummer Lars Ulrich, "on this tour, for some reason, we've got this wild hair up our ass."

These guys return in September and are enjoying the positivity in the air, "there's just this giant circle of love, as we call it. Energy into the fans and energy back form the fans, and it just keeps going."

Big stage, big engery for U2's 360 tour! Openers include: Snow Patrol, Muse and Black Eyed Peas. Tickets will be $30-$253! 

The Irish rockers return for their first tour since 1997's PopMart to take over U.S. stadiums. These guys will rock out on the largest stage set ever built for a rock show, it's even got its own nickname, the Claw. While taking a break from tour planning, the Edge comments, "the crowd will be all around us. That energy will just make the performances fly."

U2 will also be playing older songs they haven't even thought of doing in years, "we're talking about resurrecting songs we haven't played in a long time," says Edge. "I have a list of every U2 song-some I can't even remember anymore-even some of the B sides that we've never played live. We were thinking how much fun it would be to play something like 'Luminous Times.' Certain songs from the last couple of tours, we may not play again. We want to find songs that feel fresh and valid."

There ya have it folks! Awesome summer tours that'll make you want to party like a rockstar!

Have a great day everyone!