Reuters - Cameron Crowe's documentary "Pearl Jam Twenty" takes viewers on a 20-year behind-the-scenes journey with a band that has reached the top of the rock 'n' roll pantheon while refusing to embrace the spotlight.

At least they’re not touring Canada during the winter. Any cross-Canadian trek is a challenge for bands, as Canada’s vast landscape and long distances between cities make even the die-hard tour dog wonder when the drive will be done. But, despite those challenges, CHILDREN OF BODOM has once again embraced Canada, and why not...

Metal bands Xerath and Primordial have been announced as the latest additions to the UK's Bloodstock Festival.The three-day event will take place from August 12 - 14 at Catton Hall.The Bloodstock 2011 line-up so far is as follows:RONNIE JAMES DIO STAGEMOTORHEADIMMORTALW.A.S.P.DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT RHAPSODY OF FIREMORBID ANGEL AT THE GATESTHERIO...

Plus Danny McNamara speaks to NME.COM about the band's appearance on a KFC advert

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