Music News Roundup: Vampire Weekend, Lil Wayne, Tim Lambesis, Daft Punk, Female Sexism, Ja Rule, Michael Jackson, Rivers Cuomo, Killswitch Engage + More

Vampire Weekend’s newest LP Modern Vampires of the City is currently streaming on iTunes in its entirety. Click here NOW!

Los Angeles-based indie rock trio Beware of Darkness have released their debut album titled Orthodox. Check out some behind-the-scenes footage from the band’s very first trip to the UK that recently premiered on Purevolume.com. Love the heavy rock riffs!

Apparently, Lil Wayne’s seizures attack without warning. Glad it didn’t happen when he was walking in Mayweather at his last fight. Can you imagine?

Pharrell Williams has confirmed that he will be touring with Daft Punk. How’s that for getting lucky?

Psy answers to being called the herpes of music by Billie Joe. Psy is the man, don’t fuck with my man ya’ll!

Antarctic rock-gods GWAR have finally announced the ticket info for this year’s GWAR-B-Q, located at Hadad’s Water Park in Richmond, VA. This year sees the event entering its fourth consecutive year while offering its most bone-crushing line-up including Municipal Waste & Corrosion of Conformity. FUN AHEAD.

This should be groovy good! Ed Banger Records will release a compilation titled Ed Rec Vol. X on June 11 in conjunction with Because Music. The 14-track album is available to pre-order now on iTunes.

Theopilus London, featuring the Menahan Street Band, now has an official video for his latest song “Rio” which premiered  on mtvU. Not too shabby.

Singer/screamer Tim Lambesis of As I Lay Dying has been arrested by San Diego Sheriff’s dept. for allegedly hiring a hitman to kill his wife. Man, say it ain’t so? He’s always been nice to me. Here’s the Sheriff’s dept. statement. Here’s the band’s comments.

How about a video game controlled by a Cello? Here you go!

Weezer’s Rivers Cuomo has released a J-Pop album. You read that right! Who knew right?

R.I.P. Jeff Hanneman Of Slayer ( January 31, 1964 - May 2, 2013)

When I got the text from a friend that Jeff Hanneman of Slayer had passed, I felt sadness beyond belief. Is it true? Is this a death hoax? God I hoped it was false. After all, Slayer IS my favorite metal band and I’ve got quite the history with listening to Slayer religiously throughout my teenage years leading up to now. Slayer to me, is the be all, end all of all thrash metal, next to Metallica.

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Divinyls singer Chrissy Amphlett dies at the age of 53. I Touch myself is clearly one of the best songs ever written. so bold, forward and just salacious. Love it. RIP.

2 Chainz sparks humongous ass blunt at Coachella on 420. He will not be outdone suckas!

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RUSH was inducted into the RNR Hall of Fame last night. Dave Grohl gave a most magnificent nod to the legends. 

Boston MIT DJ has been defiantly on the air since 8am. Holy shit.

Live From Hype Hotel: Youth Lagoon! Watch NOW.

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Record Store Day is upon us this Saturday. Don’t forget to check out exclusives from Warner Bros. artists like Avenged Sevenfold, Biffy Clyro, The Black Keys, Deftones & The Flaming Lips.

As I Lay Dying Confirm Tour With Killswitch Engage

AS I LAY DYING, fresh off their co-headlining tour with The Devil Wears Prada, have announced that they will be joining fellow metal pioneers, Killswitch Engage, for the headlining tour this summer.

Dungeonesse Premiere New Track

Dungeonesse unleashes one of the slow jams,”Nightlight,” from their upcoming self-titled album today viaPitchfork Tracks.

Jewel Ready To Croon Like Carter In Ring Of Fire

She looks great! Bet She’ll sound great too!

Sevendust Release Black Out The Sun Today And You Should Pick It Up

How About A Full Stream Of The New Killswitch Engage? Here You Go. It’s a Face Melter.

I just finished listening to the full stream of Killswitch Engage’s new record Disarm The Descent and the verdict is: FUCKING METAL (with teeth).

Depeche Mode’s Dave Gahan Claims His Soul Screamed At Him When He Died For Two Minutes

In a recent interview with newspaper BILD, Dave Gahan of Depeche Mode stated that his “screaming soul” looked down on him when he overdosed and died for two minutes.

The Tallest Man On Earth Announces US Tour

The Tallest Man On Earth will tour the U.S. this summer including dates at Sasquatch and Bonnaroo.

The Cave Singers Announce Spring Tour

March 27 The Cave Singers will embark on their first national tour behind the release of their new record Naomi (out 3/05 in the US and 3/04 in the UK).

Goatwhore Announces Tour With The Casualties

New Orleans, LA natives Goatwhore will be embarking on their first tour of 2013 this April.