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Rock 3/10: 50 Cent, Game Truce- Britney 86ed- Peta Vs J.Lo- DMB Driver
Pleads- Idol Sues Godfather- Deep Purple- Rainbow Reunion- KISS Reality
TV- Plant Tour- Rush Trial- Alanis- Stratovarius- Mars Volta - Smile DVD-
Dandy Warhols- High On Fire- Megadeth- Charlatans - Slipknot- Sevendust-
Warped Escape Plan- Green Day- Durst Legal Reacharound- Used Chaos- When
Surfers Attack- more
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 50
Cent, the Game Truce |
AP reports: Perhaps selling 1.1 million copies
of his new album in four days has softened the heart of 50 Cent. Or maybe
he has so many feuds going, he can afford to let one go. On Wednesday,
50 Cent and The Game publicly squashed a bitter feud that had erupted into
gunfire last week after 50 kicked Game out of his G-Unit clique for disloyalty.
The two platinum-selling gangsta rappers
didn't exactly kiss and make up. When they emerged before a media throng
at Harlem's famed Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, both
looked as if they'd been shoved into apologies by a stern mother.
But they did shake hands, albeit at the
end of the press conference, after speaking about contrition and the need
for peace. [see full story for more]- Click
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| Britney
86ed |
Ananova reports: Britney Spears was thrown
out of two Beverly Hills restaurants because she refused to leave her dog
outside.
The singer and husband Kevin Federline
were asked to leave Euro-Asian eatery Crustacean, because her pet dog Bit
Bit's presence would have broken health and safety regulations.
The couple then headed to the Trattoria
Amici Restaurant, but left after a waiter explained dogs are not permitted
in the establishment reports IMDb.com. [see full story for the thrilling
conclusion]- Click
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| Peta
Vs J.Lo |
Contactmusic reports: Animal rights charity
PEOPLE FOR THE ETHICAL TREATMENT OF ANIMALS (PETA) have taken their hatred
of JENNIFER LOPEZ to the next level - by launching an anti-J.Lo website.
PETA has already listed Lopez as one of their 'worst dressed' celebrities
after consistently wearing fur during her promotional activities and in
the designs for her new couture line SWEETFACE. On the website JLODOWN.COM,
PETA fumes, "J.Lo knows what animals who are killed for their skins endure-PETA
has contacted her with letters and videos no less than a dozen times. "Through
the years, Lopez has worn the skin of just about every animal imaginable..
yadda, yadda, yadda. Grab a burger and click the full story link for more
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| DMB
Driver Pleads |
AP reports: A bus driver for the Dave Matthews
Band pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges stemming from the dumping of 800
pounds of human waste from his vehicle's septic tank onto a sightseeing
boat on the Chicago River. [see full story for more]-
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| Jacko
Accuser Testifies |
AP reports: Michael Jackson's young accuser
took the witness stand Wednesday, saying he once considered the pop star
now charged with molesting him "the coolest guy in the world."
The 15-year-old was not asked about the
molestation allegations before court ended for the day, but described viewing
adult Internet sites with Jackson present and said the singer told him
to "call me daddy" during the taping of a documentary. [see full story
for more]- Click
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| Chris
LeDoux RIP |
AP reports: Chris LeDoux, a former world champion
bareback rider who parlayed songs about the rodeo life into a successful
country music career, died Wednesday from complications of liver cancer.
He was 56. [see full story for more]- Click
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| Idol
Sues Godfather |
Contactmusic reports: AMERICAN IDOL victor
RUBEN STUDDARD has filed a lawsuit against his godfather and former business
adviser, accusing him of withdrawing his cash without permission.
A lawyer for the singer has slapped RONALD
EDWARDS with a suit alleging that Edwards withdrew cheques that add up
to $90,000 (GBP47,368) from Studdard's account, ran up big charges on his
credit cards and misused $246,000 (GBP129,473) without getting Studdard's
permission, reports MTV.COM. [see full story for more]-
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| Purple
/BOC For Fox Fest |
Blabbermouth reports: Classic rock greats
DEEP PURPLE and BLUE ÖYSTER CULT have been confirmed for the 2005
Fox Fest at the Ionia Free Fairground in Ionia, MI on Friday, June 17.
