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Rockstar Mayhem Festival 2015 Rumors: Leaked Poster Suggests Slayer, King Diamond, More on Lineup

The official lineup of the annual Rockstar Mayhem Festival is set to be officially released during April but it seems a fairly realistic looking tour poster has been leaked onto the internet. If it's to be believed, Slayer will be the headlining act, with metal icon King Diamond opening along with Hellyeah and The Devil Wears Prada on the main stage.
Steven Spielberg's 'Bridge of Spies' First Film from Director in 30 Years Not to Be Scored by John Williams

Tabloids everywhere are suggesting a scandalous Hollywood breakup as DreamWorks Pictures announced this week that composer John Williams would not be handling Steven Spielberg's 'Bridge of Spies,' the first time since 1985 that he wouldn't be scoring a production from the director.
Madonna and 'Rebel Heart' Trump 'Empire' Soundtrack on Albums Chart, Luke Bryan Debuts New 'Spring Break' Chapter

Yesterday we reported that the Empire Season One Soundtrack had topped Madonna's Rebel Heart on the Billboard 200, thanks to the number of additional downloads and streams that it got, allowing it to take advantage of Billboard's new metrics and top the iconic chart. However pure album sales tell a different story. While Empire edged Rebel Heart by around 9,000 copies on the 200, the opposite was true on the Albums Chart, where Rebel Heart placed no. 1 with 116,500 copies sold and Empire took no. 2 with 107,000 copies moved.
The Beastie Boys' 'Licensed to Ill' Reaches Diamond Status, Having Sold 10 Million Copies over 30 Years

One of the early smashes of hip-hop history, The Beastie Boys' 'Licensed to Ill,' has reached another epic sales plateau, receiving diamond status from the RIAA after it passed 10 million in sales as of March 4.
NME Ranks Best Beatles Songs with Panel of Stars; Dave Grohl, Pete Townshend and More Voted...What Won?

"The Best Beatles Songs" is a poll that you won't see Music Times touching with a ten-foot pole. One factor is laziness: There are just so many hits from the band...sorting them would be a nightmare. However, the major reason would be our cowardice: When a band's discography is so epic, regardless of what track you place at the top, the armies representing every other single in the group's catalogue will lash out. That's why we left the task to NME, a more well-connected publication in the band's home of the UK.
5 Musicians That 'Borrowed' Fashion Personas: Lady Gaga, Liberace, and, yeah, Natalia Kills

This week's most viral, and most infuriating video from the music world comes from X Factor New Zealand, where judge Natalia Kills simply eviscerates contestant Joe Irvine for allegedly stealing his look from her husband, fellow judge Willy Moon. Fortunately, the rest of the planet have come down on Kills and Moon's respective heads,
'Empire' Edges Madonna for Billboard 200 Top Spot, but Did New Metrics Steal a Landmark Accomplishment from Pop Star?

This week's Billboard 200 was topped by the Empire Soundtrack: Season 1, but it touches off an interesting battle between it and Madonna's Rebel Heart, which finished no. 2. The current Billboard metrics place Empire at no. 1 with 130,000 "equivalent" albums sold—a count that includes total single downloads and album streams as well. Madge's album only sold 121,000 "equivalent" albums but unofficial tracking of pure album sales—or what the Billboard 200 used to be based on—suggest that Rebel Heart actually sold more albums than Empire did as a whole.
Firefly Music Festival Dropping Single-Day Ticket Option; Announces Day-by-Day Lineups (Paul McCartney, The Killers, More)

The Firefly Music Festival has assembled one of the best lineups in the United States at this point in the season, and organizers are capitalizing on it by getting rid of single-day ticket options. Billboard revealed that the four-day event will only sell passes that cover every day of the festivals, which will take place for the fourth time at Dover International Speedway in Delaware.
AP Mistakes Robert Durst and Limp Bizkit Frontman Fred Durst after Murderer Arrested in New Orleans, Hometown of Band's Cash Money Label

The Associated Press, in an attempt to get out a story on the confession of Robert Durst, a California real estate magnate, for several murders, claimed that Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst had been arrested for the crime.
Bloc Party Working on New Album After Short, 'Indefinite' Hiatus, According to Vocalist Kele Okereke

Bloc Party is not the most surprising act to come off of an "indefinite hiatus" in recent months but alt rock fans are still glad to hear the British act is working on a fifth studio album at the moment. The band had previously declared a vacation of ambiguous length during 2013, which was the first time since 2009 that the group had taken time off.
Amy Winehouse Documentary 'Amy' Receives July Release Date in UK, One Month Prior to Anniversary of Death

