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 Blunt
Date |
PR reports: James Blunt brings his "Back To
Bedlam World Tour" back to North America this fall for an extensive headlining
concert tour that will hit 35 cities from coast to coast. A limited amount
of the best tickets for each show will be available via pre-sale on James'
website www.jamesblunt.com. Pre-sale of tickets for New York will begin
July 26th, with all other date on August 8th. As on his previous U.S. tour,
Blunt will be raising funds for Doctors Without Borders, the international
medical humanitarian organization. At each venue, a personal, one-on-one
after show meet and greet with James is being auctioned at the show's merchandise
booth, with all proceeds going to Doctors Without Borders/ Médecins
Sans Frontières (MSF).[see full story for dates. There is a sh*tload
of them if we are being blunt.]- Click
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| Sam
Myers RIP |
Wenn reports: Blues great SAM MYERS has died
at his home in Dallas, Texas after losing his battle with throat cancer.
He was 70. The harmonica player and singer was diagnosed with cancer last
year (05), according to the Los Angeles Times, and had been unable to perform
since late 2004. A former drummer with blues legend ELMORE JAMES, the Mississippi
native enjoyed success with his own track, SLEEPING IN THE GROUND, in the
mid-1950s.[see full story for more]- Click
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| The
Real Idol |
DiR reports: Forget about those plastic American
idols on Fox and Ford ads, Billy Idol is still alive and kicking major
ass. One of our readers kindly sent in the following update to let us know
just how much ass he is kicking!
"Billy Idol just returned from a sold out
European tour and will be recording a live DVD of his July 28th concert
at the Congress Theatre in Chicago. He will then continue onto a few more
U.S. dates including Sturgis and Vegas. Check out his website www.billyidol.net
for all the info." There you have it, click the full story link for more
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| Ultimate
Guitar Zeus |
PR reports: Escapi Records proudly announces
the official release of the long-awaited underground classic, Ultimate
Guitar Zeus, created, produced and co-written by drummer Carmine Appice.
The CD features performances by 14 of the world's greatest guitar players
including Yngwie Malmsteen, Brian May of Queen, Stevie Salas, Slash of
Velvet Revolver, Steve Morse of Deep Purple, Richie Sambora of Bon Jovi,
, Ty Tabor of King's X, Vivian Campbell of Whitesnake, Mick Mars of Motley
Crue, Zakk Wylde, Neal Schon of Journey, Pat Travers, Seymour Duncan, Ted
Nugent and guest vocalists Edgar Winter and Doug Pinnick.
Previously only available on Appice's website
for fan club members, the release of Ultimate Guitar Zeus showcases 14
different stylized electric guitar solos in songs spanning the rock gamut
from "Gonna Rain" (Beatlesque) and "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy" (hard rock style)
to "This Time Around" (imagine Yngwie shredding a solo for King's X). Between
the blues, the psychedelica, and the rave-ups, The Carmine Appice Project-Appice,
drums/vocals; Tony Franklin (ex-The Firm), bass; Kelly Keeling, lead vocals/guitar-with
these particular lead guitarists, has never before sounded so varied, accomplished
and downright mean.- Click
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| Fab
4 Ever |
PR reports: Emmanuel Santarromana's second
studio album "Fab 4 Ever" is far more than a cover album. Created with
sweet melodies, robot-pop, Irish folk and southern ecstasy, "Fab 4 Ever"
is a great way to revisit those classic songs from John, Paul, George and
Ringo. [Out October 10 2006][see full story for track and guest info]-
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| Can't
Touch This? Why Not Buy it? |
Contact Music reports: New music company EverGreen
Copyright has purchased MC HAMMER's back catalogue from the rapper's bankruptcy
trustee for $2.7 million (GBP1.5 million). Hammer's back catalogue features
a string of hits from the late 1980s and early 1990s, including TURN THIS
MUTHA OUT, TOO LEGIT TO QUIT, PRAY and the global smash U CAN'T TOUCH THIS.
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| Dylan
Returns |
PR reports: Bob Dylan's first new album in
five years, Modern Times, will arrive in stores and online August 29. The
artist's 44th album features 10 new Bob Dylan songs recorded this winter
with Dylan on keyboards, guitars, harmonica and vocals, accompanied by
his touring band.
