Day In Rock 3/21: Jacko Mistrial?- Korn Reality TV- 50 Cent Vs Jackson- Abdul Criminal?- Roxy Music Reunion-Ja Rule Sued- Decemberists- Motley Toys- KISS- Great White Suit Dismissed-Ozzy on Dr Phil- Slash- Nugent Trial- Iron Maiden- Ill Nino- Monster Magnet Lose One- Machine Head- Fear Factory- NIN- DevilDriver Delay- QOTSA- Brown Not Charged- Hatebreed- Lamb of God- more Compiled by Keavin Wiggins
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Jacko Mistrial?

andPOP reports: Michael Jackson's defense team tried to get the judge to grant a mistrial Friday. Nice try. Jackson's lawyers were upset that the prosecution read a list of 10 boys who they called "special friends" of Jackson. 

On the list was the name of a boy who accused Jackson of molesting him in 1993. There is a ban in this current case that prohibits prosecutors from presenting past evidence from abuse allegations against the pop singer. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 
 

Korn Reality TV

Rockdirt reports: Former Korn guitarist Brian 'Head' Welch's official web site, HeadToChrist.com, has been updated with a brand new interview with the recently born again musician. ..."I'm funding my life story to glorify God and I will put it out somewhere in the near future. And again, I will not keep any of the profit. I'm gonna be like the Osbournes but it's focusing on me and God and how much of a sense of humor I have with him but also how much i obey him. For example, the Jesus tatoo on my hand keeps me from masturbating and I haven't been with a woman since my ex-wife left me almost five years ago. I go to those extremes to be like Christ and it works for me. I'm moving my own camera crew in my house on Monday.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 
 

50 Cent Vs Jackson

Ananova reports: Rapper 50 Cent has hit back at film star Samuel L Jackson. 

Jackson refused to star alongside Fiddy in Get Rich Or Die Tryin', because he didn't want to work with "unproved" actors. 

Fiddy told the Mirror: "Basically, he didn't want to play second fiddle. He knew that because of my success, people would come to see the movie because of me - and he couldn't handle that. 

"To be honest, I couldn't see where he would fit into the movie anyway - other than as my grandfather." [see full story for more] - Click Here for the Full Story 
 

Abdul Criminal?

AP reports: Prosecutors are considering whether to file criminal charges against singer Paula Abdul for an alleged hit-and-run freeway accident last December, officials said Thursday. 

Frank Mateljan, city attorney's office spokesman, said a Mercedes-Benz belonging to the "American Idol" judge clipped another car Dec. 20 on the 101 Freeway in the San Fernando Valley. The driver apparently failed to look while changing lanes and did not stop to exchange information, he said. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 
 

Roxy Music Reunion

Contact Music reports: Legendary rockers ROXY MUSIC have reformed to record their first album since 1983. 

Frontman BRYAN FERRY has joined PHIL MANZANERA, ANDY MACKAY, PAUL THOMPSON and BRIAN ENO for the reunion. 

The project marks the first time Eno has worked with Roxy Music since 1973's FOR YOUR PLEASURE disc and will be the first album Roxy Music have recorded since AVALON twenty-two years ago (83). [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 
 

Blake Blues

BBC reports: A juror who sat on US actor Robert Blake's murder trial is releasing songs he has written about the case. 

Roberto Emerick, 30, said he began writing before he appeared on the jury which found Mr Blake not guilty of killing his wife Bonny Lee Bakley. 

One of his songs imagines what Mr Blake was thinking as he awaited the verdict. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 
 

Decemberists Theft

Aversion reports: The Decemberists became the latest victims in the gear-theft racket. 

The band's trailer was stolen early Thursday morning while it was parked outside a house in Portland. The trailer, a white Wells Cargo trailer, contained all of The Decemberists' touring gear -- essentially all of the indie pop act's instrumentation. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 
 

Britney Trouble in Malibu

Ananova reports: David Duchovny and Tea Leoni are contemplating moving out of their Malibu home after Britney Spears became their neighbour. 

