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Salute to Les Paul

KNAC reports: On Tuesday, February 7 at 8:15pm, one of the world's greatest gatherings of guitarists will take the Gibson Amphitheatre stage at Universal CityWalk for LES PAUL & FRIENDS: 90th BIRTHDAY SALUTE. 

Guitar legend Les Paul, celebrating two Grammy nominations in his 90th year, will share the Gibson Amphitheatre stage with some of music's finest performers. Les Paul & Friends: 90th Birthday Salute, an all-star concert to benefit A Place Called Home, shares the collaborative spirit of Paul's 2005 album, Les Paul & Friends: American Made World Played, released in August by Capitol/EMI Music Catalog Marketing. [see full story for the impressive roster of guitarists that will perform!]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Bullet For Zombie

The PRP reports: Bullet For My Valentine have dropped off of Children Of Bodom's upcoming run wth God Forbid in order to take part in the previously announced Rob Zombie/Lacuna Coil trek.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Still Remains Tour

The PRP reports: Still Remains will embark on a headlining run with Nodes Of Ranvier, If Hope Dies and Demiricous in tow come March, here's the schedule:
March 22nd Grand Rapids, MI - Skelletones
March 23rd Detroit, MI - St. Andrew's Hall
March 26th Milwaukee, WI - Mad Planet
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Less Than Jake Idiots

punkbands reports: Less Than Jake have announced plans to release a four song EP entitled Absolution For Idiots and Addicts before the release of their forthcoming full-length. The EP will contain two tracks that are set to appear on the bands new record[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Opeth Chronology

siN's metal news reports: "Chronology MCMXCIV - MMV A live observation by Opeth" Yes folks, that is the "title" for three exclusive gigs scheduled for NYC's Town hall centre (23/2), Chicago's House of blues (2/3) and LA's Wiltern theatre (14/3). These special seated events will consist of a chronologically played setlist, starting with music from the very first record "Orchid" and ending with vibes from the latest opus "Ghost reveries".[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Nevermore Prog Power

siN's metal news reports: Seattle band NEVERMORE and Swedish progressive/power metal bandb EVERGREY have been confirmed to headline ProgPower USA VII.

"This isn't just another EVERGREY appearance," said Promoter Glenn Harveston. "We are going to recreate the magic of the band's DVD, 'A Night to Remember.'" For only the second time ever, the EVERGREY choir will be joining the band on stage at the festival. In addition to the exclusive choir appearance, the Poulenc String Quartet from Atlanta will be performing with the band on stage.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Finntroll Lose Voice

siN's metal news reports: FINNTROLL vocalist Tapio Wilska has announced that he's been asked to leave the band: "With a heavy heart I bring you the following news: In a band meeting one hour ago I was fired as a singer of FINNTROLL. Reasons are many and for the most part private, but personal differences and lack of discussion have led my bandmates to doubt my commitment for this band. I believe this will be discussed widely in the following days and more info will undoubtedly be out soon for your viewing pleasure.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Metallica Sculpture

The Gauntlet reports: McFarlane Toys will release a 3D sculpture of the cover art for Metallica's classic 1986 album "Master of Puppets." The sculpture will be 7" squared and made from PVC.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Rap Debate

Contact Music reports: SO SOLID CREW rapper ASHER D won a debate at the prestigious Cambridge University in England - when he argued that rap was better than philosophy.

The 21 SECONDS hitmaker - who recently served an 18-month prison sentence for carrying a loaded gun - argued that rap songs dealt with reality and reached more people than philosophy ever has. [the decline of western civilization continues... see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Misery Index Relapse

Relapse reports: Relapse Records is proud to announce the signing of international metal superpower MISERY INDEX. 

MISERY INDEX is currently recording their as-yet-untitled Relapse debut full-length in Atlanta, GA with producer/engineer Eyal Levi. Some early track titles include "Conquistadores", "Outsourcing Jehovah", "Breathing Pestilence", "Dystopian Nightmares" and "Meet Reality". A May 2006 release is expected. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Action Reaction Ink Deal

Equal Vision reports: Action Reaction, featuring Jason Gleason (former vocalist of Further Seems Forever) have signed with a new Equal Vision imprint label called Hope Division Records

Somewhere between The Pixies, Radiohead, and Further Seems Forever lies Action Reaction's sound. A transfusion that recalls the experimentation of late-60's art rock bands, mixed with the danciness of current bands like Head Automatica.

Look for Action Reaction on The Invisible Sideshow Tour with Armor For Sleep, Boys Night Out, and Chiodos. Expect a full-length album from Action Reaction to debut this Spring on Equal Vision/Hope Division Records. In the meantime, the band will have a 4-sound tour EP at all of their upcoming shows.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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The Corrs Go Home

Special Ops reports: The Corrs' upcoming studio album, Home, will be in stores February 7th.

Almost 15 years after The Corrs became an international, multiplatinum sensation with a unique mix of pop songs and traditional Celtic instrumentation, the band of Irish siblings has recorded its first album of traditional Irish music. Produced by Mitchell Froom, Home contains a collection of 13 traditional and modern Irish songs performed by The Corrs. 

