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Garth Books Wal-Mart Deal

liveDaily reports: Record buyers looking to pick up an album by Garth Brooks (music) will soon be able to do so only at Wal-Mart stores, thanks to an exclusive deal that the retired country singer has cut with the retail chain.

The deal is described as a "multi-year agreement ... that will include all Wal-Mart Stores, Sam's Club locations and WalMart.com," according to a Wal-Mart press release.[No he did not die, see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Ozzy Holiday

siN's metal news reports: OZZY OSBOURNE has issued a compassionate statement to his fans, stating his plans for the future:

"After 10 years, I've decided that this year will be my last as the headlining act on Ozzfest. The Ozzfest is well-established now and I feel it's time for me to hand the reigns off to someone else. However, I will be performing at a few select Ozzfest shows next year."

"Despite the rumors, I don't have permanent throat problems. The truth is that after 11 straight summers on the road, I would just love to finally take a summer holiday with my wife."[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Rock The Troops

siN's metal news reports: The first leg of the Metal Insurgence Tour featuring JON OLIVA'S PAIN, led by SAVATAGE mastermind, Jon Oliva, BEYOND FEAR, led by Tim "Ripper" Owens, and CHRIS CAFFERY'S FACES, kicks of in Cleveland on September 9th.

In an effort to give thanks to the men and woman of the US Military, the first 10 fans to present valid military ID's will gain free entrance to all shows in the US. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Locobazooka

siN's metal news reports: Joining DISTURBED, ILL NINO, SMILE EMPTY SOUL, DARKEST HOUR, BURY YOUR DEAD, SEEMLESS and more at this year's LOCOBAZOOKA on September 18th will be the following bands: DOPE
BLOODSIMPLE
GOD FORBID
DROPKICK MURPHYS
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Vadar Death

siN's metal news reports: According to the official VADER website, former drummer Krzysztof "Doc" Raczkowski has passed away at the age of 35. No details have been given about his death. [RIP Doc]

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Paria Lose One

Metal Blade reports: Corey Barnes (Drums) has decided to leave the band. He was a founding member of Paria, will be greatly missed by all of us, and we wish him the best with all future endeavors.

Unfortunately with the members quitting situation we had to cancel our tour with Animosity. We would like to send out our apologies to all promoters and bands involved with the tour as well as everyone who was planning on coming out to see us. We will be back on our feet in no time[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Ed Gein / Animosity Tour

Metal Blade reports: Blackmarket Activities' Animosity and Ed Gein have been confirmed as support acts on Curl Up and Die's fall tour. The tour begins on August 28 in Syracuse, NY and continues through September.

ED GEIN and ANIMOSITY
8/22 Wilkes-Barre, PA Café Metropolis w/ Before I Hang, and Two Thirds of Stars
Tour w/ Curl Up and Die, ED GEIN and ANIMOSITY
8/24 Wallingford, CT American Legion Hall w/ Bear Vs. Shark
8/28 Syracuse, NY Wescott Community Center
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Join Into The Moat?

Metal Blade reports: We send our deepest apologies to the people who come out to our upcoming shows only to find that we are not there. As you know, our bassist quit the band the first day of this Soilent Green tour leaving us to play 3 weeks of it with only guitar. Now we are suffering another devastating blow to the band as our guitarist, Robert Shaffer thought it was best to quit the band right in the middle of a tour and would not agree to finish his responsibilities within this band. In the meantime, we are currently back at home working really hard to find someone able to tour until the end of October. Yet again we want to apologize. Due to Rob's irresponsible actions we are forced to drop off some shows but we plan on jumping back on the tour ASAP. So if you live in the south Florida area, can play guitar well, don't have much to do, and aren't an emotional basket case...... email us [email protected][see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Mike Park Peace Tour

MSO reports: As singer, songwriter, musician and activist MIKE PARK prepares to release his new album NORTH HANGOOK FALLING (Sub City Records), he has announced a series of West Coast dates for his Fall Plea For Peace trek, billed as the "Bike For Peace" tour. Before heading out on the bicycle tour, PARK will perform a one-off show August 26 in Sacramento with Kevin Seconds, leader of punk pioneers 7Seconds. In November, PARK will head to the UK for a slew of solo shows including a special stop for a live session on BBC Radio 1 "Lock Up" November 22. In addition, PARK will join emo-goth punks Alkaline Trio for a two-week UK tour.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Final Sentenced

Century Media reports: Finland's "Kings Of Sadness" SENTENCED have announced their "very last show" on Saturday, October 1st at Club Teatria in their native hometown of Oulu

This is bound to be an unforgettable night that will give Sentenced the great farewell they deserve! This special event will also be recorded for a DVD for all those people who can't get to Finland

Tickets will likely go on sale August 29th via Levykauppa Äx in Oulu and at http://www.ticketservicefinland.fi/Lippu.html.

