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RIAA Vs 14-year old

Tinfoil reports: Brittany Chan was the 13-year-old schoolgirl the Big Four Organized Music gang went after for alleged file sharing.

OM - Sony BMG, Vivendi Universal, Warner Music and EMI - did their best to use their RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) get at Britanny, who's now 14, through her mother, Candy.

They fell on their faces with that one so they tried again, this time using Matthew E. Krichbaum of Ann Arbour to demand that the US District Court of the Eastern District of Michigan name a guardian so they could try to nail her by herself.

A hearing has been slated for January 5 to decide whether or not the RIAA will get away with its motion for the appointment of a guardian ad litem "to protect the interests of the defendant," says Recording Industry vs The People.- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Dimebag Remembered

KNAC reports: December 8th, 2004 at the Alrosa Nightclub in Ohio, Dimebag Darrell and four other innocent rockers were gunned down in a senseless act that may eventually be forgotten by the public-at-large, but not here at KNAC.COM. 

Maybe you don't check out the KNAC.COM Boards often, but you should now. Click on the full story link for A Place to Remember Dimebag.
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Ripper Niji

KNAC reports: Iced Earth and ex-Judas Priest singer Tim "Ripper" Owens and his band Beyond Fear have signed on with Niji Management in Los Angeles. Niji is owned by Wendy Dio who also manages Ronnie James Dio. Legendary drummer Aynsley Dunbar (Whitesnake, Journey, Zappa, Jefferson Starship) is also on the Niji roster. 

This marks a new stage in Rippers' musical career as he hopes to get Beyond Fear more into the limelight. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Bled Tour

The PRP reports: The Bled, Since By Man and As Cities Burn are gearing up for a tour together come late February, here's the stops:
February 24th Seattle, WA - El Corazon
February 25th Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theatre
February 26th San Francisco, CA - Bottom of the Hill
February 28th Fresno, CA - The Belmont
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Joe Strummer Film Fest

punkbands reports: Joe Strummer is to be honoured with a mini cinematic season in London this week. The late Clash frontman's acting and composing career will be celebrated with the 'Charlie Don't Surf' festival of films at the Curzon Cinema in Soho, London, between December 8-11.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Gwen On Hold

FMQB reports: [06 is looking up!]Though Gwen Stefani and producer pal Pharrell Williams were both psyched to finish off a follow-up to Love, Angel, Music, Baby, apparently Stefani has had a change of heart and opted to take a well-deserved break. Speaking to the San Francisco Chronicle, she said, "I haven't stopped in years. I'm burnt. I literally went from the Rock Steady tour with No Doubt into the studio, like the week we got off. Then it was studio torture making this record. Then we went on the greatest hits tour after that. Then I put my album out and here we are."[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Digital Radio Coming

AP reports: The radio industry, in a move to take on growing competition from satellite radio, iPods and the Internet, has formed an alliance to step up the rollout of digital radio. 

The group's goal is to offer new and compelling content using "high-definition" digital radio technology, which produces CD-quality sound and eliminates the static, hiss and fades associated with analog signals, top radio executives said Tuesday at a press briefing unveiling the alliance.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Robbie Not Gay

Gigwise reports: Robbie Williams has won his battle to prove he's not gay - accepting substantial libel damages over allegations that he was homosexual. 

In August 2004, The People published a story alleging the ex-Take That dancer was gay and that he had casual homosexual sex. Robbie refuted the story. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Indie Rockers Tribute 80s

Press Release reports: American Laundromat Records (ALR) and Face Down Records (FDR) are proud to announce the official release of their much anticipated 20 song compilation CD HIGH SCHOOL REUNION' a tribute to those great 80s films!

High School Reunion features prominent indie-rockers such as Frank Black, Matthew Sweet, Kristin Hersh (Throwing Muses), John P. Strohm (Blake Babies, Lemonheads), The Caulfield Sisters, The Dresden Dolls, and many more covering songs from some of the 80s most popular teen films including; Pretty in Pink, The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, Weird Science, Repo Man, Pump Up The Volume, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Say Anything, Valley Girl, and more.[see full story for more including the full tracklisting]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Taste the Best of Chaos

Chipster reports: In conjunction with the kick-off of this year's Taste of Chaos Tour, WARCON Enterprises has announced a January 24th release date for The Best of the Taste of Chaos, a two-disc compilation that features an onslaught of music from the biggest and best bands in the punk/metal scene. 

Being hailed as the most definitive post-hardcore collection to ever be assembled, The Best of the Taste of Chaos, includes 26 songs, comprising unreleased tracks, rare outtakes and special songs, from such heavy hitters as Story of the Year, The Deftones, The Used, Killswitch Engage and more.

The perfect warm-up for this year's winter tour, which kicks off February 16th with The Deftones, As I Lay Dying, Atreyu, Thrice, Story of the Year and other TOC favorites, the compilation is a "must-have" for any true post-hardcore fan.[see full story for tracks and more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Cody Carpenter Joint

Cherokee Studios reports: Having just completed his first professional album at Cherokee Studios in Hollywood, Cody Carpenter will make his debut performance at LA indie-friendly venue The Joint this Thursday, December 8th, at 10 p.m. 

"Cody's music is not part of any style," said Bruce Robb, who produced and recorded Carpenter's album for Robb Brothers Productions. "It's not an effort like trends. It's going to constantly evolve, and that's the fun of it. And that's the fun of starting to follow Cody now and seeing where he and his music end up."

Teaming up with a band of already rising stars, including Burt Bacharach's violinist Eliza James, Carpenter's show is guaranteed to be worth every cent of the $8 ticket price.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Tegan & Sara DVD

Vapor/Sanctuary reports: Indie pop-rockers Tegan & Sara are set to release their first full length DVD, entitled It's Not Fun. Don't Do It!, on February 21st, 2006 through Vapor/Sanctuary Records. The DVD is a treasure trove of Tegan & Sara vernacular as well as an in depth look at one of today's most compelling artists.

With the release of It's Not Fun. Don't Do It! latecomers and fans alike will get a chance to witness the band's dynamic live show and their affable � and often humorous - personalities up close and personal. [see full story for tracks and bonus stuff]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Metal's Dark Side DVD

MVD reports: Music Video Distributors and Hypnotic are pleased to announce the home viewing release of Metal's Dark Side - Hard and the Furious Volume 1 for North American distribution on DVD Feb 21, 2006. 

This DVD is packed with uncensored videos, shocking interviews, a tribute to Dimebag Darrell, and seriously scandalous bonus footage. From back stage at the Key Club in L.A., to the infamous Antfarm in Denmark, sexy host Jasmin St. Claire invades the minds of metal legends such as George "Corpsegrinder" Fisher (Cannibal Corpse), Satyr (Satyricon), Death Angel, Himsa, and Vinnie & Paul during one of the last Damageplan interview's ever! [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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