The scoop on U2′s 2009 tour domination, and a Bowie tribute album, after the jump, but first…

Last month John Frusciante confirmed he’s no longer a member of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Now Josh Klinghoffer, who previously toured with the Peppers and was rumored to be Frusciante’s replacement, has revealed that he has officially joined the band, Music Radar reports. No official announcement has yet been made via the Peppers’ reps. (more…)

The scoop on MGMT’s new album and how the U.K. is honoring classic albums from the Clash, Coldplay and more, after the jump…but first…

True to his word, the in-progress, psychedelic-leaning Smashing Pumpkins album, Teargarden by Kaleidyscope, will be released one track at a time, as free downloads, starting in late October. “No strings attached, no e-mail address need be given, no fees, nothing, totally free,” he says. (more…)

The scoop on Lego: Rock Band and some White Stripes/Raconteurs rarities after the jump…but first…

The members of My Morning Jacket will guest-star as themselves on an upcoming episode of “American Dad” on Fox. (more…)