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| Stern
Radio Return? |
Contact Music reports: Shock jock HOWARD STERN
yesterday (08MAY06) told listeners on his Sirius Satellite Radio show he
has been offered a "major deal" to return to analogue radio. Stern didn't
disclose which network has made the offer, but claimed he would still be
able to present his satellite show. [see full story for more]-
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| Britney
Officially Knocked Up |
TMZ reports: Britney Spears surprised David
Letterman today with an unexpected appearance and confirmation on-air that
she is pregnant.
Britney's publicist and a source at 'The
Late Show' confirmed the story.
Spears brought her 8-month-old son Sean
Preston along with her to the show. [see full story for more - This kills
the rumors that B and K are filming a new reality show called "The Real
Beverly Hillbillies" and that was what Britney was going to announce at
her press conference last week (she didn't show up) ]-
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| MC5
Crash |
Press Release reports: Michael Davis suffered
a motorcycle accident on Monday, May 8th. He has been hospitalized.
Michael's wife and manager, Angela Davis,
reports this evening that Michael was riding his Harley Davidson on a Los
Angeles freeway when he was unable to avoid a large muffler that dropped
from a vehicle into his path. Michael was wearing his helmet and leather
jacket, and is expected to recover, but he has suffered a fractured spine,
bruised ribs, and several abrasions.
The planned DKT full-band performance at
the Joey Ramone Birthday Bash in New York City on Friday, May 19th will
be modified. What we know right now is that Wayne will perform with fellow
musicians who are already confirmed for the night's show. More details
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| Keef
Brain Damaged? |
KNAC reports: Doctors are concerned Rolling
Stones guitarist Keith Richards could suffer from brain damage after undergoing
two surgeries following a fall while holidaying in Fiji, the New Zealand
Herald reported on Wednesday.[see full story for more]-
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| Dumb
as a Rock? |
TMZ reports: Jessica Simpson headed through
LAX security Monday and appears to have almost sent her dog, Daisy, through
the X-ray conveyor belt.
The move turned out to be a near-miss,
as Daisy ended up staying clear of the X-ray machine. [see full story for
more including a photo! Hey Jessica, we hear that doggies taste just like
chicken. Or was it tuna? Nevermind, we don't need a PETA protest.]-
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| Weezer
Grad |
FMQB reports: Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo
will graduate from Harvard University next month, almost 10 years after
he began taking classes at the prestigious New England school. [see full
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| Velvet
Metallica Honor |
MTV reports: Velvet Revolver have been added
to the list of performers scheduled for the second annual MusiCares MAP
Fund Benefit Concert, which is honoring Metallica frontman James Hetfield
and concert promoter and manager Bill Silva.[see full story for more]-
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| Pearl
Jams Down Under |
Reuters reports: Rock band Pearl Jam, which
began its world tour in Toronto Tuesday, will play Australia for the first
time in three years in November.[see full story for more]-
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| The
Fall of The Fall of Troy |
Day in Rock reports: Few people get to witness
the break up of a band on stage, but Thrashpit's Anuj was on hand to watch
the Fall of The Fall of Troy last month at the Basement in Columbus, Oh.
The fighting wasn't reserved to the stage, a full on cat fight also took
place. Here is part of Anuj's review which will go live on Thrashpit tomorrow.
The Fall of Troy began to take the stage
soon after, and that's when the real drama began. First off, the guitarist/vocalist
seemed miffed from the outset. After the first song, the drummer messed
up on the intro to the second song, so they restarted. Midway through the
song, the guitarist/vocalist FLIPPED OFF the drummer. Most of us in the
crowd were wondering what was going on. Our confusion was augmented by
the band's storming off-stage after barely finishing that second song.
After a chaotic few minutes, the guitarist/vocalist came onstage alone
and did a solo song (which I later learned was a Weezer cover). The rhythm
section finally walked back on to do one song, which the guitarist/vocalist
dramatically announced would be their "last song as The Fall of Troy".
