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Motley Tattoo Shop

KNAC reports: Motley Crue frontman Vince Neil is opening a tattoo shop at the Flamingo in the area where O'Shea's Irish pub is being replaced.

The 2,200-square-foot shop will front the Strip and be part of 'a rock and roll vibe' in the space, Neil said by telephone on Friday.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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As Cities Burn Split

punkbands reports: As Cities Burn has announced that they will no longer be a band. They posted this on their Myspace: "We know there are rumors floating around about the future of as cities burn, so we wanted to clear things up. TJ is getting married this fall, and has decided to settle down, and begin life off of the road with his wife. he encouraged us to replace him, and continue with someone new in his place, but we have all decided that this band would not be the same without him. as cities burn was built on the personalities, work, and ideals of the five of us, and simply replacing a member would leave a void that would be impossible to fill. so we, as a band, have decided to end as cities burn.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Dog Days of Summer

PR reports: The Format have announced the second leg of their "Dog Days of Summer" tour. Their album "Dog Problems" hits stores via The Vanity Label/Nettwerk Records on July 11th. Steel Train will be supporting instead of Rainer Maria for select dates.

7/14 Celebrity Theatre -Phoenix, AZ *
7/15 Rialto Theatre -Tucson, AZ *
7/16 The Orpheum -Flagstaff, AZ *
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Road Particle

PR reports: Los Angeles-based quintet Particle are gearing up to storm the U.S. with newly announced tour dates and the joint release of the Transformations Live DVD and double live CD Transformations Live: For The People due in stores from Shout! Factory/Sony on July 18.

The tour is highlighted by performances at Milwaukee's Summerfest in July, Lollapalooza in Chicago and San Diego's Street Scene in August and Seattle's annual Bumbershoot in September.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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DVD Of Bodom

PR reports: Off Two Extremely Impressive Us Headlining Tours In Support Of Their Current Album "Are You Dead Yet?" - A Respectable Spot On This Summer's Unholy Alliance Tour, Children Of Bodom Are Ready To Release Their First Us Dvd!!!

Chaos Ridden Years - Stockholm Knockout Live will be the title of this milestone release in COB's young, yet extensive career. The worldwide release date of this DVD is October 10th, 2006. The release is estimated to contain over 3 hours of nonstop COB action! Containing a live concert, videos, and a rare documentary on the band from past to present; this DVD will be a must for all COB fans and guitar fans all around.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Eighteen Visions of Vengeance

PR reports: Eighteen Visions' lead single "Victim" has been chosen as the official theme song of World Wrestling Entertainment's upcoming pay-per-view, "Vengeance" (June 25 Live on Pay Per View). You can listen to "Victim" in it's entirety by singing up for the Eighteen Visions mailing list at the full story link- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Virtual Band

PR reports: Bolt Media is holding auditions for a new band as user-generated content enters its next phase: creative collaboration. 

Each week Bolt will hold auditions for a new member to join the band. The best and most original compilation will be added to the mix and the new track will then be used for the next round's instrument. By the end of the competition there will be an original song by band members from around the world - including, drums, bass vocals and guitar - created entirely through online auditions. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Willie Nelson Box Set

PR reports: On June 20th, Rhino Records will release a Willie Nelson 3-CD boxed set, The Complete Atlantic Sessions. This 3-CD boxed set is the first to spotlight Willie's historic Atlantic output in its entirety. Disc one presents 1973's David Briggs/Arif Mardin-produced debut Shotgun Willie, remastered and expanded with 12 bonus tracks. Disc two presents Willie's first concept album, 1974's Jerry Wexler-produced Phases And Stages, remastered and expanded with ten bonus tracks. Disc three presents the Wexler-produced in-concert classic Live At The Texas Opry House, expanded with five bonus tracks.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Merendine Atomiche RAW

PR reports: Veteran Italian thrash metal stalwart Merendine Atomiche is prepared to present their most visceral and accomplished work to date: RAW. On August 21st, 2006, Mausoleum Records will unleash RAW on the world. This testament to the eleven year career of Merendine Atomiche is both a step forward in the evolution of the band, as well as an excellent point of introduction for those not yet acquainted with their music.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Working Title Goo

PR reports: Working Title has pushed back the release of their upcoming album, about-face, to 7/18 but that hasn't stopped them from hitting the road last week with mewithoutYou and Unwed Sailor to support the effort. This is all a warm up to their support slot on the The Goo Goo Dolls and The Counting Crows tour which kicks off on July 14th in Columbus, Oh. [see full story for dates]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Pop Ambassador

PR reports: Fast-rising American pop and rock star EJ, who just completed a successful U.K. tour, has been named "U.S. Ambassador" to the U.K.'s National Talking Newspapers and Magazines, the unique British charitable organization for the blind and partially sighted whose leading patron is film queen Dame Judi Dench. 

EJ gave a special fund-raising concert performance before members of the Naval and Military Club. She also visited the national headquarters of the organization in East Sussex, England, to record highlights from some of her hits and read excerpts from popular British publication for members. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Bazan Goes West

PR reports: Known mostly for his tenure performing as Pedro the Lion, songwriter David Bazan recently retired the band moniker to continue making music under his own name. His debut EP "FEWER MOVING PARTS" finds the beloved Seattle songwriter [who was recently named #85 in Paste Magazine's Top 100 Living Songwriters] roaring back to his creative roots, performing and recording everything himself in his home studio, while still expanding his sonic canvas.In anticipation/celebration Bazan will take his act on the road. First hitting the east coast before heading west with recent Jade Tree signee, Micah P Hinson, in tow. Jade Tree will give the EP a digital release July 11th, as the year unfold Bazan will huddle up in his Seattle studio to begin work on his full length, due tentatively to be released in 2007. [see full story for more including dates]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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KISS Off

Blabbermouth reports: Former KISS/current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist Bruce Kulick has posted a lengthy update on his official web site. A couple of excerpts from his posting follow:

I was proud to see KISS so prominently featured as the 'headliner' of the 'VH1 Rock Honors' show. For the record, I was not asked to participate and, truth be told, in the world of make-up-only KISS I am not sure how I could quite fit in. It would have been great to jam with Ace [Frehley], but I watched the show from my home. My comments... Happy for Ace to be out there with his 'Revenge'-style goatee jamming out on his Blue Sparkle Les Paul, Eric [Singer] and Tommy [Thayer] for kicking some serious rock butt, Gene [Simmons] for spitting and gyrating like a 25-year-old horny beast, and Paul [Stanley] for singing up a storm. KISS's pyro and bombs were over-the-top amazing and I sat watching in awe saying to myself, 'I used to play with this band! Wow!'"[see full story for to learn how Bruce ties in with Lordi..]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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