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Korny Tracks

SMN reports: As previously reported, KORN will follow in the footsteps of the likes of NIRVANA and many others and will release their first ever acoustic album early next year through Virgin Records. The set-list the band reportedly performed for the album was as follows:

1. Blind
2. Falling Away From Me
3. Thoughtless
4. Freak on a Leash (featuring Amy Lee of EVANESCENCE)
5. Hollow Life
6. Love Song
7. Creep (RADIOHEAD cover)
8. Got the Life
9. Twisted Transistor
10. Coming Undone
11. Dirty
12. Make Me Bad and Come Back (performed with members of THE CURE)
13. No One's There
14. Throw Me Away
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Crionics Spring

PR reports: Two years after releasing "Armageddon's Evolution", CRIONICS have finished creating its successor, "NeuThrone". The recording session took place in Zed Studio, Olkusz, Poland. With the very talented Tomasz Zalewski who recorded the last albums by Thy Disease, Totem, Horrorscope and many others! 

The new album will contain 10 compositions and 1 bonus track of materail the band defines as deep, readable and convincing! . The cover and layout art was done by Michal "Czecza" Czekaj - not Jacek Wisniewski as in the past. The release date of "NeuThrone", is planned for early Spring 2007 through Candlelight Records .- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Europe Illdisposed

PR reports: Danish metallers ILLDISPOSED have been confirmed for next year's installment of the Summer Breeze festival, set to take place August 16-18, 2007 in Dinkelsbühl, Germany. Also scheduled to appear are Amon Amarth, Dark Funeral, In Extremo, The Black Dahlia Murder, Moonsorrow, L'ame Immortelle and Die Apokalyptischen Reiter.

ILLDISPOSED will embark on a headlining tour of the U.K. in February. Support at the shows will come from AmentiI. The dates are as follows:[see full story for dates]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Flogging St Patrick

PR reports: St. Patrick's Day is more than three months away but for Flogging Molly the revelry begins February 22 in Los Angeles when their third annual "Green 17 Tour" kicks off a two-night stand at the Henry Fonda Theater. The 17-city celebration will conclude in Phoenix, Ariz. on the Irish holiday, March 17. Tickets will go on sale this Saturday, Dec. 16 at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster.[see full story for dates]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Joan Osborne Goes Nashville

PR reports: Premier vocalist and songwriter, Joan Osborne, released her Vanguard Records debut, "Pretty Little Stranger". 

Recorded in Nashville and produced by Grammy winner, Steve Buckingham, "Pretty Little Stranger" highlights the soulful sound of Joan Osborne with elements of country blues and Americana. This 12 song collection features six original tunes written by Joan including the first single, "Who Divided", "Shake That Devil", "After Jane" and the title track and also compositions by Kris Kristofferson ("Please Don't Tell Me How The Story Ends"), Jerry Garcia/Robert Hunter ("Brokedown Palace") and Patty Griffin ("What You Are"). - Click Here for the Full Story 

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Home for the Holidays with Rod Stewart

CBS reports: There are currently half a million children in foster care waiting to be adopted in the U.S. Once again, CBS, Children's Action Network and The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption are helping find homes for foster children through THE 8TH ANNUAL A HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS WITH ROD STEWART, to be broadcast Friday, Dec. 22 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on CBS. Last year, the "Children Waiting" segment on the special featured 12 children from ages 4-15. As a result of the show, every one of them now has an adoptive home. 

The special shares compelling stories of families who have enriched their lives by adopting foster children, and enhances these stories with performances by some of today's top performers. Rod Stewart headlines this year's show, with special performances by Katharine McPhee, John Legend, John Ondrasik from Five for Fighting and Mary Mary. The inspirational stories are presented by Cedric the Entertainer, Miley Cyrus ("Hannah Montana"), Angie Harmon, Melina Kanakaredes, Rene Russo and Jeri Ryan.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Hooker Contest

PR reports: In celebration of John Lee Hooker's first-ever career-spanning box set, the four-CD collection Hooker, Shout! Factory and Gibson Guitars are giving away an Epiphone Sheraton II, one of John Lee Hooker's favorite guitars, courtesy of Epiphone. To enter to win, please visit the full story link.
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Tawny Kitaen Plea

TMZ reports: TMZ has learned actress Tawny Kitaen struck a deal today in her cocaine possession case. Prosecutors in Orange County, Calif. have agreed to drop felony drug charges against Kitaen, provided she completes a drug rehab program.