The documentary on the life of vocal sensation Amy Winehouse, Amy, has gotten an official release date in the UK. The film will begin showing across the pond on July 3, which as The Hollywood Reporter notes, is a month before the fourth anniversary of the performer's death. A teaser poster was also released as part of the announcement, featuring a shoulder-level photograph of Winehouse from the side, showcasing one on of her many tattoos as well as her famous "Marilyn Monroe" piercing.
Sinead O'Connor Done Performing 'Nothing Compares 2 U' in Concert, Citing Emotional Detachment from No. 1 Hit

Sinead O'Connor fans might be disappointed to hear that the vocalist will no longer be performing "Nothing Compares 2 U," her biggest hit. The track, which was written by Prince, was the standout on her acclaimed 1990 album I Do Not Want What U Haven't Got.
5 Musician's Graves That Have Fallen Victim to Vandalism: Jim Morrison, Duane Allman, Dimebag Darrell and More

Unfortunately, for all the respect we have for celebrities in life, many simply can't leave them alone after death. Jim Morrison, Duane Allman and members of Lynyrd Skynyrd are among the musicians who simple can't rest in peace.
5 Songs of Rum & Coke, from The Andrews Sisters to R. Kelly, but Not Really Gloria Estefan

Pitbull and Kesha topped the Billboard Hot 100 during 2013 with "Timber," a single dedicated to drinking and carrying on accordingly. They were obviously not the first act to top the charts with a song about alcohol. In fact, 70 years ago on this day was when the Andrews Sisters dropped "Rum and Coca-Cola," the group's sixth no. 1 hit. Pitbull may not have specifically mentioned rum during "Timber" but you know that as a proud Cuban, he's got to appreciate the sentiments of the Andrews clan. Here are five songs that make the combination of rum and cola a hit.
Nelly First American to Perform in Kurdistan Region, Plays Charity Concert for Struggling Iraqis

Many performers have headed to Iraq over the years to perform for American troops stationed in the region, but Nelly's concert in the region was perhaps even more impressive for its boldness. The "Hot in Herre" emcee stopped in Erbil on Friday, becoming the first American musician to perform in the area known as Kurdistan.
Spotify Suggests Austin Not as Weird as It Claims, Music Wise; Texas Capital Does Promote Local Music However

Austin, TX is one of the hottest cities in music thanks to hosting the South by Southwest and Austin City Limits music festivals, among hosting a lively live scene all year round. Spotify's Insights blog was interested in the city's unofficial slogan, "Keep Austin Weird," and whether that rang true. Does the capital of Texas divert much from the national norm in terms of the music it listens to?
Jay Z and Bruno Spoerri Split Royalties of 'Versus' 50-50 for Unlicensed Sample; Nothing on 'Blurred Lines' Penalty

Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams were certainly responsibly for the biggest copyright infraction decision of the last week, which allowed Jay Z to get away relatively headline-free for his settlement with jazz performer Bruno Spoerri over the track "Versus" from Magna Carta...Holy Grail.
Dan Aykroyd Bringing 'Blues Brothers' Influence to Genre Imprint Under Blue Note Records Label

The Blues Brothers was more than just a comedic concept: Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi were real life fans of jazz and blues, and now the former is starting a blues label with Judy Belushi (John's widow) under the Blue Note label. The imprint will appropriately be titled Blues Brothers Records.
Madonna's 'Rebel Heart' Falls to Sam Smith on UK Albums Charts; Is BBC Radio "Ageism" to Blame?

Madonna the world-over when she accused UK radio honchos of being "ageist" as a result of refusing to play her single "Living for Love." And she was correct: The BBC went as far as to say it was aiming for a younger demographic by not playing Madge's music. After one week of sales however, it seems that the region as a whole is ageist...or just less interested in the pop star's products than it once was. Rebel Heart finished at no. 2 on the Albums Charts, behind Sam Smith's In The Lonely Hour.
Kendrick Lamar's 'To Pimp A Butterfly' Released Early on iTunes; Was It Intentional or Interscope Mistake?

