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Rock 2/15: Janet Jackson Sued- Raptallica- Game Vs Jay-Z- Distillers Lose
Drummer- Paradise Lost Guitarist Hospitalized- Bon Scott Tribute- Diecast
Brawl- Wallflowers- Rap Vs KFC- Medicare Concert Scam- Wu-Tang Clan Reform-
AILD Dates- Major Mastodon?- Trail of Dead- Death Cab Live EP- Varsity
Lose Bassist- Adema- The Human Geno Project- Dirty Americans- A Static
Lullaby- more
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Janet
Jackson Sued |
E! Online reports: Janet Jackson may be wishing
her bodyguards had exerted just a bit more control last Friday.
A New York man hit Jackson with a whopping
$120 million lawsuit, alleging her security detail gave him such a beatdown
outside a New York nightclub that he suffered "permanent damage" according
to the New York Daily News.
Bronx resident Leonard Salati claims Jackson's
goons grabbed him, put him in a chokehold and then proceeded to start "dragging
him down the steps" of the Marquee club on Feb. 4. [see full story for
more]- Click
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Raptallica |
Blabbermouth reports: A new METALLICA tribute
album, entitled "Hip Hop Tribute To Metallica", is due for release on March
8, according to Overstock.com. It is not yet known which artists are involved
in the album. [see full story for more, including tracklist]-
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Paradise
Lost Guitarist Hospitalized |
Blabbermouth reports: PARADISE LOST have been
forced to withdraw from Spain's Atarfe Vega Rock festival, set to take
place February 25-26 at Nave Medina Elvira in Atarfe, Granada. A statement
on the group's official web site reads as follows:
"Sadly, late last week Greg [Mackintosh,
guitar] was rushed into hospital with a ruptured appendix. He had an emergency
operation, and is currently in hospital resting. Normally this would be
a straightforward procedure, but they since found he is suffering from
peritonitis and is in a great deal of pain. [see full story for more]-
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Bon
Scott Tribute |
Blabbermouth reports: [AC/DC's Bon]Scott's
ode to the rock lifestyle can be heard this Saturday when Cherry in AC/DC
Lane invites fans to pay their respects on the 25th anniversary of the
passing of Australia's greatest frontman. From 3pm until late, young rock
band Airborne and DJs James "Hound Dog" Young, Mick Dooley, Darren "Dr
Bitch" Mitchell, Billy Walsh, Max Crawdaddy and Mary Mihelakos will crank
out songs such as "Whole Lotta Rosie", "Highway to Hell" and "TNT". Local
rock chef Julian Wu will fire up the barbie. WHERE: Cherry, city WHEN:
Saturday, February 19, from 3pm HOW MUCH: $10 DETAILS: 9639 8122 [see full
story for more]- Click
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Diecast
Brawl |
Blabbermouth reports: Video footage of the
Jan. 22 brawl at a DIECAST concert in Salt Lake City has been posted online
at KTVX.com.
The video shows the crowd getting unruly
during a show at a Midvale comedy club (The Comedy Circuit). There's a
lot of shoving and pushing and then it gets out of control.
Some people jumped on stage and allegedly
assaulted members of the band � a claim that the members of DIECAST deny.
A security guard was reportedly attacked when he tried to stop them.
No one was seriously hurt, but police want
to charge the suspects with assault. [see full story for more, including
a link to the video]- Click
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Source: Blabbermouth
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VI Festival, MORGANA LEFAY Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival,
ZAKK WYLDE Schedules 'Rockline' Appearance, AC/DC: 'Family Jewels' Double
DVD Track Listing Revealed, EYES OF FIRE Embark On DANZIG Tour; Complete
New Album and more click here to check it out
Game
Vs Jay-Z |
MTV reports: In the wake of a recent radio
freestyle session by Jay-Z, Memphis Bleek and Chris of the Young Gunz,
the Game said he felt disrespected and had to defend himself.
So on Thursday in London, he called them
out during a concert: "Memph Bleek can suck my ... / Beanie Sigel can suck
my ... / Jay-Z can suck my ... / Roc-A-Fella can suck my ..."
On Friday night, the Game called in to
Los Angeles radio station Power 106 and explained to DJ Felli Fel that
he'd been getting a stream of pages and e-mails while on tour telling him
members of the Roc were dissing him on New York and Philadelphia radio
stations. The Game also said he had mixed emotions about Jay-Z throwing
insults his way.[see full story for more]- Click
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Distillers
Lose Drummer |
Totalrock reports: Distillers drummer Andy
Granelli has left the band, to concentrate on his other project, Darker
My Love. So far, no replacement for him has been named. -
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This
Day in Rock |
ArrowFM reports: 28 years ago Sid Vicious
joins the Sex Pistols as their bassist, replacing Glen Matlock. (1977)
36 years ago A Florida woman is arrested
for impersonating Aretha Franklin during a concert. Vickie Jones' impersonation
is so convincing that nobody in the club asks for a refund. (1969) [see
full story for events that happened on this day in rock]-
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B.B.
