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Tom Morello Teams With Travis Barker, LL Cool J, Chuck D + DJ Z-Trip for 2013 Grammy Performance

Dimitrios Kambouris / Ethan Miller (2) / Jason Kempin / Michael Tullberg, Getty Images The 55th Annual Grammy Awards just got a little more intriguing with the announcement of a new collaborative pairing. MTV reports that Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello and Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker will help rock out a performance that features Grammy host and rap great LL Cool J , Public Enemy leader Chuck D and turntable titan DJ Z-Trip. While it was not revealed what the five-piece would be performing at the Grammys, it will likely be an amalgamation of songs pulling from all of the performers’ strengths, so don’t be surprised to get some rock, rap and electronic hybrid by the time is all said and done. The newly announced performers join a lineup that already includes music guests Justin Timberlake, fun., Taylor Swift, Jack White, the Black Keys , Lumineers, Mumford & Sons, Carrie Underwood, Rihanna, Sting, Bruno Mars, Miguel, Wiz Khalifa, Hunter Hayes, Kelly Clarkson, Frank Ocean, Ed Sheeran, Elton John, Maroon 5, Alicia Keys, Alabama Shakes’ Brittany Howard, Mavis Staples, Zac Brown, T-Bone Burnett, Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley. Music’s biggest night will also feature presenters Dave Grohl , Prince, Keith Urban, Ryan Seacrest, Ne-Yo, Beyonce, Hunter Hayes, Carly Rae Jepsen, Katy Perry, Kaley Cuoco, Neil Patrick Harris, Faith Hill, Jennifer Lopez, Tim McGraw, and Pauley Perrette. The 55th Annual Grammy Awards will air this Sunday night (Feb. 10) at 8PM ET/PT on CBS. [button href=”http://loudwire.com/the-black-keys-jack-white-lead-2013-rock-grammy-nominations/” title=”Next: See Some of the Rock-Related 2013 Grammy Categories” align=”center”]

Daily Reload: Randy Blythe, Nikki Sixx + More

Liz Ramanand, Loudwire – Lamb of God ‘s Randy Blythe is heading home after his Czech manslaughter trial was delayed until March. Find out why here: [ Loudwire ] – Nikki Sixx says he wants to see Motley Crue go out on top. [ Loudwire ] – The bus driver in Baroness ‘ 2012 crash is facing multiple charges. [ Loudwire ] – Anthrax ‘s Charlie Benante says Rob Caggiano joining Volbeat so soon after his exit from the band is a little sketchy. [ Loudwire ] – Skillet ‘s John Cooper reveals the band is putting the final touches on their next album. [ Loudwire ] – On Axl Rose ‘s 51st birthday (Feb. 6), Ultimate Classic Rock counts down the Top 10 Guns N’ Roses songs. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] – Elton John has joined the tribute to late The Band  drummer Levon Helm at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] – Dave Grohl ‘s ‘Chelsea Lately’ hosting duties had him interviewing rapper Nas . [ Diffuser.fm ] – Take a listen to ‘Paul’s Not Home,’ the new song from Butthole Surfers frontman Gibby Haynes with a guest turn from Jack White . [ Diffuser.fm ]