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Ramones Double DVD

punkbands reports: There's been progress with the Ramones double DVD release which is based on the bands live shows. The Double DVD is now scheduled for release in August of 2007 and the two discs will hold about 5 hours of material.- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Linkin Park Bamboozle

SMN reports: LINKIN PARK has announced their first date of the 2007 campaign. Set for 'The Great Bamboozle' in May of next year, the band are the second act so far announced for the two day event which takes place in East Rutherford, NJ at the Meadowlands Sports Complex. MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE will be playing a day earlier on the 5th[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Thursday Tour

SMN reports: THURSDAY have announced the following tour dates with MURDER BY DEATH, FEAR BEFORE THE MARCH OF FLAMES, and HEAVY HEAVY LOW LOW:

January 18 - Hartford, CT @ Webster Theatre
January 19 - Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club 
January 20 - Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa 
January 21 - Charlotte, NC @ Tremont Music Hall 
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Kreator, Celtic Frost Tour

SMN reports: KREATOR have posted the following update: The rumors are true!!!! We're happy to anounce the first European tour dates for 2007! The band is working on bringing out a stage production that will be more extreme than anything you've seen from KREATOR before! Be prepared for a setlist that will include tons of suprises! We'll keep you updated with more details as soon as we get them in, so stay tuned!

To make the shows the haviest nights of your life KREATOR have invited the mighty CELTIC FROST to play with them as co-headliners! [see full story for dates]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Winger Tour

sleazeroxx.com reports: Platinum recording artist WINGER has released their first album in over a decade. The founding members of WINGER, Kip Winger (bass/vocals), Reb Beach (guitar), Rod Morgenstein (drums), have reunited for their forth record, which is touted as their finest album ever. WINGER is joined John Roth (guitars/vocals) a WINGER member since 1993's "PULL" album and new comer Cenk Eroglu (keyboards/vocals). 

Now get ready for their 2007 WINGER IV Tour - The following are the first four dates confirmed and where you can see WINGER in New Years Eve - a full tour will be released before the Holidays! 

TOUR DATES - MORE TO COME FOR THE NEW YEAR 

12/31/06 The Station Square Pittsburg, PA
02/01/07 Mulcahy's Long Island, NY
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Velvet Revolver Wedding?

sleazeroxx.com reports: Matt Sorum, former drummer of Guns N' Roses, has proposed to the hot and sexy Sonia Vassi - the first Bulgarian to ever appear in US Playboy. 

Bulgarian media quoted Vassi herself, but did not disclose her answer. 

A former girlfriend of Slash (Guns N' Roses) and Paul Stanley's (Kiss), she is also the lead singer of LA rock band Naked. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Weiland Can't Sing?

blabbermouth.net reports: Ross Raihala of TwinCities.com recently conducted an interview with former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach. A few excerpts from the chat follows:

On those who say the 2006 version of GUNS N' ROSES isn't the real thing: "You know, you've got Slash and Duff doing STONE TEMPLE PILOTS songs with Weiland (in VELVET REVOLVER). They can't do 'Welcome to the Jungle' because he can't sing it. Let's be honest. Then, you've got Axl doing 'Sweet Child o' Mine' and 'Rocket Queen' with some other dudes. I'd rather see Axl singing GUNS N' ROSES songs than Slash doing STONE TEMPLE PILOTS songs. Nobody can sing 'Paradise City' like Axl Rose."[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Strike INgrooves

PR reports: Recognized by hip hop fanatics from his role as 'Lycety Split' in Eminem's box office hit, 8 Mile, rapper Strike has just been signed to a major digital distribution deal with INgrooves. With music downloading popularity increasing and record sales decreasing, this marks a key step to an evident shift in the music industry. INgrooves, a digital media publisher and technology company, executes distribution, marketing and licensing services (music to television, films, video games) through INgroovesTM, INgrooves Mobile MusicTM, and Digital Music AccesTM.