Song titles on Modern Times include "Thunder
On The Mountain," "Spirit On The Water," "Workingman's Blues," and "When
The Deal Goes Down."[see full story for more]- Click
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| Voivod
Vinyl |
PR reports: VOIVOD's new album 'Katorz' was
released in stores today yet the Canadian metal band has plans to see the
album released again in November. This time in vinyl format.
The band plans to release a deluxe vinyl
version of 'Katorz' in November via THE END RECORDS. The release will come
in color vinyl and include special artwork and packaging designed by VOIVOD
artist/drummer Michel "Away" Langevin. [see full story for more]-
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| Hagar
Bash |
antiMusic reports: Sammy Hagar has announced
the dates for his annual Birthday bash at his Cabo San Lucas club, Cabo
Wabo. According to his official site the festivities will take place on
October 6th, 7th, 9th, 12th, 13th this year. The site promised more details
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| Augustana
Tour |
SMN reports: Fresh off a tour with COUNTING
CROWS, AUGUSTANA will continue their relentless touring with a headlining
run with BRADY SAILS. Check out AUGUSTANA at the following dates:
July 31 - Dallas, TX - Gypsy Tea Room
August 1 - Austin, TX The Parish
August 4 - Boulder, CO - Fox Theater
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| Dark
Tranquillity Down Under |
SMN reports: Dark Tranquillity will be heading
down under for a full blown tour this September. Tour info is listed below.
Tickets go on sale Thursday 3rd August. Support bands will be announced
closer to the shows:
September 15 @ Capitol - Perth - 18+
September 16 @ Unibar - Adelaide - All
Ages
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| Napalm
Death Tracks |
antiMusic reports: Napalm Death's new CD,
Smear Campaign, is set to hit stores via Century Media on Sept 19th. Here
are the tracks: Weltschmerz(Intro) * Sink Fast Let Go * Fatalist Puritanical
Punishment Beating * Well All Is Said And Done * Freedom Is The Wage *
Of Sin * In Deference * Short Lived * Identity Crisis * Shattered Existence
* Eyes Right Out * Warped Beyond Logic * Rabid Wolves For Christ * Deaf
& Dumbstruck * Persona Non Grata * Smear Campaign-
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| KSE,
Lamb of God Unearthed Down Under |
TuneLab reports: Killswitch Engage, Lamb of
God and Unearth will team up for an Australian tour in October. Dates are:
October 17th in Brisbane, AUS @ Arena
October 18th in Sydney, AUS @ Big Top
Luna Park
October 19th in Melbourne, AUS @ Palace
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| Canada
Avenged |
TuneLab reports: Avenged Sevenfold have added
the following dates to their tour schedule:
September 7th in Anchorage, AK @ Egan Civic
Center
September 9th in Calgary, AB @ Stampede
Corral
September 10th in Edmonton, AB @ Shaw
Conference Center
September 12th Winnipeg, MB @ Winnipeg
Convention Center
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| Alove
For Enemies |
PR reports: Alove For Enemies' new album "Resistance"
is in stores now! Head down to your local FYE, Hot Topic, Hastings, Tower,
Best Buy (select stores only), Newbury Comics, Bull Moose, Zia, Dimple
or your favorite indie store and pick up a copy. You can also order it
at the Facedown Records online store.
To support the effort the band has lined
up extensive touring.
8/1- Annapolis, MD (Riva Trace; RTBC)
8/2- Philadelphia, PA (The Boiler Room)
8/4- Virginia Beach, VA (Club Relevant)
[see full story link for a lot more dates
and to preview the songs]
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| Look
What the Cat Dragged In Again� Poison Reissues |
PR reports: Celebrating their 20th Anniversary,
Poison are set to re-release their first three multi-Platinum albums on
August 1st. Digitally remastered with rare and previously unreleased bonus
tracks, Poison's triple-Platinum 1986 album debut, Look What The Cat Dragged
In, the septuple-Platinum Open Up And Say�Ahh! and the Platinum Flesh &
Blood will be released in commemorative 20th anniversary CD packages.[see
full story for track info including bonuses. Lipstick sold separately]-
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| Kinky
Release |
PR reports: Latin electronic rockers, Kinky
are set to release another highly anticipated album in the US on September
5th. Their third album, REINA will be released on the bands own imprint,
Kin-Kon via Nettwerk Records. The five piece ensemble will spend most of
the summer touring as they turn live concerts in full blown dance parties,
including a string of dates with Los Lonely Boys. [see full story for more]-
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