Rage Against the Machine Play for Democratic Convention + More

Rage Against the Machine will play a free show on August 27 in Denver during the Democratic National Convention as part of the Tent State Music Festival to End the War.

Smashing Pumpkins
are also playing a free show -- in Orlando on August 22. The band's MySpace says entering 'Pumpkins' in the comment box will give your request priority when applying for tickets.

Vampire Weekend have a new song, 'Ottomon,' on the soundtrack to the upcoming film, 'Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist.' Devendra Banhart makes a cameo in the movie.

Marilyn Manson's band has recruited a new guitarist: former Limp Bizkit member Wes Borland.

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