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Puddle of Mudd Dis Durst
Blabbermouth reports: In an interview with Canada's Chart magazine, PUDDLE OF MUDD frontman Wes Scantlin unleashed on LIMP BIZKIT frontman Fred Durst. "He doesn't write our songs, he doesn't produce our songs, he doesn't do anything for us. He doesn't do our videos anymore. He doesn't do anything for this band," Wes said. He added, "I don't know what he's doing, I don't know what the guy's like. All I know is that he's like Mr. Hollywood guy, Mr. Celebrity. Like, 'I don't hang out with anybody except Hollywood celebrities'. Every single f***ing interview I've ever f***ing done, I get asked about that f***ing guy. I don't have anything against him, but I haven't talked to the guy in a f***ing year and a half. And for me to do interviews all the time and be asked about this certain individual... People thinks he writes music with me or something. He does not do that. I just don't get it. We have nothing in common. He doesn't even call us, he has his assistant call us to congratulate us on our record. Yeah, that's how pathetic he is."- Click Here for the Full Story 

Cannibalism on Stage?
Blabbermouth reports: Industrial rock band HELL ON EARTH will attempt to extend their 15 minutes of fame by featuring "consensual cannibalism" during their Saturday, March 6 performance at the first annual Sun N' Steel Metalfest in Pinellas Park, FL. Bandleader Billy Tourtelot was quoted as saying, "I haven't eaten human meat before, so it will be interesting to see what it tastes like. I understand it is quite a delicacy in some cultures." 

Tourtelot went on to say that they plan to give their fans a chance to taste some of the disturbing cuisine. "We're having an online contest on www.hellonearth.net. The winner will get to play 'food critic for a day' by tasting the human meat during our show followed by his or her commentary to the audience regarding how it tastes." - Click Here for the Full Story 

Do you smell something funny? What is it? It smells just like bulls***!!! 

Idol Blast Music Biz
Billboard reports: Randy Jackson is a hero. And it's not just because the music-industry veteran -- who is a judge on "American Idol" -- has given a lot of great advice in his Hyperion book, "What's Up, Dawg? How to Become a Superstar in the Music Business." 

He is not afraid to rock the boat by criticizing the music industry, even though he could easily coast on his success. 

The industry, Jackson tells Billboard, is "in the toilet" and does not seem to know how to pull itself out of it. 

"I think record companies are so out of touch with the public, and that's why the music business is hurting," he says. 

"The content is bad: The typical album has only two or three songs that matter. have got to figure out a way to get back in touch with what the public wants. 

"What 'Idol' has proved to me is that the public wants the most talented person, no matter what size or color. Most of the people who've gotten far on 'Idol' are people who would never get a deal from record companies." - Click Here for the Full Story 

Priest Drummer Gets 8 Years
AP reports: The former drummer for heavy metal band Judas Priest was jailed Friday for eight years for the attempted rape of a 17-year-old boy whom he was giving drum lessons. 

David Holland was convicted last month of one charge of attempted rape and five counts of indecent assault on the teenager, who has learning difficulties, at the drummer's rural English home in 2002. 

Sentencing Holland in Northampton Crown Court, Judge Charles Wide said the drummer had planned the abuse and must never again be allowed to work with children. Holland, 55, denied the charges. - Click Here for the Full Story 

Velvet Revolver Delay
BW&BK reports: According to VELVET REVOLVER's official website (www.velvetrevolver.net), the release of the band's debut album, Contraband, has been pushed back to May 18th through RCA Records. - Click Here for the Full Story 

New Warrant
Blabbermouth reports: '80s hard rockers WARRANT have revamped lineup following the departure of singer Jani Lane last month. Joining original members Erik Turner (guitar), Jerry Dixon (bass) and Joey Allen (lead guitar) in the new group are BLACK 'N BLUE singer Jaime St. James (vocals) and drummer Mike Fasano. 

"It's been a blast to play the music again," explained returning guitarist Joey Allen. "I haven't played these songs for eight or more years. I am totally comfortable being side-by-side with Jerry and Erik again. It feels like home." 

"I've known the guys in WARRANT for many years when they were still playing the Sunset Strip," stated St. James. "We have the same tastes in music and love to rock. I am thrilled to play with my longtime friends." Mike Fasano played in WARRANT from 2001-2003 and returns for 2004. "As soon as I heard that 'The Squealer' was back (a.k.a. Joey Allen), I was in," said Fasano. - Click Here for the Full Story 

Come on, at least three people that read the Day in Rock do care about this story.

Gene Simmons Dog
Gene Simmons reports: The latest blatherings from Gene on his various money making projects: The release date of my solo record is fast approaching. And, to say I'm excited would be an understatement. My partners and friends at Sanctuary Music have been very supportive and it's much appreciated. Friendship and loyalty is not soon forgotten. 

