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NYPD Vs Clubs

SMN reports: The music stopped at five Manhattan nightclubs Friday night when they were shut down.

The closures were part of a nine-month New York Police Department undercover narcotics investigation.

The closures (possibly) effect a number of upcoming shows, most notably at the Avalon, including DRAGONFORCE, CHIMAIRA/ARCH ENEMY, MINDLESS SELF INDULGENCE, DREDG, and others.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Canada Disturbed

SMN reports: A new set of DISTURBED dates, including a mass of Canadian shows, have been released for the months of May and June. They are as follows:

May 31 - Kitchener @ Element
June 1 - Montreal @ Metropolis
June 3 - Quebec City @ Centre De Foire
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Idol Killer

Rockdirt reports: TMZ.com reports that the 'American Idol' contestants are staying in the Hancock Park area of Los Angeles, and one neighbor isn't happy with the noise of this season's rocker, Chris Daughtry. The woman called FOX, alleging that Chris' music is so loud and stressful that it killed her bird, Sweet Pea. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Blur Wants Coxon

Rockdirt reports: Blur bassist Alex James tells The Sun the door was still "very much open" for wayward guitarist Graham Coxon to join them. "As regards the next Blur record, I think something serious will be underway towards the end of the year," Alex said. "During the last Blur record Graham wasn't well and he didn't come to the studio when we were due to start recording.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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McLachlan DMC

Noble PR reports: The key track from DMC's first solo album is "Just Like Me" - a result of discovering in his mid 30s that he was adopted. By 1997 the music business took its toll to the point where DMC, turned to alcohol, was diagnosed with a speaking disorder, and contemplated suicide. Suddenly he became obsessed with a song he heard on the radio called "Angel" sung by Sarah McLachlan. He played the song repeatedly for a year and attributed it to saving his life. 

Years later when he wrote about his experience about discovering that he was actually adopted in the song "Just Like Me", when it came time to find a collaborator to sing the "Cat's In The Cradle" chorus in the song, he had only one person in mind; Sarah McLachlan. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Louder Than Life

Noble PR reports: Fremantle Home Entertainment proudly announces the May 22nd 2006 UK release of �Heavy Metal � Louder Than Life': the definitive metal documentary. This 2-disc DVD package provides a no-stone unturned account for the most enduring form of popular music, the world has ever known. Packed with new interviews with the people that matter, amazing live performances, rare archive footage and with a soundtrack of over 70 tracks, it's time to unleash the madness. Created by award winning duo director Dick Carruthers (Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, The White Stripes) and producer Jim Parsons (MTV Headbangers' Ball, New Kings Of Rock �n' Roll, Re:covered) �Heavy Metal � Louder Than Life' is a long overdue film that unravels the music, the myths and the mayhem.

�Heavy Metal - Louder Than Life' is a film that looks at what made Metal, how it grew and how it has transcended fashion, misunderstanding, ridicule and ignorance. It is dedicated to the memory of Darrell �Dimebag' Abbott who was murdered on stage on 8th December 2004, and features testimonials on his contribution and influence on the Metal genre. With a total run time at over 4 hours in length including special features, this 2 disc DVD set will become a benchmark for the hard-core Metal fan: reinforcing and reaffirming allegiance. [see full story for more] - Click Here for the Full Story 

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Texas Metal Health

Press Release reports: Texas metal act Azrael's Bane has joined the line up for Texas Metal Health IV, a tribute to Metal Master David Wayne. The 4th annual benefit features Reverend, Azrael's Bane, Ignitor, Ancient Cross, and Drifter. PICC Line Productions and TacomaScene.com present Texas Metal Health IV, A Tribute to Metal Master David Wayne, May 13th, 2006 at Sam's Burger Joint in San Antonia, Texas. PICC Line Productions is an officially recognized third party fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, who promotes music in support of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Everyone is strongly encouraged to support this great cause[see full story for more] - Click Here for the Full Story 

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Dubbin' It Live

MVD reports: MVD and Funky Gemini are pleased to announce the home viewing release of Black Uhuru with Sly & Robbie � Dubbin' It Live for North American distribution on DVD.

