Kids And The Maiden
There was a #1 battle this week between veteran metallers Iron Maiden and breakout Kiwi duo Kids Of 88. Although not as tight as the Australian election, the result was a close one.

First Timer
Brit Taio Cruz can add toppling Eminem and Rihanna to his resume as he deposes the four-week champ Love The Way You Lie at the top of the Singles Chart.

OpSmash
OpShop have the new number one album in the land. Until The End Of Time ends Eminem's six-week reign and gives OpShop a second chart-topping album with their third release.

A Nesian Swan Song
During the recording of their fourth album, and first for their own Arch Dynasty imprint, Central Auckland combo Nesian Mystik decided to call it a day as a group.

A Fifth For Stan
It could by history about to repeat for self-described Mozzie Stan Walker. The reigning Australian Idol turns 20 in October and has sophomore album From The Inside Out dropping next month.