Random music news thread

I didn't used to like him because the only thing I'd heard him do was Natural Science on the Rush tribute album, but I really liked his work on Sex & Religion and that Terria album. Ain't heard any of his other stuff.
 
He's pretty creative, and has done some interesting stuff. He's involved in too many projects for me to keep up with, but what he does is generally pretty good.
 
This won't affect most of you, but The Palace in St Kilda is closing, with the area being redeveloped. Gay. They're building a new music venue, but I don't know if it will cater to the same types of bands.