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Cancer Hits Close To Home

punkbands reports: Bassist Bradley Quinn Andress of the up-and-coming rock band Close To Home was recently diagnosed with a deadly form of cancer while on tour with his band across the U.S. Andress, 20, was told he would die when flu-like symptoms brought him into a hospital after a show and it was discovered he had a seven-inch tumor on one of his lungs. That lung was removed, but Andress will still have to undergo an additional surgery to see if the cancer has spread. 

To aid Andress in his fight against cancer, a benefit show is being scheduled in the band's hometown of Cincinnati, OH. Two tickets and on-stage seats to the Warped Tour in Cincinnati are also being auctioned off by the T.J. Martell Foundation, with proceeds going to "Brad's Fight For Cancer Fund."[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Roth Not Fired

Rockdirt reports: CBS Radio spokesperson Karen Mateo tells Radio & Records, "Contrary to erroneous reports, David Lee Roth has not been let go. He is on his way back from Miami and is scheduled to return to the air on Friday."- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Tupac Waxed

Gorgeous PR reports: What: Tupac Shakur Immortalized in Wax at World-Famous Madame Tussauds Las Vegas 

When: Wednesday, April 5, 2006 11:00 AM � Grand Unveiling Ceremony 

Where: Madame Tussauds Las Vegas at the Venetian Hotel 3377 Las Vegas Blvd South, Suite 2001 Las Vegas, NV. 89109 

Tupac Shakur (AKA "2Pac"), the rap world's greatest figure, will now be immortalized in wax at the world-famous Madame Tussauds Las Vegas museum at the glorious Venetian Hotel. The wax sculpture will be part of the brand-new "Tupac Eternal" exhibit that is the latest contemporary addition to the gallery. - Click Here for the Full Story 

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More Damnation

Press Release reports: DEATH merchants THE BERZERKER and Italy's seminal EPHEL DUATH are set to reap extreme carnage on DAMNATION FESTIVAL in Manchester come October 15th 2006. They'll be joined by MADMAN IS ABSOLUTE and MAN MUST DIE on the phenomenal Terrorizer Stage - and with AXIS OF PERDITION already confirmed, the line-up is shaping up to be the UK's finest bill of extreme metal noise in 2006.

Having shed their gruesome face masks, The Berzerker are ready to show Manchester just how serious they are - expect punishing noise as Luke Kenny and co. bring their "World of Lies" album to life in a death metal frenzy that'll guarantee a "last man standing" mindset in the Damnation moshpit.[see full story for more] - Click Here for the Full Story 

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The Mutaytor is Coming

Press Release reports: The Mutaytor plans to bring its multi-media ensemble across the country this spring and introduce its critically acclaimed show to audiences coast to coast. The Los Angeles based troupe features over 100 drums onstage and elaborate visual backdrops as well as fire spinners, Burlesque style dancers, anime characters, and hula artists. The group's unbelievably unique stage show is dazzling audiences across the west coast and beyond. With influences ranging from Blue Man Group & Crystal Method to P-Funk and Cirque Du Soleil, The Mutaytor is poised to introduce its show to the masses.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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PC Beatles

Gigwise reports: In a controversial move, record company bosses have decided to erase the cigarettes off the front cover of a Beatles album. 

Compilation 'Capitol Albums Volume 2' gets its re-release on April 3, but the new cover (pictured above) will be devoid of cigarettes in the fab four's hands. It's not the first time a label has erased cigarettes from a Beatles cover. In the mid eighties when 'I Wanna Hold Your Hand' was re-released by EMI in America, Paul's cigarette was removed from the frame. [Wonder what Lennon might think? Perhaps? Warning: complaining about my smoking may be hazardous to your health!.. see full story for more] 
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Shakira Vs FOX

TMZ reports: Shakira almost pulled the plug on her scheduled 'American Idol' performance [last night]. Sources connected with the show tell TMZ that the singer had insisted her band accompany her as she opened the show, but FOX said "no." We're told it's because FOX didn't want to ante up money for her band. 

Shakira drew a line in the sand and refused to perform. But, we're told, FOX blinked and agreed to fork over what it would take for Shakira's band to perform. So, the show will go on. - Click Here for the Full Story 

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Lawsuit Game

Contact Music reports: Rapper THE GAME has filed legal papers against Koch Entertainment and Fast Life Records for releasing material he recorded prior to his deal with DR DRE's Aftermath/Interscope label without authorisation. The lawsuit accuses the companies of 81 counts of copyright infringement for releasing at least five of the DREAMS hitmaker's demos[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Monkey Soph

Contact Music reports: Indie rockers ARCTIC MONKEYS are already close to finishing writing the follow-up to their smash hit debut album WHATEVER PEOPLE SAY I AM, THAT'S WHAT I'M NOT. The I BET YOU LOOK GOOD ON THE DANCEFLOOR hitmakers are eager to start recording their second disc and are ready to hit the studio with 10 completed new songs. Frontman ALEX TURNER says, "The second album will be different I think.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Live Jihad

MVD reports: MVD and Moistboyz are pleased to announce the home viewing release of Moistboyz - Live Jihad for North American distribution on DVD. 

