Through the miracle of MySpace, I've managed to glean some early details regarding the fourth annual Maltoberfest.

Yes, that would be an Oktoberfest-style music and beer festival with a focus on malt liquor. Lederhosen and and gangsta grill ensembles are encouraged. Still scratching your head? Check out my interview with organizer Craig Egan from last year here.

Anyway, this year's event is set for Oct. 3 at Bob's Java Jive, and has been given the subtle peg "Maltacolypse Now." Color me intrigued. Read more here.

Mastodon will join forces with with Dethklok, from Cartoon Network's "Metalocalypse," for a tour that will drop in on Seattle's WaMu Theater on Oct. 3, the bands announced today.

Mastodon is riding high from their newest, most critically acclaim and most prog-rock influenced album to date, "Crack the Skye."

Find audio of Mastodon's Troy Sanders talking about the making of "Skye" here or check out a recap of Mastodon's set at Neumo's in April over here.

The flesh and blood version of Dethklok - the band from Cartoon Network's ultra-violent death metal satire - will feature show co-creator Brendon Small, Gene Hoglan, Bryan Beller and Mike Keneally. The band will perform live beneath a giant projection screen featuring all-new animation and music videos from Dethklok, according to today's announcement.

You can find audio from an interview with Small talking about the live show - which he equated to "a big, stupid Disney ride, but with murder" - by clicking here.