They will be joined by up-and-coming artists KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD and Grand
Rapids rock band BROKEN SUNDAY. [see full story for more]-
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| Rainbow
Reunion? |
Blabbermouth reports: According to a posting
on The Dio Message Board, RAINBOW may reform for a series of live shows
after all. Word has it that Ronnie James Dio's wife Wendy's management
company Niji Management may be looking at getting the members of the group
back together for a number of live appearances. The lineup at this stage
looks to be as follows: Ronnie James Dio (vocals), Ritchie Blackmore (guitar),
Jimmy Bain (bass) and Vinny Appice (to replace the late Cozy Powell). [see
full story for more]- Click
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Source: Blabbermouth
also has news on SAXON: More U.S. Tour Dates Announced ** QUIET RIOT Bassist:
'We Are Like A Band Of Brothers' ** MNEMIC Confirmed For Danish Soundtrack
** AEROSMITH Guitarist Says He Has Material Ready For Next Solo Album **
ROB ZOMBIE: New Album To Feature Guest Appearances By TOMMY LEE, WES BORLAND,
JOHN 5 and more click here to check it out
| KISS
Reality TV |
BW&BK reports: Cable's Oxygen network
has announced that its new Mr. Romance reality-comedy series that will
"search for the next Fabio" will premiere Monday. March 14 at 10PM ET/PT.
Created by Gene Simmons of KISS fame, Mr. Romance will feature twelve beefy
hunks competing for a $50,000 cash prize and a contract to appear on the
covers of Harlequin romance books.
A six episode series that will culminate
with a special two-hour finale, Mr. Romance won't be a typical Top Model-like
elimination show. Instead, with none of its contestants eliminated until
the broadcast of its live finale, Mr. Romance's first five episodes will
feature the twelve men attending a "romance boot camp" and preparing to
compete in the finale's The Swan-like "man-pageant."
Held in front of a live, all-female studio
audience, the "man-pageant" will feature all twelve contestants being judged
by a panel that will include Simmons, TV personality Tina Malave, and Fabio
himself. [see full story for more]- Click
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| Plant
Tour |
BW&BK reports: According to the official
ROBERT PLANT Homepage (www.robertplanthomepage.com), the former LED ZEPPELIN
frontman will be touring in the U.S. later this summer.
Says the site, "...and he won't be alone.
He'll be with another high profile act unnamed at this time." [see full
story for more]- Click
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| Classic
Funeral Songs |
BW&BK reports: ...a poll of 45,000 Europeans
suggests that, rather than opt for the mesmeric undertones of a dirge,
we now prefer to bid adieu with a soundtrack that is, it must be said,
slightly less grave. The current favourite funeral song of Europeans is
'The Show Must Go On' by QUEEN. This is a travesty. The second most popular
funeral accompaniment, a LED ZEPPELIN number, is not much better. Far too
frequently, people choose 'Stairway To Heaven' (# 2 on the list) when Highway
To Hell (AC/DC - # 3) would be far more appropriate. [see full story for
more]- Click
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| Rush
Trial |
BW&BK reports: A trial date has been set
for the lead guitarist of the internationally known rock group RUSH, who
is facing felony charges for an altercation with Collier County (FL.) deputies
at the Ritz-Carlton on New Year's Eve 2004. Alex Zivojinovich, who is accused
of pushing a female deputy down a hotel stairwell and spitting his blood
on a male officer, is scheduled to stand trial for assault charges on May
16.
"I think it's going to trial May 16," said
his Naples (FL) defense attorney Jerry Berry as he was leaving the courthouse
on Wednesday morning. But trial could be avoided if the state and defense
reach a plea agreement in the meantime. A judge on Wednesday also approved
of scheduling an April 27 "sounding hearing." At these hearings, a judge
can accept a plea bargain. Berry and the prosecutor weren't talking about
whether plea discussions are underway. [see full story for more]-
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Source: BW&BK
also has news on AEROSMITH Guitarist Heads To The Basement ** BILL WARD
Remembers TRAFFIC Icon ** SKINLESS Announce North American Tour ** Third
Annual Summer Shredfest Announced ** MISERY INDEX Tour Update and more
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| Alanis
Walk of Fame |
Muchmusic reports: Alanis Morissette will
be one of nine Canadians to be added to Canada's Walk Of Fame this year
at a ceremony in June. [see full story for more]- Click
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| Stratovarius
Dates |
Lambgoat reports: Into Eternity will be supporting
Stratovarius on the road later this year. More dates will be announced,
but here's the latest:
9/19 West Springfield VA @ Jaxx
9/20 Philadelphia PA @ The Trocadero
9/21 New York NY @ BB King's
[see full story for more dates]-
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| Premonitions
Of Tour |
Lambgoat reports: Premonitions Of War, Despised
Icon, and Ion Dissonance will be touring Canada in April. Here's the schedule:
3/31 Quebec City, QC @ L'Anti
4/01 Montreal, QC @ El Salon
4/02 Oakville, ON @ The Dojo
[see full story for more dates]-
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| Mars
Volta Top 5 |
FMQB reports: The Mars Volta made an impressive
debut on the Billboard sales chart this week, with their sophomore album
Frances The Mute landing at #4. As previously reported, the band will kick
off a North American tour beginning in San Diego on April 22. [see full
story for more]- Click
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| Wilson
Smiles on DVD |
Aversion reports: A two-DVD set with a documentary
about Brian Wilson's Smile and a live performance of the record are set
to reach stores in late spring.