The X-Files star says the usually peaceful area has been taken over by photographers since the singer moved in two months ago with her husband Kevin Federline reports Contactmusic.com. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 
 

Motley Toys

Blabbermouth reports: According to a posting at McFarlane.com, the MÖTLEY CRÜE deluxe boxed set McFarlane Toys released in November of 2004 was extremely popular with toy and CRÜE fans alike. So popular, in fact, it became hard to find pretty quickly. 

Now McFarlane Toys has decided to release each of the band members � Vince Neil, Nikki Sixx, Tommy Lee and Mick Mars � in a single-pack clamshell. Each figure will contain its own instrument plus a small portion of Lee's full drum kit[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 
 

KISS Logo Trouble in Germany

Blabbermouth reports: A 42-year-old KISS fan from Frankfurt was dismissed from the German reality TV show "Big Brother" because his tattoo of the original KISS logo was deemed too similar to the symbol used by Nazi stormtroopers during World War II. 

In an official statement, RTL 2, the German TV station responsible for producing the "Big Brother" show, said, "'Big Brother' is family entertainment. When RTL 2 has reason to believe that wrong implications or inferences could be made in connection with this show, or that our viewers could be offended by the program, we have the responsibility to act." [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 
 

Great White Suit Dismissed

Blabbermouth reports: TurnTo10.com is reporting that a California judge has dismissed a $10 million slander lawsuit filed against a former publicist for the rock band GREAT WHITE whose pyrotechnics caused The Station nightclub fire. 

GREAT WHITE's lead singer, Jack Russell, had sued the publicist, Charrie Foglio, for saying he and the band's manager embezzled money raised during a benefit concert tour for those affected by the deadly blaze. Russell alleged Foglio made the statements after she was fired as the band's publicist and was refused a severance payment. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 
 

KISS Troop Support

Blabbermouth reports: KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley has issued the following message to the U.S. troops "protecting us overseas": "I am blown away by your letters and diary posts. No amount of thanks can convey our appreciation for the risks you take and the sacrifices you are making. You are celebrated here, not forgotten. You give us a direct link to you and your lives in every message we receive from you. I look forward every day to your updates. Keep safe AND keep in touch."[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 
 

Ozzy on Dr Phil

BW&BK reports: Dr. Phil McGraw and OZZY OSBOURNE may seem like strange bedfellows, but on Monday (March 21st), TV's top doc knocks on the stained oak doors of the Prince of Darkness' manse for a most unusual house call. Fans of Dr. Phil's can catch the hourlong session on his daily syndicated show, while fans of MTV's The Osbournes can check out all the action on the season finale of the reality series that very same evening at 10 PM. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 
 

Best Guitar Tracks

BW&BK reports: According to Tbsource.com, THE BEATLES, THE ROLLING STONES and THE WHO were all included in the Top Ten of the British magazine Q's 100 Greatest Guitar Tracks Ever. The list was voted on by the magazine's editors and managed to cover every era and decade of rock and roll's 50-year-history. The complete Top Ten is as follows: 

1) 'Purple Haze' - JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE (1967)
2) 'Jumpin' Jack Flash' - The Rolling Stones (1968)
3) 'Whole Lotta Love' - LED ZEPPELIN (1969)
4) 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' - NIRVANA (1991)
5) 'Helter Skelter' - The Beatles (1968)
[see full story for the rest of the Top 10]- Click Here for the Full Story 
 

Slash Car Theme

BW&BK reports: Jonathan Cohen of Billboard.com reports that VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash will make his first foray into video game music on an upcoming EA Sports NASCAR game, due later this year. "There will be theme music. No words or anything like that, because there is dialogue all the way through. This will be background music for the whole game."[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 
 

Nugent Trial

BW&BK reports: According to Fox17.trb.com, TED NUGENT is going to trial in Muskegon, MI after he was in town Friday for a settlement conference with Muskegon Summer Celebration. The rocker is looking for payment for a canceled concert. The organization claims they don't owe Nugent anything. Nugent was set to appear in 2003, but the concert was canceled by Summer Celebration after a pair of Denver disc jockeys claimed Nugent made racial slurs in a radio interview. He denies that. Looking for payment Nugent filed a lawsuit claiming the concert was canceled without notice or contractual justification.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 
 

