October 09, 2008

Quick Cuts - Coldplay's 8-track EP, Madonna's Concert Ban On Sarah Palin, and More!

By News Deck

Weezer Smashes 5 Bizarre World Records

Instead from breaking the usual sales records, rock band Weezer's latest video has set some other kinds of milestones.

While shooting the video for "Troublemaker," the band broke the record for largest game of dodgeball ever, when 120 fans gathered in two teams on set. Fans also set the record for a 10-hour marathon session playing Guitar Hero: World Tour, among others.

These bizarre feats have been added to the Guiness Book of World Records.


Guitar Hero Slash Gets Replica Model Of 1991

After a 10-year search, ex-Guns & Roses guitarist Slash, has finally regained his signature tone.

Slash lost his prized guitar when his studio was raided back in 1998. The instrument had been played exclusively on Guns & Roses classics "Sweet Child of Mine" and "November Rain." Gibson has recently produced a replica model of the same Les Paul Goldtop guitar, allowing Slash to recreate his original tones.

The stolen guitar though, is still out there.


Madonna Bans Sarah Palin From Her Concerts

The Queen of Pop Madonna has drawn widespread controversy again, this time by asserting her views on the US Presidential Campaign.

Madonna has publicly banned Vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin, from attending any of her shows during her Sticky and Sweet World Tour, adding to the list of attacks on the Republican Party. The Material Girl recently came under fire after she allegedly compared Presidential hopeful John McCain to Adolf Hitler.

Madonna's Sticky and Sweet Tour will run till the end of the year.


Coldplay's 8-track EP Revealed

British band Coldplay has released details of their new 8-track CD, pushing the boundaries of their music by collaborating with a rapper.

The recently crowned Best Act in the World Today will release Prospekt's March in November this year, featuring a remix of the song "Lost" by rapper Jay-Z. According to Chris Martin, the album is one that does not fit the mold of traditional Coldplay songs.

Fans can look out for a different style coming up at the end of the year.


Linkin Park Cancels Concerts In China, Macao And Taipei

Rockers Linkin Park have cancelled their Music for Relief concerts in Asia, as lead vocalist Chester Bennington has sustained a back injury.

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