Strike will be represented by INgrooves reguarding distribution, his releases and potential earnings as an artist. By distributing audio and video content to over 300 Internet and mobile stores worldwide with its unique patent-pending technology format, INgrooves proves to be beneficial to Strike as his music will be heard on all ends.- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Free Army of Anyone Download

Machine Shop Marketing reports: While recording their recently released debut album, Army of Anyone taped an instrumental track titled "Used To Know Her." Hear Army of Anyone come together as Richard Patrick (Filter), Dean and Robert DeLeo (Stone Temple Pilots) and Ray Luzier show off their musical talents on this unreleased bonus instrumental track. Army of Anyone is currently on tour and their self titled album is available now on Firm Music.- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Obituary DVD

MVD reports: Obituary - Frozen Alive DVD. One of the greatest death metal bands in an incredible live performance from Poland - for the first time on DVD! This DVD cannot be missed by a genuine Obituary fan as it is a complete review of the band's music, featuring songs both old and new, all testifying to the musicians' technical perfection, charisma, and excellence. The DVD also includes lots of sensational bonus materials including the "Insane" video, the previously unreleased "On the Floor" video, an interview with Frank Watkins & Trevor Peres, an interview with John & Donald Tardy, 3 documentaries - the making of "Insane", the making of "Frozen in Time" album, and "Backstage in Poland" and more! In Stores 01/16/2007- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Joan Jett Doing Conan

PR reports: Joan Jett & The Blackhearts will be appearing on Late Night with Conan O'Brien this coming Monday, Dec.4. Joan will be performing .A.C.D.C. from her Blackheart Records CD, "Sinner." Carmen Electra is featured in the video of A.C.D.C. as well as punk legend Kathleen Hanna (Bikini Kill/Le Tigre) and NY local legend Chuck Zito.- Click Here for the Full Story 

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We Are The People DVD

PR reports: Image Entertainment, Inc., a leading independent licensee, producer and distributor of home entertainment programming in North America, has announced the forthcoming release of the WE ARE THE FUTURE DVD, out January 23, 2007. 

Organized by the Emmy and Academy Award-winning composer, artist, record/film/TV producer, arranger, conductor and multi-media entrepreneur Quincy Jones, the DVD concert film portrays this once-in-a lifetime global event--attended by one roughly million people at the historic and picturesque Circus Maximus in Rome, Italy (May 16, 2004). Proceeds from the WE ARE THE FUTURE DVD and concert (through broadcast rights) raise funds to build and maintain We Are The Future Child Centers--whose goal is to mobilize global resources for the benefit of children in conflict and post-conflict cities--Ethiopia, Eritrea, Sierra Leone, Afghanistan, Rwanda and Palestine, to name a few. [see full story for the all star line-up]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Strait To Platinum

PR reports: You can add another jewel to his crown. The King of Country Music has received his 32nd platinum album certification for It Just Comes Natural, which was released in October. This certification follows on the heels of a platinum certification for Fresh Cut Christmas, a holiday album Strait recorded for Hallmark, which sold over a million copies in only one week. 

These platinum certifications solidify Strait's record of earning more platinum or multiplatinum discs than any other artist in country music and round out a blockbuster month for the Texas troubadour, who was inducted into the prestigious Country Music Hall of Fame Nov. 6. Strait, who has sold nearly 70 million records worldwide, recently scored his 53rd number one hit with "Give It Away," the first release off It Just Comes Natural, reaffirming his status as the artist with more solo number one songs than any musician in any genre.- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Steven's Unsigned Band Search

PR reports: The search is almost over! For the past 8 weeks, Fuse and Steven's Untitled Rock Show have been asking you to upload videos of your favorite unsigned bands and you've actually been doing it. We love it when you listen! Now, we're proud to announce the 8 finalists in Steven's Unsigned Band Search! The nationwide hunt for the best unknown talent is coming to a close, but not before YOU weigh in on the winner! The nominees are: Three Green Eyes - New Haven, CT * Dark Miracle - Dominican Republic * Call Yourself - New Jersey * Soulfound - St. Petersburg, FL * 2nd Day Crush - Hollywood, CA * Caecelia - Flagstaff, AZ * Oh Doctor - Mesa, AZ * The Perfect Mistake - Brooklyn, NY

Vote on your favorite unsigned band video and Fuse will pick from the three with the most votes. Polls are open through January and the winner will be announced at the end of the month. The winning band will have their video aired on FUSE along with a top secret prize. Check out the nominees at the full story link.- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Countdown to 1

PR reports: Pontiac unveiled details for the brand's biggest music promotion ever - a nationwide musical talent search and contest. Beginning today, the promotion, "Countdown to 1" will give unsigned bands the opportunity to compete for the ultimate prize; the chance to appear on Jimmy Kimmel Live and play on the Pontiac Garage in New York's Times Square during the annual New Year's Eve celebration, where historically only the biggest bands have performed. 