This notorious 18-song set filmed & recorded at Bowery Ballroom in NYC on September 10th 2005 spans material from all four Moistboyz records. Formed in 1994 and comprised of songwriter/guitarist Mickey Moist (a.k.a. Dean Ween) and lyricist/frontman Dickie Moist, the Moistboyz here present their anti-P.C. worldview punctuated by subversive humor in one intense f**king punk-metal performance on their very first DVD. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Jupiter Rising Go!

Rock Ridge reports: Jupiter Rising are a new pop phenomenon based in Los Angeles, CA. The band recently completed shooting on a video for their debut single 'Go!' Things are already happening for this duo, as NBC is using 'Go!' in commercials for their new hit TV series "Heist". Breakout label Chime Entertainment is setting up the song at radio right now, and the Jupiter Rising record will see release later this year. Now "Go!" to the full story link to check out the song.- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Go Go's Stimulator

Press Release reports: Fresh off their tour with Duran Duran and performances at South by Southwest, Stimulator will perform as the opening act for the Go-Go's nationwide tour. Once introduced to Stimuatlor's music, Go-Go's bass player Kathy Valentine immediately jumped at the opportunity to tour with the fast rising band. With such high profile fans, Stimulator is on the fast track to success with their timeless sound and cutting edge lyrics.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Band Attacked

Transdreamer Records reports: On the first leg of the Arab Strap tour, supporting band A Whisper In The Noise were attacked last night, March 28, at knifepoint by two thugs at the Neumos show in Seattle (located at 925 E. Pike Street).

Two drunk/drugged out-of-their mind males approached the AWITN van as they were loading the last piece of gear into the truck and enjoying one last smoke before hitting the road. Minutes after Arab Strap left the venue the youths approached the band. They attempted to grab gear and gain entry onto the van. When confronted by the AWITN bandmembers and tour manager, one of the perpetrators pulled a knife and the other sucker punched the tour manager knocking out his front teeth. They then attempted to slash the van tires before leaving the scene. Police arrived after the perpetrators fled the scene and no arrests were made. The tour manager spent the night in the ER having his front teeth temporarily replaced with a temporary bridge.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Title Unearthed

Adrenaline PR reports: Unearth have unveiled the title of their forthcoming sophomore release for Metal Blade records. It is their third career album entitled; "III: In The Eyes Of Fire"

"III-In the Eyes of Fire" is our angriest, darkest, fastest and heaviest record to date. The title is a reflection of a couple different things for us. For starters it puts us in the place of our current worldly events. Last record we wrote about things brewing all around us in politics, environmental issues and war, but this record deals with the effects of those very things and the consequences we are all dealing with right now and will continue to deal with until changes are made. We are in our nations most critical point since the 60's and more importantly devastation looms in the near future if we continue to make mistake after mistake with unjust wars and environmental disregard. The title also represents the personal struggles we all face day to day and our constant battles to overcome adversity. We cannot f***ing wait to show people what we have in store with this record.'[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Yakuza Video

Press Release reports: Chicago's Yakuza has posted a live video on the band's MySpace page for "Back To The Mountain." The 9-minute epic, album-closing track is taken from the recently released 'Samsara,' a record that has been receiving praise from metal and mainstream press alike. Justin Baron (Pelican, High on Fire) of Redworks Films shot the video live in late 2005 at the Double Door in Chicago. Baron is also previously responsible for the video to "Chicago Typewriter" off Yakuza's 2002's album 'Way of the Dead.' 

Currently on tour with 3 across the US, Yakuza will team up with both Deadbird and Ringworm for runs through the country in April. More dates are being booked for summer touring plans, and will be announced upon confirmation.[see full story for the vid]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Calling Pearl Jam

Fanscape reports: Grunge rockers Pearl Jam, one of the most influential bands of the 90's, are gearing up to release their first studio album since 2002, on May 2nd. The first single, "World Wide Suicide," debuted at #1 on Rock Radio across North America and is now available as a Call Tone* & Ringer exclusively through Sprint. "World Wide Suicide," the debut single from Pearl Jam's upcoming self-titled release, is available exclusively for Sprint customers as a Call Tone* & Ringer. These tones are currently unavailable through any other mobile provider. *What is a Call Tone? Usually, when people call your wireless phone, they're stuck hearing a typical ringing sound. But with Call Tones, you can customize that sound to be just about anything you want. Basically, you decide what the person calling you hears.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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