The package, Brian Wilson Presents Smile
is set for a May 24 release from Rhino Records. One disc collects Showtime's
documentary about the long-lost album, which was shelved as a Beach Boys
record in the mid-'60s. As the record gathered dust, it slowly became the
stuff of legend in pop circles. Wilson re-recorded it last year with a
new band. [see full story for more]- Click
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| Dandy
Warhols Plan CD |
DiS reports: The Dandy Warhols have revealed
that a new album is planned for 2005.
According to their official website, the
album will be titled �Odditorium' Or �Warlords Of Mars'. Potentially, this
is merely band mischief, but equally, we'd love to hear an album called
�Warlords of Mars'.
The follow-up to 2003's �Welcome To The
Monkey House' is currently being mixed and could be out before the summer.
[see full story for more]- Click
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| This
Day in Rock |
ArrowFM reports: 42 years ago Pearl Jam bassist
Jeff Ament is born. (1963)
28 years ago Two months after EMI nulled
its contracts with the Sex Pistols, A&M Records signs the band, in
a ceremony in front of Buckingham Palace. The group has been banned from
airplay and from virtually every concert venue in the U.K. Nine days later,
A&M terminates the deal reportedly because of the reputation for attracting
violence which the media has pinned on them. (1977)
17 years ago Singer Andy Gibb dies of a
heart ailment. He was 30 years old. (1988)
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| High
On Fire Dates |
IAYM reports: Upon returning from Europe,
High On Fire will be embarking on a West Coast run. Dates confirmed so
far include:
May 19th Sacramento, California The Blue
Lamp
May 20th Santa Cruz, California Kresge
Town Hall (KZSC-UC Fest) May 21st San Jose, California Blank Club
[see full story for more dates]-
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| Megadeth
Hits |
IAYM reports: Megadeth are reportedly planning
a June 07th release date through Capitol for their forthcoming "Greatest
Hits" effort.- Click
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| Charlatans
DVD |
NME reports: THE CHARLATANS will release a
new live DVD on April 11.
Filmed during their triumphant show at
London's Brixton Academy on December 16 2004, �'The Charlatans - Live At
Last' features a career-spanning set.
The DVD will also feature exclusive behind-the-scenes
footage. [see full story for more including tracks]- Click
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| Slipknot
Bonus |
The PRP reports: The details have been revealed
for the upcoming 2-CD special edition of Slipknot's latest album "Vol.
3 (The Subliminal Verses)", which will see a release through Roadrunner
on April 12th. In addition to new packaging, the album will feature the
following 8 bonus tracks on the second disc: "Don't Get Close" "Scream"
"Vermilion" (Terry Date mix)[see full story for more]-
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| Sevendust
Shows |
The PRP reports: Sevendust have announced
a few new shows, here are the latest:
April 09th San Antonio, TX - Sunset Station
April 10th Houston, TX - Meridian (Feat.
Skindred, Bobaflex)
[see full story for more]-
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| Warped
Escape Plan |
Punkbands reports: The official Warped Tour
site has announced several additions to the tour's lineup. Most notably
the the long running festival will now include appearances by celebrated
metal act Dillinger Escape Plan and British ska / dub influenced buzz band
the Dead 60s. Also included in the recent additions were MxPx, Gogol Bordello
and My American Heart. - Click
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| Green
Day Cure |
Punkbands reports: A schoolboy was woken from
a coma when he heard a track by his favourite rock band. Music fan Corey
George was unconscious for two weeks on a life support machine after being
knocked down by a car on his ninth birthday. Then his mother Tina played
him a CD by his favourite punk-pop band, Green Day.
Less than an hour after hearing the album,
American Idiot, he had opened his eyes and was able to move his fingers
and toes.
Four days later Corey, from the village
of Aberaman in Aberdare, south Wales, was well enough to be moved out of
intensive care and into a high-dependency unit. [see full story for more]-
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| Durst
Legal Reacharound |
Rock Dirt reports: Limp Bizkit frontman Fred
Durst has reportedly sent flowers and a note to Gawker Media in New York
City on Tuesday (March 8), apparently suggesting he doesn't want to sue
the gossip site for posting the rap-rocker's stolen home porn tape. "I
heard you like them fresh cut, so I picked them from my backyard this morning,"
the note read. "Well, not really, but I wanted you to know I never meant
for the suit to include you guys."[see full story for more]-
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| El
Gato Plays SXSW |
DynaGirl reports: El Gato, Dallas band who's
debut CD "We'rd Birds" was produced by Mark Pirro (Polyphonic Spree bassist)
and who has been called "charming and grandiose" by Alternative Press.
