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Rock 2/3: Singer Gouges Out Eye- Megaman Murder- Lamb of God Banned- Green
Day Tour- Vinnie May Play Dimebag Benefit- Reggae Star Jailed for Profanity-
Is Rock Dead?- Weezer- Slash N Beatles- Motley Hit?- Kountry Kracker- Jay-Z
Sues R.Kelly- New Order- God Forbid- Year of Bob- Motorhead- Avril Dual-
Def Leppard- Hall of Fame- Foos, Maiden & Pixies for Leeds- Reel Big
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 Singer
Gouges Out Eye |
Reuters reports: Following a suicide attempt,
R&B singer Houston has gouged out his eye while on an overseas performance
junket.
A brief statement was released Wednesday
by his Capitol Records label, saying only, "Our thoughts and prayers are
with Houston during this tragic time."
According to sources, the singer first
attempted to jump out of a London hotel window last Thursday. Prevented
from doing so by his security staff, Houston was locked in his room, at
which time the injury occurred. No additional details as to his current
condition or whereabouts have been disclosed. [see full story for more]-
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| Megaman
Murder |
NME reports: SO SOLID CREW rapper MEGAMAN
is to face trial on September 5 charged with the murder of a man shot in
south LONDON last year.
The star � real name Dwayne Vincent - appeared
in the dock at the capital's Old Bailey court today (February 2) alongside
unemployed Carl Morgan, who is charged with the same offence.
The pair are accused of murdering Colin
Scarlett, who was gunned down in Tooting's Maskells Road on November 6.
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Source: NME
also has news on Neil's Children join �The Rotters' Club' , Engineers to
play special London show, Razorlight reschedule UK tour, Franz Ferdinand
go highbrow , Funeral For A Friend to headline London festival and more
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| Lamb
of God Banned |
Lamb-of-God.com reports: LAMB OF GOD has been
BANNED from performing at the Forum in Los Angeles. The band is being forced
to step aside from one of their arena concerts on the upcoming Subliminal
Verses Tour with Slipknot.
The venue, The Forum in Los Angeles, is
owned by The Faithful Central Bible Church who decided to impose a ruling
to BAN LAMB OF GOD from performing at their venue.
LAMB OF GOD have come off of several extremely
successful headlining runs through L.A. in the last year, so this move
comes completely unexpected for the band and the tour as a whole. Los Angeles
is, and has always been, a huge market for the band, building steadily
with each one of their releases and tours and exploding with the bands
current release Ashes of the Wake. [see full story for more]-
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| Green
Day Tour |
Punkbands reports: Green Day has announced
it's touring plans for the next few months; among the dates are two previously
announced sets in Japan and Australia, before heading back to North America
for dates which span the months of April and May. Subsequent to those dates,
the band will be heading to Europe for another string of dates. They are
touring in support of their Grammy-nominated full length American Idiot.
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| Vinnie
May Play Dimebag Benefit |
Launch reports: Damageplan and Pantera drummer
Vinnie Paul may perform onstage at a benefit show in memory of his late
brother, Damageplan and Pantera guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, according
to a posting online by Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian. Anthrax is joining
Disturbed, Drowning Pool and Soil for the February 23 show at Chicago's
Aragon Ballroom, and Ian wrote, "It looks like Vinnie will be playing with
us. That's going to be f--king killer. Hope to see you there." [see full
story for more]- Click
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| Reggae
Star Jailed for Profanity |
Reuters reports: Jamaican reggae star Sizzla,
already controversial because of his lyrics attacking gays, was sent to
prison for two weeks on Wednesday after being convicted of using profane
language.
Sizzla, whose real name is Miguel Collins,
was told to serve 15 days in prison by a magistrate who said that he was
determined to stop artists and entertainers from using profanity.
Sizzla was charged with using expletives
on stage under the Town and Community Act, a British colonial-era public
order law that prohibits indecent dress or expression. [see full story
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| Is
Rock Dead? |
NY Daily News reports: Jim Farber: Is rock
dead? Not quite. But judging from its performance on the charts - and compared
to its biggest bands and trends from a few years ago - it's wheezing.
Cast your eye down 2004's Top 10-selling
album list and you won't see a single new rock band. The sole hard guitar
group is Evanescence - a holdover from 2003. The nearest thing to a new
guitar band is Maroon 5, which didn't make it on a rock song but on a soul
single, "This Love," and a billowing pop ballad, "She Will Be Loved."
