In The News: The All-Star/All-Positive Edition With Morrissey, AC/DC, David Bowie, Metallica And More

The incredibly amazing Morrissey (pictured) is releasing Swords, a collection of b-sides, November 3. Initial quantities of the LP will come with a divine bonus disc of eight live tracks from a show in Warsaw this past July. The magnificent Moz kicks off a short West Coast tour supporting the record November 29 in Seattle … All Tomorrow’s Parties (Warp X) is a stupendous, multi-platform (one-night in theaters and released on DVD and for download October 13) concert film documenting recent performances from the festival of the same name. Bands shown in Super8, camcorder and mobile phone footage include Sonic Youth, Belle And Sebastian, Animal Collective and Yeah Yeah Yeahs … The brilliant Backtracks (Columbia), billed as the ultimate AC/DC experience, is available beginning November 10 exclusively here. You can choose from the Deluxe Collector’s Edition that has way too much great stuff to go into here or a more modest Standard Edition that includes two CDs of live and studio rarities and the Family Jewels 3 DVD of videos, live performances and promo clips dating back to 1992 … The legendary David Bowie releases A Reality Tour (ISO/Columbia/Legacy), a two-CD, 33-song document of Bowie’s Dublin show during his 2003-2004 world tour, on January 26. The incredible tunes include “Heroes,” “Under Pressure” and “All The Young Dudes.” As good as this is, it’s no match for the mind-blowing J. Peterman Reality Tour … Gaz Coombes and Danny Goffey of the fabulous Supergrass have recorded Turn Ons, their first record as the Hot Rats (Fat Possum), due January 19. The stunning new group plays shows in New York City and Los Angeles beginning January 12 …Very talented bass player Paul McCartney’s three-night stand at Citi Field is immortalized on Good Evening New York City (Hear Music/Concord) on November 17. The momentous occasion is available in a two-CD/one-DVD format or a four-disc (two CDs/two DVDs) extravaganza … The kick-ass Rock ’N’ Roll Hall of Famers in Metallica are offering 99-cent, single-track live downloads here. Lucky fans can choose from a selection of every concert tune the band has recorded live since 2004 … Did you know that October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month? Well, the generous Moby does, and he’s donating proceeds from upcoming shows in California to domestic violence shelters in the state that have been victimized by budget cuts … Pamela Anderson’s ex, the highly intelligent Kid Rock, is taking his act to the high seas April 29-May 3 on the Chillin’ The Most Cruise, a four-day, nonstop party. Yeah! It’s sold out, but you can get on a waiting list here.