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Loudness Returns

siN's metal news reports: Frontman Minoru Niihara of legendary Japanese metallers LOUDNESS has provided the band's tentative North American tour schedule for March 2006. Dates will be finalized by management later this week, at which point an official statement will be made. Tentative tour schedule is [at the full story link]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Stillborn Bands

siN's metal news reports: The lineup for this year's edition of STILLBORN FEST has been revealed. Schedule for Friday, December 30 at Toads Place in New Haven, CT, the following artists are set to perform:

SWORN ENEMY
FULL BLOWN CHAOS
DANNY DIABLO
[see full story for more bands]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Cornell Sues Ex

Rockdirt reports: Audioslave frontman Chris Cornell is suing his ex-wife, Susan Silver, alleging she conspired to divert money that belonged to Cornell to other Soundgarden band members. The lawsuit also claims that Silver held his library of music, lyrics and two Grammys hostage.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Interscope Without a Helmet

The Gauntlet reports: It has been reported that Helmet have parted ways with Intersope records officially now.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Jesus Idol

Fanscape reports: Carrie Underwood's debut album "Some Hearts" hit stores on November 15 and sold over 314,000 copies the first week of release making her the Number One country selling artist and overall Number 2 on the Billboard 200 in all genres. Her debut country track, "Jesus Take the Wheel" made chart history earlier this fall by becoming the first single by a new artist to debut inside the Top 40 on the country charts since BDS monitoring started in 1990. .... see the video for the song at the full story link- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Gamble Brothers Comin'

conqueroo reports: The Gamble Brothers Band went to Ardent Studios in the heart of Memphis to lay down tracks for their new album, Continuator, on Archer Records, which will hit the streets on February 21, 2006. Produced by Jeff Powell (Big Star, Afghan Whigs, North Mississippi Allstars), Continuator has what Powell describes as "a soulful, Memphis-style behind-the-beat feel, with a sound that jumps out of the speakers."[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Collective Soul Orchestra DVD/CDs

Press Release reports: On February 7, 2006, Multi Platinum recording artists COLLECTIVE SOUL will release their first-ever live DVD entitled Home: A Live Concert Recording With The Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra. The forthcoming DVD will be released on the band's own El Music Group record label and will also be available as a two CD set. Recorded in April 2005, the concerts were filmed in the band's hometown of Atlanta during two special sold-out performances featuring the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra. The 20-song collection spans ninety minutes and encompasses hits from throughout Collective Soul's seven studio albums, including their latest CD Youth. DirecTV will also broadcast the concert film as its' "Free View Concert" throughout December. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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James Blunt In-Store

drillTEAM reports: James Blunt In-Store Performance and CD Signing

James will appear at Borders Books in New York City on Friday, December 01 (actually it's the 2nd) from 6pm to 7:30 pm. 

He will be performing and signing copies of his new CD, "Back To Bedlam". [see full story for all the blunt details]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Sevendust Best Tracks

Day in Rock / TVT reports: There's been some confusion over the Sevendust Best of album track listing (in stores 12/27). Below is the proper tracklisting straight from the label. 

SEVENDUST best of (chapter one 1997-2004)
1. BLACK
2. BITCH
3. TOO CLOSE TO HATE
4. DENIAL
5. WAFFLE (Tom Lord-Alge Mix)
6. ASSDROP
7. BENDER (feat. Chino of Deftones)
8. ANGEL'S SON
9. PRAISE
10. FOLLOW (feat. Aaron Lewis of Staind)
[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Presale Chaos

Fanscape reports: What: Internet ticket pre-sale for the Taste of Chaos Tour 2006! The tour that started in the U.S. and Canada, and more recently finished up a successful stint in Australia is heading back to the states! 

When: The Internet ticket pre-sale begins Friday, December 2, 2005 through http://www2.fanscape.com/tasteofchaostour/ redirects/presale.aspx[see full story for more info on the tour (lineup)]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Steve Winwood Honored

BMI reports: American performing rights organization Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI) saluted the top European songwriters at its 2005 London Awards staged tonight at the Dorchester Hotel. The black-tie gala dinner and awards ceremony honored the songwriters, composers and publishers of the most performed songs on U.S. radio and television in the past year in all genres of music.

A highlight of the evening was the BMI Icon presentation to legendary songwriter and recording artist Steve Winwood, who was honored for his "enduring influence on generations of music makers." With a career that spans more than 40 years as both a solo artist and as a member of the Spencer Davis Group, Traffic and Blind Faith, Winwood's many songwriting credits include "Gimme Some Lovin'," "Can't Find My Way Home," "While You See a Chance," "Higher Love" and "Back In the High Life," among many others. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Robin Trower DVD

Press Release reports: Music Video Distributors and Inakustik are pleased to announce the home viewing release of Robin Trower - Living Out Of Time (Live) for North American distribution on DVD Feb 21, 2006.

This fascinating 13-song performance was recorded by the famous WDR Rockpalast on Robin Trower's 60th birthday, March 3rd 2005 at the Crossroads Festival in Germany. The audience welcomed him with hundreds of luminous sparklers, singing "Happy Birthday". An evening full of atmosphere! [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Mailbag: Schizophrenia, Belly and Stefoney

Day in Rock reports: We do read the email that is sent in and we even post some of it from time to time so everyone can enjoy it. Below are a few of the recent emails sent in commenting on DiR or stories we ran. We removed the full names to protect the innocent, stupid and guilty. (It's up to you to figure out which is which). 

Re: Monday's story about the band Vulgar Pang and their new CD "Pleasures of Schizophrenia". 

Ann wrote: How dare you make fun people that suffer from schizophrenia it is a serious illness and I can assure you that there is no pleasure in it! 

Response: Ann, please understand that the Day in Rock had absolutely nothing to do with the naming of that album. The band simply sent a press release and we reprinted it as a courtesy to them and our readers that might enjoy that band. We would never make light of such a serious disease, that would be nuts and besides the little people told us they would kill us if we did. 

Re: Past coverage of Kelly Osbourne and some comments we may have made

Kelly wrote: Her name is KELLY not BELLY! And she is NOT FAT! Just because you want girls to be sticks doesn't mean a NORMAL girl like Kelly is FAT! 

Response: Kelly, it is simply a play on words, but you are right, while Belly is plump she is not obese (yet). That being said when it comes time that Kelly Osbourne is held up as a textbook example of a normal girl; Armageddon may just be upon us. Bob help us all. 

Re: Our stupid comments on some of the stories

Many people wrote (Mostly Gwen Stefoney fans): (paraphrased) Your comments are unnecessary and offensive. 

Response: It's really the little people that make those comments; we have no control over them. Sometime the stupidity of pop/rap/rock stars (Gwen tries to be all) gets to them and they can not help themselves but to make snide comments at the expense of said pop/rap/rock star (and/or their fans). We have told the little people that you were offended by these comments and they said you can kindly go fu�. 

See you tomorrow! 

The little people
 
 

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