Broaden your view to the year's Top 20
sellers and you'll find just one other rocker - and an aging one at that
- Prince, who gave away enough copies of his "Musicology" to place it 18th
in 2004. [see full story for more]- Click
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| Weezer
Update |
Weezer.com reports: The album 5 tracklist
(that is, whats included, not the exact order) for album 5 has been 97%
settled after some heavy listening sessions between the band and producer/mentor
Rick Rubin. A few songs got swapped out and switched around, and there
is high confidence in the final selection, which now includes a few songs
from the late '03 recording sessions that were originally left behind in
favor of the new sessions in July-October '04. Currently Rivers is working
on finishing up his vocals on 3 songs, and then the stuff should be 99%
ready for mixing. Meanwhile the artwork is underway, with the art director
assembling cd art that may include exclusive photo selections from the
recording sessions, fresh unseen imagery, and/or new photography taken
expressly for the album art. More when its known. ...as for the single
and album release dates: So far we only know that the first single "Beverly
Hills" SHOULD be going to radio in late March (exact date unconfirmed as
yet), while the 5th album (title TBA) SHOULD be out sometime in May. (everything
still subject to change) [see full story for more]- Click
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| Slash
N Beatles For Grammys |
Blabbermouth reports: VELVET REVOLVER will
take part in an all-star live performance of THE BEATLES song "Across the
Universe" during the 47th annual Grammy Awards celebration, according to
Billboard.com. The song, which will also feature U2 lead singer Bono, Stevie
Wonder, Norah Jones, Alicia Keys, Tim McGraw and Brian Wilson, will be
immediately released to raise funds for tsunami relief efforts. [see full
story for more]- Click
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| Motley
Hit? |
Blabbermouth reports: MÖTLEY CRÜE's
two-CD "greatest hits" collection, "Red, White & Crüe", is poised
to sell between 75,000 and 80,000 copies during its first week of release,
making it the week's biggest debut, according to Hits Daily Double. [see
full story for more]- Click
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Source: Blabbermouth
also has news on MUDVAYNE: New Single 'Happy?' Posted Online, GOD FORBID
Embark On First Headlining U.S. Tour; Begin Writing New Album, Former FORBIDDEN
Guitarist Says His New Group Is One Of The Few 'Real' Bands, Former INCANTATION
Guitarist Records Song For 'Swamp Zombies' Soundtrack, MYNJUN: New Demo
In The Works, Debut Release Available For Download and more click here
to check it out
| Kountry
Kracker |
MTV reports: Continuing his flirtation with
country living, Uncle Kracker has signed on for a spring tour with Kenny
Chesney and Gretchen Wilson. The trek, Kracker's second outing with "Last
Night, Again" duet partner Chesney, kicks off on March 9 in Houston[see
full story for more]- Click
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| Jay-Z
Sues R.Kelly |
MTV reports: Jay-Z first gave it to R. Kelly
on wax, and now he's giving it to him in court.
After dissing Kelly for his lawsuit against
him on the "Drop It Like It's Hot" remix, the rapper has now filed a countersuit
against the R&B singer in Manhattan Supreme Court.
Kelly filed his $75 million action in November
against Jay-Z, his business associates and the tour's promoter when he
got kicked off the Best of Both Worlds tour[see full story for more]-
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| New
Order Shorted |
Contactmusic reports: NEW ORDER are still
owed money from record sales during their 1980s heyday - but they have
no idea how much.
The TRUE FAITH stars credit defunct record
label FACTORY with inspiring them to write and record some of their best-loved
tunes.
But they also hold Factory boss TONY WILSON's
incompetence responsible for the company's failure to keep track of album
sales and pay New Order enough money. [see full story for more]-
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| 50
Cent & Bart |
Contactmusic reports: Hip-hop star 50 CENT
is set to join the world of animation when he makes a special guest appearance
in hit cartoon THE SIMPSONS. The IN DA CLUB rapper, real name CURTIS JACKSON,
will be featured in an episode where character BART sneaks out of the house
to attend the star's concert before faking his own kidnapping to avoid
being grounded, reports MTV. The episode will air in America on 13 February
(05). [see full story for more]- Click
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| God
Forbid Album News |
Lambgoat reports: More details regarding the
new God Forbid album have been revealed. Recording will commence in May,
with work set to take place at Audiohammer Studios with Jason Suecof (Trivium)
and Trax East with Eric Rachel (Dillinger Escape Plan). The album is tentatively
slated for a fall release through Century Media Records.[see full story
for more]- Click
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| Year
of Bob |
Jamaica Observer reports: PRIME Minister PJ
Patterson announced Tuesday that the government has organised a year-long
celebration of the 60th anniversary of the late reggae icon Robert 'Bob'
Nesta Marley.
