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Report for 07/26/06

Picks of the Day

Before we get to today's news here are our picks of the day featuring our latest reviews and the song of the day to listen to while reading today's report!

Song: Razorlight - In the Morning

Reviews: Guster | Phoenix Mourning | Selmanaires | Immolation

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Audioslave Split?

Blabbermouth reports: Hits Daily Double , the companion web site of music industry tip sheet HITS, reports: "AUDIOSLAVE's third album, the Brendan O'Brien-produced 'Revelations', is slated for a Sept. 5 release, but insiders are saying this will be the band's last, with Chris Cornell splitting for a solo career. A previous summer tour has already been canceled. [see full story for a tidbit about a RATM reunion] - Click Here for the Full Story 

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Gerbil Vs Rock Star

Edmonton Sun reports: The Rock Star contestants are giving a big thumbs down to Supernova's debut single. At least that's the word from ousted Vancouver singer Jenny Galt. [the girl voted out last week that sounded a bit like a gerbil]

"A lot of people in the group are skeptical about what kind of music they are playing. (Supernova) say they want to do something fresh and new, but then the first track we got to hear, a lot of people were just like, 'Eww, I'm not sure if I like this,' " says the 29-year-old Montreal-born pop-rocker. 

"It sounded just like that same old, boys' rock 'n' roll kind of glam thing they said they weren't going to be doing. It was a bit surprising." [see goes on to further dis the group and their future, see the full story for that.] [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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What GNR Riot?

Blabbermouth reports: GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Richard Fortus has dismissed reports that the band's frontman, Axl Rose, nearly started a riot in England after delaying a concert so he could first eat dinner. According to a report published in the Sunday Mirror, the 44-year-old singer refused to perform at a reunion concert at the Metro Arena in Newcastle on July 19 until he was given a roast lamb dinner, prompting fans in attendance to become very disruptive. Responding to published reports, Fortus has issued the following statement:

"To my knowledge, there was never a bottle thrown at the stage while we were on it. Newcastle (in my opinion), was one of (if not the), best shows of the tour. It was also the hottest! It was a steam bath! The fans were amazing, and seemed 100% with us the entire show. It was a really magical show for me, until the very end. [he has more to say about thrown objects hitting Axl.. see the full story for that.] - Click Here for the Full Story 

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Rolling Stones Tour

SMN reports: THE ROLLING STONES have announced the following fall North American tour dates:

September 20 - Foxboro, MA @ Gillette Stadium 
September 23 - Halifax, NS @ Halifax Commons 
September 27 - East Rutherford, NJ @ Giants Stadium 
October 2 - Wichita, KS @ Cessna Stadium 
October 6 - Missoula, MT @ Grizzly Stadium
[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Jet Return

PR reports: Atlantic recording group Jet has revealed the first details of their eagerly awaited second album. Dubbed "SHINE ON," the Aussie rock sensations' follow-up to 2003's "GET BORN," is set to land in stores on October 3rd.

Produced by Dave Sardy - who helmed "GET BORN," as well as recent efforts by such bands as Oasis and Dirty Pretty Things - the album sees Jet again putting their own contemporary stamp on classic guitar-fuelled rock 'n' roll. The album's first single, "Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is," will hit radio August 7th. 

Coinciding with the release of "SHINE ON," Jet will embark on a whirlwind tour of the U.S., slated to run from September 18th through October 6th. Dates will be announced shortly. The band will return to the States in late-November for a full-blown tour of North America. [check out the full story for a preview of the CD]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Sum H2O Licks

punkbands reports: Todd Morse of H2O and Juliette & The Licks has apparently gotten together with Cone McCaslin of Sum 41 for a side project called The Operation. Currently there's three songs up on the band's Myspace page of the ten that have been recorded. The tunes are in the mixing stage and should be available soon.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Osbourne Royal Drunk

Wenn reports: Alcoholic JACK OSBOURNE is blaming the British royal family after he accidentally drank alcohol for the first time in three years. The son of rocker OZZY OSBOURNE spent time in rehab in 2003 suffering addictions to drink and drugs, but recovered and has been clean and healthy since - until he accepted an invitation to PRINCESS BEATRICE's 18th birthday party last week (15JUL06). The 20-year-old has successfully avoided booze since turning teetotal, but claims he was unwittingly duped into drinking vodka at the bash.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Velvet Rubin?

Blabbermouth reports: Velvet Revolver has decided to take a little time off from writing for its new album to play a few shows. But drummer Matt Sorum told ABC Radio's ePrep they're on track to have the CD in stores in the spring. No producer has been chosen at this point, but the band has been speaking with Rick Rubin (Audioslave, Red Hot Chili Peppers, System Of A Down, Slayer, Slipknot), hoping to get him to come on board for the project.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Digital Metallica

iLounge reports: Long-time digital music holdouts Metallica are now selling their entire back catalog on the iTunes Music Store. Apple is currently offering 10 albums, from the band's debut "Kill 'Em All" to 2004's "Some Kind of Monster" EP. Previously unreleased live tracks have also been added to each of the first four albums as iTunes bonuses. [see full story for comments from Lars & Co� now if only AC/DC could go digital!] - Click Here for the Full Story 

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Vines UK

Gigwise reports: The Vines have announced details of four special shows this summer including the Carling Weekend. 

The rockers play Nottingham Rescue Rooms on August 24 the day before they appear at Reading Festival. [yes it said four, so click the full story link to find out what the other two are] - Click Here for the Full Story 

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Pavement Reissued

Gigwise reports: Pavement's label Matador have confirmed they will be reissuing their seminal album 'Wowee Zowee.'

The 1994 album follows in the footsteps of 'Slanted & Enchanted' and 'Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain' which have both been re-released recently. Although the release date and specifics are yet to be announced, it is known the album will be released in Version 2.0 and will include the obligatory unreleased rarities, B-sides and out takes. [wait there is more� see full story for that!] - Click Here for the Full Story 

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New Found Glory

PR reports: New Found Glory have released a sneak peak of the video for their song "It's Not Your Fault" from their upcoming full length "Coming Home" which is set to be released September 19, 2006 on Geffen Records. 

You can watch the sneak peak at the full story link.- Click Here for the Full Story 

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REM IRS Anthology

Gigwise reports: REM are set to release a huge anthology of their days before they hit the big time and had a major label deal.

Entitled 'And I Feel Fine' the album will chart the bands time spent on IRS Records and will feature a host of live pieces, rarities and unreleased numbers.

It will come in a single disc and double disc edition and is set for release at the end of the summer on September 11.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Pet Vs Emo

Gigwise reports: Be Your Own Pet have revealed that they turned down a place on the Vans Warped Tour in the US because they didn't want to play with a bunch of emo bands.

The Nashville quartet were approached to take part in the hugely popular tour this year but the bill just wasn't for them.

"It's not really our thing," Nathan Vaquez told the Washington Post. "We didn't want to be with all those other bands that are playing. All this emo-screamo stuff seems so overdone and pretentious and not real."[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Hendrix Estate Verdict

Wenn reports: JIMI HENDRIX's brother LEON has lost his appeal to take charge of the rock legend's estate. Leon Hendrix challenged the late guitarist's stepsister, JANIE, who is the sole heir to the estate, claiming she "unduly influenced" her father to write him out of his will. A court of appeals in Washington state has denied Leon's challenge, ruling Janie Hendrix and the Experience Hendrix group will continue to oversee the rock great's estate.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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