Iron Maiden Ozzfest Hour

BW&BK reports: On Bruce Dickinson's BBC6 Rock Show last night, the IRON MAIDEN frontman stated that the band would (ONLY) play an one hour set on Ozzfest. As previously reported, the 10th anniversary of Ozzfest features BLACK SABBATH, Iron Maiden, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, Shadows Fall and BLACK LABEL SOCIETY on the Main Stage.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 
 

Ill Nino release

digital-noise.net reports: Ill Nino has set August 16th as the tentative release date for their upcoming as-yet-untitled new album. - Click Here for the Full Story 
 

Monster Magnet Lose One

IAYM reports: Monster Magnet have parted ways with their guitarist Phil Caivano who has decided to 'move on' from the band. - Click Here for the Full Story 
 

Megadeth Hits

IAYM reports: Megadeth are eyeing "Greatest: Back To The Start" as the tentative title to their upcoming 'greatest hits' effort which will see a release through Capitol on June 21st.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 
 

Machine Head Dates

IAYM reports: Initial dates have been unveiled for Machine Head's upcoming "States Turn Blue To Gray" tour, which finds the band heading out alongside DevilDriver, The Haunted and It Dies Today. Things are taking shape as follows: 

May 06th Flint, Michigan The Machine Shop 
May 07th Columbus, Ohio Alrosa Villa 
May 14th Chicago, Illinois House Of Blues 
[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 
 

Fear Factory Recording

IAYM reports: Fear Factory are currently working on their next effort with plans for a release through Liquid 8 before the year's end. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 
 

Roadrunner Allstars

The PRP reports: Roadrunner Records look to be planning an all-stars styled album with a number of the label's alumni in the producers chair as collaborative material is put together by current/former members of bands like Sepultura, Chimaira, Coal Chamber, Spineshank and Obituary.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 
 

NIN Vinyl

The PRP reports: nine inch nails will be issuing a vinyl edition of their upcoming new album "With Teeth" on April 26th.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 
 

DevilDriver Delay

The PRP reports: DevilDriver's upcoming new album "The Fury Of Our Maker's Hand" has been bumped back to a June 21st release date through Roadrunner.- Click Here for the Full Story 
 

QOTSA Reissue

The PRP reports: The Queens Of The Stone Age's original self-titled debut album will be re-released through Ant Acid Audio on March 22nd. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 
 

Brown Not Charged

SFgate.com reports: The former singer for the British rock group the Stone Roses was detained after a wild brawl at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco in which he pummeled a fan who jumped on stage and then beat a bouncer who intervened, police said Wednesday. 

Ian Brown, 42, was released after being questioned and won't be charged, police said. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 
 

System of a Toke

Rockdirt reports: ContactMusic.com reports that System of a Down bassist Shavo Odadjian has been getting his marijuana by prescription after telling his physician he experiences pains in his leg. "I get it prescribed. I told my doctor that I get a little tendonitis in my leg," Shavo explained. "So he writes me a prescription for marijuana and they hand it over. It's fu**ing great!" - Click Here for the Full Story 
 

Hatebreed Recording

siN's metal news reports: HATEBREED will be entering the studio in May to record their fifth (fourth full-length) album. According to a posting on the band's official site, "HATEBREED have only three shows coming up and then its off to the studio!" [see full story for more including dates]- Click Here for the Full Story 
 

Lamb of God Fest

siN's metal news reports: Its being reported that at tonights SLIPKNOT / LAMB OF GOD / SHADOWS FALL / ALL THAT REMAINS show, ALL THAT REMAINS confirmed that LAMB OF GOD will be headlining the Sounds Of The Underground as previously reported.- Click Here for the Full Story 
 

Dylan Skips Awards

Soul Shine reports: Acclaimed musician and author, Bob Dylan, has produced a memoir, �Chronicles, Vol. 1�, that was a high contending nominee for the Biography/autobiography award at the National Book Critics Circle Award ceremony this past Friday. To the amazement of the attendees Friday night, Dylan did not attend the prestigious award ceremony, citing concert plans that very night in Reno, Nevada on his web site. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 
 

Ray King of NAACP Awards

antiMusic reports: "Ray" was the big winner at the 36th NAACP Image Awards on Saturday (March 19). The film based on the life of late singer Ray Charles earned four awards including outstanding motion picture and a best actor award for Jamie Foxx. 