"We believe that this programme is
a fitting tribute from the nation of his birth," said Patterson. "The comprehensive
programme is designed to involve Jamaicans at all levels throughout the
island and overseas."[see full story for more]- Click
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| More
Motorhead |
IAYM reports: More dates have surfaced for
Corrosion Of Conformity and Motörhead's upcoming North American run,
the schedule currently looks as follows:
March 09th Sayreville, New Jersey Starland
Ballroom
March 11th Worcester, Massachusetts The
Palladium
March 12th New York City, New York B.B.
King's Blues Club
March 13th Clifton Park, New York Northern
Lights
March 15th Hartford, Connecticut Webster
Theater
[see full story for more]-
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| Leppard
Covers |
Totalrock reports: Def Leppard have finally
confirmed that they've recorded no less than 22 cover versions, although
as yet they've not announced how these will be released. The covers are
as follows: '10538 Overture' - ELO, '21st Century Boy' - T. Rex, 'Don't
Believe A Word' - Thin Lizzy, 'Drive-In Saturday' - David Bowie, 'Hanging
On The Telephone' - Blondie, 'Hellraiser' - The Sweet, 'He's Gonna Step
On You' - John Kongos, 'No Matter What' - Badfinger, 'Little Bit Of Love'
- Free, 'Rock On' - David Essex, 'Stay With Me' - Faces, 'Street Life'
- Roxy Music, 'The Golden Age Of Rock & Roll' - Mott The Hoople, 'Waterloo
Sunset' - The Kinks, 'American Girl' - Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers,
'Heartbeat' [see full story for more]- Click
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Source: Totalrock
also has news on Razorlight Re-schedule UK Tour, Green Day: Second Night
In The Bowl, UK Goes Suicidal, Maiden For Carling Weekend?, Moody Road
Trip and more click here to check it out
| Hall
of Fame |
ArrowFM reports: We knew when the 20th annual
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions were - now we know when we'll be
able to see the ceremony. The event will be at New York's Waldorf Astoria
on Monday March 14th. U2, the Pretenders, Buddy Guy, The Joy's and Percy
Sledge will be inducted and all will play on stage. The event lasts anywhere
from 4-6 hours. So VH1 will tape the whole thing, edit it down and show
us the good stuff on Saturday March 19th at 9pm.- Click
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Source: ArrowFM
also has news on Styx Stuff, Get a Taste of Elton, The Edge gets Edgy,
Classic Crumbs for Tuesday, Classic Crumbs (Frampton & Aerosmith)and
more click here to check it out
| Doherty
Documentary |
Xfm reports: The full interview from BBC's
Newsnight recent interview with Babyshambles frontman Pete Doherty will
be broadcast in a television special which will include previously unseen
footage of the troubled star. The troubled singer was interviewed by Kirsty
Wark about his turbulent career, jail time and much documented drug problems
shortly before Christmas, for a feature on Newsnight which was first aired
on December 21, 2004. Now the full interview including many previously
unbroadcast scenes has been made into a 30-minute special which will be
transmitted on BBC4 at 23.30 on Tuesday February 15. [see full story for
more]- Click
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| Foos,
Maiden & Pixies for Leeds |
NME reports: FOO FIGHTERS, PIXIES and metal
titans IRON MAIDEN are amongst the big names who are set to headline this
year's CARLING WEEKEND: READING AND LEEDS FESTIVALS, NME.COM can exclusively
reveal.[see full story for more]- Click
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| ISC
Finalist |
press release reports: The International Songwriting
Competition (ISC) is pleased to announce its 2004 finalists. Songwriting
for this year's competition proved to be at an extremely high level, making
the selection of finalists out of 11,000 entries from 77 countries a most
challenging one.
Starting February 1 to February 28, 2005,
members of the public can take part in the 2004 Peoples' Voice, an online
voting contest that allows them to listen and vote for their favorite ISC
finalist. The winner of the Peoples' Voice is in addition to, and completely
separate from, the regular winners who will be selected by the ISC judging
panel. In addition to the $100,000 in prizes given out the ISC winners,
the Peoples' Voice winner will receive $3,000 in prizes, including a home
recording studio from Xytar Digital Systems. [see full story now to listen
to and vote for your favorite song.]- Click
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| Dirty
Americans Are Coming |
press release reports: Prepare to rethink
all that you know about Detroit Rock City, because Liquor and Poker Music
has found the Dirty Americans and once again, your idea of what's "cool"
is about to be altered forever. Dirty Americans are the next band to be
crowned the kings of Detroit "rock" once Liquor And Poker Music releases
the band's chopper and whisky-fueled debut album, Strange Generation, in
2005. [see full story for more]- Click
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Features former members of The Workhorse Movement
| Armor
For Sleep In Stores |
press release reports: Armor For Sleep will
be playing a series of FREE acoustic in-store performances in support of
their upcoming album, "What To Do When You Are Dead" (out Feb 22nd).
