Day In
Rock 2/8: Britney Sues- Timbaland Disses Rap- Jack Osbourne Fireman?- NIN
Dates- Nightwish Tour Postponed- Guess Who is Fighting- Black Belt Madonna-
Papa Roach- MPPriest- Fates Warning- Dimebag Petition- Black Crowes Fests-
Geek Tour- Metal Church Nix Tour- Linkin, Blink Relief- 3 Doors Mudd- Slash-
U2 Snow Patrol- Stretch Arm Strong- The Black Dahlia Delay- Lamb Of God
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 Britney
Sues |
Ananova reports: Britney Spears is suing eight
insurance companies that have refused to reimburse her for cancelling her
2004 world tour.
She cancelled her Onyx Hotel tour last
June after suffering a knee injury while filming a video reports BBC online.
She is now seeking to be reimbursed for
the tour's £5m costs in a claim filed at New York State Supreme Court.
Seven London-based companies and an eighth
Paris firm have been given up to 30 days to respond to the complaint. [see
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| Timbaland
Disses Rap Wants Coldplay |
DiS reports: Maverick hip hop producer Timbaland
has grown tired of the genre that he's done so much for, and has gone on
record as saying that the only band he wants to work with is... wait for
it... Coldplay! The super-sized knob-twiddler, best known for his work
with Missy Elliott, told a popular music television channel: "Hip hop is
the same ol', same ol'. I can do a beat and keep doing it, but it's not
the same. The only musician I'd like to do a song with is Coldplay. That's
the only one I really want to work with now." [see full story for more]-
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| Jack
Osbourne Fireman? |
siN's metal news reports: Tonight is reporting
that Jack Osbourne is giving up fame to be a fireman. The 19-year-old says
he is fed-up with being a celebrity, after starring in hit TV series The
Osbournes, and is now desperate to lead a 'normal' life. Inspired by the
brave heroes of 9/11, the former drug addict plans to enroll in a course
with the New York firefighters. The single-and-searching teenager also
quipped the uniform could get him a girlfriend. [see full story for more]-
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| NIN
Dates |
siN's metal news reports: NINE INCH NAILS
have officially confirmed the first two east coast dates of their US tour:
May 18 - Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory
May 19 - Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory
[see full story for more]-
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| Nightwish
Tour Postponed |
siN's metal news reports: NIGHTWISH is postponing
their upcoming North American tour, according to Blabbermouth.net. According
to a statement from a band representative, "A bandmember has some pressing
issues with some outside projects that directly impacted this time period.
The band as a whole were looking forward to this tour and are truly sorry
for their fans who already purchased tickets.[see full story for more]-
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Source: siN's
metal news also has news on Scars Of Tomorrow- Working on new material.,
The Cave Soundtrack - Tracklisting, American Headcharge - More US Dates
Added - UK Tour Announced , SLUNT - On the Hunt for New Bassist, Black
Label Society - Another clip of Suicide Messiah streaming online; More
video shoot stills up and more click here to check it out
| Guess
Who is Fighting |
ArrowFM reports: Several members of the Guess
Who are arguing over the use of the band's name. Founding members Randy
Bachman (guitar) and Burton Cummings (singer & keyboards) are trying
to reclaim the rights, which are owned by bass player Jim Kale. He has
formed a new version of the group.[see full story for more]-
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Source: ArrowFM
also has news on Paul was Super, Classic Crumbs (Eagles & U2), Clapton's
Angel From Heaven, Classic Crumbs for Friday (McCartney, Aerosmith, Yes),
Silly Love Songs - NOT! and more click here to check it out
| Silly
News: Black Belt Madonna |
Ananova reports: Madonna has taken up karate.
She has hired a personal mentor, known
as a sensei to help her learn the martial art.
