Bono says U2 is at an all time high in writing and would hate to end it just to get this new album out. He was quoted as saying “This is our chance to defy gravity once again” in his interview with Rolling Stone. They have haved 50 to 60 songs already written according to Bono. I bet it will be hard to choose the 12-20 for the album out of that many songs. Opinions?

“Now or Heaven” will be out on September 9th, which is the same day the their national tour starts in Denver, CO. Check The Broken West Out Here.

Nickelback’s new album will be hitting shelves on November 18th. Their first single off the album will be on your radio starting September 30th and is entitled “If Today Was Your Last Day”. I wonder if we will here a new sound on this album compared to passed albums, Nickelback is usually really good at keeping it fresh.

So many fans have grown attached to the Guitar Hero III along with Rock Band. The question still remains…which it better? The Guitar Hero III allows online play and uses a special guitar shaped controller while Rock Band lets users use either a guitar, drums or microphone. So as you can see they have their similarities but also their differences. Vote for your favorite here.

Very interesting interview with Metallica’s James Hetfield on the history of the band and the future. The first few minutes is the interviewer speaking in Dutch, after that it is all English

Click Here - 3FM Interview with James Hetfield

As always, Mark Hoppus never fails to impress when it comes to good causes. This Sunday he will be the Celebrity “Ball Caller” at Teen Line’s Bingo. Will you be there? See the flyer below for more information.