As you are all aware by now, we have had a change of heart and are looking to call our album DOG. Some of you may think it's for obvious reasons. I leave it up to you. 

[some DVD] ... Proud to announce my partners and I have signed contracts for a gargantuan new venture involving a television project, the likes of which has never been seen before. That's all I will say about it for now. More news soon. - Click Here for the Full Story 

Wow another TV project for Gene? Doesn't he announce one a month these days? 

In Flames Reignite CDs
RIFTrock reports: In Flames will be re-releasing two of their earliest albums, Lunar Strain (their 1994 debut) and Subterranean (1995 EP) on February 29th through Regain Records.- Click Here for the Full Story 

Click the link for the track listings.

Ozzfest Light
siN's metal news reports: According to Hardrive Radio, THE DARKNESS WILL NOT being doing Ozzfest like we, amongst other sites, have been hearing. So as far as THE DARKNESS are concerned consider them up in the air and not confirmed. Current lineup as of right now, if THE DARKNESS aren't on the bill, is as follows: 

OZZY OSBOURNE
JUDAS PRIEST
SLAYER
DIMMU BORGIR
SUPERJOINT RITUAL
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY
SLIPKNOT
HATEBREED
UNEARTH (tentative)
EVERY TIME I DIE
LAMB OF GOD
ATREYU
BLEEDING THROUGH- Click Here for the Full Story 

We'll know later this week when the tour is officially announced. Word has it that Justin Timberlake's new glam band complete with self de-bra'ing strippers will headline the fifth stage. Hey it's on the Internet. Well, it is now. 

Metallica 3rd Leg?
Lock your kitchens, it looks like Metallica will add a possible third leg to their upcoming tour. siN's metal news has all the dates, confirmed, strongly rumored etc. So click the full story link if you want to get the latest.- Click Here for the Full Story 

Hatebreed Busy 04
siN's metal news reports: HATEBREED's frontman Jamey Jasta has checked in via his official site, Jameyjasta.com. Here's what he had to say: "Tune in for [tonight's] episode of Headbangers Ball. My guests are CHIMAIRA & MASTODON, it's gonna be a great show. We're showing a lot of brutal videos! NILE, CARCASS [ed note- woot!], some LIFE OF AGONY etc etc. Also, I have been getting a lot of emails about the Headbangers Ball tour. Yes, its true, yes its happening, yes it's gonna be one big party. Also on the bill are DAMAGEPLAN & DROWNING POOL. A 4th band will be announced this Monday. I will be in the studio this Sunday finishing up THE AUTUMN OFFERING album and then I am off to LA to be a part of the Ozzfest press conference so be on the lookout for that. The whole confirmed line up of Ozzfest will be announced then and let me say that this year looks to be one of the biggest & best Ozzfests yet! We are confirmed on the tour and we're really looking forward to it! Thanx for checking out this site as always and check out www.hatebreed.com there should be some confirmed shows and newer news up there as well. - Jamey Jasta"- Click Here for the Full Story 

Slayer Testament
Blabbermouth reports: Former SLAYER/SYSTEMATIC drummer Paul Bostaph has officially joined TESTAMENT, informed sources have told BLABBERMOUTH.NET. 

The band, whose most recent drummer, Jon Allen (SADUS), reportedly left the group over an "extremely fragile and urgent family situation" involving the health of his 11-year-old daughter, are currently rehearsing with Bostaph for their upcoming live shows in March, including scheduled appearances at Florida's Sun N' Steel Festival (March 6-7) and New Jersey's March Metal Meltdown VI (March 12-13). 

TESTAMENT are continuing work on the material for the follow-up to 1999's "The Gathering" and are reportedly planning on entering the studio in April/May to begin recording the album for a late 2004 release through Spitfire Records.- Click Here for the Full Story 

much more.. click the link to get it.

Ataries Live CD
Punkbands reports: The Ataris first full-length live album is coming your way. Recorded October 25, 2003, The Ataris "Live At The Metro" Chicago is available online only. To pre-order your copy, head over to www.atarisbootleg.com Track listing is as follows... 

Unopened Letter to the World 
1/15/96 
IOU One Galaxy 
so long, astoria 
Between You & Me 
Your Boyfriend Sucks 
Song #13 
All You Can Ever Learn is What You Already Know 
Someday 
The Saddest Song 
The Boys Of Summer 
Astro Zombies 
1/15/96 (Acoustic) 
My Hotel Year (Acoustic) The Hero Dies in This One (Acoustic) 
Fast Times At Dropout High (Acoustic) 
17. A New England (Acoustic) 
(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love & Understanding (Acoustic) 
San Dimas High School Football Rules (Acoustic) 
- Click Here for the Full Story 

Tower Resurrection
Billboard reports: Rather than being a death knell for record stores, Tower Records' bankruptcy proceedings are being viewed by many in the industry as a new start for the venerable chain. 

