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Drummer Dehumanized

SMN reports: New York death metallers DEHUMANIZED have posted the following update:

Late last year drummer and co-founder of DEHUMANIZED, George Torres, stated that he will soon be forced to leave the band due to personal issues. He has a family and life to think about and those issues come before anything else. Since that time he has done his absolute best to help us out with playing shows until a suitable replacement is found. Unfortunately, that replacement has yet to be found, and the time has finally come for George to take his leave, whether we are ready or not. He will perform at our next 2 upcoming shows, but after that he will no longer be a member of DEHUMANIZED.[want the gig? see full story for info on that]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Gwar's Satan School?

Gauntlet reports: Gwar, whose first ever commercial single at radio, a cover of original shock-rocker Alice Cooper's "School's Out", is currently going for adds, has apparently gotten some radio programmer's collective panties in a bunch. Reactions from detractors such as "GWAR is absolutely too satanic and unpure for our wholesome radio station", "This station will go talk radio before I play Gwar covering Alice Cooper!" and "If I play this record, everyone will surely be listening to satellite radio in no time!" have been mixed in with champions of the band, like KMRJ's MD Dwight Arnold, who comments "Leave it to Gwar to cover the only artist who's more gruesome than themselves! So fun to play Gwar for the first time, and it dosent scare all our KMRJ listeners". His sentiments are echoed by WWCT's PD Gabe Reynolds, who has this to offer: "Gwar's "School's Out" is kinda like a kick in the nuts..wait that's a bad thing....more like a punch in the face...that's still bad...hell, it's Gwar so turn it up and let your ears bleed.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Foo Queen Webcast

PR reports: 85,000 screaming fans crammed into London's Hyde Park to see the Foo Fighters play the largest show of their 11-year history. Dave Grohl and company are joined by some of rocks most legendary players: Queen's Roger Taylor and Brian May join the band for a near-perfect rendition of "Tie Your Mother Down" featuring Foo drummer Taylor Hawkins pulling vocal duties. In a show that could be considered a "live greatest hits," Foo Fighters crank through hits like "Best of You", "Learn to Fly", "Monkeywrench", "Times Like These" and "Everlong." Watch the live performance exclusively on AOL Music Friday, July 14 starting at 6am EST.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Bitter Ginger

Contact Music reports: Legendary drummer GINGER BAKER insists he will never agree to another reunion of 1960s supergroup CREAM, because he can't stand to be the same stage as frontman JACK BRUCE. The SUNSHINE OF YOUR LOVE star insists Bruce has a split personality, and has dubbed his personas DR JEKYLL and MR HYDE after the famous book by ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Madonna's Creative Stealing

Contact Music reports: Pop icon MADONNA has no qualms about stealing ideas from other artists because she insists it's an acceptable part of the creative process. JESSICA SIMPSON and PARIS HILTON have both been criticised recently for releasing songs that are reminiscent of Madonna's early hits, but she claims it's perfectly normal.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Third Eye Blind Collection

PR reports: Third Eye Blind's upcoming CD release of Third Eye Blind: A Collection - in stores July 18th.

The CD collection features 19 audio cuts including studio recordings, B-sides, and hard-to-find import tracks. Featuring more than 75 minutes of music recorded between 1997 and 2003, Third Eye Blind: A Collection includes several tracks from the band's multiplatinum 1997 self-titled debut including the mega-hits "Semi-Charmed Life," "How's It Going To Be," and "Jumper," as well as "Tattoo Of The Sun," the B-side of "Semi-Charmed Life," and the British-single version of "Graduate." Third Eye Blind made an impressive entrance in 1997, when the San Francisco alt-rock quartet scored a #1 Modern Rock hit with its first single, "Semi-Charmed Life." 3EB, led by singer Stephan Jenkins-who wrote and produced many of their songs. [preview the entire CD at the full story link!] [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Killers Soph

PR reports: Island recording group The Killers have completed the recording of their eagerly anticipated second album. Due to arrive in stores in October 3rd 2006, the as-yet- untitled new album will impact radio with lead single "When You Were Young" in July. Wanting to give back to their fans, The Killers featured a sneak listen to their upcoming single "When You Were Young" yesterday, July 10th at 5pm EST on IslandRecords.com [may still be active at the full story link]