This buzz band has the feel and strength of Flaming Lips, modest mouse,
built to spill, and black heart procession. The band performs Wednesday
3-16 at The Co-Op Bar (400 E. 6th Street) at 12AM as part of the 2005 SXSW
Music Conference. The band will peform Thursday 3-17 during the day at
Flamingo Cantina (on 6th) and will perform again on Friday 3-18 at Waterloo
Records at 6PM as part of the Waterloo SXSW in-store series. Waterloo staff
selects the 15 bands that perform out of the thousands that come in...
New CD Available this fall.- Click
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| Rare
Morrison |
Special Ops reports: iFilm.com is hosting
this exclusive RARE clip of a youthful, short-haired Jim Morrison acting
in a college promotional video.This clip is 2 minutes long and was produced
by Florida State University to promote their campus in 1964.Morrison, legendary
lead vocalist of the band �The Doors' plays a student being interviewed
by a dean. Click the full story link to check it out.-
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| Kaiser
Chiefs Preview |
Fanscape reports: Stream the whole Kaiser
Chiefs album Employment which is in stores next week on Universal Records.
All you have to do is click the full story link!- Click
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| Used
Chaos |
Total Assault reports: The Used will be headlining
the 2005 International Version of the Taste of Chaos. Dates will be in
Late October and November and will hit Australia, Japan, the UK, and Germany.
Details to be released soon.
The Used will also be playing some other
international dates:
05.12.05 - Sydney, Australia - The Roundhouse
05.14.05 - Brisbane, Australia - Queensland
Raceway - The Crusty Demons of Dirt 10th Anniversary Show
06.10.05 - Download Festival, UK
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| Tori
In Store |
Epic reports: Tori will be making a special
appearance at the Tower Records on Sunset to meet with her fans and share
her newest creations. It has been over two years since the musical force
has brought new music to her ever-growing foundation of dedicated fans.
On February 22nd, Epic Records released Amo's new self-produced album The
Beekeeper, which landed at #5 on the Billboard Top 200. The album incorporates
vintage organs, Afro-Cuban drums and Gospel choirs, and features longtime
partners, drummer Matt Chamberlain and bassist Jon Evans.
This big album debut is coupled with the
success of her first book, "Tori Amos: Piece By Piece," co-penned by writer
Ann Powers. The memoir entered at #14 and moves to #12 on the New York
Times Bestseller list.[see full story for more]- Click
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| UK
Invasion Tour |
Drive Thru Records reports: UK Invasion Tour
w/ Allister, Halifax, I am the Avalanche, & Hidden in Plain View
5/10/05 Portsmouth, UK @ Wedgewood Rm.
5/11/05 Bristol, UK @ Fleece
5/12/05 Birmingham, UK @ Academy 2
5/13/05 Manchester, UK @ Academy 3
[see full story for more]-
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| Beyond
The Flesh Set Release |
Chipster PR reports: The new breed of metal
has arrived. Rocketing out of New Jersey with a devastating sound and an
impressive local fanbase, Beyond The Flesh have quickly gained a foothold
in the heavy music scene of today. After their 2001 debut, Spawned From
Flesh and Bone, the band became legendary in the Garden State, drawing
curious metal fans from far and wide and leaving a trail of converted followers
in their wake. With a sound that not only borrows from all that is and
once was great in metal, while still standing well on their own eight feet,
Beyond The Flesh have carved an upwards swathe through the metal scene.
The lineup of Justin Leary (vocals, guitar),
Senen Solis (drums), Rick Flanegan (lead guitar) and Brian Gawaski (bass)
recently signed a deal with Screaming Ferret Wreckords/Escapi Music. With
a true metal label behind them in 2005, Beyond The Flesh are now prepared
to release What the Mind Perceives, a brutal assault of original melodic
death/thrash [on March 29, 2005].- Click
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| When
Surfers Attack |
Earshot Media reports: Over It's in-store
performance at Ventura, CA's Salzer's Record Store last night brought out
not only the band's hardcore fans but a rowdy gang of Ventura surfers who
apparently have a beef with the fact that the popular pop-punk 4-piece
titled their newly-released CD, Silverstrand, in honor of a local beach
of the same name.
Earlier in the day, an in-store display
promoting the band's appearance was vandalized and tagged with the initials
of the local surf gang and the suspects returned later during the band's
set to cause trouble.
After exchanging heated words mid-set,
several of Over It's friends and fans helped to calm down and escort out
the small but unruly group.
As they exited and attempted to drive off,
local authorities arrvied on the scene and detained several of the suspects
for further questioning.[see full story for more]- Click
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