Reuters - Britney Spears' new single, "Hold It Against Me" was released a day ahead of schedule on Monday, getting extensive radio play and an early thumbs up from fans and critics.

Munich-based Audrey DUJARDIN representing TERRORIZER magazine covered the TUSKA and RUISROCK festivals. Photos of MEGADETH and FINNTROLL from Helsinki's TUSKA festival have also been posted online. Click on the thumbnails to access the galleries...

American Idol winner Jordin Sparks has teamed with Allstate's "Thumbs Up to X the TXT" pledge campaign to encourage teens and their families not to text while driving

Jeff Beck is said to have insured his fingers and thumbs for after slicing off one of his digits chopping carrots

When we gave you our thoughts on Transference, "Written In Reverse" was described as "a bona fide rocker with Daniel's busy throat-shredding falsetto, splashy drums, and piano noise brushed beneath the big guitars." When the band brought the song to Conan (RIP), some of you thought Britt's voice was a bit too shredded. The Danny Clinch-shot vide...