Recorded not only to please fans who have long clamored for an entire album of Irish music from the group, Home is also a tribute to the group's mother -- Jean -- who died in 1999. Home includes songs that span a millennium of Irish music from "Return to Fingal," a song music scholars say is at least 1,000 years old, to "Old Town," a song written in 1982 by late Thin Lizzy frontman and fellow Irishman Phil Lynott. [see full story for a preview]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Lacuna Coil's Truth

Press Release reports: The wait is soon to be over. Hotly tipped to break through this year, Italian gothic rockers LACUNA COIL will release their first single "Our Truth" on March 13th via Century Media Records/EMI. Taken from the upcoming and highly anticipated full length album "Karmacode" (to be released April 3rd) the song offers a perfect mixture of the bands best elements: Stunning vocals, dreamy melodies and powerful yet groovy guitars. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Blue October Hit

Universal reports: Republic/Universal Records recording artists, Blue October, have the # 1 Most Added Song at Alternative Radio with the single, "Hate Me" this week. The track is the first song off their third full-length studio album being released on March 14th entitled, Foiled. Hailing from the great state of Texas, Blue October has been meticulously expanding their fan base from their home state to the rest of the country. Nothing proves this more than the eclectic mix of stations that added "Hate Me" this week. From WLUM in Milwaukee, WI to WSUN- TAMPA where it is # 1 requested to WSUN in Tampa, FL where the station said, "This song is so huge. TOP 5 PHONES! It's been in our Top 5 @ 9 for weeks!" Other stations that added "Hate Me" such as WKRL in Syracuse, KTCL in Denver and KWOD in Sacramento prove without a doubt that this band is not a regional story now but a national success.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Legs Diamond Interview

Rock N Roll Universe reports: In a brand new, exclusive interview with Rock N Roll Universe legendary Southern Californian hard rockers Legs Diamond discuss their new album 'Diamonds Are Forever',the association the band had with Deep Purple and KISS during the early days of the band's career as well as the departure of original vocalist Rick Sanford. Also covered are the band's days on the Sunset Strip where a young David Lee Roth and Eddie Van Halen reportedly begged the band to open for them early in Van Halen's career. A short excerpt from the interview follows below :

Rock N Roll Universe : During the early days of the band, Eddie Van Halen and David Lee Roth came to you and begged the band to let Van Halen open for you. What can you tell us about that situation?

Jeff Poole(drums) : Actually it was to Mike Prince and myself. We were at the Rainbow Bar & Grill. They came up to us, and at the time, we were one of the first bands to actually get signed. There was a lot of good music going on in L.A. at that time. We were one of the first bands though to actually get signed and get things going. Van Halen were making a name for themselves doing some of the clubs. They were playing a lot in Pasadena, they were playing Gazarri's, which I guess is now the Key Club. At the time, we were doing some bigger shows, so they wanted to get on with us. They actually came over and basically said if there's anything you guys can do to talk to promoters into letting us open for you it'd be great. We said, sure, we'd be glad to do that. I remember asking a few different people saying "Hey, Van Halen would be a great band to play the show." But it just never worked out, they never got a chance to do that. It's kind of a shame, it would be a great story to tell now that we started playing together. We joke now that it's time to let them know that we're finally ready for them to do it. (Laughs) It was a good time to have a band in Los Angeles back then, because the Rainbow, The Sunset Strip, it wasn't as touristy as it is now. You could mingle with whoever were the biggest stars of our time. I'd go there at night and literally sit there and talk with John Bonham. Then he'd say "We'd better sit down, the show's about to begin, because Keith Moon just walked in." With his antics, he'd just take over the entire place. A lot of times, we were very good friends with everybody from Deep Purple, so we would sit at the table with Ritchie Blackmore, who actually had started Rainbow at the time. then get together with Ian Paice. It was a really good time to get going. Cozy Powell of course was there as well. It's amazing, some of the people that have asked if they could produce us over the years. Cliff Davies from the Ted Nugent band wanted to be our producer. Ian Paice wanted to get involved and do it, Cozy Powell wanted to do it. I always found that amazing that three drummers that I really look up to have all at one point asked if they could produce this band. Just a little bit of trivia that I find quite interesting.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Collective Soul Release Parties

i.e. marketing reports: In early February, Multi-Platinum recording artists COLLECTIVE SOUL will celebrate the release of their live DVD and two-CD set with a premiere in their home town of Atlanta on February 1st, a performance in Los Angeles on February 2nd and a party in New York on February 7th; with additional performances in Dallas and Chicago. The events will take place in the days surrounding the release of Collective Soul's first-ever live DVD entitled Home: A Live Concert Recording With The Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra on February 7th, 2006. The forthcoming DVD will be released on the band's own El Music Group record label and will also be available as a two CD set. Recorded in April 2005, the concerts were filmed in the band's hometown of Atlanta during two special sold-out performances featuring the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra. The 20-song collection spans ninety minutes and encompasses hits from throughout Collective Soul's seven studio albums, including their latest CD Youth. [see full story for show info plus more info on the new DVD]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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