antiMUSIC's Day In Rock 4/28: Peta Slams Kelly O- Abdul to Sue?- Oasis Vs Franz- Mars System Tour- Velvet Ozzfest- Santana Sued- more

Day In Rock 4/28: Peta Slams Kelly O- Abdul to Sue?- Oasis Vs Franz- Mars System Tour- Velvet Ozzfest- Santana Sued- Rob Goes No 1- QOTSA Porn- Jacko's Ex Shocks DA- Constantine Offed- Roots- McCartney- Bodom Release- KISS Win 7 Mil- Unholy Ghost- Status Quo- Pink Korn- Solo Darkness- Downset- Lamb Delay- Funeral Tracks- New Hate Coming- Audioslave Tease- BSOJC- more

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Peta Slams Kelly O

IOL reports: Kelly Osbourne is in trouble with Animal rights activists for dying her pet dog's fur bright pink.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) members, insist colouring her bulldog Piglet's coat in human hair dye poses a threat to the pooch's health.

PETA say Kelly should treat her dog like a pet, not a fashion accessory. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Abdul to Sue?

soundgenerator reports: Did she or didn't she. The question at hand is did American Idol judge, and former pop star Paula Abdul have improper dealings with former contestant with Corey Clark.

ABC News seem to think so, which could land them with a lawsuit imminently if it proceeds with an hour-long TV special 'Fallen Idol' next Wednesday (May 3).

"There's a false story that's defamatory to Paula...Her lawyer responded to that," a spokesperson for Abdul told the New York Daily News. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Oasis Vs Franz & more

NME reports: LIAM GALLAGHER has hit out against the entire UK music scene in an exclusive and explosive interview with NME.

In the current issue of NME, out nationwide today (April 27), the singer has attacked Franz Ferdinand, Bloc Party, Keane and Pete Doherty.

Speaking about Franz Ferdinand singer Alex Kapranos, Gallagher said: "He reminds me of f***ing Right Said Fred. You put on 'I'm To Sexy For My f***ing Thing' next to their records and I bet you any money it's the same person. It's the same f***ing person! He's just gone on the Atkins diet and grown his hair! Not my thing at all. I don't like quirky, weird music. It's not my cup of tea all that nonsense, million miles an hour music that's not going anywhere." [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Mars System Tour

siN's metal news reports: What will undoubtedly be a "must see" tour this summer, SYSTEM OF A DOWN is confirmed to headline its first major U.S. tour in three years, it is announced today. While specific dates are being confirmed and will be announced shortly, the band will kick off a two-month trek in early August that will see them playing arenas in major and secondary markets throughout North America. It is also announced that THE MARS VOLTA will join SYSTEM OF A DOWN as Special Guests on all of the tour dates; a third act, yet to be announced, will open the shows. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Velvet Ozzfest

siN's metal news reports: VELVET REVOLVER have officially been confirmed as IRON MAIDEN's replacement from August 23rd through September 4th as part of OZZFEST 2005.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Santana Sued

E! reports: Working for Carlos Santana was a religious experience for one man.

Unfortunately for him, he wasn't religious enough.

That's the gist of a wrongful termination lawsuit brought by Bruce Kuhlman, a former employee of the Grammy-winning guitar god. Kuhlman claims in an Apr. 13 filing that he was fired by Santana and wife Deborah because Kuhlman was not very "enlightened," according to Reuters. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Rob Goes No 1

Reuters reports: Matchbox twenty frontman Rob Thomas makes Billboard 200 history this week, becoming the first male artist from a pop or rock group since the chart's inception in 1955 to bow at No. 1 with his debut solo effort.

"... Something To Be" (Melisma/Atlantic) sold 252,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan, to put it at the head of this week's chart. It's also the first album available exclusively as a dual-sided disc to debut at No. 1.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

QOTSA Porn

NME reports: QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE's JOSH HOMME has said that the band's new video for 'IN MY HEAD' reminds him of Italian porn.

The band are currently shooting the promo for the new single this week and the theme of the video is reportedly similar to the pixelated look of The White Stripes' 'Fell In Love With A Girl'.

However, on the band's official website qotsa.com, Homme revealed: "From what I've been told, [the video] will involve many examples of failed attempts to control your lust, and how there is no device that can fulfil or replace the object of obsession." [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Jacko's Ex Shocks DA

AP reports: In a startling setback to the prosecution, Michael Jackson's ex-wife took the stand at his child molestation trial Wednesday and said through tears how she was never scripted or rehearsed to say positive things about him to rebut a damaging TV documentary.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Constantine Offed

AP reports: On "American Idol" Wednesday night, Constantine Maroulis, the [Network TV's idea of a]rocker turned Idol, was eliminated from the show [after butchering a Nickelback song on Tuesday night], shocking an upset audience.

Maroulis' long locks and sly grin had helped make him a crowd favorite on the program, but he landed fewer votes than the other five contestants. After host Ryan Seacrest announced the results, boos rained down while judge Paula Abdul looked on in disbelief. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Roots in 06

Reuters reports: Eclectic hip-hop outfit the Roots are eyeing a February 2006 release date for their next Geffen studio album, "Game Theory."

"We're about 60% finished with the new album," drummer ?uestlove told Billboard. The set will likely feature a collaboration with Black Star's Mos Def and Talib Kweli called "Where I Come" and one song with just Mos Def, "Workin' on It." [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Final Download

Totalrock reports: Team Sleep, Open Hand, Breed 77, Hurricane Party and The Glitterati are among the final batch of bands confirmed for this year's Download Festival. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

McCartney Adds Shows

liveDaily reports: Thanks to strong initial demand for tickets, Paul McCartney is now set to play two-night stands in several cities during his upcoming North American tour.

Promoters have added second nights in Philadelphia; Auburn Hills, MI; Boston: Los Angeles; Anaheim, CA; Chicago; and San Jose, CA. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Bodom Release

Blabbermouth reports: According to a posting on the CHILDREN OF BODOM fan site Scythes-of-Bodom.com, Spinefarm Records has set a September 14 Finnish release date for the new CHILDREN OF BODOM album, "Are You Dead Yet?" The CD is due to receive an international release on September 19.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

KISS Win 7 Mil

Blabbermouth reports: The following message has been posted at the official KISS web site, KissOnline.com:

"Last August, the attorneys for KISS obtained an injunction against the sale of counterfeit KISS merchandise and seized bootleg videos of KISS concerts that were being offered for sale at a KISS Expo in North Carolina. Our attorneys (Ray Scott and William Randolph), following up on that seizure, obtained last week a permanent injunction against defendant Roy Damm and damages awarded to Kiss Catalog of $7,000,000, plus attorneys' fees.

"We hope that this judgment sends a clear message that KISS will not tolerate being ripped off by counterfeiters and bootleggers. [no word yet on the refund to fans that purchased overpriced tickets to the bogus farewell tour, but for more on thei story see full story link]- Click Here for the Full Story

Unholy Ghost Lose Drummer

Blabbermouth reports: Drummer David Breazeal has announced that he has parted ways with UNHOLY GHOST due to "musical differences." Breazeal will continue his work with TROKAR and other musical interests. A replacement drummer has yet to be named.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

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