I've got a host of clips and news jamming up my email account so I'll "purge" some of it here...

Pete Townsend and girlfriend Rachel Fuller will appear on Sirius' Channel 18 on Monday, where they will chat and perform together. Fuller co-wrote the song "It's Not Enough" with Townsend, which appears on The Who's new album Endless Wire.

Metallica's new DVD "The Videos 1989-2004" in stores December 5th, sample clip here: Windows Media or Quicktime.

Russell Simmons, who among other things helped sign the Beastie Boys to Def Jam back in the 80s, is in Africa exploring the diamond industry. Simmons also marked World Aids Day with this statement:

"Today is World AIDS Day and I am humbled to be present in Africa where the pandemic of HIV/AIDS is a deadly reality for millions of people. We need to increase public awareness campaigns throughout the world on this issue. We support the efforts of the numerous humanitarian and health groups, as well as governmental and non-governmental organizations, that are diligently dedicated in their response to this great human crisis. We add our voice and work in complete solidarity with all who are standing up and taking action on this day. Ultimately, however, we believe that the eradication of HIV/AIDS will happen when much more is done to effectively end poverty in Africa and throughout the world. The best way to end poverty is through sustainable economic development and empowerment."

MTV2 today announced the Finalists for the 2006 Dew Circuit Breakout. This year's lineup is: Halifax, Fallen From the Sky, and Zolof the Rock and Roll Destroyer. The bands battle it out for the grand prize in front of a live studio audience on Saturday, December 2nd at 6:30 PM on MTV2.

Gov't Mule has a new video out for the track "Million Miles From Yesterday" off their newest record "High and Mighty." Catch it here: Wimdows Media / Real Player / Quicktime.

Grant-Lee Phillips will join Aimee Mann for part of her Christmas Tour. Mann recently released her first Christmas album, One More Drifter In the Snow, on her own label SuperEgo Records.

On December 12, Taking Back Sunday will release Louder Now: Partone, which includes an accompanying DVD. TBS includes lead vocalist Adam Lazarra, guitarist-vocalist Fred Mascherino, guitarist Eddie Reyes, bassist Matt Rubano, and drummer Mark O'Connell. The band released their major label debut Louder Now, in April 2006 on Warner Brothers Records, which debuted at #2 on the Billboard charts. Catch a clip here: Windows Media / Quicktime.

Blake Miller's publicist says his "low fi folk" is "Pitchfork approved." Not sure if that is a good or bad thing. Sample tracks for your appraisal: "Summer She's Hiding" and "Cut Your Hair."

Slayer have released the video for the song "Eyes Of Insane." Watch it here: Windows / Quicktime.

DC rrriot grrrls Partyline recorded their new releae Zombie Terrorist at Inner Ear Studios, a favorite spot of many DC/Dischord acts. Two tracks from those sessions are "No Romantic" and the title track "Zombie Terrorist."