A source said: "Madonna has been taking
her classes very seriously. Guy is into karate and Madonna's daughter Lourdes
has taken classes. [see full story for more]- Click
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| Rare
Papa Roach |
Blabbermouth reports: Launch Radio Networks
is reporting that PAPA ROACH are re-issuing their independently released
1997 album, "Old Friends From Younger Years", in limited quantities for
new members of the group's fan club, P Roach Riot. For $26, fans will receive
a PAPA ROACH poster, sticker, membership card and the CD, with the first
2,000 copies signed.[see full story for more]- Click
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| Priest
Download |
Blabbermouth reports: JUDAS PRIEST will precede
the release of their new album, "Angel of Retribution", with a special
pre-release download of first single, "Revolution" � available on Judaspriest.com,
iTunes, Napster and many more download services from February 21. [see
full story for more]- Click
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| Fates
Warning Plan Live DVD |
Blabbermouth reports: In a recent interview
with Greece's Metal Temple magazine, FATES WARNING vocalist Ray Alder revealed
the band will be filming their show in Athens, Greece on February 20 for
their next DVD release.[see full story for more]- Click
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| Dimebag
Petition |
Blabbermouth reports: A petition has been
launched to get late PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott
inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Dimebag was gunned down
by a deranged fan on December 8, 2004 while performing with DAMAGEPLAN
at the Alrosa Villa nightclub in Columbus, Ohio.[see full story for more]-
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Source: Blabbermout
also has news on NIGHTWISH, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, LACUNA COIL Confirmed For
'The Cave' Soundtrack, WITHIN Y Announce New Guitarist, STRATOVARIUS, CIRCUS
MAXIMUS Confirmed For PROGPOWER USA VI Festival, SIX FEET UNDER Frontman
Explains 'This Is Our Reign In Blood' Remark, SEPULTURA Hard At Work On
New Material and more click here to check it out
| Wilson
Honor |
MTV reports: The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Michelle
Branch, the Backstreet Boys and ?uestlove from the Roots are among the
artists scheduled to honor Brian Wilson at the MusiCares dinner and concert
Friday at the Palladium in Hollywood. [see full story for more]-
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| Bruce
Willis To Rock Vegas |
Contactmusic reports: BRUCE WILLIS and his
blues band THE ACCELERATORS are taking to the Las Vegas stage again, following
sold-out performances in the gambling haven last year (04).
The DIE HARD star and his band performed
in the Nevada City in September, and they've decided to return after the
positive response. [see full story for more]- Click
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Colonics for everyone!
| Downloads
Count |
BBC reports: Digital music downloads are being
included in the main US singles chart for the first time. Billboard's Hot
100 chart now incorporates data from sales of music downloads, previously
only assigned to a separate download chart. [see full story for more]-
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| EMI
Shortfall |
AP reports: EMI Group PLC, one of the world's
largest music companies, warned Monday that its full-year sales and profits
will be below expectations because of the delayed release of two key albums
and market weakness in the fourth quarter. Its shares fell more than 16
percent. [see full story for more]- Click
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| MSG
AllStars |
Melodic Rock reports: Michael Schenker Group's
new album will be titled Tales Of Rock 'N' Roll and is a celebration of
25 Years of MSG. The 18 track album features all new songs, performances
and recordings. Various vocalists have been called in for the album, including
Jari Tiura, Robin McAuley, Tommy Shaw, Kelly Keeling, Gary Barden, Leif
Sundin and Chris Logan.[see full story for more]- Click
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| Black
Crowes Fests |
Reuters reports: The reunited Black Crowes
have been added to the bill for the Bonnaroo festival (June 11 in Manchester,
Tenn.) and New Orleans' annual Jazz and Heritage festival (April 22). [see
full story for more]- Click
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| Geek
Tour Dates |
IAYM reports: The schedule looks to be shaping
up for the forthcoming 2005 installment of the "Ipecac Geek Tour", which
as previously reported will feature Fantômas, The Locust and Trevor
Dunn's Trio Convulsant. Currently confirmed dates are as follows:
March 31st Phoenix, Arizona Old Brickhouse
Grille
April 03rd Dallas, Texas Tree's
April 04th Austin, Texas Emo's
April 05th New Orleans, Louisiana House
Of Blues (sans The Locust)
[see full story for more dates]-
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| Metal
Church Nix Tour |
Raise Your Fist reports: Metal Church Cancelled!
Shortly after the annoucement that Metal Church would play on Raise Your
Fist Festival, the band had the guts to cancel their tour for the third
time. Reason: Unknown!!! [see full story for more]- Click
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| Linkin,
Blink Relief |
NME reports: On February 18, Linkin Park,
Jay-Z, No Doubt and Blink-182 will come together to play Music for Relief's
Concert for South Asia. All proceeds from the show benefit Music For Relief,
the charity Linkin Park helped establish to provide aid to tsunami victims.
