On January 27th, the Beastie Boys will reissue a 20th anniversary version of 1989's Paul's Boutique. The album was run through a 24-bit remastering process and will be released as an eight-panel digipak. Fans can also download a track-by-track audio commentary from the Boys, which syncs with the album. rollingstone.com

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The Sun is reporting that Paul McCartney is eager to work with The Killers on some new songs. McCartney saw the band play at the Royal Albert Hall in November. However, the news comes from an "unnamed source." thesun.co.uk

Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance recently told MTV News that the band are set to begin work on their fourth full-length. Instead of planning a concept album, the band intend to "go into it not thinking about a definite story." mtv.com

Ian Brown, formerly of Stone Roses, has announced plans to release a new, solo album in August 2009. Brown says the songs are "the best on all levels." nme.com

The Whigs have charted a headlining tour for March and will open a string of Kings of Leon shows this month. The Athens trio is out in continued support of 2008's Mission Control. livedaily.com

Mt. Helium, made up of former members of The Apex Theory, resurfaced this year. Back in June, they issued the digital full-length Faces. You can preview six tracks on MySpace. Think minor, alternative rock without the 90's nostalgia.

Vagrant will release The Alchemy Index vinyl boxset from Thrice on February 17th, 2009. The package compiles all four Alchemy Index EPs into limited-edition 10" colored vinyl (in the respective elemental colors) and a hand-bound hardcover book. punknews.org

Tonight, Dustin Kensrue from Thrice, Jon Foreman of Switchfoot, Chris Conley of Saves The Day and Jim Ward from Sparta will perform an acoustic benefit concert for Invisible Children at the Troubadour in LA. Stream a webcast over on Band Crashers. punknews.org

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Morrissey will return with Years of Refusal on February 17th, 2009 via Lost Highway. Not to mention, a massive 2009 tour punknews.org

On January 17th, Elbow will perform The Seldom Seen Kid with the BBC Concert Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios in London. Only 75 pairs of tickets are being given away to fans, but BBC will broadcast the concert live on BBC Radio 2. bbc.co.uk