Tributes Rufus |
liveDaily reports: B. B. King will headline
a May 24 tribute to rhythm-and-blues artist Rufus Thomas, who died in 2001.
Dubbed "Legacy: A Tribute to Rufus Thomas," the event will take place at
The Orpheum in Memphis, TN[see full story for more]- Click
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Wallflowers
Return To The Road |
liveDaily reports: The Wallflowers have lined
up a half-dozen mid-March tour dates that include a stop at the annual
South by Southwest music festival in Austin, TX.
The group launches the run March
14 in Denver, touches down at SXSW on March 19, and wraps things up in
New Orleans on March 20.
In addition to announcing the tour dates,
the band's management, in a message posted at the group's website, said
that it will "be making a very special announcement" on Friday (2/18).
[see full story for more, including dates]- Click
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Source: liveDaily
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Ani DiFranco in Los Angeles, CA, Live Review: Steve Earle and the Dukes
with Allison Moorer in Los Angeles, Posthumous Ray Charles album dominates
at Grammy Awards and more click here to check it out
Rap
Vs KFC |
FOXNews reports: Hip-hop impresario Russell
Simmons has joined other celebrities and activists who have criticized
Kentucky Fried Chicken, saying he will call for a boycott if the company
doesn't reform its slaughter practices.
Simmons called slaughter practices used
by the fast-food chain's suppliers "grossly inhumane" and has filmed a
commercial "showing some of the very worst abuses chickens undergo" before
they are served to customers, the Daily News reported Sunday. [see full
story for more]- Click
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Medicare
Concert Scam |
AP reports: HealthSouth Corp. booked singers
like Faith Hill, Reba McIntire and the band Alabama for its annual management
meetings at Disney World between 1996 and 2001 � then billed Medicare to
cover the cost, according to a report in The Birmingham News.
HealthSouth had previously acknowledged
improperly billing Medicare for lavish entertainment and other expenses
as part of a $325 million settlement announced by the Justice Department
in December, but the agreement did not mention who performed at the meetings.
[see full story for more]- Click
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Grammys
Bomb |
antiMusic reports: The Grammy Awards was a
star-studded affair this year with U2, Usher, James Brown, Velvet Revolver
and more but the star power didn't translate to ratings. This year's telecast
dropped 28 percent from last year's, with an estimated 18.8 million viewers;
the lowest ratings for the telecast since 1995. [see full story for more]-
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Wu-Tang
Clan Reform |
NME reports: WU-TANG CLAN are set to release
their first new material in over three years in tribute to the late rapper
and bandmate OL' DIRTY BASTARD .
The rap collective were planning
to record all new material together after they regrouped for a live show
in New Jersey three months ago (November 12).
The surviving members have now recorded
a new track, set to be included on Ol' Dirty Bastard's last solo album,
due out in the US on March 22.[see full story for more]-
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AILD
Dates |
The PRP reports: Dates have been announced
for As I Lay Dying's upcoming run with Throwdown and All That Remains,
the schedule is as follows:
March 24th San Luis Obispo, CA - Trinity
Hall
March 25th Lancaster, CA - Mr. Q's Billiards
March 26th Fresno, CA - Big Game Studios
March 27th Orangevale, CA - The Boardwalk
[see full story for more dates]-
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Major
Mastodon? |
The PRP reports: Mastodon are heavily rumored
to have recently inked a deal with an as-yet unannounced major label. -
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Trail
of Dead Dates |
The PRP reports: ...And You Will Know Us By
The Trail Of Dead have announced the dates for their upcoming North American
trek, they are as follows:
March 30th Houston, TX - Engine Room
March 31st New Orleans, LA - House Of
Blues
April 01st Atlanta, GA - Variety Playhouse
April 02nd Orlando, FL - Tabu Nightclub
April 03rd Tampa, FL - State Theatre
[see full story for more dates]-
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Death
Cab Live EP |
punkbands.com reports: The Death Cab for Cutie
live EP promised last December has been set for a March 1st release on
Barsuk. Titled The John Byrd EP and recorded by "touring sound guy," John
Byrd. The band promises songs that span Death Cab's career [see full story
for more]- Click
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Punk
In Stores |
punkbands.com reports: Here are the new albums
you can find in stores today:
Open Hand - You And Me
Goldfinger - Disconnection Notice
Plot To Blow Up The Eiffel Tower - Love
in
Against Me! - Sink. Florida. Sink/Unsubstantiated
Rumors (7")
Cruiserweight - Sweet Weaponry
The Boils - World Poison (re-issue)
[see full story for many more]-
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Varsity
Lose Bassist |
Punkbands.com reports: From the official The
Varsity Website: "We are sorry to announce that Matt, our bass player,
will be leaving The Varsity for personal reasons. He's an amazing person,
bass player, and friend - we will miss him. However, The Varsity is still
up and going. Jason from The Falls Lost will be filling in on bass for
the shows[see full story for more]- Click
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All-Stars
Witness for Jacko Trial |
antiMusic reports: Michael Jackson's witness
list reads like a who's who of celebrity. The pop star's lawyers plan to
call on a laundry list of stars to testify in Jackson's defense at his
child molestation trial. Some of the stars that may end up in the witness
box include Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryan, veteran actress Elizabeth
Taylor, "Tonight Show" host Jay Leno, R&B legend Stevie Wonder and
TV talk-show host Larry King.