"Ray" also brought home honors for Kerry Washington won best actress and Regina King who won best supporting actress. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 
 

God Forbid Add Dates

antiMusic reports: God Forbid have shuffled some dates on their forthcoming North American tour with It Dies Today, Caliban, and Full Blown Chaos. At press time the tour is set to kick off in Montreal on April 1st and conclude on April 27th in Farmingdale, NY. However, the band's official website states that more dates are to be announced. 

God Forbid, It Dies Today, Caliban, and Full Blown Chaos Dates 
April 1 - Montreal, QC @ Foufounes Electrique 
April 2 - Toronto, ON @ El Mocambo 
April 3 - Detroit, MI @ I Rock 
[see full story for more dates]- Click Here for the Full Story 
 

ATDI Rarities

antiMusic reports: At The Drive-In fans may be currently enjoying the latest offerings from the former members of the group with The Mars Volta and Sparta but fans will soon be able step back in time to discover more music from when they were one. 

Fearless Records is set to release "This Station Is Non-Operational" on May 24th. The compilation will include At The Drive-In rarities, remixes, cover songs and B-sides. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 
 

American Idol Sellout

antiMusic reports: The man behind the "American Idol" franchise has sold out. Simon Fuller, founder of 19 Entertainment, the company that spawned "Pop Idol" and the global spinoffs including "American Idol" has agreed to sell his company to entertainment mogul Robert F.X. Sillerman and his company Sports Entertainment Enterprises (D.B.A. CKX, Inc.). 

Sillerman said on Friday that he has made a $167 million deal with Fuller for the purchase of 19 Entertainment. Fuller and his creative team will reportedly remain involved with 19 Entertainment after the sale is concluded. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 
 

Steven's Untitled Rock Show

Universal Buzz reports: Fuse's own music expert VJ Steven gets the chance to expose new and perenially influential artists that are bubbling under and over in the worlds of indie, punk and emo on "Steven's Untitled Rock Show". This daily show emanates from Fuse's street-front NYC studio and features videos, interviews, and live performances by the edgiest names in music. Catch "Steven's Untitled Rock Show" weekdays at 4pm ET and 9pm ET on Fuse. Check local TV listings or www.fuse.tv to find out what channel Fuse is on in your area.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 
 

Rock Corps

Jugulur reports: April 1st, A patriotic celebratory concert for an audience of more than 36,000 men and women of active duty and their families will be held at Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, California. Executive producers Quincy Jones and Joseph E. Robert, Jr. have joined forces with Producers Doc McGhee and Spencer Proffer to create a high energy, patriotic celebration for the dedicated men & women of the United States Marine Corps in a show of appreciation. Our fav Marine's are on their way home this coming week so hoping they get to enjoy this event! ******SORRY concert for ACTIVE MILITARY & THEIR FAMILIES ONLY********** BUT YOU CAN HELP! Your donations make this possible. Help show our appreciation of our men and women of the armed forces. For more info see the full story link. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 
 

Heaven & Earth Rockline

Heaven & Earth reports: Heaven & Earth will be appearing on Rockline with Bob Coburn on March 23rd and can be heard on affiliate stations throughout the States. See full story to see a list of stations- Click Here for the Full Story 
 

The Dose

Fastlane Records reports: The Dose from Dallas, TX are putting the final touches on their debut record Duration. The Dose influences range from the Beatles to Cheap Trick with a guitar crunch and great harmonies. The first single will be 'She's Young, Wasted And Beautiful', to hear a stream of this song and other samples, see full story link- Click Here for the Full Story 
 

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