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| Queen
Snubs Idol? |
Launch reports: After Queen appeared on this
past Tuesday's episode of American Idol to coach the remaining eight contestants--who
all sang Queen songs this week, with varying degrees of success--many assumed
the band would perform on Wednesday's results show, as this season's previous
coaches (Stevie Wonder, Barry Manilow, Kenny Rogers) have done. So when
Queen was a no-show last night (in their place, viewers got a Queen medley
performed by the finalists), some fans jumped to the conclusion that the
band had bailed because they were displeased with how their songs were
performed (some would say mangled) by the contestants. [see full story
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| Beatles
Save Jacko |
Reuters reports: Pop star Michael Jackson,
in a bid to stave off insolvency, said on Thursday he has reached a deal
to refinance more than $200 million in loans secured by his prized stake
in the Beatles' song catalog.[see full story for more]-
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| Pink
Vs KFC |
Contact Music reports: Returning pop star
PINK has signed up to front a new People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
(PETA) campaign targetting fast food giant KFC. The JUST LIKE A PILL singer
will spearhead the 'Kick The Bucket' initiative by launching a global online
petition against the fried chicken company on her website.[see full story
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| Metallica
in Chains |
The PRP reports: James Hetfield and Robert
Trujillo of Metallica will be performing with Jerry Cantrell and Sean Kinney
of Alice In Chains at the upcoming "Musicares MAP Fund Benefit Concert",
which will take place at the Music Box in Hollywood, CA on May 12th.[see
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| Joe
Strummer Documentary |
MSO reports: LET'S ROCK AGAIN!, an intimate
and fascinating portrait of JOE STRUMMER--the undisputed pioneer of punk
and legendary frontman for The Clash--will be released June 27 on DVD via
Image Entertainment, Inc.
Directed by filmmaker and long-time Strummer
friend Dick Rude, LET'S ROCK AGAIN! provides an insider's view including
touching personal interviews, revealing backstage footage shot in the 18
months leading up to Strummer's death in 2002. The film begins with a montage
of Strummer's illustrious start as frontman for the iconic punk band The
Clash and moves into his life years later as the documentary hits the road
with Strummer's new band The Mescaleros.[see full story for more]-
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| Thursday
Drop Chaos |
punkbands reports: Geoff Rickly of Thursday
has fallen ill and the band has been forced to drop off their run on the
Taste of Chaos tour. Guitarist Tom Keeley posted the following message
on the band's message board: "A huge thank you and "we love you too" to
everyone who stuck around for our Minneapolis show the other day. You all
once again humble us with your support and love.
Even though our good friend Geoffrey fell
ill and was physically unable to sing with everyone last night, you all
lent us your voices and made the night one that we will absolutely never
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| Flea
Sees Red |
Contact Music reports: RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS
bassist FLEA snapped and hurled insults at a journalist during an interview
yesterday (12APR06). The rocker lost his temper when the reporter repeatedly
quizzed him about a reported rift with bandmate JOHN FRUSCIANTE. Flea writes
on his blog, "I was talking to this man and he kept asking me about (a
past interview) where I said that there was a lot of tension between John
and I on the last record. I answered the questions and tried to explain
how sometimes things are hard but then they can get better. But he kept
talking about the part that was hard and I thought he didn't care about
the part that comes next, the liberation and rebirth that made it better
than ever. ..I started getting angry and next thing I know I started yelling
and seeing red and I threw my bottle against the wall and hurled insults
at him and stormed out of the room. [see full story for more]-
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| Sufjan
Baby Hoax |
Filter reports: Recently, Pitchfork ran a
news story about Rosie Thomas being pregnant with Sufjan Stevens' baby.
While they were quite correct about the product of this triste being the
cutest baby ever, sadly the news itself was erroneous. Sufjan quickly issued
a statement correcting Pitchfork, which they reported thus:
"First of all, I would like to thank everyone
who called or sent notes of congratulations about the news of my baby.
I am so proud.
"Secondly, the baby is a hoax. [see full
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| Payola
Is Fine? |
FMQB reports: Entercom Communications has
moved for dismissal of Eliot Spitzer's lawsuit filed against the company
last month over payola allegations, making them the first radio ownership
group to fight back against the New York Attorney General's war on alleged
impropriety in the music industry.
...The company's lawyers argue that for
the suit to have merit, Spitzer must prove that consumers were harmed by
deception on Entercom's behalf. The lawyers say that no one was harmed,
because terrestrial radio is a free medium.[no one is hurt except credible
artist that can't purchase airplay and listeners that are force fed crap.
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| Keane
Short |
Gigwise reports: Keane are set to release
a special short film next week after teaming up with cult author Irvine
Welsh.
The band will release an extended version
of the track �Atlantic' on April 21, the first material to be taken from
their second album �Under The Iron Sea'.[see full story for more]-
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| Eminem
Remembers Protege |
Gigwise reports: Rapper Eminem has posted
a message on his website paying tribute to his good friend and fellow D12
rapper, Proof who was shot dead in Detroit earlier this week.
Posting on his official website, Eminem
says: "RIP Proof. Memorial service arrangements are still being made, and
his family and friends would appreciate privacy during this difficult time.
"Arrangements for fan remembrances are
also being planned; the details will be posted on Proof's official site,
IronFistRecords.com."[see full story for more]- Click
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| Simpson
Sued |
hecklerspray reports: Jessica Simpson is sometimes
unfairly maligned. After all, it can't be too easy to be 25 with a tattered
marriage, a string of rubbish films, an overtly masculine face and a lawsuit
for $100 million, can it?
That last one's new. Jessica Simpson is
being sued for $100 million by the Tarrant Apparel Group (TAG) for not
really promoting any of the clothes she co-designed with the company very
well. $100 million? That means one thing and one thing only - should Jessica
Simpson lose the lawsuit against TAG, her financial situation will leave
her with no choice but to make a string of ridiculously sh*t films. So
no change there, then.[see full story for more]- Click
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| Double
Weller |
CMJ reports: Modfather Paul Weller will release
a two-disc live album this summer. The album, titled Catch-Flame!, was
recorded at London Alexandra Palace during his December 2005 tour. The
album includes tracks from his long solo career, as well as songs from
his previous two bands, the Jam and the Style Council. [see full story
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| Accursed
Again |
Blabbermouth reports: Guitarist Chris "Loki"
Ellingsen has rejoined the New Bedford, Massachusetts melodic thrash metallers
THE ACCURSED � less than four months since announcing his departure from
the group. "Loki has returned from the grave, to join in our metal onslaught
once again," the band write on their web site.[see full story for more]-
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| Miser
Delay |
TuneLab reports: Miser had planned on releasing
their new album , 'Everything But Your Name..." on May 27th. The release
has now been pushed back a month or so due to issues beyond the bands control.
They will now return to the studio to record a few more tracks for the
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| Northwest
Death Fest |
SMN reports: Headliners of the 3rd Annual
Northwest Death Fest 2006, OBITUARY and SADUS, will be joined by 27 death
metal bands on Sunday, May 28, at Fenix Underground in Seattle.
California bands DEEDS OF FLESH and SEVERED
SAVIOR will co-headline the second stage. The support bands, hailing from
Seattle as well as the Pacific Northwest, were handpicked by promoter and
owner of Howitzer Productions, Frank Hetzel.[see full story for full lineup]-
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| Amon
Amarth Delay |
The Gauntlet reports: Wrath of the Norsemen
DVD has been delayed by Metal Blade Records 'due to technical' reasons.
The 3-disc set will be released in a deluxe
10 page digipack with special gold-laminated slipcase - definitely something
to look at! [no word on the new date but see full story for more details
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