How "Countdown to 1" works: Starting November 17, unsigned bands will be able to upload an MP3 track to the "Countdown to 1" website www.countdownto1.com. A short essay will also be submitted describing why the judge's panel should select the band. Bands will also have the opportunity to submit a video (the video will not be used in the judge's decision). The winning band will win the breakthrough booking of a lifetime - a chance to open for a national act, in Times Square, on New Year's Eve in front of a million people, and an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live. The winning band will be chosen by a panel of judges from Pontiac and Jimmy Kimmel Live. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Sealed With A Kiss

Kayos reports: The recent release of Sealed With A Kiss�the elegantly-bound coffee-table book by Lydia Criss, wife (1970-1979) of longtime KISS drummer Peter Criss, goes behind the make-up, blood and hype for an uncompromising look at the band's glory years and its storybook rise to unprecedented rock'n'roll fame. Transcending the dictates of a rock bio, it is a fascinating and beautiful piece of literary and visual art that distills the essence of this great band as each of its 368 pages are turned.

Told from her unique perspective, the epic endeavor weighs almost five pounds, measures 10x12 and contains over 1,500 unpublished-until-now photos. "Because I have always been a pack-rat and saved everything, I wanted to share it with all the fans, which meant putting in everything but the kitchen sink, although I think that is in there too!" says Criss, "I never would have thought when I first met Peter that my life would end up being documented in a book, which turned out to be the hardest project I have ever undertaken."[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Pete Levin Catches Deacon Blues

PR reports: Motema Music announces keyboard wizard Pete Levin's debut for the label, DEACON BLUES. Pete Levin re-emerges in 2007 as a bandleader and master of reinvention, embracing his roots and first love, the Hammond B-3. Working with a group of top sidemen (Joe Beck, Danny Gottlieb, Tony Levin, Mike DeMicco) Levin and company demonstrate an uncanny chemistry that is immediate and infectious.

In a diverse music career spanning several decades, keyboardist/arranger Levin has performed and recorded with hundreds of jazz and pop artists - including Paul Simon, Annie Lennox, Miles Davis, David Sanborn, Lenny White, Wayne Shorter, Jaco Pastorius, Robbie Robertson and John Scofield - receiving critical accolades for his work during a 15-year association with the legendary Gil Evans, and his 8-year stint with jazz icon Jimmy Giuffre. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Carlos Vega Tribute

PR reports: Musicians Institute in Hollywood will play host to some of the greatest singers and musicians on the West Coast to come together and pay musical tribute to long-lost friend and drummer extrordinaire Carlos Vega. This year's 9th annual event will be held on Saturday, December 9th at 8:00pm at Musicians Institute's convenient location right on Hollywood Blvd. In Vega's short-lived, but much loved career he played with several musical legends such as Curtis Mayfield, Barry Manilow, Placido Domingo, Neil Diamond and Herb Alpert. Getting together to play and remember 'Los is an opportunity to have fun and make some great music, and people come from all over the world to attend along with Carlos' family and friends. Proceeds from ticket sales are used to provide a PIT scholarship for an outstanding drummer to be chosen during a special drum-off.

In addition to the drum-off and all-star concert, DW Drums is also co-sponsoring a drum clinic by world-renowned drummer (and PIT grad) Kurt Bisquera at 3:00pm the same afternoon. All advance ticket holders to the concert will be admitted free to the clinic. The final competition for the Carlos Vega Memorial Scholorship will take place immediately following the clinic at 4:30pm, with judges currently scheduled to include Bisquera, event organizer and keyboard session ace David Garfield, PIT Director Tim Pedersen, DW President Don Lombardi, Guitar Center Rock Walk Director Dave Wiederman, and top LA drummers Forrest Robinson and Russ Miller. - Click Here for the Full Story 

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Lily Allen is Coming to Smile

PR reports: Lily Allen's "Smile" has been a massive summer hit in the U.K., topping the U.K. Airplay chart for six weeks in a row. Now the 21-year-old artist, pronounced by NME as "the archetypal singer-songwriter for the iPod generation," has set her sights on America.

Last November, Allen - as many artists do - started posting tracks on her MySpace site so she could see what fans thought of them. "Since then, it's gone mad," she says. Mad indeed - her songs have received over four million total plays to date. Alright, Still, Allen's full-length debut album, rocketed onto the U.K. Album chart at #2 in mid-July, earning accolades from the U.K. press. Alright, Still is due out in the States January 30th of 2007. [ Check out the "Smile" video at the full story link. ]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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