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Euro INXS

Noble PR reports: INXS, the world renowned Australian rock band today announced their first European tour dates since 2002. The band who are in the midst of a sold out North American tour, will perform for the first time with their new lead singer, J.D. Fortune, who won the coveted role of stepping into the void left by the late Michael Hutchence in last year's wildly successful TV show Rock Star: INXS. 

Kicking off at London's Shepherd's Bush Empire on Thursday October 12th, this first jaunt back on European soil for four years will see INXS play a series of highly intimate venues across the continent as they reconnect with their European fans. Tickets go on sale Wednesday May 3rd via fanclub pre-sale, and Friday May 5th to the general public.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Arch Enemy Video Apocalypse

Century Media reports: To further support their most successful album "Doomsday Machine" Swedish metal titans ARCH ENEMY have recently completed a new video for the track "My Apocalypse" with director Roger Johansson (In Flames, Dark Tranquillity, Hammerfall). 

Currently on a massive tour through the US together with Chimaira, God Forbid and Hate Eternal. Their European fans will be pleased to hear that ARCH ENEMY is already confirmed to unleash its metallic fury in flesh and blood on a huge number of European festivals, so be prepared for an apocalyptic summer time![see full story to watch the video]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Strapping Young Fests

Century Media reports: Canada's first class Extreme Metal act STRAPPING YOUNG LAD are confirming the final tourdates for this summer. First time in their career they will play the huge German events Rock Im Park / Rock Am Ring (Metallica, Tool, Lacuna Coil, etc.), UK's high profile Donington's Download, Bologna's Flame Fest, Sweden's finest Hultsfred Festival and Finland's Provinssirock. Extreme in any way, they will start the tour with two shows at the same day. 

The exclusive support band for the European club shows is MAROON who just released their fantastic Century Media debut "When Worlds Collide" on April 17th 2006.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Underoath Ball

MSO reports: Coming off their 350,000-selling 2004 indie smash They're Only Chasing Safety disc, UNDERØATH return June 20 with the genre-defying DEFINE THE GREAT LINE, their third album on Seattle's Tooth & Nail/Solid State Records. 

The band just arrived in Sweden to shoot two videos with the avant-garde production team Popcore Films (Cult of Luna, From First To Last "The Latest Plague"). Director Anders Forsman is helming the "Writing On The Walls" clip, while director Linus Johansson will lens the video for "In Regards To Myself." Meawhile, look for UNDERØATH to host MTV2's "Headbangers Ball" on the show airing Saturday, June 3. [see full story for a lot more including a ton of tour dates]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Sevendust Freedom

ABC reports: Sevendust and its wholly owned record label 7Bros. Records, confirms today that it has gained its freedom from their imprint deal through an opportunistic reversion of the current record, NEXT. 7Bros. Records continues its distribution through Fontana/Universal Music in North America and Roadrunner/Universal Music throughout the rest of the world. 

Sevendust embarks on a May headline run beginning in La Crosse, WI May 4th and concluding in Charlotte, NC May 25th.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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CPO Release Parties

Press Release reports: Chris Paul Overall will have not one but two release parties this weekend for his new CD 'The Bruiser' 

Friday April 28 - 9pm w/ Jay Buchanan, Thinking Aloud, Deccatree, Bangkok Five
The Gypsy Lounge 23600 Rockfield Ave #3a Lake Forest, CA 92630 - http://www.thegypsylounge.com 21+ $8 at the door 

Sunday April 30 - 6pm w/ Jay Buchanan, Brett Bixby, Deccatree, Pawnshop Kings, Whistler, Sara Overall, Sleepless Me
Crane's Hollywood Tavern 1611 N. El Centro Hollywood, CA - 21+ free show All Acoustic acts

THE BRUISER is the title of the new album by Chris Paul Overall. Former frontman of the melodic dropkick-rock band Wonderlove, CPO has cracked open the aftermath and come out with his finest sensibilities intact. A friend who was tragically taken before his time offered this powerful observation a few years back. "He referred to me as a bruiser with relationships. Part love bully and part bullied lover." This album, Overall explains, is a tribute to the frank resonance of that moment - a reflection of how a candid look at a mixed up state of affairs can result in music rather than meltdown. These songs are as easy to listen to as they are a hard-hat trip into the depths of heart mine. The formidable pipes that carry the motherlode of the Chris Paul Overall sound have drawn in critics and fans alike. Secure within his own voice, his inspired singing gives off undercurrents reminiscent of soulful troubadours of the past. From the swagger of "push" to the breezy lope of "I love you still" these are the kind of melodies that will come in through the sliding glass door in your head and stay for a drink. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Eye of the 80s

Press Release reports: Eighteen hits from the �80s are back again! Pure �80s: #1s (Hip-O/UMe), filled with songs that reached #1 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart, is hitting stores on May 9th. 