Space is extremely limited, so pre-order
your cd at the store to guarantee your spot at show, and receive an Armor
For Sleep poster & limited edition version of "What To Do When You
Are Dead" including a bonus DVD!
2/23 - Looney Tunes - West Babylon,
NY
2/25 - Vintage Vinyl - Fords, NJ
3/3 - Rock-A-Billy's - Utica, MI
3/4 - Tower Records - Chicago, IL
3/5 - Vintage Vinyl - St Louis MO
[see full story for more]-
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| Lost
City Angels CD/Tour |
press release reports: Lost City Angels will
release their new album, Broken World, on April 5th through Stay Gold Records.
Lost City Angels will kick off a U.S. tour
on March 8th with Catch 22, Spitalfield and Don't Look Down. LCA have also
been confirmed for Warped Tour 2005. Check out the dates below.
3.8.05 Irving Plaza New York, NY w/ Catch
22, Spitalfield and Dont Look Down
3.9.05 123 Pleasant St Morgantown WV w/
Catch 22, Spitalfield and Dont Look Down
3.10.05 Grog Shop Cleveland Heights, OH
w/ Catch 22, Spitalfield and Dont Look Down
[see full story for more dates and song
samples]- Click
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| Reel
Big News |
press release reports: Reel Big Fish have
announced a April 5th release date for We're Not Happy Til You're Not Happy,
their latest Jive Records full-length. The new album was co-produced by
Shawn Sullivan and Reel Big Fish front man Aaron Barrett. A cover of Tracy
Chapman's "Talkin' Bout a Revolution" has been selected as the first single.[see
full story for more]- Click
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| Throcult
Mayhem |
press release reports: Denver, Colorado-based
black/death metal band THROCULT have been confirmed for this year's Minneapolis
Mayhem 2 festival, set to take place on May 6-7 at Star Central in Columbia
Heights, Minnesota. Also scheduled to appear at the festival are German
thrash pioneers SODOM, long-running San Francisco Bay Area metallers SADUS,
Las Vegas, Nevada thrashers AVENGER OF BLOOD, Michigan-based black metallers
SUMMON and Chicago's THE CHASM. [see full story for more]-
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| Dry
Kill Logic /(hed)pe Dates |
press release reports: 2/03 - The Blue Cat
- Bellefontaine, OH
2/04 - The Agora Theatre - Cleveland,
OH
2/05 - Harpo's - Detroit, MI
2/07 - Alrosa Villa - Columbus, OH
2/08 - Planet Rock - Battle Creek, MI
[see full story for more dates, including
more with AHC, Otep and more]- Click
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| Are
You A SLUNT? |
press release reports: New York City rock
band SLUNT is currently looking for a hot rockin' mama to step up to the
bass. Must have good vibes, good looks and great stage presence. Experience
and vocals a MUST!
The band just got off of a five-week stint
as direct support for Marilyn Manson, and are gearing up for the release
of their debut full-length album which is due out in March on Repossession
Records. Extensive touring is planned and they're looking to fill the position
as soon as possible. Anyone interested should check out www.slunt.net and
www.repossessionrecords.com and can contact the band directly at [email protected].[see
full story for more]- Click
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| Raven's
Heart Iron Maiden Auction |
Day in Rock reports: Just a quick word. Raven's
Heart Foundation has two items donated by Iron Maiden that are currently
up for auction on eBay. One is a Fender Strat Guitar donated and signed
by Dave and the other item is signed and framed photo from the band. Click
the full story link to get info on these items and the links to the actual
eBay auction pages. Up The Irons for a great cause! -
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| Slapp
of the Day: Metallica |
First off mad props and a shout out to the
Emo dorks that sent their love after yesterday's Slapp. Your Ryan Seacrest
Fan Club membership has been approved. There, you have a little mini slapp
for today and that's all you're gonna get because I actually have something
nice to say about someone!
I just got done watching what has to be
the best music documentary ever made, Metallica's "Some Kind of Monster".
I walked away with a new appreciation and understand of the band. It's
real easy to pick on Metallica. We can talk about the whole Napster thing.
(But if someone was ripping me off I'd get pissed too.) The disconnect
between them and their fanbase (we can't expect millionaires to empathize
with working stiffs). Or that they along with Motley Crue rank right up
there as the biggest sellouts in metal history (I do give Motley credit
for admitting it). But after watching this movie some of my strongest negative
feelings are gone. Some on my lingering questions about the band are no
longer there.
[Scott ran long today. To read the rest
of today's Slapp and post comments about it, click the full story link]
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