Those of you that have seen the movie trailer to director Baz Luhrman's take on The Great Gatsby, might have heard a loud and dirty version of U2's "Love Is Blindness" accompanying the scenes.

19-year-old British singer songwriter Jake Bugg has already toured with Noel Gallagher and is definitely a name to watch.

It's one of the big questions in rock (or more accurately metal) right now: why exactly is Bill Ward not playing with Black Sabbath right now?" There have been plenty of rumors as to why Bill's not involved, Ozzy Osbourne has finally shed some light on the matter by suggesting Ward's playing was out of shape.

Mötley Crüe guitarist Mick Mars says he's "alright" after being knocked over by a 'fan' at a show in Canada on Saturday.

Tributes have been pouring in for Jeff Hanneman. One of the founding members of the pioneering thrash metal band Slayer, Hanneman died May 2 in California of liver failure. He was only 49.

Aerosmith bass player Tom Hamilton was forced to quit the Australian leg of the Aerosmith tour last week before the band’s first Melbourne gig but has updated fans from his sickbed.

Guns N’ Roses guitarist Bumblefoot played for school students in The Bronx, NY, on 1 May. Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal jammed with students at Mott Hall Community School, which is participating in the free Little Kids Rock music program. Bumblefoot arrived with free guitars for the students, courtesy of Gibson. Bumblefoot also did a Q&A session for the students.

A long list of music luminaries have signed on to appear in a new documentary about legendary bluesman B.B. King. Expect to see Mick Jagger, Eric Clapton, Slash, Keith Richards, Ron Wood, Ringo Starr and Bono all pop up in the film.

Jethro Tull are set to release a career-spanning four DVD set on June 25 featuring 35 years of the group’s live shows, from a gig at the Isle of Wight Festival in 1970 to a 2005 performance at the Estival in Lugano, Switzerland.

Lately, rumors have swirled that that guitar great Zakk Wylde would be joining Pantera in “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott’s place for a reunion or tribute tour. So, is there any truth to the buzz? According to the man himself, nothing is set, but he’s certainly not closed to the idea.