The unknown can be intimidating because you don’t know what to expect, but sometimes the unexpected proves to be more exhilarating than the predictable. Here is where Steel Panther comes in. Instrumentally and vocally, the quartet of Steel Panther resembles the sounds of 80s rock n’ roll bands, but lyrically, there is no way to categorize them. Steel Panther, which consists of vocalist, Michael Starr, guitarist, Satchel, bassist, Lexxi Foxxx and drummer, Stix Zadinia, released their debut album, “Feel The Steel”in 2009 via Universal Republic Records. Produced by Jay Ruston, “Feel The Steel” is a bold album that will have you questioning, did they just really say that? No need…

Producer / Rapper Timbaland played “4 Minutes To Save The World” that is reported to be the featured single to Madonna’s album Licorice to fans at a Philadelphia show. Timbaland revealed the track which also features Justin Timberlake at the Christmas Jingle Ball concert on Sunday. According to prominent music news sources, Madonna isn’t too pleased. Here’s an amateur clip from the concert on Youtube featuring Avril Lavigne.

Jimmy Kimmel will host the 2007 American Music Awards which will feature performances by Chris Daughtry, Fergie, Alicia Keyes, Celine Dion, Avril Lavigne, Rihanna, Duran Duran and Maroon 5, which airs tonight November 18, 2007 on ABC. Here’s the skinny: “2007 American Music Awards” — For the first time in the American Music Awards’ 35-year history, winners will be determined by online voting at ama.abc.com (votes were collected from Oct. 9 to Nov. 1). Winners will be announced live on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET/PT) on ABC. From the NOKIA Theatre in downtown Los Angeles, Jimmy Kimmel returns for his fourth time to host the popular awards show. Performances…

Watch the Avril Lavigne video for “When Your Gone” from RCA Records. Visit http://www.avrillavigne.com for more info.

Avril Lavigne video for “He Wasn’t” from Under My Skin, in stores now. New single “Keep Holding On” from the feature film Eragon is available on iTunes now, and look for a new album coming out in April 2007. Visit http://www.avrillavigne.com for more info.