In fact, Tower could make the fastest emergence from Chapter 11 of any company in the home entertainment software industry in the past 10 years. 

Tower's management made a prepackaged Chapter 11 filing Feb. 9 in bankruptcy court in Wilmington, Del. The following day, the court approved most of Tower's first-day motions, including setting a confirmation hearing of the reorganization plan March 15, just 35 days after the filing. 

"Overall, was a great day for Tower and a real vote of support for all the work that Tower management has done up to this point," says Michael Bloom, a partner with Philadelphia law firm Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, which is representing the five major music suppliers and six large video vendors. - Click Here for the Full Story 

RI Fire Reflections
Billboard reports: One year after the Rhode Island nightclub fire killed 100 people and injured some 200 others, its impact continues to resound among those closest to the tragedy and throughout the live-music industry. 

The Feb. 20, 2003, fire at the Station in West Warwick, R.I., nightclub was started by a pyrotechnics display in the early moments of a performance by the band Great White. 

The tragedy -- the worst in rock history -- has been devastating to all involved: the families and friends of the dead, the survivors who continue to struggle with physical and mental scars, the community, the band and those who could be held legally accountable for the blaze. 

Jack Russell, the lead singer of Great White, says he would not wish the past year on his worst enemy. 

"I lost three really close friends and 97 other people -- if I didn't know them by name, I knew their faces," Russell tells Billboard in a rare interview. Among the dead was guitarist Ty Longley. "They were part of our family. My life has been changed forever." 

The concert business has also been significantly changed by the fire. Most people in the touring world believe concerts of all types are safer today than they were one year ago. - Click Here for the Full Story 

Little Richard Honors
AP reports: Little Richard attended funeral services for a Georgia musician who helped him get started in the recording industry and once supplied him with a shirt and a car for a performance at the Apollo Theatre. 

Melvin C. "Percy" Welch offered Little Richard a place in his band in 1952. 

"I didn't have clothes," Little Richard recalled Saturday at Welch's funeral in Macon. "My mama had 12 kids. My daddy was a bootlegger, and the boot was empty that day." 

Welch, 75, died Feb. 8 of kidney failure. - Click Here for the Full Story 

Silly News: No Smoking for Govinator
Herald Sun reports: CIGAR-smoking Californian Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is converting a courtyard at his office into an all-weather "smoking plaza" where he can entertain politicians and other powerbrokers. 

Schwarzenegger makes no secret of his appreciation of an expensive cigar, twice appearing on the cover of Cigar Aficionado magazine since he was elected in November. 

Anti-tobacco protesters outside the Capitol building in Sacramento yesterday slammed the former movie action man. 

Protesters said Schwarzenegger was undermining California's efforts to cut tobacco use and its health and financial costs. - Click Here for the Full Story 

Today's it's tobacco and tomorrow it will be junk food. (yes there are some trying to outlaw that in California too) Isn't freedom great?

Nu Metal Not For Tesla
Electric Basement reports: In an EXCLUSIVE interview with Electricbasement.com, TESLA guitarist TOMMY SKEOCH discusses his dislike for some modern metal bands, "The Godsmacks and Disturbeds. They are just a little bit sterile. Something about Godsmack is too tight and not... it's just too f***in' tight. It doesn't get me off. The music is way too [regimented]. It sucks out the feeling out for me." Yet he holds praise for FOO FIGHTER DAVE GROHL, "Foo Fighters are cool. That guy from Nirvana's awesome. The guy can do anything." - Click Here for the Full Story 

Check out the full story link for the full interview

Machine Head USA
I Ate Your Microphone reports: Machine Head are reportedly finalizing contractual details for a new deal with Roadrunner Records in the United States, which would allow their latest album "Through The Ashes Of Empires" to see a release in the country this Spring. Confirmation on this should come within the next few days.- Click Here for the Full Story 

Thursday W.K.
I Ate Your Microphone reports: Thursday are playing a short run of shows alongside Head Automatica, The Bronx and Andrew W.K. in March, the dates for these are as follows: 

March 21st - Fargo, North Dakota - Playmakers Pavillion
March 22nd - Des Moines, Iowa - Toadholler 
March 23rd - Chicago, Illinois - Congress Theater 
March 25th - Louisville, Kentucky - Headliner's Music Hall 
March 26th - Toledo, Ohio - Headliners 
March 27th - Niagra, New York - The Dome Theatre 
March 28th -Towson, Maryland - Recher Theater 
- Click Here for the Full Story 

Free EP
Drive Thru Records reports: Jenoah is one the newest bands signed to Drive-Thru Records and they have just released a FREE downloadable EP. Jenoah is a four-piece rock band from California and they invite you to have their music for free for the simple fact that they know you will like it. Drive-Thru Records will also be releasing another FREE EP later in the month from hellogoodbye. - Click Here for the Full Story 

Click the full story link to get the digitial EP.