The 45-year-old actress, best known for starring in the 80's hit film "Bachelor Party" and Whitesnake videos, was charged with felony drug possession after Orange County Sheriff's Deputies allegedly found 15 grams of cocaine in her house last May, after responding to an anonymous call asking cops to check on her children. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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SnoCore Tour 07

PR reports: SnoCore Tour is back in 2007 with headliners Army of Anyone. The tour will kick off January 18th in Houston, TX with support from Hurt and more to be announced. The first round of dates has been released and the majority will go on sale this weekend. 

Army of Anyone (featuring vocalist Richard Patrick from Filter, guitarist Dean DeLeo and bassist Robert DeLeo from Stone Temple Pilots, and drummer Ray Luzier) is supporting their debut self titled release which hit stores this past November. Previous SnoCore Tour participants include Sparta, Trapt, Finger Eleven, Helmet, Chevelle, Seether, Shinedown, and Flyleaf.[see full story for dates]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Scarecrow Collection

PR reports: Harmonized Records is proud to announce the recent signing of New Jersey based Scarecrow Collection. The blues-influenced rock band, known for their genre defying sound, timeless songwriting, and explosive live performances, has been earning a reputation as one of the best up and coming acts in the Northeastern US. Their first release with Harmonized Records, which will be the independent label's twenty ninth album, is scheduled to hit shelves April 17, 2007, with a CD release tour to follow. For more information on Scarecrow Collection please visit the full story link. - Click Here for the Full Story 

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Lovedrug Soph

PR reports: A masterful display of intricate arrangements, deep introspection, and otherworldy vocals, Lovedrug's sophomore album, EVERYTHING STARTS WHERE IT ENDS [The Militia Group], is set to be released March 6, 2007. The band's new collection continues the band's singular vision first revealed on their acclaimed 2004 debut, PRETEND YOU'RE ALIVE, and details "the guiles that befall one on a journey through the mazes of life, death and love."

Conceived at The Loft in Saline, Michigan, with long-time cohort and PRETEND producer Tim Patalan (Sponge, The Fags), this album was meticulously honed over six months starting in early 2006. Spanning the musical spectrum from ethereal rock to stadium-prog EVERYTHING showcases a band immersed in their craft and truly coming into their own. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Peter Boyle RIP

TMZ reports: Actor Peter Boyle, most recently seen as the father on "Everybody Loves Raymond, died at New York Presbyterian Hospital, his publicist said today. He had been suffering from multiple myeloma and heart disease.

Boyle was nominated for seven Emmys for his work Frank Barone on the hit CBS show, but never won. He won an Emmy in 1996 for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for an appearance on "The X Files." He most recently appeared in the Christmas comedy "The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause" playing Father Time. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Nas Wants You

PR reports: Nas Fans, Our friends at 1iota.com are looking for die hard Nas fans to be part of his mini-concert on Jimmy Kimmel Live Friday, December 15tht. Jimmy Kimmel Live features celebrity guests, cutting edge performers, like Nas, with plenty of surprises, panic, and general pandemonium. The best part is, Nas will play anywhere from 3-5 songs for you.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Irepress Loss

PR reports: Translation Loss Records are extremely please to announce the addition of Boston, Massachusetts' very own IREPRESS to their ever growing and evolving roster!

IREPRESS (pronounced Eear-press) consist of five ancestrally diverse individuals collaboratively creating music that embodies the forward thinking aesthetic that Translation Loss Records strives toward. Early 2007 will see the release of IREPRESS' debut full length "Samus Octology," eight tracks of progressive and complex arrangements intertwined with a defined sense of melody. Completely instrumental, "Samus Octology" presents itself with a wide array of material and emotions that surpass the need for vocal interruption. Forbes Graham of Kayo Dot (Robotic Empire/Tzadik) also makes a guest appearance on their stunning debut.- Click Here for the Full Story 

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