Many thought it was a joke, but they really did end their set after that
song. We were left staring blankly at each other as the gear was hauled
off-stage. [The band announced they were going on hiatus after this tour
concludes]
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| Diddy
Denied |
AP reports: The state's highest court declined
Tuesday to hear Sean "Diddy" Combs' appeal of a lower court decision ordering
him to pay more than $19,000 a month in child support payments.[see full
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| Singer
Songwriter 01 |
CMJ reports: Singer-songwriters will be the
focus of a new Rough Trade compilation, due this summer via Mute. The double
disc, titled Rough Trade Shops: Singer Songwriter 01, will feature 38 songs
from underground up-and-comers such as Micah P. Hinson, King Creosote and
Diane Cluck along with staples such as Bright Eyes, Nick Cave, Lou Barlow,
Elvis Costello, PJ Harvey, Elliott Smith, Tom Waits and Cat Power. [see
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| Resurrection
Resurrected |
Blabbermouth reports: Tampa-based "classic"
death metal act RESURRECTION, who were previously signed to Nuclear Blast
Records, have reformed and are currently working on new material. Founding
members John Astl (guitar) and Paul DeGolyer (vocals) return to their respective
roles, joined by former EPITAPH and current ADRIFT drummer Kevin Astl,
who had also spent time with RESURRECTION after the release of the band's
1993 debut record, "Embalmed Existence". [see full story for more]-
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| Rock
Honors Godsmacked |
Blabbermouth reports: GODSMACK have joined
previously announced performers FOO FIGHTERS, THE ALL-AMERICAN REJECTS
and PAUL RODGERS, who has recently joined QUEEN for tours of Europe and
the USA, as they pay tribute to the legends who influenced the sound of
hard rock with the first annual "VH1 Rock Honors". Premiering on Wednesday,
May 31 at 9:00 p.m., "VH1 Rock Honors" will be taped at the Mandalay Bay
Events Center in Las Vegas on Thursday, May 25. [see full story for more]-
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| KISS
Army Vs Rock Hall |
BW&BK reports: The KISS Army March committee
has announced the initial details surrounding the events and activities
planned for Cleveland on August 5th, 2006. According to a press release,
the American Cancer Society will receive 100% of the net proceeds generated
by the event. The event's purpose is to change the course of the Rock &
Roll Hall Of Fame Foundation's nomination and induction process, which
has passed on KISS since they became eligible in 1999. The donation program
to the American Cancer Society came about as a result of Eric Carr's passing
from cancer in 1991. Brian Harman, Regional Development Director, with
the American Cancer Society shared his view this way: "This is a great
community event put on by the KISS Army and the funds raised will help
us KISS cancer goodbye." Donations are being requested through the group's
website at www.kissarmyunites.com. KISS fans are being asked to donate
$1.00 to help the committee cover expenses and raise money for the American
Cancer Society. [see full story for more]- Click
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| Jorn's
Masterplan... Leaving the band |
BW&BK reports: Due to musical differences
singer JORN LANDE left MASTERPLAN last week. According to an AFM news update,
during work on their new album, Lande and the remaining band members (former
HELLOWEEN guitarist Roland Grapow and drummer Uli Kusch, keyboardist Axel
Mackenrott and bassist Jan S. Eckert) "were having different ideas and
wishes for the songwriting. While Jorn would have loved to push the style
of the band more into the melodic direction, the rest of the band wanted
to go back to the metal-roots of the debut album. So the decision was made
to go separate ways in the future."[see full story for more]-
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| Jani
Lane Hair Metal's Pete Doherty |
Metal Sludge reports: We have been informed
that Jani Lane is currently in Peoria Illinois and was scheduled to record
some vocals today - but things didn't go as planned! The enclosed letter
is from Aaron Duke. Aaron is the man behind the Ricky Parent benefit CD
released on 34 West Records. He also was a radio industry Dj for many years.
"...I show up at Noisegate studio in Pekin, Ilinois. Jani Lane is in the
studio going over a song that he was supposed to know already. He continues
to sing horribly (audio is available) and never even gets to the chorus
before he starts an arguement with the engineer/producer/songwriter. I
ask where Jani is and that I'll try to go talk to him and calm him down.
I walk out back into the parking lot and Jani has a bottle of what I think
was Vodka in one hand as he walks down the alley talking and muttering
utter nonsense. I approach Jani and try to get him to relax. Jani decides
that throwing the empty bottle at the building is a better idea than my
"take some deep breaths" suggestion. I said earlier that I thought it was
Vodka but the bottle was smashed into a thousand pieces so it was hard
to make it out. I proceed to try to talk to Jani. I ask him what I can
do to make him more comfortable and he says "Blow me" about 8 times...
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| Announcement
in Chains |
KNAC reports: A massive announcement will
be made at the official Alice in Chains website, AliceInChains.com on May
15th at around 4 PM (PDT).
A message reads, "It's so big that we can't
even hint at what it's about but we can tell you that you'll be kicking
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