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Rock 6/20: Sex Pistols Reunion- Live 8 Rejects Crue- Cassidy Surrenders-
Bad Vibrations- Karl Mueller RIP- Pixies Unplugged- NOFX Ban- David Gray-
Prong- Stratovarius- Bon Jovi Idol- Stretch Arm Strong- Blindside- Paulson-
Oasis- Team Sleep- Nightwish- Celtic Frost- Dissection- Post Hot Water-
Boo Radley- Our Lady Peace- Since the Flood- Animosity- Winter Solstice-
Cattle Decapitation- Hydra- more
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Pistols Reunion |
Rockdirt reports: News of the World reports
that the Sex Pistols will be reuniting to perform at Live 8 after Johnny
Rotten finally agreed to do the show his bandmates immediately agreed to.
"The others said 'Yes' straight away but Johnny took his time," a source
said. "He knew the rest of the band had given the reunion the green light
so in the end he agreed."- Click
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| Live
8 Rejects Crue |
BW&BK reports: The promoter involved in
London's Live8 concert has a problem - too many groups want to be involved
in the humanitarian effort.
Harvey Goldsmith told the Mirror that he
has turned down 65 bands, including MOTLEY CRUE and MEATLOAF.
OZZY OSBOURNE, who played at the Live Aid
concert in 1985, and the SPICE GIRLS, turned down by promoter Bob Geldof,
the event's main mover, could still make the cut. [see full story for more]-
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| Cassidy
Surrenders |
MTV reports: As expected, Cassidy has turned
himself in. The rapper, whose real name is Barry Reese, surrendered early
Friday afternoon (June 17) to Philadelphia police on charges of murder,
attempted murder, reckless endangerment, aggravated assault, conspiracy.[see
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| Bad
Vibrations |
AP reports: The new state historical landmark
dedicated to the Beach Boys last month has already been the target of graffiti
vandals.
The city quickly removed paint scrawled
on the 119th Street monument and officials were considering a variety of
security measures, including surveillance cameras, a fence or sealing it
with a graffiti-resistant coating. [see full story for more]-
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| Karl
Mueller RIP |
Audio Aggression reports: Karl Mueller, bassist
and co-founder of Soul Asylum lost his battle with throat cancer this morning.
Mueller had been diagnosed with throat cancer in May 2004 and has spent
the past year in and out of the hospital. Soul Asylum rose to fame in the
early nineties with hits such as "Somebody to Shove", "Black Gold", and
"Runaway Train" from their album 'Grave Dancers Union' which went on to
sell more than 2 million copies. [see full story for more]-
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| Pixies
Unplugged |
Aversion reports: The Pixies are going unplugged.
The alt-rock icons will play the first acoustic set in their history at
the Newport Folk Festival Aug. 6. No set listing has been revealed, but
fans can probably bet that, true to form, the band will record and release
the set as an album of its own. [see full story for more]-
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| NOFX
Ban |
Aversion reports: A Candian radio station
that played a NOFX song has incurred the wrath of the Canuck government.
A listener of Winnipeg's Power 97 FM filed
an official complaint after the station broadcast the band's "Kill All
the White Man" on Nov. 19, claiming the song � a diatribe against capitalism
drenched in meathead metaphors � ran afoul of Canadian broadcast rules
that bar stations from promoting violence. [see full story for more]-
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| Rodney
ROQ Star |
FMQB reports: Today on KROQ/Los Angeles' Kevin
& Bean morning show, the popular duo hosted a fundraiser for KROQ legend
Rodney Bingenheimer to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame.
For those of you that may not already know,
Bingenheimer is world famous for debuting bands who have catapulted to
super-star status and whose music has influenced most of the Modern Rock
bands of today.
The $15,000 needed to apply for the the
star was quickly raised[If Ryan Seacrest can buy a star for his contribution
to radio, then Rodney should get his for free because he earned it! see
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| David
Gray Tour |
liveDaily reports: British singer/songwriter
David Gray will hype his forthcoming album with a pre-release tour of the
U.S. and Canada.
Gray's outing kicks off in Toronto on Aug.
1, and will then hit 10 major U.S. cities by mid-month. Tickets go on sale
to the general public during the next few weeks; on-sale dates are included
in the itinerary [at the full story link] - Click
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| Prong
Lose Drummer |
BW&BK reports: Drummer Dan Laudo has posted
the following message at his website (www.danlaudo.com):
"After 7 years playing drums for PRONG
that included 2 albums, a live DVD and many tours around the world, I am
leaving the band to concentrate on other projects.[see full story for more]-
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| Jari
Leaves Stratovarius |
BW&BK reports: Long time bass player of
STRATOVARIUS, Jari Kainulainen has left the band. Guitarist Timo Tolkki
has posted the following message to the band's official Forum: "Some of
you have heard rumours that Jari Kainulainen has left Stratovarius. Unfortunately
I have to tell you that they are true. This is due to personal reasons.
We will release official statement regarding that soon." [see full story
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| Thrash
Against Cancer |
BW&BK reports: The original lineup of
TESTAMENT will headline the Thrash Against Cancer benefit, which will be
held at The Pound's amphitheatre on Saturday, July 9. This will be their
first show in San Francisco since 1993 with the classic lineup that recorded
The Legacy.
BROCAS HELM, DREAMS OF DAMNATION (featuring
former DARK ANGEL guitarist Jim Durkin), AGENT STEEL and DEKAPITATOR (featuring
Andy Maniac and Matt Hellfiend of EXHUMED) have recently been added to
the bill. [see full story for more]- Click
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| Bon
Jovi Idol |
andPOP reports: Bo Bice, American Idol's runner-up
this season, has collaborated with Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora.
The two recorded "Vehicle," which will
appear on the single for "Inside Your Heaven," which Bice will release
Tuesday. [see full story for more]- Click
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| Stretch
Arm Strong Tour |
IAYM reports: Stretch Arm Strong will be heading
out on a co-headlining run with Haste The Day in July/August, with Kane
Hodder taking the opening slot. Dates are as follows:
July 26th Seattle, Washington El Corazon
July 28th Roseville, California The Underground
July 30th Los Angeles, California Henry
Ford Theater (feat. Good Riddance)
July 31st Tempe, Arizona The Clubhouse
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| Blindside
Dates |
IAYM reports: Blindside have added a few more
dates to their schedule, the latest include:
July 25th Medford, Oregon Main 1 Arts Center
July 30th Pomona, California Glasshouse
August 03rd San Diego, California Soma
August 06th Dallas, Texas The Door [see
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| Paulson
Tracks |
IAYM reports: Paulson have revealed the tentative
track listing to their upcoming new album which is currently being recorded
with producer Mike Poorman (Piebald, Tsunami Bomb) in Boston, Massachsuetts.
It looks as follows:
01. "Ultrahigh"
02. "VOIDS!"
03. "Mitsubishi"
04. "Not By A Long Shot"
05. "Miami Current"
06. "All At Once"
07. "Keeper"
08. "I Knew You When"
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| Oasis
Down Under |
NME reports: OASIS have announced their first
Australian tour in three years.
The band, who are on the road in support
of their current album 'Don't Believe The Truth', will go to Australia
at the end of the year. [see full story for more]- Click
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