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Report for 04/03/06

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GNR Reunion?

Metal Sludge reports: A representative for GUNS N' ROSES frontman Axl Rose has shot down persistent rumors that former GNR members Slash, Izzy Stradlin and Duff McKagan are in talks with Rose about taking part in a "reunion" tour this summer. The rumors gained strength a couple of days ago when unconfirmed reports surfaced that Slash had picked up his gear from VELVET REVOLVER's rehearsal studios after allegedly announcing that he was leaving the band. 

Rumors of trouble in the VELVET REVOLVER camp have been swirling around the group for the past few months, with several reports suggesting that much of the strife between Slash and the rest of the camp stems from Slash's wife Perla's alleged involvement in the band's business affairs. The situation allegedly came to a head last week after an attempt was made by attorneys to mediate in matters related to the lawsuits filed by Slash, Duff and Axl over the rights to the old GNR songs. [keep in mind this was post on April 1st - see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Hitman Vs Poison

Blabbermouth reports: The following item was published in today's (April 2) edition of the New York Post's "Page Six" column:

"Is someone out to get POISON frontman Bret Michaels? On Thursday morning (March 30), the randy rocker was arriving at the Adam Corolla radio show in L.A. for a guest appearance when, as he was pulling into the parking lot on Wilshire and Fairfax, 'his Mercedes was hit with a bullet,' our source said. The window was shattered but Michaels was fine. Just five months ago, the back window of his tour bus was shot out in Springfield, Mass., while he was en route to a show. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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NIN Hiatus

The PRP reports: nine inch nails have confirmed that their upcoming summer touring run will be their last US tour for awhile. In addition, the band have also announced that Peaches will be supporting the group on the June 16th to July 08th leg of their upcoming tour. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Coldplay Beat Fiddy

BBC reports: Coldplay had the world's best-selling album of 2005, beating Mariah Carey and 50 Cent, according to official figures. 

The British band's album X&Y sold 8.3 million copies around the world, the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) reports. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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George Jones Hospitalized

E! reports: Veteran honky-tonk rocker and balladeer George Jones was hospitalized for pneumonia Thursday in Nashville, Jones' label, Bandit Records, announced. 

The "He Stopped Loving Her Today" singer is "resting comfortably and is expected to make a full recovery," according to a statement on GeorgeJones.com. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Suge Skips Court

AP reports: [Maybe he doesn't give a Suge because] Rap-music mogul Marion "Suge" Knight skipped a court-ordered appearance at a hearing about his assets Saturday, setting the stage for courts to take control of his Death Row Records label... Lawyers for the Harris' said they would ask that Knight be held in contempt and jailed until he participates in the hearing to disclose his assets.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Kids Love Green Day

AP reports: Thousands cheered, hundreds were slimed and a lucky dozen or so claimed trophies at Saturday's raucous 19th annual Nickelodeon's Kids Choice Awards. 

The night's big award winners were Green Day, which claimed two orange blimp trophies, for favorite music group and favorite song for "Wake Me Up When September Ends."[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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G8 Stoned

Gigwise reports: Wrinkly rockers The Rolling Stones are playing their most corporate gig yet � they're opening for the G8 summit in Russia.

The veterans are playing St Petersburg on 13 July, as the leaders of the world's leading nations arrive for the annual G8 summit, which takes place in Russia's second city on 15 to 17 of July.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Sufjan Wins

The Tripwire reports: Shocker. The indiest album of the year, Sufjan Stevens' Illinois, took home the inaugural New Pantheon Music Prize, beating out the likes of the Arcade Fire, Fiona Apple, M.I.A., Antony And The Johnsons and more. Sufjan gets to take home 5K in cold hard cash and a trophy.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Zao Injury

Blabbermouth reports: ZAO have been forced to drop off of the remaining dates on the Ferret Music "Under the Gun Tour" due to an injury sustained by frontman Daniel Weyandt. Co-headliners MADBALL and REMEMBERING NEVER, along with support acts THE BANNER and SCARLET, will continue the tour as scheduled. 

Weyandt broke four bones in his left-hand in a back-stage mishap that also also involved a large cut that exposed one bone for over 12 hours and became infected. Had he gone to the hospital any later than he did he could have lost his hand entirely. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Roth Vs CBS

Blabbermouth reports: FMQB.com is reporting that former VAN HALEN frontman David Lee Roth was back on the air this morning after being pulled by CBS Radio for the past two mornings. Well, "Dave" Roth was back, with some noticeable changes including the disappearance of his sidekicks and the over 40 different music beds that would rotate during his program.

Down to just his board-op Hutch as the only other person in the studio, Roth said he was facing "disciplinary action" if he didn't adhere to new "an entirely new format" set forth in a four page letter issued by CBS Radio[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Centinex RIP

BW&BK reports: Swedish thrashers CENTINEX have called it quits. A statement from Dreamtide Music Management on the matter is as follows:

"We hereby announce that after 16 years in the business the swedish death metal act Centinex call it quits. This might come as a surprise to many of you, especially after releasing such a strong and critically acclaimed album as World Declension. However, things came to such a point where the only solution was to call it a day. Without going too deep into all the details, I can tell you that there are many reasons (personal, musical etc) for this decision and believe me, everything is well thought out. Hereby we stop all band activities and our farewell show will be the already booked appearance in Eskilstuna, Sweden, on May 13th.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Zakk of July

TuneLab reports: Black Label Society have set July 3rd as the release date for their new album, 'Shot to Hell'. The disc will be the first on their new label, Roadrunner Records[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Megadeth Recording

KNAC reports: Megadeth leader Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the Forum section at the band's official website (www.megadeth.com): "Spent the last few days tracking with Glen Drover (guitar) and Shawn Drover (drums), and it is the coolest thing to see them be a part of it for real now. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Summer of Bane

The PRP reports: Bane will hit the road with Modern Life Is War, This Is Hell and Outbreak this summer, here are the dates:
June 09th Worcester, MA - QVCC
June 11th Philadelphia, PA - First Unitarian Church[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Hatebreed Roadrunner?

punkbands reports: According to MTV.com, hardcore heavyweights Hatebreed are in talks about a potential deal with Roadrunner Records, the current home of Slipknot, Killswitch Engage, Trivium, and more. Here is the full story: Rumors have been swirling for weeks that Hatebreed are now part of the Roadrunner Records kith. But while a deal has yet to be inked, a source said the band's been in continuing negotiations with the label � and is close to signing the proverbial dotted line. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Samiam Return

Punkbands reports: Sometimes wishful thinking pays off� and in this case the rumors are dead-serious true - Samiam are putting together a new album! Here's the bands own words: ...So what is going on now? We have done 4 week-long sessions of preproduction and in the end of April we are getting together for a final rehearsal session and starting basic tracking on may 1st. Hopefully our record will be out in September (on Burning Heart in Europe of course) and we will be rocking your metropolis, city or village this fall. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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F*ck... I'm Dead

SMN reports: Australian grinders F*CK...I'M DEAD have lined up the following upcoming shows:

April 22 - Melbourne, AUS @ The Tote Hotel - w/ Profanation, The Day Everything Became Nothing

with Cryptopsy:
May 4 - Sydney, AUS @ The Gaelic Club
May 5 - Brisbane, AUS @ Her Majesty's Bar
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