Two members of Panic at the Disco – or half the band – are leaving the group. Creative differences have forced the exit of lead guitarist Ryan Ross and bassist Jon Walker, the group announced on their MySpace blog.

Michael Jackson’s coffin was carried onto centre stage at Los Angeles’ Staples Center by the singer’s brothers as the public memorial for the King of Pop started a little after 10 a.m. PST, following a private ceremony at the Hollywood Hills’ Forest Hills Cemetery.

Michael Jackson’s coffin was carried onto centre stage at Los Angeles’ Staples Center by the singer’s brothers as the public memorial for the King of Pop started a little after 10 a.m. PST, following a private ceremony at the Hollywood Hills’ Forest Hills Cemetery.

It’s been over seven years since ex-Coal Chamber’s vocalist Dez Fafara formed DevilDriver. With the band’s fourth album, Pray for Villains, about to be released, it seems safe to say that DevilDriver haven’t wasted any time – they’ve already released more albums than Coal Chamber during the nine years they were active.

Wolfmother’s new four-piece line-up (mastermind Andrew Stockdale on guitar and vocals, Aidan Nemeth on guitar, Ian Peres on bass and keyboards and Dave Atkins on drums) will bring their New Moon Rising tour to Australia this September.

Rolling Stone will celebrate Michael Jackson career with a special 84 page edition dedicated to the King of Pop.

Rob Sheffield on Michael Jackson's life and legacy, from infectious bubblegum R&B to the eccentric sound that revolutionized pop. He was truly "not like other guys."

Rob Sheffield on Michael Jackson's life and legacy, from infectious bubblegum R&B to the eccentric sound that revolutionized pop. He was truly "not like other guys."

Even the most outspoken people find times when words just aren’t enough, but none of them resort to the tactics of Portland’s best-loved heavy-weight dyke.