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Have you ever wanted to rock out on stage with Foo Fighters -- on a brass instrument? The Foos are set to play their hit song The Pretender at the 50th annual Grammy Awards and are holding Web auditions for string, woodwind and brass players. The 45 finalists will be narrowed down to three who will jam with the Foos before one winner is chosen to play with the band at The Grammys. You can find out all the rules at this link. This contest got me thinking -- Which rock band would you love to perform with on stage?

Rock legends REM have been touring and recording music for over 17 years. Their newest album, Accelerate, is due out on April 1st, 2008 and is supposedly their most upbeat record. With a catalogue of 13 albums and a string of hits -- Is it possible for the band's 14th album to be their most successful?

Have you mastered the Macarena? Do you have Soulja Boy skills? If so MC Hammer wants to watch you dance. His all-dance video site, Dancejam, is launching soon and you can create a video to send to him! Which rock song would be the most fun to choreograph? I am dieing to see your moves. Upload a video to Buzznet and link it in the comments below.

Legendary guitarist Slash came in recent contact with legendary singer Michael Jackson but refused to let Jackson meet his two-year-old son. Jackson has been in and out of court for years on child abuse charges and has become the center of endless jokes because of it. Do you think Slash had the right idea by not allowing Jackson to meet his son or was he being unrealistic about the situation?

A new track entitled We're So Starving has mysteriously appeared on Panic! at the Disco's Myspace page. There is no word on whether the short track will appear on the new record however the lyrical content addresses the long break they have been taking to write new music. Listen to the track and decide: hit or flop?

There are more musicians named Matt than you may realize. When you mention the name to your friends which artist should they immediately think of? Who is the best performer with that name?

Tired of rock bands making moshing music? These artists blend rock and dance music together to create a sound that will have you shaking your booty at their shows instead of pushing everyone around you. Which group do you feel makes the most dance-worthy music?

Rapper Jay-Z has announced his resignation as president of Def Jam Recordings. A new president has yet to be announced but if another Def Jam artist were to fill the position -- who do you think would do the best job?

He's rich. He's a rocker. He's recently divorced. Eddie Van Halen, guitarist for Van Halen, is back on the market. Would you be interested in dating the successful 52 year old? Does age matter when it comes to the rich and famous?

Few bands put on a live show as energetic and interactive as Rancid. In 1994 both Green Day and Rancid hit it big and introduced punk music to a mainstream audience. Since then Rancid has continued to make music and tour the world yet haven't had the continued commercial success that Green Day has. With a new album on the way in 2008 -- do you think Rancid can remain relevant and inspirational in the music world?