The album was recorded in the new Palm Studios in The Killer's hometown of Las Vegas, with venerable British producers Flood (Mark Ellis) and [Alan] Moulder. It marks a reunion of the duo who first came to prominence as the producers of Smashing Pumpkins' Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness (1995), and whose many credits as engineers, mixers and producers have gone on to include U2, PJ Harvey, Nick Cave the Bad Seeds, and Erasure (Flood); and Nine Inch Nails, Depeche Mode, Swervedriver, My Bloody Valentine, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and last year's special Hot Fuss (Moulder).- Click Here for the Full Story 

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After The Crash: Bob Dylan 1966 - 1978

PR reports: MVD and Chrome Dreams are pleased to announce the home viewing release of After The Crash: Bob Dylan 1966 - 1978 for U.S. distribution on DVD August 29, 2006. After The Crash: Bob Dylan 1966 - 1978 mixes historic footage with review and criticism from experts, friends, fellow musicians who played with Bob, and even the odd enemy. It covers the history of Bob's 'middle period', from his still controversial motorcycle accident through to his conversion to born again Christianity. 

Once again, this film is produced in collaboration with Isis Magazine, the world's best selling and most respected Dylan journal. Writers and critics Clinton Heylin, NigelWilliamson, Patrick Humphries and Derek Barker offer their thoughts on the records and other projects completed by Dylan across this period; Jacques Levy, in his final interview, discusses his work with Bob on the Desire album; musicians Rob Cornelius, Bruce Langhorne, Eric Weissberg, Kevin Odegard, Rob Stoner and Scarlet Riviera all talk of their experiences working with Bob Dylan in the studio and on the road, and this is just the beginning. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Celtic Support Confirmed

PR reports: Celtic Frost are very proud to announce the following support billing for the group's fall 2006 North American tour:

For the first leg of the tour, from September 12 (Springfield, Virginia) to October 2, 2006 (Portland, Oregon), Celtic Frost will be joined by renown Norwegian black metal shooting stars 1349 as well as Norwegian doom supergroup Sahg (featuring some of the most distinguished musicians of Norway's effervescent metal scene, namely members of Manngard and 2005 Norwegian Grammy award winners Audrey Horne as well as former Gorgoroth members King and Kvitrafn). These will be the first North American shows for both 1349 and Sahg. [there are more! see full story for that..]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Talkin Seinfeld

PR reports: TalkingMetal.com has posted episode 80 of their "Talking Metal" podcast. In this "Teradise Island" special, hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy are joined by Biohazard/Damocracy bassist Evan Seinfeld, and adult superstar Tera Patrick. Interview topics include the new "Teradise Island" DVD which will be released by Teravision on July 18th, Patrick's FHM magazine covers, ClubTera.com, Teratrailers.com, Vivid Video, Teravision's Sexpose series, Biohazard, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Saxon, KISS, VH1 Rock Honors, VH1 Supergroup, Scott Ian, Sebastian Bach, Ted Nugent, Brittany Skye, Alexis Amore, Nikki Benz, Lexi Maire, Mercedes, Brianna Banks, and Savanna Samson. Additional podcast topics include HBO's "Oz," Seinfeld's appearance in "KISS Me Again," Biohazard's "Means to an End" album, and Seinfeld's upcoming solo album. New photos as well as the 30-minute podcast can be downloaded at the full story link.- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Minsk Relapse

PR reports: Relapse Records is proud to announce the signing of Chicago / Peoria, IL quartet MINSK. 

MINSK bassist / vocalist Sanford Parker (the band is rounded out by drummer Anthony Couri, guitarist / vocalist Chris Bennett and vocalist / synth player Tim Mead) comments on the signing; "Relapse's long standing commitment to signing great progressive and creative bands make it a perfect place for us to be, and we're very happy to be a part of [the label]." MINSK's yet to be titled Relapse debut is scheduled for an early 2007 release and will be recorded by Parker and the band at his Volume Recording studio (PELICAN, UNEARTHLY TRANCE). MINSK has previously released two recordings; 2005's full-length Out of a Center Which is Neither Dead Nor Alive as well as the band's 2003 release Burning. MINSK will see the vinyl edition of Out of a Center� later this year. The band will also be contributing to the upcoming EYEHATEGOD tribute, For The Sick, with their rendition of "Ruptured Heart Theory." - Click Here for the Full Story 

