Rabu, 24 Juni 2009

The Offspring plan ninth album

THE OFFSPRING have revealed that they are in talks to plan their ninth studio album.

The pop punk band confirmed that they have had meetings with producer Bob Rock about the follow-up to 2008's Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace.

And they added that the new LP could feature tracks which were dropped from sessions for their last three albums.

Speaking to Billboard, guitarist Noodles said: "[Frontman Dexter Holland and Bob] went over a couple of things that were left off the last record and songs that were even left off Splinter or maybe even Conspiracy Of One and kind of looked at some things with free eyes and see if there was anything there that can be worked on."

He also confirmed that the band hoped to release the album in 2010 but may not head into the studio before January because of tour commitments.

Speaking about new drummer Pete Parada, he added: "We haven't actually done any real recording with him yet, but we're looking forward to that. He's a great drummer.

"He's got great ideas, just really on top of things. Nothing fazes him... He's a really nice guy and just a real powerhouse drummer, so we're looking forward to working with him."

Osbourne calls time on friendship with Winehouse

Kelly Osbourne ended her friendship with Amy Winehouse when the singer rearranged her "evil" furniture.

The presenter - the daughter of rock couple Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne - has reportedly cancelled a planned trip to St Lucia because she doesn't want to run into her troubled former pal, who is living on the Caribbean island.

The pair reportedly fell out last year when Amy stayed at Kelly's home and stunned the presenter with her "out of control" behaviour.

A source told Britain's Daily Star newspaper: "Amy rearranged all the furniture and pictures into crazy places, turning chairs over and organising personal objects in her own version of feng shui while Kelly was out.

"She'd even removed some items she ranted were evil. It was the last straw for Kelly, who finally saw how out of control Amy was. She had tried to help her get over her drug problem but finally had enough."

Kelly - who has been in rehab three times - was planning to go on holiday with a group of friends at the end of this month but cancelled when she discovered the chosen destination.

An insider explained: "There was no way Kelly was running the risk of her quiet, relaxing holiday being ruined by Amy's presence."