New albums and news

Kings of Leon
One of my favorite albums from two years ago was the debut from Kings of Leon - a nice Southern rocker and something "different" from the usual sound.
I'm glad to hear that a new Kings album, "Aha Shake Heartbreak" will be coming out on Feb. 22.

311
According to a story over at MTV.com, 311 is working on a new album that will explore their funk/reggae hybrid style. They're also skipping their annual March 11 party to continue work on the album. They hope to have it out before summer.

Garbage
Garbage plans on releasing their first album in three years on April 12. "Bleed Like Me" will be available on April 12.

Queens of the Stone Age
Speaking of Shirley Manson - she's making a guest appearance on the new Queens of the Stone Age album, "Lullabies to Paralyze" which is due on March 22. Of course, there's also a bunch of others guesting on the album - more on this at a future date.

Oasis
Apparently, the fellas in Oasis haven't killed each other or themselves, and have put together a new album. With so much infighting and debauchery, I'm surprised these guys get anything done. The untitled album is due on May 16.

Nine Inch Nails
Nine Inch Nails have announced that their next album is finished and will be called, "With Teeth." No word on a release date, but singer Trent Reznor says it will be more lyrically based than their previous album, 1999's "The Fragile."

TONIGHT:
Check out Battle for Ozzfest tonight at 10:30 on MTV to find out who wins. Vote (for Cynder, hahaha) at mtv.com if you still can.