Hip-hop fans who were up late on Sunday got a surprise as Kendrick Lamar's new album To Pimp A Butterfly dropped on iTunes and Spotify more than a week earlier than when it was previously scheduled. It may seem like the latest in the trend of releasing albums early to beat hackers or just for generating publicity, but Top Dawg Entertainment CEO Anthony Tiffith says otherwise.
5 Musicians with Real Animal Attack Experience (Sorry Taylor Swift): Johnny Cash, His Ostrich and More Examples

Taylor Swift had some fun with fans after having some "fun" with her famous cat Meredith, posting a photo on Twitter of a long slash left by the feline on her reportedly well-insured legs. "GREAT WORK MEREDITH," she wrote, caps lock for emphasis. "I WAS JUST TRYING TO LOVE YOU AND NOW YOU OWE ME 40 MILLION DOLLARS." She apparently got too close for her pet's comfort at the moment (a frequent experience for those of us with non-declawed, purring companions). Swift was joking of course, but several musicians have had less amusing encounters with animals.
5 Great Tracks from Phil Lesh on The Grateful Dead Bassist: 'Box of Rain,' 'New Potato Caboose' and More

The biggest concert of the year, by this reporter's reckoning, has to be the "Fare Thee Well" concert series announced by the Grateful Dead to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the band's legendary shows at Soldier Field in Chicago. Although it will be the band's first official in decades (not counting The Dead gigs), none of the original members have been far from music, including bassist Phil Lesh, who has toured with Phil Lesh & Friends and the Other Ones. Music Times wants to celebrate Lesh's contributions to the Grateful Dead to honor his 75th birthday.
The Best Thing at South by Southwest: Mophie and Real St. Bernard's Delivering Cell Phone Charge Rescues

South by Southwest has established itself as one of the best places not only to showcase your band, but also new films, firms and technology. Keeping this in mind, Mophie—a developer of electronics charging products, including battery cases—has come up with the greatest thing for those lacking charge on their phones at the Austin, festival: St. Bernards with battery charging devices coming to your rescue.
Pearl Jam Lists South American Concerts for November, First Tour Dates of 2015; Festival Dates in Store?

Pearl Jam has announced a limited run of South and Central American tour dates, which doesn't exactly come as a surprise as the group is almost constantly touring. This will be its first set of dates on the continent since, uh, 2013. It will, however, be the band's first stop down there since it released Lightning Bolt during October of that year.
SFX Entertainment Posts Net Loss for 2014 After Disappointing Fourth Quarter; EDM Company Predicts Huge 2015

The most headline-grabbing entertainment company of the last few years, SFX Entertainment, is still looking for the big bucks as the EDM-centric promoter reported a weak fourth quarter for 2014 and a net loss of $131 million on the year.
Taylor Swift's Cat Meredith Savages Performer's Leg; World Tour, $40 Million Insurance Policy in Limbo?

Taylor Swift may or may not have insured her legs for an absurd amount of money, but she's taking it fairly lightly based on her social media response to an attack from her cat friend, Meredith. The photo posted on Twitter by the vocalist showed a single, lengthy scratch running for several inches across her thigh.
Pi Day: Music Times Does Music by The Numbers, Featuring Metallica, Miles Davis, The Ministry of Sound and More

Happy Pi Day! We're taking the digits of Pi (or at least the first nine digits), 3.14159265, and coming up with a numerical album or song title for each. Check out numerical numbers from Metallica, Miles Davis, The Ministry of Sound and more.
7 Highest Priced Records on eBay Right Now: The Beatles, Bruce Springsteen, Lightnin' Hopkins and More

Jack White made headlines last week when he announced that he was the bidder who spent $300,000 for the acetate of Elvis Presley's original single, a 7" pressing from Sun Records featuring "My Happiness" and "That's When Your Heartaches Begin," and that his label Third Man Records would be releasing copies of the recording for Record Store Day 2015. That inspired us to check out what the highest-priced albums on eBay were at the moment, and readers ate it up, so we've decided to try it again, looking at every LP priced at more than $1,000 on the online auction site at the moment, which included hot numbers from The Beatles, Bruce Springsteen and more.
Tony Bennet and Bill Evans Classic Jazz Sessions to Be Released on Four-LP Vinyl Set to Mark 40th Anniversary

The memorable pairing of Tony Bennett and—no, not Lady Gaga—jazz pianist Bill Evans will have reached its 40th anniversary during 2015, and Fantasy Records will be reissuing the work of the two performers in the form of a four-LP set titled The Complete Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Sessions. The set will become available on April 28.
Asleep At The Wheel Delivers Third Chapter in Bob Wills Tribute Tradition; George Strait, Brad Paisley and More Appear

Society always celebrates the records that top the Billboard 200 album chart. Back of The Billboards is a Music Times weekly segment that looks at the opposite end: the new record that finished closest to the back of the Billboard 200 for the previous week. We hope to give a fighting chance to the bands you haven't heard of. This week we look at Asleep At The Wheel's third Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys tribute, 'Still The King,' which features guest spots from George Strait, Brad Paisley, Willie Nelson and more.