SPIN.com's Best of the Week

From talk of Steven Tyler's drug use to Rihanna's comeback gig. Plus: Radiohead, Beck, Slayer, and more!
Steven Tyler / Rihanna

This week, New Moon premiered in L.A., Aerosmith members discussed singer Steven Tyler's drug habits, Rihanna performed her first concert since the Chris Brown assault, and SPIN stirred the web with our Rock Myths package, which argued that Radiohead kinda blow!

These stories, plus the week's top news, photo galleries, audio/video, and live reviews, below.

16 Rock Myths Debunked!

SPECIAL SECTION: Rock'n'roll's greatest fallacies -- exposed!

Radiohead are the most important band in the world! Nirvana killed off hair metal! Lady Gaga's music sucks!

Many hold these truths to be self-evident. We don't.

We poke holes in rock's greatest myths. Read our take -- then argue back in the comments boards.

CLICK HERE FOR OUR ROCK MYTHS SECTION!

MYTH No. 1: Radiohead Can Do No Wrong

REALITY: Radiohead kinda blow.
Illustration by <a href="http://mydogatela.deviantart.com/" target=_new" rel="nofollow">Harmony Carrigan</a>

They're the vanguard of music, a post-rock think tank, the absolute state of the art.

Thom Yorke Debuts All-Star Band at Secret Show

Radiohead frontman plays L.A. with his newly-formed group -- including Chili Peppers bassist Flea!
Thom Yorke and Flea / Photo by Kevin Bronson

In baseball terms, attending Thom Yorke’s “rehearsal” show on Friday night at the Echoplex in Los Angeles was like showing up at the stadium early to watch a slugger hit home runs in batting practice.

Thom Yorke Enlists Flea, Others for L.A. Shows

Producer Nigel Godrich, R.E.M./Beck drummer Joey Waronker also set to back Radiohead singer next week at two live gigs.
Thom Yorke and Co.

WATCH: Thom Yorke Unplugs at Film Premiere

The Radiohead singer plays In Rainbows track "Reckoner" via satellite at screening for climate crisis film The Age of Stupid.
Thom Yorke

No one knows when Radiohead might regroup to record another album, or whether that album will be delivered digitally or by some as-yet-undiscovered mode of technology, but Thom Yorke continues to stay in the limelight nonetheless. The singer popped up Monday night at the premiere of climate crisis film The Age of Stupid for a short acoustic performance.

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