Pure �80s #1s Tracklisting:

01. Survivor "Eye Of The Tiger"
02. Yes "Owner Of A Lonely Heart"
03. Robert Palmer "Addicted To Love"
04. Tears for Fears "Everybody Wants To Rule The World"
05. Simple Minds "Don't You (Forget About Me)"
06. Steve Winwood "Higher Love"
07. Tina Turner "What's Love Got To Do With It"
08. The Police "Every Breath You Take"
09. Christopher Cross "Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)"
10. Mike + The Mechanics "The Living Years"
[there are 8 more see full story for those]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Smash DeLonge

Yahoo reports: On Monday, May 1st SMASH on Yahoo! Music will give viewers an exclusive look at "ANOTHER SIDE OF" Angels & Airwaves' guitarist/vocalist Tom DeLonge as he gives fans a tour of his stylish sneaker company. The punk/pop star started the Macbeth Shoe Company with his Blink 182 band mates in 2002, and when he isn't busy putting on a rock show he serves as president of the company. DeLonge's new band, Angels & Airwaves, will debut their first album "We Don't Need to Whisper" on May 23rd, and are currently on a sold-out tour with Taking Back Sunday. - Click Here for the Full Story 

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Mandy Refund

TMZ reports: Mandy Moore said in a recent radio interview that her first album -- recorded when she was 14 -- "sucked," and has offered anyone who unfortunately purchased the record a refund. Moore was a guest April 20 on the 'Kevin and Bean Show' on Los Angeles' World Famous KROQ-FM to discuss her role in the flick 'American Dreamz.' he 22-year-old also chatted about her history as a pop princess. Leave it to Moore's superfan (and Kevin and Bean sidekick) Dave the King of Mexico to ask for his $7.99 back (he says he bought it used, hence the price). 

That's were the publicity stunt ends, right? Oh no. Mandy -- true to her word -- had her manager send Dave a letter... and his $8 back. [Bob bless you Mandy!]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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EMI Warner?

FMQB reports: Talks of a merger between EMI and Warner Music Group could be heating up again. The merger had previously been squashed by European regulators, but now discussions could "resume in earnest within months, with advisers on both sides being briefed to prepare for merger talks," according to the U.K.'s Sunday Times. [see full story for more including some happenings with Sony BMG]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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War Stream

FMQB reports: Neil Young's much-discussed Living With War album will be available for sale digitally next week, but the politically-charged album will begin streaming online as of tomorrow (Friday, April 28), including at FMQB.com.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Staff Meeting: Dolly

antiMusic reports: A lot of people work hard to make antiMusic what it is. So with our 8th anniversary we felt it was time to spotlight each writer so you can get to know them a little better. Over the next few weeks we will be posting a small portion of each staff person's new profile page. So let's begin and get to know Dolly a little better.

Dolly is from parts unknown and has been with antiMusic since before time began. The first CD she purchased was 'The All Star Stapler & Office Supply Band Tribute to ABBA' and her first concert was 'Richard Jeni at the Funny Bone in Chicago'. When asked for her Top 10 Favorite artists she responded "Generally, whoever wins the countdown on MTV these days; they are the only bands worth listening to. So my musical tastes shifts & changes from day to day & week to week. I really like it when TV stars & people famous for nothing at all & people famous for who they married make music, because it kinda reminds me of when that guy played basketball & football, or like when someone is a doctor and a lawyer, y'know? They are the real powerhouses of the entertainment universe". Her musical pet peeve is that there are not enough songs that go along with her whims. Her favorite part of antiMusic is The Message Boards. Click the full story to learn more about Dolly and discover which star she would slap, who she "can't write anything about" because she can't afford the licensing fee and lots more. 

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