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Thom Yorke TV Preview

PR reports: The world wide debut of Thom Yorke's solo performance is happening this weekend on the Henry Rollins Show on IFC. Yorke performs two tracks off his first solo album The Eraser, which hits stores July 11. The first song performed is "The Clock", and the video for that can be watched at the full story link. The second video performance for "Cymbal Rush" will air on Sat at 10:00 and again on Thursday at 11pm, and features Yorke joined by Radiohead guitarist JONNY GREENWOOD and legendary producer NIGEL GODRICH on the beats.- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Board Mandy

The Firm reports: Mandy Moore is currently in talks to release a new movie about her website. The project is aptly titled, "Message Board" - which will be based on her own official message board at mandymooremusic.com and the amazing stories that have made it the most famous fan forum in the world. 

The Singer/Actress/Designer has a very close relationship with her fans and she has made the message board a medium to share the best and worst times of her life with the world while learning the trials and tribulations of her fans. - Click Here for the Full Story 

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Top 10 Lip Sync Songs

Day in Rock reports: Bolt Media www.bolt.com announces Top 10 songs to lip sync to. They didn't provide any information on how this list was developed or its purpose, although they did mention karaoke in the email subject but proper spelling of artist names was apparently optional (as you'll see). So here it is: 

10. Tiny Dancer, Elton John
9. Wake Up, Chop Suey
8. Stairway to Heaven, Led Zeplin
7. I Will Always Love you, Whitney Houston
6. Yesterday, The Beatles
5. Don't Stop Believing, Journey
4. Hotel California, The Eagles
3. Welcome to the Jungle, Guns & Roses
2. I Want it That Way, The Back Street Boys
1. Pieces of Me, Ashley Simpson- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Lucca not Mouse'n Around

PR reports: Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Tony Lucca will release his new album, Canyon Songs, on Rock Ridge Music on August 8th. As a musical preface to that, a digital-only EP, Through The Cracks, was released on June 6th and is available through all standard digital distribution portals. 

Lucca, who some may remember from his stint in the Mickey Mouse Club in the 90s, has not only managed to stand out as an original artist in defiance of genre classification, he's done it diligently, writing and performing for ten years, honing his craft and cultivating an extremely enthusiastic following every step of the way, all on his own. With only the internet and constant touring, Lucca sold a total of 10,000 records in just a few short years. After garnering the 2001 LA Music Award for best male singer/songwriter and based on his songs and live performances, Lucca created quite a buzz with industry insiders and has performed with recording mega stars like *NSync and Marc Anthony. Lucca has toured and shared the stage with a diverse array of artists such as Macy Gray, Johnny Lang, and the late great Chris Whitley. - Click Here for the Full Story 

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Web Groupies

PR reports: For musicians, the answer to their age-old question has finally arrived: how can a musician stay committed to his music without worrying about paying for next months rent? GroupieTunes.com gives artists the outlet to promote their music, make cash and stay in touch with their fans all at the same time. On GroupieTunes.com, musicians can create their own webpage which includes a blog that can be edited through their cell phones. Additionally, artists can upload their songs and sell them as ringtones through the site. This provides artists with an outlet to make cash while still promoting their music. GroupieTunes gives musicians the opportunity to subsidize their income while promoting their music through their ringtones and the website. [more at full story link]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Sleepytime Gorilla Museum

PR reports: Rock Against Rock pioneers Sleepytime Gorilla Museum has set September 5th, 2006 as the release date for the upcoming reissue of the band's 2001 album Grand Opening And Closing! on THE END RECORDS. The reissue, released in digipak format, has also been expanded with two unreleased songs and a live bonus song recorded by the band's new line-up. The band is currently writing songs for their debut album for THE END RECORDS to surface sometime in early 2007. [see full story for tracks]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Kaddisfly Cares

PR reports: Kaddisfly And Hopeless/Sub City Records Are Donating 5% Of The Suggested Retail Price Of The New Album "Set Sail The Prairie" (Out Sept 12th) To The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation

Art rockers Kaddisfly have chosen to release their upcoming sophomore album "Set Sail The Prairie" on Sub City Records. Hopeless Records created Sub City Records in 1999 to raise funds and awareness for organizations that institute positive change in the community.

Kaddisfly has chosen to support school music programs in Oregon through the Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation. This commitment will make a difference; together the band and Hopeless/Sub City Records will donate 5% of the suggested retail price directly to the Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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