Through the late 80's and 90's, Sly & Robbie focused on studio work and revolutionized Jamaican music by turning Reggae into Dancehall. They introduced such acts as Chaka Demus & Pliers, Beenie Man and Elephant Man, produced Simply Red, the Fugees, Sting, and even found time to put out decisive records such as the Grammy winner Friends. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Judge Jules US

Press Release reports: Judge Jules, one of the most popular DJs on the planet and currently ranked in the top 10 DJ Magazine poll of The World's Most Popular DJs, will be releasing two CDs on KOCH Records in 2006. The first, a DJ-mix set, entitled The Global Warm-Up features 16 hard-edged tracks chosen and mixed by Jules for release on April 18th. Proven Worldwide is Jules' much anticipated debut artist album and will be released on May 23rd. Combined, this will be the first domestically released material from Judge Jules since his classic Journeys By DJ mix CD set was released on Moonshine in 1993.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Three Days Grace Preview

Fanscape reports: THREE DAYS GRACE burst on to the scene in 2003 with a self-titled debut album and monster single "(I Hate) Everything About You." Now the Canadian rockers are back with a new album, One X, that arrives in stores this summer! THREE DAYS GRACE, made up of Adam Gontier (vocals/guitars), Brad Walst (bass), Neil Sanderson (drums, vocals) and Barry Stock (guitars), will also be hitting the road with STAIND, starting April 20th. 

One X (Jive), is sure to agree with fans of the first record (as well as win them new ones) with its fist-pumping choruses and driving guitars. The debut single from One X, "Animal I Have Become" is available now. Click the full story link to check it out.- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Shooter Jennings Rodeo

Press Release reports: Shooter Jennings, the man who "Put the 'O' Back In Country" is back with his new album "Electric Rodeo". The album is due out April 4th on Universal South Records. Following in his father Waylon's footsteps, Shooter looks to rile up country music a bit, but "Electric Rodeo" is more than a rowdy country album. 

Recorded and released in record time, Shooter Jennings' debut, "Put The O Back In Country", stealthily amassed critical and commercial acclaim. Now over 200,000 records sold and 130-plus shows played (and still counting!) later, "Electric Rodeo" delivers on the promise of "Country"� and then some.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Moz 'Testy' About Smiths Reunion

Contact Music reports: MORRISSEY has closed the door on a possible THE SMITHS reunion - insisting he would rather "eat my own testicles" than perform with them again. The singer has been offered $8.75 million (GBP5 million) to play with his former bandmates for the first time since 1987.- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Alter Smack

antiMusic reports: Morley spoke with Godsmack's Shannon Larkin last week about the group's new album which comes out later this month, but they also touched upon the Sully-less side band. Here is the portion of the MorleyView where Shannon discusses this project. 

antiMUSIC: It's been rumored that the band minus Sully has formed a side project. What can you tell us about that?

Shannon Larkin: Yeah, it's called Another Animal. And it has Whit Crane from Ugly Kid Joe on vocals. My old buddy. I brought him back out. And he sounds better than ever. He sounds better than ever. Top shape. Top form. He's f*ckin' amazing, let me tell you. But I'm excited about the project. In fact, after this interview, I'm meeting with the head of the art department at Universal. She actually has a man by the name of Storm Thorgerson doing our record cover. He started a company by the name of Hipnosis, which was the company that did Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were Here. And to me, Dark Side is the most iconic but man, Wish You Were Here is my favourite album cover of all time. So yeah, Lee Richards is the guitar player. Lee Richards was Godsmack's first guitar player before Tony. He went on to leave the band because he had a kid. And that was before the band was signed. He went on to play in a band called Dropbox. So he and Tony play guitar and Robbie is the bass player. I'm the drummer. And Whit is the singer. And we've already recorded the record in Boston. We have 12 songs, 11 of which will be on the record and we'll keep the bonus track for Japan, Australia, that kind of thing. And the record will be mixed by Dave Fortman who is just finishing up the new Evanescence record that he produced and mixed. He also did the first Evanescence, the 15 million seller. He also did the new Mudvayne. And he also worked with Superjoint Ritual. So he's an ace and we're very proud�and ironically dude since you're a fan, he was the guitar player for Ugly Kid Joe, back in the day. I thought that was so cool. It's a small world. And now he's a hot-shot A-Plus producer. And he was my guitar player for five years. He's helping us out here to give us a killer mix. We have a definite advantage. Three of the guys are from Godsmack. A major producer who is also a great friend. And a KILLER singer who has proven that his voice sounds great on the radio. And America loved it. We have a big head start. We're very, very excited. Another Animal will come out near the end of summer. [See the full story for the full MorleyView, yes we love you so much you get to check it out a day before it officially posts!] 
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