The concert, which takes place at the Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim, California,
also stars Ozzy Osbourne, Jurassic 5 and Story of the Year. Organizers
hope to raise $1 million from the event. [see full story for more]-
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| 3
Doors Mudd |
Totalrock reports: 3 Doors Down have replaced
recently departed drummer Danil Adair with Puddle Of Mudd's Greg Upchurch.
Adair quit the band to pursue other projects. He's being linkd with the
vacancy in Nickelback, following Ryan Vikedal's exit. -
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| Slash
Grammy Director |
Totalrock reports: Slash has been made the
Musical Director for a special verison of the Beatles' 'Across The Universe,
which is to be performed by all-star cast at the Grammy Awards on February
13. Among those participating are Velvet Revolver, Bono of U2, Stevie Wonder
and Brian Wilson.[see full story for info on how you can get the song]-
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Source: Totalrock
also has news on Nightwish, Lacuna Coil Enter 'The Cave', Seps' Inferno,
In Flames Win Award, Top Names Grab Juno Nominations, Priest Song Available
For Download, Black Label Tour and more click here to check it out
| U2
Get Snow Patrol |
NME reports: SNOW PATROL have confirmed they
are to support U2.
The band, who have spent the last few weeks
working on songs for the follow-up to �Final Straw', have confirmed they
will play with the Irish rockers [see full story for dates]-
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| Stretch
Arm Strong Signs To Warner Bros |
Punkbands reports: Columbia alternative weekly
paper the Free Times is reporting that Stretch Arm Strong has signed to
Warner Bros. Records. The article reports that Trustkill, Ferret Music,
Epic and Warner Brothers had all taken an interest in the band once they
fulfilled their obligations with Solid State/Tooth & Nail, which released
the three full lengths Rituals of Life (1999), A Revolution Transmission
(2001) and Engage (2003).[see full story for more]- Click
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| The
Black Dahlia Delay |
The PRP reports: While The Black Dahlia Murder
are now seven songs into the writing process for their upcoming new album
"Miasma", the re-release of their "A Cold Blooded Epitaph" has seen some
snags and as such has been delayed for the foreseeable future. [see full
story for more]- Click
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| Lamb
Of God DualDisc |
The PRP reports: Lamb Of God will be issuing
a DualDisc edition of their latest album "Ashes Of The Wake" through Epic
on March 22nd. Aside from having the album itself presented in LPCM Stereo
on the DVD side of the outing, video footage is also set to be included
as bonus extras:[see full story for a list of videos plus news about another
reissue]- Click
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| It
Was 41 Years Ago Today� |
Day in Rock reports: So you are here to read
about today in rock. But what about what happened on this day in music
in the past? If you are itching to find out what happened on this very
day in rock history, then you only need to click the full story link to
find out! Being the nice guys that we are here at the Day in Rock, we'll
post a couple but if you want to the full list you gotta click the link.
1970, Led Zeppelin scored their first
UK No.1 album with 'Led Zeppelin II'. Featuring the US single 'Whole Lotta
Love', it went on to stay on the chart for 138 weeks and sold over 6 million
copies in the US.
1964, Pan Am flight 101 was greeted
by over 5,000 Beatles fans as it arrived at New York's JFK airport bringing
The Beatles to the US for the first time and causing riotous scenes as
they touched down. - Click
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| Salem
Plan April Release |
press release reports: Salem is currently
in the recording studio, putting the final touches to their up and coming
release "No Strings Attached", scheduled to be out this coming April through
a local distributor in Israel,The End Records in North America and Raven
Music for the rest of the world. "No Strings Attached" contains 11 songs
from the band's past repertoire and one brand new song, all re-arranged
to be played with one of the most respected all-girl Srting Quartets in
the country.[see full story for more]- Click
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| Ian
Hunter Symphony |
press release reports: Former Mott the Hoople
vocalist and guitarist Ian Hunter recently announced the beginnings of
a US Tour that includes performances at the preeminent music industry convention
South by Southwest, as well as a special appearance in New York with a
string section that will replicate the sound of his new album, Strings
Attached. Recorded in January 2002 in Oslo, Norway, Hunter enlisted a full
symphony orchestra to accompany him on new arrangements of his most classic
hit songs for the live DVD and double CD set. Strings Attached will be
released on March 8 on Sanctuary Records.[see full story for more]-
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| Oasis
US Dates |
press release reports: To coincide with the
release of their long awaited new album this summer, Oasis will be playing
a limited number of very special live shows in the United States including
some of their biggest shows to date. Special guest on all shows will be
Jet. These shows will be the band's first performances in America since
the summer of 2002. Tickets for all shows go on sale Saturday, February
12th.