The Jackson trial resumed today with jury
selection, during the proceedings Jackson's attorney Tom Mesereau was ordered
by the judge to read off the 350 plus list of names of defense witnesses
which also included Diana Ross, Bee Gee Barry Gibb, 10 members of Jackson's
family as well as two of Jackson's children, Paris and Prince Michael.
[see full story for more]- Click
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Adema
Return with Planets |
antiMusic reports: Numetal rockers Adema have
returned with a new singer, a new label and a new album. After parting
with Arista Records, Adema signed up with Earache Records who will release
their new album "Planets" on April 5th in North America (April 11 in Europe).
This is the band's first outing with lead
singer Luke Caraccioli, who replaced the departed Marky Chavez.
The first single from the album will be
the track "Tornado," which will see a special CD and 7" format release
in the UK on March 21st. Each format will include separate bonus tracks
not found on the album [see full story for more]- Click
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The
Human Geno Project |
press release reports: Geno K, a guitarist,
bass and keyboard player & programmer will release his entirely self-produced
new album "The Human Geno Project" on February 22, 2005. The release will
be followed by a massive national tour by The Geno K Experience.[see full
story for more]- Click
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Dirty
Americans U.S. Debut |
press release reports: After receiving extensive
international acclaim, Strange Generation, the debut album from the Michigan-based
quartet Dirty Americans, will receive a long-overdue domestic release by
Liquor and Poker Music on March 22.
The 13-track recording, produced by Paul
Ebersold (3 Doors Down, Saliva), was initially released by Roadrunner Records
last March in Europe and Japan, where it earned rave reviews. In naming
Strange Generation one of its top releases of the year, the prestigious
U.K.-based music magazine Classic Rock termed the album �s***-kicking classic
rock,� dubbing the band �a welcome modern take on Zep, Cream and Sabbath.�
Kerrang!, meanwhile, named Strange Generation �one of 2004�s essential
purchases.� In its 4K review, the magazine called the record �rock music
at its uplifting, unpretentious best�with psychedelic harmonies, feel-good
choruses and lashings of ass-shaking soul.� [see full story for more]-
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A
Static Lullaby 'Stand Up' |
press release reports: A Static Lullaby filmed
a video for "Stand Up" this past Sunday with director Zach Merck (Converge,
Eighteen Visions) in Los Angeles, CA. The track is the first single from
A Static Lullaby's highly anticipated album Faso Latido, which is set to
hit stores on April 5th.- Click
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Meliah
Rage Mark 20th Anniversary with New CD |
press release reports: The pioneering thrash
metal band Meliah Rage is finishing the recording of its upcoming studio
album 'The Deep And Dreamless Sleep,' scheduled for release by midyear
on Screaming Ferret Wreckords.
Band leader/guitarist/songwriter Anthony
Nichols, vocalist Paul Souza, guitarist Jim Koury, bass guitarist Jesse
Johnson and returning original drummer Stuart Dowie are working on 'The
Deep And Dreamless Sleep' at Danger Multitrack Studios in Providence, RI,
and Sherwood Forest Studios in Bedford, MA. "The record seems to have a
darker tone to it than previous efforts," says Nichols.
Some of the new songs include "Permanently
Damaged," "Twisted Wreck" and "Undefeated."
2005 marks the 20th anniversary of the
Boston-based band's formation. The band was named for the Meliah Indians'
practice of taking opium to prepare for battle.[see full story for more]-
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Slapp
of the Day: Bill O'Reilly |
[The following is an opinion column. If you
only came here for news or are easily offended by other people's opinions,
then you can skip this] I'm feeling lazy today and still trying to recover
from the gawd awful all-star rendition of "Across The Universe" from Sunday
night (who did they think they were, Elton John? Don't change the fricken
words! That performance will change your world alright; it will make you
lose your fans!) Anyway, since I'm in no mood for a full blunt force slapp
I thought I would do a no-brainer slapp for today. So ladies and gentleman
(and Motley Crue fans) today I shall slapp Bill O'Reilly! If anyone needs
a good slapp, it's this putz.
Bill O'Reilly cost me $300 this past weekend.
I was forced to fork over my not so hard earned dollars to buy a TV for
my bedroom because of Bill O'Reilly. You see my roommates have an unhealthy
obsession with Mr O. Every night at 5:00 (PST) we can't watch real TV because
for some reason my roommates just have to watch this vapid excuse for a
political talk show. I bitched and bitched to try and get them to change
the channel but it was no use, they have become Billdroids. They're lame
excuse that they are just killing time until Dennis Miller comes on doesn't
wash with me.
Why do I dislike Bill O'Reilly so much?
What's to like? I think Bill has enough love for himself that there is
no room for anyone else in the world to love him.
[The slapp doesn't stop here, click the
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