MUSIC NEWS YOU CAN USE FOR FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD

* Over in Europe, the Old Country version of the MTV Video Music Awards were held last night in Copenhagen with GNARLS BARKLEY and Justin Timberlake walking away the big winners.
Both acts took hom two trophies each, with Gnarls scoring for "Best Song" ("Crazy," naturally) as well as the innaugural "Future Sounds" trophy.
The RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS , who had the most nominations with four, snagged a big honor, receiving the "Best Album" nod for "Stadium Arcadium."
Other winners included DEPECHE MODE for "Best Group," MUSE was named the "Best Alternative Act," the THE KILLERS walked away with the statuette for "Best Rock Act."

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* A big, bad, dreadlocked blast from the past is headed your way...
After recently releasing a live DVD and playing three sold-out shows commemorate the closing of CBGB, D.C. hardcore legends BAD BRAINS seem to be back in commission. According to Billboard.com, the highly influential quartet are planning the spring release of a currently untitled album, produced by BEASTIE BOY Adam Yauch, aka MCA.

Bad Brains are ALSO considering the release of additional archival video footage as well. One such show, shot by a friend of the band, features them playing with the CIRCLE JERKS, LIVING COLOUR, and LEEWAY.

* Of course, it can't all be good news. ROCKSTAR SUPERNOVA has announced plans to release their debut (cough...cough!) album on Novebmer 21st.

*Oh, and finally, for all you folks out there who know what 8-sided die and "hit points" are, well...Happy Dungeons and Dragons Day!!!
I'm serious.