Oasis with special guest Jet will be playing
the following venues:
Saturday June 18- Detroit- Meadow Brook
Amphitheatre
Monday June 20- Chicago- UIC Pavilion
Wednesday June 22- NYC- Madison Square
Garden
Saturday June 25- Philadelphia- Festival
Pier @ Penn's Landing
[see full story for extended info on these
dates including ticket info]- Click
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| Robert
Plant Finds Sanctuary |
press release reports: Robert Plant and Strange
Sensation are pleased to confirm that they have signed a major record deal
with Sanctuary Records and their eagerly anticipated new album, Mighty
Rearranger, will be released May 3, 2005.
"Myself and the band have received great
encouragement from Sanctuary Records. We have made a very committed and
powerful record and feel that Sanctuary's representation can be a great
help to us in pushing these songs out into the great big music machine".
Robert Plant Mighty Rearranger finds Robert working again with his band
�Strange Sensation' who were so vital to his 2002 critically acclaimed
and Grammy nominated �Dreamland' album. The new album follows his definitive
solo retrospective, �Anthology' released in 2003 on Mercury Records and
is an electrifying tour de force.[see full story for more]-
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| Peter
Himmelman Sets March Release |
press release reports: Peter Himmelman, of
whom USA Today called, "one of rock's most wildly imaginative performers."
has completed work on his forthcoming album Imperfect World. The album
will hit the streets on March 29 on Majestic Recordings (MRI), distributed
by Navarre.
The self-produced album, recorded at Himmelman's
Chelsea Studios just outside of Los Angeles, features such guests as drummer
Pete Thomas (Elvis Costello & the Attractions), bassist Sheldon Gomberg
(Rickie Lee Jones, Beck, Ryan Adams), Jeff Young (Jackson Browne, Donald
Fagan, Sting) on Hammond B3. and Willie Aron (Victoria Williams, Balancing
Act) on backing vocals. The record's hard-edged electric guitar work --
which was played entirely by Himmelman, will come as surprise only to those
who think of him as an acoustic player. [see full story for more]-
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| Fall
Out Boy Spring Tours |
Day in Rock reports: Fall Out Boy will be
hitting the road next month for "THE FBR & FRIENDS TOUR" / (March 10
- May 3rd)
(with Midtown, The Academy Is, Gym
Class Heroes on most dates)
3/10 "Water Street Music Hall-Outdoor"
/ Rochester, NY
3/11 "Newport Music Hall" / Columbus,
OH
3/12 "Clutch Cargo's" / Pontiac, MI
3/13 "The Intersection" / Grand Rapids,
MI
[see full story for more dates]-
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| Slapp
of the Day: Lindsay Lohan |
[The following is an opinion column. If you
only came here for news or are easily offended by other people's opinions,
then you can skip this] I think I'm gonna sprain my wrist today with all
the slapping I have to do. If anyone has even been ubber slapp-worthy it
'tis little miss Lindsay "OH MY GAWD, like, um, like, you know, okay!"
Lohan. Not to say that she could take up scuba diving by attaching air-hoses
from her ears to a mouth piece, she may be a rocket scientist for all I
know, but what I do know is this girl just keeps on irritating me.
Slappable offense number one: What's with
all the bad Disney remakes? Did we really need a new "Freaky Friday"? Isn't
this like the 15th time they remade that movie? And sorry Lindsay but you
are no Jodi Foster. I hear tell that the geniuses over at Disney are using
their latest Hayley Mills clone to remake the "Love Bug". Someone please
tell me who let the acid freaks out at Disney again. The fricken "Love
Bug"? If ever a movie was just asking to be buried in the graveyard of
cinematic shame it is this classic piece of dross. Lindsay honey, you need
to stick to new bad rip off of a dozen other films like "Mean Girls," instead
of these bad Disney remakes.
[Scott isn't done slapping yet, click the
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