SENTENCED's last effort "The Funeral Album" was released in May and immediately claimed position # 1 in the Finish album charts and is still at # 22 now[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Stroke The Boat

Skye Media reports: San Francisco-based quartet Stroke 9 will be hitting the road in the support of their album "All In" in September, as well as setting sail on the Rock Boat. Now in its fifth year and billed as the World's Greatest Floating Music Festival, this fall's Rock Boat departs from New Orleans and takes passengers to Progresso, Mexico for a four-day music festival at sea from September 29th through October 3rd. Stroke 9 will be joining the likes of Sister Hazel, O.A.R., Cowboy Mouth, Matt Nathanson, the Clarks, Emerson Hart, and many others on the high seas.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Ike Reilly Assassinates the Road

Skye Media reports: With their new album, "Junkie Faithful," hitting store shelves on September 27th, the Ike Reilly Assassination will be setting out on their own headlining tour beginning on the day of album release in Cleveland (see tour dates below). The tour stretches through mid-October with shows almost every night in the Midwest and the Northeast. However, prior to kicking off their headlining dates, the band will be opening three shows for Louis XIV (Boston, New York City, and Toronto) beginning on August 31st. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Never Sleep Again With Hawthorne Heights

Victory reports: Victory Records and Hawthorne Heights are pleased to announce the Never Sleep Again Tour, which will hit the U.S., Canada and the United Kingdom for two straight months, from October 15 through December 11th, when the final show rocks the House of Blues in Chicago. Hawthorne Heights will headline shows in large clubs and theaters - Silverstein, Bayside and Aiden tour in support of their new albums in North America - each will be in stores when the tour commences. Spitalfield takes over for Aiden on the U.K. dates in support of their spring '05 release, "Stop Doing Bad Things". Hawthorne Heights drummer Eron expressed the band's thoughts on the Never Sleep Again Tour, "We're so excited to be taking out Silverstein, Bayside and Aiden. For us this tour represents a big family reunion. Silverstein took us out on our first real tour, it helped us out immensely and we will be forever grateful. We've toured with Bayside a few times before; they are great people and an extremely underrated band. Aiden has unlimited potential and we want to give them the same opportunity that Silverstein provided us."[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Hopeless CBGB

Hopeless reports: Up and coming Hopeless Record's bands Nural and Amber Pacific are set to perform at CBGB's Gallery September 17th as part of the Huge CMJ Music industry showcase [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

Bif Naked Release

Adrenaline PR reports: On August 7th Recording artist Bif Naked brought down the house at the X Fest � the world's largest interactive action sports themed festival on Sunday, at the Home Depot Center in Los Angeles. X Fest, located at both The Home Depot Center and Staples Center X Games Venues, included live music every day from today's hottest bands.

Known for her passionate punk-pop and ballistic live performances, Bif Naked is one of the most identifiable recording artists in Canada. Bif has churned the melting pot of Canadian music since the early 90's pushing the boundaries of acceptability with her conviction that anything goes and nothing can stop her. Currently, Bif is touring in support of her new album, SUPERBEAUTIFULMONSTER. BodogMusic, in a joint venture with Her Royal Majesty's Records (HRMR), will release the album through MRI/Sony/Red Distribution in America on Sept. 20th. The first single, Let Down, is a top 20 hit in Canada.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story

April Sixth

Total Assault reports: April Sixth will release their debut album, In Memory, on October 25th. The band will be on tour with Alien Ant Farm in September / October.

09/15 � San Diego, CA � Soma
09/16 � Las Vegas, NV � Jillians
09/19 � Dallas, TX � Gypsy
09/20 � Houston, TX � Engine Room
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