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Arcade Fire, Foo Fighters Assist Mick Jagger on 'SNL,' Kurt Cobain Becomes Mickey Mouse & More -- News Roundup

In today's news roundup, Arcade Fire and Foo Fighters help out Mick Jagger and more! ... Read More »

This Week in Music History: April 15-21 -- Michael Jackson Catches Fire and More

AFP In Greek mythology, Icarus was the guy who flew too close to the sun only to have his ... Read More »

Elton John: AIDS Epidemic Book Will Feature Freddie Mercury

Elton John will pen a personal account of his life during the AIDS epidemic which will include his relationships with the late Queen singer Freddie Mercury who died from AIDS-related illness in 1991. ... Read More »

Queen's Brian May Contemplated Suicide After Freddie Mercury's Death

Queen guitarist Brian May recently revealed that he was suicidal after Freddie Mercury's 1991 death from AIDS. ... Read More »

Freddie Mercury's 65th Birthday Inspires Tributes From Artists, Google and Lotus

Artists from around the rock world took some time out Monday, Aug. 5, to pay tribute to the late Queen singer Freddie Mercury on what would have been his 65th birthday. ... Read More »

Quit Your Day Job: 20 Rockers and Their Pre-Fame Gigs

Getty Images|FilmMagic|Getty Images There ... Read More »

Queen's Brian May Says Freddie Mercury Biopic 'Fully Under Way' for Band's 40th

Queen guitarist Brian May confirms the Queen film is "now fully underway" with Sacha Baron Cohen primed for the lead as Freddie Mercury. ... Read More »

Jackson Browne and Natalie Merchant Highlight Elektra Records' 60th Anniversary Celebration

Although they represent two different musical decades, Jackson Browne and Natalie Merchant appeared together onstage to pay tribute to the legendary record label that launched their careers. ... Read More »

Queen's Brian May Discusses Vintage 3-D Photography in New York

David Chiu Queen guitarist Brian May made an appearance at the Tribeca Barnes and Noble in New ... Read More »

Ratatat's Mike Stroud Creates Ultimate Summer Mix -- Exclusive

With summer right around the corner, Ratatat's Mike Stroud was nice enough to compile a 10-song mix ... Read More »

Futureheads Bring 'Chaos' to First-Ever Brooklyn, NY Show

A decade after forming at their city's Detached Youth Project, a community organization that would ... Read More »

Queen to 'Quit EMI for Universal'

Following the recent departure of Sir Paul McCartney with his Wings and solo back catalogues for ... Read More »

Muse Bring Big Rock Back to Coachella

America now knows what the rest of the world has almost taken for granted for years: Muse rocks. ... Read More »

The 20 Greatest Frontmen in Rock

What is it that makes a man a great rock frontman? A rare mixture of style, swagger and charisma ... Read More »

Muse Reveal Origin of Queen-Inspired 'United States of Eurasia'

It's no secret the members of Muse are fans of fellow extravagant rock legends Queen. Though they've ... Read More »

'Becoming Queen' Tells Tale of Two Bands

As the rumors of a Queen-themed edition of 'Rock Band' start kicking into high gear, there's never ... Read More »